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AQHA President Challenges AQHA Members AQHA President Ralph Seekins discusses his focus for his term as president – the priorities of AQHA members. I appreciate the trust you put in me this year and look forward to what the future holds for our horse and great association. It was an honor to be elected as your 2017 American Quarter Horse Association president at this year’s AQHA Convention in San Antonio. As an executive committee, we are determined to continue to increase transparency and involvement with our membership. Last year, AQHA Past President Sandy Arledge started a blog to keep members informed with the happenings of AQHA and to share insight into the workings of your Association and executive committee. With that being said, it is important to me to continue that line of communication and will also be blogging during my term as president. AQHA is a member-driven organization, therefore my goals during my term as president are not to focus on my own priorities. Instead, it is my goal to work with the members and focus on our members’ priorities. The AQHA Executive Committee is made up of five individuals from different backgrounds who are working on your behalf. We have worked tirelessly over the past few years for the benefit of the Association, laying aside our own personal differences and looking at the big picture – the American Quarter Horse and AQHA. When Craig Huffhines was hired as AQHA’s executive vice president in April 2015, he set out to determine what we, as an organization, are doing well and 14
what needs to be changed. The Association conducted a gap analysis – a study that determines the difference between what our members want and how satisfied they are with the availability or Association’s handling of that issue – at the end of 2015. According to that data, four of the items that had the biggest gap included: Ensuring the availability of organized competition for exhibitors of all financial needs and skill levels: 82.1 percent of our members said that was important; 41.1 percent said they were satisfied. That’s a 40.97 point gap. Ensuring the high standards and consistency in creating and enforcing AQHA rules and regulations: 86 percent of our members said that was important; 46.7 percent are satisfied. Almost a 40 point gap. Ensuring a level playing field for all exhibitors in AQHA competition: 81.9 percent said it is important; 44.5 percent are satisfied. That’s a 37.34 point gap. Ensuring increased opportunities for recognition and rewards for those investing their time and money in formal AQHA
AQHA President Ralph Seekins and AQHA Past President Sandy Arledge at the 2017 AQHA Convention in San Antonio. Journal photo competition: 77.5 percent said it is important; 44 percent are satisfied. Again, a gap of 32 points. To improve as an association, it is important to remember how our members view AQHA and to work together to improve that perception. Henry Ford once stated, “Coming together is a beginning. Staying together is progress. Working together is success.” I challenge each of you to figure out what we need to work on as an Association and to work together to enhance AQHA. Your individual commitment is what makes our team work. You are a representative of the Association everywhere you go. I believe Vince Lombardi said it best, “Individual commitment to a group effort – that is what makes a team work, a company work, a society work, a civilization work.” And, in our case, an association work. Are you AQHA proud? I am!
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I want people to know that I am here to answer any questions or help with any concerns you have. I hope all of our members feel the same way about promoting our horse and AQHA both inside and outside of the equine industry. The Executive Committee and AQHA staff encourage you to be our eyes and ears and report back about what you are seeing and hearing. AQHA First Vice President Dr. Jim Heird explained several things that we were doing right as an association during the Equine Industry Business Workshop at convention this year (you can watch his speech on AQHA’s YouTube Channel): We listen to you better. We are positive about the future. Judges are better trained than ever before. We aren’t home free yet, but progress is being made. However, my point is that we are doing things well and progress has been made over the past few years. But, in my opinion, there is always room for improvement, which is why we need your help. This is your organization. You own it. My challenge to our board of directors, committee members, committee chairs and members is to re-strengthen as a team and be more involved in the Association. With your help, we can rebuild the trust in the eyes of the more than 250,000 members across the globe. Remember that you’re the owners of this Association. Help us make AQHA better. We are no longer in defense mode. We are in offensive mode – to improve and grow, while having a great time together with our horse. I appreciate the trust you put in me this year and look forward to what the future holds for our horse and great association.
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TELL US ABOUT THE ALMOSTA RANCH AND WHY YOUR PROGRAM HAS BEEN SPECIAL FOR SO MANY YEARS? In 1970, John Hoyt and I moved to the Almosta Ranch on McDonald Drive and the canal bank in Scottsdale. A developer bought the property, bought out my lease, and I was able to purchase property near 108th St and Shea Blvd in 1973. At that time, that property was about 12 miles from any store and the city grew out to us. In the mid-1990s another developer came in and bought that property which had grown to 25 acres. I bought 40 acres of property on Jomax west of Scottsdale Road, which I intended to move the Almosta Ranch to in the future. That property seemed too close to town so I was able to sell it and acquire a 30-acre property on 160th St south of Rio Verde Drive in 1996, which at that time was still 12 miles to the nearest store. We moved out in 1999. On the 30 acres, I have developed one of the premier training facilities for all western events. I can’t count the number of great horses, riders and trainers that have flourished through my programs and have gone on to amazing successes. Besides that, I have continued to raise my family, which now includes two grandchildren. After training horses for over 50 years, in 2015 I made the decision to trim the number of horses that I keep in training from 40+ to 15. With my clinics, being chairman of the Judges Committee of AQHA, showing and teaching, I am still amazingly active and work hard to continue achieving more. What has made this place special is hard work and great people with wonderful horses that wanted to get to the top of their game. It has been unbelievably fun!
WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS FOR THE FUTURE?
I have recently listed the current Almosta Ranch for sale. After the sale, which is obviously an underdetermined period of time, Becky and I plan to rebuild on 10 acres in close proximity to our current location. For those of you that know me, I love working hard and helping people. Horses have been my life and will continue to be. I am looking forward to the NEW Almosta Ranch but in a smaller scale than what we have right now.
WILL YOU CONTINUE TO DO WHAT YOU ARE DOING NOW?
I will continue to take outside horses, give clinics, run my AD Tack business, Dunning Consulting LLC, and my online training business, Team AD. Cutting has been my passion for the last several years but we also will train reiners and cowhorses, along with ranch riding horses, which is the new craze.
YOU HAVE ALWAYS BEEN AN ARIZONA TRAINER. WHY?
I began my career in Arizona and plan to continue in the state that I have had so much success in. Even though I have developed prominent ranches in other states and developed horse programs for other horse enthusiasts, I have always felt I wanted to be known as a leader for the state of Arizona. My mentors Jim Paul, John Hoyt and Don Dodge not only assisted me in my career but made me realize the importance of a home base. Where other trainers have moved to Texas and other states, I will always remain here in Arizona. I always remember if it’s not broke, don’t fix it. Being in the AZQHA Hall of Fame, AQHA Professional Horseman of the Year, Western Horseman Magazine Horseman of the Year, NCHA Zane Schulte Trainer of the Year and more accolades were all achieved by maintaining a prominence in Arizona. Arizona has never been a place for raising a lot of colts so I’ve had to make it happen. I always felt that I represented Arizona, not just myself. I have been on almost every Board of Directors of state and national organizations to represent Arizona, as well.
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Besides being excited about the next Almosta Ranch, I don’t plan to change much. I love training horses and people and working on my ranch. I run a multi-faceted business that even includes writing for six equine publications. I have now published 5 books with Western Horseman Magazine. This summer I will travel to Austria and do two weeks of clinics, and have another clinic in Bozeman, MT. 1 I love what I do and plan to continue competing, coaching and mentoring.
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 30, 2017 –The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is conducting the 2016 Certified Organic Survey to gather new data on certified organic crops and livestock commodities in the United States. This effort is critical to help determine the economic impact of certified organic agriculture production in the United States. NASS is mailing the survey to all known certified organic farms and ranches within the 50 states. The form asks producers to provide information on acreage, production, and sales, as well as production and marketing practices. The agency asks all participants to respond by February 19. Producers can return their forms by mail or complete the survey online at www.agcounts.usda.gov. “In recent years, U.S. farms and ranches have experienced tremendous growth in certified organic agriculture sales. Last year, NASS reported that U.S. certified organic producers sold a total of $6.2 billion in products in 2015, up 13 percent since 2014,” said Adam Cline, NASS Census Section Head and member of the USDA Organic Working Group. “As sales from certified organic agriculture products increase, demand
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A thrilling night of finals action at the NRCHA Stallion Stakes in Las Vegas, Nevada, wrapped up with Brady Weaver, Enterprise, Utah, scoring a career highlight when he piloted SJR Reygun (Dual Rey x Playguns King Badger x Playgun), a 2012 mare owned by Gary Ewell, to the Open and Intermediate Open Championships. Weaver guided SJR Reygun to a composite 662 score for the win, earning a 215 in the herd work, a 217 in the rein work, and a blistering 230 down the fence. The Stallion Stakes Open Championship paid just over $35,000, and the Intermediate Open title came with an $8,087 paycheck. Weaver’s prize package included a custom saddle sponsored by the NRCHA, a Gist buckle, a CR Morrison Trophy, a pair of boots from Rios of Mercedes, and a gift certificate from Platinum Performance. The $3,500 Sire Award check went to Linda Holmes, who nominated SJR Reygun’s sire, Dual Rey, to the NRCHA Subscribed Stallion Program. “I knew she was a good mare,” Weaver said of SJR Reygun, who came into his program as a 2-yearold. “I’m just glad it worked out.” When describing his incredible 230 score in the fence work, Weaver said he came into the arena intent on
Brady Weaver & SJR Reygun Win 2017 Stallion Stakes Open Championship SJR Reygun and Brady Weaver win Stallion Stakes Open & Intermediate Open
doing the “same thing as always – get him across that back pen, and get out with him, and just let my horse do the rest.” He admitted, “I don’t remember much. I don’t know – I just kept spurring!” It was the biggest career win for Weaver, who arrived in Las Vegas with just over $110,000 in NRCHA lifetime earnings. He came to the reined cow horse discipline after getting his start in the race horse
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The American Quarter Horse breeders who in 2016 hit their 50th cumulative or consecutive year of breeding the world’s most versatile horse will be honored September 25 at the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum in Amarillo. AQHA will honor American Quarter Horse breeders who have been breeding American Quarter Horses for 50 years at a special ceremony on September 25. The American Quarter Horse Association will honor this year’s 50-year breeders at a ceremony September 25 at the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum in Amarillo. Each year, AQHA honors breeders who have dedicated their livelihoods to maintaining the integrity of the American Quarter Horse. These horsemen, horsewomen and their families see
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their biggest accomplishments and proudest moments in the horses they breed. “It’s an honor to recognize the breeders who are the backbone of AQHA,” said AQHA Executive Vice President Craig Huffhines. “They have kept the tradition of the American Quarter Horse alive through their knowledge and dedication, and ensure that the success of the breed will continue for many generations to come.” This year, the honorees include 13 legacy award winners and 11 cumulative award winners. Legacy breeders are those who have registered at least one foal for 50 consecutive years. Cumulative breeders are those who have registered at least one foal for 50 years cumulatively.
