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The title reflects what you will be saying after you read my scribbles. But I’m laying it on you straight without embellishment or spin. I married the most beautiful Texas woman fifty years ago. Yep, stole her right out from under her college boy friend. I’m not saying “shallow” but I did drive a newer car than he did. We both graduated college and with diploma in hand she taught school for three years while I polished off my selective service requirement. I then went to law school became a lawyer and drug enough meat to the fire to free her up to run the house and raise our three kids. She paid all the bills and managed all the money. She never missed a softball or soccer game. She sat in for me on most of those screechy concerts where the horns are flat and one or more drum sticks are dropped. Although my wife, Dana, liked to throw down a wine or two in the evenings, she never missed church.

California Cowboy By Jim Nichols

DON’T READ THAT STUFF MARTHA. THAT COWBOY IS FRUIT LOOPS!

Shortly after Dana died my six year old granddaughter told her mother she saw Nana (Dana)in her bedroom. My daughter recorded her statement with her phone. When I heard about it I watched the play back and was astounded. I then quizzed Isabel (granddaughter); “when did you see Nana?” “Yesterday.” “What was

We bought a cattle ranch in Kern County, California twenty years ago. My wife ran our outfit. Besides the book keeping occasionally I could get her on a horse to help my neighbors and/or me move cows from one pasture to another. After 50 wonderful years married to that fox, she was diagnosed with colon cancer and upped and died on me. It was three months from diagnosis to death. She never complained or significantly altered her activities right up to the last. I was, and am devastated. I feel cheated she went first and left me behind to do my own laundry.

she wearing?” “Her orange sweater.” “Did she talk?” “No.” “What did she do?” “She smiled and left.” “Were you frightened?” “No.” Wow!!! I’m assuming she dreamed it but she is so matter of fact recounting it, it is startling. Grieving I try to stay busy. Before my wife’s memorial I pondered what to say to her friends and family at the memorial. I puzzled over the picture I would put in the newspaper along with her obituary. Before writing her obit I was at my ranch putting a quad away in one of our 40 foot containers where I keep vehicles and equipment. Pulling into the container THERE IT WAS ON THE FLOOR. One photograph of my gorgeous bride staring at me with that beautiful smile. It gave me a chill and made me cry. I tenderly picked it up, kissed it and put it in my shirt pocket. To this moment I am totally baffled by that occurrence..... I have never seen a photo on any of the floors of any of my buildings or containers at the ranch. I do not know how it got there and how long it had been there but it was clean and not wrinkled. We have hundreds of pictures of the ranch, the kids, the grandkids, horses, cattle, the neighbors and me…... but that day, only one picture, and it was of her. It was as if she were saying “I’m with you and will always be with you.” The L.A. Times published the picture along with her obit.

“Enough with the fluff” you are murmuring. “Get to the point!” Okay here it is. I’m not superstitious and have never believed in ghosts, goblins, or booger stuff. I don’t watch t.v. about haunted houses and attempts at documenting paranormal activity. I’m a Christian with a traditional God and Jesus belief. I have been taught, and believe, that when one dies the soul goes to Heaven or elsewhere leaving behind the earthly body. Simple! My late Mom once said to me, Jim when you see Mourning Doves outside your house that means someone has died or will die soon. “That’s crap Ma!” I exclaimed. “I agree” she said, then told me her Texas mother told her that. The morning before my wife died I walked outside to feed my horses and there were four Mourning Doves sitting on our telephone line making that mournful whooo whoooing. I took their picture. Rarely do I see those birds in our area. 6

My wife loved tortoises. She obtained two, twenty years ago from a pet store. They came from North Africa. One now weighs at least 50 pounds. She had a special enclosure built for them so they could not escape and they never did until after she died. I’ve rounded them up twice since she passed and I cannot figure out how they got out. No digging holes and all closed gates. Did she let them out? And if not, her why would someone come at night to liberate these big reptiles into my back yard and horse pens?

So, do I now believe in booger stuff, super natural, ooey gooey stuff? No. I’m still a straight forward God and Jesus guy and assume there is an explanation, but I am truly baffled by what I have just shared with you.

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We had the most amazing week last I mean remote! On Wednesday we month and experienced some things that are now with this group, and we have have changed our lives “Forever.” I had no hardline phone, no cell phone. We By Rocco Wachman always perceived myself as a motivated, do have a Satellite Phone though that result orientated and also tough man who we don't know how to use. Ah!!!!!!!!!!!!!! at times can have a soft side. Those thoughts were quickly These guys rode every day for five days and never ask to changed when we spent five days horseback with six men stop. They were always on time, always willing to help each from the United Kingdom who came to the Arizona Cowboy other and also me. I think the most amazing thing that hit College. me was they were always smiling. I have complained and They were sent to the College and Lori Bridwell by a moaned about my knees for years. I am getting new ones charitable organization called, BLESMA. The British Limbless early this year but these men never quit and never let their Ex Service Men`s Association that is a British based non losses slow them profit that works to help rehabilitate Retired Soldiers who down. They rode to gather cattle, they penned the cows have given up a limb, or two in service of their Country and while horseback, worked the cattle sometimes on foot and the World`s Freedom. Also part of Blesma`s commitment is inoculated and branded the ones that were needed done. to send these men and women on trips all over the World to They worked the squeeze chute and tables all without visit places of their personal interests to help them prove that any help from me or my crew, all I did was bark at them. still can do what they did before their injuries and experience Which, by the way is what I am famous for. new things. We at the College were fortunate enough to peak Each day after work we would sit by a fire with The Brits, Rocco Wachman BLESMA`s interest and be able to accommodate their needs Lori Bridwell and our team Christine Reed, Maddy Schmidt, with the primary concern being the “Personal Safety” of the participants. Dennis Kiss, Gordon Rule, Debbie Brown, and Val Woodruff. We would We passed the test! talk about the days adventures and each time a memory was told it was On Sunday late evening six men arrived at Phoenix Sky Harbor amazing to see it be embellished and get bigger and bigger each time it Airport for a quick trip to the Ranch and for everyone to get settled in. was revisited. Thursday night when I came to the fire to share a Bourbon It was a learning experience for everyone on my crew to watch these with the boys was the first time I saw an amazing sight. Anyone who had “Warriors” go through an incredibly difficult daily routine to cope with their a Prosthetic had it removed and either laying in the grass next to them or Prosthetics. We had two men that were double amputees, legs above holding it in their laps cleaning and making sure there was no damage. the knees. Three had lost one leg and finally Andy who had lost an arm Some of these legs actually had to be plugged in at night to charge. Ash to a “Passing RPG” has he describes the event. Mick had lost both legs had two different sets, one for walking and one for horseback. I saw the from being rolled over by a railroad car and also owns and pain, swelling and stiffness set in as the night went on, but rides four horses at home. Ash had two legs removed by a they never complained. They just kept smiling and enjoying bomb he was attempting to diffuse. Lori asked him if there their time for all it was worth. It was humbling to see how they was a moment when he realized it went bad? He answered coped with their individual challenges. that he felt weightless for a second or two before he passed In the twenty some odd years I have been doing this with out for a bit. “Passed out for a Bit!” My God……. Stuart and Lori we have never seen tougher people. We have never Michael lost a leg each to IED`s and Lee by motorcycle. I seen people who lived so much for the moment. Each one of was embarrassed to mention that my knees hurt these men at the time of their loss knew they were going to die to them. from their injuries. But they didn't…… So because of that they When we started on Monday I was as close to a mental have a love of life that we have never witnessed before and wreck from worrying how we were gonna pull this off without it changed us all for the better. They were the bravest people killing somebody. 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Brad Barkemeyer, from Scottsdale, AZ competed in the 2016 World Series of Roping, at the South Point Casino in Las Vegas, December 10th. He finished 4th place and Won $130,000 when he Team Roped with his hero & friend Doug Williamson. 1 - HOW MANY TEAMS WERE ENTERED FOR THIS ENTIRE EVENT? I think around 4,000 for the week, 500+ in our roping 2- WAS THE COMPETITION TOUGH? Yes, with people from all over North America and Hawaii and the shear numbers alone you’d better bring your A game. 3- TELL US ABOUT YOUR COMPETITION HORSE? He’s an eight year old gelding by Easy Otie Whiz out of a Colonial Freckles daughter. I started roping on him when he was 3 for current owner Grennberg Land and Livestock, and took him to the World Series Finals the first time as a 4 year old. He’s always been very mature and great minded, He’s really special because he is also an excellent heading horse and crosses over to be very competitive at the AQHA shows as well as the jackpots. 4-WHAT DO YOU LOOK FOR IN A HORSE? I would take a horse with a good mind and a lot of try any day over one with raw talent. In addition, good feet and legs, big hip, good genetics and being attractive doesn’t hurt. 5-HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN COMPETING AT THIS AT SOUTH POINT EVENT? Steve Greenberg and I have roped there together for 7 years now. We finished 10th last year, and placed a couple years ago. It is such an amazing event with so much money available it’s a hard roping to miss. Plus Denny and Connie Gentry, their family and crew are first class, we appreciate what they do for this event and the industry as a whole. 6- WHO IS DOUG WILLIAMSON AND WHY IS HE YOUR “HERO”? We could write a book on “Who is Doug Williamson”(which someone should probably do)but basically he is one of the best horse trainers and showmen of all time. Doug is most well known for his success in the Reined Cow Horse arena as being a multiple Snaffle Bit Futurity Champion, Worlds Greatest Horseman contender and NRCHA Hall of Famer. Doug has left his mark on cowboying, rodeoing, reining, cutting, and other events I probably don’t know about. He is 74 years young, a cancer survivor that has a great wife and family. Don’t let 18

