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The Horsemen’s Corral is the official publication for the following clubs: Adams County Horseman’s Association Northern Ohio Dressage Association Ashland Paint & Plain Saddle Club Northern Kentucky Horse Network Avon Lake Saddle Club Northern Ohio Miniature Horse Club Ohio Appaloosa Association Black Swamp Driving Club Buckeye Horse Park O.H.I.O. EXCA Classical Attraction Dressage Society Ohio Foundation Quarter Horse Central Ohio Saddle Club Association Association Ohio Gaited Horse Riding Club Central Ohio Wagoneers Colorado Ranger Horse Association Ohio Haflinger Association District One National Show Horse Ohio Horseman’s Council Dusty Boots Riding Club Ohio Morgan Horse Association Ohio Paint Horse Club Flatlanders Dressage & Combined Training Association, Inc. Ohio Quarter Horse Association Geauga Horse & Pony Association Ohio Ranch Horse Association Ohio State Buckskin Association Great Lakes Appaloosa Horse Club Ohio Western Horse Association, Inc. Indiana Horse Council Indiana Mounted Regulators Ottawa County Horse Foundation Knox County Horse Park Pinto Horse Association of Ohio Lake Erie Mounted Vaqueros Tri-County Trail Association Tri-State Rodeo Association Massillon Saddle Club Michigan Trail Riders Association, Inc. Wayne County Saddle Club Mid-Eastern Farriers Association Western Equestrian Club at Slippery Rock University Mid Ohio Dressage Association Western Reserve Carriage Association Mid-Ohio Marauders National Pole Bending Association
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Inside This Issue
Corral Calendar .................................................................20 The Cowboy Perseverance Ranch ....................................26 How Much Does a Horse Need to Eat?.............................22 If You Dream It, You Can Do It...........................................24 Notes from Inside The Corral ..............................................6 On the Fence .....................................................................38 Ride In Sync ......................................................................12 TrailMeister ........................................................................36 View From the Cheap Seats..............................................32 The Way of Horses ............................................................53
Club News
Editor .............................................................................................Bobbie Coalter Advertising Sales & General Manager .....................................Joe Coalter email ............................................................... joe@thehorsemenscorral.com
Black Swamp Driving Club ................................................34 Central Ohio Saddle Club Association...............................33
Club Sales & Circulation Manager Art & Composition Director .....................................................Michelle Ross email ......................................................michelle@thehorsemenscorral.com
Colorado Ranger Horse Association .................................37
Advertising Consultant ................................................................. Mary Vedda email ............................................................ mary@thehorsemenscorral.com
Great Lakes Appaloosa Club .............................................13
WRITERS & PHOTOGRAPHERS
Michigan Trail Riders Association, Inc. ..............................16
Features: .......... Eleanor Blazer, Bobbie Coalter, Rob & Tanya Corzatt, .............................................Robert Eversole, Nettie Liburt, Lisa Kiley, ................................................... Terry Myers, Sarah Vas, Jennifer Woodruff
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Dusty Boots Riding Club....................................................39 Lake Erie Mounted Vaqueros ............................................30 Mid-Ohio Marauders ..........................................................30 National Pole Bending Association ....................................31 Northern Ohio Dressage Association ................................39 Ohio Haflinger Association ................................................27 Ohio Horseman’s Council, Inc. ..........................................42 Ohio Morgan Horse Association ..........................................8 Ohio Paint Horse Club .......................................................18 Ohio Quarter Horse Association ..........................................8 Ohio Western Horse Association .......................................14 Pinto Horse Association of Ohio ........................................10 Tri-County Trail Association ...............................................34 Wayne County Saddle Club ..............................................31 Western Equestrian Club at Slippery Rock University.......10 Western Reserve Carriage Association .............................40
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appy New Year! In case you didn’t know, 2020 is an election year and I for one am not looking forward to all the ‘stuff’ we are about to hear. Of course, you must understand that in my humble opinion, I believe the majority of the House of Representatives have lost their collective minds! But just as I was writing this month’s editorial and trying to figure out how to say what I just said and tie that into horses, a press release comes out that gives me a glimmer of hope. Since Michelle has already put the Corral together for January, I yield my editorial to the press release from the offices of the Congressman from Kentucky: December 5, 2019 WASHINGTON, D.C. – In the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, Congressman Andy Barr’s (R-KY) amendment to the IMPROVE Act was adopted on a bipartisan basis with a vote of 26-0. Rep. Barr’s amendment added equine assisted therapy, adaptive sports, and innovative approaches to the list of services which community organizations can receive grant funding to provide to veterans. The IMPROVE Act (H.R. 3495) was introduced by Rep. Jack Bergman (MI-1) and works to increase the access of services aimed at preventing veteran suicide by providing grants to community organizations that offer and coordinate suicide prevention services for veterans and their families. During his time on the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, Congressman Barr has championed EAT in multiple pieces of legislation. “In a time when so many veterans are so hesitant to take another prescription or fear getting addicted to opioids, equine assisted therapy gets veterans outside and allows them the amazing opportunity to work with horses to process their experiences,” said Congressman Barr. “As the Chairman of the Congressional Horse Caucus and someone who cares very deeply for our veterans, I believe increasing grant funding opportunities for evidence-based equine-assisted therapy
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and innovative therapies will greatly diversify the treatment options available to our veterans.” The Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association (Eagala), a national equine assisted therapy organization said, “Eagala is supportive of the Barr amendment including adaptive sports, equine assisted therapy, as well as non-traditional and innovative approaches and treatment practices as VA-determined covered services in the IMPROVE Act ANS being marked up by the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. It is critical that alternate therapies, like equine assisted therapy, be supported in this bill. Thousands of veterans across the country already use equine assisted therapy in their road to recovery. Be it mental health, post-traumatic stress, or physical impairments, therapies incorporating horses allows the veteran to recover in an interactive environment that suits their needs. Eagala commends Representative Barr for ensuring that equine assisted therapy is a covered service to help combat veteran suicide in the IMPROVE Act.” In addition to equine assisted therapy, Congressman Barr’s amendment would champion innovative therapies and help groups like Camp Brown Bear Veterans Camp in Franklin County that offers camps and retreats for veterans recovering from post-traumatic stress or traumatic brain injury. “Camp Brown Bear Veterans Camp is pleased to support Congressman Barr’s amendment to add adaptive sports and innovative therapies to the IMPROVE Act. This addition provides veterans with a variety of treatment options allowing their emotional and physical recovery.” said Steve Brown of Camp Brown Bear Veterans Camp. “The camp is a veteran owned non-profit providing traditional and non-traditional methods of therapy to veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress and traumatic brain injury. By introducing this amendment, Congressman Barr continues to be a champion for veterans who would benefit from alternative therapy methods.” “While I am glad my amendment was adopted, the Majority’s amended version of the bill prohibits community organizations from using VA grant funding to offer critical clinical services to suicidal veterans in their time of need—preventing me from being able to support the underlying bill, which passed the Committee with zero Republican votes,” said Congressman Barr. “Should H.R. 3495 pass the full House of Representatives, I look forward to advocating for my amendment with the Senate to produce a bipartisan bill that properly supports and serves our veterans in need. Watch Congressman Barr speak about his amendment at https://barr. house.gov/videos?ID=B077A0BF-A13B-4780-8206-25CBD869B57F The Corral supports a group in Ohio called Stockhands Horses for Healing. Stockhands provides equine facilitated therapies to veterans, adults and children with developmental, physical and emotional disabilities. We know firsthand the benefits of bringing horse and rider together in a therapeutic environment and hope this bill passes and opens funding to further assist our veterans.
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Ohio Morgan Horse Association
High Point Award Winners Can be Found on Website PRESIDENT, Alyssa Rose VICE PRESIDENT, Elizabeth Thomas SECRETARY, Nancy Rinz TREASURER, Elizabeth Burick WEBSITE, www.ohiomorganhorse.com
by Susan Walker On Saturday, Nov. 30, the annual meeting/high point awards banquet was held at the Comfort Inn and Suites in Wadsworth, Ohio. This year’s festivities were well attended by 75 members and guests, representing ten different farms. During the annual meeting portion of the event, President Alyssa Rogers announced the three new members voted onto the board of directors, Emily Gill, Dawn Hott and Shelby Hoge. Congratulations and welcome, ladies. The membership approved the newly revised club bylaws after the old and the new were posted on the website for comparison. Treasurer,Elizabeth Burrick, presented her annual financial report and Board Member/Horse
Show Manager, Sandy Sessink, gave a summary report of the 2019 Buckeye Morgan Challenge. Then there was some mention of the 2020 BMC, reminding the group that this year will be the 50th anniversary for the show. It should be one for the record books and the stuff of which memories are made. The evening progressed onto the announcement of the high point award winners and the passing out of the prizes. In 2019, there were a total of 63 horses, 14 equitation riders, and three academy riders enrolled and participating in the various divisions. To see the complete list of results, one can go to the club’s website and check the ‘High Point’ page under ‘Membership.’ At the bottom of the page is a button for ‘2019 High Point Points’ which brings up a file which will display all points and rankings by the various divisions. One indication of how competitive this OMHA high point competition can be —among the entries there were seven world’s champions, two reserve world’s champions, 16 national champions and 17
reserve national champions! While we are glad to welcome new faces and new ideas around the BOD’s planning table (see above), at the same time we are sorry to see that when the two year term ended for two long-standing board members, they decided not to run for reelection. Joy Scala has chosen to take a break after 18 years. Carol Selinsky isn’t quite sure when she first joined the board, but it is somewhere between 12 to 15 years. She reached the same decision regarding running again for 2020-2022. Both these ladies will be greatly missed, having been such consistent, hardworking and conscientious planners and helpers with all OMHA activities. Not too many members are aware of the extent to which these two have given of their time, their efforts, their cooking skills and their pocketbooks. Not only that, but consistently at the bigger events, Joy’s husband, Paul, and Carol’s husband, Tim, always seemed to be there helping out as well, schlepping equipment or furniture or food, or doing whatever was needed. Joy was responsible for planning and managing many of the educational seminars that the
club has held. She has offered up her lovely home as a meeting place on many occasions. For years, Joy has made a generous donation toward paying for the championship awards for the Buckeye show. Carol has been the membership coordinator for the past few years and has done an admirable job handling that responsibility, which involves many more moving parts and required communications than one would imagine. Carol has also been very involved with the hospitality at the Buckeye and with the chores of setting up and tearing down the center ring. Carol and Joy, know that all you have done for OMHA has been appreciated and know that your cheerful helpfulness will be sorely missed. Enjoy your hiatuses from the monthly meetings, but I feel confident we’ll still be seeing you at the club’s functions. MARK YOUR CALENDAR Set a date in January to renew your OMHA membership. Winter Academy Show Series at Blue Lakes Farm, Newbury, Ohio, will be Sunday, Jan. 19; Sunday, Feb. 9; Sunday, March 22, 2020
Ohio Quarter Horse Association
Membership Renewal Applications are in the Mail CEO, Dr. Scott Myers PRESIDENT, Brent Maxwell EMAIL, media@oqha.com WEBSITE, www.oqha.com www. quarterhorsecongress.com
The Ohio Quarter Horse Association is busy wrapping up 2019 and looking forward to a successful 2020. Ballots for the 2020 Director positions are being sent out, next year’s All American Quarter Horse Congress is being planned and membership benefits are being updated! All current members will be receiving their applications for membership renewal in the coming month via email and the OQHA Winter Magazine. However, the application is also online at OQHA.com. Don’t forget that in order for any Ohio points to count in the 8
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system, membership is required prior to the show weekend. The Ohio Quarter Horse Association offers two types of memberships: annual and life. The following is a breakdown of membership categories and costs: • Adult Annual Membership $25 per year (Amateur status is optional on an adult membership for no additional charge) • Youth Annual Membership $15 per year (must be 18 years or younger) • Family Annual Membership $60 per year (includes spouses and all youths in household, 18 years and younger) • Life Membership (Adult and Youth) $250 one-time payment (Amateur status is optional on adult life memberships at no additional charge) Have questions on what you’ll get for this minimal member price? Email info@oqha.com or call 614/505-7200. January 2020
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Pinto Horse Association of Ohio
Amazing 2019 Year, Looking Forward to 2020 PRESIDENT, Kaylee Clagett VICE PRESIDENT, Tammy Braden SECRETARY, Desiree Herchek TREASURER, Amy Leibold EMAIL, kaykuns93@gmail.com WEBSITE, www.ohiopinto.com
by Jodie Ricks As 2019 comes to an end, let us look back at some of the happenings inside and outside of the Ohio Pinto Horse Association. In February we held our annual banquet where the High Point winners from 2018 were recognized. The Youth Club crowned our 2019 royalty and everyone enjoyed some bowling and fun following the awards. The 2019 show season opened in early May where we saw some new faces with the introduction of the Solid Horse division. The Youth Club hosted a Run for the Roses activity and voted in by-laws for officers and directors. In late May we hosted our second show with an amazing turn out! The Youth Club had a pizza party, elected officials and
started making plans for the rest of the year (let me tell you, this group is motivated!). As we moved into June PtHAO saw multiple members attend the Pinto World Championship and return home with not only amazing memories, but also ribbons and buckles. In July we survived the temperature spike at our third show and enjoyed a potluck dinner. The Youth Club watched many of our members attend their county fairs and showed how versatile and varied their interests are, everything from showing market hogs and turkeys to sewing and painting projects! We closed out our show season in September where the Youth members celebrated with a Fall Fiesta that included a pinata and lots of games. The Youth kids showed what makes them such an amazing group as they cheered on Oliva Johnson in her pursuit of a National Youth High Point and held Jordan Melegari’s hand as she showed her horse for the last time before a tear-filled retirement speech for Magically Ziplicous. November brought elections of
new officers and directors for the club, the Pinto Horse Association of Ohio elected a new president, congratulations to Kaylee Clagett and thank you to Megan Herner for her many years of leadership. What an amazing 2019! Congratulations to our Royalty and Youth members who represented PtHAO with pride this past year. Royalty: Queen, Allison Roath; Sweetheart, Kim Bowers; Prince, Wyatt Wolery. Youth Club Officers: President, Kimberly Griggy; President-
The Western Equestrian Club at Slippery Rock University
Slippery Rock University Earns Title of Reserve High Point Team CAPTAINS, Ashley McClintock and Cheyenne Andres; SECRETARY, Kelsey Provident; TREASURER, Madelyn Hicks; PHONE, 724-9960640; EMAIL, cla1012@sru.edu
by Jodie Ricks The Western Equestrian Club at Slippery Rock University has had much success showing in IHSA this past fall! We have competed in five shows thus far—Sept. 28 at West Virginia University, Nov. 2 at Meredith Manor (double show), and Nov. 16, 2019, at West Virginia University (double show). The club competes at almost every level within IHSA, from beginner horsemanship all the way through open horsemanship and reining. Regardless of differences in experience and ability, we are all here for two reasons: a love of horses, and a love of equestrian sports. Our most recent success comes from a double show at West Virginia University on Nov. 16, 2019. Slippery Rock University
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Elect, Jordan Melegari; Secretary, Madison Wade; Treasurer, Tommy Ternes; Social Media Director, Kimberly Griggy. Youth Club Directors: WalkTrot, Rachel Vincent and Olivia Madden; 13 and Under, Kim Bowers and Tao Bowers; 14-18, Allison Roath; Mini/Pony, Wyatt Wolery and Hunter Wolery. PtHA National Directors: Kimberly Griggy and Jordan Melegari. We look forward to seeing old and new faces in 2020!
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earned the title of Reserve High Point Team! Placings are as follows: Grace Joyce (Class 13 level 1): AM 6th place, PM 1st place Ashley McClintock (open reining): 3rd AM, 3rd PM; (open horsemanship): 2nd AM, 4th PM; High Point Rider AM, Reserve High Point Rider PM Morgan Allen (class 11): 2nd PM Cara Buccini (class 11): 4th PM Kassidi Good (class 14 level 2): 5th AM, 3rd PM Madelyn Hicks (class 11): 2nd AM The fall season has come to a close and we are looking forward to showing again in the spring beginning on Feb. 22 at Watkins Equestrian Center in Canfield, Ohio. EVENT DATES FOR 2020 FEB. 22: Double show at Watkins Equestrian Center, Canfield, OH MARCH 7-8: Double show (7th) and Regionals (8th), Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, PA MARCH 21-22: Semi Finals, West Virginia University, Reedsville, WV
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Planning for The Riding Season by Terry Myers
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ou may feel like winter is never going to end, but spring is just a few months away. Like planning your garden in January, there are things you can do now, even if the cold weather has dampened your desire to get out and ride. Think about your riding season last year, what went well and what areas do you want to improve or develop? From that, develop your goals for this year and what steps you are going to take to move both your horse and you to reaching those goals. Be specific, with small step goals. What are your horse’s biggest weaknesses and is it something you can improve with your present horsemanship skills? Be realistic. If your horse doesn’t sit down and slide to a stop, getting him to do a 25-foot slide is probably not going to happen in a few months (if at all). But getting him to soften in the bit
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and sit down to stop (get his hind end up under himself when he stops) may be possible. The other question, do you have the skill set to do that or do you need help? Think about what you need to change to create the changes in your horse. Being realistic is about small steps toward your goal. Instead of saying you want to turn your horse into a cutting horse this year, maybe you say you want to teach your horse to 1) track cattle, 2) start working a flag, 3) turn with a cow, 4) learn to rate a cow. Each of those are steps toward developing skills in your horse. Another example, you want to take your horse on trail rides. If you have never trail ridden your horse, you have several learning curves before you have a competent trail horse. You need to have body and speed control of your horse for safety. Your horse needs to be comfortable in woods, crossing water, navigating hills, potentially seeing wildlife on the
trail; just to name a few. Each is a training step toward developing a trail horse. If you aren’t sure what the steps are to developing the skills to reach your goals, talk to a professional who is competent in that skill. You can also develop a strategy to reach your goals. If you are going to show your horse, determine where and when, get your dates on your calendar. If you are going to trail ride, what type and terrain of trails do you want to ride, as well as where are you going and when? Set a tentative time frame of starting to work on your goals with your dates in mind, don’t wait until the last minute. Make sure you and your horse are ready for the work. We’ve seen this in the past. A horse is brought to me in February or March for a couple of months of tune-up training. When I take the blanket off and put my hands on the horse, it is thin. Be sure you are grooming your horse all winter. Besides keeping you aware of their weight/condition, it gives you a chance to look for any injuries. Go over your horse and ensure that it is carrying a healthy weight before starting the riding season. Even though the hooves slow their growth in the wintertime, you should not be ignoring their feet. If a hoof is in bad shape and badly chipped, it can take a year to get a good hoof back. Keep ahead of hoof problems. Like grooming, you should still be cleaning and looking at the condition of your horse’s feet. It is common for a horse to grow toe and wear off their heels, particularly on hard, frozen ground. Keeping up with good farrier care will help avoid having a foot that looks like a clown shoe. Get your spring shots scheduled with your vet. We have heard all different arguments about equine vaccinations; which horses need it, and which do not. The West Nile virus and other diseases do not discriminate based on age. They can be an equal opportunity killer. Talk to your vet! If you are contemplating an early horse show, clinic or trip with your horse, make sure it is protected with vaccinations a few weeks prior to the event. If you are taking a trip out of state, don’t forget Coggins (requirements
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Terry Myers vary by state) and health papers (which are good for 30 days in most states). Don’t forget the teeth. Good dental care for a horse is one of the most important aspects to their wellbeing and performance. Teeth that are in good shape can enable the horse to better utilize their feed/hay, which may actually lower your feed bill. Barring any problems, I do my horses over 4 or 5 years old once a year. Between 1.5 and 4 years, I have learned to do their teeth twice a year to avoid the problems. Frequently I get horses in for training that have significant dental issues which are contributing to performance problems. A horse with dental issues can be very resistant to giving to the bit; they have no flexibility in their pole due to pain and restrictions with their jaw. Simple dental care can eliminate the performance roadblocks that teeth issues can cause. Finally remember that you and your horse may not be in the physical shape you were at the end of last riding season. Don’t expect your horse to go out on a three hour trail ride after standing in the pasture all winter. Both you and your horse should start with short frequent rides to get ready for the riding season. While cantering is good, long trotting is a great way to get a horse back into shape. While you may have had a good riding and/or show season last year, if you have not worked your horse with any type of intensity in the last several months, he may need some ‘refresher’ training. Like getting his body back into shape, you need to get his mind back into shape as well. Start with the basics and build from there.