50-Year Legacy Breeders M.L. Belcher Jr. of Holliday, Texas Nonie Casselman-Reed of Stephenville, Texas Larry Grantier of Winnett, Montana Jelmer E. Johnson of Torrington, Wyoming Mr. and Mrs. Roger D. Kraft of Austin, Minnesota Gordon B. Mason of Killarney, Manitoba Frank Perkins of Flint, Texas Pat and Eddy Sparks of Taber, Alberta The Daube Co. of Ardmore, Oklahoma Melvin R. and Evelyn R. Thomas of Jordan, Montana Donald A. Woitte of Clive, Alberta J-D Inc. of Geneva, Nebraska Gene Hunt of Faith, South Dakota 50-Year Cumulative Breeders Barlow Livestock of Gillette,
Wyoming Johnny Barney of Ada, Oklahoma Circle S Ranch Inc. of Midway, Kentucky Kenneth C. Harlow of Skiatook, Oklahoma George F. Hough of Coffeyville, Kansas Wayne D. and Virginia E. Prewett of Cherokee, Oklahoma Jack B. Wilson of Vian, Oklahoma Adams Ranch of Tulia, Texas Henderson Land and Livestock Co. of Whitman, Nebraska Mike A. Major of Bowie, Texas Charles E. and Diane L. Bonnot of Homerville, Ohio Honorees range from reining, racing, cutting, ranch and rodeo American Quarter Horse breeders. All have dedicated 50 years to taking their best and making it better.
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McLain Ward and HH Azur Deliver Five Flawless Rounds Omaha, Neb. - On his 17th attempt, McLain Ward with HH Azur won the 2017 Longines FEI World Cup™ Final title on Sunday in front of an electric home crowd in Omaha's CenturyLink Center. The 2016 Rio Olympic team silver medalist combination jumped five consecutive clean rounds to secure the title that has eluded him his entire career. Switzerland’s Romain Duguet and Sweden’s Henrik Von Eckermann finished second and third, respectively. Seven additional U.S. combinations joined Ward, who all put forth great effort despite varying levels of experience. “I’ve been a fighter, digger, and grinder my whole career. I try never to give up and try to keep working at it. The team works at it, and today’s just a culmination of a lot of people’s hard work,” said Ward. A total of 26 combinations, including four U.S. combinations, advanced to Sunday’s Jumping Final where two rounds determined the champion. One rail separated the top three keeping the competition extremely tight. Switzerland’s Romain Duguet went clear to remain on four penalties putting extra pressure
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on Ward for a clear round. Belgium’s Gregory Wathelet had one rail, which put him at seven penalty points, overall, giving Ward extra breathing room. Resting on zero penalties heading into the first round of competition, the crowd watched in excitement and anticipation as Ward (Brewster, N.Y,) and Double H Farm & Francois Mathy’s 2006 Belgian Warmblood mare took on the course. Ward and HH Azur
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“This was the first round where she actually felt like she normally does outside. She was loose and relaxed, listened to me, and was not so overwhelmed with the environment. She will come out of this with more mileage and experience, and I am looking forward to the future,” said Kraut. Duguet continued to put the pressure on Ward, going clear in the second round to remain on four penalty points. Wathelet followed and dropped another rail giving him 11 total penalties. With no room for error, Ward and HH Azur remained focused and determined entering the arena. The dependable mare gave Ward everything she had to help Ward seal the victory. “Owners Hunter Harrison and François Mathy are huge father figures in my life. I learned a tremendous amount from both of them. Much of who I am is because of these two men, and to have them both own, what I consider the best horse I ever sat on in my life, it’s emotional enough, said Ward, following his double-clear performance on Friday.
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Exciting News from the Arizona Quarter Horse Association
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The Arizona Quarter Horse Association and Sanderson Ford are excited to announce that AzQHA members will now be receiving a $500 discount when purchasing a new Ford from Sanderson Ford. This discount is in addition to the Ford Motor Companies $500 discount for members of American Quarter Horse Association. Sanderson has a fondness for the Equine and Agricultural industries. Recently Sanderson sponsored the Cave Creek Rodeo and now as a show of support for the Arizona Quarter
New Location for the Zoetis VRH World in 2018 The Zoetis VRH World and Zoetis AQHA Ranching Heritage Challenge Finals are tentatively scheduled for June 14-17, 2018, at the Lazy E Arena in Guthrie, Oklahoma. The first Zoetis VRH World was held in 2008 in Denver during the
Horse industry they have become a Silver Sponsor of the Arizona Sun Circuit. Sun Circuit is the American Quarter Horse Asso Exciting News from the Arizona Quarter Horse Association The Arizona Quarter Horse Association and Sanderson Ford are excited to announce that AzQHA members will now be receiving a $500 discount when purchasing a new Ford from Sanderson Ford. This discount is in addition to the Ford Motor Companies $500 discount for members of American Quarter Horse Association. Sanderson
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Mules Rule! True West magazine believes it’s time to take a long overdue look at the real heroes of the American West. In a cover story in the May issue you will read about great mule moments in frontier history and learn about the daring feats of endurance they achieved on an almost daily basis. Here’s a little taste of the coverage inside: Harvey Riley, a muleskinner, had this to say about mules: “Popular opinion of his nature has not been favorable; and he has had to plod and work through life against the prejudices of the ignorant.”
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The Baja Hinny In the mountains of Baja, California the vaqueros there prefer a mule that is born from a female donkey who has mated with a stud horse. The offspring is known as a hinny and the cowboys there prefer them because they walk carefully on the rocks and they are easier to feed because they will eat anything. Mules from mares will go three or four days without drinking water, but a hinny can go without water for “mucho dias” (many days).
The Real Heroes Of The American West “There is no more useful or willing animal than the Mule. And perhaps there is no other animal so much abused, or so little cared for. Popular opinion of his nature has not been favorable; and he has had to plod and work through life against the prejudices of the ignorant.” —Muleskinner Harvey Riley, in his 1867 book, The Mule
Muleskinner Blues In the 1850s, the U.S. government paid to have a boatload of camels brought to the Americas for service on the American frontier. The so-called camel experiment was successful, but when the Civil War broke out, the Arabian camel drivers brought over to handle them returned to their native lands and, unfortunately, the camels were left in charge of old mule skinners who had no liking or use for the camels. It also didn’t help that mules and horses had an unconquerable fear of the camels and would stampede at even the smell of them.
