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10 Wednesday, June 15, 2016 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon Fit For Sisters photo by Carol statton equestrian art accompanies the feature “dark Horse” at Sisters Movie House. Art show complements ‘Dark Horse’ film “The Dark Horse” is a documentary film based on the story of Dream Alliance — a horse that won the presti- gious Welsh Grand National. It is now playing at Sisters Movie House — with a lobby full of equestrian art to com- plement the film. A group of rag-tag coal miners and other down-on- their-luck members of a working-men’s club from the village on Cefn Fforest in Wales formed a syndicate and contributed 10 pounds a week toward the breeding and upkeep of Dream Alliance. Horse-racing is the sport of kings in the UK and is an exclusive, expensive hobby. These storytellers and self- described “riff-raff” with Welsh pride and the solidar- ity of a community pulled together to “do something when no one gives you a chance.” In keeping with all things horses, Sisters Movie House is honored to display the art- work of several local artists. The majesty of the horse is celebrated in photography and paint. Featured artists include Curtiss Abbott; Jim Horsley; Larry McFerrin; and Carol Statton. Kimry Jelen painted the CORK CELLARS ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE, AND MAYBE SOME WINE? CHEF-CREATED FRIDAY & SATURDAY epic Watering Hole, which came to her in a dream. “I woke up wanting to paint something full of energy and it needed to be really big, with the three layers arranged so the very colorful part was in the middle,” she said. “The dream was mostly about the composition of the powerful horses being part of the earth they ran on and the feel of rushing water, the fear as you stand on the brink, but when you dive in, it’s so rewarding. It is very meaningful to me, personally. That’s the feeling I get when I’m painting on a new canvas, the nerves and then exhilaration. Each panel is exactly my width and my height. There are five horses — five is my favorite num- ber. It has mountains in it and a river representing the fresh- cold-clear-delicious water we enjoy here in Sisters, Oregon. Many layers of paint create the texture and multitude of colors. It was painted with a very large brush.” In addition, several local horse- and equine-rescue groups will have material and literature about their work in the region and how folks can help assist these animals that may find themselves in distress. Andrew Luscutoff Columnist The core of fitness With favorable weather, long days, and abundant for- est trails, many recreational athletes in the Sisters com- munity flock to the outdoors. Whether swinging a club, navigating a trail, or paddling across a lake, preparing one- self to take on the endeav- ors of these athletics ensures one’s enjoyment and resil- ience to injury. Endurance is key, but fundamental core strength will help get you through the summer with- out injury — and increases performance. Recreational athletes use a variety of movements across many planes, and include many unpredicted variables. Thus, the strength of the core is paramount. Jason Gulley, of Green Ridge Physical Therapy, summed it up: “Core strength is essential for all movement and is even more important for those pur- suing an athletic endeavor. Without this foundation, ath- letes tend to overcompensate the hip muscles adding effi- ciency to their stride. A run- ner with a stronger core will hold tight as the racer pro- gresses, whereas a weak core will allow for unnecessary movement to take place. Sound form while weight- training is paramount. If the core is not engaged correctly, holding the body through the right position, there is a risk of injury. Wilkie cautioned athletes with the example of a cyclist’s tight hips: “Compensation with tight hips causes the lower back to be overactive, this can result in injury and low back pain.” Common weight-training exercises like squats, rows, pressing, and lunges can all work the core effectively because as the appendages move the weights, the core must be held in a stable and unforgiving posture. This promotes the same stabil- ity as a person moves about through their day-to-day activity. Weight-training can be an addition to proper core exercises, planks, chops (transferring a weight across one’s body from low to high), hip extensions (pushing one’s hips up off the floor from a lying position) and leg lifts are all good examples. 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