November 2010
From the Editor As our first year of publishing Gaited Canada draws to an end, I am thrilled with just how far we have come! I hear from readers, owners and breeders that have come across Gaited Canada online or have had it recommended to them by a friend; Most agree that Gaited Canada is a welcome addition to the Canadian equine industry. Many great things are in store for Gaited Canada in 2011, you wont want to miss an issue!! Thank you for bringing Gaited Canada in to your homes. I want to wish everyone a wonderful holiday season and look forward to bringing Gaited Canada to you in the new year.
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cover photo Tim Yaworski www.timkip.com
3. Peruvian Horse
07. Veterinarian Q&A
From the ancient and mystic Peru
10. Wild Pink Yonder Ride wrap up
12. Cabot Trail explore Cape Breton Iland
16. Product Review - Winter riding boots Our readers test boots from 3 different makers
20. Horse Soccer An exciting FUN team sport
09. Training Q&A 19. Media Sheet 23. Association & Clubs 27. Breeder Directory
24. Hoof Prints of Hope Making every step count
27. Stallion Directory
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riding along the sacred valley photo - Erica Olson
Long before the historical journey by Spanish conquerors, Peruvian territory was home to one of the oldest civilizations in the world - the Norte Chico civilization, and later to the Inca Empire, the largest state in Pre-Columbian America.
The indigenous Inca civilization (Inca Empire 1438–1532) of what is now Peru was conquered by Spain in 1532, although the Spanish had landed one year earlier. By March of 1534, Pizarro and the Spanish had reestablished the Inca city of Cuzco as a new Spanish colonial settlement. Pizarro founded the town of Lima on January 18, 1535 as the "Ciudad de Reyes" (City of Kings), it became the seat of the new viceroyalty, it would become a powerful city, with jurisdiction over most of Spanish South America. From 1810 until 1979 Peru would experience Wars of independence (1810–1824), territorial disputes (1824–1884), social and economic reform resulting in rule of the country by presidents who were from the society’s elite (Aristocratic Republic 1884 –1930) and the constant shift of power from democracy to militarism and back again from 1930 to1979. In late 1979 and in to 1980 democracy and elections were restored to Peru.
ancient Inca structure photo - Erica Olson
Throughout the political and social changes that followed 1532; The culture, history and traditions of this country have included the horse... first, the hoses that were brought by the conquistadors, and then, those that resulted from hundreds of years of selective and dedicated breeding... A breed that carries the name of the country where it was created, The Peruvian Horse. Records in the Archives of the Indios indicate that the Peruvian horse is Pura Raza Espanola (pure Spanish) a breed consisting of Galitian (Celtic) horses of the North, Sorraia, and Barb of Morocco. Selective breeding of those that had a propensity to amble (perform a broken lateral gait) would lay the foundation for the luxurious gait of the Peruvian Horse. Horses filled the role of pack animals, mounts for the conquistadors during warfare, a mode of transportation and later, in agricultural settlement of the nation. The Peruvian horse was bred to meet all of these demands, without outside influence of other breeds. Bred in relative seclusion for nearly 400 years, it has been only within the past 100 years that those outside of Peru have come to know the beauty, gait and charm of the Peruvian Horse. Tracing the bloodlines of early Peruvian horses has proven difficult, due in part to a lack of formal documentation. Records were kept in private farm stud books by breeders. The records were immaculate and well kept. Horses were loaned, traded and sold between serious breeders, with no reason for false pedigrees or inaccurate dates, these records were simply documentation of breeders records. Many bloodlines were passed by word of mouth, never being systematically recorded on paper. Most of these verbal pedigrees are the subject of universal agreement among modern breeders. But - as might be expected - some are open to dispute. Confusion could arise due to duplication of names or foals born to horses loaned to other breeders as there was no registry or stud book to regulate use of names. Unfortunately Most records prior to 1945 were lost during the Chilean War, the names and dates relating to horses in Peru are virtually non-existent, particularly those in the South
since it borders Chile.
