Horsemen's Corral April 2023

The Horsemen’s Corral is the official publication for the following clubs:

Ashland Paint & Plain Saddle Club

Avon Lake Saddle Club

Black Swamp Driving Club

Buckeye Equestrian Association

Central Ohio Saddle Club Association

Central Ohio Wagoneers

Classical Attraction Dressage Society

Colorado Ranger Horse Association

Creek Side Mounted Archery

District One National Show Horse

Dusty Boots Riding Club

Flatlanders Dressage & Combined Training Association, Inc.

Geauga Horse & Pony Association

Great Lakes Appaloosa Horse Club

Hoosier Quarter Pony Association

Knox County Horse Park

Lake Erie Mounted Vaqueros

Massillon Saddle Club

Miami Valley Horse Show Association

Michigan Trail Riders Association, Inc.

Mid-Eastern Farriers Association

Mid Ohio Dressage Association

Mid-Ohio Marauders

National Pole Bending Association

Northern Ohio Dressage Association

Northern Kentucky Horse Network

Northern Ohio Miniature Horse Club

Northern Ohio Outlaws

Ohio Appaloosa Association

O.H.I.O. EXCA

Ohio Foundation Quarter Horse Assoc.

Ohio Haflinger Association

Ohio High School Rodeo Association

Ohio Horseman’s Council

Ohio Gaited Horse Trailriders

Ohio Morgan Horse Association

Ohio Paint Horse Club

Ohio Quarter Horse Association

Ohio Ranch Horse Association

Ohio State Buckskin Association

Ohio Western Horse Association, Inc.

Ottawa County Horse Foundation

Ohio Valley Team Penning Association

Pinto Horse Association of Ohio

Premier Mount N Trail

Pure Gold Stables

Tri-County Trail Association

Tri-State Rodeo Association

Wayne County Saddle Club

Western Reserve Carriage Association

The Corral Staff

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Ride In Sync

Importance of Body Position for Ground Work

by Terry Myers

People who know me know that I teach riding methods based on the riders’ body position. The horse cannot move correctly if the riders’ body is not positioned correct or is out of balance with their horse. In this article, I want to talk about body position as it relates to ground work.

Good ground work not only improves manners but it reinforces skills which are transferable to riding. If the horse gives to pressure and is flexible on the ground, they will probably have more success with the same skills when riding. Following are some ground exercises you can do to improve flexibility and manners. We break the horse down into three basic parts: head/neck, shoulders, and the hip. Some may argue that there are four body parts, with the forth being the ribcage. But I find that if I have flexibility in the neck, the horse is standing up in their shoulder and giving their hip, I will have flexibility in the ribcage. Equipment is important for groundwork. I prefer to use a rope halter (properly fitted and tied). I use a 14 foot rope of good quality. This length gives me enough room to train, but not so much that I get tangled in the rope. I don’t like cotton ropes as they are too light and lack the weight to send good signals. Also useful but not necessary is a stick with string. I prefer a stick with a flag, with the flag substantial enough to send a good signal, visibly and audibly. My flags make a noise when you smack the ground.

1. Head/neck—stand facing the horse at his left shoulder and pick up your left hand raising the rope above to his whither. I like to put my right hand on his back to make sure I stay steady. If the horse does give his head and pulls, make small bumps (without pulling) to

get him to give his face. If the horse moves his hip, walks, or backs up, you need to move with them until they give their head and stand quietly. Do this exercise on both sides. Work on this exercise until the horse will freely give his head to the slightest pressure. Hints/reminders...don’t pull and remember to raise your hand at the withers. If you drop your hand lower than the withers, the horse will most likely drop their shoulder. Once your horse will give his head left and right without pulling or moving his feet, you have achieved lateral flexion through the head and neck.

2. Hip—some call this exercise disengaging the hip. We call it engaging the hip since the horse goes from a standstill to movement of the hip. The purpose is while having the flexion of the above exercise, you ask your horse to move his hip. To achieve properly, the horse has to stand up in their shoulder, while giving in their head and neck. Position yourself the same as in the exersice above, but rather than facing the horse, angle your body at a 90 degree angle looking toward their hip. Look at the hip and either swing the end of rope or wave flag at their hip. Purpose is to have the horse move (engage) their hip while still give in the head/neck. The inside front foot should stay quiet and still. The left hind foot should take a step over the right hind foot. If you get one correct step, stop/relax and praise your horse. Build progress from one step, to two steps, to several steps.

3. Shoulders—moving the shoulder away from you. Stand in front of your horse, facing him about three to four feet from his head. Raise your left arm above your shoulder and point to the left with the rope in your left hand. Your hand should be facing palm out, thumb down, back of your hand facing your horse. At this point you ask your horse to move by swinging your rope in your right hand at the point of the shoulder or wave your flag at the point of the shoulder. If the horse does not move, you take a small step to your right to ‘open a wider door’ for your horse. If the horse does not move, increase the swing of your rope or flag to tape your horse on the point of the shoulder. The object to the have your horse step away from you, preferably left over right. Be happy with one step, then ask for more.

If you are having problems with the above exercises, analyze your body position. If you don’t have correct body position, you cannot send clear signals to your horse. He probably isn’t a mind reader, but if he is a mind reader, he’s worth a lot of money! Have a friend read these exercises and watch you. They may be able to share some insight. As you do each exercise, give your horse time to react. Between each successful exercise, pat your horse, tell him he did good. Then give him time to mentally process what you just taught him before you move on to another exercise. He will lick and chew, telling you he is relaxed and is mentally processing this new experience.

This is the beginning of many ground exercises you can do with your horse to enhance flexibility, manners and body control, all of which will transfer to riding your horse. There is so much you can do on the ground which can enhance your relationship with your horse, build new skills for you both and give your horse confidence in you as his leader.

Terry Myers is a national clinician and champion horse trainer with a depth of knowledge developed from over 50 years in the horse industry. Myers has been a popular clinician at multiple expos in the U.S. and Canada. To learn more about Myers’ Ride-In-Sync methods as well as clinic and training services available, visit www.tmtrainingcenter.com or on Facebook.

Knox County Horse Park

New Ranch, Showmanship and Contesting Classes Added in 2023

dcline458@gmail.com

Hello to all! It’s that time of the year to get your horses ready for the show season. Horses are shedding their winter hair and seems like every brushing is full just like the first brush...no matter how times you go over the area, but you have to do it.

Our monthly meeting is the second Monday of the month. We are still working on lighting the arena for the 2023 season. With the new year we have added a few ranch classes and a showmanship class along with our contesting classes. We are again doing the belt buckles for our class winners that show in

more than half of the shows. Last year we had six shows, you have to show in at least three shows for being in the Buckle Series.

April 1 there will be a clinic put on by the Shoops. A couple weeks later the Icelander is putting on a show and a Mini Show will be May 13. Our show will be the following Saturday, May 20.

I hope to see everyone at the first show!

