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Of Holidays, Horses and Politics. I can’t believe the Holidays are upon us. But I am grateful they are here. First, with Thanksgiving, I have By: Vicki Long to say what I am most thankful for is this long contentious election is finally over. It was hard to see the vitriol spewed on social media from both political sides. Honest and healthy debate on opposing views is a good thing. But so many on these social platforms actually wished for terrible things to happen to folks that differed from their own views on what direction they wanted for our country. We can have opposing views without wishing harm to each other, and be thankful that we live in this wonderful country and pray that even with our differences we can agree to disagree with love instead of hate. Let’s wish for a more peaceful discourse and perhaps we can mend any broken relationships this election might have caused. I’m glad the Christmas season is approaching. It is the time of year we seem to see good will towards each other the most. After what we have come through it can’t come fast enough. This issue of Horseback is a combined double issue for November and December. It is the time of year that we remind folks that are looking to give to charity whether it is for tax purposes, or just feeling the spirit of the season. While there are many worthy charities, we have picked a few animal rescue organizations you might wish to consider. Any amount you can spare will help these organizations continue their good works in the upcoming New Year. All of us at Horseback Magazine wish you the very best for the Holidays, and are profoundly grateful for your support over the years. We could not do this without you. With these famous words of the season “God bless us everyone”, we pray for a great and prosperous 2017 for all. And we pray for our countrywhile having differences, to come together and be The United States Of America.

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Enjoy your holidays with friends, family, household pets and of course, your horses!

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Cover Story: 28 Rescue Me - Horseback’s Guide to Holiday Giving 38 Para Olympians - Cathy Strobel

Lifestyle: 10 Pet Care Feature - Heaves - Jennifer Roberts 10 Pet Care Feature - Thanksgiving Safety - Texas A&M 18 Holiday Gift Guide

Columns: 6 Horse Bites 34 Ride-N-Sync™ - Terry Myers 36 Tack Talk - Lew Pewterbaugh 46 Cowboy Corner - Jim Hubbard

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“Horse Bites is compiled from Press Releases sent to Horseback Magazine. Original reporting is done as circumstances warrant. Content is edited for length & style.”

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TO OVERALL WELL-BEING Horse owners who want their horses to be as healthy as possible should focus on developing their topline. That conclusion is based on a survey of American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP), which showed that seven out of 10 equine veterinarians consider adequate muscling surrounding/supporting the horse’s spine (topline) is key to equine well-being. The same survey showed that 62 percent of equine veterinarians believe a healthy topline is key to fewer injuries. So what makes a healthy topline? “There’s a lot of lore and confusion about the best way to build a healthy topline,” said Abby Keegan, Equine Innovation & Application Lead for Cargill Animal Nutrition’s Nutrena® brand. “Many people believe topline problems are simply a result of the horse not yet being in work, while others blame breed or genetics, said Keegan” However, years of Nutrena® research and field trials have shown that balanced nutrition should form the core of any topline development or maintenance program. Horses, like people, need a nutritious diet to have a strong, healthy core. Select Nutrena® feed formulations contain easy-to-digest amino acids, the building blocks of protein. The correct amount and sources of amino acids – based on individual factors, such as a horse’s age and weight – is essential to create strong topline muscles, from withers to hind quarters. Equine owners can now access an online tool, www.ToplineBalance. com, to help gauge their horse’s specific topline condition, and determine the best nutritional approach to improve it. The site offers an easy, state-of-the-art, Topline Evaluation System to help owners accurately assess their horse’s muscular condition and track improvements over time. Based on that evaluation, the tool recommends the right mix of feeds and supplements for their horse’s specific needs. The evaluation is grounded in Nutrena’s extensive expertise in equine health and nutrition. “The right nutritional balance, fed at the correct rates, may improve topline – both internally and visually – in as little as a few weeks,” said Keegan. The equine veterinarian study was commissioned by Nutrena and conducted by AAEP. More than 400 veterinarians were surveyed in April 2016. To learn more about topline and (Horsebites cont. on pg 15 www.horsebackmagazine.com

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Breathing Heavy Looking at Heaves By Jennifer Roberts

have all had a hard time catching our breath from time to time, but can you imagine if that happened on a consistent basis? For horses with heaves, a disease much like asthma in humans, difficulties in breathing is a fact of life. And, much like asthma, we can’t cure it for our horses, but we can help to manage the symptoms… and for our horses, that is a breath of sweet relief. Heaves is an allergic reaction to inhaled particles. According to Dr. Gabrielle A. Landolt, DVM, PhD, “Once inhaled, an allergic reaction causes the small airways in lung tissue to narrow and become obstructed. A combination of three factors cause the airway obstruction: inflammation and thickening of the tissue lining the airways (bronchiolitis), constriction of the smooth muscles that surround them (bronchospasm), and accumulation of mucous in the airways.”

consider leaving him or her turned out as much as possible. The removal of dust (well, as much as possible!) from the horse’s stall and feed is imperative. Many beddings are quite dusty, such as straw and sawdust, so it may behoove you to look for alternatives. It is also important that you remove your horse from the stall when you clean it, as cleaning stirs up dust and other harmful chemicals such as ammonia. Heaves is also exacerbated by prolonged exposure to ammonia, as it irritates the lungs and respiratory track even more. Luckily for you, ammonia is easy to remove; a generous portion of a stall refresher product, such as Sweet PDZ Horse Stall Refresher, will remove a large amount of ammonia from your horse’s stall.

