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“Vermont’s First Dog & Pony Show” Champlain Valley Exposition Essex Junction, Vermont Saturday, April 25 8:30am – 5:00pm Sunday, April 26 8:30am – 4:30pm Horsin’ Around on Saturday Night: Vermont’s Dog & Pony Show, April 26 6:30pm UVM Extension, Guy’s Farm & Yard, Equine Journal Horse Works, Vermont Horse Council, Show Me the Biscuit 4 Legs & a Tail, SmartPak, Farrell Distributing Green Mountain Meadow Mastiffs, PEAK Veterinary Referral Center Sevcik’s Trucking, Champlain Valley Exposition

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Welcome to the 12th Annual Everything Equine and Canine Event!

Dear Everything Equine and Canine participants,

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e have worked hard to build an excellent event for equine and canine enthusiasts of all ages and experience. We welcome Smartpak as our Seminar Room sponsor this year and you will not be disappointed with the variety of educational and fun presentations available on both days. The Smartpak Seminars Rooms are upstairs between North and South Expo; with the majority of Canine seminars happening in the Hot Topics Room (left) and most Equine talks in the Summit Room (right). Whether you are looking for information on the new Horse Body Condition Scoring App, Feeding Special Needs horses, Acupressure, Canine Oncology, and Canine Rehab modalities, there is a seminar for you.

Dr. Karin Bump will provide Tips for Addressing Potential Equine Neglect/Abuse Situations, and on a happier note, on Sunday she’ll discuss College Options for Horse Crazy High Schoolers. Our good friend Karen Lassell from Miner Institute will be on hand to help folks understand how to get the best horse for you…and what to consider when choosing to keep it at home or at a stable. Laura DiPietro brings valuable information from the VT Agency of Agriculture about what rules are coming down the road with water quality requirements and Small Farm Certification programs.

We are very excited to bring in Dr. Andrew McLean all the way from Australia to show us a training method “Academic Horse Training” which is excellent for putting a solid foundation on any horse, regardless of breed or discipline. Focusing on specific and clear cues, he uses learning theory methodology and works to teach the horse to respond to lighter and lighter cues, thus creating a willing and responsive mount. Check out his career highlights and seminars on pages 6 &7, and plan to attend the lectures in the seminar rooms prior to his training demonstrations to get the most out of your time.

Horsin’ Around on Saturday Night: Vermont’s Biggest Dog and Pony Show will showcase both canine and equine exhibitions, and is organized by Chittenden County Farm Bureau and UVM Equine Extension. There will be fun and entertainment for everyone during this 90 minute show, and it starts at 7:00 pm on Saturday, April 25, 2014. Remember that this event requires a separate ticket…and these will be sold ahead of time and on the day of the show while supplies last.

The Extreme Trail Challenge enters its third year being organized by the Vermont Horse Council, and this year the elements range from knights to noodles to jousting and don’t forget to salute Queen Amelia! This event begins at 9:00 am on Sunday morning and is sure to be entertaining.

If the dogs are your thing, boy will you have a busy time…

In the “4 Legs and a Tail” Blue Ribbon Pavilion, there will be an active Canine Breed Row for both days this year with many fun and fluffy canines to visit. The Green Meadow Mastiff Ring will have great “Dogs at Work” and Obedience demonstrations, just to name a few. We have a brand new “Show Me the Biscuit” Ring in the South Expo, and there will be Canine disc demos, intro to clicker training, sled dog demonstrations and a full day of agility on Sunday! Equine Breed Row and the 4-H Kids Corner are in their usual spots, be sure to visit and see what’s new.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome to Everything Equine & Canine............................... 3 Meet Dr. Andrew McLean.......................................................... 6 Extreme Trail Challenge............................................................... 8 UVM Animal and Veterinary Sciences Extension Programs.............................................................. 10 Schedule of Events................................................................13-16 Map of the Grounds............................................................. 16-17 Horsin’ Around on Saturday Night..........................................18 Equine Breed Row Highlights................................................. 20 Canine Breed Row..................................................................... 25 The 2015 program guide has been produced by 4 Legs & a Tail Thanks To Jane O’Neil For The Three Cover Photos From Last Year’s Event

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Finally, be sure to take some time to sit down and read the article UVM Animal and Veterinary Sciences Extension Programs: Partnerships, Collaborations, Impacts, and Changes on pages 10-12, because this will quite possibly have a direct impact on you.