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Great Lakes Appaloosa Club
For all
Gearing Up for 2020 Events PRESIDENT, Todd Michael; VICE PRESIDENT, Patty McCartin; TREASURER, Patty Nye; SECRETARY, Melanie Dzek; CLUB WEBSITE, www.GLApHC.com
by Chuck Schroeder Happy New Year! This is the time of year when we think of planning for future horse related activities, selecting stallions to breed to your mares, which shows to attend, or possibly getting a new horse and equipment. Anticipating the arrival of new foals is always exciting to look forward to as well. The Appaloosa Horse Club has a list of stallions in the Journal and on the website, whose foals will be eligible for incentive funds and futurities that you may want to consider if you’re going to breed your mares. Members of our club placed well at the recent Appaloosa World Championship Show. Members who showed with Team
‘Patty’ McCartin were Beth Ann Brown Shempp placing third in Novice trail, Tracy Ebraheiim placing third in W/T western pleasure, sevength in trail and ninth in horsemanship, Sue Barton was ninth in trail, Holly Kintner Anderson placed third in trail, third in hunt seat equitation, fourth in horsemanship, and sixth in novice hunter under saddle. Patty showed her new horse, Truly Lazy, to a third place in the world color western pleasure class and won a championship buckle for the first place limited rider. Congratulations to all who competed and represented our Great Lakes Club! A complete list of placings is on the aphc.com website under World Show results. The annual ‘Swap Meet’ at the Western Farm of the University of Findlay will be held on Feb. 16. Booth spaces are still available. Check the glaphc.com website and Facebook page for forms and information. This is a great event you won’t want to miss!
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Ride In Sync (continued) Be willing to get help. If you are having problems with your horse, now is the time to look for help. Training, lessons or clinics might help address specific issues that are barriers for reaching your goals. One final thing to remember… horses don’t make mistakes, people do. If you try to keep this philosophy in the forefront of your mind, you will have a better chance of reaching your goals. What can you do better or differently that will help your horse?
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-InSync methods as well as clinic and training services available, visit Myers at www.tmtrainingcenter. com or on Facebook.
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Ohio Western Horse Association
Annual Banquet Summary PRESIDENT, Greg Leidel VICE PRESIDENTS, Megan Gossard & Ranee Liedel SECRETARY, Loretta Rudasill TREASURER, Megan Gossard WEBSITE, www.owha.org
by Andy Farley The annual banquet was again held at the Moose Lodge in Kenton, Ohio, on Nov. 23, 2019. This event was voted by the board to move up the date since the last several years were hampered by weather as our original January dates. The afternoon started with the Youth Club meeting. The Youth bake sale included several great pies, tons of cookies and cupcakes. The youth appreciated everyone who bought tickets for the items. After the youth meeting, the annual membership meeting took place. The new officers take over in January. All members are encouraged to attend the regular monthly meetings. At the completion of
the annual meeting, we enjoyed a hearty spaghetti supper furnished by the Moose Lodge kitchen. Once the meal was over, there were plenty of year-end awards to hand out. This year the Hi-point Pleasure Champion was Andrea Kingsbury with Invest in Style. Andrea is turning another home trained horse into a champion. Reserve Hi-point was Ally Bonnette with JB Supremely Dynamic. Good to see ‘Dyna’ back to her winning ways after having a baby. Look out next year for her 2 year old. For the contesting division, Hi-point Champion went to Madisynn Gossard with Scooter. That young girl and her mount make a great team. Reserve champion was awarded to Megan Gossard with RED. There were plenty of additional awards to distribute. There were plenty of great auction items that went for bargain prices after the awards were handed out. The annual ‘race to buy’ those chocolate buckeyes and the pecan tarts was in full force again this year. Make sure you sign up for your
Buckeye Mini Horse & Donkey Sale Followed by Ponies & Horses
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Saturday, March 21, 2020 8:30 a.m. Tack & Equipment 12 p.m. Mini Donkeys & Mini Ponies Horses & Ponies to follow. All Animals Must Have Halter & Lead Rope.
own membership in time to be able to take part in this fun and rewarding event next year. Also the pleasure and contesting incentive funds handed out lots of nice cash prizes for the placings from those categories. Make sure to sign up for that also. It only took three shows to be eligible for year-end awards. There are currently 92 lifetime memberships and 58 annual members. Please ask your horsey friends to join. There’s room in the club for every competitor. A new award this year was started for the OWHA Supporter Award. This was given to Ron Rohrbaugh of Riverside Acres, St. Marys, Ohio. Ron has given 50 plus years of membership and support of the OWHA (and the horse industry in West Central Ohio) and more. Many thanks to Ron for everything you’ve done and continue to do. We feel privileged to have you as a member and proud to call you our friend. Each year we find sponsors for our added money classes at our shows. It takes a bunch! Please participate in finding sponsors while you are out-and-about for your horse activities. Any amount is appreciated. Even $50 is a good amount for creating a nice payback. The larger our show payouts become, the word will get out and more entries will participate. There is a sponsor form on the OWHA website for the sponsor to use for this. Both youth and adult officer positions were voted on at the annual banquet: President Greg Liedel; First Vice President Krista Beck; Second Vice President Ranee Liedel; Secretary Loretta Rudasill; Treasurer Megan Gossard; Points Secretary Laura Gossard; Youth Advisor Ashley
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Haudenschield; News Editor Andy Farley. Trustees voted in: Jenna Duval, Diane Schoen, and Chelsie Fout. Trustees with term remaining: Kaylee Hooker, Larry Pingry, Angela Foust, Wendy Hooker, Dave McDaniel. Youth club officers are: President Samantha McDaniel; Vice President Maddie Gossard; Secretary Taylor Arthur. Make your voice heard to help the club. Please feel free to contact any of the officers with ideas and suggestions for shows, sponsorships, rule change ideas, and fundraising efforts. The monthly meeting continues to rotate between Kenton (currently at St. Johns Church) and Lima (at the youth building of the Allen County Fairgrounds). It continues to be the first Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. Please feel free to attend. Members Wilma Fox and Cathy Clark are reviewing club By-laws to make sure they are up to date for the current-day needs of the club. If you have experience in this type of review and would be willing to provide input, please contact Wilma or Cathy. Each year we look for new members to join our club and participate in our shows. Remember to suggest to your horse friends that they join and that they show at our sanctioned events. We all know how much fun our Fall Roundup is, with the larger class sizes, bigger pay backs, and the great fun along the rail. Every time we have a show during a fair, our classes grow also. Just think if all our shows could be that way, wouldn’t that be so much more enjoyable? Remember to invite those fair participants to join our club. That way we all win!
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Michigan Trail Riders Association, Inc.
Don’t Miss Annual Banquet Scheduled for March 21 PRESIDENT, Chuck Fanslow; 1st VICE PRESIDENT, Al Davis; SECRETARY, Kathleen Moss; TREASURER, Mindy Ellis; WEBSITE, www.mtra. org; EMAIL, mtra.office@gmail.com; PHONE, 989/723-1425
by Jan Wolfin Happy New Year! Where did the last 12 months go? As we go to our mailboxes or open our emails, the membership renewal forms have arrived. You might ask yourselves, “Why should I send in my MTRA membership renewal now? It is 10 degrees outside and covered with ice and snow. It will be months before I get old Nelly-Bell out of the pasture to go for a trail ride.” I can answer that question in two words—quarterly newsletter. There is no better way to be kept informed with what is happening with the Michigan Trail Riders Association. It is the one piece of mail/email that will trigger some awesome memories or set your mind to dreaming about upcoming events and trail rides. So don’t set that form aside. Fill it out, send it
in and start planning for the 2020 MTRA annual banquet, 2020 work bees and 2020 trail rides. Plans are already being made for the March 21 annual banquet. MTRA will be returning to the Doherty Hotel in Clare, Mich. Although there are no plans for Friday evening and it is not scheduled as an MTRA event, many of us will be there on Friday gathering near the pool to start the fun. Friday evening is spent in smaller groups going out to dinner either in the Doherty’s dining room or at one of the many restaurants around Clare. But we will all end up back at the Doherty later for socializing near the pool, in one of the two lobby areas at the Doherty or in the bar listening or dancing to music. If you have come to Clare on Friday and spent the night at the Doherty, Saturday morning is what you have waited all year for. We get to sleep in! Some of us sleep until 8 o’clock or beyond. The Doherty is pet friendly and many of us bring our dogs. Those who do, end up in the dog walking areas around the hotel. Who knew that some of the best conversations of the
weekend would occur while waiting for your dog to do its business early in the morning. Breakfast can be meeting friends and going to a restaurant or you can call room service and have breakfast delivered to your room. Breakfast in bed, how often does that happen? Saturday’s morning and afternoon can be spent shopping the quaint little burg of Clare or just a few miles outside the city is an Amish community to explore. It is now Saturday evening and time for the planned annual banquet and general membership meeting. As always, we are looking forward to a great buffet meal. Once dinner is done, the membership meeting is held. A short recap of 2019 will be presented. It is hard to believe MTRA can pack so much into one year. And then details of plans for 2020 are shared with the membership. Plans for camp and trail cleanup is always top on the list early in the spring along with a large project for the May work bee. Dates for these projects will be announced. By the meeting, MTRA usually has its agreement with the MDNR, so our ride calendar is finalized and shared.
MTRA will be voting for six Board members at this meeting. Once the voting is done, ballots counted and winners announced, the membership meeting portion of the evening is completed. Now for fun! We will once again be dancing to music provided by McCarn Entertainment. Amber is once again our DJ for the night. Sunday morning, starts with a Board of Director’s meeting. The BOD encourages everyone to attend this meeting to see the board at work. Once this meeting is over, good byes are said and everyone heads home with memories of another annual meeting and plans to make for the 2020 MTRA riding season. Hope to see you on the trail. The work of MTRA never ends! Maintaining 17 camps and over 400 miles of equestrian trail is a huge year after year project. Congratulations to the MTRA Board and membership for 57 years of dedication. As always, if you have questions about MTRA, you can check our website at www.mtra.org, send an email to mtra.office@gmail. com or make a phone call to 989/ 723-1425.
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Ohio Paint Horse Club
Show Dates Announced, New Facility PRESIDENT, Mike Schwendeman; VICE PRESIDENT, Tim Snapp; TREASURER, Roxann Rohrl; SECRETARY, Holly Ebelberger; EMAIL, r_paints@msn. com; WEBSITE, www.ophc.org
by Roxann Rohrl Happy New Year to all of our friends and members! What a grand show The Great Eight Zone Show was, held at C Bar C on Nov. 8-9, 2019. There were alot of horses, entries and events going on all weekend. Money cards were drawn for random awards and a bagel breakfast sponsored by Garth and Sonnessa Gooding started off one of the mornings. A wine and cheese party sponsored by Heather Brower and Joe Mizzy was a nice addition to an evening. A pizza party sponsored by Rockin T Ranch, Turex Family started out an evening of fun. They had a dance contest, groups of kids were Calcutta off. The music and dance groups began dancing. I do not have the names
of the dance groups, but they were all winners. This contest brought in over $5,000 and was donated to St. Jude’s. Thank you to all the dancers and the bidders who made this contest fun. The Youth Groups from Indiana, Michigan and Ohio held a silent auction that brought in $840 for the Youth clubs. Thank you for all those who attended and to the volunteers who made this show happen. The Ohio Paint Horse Club General Membership Meeting was held Nov. 23 at The Champions Center, Springfield, Ohio. The potluck carry in dinner was delicious and the club sponsored the ham. The numbers attending this year outnumbered last year. Thanks for all the OPHC members plus the OPHC Amateur Club who held their election of officers for the 2020 year. The OPHC meeting reviewed the By Laws and the rules for the 2020 year. The Amateurs held their election of officers first. Those elected for the new year were Sue Johnson, president; Nancy Vanco, vice president; Shari Love, secretary and Connie Runkle, treasurer. The OPHC elected their new 2020 Board: Mike
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Schwendeman, president; Tim Snapp, vice president; Heather Collins, secretary; Roxann Rohrl, treasurer. Three Directors were elected for the two-year term: Cindy Snapp, Dave Williamson, Luke Wadsworth. A one year term was filled by LaTicia Jeffers. Congratulation to all! The secretaries report was read by Holly Eberberger, motioned and passed. Roxann Rohrl presented the treasurer’s report from Oct. 14, 2019 and also presented the complete year financial from Jan. 1 to Nov. 19, 2019 along with all income and expenses broken down into categories along with the show profits for 2019. Presentation of these financials were moved and seconded. The meeting moved into unfinished, new and miscellaneous business where 2020 shows were discussed, OPHC membership fees were discussed, motioned and voted on to raise the 2020 OPHC membership fees $5 for all the categories. The awards banquet was announced and discussed. It will be held Feb. 22 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Ten Pin Alley, 5499 Ten Pin Alley, Hillard, Ohio 43024. Cost is $20 per person which includes food, two hours of bowling and gaming coins for the Youth. Cards with this information were mailed out to all members. You do not need to be a member to attend, this is open to friends, family and members. Sue Johnson will be your chair for the banquet. There will be a form on Facebook regarding the banquet. Please mail Sue the $20 banquet fee: PO Box 362, Granville, Ohio 43023. Sue’s email address is suejohnson@embarqmail.com or call her at 740/924-2305. The checks for the banquet will not be cashed until after the banquet. We do need to know numbers attending on or before Feb. 15. Plan on attending this fun event! Get those bowling teams together, shoes will be provided (you may also mention that to Sue so she can call the numbers in). GMM was adjourned. We will not be having our May Extravaganza Show in Springfield this year. Our first show will be May 16 and 17. Indiana and Ohio will partner a two day, four judge show. This show will be held at the Michiana Event Center, Shipshewana, Ind. This is a new event center, inside beautiful coliseum for the show, great stalls, and work ring. Shipshewana is really not
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that far away. Mark this on your calendar. July 11 and 12 Ohio and Michigan partnered show AKA Border Blast Scholarship Show will be held at the Fulton County Fairgrounds in Wauseon, Ohio. Last year this was a tremendous show, lots of entries and horses. There is a great covered arena with excellent footing, large make up arena, nice safe stalls. The Show Committees are working together, more to come next month. Place this two day, four judge show on your calendar. July 25 and 26 the Ohio Amateur Club will have their Annual Show at the Madison County Fairgrounds, London, Ohio. This will be a two day, two judges each day show. More information to come next month. August 22 and 23 brings us to the OPHC Buckeye Bonanza POR Show to be held at the World Equestrian Center in Wilmington, Ohio. Four judges over two days. Three of the judges have been hired and are Shannon Vroegh from Iowa, Sonnesa Gooding and Garth Gooding from Michigan. More information on this show to come next month. The facility and footing are the greatest. The Southern Ohio Quarter Horse will also be having their show in the other arena, doubles can cross over to each show. Our new membership chair is Kathleen Azzarello, 9715 Priem Road, Strongsville, Ohio 44149. Her email address is Kathleen@ getdependable.com. The new 2020 membership form is on Facebook and the website, www.ophc.org . Get your OPHC memberships in early, we will add your name to the Horsemen’s Corral. You will receive this great horse, all breed magazine along with the monthly Ohio Paint Horse Club news OPHC is looking for a Youth club chair for 2020. Please give President Mike Schwendeman a call at 740/525-5569 if you are interested in helping with the Youth club. We the officers, directors and chairs are working for you the members. Give us your full support with your ideas and thoughts. What can we do to better serve our members? You are always invited to attend any of our monthly meetings. We will be looking for scribes for our shows. Can we include you for a show or at least one day of a show? Here’s to a great show season in 2020! January 2020
Corral Calendar DISCLAIMER: The Horsemen’s Corral has made every effort to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the information provided on this calendar of events. However, the information is provided “as is” without warranty of any kind. The Corral does not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained herein. Where possible, event contact information is provided. Please “Call before you haul”. JANUARY 2020 JAN. 4 — IBRA Sanctioned Show, Hodge Arena, Versailles, KY. FMI: Carmon Poor, 859-509-1431, www.ibra.us. JAN. 5 — IBRA Sanctioned Show, Yankeetown Arena, Henryville, IN. FMI: Nat Stewart, 812-736-3759, www.ibra.us. JAN. 11 — Rockin R Ranch Youth Rodeo Association Show, 11641 Alspach Rd. NW, Canal Winchester, OH. FMI: Shane Rickly, 740-475-9237. JAN. 11 — IBRA Sanctioned Show, Crazy Woman Ranch, Lancaster, OH. FMI: Joyce Hanes, 614-595-1850, www.ibra.us. JAN. 11 — Winter Buckle Series, 5S Arena, 570 Mount Jackson Heights Rd., Athens, WV. FMI: Corianna Spinks, 304-520-8937. JAN. 11 — IBRA Sanctioned Show, Hinerman Arena, Blacksville, WV. FMI: Becky Hinerman, 304-826-7391, www.ibra.us. JAN. 11 — JM Winter Barrel Series, Old Grey Mare Acres, Raphine, VA. FMI: 434515-3572.
JAN. 12 — IBRA Sanctioned Show, Yankeetown Arena, Henryville, IN. FMI: Nat Stewart, 812-736-3759, www.ibra.us. JAN. 12 — Monroe County New & Used Tack Sale, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., MBT Expo Center, 3775 S. Custer Rd., Monroe, MI. FMI: christinnowland@gmail.com. JAN. 14-15 — Harrisburg Driving Horse Sale, Harrisburg Farm Show Complex, Harrisburg, PA. FMI: Daniel, 717-629-8400. JAN. 17 — Friday Night Winter Show, Camouflage Stables, 3249 St. Rt. 45, Salem, OH. FMI: 234-567-4066. JAN. 17-18 — IBRA Sanctioned Show, Red Horse Ranch, Cassopolis, MI. FMI: Peggy, 269-626-4795, www.ibra.us. JAN. 18 — 22nd Annual Contenders 4-H Club Tack, Pie and Misc. Item Auction, 5 p.m., Mount Vernon Developmental Center, Mt. Vernon, OH. FMI: 740-501-1045. JAN. 18 — IBRA Sanctioned Show, Hinerman Arena, Blacksville, WV. FMI: Becky, 304-826-7391, www.ibra.us. JAN. 19 — Ohio Morgan Horse Assoc. Winter Academy Show Series, Blue Lakes Farm, Newbury, OH. FMI: Alyssa, 216-5386753, www.ohiomorganhorse.com. JAN. 19 — IBRA Sanctioned Show, Diamond 7 Ranch and Arena, Dillsburg, PA. FMI: Kate Kenney, 717-360-7143, www.ibra.us. JAN. 23-26 — IQHA Winner Circuit Show, C Bar C Arena, 253 W. Stardust Rd., Cloverdale, IN. FMI: Kathy, 765-714-4324. JAN. 24-26 —American Ranch Horse Association 2020 Judges Seminar and 2019 Awards Banquet (25th), Center For Rural Development, Somerset, KY. FMI: 606-2712963, www.AmericanRanchHorse.net
JAN. 24 — IBRA Sanctioned Show, Rose Bud Ranch, Bellevue, MI. FMI: Stassi, 269-7206507, www.ibra.us. JAN. 25 — JM Winter Barrel Series, Old Grey Mare Acres, Raphine, VA. FMI: 434515-3572. JAN 25 — Branch County 4-H Horse Leader Annual Tack Sale & Silent Auction, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Union City Middle School, Union City, MI. FMI: Jodi, 517-278-2785. JAN. 25 — IBRA Sanctioned Show, Hodge Arena, Versailles, KY. FMI: Carmon Poor, 859-509-1431, www.ibra.us. JAN. 26 — Clark Co. 4-H Horse Committee Annual Tack Swap & Sale, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Clark Co. Fairgrounds, Springfield, OH. FMI: Cindy Bolin, 937-605-0382, chance1_1@ msn.com. JAN. 31 — Friday Night Winter Show, Camouflage Stables, 3249 St. Rt. 45, Salem, OH. FMI: 234-567-4066. JAN. 31 — IBRA Sanctioned Show, Billy Cherry Expo Center, Murray, KY. FMI: JD Vanhouser, 270-809-3125, www.ibra.us. JAN. 31-FEB. 1 — 35th Annual Kentucky After Christmas Sale, Kentucky Horse Park Alltech Arena, Lexington, KY. FMI: Renee Lainhar, 859-408-3100, kyafterchristmassale@gmail.com, www. horsesaleslp.com. JAN. 31-FEB 1 — Heart of America Dutch Harness Horse Sale, C Bar C Expo, Cloverdale, IN. FMI: Lamar Schrock, 217543-3543. JAN. 31-FEB. 2 — Half Baked Winter Series Barrel Race, Champions Center, Springfield, OH. FMI: 330-592-5745, www. ontheroadwithdawnandclea.com.