checking on test plot of Quinua (high protein cereal) - photo Erica Olson
In the early years, the smaller lush estates of southern Peru produced the finest horses in the country. The bloodlines and beauty of the southern Peruvian horses were unsurpassed. But during the 1920s and 1930s, modernization and the machine age changed the region’s need for horses on the smaller, easily farmed haciendas. With construction of the PanAmerican Highway, the demand for good riding horses as a mode of transportation diminished. A few were kept by owners as a hobby, but many were sold to land owners in regions with rugged terrain where horses were still used on the farms and to travel the area.
modern Peruvian ranch home with attached stable
As Peru began to rebuild, haciendas once again flourished and, as part of the effort to
rebuild, Peruvians made a concerted effort to preserve and record the history of their national treasure - the Peruvian Horse. A national association, stud book, and show circuit were
Peruvian Horse Breed Standards
A horse arena in Mamacona, south of Lima. photo Erica Olson
formed, but it was not without challenges, as the war torn country had numerous issues to overcome. Like the country, and it’s people, the Peruvian Horse possesses great strength.. It has come a great distance, to being one of the most recognized gaited breeds of horse in the world. Today the Peruvian Horse is finely bred as performance horses, for work and recreational riding. Haciendas offering riding tours take tourists on awe inspiring mountain and valley riding tours. Annual national shows fill horse arenas and breeders strive to produce the highest quality of horses.
earthen oven built to roast potatoes for lunch
Harvesting potatoes Stopping for a lunch break on a Peruvian farm
General The Peruvian Paso horse's appearance is one of energy, grace, and refinement. The musculature is well developed but without exaggerations. A size range generally from 14.1 to 15.2 hands. Occasionally individuals may be under or over that range. Colors of bay, black, brown, buckskin, chestnut, dun, gray, grulla, palomino, and roan with solid colors, greys, and dark skin preferred. Head The head is medium sized with a straight or slightly concave profile and dark skin.. The muzzle is small. The nostrils are oblong and extend easily. The eyes are dark, expressive, and well set apart. In breeding classes, glass and/or blue eyes shall be penalized. The jowls are moderately marked. The ears are medium length with fine slightly inwardly curved tips.
Neck The neck is gracefully arched at the crest and medium in length. Compared with most light breeds, the neck is slightly heavier in proportion to the body. Body The back is strong, rounded, and short to medium in length. The loins are broad and well muscled over the kidney area. A fairly muscular croup is long, wide, moderately sloped, and nicely rounded. The tail is set low and carried straight, quiet, and close to the buttocks. The chest is wide with moderate muscling. The girth, well sprung rib cage, and barrel are deep. The length of leg and depth of body is approximately equal. The underline is nearly level from the brisket to the last rib. The moderately short flanks are full and deep. The quarters should be strong and of medium roundness and width. The long, very well inclined shoulders are well muscled especially at the withers. Legs The bones of the legs should be well articulated and well aligned so the long bones above and below the joints correctly line up. The tendons are strong and prominent. The skin of the legs is tight against the bone. The pasterns should be medium in length and springy but not show weakness. The cannon bones are short. The hocks are slightly more angled than other light saddle breeds. Gaits The paso llano Four equal beats in a 1-2-3-4 rhythm. This is the preferred gait and is accentuated by termino*
The sobreandando Four beats with the laterals closer together in a 1-2, 3-4 rhythm, with the pause between the forefoot of one side to the rear of the other side is longer. (a slightly faster, and more lateral than the paso llano). This gait is also accentuated by termino* *Termino an action unique to the Peruvian horse - an outward swinging leg action, originating from the shoulder, the front lower legs roll to the outside during the stride forward, adding an extra flare to the smooth four beat gait. The Peruvian Horse also performs the walk, canter or gallop and the more lateral huachano, although it is not an acceptable showring gait.
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Q I have a 6 year Peruvian gelding and every fall he get sores on his lips, he only gets them on his upper lips and on both sides at the same time. I have taken him to the vet and he thought maybe he had stomatitis but considering it is contagious and none of the other horses have it the vet ruled that out. He doesn't wear a bit, nor do we have any electric fences that he could have rubbed his lips on. I am baffled and so is my vet. Any ideas? additional info: He is 6 years old now, I got him as a 3 year old, but I don't know if he had the issue before I got him, if he did no one said anything about it. He got it the first fall I had him. The sores will heal and they will come back and about mid winter then they heal and stay away til next fall again.