~Donny

PRESIDENT, Donny Cline

VICE PRESIDENTS, Travis Ross and John Weekley; TREASURER, Pam Niner; SECRETARY, Lexi Snyder and Madisyn Weekley

CONTACT,

FACEBOOK, Knox County Horse Park Inc

The Diamond-McNabb Ranch Horse Sale Celebrates its 15-Year Anniversary on June 3 in Wyoming

Ken McNabb Horsemanship and Diamond Land and Livestock share a rich history, producing quality horses for everyone from the experienced ranch hand, to the seasoned competitor, to the recreational trail rider. This year marks the 15-year anniversary of the Diamond-McNabb Ranch Horse Sale, to be celebrated with door prizes, giveaways, and some surprise ‘extras’ for guests on sale weekend.

At its roots, the DiamondMcNabb partnership is born out of two families who love to ride, love to ranch, and are dedicated to preserving that legacy. During a rained-out pack trip in 2007, the families discovered that their dreams for the future aligned. Stuck underneath a rainsoaked canvas tent, they talked about combining Ken’s training expertise with the demands of a working cattle operation, and using multiple generations to create quality horses that are prepared for any job.

Now, 16 years later, that dream is thriving as Diamond-McNabb continues to produce quality ranch

horses who have been exposed to all types of natural obstacles, covered miles of terrain, branded and doctored cattle, and have been brought along as safe, dependable partners. These horses have gone on to be used for trail riding, ranching, fox hunting, mounted shooting, rodeo, team roping, ranch sorting, versatility, and much more.

The 15-year anniversary sale will be held at the beautiful Powderhorn Ranch in Douglas, Wyoming. Gates open on Friday at 3 p.m., and attendees are welcome to browse the selection of 80+ horses and visit with riders. A barbecue dinner is offered along with a horsemanship demonstration from Ken McNabb. On sale

day, gates open at 8 a.m., with an official preview of the horses beginning at 9 a.m. The sale officially kicks off at 12:30 p.m. Attendees may browse the Ken McNabb Tack Store and Powderhorn Gift Shop throughout the weekend, and all are welcome back to the ranch on Sunday for Cowboy Church.

Preview horses, watch videos, and learn more about the sale at dmhorses.com. Videos of each horse will also be made available on the Ken McNabb Horsemanship YouTube channel. Diamond-McNabb warmly invites you to “Come on out and Saddle a Gem from Wyoming!”

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Visit kenmcnabb.com for clinics, events, and tack. Visit dmhorses.com for horse sale information.

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Classical Attraction Dressage Society Getting Ready to Rock N Roll for Show Season

we haven’t had it as I type, but we will!)

I hope that all of you reading this are getting ready to rock, roll and show! Our schedule for this year is packed with schooling shows, some clinics, and even a WDAA Recognized Lite Show!

by Cathy Suffecool

Spring has sprung, the grass has riz, and since it’s Ohio, we know where the mud is! Yes, the calendar says spring, but that’s more of a suggestion than a fact. But at least we can take comfort knowing that the worst of winter is over. (Except for that freak snowstorm around April 1. No,

Our schooling shows are a wonderful place to start your young riders or your new horses. We work hard to provide a safe, friendly show for riders, horses and visitors. We try to make sure that our judges provide you with constructive, helpful information to expand your training going forward. We also excel at making those show jitters settle down! They may not disappear but take heart that you can’t do anything we haven’t already done ourselves. Trust me on that!

We’re also a great place to bring that young/new horse to workout. Our members can reserve the arena for $10 an hour to work out kinks, get your horse used to the show ring and all the scary things in it, or just get off the farm! We’ve had a number of riders do that so that show days go smoother with less stress.

Our first event was a Ride A Test with Sara Justice on March 25. The USDF tests changed this year, so this was your chance to ride the tests or audit the day. We hope you were able to join us that day to see what CADS is about and what our home looks like.

April is when we really start getting busy. On April 1 and 2 the Tri-State Pony Club will be holding a ratings clinic at Brecksville. I’ve not done Pony Club, but this clinic sounds very interesting. I’ve ridden with kids who’ve gone through Pony Club and their skills are pretty amazing.

Our first schooling show is April 22 with Dale Lappert-R judging. What better way to get feedback on the first time you

ride the new tests. Entries for this show will close 10 days before the date of the show. When do the shows open? Members get a 24 hour early sign-up notice to sign up for our shows. (After last year, the shows will be filling quickly!)

If your club or group is looking for a beautiful facility with everything included, check us out. We are situated on the Emerald Necklace in the Cleveland Metroparks. We are surrounded with fantastic trails that are great for all levels of riding. They are well marked and well-tended, thanks to the great staff! Our facility has both an outdoor and indoor arena, a round pen and this year a large warm up ring. We have plenty of parking for trucks and trailers of any size. There are two stall barns with over 30 roomy stalls. We do have an area for washing down your horse. We also have an indoor viewing room with bathrooms adjacent. Come up, check us out and see if we’re a good fit for your group.

Hopefully we’ll see you at Brecksville!

PRESIDENT, Cathy Suffecool VICE PRESIDENT, Stephanie Kame SECRETARY, Claudia Grimes TREASURER, David Crawford EMAIL, cadsrider@gmail.com WEBSITE, www.cadsdressage.org

Ohio Paint Horse Club Join OPHC for Shows in 2023

This show is listed on 2022 APHA Top 20 shows.

Buckeye Extravaganza will follow with a four judge POR held at Wauseon, Ohio, May 13 and 14. This is an all breed show with money classes! APHA and all breed yearling longeline has just added to our shows.

by Roxann Rohrl

Seventy-four members attended the 56th Ohio Paint Horse Club (OPHC) banquet! Check pictures on the OPHC Facebook page. The tables were decorated with flowers and the beautiful rotating trophies. The silent auction went very well; beautiful baskets and useful things for everyone. Thanks to Sheri Love, Deb Schroeder, Kathleen Azzarello, Connie Runkle for all your work.

OPHC awarded three scholarships to Sera Rush, Miley Phillips, and Mollie Topping. Congratulations to all! What’s Happening? Come join us at all these 2023 shows!

Six judge Great 8 Zone-ORama held at Cloverdale, Ind. May 5-7. This is a Midwest Connection Series. Fabulous awards with fun events planned.

Summer Jam will be held June 17-18 at the Wooster County Fairgrounds, Wooster, Ohio. Two judge split combined. All breed with money classes. $500 walk-trot all breed.

The Border Bash will be held July 29-30 in Wauseon, Ohio. Cosponsored with Michigan Paint Horse Club. Midwest Connection Series, four judge POR.

Amateur Club Show will be held in London, Ohio, on Aug. 5-6. Two judges each day.

Hoosier Buckeye Palooza will be held Sept. 16-17 in Nineveh, Ind. Midwest Connection Series, four judge POR.

APHA Eastern National Championship Show will be Aug. 24-27 and held at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Ky.

Welcome Stephanie Miller. Stephanie is now our OPHC Youth Chair. Thank you Justin

Our future.

Russell for chairing the Youth the last three years. Great job!

New! Pee Wee classes will be at most shows. Check our showbills and the OPHC Facebook page and our website, ophc.org, for information on all our shows.