FEBRUARY 2020 FEB. 1 — Michigan Quarter Horse Association 18th Annual New & Used Tack Sale, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., MSU Pavilion, East Lansing, MI. FMI: 616-225-8211, mqha@hotmail.com. FEB. 1-2 — IBRA Sanctioned Show, The Champions Center, Springfield, OH. FMI: Dawn Shirley, 330-771-3205, www.ibra.us FEB. 2 — IBRA Sanctioned Show, Yankeetown Arena, Henryville, IN. FMI: Nat Stewart, 812-736-3759, www.ibra.us. FEB. 7-9 — Team Roping, Rodeo, Barrel Racing, Preble County Fairgrounds, 722 S. Franklin St., Eaton, OH. FMI: Roping: Adam, 937-459-2248; Rodeo: Jim, 937-392-4608; Barrels: Cristy, 513-256-1225. FEB. 8 — 9th Annual Ashland Paint & Plain Tack Swap, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Ashland County Fairgrounds, 2042 Claremont Ave., Ashland, OH. FMI: Ashley Canfield, 419606-8383, acanfield386@gmail.com. FEB. 8 — Rockin R Ranch Youth Rodeo Association Show, 11641 Alspach Rd. NW, Canal Winchester, OH. FMI: Shane Rickly, 740-475-9237. FEB. 8 — IBRA Sanctioned Show, Hinerman Arena, Blacksville, WV. FMI: Becky Hinerman, 304-826-7391, www.ibra.us. FEB. 8 — IBRA Sanctioned Show, Billy Cherry Expo Center, Murray, KY. FMI: JD Vanhouser, 270-809-3125, www.ibra.us. FEB. 8 — IBRA Sanctioned Show, Hodge Arena, Versailles, KY. FMI: Carmon Poor, 859-509-1431, www.ibra.us. FEB. 8 — JM Winter Barrel Series, Old Grey Mare Acres, Raphine, VA. FMI: 434-5153572.
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9 TH ANNUAL SWAP MEET FEBRUARY 8, 2020 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
ASHLAND COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS Mozelle Hall, Ashland, Ohio
• OVER 60 booths to shop from! • New and Used Tack will be available • Food Booth on grounds.
Admission Fee: $1 or 2 NON-Expired Can Goods
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Corral Calendar FEB. 8-9 — IBRA Sanctioned Show, Crazy Woman Ranch, Lancaster, OH. FMI: Joyce Hanes, 614-595-1850, www.ibra.us. FEB. 9 — Ohio Morgan Horse Assoc. Winter Academy Show Series, Blue Lakes Farm, Newbury, OH. FMI: Alyssa Rose, 216-5386753, www.ohiomorganhorse.com. FEB. 9 — Butler Co. 4H Tack & Treasure Sale, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Butler Co. Fairgrounds Multipurpose Bldg., 1715 Fairgrove Ave., Hamilton, OH. FMI: 513706-3847, tenacollier@gmail.com. FEB. 9 — IBRA Sanctioned Show, Yankeetown Arena, Henryville, IN. FMI: Nat Stewart, 812-736-3759, www.ibra.us. FEB. 14-16 — Sweethearts Barrel Race, C Bar C Expo Center, 253 W. Stardust Rd., Cloverdale, IN. FMI: Cindy Harlan, 765-4261457, www.ibra.us. FEB. 15 — Stark County Annual Tack Swap, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Stark County Fairgrounds, Canton, OH. FMI: Find Stark County Jr. Fair Horse Committee on Facebook. FEB. 15 — IBRA Sanctioned Show, Greene County Fairgrounds, Waynesburg, PA. FMI: Lora White, 412-956-3211, www.ibra.us. FEB. 16 — 37th Great Lakes Appaloosa Horse Club Swap Meet, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., University of Findlay Western Farm, Findlay, OH. FMI: Deb Follett, 734-3419219, www.glaphc.com. FEB. 16 — IBRA Sanctioned Show, Diamond 7 Ranch and Arena, Dillsburg, PA. FMI: Kate Kenney, 717-360-7143, www.ibra.us. FEB. 22 — Ohio Paint Horse Club Awards Banquet, 4-7 p.m., Ten Pin Alley, Hilliard, OH. FMI: Sue, 740-924-2305, suejohnson@ embarqmail.com, www.ophc.org.
FEB. 22 — Knox County OHC Tack Auction, 2:30 p.m., 122 E. Liberty St., Martinsburg, OH. FMI: Terry Baker, whistlemeup08@ yahoo.com. FEB. 22 — Franklin Co. 4-H Tack Sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Franklin County Fairgrounds, 5043 Northwest Pkwy., Hilliard, OH. FMI: 24carrots4hclub@gmail.com. FEB. 22 — Western Equestrian Club at Slippery Rock University Double Show, Watkins Equestrian Center, Canfield, OH. FMI: Cheyenne, 724-996-0640, cla1012@ sru.edu, Find us on Facebook: Western Equestrian Club at Slippery Rock University. FEB. 22 — IBRA Sanctioned Show, Hinerman Arena, Blacksville, WV. FMI: Becky, 304-826-7391, www.ibra.us. FEB. 22 — IBRA Sanctioned Show, Hodge Arena, Versaille, KY. FMI: Carmon Poor, 859-509-1431, www.ibra.us. FEB. 22-23 — Champions Center Open Show, 4122 Laybourne Rd., Springfield, OH. FMI: 937-324-4353, www.championscenter. net. FEB. 27-MAR. 1 — 18th Annual Horse World Expo & Theatre Equus (Feb. 29 & Mar. 1), Farm Show Complex, 2300 North Cameron St., Harrisburg, PA. FMI: Denise, 301-916-0852, www.horseworldexpo.com. FEB. 28 — IBRA Sanctioned Show, Billy Cherry Expo Center, Murray, KY. FMI: JD Vanhouser, 270-809-3125, www.ibra.us. FEB. 28 — IBRA Sanctioned Show, Rose Bud Ranch, Bellevue, MI. FMI: Stassi, 269-7206507, www.ibra.us. FEB. 29 — Winter Buckle Series, 5S Arena, 570 Mount Jackson Heights Rd., Athens, WV. FMI: Corianna, 304-520-8937.
FEB. 29 — IBRA Sanctioned Show, Greene County Fairgrounds, Waynesburg, PA. FMI: Lora White, 412-956-3211, www.ibra.us. MARCH 2020 MAR. 6 — IBRA Sanctioned Show, Rose Bud Ranch, Bellevue, MI. FMI: Stassi, 269-7206507, www.ibra.us. MAR. 6-7 — Mid State Classic, Centre County Grange Fairgrounds, Centre Hall, PA. FMI: Ephraim Miller, 814-571-1553. MAR. 6-8 — Michigan Horse Expo, MSU Livestock Pavilion, East Lansing, MI. FMI: www.michiganhorseexpo.org. MAR. 7 — JM Winter Barrel Series, Old Grey Mare Acres, Raphine, VA. FMI: 434515-3572.
MAR. 7 — IBRA Sanctioned Show, Greene County Fairgrounds, Waynesburg, PA. FMI: Lora White, 412-956-3211, www.ibra.us. MAR. 7 — IBRA Sancationed Show, Hodge Arena, Versaille, KY. FMI: Carmon Poor, 859-509-1431, www.ibra.us. MAR. 7-8 — OMIQHA The Warm Up Show, Champion Center Expo, Springfield, OH. FMI: Vanessa Lay, 937-620-0662, www. omiquarterhorseassn.com.
Find more Equine Events on the Horsemen’s Corral website, www.thehorsemenscorral.com
Defiance County Ohio Horseman’s Council presents
Horse Tack & More Sale
Held at the Paulding County Fairgrounds (Extension Hall) 503 Fairgrounds Drive, Paulding, Ohio
Vendors Wanted! Member Exhibits: $10/table • Non-Member Exhibits: $15/table
MARCH 8, 2020 • 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. New and Used Clothing and Equipment
Free Admission • Food On Site • No Pets Allowed Michelle Cogswell (260) 445-4240
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Cuyahoga Farm Bureau presents
GREAT LAKES APPALOOSA HORSE CLUB SWAP MEET
University of Findlay Equestrian Center Western Farm South of Findlay at 14700 US 68, Findlay, Ohio 45840 ENTRANCE JUST SOUTH OF CO. RD. 40, RIGHT ON ST. RTE. 68
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2020 8 a.m to 2 p.m.
Cuyahoga Fairgrounds, Home & Hobby Bldg.
Sunday, March 15, 2020 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Food & Beverages Available Pre-registration required for table/space
Visit our Facebook page "GLApHC Swap Meet" for information and updates! Per University of Findlay rules: NO DOGS PLEASE! OFFICE MANAGER Jim Hollis • (269) 214-6194
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How Much Does a Horse Need To Eat? by Nettie Liburt, PhD, PAS
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here’s nothing like the excitement of a new horse, or one’s first horse. One of the most important things to consider is that horse’s diet. But where to begin? Horse owners often feel overwhelmed, confused and downright frustrated about what to do when trying to determine what, and how much, to feed their equine companions. One size does not fit all, and each horse’s individual needs must be considered, but there are a few basics to get you started in the right direction.
How Much can a Horse Consume?
Typically, a horse consumes 1.5-2.5 percent of his body weight in food per day. Say, for example, you have a horse that weighs 1,100 pounds. The math is simple (I promise!): • 1100 x 1.5 percent = 16.5 lb food/day • 1100 x 2.0 percent = 22 lb food/day • 1100 x 2.5 percent = 27.5 lb food/day Horses with trouble maintaining weight may need closer to 2.5 percent of their body weight in food per day, whereas easy keepers (and certainly most ponies) will probably fare well with 1.5-2 percent of their body weight in food per day. In either case, ideally most, if not all, of the diet should come from forage. Forage may consist of pasture or hay, and may even include digestible fiber sources such as hay cubes, chopped hay or beet pulp. For hard keepers and horses in work, forage alone may not provide enough calories to maintain weight, which is when grain concentrates come in handy (more on this in a moment.) When it comes to calories, an individual horses’ needs vary widely. Think again about the 1,100-pound horse in light work, ridden three to four times per week for a total of about three hours needs approximately 20,000 kilocalories (what we think of as calories) per day! By comparison, a 440-pound pony in light work needs closer to 8000 kilocalories (NRC 2007*). Most horse owners don’t count calories in equine diets, and for the most part don’t have to if good quality forage (hay and/or grass) and concentrate feed, when necessary, is provided.
Forage First, Then Concentrates if Necessary
Horses evolved eating frequent, small forage meals throughout the day, and thus evolved on a forage-based diet. Always begin with forage. When starting with a new diet, try to get some of the hay the horse has been eating before transitioning to new hay. Remember, all hay is not the same, and just like when changing concentrates, bringing new hay into the diet should also be done gradually. (Yes, even when you order your next load of hay, or travel to a horse show!) If the horse maintains weight easily, use the above body weight guide to weigh out an appropriate amount of hay and provide a ration balancer. Ration balancers will ensure nutrient needs are met, regardless of what may be missing in the hay, without providing extra calories. Ration balancers are particularly important when conditions for growing and harvesting hay are less than ideal, or when pasture quality is insufficient to meet a horse’s needs. Horses that can’t maintain weight on hay alone often need a grain concentrate to help supply enough calories. Guidelines on how much concentrate to feed are provided by the manufacturer, based on the horse’s ideal body weight. Remember to feed the horse based on the weight you want him to be. An easy way to add calories to the diet is to look for concentrates with moderate to high fat concentration. A concentrate with crude fat that is in the range of 10-14 percent will have more calories per pound than one that contains 3-6 percent crude fat. Fat supplements 22
can also be useful for this purpose. Lower fat feeds often suit the needs of horses who are easier keepers or who are at maintenance.
Importance of Weighing Feed
Not only should you feed a horse based on his ideal body weight, but it is essential to weigh the feed so you know exactly how much you are feeding. I can’t emphasize this enough, so I’ll say it again —weigh your horse’s feed! Pellets, textured and extruded feeds all have different densities. For example, one quart of an extruded feed typically weighs less than that same one quart of textured feed. For this reason, it is critical to feed by weight of the product, not by volume! (Another example is this—think of a coffee can. If you fill that coffee can with feathers, it will not weigh the same as if you fill it with rocks.) Feeding directions on a bag of concentrate are crafted based on the concentration of nutrients and calories of each product, so you can be assured that the manufacturer has done the hard work for you. Qualified equine nutritionists, employed by reputable feed companies, can help guide your through feeding recommendations based on your horse’s needs at no charge, so ask questions if you have them.
Summary
In a barn full of horses, no two are exactly alike. This is true for personality, stressors, athletic ability and of course dietary needs. Remember that forage should be the foundation of every horse’s diet, and a ration balancer will provide essential nutrients that may be missing from the forage source. Grain concentrates can be added based on the individual horse’s needs as necessary. Of course, always provide plenty of fresh, clean water and a salt block. The more forage a horse consumes, the more water he needs to help digest it so don’t forget to top off those buckets. *National Research Council. 2007. Nutrient Requirements of Horses, 6th Edition. National Academies Press, Washington, DC.
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If You Dream It, You Can Do It
Fear of Failure... Conquering Nerves and Fear in the Show Ring by Jennifer Woodruff
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s we begin a New Year, the talk is all about goals and resolutions. Lose weight, reduce debt, clean out clutter, start a new hobby. Our horse has spent a good part of the last month munching on a warm bran mash, a handful of peppermints or scratching his back in a leisurely roll in the snow. As a horse owner, you are optimistic as the days are getting longer, the weather a bit warmer and our horse possibly less hairy. When we look back on the previous year, the great moments jump out but more often, the bad ones are crystal clear in our rear view mirror. One of the greatest obstacles we all deal with is fear, apprehension and nerves when it comes to competing. Like anything else, we tend to pile the pressure on ourselves which only makes the heart race faster.
Place higher, score higher, impress such and such, beat such and such who we never have etc. As a judge I’ve seen countless exhibitors beat themselves in the arena with their own fear and nerves. Just how do we ride past our own worst enemy? Like anything else in life, routine and consistency are our best friends. We relax and ease into something that’s comfortable. Tangible. That we have the ‘keys’ to. I’m sure there isn’t one reader out there who hasn’t bitten off more than they could chew involving horses in some fashion. Yours truly included! That said, why should showing be any different? Let me introduce you to my famous ‘three Ps’: Plan — Practice — Perform. If one of those three is missing, the goal fails. Examples would be entering a class we’ve never trained for (ex. western riding). We arrive at the show, then see
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that the pattern includes flying lead changes and at least a dozen maneuvers. We scramble to learn the pattern (even though all patterns are available to us through our rule book) the day of the show. We get scared. We feel overwhelmed and underprepared. We ride through the gate, and fail. We give up. This scenario was of course a recipe for disaster, yet I see it happen year after year multiple times. Let’s look at how we can use my ‘Three P system’ to lower our nerves and equal a more enjoyable, successful class. PLAN...start now by choosing your shows for the year and, your classes. This especially important for the self trained adult amateur and the 4Her who shows in just a few shows a year. If you choose to reach out and try something new, start training now. While the snow flies, sit back in your cozy chair with a warm cup of coffee and read the rule book. You Tube videos of actual classes and training tips. Catch some southern shows on live feed. Attend clinics as a rider or, bring your chair and notepad and audit! Don’t overload your days with too many classes as you plan your schedule and budget. A tired horse often becomes sour and only adds to a rider’s frustration. As judges we seek quality not quantity! PRACTICE...it goes without saying that time in the saddle or wet saddle blankets are the best way to be a prepared exhibitor. Dragging your horse out of the field the week of the show rarely yields desirable results. There are many fine details in practice that make the difference. Physical fitness of both horse and rider, mental preparedness of both and connection between both. I always suggest that my riders keep a journal. Even if it’s just something as simple as “Monday Jan. 7: longed 10 minutes, long trot 5 minutes both directions. Trail obstacle practice 15 minutes. No stirrup work including patterns 15 minutes.” This way you are actually charting your time and, can also look back on what worked and, what didn’t. Note any soreness, any behavior that’s out of the ordinary. These may be markets for hidden issues.
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PERFORM...I can’t stress enough that a plan, along with self care and care of your horse, will ease nerves. Arrive early, my father was famous for his statement that to be early was to be on time, to be on time was to be late. Make ample time to sleep and eat, that goes double for your horse. Warm up slowly. Take some quiet time out of the day to hack around the grounds, hand graze or go off property for a nice meal. Remember that some nerves are a good thing, it means you care. But if it’s truly impeding your performances or, preventing you from truly enjoying showing, refer back to the three Ps! Remember my friends! If you can dream it you can do it! Happy New Year! Jennifer is a 28 year veteran of the show ring, where she has been blessed to mark the cards in over 700 shows lifetime. Stemming from roots deep in the 4-H program in New York, she grew up both training her own horses at home on the family farm and, soaking in knowledge anywhere she could find it through clinics, instruction, internship and eventually through her equine degree at Morrisville College. As a competitor, Jennifer has shown a large variety of breeds and disciplines, from Arabians to AQHA, USEF Hunters to Ranch and Barrel horses. As a clinician, her roster spans from local 4-H clinics to Equine Affaire, Horse World Expo, Midwest Horse Fair and Hoosier Horse Fair. Jennifer is currently serving as an advisor for the state 4-H programs in New York and Kentucky. January 2020
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The Cowboy Perseverance Ranch
Face the Dust Bunnies by Rob and Tanya Corzatt
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t has been a long time coming but Rob and I finally sold our home and are slowly moving forward constructing the new barn for Cowboy Perseverance Ranch. In order for us to do what we believe God has called us to do, we needed to begin downsizing us and upsizing God! A year and a half ago we began the preparation for putting our house on the market. There was a lot that had to be done to make our house show ready. We had to clean a lot of the visible areas and clear out unnecessary clutter to make the house look appealing to potential buyers. It was going relatively smooth because we were able to work on it over the course of many months. We finally went into contract in September and the time came for us to actually move all of our belongings out of the house in October. As we tore down and
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began carrying out the larger pieces of furniture I discovered something grotesque, horrifying and extremely embarrassing in the invisible areas of the house... Dust Bunnies! They were in some of the most unlikely places. A couple cabinets in our office sat very low to the ground with not much of a gap between them and the floor, but underneath of it these unsightly critters somehow found a way to gather and have a party, many times over. Rob and I were exhausted from the physical exertion of moving as well as the lack of sleep. When those filthy dust bunnies were exposed, I did not want to deal with it. Oh, how easy it would have been to just run out of the house, shut the door behind us and just ignore the leftover mess and let the new owners clean it up. Rob and I were physically drained at this point. But I was convicted that I needed to have the mess cleaned up and the house
move in ready. Isaiah 41:29 states “He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.” This confirmed that we could get it all done. Recently, I met with someone who is going through astronomical challenges in their life. They are so overwhelmed that they felt they couldn’t cope with all the situations anymore and were ready to just leave everything behind…. spouse, children, job, etc. I was so saddened hearing this. I asked myself, “what would that accomplish?” Then the Lord placed a thought in my head. They had reached out to us recently to help them with some behavioral issues they started experiencing with one of their horses. It was becoming more aggressive and disrespectful towards its owner. It is perplexing, because it hadn’t acted out in this manner for the nearly two years they have owned the horse. The problem cannot be ignored. It’s as if the horse is raising its hoof and saying, “teacher I have a problem in this area, but I don’t know how to handle it.” If it is not dealt with quickly it can continue to grow until it becomes a big, hot mess. This doesn’t mean that the problem can be solved quickly. It can take a great deal of time, patience, strength and perseverance to improve the situation. There is some type of ‘dust bunny’ in there and it needs to be cleaned up. They have a very strong love for this horse and want to help it overcome the problem. God’s love for us is also very strong. He offers us an insurmountable amount of strength to help us overcome our challenges. In Joshua 1:9, God said “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” In Isaiah 41:13, He reminds us “For I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand.” The right hand is a symbol of honor and strength and He takes hold of our right hand with his righteous right hand. Paul wrote in Philippians 4:13, “I can do everything through him who gives me strength.” Friends, Paul was in jail when
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Tanya and Rob Corzatt writing this, yet he had an incredible amount of joy and comfort due to his relationship with Christ! God’s desire for all of us is to have that same relationship with him! However, we need to recognize that there is an incredible force that knows what is deep down inside of us causing us to be weak, and it wants to rob us of that joy and strength…Satan! Those despicable dust bunnies I found were almost invisible, hidden beneath things that made it virtually impossible to see. Our home was our sanctuary, our earthly temple. It was our dwelling place, so I was a bit ashamed I had missed so much that needed my attention. It was a reminder to me that we too are God’s temple. 1 Corinthians 3:16 says “Don’t you know you yourselves are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit lives in you?” Satan knows where we are the weakest, and it is usually the things deep down inside of us that are not visible. He can trick us into thinking there is no way out and it will never get better. Deep cleaning and decluttering our home may not be fun, but it can be so rewarding. Since the Spirit lives in us we are God’s home and he is ready and willing to be ‘Mr. Clean’ and scrub Satan right out! While writing this, I was listening to Zach Williams’ CD Chain Breaker. In the chorus it enthusiastically states “If you have pain, He’s a pain taker. If you feel lost, He’s a way maker. If you need freedom, saving, He’s a prison shaking savior. If you’ve got chains, He’s a chain breaker!” This song got my heart jumping and swelling up with so
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Ohio Haflinger Association
The Passing of Two Great Haflingers PRESIDENT, Tara Williamson VICE PRESIDENT, Stan Norris TREASURER, Duane Stutzman SECRETARY, Judy Winkler EMAIL, info@ohiohaflinger.com WEBSITE, www.ohiohaflinger.com
by Mae Yoder Happy New Year! In October 2019 a few OHA member’s gathered for a fun day of making apple cider at Ivan and Edna Yutzy’s in Millersburg, Ohio. Phil Greenisen brought his antique cider press and they pressed seven bushels of apples which produced approximately 20 gallons of cider! A delicious dinner followed with Ivan grilling chicken on his grilling rack and everyone brought in a covered dish to share. Thank you Ivan and Edna for opening your home and hosting this event! Everyone had an enjoyable day of good food and fellowship! It’s been a crazy busy summer and fall for us, hence the delay in getting this article in! My New Year’s resolution is to do better in getting this done! It’s just way too easy to forget and/or push it aside until the last minute. There is alot to catch up on. One of the first things that comes to mind is the passing of one of the all time ‘great’s’ in the Haflinger world, the beautiful and talented stallion Nordtriol. He passed away peacefully at the age of 25. He made an incredible impact in the Haflinger world in the U.S. as well as Europe. He still has many offspring to carry on his legacy. He was owned by Der
Nordtriol
Cordella (lead)
Buddy and his new friend.