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We pray this fire season is Here’s something new we’re doing around here… Kind minimal even though it’s starting out on the wrong leg… That of exciting for me… Our Construction/manufacturing side is EVERYONE OF YOU stays safe!! AMEN!! I’m also going to speak on working on one our newest and most recent building design while I type behalf of AZ right now, THANK YOU for what you do!! That’s a HARD, to be exact… I’ve been building “Haybarns” and “Stick Built Barns” this HARD job… Ever fight a fire??? You’ve heard my story a couple of times way for 15 years, just never pursued it… Now we are… Other reason if you follow my articles… Just a reminder to all you young or newly is, we had a guinea pig that hired us, and allowed us to build it for them started fence builders…. IT’S NOT WORTH IT!!! Be careful out there! LOL… Yes, I’m kidding again… I got jokes this month :-)… Introducing Don’t make the fire fighters jobs harder than they are! Hello everyone!! Imperial’s newest building, the “Imperial Light Gauge Steel Building” Justin here @ Imperial! line…. It’s an inexpensive solution for our customers who want a How was your Easter?? Good?? Mine was awesome of course… I got backyard garage, toy hauler garage, or even small sheds…. Light gauge my stash of hard boiled eggs LOL…. All mine… I mean, I would share doesn’t mean it’s a piece of crap!!! It means, we’re able to clear span up if my kids shared the same interest as I do… But they don’t…. Although to a certain width with our 4x4 14ga that’s galvanized for the columns, they do have to eat the first one that comes out!! That’s a Legler Family trusses and rafters versus, red iron and I-beam…. They’re pretty slick!! Tradition!! OK, I lied there… I do it because I’m an ASS… I love the Yes, they’re engineered so you can pull a permit… Only way to check facial expressions, and the gag reflex that takes place after sampling it them out right now is by liking our other Facebook page, Imperial bahahaha…. Love my kids LOL! But….. They do have to try one :-)!!! Enterprise Inc! The only place we’ve got pics of is on there since it so Afterwards Sis come out to the house, I fired up the old smoker, cooked new… If you’re a red iron and I-Beam building kind of person, we’re still a batch of Cowboy beans for the first time in a long time…. Just gave doing those too… Just giving more variety… Don’t forget to check out our something for Beau and I to fight over the following week LOL…. Yep, it barn ad in this Bridle and Bit! Every month we run barn package specials was an awesome Easter! 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So, all you out there that bombs on his own people… Mainly women and children…. Then those thought we were woman haters, or sexiest guys…. NOT TRUE!! We got pics…. Man…. I bet I would have snapped his arm or mine, after the one LOL…. Yes, I’m kidding… It’s harder than you think to find the right massive high five I wanted to give him…. Who in the Hell does that to woman who can put up with this “all men crowd” that we have here @ their own people… Who in the Hell does that period… It’s one of the Imperial…. Especially Mr. Beau Lindley’s potty mouth when he throws his most horrific things I’ve seen that actually occurred in my lifetime… It fits :-)…. Alright, alright, ALRIGHT…. Maybe it’s my tongue… The cuss was actually carried out and done to people…. Trump, or better yet, Mr. jar is back out LOL… Anyways, would you please help us welcome Sierra President, you’re my freakin hero…. AGAIN!! Thank you for standing to the Imperial team so we can keep her :-)…. She brings the gentle side up against that evil and for the people of that Country against the and warmth to Imperial’s office that Beau and I can’t seem to find or have corruption…. Thank you for having the BALLS to do it…. :-)… Glad to have her on board… Did you see the interview on CNN?? Priceless!!! The one of the Syrian Our new trailers still haven’t shown up… By the time you read this, I’m man when question by the CNN reporter, what he thought of Trumps hoping they’re here…. So, I’m still going to keep you suspended until they band on Refugees…. “With all do respect ma'am, Thank You Trump…. land on this yard…. If you have Imperialaz.com saved on your browser Why should I leave my Country… This is my Country… My home…. as one of your favorites, you’ll probably see it there first… Got a load of Could have heard a pin drop from the top of the Eiffel Tower….. Yeah, Norstar Truck Beds due also in May… If you missed getting your butts in how about that all you Liberial Leftest, Fake Media asswhipes…. “THANK here to check out our Roll-Offs by MaxXD, well you’re gonna have to wait YOU TRUMP” is what I heard…. Then theirs Russia….. Russia moves now…. Had a GC Contractor out of Wittman that bought every bin I had their Naval ship in to flex their muscles… Well that just squashed the and the last trailer! Shout out to Haga Construction… They’ll be renting rumors that those two were in cahoots… If it didn’t, I got some ocean them soon! Got them on order, but it’s 10 weeks…. Yeah….. Welcome to front property in (ALL TOGETHER NOW), ARIZONAAAAAAA I’d like to the trailer business…. Feast or Famine, or more like, lets starve to death sell you!!! Florence, AZ to be exact…. Com'mon, let that one go now… waiting on them :-)…. They’ll be here soon! Lately it’s been North Korea….. SPFFF….. 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AQHA Past President honored by National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. AQHA Past President Johnny Trotter this past weekend was honored by The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. He was presented with the Chester A. Reynolds Award during the museum’s annual Western Heritage Awards. The Chester A. Reynolds Award was established in 1990, and is named in honor of the founder of the Museum. It is presented to a living honoree or group that has notably perpetuated
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The Chubbuck, Idaho, tie-down roper is bringing the RAM National Circuit Finals Rodeo title back to the Wilderness Circuit after his 7.3-second run in the finals Sunday night. And now, he and wife Ali are headed even further south than Kissimmee. “My wife and I have our 10-year anniversary coming up next week,� Shiozawa said. “Ten years ago we didn’t really do anything for a honeymoon because we were just kids trying to make it work. We’re going to Playa del Carmen south of Cancun. We can finally do it right, 10 years later.� Shiozawa won the four-man finals round at Silver Spurs Arena aboard his 18-year-old bay mare, Alotta. He collected a $7,537 check for that run, and added another $7,949 from his previous runs at the April 6-9 rodeo. “I’ve ridden Alotta in Las Vegas many times,� said Shiozawa, a nine-time qualifier for the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo presented by Polaris RANGER. “She’s like Old Faithful for me. She’s a bossy little mare with a lot of attitude, but she’s dirty-tough, and she’s also a family horse. I could win a rodeo like this on
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BILLINGS, Mont. – Two-time PBR (Professional Bull Riders) World Champion J.B. Mauney had not been able to lay his hands on a Built Ford Tough Series (BFTS) event win buckle so far this season. That changed as Mauney returned to the top of the shark cage as the winner
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Marchi makes sports history in Billings with 600th ride
BILLINGS, Mont. – 2008 PBR World Champion Guilherme Marchi (Itupeva, Brazil) wrote his name into the history books when he became the first cowboy in history to ride 600 bulls on the elite Built Ford Tough Series (BFTS). The historic ride came in Round 2 of the Stanley Performance In Action Invitational, presented by Cooper Tires, Saturday night at the Rimrock Auto Arena in Billings, Montana. Marchi covered Shocker (D&H Cattle Co.) for 86.25 points for career ride No. 600. The 14-year veteran is the PBR’s all-time leader in qualified rides, and has a 55.18 career riding percentage in the BFTS. He has also collected $4,901,979 in career earnings. The closest to Marchi in qualified rides is 2004 PBR World Champion Mike Lee (Decatur, Texas) with 519. Lee joined Marchi as only the second rider to record 500 qualified rides on the PBR’s top-flight tour last year in Billings.
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A rodeo arena and a tennis court may seem worlds apart for most people. But for Scottsdale barrel racer Barb Johnson, the two venues represent the two halves of her world, a unique blend that combines her passion with her commitment to family. Johnson grew up in Arizona, the daughter of a Phoenix-raised cowboy and a Canadian, George Johnson. She inherited her love of riding from both parents and began by following in her late mother’s (Susan Johnson) footsteps into English disciplines like dressage and eventing. But soon it was her father’s passion for rodeo, as well as an environment more friendly to Western riding, that had her picking up a barrel saddle. Her father rode bareback horses and bulls as well as team roped and Johnson followed his path to rodeo, buying her WPRA card by the time she was 20. “My one big claim to fame is that I was the 1981 average champion at the College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR) in the goat tying,” she notes, adding with a laugh, “which has nothing to do with barrel racing.” That win did help her University of Arizona rodeo team to a third place finish in the nation that year. Johnson graduated with a preveterinary degree but never went on to vet school. By that time, her father had hung up his rodeo boots and began a new career as a land developer. One of his projects is
Barbara Johnson the highly successful La Camarilla Racquet, Fitness and Swim Club in Scottsdale. “We’ve been in business for 35 years,” Johnson notes proudly. The family also has interests in other projects including running some cattle and she helps with most of them, acting like a business manager. But her primary jobs are sales and marketing for the club. “We have to support our habit,
right,” she jokes of barrel racing. Balancing her family’s business and barrel racing for many years, Johnson has had plenty of success in both worlds. A veteran of numerous Turquoise Circuit Finals Rodeos, Johnson has competed at the thenDodge National Circuit Finals Rodeo in Pocatello and came within a breathe of qualifying again last year. “I hit a barrel in the second round and I was right behind Lori [Todd] and she hit one in the third
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Barbara Johnson competing in reined cow horse events as well as barrel races. It was the former that brought them to Arizona last winter for the Sun Circuit show in Scottsdale. It was then and there that Telford changed her mind. With two young daughters and plenty of horses, Telford decided she didn’t want the talented Ellis to be standing in a pen. Plus Johnson had two colts—one by Dash ta Fame and another by Frenchmans Guy—with the right combination of speed and cow to help sweeten the deal. “I’m so thankful that Jessie changed her mind on selling,”
Johnson says. Ellis is by Playgun and out of the Dash ta Fame mare Zigzagenzani, now owned by Crago Performance Horses. He was bred by Copper Springs Ranch in Montana before the Telfords purchased him. Though Johnson and Ellis had plenty of success stories in their inaugural year together, one rodeo they did not have luck with was Cave Creek, a rodeo just down the road from Johnson’s home. “I hit a barrel to place last year so I had to redeem myself,” Johnson says, adding again how much knocked over barrels bother her. “He jerked the left front shoe on that run,” Johnson says. “I knew I was
Dr. Jim Heird Joins NCEA Board AQHA First Vice President Dr. Jim Heird joins the National Advisory Board of the National Collegiate Equestrian Association. The National Advisory Board of the National Collegiate Equestrian Association recently announced two new members will join the board to help with the mission of elevating and advancing equestrian to the most sustainable and strongest of all NCAA women’s sports.