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7- YOUR WIFE “MINDY” JUST 11- HOW LONG HAD A BIG WIN HAVE YOU BEEN AT THE NRCHA WORKING AT FUTURITY, THIS? TELL US ABOUT I have memories THAT? of roping the I’m so proud of dummy and dogs her. She is an before I was in all star mom, school, so I guess wife, business I’ve been working partner and friend. at this a long time. Besides starting When something her own purse is your passion and accessory it’s not work, but a business this way of life. year, we decided she should show 12- HOW MANY a the NRCHA EVENTS DO Snaffle Bit futurity, YOU COMPETE since she had so IN/FOCUS ON? Doug Williamson much extra time We usually attend (sarcastic)! Mindy around 20 events and Brad Barkemeyer won the AQHA per year between World Championship in the boxing in AQHA and NRCHA events as well 2013 so she made the goal of going as the World Series and NTRA Team to the futurity in the boxing before she Ropings. learned how to go down the fence. Combine a strong competitor and 13- YOU HAVE TWO SONS, DO good horsewoman and just like her THEY RIDE AND COMPETE? first AQHA World Show, she ended We have two great boys, Bryce 10 up winning her first NRCHA Snaffle and Zane 8. Both are very good Bit Futurity in the Non Pro Limited on riders. Bryce began showing in the a horse that is actually a half brother youth boxing this past July at the to the gelding on which she won the Arizona Reined cow horse Association World Show on this year! Tall Pines show in Flagstaff, and is pursuing qualification for the AQHA 8- HOW DID YOU GET YOUR Youth World Show, when he is not in START? school or playing flag football. Zane I started riding, roping and training showed in the Youth Ranch Riding as a child on the family ranch in the last two years at the AQHA Sun Montana. My Dad was instrumental Circuit and has many other interests, in developing my appreciation for including Cub Scouts, Karate, Art and horsemanship and my mom provided taking care of his chickens. a lot of support and resources for me to pursue horse training as a 14-IS THIS ONE OF THE BIG business that started in eighth grade. HIGHLIGHTS OF YOUR CAREER? This is definitely a highlight of my 9 & 10- WHO HAVE YOU WORKED career. It is so fun and rewarding WITH? MENTORED WITH? because of the nature of the event, During college at Montana State and the money is life changing! University I worked for David Avery. It makes the long hours, sacrifice He and his wife at the time, Gary away from family, money spent and Lynn, introduced me to the horse failures along the way a little easier to show world. From there I began my swallow. Plus, it was a team win for quest to train and show rope horses Doug and I, our families and our horse at AQHA events. After college I owners which makes it even more continued to work for David as he special. had moved to Roswell NM. I spent 4 years as an assistant learning 15. WHAT ARE SOME OTHER the ins and outs of the rope horse CAREER “BIG DEALS”? business before relocating to *AZQHA Most Valuable Professional Scottsdale to work for Al Dunning. 2011 While at Al’s I broadened my interest *Finalist at AQHA World Show in to include reining, cutting and cow Reining, Cow horse, Heading and horses. Mindy and I started Bar B Heeling SEPTEMBER 2016

*NRCHA Hackamore Classic Open, Intermediate and Limited Champion *NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity Open and Intermediate Finalist *Sun Circuit Smart Boons Fence Challenge Champion *Sun Circuit Cinch Timed Event Champion *DT Horses Rope Horse Derby Champion 16- WHAT DO YOU RECOMMEND TO YOUNG MEN & WOMAN THAT WISH TO MAKE A CAREER IN WESTERN PERFORMANCE TRAINING & COMPETITION? To the aspiring trainers: Horse training is not “normal” life but it is real life, just more fun! You must be committed, you must have patience, you must work hard and among many other things you must be resilient. 17- WHAT ARE YOUR WORDS OF WISDOM TO OTHER RIDERS OPEN & NON-PRO? Competition is about constancy and repetition, just like training a horse, and you cant be afraid to make a mistake. Never give up or lose confidence in your own ability or that of your horse. A moment in competition does not define who you are. In a sport with so many variables, we can all use a little luck now and then. 18- WHAT DO YOU DO IN YOUR SPARE TIME/HOBBIES? My favorite thing to do if I have any free time is to be at home with my family with no plans or activities. Otherwise team roping, watching football, and of course shopping with my wife ;). Someday I want to travel without horses, fly fish, golf, play the guitar, hunt and snow ski. 19. CLOSING THOUGHTS/ COMMENTS? I want to Thank Mindy, Bryce and Zane for supporting me in this crazy life and for understanding when I miss activities or I’m late for dinner! I would like to Thank the WSTR and all of its great sponsors for making this event possible. Many Thanks to Steve and Trish Greenberg for always keeping excellent horses around, and for keeping us on the Greenberg Express and for being great friends/ family. Thank You to Doug Williamson for turning four nice steers and making it easy on me. Thank You to my sponsors; Weaver Leather, Lone Star Ropes, Bob’s Custom Saddles, Wrangler, Justin Boots, BEX sunglasses, JW Brooks Custom hats, Logan Coach Trailers, and certainly but not least I give God the glory for all that he has Blessed us with, the Freedoms of this great Country, good horses, and the great people to share it with.

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used 5 horse Featherlite also snuck in here! Dump POP or actually more like, trailers are still hoping including the all new “Roll Off “K-BAMMMMMM”……., went the cork out Dump Trailer” by MaxXD! Still got one campaigner of the Champagne bottle…… “HAPPY NEW that won’t go away! Make an offer on that 4H YEAR”!!!!! Welcome to 2017 as everyone Logan Rampage that I still got! My loss is your cheered, yelled, hooped and hollered.... YEE gain, and the warranties apply like it’s a brand FREAKIN HAAAA!!!! Then there’s me… new one! Get it off my lot! I’m over here like, “Man”….. “Did you see Beau and the boys on our trailer service side that?” “Did you see that cork blow out of that By Justin Legler have continue to bang them out… from 24 PT bottle???” I don’t know about you guys, but that Yearly’s to our very first “ALL ALUMINUM” Hayrack Champagne bottle that I uncorked this year was like shooting a 12 gauge that just finished up in December! We posted the completed pics on Imperial shotgun off versus a BB gun the previous years…. NO…… Nothing Trailer Sales and Livestock Supply Inc Facebook Page, so be sure you’ve liked expensive! I go all out and buy Andre’s, Cold Duck…. LOL…. HEY…. all our pages on social media! We also decided to add a 4th tire to our Trailer That’s my favorite! Anyways…. I was so impressed I went out searching Tire Super Center line up campaign for the New Year… These 4 tire brands for that sucker just to see if there was anything left of it… I finally found it we’re proud to sell here @ Imperial knowing our name is on them, and we can trust them even with our Grandmas hauling horses up and down the and I swear that cork traveled the length of a football field…. road… Yes, we sell ALL brand names, but these 4 have passed the Alright, I had a couple beers and a few Pendleton and Cokes Imperial trailer tire test… No ass chewins within the first 6 months before that so…, I may be exaggerating a little bit :-)…. I bent LOL…. The newest tire to our lineup is the Gladiator! Interested, over to pick that cork up and to my disbelief, that sucker was call Beau and he’ll get you handled! still intact! No way…. I brought it closer to my face and into The barns side is, well, we are blessed… Steve and the boys the light so I could a better look at that bad boy… On top of are slammed! Kind of proud of our little line of barns that are the cork, or the head as you would call it, well it was a fist! starting to get more and more recognized everyday, especially You know… The emoji fist icon! Huhhhhh???? Yeah!!! That’s when the big guys said we wouldn’t or couldn’t do it! Or as I’ve what I was thinking too… So I flipped it over just to see what heard, “homemade” ect… Well, seems like our little "homemade" was on the bottom of the cork, or the end that goes in the barn that is being manufactured right here in Mesa, AZ and employs local people, has been kicking a little Corporate barn ass :-)… bottle, well it was branded TRUMP….. Drumroll please… We’re averaging a barn a week in sales and completions, and as Bahahaha….. I gotcha…. Happy New Year Everyone! of right now we are 8 weeks or more out… You see, "homemade" Justin Legler Welcome to 2017! Justin Legler here @ Imperial… Keep eliminates overhead, freight and you get an American made barn reading! You know I’ll chime in about Trump eventually! by a guy who is 2nd generation and with 17 years experience versus, HOT How was your Christmas?? Man, mine was awesome! I had my kids AIR…. So ya, I’m kind of proud of our little "homemade" barn and all the guys this year on Christmas Eve so we all went over to Aunt Mary’s! Pretty it takes to make it happen! Of course, if I can be the underdog standing up much a family tradition and the norm for us… We all get together to visit, there with the big boys, chest stuck out, you know I’m going to do it…. It’s who eat, and then play the gift exchange game…. You know, bring a gift, I am and what Imperial has been built around… That’s the Cowboy tradition, pick numbers and then fight over the best gift lol… It can only be stolen right.. Pride…. “Dare to Compare” and as I advertise, “Bring me a comparable twice… Good stuff… Then the food…. Awww man the food! I love it bid on ANY modular barn and I will beat it, or I’ll buy you a steak down the road at Longhorns”… You have nothing to lose and you may be shocked that, because it’s an appetizer dish kind of night and Uncle Bob does one of is "homemade" can be better summed up as, “Whatever you want”…. Follow us on legendary “SMOKED” Briskets…. Yeah man!! You can only imagine! FAT Facebook @ Imperial Enterprises Inc. belly’s all around… Sure doesn’t help that spare tire that seems to keep Alright, let’s do it…. “Politics By A Dumb Cowboy”….. I’m going to keep it growing underneath the shirt this time of year though LOL… It was good short because he’s not in office yet, but we have T-Minus 19 days from Jan 1st to see everyone! The only thing that could have possibly been better until we get “The Donald”…. Excuse me, “Mr President Elect, Donald Trump”…. which was a little rough I’m sure of, was imagining Santa getting that 300 Yes people!! He is going to be “your” next President of the United States of pound trampoline into my house ALL by himself in the pouring rain….. America and it’s about time you get over it, accept it, and quit all the antics… Yeah… Probably could have done without that :-)…. That, and the lastWe’re all tired of it…. I know all you Tofu Farting Liberals (LOL, credit Randy minute Christmas shopping… Lewis), spoiled ass brat millenniums, man hating womenaters (LOL credit Now that is entirely a whole nother segment right there……. 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shopping…. Who likes to Christmas shop?? Of course, every woman just yelled “Hell Yes”!! Now, who waited until the last weekend to Christmas shop? Every man just turned his head like we’re all in a classroom and the teacher just asked that question… Well, my entire freakin arm just slapped me upside my head…. OOOO… OOOO…. Pick me! Pick me! That’s one thing I’m not! I’m not a shopper…. Have you ever seen me shop…. NO…. Now if it was for a new Bass boat, a new truck, or a new horse, different story… I’m all about that except my divorce keeps that in check LOL… Give me a drum roll for that one LOL… (I couldn’t help it…) Alright, back to my Christmas shopping story… Some people are all about that Christmas shopping but me, Nah…… I’d rather watch paint dry! I’m just not a crowd guy and especially a rude rushing crowd… Bump into me more than once, I’m the guy that’s thinking about shoving your head into that wall to see if it’s hollow or not, or running you over with my cart LOL… Ahhhhh, the stress… In fact, I lost my Thanksgiving spare tire trying to get thru Christmas shopping…. Don’t believe me…? Did you see how skinny I was going into Christmas Eve :-).. No??? Well, I guess you can’t call me a liar then now can you LOL…. I’m just glad it’s over… I love Christmas and everything about it, except that shopping… Next year, I’m considering Amazon but first, I’m going to wait and see what computer deals are out there… I’m sure after my first shopping experience on Amazon, my old computer probably won’t survive…. It may grow wings and decide to fly out the window :-o! Santa, it’s been real and we all thank you for the smiles this year! Until next year, enjoy your vacation…. I’m excited about 2017 for Imperial! If you haven’t liked us on Facebook @ Imperial Trailer Sales and Livestock Supply Inc, or made Imperialaz.com a favorite in your browser, you are seriously missing out especially on our new arrivals! Had about 10 consignment trailers just pop in here including 2 Platinum Trailers with Outlaw interiors…. Beautiful!! Spacious floor plans! Priced right… A