Haflingerhof from Loudenville, Ohio. Speaking of bidding farewell to the ‘great’s’, Cordella our 22-year-old imported mare was also peacefully laid to rest. Cordella left a gaping hole here at Twin Maple Farm! She was our foundation for the last 16 years. As hard as it was to say goodbye we are grateful for all the wonderful memories she gave our family! She was an amazing ambassador for the breed and her favorite thing in the world was leading the OHA Driven Drill Team under the bright lights, in front of a cheering crowd! It feels like the end of an era for us. Though we will never have another one like her, we still have a few of her daughters to remember her by! On a lighter note, on Nov. 14, 2019 at The Horseman’s Mission Select Sale, 11-yearold Braelyn Knox became the new owner of Buddy (Affirmed PPGH), a 3-year-old Haflinger gelding. This isn’t their first horse but he is the first Haflinger for Braelyn and her family! We wish them the very best and I hope Buddy brings them many years of fun! Welcome to the
Haflinger family! Buddy was the only Haflinger at the sale and I believe he represented the breed quite well! This summer we were contacted by Tom Nesbitt from Phoenix, Ariz., asking if we could supply horses to pull his horse-drawn firefighting equipment in the Pro Football Hall of Fame parade in Canton, Ohio. So at 3:30 a.m. we loaded up our 12-year-old Haflinger stallion Nunavik GF and two of our Haflinger mares and headed for Canton! The parade lasted about two hours. There was an immense amount of people! Even though we had faith in our horses it was still a bit nerve wracking with the
insanely loud noise, balloons, clowns, blow ups as big as a building and all the other crazy stuff that completes a parade. Our two mares pulled a chemical wagon with my Dad (Andrew) driving and Nunavik GF and I pulled the ‘Cheif’s Wagon’. The horses were rock stars (what else do you expect from a trusty Haflinger, right?) I don’t think I have the patience to do more then one parade in a lifetime! I am grateful for the experience but I hope it was the last one I take part in. I hope you were all blessed with a wonderful holiday season and I wish you and yours the very best in the new year!
Face the Dust Bunnies (continued) much excitement because of what He has to offer. My friends, His house cleaning service is free! It is easy to run from the filth we don’t want to face but what would it accomplish?! If you believe and receive His free gift, you are on your way to ridding yourself of any dust bunnies you may have and it can be so freeing and rewarding. In Ephesians 3:16 and 18, Paul writes a wonderful prayer and this is our prayer for you. “I pray that out of His glorious riches He may strengthen you with power through His Spirit in your inner being…have power to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ.” “May you be strengthened in the Lord.” January 2020
As always my friends, may you be blessed on your ride! The Corzatt’s (Rob, Tanya and their son Camdon) own and operate the Cowboy Perseverance Ranch (CPR) in Sunbury, Ohio. CPR is a faith based operation and our mission is to build a strong foundation and relationship with our training horses and students. We are blessed to be able to provide western horsemanship lessons infused with biblical scripture to students of all ages. One student has described her time here as “CPR for the soul!” Visit our website at www.cpranch. wixsite.com/home or follow us on Facebook. HORSEMEN’S CORRAL
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Mid-Ohio Marauders
2020 Shooting Schedule Posted on Website PRESIDENT, Tim Calvin VICE PRESIDENT, Tom Byrne SECRETARY, Judy Foster TREASURER, Laurie Maris PHONE, 740/206-7214 EMAIL, midohiomarauders@gmail.com WEBSITE, www.midohiomarauders.com
Mid-Ohio Marauders are planning the 2020 shooting season now. The schedule is posted on our website. Featured Shoots for 2020 include The Ohio State Fair July 31-Aug. 2, The Mid-West Regional Shoot Sept. 25-27 and Congress Oct. 25.
The Banquet Committee is hard at work preparing the 2019 Year End Rendezvous which will be held Feb. 15 at the Coughlin Community Center at the Madison County Fairgrounds. All Occasions will be providing a great meal again this year. Join us for good food and fellowship. Election time! We are looking for a few good people to become
directors. We hold board meetings, which are open to the membership, the second Tuesday of each month. A few of our current board members are stepping down and we need new partners to share the joy of running a great club. Don’t sell yourself short, everyone has strengths and something to contribute that can support
the club. Call Tim if you are interested in joining the team 740/206-7214. Interested in learning the sport of Cowboy Mounted Shooting? The Marauders are planning a New Shooter Clinic for April 1819 with a rain date of May 9-10 which will be held at Cashmans Equipment, Delaware, Ohio.
Lake Erie Mounted Vaqueros
Special Thank You to LEMV Members; CMSA Approve 2020 Dates PRESIDENT, R. David Davis VICE PRESIDENT, Brian (Doc) Hric SECRETARY/TREASURER, Karen Davis; PHONE, 330-719-3290 EMAIL, karenld0819@gmail.com WEBSITE, www.lakeerievaqueros.net
by Karen (Chilipepper) Davis I am writing this article about one of our members, Tarah Schmidt, who has been with our club for three years runnin and gunnin, who we admire. She had a little bit of a rough start, she was not sure if her horse was going to take to the shooting, but with all her hard work and patience with her horse they became a great team. Tarah became engaged this summer to the love of her life Phillip West who is a veteran and serving our country. Tarah informed everyone at our
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July shoot that she was going to start a new journey in her life by joining the Army. Tarah learned about the Army MSW program at the PA NASW conference she attended and now a student of that competitive program and a Commissioned Officer and soldier of the U.S. Army. Her first day she was commissioned as an Active Duty 2LT. She completed a Team Development Course and stated learned a lot about herself as an individual. Tarah was a Platoon Leader as
part of her learning at Fort Sill for a week managing 45 fellow soldiers and stated it was at times exhausting and overwhelming and stacking responsibility on top of everything being engrained into her brain and also rewarding. She started with land navigation in beautiful Oklahoma country side, shot and went through a gas chamber. Graduated DCC at Fort Sill. Stated was her first significant military experience. Attended Direct Commissioning course and graduate social work school starts for her in February. Tarah, also, just graduated BOLC which was seven weeks of basic officer leadership training that included several soldering skills and field training exercises. We would like to say thank you to Tarah and Phillip for their service to our country, good luck and God Bless! I hope everyone had a safe, blessed Merry Christmas and a happy new year! CMSA approved our dates for 2020 events and they are: June 20 and 21, July18 and 19, Aug.
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22 and 23, Sept. 19 and 20, 2020. We hope to see everyone in the spring and summer! Special thanks to our sponsors: Big Dee’s Vet and Tack Supply where you can get all your pets supplies and everything they need; CMSA; Lonesome Pine Ammo; Uncle Jimmy’s Brand Products for all your pets treats; Horsemen’s Corral; Stagecoach West; Wendy Shaffer, MMCP, massage therapy for your horses; KDGowins Photography, great equine photos of you and your horse; Park Side Trailer Sales and Services, Inc., look them up for new or used horse trailers or parts or service on the one you have; Trumbull Locker for good tasting meat; Rocks Farm and Garden for good tasting fruit and vegetables; Siracki Realty, if you are looking for a new house, apartment or need a place to rent; and Altmeyer’s Trailer Sales in Jefferson, Ohio, looking for new or used horse trailers, cargo trailers, car mate trailers, American Haulers. January 2020
Wayne County Saddle Club
We Have ‘2020’ Vision PRESIDENT, Charlene Clark; VICE PRESIDENTS, Rich Gortner, Angie Didinger; SECRETARY, Tricia Crilow; TREASURER, Beth Eikleberry; WEBSITE, waynecountysaddleclub.com
Happy New Year! I reckon you could say we’ll all have ‘2020’ vision this year. Well, anyhow, I plan to use that a bit. I can definitely say the officers and directors of the Wayne County Saddle Club are busy using their 2020 vision to plan and produce another successful year at the ‘Hollow.’ By the time you read this, the annual banquet might be history. January 11 is/was the date. Just in case it isn’t here yet, it’s at 6 p.m. at the Wooster American Legion. Bring a hot and a cold dish and beverage of your choice. The club provides meat, coffee and soft drinks as well as
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plastic plates, cups and utensils. Election of officers, yearend awards, a 50/50 drawing and Chinese auction follow, concluding with music to dance to complete the evening. If it’s already over, I hope you enjoyed it. I will have the 2020 officers’ and directors’ in the next issue. Regardless of the outcome of the election I can assure you the leadership of this great
organization will continue to work hard to make this and every year the best it can be for everyone who decides to come to our events. Are we perfect? No. Do we arrive at plans without some argument? Absolutely not! It takes diversity of preferences, ideas, and willingness to make it happen to get’r done. When all is said and done, however, your board works together to make each year a positive, financially secure one. Have you been riding? December 7, just over six weeks
after my knee replacement surgery, I climbed on Stormy our Appaloosa mare and rode. I don’t mean to brag; I’m sure some did it quicker. I’m just say’n it sure felt good to be ‘back in the saddle again’ as the song says [Gene Autry, I think]. Winston Churchill once said, ‘there’s nothing as good for the inside of a man as the outside of a horse.’ I reckon we all know the truth in that statement. Enjoy your rides! ~Stan
National Pole Bending Association
NPBA Celebrates 15th Anniversary in 2020 PRESIDENT, Steve Thomas VICE PRESIDENT, Chip Nicholson SECRETARY/TREASURER, Kristine Nagy EMAIL, coordinator.npba@gmail.com WEBSITE, www.polebending.org
by Kristine Nagy Happy New Year! Here’s to hoping you start your year off in a great way! One way is to either join the National Pole Bending Association, or renew your membership. Our memberships run for one calendar year. However, our points begin in January for 2020. Many of our states have great year end award programs,
especially Ohio, Indiana and Pennsylvania. Last year Ohio gave out over $3,000 in awards to their members. Points are awarded on a 4D format in the open poles and a 3D format in the youth. You don’t want to miss out on this great opportunity. Get your membership sent in. Check out polebending.org to see all of the pole bendings close to you. 2020 is our 15th anniversary and we will be celebrating at our National Finals the last weekend of May in Cloverdale, Ind. To qualify all you need to do is become a member and attend two shows. We will be giving a special 15th anniversary saddle away to one lucky contestant. Just another reason to get your membership in today!
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View From the Cheap Seats
Confessions of a Liar, Liar, Pants On Fire by Sarah Vas
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ay back in the January 2015 issue, I wrote The Seven Stages, dramatically summarizing my equine footprint to that point. Starting with childhood, it blathered on about self-defined evolution as each pivotal chapter flowed into the next throughout my twenties, thirties, and forties. It’s an amusing reread, if not embarrassing, personally. I guess I thought myself very profound declaring a conclusion to The Sixth Stage: Establishing My Identity. Our Farm was coming off the heels of some productive years and I was confident I’d sifted out the static. Foolishly believing I’d mastered being a deliriously happy, capable, Jack of All Trades, I pronounced The Seventh Stage unwritten. Then I avowed to saunter happily down my pressure-free road from that point into the future. This
personal manifesto was doomed before the ink dried. 2015 started hard and stayed hard. Good thing I wrote Me, Myself, and I in January, 2016. It confidently and foolishly outlined HOW I’d create a new, improved 2.0 version of Sarah Vas, Horse Trainer, albeit behind schedule. I only managed to reboot the same, tired transitional phase before my optimism was shot down in flames. Several farm staff gave their notice in pursuit of new adventures, including the assistant trainer/instructor I’d relied upon too heavily. My husband had a month-long, outof-town job training to slog through. Our only son wasn’t handling Dad’s absence well as he himself struggled with 7th grade, academically and socially. Everything I claimed I could handle became even more incomprehensibly chaotic and unmaintained. When I did manage to keep Life’s rubber to road
What to Say to the Challenges Awaiting You in 2020...
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for short durations, it still felt disheartening and unsatisfying. Miserable exhaustion underscored my decision to pause the riding lesson program in May, 2016. More than 50 client accounts received email notification announcing my 30-day breather. I honestly explained the snowball of unexpected obstacles, the need to collectively regroup, but promised a lickety-split fix to all our services and programs. Thirty days turned into 90. Ninety days turned into never. All wretch and no vomit. I had perfected the planning phase but wasn’t executing; a lifelong bad habit. Guilt and lack of enthusiasm shrouded my responsibilities towards the Farm client roster. To date, I haven’t resurrected any lesson program, educational events, or annual functions. Understandably, all the students and most of our boarders have quietly wandered away to other barns. I’ve trained and competed the occasional client horse over the last four years but my body began betraying itself in the saddle. I was catching whiffs of fear. Mortality has since wound its albatross around my throat as my own horses still stand waiting in the wings today. Nothing I predicted in both January editorials ever came to pass. The title of Horse Trainer scowled back at me from my business card. I was actually in Stage Whatever: Masquerading as a fraud, secretly struggling with self-sabotage, while stumbling backward against my real self. 2019 held me there, dangerously tight, but it served its purpose. A thousand tiny seconds of clarity finally accumulated into one brave truth when I finally took a hard stare at this lie I’d been swallowing down too long. I am not a Horse Trainer. I’m not. I don’t have the teeth for it, personally or professionally. Oh, believe me, I can train the horse, and ridiculously well I might add. That natural ability was the positive light I clung to all these years. But the required demands attached to a Horse Trainer identity had finally, completely shattered the rest of me. Endless hours, grueling physical labor, expensive travel, ever-present employee struggles, unexpected injuries that brought progress to a screeching halt. Every sacrifice to family, my personal
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Sarah Vas needs, or any social life of any kind. Agonizing frustration of eternally beginner level students, never having enough hours on the clock. The grind, the intensity of the pace, the necessity of a constant push, hoping for passing glimpses of career security or results, the Grand Canyon leap from local, entry-level barn to nationally recognized top professional. The oft-undiscussed reality of producing quantity at a sacrifice to quality, the emotional battering from clients who “didn’t get it”, that which never completely evaporates from the soul. Accepting that I HAVE TO but knowing that I just…CAN’T. Somewhere within all the hollow victories and exhaustion, all the years and tears and guilt and disappointments, I finally embraced then victoriously subdued this lie. Thankfully, my husband of 24 years didn’t hesitant when I said to him last summer, “Can I tell you something?” I confessed out loud to my Person that I. Was Not. A Horse Trainer. Ya know what he said? He was relieved. I wasn’t totally convinced of who I should or could be next but he was ecstatic to see me embracing things within me he’d always known. This guy had supported my lie both as a partner and financial backer. He was rarely and barely a part of it, but he truly committed to living in it, even as he could only watch while his best friend drowns. He deserved my truth, too. So, without further ado...my equine professional status earned
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Central Ohio Saddle Club Association
Congratulations to the Horse and Reserve Horse of the Year PRESIDENT, Mandy Dacek VICE PRESIDENT, Rachel Zielinski SECRETARY, Debbie Balan TREASURER, Bob Huff EMAIL, mdacek19@att.net WEBSITE, www.coscaonline.com
by Mandy Dacek Happy New Year from all of us here at COSCA! As everyone makes their New Year’s resolutions, horse folks start making their goals for the upcoming show season. We hope that our shows will be on your list of events to attend to reach those goals. We have open classes, youth and adult classes, as well as breed and ranch horse classes! Showbills will be added to our website as they are approved. Our website is a great place for many of the forms you will need. In addition to showbills, there are membership forms (which you will need so you can win some of the great awards in our high point awards program!) as well as sponsorship forms and links to some sponsors. We are also excited that 2020 brings us the 70th COSCA Championship Show. We can’t wait to make the ‘platinum’ anniversary of our show the best one yet!
2019 Horse of the Year OFW Validate. Speaking of our great awards program, this month will shine the spotlight on our Horse of the Year and Reserve Horse of the Year. The 2019 Horse of the Year is OFW Validate. ‘Ricky’ as he is known to his friends, is a 9year-old Arabian gelding owned, shown and loved by Ryleigh Balan. Ricky and Ryleigh had an unbelievable show season. It’s hard to believe that this was their first season as a team, but Ryleigh got her dream horse in October 2018. This pair took the show ring by storm, doing well in halter, showmanship, English, western, and pattern classes. Ryleigh and Ricky showed in youth 13 and Under classes, all of the Arabian classes, as well as open classes. To say their hard work paid off is an understatement. Ryleigh was the 2019 Youth 13 and Under Champion and Ricky
2019 Reserve Horse of the Year Awards Ceremony.
was the 2019 Arabian High Point Champion. Being named Horse of the Year was the icing on the cake during the awards presentations. Congratulations to the 2019 Horse of the Year, OFW Validate! The 2019 Reserve Horse of the Year is Awards Ceremony. ‘Snoopy’ as his fans call him, is a 19-year-old Quarter Horse gelding. He and his best girl, Kaili Mitchell, have been partners for 13 years. Ten year old Kaili and 5-year-old Snoopy took 4-H by storm and their success has continued on the COSCA circuit.
Kaili and Snoopy brought home many, many accolades in 2019. They placed in the top five in the hunt seat and western divisions in our divisional program. They also were the 2019 Adult 19 and Over division Champions as well as the All Around Quarter Horse Champion. It was a great year, and Snoopy definitely earned lots of his favorite Wheat Thins! Congratulations to the 2019 COSCA Reserve Horse of the Year, Awards Ceremony! May your new year be filled with health, happiness, and of course, great horses!
View From The Cheap Seats its retirement date, September 9, 2019. My next life began that day after the final and most taxing professional commitment at a national horse show. I’m applying for my amateur status and focusing my equestrian life on what feeds my soul, what makes me happy. We’re already moving quietly on the Farm’s new breeding adventures into the Arabian/Welsh sport pony market. And, I feel weird saying “I’m an Ar-Teest” but yeah… Kevin and I have started ‘makin’ stuff’. Breeding pony babies and creating rustic, unique, beautiful, eclectic stuff. The first Cheap Seats was published April, 2013 and this is #82 in uninterrupted succession. I’m not ditching this gig; I can promise you that. I’ve even been told on occasion that I’m kinda good at this artform called writing and who can spot a liar better than me? January 2020
Sarah Vas, a second-generation horsewoman, writes about her decades of adventure and mayhem among several breeds and disciplines, and countless equine educational endeavors both as student and teacher. Sarah owns and operates a continuation of her parents’ original business, Winfield Farm & Forge, Ltd., that which couldn’t currently exist without constant gratitude for Kevin, her very forgiving, ridiculously supportive husband. Together, they are quietly beginning to explore the Farm’s newest chapters, both in and out of the horse world. They are returning to Sarah’s family roots, this time as breeders of Arabian/ Welsh Sport Ponies for dressage and carriage while husband and wife indulge their pent up creativity producing a variety of rustic décor and iron work.