The picture is of our Young Youth who participated in our shows and won awards. These young Cowgirls and Cowboys are the OPHC future! Come join; I promise you will have fun at every show. Bring your leadliners, usually 12 to 15 in the class, go on to the Pee Wee classes...fun and always learning.

Note: Midwest Connection Series will be awarding four saddles including Solid Paint Bred, 17 divisions and reserve awards. Must be a member of

Ohio, Michigan, Indiana Paint Horse Clubs for show points to count. Check this series out!

Looking forward: OPHC Annual Trail Ride Oct. 13-15, Mohican State Park, Loudonville, Ohio. Contact Elaine Bennett 419/7011854 for more information.

2023 OPHC memberships are due. Quick and easy using the membership cognito form.

Thank you to our members for supporting us in so many ways. Volunteers and sponsors are always welcome. There is a cognito sponsor for each show: $500 Silver, $250 Bronze, $100, $50, $25 Special Show—become a sponsor!

Thanks Hannah Dunn for serving as our OPHC reporter and keeping us in the loop.

PRESIDENT, Tim Snapp VICE PRESIDENT, Deb Schroeder TREASURER, Jill Davis SECRETARY, Heather Collins WEBSITE, www.ophc.org

Ohio Western Horse Association

Congratulations to OWHA Members on Their Accomplishments

Happy spring! Ohio Western Horse Association (OWHA) hopes everyone is gearing up for those upcoming shows!

Unfortunately OWHA did not hold a March meeting due to multiple board members being ill. We hope they are all feeling better and are refreshed for our April meeting. OWHA would like to wish Dave McDaniels a speedy recovery as he has been experiencing some health issues and hospitalizations. We also would like to send our thoughts and prayers to Loretta Rudasil and her family as they experienced a house fire on Feb. 12. The fire destroyed much of the house and their belongings. We pray that God gives them the strength to rebuild their family home.

This month we will be focusing on some of our awesome members

and their accomplishments. We would like to say a big congratulations to Kimberly Bonnette and her horse Open to Suggestions, a.k.a Vegas. They received many awards this past 2022 show season from ApHC. Those awards included Champion Horse Award, Non-Pro Register in Merit in Most Colorful at Halter, Hunter in Hand Geldings and Hunter Under Saddle, YearEnd Top 10 Finalist in Non-Pro Masters Hunter Under Saddle and Year-End Territory VI High Point in Non-Pro Masters Hunter Under Saddle. Good luck to you Vegas in the 2023 show season! Next OWHA would like to congratulate Anna Shulaw and her husband Willard (1912-2011)

who were recently presented a Certificate of Appreciation for their hard work and dedication to the Hardin County Horse 4-H program. They began the first Hardin County Horse 4-H Club in 1959, Hardin Joy Riders. Anna is a lifetime member of OWHA and the mother of Wilma and Bob Fox, who continue to be very active and valuable members of OWHA. Thank you Anna for helping to make the best better in 4-H!

OWHA likes to recognize our youth club members and their accomplishments. We would like to say good luck to our members gearing up for spring sports. We have several members who will be participating in Youth Show in

Columbus in May. We hope you have safe and good rides! OWHA would also like to recognize Taylor Arthur and Kinze Sprang as they were awarded Hardin County Equine Scholar Athletes of the year. And congratulations goes to Michaela Haundenschiled for being crowned the 2023 Hardin County Horse Princess! We are very proud of the young lady you are becoming and excited to see all that you will accomplish this show season. OWHA would like to thank our supporters and members! We wouldn’t be as great of an organization without you. Mark your calendars with our show dates, we look forward to seeing you.

PRESIDENT, Marc Beck VICE PRESIDENTS, Loretta Rudasill, Renee Liedel SECRETARY, Jonda Cole TREASURER, Eric Haudenschield WEBSITE, www.owha.org

Five Common Myths About FEEDING HORSES

by Nettie Liburt, PhD, PAS

There have been numerous advances in our knowledge of equine nutrition in the past 20-30 years, yet many misconceptions about how to feed horses still exist. Scientific research has opened up a whole new world, and raised many more questions of course, but there is a constant drive to improve the way we feed and care for our horses. Here, we’ll present some science-based facts to set the record straight about some common feeding myths.

Myth #1: Bran mashes function as a laxative. As the temperatures drop and cold weather approaches, many horse owners like to treat their horses to a warm bran mash. It is commonly thought that bran mashes will have a laxative effect and keep the digestive tract moving when the weather is cold and inconsistent. In fact, bran does not have a laxative effect in this way in horses; it neither adds water to the stool nor softens it (Lewis, 1996). The loose stool that is sometimes observed post-feeding is more likely due to the fact that the horse may not be used to consuming bran in the diet. When a horse consumes something he’s not used to, it commonly results in digestive upset. In addition, bran naturally contains a higher amount of phosphorous compared to calcium (known as a reversed calcium-to-phosphorous ratio.) Excessive phosphorous can cause problems with growth and development in young equids, and interfere with healthy bone metabolism in adults (Lewis, 1996). But that doesn’t mean bran mashes are bad! As part of the regular diet, bran mashes can be an

easy, palatable way to help add some water to the digestive tract, and can be useful for mixing in supplements. Ensuring proper calcium intake will help balance the ratio. Some easy ways to increase a horse’s calcium intake include adding some good quality alfalfa hay (or cubes), beet pulp or a well-formulated ration balancer to the diet.

Myth #2: Excessive dietary protein causes DOD and kidney disease. The truth is, it’s not the protein that causes either of these problems! Years ago, protein took the blame, and today, many still point a finger in the direction of protein. However, research has shown that protein does not cause growth problems (Harris et el., 2006) or kidney disease (Extension Horses, 2018). The main causes of developmental orthopedic disease (DOD) are genetics, improperly balanced mineral intake and excessive energy intake. With respect to kidney disease, protein is typically not the cause. The kidneys do play an important role in the metabolism of protein, so when kidney function is compromised due to other factors, it becomes important to limit dietary protein to minimize stress on the organ. However, protein does not cause the kidneys to falter in the first place. What effect does excess dietary protein have? For the most part, a healthy horse will simply excrete it, but too much protein can also lead to increased water intake and urination (If you observe a very strong ammonia smell when cleaning stalls, you may be overfeeding protein! That, and/or you may need to improve your barn ventilation.) On the other hand, a horse with insufficient protein intake may suffer from weight loss, poor performance, growth, skin, immune and other problems (Williams, 2004).

Myth #3: Beet pulp shreds will swell up in the horse’s throat or stomach and cause him to choke. Simply put, this is not true (AAEP, undated). While I always recommend soaking beet pulp shreds (and pellets), most horse owners who feed it aren’t feeding more than 1-3 quarts per day (measured prior to soaking.) First of all, the shreds soak up water readily, but not so much as to swell in the stomach and cause rupture. You’d have to feed upwards of 7-16 dry quarts of beet pulp shreds to approach the danger zone, and you should not be feeding that much to begin with! In addition, even if shreds are fed dry, saliva isn’t soaked into them fast enough for any kind of swelling and blockage to occur. Dry shreds are more likely to cause choke because they’re harder to properly chew and swallow, hence the recommendation to soak in water prior to feeding.