Enjoy the education, and entertainment, visit the vendors, and as usual, fill out the surveys at each seminar and the computer survey at the UVM Extension Booth (Dogs have been added this year!).

Best Wishes,

Dr. Betsy Greene Professor/Equine Extension Specialist - University of Vermont

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“Vermont’s First Dog And Pony Show” Dear Everything Equine & Canine Guests,

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elcome and thank you for joining us at the 2015 Everything Equine & Canine, Vermont’s first Dog and Pony show.

It is with great pleasure that we are once again able to host such a wonderful event. It is an event filled with dog and horse demos, seminars and vendors. We at the Champlain Valley Exposition are glad to continue to support our mission of promoting agriculture, education, commerce and entertainment, and feel that this show does just that.

From our seminars in the SmartPak Seminar Rooms, to the 4H Kids Corner there are educational opportunities for all ages.

Including talks from our Keynote speaker world renowned Equine Behaviorist Andrew McLean.

Andrew will also be spending time in the Guy’s Farm and Yard Equine Arena demonstrating some of his techniques and teaching styles. Not to be out done this year we have added the Show Me the Biscuit Canine Ring to put on display some of the great abilities of our canine friends.

If you are more interested in finding out how your pooch can become the next Westminster Champion, like Miss P, please visit our Green Meadow Mastiff’s Canine Competition Ring.

However, if you are not sure what type of dog would best suit you, please come to our PEAK Veterinary Referral Center Canine Breed Row to see the many wonderful types of dogs that are running around the Green Mountains.

Have you ever seen a Colonial Spanish Mustang or walked with a Tennessee Walker, well you can see both this year in the 4 Legs and a Tail Breed Row. They will also be strutting their stuff in the Horse Works Breed Row Demo Pen. Once again this year, the Guy’s Farm & Yard Equine Arena will be hosting the Horsin’ Around Show on Saturday night, and the Vermont Horse Council’s Extreme Trail Challenge on Sunday, I look forward to everyone joining us for both events.

We have a great list of sponsors, which without them we would not be able to host such a great event, and I would like to take this opportunity to thank them: 4 Legs & a Tail, Equine Journal, Farrell Distributing, Green Meadow Mastiff’s, Guy’s Farm & Yard, PEAK Veterinary Referral Center, SmartPak, Show Me the Biscuit, The Horse Works, UVM Equine Extension, Vermont Horse Council.

I would be remiss if I also didn’t take this opportunity to thank the Everything Equine and Canine Committee for all the time, energy, and passion that they put into making this a great show, as well as teaching me a little about horses and dogs as we went along. I look forward to planning next year’s event!!!

Thank you all for joining us and enjoy the show!!!

Sincerely,

Jeremy Spaulding Director of Special Events Champlain Valley Exposition

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Dr. Andrew McLean

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inner of the highest Australian Science award, the Eureka Prize for Science, Andrew McLean developed and manages the Australian Equine Behaviour Centre, (AEBC) the most internationally recognized horse training and behavior modification center in Australia.

Andrew McLean holds a PhD in equine cognition and learning, has been an accredited horse riding coach for over 30 years and has written 5 books (including an International Best Seller) and authored 35 peer-reviewed journal articles.

A past winner of the Advanced section of the famous Gawler Three-Day-Event, he has also represented Australia in Horse Trials, been short-listed for World Championships and competed at State and National events in FEI level dressage and eventing, has show-jumped to Grand Prix level and held a Racehorse owner-trainer’s license and raced bareback in Australia and New Zealand in the 1970 and 80’s.

In great demand as a trainer, coach and speaker, Andrew currently conducts lectures and demonstrations at Universities and conferences around the world. He teaches throughout Australia, Europe, South Africa, USA, Canada and New Zealand.

Andrew continues to coach riders and National Federations on the optimal use of learning theory for improved welfare of the trained horse as well as improved performance.

Some Career Highlights: Lecture/demonstration at the Global Dressage Forum in October 2006 for which he was voted best new presenter (Topic: “Training principles that arise from learning theory”) and subsequently asked to return in 2008 (Topic: “Learned helplessness in the competition horse”). He returned again in 2011 showing how higher dressage has its origins in the basic responses with Imke Bartels and Warwick McLean.

He presented in the Netherlands for elite dressage coaches under the auspices of the Dutch Dressage Federation on the application of learning theory to dressage for improved welfare and performance with Anky van Grunsven and Imke Bartels as demonstration riders.