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Black Swamp Driving Club
Black Swamp Driving Club Looks Back and Forward PRESIDENT, Roger Higgins, Jr. VICE PRESIDENT, Julie Emmons SECRETARY & TREASURER, Susan Murray. WEBSITE, www.blackswampdrivingclub.com
by Mary Thomas Black Swamp Driving Club had a busy 2019 and has begun to schedule 2020 events. Election of new board members will be held at the Jan. 12 meeting at the Good Hope Lutheran Church, Arlington, Ohio. Events for 2020 will be discussed as well. Three 2019 winter meetings covered carriage maintenance, wheel problems and safety issues. In April a tour of the Barhorst Belgian farm, Ft. Loramie, Ohio, gave members a look at a large collection of box wagons, antique signs, and
adorable Belgian foals. In May several Swampers enjoyed a long weekend driving at the Spring Fling in Indiana. The Carlisle Reserve near Elyria, Ohio, was the setting for a June drive with the Western Reserve Carriage Association. The annual July day at the Wyandot County Historical Museum’s ice cream social gave members a chance to display their antique vehicles and provide carriage rides. A very busy August began with a drive and delicious lunch at the Leighty Farm near Upper Sandusky, Ohio, followed by a relaxing country drive and tour of the Higgins’ carriage collection in Meeker, Ohio, and winding up with the Parker Bridge drive on quiet roads along the scenic Sandusky River at the end of the month. The popular Coon Hunters drive, Tiffin, Ohio, attracted new drivers and members. As
fall continued, several members headed for the National Drive at the Hoosier Horse Park, Edinburg, Ind. To close out the driving year, Swampers enjoyed a beautiful afternoon hayride through harvested fields and colorful fall foliage. The annual banquet in November brought members together for an excellent meal, a chance to socialize, and raise money for future driving fun. Winter meetings are set for Jan. 12, Feb. 9, and March 8 at the Good Hope Lutheran Church, Arlington, Ohio. Meetings are held from 2 to 4 p.m. and snacks will be shared. Those interested in driving horses, ponies, minis, donkeys, or mules are invited to these meetings and to become members of Black Swamp. Learn about equine and carriage care, driving techniques, harness types and care, various driving events, etc. Come to a winter meeting or check www.
Ralph and Linda Thauvette setting off at the Coon Hunters drive. blackswampdrivingclub.com or the BSDC Facebook page for membership information. UPCOMING EVENTS JAN. 12, FEB. 9, MAR. 8: Meeting at the Good Hope Lutheran Church, Arlington, OH, from 2 to 4 p.m.
Tri-County Trail Association
2020 Officers and Board Members; Renew Membership PRESIDENT, Jim Mike; VICE PRESIDENT, Leroy Wilson; SECRETARY, Amy Crawford; TREASURER, Mary Miller EMAIL, ckrumm1958@gmail.com WEBSITE, www.tri-cotrails.com
by Cindy Krumm Well, 2019 is in the bag! On to 2020! Tri-Co held our officer elections for 2020. I am pleased to announce the following officers for 2020 (some officers will continue in their positions): Jim Mike as President, Leroy Wilson as Vice President, Amy Crawford as Secretary, Ellen Van Pelt as Trail Master and Klif Crawford as Past President. In addition because our six trustees are elected two each year to hold three year terms, the Trustees Jeanne Byers, Annie McKain, Candy Werstler and Terry McKain will remain in their positions. We thank Elaine Kirk and Helen Murray for their service on this board. The two new Board members for 2020 are Harley Miller and Beverly Mills. There are two officer positions that require specific skills and as 34
such, have been especially hard to pass along to new members. The first of these is the position of treasurer. Mary Miller has accepted the nomination and selection as the treasurer on the grounds that Chuck Stephens (current holder of this position) work with her hand in hand this year. Accepting our treasurer position is a huge undertaking and Chuck has agreed to work with Mary and train her so that by 2021, she will feel confident enough to completely accept and pursue this position and he can take a much earned break. The other position that has been hard to pass on has been the newsletter editor. This year, Neva Gibson has accepted this position. I (Cindy Krumm, current Editor) have agreed to assist her with this transition and will continue to write this article for the Horsemen’s Corral each month. Please be patient with our entire Board (officers and trustees) as new members take up their positions and they all become the cohesive team that is required to keep our great club going. Please also note that if you were a member in 2019 but have not renewed your membership for 2020 by the March general
Tri-Co 2020 Officers and Trustees: Seated (left to right): Amy Crawford (Secretary), Jeanne Byers (Trustee), Mary Miller (Tresurer-in-Training). Second row: Terry and Amie McKain (Trustees), Ellen Van Pelt (Trail Master), Beverly Mills and Candy Werstler (Trustees). Back row: Treasurer (2019-Trainer), Harley Miller (Trustee), Leroy Wilson (Vice President) and Jim Mike (President) Not pictured is Klif Crawford (Past President) meeting, you will not receive a newsletter for March. Don’t miss out on important news, get your memberships in right away! If you are not a 2019 member, a copy of the membership application can be found on the last page of every newsletter, which is always posted on our website. Please, everyone, print neatly so that your information can be correctly entered and your trailways do not get returned
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because we misinterpreted the information you provide. Also, the applications must be signed by both adult members if you are doing a joint (family) membership. Please visit our website, www.Tri-CoTrails.com, for information about activities at our camp. You can also find information about future events at our camp this year on this club’s Facebook page. January 2020
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TrailMeister
Own Your Adventure – Finding Your Way by Robert Eversole
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avigation is one of the most important frontcountry and backcountry skills, and the most liberating. It allows you to pilot your own journey, rather than being a passenger. In recent years maps, and the way we use them, has dramatically changed. Going from point A to point B in our everyday lives has turned into speaking into our phones and receiving turn by turn directions. Technology has greatly expanded our navigation abilities especially for street directions. Trail directions and planning routes have unfortunately been another story. Until now. In the past planning a ride meant buying a printed topo map and using a compass to triangulate my position on the trail. Of course it’s hard to use a map if you can’t find one and finding worthwhile trail maps can be a challenge. Here’s an image of a published trail map for a riding area that I enjoy (Riverside State Park, WA)—Can you see where the hills are? What about steep ravines? Heck, it’s even missing most of the trails. Could you really use this to effectively navigate unfamiliar terrain? (Illustration: Washington State Parks) Here’s a standard USGS map of the same area—It’s even worse. There’s zero information on trails. Again, this isn’t something you’d want to be Illustration: Washington State Parks stuck with in an emergency. (Illustration: USGS) Fortunately, there’s a solution to this problem. I’ve been using an online resource for the past few years and it’s been a game changer for planning adventures both near and far. CalTopo is an online tool that allows you to make custom topographic maps of anyplace in the U.S. It has become an invaluable tool for planning trips, especially backcountry Standard USGS map travel. Here’s a simple map that took me just a few minutes to build online in CalTopo. To build it, I browsed through the available topo map base layers until I found the one that worked best for me. I was even able to add a hill shading layer which makes short work of deciphering contour lines.
Simple map created online in CalTopo.
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Saving this map as a PDF, allows me to both print a hard copy AND export the same map to my phone, giving me a backup system and an easy to use reference point. (Illustration: CalTopo)
Riders wanting an accurate, I carry three types of maps on reliable, and free navigation tool can easily build maps using most trail rides: 1) Paper small-scale overview CalTopo. Once you’ve created map. your custom trail map. You can— and should—print these out as a 2) Paper large-scale detailed non-battery-based, unbreakable maps, normally with the backup. US Forest Service Topo Importing these maps into a series as a base map, simple navigation app, like Avenza created in and exported Maps, on your smartphone gives from CalTopo. you a simple user experience, 3) Digital layers downloaded combined with very useful into my smartphone using depth information. Remember to apps such as Avenza, or share all this information with GaiaGPS, as backups and/ your riding partners, in the event or accompaniments to my you part ways during the ride, and with your significant others printed maps. that stay home, in the event of an emergency. The end result is as easy to use as Google Maps—just open the Avenza app, and a blue dot shows your location. But instead of city streets, it’s real navigational data such as contour lines, trail locations, slope shading and whatever else you want, all working whether or not you have cell signal. Avenza Maps is an app (iOS and Android) that uses your phone’s built-in GPS to locate you even when you’re out of range of a cell network. It works without cell coverage. Maps used by Avenza are special PDF’s that contain geospatial information. Using CalTopo you can create these special maps to open within the Avenza app. That this much navigation information can be accessed so easily is unprecedented. That it can be free is even better! For more information on CalTopo visit caltopo.com For most riders CalTopo’s free plan will be enough to get them down the trail. For more info on the Avenza Maps app visit https://www.avenza.com/ avenza-maps/. Again, the free plan gives me plenty of options. As always for more information on trail riding and camping with horses visit www.TrailMeister.com the world’s largest and most accurate database of horse camps and trails! Robert ‘The TrailMeister’ Eversole owns and operates the largest horse trail and horse camp guide in the world, www.TrailMeister.com. When he’s not speaking with horse and mule riders at events across the US, writing regular feature columns in leading equine publications including the Horsemen’s Corral, Robert can be found riding and packing trail maintenance crews into wilderness areas throughout the Pacific Northwest.
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Colorado Ranger Horse Association
2020 Open Show Points Programs and Pointers PRESIDENT, Toni Lukavich; 1ST VICE PRESIDENT, Charmaine Wulff; SECRETARY, Barbara Summerson; TREASURER, Jane Montgomery. WEBSITE, www.coloradoranger.com EMAIL, riderangerhorse@yahoo.com
by Monica Doddato Welcome to 2020! It’s the time of year you might be considering joining or renewing your membership in a program. CRHA offers programs for Open Show Points, Distance Riding and Logging. Information and applications for these programs can be found on the website at www.coloradoranger.com. If you have participated in programs before such as the CRHA OSPP (Open Show Points Program), you know the record keeping can be time consuming. To save time and energy in pursuit of your next award, please consider these six tips:
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1) Complete the form before the show. Take a few minutes while you are planning your schedule for show day and fill out the form, the class name and information, everything you can complete ahead of time so that it’s that much less you must do at the show. (I like to do this on my break at work that way it doesn’t take any of my show prep time). 2) Form and pen placement. Keep the form hung neatly with magnets or a clip on the trailer or stall door to make it easier to record the placing as soon as you get back from the class. A magnetic pen or pen on a string is also a great idea so you do not have to search for it. 3) Photograph the class lineup. In this modern day of technology, use it to your advantage. Show secretaries aren’t usually fans of looking up the number of exhibitors in every one of your classes. If you have someone at the show with you who can snap a picture of the class in the lineup, then all you have to do is pull up the picture and count the horses.
Hollidazzle Lena was honored as the Horse of the Day at a November YEDA Competition for earning the most points of the horses competing. Owned by Mariclaire Stearns, Holli is a prime example of the versatility of the Rangerbred, she is used in competition and lessons by the YEDA team coached by Shauna Brown from Maple Grove Performance Horses and Training Stable. 4) Keep copies. Accidents happen and whether it’s the U.S. Postal Service, the Points Program’s chairperson or some other crazy circumstance, keeping a copy of your point sheets ensures you have a record of your accomplishments. 5) Labels, envelopes and stamps. If you have to mail the hard copies of the points form, take some time to create some
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labels for both the return and destination address. Keep these in a folder or envelope all together. When the form is complete, you copy it, stick it in an envelope, and add address labels and a stamp so that form is ready for the mailman or woman and you are ready to start preparing for your next show! 6) Have fun. That is why we got into horses isn’t it?
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On the Fence A step-by-step series on pasture fencing for your farm - Part 1 of 4 by Lisa Kiley
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t’s that time of year again when we start making resolutions and planning for the upcoming year. When the thermostat plummets and you find yourself spending more time in the house than in the barn, it’s a great time to start thinking about projects around the farm. Putting up fencing is a big investment and with all the choices and considerations, it can easily become overwhelming. In this series on fencing we will cover everything from planning and preparation to materials selection, installation and maintenance. By the time spring arrives, you will have all the information you need to get outside and make your fencing resolution a reality. For the beginning stages of the planning process, gathering the right information is key. Doing your homework will save time, energy, and money when it comes to getting the project done this spring. So, before you even decide what type of fencing you will need (we’ll investigate that next month). Here are some basics to check off your list to start off on the right foot:
KNOW YOUR PROPERTY—The county recorder’s office or
assessor can supply you with information on property lines to make sure that you are planning your fence build within its boundaries. Next, by acquiring an aerial map, it will allow you to see a better perspective of topography. Taking note of trees, streams or other natural features will help in anticipating challenges of installation and may dictate material choices. Knowing soil types on the property will help with preparation for installation and maintenance for the best grazing opportunities.
RESEARCH LEGALITIES—Even if you know where your
property lines are, there may be set back regulations which require your fence to be so far off the property line. In addition, local ordinances may dictate if you will need permits to complete projects or if there are any other restrictions to be considered. If you have neighbors close by, think about issues that may arise due to proximity. Laws for Line Fences exist in each state, so make sure that you familiarize yourself before starting any project. As a horse owner, you are liable if a horse on your property gets loose. Making sure horses are contained by adequate fencing is imperative.
UNDERSTAND THE HERD—Even if you only have a few
horses on the property, understanding herd dynamics is helpful. Horse safe fence should be the foremost concern, but it’s not just about the materials used. As you are planning pastures & turn outs, avoid tight corners and consider rounded fence lines. When horses are initially turned out together, there can be aggressive behavior while the order of the herd is determined. Avoid creating areas that present a risk of “trapping” a lower ranking horse or keeping them away from food or water sources. If horses will not make compatible pasture mates, there should be options to keep them separated. Smaller pens near the barn can work well to separate horses, especially at feeding times.
PASTURE UTILIZATION—Using grass as part of the horse’s food source requires close management and is best achieved by utilizing rotational grazing. This will require additional fencing and a plan on how to easily move horses from one spot to the next. The
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number of horses and the size of the pastures will determine how often you will need to rotate. Having an all-weather turn out area is a great investment, allowing horses to get outside without risk of damaging grass and creating mud during wet weather is essential in a rotational grazing plan. This type of area does require amending the ground to make it mud resistant.
MAP IT OUT—After you’ve gathered the above information,
you can start mapping out your fencing plan. You will need to know your dimensions and how many feet the parameters are in order to calculate how much fence you will need. Don’t forget to plan for gates. Having at least two access points per pasture is helpful, especially during muddier times of the year. Make sure gates are big enough to allow passage of equipment and consider adding a smaller gate for day to day use. Depending on pasture layout, you will want to determine the closest accessibility to both water and electricity. Thinking through your daily chores is critical to mapping the most efficient layout.
MAKE A BUDGET—Deciding on a budget early in the process
will help keep you on track. Fencing can be expensive, but there are ways to make the process more economical, taking the time to do research can translate to savings. Make sure installation is also part of the budget. If you’re a do-it- yourselfer, factor in the cost of rental equipment. Check reviews and recommendations on fence types to determine if the project is something you will be able to handle yourself. Thinking of hiring an installer? It’s a good idea to check references and get on their schedule early. Waiting to schedule in the spring could mean not getting your fencing project completed until the end of the summer. If your budget won’t allow for the full plan now, look at opportunities for phasing the project. By planning ahead, you can build on what you have rather than redoing fencing when you are able to expand. Next month we will discuss choosing the right materials for your fencing project. Lisa Kiley is a lifelong horse enthusiast who has worked in the equine industry and shown horses for many years. She is a proud member of the Cashmans Horse Equipment Team. Cashmans Horse Equipment, located in Delaware, Ohio, has been providing top quality products to the equine and agricultural community for 40 years. They have a commitment to sourcing environmentally conscious merchandise and items made in the U.S.A. Cashmans strives to educate customers and provide products that put safety first so you can enjoy more time with the horses you love. www.cashmans.com
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Dusty Boots Riding Club
A Look Into the Boot Dusters PRESIDENT, Billy Jo Brown; 1ST VICE PRESIDENT, Jason Brown; TREASURER, Donna Rohrer; SECRETARY, Tonya Wilson; EMAIL, dustyboots@dustybootsridingclub.com WEBSITE, www. dustybootsridingclub.com
by Brianna Kibler and Christiana Loveridge As Boot Dusters members we would like to share our view of what it means to be a part of this group. Being a part of Dusty Boots youth team takes many things; leadership, communication, and dedication. Recently the Boot Dusters decided the youth team should govern their own club and elect officers. The team’s active officers are President Brianna Kibler, Vice President Christiana Loveridge, Secretary Zoey Brown, Treasurer Nadia Carr, and the Adult Advisor of the club is Casey Kotanchek. The members planned a Christmas party this past December. At the gathering
there were many delicious treats and a gift exchange with all the members. The group is planning an exciting and also educational trip to North Farm breeding facility in Stark County, Ohio, on Feb. 15. We will visit with some newborn foals and learn about studs and the breeding process. This will give us an opportunity to understand what is involved in the breeding of champion horses as well as the time and effort involved in taking care of the young foals. All Dusty Boots members are invited and encouraged to come and learn about the exciting development and growing process of the foals. With the year-end banquet quickly approaching the Boot Dusters will be putting together a table to display our year of horse showing, bonding and
activities. The goal of the display is to recruit new members and keep the group growing in numbers and moving forward to become better equestrians and community members. We plan on having a photo board to show our experiences and exciting achievements throughout the year. We will also be accepting donations and raffling off a variety of items. The youth team would like to thank Dusty Boots for making
it possible for us to have our club. We are fortunate to have the caliber of adult Dusty Boots members to advise us, their experience is invaluable in teaching us. We look forward to making lasting friendships as well as developing lifelong skills that will help us grow into well rounded adults. If you are interested in donating any items or funds toward this cause please feel to contact the officers or advisor of the club.