Myth #4: Carbohydrates are bad for the horse. This one gets a little confusing, but the bottom line is that the body, and in particular the brain, is designed to use soluble carbohydrates (think simple sugars) for fuel. Insoluble carbohydrates (think fiber) are indigestible components of forage that are broken down by hindgut microbes to produce energy for the horse (Williams, 2004). For purposes of this discussion, we’ll refer only to soluble carbohydrates. Eliminating carbs from the diet is not only unrealistic, it’s not healthy. Carbohydrates are essential for healthy red blood cells, and are the main source of ATP (energy) production in the body. That said, there are absolutely times when carbohydrates need to be limited in the diet, for example for horses with Equine Cushing’s Disease (PPID), laminitis, polysaccharide storage myopathy (PSSM) or insulin dysregulation. Reducing carbs in the diet may help the spooky, reactive horse

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relax a bit. With the carbohydrate question, it comes down to the individual horse’s own needs and health status. Carbohydrates that are not immediately used for energy production are stored in the muscle and liver in the form of glycogen. Glycogen can be quickly burned for energy when needed. When glycogen is burned during work or exercise, incoming dietary carbohydrates help replenish the stores. If the storage depots in the muscle and liver are all full, additional carbohydrates can be converted to and stored as fat (another form of energy storage.) Overconsumption of carbohydrates is known to cause digestive upset. Carbohydrates that escape digestion in the small intestine reach the cecum and large intestine, causing the overgrowth of bacteria that create an acidic environment, which in turn can harm the good bacteria and could potentially result in colic, laminitis or other problems. Hence, it’s all about moderation and balance, based on a horse’s needs.

Myth #5: You can’t let a hot horse drink water, he has to cool off first. I remember hearing this one around the barn as a kid. And in fact, it used to be thought that offering a hot horse water would cause him to colic. It’s not true. In hot weather, horses working hard can lose 2-4 gallons of water per hour. Think about that! Picture a few gallon containers of milk—that’s how much a horse can sweat at the height of work and heat. Now imagine you’re sweating and working, and you’re not allowed to have a drink. Probably not a good situation. If a horse loses 2 percent of his body mass in water (for an 1100 lb horse, that’s about 22 lbs, or just under 3 gallons of sweat), performance and metabolism will suffer (Marlin and Nankervis, 2002). There is no reason to withhold water from a hot horse, but ice water should be avoided (Martinson, et al., 2018). Tap cool water is sufficient, and allowing the horse several small bouts of sipping is ideal. Horses are pretty good at cooling themselves by sweating. During work and transport, be sure to take breaks to offer the horse a chance to drink. It goes without saying that clean, fresh water should otherwise be offered at all times. When horses sweat heavily, feeding a dose of electrolytes will help the horse rehydrate more efficiently.

Summary

To say that times have changed with respect to equine nutrition is quite the understatement. While much remains to be learned, new research provides helpful information every day. When it comes to seeking advice for feeding your horse, it will serve you well to do a touch of research of your own and remember that each horse is an individual and should be fed according to his unique needs.

REFERENCES

• AAEP American Association of Equine Practitioners. Undated. Feeding beet pulp. Accessed online at: https://aaep.org/horsehealth/feeding-beet-pulp

• Extension Horses, 2018. How much protein do horses need, and what happens if they get too much? Accessed online at: https://horses.extension.org/how-much-protein-do-horses-need-andwhat-happens-if-they-get-too-much-also-what-exactly-is-crude-protein/

• Harris, P.A. (Editor), Coenen, M., Frape, D., Jeffcott, L.B. and Meyer, H. 2006. Equine nutrition and metabolic diseases. In: The Equine Manual, 2nd Ed. Saunders Ltd., London, UK. pp. 151-222.

• Lewis, L. 1996. Harvested feeds for horses. In: Feeding and Care of the Horse, 2nd Ed. Williams & Wilkins, Media, PA. USA. Pp. 62-102.

• Marlin, D. and Nankervis, K. 2002. Feeding Performance Horses. In: Equine Exercise Physiology. Blackwell Science, UK.

• Williams, C.A. 2004. Basics of equine nutrition. Rutgers Cooperative Extension Fact Sheet #FS038.

• Martinson, K., Hataway, M., Ward, C. and Johnson, R. 2018. Caring for horses during hot weather. University of Minnesota Extension. Accessed online at: https://extension.umn.edu/horse-care-andmanagement/caring-horses-during-hot-weather

Dr. Nettie Liburt is the Senior Equine Nutrition Manager for MARS Horsecare US/BUCKEYE™ Nutrition, responsible for formulating and developing new products, research and education of the sales team, our dealers and our customers. Headquartered in Dalton, Ohio, BUCKEYE Nutrition has been manufacturing quality products since 1910. BUCKEYE Nutrition takes feed safety seriously, implementing many programs mandated in human food manufacturing facilities. With the backing of WALTHAM®, a world-leading authority on pet care and widely renowned as an institution of the highest scientific caliber, our equine nutritionists provide scientifically-based equine nutritional solutions which guide our formulations and our BUCKEYE Nutrition brand promise of being the highest quality, fixed formula feeds available. BUCKEYE Nutrition is a 100 percent equine-focused company, 100 percent medication-free facility, sourcing 100 percent traceable, pure ingredients for consistency. 800/898-9467. www.BuckeyeNutrition.com

Western Reserve Carriage Association Fun in the Sun for WRCA Members

Now it feels like spring is finally here. Ponies shedding, mud everywhere and spring flowers peaking out. Although the cold weather will reappear it will be more fleeting.

by Cathy Rhoades

Ohio and the midwest has enjoyed a very mild winter.

Many of our members are spending time in sunnier Florida with and without their equine partners. Jo Ann Murr and Cathy Rhoades brought their new ponies to stay for three months. Although neither were competition ready, there has been lots of learning and

fun. Both members have spent a lot of time volunteering at different CDE’s in the area. Bridget Miller was visiting Black Prong for the Naturecoast CDE. Shauna Brummet has been enjoying the lovely facilities at Black Prong Equestrian Center with her husband Jeff Skinner, horses and show dogs. Jeff recently won Training Pony at the Black Prong Driving Derby with his new pony Chrome. Mike Gruskiewicz drove Connor in the Black Prong Classic Under the Oaks taking third in Turnout and Gentleman to Drive.

The Spring Fling CDE at Florida Horse Park was the site of many USEF North American Championships. It was one of the largest CDE competitions with over a 100 competitors. Diana Beardsley has flown down several times to support Chrissy Aitkin as a para driver. At this event FEI international judges arrived to classify the para drivers’ disability. Chrissy and her horse Prince were leading after the first two phases of dressage and marathon. After the cones competition, Team Unicorn was awarded the Reserve Champion

ribbon! Kristin Whittington also won Reserve Champion in a large class of 12 preliminary ponies. Margaret Shenker took third in a very competitive intermediate class. Chrissy and Kristin will be competing at Live Oak International in mid March. Stacey Giere and Diana will be grooming and navigating while Jo and I will be cheering them on!