Dr. Jim Heird of Texas A&M University and Liz Cordia of SMU will join the NAB, and both bring a lot of experience and knowledge to the board. “We are very appreciative of their willingness to serve on our board,” said David May, co-chair of the NAB. “Both new members are excited to roll up their sleeves and assist us in our initiatives as we continue with our strategic plans.
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Those who work to promote this year’s theme can enter a competition to win the World Veterinary Day Award, says World Veterinary Association. The event, according to the World Veterinary Association (WVA), “aims to highlight and promote the different facets of the work performed by veterinarians all over the world, and to raise awareness on their contribution to improve animal health and welfare, as well as public health.” This year’s theme is “Antimicrobial Resistance — From Awareness to Action,” and WVA members and organizations are encouraged to promote awareness about this topic. Those who do can enter a WVA competition for the most successful contribution to promoting awareness to the theme. The criteria the WVA judges will look or include: contribution and achievements on the WVD 2017 theme; involvement of relevant stakeholders and general public; collaboration with the public health sector; media coverage; and follow-up initiatives. The winner will receive the World Veterinary Day Award.
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So why is the WVA focusing on this theme? “Veterinary services including veterinarians and veterinary paraprofessionals have a key part to play in the fight against antimicrobial resistance, through their role in regulating and supervising the use of antimicrobials, offering professional advice to farmers and animal owners and collaborating with the human health sector,” WVA writes on their website. “To continue to progress in disease control management and in improving animal welfare, veterinarians need to encourage and achieve a sustainable change in behaviors towards a responsible and prudent antimicrobial use.”
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How to Fine-Tune a Horse’s Diet to Match Its Medical Needs Easy ways to support horses diagnosed with chronic conditions through nutrition
As we know, practicing medicine
means a lot more than simply prescribing medications. Instead, many equine conditions require a multimodal treatment approach, frequently including changes in diet and environment. Consider heaves, for example. Not only do horses benefit from either systemic (corticosteroids, bronchodilators, omega-3 fatty acids) or inhaled (corticosteroids, bronchodilators, cromones) medications, but also management changes. As described in the recently published ACVIM revised consensus statement on inflammatory airway disease of horses, using low-dust bedding and feedstuffs (e.g., changing to a complete pelleted feed rather than hay), improving barn ventilation to reduce respirable airborne particles, turning horses out 24/7, and soaking hay and avoiding hay nets if/when hay is offered are all equally important. Similarly, peer-reviewed publications describing nutritional modifications for a variety of other common medical equine conditions abound. Consider some of the following recommendations when discussing a patient’s management with the owner. In many cases, small changes in diet can make a big difference in a horse’s life. Insulin Resistance and Equine Metabolic Syndrome
It is now well recognized that many horses and ponies are not as sensitive to the effects of insulin as expected. In many cases, the hardier
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breeds, so-called easy keepers and ponies are more at risk to develop equine metabolic syndrome (EMS), which is characterized by altered insulin dynamics, obesity and chronic laminitis. With no medical treatment available for either insulin resistance (IR) or EMS, weight loss— approximately 1 to 2 percent of their body weight per week — is the primary target. Weight loss can be achieved by: Accurately assessing the horse’s body condition score (BCS) before, during and after the period of weight loss. This may seem like common sense to veterinary practitioners, but several recently published studies reported that owners still finding it challenging to determine their horse’s BCS. For example, one Australian research team described its experience with 10 Pony Club groups involving 229 horses and ponies. They reported that approximately 40 percent of owners significantly underestimated their horse’s condition — meaning they thought their horses were thinner than they actually were — whereas only 16% of owners overestimated body condition. Take the time to help owners understand how to assess a BCS. Encourage your owners to use readily available BCS charts to achieve/maintain a BCS of 5-7. Alternatively, have owners download easy to use apps for their smartphones, such as Healthy Horse. Decrease pasture intake but still allow turnout for exercise. This will necessitate using grazing muzzles or dry lots; Soak hay to reduce intake of water-soluble carbohydrates (WSCs) in addition to caloric restriction, recommends hay-soaking expert Cathy McGowan, BVSc, PhD, DEIM, Dipl. ECEIM, MRCVS, of the
University of Liverpool’s Department of Musculoskeletal Biology, Institute of Ageing and Chronic Disease, in the U.K. There are many ways to successfully soak or steam hay. Ensure horses are being offered no more than 1.25-1.5% of their body weight in forage (pasture and hay) per day; and, encourage owners to have their hay analyzed to ensure soaking is sufficient to remove adequate WSCs while maintaining sufficient electrolyte levels and balance. These dietary changes are not only beneficial to help manage insulin dysregulation but also address the laminitis frequently occurring in affected horses. Don’t forget to ensure owners are providing appropriate farrier care and using appropriate analgesics during flare-ups.
Equine Cushing’s Disease
Like IR and EMS horses, those with equine Cushing’s disease are frequently overweight and also often suffer from chronic laminitis. The above-described strategies for weight loss in IR and EMS horses are also usually appropriate for those with equine Cushing’s disease, including hay soaking. In fact, hay soaking/ steaming will be doubly beneficial because it also reduces respirable air particles that are detrimental to older horses with heaves (COPD, equine asthma), common in older horses (like those affected with equine Cushing’s disease). Further, a hindgut buffer may be beneficial to help control the pH in the large intestine to help prevent the onset of additional bouts of laminitis.
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based medicine for the management of this common and painful, debilitating condition, including: Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs; Intra-articular corticosteroids, hyaluronic acid, polysulfated glycosaminoglycans; Interleukin receptor antagonist protein (IRAP I and II); Oral avocado-soybean unsaponifiable (ASU) and omega-3 fatty acid supplements; and, Weight management (including routine exercise as described above). Consider This - Regardless of the underlying condition, be certain to highlight the following when discussing weight loss/management with owners: It is important to actually weigh hay rather than dolling out flakes. This important fact was emphasized in a recent article on the nutritional management of colic. Specifically, the study authors mentioned that individual flakes of hay vary in weight by as much as 1 to 2 kilograms (2.2 to 4.4 pounds). As a result, horses fed by the flake can be easily overfed. Caloric restriction and dietary modification alone is often not sufficient for weight loss — exercise is required. Hand-walking, longeing, long-lining, hill training, interval training (trotting for 30 seconds, recover for 30 seconds, repeat), and light hacks or trail riding are all good ways to start getting your horse fit and lose weight (as long as the horse is not suffering from a current bout of laminitis). Finally, as recommended previously, get to know a reputable, knowledgeable, professional equine nutritionist or your local extension specialist. Refer your clients to these sources to help revamp their horse’s diet, tailoring each diet to your patient’s individual needs.
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Test your horse’s skills at an AQHA Trail Challenge near you. Spring is quickly turning to summer, which means it is the perfect time to ride your American Quarter Horse at an AQHA Trail Challenge. An AQHA Trail Challenge is a judged course that tests a horse and rider’s ability to work as a team and navigate through natural
AQHA Trail Challenges obstacles they might experience on a trail. By competing in a trail challenge, riders enhance their horsemanship skills while learning about safety and fun on the trail. There are generally six to 16 obstacles in any given trail challenge, depending on the land and terrain of the host location. A judge or judges (determined by the amount of obstacles) are located throughout the course evaluating a rider’s ability to maneuver his horse through the obstacle. Each horse-and-rider team starts out with a value of 70 and then gains or loses points, depending on their ability to navigate the course. The horse and rider (partnership)
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AQHA offers an all-breed division, as well as an American Quarter Horse division at each trail challenge. Every division will include a youth and adult category. Within each division, there are three levels: Training level – new horse-andrider partnerships Intermediate level – established horse-and-rider partnerships Master level – partnerships ready for a more demanding course Riders will compete for firstthrough fifth-place awards and must be an AQHA or AQHYA member to participate. Those aboard American Quarter Horses will have the chance to earn Trail Challenge merits to be put on the horse’s permanent AQHA record. (Note: At this time, Trail Challenge merits do not show up on a horse’s competition record. When the technology is available, these merits will be uploaded into the database.) Riders can also earn great prizes while participating in Trail Challenges by enrolling in the AQHA Horseback Riding Program. Not only will you be recognized for each Trail Challenge you attend, you’ll also earn double the hours you spend on your horse during an AQHAapproved trail ride. For more information on the Trail Challenges or to find an event near you, visit www.aqha.com/ riding.