Northern Ohio Dressage Association
NODA’s 2020 Calendar is Full of Competition and Education for Riders at All Levels PRESIDENT, Barb Soukup; VICE PRESIDENT, Arielle Brodkey; TREASURER, Dee Liebenthal; SECRETARY, Patti Valencic. EMAIL, president@nodarider.org; WEBSITE, www.nodarider.org
by Mosie Welch Schooling Shows: Sally Burton, NODA’s Schooling Show Manager is very excited to announce NODA’s 2020 Schooling Show season bringing you professional, well run shows and new judges to our venues! NODA will hold five of our schooling shows at Chagrin Valley Farms where stalls are readily available, and the footing is great. Rocky River Stables will continue to host our August show and Fair Winds Farm will welcome our return in September. Please remember that Rocky River and Fair Winds Farm have limited stabling available, plan to work out of your trailer at these locations. NODA is thrilled that all three venues work so closely with us January 2020
to offer quality shows. NODA’s Schooling Show registration will be on the Horse Show Office portal online and mail in registrations. Register online or mail your entry in the day a show opens so that you do not find yourself wait listed. As always, NODA will be using USEF ”r” or” R” rated judges or USDF ”L” judges for all schooling shows. We are happy to have new judges added to our season. At the May show “r” judge Ryan Bell will join us from Florida. “R” judge Kristen Boyd joins us for the July show from Ontario, Canada, and Fatima Kranz, an “R” judge from Chicago, Ill., will join returning “R” judge Nicky Vogel from Virginia for our Championship weekend. New judges for the season who hold “L” certificates include Janell Scherbarth and Shari Wolke, both from Michigan. Returning judges from past years include Robin Birk “r” working on her “R”, Cheryl Connell-Marsh “R”, Clara Etzel “L” with distinction, Jen Roth “r”, Amy RotheHietter “L” with distinction and Alison Schmidbauer “L” with distinction. NODA’s goal is
to offer quality judges for our competitors at an affordable price. Stay tuned for more information about the schooling show season and for the sign-up genius to go ‘live’ for all your volunteer opportunities. Western Dressage Clinic: NODA is offering a Western Dressage Clinic on May 2 and 3 with clinician Joanne Williams at Brecksville Stables in Brecksville, Ohio. This educational clinic helps you incorporate good basic training as you and your horse move up the western dressage levels. Stabling will be available. Look for the application in January. Ride-a-Test Clinic: NODA is offering an educational Ridea-test clinic at Chagrin Valley Farms on June 20, the day before our June 21 schooling show at the same venue. Participants sign up for traditional, western, or eventing dressage test(s) of choice in advance and ride times are offered in 20 minutes blocks to provide participants a chance to ride a test for a judge, receive a score, and get immediate feedback. You are then able to ride the test again or work one-
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on-one with the clinicians to make corrections in your test ride. Returning this year are clinicians Danielle Menteer and Barb Soukup, both USDF “L” judges with distinction. Sign up for the ride a test will be done by mail-in application, look for application/details in April to sign up for this The NODA ‘Adult Dressage and More Camp’ will return to Stone Gate Farm this year and will be held July 30-Aug. 2. Camp offers the opportunity to take dressage lessons, mountain trail instruction, cross country and cavaletti lessons. Fun, learning and adventures for adult participants are already in the planning stages. If you want to dedicate an entire weekend to hanging out with horses; riding, eating, playing and trying new things, plan to join us! Details will be available, and registration will open in March. The 2020 NODA USEF/USDF Recognized Dressage shows will take place on June 27 and June 28 at Chagrin Valley Farms. Look for the prize list and information about all our clinics and shows at www.nodarider.org. 39
Western Reserve Carriage Association
WRCA Enjoys the Holidays PRESIDENT, Jon Roemer VICE PRESIDENT, Pam Root TREASURER, Ann Petersen SECRETARY, Cathy Rhoades MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY, Henry Rish. WEBSITE, www.wrcarriage.com
by Cathy Rhoades Sunday, Dec. 8 Western Reserve Carriage Association had their annual Holiday Luncheon at the Oaks Lakeside at Chippewa Lake. We started with a social hour and met many old friends and a few new ones. It was great to see Lynn Van Deusen at the luncheon. Newer members Dan and Peggy Milburn from
Spencer, Ohio, sat at my table. She rides and drives her horse Hanna at Golden Horse Farm. Another very interesting lady sat with me, Betsy Connor. She lives in Pennsylvania across from East Liverpool. Betsy recently fulfilled a dream of hers by getting a team of Welsh Cobs and a wagon to drive in Ohio and Appalachian wagon trains. We had a great table of diverse drivers. Our luncheon was a fabulous buffet of beef filet tips, apricot fig pork, and baked salmon. The desserts varied from a light minty chocolate trifle to a warm apple brown betty. Tickets were drawn throughout the afternoon for door prizes from our Big Dee tack points. After dinner,
our esteemed president, Jon Roemer, spoke about our past events including the standout at Lake Farm Park hosted by Ann Petersen. Our first event of 2020 will be our biannial auction on Sunday, Feb. 23 at the Masonic Hall, 3750 Grant Street in Richfield. This first meeting of the year promises to be a fun potluck with lots of great items for auction. Bring your family and friends and encourage them to bid! It is the only fundraiser for our club. We can also use items to put in the auction. Anything from event tickets, interesting horse items, or that Christmas gift you just can’t use! Contact Jon Roemer 330/340-1853 or Deb Svoboda
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Greetings From Your President Happy New Year! If you haven’t yet, please renew your OHC membership for 2020. A few weeks ago, Catherine and I joined a group ride at the Caesar Ford Park near Xenia, Ohio, hosted by the Greene County OHC chapter. The weather was perfect and the new trails at the park are in great shape. The horse trails at Caesar Ford Park were put in last year through a collaborative effort between the Greene County Parks and the Greene County OHC chapter with many hours of assistance from the Warren County OHC chapter. Dave Goodbar, a Greene County chapter member, did the trail planning and most of the trail clearing. Volunteers at well-attended workdays last year helped mow and widen the trails, as well as set up a nice picnic area on the trail with tables, tie rails, and mounting blocks. The 12 miles of trails include wooded sections that follow a creek and open sections around and through a former hay field. There are areas of the woods with mature trees near the creek that are a real pleasure to witness. The trails vary from level wide trails that could be ridden by all skill levels to a few challenging short hills in the woods that require a bit more experience. A beginning rider could stick to the level trails and have a great ride. This is a great example of what can be accomplished with cooperation between OHC and the Parks system as well as across OHC chapters. There was, and maybe still is, some controversy. The park decided to build a new ‘World Class’ disc golf course in and around the horse trails. OHC objected to this plan believing that horse riding and disc golf are not compatible. The park installed the disc golf course anyway. Dave modified some of the trails to avoid the golf course, but some of the horse trails still cross the golf course where the visibility is good. Dave Goodbar, Herb Rider (Greene County OHC President) and I met with park officials and a county commissioner to discuss the issue and find a solution. We agreed that the horse trails and the disc golf course could co-exist if we posted warning signs on both the golf course and the horse trails to use caution when the
two crossed or were in proximity. The signs have been posted. The disc golf course was in use during our group ride. I heard several of the riders comment that they were concerned that their horse may spook if a disc flew too close. We rode very close to several of the disc golfers, who were all very polite and respectful of the horses. The players stopped as we rode by. I think they enjoyed watching the horses. We greeted them as we rode by and the golfers all said hello. In the end, there were no problems at all. The two activities can share space without incident. Ohio is in the process of increasing public trails. Funding has not been established yet, but early indications are that the first, and probably most, of the funding will go towards multi-use trails that can be shared by horses, hikers and non-powered bikes. As population increases and Ohio public land grows more limited, we will have to share public spaces with others more than we do now. If we use our heads and plan ahead we can make it work. Think about what you may encounter on shared trails and work it into your desensitizing training with your horse. Years ago, Catherine and I helped start the Warren County Mounted Search Team. My horse was from the local harness track. When I first started riding him, he was afraid of everything. He spooked at my tractor when I cut the grass. He once ran away from a corn stalk that was waving in the wind. Fortunately, I stayed on, but it was close. After ground training, desensitization training, numerous search team exercises and trainings, and riding in parades in front of fire trucks with their sirens blaring while passing kids with balloons on strings, my horse wasn’t afraid of anything. We once rode under a helicopter that was hovering 20 feet off the ground, stopped and stood still, then quietly rode off. He didn’t flinch. Good luck on the trails this year and have fun. Please keep an open mind as the trail system progresses. ~ Eric Estill
County Lines ASHLAND I heard that 100 years ago, everyone owned a horse and only the rich owned a car. Today, everyone has a car and only the rich have horses. Oh, how the stables have turned. We must be the exception to that analogy, however, after attending the Quarter Horse Congress this past year, I would at least agree that there are a lot of rich people that ‘show’ horses. Last month was the most festive time of the year, so what better way to celebrate than with our OHC annual Christmas get together! The festivities were graciously hosted once again by Jill and Rich Steel. Each participant brought a white elephant gift which resulted 42
in fun activities. While the event was not held on the trails, any time we get together is a great time! Needless to say, I think a good time was had by all. I hope each of you was good last year and thus got all you wanted from Santa. If not, January starts a new year of opportunity to improve your behavior and become an OHC member. Think about joining a chapter near you. We hope to see you down the trail and remember not to drink and ride. Happy New Year! ~Dan and Jean Reynolds ASHTABULA I hope you all had a Happy Thanksgiving and if you are a Black Friday shopper you got
some real bargains. I am a list shopper and usually at the last minute I am rushing around. On Nov. 2 we had our annual Christmas party at Scooters in Andover. A good time was had by everyone and the food was very good. The highlight of the evening was an eventful ‘Dirty Santa’ game. It was a slow go to begin, everyone was reserved and not very aggressive in their goal to end up with the gift of their choice, but as the game progressed the fun began. If you aren’t sure what the game is, some call it the penny game. We missed the Sheets family who couldn’t be there because Jessica’s young horse had a moment and she ended up in the hospital for several days.
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I believe she is still at home recuperating. We all wish her well and hope to see her riding very soon. She did bag a buck that week also. Winter is slow to arrive this year and I am already thinking spring. Since I did start to ride again last fall after a five year break, I am hoping to start a lot earlier this year and put on a few miles. Thank you all for the help you gave me so I could get aboard my trusty steed. We are both growing older and he is pretty patient, as you all were too. Thank you again. We will not meet again until January when we will finalize our election and know who our officers will be. I look forward to a great new year and lot of rides, January 2020
County Lines potlucks and fellowship. We will continue to work on the trails at the Hatches Corner Metro Park and I hope to see you there on the trails. It is a work in progress. I hope you had a Merry Christmas and have a very happy new year. Remember to give thanks for all the good things and give your horse a hug, ~Pearl Ann AUGLAIZE Things have been relatively quiet in the horse world here in our county. Hunting season plus the weather have basically put a halt to saddle time. Our youth queen, Jaylssa, and princess, Danielle, participated in the Piqua horse parade. They both had a great time at the get together before the parade, as well as participating in the parade despite the cold. I attended my first state meeting and met many other horse enthusiasts. We wish everyone a blessed new year! CLARK We had a meeting in November at the Park Branch of the library. That will be our location for our February and March meetings. Reminders will be emailed and posted on Facebook. Elections took place at the meeting: Polly Agle and Chris Price will share the president duties. Polly will continue handling the treasurer position. I have turned the secretary tasks over to Jonna Ledyard. Thank you Jonna for wanting to help our council and to Polly and Chris for their ongoing commitment to our group. The 4-H tack sale is Sunday, Jan. 26, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the fairgrounds. CCOHC will have a booth. We are requesting donation items that can be sold with the profits benefitting our council. Kailene and Jonna have graciously offered to co-chair and organize this event. If you have any questions please contact them. Items for donation can be brought to the January meeting. Volunteers to work the booth are needed and a sign-up sheet will also be available at the meeting. OHC membership renewals can be completed online at www.ohconline.com or printing a paper form from the OHC website and giving that to the council treasurer. The next meeting is Thursday, January 2020
Feb. 13, at 6:30 p.m. at the library on North Bechtle Avenue. I have enjoyed the three years as your contributing reporter. The role has some challenges in terms of knowing you’re writing about future events as well as past, and taking into consideration when the magazine will arrive for you to read. I guess the challenge has been good for me. Again, thank you Jonna for offering to do this. As the song goes, “Happy trails to you, until we meet again.” ~MaryEllen COLUMBIANA Welcome 2020, we are all hoping you will bring us a drier riding season in Columbiana County. Like everyone else in the state, our trails were very muddy most of 2019. Mother Nature did dry the trails out in time for some beautiful fall riding. We welcomed three OHC officers to our last meeting; Vice President Jim Wallace explained about the Ohio Trails Vision and Ohio Partnership. There are 1800 equestrian trails in Ohio with Beaver Creek having the ninth most ridden trails. Nancy Strayer, the N.E. Representative, explained about the officers meeting coming up. Jo Ellen Reikowski, the OHC secretary, also joined us for this very informative meeting. Our election of officers gave us five new leaders. Please welcome our 2020 officers: Aaron Perkins, president; Dan Matthews, vice president; Ted Todd, treasurer; Mary Matthews, secretary and Sally Stamp, corresponding secretary. With a majority of younger blood, it is promising to be a good year. We wish to thank our retiring officers for their years of leadership. A sneak preview of some events for our members, meet at a local arena with our horses to beat the winter blues, a desensitizing clinic, a ponies and pancakes event, club rides at other local
supported us and those who helped. Our next meeting will be Feb. 10 at 7 p.m. at Hardees. ~Gigi DEFIANCE
The State officers join the 2020 chapter officers for a photo. parks, hiking our own Beaver Creek and the list goes on. The Feb. 8 meeting will be at Mark’s Landing, Guilford Lake, off of State Route 172 at 7 p.m. Plan to come early at 6 p.m. and enjoy a meal with us. You are always welcome. Happy New Year! ~Sally Stamp COSHOCTON Hello January! Happy new year everybody. We had a terrific year and I hope we mimic or exceed the same this year. The trails are closed until April to all equines. With the end of the year its time to tally up your trail miles and maintenance hours and turn them in by the end of this month. The officers for this year are as follows: President Mary Bissonette, Vice President Mark Jellison, Treasurer John Bash and Secretary Jamie Jellison. We had a very successful year with our scheduled trail rides and we thank everyone who
Hello 2020! The Tack Sale will be March 8 at the Paulding Fairgrounds. We want more horse related tables, come join us, you can sign-up now! I wanted to share another Halloween picture. Headless Rachel Fox on Butter, beside Gumby (Kathleen) on Pokey, and Girly the Haflinger. Also pictured are Kate, Nancy, and Harvey at the Horseman’s Mission in November. Kate said they had a great time, there were very talented colt starters and clinicians. She would recommend attending next year. The final picture is big, beautiful Chance, owned by Jami Young with Lily Creek Farm pulling Santa and Mrs. Claus across the newly constructed bridge in Defiance. The mounting block being built by boy scouts was scheduled to be set in place for the Rail to Trails area on Road 17 in Williams County on Dec. 14. We will share a picture in the next edition of the Corral. “When I bestride him, I soar, I am a hawk: he trots the air; the earth sings when he touches
This years officers: Mary, Mark, John and Jamie.
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The Flats at Alum Creek State Park, 2019. work hours for 2019. We are pleased to see that our park has begun to attract more horseback riding enthusiasts than ever before especially over the past several years. Alum Creek bridle trails were exceptionally beautiful this past fall. Many members have been enjoying the trails and racking up lots of trail mileage. Members Theresa Burke, Bobbi Arters, Carol Bosich and Laura Brentlinger along with Union County member, Karen Holland, recently enjoyed an afternoon ride at the Flats with a stop at Brayden’s rest stop. It was Theresa and Karen’s first ride of the year at the Flats and they both marveled at how beautiful it was! By the time this issue reaches you, our members will have already celebrated the holiday season with our annual Christmas party and ‘secret Santa’ gift exchange. I will have more details about our festivities, including pictures, in next month’s issue. Lastly, a friendly reminder to those of you who have not yet renewed your membership for 2020. Please do so online as soon as possible in order to avoid missing issues of the Corral magazine, our chapter newsletter and/or any equine liability insurance coverage. Our monthly meetings are generally held the first Friday of the month at the Tri-Township fire station on SR 36/37, beginning at 7:30 p.m. Light refreshments are available. Please plan to attend and recruit a friend! See you there! ~Theresa Burke ERIE
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Greetings from Erie County! Our New Years Day ride will be held at 1 p.m. at the Mason Road parking area, weather permitting. An alternate will be the Collins Rails to Trails. Lynn is the hostess for this ride. Last year the weather was so nice, lets hope it is mild this year also.
We held our annual ride planning meeting at the D & D Winery in Norwalk. What great fun we had! We had great attendance, which always helps with lots of ideas. Our new ride calendar is booked with lots of favorite places, plus some new places as well. It will be a great riding year for sure. Club officers were re-elected with the exception of the secretary. Thank you Joyce for accepting the position. Our vision committee met at Jim’s Pizza Box in Milan at the beginning of December, lots of exciting plans are coming up. Don’t forget to turn in your volunteer hours and trail miles, they are so important to keep our trails for horse use. Life is better on the trail! FAIRFIELD Activity at Fairfield OHC has slowed to a crawl. There are still members out logging trail miles when they can find a nice day for a day ride. On Nov. 23 Lancaster held its annual Christmas parade. We as a club, have not made an entry in this parade for several years. Prodded by member Ray Smalley, our OHC group reserved an entry in the parade. Ray has a TWH he rides, but he also has a Haflinger with which he pulls an antique cart. Ray and his daughter Elizabeth brought their pony, plus the cart decorated to the hilt to the parade. Larry Addington and Kim Davis from Hocking Hills Horse Farm brought a team of their Dutch Harness horses, plus a carriage made in England to add to our entry. Our secretary, Tanna Rhoads, was our single horse rider. A few additional members and some grandkids filled up Larry and Kim’s wagon and down the street our entry went in the parade. It was a great day and a lot of fun. On Sunday, Dec. 1, our OHC club held its annual Christmas party. We had an awesome turn out, 71 by my count. A local caterer prepared the main course and helped decorate the Pleasantville community center where we held the party. By suggestion of one of our members, in an attempt to personalize the party, several members provided a wide selection of desserts for all to enjoy. After dinner I had a few gifts and awards to present before Santa arrived. We have a super dedicated set of officers at
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Fairfield County OHC Fairfield OHC. Most were given a coffee cup, with the Fairfield OHC logo on it, filled with candy. This was the last year for our secretary Tanna Rhoads. Due to a full schedule at work and home she chose not to run for re-election. There is a long story behind my thought process, but in order to keep this an article and not a novel, the short version is, I had a cup made with a picture of Tanna in her Halloween Indian costume on one side and the words Madam Secretary Thanks a Bunch on the other side. Tanna was also given candy, plus some chew toys for her side kick Tater. Thanks Tanna for the last three years as secretary. Earlier in the year, I had started a member volunteer program with a gift to be given to the top member volunteer at the end of the year. The concept consists of your name being tossed into a hat each time we organized a work event that required volunteers to accomplish the task at hand. The more times you volunteered, the more times you were in the hat. We had great participation at all of our work projects. The name drawn from the hat was to receive a stone plaque with a picture of their horse of choice etched on it. Margaret Hite was our winner of the 2019 plaque. She chose a picture of herself riding one of her favorite horses. Thanks and congratulations Margaret! A few years back our previous president started a program known as the Silver Spur Award. This award is intended to recognize members that have consistently given unselfishly of their time and talent to benefit the club. Our choice this year was Kathleen Smith. Kathy has been a member for a numerous year. She is a retired veterinarian, but has always had a fascination with computers. For several years, she has assisted our club with January 2020
County Lines the publishing of our monthly newsletter. The newsletter starts with the president drafting a typed letter, rounding up a hand full of pictures then emailing it off to Kathy for her to work her magic. Kathy’s end result is what our members see, which certainly makes those of us who write the original rough draft look good. Go to our website at FFOHC.com to view Kathy’s work. This year I felt a need to update our club’s website and Facebook page. The website now has several new added features, plus it is at least, in my opinion more user friendly. The Facebook page was changed from an organization to a group page again making it more user friendly and accessible to any one accepted into our group. We all love seeing the posted pictures from the places our members and friends ride. As a member, Kathy shares her computer expertise and time with us at no charge to the club. Thanks Kathy! To finish up the evening we had a visit from Santa Claus. Some had brought special gifts that they wanted hand delivered by Santa. The majority of our guest at the party had brought gifts for a random exchange. The way we handle this is to form a large circle with the gifts distributed around the circle. This year, Santa read for us a Christmas story about a family named Mrs. Right and Left. As the story was read, the gifts were passed around the room to the right or to the left based on the words mentioned in the story. This would seem a simple task, try it some time with 70 people. After some confusion and a lot of laughter, you open the gift you are holding when the story ends. Just good old fashion fun! We did hold the election of officers at our November meeting. Chris Streitenberger will remain president, Pam Dean vice president, Margaret Hite, treasurer and our new secretary is Kathy Campbell. No brag, just fact, this is an awesome group of people to work with. Looking forward to 2020. Tom McGuire will remain as our trail boss. Speaking of Tom, he had major back surgery on Nov. 19. Several issues were addressed in an attempt to relieve persistent back pain. Tom relates that he feels himself getting better every day, but I’m sure he would like it to happen a bit quicker. Our first meeting of the year January 2020
will be on Jan. 12. At that time, we will start to lay out our work and ride schedule for next year. The one announcement I can make at this point is, we will again be hosting a state ride at Scioto Trails State Forest over the Labor Day weekend. Mark your calendar and reserve the dates, this is a good time. Happy New Year’s to all! ~Chris FULTON I hope everyone found some good deals at our Cowboy Christmas! We bought a nice spreader; John had quite a bit of fun with it after it arrived. What, no more dragging muck tubs? What will they think of next? The WB Ranch is already reserved for next year’s Cowboy Christmas. That will be the first Sunday in December, which is Dec. 6. Mark your calendars! A couple Fulton County members participated in the Archbold Lights Parade the day after Thanksgiving. There were six horse and riders total, and most all the riders had their horses decorated with lights. Horses may be magic, but it was the pooper scooper who got all the cheers and applause! Thank you, Tammy, for hosting the great OSU party. Am I missing something? Something about another team? No, I’m good. Go Bucks! The holiday party is coming up; I’ll let you know how that went next month. In the meantime, check out our website, fcohc. com, for updates on all the fun things we’ll be doing in 2020! Happy New Year! ~Trina
Jeannie and Mo practicing for the parade. GALLIA Our officer elections were held in October. Eddie Wolfe was
elected president, Mike Hurt, vice president, Sherri Repass, secretary and Chelcie Stearns, treasurer. In addition, Terry Gallion was elected to be our liason for the Park and Shriners Ride. We enjoyed a ride at Lake Snowden near Athens. Seven members attended the ride with some choosing to camp overnight. Mike cooked up a delicious pot of beans for everyone to enjoy. We had a great time. Our annual Christmas party was lots of fun with our usual cut throat gift exchange.We hold our chapter meetings the second Tuesday of each month at the Bob Evan’s Restaurant in Rio Grande at 6:30 p.m. Please join us. Until next month Happy Trails from Gallia and Happy New Year. GEAUGA Greetings from Geauga OHC and Happy New Year! We had a great turnout at our Nov. 5 meeting at Mangia Mangia for the elections. Thank you to everyone who holds positions as there is no way anything would happen in the club if we didn’t have everyone helping. Here is the new line-up: co-presidents, Brandy Arotin and Jennifer Salo; co-vice presidents, Cec Hanish and Dottie Drockton; secretary/ Corral reporter, Christina Monaghan; treasurer, Dee Craig; membership, Lisa Green; trail miles, Linda Golding; newsletter, Julie Fredrickson; trail liaison, Kendall Smith; website, Michelle Rossman. The committee heads are: Leg-up Fund, Lisa Blotnick; Sunshine, Stella Grabelsek; Valentine Cookie Run, Joy Keco; Nora Stanton, Memorial Ride; Joy Keco, flea market; Jennifer Salo, Schneider Sale; Julie Fredrickson, regional ride; Jennifer Salo, and annual banquet, Sue Mulhall. The November meeting was also special because we awarded the Nora Stanton Award to Cec Hanish for her giving and caring actions. Cec received a commemorative picture of her and her horse. The club created the Nora Stanton Award a couple of years ago by awarding it to Nora who was a founder and one of the most giving people. The intent of the award is to recognize when a member stands out as Nora did. Cec was our first member after Nora to receive the award, which says a lot about Cec. You can learn