WRCA events are being scheduled as you read this. Currently we have the Zoar pleasure drive on Sunday, May 21, Carlisle pleasure drive Sunday, June 18, Swine Creek pleasure drive Sunday, Sept. 24, and Observator Park Sunday, Oct. 22. We always welcome ideas or new driving venues. Carlisle dates for April: Tuesday, April 4, Saturday, April 8, Thursday, April 13, Sunday, April 16.

Non WRCA events are Equine Affaire April 13-16 in Columbus, the National Drive April 27-30, Rocky Meadows Driving Clinic with Gary Yeager in Pennsylvania May 20-21, Central Ohio Carriage Jacob Arnold clinic June 10-11.

CORRAL

PRESIDENT, Jo Ann Murr VICE PRESIDENT, Janet Yosay TREASURER, Ann Petersen SECRETARY, Cathy Rhoades MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY, Henry Rish. FACEBOOK, WRCarriage/

Buckeye Equestrian Association

Confidence Clinic with Rose Watt Scheduled in July

Buckeye Equestrian Association is pleased to be hosting a Confidence Clinic with Clinician Rose Watt. We are offering this clinic for those adults who want to boost their confidence.

If you are feeling stuck because of anxiety, stress, overthinking, muscle tension or just doubting your riding abilities, come and experience a reset. The theme of the weekend will be ‘The

Obstacle IS the Path’. Here is what we know about Rose Watt. She has 45+ years in the horse industry. Her most recent accomplishments in 2023 were USEF National Champion in IALHA Western Pleasure and IALHA Working Western. Rose is also a licensed professional counselor and worked in the school system as a teacher and counselor. And if you need more qualifications, she has been a USEF member since 1975, the owner/instructor at Edgewood Stables in Cochranton, Pa., and has taught riders across the life spans (5-85) since 1975. She works in multiple disciplines and breeds.

She has won many awards including 2022 IALHA National Champion in trail and western pleasure, 2022 USEF Horse of the Year in IALHA working western and western pleasure, 2022 USAWE Reserve Champion in Regions 5 and 6 Level 5, 2021 5th on National Leaderboard Working Equitation Level 5, 2021 USEF Horse of the Year in working western with Sincerrey Santiago and

2019 Professional Horsewoman of Year International Andalusian and Lusitano Association.

Rose has taught students and competed successfully in: Working Equitation (three students currently on Leaderboard). In Pony Club she has coached dressage riders and jumpers at Nationals as well as instructing at Pony Club camps for decades. She has competed and trained students in Andalusian, Morgan, Quarter Horse, Hunter/ Jumper and 4-H. She has a double major riding Masters Degree from Meredith Manor, a BS Degree in elementary and mentally physically handicapped from Edinboro University and a Master’s Degree in counseling from Edinboro University for K-12.

The Confidence Clinic is at Pure Gold Stables in Salem, Ohio on Saturday, July 15 and Sunday, July 16. There will be limited space for participants but we will have audit entries available. Stalls and overnight accommodations are available. More details to follow so watch for our entry information in the Corral.

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Demand the Brand! We are scheduled to bring in over 150 unhandled BLM Mustangs from out WEST to our adoption center in NE Ohio This is our third adoption season with a goal to get over 500 BLM Mustangs adopted into wonderful homes by the end of 2023. All unhandled Mustangs and burros are available for $125 with an approved BLM application. Adopters are welcome to choose horses remotely or in person at our open house and adoption events.

Our open house events feature gentling and training demonstrations. This is an opportunity to learn more about Mustangs and possibly find your next equine partner. Those interested in adopting should get pre -approved for priority selection. All horses arrive with current vaccinations, health certificate, and negative Coggins. We are the only adoption center with Mustang Heritage Foundation in the NE States help us make 2023 a success!

2023 ADOPTION DATES

April 29 • May 20 • June 17 • July 15

August 19 • September 16

Adoption dates are tentative and subject to change. Please RSVP • Open House 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Follow us on Facebook for most current information.

HORSEMEN’S CORRAL April

PRESIDENT, Susan Smith-Gordon VICE PRESIDENT, Patricia Andio SECRETARY, Jennifer Milliner TREASURER, Sally Kish FACEBOOK, Buckeye Equestrian Association

Farrier Friendly

Being in the Right Frame of Mind

by Bryan S. Farcus, MA, CJF

Psychology Often Overlooked

How many times have you heard he/she is good with horses but terrible with people? Unfortunately this can be way too common in our industry. In the end, no matter how gifted a farrier, trainer or even a veterinarian may be, results are often limited unless we are willing to communicate and convince our horse owners in a way that promotes encouragement and a desire to improve upon the current situation. In our farrier world, in particular, psychology is one of our most under-utilized tools and to be more specific–social psychology. In many situations, if we would observe our horse owners thought process, we could then serve them much better by understanding and perhaps predicting how they may react. All in an effort to promote positive feedback and an open dialogue, which can lead to better, lasting results.

Horse Brain, Human Brain is of Equal Importance

The human adult brain will vary among individuals, weighing approximately three pounds and about the size of ten tennis balls. Comparatively, the brain of a horse is similar to that of a human child, or the size of a grapefruit. It weighs between 1½ pounds to 2 pounds. Recent studies have debunked many myths. One in particular is comparing the size of a horse’s brain to that of a walnut. For the purpose of this discussion, I will stay clear of any detailed brain anatomy and focus on our similarities. Simply put, both horse and human brains receive and transmit impulses in a similar pattern. The dendrites of a single neuron send electricity through an axon, these terminals then transmit information to the dendrites of the next cell. This series of impulses trigger the mental /physical response that we ultimately observe. A main distinction between each brain is how signals are detected and ultimately processed.

For humans, the brain detects a signal at the visual cortex then it routes the information to a prefrontal cortex for a ‘nano second’ analysis before the motor cortex produces the reaction.

As for our horses’, a signal is also picked up at the visual cortex then sends the new information directly to the motor cortex for an immediate reaction. You might say the horse is directly hardwired for instant reactions, supporting the fact that horses are not manipulative and calculating in nature, unlike many human responses.

A Conscious Effort

When it comes to understanding and working with the behavior of horses, I am constantly reminded of the fact that our horses are not creatures of premeditated acts, merely a product of the situation at that moment. With regard to the interactions with horse owners, I often make a conscious effort to not discourage people from discussing their ideas and asking questions. The questions

they pose can help me formulate a way of communicating in a manner that they will more likely relate to.

It is important never to lose sight of where the horse owner is coming from. Many controversies or outright disagreements can be resolved if we just take a moment and reflect on how the other person may respond. The old axiom of ‘put yourself in their shoes’ will put you in the right frame of mind so that you can build more productive and lasting working relationships.

REFERENCES

• Horse Brain, Human Brain: The Neuroscience of Horsemanship, J.Jones,PhD

• Equine Behavioral Health Resource Center (EBHRC), C.Forte

• PennVet , www.vet.upenn.edu

If you’ve enjoyed Bryan’s articles, go to amazon.com/farrierfriendly and check-out his books offered in Kindle or paperback form. You can also tune into Bryan’s YouTube channel: “The Farrier Friendy Network”. For more information please visit: www. farrierfriendly.com

Colorado Ranger Horse Association

2022 Saddle Log Results

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

Chairperson Sarah Craig recently announced the 2022 Saddle Log results and winners.