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BLUE RIBBON HORSE SHOWS Year End Winners
The 45th Annual 2016Year-End awards Banquet was held Sunday evening, February 19th at the Sun City Country Club with live music and dancing. Following an excellent buffet dinner consisting of top sirloin steak, ham, chicken cordon blu, salads, veggies and cake, awards were presented by Kaylee Hamm in each division. This year’s awards included silver belt buckles, western silver headstalls, leatherette duffle bags & satchel bags, crystal picture frames, bronze replicas, leatherette picture frames, and trophies. The over-all awards, consisting of a “Future Champions” bronze replica to the winner and custom silver western spurs for second place are an accumulation of points from one Western division and one English division. As always, one of the highlights of the evening were the raffle
All Around Champions OVER-ALL CHAMPIONS: Champion - Dezarae Pulver Reserve Champion Debbie Petersen Presented by Kaylee Hamm
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Leadline Winners LEADLINE WINNERS: Champion - Kinsey Fitts (not pictured) Reserve Champion Izabella Celinske 3rd Place - Madilynn Bell (not pictured) 4th Place - Chase Gonzalez Presented by Kaylee Hamm
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Tater Decker
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NFR cowboy Tater Decker passes away Long time rodeo cowboy Tater Decker died March 31, 2017 from natural causes in his home in Talihina, Okla. Decker competed in steer wrestling at the 1959 and 1961 National Finals Rodeos ended both years ranked 13th and eight in the world standings, respectively.
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Tater’s rodeo career started in the early 1940s and the rodeo way of life was always in his heart. He is a lifetime gold card member of the PRCA and has the distinction of being card member No. 6. Tater has won most every major rodeo at one time or another from Madison Square Garden to Fort Worth and Houston, Denver and Cheyenne. Competing in all events, his favorites were the steer wrestling and saddle bronc riding. Pictured at left is Decker competing in saddle bronc in 1962 on a bronc named Rocky Road. Tater is survived by his son, a PRCA calf roper, steer wrestler and team roper, Dirk Decker; as well as his daughter-in-law, Misty, and granddaughter Harley. He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years Jo Decker. He was a good dad and a good friend. There will be no public services for Tater and in lieu of flowers, Tater wanted his friends to support his favorite charity: “Rodeo Cowboy Alumni Scholarship Fund - Attn: Steve Harrington 6064 Appleton Rd. SW, Albuquerque, NM 87105”
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Pain relief for your horse. Neprofin is a revolutionary new pain treatment for the alleviation of lameness in horses. Originally formulated to work on the same scientific principles as NSAID’s and phenylbutazone (bute), these enzymes have since proven effective on sprains, fractures, rheumatoid arthritis and osterarthritis. Neprofin assists with tissue repair, reduces fluid formation, accelerates the healing process and can be adopted as a replacement therapy in pathological conditions.
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This mare has an old injury to the lateral side of her right front cannon bone, with deep scarring. There was extensive soft tissue damage which restricted her movement, causing a shortness of stride. This image shows visible enlargement of the soft tissue injury by its heat signature from recurrent inflammation. Note that the right leg is visibly larger than the left leg.
Following 8 weeks of Neprofin administration, this mare showed a marked improvement. Heat signatures have returned to normal, showing virtually no signs of inflammation or pain. Neprofin was able to digest and eliminate the inflamed scar tissue mass, which had caused lameness and a shortened stride. Note that both legs are now identical in size and shape. The mare is now sound and bears weight evenly on both front legs.
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EL CABALLO REY Equestrian Art Academy
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“HORSE IS KING”. A center for equestrian learning in Cave Creek, founded by the Spanish ecuyer, Manuel Trigo, is a place dedicated to pursuing the lightness of the French classical tradition of horsemanship. Focused horsemen and women with various breeds of horses gather at ECR to study timeless methods of training that benefit their horse’s ultimate lightness, strength, impulsion, and collection… building blocks for success no matter the discipline. There are riding lessons and an exciting array of activities, both classical and those reflecting Manuel’s Spanish heritage.
LEVADE, CABRIOLE, TERREA-TERRE, high school movements that are rarely seen today except for places like the Spanish Riding School in Vienna are often discussed at ECR. Foundational work for these high school movements is the basis of Manuel’s training program. On any given day at the academy, one might observe the more experienced horses and riders striving to perform at that level. In addition, lessons and clinics for GARROCHA, REJONEO, WORKING EQUITATION are offered for the serious, but fun-loving horse and rider. In addition to the training and teaching by Manuel, adjunct instruction in Pilates, Fencing, and Drumming is offered to support the riders at ECR to develop their personal riding skills. Pilates for core strength and rider balance. Fencing for rider centering and balance. Drumming for developing rhythm while unmounted helps riders to coordinate the movements of their hands and feet to create the separation of aids that riding in lightness requires. ECR is a truly unique and special place where, striving at the highest level of endeavor, nobility and majesty of the horse is nurtured 66
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As a young girl, Betsy Tismeer had a dream. Her early exposure to the Lipizzaner’s from the Spanish Riding School came in various ways and planted a seed in her. She wanted “THAT”. Meanwhile, while catch riding all types of horses in the H/J world, she became a solid rider. A later foray into competitive dressage on a warm blood, further exposed Betsy to the more commonly pursued horse sports. While living in Spain and South America, she grew to love the tradition of the Spanish horse, especially the artistic aspect, and jumped right in to breeding and riding the Peruvian Paso. Soon she was the owner of her first Andalusian. This, of course, for our intrepid Betsy, lead to her starting the Baroque Riding Club of Arizona where riding in parades to show off these magnificent animals was only part of the fun. In time, her path lead her and her exceptional black PRE stallion to Manuel Trigo and ECR. Betsy reports that she came only to observe Manuel and his training style for almost a year. She was, at first, a bit concerned that he did not use the modern dressage pyramid as a training guide. He employed the more classical philosophy of putting the horses into collection at an earlier stage of training. It became apparent to her that the focus was the wellbeing and longevity of the horse, while she marveled at how happy the horses in training appeared. As a one of Manuel’s riders, she has learned to be more patient and defer her needs to the horse’s needs. (Spoken like the professional psychologist that she is!) Betsy truly feels blessed to share her horse journey with her husband, Jack, who is also a ECR rider. Through her long association with Manuel, one of the greatest gifts she has received is that she now understands “balance” in the horse and the essential importance of it to the fulfillment of her dream! Check out www.elcaballorey.com, www.thelightnessfoundation.com and www.trigomanuel.com for more information.
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Story for the Entire Family A COWGIRL’S STORY Bailee Madison, Pat Boone and Chloe Lukasiak Star in the Inspirational Story for the Entire Family Now Available on DVD & Digital CULVER CITY, Calif. – A dynamic young cast, led by Bailee Madison (Just Go With It), Chloe Lukasiak (Center Stage: On Pointe), YouTube star Aidan Alexander and Froy Gutierrez (“One Day at a Time”), highlight the family dramedy A COWGIRL’S STORY, debuting on DVD and digital April 18 from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. The film follows Dusty Rhodes (Madison) who goes to live with her grandfather (iconic singer Pat Boone) while her military parents are serving in Afghanistan. When she starts an equestrian club at her new school in an effort to support the troops, she unites the community like never before. A COWGIRL’S STORY also stars James C. Victor (12 Years a Slave), Kai Thomas Schulz
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It is not very often equestrian athletes have down time; many show or work with multiple horses at events or train numerous clients. During the FEI World Cup™ Finals, athletes show no more than two horses, leaving them with more down time than usual. Read on to find out how a few members of the U.S. contingent spends their free time.
Away from the Ring: How the U.S. Equestrian Athletes spend their Free Time
Jamie Barge, show jumping
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“I go to the gym. If my horse has to be fit, then so do I.”
Kasey Perry-Glass, dressage
(When Life Gives You Lemons), Elise Robertson (American Sniper) and Robert W. Arbogast (The Prestige).
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Seventeen-year-old Dusty Rhodes (Bailee Madison) goes to live with her grandfather (Pat Boone) because both of her Army parents are fighting in the Afghanistan war. Dusty attends a new high school where she makes
“I’m usually in the barn most of the day to help keep an eye on Dublet. I try to keep moving; I do not like to sit around. I get kind of nervous when I sit around, so I try and stay as active as I can. I’m not much of a napper, so I will not rest.”
Laura Kraut, show jumping
“In Europe you’re never allowed more than two horses, so I am used to this. However, coming off 11 weeks in Wellington and constant motion, this is like a vacation, so I will take advantage of it. I will go to the gym every day, catch up on Netflix,
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Todd Minikus, show jumping
“Generally, I show so many horses, I don’t have time to eat lunch, especially in the winter circuit. The days go by in a blur. With one horse, I am not the best at just sitting around. However, it is nice to sit and watch and see what I may be able to learn.”
McLain Ward, show jumping
“My two-year-old fills a lot of my day. I have a pretty large sales business and operation, and Florida is a particularly hectic time of the year because I wear a lot of hats. It’s nice to be able to focus. I don’t get anxious because I don’t have all of my time filled, and I can get into a routine that I enjoy and feel that I am at my best.”
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Chill Method Events May 6-7, 2017 – Horsemanship Clinic at Horseshoe Park Equestrian Centre This clinic will focus on both ground work and what I will call “riding from the ground.” I will relate to the things we do from the ground to the things we do from their back, and we will also spend time riding and working on better communication. Charlie will also begin taking a limited number of horses to train in 2017. Keep checking the website for details on all these events
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Wyoming’s First Wild Horse and Burro Adoption of 2017 The Bureau of Land Management and the Wyoming Honor Farm will host a wild horse and burro adoption, Wyoming’s first of the year, on May 20 in Riverton. “May is a great time to adopt a gentled wild horse, with the whole summer still ahead for continued training,” said Scott Fluer, BLM program specialist for the Wyoming Honor Farm. On Saturday, May 20, the gates will open at 7:30 a.m., with competitive bidding beginning at 10:30 a.m. Honor Farm Wild Horse Supervisor Curt Simmons and the trainers have a nice lineup of approximately 30 halter and saddlestarted horses and burros available for adoption. All horses have been haltered, led, trailered, had their feet handled and are in various stages of the gentling program. 866-4MUSTANGS (866-468-7826).