wanted…. We get it! But he “IS”, what you are gonna get…. PERIOD!!! How many more things can the media, “Obama administration”, and these crybabies come up with…. I mean, MY GOD…. Aren’t these the same people that blasted Trump for not accepting the election results when he actually didn’t even say it… He said…… “Ask me then”! How about I tell you what your acting like… A damn pathetic, hypocrite, sore losing whining little asshole…. YES…. You are! It’s embarrassing… Give the man a damn chance…. Last month I said it’s time to move forward, and move forward together… Look at that Cabinet Trump continues to put together…. Pretty freakin impressive…. It’s why I voted for him… It’s why most hard working “Deplorables” voted for him… It’s what he does… He builds “The Team To Succeed”. He is, “The Donald”, A Business Icon… I laughed when he pissed off China already…. You knew that was coming…. But then you got all these candy asses like, ohhhh don’t offend them… Why not??? They’ve walk all over the US for the last 8 years, took our jobs, destroyed American made commodities, and you’re going to tell him not to piss them off..…. Trump…. Do it again…. Then, do it again…. Get our respect back! Now, how about this UN council crap that’s going on... Obama has clashed with Netanyahu since he took office… Trump Tweets “The big loss yesterday for Israel in the United Nations will make it much harder to negotiate peace. Too bad, but we will get it done anyway!” And he’s not even President yet…. Isn’t that what a President is supposed to do???? Rather than, sway the UN, piss everyone off, then go play golf… Com'mon…. People, 2017 is going to be a phenomenal year… We all need to get behind this guy, and join him… He is our next Ronald Reagan…. No, he is “The Donald” the United States resurrector.. As always, thanks for reading…. #Gotrump #Makeamericagreatagain #Letsdoittogether #Getbehindhim

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Hat of Death Sheriff-elect Pat Garrett and his posse tracked Billy the Kid (rumored to wearing a sugarloaf sombrero with a green hatband) and three of his outlaw pards to an abandoned stone building at a spot near Stinking Springs, about fifteen miles east of Fort Sumner, New Mexico. Arriving after midnight, Garrett wanted to jump in and arrest the brigands, but the other posse members outvoted him. Too dangerous in the dark. Finally, as the weak rays of sunlight begin streaking the horizon, the posse hears movement in the house. A man soon appears in the doorway with a feed bag. His head is down, but Garrett sees a Mexican hat with a green band and brings the Winchester to his shoulder. Seven bullets rip through the pale dawn light. Garrett intended to shoot the Kid on sight and had information as to the style and color of Billyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s headgear. When Garrett recognized the hat, he gave the signal, and seven bullets met the wearer at the door.

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After being captured at Stinking Springs, Billy the Kid and his gang were taken to Fort Sumner, New Mexico where Billy was allowed to say goodbye to his girlfriend Paulita Maxwell, while her mother scowled at the posse. One of the posse members, James East, later recalled, “The lovers embraced, and she gave Billy one of those soul kisses the novelists tell us about, till it being time to hit the road for Vegas, we had to pull them apart, much against our wishes, for you know, all the world loves a lover.” It was a Christmas Eve smooch, as the date was December 24, 1880.

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After the big smooch in Fort Sumner, Pat Garrett requisitioned a wagon to haul the Kid and his prisoners to Las Vegas. After a sumptuous Christmas dinner in Puerto de Luna, at Padre Polaco’s store, Garrett and crew pushed on. Even though it was bitter cold, Billy stood in the wagon and entertained the entourage with jokes. It was to be his last Christmas on earth.

Basking in The Limelight Billy the Kid and four of his gang were delivered to the jail in Las Vegas, New Mexico on December 26, 1880. They were locked up without much fanfare, but in the morning a crowd turned out to see the captured celebrity. “There was a big crowd gazing at me, wasn’t there?” the Kid said to a reporter, who also wrote, “He was the attraction of the show, as he stood there, lightly kicking the toes of his boots on the stone pavement to keep his feet warm, one would scarcely mistrust that he was the hero of the ‘Forty Thieves’ romance which this paper has been running in serial form for six weeks or more.” (Alas, the Las Vegas Gazette newspaper archives for this period were lost in a fire).

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Cow Horses on the Big Screen! San Luis Obispo International Film Festival 2017 Early Acceptance

SLO Film Fest Laurels As many of you know, we’ve been submitting Down The Fence to film festivals for the last few months. We didn’t expect to hear back from any of them until next month, but received the BEST CALL EVER this week! The San Luis Obispo International Film Festival gave Down The Fence an early acceptance into their wonderful film festival! We’re thrilled! (I’m still

jumping around) How perfect that the film will be screened in a California mission town where this whole beautiful cow horse culture started and at such a great film festival. The film festival dates are March 14-19. We won’t know the exact dates, times, or theater locations until sometime in January. We’ll post the info as we find out though. If you’re able, we hope you’ll come with us! We’re not sure when they’ll be selling tickets yet either. More to come…

If you want to show your support to the SLO Film Fest for their support of Down The Fence, please like their Facebook page and follow them on Twitter @SLOFilmFest It looks like they have some early bird specials on festival tickets & passes on their website. Down The Fence has it’s very first film festival on the schedule. Can you believe it? We did it! We love you backers and supporters!!!

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Lawrence “Larry” Langer to Be Awarded 2016 USEF Lifetime Achievement Award

Lexington, Ky. - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to announce Lawrence “Larry” Langer as the winner of the 2016 USEF Lifetime Achievement Award. Langer, of Burbank, Calif., has been part of the horse industry for 66 years, from starting lessons as a child to his induction into the Show Jumping Hall of Fame. For his years of service, Langer will be awarded the 2016 USEF Lifetime Achievement Award at the Pegasus Awards Dinner. As described by his wife, Marnye, “Larry discovered horses as a knobbykneed, near-sighted little boy when he walked into Hackley Stables as an eight-year-old boarding student at the McFadden School in New York. Horses, horsemen, and the horse world have provided a lifetime of experiences and joys for Larry, and has been his ‘home’ ever since.” A respected FEI official and competition manager, Langer has served the USEF as a member of the Board of Directors and is currently a member of the Competition Management, Jumper, and Legislative Committees. In addition, Langer has been a strong supporter of the USHJA and its mission since its inception, and has made many contributions to the advancement of the organization. He currently serves as the Secretary of the Board of Directors for the USHJA, as well as on the Competition Management, Competition Standards, and Zone 10 Jumper committees, and the Jumper Working Group. Langer is the president and CEO of Langer Equestrian Group, a horseshow management organization based in California that produces 32 hunter/jumper and dressage shows throughout California and Colorado. He developed the Colorado Summer Circuit at the Colorado Horse Park, and his management team has served as the competition management for the North American Junior & Young Rider Championships three different times, most recently in 2008, at the Colorado venue. Langer produced the first multi-ring hunter/jumper shows in California, expanding the horse-show circuit beyond the shows held at fairgrounds and financed by the state. He has owned and/or developed four schools, including the Hansen Dam Riding School, which he opened in 2015 as a way to give back to the sport and be able to encourage new people to realize the joy of riding and learning about the horse. The school currently hosts over 40 regular

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Burger Wins Second World Championship in Dramatic Fashion