If your horse’s symptoms continue to progress, it is prudent that you contact your veterinarian. Depending on the severity of the disease, they may prescribe antibiotics or even steroids to help manage the condition. For those of use that have a horse with heaves, its good to know that it can be controlled. However, it requires constant monitoring on the part of the owner, but the results are more than worth it… a horse that can breathe easy. Sweet PDZ has been keeping stalls healthy for over 32 years and continues to be the leading horse stall freshener on the market. This organic (OMRI Listed), non-toxic compound captures, neutralizes and eliminates harmful levels of ammonia and odors. Sweet PDZ is a far superior alternative to lime products for ammonia removal and moisture absorption. For more information, as well as a dealer locator, visit SweetPDZ.com.

As a horse owner, we may notice our horse’s coughing more than usual in the beginning. As the disease progresses, it becomes more easily diagnosed with nasal discharge, wheezing, increased rate of respiration and even exercise intolerance. There is no treatment for heaves, but we can manage our horse’s environment to aid in the reduction of symptoms. Increasing the ventilation in your horse’s stall is imperative, if you are unable to provide more than adequate ventilation in your horse’s stall, you may

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Thanksgiving Pet Safety Courtesy Texas A&M Pet Talk is a service of the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences.

hanksgiving is when many people express gratitude for the blessings in life. For many of us, our pets are included in our thoughts of appreciation. Although you may consider Fido a part of the family, there are many reasons why he should not join you at the dinner table for the traditional holiday feast. Turkey is often the main course of a Thanksgiving meal. If you decide to treat your pet to a piece of turkey, be sure it is boneless and thoroughly cooked to prevent salmonella poisoning. In addition, avoid letting your pet chew on any sort of leftover bones, as they can be problematic to the digestive tract. Dr. Stacy Eckman, clinical assistant professor at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, explained the danger of allowing your pet to chew on a bone. “Bones can become lodged in the throat or esophagus and can cause problems throughout the intestinal tract,” she said. “They can also splinter and the bone may require surgery to remove.”

It may be tempting to offer your pets special treats during the holiday, but fatty foods should definitely be avoided. Fatty foods can upset your pet’s stomach and cause vomiting and diarrhea. In severe cases, it may even progress into something serious, requiring a hospital stay. “The more different the food is from your pet’s regular diet, the more likely they will have digestive upset,” Eckman said. “Vomiting and diarrhea secondary to table food ingestion are the most common reasons we see pets in the emergency room or veterinary hospital after the holidays.” Raw dessert batter is also unsafe for your pet this holiday. Be sure to keep Fido’s nose out of the mixing bowl to prevent any consumption of eggs, which are sometimes contaminated with salmonella. If you are planning on making homemade bread, raw yeast bread dough can also pose as a threat to your pet. If consumed, the yeast will continue to convert the sugars in the dough to carbon dioxide gas and alcohol, resulting in a bloated,

drunken pet. This can be a life-threatening situation that can require hospitalization. Raisins and grapes, which can cause kidney damage, and chocolate, which can be fatal for dogs, should also be kept out of your pet’s reach. If you absolutely must provide a special holiday treat for your pet, there are safe options that will still leave Fido begging for more. Try sticking as close to your pet’s normal diet as possible by offering them a bowl of their usual food mixed with lean, boneless, and skinless pieces of turkey and a small amount of gravy. If you have fresh vegetables available, such as green beans or sweet potatoes, they will make an excellent addition to your pet’s healthy Thanksgiving feast. To ensure your pet’s safety this Thanksgiving, be sure to keep them away from any harmful food products. In the spirit of the holiday season, your pet will be forever grateful for keeping them healthy during Thanksgiving dinner.