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Bonfire, 2019 more about Nora and the award on our website. On Nov. 9 Jennifer Salo and her hubby Jeff hosted a bonfire for our group. It was an awesome evening spent with friends. Thanks Jeff for building an awesome fire for us. ~Jennifer Salo & Linn Walker GREENE I don’t have much this month. I missed the November meeting. I had intended to be there but just didn’t get moving quickly enough that day. I keep thinking my schedule is going to slow down one of these days, but so far, that’s not happening. However, I do believe your officers are the same for 2020. Our activity meeting will be in February. If you have any ideas for places to ride or other activities, feel free to attend. If you can’t attend, pass your ideas to any of your officers. November 30 I went to see the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, as did Nancy and I think Herb and Viv. They usually play Dayton the same day as the Lebanon Carriage Parades, where several of us volunteer. Luckily this year, they played the week before so we didn’t have to choose. If you haven’t been, it’s a great show. I thoroughly enjoy them. I hope everyone had a nice holiday. Hopefully, I’ll have more news next month, though of course winter is a slow time. I have no photos for this month but with any luck, l will take some from our Christmas party to include next month. ~Mickie HAMILTON Join me for a look back at 2019. With 137 members, award winning Hamilton County Ohio Horseman’s Council (HC-OHC) is one of the fastest growing OHC chapters in Ohio. Why are we growing? I believe the reason for our growth is threefold: we have really nice people in our club who enjoy spending time together; we 45
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Heather Eckstein have many dedicated volunteers and club supporters who work hard nurturing the organization and we provide a wide variety of activities and programs for members to select from to enjoy. Please join us as we take a walk down memory lane 2019 club activities and events like: organizing three educational speaker programs; two hands on equine clinic experiences; four day rides; four full moon night rides at the Miami Whitewater Forest Shaker Trace Trail; opportunities to attend eight regional state OHC weekend camping rides; participating in five Hamilton County community parades; selling tack and holding raffles to raise funds for the Miami Whitewater Forest bridle trail fund, youth scholarships and to support club activities; organizing horse trail cleanup days on the Miami Whitewater Forest wooded horse trails and the Mt. Airy Forest horse trails; exploring the possibility of creating and establishing a horse trail system at the Oxbow Conservancy; providing liability insurance for the 4-H Community Fair Open Horse Show; donating club funds to the Crosby Township Kris Kringle Community Chest; providing a large, equine themed gift item to support Crosby Township Day at Stricker’s Grove and last but not least, Karen Osborne opened up her lovely home for members to enjoy a summertime pool party and our annual Christmas party! Many hands do lighten the work! Please join me in thanking and recognizing our board and committee chairpersons: Helena Blum, parade committee co-chair; Laura Ciolino, trail mileage and Great Parks horse trail liaison, 46
Ann Frederick, president, Corral reporter and Great Parks horse trail liaison; Dr. Mike Frederick, new member recruitment; Grace Hobbie, secretary; Lin Huelsman, Sunshine Girl; Karen Osborne, hospitality; Philip Smith, Mt. Airy Forest horse trail liaison; Heidi Stauffer, treasurer and membership; Sarah Stuart, newsletter and parade committee Co-Chair, Gary Voss, Harvest Home Horse Show liaison and Lisa Wynn vice president, youth scholarship program and Facebook manager. Also, special recognition goes to the many people who are always ready to help like the food crew, Nance Forte, Judy Gangloff, Lin Huelsman, Karen Osborne and Lisa Wynn, our 19 wonderful newsletter business advertisers; parade support, Vernal Blum, Neil Relyea and Dick Stuart, party organizer, Karen Osborn, raffle ticket sellers, Lin Huelsman, Dick Stuart and Jeff Wynn and last but not least, ride organizers, Nance Forte, Bobby and Judy Leonard and Chris Wilson and clinic organizers Barb and Mark Bueschle and Sarah and Dick Stuart. Thank you to everyone in HCOHC for making a terrific 2019 happen for our club! Interested in joining HCOHC! You can find HC-OHC’s application online at ohconline. com under ‘chapters’ or email mafvet2@gmail.com and request an application. For up to the moment HC-OHC information visit us on Facebook at ‘Ohio Horseman’s Council Hamilton County Chapter’. HARRISON Happy New Year! It has been an interesting year for Harrison OHC. We were able to complete our tie line project, with the help of the Buckeye Trail Riders. We worked with the Forestry Service to remove the wooden bridges
on the yellow trail and the red trail south. The wooden bridges were replaced with culverts. We had some younger people join our club and they will hopefully participate in trail maintenance. Once you get out on the trails and toss off the deadfall or weed eat the sides of the trail, you not only get exercise but you can look back up the trail and admire the job with satisfaction. People pay every month to go to the gym for exercise. My suggestion is to walk the trails while carrying clippers in a backpack and toss off the deadfall. No charge, fits right into your budget. Seriously, there is nothing more satisfying than walking through the woods with the smells and sounds of nature. Our Christmas party was Dec. 19 at the Jewett Restaurant. The food is always good and there’s room to have a nice crowd. Pictures will follow in the next Corral. There was a gift exchange as usual, with a lot of stealing. All of our paperwork has been submitted to the Engineering Department of the Forestry Service and also to Dave Lane the Assistant Chief of the Division of Forestry. We met with him about constructing a shelter at Harrison State Forest Trail Riders Campground. They have been very positive. After our meeting, we submitted plans with the changes they suggested. We would like to start the project in April so that it is available for the summer season. The shelter will take about one to two weeks to complete, weather permitting. Hope everyone had a nice holiday spent with family and friends. We have a lot of work planned for this new year. Looking forward to a great riding season. God Bless and be safe. ~Dorothy Glover HOLMES Winter came kind of fast for all of us. I think the majority didn’t even have their trailers winterized when we were seeing snow fall! Our group had a wonderful Winterfest Banquet with lots of donations for door prizes and great food from Nate’s Bar B Que. We all enjoyed pulled pork, chicken BBQ, beans, cheesy potatoes, Texas sheet cake and pumpkin pie. We had fun bringing presents to exchange. A great party takes a great committee and we sure had one. Thanks to Shar Milner, Tammy Miller, Mandi Hisrich,
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Holmes County 2019 Banquet Committee. Sue Rhoades and Jamie Milner for doing such a great job planning our banquet. Everyone had a great time and the food was plentiful and delicious. Our centerpieces were wine bottles wearing cowboy hats and bandannas with sparkly lights inside. The center pieces were also given away. The kids had fun with their own gifts to enjoy. Election of the 2020 officers has been completed. Our officers will be Ricki Mast as president. Cindy Gray will remain vice president, Vickie Zook will remain secretary and Sue Rhoades will remain treasurer. Getting ready for winter is always a challenge with the unpredictable weather. Good luck to all, as we complete our annual tasks during this time of year. We have a work weekend scheduled for those who can help at Malabar; there is so much work needed there. We are also planning our annual fundraiser and this year will be making pizzas to sell. The date will be sometime during February. Some members are riding, but my horse is snug in the barn and being spoiled. While typing this and chatting with my friend, she said her horse has his nose buried in his round bale! We are so lucky to have the resources we have! A reminder, our next meeting is Feb. 3 at the Job and Family Service Building on Grant Street, Millersburg. Bring your pizza orders to the meeting if you have not already turned them in. ~Ricki Mast January 2020
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KCOHC 2020 officers. Designated horse area BD. often, this is just re-elect as it is most difficult to get someone to commit. However, breaking news is in order at KCOHC. One of our younger, most active, newer members, Misty Teter, has graciously accepted the office of vice president. We want to welcome Misty and give a big thank you. You are indeed an asset to our chapter. Also, thank you Laurel Wagner for your service over the past several years as our vice president and we hope you enjoy your new endeavors. We hope to see you on the trail. A special thank you to Kathy Shoemaker our secretary and Barbara Stevens our treasurer for your continued service. There definitely would be a large void in our chapter without your continued service. The Planning Committee is at work writing a new schedule for 2020. We are very active and try to stay as an organized OHC chapter. We will post the proposed schedule in our February newsletter to members. It is always open to some modifications as the year progresses. January 25-26 is the OHC Council Mid-Winter Meeting at the Salt Fork State Park Lodge. Chapter officers, potential chapter officers, and most anyone that wants to attend and have input into the furtherance of OHC is most welcome to attend. A lot is gleaned outside the formal state officers meeting being held on Saturday. Ideas and suggestions heard in various conversations can be put to use by any chapter. It’s a good way to break up the doldrums of winter. The Knox County OHC Tack Auction for 2020 is Feb. 22 at 122 E. Liberty Street, Martinsburg, Ohio. Doors open at 2:30, sale of tack to start at 3:30. Randy Newsum, auctioneer, Steve Armstrong, tack. We will be asking for volunteers for the kitchen, setup, and general assistance with the tack sales. Good food, fellowship, a silent auction going on the side, the
Mohican Valley Trail. opportunity to acquire more tack, makes for an entertaining evening. As done in past years, we fore went a Christmas party as this time of year can be very busy for families, and instead will hold our now annual Winter Bash Jan. 25 at the Waterford United Methodist Church 20595 Waterford Road, Fredericktown, Ohio. This is for Knox County OHC primary and secondary members. Ham provided, please bring a covered dish to share. Doors open at 4 p.m. for games, meal at 6 p.m. Just for fun, gift steal will follow dinner. Door prizes might be in order. Come on over to Knox County where the gates are wide open, the grass is greener, the horses leaner, as we do ride them, and everyone is welcome. We meet the third Monday of each month at the Long Branch Pizza on Main St. in Centerburg at 7 p.m. ~Terry L. Baker LICKING Happy New Year from Licking County! Here it is 2020, time to start planning the fun shows, trail rides, trail maintenance, meetings, potlucks, etc. We had another great Christmas party with lots of food, good people and music. I hope to have some pictures to post in next month’s article. There will be a meeting the last Monday of this month; please plan to attend. The different committees will be setting dates and times for meetings to get the new year organized. Your input is always helpful, if you have any ideas of new places to ride, or an
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event you would like the chapter to get involved in, please let us know. This is your chapter. Also, at the meeting a drawing for the $25 gift card will be picked out of the hat. The drawing is held for the members who turned in their trail miles and saddle hour reports. Before the end of the year, a check was sent to the food pantry from the 50/50 drawings during the past year. Thank you to everyone who returned their winning portion to be added to the donation. Craig Santee, trail maintenance chairperson, announced that the electric is in at the shelter house at Dillon. Craig asked to please fill out the volunteer logs. They are used to calculate the value in dollars of the volunteer work donated by members. Recorded times should include time to gather supplies, drive to and from, work, and clean up tools. Times doing other volunteer work, such as for the park district, can be included. How many have started on a diet? My pony and I have, I need to get back into some jeans and my pony needs to get back into her harness. Our meetings are held on the last Monday of the month, the location is the Infirmary Mound Park, Granville, Ohio, the time is 7 p.m. Please check our website, Lickingcountyohc. org, for compete details and more information regarding our chapter. Charlene does a great job keeping the website up to date, including pictures. May we all have a great new year for riding and driving. ~Deborah Sheka LORAIN Happy New Year everyone! I hope you all had a wonderful holiday season. I’ve given it a lot of thought and have decided that a New Year’s resolution should be about something that will help better myself, so I’ve decided eating more chocolate this year would give me great joy and thus I could spread more joy to those I encounter along the trail. On a more serious note, thank you to Centerra Country Store, our January sponsor. They offer a wide range of products for your farm, home and barn. They have stores located in Grafton and Medina. Consider checking out their web page at www.centerracoop.com for further details. A big round of applause 47
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OSU Buckeyes win against the Michigan Wolverines. Go Bucks! We have a fantastic itinerary planned for this year and it is all recorded in our 2020 Lorain County OHC calendar that is provided to us when we join or renew your membership. Be sure to check over the rides planned and other fun activities throughout the year. Please remember to renew your Ohio Horseman’s Council membership as soon as possible and consider the insurance plan as it a great value for the price. When you sign up, you will receive the Corral free of charge as part of your membership fee. You may sign up online through the Ohio Horseman’s Council website or at one of our monthly meetings. At the time of this news article we have not had our Christmas party so I will plan to share about this in our February issue. Please come help with the take down of our Christmas display at Carlisle on Jan. 4 at 10 a.m. Val and Lee Shaw are the contacts. On Jan. 20, we will have our membership meeting at the Carlisle Visitor Center at 7 p.m. in the Carlisle room. It’s a potluck soup night, we hope to see you there at 6:30 p.m. Plan to bring soup or a side dish to share. Please note that you must bring your payment to our January meeting to secure your spot for Hocking Hills weekend. January 25-26 is the state OHC midwinter meeting. Executive officers will meet on Jan. 25 and everyone else is welcome on Jan. 26. If interested, Jim Wallace has more details. The meeting is at Salt Fork State Park. February 15 is our first organized ride of the year! It will be a Sweetheart Ride at Carlisle Equestrian Center. Plan to ride at 1 p.m. and stay for sweet treats afterward. Lastly, but very importantly, please tally up your trail miles as well as your saddle and volunteer hours and submit them to Brenda Lang no later than Jan. 15 so state funding is considered for horse trails. Here’s hoping this is a great year for horsing around! ~Kathy Duncan MADISON Happy New Year! 2020 is here and Madison County is ready to start it off strong. The 2020 officers are the same as last year. We’re not sure if that’s
Waiting on friends to saddle up at Deer Creek day camp area.
Jean and Miss Belle, John and Copper and Marsha on Mercy. a compliment because we do a good job or is it just because no one else wants the positions. Let’s go with that first one. Congratulations to President Jeff Fultz, Vice President Jean Kritner, Treasurer Dee Elfrink and myself, Secretary Cheryl Barlett. Our Gymkhana series continues at Madison County Fairgrounds in our covered arena. The 2020 dates are May 2, June 28, Aug. 15, Sept. 13 and Oct. 11. Registration will open at 9 a.m. with the first class starting at 10 a.m. We’re looking for ideas for our end of the year awards. Please make comments on our Madison County OHC Gymkhana Facebook page. New Years resolutions anyone? Mine is to ride more in 2020. I bet that’s going to be a popular one with this crowd for some reason. I’m going to spend more time outdoors off a horse too. Trail maintenance will be a good way to accomplish that. I hope we can get a head start on our trails at Deer Creek. Last year the weather created a rain forest effect. I swear those plants conspired to take over our trails. To help us keep the trails cleared we have added two new pole saws to our arsenal. These along with our other equipment will help us work smarter instead of harder. We welcome all volunteers and will gladly teach you to use any of our toys. We are discussing doing some better signage at Prairie Oaks.
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Marsha Pierce and Mercy working their way through some heavy brush. If anyone has any suggestions for these parks, please comment on our Madison County Ohio Horseman’s Council Facebook page or join us at one of our meetings. They are held on the second Thursday of the month, 7 p.m., at the engineers office on State Route 42 at I-70 between Wendy’s and McDonalds. Several of us meet at 6 p.m. at Wendy’s for dinner before. Happy 2020 everyone! Be happy and enjoy each and every day. ~Cheryl MEDINA We start off the year by welcoming our officers for 2020. Karen Knuth is our president, Raydeen Ryden is our vice president, Julie Croston is our secretary (at last, a new face!), and Rosemary Young is treasurer. Good luck to all, let the fun begin! Molly Eastwood graciously hosted our December meeting at her cozy cabin. Winter may bring darkness, but there was plenty of light and good cheer, thanks to her hospitality. We celebrated the year’s end with chili, corn casserole, desserts and just being thankful for the wonderful members who make Medina such a great chapter. It’s the start of a new year and we are all making resolutions. How about resolving to get involved? We have many new members we would like to meet. You didn’t get a chance to join us last year for one of our events or work sessions? Then make a resolution to join us this year. Come to one of our meetings. They start in March and are the first Wednesday of each month. We have talks, chili cook-offs, demonstrations, and other fun and informative programs. When weather permits, usually June through October, we move our meetings outdoors to Robinson Field. This is a great meeting space with time before the meeting for a ride and camp fires for roasting hot dogs or other potluck January 2020
County Lines treats. This is not just a boring sit-around, chew the fat evening (although some fat chewing is involved with hot dogs). We are fortunate to have Summit OHC as our ‘sister’ chapter and share day rides and work sessions in the Cuyahoga Valley and at Richfield Heritage Preserve. Get involved! We are lucky to have a core group of dedicated members who seem to always be there when we need them, but we need more involvement. We welcome new ideas and folks with whom we can share our love of horses and trails. Come see us and see how much fun you and your horse can have. Speaking of members, be sure to renew your membership. Our voice is important, and this year we have applied for one of the State OHC grants for work at Standford House, which will provide horse trailer parking. Medina has committed to adding funds to those grant dollars if we are lucky enough to be awarded. Lastly, get your reservations in for our annual banquet and awards gala on Feb. 22 at Brushwood Pavilion on Brush Road at the Summit Metroparks. Kick off the year with good food, good times, awards and surprises. The flyer is in our newsletter, or you can contact Karen Knuth at 440/333-7641 or karen.knuth42@gmail.com. Enjoy the quiet winter days and get a ride in when you can. Ringing in 2020 from down in the valley. ~Rosemary Young MEIGS I certainly hope 2020 doesn’t go by as fast as 2019. Our winter hasn’t been too bad so far, but that could change. It makes it a little easier to feed the horses. When my husband gets up in the morning, he always gets himself a cup of coffee, then looks out the window to see if the horses are OK. When he looked out Tuesday morning, he saw a beautiful rainbow over the field
Teresa and Kelli doing the ribbon race at the fun show. January 2020
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Valerie on a ride at AEP. where the horses were. I don’t know how many rainbows you see in the winter, but this is Ohio weather. We never know what the weather will be like. By the time you read this article, our AEP horse camp will be closed and will reopen the first of May. AEP has put up several posts for the new signs they are going to have posted at the AEP camp. Our next event coming up will be our annual auction on Feb. 8. Jerry Henderson, from Henderson’s Tack Shop, Jackson, Ohio, will be providing the tack. The auction will be at the Wilkesville Community Building in Wilkesville, Ohio. Doors open at noon and the event ends at 4 p.m. Food and desserts will be served. Since I don’t ride horses, I don’t really need any tack, so I just buy snaps. I don’t know what I will use them for; my husband says I can’t buy anymore, but I bet I do. Come and join us and have a good time. We are looking forward to May, when the rides and the fun shows begin. Happy Trails, ~Dian MORROW Greetings from the Morrow County OHC chapter where the seasonal advance of winter has reduced riding activity for most chapter members. Hopefully, the several months of increased care time needed to keep our equine companions healthy will not be unusually long or severe as we anticipate great 2020 riding adventures. Gerald did enjoy some late November riding with
visiting Pennsylvania and Iowa family members, as 80 year old grandpa, joined daughters and granddaughters on some close to home trails. The accompanying photo documents the enjoyable time. This may be repeated in late December if weather conditions are not too intense. Most chapter members have hung up their spurs for the season, but they enjoyed lots of equine fellowship during our annual early December Christmas party. The health issue challenges listed below for some members still allowed them to enjoy the seasonal chapter festivity. Suzanne had knee joint replacement surgery which required additional help for the care of her horses. Scheduled shoulder joint replacement surgery for Byron ended his 2019 riding, with planned resumption of riding in 2020. Although Suzanne had stated her riding career was ended after losing her trusty 31-year-old steed, Justin, following her 2017 ride in the Delaware All Horse Parade, she did ride in 4-H friend’s pony cart in the 2019 parade. Gerald was also back in the saddle for the 2019 parade after health issues grounded him for two years. Retired chapter president Karen, has moved into an assisted living facility as she continues to recover from a broken hip. Vice president, Ted, completed some limited late fall riding, but his major equine experience was being in Dallas to support his grandson Clayton’s participation in the National Team Penning/ Sorting Championship. Ted was a proud grandpa as Clayton finished in the top ten among participants representing many states. Some readers may remember that last month’s report contained information on a horse burial due to digestive tract complications. However, since then another burial was necessary for an ALPHA mare suffering a broken leg. Although the exact cause was not witnessed, it could have happened when kicked by another ALPHA mare although plenty of escape space was available in the pasture they had shared for several years. There are now six burial sites in the pasture equine cemetery, which hopefully will not expand for some time as the maximum age for remaining herd members is only 22. Until next month, strive to provide the best care possible for your horses who will provide
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Morrow County Thanksgiving Day ride. you the opportunity to enjoy some great 2020 riding. For all readers, I wish ‘happy trails to you’, as Roy and Dale sang for their theme song, plus stay safe in the saddle, on your horse, if you do have an opportunity to ride before the next report. ~DOC PERRY It’s the beginning of December as I write this, and I can’t believe it will be next year when it comes out. Wow! This year went quick. I am going to keep this short and sweet as it’s holiday time and the planned rides are over. Perry County has some new officers. The president is Marianne Hartley, vice president is Heather Stengle, secretary is Cheryll Walker and Carla Marshall will stay as treasurer. Our next meeting is the second Tuesday of February. We sure hope to see you there. We have a few ideas for the upcoming year and would love to hear our members’ ideas as well. Our Christmas party is planned in January. I look forward to giving you the details as we have a new venue and it will be catered. I hope everyone had a spectacular holiday with your family. Happy New Year! ~Heather PIKE Another great year or trail riding and fellowship has passed behind us. Our members have logged literally thousands of miles in the saddle, expanding from Pike County to Florida, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia and all parts of Ohio. Plans are now in motion to travel to Wyoming in July for the Teton Wagon Train and Horse Adventure. So far ten members are making reservations. Interested parties should decide by January to travel to Jackson for another ‘Bucket List’ event. Hunting season and logging has 49
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New flag donated by club members. slowed the trail riding somewhat in Pike State Forest. As of now, logging has been completed in the Fire Tower and Orchard Trail areas. Trees and brush have been removed from the trails and they have been graded and seeded. I haven’t yet had a report from the Tobacco Barn Hollow area, but I believe it is near completion. Thanks to the generosity of Ransae Hall, her husband, and their friend, Laura, our meeting area has a new American flag. It is a beautiful sight to see when riding in and out of the Painted Hill Farm. We are all looking forward to our February meeting. This is where we enjoy a great carry-in meal and then plan our year’s activities. We are always looking for fun things to do. Thanks to our new activity directors, a good time is always enjoyed after our meetings. The latest was popping balloons with darts. Some members show great form during these games. This year’s officers are, President Penny Cooper, Vice President Jim Forman, Secretary Tricia Welch and Treasurer Sharon Forman. Other club positions are: good cheer, Dianna Suttles; trails, Roy Suttles; activities, Paul and Paula Buser; and Corral reporter, Debby Sears. Remember, the cold and darker days of winter can still have a purpose. Your equine friend would still thoroughly enjoy a rubdown and some conversation! ~Debby Sears 50
Welcome everyone, it’s hard to believe this is the January issue already. I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas, as well as a Happy New Year! I have not been in the Corral for a while so I will give you some updates. We had a great state ride this year, the weather was good, except for Sunday we had some rain showers move in, but overall I believe everyone had a nice time. The Fun Show went well on Saturday, the gun/ gift card raffle was good and the Chinese auction was fantastic. We had so many of our members who were kind enough to donate things for this special fundraiser. The dinner was well attended, we hope everybody enjoyed the wonderful food the ladies prepared. We had a cake walk Saturday afternoon, Stephanie Sullivan did a great job with this event. For 2020 our state ride will be the first weekend in October. We will get an agenda for everyone when we get it figured out. We had so many great members help with the state ride, too many to mention, and I would feel bad if I forgot to mention someone, who stepped up and gave their all to make this state ride the success that it was. These volunteers are such a great group and they gave their all to make things go smoothly. The band was great. A special thank you to all of you who made this state ride one of the best rides we have had. We did get some work completed on the bridle trails at Hueston Woods. The dry weather and great volunteers helped us get a good start on the trails. Unless the ground freezes we will not be doing anything right now. By the way, if anyone would like to volunteer some time or equipment to help when we start again it would be greatly appreciated. You can contact President Donn Buckingham at 937/417-4358, or email donnb@
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A few of the folks who came to share in our event.