She came into the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo ranked No. 1, and through 10 rounds of fierce competition, Mary Burger remained No. 1. However, a tipped barrel in Round 10 had Burger uncertain of the results. “I had went back to the stall and was unsaddling my horse because I hit a barrel, and I had no idea on numbers – I had no idea I had won it. They had to come back to get me at the barn,” she said with a laugh. Burger placed in six rounds and placed eighth in the average to win $86,577 at the Wrangler NFR. She finished the year with $277,554 on the season to become the WPRA Barrel Racing World Champion for the second time in her career at the age of 68. “I just thank God, my family, my sponsors, and everybody who's helped me get here. It’s been a wonderful year that I just could not even imagine happening to me,” Burger said humbly. “I’m pretty dedicated, I trust in God, and I’m so thankful for this year.” “God has His plan," said Burger of her motto. “I don’t get nervous when I come down that alleyway because I know God has His plan – whatever it is, good or bad,” Burger explained. She’s also trusting His plan, and

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down and wouldn’t want to come down the alleyway. But he’s a trooper. I love him – he’s a good boy,” Burger said about the buckskin gelding. She also added, “He’s only 7 (years old), and he’s going to stay with me. We hope to have some more fun.” Without a doubt, the fans had fun watching Burger and Mo, and the rest of the incredible field of horses

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and jockeys. “It’s a top notch group – they’re the best. And Amberleigh (Moore) coming in 15th – she just did a great job on that mare,” Burger said. After a spectacular Wrangler NFR on her mare, CP Dark Moon “Paige," Moore ended up second in the WPRA World Standings with $266,760 in earnings, and second in the average. Impressively, Lisa Lockhart and Louie set a new Wrangler NFR average record with 137.98 seconds continued next page

PRCA and Wrangler Ink FiveYear Contract Extension

The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association and Wrangler have signed a five-year contract that will extend the Wrangler brand’s status as the premier sponsor of professional rodeo through 2021. The agreement includes the continuance of Wrangler being the title sponsor of the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo and the Wrangler Champions Challenge tour. “The PRCA and Wrangler go all the way back, and it is with great pride that we extend and strengthen a relationship that supports the entire sport of professional rodeo,” said PRCA Commissioner Karl Stressman. “Wrangler has stood strong behind the PRCA, its members and fans since the start, and that commitment has never wavered.” As the Official Jeans & Shirts of the PRCA, VF Jeanswear’s Wrangler brand will continue to exclusively

NFR from previous page on 10 runs. She was the only barrel racer to be clean on every run. “I’m absolutely thrilled to have accomplished it,” Lockhart said. While talking about her 13 year old buckskin, An Okie With Cash “Louie”, Lockhart remarked, “I am so proud of him! It’s pretty phenomenal because he’s been here so many times – that alone is pretty cool knowing that he has now made 70 runs in here consecutively.” Lockhart qualified for the Wrangler NFR by only going to 36 rodeos. “It was just too important to me to stay home and be at all the high school rodeos with my kids this year so it’s just something I chose to do. I’m not

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Lisa Lockhart Photo by Greg Westfall going to lie, I was panicked. I knew I had to give it my all, and it worked.” Lockhart finished 3rd in the 2016 WPRA World Standings with $251,975 in earnings. In Round 10, Jana Bean and Sherry Cervi split the win with times of 13.59. Cervi finished third in the average. Kimmie Wall and Foxy capped off a great, first WNFR with a run of 13.61 for third in the round and fourth in the average. Cayla Small earned fourth place in Round 10 with 13.64. Lockhart and Pamela Capper tied for fifth with times of 13.67 seconds.

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Dr. Chatham and other threatened species. These continuing education trips provide local veterinarians invaluable training. More importantly, they provide much needed financial support, as well as volunteer veterinary care, for the Kruger National Park and Preserve. As many know, the rhino is in a battle for its very survival. The Kruger National Park and Preserve staff are working around the clock in an effort to save the rhino from poachers and habitat destruction. Doctor Chatham will be assisting in the collection of DNA, tagging, and basic care of the rhino while studying at the Preserve. While this trip will be a once-in-alifetime experience for Doc and many of the vets traveling with him to South Africa; we all hope that the efforts of the volunteer veterinarians and the dedication of the Preserve’s staff, will afford future generations the chance to witness these beautiful creatures in their native land. In order to raise funds and awareness for this worthy cause, Doctor Chatham’s clients and friends are offering a 2 Day Horse Training Clinic at Horseshoe Park in Queen Creek, Arizona. The clinic will feature the “Chill Method” courtesy of two highly-qualified trainers, Charlie Hill and Brian Bausch. Charlie and Brian will work directly with participants and their horses. If you ever feel like you and your horse are not on the same page, then this seminar is for you! Charlie and Brian will teach participants how to better communicate with their horses continued next page

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After consistently placing fourth or fifth in the first four rounds, Amberleigh Moore and CP Dark Moon “Paige” caught a gear to win Round 5 of the WPRA Barrel Racing at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. “On the first barrel she’s been slipping every night, and tonight I gunned her in there knowing I was getting top of the ground being further up (7th position)," said Moore of her 13.62 run on Paige. "Tonight she didn’t slip, so as soon as I felt her snap that first barrel, I knew it was my advantage to take it. So I asked her for everything she had tonight.” Moore purchased the Darkelly mare as a 3 year old from Cody Hyde. She competed on her during her futurity and derby years. Paige is now 7 years old, and continues to be a phenomenal equine partner for Moore. “She has never let me down, and she continues to get stronger and faster everyday.” Moore has won $71,769 at the Wrangler NFR so far. She is leading the average, and has moved up to

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fourth in the WPRA Barrel Racing World Standings. “That is extremely exciting, but my motto all year has been, ‘Living the dream one run at a time,’” Moore said. “It is simply overwhelming. I hadn’t planned on this at all. I didn’t start the season with the NFR as a goal.” Moore’s intentions where to win enough money to qualify for the big rodeos next year. “I didn’t make it to the Top 15 until the very last rodeo. So this is just a dream come true.”

Round 5 was Pink Night to help raise awareness for breast cancer – something Moore has seen impact her family. “My husband’s aunt passed away a year and a half ago of breast cancer. I told my husband tonight that we were taking Aunt Kathy for a ride. And we sure did.” Moore was also wearing a special shirt, “The shirt I’m wearing has taken me through circuit finals – I wore it the last go and won it, I won money in Puyallup that sent me down to Texas for two weeks, and this shirt hasn’t ever let me down since day one.”

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David O’Connor to Serve as U.S. Eventing Technical Advisor

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USEF Votes to Support Olympic Format Changes at FEI General Assembly

The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) voted at the November 22 FEI General Assembly to support changes to the Olympic format for equestrian sport. The biggest change in format across all three Olympic disciplines involved the number of riders per

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Wellington, FL — Todd Minikus set the stage for the fast-approaching 2017 Winter Equestrian Festival with three top mounts this past week in the 2016 ESP Holiday Circuit at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Wellington, Florida. Minikus claimed first and second places in the $10,000 #1 Education Place Stakes with Vita 24 and I Am Nala, respectively. He then took first, fifth, and sixth places with I Am Nala, Zephyr, and Vita 24, respectively, in the $25,000 #1 Education Place Grand Prix. With these top placings and equally impressive scores at the Holiday Circuit the week prior, Minikus feels prepared for the winter show season to officially kick off. At the circuit’s Holiday & Horses show earlier this month, Minikus guided Coverboy, a KWPN gelding owned by The Coverboy Group, to first and second place in two different 1.40m classes. Not to be out-shown, Zephyr, a KWPN gelding owned by Wyndmont Inc., helped Minikus to first place in a 1.40m class ahead of 50 entries, and then placed in the top ten in the $25,000 Omega Alpha Grand Prix. Both Coverboy and Zephyr are new mounts for Minikus, but already demonstrate a strong partnership with the veteran rider. Zephyr and Coverboy have joined an experienced string of elite horses, including I Am Nala, Vita 24, and Babalou 41, all owned by Two Swans Farm. Also factoring into Minikus’ line-up is Valinski S, a Dutch Warmblood gelding owned by Wyndmont Inc., who competed with Australian rider Matt Williams in the Individual Final at the 2016 Olympic Games at Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Minikus is excited to focus on these new talents for 2017, stating, “We have some younger horses that we are going to spend some time developing this year. Ronnie Beard and Michael Dorman of Wyndmont Inc. have asked me to show some of their horses this year, and we have had a good start. Hopefully it will be an exciting year.” Minikus is based in Wellington,

Florida, just minutes away from the Winter Equestrian Festival and Holiday Circuit at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. The Winter Equestrian Festival is set to begin on January 11, 2017, and is annually the largest and longestrunning hunter/jumper show circuit in the world. Last year, Grand Prix jumper Minikus started his 2016 winter competition season with back-to-back

victories in consecutive Saturday Night Lights Grand Prixs with wellknown mounts Quality Girl, owned by The Quality Group, and Babalou 41. When not competing nationally and internationally, Todd Minikus offers sales and training services just minutes from Wellington, Florida's Winter Equestrian Festival show grounds. Follow the action from Team Minikus on Facebook and Instagram @Todd_Minikus, or visit www. ToddMinikusShowJumping.com.