YOUTH MOST HOURS: Eryn Hicks

ADULT MOST HOURS: Vicki Cross

YOUNGEST RIDER: Eryn Hicks

YOUTH $25 DRAWING: KayDence

Winkelman

ADULT $25 DRAWING: Barbara

Anne Summerson

300 HOUR MARK: KayDence

Winkelman

400 HOUR MARK: Vicki Cross

500 HOUR MARK: Vicki Cross

600 HOUR MARK: Eryn Hicks and Vicki Cross

Congratulations to everyone on their accomplishments. Certificates, awards, and patches

were mailed to the winners.

Colorado Ranger Horse Association offers programs for youth, saddle or driving logging, open points and futurities. For more information on membership, shows or programs please visit our website, www. coloradoranger.com, or find our group on Facebook: Colorado Ranger Horse Assn.

Don’t forget, the Colorado Ranger Horse Association will host its 50th National Show which will be held Sept. 16 and 17 in Lock Haven, Pa.

KR Klondike Sam and Vicki Cross won the Adult Most Hours and their 400 and 500 hour marks in 2022.

Lake Erie Mounted Vaqueros

Thank You to the Hosts of Our Meetings

by Karen (Chilipepper) Davis

I would like to take this time to talk about two of our members, Nancy Virzi and Jessica Sheets. Nancy and Jessica take turns hosting our meetings at their houses. They cook food for everyone who comes to our meetings since some members come straight from work. We appreciate all that they do, thank you!

Nancy has been a member of our club for around 14 years and is a Senior Ladies 3. Nancy started shooting off of her horse Zoe who she trained herself for shooting. They came a long way together till the day came she found out Zoe had EMP and later Cushings. It was a very hard time for Nancy to lose Zoe. Nancy and Zoe were real partners while shooting. Then we lost a wonderful friend

Ellen Politzer to cancer and she gave Nancy her horse Sitara, who she rode for several years and got Nancy to a Senior Ladies Level 3 and lost her to Cushings. Every time she rode Sitara, she said Ellen was riding with her and watching her. Sitara was another wonderful and great horse. After a while she purchased another horse called Ice. She worked with him for several years but would not take to the shooting but turned out to be a wonderful trail horse for her. Then one of our members moved and she purchased his horse Leroy. She has been riding him for a couple of years now and shooting off him, they are coming together as a great team and partners. Nancy also lets us

use her indoor arena for practices and if anyone just wants to work with their horses.

Jessica has been a member with our club for several years now. She started out riding and shooting off her horse, Hughey, who she has been bucked off and broke her back really bad. She was riding her horse Angel and came off while she was trail riding.

Jessica broke several ribs, had a pneumothorax (hole in her lung) and was hospitalized for a while. I have to say I admire her for even getting back up on another horse after all that. Now she is riding a horse called Smokey who she bought off a member of our club and is getting her confidence back. They both are becoming a

great team runnin and gunnin. Our next meetings will be on April 5 and May 3. Meetings are always the first Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. Anyone interested in coming is more than welcome. Visit our website, lakeeriemountedvaqueros.net, for the locations of our meetings or feel free to call 330/719-3290 for information regarding our club or about cowboy mounted shooting.

I would like to thank Mike and Jessica Sheets for hosting our February meeting!

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PRESIDENT, R. David Davis VICE PRESIDENT, Mike Sheets SECRETARY/TREASURER, Karen Davis; PHONE, 330-719-3290 EMAIL, karenld0819@gmail.com WEBSITE, www.lakeerievaqueros.net

Showbills, Charity Horse Show and Trails

The 2023 season at the ‘Hollow’ is here! We already had an ‘Open Arena’ night at the Hollow and possibilities are there will most likely be more to come. Even in February the weather was

mild enough to allow several riders an opportunity to get their critters out and practice. Watch the Saddle Club Facebook page as these impromptu activities will be depending on weather.

Show dates should be available in the Corral Calendar. And April features our two-page ad in this publication. If I counted right you should find 25 events and 19 dates for your enjoyment throughout 2023. As always, I recommend you ‘clip and save’ these ads for quick reference throughout the season.

Those events advertised do not include any ‘Open Arena’ dates or other recently proposed events. By ‘other recently proposed events’ I am referring to the possibility of several ‘Jackpot Shoots’ for mounted shooters. If details can work, I’ll have more on this next time.

So, we are in for a very busy year at the ‘Hollow’ to say the least. As folks bring ideas and are willing to help with them, there’s usually a good chance the board will approve. For example: April 29 the club will provide the facility for Angel Rose to produce ‘Remy’s Cause’, a charity horse show for the benefit of a young autistic, non-verbal girl who needs constant management for her own safety. At this point, I can

tell you it will be a contest fun show starting at 11 a.m. You can contact Angel at 330/201-8539 and there will be information on the club Facebook page shortly. Our prayers and best wishes go out to Angel for this benevolent task and, of course, ‘Remy!’ ‘Hope you can find it in your heart to join in the support.

Contact your favorite officer or director with suggestions. Better yet come to a meeting. They are the first Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at the club grounds. Welcome!

We are gradually opening some of the trails blocked by last year’s severe wind storm. You can safely ride the ‘bottom trails’. Hillsides are substantially blocked and dangerous. If you stay with the ‘blue blazes’ you should be fine, and, the season is here for most any riding.

The worship group meets first and second Sundays at 11 a.m. Everyone’s invited to hear our great Christian speakers. 2023 is gonna’ be another great one. You are, indeed, welcome. Why not join us?!

~Stan

PRESIDENT, Keith Holcombe VICE PRESIDENT, Angie Didinger & Jaimie Horsky; SECRETARY, Tricia Crilow; TREASURER, Beth Eikleberry WEBSITE, www.waynecountysaddleclub.com

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Premier Mount N Trail

We’d Love to Have You Join Us

COMPETITION

Bringing together top-notch facilities that host Mountain Trail Obstacle Courses and allowing you to earn more awards than ever before.

by Amanda Fowler

Thinking of joining Premier Mount N Trail (PMT)? You have two programs to choose from and you can earn rewards along the way.

Here’s what Premier Mountain

Trail has to offer our members. Our goal is to give everyone the opportunity to build their partnership with their horses and have a little incentive along the way. All while having fun. Check out our two programs to earn awards and mile stones.