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Omaha, Nebraska - March 30, 2017 - Isabell Werth (GER), the most decorated rider in Olympic history, captivated the crowd at the FEI World Cup™ Finals Omaha 2017, winning the FEI Grand Prix competition at the CenturyLink Center on Thursday. Riding her Olympic mount Weihegold OLD, Werth rode to an impressive score of 82.300%, the only entry to score above 80 per cent. Werth, with the12-year-old Oldenburg mare that she rode to team gold and individual silver at the 2016 Rio Olympics, is seeking a third FEI World Cup™ title in Omaha after having won at Gothenburg (SWE) in 1992 and then in Las Vegas (USA) in 2007. “Today I was well prepared, but you never know what can happen. It was expected that Weihegold could get 80%, but you never know. I was very happy,” said Werth. “She felt tense when she came into the arena because the atmosphere was so electric and there was big applause when Laura finished. I had to be a bit careful at first, there was a slight mistake in the two tempis (changes of lead every two strides), but it was definitely my fault, it’s always the rider’s fault. I felt safe after the two tempis and forgot to continue to concentrate, but the rest of the test was fantastic. I am completely happy with today.” Hot on their heels was U.S. rider Laura Graves and Verdades, scoring 79.800%. The Rio Olympic Bronze medalist was equally pleased with her performance and that of her 15-yearold Dutch Warmblood even though they stood in the runner-up position. “Basically I came here to win and finishing second to Isabell still feels a lot like winning,” said Graves. “I thought he was really, really honest. I made a couple of unfortunate mistakes. I think we would have been a little closer to Isabell’s score. It was mostly rider error. I didn’t know what to expect. I actually cannot watch my own class, it makes me too nervous.
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Youth All Around and Rail exhibitors at this years show will be showing on Friday, Saturday and Sunday only.. The Arizona Quarter Horse Association Over Sight Committee has elected to focus the youth classes on the weekends. The committee recognizes the importance of scheduling so that Youth exhibitors miss the least amount of school days possible. The Over sight committee intends to focus on a similar scheduling changes for the 2018 Sun Circuit to accommodate as many youth as possible.
CLIMATE CONTROLLED ARENAS FOR EVERYONE!! The new climate controlled North Hall arenas will be in place for this years show!! Plans are for two arenas and a warmup area in North Hall for the All Around/ Rail classes. The Climate controlled equidome will host the Ranch Riding, VRH, Reining, Cow Horse and Roping classes. An ever popular show for Level 2 and Select exhibitors. The show will continue to offer a great set of awards for L1, L2 and L3 exhibitors with
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AN ADDITIONAL DAY To allow for earlier completion times the show will be five days this year. The additional day should allow for early completion times and afford exhibitors the opportunity to enjoy the fine restaurants, hotels and shopping Scottsdale offers. JUDGES Leonard Berryhill, Brett Clark, Robin Frid, Kelly McDowall, Judd Paul, and Tracy Willis will be doing the majority of the all around duties and Cattle/Reining/Ranch Riding judges will be Sandy Jirkovsky, Tom McBeath, Cynthia Rucker, Robert Johnson and Mark Guynn. Learn more online at AzFallChampionship.com.
Ag Groups Meeting with Trump Administration on Trade Washington, D.C. Executive staff leaders from 11 major U.S. agricultural and agribusiness organizations commended the Trump administration for engaging in a substantive and productive meeting today focused on the importance of continued growth of food and agriculture exports. The meeting followed a series of written communications to the Trump administration from the broad-based U.S. Food and Agriculture Dialogue for Trade, as well as a number of the individual organizations, stressing the importance of agricultural trade. Those communications also have expressed an eagerness on behalf of the food and agriculture sector to work actively and constructively with the administration in preserving the major benefits of the North American Free Trade Agreement to the sector while seeking further improvements to modernize the 23-year-old accord, as well as to reinvigorate trade negotiations with important U.S. agricultural trading partners in the Asia-Pacific region.
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Horse Saved from Sink Hole
It’s easy to forget how many things the human body is able to do that other animals can’t. Not only do we have the ability to speak and solve complex problems, but even something as simple as having opposable thumbs makes a world of difference. Think of all the things that our bodies are capable of that other animals aren’t just because we have two legs instead of four! We can climb, pick things up, and even reach our backs! With that in mind, animals often find themselves trapped in difficult situations that we would have no problem getting ourselves out of. When they’re in a
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In Kittitas County, Washington recently, the owners of an elderly male horse named Copper were concerned when he suddenly went missing. They knew he wasn’t able to move with the speed he once did, and they became nervous with the thought that he’d gotten into some trouble. When they searched the area where they’d left him along with the other horses, they came to a terrifying conclusion: he’d fallen into a 15-footdeep sinkhole that had appeared seemingly overnight. The excavators realized that the hole that Copper had fallen into was so small, it would’ve been too difficult to raise him out of there. Instead, it was time for plan B: they dug a ramp into the side of the hole with the hopes that the horse would walk out on his own. It took two excruciating hours to dig the ramp and try to coax out the hungry and dehydrated horse—but he persevered! But perhaps the most heartwarming part of the rescue was what the other horses did after Copper was able to stand up on his own. “As soon as he walked out, he gave a little neigh, and the horses that were in the pasture [did] as well,” said a spokesperson for the fire department. “They all ran together as a little herd and came over and check on him… it was amazing!” You can see Copper’s triumphant moment climbing out of the pit below!
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - In anticipation of the 2017 ProRodeo Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on August 5, the ProRodeo Hall of Fame and the Women’s Professional Rodeo Association opened a historical exhibit on Friday, March 31. This exhibit will be housed in the 101 Gallery at the front of the Hall until September 1. Visitors can learn the history of the Association from when 38 women met in a hotel room in San Angelo, Texas, in 1948 to start the Association called the Girls Rodeo Association (GRA) through the historic 2017 ProRodeo Hall of Fame inductions, that will include barrel racers for the first time ever. In addition, there is a flair for fashion clothing display showing the clothing trends through the years, a look back at the 1988 and 2002 Olympic Command Performance Rodeos held during the Olympic Games in Calgary and Salt Lake City, respectively and a Horsepower section honoring the horses that have been awarded with honors such as AQHA Horse of the Year, Horse With the Most Heart and Rising Star Award. ProRodeo Hall of Fame WPRA Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. Photos by
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instrumental in advancing this event and they deserve to be celebrated.” As announced on March 28, the two individuals and one equine partner that will be honored in the inaugural WPRA Hall of Fame class include Wanda Harper Bush, Charmayne James and a joint PRCA/ WPRA equine inductee Star Plaudit “Red.” They will be joined by the PRCA inductees which include Buck Rutherford (All-Around), Enoch Walker (Saddle Bronc), Cody Custer (Bull Riding), Tommy Puryear (Steer Wrestling), Mike Beers (Team Roping), Randy Corley (Contract Personnel), Bob Ragsdale (Notable), Smith & Velvet (Livestock) and Ogden Pioneer Days Rodeo (Committee). Wanda Harper Bush was multitalented, becoming the most decorated cowgirl in the history of the WPRA (formerly the Girls Rodeo Association). When the GRA first formed in 1948, Bush was one of the first to sign-up. All totaled she won 32 world titles - nine all-around (1952, 1957-58, 1962-65, 1968 and 1969), two barrel racing titles (1952-53), two cutting world titles (1966, 1969), one flag race world title (1969), 11 calf roping titles (1951-56, 1960, 1962, 1964, 1966-67) and seven ribbon roping titles (1951, 1953-54, 195659). She finished as reserve world champion in the barrel racing three different times. While Bush’s barrel racing world titles came before the NFR began, she qualified seven times (1959-60, ‘62-65, and ‘74) for the NFR during her career. Bush will be inducted posthumously having passed away on Dec. 29, 2015. Charmayne James, who grew up in Clayton, N.M., the home of the very first barrel racing National
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Finals Rodeo in 1959, won the first of 10 consecutive world titles at the young age of 14 in 1984. James was the first WPRA member to wear the coveted No. 1 back number in 1987 and became the first barrel racer to cross the $1 million record in career earnings. In addition to the 10 consecutive world titles (19841993), James and Scamper won the NFR average title six times (1984, 1986-87, 1989-90 and 1993). In 1996, Scamper became the first barrel horse and only barrel horse (until 2017) to be inducted into the ProRodeo Hall of Fame. James would add a cherry on top of her illustrious career returning to the top of the sport aboard Cruiser (Cruisin on Six) in 2002, winning her 11th world title and seventh NFR average title. Bringing symbolism to this new chapter in the history of the PRCA and WPRA is best summed up with the induction the horse known as Star Plaudit “Red.” Star Plaudit holds a very unique record in the world of professional rodeo, one that is not likely to ever be duplicated. The bay gelding won two World Championships in the sport in a single year and contributed to a third, at the age of 12. Red, as he was affectionately known, carried his owner Sherry (Combs) Johnson to the GRA World title in the barrel racing and close family friend Tom Nesmith to the RCA world title in the steer wrestling and helped the Oklahoman also claim the RCA All Around championship, all in 1962. The ProRodeo Hall of Fame, which is a popular Colorado Springs attraction for rodeo fans and tourists alike, has already inducted 250 people, 27 rodeo committees and 31 animals. The 2017 ProRodeo Hall of Fame Inductions will take place at 10 a.m. MT on Aug. 5, 2017 in Colorado Springs, Colo. The Hall of Fame is currently open from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Wednesday - Saturday. Starting May 1 - Aug. 31 they will be open seven days a week from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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Left with an empty stomach, your horse will likely develop ulcerations. But even more damaging is the hormonal stress response he will experience. This results in increased insulin, and ironically, your horse remains overweight because excess insulin tells the body to hold on to body fat. Furthermore, insulin is highly inflammatory, leading to pain and inflammation throughout the body, including increasing the propensity for developing laminitis.