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Around the World With AQHA President Sandy Arledge

Fall is the perfect time for ranch production sales and great events in the American Quarter Horse industry across the globe. While traveling to many places, the same message is heard around the world: People cherish their American Quarter Horse! It’s the time of year that the big ranches hold their production sales, meaning it’s the perfect time to find a well-bred colt or filly for your herd. Flying north, the Sierra Nevada passed underneath as my plane made its way to Great Falls, Montana, the home of my friends and fellow AQHA Executive Committee member Stan Weaver and his wife, Nancy. I attended the 22nd annual production sale at Weaver Quarter Horses in September and was treated to the sight of some mighty nice foals! These babies are raised the “old-fashioned” way, out on the mountainside, in the forests and on acres and acres of land. The mares and foals come off the range and the babies are handled a little before being hauled to the Montana Expo Park for the sale. The bleachers were full with standing room only around and behind the ring, and the bidding was spirited! Standing in the pens of these fine colts and fillies is a horseman’s dream. If you love stout, good-boned pretty babies, pencil in a ranch production sale on your calendar next fall. The big ranches hold the history and heritage of the American Quarter Horse, and you will enjoy treating yourself to a snapshot of history! Most of the ranches are AQHA Ranching Heritage Breeders who nominate their foals to be eligible to compete in Zoetis AQHA Ranching Heritage Challenges. The challenges

help showcase the Ranching Heritagebred horses and offer significant purses and prizes. Over the course of the years, my friends and clients disbursed around the world. I’m fortunate to have friends in almost every state and several countries. While in Montana, I connected with Alida Tinch, friend and former client, who lives in Bigfork, Montana. After enjoying the sale, we drove to her home with stops along the way for various photo ops. The country is rugged and beautiful with mountain after mountain towering over crystal-clear lakes. I was also able to visit with my friend and former employee, Lynne Undraitis of Kalispell, Montana, while I was in town. The two days were packed with side trips to horse farms, lakes and other points of interest. A few hours spent in Glacier National Park only whetted the appetite for more. What a remarkable country we live in! I returned back to my home in San Diego, and after a couple days, I left for Aachen, Germany, and Q-16, the German National Championships, sponsored by the Deutsche Quarter Horse Association. I had attended Q-11 as an AQHA steward, so I was familiar with the show and facility. DQHA does a terrific job with this huge show and holds a full complement of classes, including all the rail classes, cutting, cow horse and reining. The Europeans are avid horse enthusiasts, and their favorite is the American Quarter Horse. There were large numbers of foals entered in weanling halter futurities. They also held a huge longeline futurity for 2-year-olds (2-year-olds are not shown under saddle in Europe) and an in-hand trail futurity for 2-year-olds that had 56 entries. The under-saddle

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Sun Circuit Expands Its Offerings For 2017

The 2017 Sun Circuit at Scottsdale’s West World Equestrian Center has a great deal to offer any horse enthusiast, both inside and out side of the arena. While well know as a premier Quarter Horse event drawing elite exhibitors form every region of North America, Sun Circuit has been striving to include a wider equine community. This year’s line-up of events is certainly the most inclusive and diverse show to date. Spectators are welcome all days with free admission and free parking. The show moved from its historical January slot to run March 4-12 for 2017. Show management is making the most of it’s new

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horse is heavily exercised, additional oil can be fed. Rice bran oil or organic canola oil can be fed in addition to a high omega 3 oil, offering 1 cup of total oil per day (may increase up to 2 cups for a heavily exercised horse). Take a month to allow your horse to get used to this high level since it takes a while for the liver to adapt to large amounts of fat. Avoid corn, soybean, and wheat germ oils – these oils are high in linoleic acid (an omega 6) which is pro-inflammatory. Don’t forget the B vitamins B vitamins are involved in many functions that promote a healthy body: Energy (caloric) derivation from carbohydrates, fats, and proteins Gastrointestinal health, promoting digestion and absorption Protein synthesis to build body tissues Healthy red blood cells to deliver oxygen to tissues (to metabolize nutrients) Appetite improvement Allow 24/7 grazing Horses are meant to graze all the time, all day, and all night. Never let your horse run out of forage (pasture and/or hay). He needs to chew to produce saliva; this neutralizes the steady secretion of acid in the horse’s stomach. Forage free-choice also keeps the digestive tract musculature in good tone. Furthermore, the cecum requires forage for it to void its contents (see the article “Cecum Defies Gravity” in the Tip of the Month section of Dr. Getty’s website). By having pasture/hay available 24/7, your horse will self-regulate intake, the stress hormones will subside, and behavior will become more natural and receptive. Protein quality A variety of grasses will boost protein quality, but also offer alfalfa (a legume) to provide additional amino acids that promote muscle development as well as add calories. Never feed more than 50% alfalfa; too much can lead to intestinal stones. Cereal grains such as oats or barley offer additional protein; however these should be avoided for horses with metabolic issues. Other highprotein whole foods to consider are:

Split peas or pea protein isolate Hemp seeds or hemp seed fiber Colostrum – also supports digestive tract health and immune function Copra meal (coconut meal) Pumpkin seeds

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Christmas is over, and New Years is fast approaching. It’s the time of year where we set goals and make New Years resolutions. A time to look back at this year and decide what experiences you’d like to repeat, which ones you’d like to do differently, and which ones you’d rather avoid. This year was a little different for me than years past. The past few years I’ve done a lot of clinics around the World. Australia, New Zealand, Europe and the UK. I have also presented at horse expos in Australia and New Zealand, but until this year I’d never presented at one in North America. That all changed in 2016 which saw me present at Equine Affaire in Massachusetts and Ohio, The Main Event in Red Deer, Alberta and Chilliwack, British Columbia, as well as both Western States horse expos, the one in Pomona and the one in Sacramento. I really enjoyed these North American horse expos, meeting lots of new people, spectators and other clinicians alike. I also got to see snow at two of them, which is a bit of a novelty for me. Another project I started on in 2016 was a TV show for Farm and Ranch TV, which is a channel available on ROKU. Until recently , I didn’t know what ROKU was, so that has been a learning process. If you don’t know what it is, think Netflix TV via computer. The TV show is called ‘The Principles Of Training”, with each episode explaining a different principle. The show starts out with a quote from early 20th century efficiency expert Harrington Emerson that states “As to methods, there may be a million and then some, but principles are few. The man who grasps principles can successfully select his own methods. The man who tries methods, ignoring principles, is sure to have trouble.”. There are several things I’m trying to accomplish with this show. One is to get people to understand the principles behind the techniques they have been taught. Once you understand the principles, you can adjust your techniques to solve an issue that may be slightly different. Understanding the principles of training has helped me a great deal at clinics around the world, where I often get presented with a problem that I have not ever encountered before. Another thing I’m trying to have the show explain is that all of the equine disciplines, even the ones that seem completely unrelated, have the same basic underlying principles behind them. The techniques may seem worlds apart, but the principles remain the same. A great example is comparing dressage to cutting. At first glance the two disciplines seem to have nothing in common, but when you see it done at the highest levels you will notice that both the dressage horse, and the cutting horse have a great deal of hind end and abdominal engagement. Both of them achieve the result through transitions. The dressage rider uses transitions to teach the horse to carry themselves with more weight on the hind end, the closer together the transitions, and the higher that gait, the more engagement it creates. With the cutting horse, the cow dictates the transitions. Go. Stop. Turn. Go. Go faster. Stop now. Turn and GO ! Stop. Exactly what the dressage rider does, except the cow is calling the shots. When I was in Europe this year I was talking with a classical dressage trainer and she told me what the Portugese dressage trainers do to work on more engaged canter departures. From a standstill they canter 4 strides, back 4 strides, then immediately canter 4, back 4. Sounds a lot like the same sort of thing you’d do working a cow. I have filmed the first four episodes, and they have been released. I’m happy to report that they broken the record for the number of views for a new series in it’s first month. Now that I’m home for a while I am working on the next few episodes. I have to do 26 episodes, and these initial episodes cover principles in general. As I run out of principles I will start going back and doing more in depth training, showing techniques and the principles behind them. I plan to travel around and visit different trainers of different disciplines and give them a principle to discuss and see what techniques fall under that principle, it should be fun! I closing I’d like to wish everyone a Happy New Year and hope that you set for next year are attainable, and that you reach them. Warwick

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Prime North Scottsdale-Pinnacle Peak Estate

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Turf Paradise Throws

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(PHOENIX) Turf Paradise is celebrating its 61st anniversary with a party January 14th that includes live local horseracing, free long sleeve t-shirts, live music, food and drink specials (including $3 aluminum bottled beer), a kids fun park, and free birthday cake. Grandstand admission is just $3. Turf Paradise opened its doors at 19th Ave and Bell in 1956. Back then the track was located in what was considered a remote part of Phoenix dominated by dirt roads and desert. Since then north Phoenix has literally grown up around the track and Turf Paradise has continually been ranked among the Top 5 sports attendance attractions. A recent study found that Turf Paradise generates an annual economic impact of $91 million to the state of Arizona. A big part of the anniversary celebration is the $75,000 Cotton Fitzsimmons Mile stakes race. The late Phoenix Suns coach was an avid racing fan and a regular at the track. The celebration continues as Turf Paradise hosts Dollar Day on MLK Day January 16th. General admission, popcorn, sodas, programs, ice cream, and hot dogs are just $1. There will also be live music. On both days the gates open at 11am and the first post time is 12:40pm. Turf Paradise General Manager Vince Francia said, “After six decades, we’re just getting started. Thanks to all our longtime fans and

Cotton Fitzsimmons the new fans who continue discover the sport of kings.”

The season also includes:

• Special Fiesta Sundays throughout the season featuring Mexican food and music • Super Saturday February 11th • Wiener Dog Races March 11th • Camel and Ostrich Races March 25th • Kentucky Derby Party May 6th Who: Turf Paradise What: 61st Anniversary Party When: Saturday, January 14. Gates open at 11a.m. Where: Turf Paradise 1501 West Bell Road Why: To celebrate 61st seasons of horseracing in Arizona How Much: Grandstand admission is just $3 More Info: Call (602) 942-1101/ Online www.turfparadise.com

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POSITION: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE NATIONAL CUTTING HORSE ASSOCIATION

General Description of Position: The Executive Director is the chief administrative executive officer of NCHA and reports to and is responsible to the chief elected officer (President) of the Association and the Executive Committee. The Executive Director provides the leadership, management and vision necessary to ensure the Association will effectively increase member satisfaction, grow members, purses, services, revenue and programs. The Executive Director directs all aspects of the Association and is responsible for the staff and the financial assets of NCHA. The Executive Director is responsible for promoting and marketing the Association and the sport of cutting. The Executive Director implements and is responsible for implementing the goals and objectives of the Association.