“The more different the food is from your pet’s regular diet, the more likely they will have digestive upset”

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people available to help. Far View Horse Rescue is one of more than 600 horse rescues across the United States impacted by the partnership between Purina and A Home for Every Horse. “Every horse deserves a good home. When we can find new homes for rescued horses, it makes everything worthwhile,” says Page Van Meter, lead volunteer of Far View Horse Rescue. “We couldn’t do all of this without the help of our youth and adult volunteers and the support of programs such as A Home for Every Horse and Purina Horse Feed.” To learn more about feeding rescue horses, connect with Purina Animal Nutrition and A Home for Every Horse at www.purinamills.com/horse-feed, or Purina Horse Feed on Facebook and Twitter. The Pin Oak Charity Horse Show’s Fifth Annual “What to Wear to That Equestrian Affaire” Fundraising Luncheon and Fashion Presentation Breaks Its Five-Year Fundraising Record by Raising $75,000 for Children’s Charities Both new and well-established supporters of The Pin Oak Charity Horse Show and The Pin Oak Club came together at one (Horsebites cont. on pg 26

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of Houston’s most exclusive private venues for the Fifth Annual What to Wear to That Equestrian Affaire Luncheon and Fashion Presentation on Wednesday, Oct. 19. A total of 155 Pin Oak Club members, sponsors, media representatives, charity representatives, host and fashion committee members, models, family and friends attended the event. Supporters of the event contributed $75,000 and broke a record for funds raised for this event. “Pin Oak board members launched the “What to Wear to That Equestrian Affaire” several years ago after realizing that newcomers to the ringside galas at the horse show and other parties routinely asked what they should wear. The answer is that just about anything is acceptable. Guests may be wearing riding boots and breeches or jeans and Western boots for casual events or sports coats, slacks and loafers and glamorous Kentucky Derby style hats and garden party dresses with high heels for the Grand Prix and International Hunter Derby ringside galas. Guests at our fashion show see firsthand examples of what they can wear to the many events Pin Oak hosts throughout the year,” commented Lynn Walsh, president of the board of directors of Pin Oak. Walsh is also a longtime competitor, sponsor and volunteer for Pin Oak. Funds raised by The Pin Oak Charity Horse Show through this fashion event, the two-week horse show every spring, the sporting clays tournament, and other Pin Oak activities help to heal sick children. Pin Oak pledges an annual donation of $200,000 to $250,000 to its designated charity beneficiaries -- Texas Children’s Hospital, Ronald McDonald House Houston Family Rooms, and Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Family Alliance. Pin Oak’s contributions to its charity beneficiaries since the horse show’s inception in 1945 is approaching $7 million. The 2016 fashion event was chaired by Nina Magon of Contour Interior Design, Inc. Magon, a successful interior designer based in Houston is best known for her work inside the newly-opened restaurant 51fifteen Cuisine and Cocktails, located inside Saks Fifth Avenue in The Houston Galleria. ABC13 anchor Ilona Carson returned for the third year as the Mistress of Ceremonies. Luxury retailer Neiman Marcus presented a variety of men’s and women’s attire suitable for equestrian competitive and social events. The Host and Fashion Committee included Maryam Afshari, Nancy Almodovar, Jana Arnoldy, Tracy and Harry Faulkner, Cynthia Gowda, Dr. Sippi (Horsebites cont. pm pg 44 www.horsebackmagazine.com

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Rescue Me!

“Until one has loved an animal a part of one’s soul remains unawakened”. ~Anatole France

is the time for giving, and each year Horseback Magazine likes to provide a list of notable equine charities and rescues for our readers looking to give in the spirit of the season. We urge during this holiday season to remember our animal friends who have done so much to make our lives better. Below are some worthy of your consideration.

True Blue Animal Rescue (T-Bar) was created in January 2004 in an effort to educate people about carTrue Blue ing for animals Animal Rescue and to provide alternative care for animals when their owners are no longer able to support them.

Washington, TX that teaches children about proper animal care, develops compassion and empathy and builds self-esteem in children so they will become informed pet owners and future advocates for animals. They call this program ABLE (Animals Bridge Love and Education). You can save a life when you take in an animal in need, whether as a temporary foster home or a permanent adoptive home. Visit their website about the process for fostering or adopting a rescued animal.

True Blue Animal Rescue is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that takes in abused, neglected or abandoned animals, rehabilitates them and finds them great new homes. They educate the public on overpopulation and provide support by spaying TBAR operates solely on donations and animals for people who could not other- grants. Your generous donation goes diwise afford to do so. rectly to the vet care, rehabilitation, and feeding of their rescued animals. They offer an educational program in  www.t-bar.org | (936)878-2349

SIRE: Since 1983, SIRE has been providing therapeutic S.I.R.E. horsemanship to people with special needs. Currently they have three locations in Texas— Hockley, Spring, and Fort Bend — through which they serve more than 300 clients per year (235 a week), with the people power of 30,000+ volunteer hours and the horsepower of some 27 horses. It’s their mission to improve the quality of life for people with special needs.  www.sire-htec.org