Fun Fact: Andrew has trained elephants in Nepal, and formed the not for profit “HELP Foundation” (Human Elephant Learning Programs) to focus on the optimal management, welfare, and training of working elephants in Asia.

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Training Methods: The AEBC training system is based on providing clear and consistent signals/responses to reduce the horse’s anxiety levels and optimize the desired learning. The goal is to train the horse to be completely obedient to light aids in a relaxed, attentive and cooperative manner and to teach riders to use their aids and their body posture in the most effective way. When the training principles that arise from learning theory and equitation are amalgamated and put into best practice, the result is a mix of classical training and learning theory. This approach, to train the horse to respond but also maintain his own responses and carriage, is applied in every aspect of training, for horses at all levels.

Saturday Presentations: 12:00 pm: SmartPak Summit Room - Recognizing and Responding to Equine Behavior Cues 1:00 pm: Guy’s Farm & Yard Arena - Positive Methods for Horse Behavior Problem Solving in Hand 2:00 pm: Guy’s Farm and Yard Arena - Working through Problems Under Saddle

Sunday Presentations: 12:00 pm: SmartPak Summit Room - What is Academic Horse Training, and How does it Work?

1:00 pm Guy’s Farm and Yard Arena - Academic Horse Training: A consistent and scientific approach for a good foundation for horses of any discipline

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Everything Equine and Canine Extreme Trail Challenge Hosted by Vermont Horse Council Returning again after last year’s successful event is the

Extreme Trail Challenge, which takes place in the Guy’s Farm and Yard arena at 9:30am on Sunday April 26. Top horse & rider teams from New England will compete for up to $2700 in prize money as well as prizes and gifts. The teams will show off their partnership and skills by completing a series of judged and timed obstacles. For the third year, we welcome the Vermont Horse Council as the host of this event. The theme for this year’s event will be “Pony Express”, where the teams will be “delivering the mail” in an Old West setting, all the while navigating obstacles they encounter along the trail. Come out and watch the competitors deliver the mail to the General Store, Boot Hill, and Wagon Wheel Ranch while navigating obstacles such as water, bridge, windstorm, walking the plank and many more. It should be fun! See the list of obstacles and activities below.

Photo by On the Spot Photo

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UVM Animal and Veterinary Sciences Extension Programs: Partnerships, Collaborations, Impacts, and Changes Dr. Betsy Greene, Extension Professor/Equine Extension Specialist

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he 12th year of the annual Everything Equine and Canine

event approached with a bit of poignancy, as this is likely to be the last event involving an Equine Extension specialist. This is also very likely going to be the last year for a lot of livestock-related Extension activities. In years past, I wrote articles for this program defining Extension, and explaining what Extension does, and how its priorities are determined. This year, I am writing this article to let you know that after June of 2016, there will no longer be an Equine (or Dairy) Extension program. It’s sad for me to have to say that, but it is even sadder to think what this means for the equine community here in Vermont. I’d like to share a retrospective overview of the past 12-15 years in equine and dairy sciences, and what is on the horizon. Or rather, what isn’t…

I arrived at University of Vermont as the resident Equine Specialist for Extension fifteen years ago. The equine community in Vermont, as well as the larger agricultural community here, has always been a place of learning, partnership and collaborations.

My Extension peers and colleagues, the faculty and educators with “boots on the ground” who deliver service and programs to Vermonters have earned my respect and appreciation for their work and the time they have shared with Equine Extension programs over the years. In working to address the needs and concerns of the equine community, I have been fortunate to find lifelong friendships.

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Dear colleagues and friends, As indicated in an announcement made earlier today at the University of Vermont, my Extension appointment is not being continued when the renegotiated MOU [Memorandum of Understanding] between UVM CALS and UVM Extension takes effect. While it may come as a surprise to you that UVM Extension would withdraw support for its state Dairy Specialist, some of those closer to the action see this as a predictable result of how the unit is managed.

It is important to recognize that the university’s collective bargaining agreement assures that my position remains unchanged through June 2016. Until then I retain the title of Extension Associate Professor and will continue conducting outreach activities as planned along with performing my teaching responsibilities in the Department of Animal and Veterinary Sciences…Regrettably, at that time I will be spending less time working with the many talented and truly dedicated Extension professionals I have gotten to know at UVM and other institutions as well as the hard-working individuals of the dairy industry whom I hold in high regard.