• Four different Mt. Trail parks to earn points

• 29 Challenges to choose from

• 28 classes at each show that earn PMT year end awards

• Each park has the opportunity to offer more classes

• Only five shows needed, but will take your best five shows if shown more

• All 28 classes will receive first through sixth place year end high point award

• All awards given at annual banquet in January (third weekend)

• Each park offers a double PMT point day if you can’t make five

• Top point earners for the season —belt buckles given away

• Grand champion in each division

TRAIL RIDE PROGRAM

Track all your riding and ground work hours for awards. Whether you are riding or doing ground work with your horse, you can count your hours for year end mile stone awards

• Can be at home, on the trails, in an arena or at a show —anywhere

• Count all hours you are working any horse (riding or ground work)

• Anyone can be apart of the program, even trainers

• Also count volunteer hours at any PMT facility

• All hours are tallied under each rider

• Hours will continue to tally year to year with a current membership

• Do not have to be a competitor to turn in hours

• Hours do not count when grooming or caring for your horse

Contact us to be sent a link to join and enjoy all of the benefits of membership, Premiermountntrail@gmail.com

Deadline for the May issue is April 15th

PRESIDENT, Kelly Chapman VICE PRESIDENT, Stephanie Tarr SECRETARY, Heidi Daugherty TREASURER, Kerry Elliott EMAIL, premiermountntrail@gmail.com WEBSITE, www.premiermountntrail.com

Northern Kentucky Horse Network Trail/Obstacle Course Challenge

Trisha Kremer VICE PRESIDENT, Jackie Holland SECRETARY, Susan Dickinson TREASURER, Mindy Burke WEBSITE, www.nkhn.info EMAIL, nkhn@nkhn.info

by Nancy Kissinger

This early spring has us all ready to hit the trails. Our Trail Chairman, Donnie Orth and his committee have been busy planning trail riding events for the year. Our first scheduled trail ride will be April 29 and 30 at Elkins Creek in Pedro, Ohio. If you are looking for something to do that weekend, please join us. For more information you can contact Donnie at 859/393-7012. The Trail Committee is also working to schedule monthly rides at different locations throughout the riding season. More information on this will be available on our website.

On May 6 and 7 we are having a Trail/Obstacle Course Challenge at the Alexandria Fairgrounds, Alexandria, Ky. For more information contact Susan Dickinson, 859/322-5276. Spots

are filling up quickly for this event, so if you are interested, please let Susan know soon.

On May 20 we have the NKHN Annual Drill Team Competition to be held at the Alexandria Fairgrounds, Alexandria, Ky. Joyce and Mark Voet have finalized all details for the event. There will be novice, open, youth, quad and gaited divisions. This event is growing every year and all are welcome. It is free to watch. If you have questions, contact Joyce Voet at 859/6304566 or get information on our website. See our ad in this issue! We would also like to mention our 15th Annual All-Breed Horse Show which will be held on July 22 at the Alexandria Fairgrounds, Alexandria, Ky. More on this later but you can see the showbill ad in this issue.

NKHN always welcomes new members and invites all to join our network of dedicated horse enthusiast and dedicated sponsors who are committed to ‘promote, protect and educate’ the equine industry. You can contact us by email at nkhn@nkhn.info, visit our website nkhn.info, or follow us on Facebook.

Ohio Valley Team Penning Association High Point Awards

to the first two shows will be put in a drawing for a $50 gift certificate to Schneiders! OVTPA sponsorships start at $50 with lots of bang for your buck. We appreciate our sponsors. Bring in sponsors please!

by Jamie Davis

Ohio Valley Team Penning Association (OVTPA) 2023 show season is going to be great! More exciting news! OVTPA will be giving a High Point Amateur saddle donated by May Farm Activities and J. May Sales. Along with a High Point Youth and a High Point Novice Saddle donated by Jamison Equine Services. Three Bowden saddles for the 2023 show season year end awards. Come sort with us! Get your memberships in to Sue Mangus. Check out on how to qualify for year awards!

OVTPA is looking for sponsors. Any member bringing in a sponsor of $100 or more

OVTPA sorting show dates— all shows are held on Saturdays, April 22, May 20, June 24, July 15, Aug. 19, Sept. 16. Classes start at 9:30 a.m. The shows are held at Treharne Training Center, 49053 Fredericktown/ Clarkson Road, Negley, Ohio. Any questions contact President John May, 814/397-3265 (see our complete showbill in March Horsemen’s Corral).

Treharne Training Center has a great year planned with us. Stefanie is planning day awards for each show, they will be given in different divisions for the shows! With sponsors coming in, more prizes stay tuned. Along with cash pay outs and lots of fun. It’s gonna be a great 2023 season! Come enjoy your horse, make some friends and sort some cattle. Divisions for every level of riders. See everyone soon!

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PRESIDENT,

PRESIDENT, John May VICE PRESIDENT, Heidi Austin SECRETARY, Sue Mangus TREASURER, Debra Lyons EMAIL, ovtpasecretary@gmail.com FACEBOOK, Ohio Valley Team Penning Association

Ohio High School Rodeo Association Thank You to Sponsors and Volunteers

by Tana Drew

Our contestants are gearing up for the spring season, but before we get back to the rodeo action, we would like to give a big thank you to all of our sponsors!

Platinum Level: R&R Pipeline, Straight A’s—Ranchcity.com, Surgent Construction LLC, Buschurs Custom Farm Services INC and Sugarcreek Stockyards. Gold Level: Redbank Transport, Noxious Vegetation Control Inc., Spectrum Sale LLC. Silver Level: Harold Zigler, S&S Equipment, Halliday Lumber LLC, Hauburns Insurance, Priority Electrical Service LLC, McKinsey Cutting Horses, Tom and Holly Rowe, Drew Ranch LLC, Rockin Leather, 209 Tire, Amanda Fife Realtor Inngate Inc.

We would also like to give thanks to all of our hard-working

volunteers, President Ryan Corzatt, Vice President Clint Cummings, Second Vice President Rob Morey, State Secretary

Tyler Stillion, Rodeo Secretary

Jane Houin, Assistant Treasurer

Jennifer Reynolds, Boys Timed Event Director Matthew Graham, Girls Timed Event Director

Stanley Mullet, Roughstock Event Director Randy Coder, Queen Coordinator Kendra Corsi, Reined Cow Horse Event Coordinator

Jared and Jessica Winkleman, Shooting Sports Coordinator Mike Thompson, National Director Nikki McCarty, as well everyone who has lent a helping hand when

needed! It takes a village to keep our rodeos running smooth and efficient, we couldn’t do it without our awesome volunteers.

Now is the time to start thinking about your membership for the 2023-2024 OHSRA season!

The Ohio High School Rodeo Association is open to all rodeo athletes in grade 5-12 that are looking for an opportunity to compete at the state and national

level, become a more educated rodeo athlete and make life-long friendships! OHSRA offers all classic rodeo events, as well as shooting sports, the Queens contest, reined cow horse and cutting. Join us at one of our rodeos or visit ohiohighschoolrodeo.org for more information! Remember to like us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram @ ohiohighschoolrodeo

NATIONAL DIRECTOR, Nikki McCarty PRESIDENT, Ryan Corzatt VICE PRESIDENT, Clint Cummings SECRETARY, Tyler Stillion PHONE, 419/566-5041 WEBSITE, www.ohiohighschoolrodeo.org

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Geauga Horse and Pony Association Successful Awards Banquet

by Debbie Schwartz

The 2022 GHPA banquet was a huge success! We had over 170 in attendance. Members won belt buckles, high point jackets, horse sheets, embroidered bridles, garment bags, head stalls, spur straps, and so much more! Members and their families bid on silent and Chinese auction items. We even had a live auction where members bid on items such as King or Queen of GHPA for a day, a reserved parking spot for the show season, a reserved stall for the show season, or a wheelbarrow of fun! We are so lucky to have Big Dee’s Bonus Bucks to help with raffle prizes. Schneider’s donated a work saddle and provided fabulous prizes. KT’s embroidery did a fantastic job

creating hats, jackets, blankets, bridle bags, and garment bags!