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Bluebonnet Equine Humane Society: Their primarBluebonnet Equine ily acquisiHumane Society tion focus is assisting law enforcement. This includes receiving neglect complaints, investigating neglect complaints, working with law enforcement agencies to educate owners about proper horse care when possible and assisting law enforcement agencies in removing neglected/abused/abandoned/stray horses when necessary. Taking in donated horses is always secondary to taking in horses from law enforcement cases. Bluebonnet Equine Humane Society works through a foster home network. Although the organization may have a facility in the future, the organization will always maintain a robust foster home network. Horses in foster homes get more hands on/one-on-one care than those in a large facility.  www.bluebonnetequine.org (888)542-5163 www.horsebackmagazine.com

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Horses Healing Hearts services children in South Florida and is the only program of its kind in the United States. The children who have participated in the over 1,000 program sessions provided by the trained staff at Horses Healing Hearts have received valuable life skills and Horses Healing prevention education, Hearts ensuring that they are at a lower risk for alcohol and drug offenses as they age.

Old Friends Founded in 2003 by former BosOld Friends ton Globe film critic Michael Blowen, propelled by news that Kentucky Derby winner Ferdinand had died in a slaughterhouse. They started with one leased paddock and two horses. They have grown into a 136-acre owned farm, additional leased acres, and a satellite facility in NY. In all, Old Friends supports over 150 rescued and retired Thoroughbreds.  www.oldfriendsequine.org | (502)863-1775

To learn about Horses Healing Hearts and their mission to help children in South Florida, please visit them online.  www.hhhusa.org

The EQUUS Foundation

The EQUUS Foundation: established in 2002, also known as Horse Charities of America, is dedicated to improving the quality of life of horses, enabling the therapeutic use of horses for those in need, fostering the horse-human bond, and educating the public about the horse’s unique ability to empower, teach and heal.  www.equusfoundation.org | (203)259-1550

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5375 Hwy 290 East, Brenham, TX on the North side between Brenham & Chappell Hill 979-277-1118 www.philipsveterinaryhospital.com The Cloud Foundation, is a Colorado 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation, that grew out of Ginger Kathrens’ knowledge and fear for not only Cloud’s herd but other wild horses in the The Cloud West. “I began to realFoundation ize that we were losing America’s wild horses,” Ginger says. “They are rounded up by the thousand, losing in an instant what they value most--freedom and family. I realized that even Cloud and his family were in danger.” The nonprofit Cloud Foundation is dedicated to preventing the extinction of Cloud’s herd through education, media events and programming, and public involvement. The Foundation is also determined to protect other wild horse herds on public lands, especially isolated herds with unique characteristics and historical significance.  www.thecloudfoundation.org | (719)633-3842

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Habitat for Horses Inc. Their purpose is toa) promote and secure the safety, well-being and health of horses. b) Encourage education concerning the physical and mental health of horses. c) Utilize horses in the growth and mental health of humans, either adult or children, through education, demonstration and connection. d) Study, promote, and enhance the proper training of horses through positive training techniques. e) Provide a home for those horses who are no longer able to be productive. f) Return to health, if possible, those owned horses that are deemed sick or injured.

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Keeping a horse in its home is the primary goal of their investigations team. When they receive a complaint about a neglected horse, they’re usually able to correct the situation by providing assistance through education, medical assistance, feed or hay. Should that not work, they turn to law enforcement. Since 1998, Habitat for Horses has worked closely with law enforcement throughout Texas and across the nation, assisting in investigations, temporary holding, documentation, and court presentation in abuse and neglect cases. All they ask in return is, if the horses are removed from the abusive owner, they be turned over to them for rehabilitation and adoption.  www.habitatforhorses.org | (409)935-0277 November/December 2016 HORSEBACK MAGAZINE

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Brooke USA Is located at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, which exists solely to support the overseas work of Brooke, the world’s largest international equine welfare charity. For more than 80 years, Brooke has been alleviating the suffering of horses, donkeys and mules who work in some of the poorest communities on earth. Brooke’s scientifically proven, practical and sustainable solutions to enormous welfare challenges improve the lives of equine animals and the people who depend on them across Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Central America. Last year alone, Brooke reached 1.8 million equines, benefiting 10 million people in the developing world.  www.BrookeUSA.org LOVE on Wheels Program: Humane Tomorrow’s - The Love on Wheels Love on Wheels program reduces euthanasia of dogs in DFW area shelters by transporting them to areas where demand for adoptable dogs cannot currently be met. Can you imagine a place where people have to SEARCH for shelter dogs to adopt? They call that Utopia…they call it DeWitt, NY. The program selected Helping Hounds Dog Rescue to be their partner because they share the philosophy of matching dogs to the most appropriate homes and care for them like family during their stay there. Humane Tomorrow feels truly fortunate to have found their rescue “soulmate” in this wonderful organization and are grateful to them for helping to save so many dogs. As of 12/1/15, Humane Tomorrow has transported over 1500 dogs through Love on Wheels.  humanetomorrow.org/programs/loveonwheels