Dr. Robert Oglesby is an equine veterinarian in the Piedmont area of North Carolina who owns and operates Stokesdale Veterinary Hospital. A graduate of the University of Georgia, he has practiced there since 1984. With the help of his wife, Janette, they stand a Paso Fino stallion, Sancho de Vez who is a National High Point champion in both Western Pleasure and Trail classes. His wife Janette is a professional breeder of working German Shepherd Dogs. You can learn more about their horses and dogs at Coldwater Farm of NC website. Together they enjoy trail riding in the mountains of NC and VA. Dr. Oglesby had a strong background in scientific investigation before becoming a veterinarian and once in practice started questioning many commonly held beliefs of the equine veterinary community. This led him to writing and publishing the results of his research, experiences, and opinions. Using these previously published articles on horse health Dr. Oglesby started a online information service, Horseadvice.com, for equestrians and veterinarians in 1994. The existing articles are constantly updated with the latest information and new articles are added frequently. Horseadvice.com has grown to one of the most popular and largest equine sites on the Internet. Visit Dr. O online at www.horseadvice.com
A I have seen mouth ulcers like that in horses that are exposed to foxtails on pasture or more commonly exposed to them in the hay. Foxtail is the common name for a group of summer grasses in the genus Setaria that have barbed awns on the seed head that are seen in the fall of the year. Just to look and feel them they do not appear offensive but they can embed in the lips and gums of the mouth and cause ulceration. Perhaps this horse has a fondness for them? When the ulcers first start if you take a magnifying glass to the ulcer you will see a small hair like awn embedded in the middle of the ulcer. I would check the pastures for this and other plants that form either mechanical or possibly chemical irritants that may be causing the ulcer. Locally buttercups can produce oral lesions but would be a spring to summer time problem. Perhaps someone from your local extension service would walk the pastures and examine your hay with you and help identify your plants. Failing to find a plant that may be causing the problem, perhaps a biopsy of one of the ulcers would help determine a cause. Robert Oglesby DVM
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If you have a training question - please forward it to Gaited Canada... Marcie will answer address one reader submission each issue. _____________________________________________ When I was just months old, my mother would secure me in front of her in the saddle, on a pillow and set out on the trails, eventually putting the reins in my own little hands. Shortly thereafter, I would follow on my own horse or pony. Over the years we have racked up countless hours on trails. The earlier years were spent primarily on gaited horses in the soft rolling hills of Central Kentucky, in the heart of Thoroughbred country. Being raised on a farm allowed me to always be around broodmares, foals, starting two year olds; horses seven days a week. What better school than the school of hands-on experience? As time went on, my fondness for horses developed into improved riding ability, skill and varied style. Around age ten I started taking dressage & jumping lessons. My instructor said I had "natural ability" and encouraged me to pursue my talents in the show ring. Even at such a young age I was serious about horses, not taking lessons just for fun but, to improve and become proficient at it. Then came styles such as western pleasure, halter, showmanship, versatility, trail, saddle seat equitation & english pleasure. Over the years, I have spent numerous hours in the saddle riding almost every breed imaginable, learning every riding style that I could and putting them to the test in the show ring. At age fifteen I got my first paying job to start a two year old. I had been starting two year olds for some time but, this was my first taste of income. Three months later, this filly was in the show ring, I had made some money and I knew that this was what I wanted to do for a living! After moving to South Florida, I found myself working at a Polo & Equestrian Center. It was around this time that I got an opportunity to choreograph and participate in a drill team presentation. Six ladies on horseback and we were the hit of the show. The standing ovation furthered my desire to continue my equine education. A short time later a friend shared some videos with me of a horseman I was unfamiliar with at the time. I was so impressed with the training concepts and techniques that I started to incorporate them right away. The results were amazing and have had a significant bearing on my training career. I have ever since incorporated equine psychology and natural horsemanship concepts and techniques into my programs having now learned from several great horsemen. I have taken on many problem horses with successful results, focusing on the whole horse; physically, mentally, psychologically, and emotionally. On top of growing up with natural ability and experience with horses, I've had the elite opportunity to learn from the best and most trusted horsemen known nationally and internationally for their success with
horses. My education is an ongoing process therefore, I continually polish my existing knowledge of safe and effective horsemanship. Over the years, I have continued to hone my teaching skills making it possible for others to successfully learn how to improve their own horses with “doable� techniques. Be sure to read over my feedback forum for comments from those who have experienced this. As follows:
What people say about Marcie I can't tell you how much I enjoyed you. Was so interesting. I love this stuff! ~ Anne Z.~ Well, it's beyond faith really. I keep saying what you have is a gift. It works, its proven and its amazing. Anyone who sees how it works and isn't wanting to learn more is closed minded and foolish in my opinion. My relationship with both my horses has improved beyond imagination, and I don’t even practice this as much as I should. Sadly, too few folks are not in tune with themselves, let alone of sufficient mental astuteness to tune in to their horses. ~ Chyrl D.~ I cannot say enough fabulous things about Marcie and her methods that do her justice properly. I would recommend her absolutely and without reservation. She conducted a trailer load class using my horse, and despite the collective belief that it would be an all day affair, at best, the reality was that my 'problem horse' was loading himself with just a very gentle and subtle 'ask' in a few short hours of working with her. In short, her methods work and the results are lasting. I could go on and on about what a positive turn that was for this horse, but suffice it to say that he's a better, happier and more relaxed animal now after that exercise than he's been all his life. ~ Chryl D.~
Wild Pink Yonder is all about horses and high hopes. We had dressage horses, trail horses, jumping horses, cow penning horses and driving horses come to ride the pink trail that took us into some terrific little towns. We hoped to raise even more money for breast cancer research than we did last year – and we did! From Saskatoon to Jasper and Grande Prairie to Medicine Hat, horse lovers gathered in Waterton Lakes National Park to join the second annual Wild Pink Yonder ride, and all I can say is, ladies and gentlemen, our riders and the towns we visited outdid themselves! We will be presenting a cheque for $75,000 to Alberta Cancer Foundation. Here’s how the event went. On Friday night, August 13th, we held our first ever party to get Wild Pink Yonder 2010 off the ground. It was at beautiful Waterton Lakes Lodge in Waterton Lakes National Park. You can’t ask for more scenic. Top that with great food, great music and great people, and what have you got? A Wild Pink Fandango complete with our own TV star -- Amber Marshall, star of CBC’s hit television show, “Heartland”. Amber, her family and her boyfriend attended the Fandango and then rode with us on day one. God must have known we were riding for an important cause because the weather could not have been better. Right up until the day of the ride, it rained hard (and everywhere) throughout the entire province. The morning we headed out, it dawned bright and clear, and that’s the way it stayed for the duration of the ride. 22 days of sunshine!
Day one was daunting. What was supposed to be a six-hour ride turned into nine. Riders could get off after two hours and again after four hours, but once they committed beyond the four hours, they were in for the ride of their lives -- up hill and down dale -only this was more like “up mountain and down rocky river bed”! They tell me they crossed water 32 times. At one point they crossed the Belly River, aptly named because the water was up beyond the horses’ bellies. By the end of the day, riders were tired but happy. That evening I heard someone say, “If this was a $5,000 horse when I got up this morning, after everything he did today, he’s a $10,000 horse now!” The scenery was spectacular. I can’t even begin to describe how beautiful it is down in that extreme south west corner of Alberta. We were so impressed that we have decided that Wild Pink Yonder 2011 will start there too. In fact, we are planning to find a way to make the first few days all about mountain riding. From there we went to Cardston, where we stayed on the grounds of Remington Carriage Museum, the largest carriage museum in North America. The next night we had a bonfire at Stand Off. (Next year they want to do a full-on pow-wow for us!) We worked our way north from town to town. I Photo: Trochu sign on a fence
could tell you about them all, because all of them were wonderful hosts, but I will only mention two: Three Hills and Trochu. These two towns have a friendly rivalry and Three Hills was determined to beat Trochu because last time there was a
competition, Trochu won. The competition this time was to see which could be “The Pinkest Little Town in the West”. It was close! Three Hills had a pinker parade and a pinker evening festival, but Trochu had their heart-touching angel tree with 200 pink angels (they sold angels for $10 each: light pink angels named for the women who had lost their battle with breast cancer and darker pink angels for those still fighting) and the angels were given to us to be flown from our wagon. They sold a pink paper peony to every home owner and asked everyone to hang it on their front door knob when we were parading through town. And they sent us off the next day with pink taffeta bagged lunches that brought us to tears with the little hand-made breast cancer memorial scrapbooks in each bag. When it came to fundraising, Three Hills did an excellent job. There’s no denying that – but Trochu blew our minds! We still don’t know how that little town of 1,133 people raised a whopping $27, 025.61 for our cause! Sorry, Three Hills, but Trochu truly is The Pinkest Little Town in the West 2010.