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Weak Signal – Big Response

Weak signal – BIG RESPONSE is a known phenomenon in biology : it is not necessary to deliver a Part 2 - by strong signal in order to obtain a desirable physiological response. Surprisingly weak signals are capable of generating impressive beneficial responses. Stronger-than-necessary signals may actually carry a high risk for undesirable results such as over-medication toxicity or for dangerous side effects. The concept of weak signal PEMF therapy was introduced in the previous article. Readers who missed last month’s article are encouraged to find it in the December 2016 digital version of Bridle and Bit. The digital versions also contain additional color images that can also be accessed at www.msteinpt.com. Weak signal PEMF therapy units such as HealFast include a computer chip powered by a 3 Volt button battery generating a pulsed RF signal that travels through a small loop antenna. The signal penetrates the tissues underneath the antenna by inductive coupling: no wires, no electrodes, no gel and no skin preparation. SKIN CONTACT IS NOT REQUIRED. The signal penetrates through bandages, wraps, even cast. It will not penetrate metal. As the signal travels into the tissues away from the antenna the EMF gets wider but weaker. These units are designed to treat a variety of soft tissue injuries and conditions. At 10 centimeters (3.75 inches) of penetration depth the signal is still capable of producing a physiological response as per NIH standards. In reality it is effective at even greater depths. As mentioned in Part 1, PEMF therapy is the delivery of exogenous (generated outside the body) EMFs to the injured tissue and cells in order to favorably affect the disrupted endogenous (created by and within the body) EMFs. It appears that several different configurations of weak RF signals are capable of producing beneficial results. In other words – different brands of PEMF therapy devices are capable of safely producing beneficial results even though they employ slightly different RF signals. Researchers believe that at some future point each type of injury/condition will respond optimally to a signal specific to that injury. For this to happen, all tissues have to have their endogenous EMFs mapped first. Endogenous EMFs are influenced by– if not created by - movement of charged ions inside, outside and across the cell membrane. When a weak signal PEMF therapy device is activated either in direct contact with the skin or over a bandage, the horse (or human, or small animal) does not feel anything: No tingling, no muscle twitching and no heat. In fact, scientific reviews classify these weak RF signals as a-thermal and non- ionizing. This is one reason why these units are safe to use immediately post injury or post surgery. This is an advantage over signals such as therapeutic ultrasound or low level laser therapy (LLLT) in which application immediately post injury is cautioned against. Much stronger radio frequency signals can generate much heat in the tissue , and are used judiciously in certain surgeries or in cosmetic procedure. In order to achieve the desired localized response the loop antenna of the PEMF therapy unit has to be positioned over the injured tissue as determined by your veterinarian. The shape and size of the antenna determine the shape, size and orientation of the EMFs. There are various creative ways to secure a unit to almost any body part, and the horse can then be turned loose in the stall or paddock, loaded in the trailer or even

lightly ridden depending on the specific injury or condition. The unit is left on for hours. In some Mac Stein, PT cases in can be left on 24/7 with daily checking to make sure the unit is still working, and that the wrap is not interfering with circulation. Draining wounds may have to be cleaned and re-bandaged as HealFast does a very good job at draining wounds and surgical incisions, and at drawing out abscesses. In the case of musculoskeletal injuries with lameness, swelling, pain and inflammation – the often quick reduction of these symptoms should not be misinterpreted as complete healing. Particularly so with performance horses. Check with your veterinarian prior to resuming exercise. Horses and dogs with arthritic pain may need 2-3 days of PEMF therapy before improvement is noticeable. Arthritic animals and people often experience pain relief to the extent that anti-inflammatory medications can be cut back or even discontinued. Caution should be used with either free exercise or drills as it is likely that several muscle groups have by now gone weak: Dogs with hip arthritis that were reluctant to jump off the pickup bed feel good all of a sudden. They jump off and they crash, getting their feelings hurt. Re-normalizing disturbed cell membrane potential of injured cells was believed to be the mode of action of weak signal PEMF, much like micro-current therapy does, by influencing movement of charge carrying minerals - primarily sodium and potassium - across the cell membrane. This did not explain how weak PEMF can be so effective across such a wide range of injuries and conditions. Published research over the past ¼ century has clearly demonstrated and documented additional modes of action. Through its effect on calcium binding with other molecules such as Calmodulin, weak RF signals can rapidly increase the localized production of the anti-inflammatory type of Nitric Oxide (NO), countering the effect of the inflammatory type of NO which is produced as an immediate response to injury. This good kind of NO also modulates the production of another important molecule – cGMP, which in turn modulates the production of various growth factors essential for growth and repair. Weak RF signal also arrest the production of Interleukin -1β. Simply stated – supplying a concentrate of growth factors to the injured tissue is what PRP aims to do, and curbing the effect of Interleukin-1β is what IRAP has to offer. One can safely get a jump start on these procedures while the veterinarian is processing the blood sample. Weak RF signals have also been shown to boost angiogenesis (proliferation of new capillaries), to modify gene expression, to speed up nerve regeneration and to modify some disease processes. Veterinarians, other clinicians, trainers and horse owners have a hard time assimilating this information, especially if they have not been following relevant research findings step-by-step. In next month’s article we will review this information from a slightly different perspective, including specific injuries. Hopefully this will further clarify how this “no bells-no whistles” inexpensive therapy box tool can outperform devices that cost thousands to tens of thousands of dollars, are effective only in a limited range of injuries and conditions, and have risks associated with them. Mac Stein is a physical therapist specializing in orthopedic sports injuries and animal physical therapy. He is also a non-pro reined cowhorse rider and competitor.

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North Scottsdale Horse Property on 2.23 Acres Wonderful Queen Creek Adobe Slump Block home. Perfect Horse Set-Up with a five stall barn, tack room plus storage, auto water, drive thru access to sprinkled arena. Cement block fenced in arena with bedding storage area. Home features a large open floor plan for easy entertaining. Four bedrooms in the main house with a split floor plan, plus an attached guest house featuring its own full kitchen and bath. Newer foam roof, all new windows throughout. Remodeled bathrooms in the main house. Gourmet kitchen with pull out cabinets and unique storage. Skylights make this home bright and cheery. Outside you will find a large heated and cooled pool with water features, spa,and fireplace to enjoy the mountain views and outdoor entertaining. Large Jen Air built in BBQ with granite counters. There is a three car attached garage with electric charging station. Plus three car garage. Price reduced $75,000

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What stallion owners and cooled semen users should know.

Success With Cooled Semen

Stallion owners who ship cooled semen have a certain amount of responsibility to their clients. The most important responsibility is to provide mare owners with quality semen that survives the cooling and transportation process and arrives on time. Most stallions produce semen that remains viable for extended periods of time after being cooled and shipped. However, some stallions’ semen does not survive the cooling process, so it is important that, prior to breeding season, the stallion’s semen be evaluated for sperm concentration and motility. The stallion’s semen should undergo a 24-hour viability check to ensure that it survives the cooling process and shipment. The 24-hour test determines if the semen is capable of being stored and shipped, and it also determines which semen extender and antibiotic mixture works best for that particular stallion. This article discusses the importance of proper procedure with cooled semen. If you want to learn more about frozen semen, check out our “Equine Insemination With Frozen Shipped Semen” DVD. Semen extenders contain protective ingredients that enhance the survival of the sperm outside the reproductive tract. Lipoproteins in the extender, such as those contained in milk or egg yolk, protect the spermatozoa against cold shock, and the glucose in the extender provides energy for the spermatozoa. Antibiotics are added to extenders to retard or eliminate bacterial growth. The 24-hour test involves the collection of the stallion, evaluation of the semen for mobility and concentration, the addition of an extender and cooling in a transportation container. After 24 hours, the container is opened, and the semen is evaluated again to ensure that it is still viable. Stallion 118

managers might want to evaluate the semen again for viability after a 36and 48-hour cool storage period. The recommended insemination dose for cooled semen prior to shipment is 1 billion progressively motile sperm cells, twice the recommended fresh insemination

dose. It is important that the stallion collection facility or the attending veterinarian possess adequate equipment to evaluate the semen. On the day of the shipment, the stallion is collected, and the semen evaluated. The semen is then mixed with a prewarmed extender within 15 minutes of collection. The extended semen is placed in a plastic bag and placed in a cup inside the isothermalizer of the shipping container. The sealed semen cup is then placed with cooling cans in the shipment container. The cooling cans gradually cool the semen during shipment. Before the container is sealed, a cooled semen transport sheet is placed inside the container. The sheet contains information on the stallion and mare. It also contains the collection date, time, total semen volume, sperm concentration and motility. This information provides the mare’s veterinarian with a set of parameters to compare with the received semen. Fascinated with the science involved in equine reproduction? Or are you a stallion owner considering offering frozen shipped semen from your stallion? If you answered yes to either of these questions, you should definitely check out AQHA’s Equine Insemination With Frozen Shipped Semen” DVD. Once the semen arrives at the mare’s location, it should be immediately removed from the container, aspirated into a sterile syringe and inseminated into the mare. Research has shown that there is no value in warming the semen to body temperature prior to insemination. A small retention sample should be withheld and warmed to body temperature for motility evaluation. This procedure ensures that the semen survived the cooling and shipment process. For more information about equine reproduction procedures, you can also download our FREE Artificial Insemination Fact Sheet.