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Helping Hounds Dog Rescue

Their team of dedicated staff is well supported by an army of volunteers and as a result we are able to successfully place over 1,200 dogs annually into loving homes. They honor and respect the work being done on the front lines by traditional shelters and dog control facilities. Too often, their efforts to save our canine companions from life on the streets, neglect and abuse end with the heartbreaking decision to euthanize them when the rate of intake outpaces the rate of adoption. When space is limited and resources not plentiful, a life is given to help another. This harsh reality is much more prevalent in the southern states than here in our community. Their program steps in and offers an alternative by transferring them to us to make the space that is needed to help the next one.  www.helpinghoundsdogrescue.org www.horsebackmagazine.com

Coalition for the Prevention of Animal Cruelty Promotes compassion, understanding and respect for all animals in the community through provision of advice and education, investigate and report animal abuse and neglect while working side by side with local law enforcement agencies and the community.

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They establish a sound and trustworthy networking system of surrounding rescues to assist in locating foster or permanent care for animals in shelters, abused, injured, or abandoned. Raise and provide funds for animals in need of medical care by orchestrating fundraisers.  www.tx-cpac.org

Horseback also reminds you that many abandoned or abused dogs and cats are sitting in a lonely cell at a local shelter that need a forever home for the holidays. If you have the means, consider adoption from a shelter or rescue. If you are looking for a pure bred dog, there are rescues for just about every breed. What’s more, breed-specific rescues put a lot of time, energy and love, along with a great deal of expense into the dogs they are looking to re-home. The dog’s best interest takes precedence over the desires of potential owners, so expect to be put through your paces when adopting, but it will benefit you by ensuring you bring home the perfect dog for you.

“What is man without the beasts? If all the beasts were gone, man would die from a great loneliness of spirit. For whatever happens to the beasts, soon happens to man. All things are connected.” ~ Chief Seattle

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onfidence issues can take two different forms: lack of confidence for the rider and lack of confidence for the horse. I looked up the word confidence in the dictionary and found two different definitions that apply to the topic of this article: “1) a feeling or belief that you can do something well or succeed at something”; and 2) “the feeling of being certain that something will happen or that something is true”. The biggest inhibitor of confidence is fear; fear of being wrong, fear of failure, fear of the unknown, fear of getting hurt. First I would like to address rider lack of confidence. To me, there are two dif-

Building Confidence ferent reasons for an unconfident rider: fear of being hurt and fear of doing something wrong (which usually makes the rider do something “wrong”). Of course there might be third type of fear, which is the fear of your instructor YELLING at you, but that is a topic for another article! In thinking about why people are afraid, there are many different ways to overcome fear depending on the source of their fear. People who have been hurt on their horse may have more to overcome. When I broke my ankle when a horse ran me into a wall, it took me a while to overcome my fear. When I was able to start riding again, I would stop a horse when I felt like they were loping and coming too close to a wall. Years later, I am still very conscious when I am cantering a horse in my indoor arena and we are coming a little too close to the wall. I had to build my confidence, following my accident, by convincing myself that I was not going to get hurt every time I cantered around the pen. The only way I found to overcome my fear, other than an expensive psychologist,

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is to admit fear and consistently address the it by riding, therefore building confidence and reducing the fear. I’m not a trained psychologist, but this worked for me! Fear is an instinct and as we discussed in the past, our instincts usually cause us to react instead of act, which takes us out of the leadership role with our horse. By building your knowledge, you can control your instincts, reduce your fear and get the respect of your horse. Ground work is a great way to start. By learning how to do good ground work, you learn how to effectively control the horse and become their leader. This builds respect which will translate to the saddle. Once in the saddle, the learning curve starts all over again. I have seen horse owners who can do amazing things on the ground, but the fear was there when riding, causing them to stiffen and lack the control they need to feel confident. By investing in your riding skills with good instruction, you can develop the knowledge to make you feel confident. We have talked about the rider; now let’s talk about the horse. Some horses are fearful because they have been hurt. Most seem to instinctively fear things they don’t understand. As a prey animal, their instincts tell them leaving is the best option rather than trying to understand the object of their fear because horses cannot reason. Desensitizing the horse while controlling their feet is the best way to help a horse develop confidence. This is the reason ground work can be so productive with building a horse’s confidence in you as their leader. This same line of thinking works with riding too. When riding my horses and they see something that make them react with fear, I ask them to do something that they know how to do, which makes them focus on me instead of the scary object. It’s as if they say “OK Terry, I can do that even though I am scared of that object.” You can see how this method helps the horse build the confidence that the rider will take care of them. Young horses and green horses really need a rider that builds their confidence by taking care of them and being their leader. The older experienced been-there-done-that horse, unless they have been hurt, will be more confident and be willing to carry an unconfident rider. This type of older horse already has confidence and will be a confidence www.horsebackmagazine.com