We had five women who rode the entire distance (at a cost of $4,400 each in pledges). We called them “Longriders”. They called themselves “Lifers”! *grin* Even they never got tired of all the “hoopla” the towns organized. Going the whole distance became a point of pride for them, and 325 riding miles later, their horses were in magnificent shape, both physically and mentally.
For two years now, we’ve spent our last Friday night at the Fultonvale Arena. One of our sponsors, Edmonton Equine Veterinary Centre, organizes the entertainment and the concession for food. In year one, we only had 150 people or so in attendance. After expenses, I think we made $400. This year, we had somewhere between 600 and 800 people and once the dust settled, we raised $1,800 for breast cancer research! Yes, Wild Pink Yonder is here to stay! And we are very excited! We’re expanding into Manitoba for the summer of 2011! If you’re anywhere in western Canada and you’ve always wanted to take a “horse holiday”, please join us. This is the most fun you can have with your horse and we’d love to see you in either Alberta or Manitoba.
Riders loved their time with us. They’d ride during the day, and then parade into town toward the end of the afternoon. We were celebrities wherever we went! Towns organized bar-be-cues in our honour, held dances, brought out entertainers. It was a party every night!
Oh! And if you know anyone in Saskatchewan who’d like to host a Wild Pink Yonder tour in that province, drop us a line, y’hear?
Each community, and the surrounding countryside offer wilderness riding along the Cabot Trail. You can explore wooded trails, some very rugged trails and other areas with relatively flat terrain. Streams, lakes, forest and beach rides abound. The scenery is
The Cabot Trail loops around the northern tip of Cape Breton Island and is 185 miles (298 km) long. The "trail" which is actually a road system, passes through many charming communities, all with an abundance of activities, breathtaking scenery and unforgettable hospitality.
Settlement of White Point.
almost unbelievable, quiet and serene, it can, quite literally take your breath away. Wildlife sightings along the trails may include the smaller area creatures such as rabbits, partridge, and fox but there is also a chance of seeing larger animals like black bear and moose.
The trail was named after Italian explorer John Cabot (Giovanni Caboto), who while sailing on a mission for King Henry VII of England, reached the shores in 1497.
Visit a local museum, craft or artisan studios. The Cabot Trail offers something for almost everyone, all year long..
The Cabot Trail completed in 1932, connecting eight major communities, all with intriguing histories, ranging from the Acadian Region, to Irish and Scottish settlements. Visitors to these vibrant communities can experience outdoor adventures and, rich Canadian heritage and cultural festivals. Take a break from the trail along the way, go hiking, take a Kayaking or whale watching tour.
black bear cub
Bald Eagle
Bicknells Thrush
Spring The spring season is a time of awakening; the sea ice moves off shore, the hiking trails are cleared of snow. The colourful buoys and traps are stacked high on the wharves in preparation for the lobster and crab seasons.
Summer The Cabot Trail comes to life in the summer. Playing a round of golf or splashing in the surf, there is something for everyone. Wander the villages, hike the trails, enjoy the festivals and explore the living tradition that is unique to the communities along the Cabot Trail.
Fall The autumn colours are spectacular along the Cabot Trail in Fall, with activities set against a colourful palette of orange, yellow and red. Enjoy Celtic Colours, an international music festival that is a gathering place for hundreds of musicians (www.celtic-colours.com) in October.