Over the past fifteen years, roughly half of my time has been dedicated to the Equine Extension Program, with the remainder devoted to teaching and advising undergraduates majoring in Animal Sciences. Extension positions at UVM are often based on a 4-day workweek (80%). This means that there has been an Equine Extension Program funded for only 2 days each week (half of a “full” week). Fortunately, I drink lots of coffee, which means I work about 80 hours per week, regularly devoting a full 40-hour workweek to the Equine Extension Program (If you follow me [and/or Greta] on Facebook, you know that is true).

The Dairy Extension program has similar time allocated to it.

The Dairy Extension Specialist, Julie Smith, came to the University of Vermont 13 years ago. Her workload is similarly directed, and she spends half of her workweek on the Dairy Extension program, and half at teaching and advising duties, also working much longer than the 80% her salary is meant to cover.

Because we love what we do, we have worked extremely hard at it, and we’ve managed to accomplish a lot with limited resources. Some highlights from the Equine and Dairy Extension programs are listed after this article.

All this will be changing, though. A recent decision by Extension leadership has addressed an upcoming budget shortfall by discontinuing all funding for the Dairy, Equine, and Horticulture Extension Specialist positions and programs. This cuts 100% of the Extension appointments in the Department of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, and severs the direct ties between these stakeholders and the major unit representing technical animal expertise for the Land Grant College mission (College of Agriculture and Life Sciences). It was noted by a former UVM Extension Specialist that this leaves only one animal scientist in an Extension faculty position (Joe Emenheiser: sheep, poultry and beef experience) versus the ten animal scientists employed in 2002.

After Tom Vogelmann, the CALS Dean notified the college of these disturbing changes “UVM Extension will no longer send a fixed annual budget to CALS for campus based Extension outreach. A major change is that three program areas will be discontinued: Horticulture, Equine, and Dairy; a decision which in no way reflects upon the quality of the faculty members’ programs or performance”, Julie Smith very eloquently expressed the consequences of this decision in an email to her Extension colleagues a few weeks ago:

Let me finish by emphasizing that these changes are not about me. I am sharing them so you know what is happening, and how you may be affected. I hope going forward you can find the resources that you need to help you succeed as horse owners and stewards of Vermont’s working landscape. You are deserving of no less. And, above all, I want to express my sincere appreciation to all the wonderful partners and friends I have worked with to bring value, importance, and positive impact to the equine industry in Vermont. I am proud of the work that we have done together, and I wish you the best in the future.

If you have questions or concerns about this situation, please feel free to contact me (Betsy.Greene@uvm.edu) or David Kerr (David.Kerr@uvm.edu), the Interim Chair of the Animal and Veterinary Sciences Department.

Some Highlights:

Equine Extension highlights since 2000 include efforts and actions taken during Tropical Storm Irene, the contaminated compost incident, Current Use issues, and upcoming water quality regulations for small farms. Add to that 60 Across the Fence episodes since 2006, 19 peer reviewed publications, 85 peer reviewed abstracts, 115 Extension presentations/ workshops.

Some of these efforts have been national or international academic or extension pursuits necessary to meet the performance expectations/requirements of the institution.

But, information and experts from those state and national collaborations have been brought back to Vermont, most notably in the Fall Pasture Workshops (e.g. Rutgers, Virginia Tech, University of Minnesota experts, etc.) and at Everything Equine and Canine presentations (e.g. Wild Horse Gatherings, eXtension experts, webinars, learning lessons, Apps and other products, contaminated compost, current use, etc.).

Dairy Extension highlights include leading the Vermont Dairy Industry Association, developing the “Healthy Farms—Healthy Agriculture” biosecurity materials which have been nationally and internationally utilized, participating in the national Extension Disaster Education Network Agrosecurity committee since its inception, coordinating Vermont’s Johne’s (VTCHIP) program, conducting calf health conferences, publishing multiple peer reviewed publications and securing over a million dollars in research and extension grant funding, to name only a few.

These accomplishments may be different than they would have been twenty years ago. As funding continues to drop off from years past, the expectations of Extension and the academic community have shifted to more program and publication/grantoriented efforts, further limiting the time and resources available for one-on-one consultations.

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*Here is a list of Equine Extension Products and focuses.