Consistently eating forage, on the other hand, matches what a horse would naturally do. It allows cortisol (stress hormone) secretion to calm down, making the cells more responsive (more sensitive) to insulin. Researchers at Louisiana State University[i] evaluated how eating affects insulin sensitivity; they determined that hay-deprived mares experienced a greater degree of insulin resistance and less insulin sensitivity than those mares who were fed hay ad libitum (free-choice). These results are consistent with a horse’s natural eating pattern. A healthy, insulin sensitive horse is a horse that will not easily gain weight when fed forage free-choice. A healthy horse will burn body fat and not store excessive amounts. Reduce concentrates but not forage Calorie reduction, though important, should only be accomplished by reducing or even eliminating commercial feeds and cereal grains. Never reduce forage intake. While pasture grazing may not be an option for your overweight, insulin resistant horse during certain times of the day or seasons of the year, you should always offer hay, day and night, 24 hours a day. Be sure to provide a vitamin/mineral supplement to fill in the gaps that exist with hay. To make sure your hay is appropriate to feed free-choice, it is best to have it tested, so you know that it is low enough in sugar, starch, and calories.[ii] To evaluate the testing report, look at the column labeled “Dry Matter.” Add the ESC (simple sugars) to the starch. This amount should not exceed 11%. The Digestible Energy (DE) is an indicator of calories and should not be more than 0.95 Mcals/lb (2.09 Mcals/kg) on a dry matter basis. Allow your horse to self-regulate continued on page 94
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Insuline from page 92 When forage is restricted, your horse perceives this as “winter is coming,” and his body adjusts by holding onto body fat. But if hay is always available, he will soon get the message that he can walk away, and the hay will be there when he returns. It is important, however, that the hay never runs out, not even for 10 minutes, to allow his brain to relax. It is amazing to watch - he starts to calm down his eating, eats more slowly, and eats less – eating only what his body needs. Insulin sensitivity increases, and body weight begins to normalize. With the help of exercise, your horse’s cells will respond to insulin even better and no longer store excess body fat.
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Myth #2: The horse’s stomach should be empty while exercising to avoid digestive upset. We don’t feel comfortable exercising after a large meal and we therefore assume that our horses don’t either. But define a “meal.” We generally think of feeding a commercially fortified feed— something that comes out of a bag. Or we may feed a meal of oats along with supplements. And you’re right: This type of meal that is low in fiber and high in feedstuffs that provide starch, protein, and fat should not be fed immediately before exercising your horse. But forage should! It’s just the opposite—restrict forage before exercise and you’ll produce, rather than avoid, digestive upset. Here’s why: The horse’s stomach, unlike our own, secretes acid all the time. That’s right—it never stops. Chewing produces saliva, a natural antacid. But when the horse is left without anything to chew, the acid will accumulate in the stomach and settle along the bottom (as water would in an empty jar). The lower portion of the stomach (the glandular region) has a protective mucus layer, but the upper squamous region has no such lining. Ask your horse to move, and the acid sloshes around, reaching the unprotected area, leading to an ulcer. And, as the acid flows through the small intestine, cecum, and large colon, it can cause further damage along its path, potentially leading to colic and ulcerative colitis. Allow your horse to graze on hay or pasture before asking him to move—15 minutes ought to do the trick. You’ll not only keep him healthy, but he won’t be in physical and mental discomfort, making him more relaxed and receptive.
Myth #3: Electrolyte supplements meet the horse’s salt requirement. Your horse sweats more during the summer and drinks less during the winter, making electrolyte supplementation worth considering. But electrolytes alone will not
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stimulate your horse to drink more water—and water intake is critically important to ensure proper digestion. To encourage drinking, your horse needs to have enough sodium (salt). A balanced electrolyte supplement is designed to replace what is lost from perspiration, but electrolyte supplements should only be given to a horse that is already in good sodium balance. There are several ways to accomplish this. The best ways include offering free-choice granulated salt, or adding salt to your horse’s meal. A white salt block or preferably, a natural salt rock, will help, but many horses do not lick them adequately. A full-sized horse requires at least one ounce (two level tablespoons) of salt each day for maintenance, providing 12 grams of sodium. This is true all year long, even during the coldest winter months. Heat, humidity, and exercise increase the horse’s need. Horses often will not eat extra salt, so consider syringing one ounce of salt mixed with some oil or flavored liquid after an hour of intense sweating, not to exceed 4 ounces per day. If your horse is working for several hours at a time, you can add an electrolyte supplement but it should be offered in addition to salt, to replace what is lost from perspiration. In order to prevent ulcers, always allow your horse to eat something before giving him salt or an electrolyte supplement. And never add electrolytes to a horse’s only water supply — this will interfere with water intake. Fresh, clean water should always be nearby. Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D. is an independent equine nutritionist with a wide U.S. and international following. Her research-based approach optimizes equine health by aligning physiology and instincts with correct feeding and nutrition practices. Dr. Getty’s goal is to empower the horseperson with the confidence and knowledge to provide the best nutrition for his or her horse’s needs. Find a world of useful information for the horseperson at www. GettyEquineNutrition.com: Sign up for Dr. Getty’s informative, free e-newsletter, Forage for Thought; browse her library of reference articles; search her nutrition forum archives; and purchase recordings of her educational teleseminars. Find top-quality supplements, feeders, and other equine-related items, at her online Free Shipping
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Starr Valley Pasture Unique, fenced 1,104 AC on Boulder Creek bordering U.S. Forest Service in Starr Valley, NV. Water-righted with nice meadows. $1,350,000
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Outstanding Equestrian Estate EQUESTRIAN ESTATE Horse Property on 2+ ACRES of PREMIUM LAND in N Mesa CITRUS CORRIDOR w/ NO HOA! OVERSIZED LOT features Custom Santa Fe 1-Story Home, Horse Barn w/ 5-Stalls, Lighted Riding Arena, Grazing Field & Private Oasis Backyard! Gated Entry accesses Circular Driveway to 4500+ SQ FT SPLIT & OPEN Floor-Plan Family Home w/ 5 Beds, 3 Baths & Oversized Windows Extra Natural Light! EQUESTRIAN DREAM 5-STALL Barn w/ Tack Room + Utility/Feed Room w/ Auto Watering! Enjoy REMODELED & Professionally Landscaped ENTERTAINER’S DREAM Back-Yard boasting POOL & SPA, Waterfall, Extended Patio, Built-In BBQ/Grill, Firepit & Boulders! 3-Car Extended Epoxy Garage + RV GATE! FANTASTIC LOCATION Shopping / Restaurants. Golf/Hiking/Lakes & 202. Must see Virtual Tour & Features / Benefits List! Schedule today!
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$65 Million for Equine Starts Development in 2018 In addition to divulging the project’s estimated price tag, David Wilson, BVMS, director of VMC facilities planning, said new construction and renovation of existing space will be phased-in over 10 years in eight projects: Livestock and Field Services Center
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Small Animal Hospital West Wing Community Practice and Surgery Equine Surgery and Critical Care Equine Isolation Unit “We have raised approximately $65 million from donors and foundations to launch the first phase, which is focused on the state-of-the-art Equine Performance Center, an advanced diagnostic imaging center for all animal species,” Dr. Wilson said. Additional funding will come from philanthropic partners while the university has lent infrastructure support costs to prepare the grounds and provide utilities, Wilson explained.
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The VMC already has state-ofthe-art medical equipment and some of the brightest minds in veterinary medicine, but the space “limited” and the facilities are “aging,” Wilson said. When it opened in 1970, the VMC was equipped to handle 3,000 animal patients a year, but the patient load in the last five years has grown 4 to 6 percent a year, Wilson said. The VMC saw its caseload go above 51,000 patients in 2015. “Our increase in caseload has been accommodated through modest and periodic expansions of the complex as resources were made available,” Wilson said, adding that this patchwork approach will no longer work. In 2015, UC Davis treated 41,000plus animals at its small animal clinic, another 6,000-plus were seen at the large animal clinic, more than 3,000 field service calls were made by UCD veterinary teams to farms and ranches to treat livestock and horses, and nearly 4,000 animals were seen
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PENDING Absolutely Charming Cave Creek Gem located on 2.5 acres. 3 Bedrooms PLUS 2 Den/Offices. Outstanding 360 degree mountain views and saguaros surround! Open floor plan with neutral tile throughout. Eat in kitchen is complete with custom cabinets. Large master suite with sitting room and full spa like bathroom with double sink vanity and separate jetted soaking tub + shower and spacious walk in closet.