Finished trail fix on D Trail around east side of camp. bright.net. We do have some trees down that we need to get off trails, so if anyone would like to help with that it would be greatly appreciated. We will be having our first meeting of the year the first Saturday in January. We will be discussing the state ride, fun speed shows, donations, raffle items, and what we will be doing this year. As some of you may know the Preble County Horse Advisor’s tack sale at the Preble County Fairgrounds will be held Sunday, March 1 at Bruner Arena. Check out Facebook for upcoming details. Heather Abrams is one of the contacts for this sale. There are a lots of tack sales in our area again this year, get out there and show your support for these 4-H groups and horse groups. Check out Preble OHC’s Facebook page for the flyer about this event. I will have more information on our upcoming projects next month. Wishing everyone a happy and prosperous new year! ~Becky STARK Our new officers for 2020 are President Vickey Heberlein, Vice President Julie Epler, Secretary JoEllen Reikowski, and Treasurer Gail Phares. We welcome you and promise you will receive all of our help. Many thanks to the outgoing officers for a very good year. We will be setting our schedule at our meeting this month for the coming year. One thing we are planning is to schedule a cancer
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benefit ride this year. Our new president Vickey and her sister are both cancer survivors so this is a very important issue for both. We will have more information on this later. Last year in November, several of our members attended the Horseman’s Mission that was held at the Holmes County Fairgrounds in Millersburg. We were amazed and surprised at what an excellent event this was. Three trainers worked about one and one-half hours each for three days with unbroke horses and were able to ride them through obstacles, etc. on the third day. They were excellent. One thing I enjoyed was how they explained all the time what they were doing and the purpose of it. It was so good to see the natural ways they communicated with their horses. On Friday a very entertaining three-hour equine presentation was held with 20 different acts, which were also amazing. Each performance was so different and so enjoyable. This was the second year this event was held and the first one we attended. They are already making plans for next year so watch the Corral for when it will be held and plan to attend. It is worth the trip. Here is hoping you have a good year and a safe one. Until next time, happy trails to you. ~Jo Ellen SUMMIT We hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving and that the weeks leading up to Christmas and the special holidays of other faiths brought joy and a sense of good will to all of you. The seasonal liability of belt loosening, unfortunately, coincides with fewer daylight hours and opportunities to ride the trails. The whimsical weather conditions never cease to amaze us. What would we ever do without new year’s resolutions? Since there are no equestrian units in the Macy’s Parade, a group of our members and friends opted to take their horses to ride in the Christmas parade in Akron, Ohio. The group consisted of Michelle Crew, Debbie Donner, daughter and granddaughter, Molly Eastwood and her granddaughter, Carolyn Sullivan, Sherry Lindsay, Joyce Tretow, and Peggy Golic. Eager to put his best foot (or hoof) forward, Carolyn’s horse, Romeo, crossed paths with January 2020
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Equine partners Fred and Ginger. Carolyn as she was getting ready to mount and, unfortunately, she ended up on her knee jammed in the pavement. After the parade, it did call for a trip to the emergency room. Carolyn is sporting a new brace while the kneecap bursa heals. Riders and handlers alike enjoyed the event. Red noses, holiday wreaths, tack trimmed in red and green, and sparkling hoofs and stockings laced with glitter and tinsel made even Santa’s reindeer jealous. Thanks to all the riders and walkers who participated to keep our equestrian traditions alive and well in our communities. Nice job everyone! Our monthly meetings have moved back indoors at the Richfield Recreation Center. Molly Eastwood volunteered to host a December potluck dinner meeting at her home, and our winter banquet will be in January at the Brushwood Pavilion in Furnace Run Metroparks. The banquet will be potluck, and members are asked to use Signup Genius when they receive the notification to let us know what they are bringing. We will be using some of our Big Dee Bucks to purchase great door prizes, so don’t miss this opportunity to spend a fantastic evening with good food and your riding buddies. There were a lot of old familiar faces for the officer installation last month, and we hope that some of our newer members might dip their toes in the water and help some of the officers during the year to take a trial run at the positions. We definitely have some great ideas for a fundraiser or two in 2020, and there will be joint rides with January 2020
other chapters, maybe a camping opportunity or two, and plenty of trails to explore for every rider. Also, there may be an opportunity to open more horse trails at Richfield Heritage Preserve, and we look forward to working with all parties concerned for their success as well as our own. From all of us at Summit County OHC, we hope that you had a wonderful Christmas and holiday season and look forward with anticipation to a new year filled with promise and great days on the trails. Time to sign off as my new cat Pixie finally gave up trying to snag the cursor on the screen and is heading for the Christmas tree (first year for her). TUSCARAWAS We must adhere to common sense rules and the written rules to assure trail riding enthusiasts retain their rights on shared trails and state park systems. It is our responsibility to research and plan accordingly. Practice positive trail etiquette. Our horses are a source of enjoyment, companionship and reliability as they adapt to the terrain conditions and trail hazards. Consider your horse’s experience, conditioning, temperament and terrain when challenging your horse on more difficult trails. Their safety is tantamount to your safety. Here are premier indicators of trail etiquette: • Proper conditioning and hoof care appropriate to the terrain. • Regular check of tack to determine proper fit and wear. • Rely on at least one rider to carry a charged cell phone. • Carry a human and horse first aid kit and trail map. • Suggest riders, particularly youth, wear a helmet. Encourage
Extreme effort used to encourage drinking at the creek. riders to wear boots and appropriate clothing (rain gear). • Leaders maintain a level of speed of the least experienced rider. • Maintain at the least one horse’s body length between riders because all horses are prone to kick at some instance. Avoid accidents. • Announce hazards encountered, such as low branches, holes, to other trail users • Control dogs or leave them at camp. • Check with other riders before changing gaits. Return to camp at a walk. • Allow horses the opportunity to drink at water source, waiting nearby until all have accessed. • Red ribbon denotes kickers, green ribbon suggests green horse, and blue signifies stallion. • Avoid consuming alcohol while riding. Do not litter. Ride only on designated trails and park only in designated areas. • Greet other trail users. Announce your presence when passing other trail users and travel slowly in single file, keeping to the right side of the trail. Positive trail etiquette ensures the safety of your fellow riders and respect for the environment. Remember to stay alert and aware of your surroundings to reduce the possibility of accidents. Unexpected objects and animals can create pandemonium within an assembly of riders. Inexperienced riders or young inexperienced horses may panic when unforeseen circumstances occur. Trail riding is exciting and a superb method of viewing wildlife while bonding with your horse and fellow trail riders. Be cognizant of the suggestions listed above and you and your favorite steed will endure and be prosperous!
Ray and Elizabeth in the Lancaster Holiday Parade.
Lunch time during the beach ride. the tree for you and treats for your horses. We now have a new year to look forward to and time to plan for those trail rides and events when the weather is nicer. Union County held its officer election at their Nov. 17 chapter meeting. Officers for the 2020 year are Preseident Jim Strayton, Vice President Karen Holland, Secretary Debbie Strayton, and Treasurer Julie Belli. Congratulations to all. Ray Smalley and his daughter, Elizabeth participated for the first time in the Lancaster Holiday Festival Parade on Nov. 23. They represented the OHC along with other OHC members from various chapters. There was a large turn out of spectators for the parade and they especially enjoyed seeing the children light up when they saw the horses and heard the jingle bells. Karen took her equine partner, Blue to the American Heart Association Beach Ride at Myrtle
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County Lines Beach in South Carolina on Nov. 6-10. It was the first time Karen and Blue went on an out of state adventure together, along with the first time either had ridden on a beach. Blue loved the beach and enjoyed playing in the water and galloping through the waves. They spent three days acclimating to the beach, playing in the sand and water with beautiful mid 70’s weather the first two days and cooler temperatures the third and fourth days. The actual 20-mile beach ride was on Saturday, Nov. 9 and lunch was provided by the American Heart Association. This year there were 1196 horses and riders participating and they surpassed the AHA goal and achieved $440,000 in donations from the ride. Karen is looking forward to returning next year and she is sure Blue will be just as happy about it. Until next month be safe and have fun. Happy trails. ~ Karen Holland WARREN First of all, apologies for no article for December. I sent it, but somehow had sent a repeat of November’s, and it wasn’t discovered until too late. I guess I need to look more closely at what file I’m attaching to my emails, or rather, how I’m titling them. But there wasn’t much news anyway. My main focus was to remind people to renew their memberships and turn in their trail miles. So if you haven’t done both of those, please do. Your officers will remain the same for 2020, with the exception of your secretary. Cathy Tyson had to step down so Roseann Allen has taken over.
Founder’s Day dinner.
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Setting up the table for the Founder’s Day dinner. We’re actually going to be tagteaming it a bit as Roseann said she’d gladly take the minutes if Cathy could type them for her, but I volunteered to do that part. Sounds kind of strange, but I did that for a while in Greene County and it worked fine. As you read this, we will be receiving our calendar for the year. Thanks to Karen Johnson for her work in compiling it each year. We’ll be gearing up toward our annual Great Tack Exchange. Watch your emails for more information on volunteering for the event. We won’t be able to get in to mark spaces this year until the evening before, so I imagine we could use even more hands to help with that. And of course, the day of the GTE we can use all the hands we can get. That’s it for this month. I’ll add a few photos from Founders Day. Stay warm! ~Mickie WASHINGTON Welcome to a new year! Washington County is going strong. We wrapped up the year with our election of officers. Brent DeWees remains president, Connie Matthews became vice president, Melody Crawford is still secretary and Terri Pickens remains treasurer. We also had a fine Christmas party with fun had by all. There was a Chinese gift exchange, gifts gathered for Toys for Tots and lots of good food. We are having a hard time looking back with so much in the coming year before us. We have several goals to share with you. We want to upgrade our meetings. The monthly meeting is a necessity that must be endured. However, we want more than the usual business. Our goal is to have our meetings be the highlight of the month for folks. We are in the process of putting together a speaker for each month and perhaps a field trip or two. It will be a cooperative effort with the entire club helping, we will keep you up to date. We are expecting great things for our trails this year. It was a
rough year for us and the Wayne National Forest. However, the new year holds new promise. We have been a full year with our main trail closed due to a severe washout from the previous year’s rains. The damage was too severe to be fixed, so a new bypass trail has been approved by the ranger at Wayne, and we are waiting. When you deal with the Federal Government, things take a lot of time to materialize. We have set aside funds to help with this project as soon as they start the work. We are also going to try a rotating schedule for trail maintenance and trailhead upkeep. Instead of trying to get everyone out for several work days, we will try to have a specific group of folks take responsibility for just a month at a time after a big spring work day to get things in shape. Just once around the trail in the month should take care of incidental projects, and we can call in everyone if needed for a big job. It is a real concern that only a few do the work when everyone should participate for the common good. We are striving to become a riding club again. Many folks reminisce about the good old days when everyone rode together. Nowadays everyone has bigger rigs and more money than the old group, and they go farther and wider and mostly in very select, small groups. We are seeking input on a ride schedule that will meet the needs of a large group from the club so we can ride together not too faraway, but exciting enough to draw everyone. That is going to be quite a feat! But it will be worth the effort. Mark the first Thursday of the month on your calendar and come join in at the meetings to discuss 2020 events and rides you wish to be a part of. ~Rita V. Schultheis WAYNE Winter is now upon us and it is time to pull those shoes. Although our horses are no doubt looking forward to some well-earned time off, November still had its share of riding by club members. The trails at Malabar were well used by members as they were dry and for the most part very passable. A big shout out to Tom Bahl and Nancy Strayer, who cleared the trees in advance of an impromptu trail ride I led with potential new members.
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Marilyn and Miss Kate Many of our club members attended the Horseman’s Mission in Millersburg Nov. 14-16. It has grown exponentially since last year. The horse breaking competition was won by Sadie Fischer from Pennsylvania, but the local competitors also did an excellent job and taught us all a lot about starting a new horse. The clinics were very well attended and packed with valuable information. The show Saturday night was standing room only and was fantastic. The overall mission though is what sets this equine event apart. Joe Coalter reminded us all of that during his announcing and the spirit was definitely at work at this charitable event. Get your rooms booked early for next year! Millersburg isn’t that big! Trail maintenance work continues. There have been 120 trees taken off the trails at Mohican this year. I venture to say that at least 119 of them were taken off by Tom Bahl, with assistance of our club members. Marilyn Conley and her wonderful mules and Nancy Strayer, with her amazing hiking abilities have been particularly helpful. Although the Black Friday club ride was cancelled because of threatening weather, Marilyn and Tom rode all of Malabar and took off two trees on Nov. 30. Just a reminder and a painful one at that! Ticks are still active in the woods. One of our members had a very bad experience with one that was particularly hard to remove. Be sure to check both yourself and your horse after every ride. Upcoming events are the Winter Bash, Jan. 18, at Des Essenhaus. Be sure to get your reservations in to Trudy Schmidt to secure your place at the table and join in the fun. The annual ride planning meeting will be held Feb. 15. Until next year, I hope you had a very Merry Christmas and have a blessed new year. ~Susan Baker January 2020
The Way of Horses
Is Your Horse Worth his Salt? by Eleanor Blazer
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he ancient Greeks traded salt for slaves—hence the saying “worth his salt”. Early Roman soldiers were partially paid in salt (salarium argentum, which is where the word ‘salary’ originated). A severe salt deficiency can cause your horse to die. Napoleon had thousands of soldiers die during his retreat from Moscow when wounds would not heal due to a ‘salt deficiency’. Salt is an essential nutrient— the body needs it, but cannot manufacturer it. Salt must be provided in the diet. Salt consists of sodium and chloride (NaCl). Sodium is an electrolyte. Electrolytes are electrically charged particles called ions. These ions can be lost through sweat. They are necessary for cellular metabolism, a balanced cellular system and the production of energy using calories. Sodium helps maintain hydration and is important to muscle contraction and nerves.
Chloride is an electrolyte. It has a negative charge while sodium has a positive charge. The balance between the two helps maintain healthy blood cells. Blood is self-regulating (homeostatic). It will go to great lengths to maintain its normal stability—even to the point of robbing nutrients from other organs. If salt is not available through diet, the blood will steal the salt present in urine and sweat. But urine and sweat production cannot be stopped and the blood returns the salt to the kidneys and sweat glands. The body tries to maintain itself by diluting the urine and sweat with more water to try to keep from robbing the salt from the blood and excreting it. The body’s tissues become dehydrated while the blood tries to maintain its normalcy. An average sized horse (1100-pounds), at rest, needs about two ounces of salt per day. Four – five ounces may be needed on hot days and during strenuous exercise when sweat is being produced. Approximately
County Lines WOOD Our 2019 ride schedule has been completed and now we are looking forward to the banquet. A big thanks to Jon and Kathy for having us at their house again this year. Our awards banquet will be Feb. 8, the place and time to be determined. We have elected our 2020 officers: John Myers is president, Diane Joseph is vice president, Barb Recker is secretary, and Lisa Ley is treasurer. The days have been getting shorter and colder but several members of our chapter have been day riding. However, many
of us have just settled down for the winter and are hoping for an early spring. Wood County OHC is wishing everyone a Happy New Year. ~Barb Oberhaus
I heard Dennis was the one to beat.
six teaspoons equals one ounce. There is some salt in commercially produced feeds. If the product is fed according to the feeding directions an ounce of salt per day may be provided by the feed. This is not enough salt. Salt must be provided in some form…block or loose. I do not like salt blocks. Blocks of salt were designed for cattle. Cattle have rough tongues. That is why many horses bite and destroy the blocks…they are trying to get the needed salt. I recommend loose white granulated salt, it looks just like table salt. Feed stores will have it in 50-pound bags. It will be more economical than the blocks, you will get more salt for your money. Horses that are salt starved must be introduced to salt slowly. Salt poisoning is possible if salt is suddenly available. Symptoms of salt poisoning are digestive upset and cramps. Salt is the only mineral which horses know they need. Horses can be deficient in copper or any
Eleanor Blazer and My Kustom Kruzer other mineral and not consume the needed amounts when they are available. But horses will eat salt if their body needs it. Along with salt, horses need water. Water is the most important nutrient. Increased consumption of salt will increase water intake. A full salt feeder next to a fresh clean bucket of water is required in all horse areas—at all times. Salt and water…it’s simple and it’s cheap…and your horse is worth it. Earn Professional Certification as Horse Trainer, Stable Manager or Riding Instructor. All courses are online. Visit www.equinestudiesinstitute.org for information.
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