The complete list can be found at: http://asci.uvm. edu/?Page=faculty/greene/homepage.html: Extension products for horse owners: Since arriving at UVM, I have identified and addressed industry issues that are important to Vermonters and beyond. I have leveraged funding and partnered with individuals and organizations (funding/ collaborators noted after each) to achieve the following publications and multi-media pieces: 1. the statewide “Vermont Horses Count” equine economic impact survey (UVM-EXT, VT-AG), 2. the “Self-Guided Horse Facility Analysis” booklet (UVM-EXT, VT-AG, AAHS, VHC), 3. an equine biosecurity curriculum, (UVM-EXT) 4. an equestrian helmet fitting poster (UVM-EXT and partial funding-VHC), 5. three pasture and high traffic area publications.

1. “Greener Pastures: Sacrifice a Little to Save a Lot”, 2. “Stable Footing for Your Horse: Practical Strategies for High Traffic Area Renovation” and 3. “Seeking Balance: Elements of a Successful Horse Grazing System” (UVM-EXT, SUS-AG, funding from RMA – Dr. Bob Parsons) and 6. a Horse Safety Hits the Road Public Service Announcement (UVM-EXT, VHC and VFB).

All of these publications/products have been reviewed, distributed, utilized, recognized and/or referenced on a local, state, and national level. While at UVM, I have generated over $660,000 in grants, awards, and sponsorships, and leveraged

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over $400,000 of in-kind support to underwrite my teaching and extension programs. I have collaborated with Vermont agricultural partners to educate industry members about and/ or address statewide issues (e.g. equine Current Use challenges, contaminated compost and new water quality regulations/small farm permitting efforts).

Examples Of Equine Extension Programmatic Areas And Projects Include:

Land Stewardship: Mud, drainage problems, and compacted ground are common issues at equine facilities (including UVM Equine paddocks). Using funding from a UVM Environmental “Green Grant” and RMA funds to create “test” high traffic areas at UVM Farm, we incorporated extension workshops, educational publications, hands-on student activities, with multiple collaborators from within UVM and Vermont.

Improving Equine Facility Safety: I authored a VT-AG grant in collaboration with VHC and the AAHS, Inc. to put on workshops at horse businesses to increase awareness and prevention of avoidable equine-related accidents. From this we (UVM-EXT, AAHS) created the Self-Guided Horse Facility Analysis extension publication which has been presented and distributed on a state and national level, and published in the Journal of Extension (JOE 42:6, 2004). This product is still incorporated in meetings, on farm consultations, and as a part of Everything Equine presentations.

Everything Equine and Canine Event: This community partnership provides a win-win situation for the 5,000 annual attendees at the two day event. All parties bring their strengths to the table. This event maximizes the power of equine education at all levels, including buying the first horse, veterinary topics, statewide equine industry issues, etc. I published an article on effective community partnerships in JOE (44:5, 2006). Computer and paper evaluations are conducted and compiled each year to document change in behaviors/practices and identify needs for future presentations. eXtension HorseQuest Community of Practice: As an original member of the eXtension Pioneer Community of Practice (CoP), the first to go live to the public, I have been active as a leader, contributor, collaborator, mentor, marketer, and even user of eXtension HorseQuest. We published an article in the Journal of Animal Science (2010).

Engaging/Facilitating during Crisis: Through a multipronged approach, myself and other extension faculity sought local donations, national grants, produced videos, workshops, and Across the Fence episodes, and put in many hours of volunteering to help horses in need following Tropical Storm Irene (2011). When 23 horses were seized in Woodstock (2014), I facilitated some news coverage and the donation of hay cubes, and I also volunteered for some “barn care” shifts. And, when Vermont horses were falsely accused of killing tomatoes (contaminated compost), I collaborated with state leaders and national colleagues to disseminate correct information (Journal of NACAA article).

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Nottinghills Turn On The Red Light. “Roxanne “ (Roxy)

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Be sure to stop by the 4-H Kids Corner Next to UVM Extension in Expo North

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Chris Lombard kicks up dust Photo by Jane O’Neil

“Horsin’ Around On Saturday Night” Vermont’s Greatest Dog and Pony Show

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ducation and Entertainment marry to produce yet another family show with talented horse and dog trainers and handlers showing their stuff at the evening show. The audience will enjoy “edu-tainment” performances from many equine and canine breeds and disciplines. This is the second year that our canine friends will join us to demonstrate agility, Frisbee skills, obedience and more. And, you can’t “horse around” without a lineup of equine entertainers, also including different breed and discipline demonstrations, training methods, and even a “trick pony” (okay, maybe a horse…).