Winter The Cabot Trail in winter promises its visitors many adventures. Try snowmobiling on the countless beautiful trails www.pathwayscb.ca. Challenge yourself by skiing down the highest hill of the province at Ski
Cape Smokey www.skicapesmokey.com or the groomed trails at North Highland Nordic www.nhn.xcski.ca. Try telemark skiing at Ski Tuonela www.skituonela.com. Communities along the Cabot Trail include; Baddeck, Middle River, Margaree, Cheticamp, Pleasant Bay, Cape North, Ingonish and St. Ann’s. Your stay in the area can include ocean-side campgrounds, inns and bed and breakfasts to hotels, lodges, cabins or resorts with five-star suites. A number of farms and stables in these communities will offer over night or extended stay stabling for your horse so that you can enjoy activities away from the trails. You horse will appreciate a bedded stall, and turn out to relax in between the long trail rides along the Cabot Trail. Or choose a campground that is horse friendly and set up camp, and check out back country camping for extended rides. If you are looking for over-night stables, or boarding for your entire stay, a number of farms can accommodate you. Contact any of the following facilities, if they can not put you up, they may know someone who can. Rocking Horse Ranch RR # 1 Baddeck Forks Baddeck, NS B0E 1B0 Phone (902) 295-2743 Little Pond Stables 103 LaPointe Road Petit Etang, N.S. B0E-2M0 1-(888) 250-6799 (902) 224-3858 e-mail: info@horsebackcapebreton.com Little Harbour Stables 207 Clannon Road, RR#1 Lwr. L'Ardoise Cape Breton, Nova Scotia B0E 1W0 Home Phone: (902) 587-2097 Cell: (902) 302-0572 E-mail:info@littleharbourstables.com
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September/October 2010 March/April 2010 Premier issue submission deadline February 20, 2010 Online March 01,2010 Print on Demand March 15 2010
Features Gaited horses in Canada editorial Cross border breeding Stallion edition Provincial and Federal park trails (BC)
May/June 2010 submission deadline April 20, 2010 Online May 01, 2010 Print on Demand May 15 2010
Features Icelandic Horse Mounted Games Foaling 101 Provincial and Federal Park trails (AB,SK)
July/August 2010 submission deadline June 18, 2010 Online July 05,2010 Print on Demand July 19 2010
Features Paso Finos Cowboy Mounted Shooting Provincial and Federal Park trails (MB, NT,YT)
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Features Tennessee Walking Horse Ranch work hoof boots Provincial and Federal Park trails (ON,QC,NL)
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Features Peruvian Paso Winter riding - keeping you and your horse coomfortable Extreme cowboy challenge Provincial and Federal Park trails (PEI,NB,NS)
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Horse soccer is a rapidly growing team sport that combines equine and rider communication, agility, conditioning and fun with a capital F.U.N! The game can be played indoors or outside and requires very little in the way of equipment, special tack or highly trained equine partner. Must haves’ *Horse sized soccer ball 40�-50�. *Goal posts (cones, barrel, poles or ??) these must be movable to avoid injury if hit. *Rules (national association or make up your own. *At least 3 rider/equine pairs per team, and at least 2 teams to play. *Referee/timer (mounted) with stop watch or other timer.
Getting started can be as informal as a group of friends getting together to kick the ball around or as formal as a league that includes multiple teams that hold regular scrimmages and games. Organize a team or shake it up and mix team members at each practice or game. Horse soccer is a great way to spend time with your horse and friends. It provides a great way to condition horses in the off season of your regular discipline, or to keep your horse (and you) in shape over the winter. Some rules to get you started * Goals posts placed approximately 20' apart and a minimum of 15' in from the ends of the arena. The goal may be made wider to accommodate the skill level of the players. (wider for less skilled players and narrower for more skilled players). * arena size ( 225' x 100'), is a good size for 3-4 players on two teams. * Each team will consist of at least 3 players (1 goalie and 2 linesmen). Each team can
have as many members as desired. Maximum number of players on the field during a match is 4 (1 goalie and 3 linesmen). Teams must have an equal number of players on the field during play.