The Spirit of Giving

By Craig Huffhines, AQHA executive Vice President

Huffhines challenges each of you to think about what the American Quarter Horse means to you. After a busy week in the DallasFort Worth area, I settled into a seat at an airport TGI Fridays for a late lunch before I boarded my plane back to Amarillo. After lunch, I called for the check and the young man serving me asked if I would be interested in purchasing a gift certificate that would be given to an armed services man or woman returning home from duty. He explained that the USO greets these service men and women at their arrival gates in the airport with a homecoming welcome, plus gift certificates that they can use to purchase a meal in the airport restaurant. The young waiter said these folks typically buy a big American cheeseburger, load it down with bacon and wash it down with a cold, adult beverage. I bought two gift certificates in the blink of an eye and, with great pride, thought of those young people coming home on those planes after the sacrifices they have made for our country. What a great idea TGI Fridays had. What a worthy, small gesture of thanks. The American Quarter Horse Foundation Council met in DallasFort Worth on December 14 to make plans for the coming year to support our philanthropic arm. A wonderful group of warmhearted, smart and passionate folks serve on the council with the goal of raising money to support the four core missions of the Foundation: equine research; educational scholarships for our next generation; educational outreach and legacy preservation through our American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum; and equine-assisted activities and therapy, where new science is demonstrating the impact that our horse can have on the physically and mentally challenged.

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Craig Huffhines,

For each of us, any one of these worthy causes could interest us at some point in our lives. We live in a blessed nation, where young men and women provide the security blanket required for free enterprise, capitalism and our unique horse industry to thrive. Honoring our industry is one way we can honor them and the freedoms they protect. This holiday season, I challenge you to think about what the American Quarter Horse means to you, how it and the industry that has evolved because of our horse have enriched your life. Think about the many relationships you have that have been brought together by your interest in our wonderful industry. Just giving a little back every month can go a long way toward supporting these wonderful missions and blessing our industry. I can tell you how much your paid AQHA staff believes in these missions. This year, your staff will have contributed more than $50,000 toward the Foundation through our monthly direct withdrawal from our payroll program. We believe! The Foundation Council is making big plans for a luncheon during the 2017 AQHA Convention that you will not want to miss. I’m giving you a heads up now, because it is likely going to sell out before convention. San Antonio is this year’s annual convention location, and we are planning an amazing party. You all are invited to attend what might become the social event of the year, so register soon. And be prepared to fill your heart with the wonderful reward that comes with giving.

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Nancy A. Belt, Broker 520-221-0807 Tamra Kelly 928-830-9127 Harry Owens 602-526-4965 www.stockmensrealty.com

49+/- Acre Gentleman’s Ranch, Benson, AZ Five BR, 3 BA, 4121 s.f. custom home high on a hill overlooking the San Pedro River valley. Steel workshop-hay barn with concrete floor. Shipping corrals and small 10 head State of Arizona grazing lease. $360,000

98+/- Acre Farm in Pomerene, AZ 70 plus irrigated acres with an 800 gpm well that has a 16” casing, 70’ deep with static water at 35’. Flood irrigated and fenced. Suitable for crops, pasture, or nut trees. Located close to I-10, town, schools and services with easy access. A great value! $400,000

Apache Trail 36+/- Acre Preppers Paradise, Sheldon, AZ, 5 BR, 3BA home, canning studio, root cellar, irrigated pasture w/600 gpm well, workshop, Foreman/Gue chicken houses, rabbit pen, garden, pond, fruit trees, corrals, fenced & cross fenced. Includes equipment, & RV. Situated along the Gila River with great views. $395,000

259+/- Ac Horse Property, Snowflake, AZ 2,844 s.f. 4 BR, 2.5 BA home, three sided steel barn and a spacious garageworkshop. Multiple wells suitable for irrigation may be pumped without restriction and metering to irrigate 200+/acres of tillable pasture $499,000

Passion - Performance - Professional North of Carefree Hwy- $699,000. The possibilities are endless with this gated 7.7 acre property with private well. The house is approximately 1600 SF with 3 bedrooms/2 baths and overlooks the horse facility below. Kitchen features golden oak cabinetry, Mexican-colored tile counters, kitchen-island, pantry, workspace and breakfast room. Saltillo tile floors thru-out and a wood-burning fireplace in living room. Enjoy our beautiful Arizona sunsets on the covered patio which runs the entire length of the home and can also be accessed from the master bedroom through a sliding glass door. Horse facilities include: 6 stall barn with tack room, 4 additional 12’ stalls, hot walker, double wash rack, 360 x 280 lighted arena, hay storage and much more. Ride directly off the property for miles. CAVE CREEK - $287,500 - Build your dream home on this 5 acre parcel of lush, high Sonoran desert landscape literally stippled with majestic Saguaro cacti and abundant wildlife. Experience extraordinary privacy, peace and quiet on this County Island property and enjoy star-studded nights and beautiful mountain views. This beautiful lot has a large flat building envelope as well as horse privileges and riding trails directly from the property. Parcel corners have been staked, utilities to the property and proven high capacity water wells nearby. Property is surrounded by million dollar homes and ranches. Don’t miss this opportunity!

NEW RIVER - $410,000 - 2456 SF - Experience Serenity, Privacy and Gorgeous Mountain Views in this beautiful Santa Fe style home on 1.25 Acres! Custom iron entry gate leads to the inviting pavered courtyard designed for entertaining and relaxing with friends and family. Lightly lived-in home features a desirable, open Great Room floor plan with 10’ ceilings, 8’ doors, 4 bedrooms, and 3 full bathrooms, all with a unique architectural appeal. Travertine flooring in main living areas, slab granite countertops in kitchen and bathrooms, ceiling fans, and expansive covered patio complete this exceptional home. Room for horses and easy access to Larkyn Arena equestrian center. 3-car, side entry garage with insulated doors. Freshly painted 2016.

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USEF Announces Dates and Locations for 2017 USEF Dressage National Championships

Lexington, Ky. – Nov. 14, 2016 – The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to announce the dates and locations for the 2017 USEF Dressage National Championships. The U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions will be divided between two competitions. The Grand Prix, Intermediaire I and Young Adult ‘Brentina Cup’ National Championships will be held at the USET Foundation headquarters in Gladstone, New Jersey, May 18–21, 2017. The Children, Pony Rider, Junior and Young Rider National Championships will coincide with the Markel/USEF Young and Developing Horse Dressage National Championships and USEF Dressage Seat Medal Finals taking place at the Lamplight Equestrian Center in Wayne, Illinois, August 24–27, 2017. The following championships will be held at the USET Foundation: USEF Young Adult ‘Brentina Cup’ Dressage National Championship, presented by Dressage Today USEF Intermediaire I Dressage

National Championship USEF Grand Prix Dressage National Championship Qualifying for these championships will close on May 1, 2017. The following championships and divisions will be held at the Lamplight Equestrian Center: USEF Children Dressage National Championship USEF Pony Rider Dressage National Championship AGCO/USEF Junior Dressage National Championship AGCO/USEF Young Rider Dressage National Championship Markel/USEF Young Horse Dressage National Championships (Four-, Five- and Six-Year-Old divisions) Markel/USEF Developing Horse Dressage National Championships (Prix St. Georges and Grand Prix divisions) USEF Dressage Seat Medal Finals (13 & Under and 14–18 divisions) Qualifying for these championships will close on July 31, 2017.

GOLDFIELD RANCH 5 ACRES $1,200,000

Let the peace and tranquility of this beautiful CUSTOM HOME in Goldﬁeld Ranch take you to paradise. Situated on a 5-acre lot with tons of privacy and complete with horse privileges and all the space you could want and need. Flaunting a tastefully engineered rustic design, this home features 12' ceilings, stained concrete ﬂoors, and custom paint throughout. A fantastic open greatroom with glorious mountain views from every angle makes this living space a true entertainer's ideal set up for hosting parties and creating memorable moments with family and friends. A chef's delight in the gourmet kitchen showcases a surplus of staggered cabinets, gorgeous granite counters, double wall ovens, and plenty of space for the whole family join in the cooking.

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My five basics are go forward willingly, turn both directions smoothly, develop stops, the importance of backing and true collection. It was simple to develop my five basics when I thought of when a foal is born. They are gathered up and haltered and led to go forward. When forward motion is accomplished, usually we teach them to turn and follow our direction of the pull. Through this process, we are always working on stopping when requested. As horses are advanced, the back up builds in collection, aids in correct frame with the horse giving to the bridle properly, and reinforces many other maneuvers we do on a daily basis. Collection was my fifth factor, encompassing leg control, lateral movement, isolating parts to help functionality of maneuvers and many other things. After your horse goes forward willingly and turns in both directions smoothly, it’s time to work on the stop. We begin to reinforce the stop with colts by pulling the head around to teach the horse to relinquish its forward motion. As we advance into preparations for riding the word “whoa” becomes a necessary aspect of stopping. It’s important that the process of teaching a horse to stop begins early for your colt. They should learn to give and stop while listening to the command “whoa”. If this process was too rough or missed, it is much more difficult to reclaim the mental aspect of these commands. I know for a fact that without the proper foundation, the task of molding a horse into a very utilitarian individual with a high degree of “reinablilty” is much more difficult. Thus, when you start a horse from the very beginning, teach the word “whoa” even with a halter on a baby. Don’t be rough; release when the request is granted and reward by letting them stand. This process should continue all the way through a horse’s training, even as a finished horse. If you do it right, you won’t have problems. If you do it wrong or miss that part, your task will be much more trying. I do a lot of groundwork to teach my stops properly. Bending, backing on the ground, ground

Whoa!