Be sure to get your tickets for the Horsin’ Around evening show. This is a separate ticket from Everything Equine and Canine, and numbers are limited.

The Chittenden County Farm Bureau and UVM Equine Extension Program have produced this event with Champlain Valley Exposition for several years. We receive half of the net proceeds and we fund programs/projects supporting the Vermont equine industry and agriculture through the Farm Bureau in cooperation with UVM Equine Extension.

Has this effort made an impact on Vermont Agriculture? This year, Chittenden County Farm Bureau won the “Cornwall Award” for the Outstanding County for the third time running!

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The Icelandic Drill Team from Silver Maple Farm in Tunbridge, VT. Photo by Jane O’Neil Some 2014 accomplishments include: • Placed our second Learning Barn at the Sustainability Academy in Burlington and added toy equipment such as tractor/ mower and animal puppets to go with the books.

• Introduced H.202 – a bill proposing to include horse farms in the definition of farming for purposes of the Use Value Program, and we testified to both Ag Senate and House Committees.

• Worked to address high cost of workers compensation insurance for equine producers • Purchased two Roll Over Protection Systems (ROPS rebate program) for Vermont Farmers • “Horse Safety Hits the Road” Equine Road Safety Public Service Announcement video with UVM Extension and The Vermont Horse Council. (This PSA has been distributed to at least seven states for airing on television stations) Video Location: http://youtu.be/WNii-UbA_Bg • Awarded the 2014 Horse Farm of Distinction to John and Alice Bourgoin’s Arbrook Farm in Ferrisburgh, VT (Stop by the UVM Extension Booth or for more information, go to www.vtfb.org)

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2015 Breed Row Highlights Horse Breeds on display at Everything Equine & Canine

Miniature Horse A Miniature Horse can be no taller than 38” at the last

hairs on the mane (at the withers), they come in a variety of coat colors, must be refined, well proportioned, and “look like a horse, in miniature”. Minis are great with children, can be shown in-hand in classes including jumping, obstacles, showmanship, halter (conformation), games and liberty. Also wonderful driving horses, they compete in obstacle driving, pleasure driving and reinsmanship classes. Their small size, kind disposition and even temperament make them wonderful therapy animals. Founded in 2004, Vermont Pet Partners works to improve human health through therapy animals. Vermont Pet Partners teams visit nursing homes, hospitals and schools and even participate in occupational and mental health counseling and physical therapy.

Contact Kristin Quimby 899-4332 or Marge Alden 899-3920 for more information on our local club Green Mountain Miniature Horse and Donkey Association, Pet Partners at vtpetpartners. org, or Heidi Henderson, Pet Partners Vermont Affilliate at snowpawpass@yahoo.com.

Visit our Miniature Horse Snickers, a registered therapy horse (Pet Partners) and his two therapy teammates, Kristin and Morgan Quimby at Breed Row this Saturday!

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he Shetland Pony originated in The Shetland Isles and Europe. They range in size from 7 to 11.2 hands. Shetlands can be any color and some have a pinto coat pattern. They are popular as both riding and driving ponies and make great show ponies. You can find more information on Shetland a Ponies at americanshetlandpony.com.

Little Joe is a nine year old Shetland Pony. He is 11.2 hands. Little Joe is owned and trained by Tracy Davis and performs in her Comedy Trick Horse Act, The Horsing Around Show. Come visit Little Joe at Breed Row! Contact Tracy at horsingaroundshow@ aol.com

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he Quarter Horse is an American horse breed that was developed in 1940. Quarter horses are a diverse breed they compete in many events including racing, ranch work and showing and come in all wide range of sizes and colors. You can find more information about Quarter Horses at AQHA.com Come and visit LER Copper Twist aka “Cooper”, a six year old 14.2 hand Palomino, Quarter Horse gelding at Breed Row! Cooper is owned and trained by Tracy Davis and performs in her comedy trick horse act, The Horsing Around Show. Contact Tracy at horsingaroundshow@aol.com

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he Tennessee Walking Horse is an American breed, developed in the cradle of middle Tennessee in the early 1900’s.

They were a true utilitarian breed, used for plowing fields, pulling the wagon to town and carriage to church on Sunday. Their unique, smooth gait let the plantation farmers ride their vast plantations, hours on end without tiring. Their over stride creates an efficient, ground covering stride that allows for the ultimate comfort and energy conservation for both horse and rider. Their origins trace to Canadian Pacers and Hambletonian Trotters, the foundation sire of the breed being Allen F-1. Infusion of Morgan’s and Saddlebreds served to refine the breed. They come in all colors and can range in height from 14.2 to 17 hands.