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builder for the fearful rider. Like any other sport such as golf or tennis, you have to spend consistent and considerable amount of time riding and working with your horse. Knowledge, time and hard work are the keys to building confidence. This doesn’t mean that freak things can’t still happen and you can still get hurt. Riding is not the safest sport in the world. I do know one thing, the older I get, the harder the ground gets, which is why I have developed a love of short horses! Take time to build your confidence and have fun with your horse. Remember…horses don’t make mistakes, people do. If you try to keep this philosophy in the forefront of your mind when working with your horse, you will be a more effective partner. Questions about this or any of our articles can be emailed to us at myers5000@aol.com. Terry Myers is a national clinician and champion horse trainer with a depth of knowledge developed from over 45 years in the horse industry. Myers has been a popular clinician at multiple expos in the U.S. and Canada. To learn more about Myers’ Ride-In-Sync methods as well as clinic and training services available, visit Myers at www.tmtrainingcenter. com or on Facebook.

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ell, it’s coming up on that time of year when some people start thinking about winter blankets for their horses. Do you need to blanket your horse? When do you need to blanket your horse? Should I blanket my horse? Hopefully this column will answer your questions, along with, what kind of blanket should I buy? I worked as a sales manager for a very successful blanket manufacturer for several years. We made all of our winter blankets using 1,000 denier ballistic nylon for the outer shell. The shell had an inner coating of waterproofing that would allowing vapor to escape, but kept water from coming through. These were some of the toughest blankets made up to that time. I would consider 1,000 denier ballistic nylon as the best choice for all around use. I have blankets of this material that I have used for 30 years. When I no longer worked for the company that made those wonderful blankets, I purchased some 1,200 denier polyester shell blankets. Denier is a measurement of threads woven in a specific area. Obviously, 1,200 threads would be more than 1,000, but nylon is stronger than polyester, so the 1,000 denier nylon is stronger than the 1,200 denier polyester. My poly blankets all have tears, although they are still usable. We only blanket our horses

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for extremes, either extremely cold or cold, windy, and wet. Last year, we never put a blanket on. We have a south facing run in shed, and our covered feed pens are mostly protected from the north wind, also. If the temperature is near freezing and there is a cold rain, we will leave the horses in the pens if the rain is expected to stop soon. If it’s going to be nasty all day, or all night, we will put the blankets on and turn them out. A word of warning here. If you have water repellant blankets of nylon or polyester, the waterproofing is a layer of urethane sprayed on the underside of the material. Washing in hot water will usually separate that coating, and you lose your water repellency. Always wash your blankets in cool water. Horses have a loft to their hair that provides insulation. If it’s just cold, your horses should be able to stand about any temperature drop, unless it has been a low of 30 degrees for months and it suddenly drops to 12 degrees and the wind is blowing 15 miles an hour. If your horses coat is wet, it loses most of its insulating quality. Our rule of thumb is basically• • • • • • • •

cotton canvas blankets, like the old “New Zealand” rugs. I’ve seen them torn up overnight to a pile of rubble. Even though most of the horse blankets today come from India, there is one that I highly recommend. If you want the strongest, longest lasting, waterproof blanket available today, look at the “Northwind” from Dover Saddlery. They are always on sale, they are a 1680 denier ballistic nylon, and they have a lifetime guarantee. They are available unlined, for protection from wind and rain, light lined with 100 grams of insulation, ideal for the Texas climate, you don’t need anything heavier, and a middleweight, and a heavy weight lining. When I have to replace blankets, that’s what I’m getting, because the company I used to work for is no longer in business. It’s better for your horse to be cold, than for him to be blanketed and sweat under the blanket. When I have blankets on, I always run my hand up under the blanket to make sure the horse is not sweaty. You don’t want him to get chilled. Most horses will do fine if they have shelter from the north wind, and a place to get out of the wet. When we put horses in manmade surroundings, we have to compensate for what they may be missing from their natural state. We also have to be careful not to pamper them too much, as we may do more harm than good. God gave every living thing the ability to cope with their environment. When we put them in confinement, we have to be diligent for them I know that those of you with show horses, getting ready for stock shows, etc. have a whole different agenda, but I do encourage you to change the weight of the blankets with the temperature of the day. I am not in the business of selling horse equipment anymore, but I hope my 35 years of experience with blankets has helped you some.