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HIGH QUALITY LIVING OFF THE GRID! MARCH 2017
Fabulous Landscape & Patio
Covered patio with fireplace and built in seating, covered built in BBQ area with sink, tranquil natural stone fountain, Room for horses or build an RV garage on this spacious 2.5 acre property. Over sized 3 car garage with wall to wall cabinets. Great location. No HOA!
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Land, Land, Land
Luxury
Laveen - 12 acres w/views - 202 is a reality. Investment opportunity or homesite. Buckeye - Level 16 acres of lush farm ground. Currently "Ag Exempt" Irrigated crop yield Laveen - 3 Acres - fenced irrigated (1 mile from the new 202)
Equestrian Estate
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
Turnkey Livestock Operation
Everything less than 2yrs old. Highly upgraded 2015 home. Lit roping arena w/auto chutes. RV garage, shop, Show barn, 2nd Port A Stall barn, covered hay, covered cattle processing chute, loading chute and next to State land. Nothing but “over the top” improvements here. Immaculate and move in ready. West Buckeye. Call for an emailed listing!!
$475K on 5 acres
In Roper Alley
OPPORTUNITY KNOCKING!! Income $$$ producing property If you LOVE to rope, . . Here is an RV park that is fully rented out to happy ropers. Mainly used for winter roping guests but could be operated year ‘round. Main house, 8 permenant hookups, several short term hookups, many horse pens, roping arena (w/great dirt!), 2 large tack rooms and a great well that produces water for the whole shebang (including plenty to keep the arena watered too.) Located in the very BEST area of Tonopah. This is truly “roper alley” on the north side of I-10
LAVEEN - SRP irrigation on 2.5 acres
* Granite counter tops
* Automatic window screens * Security Screen Doors
Open most weekends or call for showing
FOR SHOWING OR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CALL ROGER NORBOM 253-307-0919 or JANET NORDOM 253-581-9111
LAVEEN - SRP irrigation on 2.5 acres (all fenced and cross fenced). Large 3200 SF home w/ gorgeous remodel upgrades and curb appeal landscape. Huge mature shade and a large workshop plus many other amenities. New 202 will be a convenient 1 mile away!!
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Passion - Performance - Professional SOLD FOR $620,000!
North of Carefree Hwy- $650,000. 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, Mexicancolored 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. 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.
FIND YOUR IDEAL HORSE PROPERTY!
Are You Ready to Sell Your Horse Property?
“I have the Knowledge and Experience that Horse Enthusiasts Require”
I have Horse Property Buyers with a variety of requirements and price ranges. If you are considering selling your home, please contact me for a confidential property valuation. I have the knowledge and experience necessary to represent your property and invite you to visit my website to learn more about how my services can benefit you!
Visit: www.lindapsyk.com for resources and information on Area Horse Property
Linda Psyk, Realtor
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Mobile: 480-272-0037 • ldpsyk@gmail.com
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WICKENBURG
Six Acre Ranch in Morristown
GUEST HOUSE
2 Guest Bedroom suites attached $549,000
REDUCED $100,000
In town horse property on 10+ acres with privacy, views, large home, guest house and plenty of room for the horses! Home needs updating but the potential here is tremendous. $549,000 MLS 5547457
47 acres in Morristown
- perfect for your custom home and horse set up. Parcel is next to state land for beautiful riding. $198,500 MLS #5382128
$725,000
Saguaro Grande Ranch Gorgeous 3100 square foot home with two master bedroom suits in main house and 2 guest suites with own baths attached by beautiful covered patio. Sits on 6 acres surrounded by state land for miles of riding. Or convert the large turnout (130’ x 220’) into your roping arena! Bring your horses and enjoy the peace and quiet lifestyle and views that this property has to offer! MLS # 5557123 $725,000
Maureen
Call Maureen at 623-521-2355
Saddle Up Realty
or email her at mserranosellsre@gmail.com for more information.
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“Consignment Horse Trailers Wanted” Same Location Over 40 Years
Here Since 1977 & Here to Stay We Want Your Business!
TRAILER SALES & Livestock Supply Inc.
2017
1977
Just in
Just Arrived!
Exiss 3H 10’ LQ w/ slide Never used
Like New! Frontier BP Stock Trailer
Just Arrived 2005 Circle J Outback 2H BP
2004 CM / Cimarron Norstar GN III
Just Arrive d!
SOLD
Just Arrived!
$6,995
2002 Logan Bumper Pull $12,790.00 2017 MAXXD
ROLL OF DUMP TRAILER BP Length:14’ Width:6’ 11” GVWR:14000 lbs
MAXXD ROLL-OFF DUMPSTER
SOLD
Reduced again to $29,995
Just Arrived! $32,995
2002 EXISS SS 410 MT LQ, Aluminum
2000 CIRCLE J RIATA 3H GN STEEL
2005 LOGAN COACH 3H XT 7308 Living Quarters $25,995
Length:22' 3", Width:7' 3", Height:7', Steel Frame Aluminum skin
Dream Coach 3H LQ Our Price: $48,995
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14K GVW IRONBULL 83’X22’
2014 Wildcat F242RLX double slideout
GVWR:14000 lbs $4,995.00
$7,595.00 $6,995.00 New 2016 DUMP 14K, W/ POWER UP AND POWER DOWN
Length:14' Width:6' 11" Height:2' GVWR:14000 lbs Axle Capacity:7000 lbs
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Just Added Norstar SD Truckbeds to our line up of Truckbeds
SOLD Fartier Trailer
2017 MAXXD QUICK TILT 10’X61”NEW $1,695 Axle Capacity 2,995 lbs
$4,695
New 2016 MAXXD CAR HAULER 10400 GVW
Just Arrive d!
1994 SUNDOWNER WEEKENDER **JUST ARRIVED**
$19,995
Length:22' Width:6' 11"
SOLD
Just Arrived!
1985 Featherlite 5 Horse $11,995.00 MARCH 2017
$4,995.00 Refurbished 1997 TRAILS WEST 3H W/ 13 LQ / MUDROOM Length: 27' 3" Width:6' 10" Height:7'
Hale Trailers STOCK COMBO, Length:16',Width:5' 6", Height:6' 2"
Imperial Trailer Tire
Now Doing Complete
Restorations, Body, Paint! Custom Trailer
Modifications *Hay Racks * Body & Paint
GET Yearly Maintenece Service Special!
HAY RACKS
May
Super Center
Specials Our Newest Line Master Track
(Same Manufacture as Hercules, different distributor, better price)
ST 205/75R15 8PLY $57.95 ST 225/75R15 10 PLY $64.95 ALL STEEL “THE MEATS” FOR A 15” ST 225/75R15 12PLY $109.95 ST 235/80R 16 10 PLY $76.95 ST 235/85R 16 12 PLY $94.95 ALL STEEL “THE MEATS” ST 235/85R16 14PLY $145.95 SPECIAL TOWMAX STR TRAILER TIRES **TWO YEAR 24 HOUR WINTER ST 205/75R15 / 8 PLY $62.95 ROAD SIDE ASSISTANCE SAVINGS ST 225/75R15 / 10 PLY $69.95 FOR FREE ON RIGHT TOWMAX ST 235/80R16 / 10 PLY $81.95 TIRES** HERE! ST 235/85R16 / 10 PLY $86.95
HERCULES TIRE SPECIALS FOR DECEMBER We Have Been ST 205/75R15 / 8 ply $74.95 SELLING Hercules Tires Over Year ST 225/75R15 / 10 ply $84.95 with Not aOne ST 235/80R16 / 10 ply $93.95 Warranty Return! ST 235/85R16 / 12 ply $119.95
RAMPS
HOT WEATHER IS HERE! Don’t Skip Servicing Your Trailer and Avoid
We Sevice all Makes & Models of Horse Trailers
JUSTIN LEGLER President Mesa Location
(480) 833-3090
***IMPERIAL “THE MEATS” TRAILER TIRES****
ST 225/90R16 / 14 ply $149.95 “H-901” ST 235/75R17 / 16 ply $159.95 “H-901”
GLADIATOR Tires
Parts Room
We Paint Trailers!
ST 205/75R15 / 8PLY $59.95 ST 225/75R15 / 10PLY $68.95 ST 235/80R16 / 10PLY $79.95 ST 235/85R16 / 12PLY $96.95 ST 235/85R16 / 14PLY $169.95 ST 225/90R16 / 14PLY 90.95 IN STOCK Parts - Tires - Mats
CORPORATE OFFICE
(480) 833-3090
TRAILER SALES & Livestock Supply Inc.
213 South Alma School Rd. Mesa, AZ 85210
Same Location for Over Forty Years Here Since 1977 & Here to Stay We Want Your Business! MARCH 2017
BEAU LINDLEY (480) 833-3090
Sierra Milliken (480) 833-3090 ***Join the Imperial Team*** Now Hiring -Trailer Service Technicians -Production / In-Field Welders -Office admin / Sales
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2757 North Truwood, Prescott Valley AZ 928-350-1090
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