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From the show ring to jumping, driving, dressage, western riding and reining, trail obstacles, police horses, they are used for therapeutic riding because of their level headedness and peoplefriendly attitude.

To learn more about this remarkable breed, contact Dianne Lashoones of Water Tower Farm in Marshfield, VT offering training and breeding services for barefoot or Lite Shod Walking Horses. www.watertowerfarm@aol.com or 802 426 3781.

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he Colonial Spanish Horse, also known as the Spanish Mustang is the most significant horse in American history; but don’t confuse them with the wild BLM horses of the west. Brought with the Spaniards in the 1500’s, these small, resilient horses were courageous war horses, the mounts of the Native Americans and the Pony Express riders. They numbered in the millions until the mass killing of sacred herds in the 1800’s by the US government. Large European breeds were introduced into the remaining herds, diluting their Spanish blood. Today, there are less than 3,000 Spanish Mustangs in existence living in private breeding programs. They are not only valued for their rich history but for their innate intelligence, beauty, and versatility as riding horses. Many Spanish mustangs have excelled in long distance endurance, dressage, jumping and reining competitions. The Center for America’s First Horse, a non-profit organization located in Johnson, Vermont is home to the largest and most diverse group of Spanish mustangs in the eastern United States. We welcome you to visit and meet America’s first horse. For more information contact Stephanie Lockhart, founder of The Center for America’s First Horse. Visit her and the Colonial Spanish Mustang at Breed Row or online at www.centerforamericasfirsthorse.org

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Standardbred Come visit with Kelly Marshall and Treacherous Cat, also

known as T.C., a Retired Standardbred. T.C. and Kelly have had a partnership for about fifteen years now, both coming from New Jersey and now residing here in Vermont. They have competed in dressage, hunter, pleasure, showmanship, games, and pleasure driving. Kelly and T.C. compete annually in the National Standardbred Show, receiving 2014 Grand Champion in Senior Pleasure Horse and Reserve Champion in Training Level Dressage. Their most memorable accomplishment was when T.C. was named the 2010 Ambassador Standardbred.

The Standardbred is an American creation, traditionally used as a harness race-horse. Thoroughbred blood crossed with the Norfolk Trotter, Hackney, Morgan, and Canadian Pacer resulted in what is now called the Standard-bred. Most Standardbreds are very versatile far beyond their racing years and have proven themselves to be well suited for both pleasure use and meeting the challenge of competition. Standardbreds, there is nothing STANDARD about them! For more information go to www. standardbredpleasurehorse.org or www.ustrotting.com

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qualities that were valued then; a horse who can be used under saddle or in harness and for pleasure or competition. For more information, contact Ann Brown at 802 878 4128 or the breed associations: www.vtmorganhorse.org or www.morganhorse. com.

Crooked Run Corlion, aka Sampson, owned by Philip Pearo will be on display on Saturday, and a mystery Morgan will join Breed Row on Sunday!

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he Spanish introduced horses to Mexico in the 1500s.

Following the Pueblo Revolt, horses rapidly spread throughout North America, reaching the Northwest around 1700. The Nez Perce tribe became excellent horsemen and breeders, creating large herds renowned for their strength, intelligence and beauty. It is unknown how many of the Nez Perce’s horses were spotted, but a possible estimate is ten percent. Settlers coming into the area began to refer to these spotted horses as “A Palouse Horse”, as a reference to the Palouse River, which runs through Northern Idaho. Over time, the name evolved into “Palousey,” “Appalousey,” and finally “Appaloosa.” (https:// www.appaloosa.com/association/history.htm) Come visit Joker B. Bonanza and owner Vickie Smith at Breed Row this weekend!

REHABILITATING NEGLECTED HORSES. WHAT TO KNOW, WHAT TO DO.

It’s an important issue. You can help.

There is an abundance of neglected horses in the United States today. This situation was exacerbated by the past economic downturn that caused many horse owners to give up horses they could no longer afford to keep. If you have made the decision to rehabilitate a neglected horse, we have compiled some important steps and considerations to help you.

Your first step should be to have a veterinarian conduct a complete physical exam of your horse to check for immediate concerns and overall health. This will reveal if there is a serious disease that requires more advanced care and treatment.