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Para Olympians Make It Look Easy By Cathy Strobel

ood riders make it look easy but anyone who has ever sat in the saddle and taken control of the reins would have to agree that staying in good control of a horse is often a difficult task. Competing has its challenges too as horses get distracted and often have a mind of their own. Thank God we have a functional brain, two good arms and two good legs to help us communicate with our glorious mounts. But wait! Not everyone is blessed in the same ways. Imagine what riding would be like if you had only one good arm to use. Can you picture the difficulties you would have if you were wheelchair bound? Think of the challenges if you were only 3 feet tall and had arms and legs that were short compared to your torso? Can you imagine how tough it would be if your brain didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t function to full capacity? There is a very special and brave segment of the equestrian population that takes on the difficulties of riding with impairments that most people never even stop to think about. Some of the challenges facing these athletes come from impairments at birth or from life changing experiences such as amputations, vi-

sion or hearing deficits, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, paresis, spina bifida, Down syndrome, dwarfism, spinal cord injury, stroke and traumatic brain injury. These are only a few of the many issues that can face para equestrians. If you pay attention, you will find these special riders in every equestrian discipline; reining, barrel racing, jumping, dressage and even carriage driving. You can find them around the barns, out on the trail and in the show rings. These are true horsemen who are tough and know how to persevere. When you combine talent with toughness and perseverance, you will find the elite athletes who rise to the top and are invited to compete at the Paralympics. These games happen right after the traditional Olympics conclude every four years and are held in the same venues as the Olympics. Para dressage teams from up to 29 countries have gathered to compete since its introduction in 1996. These amazing athletes hold the same passion for this beautiful sport as their able-bodied counterparts and have shown the world their incredible talent and ability as respected horsemen each time.

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Currently, para dressage is the only equestrian sport that is included in the Paralympics. The Federation Equestrian International is among the first of international federations to govern and regulate a sport for both able-bodied and impaired athletes. The rules are largely the same for both but make a few adjustments and exceptions for the para equestrians. Physically impaired riders are profiled and classified to keep the playing field level. Based on the severity of the impairment, the riders are grouped into 5 Grades with Grade 1 being the most severely impaired. Classification profiles must be permanent and verifiable and are based on the riderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mobility, strength and coordination. In the traditional Olympics, the horse is judged. In the Paralympics, it is the skill of the rider that is judged, regardless of the impairment. Classes are held at each level for individual compulsory tests, freestyle tests which are set to music and team tests which are also compulsory. Each athlete performs their leveled test in a 20 x 60 meter arena in front of a panel of 5 judges placed around the arena. Each judge scores the rider and the scores are averaged www.horsebackmagazine.com

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and converted to a percentage score that is based on the possible number of points that can be earned in the test. Because disabilities are so varied and individualized, adaptive equipment to compensate for physical disabilities comes in a variety of forms. Approval from the governing body is required before unusual or adaptive equipment can be used in competition. Saddles come with a variety of augmentations such as a raised pommel or cantle. Hand holds can be built-in and saddle flaps might have extra knee or thigh rolls and blocks to help position a rider to keep them secure in the saddle. Stirrup variations such as padded flaps with built-in stirrups, use of rubber bands or sometimes one or no stirrups at all can also be approved. Reins are given a variety of adaptations. Looped reins, connecting bars, bridging reins ladder reins, www.horsebackmagazine.com

guide reins and elastic inserts may be used. Whip use can be modified to include one or two whips and straps are allowed to attach a whip to the hand. Boots can be modified to include half chaps and paddock boots and off-set spurs can be permitted. Even an absence of boots can be allowed provided that peacock, s-shaped irons or Devonshire stirrups are used for safety. Safety vest postures, postural supports or orthoses, arm slings, neck collars, ankle foot orthoses, prosthesis, wrist braces, back supports or trunk supports are all open to approval. Additional aids can also be allowed such as use of the voice, audio communications devices, sign language assistance, bareback pads, surcingles and enlarged arena letters. Adjusting the equipment that is used and the aids that are allowed in dressage is essential to accommodate the absolute needs of these special riders. At first glance when watching para dressage, the competitors look like

any other talented rider performing with skill and grace on a beautiful horse. It is only when they march to the podium that you realize the full impact of their impairments. Wheelchairs, crutches and walkers are common and inspiration abounds! When you watch the polish and magnificence of a ride performed by Paralympian Stinna Kastropp, you might not notice at first that she has no legs to help her balance or communicate with the horse. But you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to go to the Paralympics to find that same spirit of determination. Within the American Quarter Horse Association, you will find classes and rules pertaining to competitions for riders with disabilities. Cognitive and physical impairments are both accounted for in classifying riders. The competitions follow AQHA rules but make allowances for adaptive equipment and assistance from side walkers and leaders to keep the riders safe. A diagnosis