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driving, supplementing the word “whoa”, combined are all components of what is to come. One of my methods is to lunge horses in the round pen as pre-saddling conditioning, saying “whoa” each time I request them to stop or reverse directions. When we finally ride the horse, we do the same using the word “whoa” and pulling one rein to avert forward motion. Many years ago, I learned from my mentors about how important it was to pull a single rein to stop the horse’s forward motion. This made sense because it never gave the horse a chance to brace, throw their head or stiffen their body to run off. It also seems to develop a smooth pull that is consistent with a good mouth on your horse. The process of teaching your horse to stop goes on and on through the process until the horse’s career direction is determined, whether he should stop like a rope horse, slide like a reiner, or merely rate his speed as many other jobs call for. Most of the time when I work on the stop I initially work with a snaffle bit – either a ring or D ring with a smooth mouthpiece. I’ve always had the concept that using less bit and more technique is more successful than more bit and intimidation. This develops consistency and willingness with your horse. When on their back,

I do a lot of bending to direct their feet out of a straight line into a thought of no more forward motion. You can use the fence as a barrier to help aid your pull or you can do what is called “doubling” which is reach down the rein and smoothly pull to your hip until forward motion is ceased. A factor not to be discounted is the amount of pressure and quickness of your pull. You should reach down the rein,

By Al Dunning

get the slack out and pull smoothly with some jiggle or feel to your hand telling the neck to bend, the poll to flex, and the jaw to give. If you pull quick or with a long rein, the horse has a tendency to brace, stiffening all the way from the occipital crest down the entire spine to the dock of the tail. Horses that stiffen then will ignite the fight or flight instinct and will set your training back rather than moving it forward. The key to a stop is getting a horse to give their jaw, poll, and lift their shoulders while using a shift of weight to the hind end to accomplish the task. Good horses will stop like an accordion - giving their poll, lifting their withers, rounding their loin, and driving their hindquarters into the ground. To finish my idea on pulling the reins, initially I pick up one to balance that side of the mouth and then I pull the other rein, in what I call an offset pull, not allowing the horse to root their jaw forward into the bridle or throw their head. If I have any difficulty I pull the horse in a circle smoothly, again working on their flexibility.

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One talent that you must develop to be a good “stopper” is to feel the down stride of the horse and allow your hands to go with it slightly. I initiate the stop when the front feet come to the ground. To allow the horse the proper timing to hit, lift and be able to drive their hindquarters. Timing needs to be impeccable to derive an outstanding stop. Mistiming causes a horse to land on their front, hit and skip, or jam their front feet into the ground. My body sequence during the stop is I go forward in the determined consistent motion, whether it is trotting, loping or running. On the downstride, I sink my body straight down into the saddle, drop my heels slightly to do what I call “stop riding”, then I say “whoa”. The last thing in the sequence is pick up your reins smoothly, never letting the horse pull you by being too quick. Any reprimand should come after the stop or in the lightening process of the mouth. It is so important that the horse remains confident and comfortable in the stop. A horse that runs should run freely and smoothly, so when you sit down, quit riding and say “whoa” the horse should start learning you requesting the stop. If you start jerking the reins or brace up your body, it will be rough. This makes it uncomfortable for the horse to stop. A great horse stops because they love it, not because you force them into it.

To reiterate:

•ride forward smoothly and consistently with a proper stride •feel the stride and initiate on the downstride •stop riding by sinking into the saddle and dropping your heels off the horse •draw your reins to assist the horse in getting round into the stop One of the techniques that I have found works well for me is to either gallop, quit riding and draw the reins back without the word “whoa”; or to gallop off, leave my hands down and say the word “whoa” with no pull. It is imperative that the horse takes the pull properly. This helps me develop a willing stop with no resistance. The sliding stop is an extension of the run itself. A horse should be running smooth and relaxed, not gaining or loosing stride, and have a bit of collection but with a mindset of having his taillights on, allowing you to rate him. In judged events, the stop is judged on the approach, the stop itself, straightness, quality of form and dynamics. If you start slow and think 1% a day for 100 days, you will reach that 100% goal. 123

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31213 NORTH 152nd STREET, SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA 85262 *Appraised for $780,000 March 2015 * 2.5 Acres with fantastic mountain views, next to the Tonto forest for miles of hiking & riding * Private well, not shared *36 x 60 Castlebrook Barn, property completely fenced with 2,200 ft of 3 bar steel railing * Pebble tec pool with water feature, bench & table * 3 heat pumps replaced 3 and 4 years ago * House was repainted and the roof recoated 4 years ago * 3,932 SF, 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, 2 ﬁreplaces, beamed ceilings, jetted tub in master with his and her walk in closet, bay window to look out on fantastic pool and Mt view * 7 Security screen doors on rear doors of house * Kitchen has gas cook top, double oven, granite counters and great pool and Mt views and owned propane tank * Large laundry room, lots of storage & granite counters * 10 Automatic sun window screens * Beautiful front court yard with pavers and drip system * Landscaped yard with pavers and drip system * 400 amp service

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The 6 Stall Castlebrook Barn is like new and the property is fenced and cross fenced with steel pipe. Right across from the Tonto Forrest for miles of riding.

Amazing Views from this 21/2 acre, 4 bedrrom 3 bath luxury home with nearly 4,000 square feet of single story quality construction. Easy-care pebble tec pool, two ﬁreplaces, and many other upgrades. Appraised in March 2015 for $780,000 * Granite counter tops

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The 31st Annual Charles Heumphreus Memorial Lecture will take place January 28, 2017 at the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine (SVM). This year’s event features veterinarian Scott Pleasant and farrier Travis Burns from the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine (VMCVM). Farriers and equine veterinarians are invited to attend the event, which takes place from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Morning lectures will be in Gladys Valley Hall on the SVM campus, and the afternoon shoeing demonstration will be in the Large Animal Clinic’s covered arena. A complete schedule for the event can be found at www. vetmed.ucdavis.edu/ce. Over the years, the Heumphreus Lecture has served as an opportunity for farriers and veterinarians to share insights and collaborate on industry best practices. A veritable “who’s who” of farriers and veterinarians have served as past guest lecturers. As equine podiatry becomes even more of a hand-in-hand venture with veterinary medicine, this year’s event proves to be a unique opportunity to showcase how veterinarians and farriers can work together to improve equine health. The annual lecture—the first endowed lecture series established at the SVM—honors the memory of Charles Heumphreus, the school’s farrier from 1967 to 1985. The program was initiated to foster the veterinarian-farrier relationship in order to develop a better understanding of equine foot disorders. Each year, the lecture is arranged by clinicians of the UC Davis veterinary hospital. Faculty member Dr. Mary Beth Whitcomb is the chair of the 2017 event, assisted by UC Davis farrier Shane Westman, along with Drs. Eric Davis, Larry Galuppo, Karl Jandrey, Claudia Sonder and David Wilson. “We are excited about this year’s lineup for the 31st Annual Heumphreus Lecture,” said Dr. Whitcomb. “Scott and Travis will share their unique experiences working together to improve veterinarianfarrier relationships. And we’re very excited to introduce our new farrier Shane Westman who replaced Bill Merfy, our longtime farrier who recently retired.” The morning lecture session will include Dr. Pleasant and Burns jointly presenting “Veterinarians and Farriers Working Together for the Wellbeing of the Horse” and “The Veterinarian-Farrier Team in Lameness and Surgery Cases,” highlighting how a strong veterinarianfarrier team is imperative for “best management” of lameness, musculoskeletal surgical cases, and the overall health of the horse. Following those two joint lectures, Burns will present “Glue-On Shoe Technology and Application.” The hands-on afternoon session will include a shoeing demonstration by Burns during which the two primary methods to glue horse shoes to horses’ hooves—“direct glue” and “indirect glue” methods—will be explained in detail. Burns will then team up with Dr. Pleasant again to present a shoeing and hoof wall repair laboratory. The afternoon session has a limited capacity (40), so early registration is strongly encouraged. Farrier Travis Burns, CJF, TE FWCF, is chief of the Farrier Services at VMCVM and a lecturer at the school. He attended farrier school at the North Carolina School of Horseshoeing and received a BS in Animal Science from North Carolina State University. Equine specialist Dr. Scott Pleasant, DVM, MS, DACVS, is a professor in the Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences at VMCVM (his alma mater), where he has been a faculty member since 1991. Farrier Shane Westman, APF, who joined UC Davis last summer, will open the event and present his approach to fostering the veterinarian-farrier relationship at the UC Davis veterinary hospital. As a lifelong horseman continued next page

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and a farrier for 23 years, Westman brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to his new position at UC Davis. While growing up riding and working with horses in his home state of Washington, he decided to turn his horse hobby into a career, and attended farrier trade school in 1992. Westman joined the American Association for Professional Farriers in its inaugural year as a founding member, and has since served on the board of directors for three years. He is especially passionate about promoting professional development through continuing education to help all farriers to constantly improve their practice. Thanks to the generous support of individuals and organizations over the years, admission to the Charles Heumphreus Memorial Lecture remains free of charge. However, to help sustain the level of excellence for which the Heumphreus Lecture has been known for more than 30 years, the school asks that participants consider making a contribution of $50 or more. Donations will help continue to bring exceptional speakers to benefit farriers and veterinarians alike. Please make check payable to: UC Regents for the Charles Heumphreus Memorial Lecture Fund. Donations can be brought to the lecture or mailed

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UC Davis farrier Shane Westman works on a horse in the Large Animal Clinic's farrier shop. to: School of Veterinary Medicine, Office of the Dean - Development, University of California, One Shields Avenue, Davis, CA 95616. Donations can also be made online. Veterinarians may earn up to 6.5 hours of continuing education credit. Complete registration information can be found at www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/ ce.

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