* Play begins at mid-field with the opposing teams' linesmen facing each other. The referee will signal and the players will attempt to gain control of the ball. Periods of play should not exceed 15 minutes, followed by a minimum of 5-10 minutes rest for horses before beginning the next period. * When a team scores a goal, their linesmen must return to midfield and not challenge for the ball until the defending team has advanced the ball to midfield. When the ball reaches mid-field, play will commence and the referee will restart the clock. * If the ball goes behind the plain of the goal on a missed scoring opportunity, the offensive linesmen must retreat back to mid-field, with either the defending goalie or that team's linesmen being allowed to bring the ball back in to the playing area, unopposed, before
players may begin challenging for control of the ball. The clock does not stop for this maneuver. * The goalie may not go any further out from the goal than mid-field. He/she is not allowed to be an offensive player. Only one player at any time may tend goal (30 second penalty against linesman for additional player in goal). Linesmen may assist the goalie by blocking outside of the goal.
*Penalties are 30-60-90 seconds in penalty areas. Penalty areas are behind the plane of their own goal (dead ball area). Penalized rider may not assist their team during the penalty. Should the ball travels into penalty area, the rider under penalty avoid the play. Penalties give the nonoffending team an advantage during the penalty period and will put the team with the penalized horse at a disadvantage. Numerous resources are
Horse Soccer Resources www.horsesoccer.com equipment starter kit clinics video forum horse soccer creator and trainer Renee’ Miller www.azhorsesoccerleague.info Monika Snyder - clinician AZ soccer league National American Horse Soccer League
* No roughing of the goalie is allowed - Two offensive linesmen may not occupy the defending "goalie's box" at the same time. * Horses, when dribbling the ball or coming in contact with the ball, must not be going any faster than an intermediate gait or trot. Horses may walk, gait, lope, trot or gallop while moving to other parts of the playing field, but no faster than intermediate gait or Trot while "dribbling" the ball, challenging for control of the ball, or in close contact with the ball. * Riders may not kick or touch the ball with any part of their body, unless such contact is un-intentional. Intentional violations of this rule will be penalized with a 30 second penalty. * Any horse that kicks and bites at another horse will be given a warning for a first offense, a second offense will result in a 60 second penalty. Horses that exhibit habitual aggression will be suspended from match play. Rider must make every effort keep their horse under control and discourage aggressive behavior.
available to those interested in playing horse soccer or starting a horse soccer club. From national (United States) associations and leagues to clinicians that will come to your location to work with you and your group. In addition to the team sport, playing around at home with the soccer ball is a great training tool and exercise routine.
www.horseinmotion.ca Equi- Spirit Horse Toys 40� soccer balls Manitoba Canada So what’s stopping you? Pick up the phone, call your friends and neighbors, and get playing horse soccer now. It is a great sport for all ages and skill level of riders.
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Hoof Prints of Hope Ride for Alzheimers- 2010 In September, 2010 four horse back riders set out to travel across the province of Alberta on our Paso Fino horses! Our 500 mile journey took us through to over thirty different communities. Our goal was to raise funds and awareness for The Alzheimer Society of Alberta and North West Territories. On October 7th we completed our epic journey when we arrived in the border city of Lloydminster. During our 5 weeks on the road we raised over twenty thousand dollars for Alzheimers! This ride has truly been a team effort. Each and every person that participated in this ride
has put their heart and soul in to this journey. Everyone gave 100% for the team! Our journey has been a success because of the input of every team member! Our Riders were Jane Brydges, Sheri Smith, Mary Lui and myself Rose Mary Axell. Our crew consisted of Betty Ann Thibodeau, Rod Pittman, and Gordon McGinnis. As I look back on our journey I am tempted to quote Dickens “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.� However, in reality it was not as drastic as all that. Certainly our journey was laced with many challenges, but we persevered and in the end we made every step count! What an adventure we have had! On Sept 5 we began our journey at the east gates of Jasper National Park. It was a cool
getting everyone outfitted with proper rain gear the ride went a whole lot better. Even though the rainy weather persisted for the next three weeks, we were able to keep our clothes dry, and therefore keep our bodies warm. We traveled on average 20 to 25 km a day. Our goal was not to go fast, but rather to visit as many communities as we could. Our mileage was determined by the distance between cities, towns, villages and hamlets. As we traveled across Alberta we encouraged all the communities along the way to get involved and help us raise funds and awareness for Alzheimer’s. Most of the communities we visited were very receptive to our cause. Everyone did what they could and everywhere we went we were well receive. Some communities held small events and some communities went all out! Peers, one of the smallest communities we visited, was truly the most amazing! They, along with the surrounding communities put on a whole day of events to raise money for Alzheimer’s. They started the day with a pancake breakfast. Then they held a trade show, a community wide bake sale, a silent auction, a 50/50 draw, a supper and a dance. Peers also had the Alberta Mounted Shooters come in and perform for the afternoon. They were Amazing! None of us have ever had a chance to watch mounted shooting before, and what a treat it was! The community raised over $5000.00 for our cause that day!