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Sydney Collierby and Western Rose must be made by a physician and approval is needed for adaptive equipment. Classes are divided by supported or independent riders, gaits that are performed, physical or cognitive impairments and of course by discipline. English or western equitation, hunter, pleasure, trail, showmanship and para reining are included. There are 8 classes with high point and year end awards. Any para equestrian ages 8 and up with an AQHA membership is eligible to compete and gain points. Horses can be borrowed but

the owner must belong to AQHA. Any breed can compete but only AQHA horses will get points. Of course we can’t forget that without specialized horses, we wouldn’t have such amazing riders. But what makes these horses so special? Disposition is the most important element. A horse that is willing, focused and loves to work is the key to success. Bucking, bolting and rearing horses would make the rider’s task impossible. Spooking, lazy

or argumentative horses are also a nogo. Each horse has to be well trained to the aids and any adaptive aids that might be used. In the first few Paralympics horses were borrowed. The challenge of suitability was a bit more difficult but the logistics for attending were simplified. In today’s Games, the horses come with the team so the riders have a greater degree of familiarity. Para equestrian sports are steadily evolving and the challenge to increase

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availability and develop methods and procedures to include more people is on. In 2010, the United States Para Equestrian Association was granted its 501(c) 3 status, becoming the recognized international affiliate association of the United States Equestrian Federation. The purpose of the organization is to promote, support and grow the FEI recognized disciplines in the United States by providing press, educational information, symposiums and supporting competition opportunities for athletes with eligible physical impairments. USPEA also seeks to help develop more para equestrian disciplines to be integrated into the organizations of their able bodied equestrian affiliates. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The vision of the United

States Para Equestrian Association (USPEA) is to provide leadership for equestrian sport in the United States of America for athletes with an eligible physical impairment, promoting the pursuit of excellence from the grass roots to the Paralympic Games, based on a foundation of fair, safe competition and the welfare of its horses, and embracing this vision, to be the best national Para Equestrian Association in the world.â&#x20AC;? Around the world, people with disabilities are rising above what would seem to be limitations when they ride a horse. The Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International provides assistance and guidelines for individuals and therapists using therapeutic horseback riding, hip-

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Welcome to Cowboy Corner. Last month I asked Jack Frost to saddle up and head our way and sure nuff the days and nights last week were cooler. Good hay makin’ weather. Remember the ol’ sayin’ “make hay while the sun shines.” Have been followin’ the sayin’ at my place and glad to be done. Cuttin’, rakin’, bailin’, and haulin’ is a big job but made easier with clear, dry, cooler weather. Had some questions about hay so thought I might share some of the things learned along the long road of life. In the Brazos river bottom where I ranch, we talk about the 100 days during which cattle need to be fed. The time period seems from mid-November until through February. Sure each year is different depending on the weather and some years the feeding starts earlier and lasts longer. With a dry fall hay feeding may have to start a little earlier and with a wet cold winter last a little longer. Like to plan on an extra month. Recall the ol’ sayin’ “hay in the barn is like money in the bank.” Have been asked about numbers, how much hay do I need? Well, that depends. How many cows will you be feeding? What size are the cows? Is calving period during the first quarter of the year? What kind of hay are you feeding? What kind of supplement? How often are you feeding? Lotsa’ questions, let’s start with the cattle. An ol’ rule of thumb is three round bales for each cow should get you through, or close to through, the feeding

season. However, how big are the bales 4X5 or 5X6? The big 5X6 bales of say Johnson grass that weight over 1200 pounds each are a lot of hay. How big are the cows is really important ‘cause a cow eats about 3 percent of their body weight per day in forage. So 1,000 pound cows eat 30 pounds of forage, and 1,500 pound cows eat 45 pounds. My preference is more medium size cows than jumbo’s. If your calving period is during the 100 days or so feeding period, feed consumption will rise. Lactating cows have increased nutritional requirements, and should be fed the best hay, and often a feed supplement. Now, about the hay. Folks there are all kinds of hay around so if you are buying hay think about size, type, nutritional value, and price. An observation is that if hay is made on the ranch for use on the ranch the 5X6 bales are preferred, the 4X5 bales are primarily made for resale because of easier handling. Without hay handling equipment, the 5X6 rolls may be tough for the wanta’ be cowman to handle. Type of hay is also important, an example, the Bermuda grass hays are usually lighter in weight than say John-

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son grass or rice straw. A rule of thumb is the finer the stem the higher the quality and nutritional value. Any hay cut more mature or “ripe” is not going to have the nutritional value as less mature cut hay. Nutritional value is defined as percentage protein and total digestible nutrients, both determined by testing. The higher the protein percent, and TDN the better the hay. The dairy industry buys hay based on nutritional value, higher the value, higher the price. Anyone can have hay tested at the state lab at Texas A&M University in College Station. Price is often the main consideration when buying hay, but give some thought to type, nutrient value and size. My experience is that the larger bales, if stored outside keep better than the smaller bales. Since I use hay as a roughage supplement, the heavier forages often work for me. The fines grasses often called “horse hay” are great for cattle, but I have a hard time justifying the cost difference. So the ol’ sayin’ “you pays your money, you takes your choice” still holds true. Good luck this winter!

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