Know your horse’s Body Condition Score Body condition score (BCS) is an important indicator of the rehabilitation steps your horse may need. Determine the BCS of your horse using the Henneke System to understand the severity of its weight loss.

Determining Body Condition Score.

The ideal BCS for most horses is 5. A BCS of 4 to 6 is good — the back is level and the ribs are not visible but can be easily felt. The shoulders and neck should blend smoothly into the body. General BCS definitions list 1 as Poor (emaciated with no fat and with bony structure visible) to 3 as Thin (limited fat with some skeletal structure visible). A BCS of 7 to 9 is considered overweight, with a crease down the back being present. It is difficult to feel the horse’s ribs and there is soft fat around the tailhead. The neck and inner buttocks will be thicker, and there is bulging fat over the ribs, tailhead, withers, shoulders and neck.

Additional information and resources.

With the abundance of neglected horses today, it has become important for those wishing to aid these horses to have a good understanding of the special needs and steps to rehabilitate these magnificent animals. With the proper nutrition, veterinary attention and caretaking, you can give a neglected horse a second chance at a healthy, productive life.

Knowledge Center http://www.NutrenaWorld.com/nutrena/knowledge-center/ horse/index.jsp

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2015 Canine Breed Row (Saturday and Sunday)

Australian Shepherd

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n the early 1800’s the Australian Shepherd was given the title of the Australian Shepherd not because they were from Australia or New Zealand, but because of their association with the sheepherders that came to the United States from Australia.

Beagle

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he Beagle is a breed of small to medium-sized dog, and is a member of the hound group. The Beagle has one of the best developed senses of smell of any dog. Beagles are scent hounds used primarily for hunting rabbits to larger hares. Like all scent hounds, the Beagle needs regular exercise.

Boxer

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he Boxer is a very versatile working breed that excels in a broad range of events such as agility, herding, search and rescue, tracking, therapy, and protection work. Bred to be the all-around family working dog, they are comfortable herding stock, hunting, or cuddling with your children, they retain a playful puppy-like personality for a lifetime. A healthy Boxer may run up to 30 mph. Boxers aren’t considered fully mature until they are three years old, meaning they have one of the longest puppyhoods in the world of dogs.

English Bulldog

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he Bulldog originated in the British Isles. The Bulldog has a distinctive walk: a loose-jointed, shuffling, sidewise roll. Bulldogs won’t beg to be exercised, but they require regular walks and the occasional romp.

French Bulldog

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renchies do not make great swimmers because of their top heavy nature. Frenchies are known as “Frog Dogs” for the way they splay out their back legs

Icelandic sheepdog Icelandic Sheepdogs are the only native breed to

Iceland. The Icelandic Sheepdog is believed to be one of the oldest dog breeds in the world, having come over to Iceland with the Vikings where they were used to work with sheep, cattle and horses

Newfoundland

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ewfoundland dogs are native to Canada. They have waterresistant coat and webbed feet to help them swim in cold water.

Papillon

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apillon is French for butterfly. Marie Antoinette walked to the guillotine to meet her ultimate fate, she carried her beloved Papillon dog with her. According to the legend, the dog was pardoned for any crimes that may have come with being associated with the former queen.

Poodle

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oodle is derived from the German word pudel which means “to splash about”. It originally is a water retriever!

Rottweiler

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id you know that Rottweilers are an ancient breed that have been around since the Roman Empire? The brown dots above their eyes are camouflage, so it looks like their eyes are open from a distance even if they are actually closed.

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Samoyed

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he Samoyed’s distinctive facial expression is known as the “Samoyed Smile”. The Samoyed lived with the Samoyede nomadic tribes and the expression ‘3 dog night’ was when it was so cold they put three dogs in the chooms (tents) with the children.

Siberian Husky

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Siberian Husky can run up to 30 mph and can survive in temperatures as low as -70 F. The famous 1925 Serum run to Nome Alaska saw teams of Siberian Huskies pull dog sleds carrying diphtheria antitoxin across Alaska.

Stabyhoun Stabyhoun translates from the Dutch (sta-me-bij-hond) as “Stand-By-Me-Dog” and is pronounced: Stah BAY hoon.

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever

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“ ollers” are highly intelligent, alert and outgoing, and the Toller is normally ready for action, as will be demonstrated with our “Avalanche dog” demonstration.

(Some information obtained from http://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/)

Jack and Carma excel in agility, obedience, tracking and are training to herd stock.

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