and rainy day, but undeterred we saddled up and began our march across the province. Our entourage consisted of five horses, four riders, three crew members, two busses and one chase vehicle. When lined up all together it looked like we had our own little parade! It was rainy and cold for the first part of our ride. None of us riders had anticipated the nasty weather we were getting, and we were unprepared for day upon day of rain. By the end of the third day of riding all of our clothes were wet. Our camperized bus had a heater in it, but it was not sufficient to dry everyone’s wet apparel. So after a long discussion we decided to skip riding that day haul the horses straight to Edson 18 km away. We needed to take some time out to buy more waterproof clothing. After
We met so many amazing people along the way. It is the people that truly made our trip unforgettable! People stopped us along the rode and gave us donations. People invited us into their homes and invited us to stay on their farms and at their businesses. Every where we went, people made us feel welcome! We talked to so many people that have been touched by Alzheimer’s, and they all were moved by what we were doing. It is those people who made this whole ride worth while! Everyone who started with us finished, and we are all still walking - although some of us are a bit more bow legged! All the horses are fit and we have had no major injuries! We have had to change out a couple of horses due to minor issues, but that is to be expected on a journey like this. My bay gelding Incendios made it every step of the way, and he did it barefoot, bitless, and in a treeless saddle! What a testament to the Paso Fino breed that is! Jane’s Paso Fino gelding Sultan has been with us from the start as well. I am sure he would have made it the whole way, but Jane was trying to get miles on a couple of different horses so Sultan did a lot of half day rides. The media support for this trip was amazing! We did interviews for TV, for Radio, and for newspapers all across the province! The awareness we brought to Alzheimers was absolutely phenomenal! The awareness is as important as the money that we raised, as it is only through awareness that we can bring about change! People ask me why we rode for Alzheimers! There are so many reasons… for one thing The Alzheimer Society receives no permanent government funding. Right now there are half a million people in Canada with Alzheimers, and my father is one of them! With in the next 25
years there will be 1.5 million people in Canada with Alzheimers or a related dementia! In 2008 the cost to Canadian society due to Alzheimers was 15 billion dollars… in 25 years the cost will be astronomical! Currently the Canadian government has no strategy to deal with the huge number of people who will suffering from Alzheimers and dementia! But there is a ray of hope… in the past couple of years there have been some amazing discoveries in Alzheimers research. The head researcher for the Alzheimer Society of Canada truly believes, that with sufficient funding there can be a cure for this disease with in the next ten years! The Alzheimer Society’s dream is to have a world without Alzheimers. We want to help make this dream become reality! We have had a lot of requests from people who would like to join us on our ride. So, although this was intended to be a one time only event, plans are in the works for another ride next year. So that more people can join in our ride, we are thinking about having a cross Alberta relay for Alzheimers. With more riders we can make this a bigger and better event next year! So please tell your friends and neighbors about our ride. Send them links to our website. If you know some one who rides horses encourage them to get involved! Feel free to e-mail me if you, or some one you know, is interested in riding with us, or helping us out in any way. My Email is on our website. Go to www.hoofprintsofhope.com If you want to see how the ride went this year go to our website and click on the latest news link. That will take you to our blog with all of our daily reports and a bunch of photos.
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