Thank you all for a fun and fantastic 2022. We are excited to see what 2023 brings!

PRESIDENT, George Baker 1st VICE PRESIDENT, Lisa Formica 2nd VICE PRESIDENT, Scott Burroughs TREASURER, Shauna Gingrich SECRETARY, Kelli Burns WEBSITE, www.ghpa.us High

Michigan Trail Riders Association, Inc.

April Workbee and May Blossom Ride

by Kristen Humble

Come one, come all to the MTRA spring workbee April 21-23. This year we will be camping at Scheck’s Place Trail Camp located at 6069 Brown Bridge Road, Traverse City, MI 49696. There’s plenty of parking and room for camping with or without your horse. This workbee will focus on cleaning up the campground area and also working on the surrounding sections of blue dot trails. What we really need is a lot of volunteers who are willing to trim trees, clear debris and do general maintenance. We may also ask some volunteers to head over to the Mudd Lake camp and

work their way towards Schecks. Have you ever worked at a workbee? It is actually a very rewarding experience because you know that you are helping maintain the riding trails that we all use. It takes dedicated workers to keep this trail system running and we need everyone to do their part. In workbees in the past, MTRA has worked with the DNR to help construct bridges and the Luzerne boardwalk, we’ve cleared trail camps and sunk picket poles, we’ve installed fire pit rings and are even planning to build pavilions in some camps in the near future. The MTRA club has done these and a number of other big projects that have resulted in our amazing trail that crosses the entire state of Michigan. All of this is possible when great people come out and help.

Even though you’ll be working really hard, it’s not just all work, we have a lot of fun too. If you bring your horse you’re welcome to trim the trails from horseback or do a little riding during the weekend as well. We also have a bonfire at night or

sometimes we go out as a group for dinner. Please come help if you’re available for any or all of the weekend and try to bring some items like work gloves, saws, chainsaws, brush trimmers, clippers, shovels and rakes so we have enough tools for everyone. It’s fun to work hard and make a difference so that one day when you’re riding through this section of trail or these camps you’ll feel proud that you contributed to this trail system.

If you’re not an MTRA member yet, get online and join the club. You will need to be a member to start signing up for rides like our first ride of the year, The May Blossom Ride on May 4-7. This ride is going to take place solely at the Luzerne Trail Camp where

there are lots of great trails to circle ride on and the blue dot trail that goes out in 25 miles either direction. Luzerne is also located near an Amish area where you can go shopping at various feed stores, bakeries, leather shops, and other neat attractions. The camp itself is a rustic camp without electric hookups, but we will have our generator going for the use of the well.

There are so many great things always happening in the MTRA club. Get your membership renewed today and come meet all of us and get ready to ride with us this season. Check out our website at www.mtra.org and our Facebook pages to keep up to date with all the happenings. Ride on!

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

MTRA workbee.

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Dusty Boots Riding Club New In-Hand Class Added to Showbill

staying true to our foundation.

EMAIL,

dustyboots@dustybootsridingclub.com

WEBSITE, dustybootsridingclub.com

by Brianna Kibler

NEOHA and Dusty Boots held their annual banquet last month to recognize individuals who took part in the association. NEOHA wants to thank each and every rider and volunteer who participated last year and hope to see new faces as well this coming year. NEOHA and Dusty Boots are also very excited to announce that there will be a new addition to the showbill. A new in-hand trail class will be added to the showbill to satisfy the interests of association members. NEOHA will also be adding an additional show at the Trumbull County Fairgrounds! NEOHA and Dusty Boots look forward to making changes to accommodate the changing horse industry while

In 1941, Dusty Boots Riding Club was formed to create interest in riding, training, and care of horses. In 1944, the club held its first horse show at the county fairgrounds. In 1980 it was decided to start a local open circuit and give end-ofthe-season awards to top point accumulators at the approved shows, as the breed associations do. Since its formation, the association has gained interest not only in Ashtabula County

but also in surrounding counties of Ohio and Pennsylvania. Most of the shows are held at the Ashtabula County Fairgrounds. Dusty Boots holds their meetings on the first Tuesday of each month in Jefferson, Ohio, and is open to anyone who wants to come and voice their ideas and thoughts to better the association. NEOHA would like to say thank you again to everyone who makes our shows possible and a special thank you to Big Dee’s and Schneiders Saddlery.

Pinto Horse Association of Ohio

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT

Mark your calendar with our 2023 show dates:

JUNE 11: Jefferson

JULY 1-2: Jefferson

JULY 30: Trumbull

AUG. 20: Blue Lakes

AUG. 27: Jefferson

A couple of things to note: The normal (50+ year) tradition of having a show on July 4 is being moved to a weekend date of the first and second of July. We also added a new show at Trumbull County Fairgrounds.

Three Day Show Format, More Classes

by Kaylee Clagett

EMAIL, diamondkfarm20@gmail.com

WEBSITE, www.ohiopinto.net

Hello! Welcome to 2023 show season with Ohio Pinto! My name is Kaylee Clagett, I am the president of Ohio Pinto. I have shown Ohio Pinto for about eight years now. When ever you join us at a show, you will hear at least one person say Ohio Pinto is family! It is the truth, not just because most of us show with

our family. It is because our membership is so supportive, and yet competitive to each other. In our warm up pens you will hear exhibitors laughing and joking around with each other. Amateurs helping other amateurs, who they will be showing against, but want to see their pinto family succeed. Now, there are a lot who show

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PRESIDENT, Billy Jo Brown VICE PRESIDENT, Brianna Kibler TREASURER, Donna Router SECRETARY, Tonya Stenger

PRESIDENT, Kaylee Clagett VICE PRESIDENT, Angie Wolfe SECRETARY, Leslie Watson TREASURER, Amy Leibold

Spring is in the air, the birds are chirping, daffodils are popping up out of the ground, and the days are getting longer. Out in the pasture and around the barn though, one other clear sign of spring is the seemingly never-ending mud that comes with the season.

Horses are masters at churning up mud, and it can make for a messy situation. Last month, we talked about Mud Grids that are a great solution for mud that already exists on a property. This month, I caught back up with Elizabeth Hueftlein of HAHN Plastics (North America) Ltd. to talk about a more permanent mud solution called Paddock Slabs. With the right preparation, they can permanently eliminate muddy situations and have many other uses around the barn and home.

Paddock Slabs look a little bit different than the Mud Grid System, they are honeycomb shape measuring about 16” by 20”. Although the slab weighs less than the grid, Hueftlein advised that the product is very strong. “They can bear almost 465 psi (73,090 lbs) unfilled. When filled with sand, gravel, soil, or grass, they can bear 1,350 psi (228,300 lbs). This is more than enough for large horse trailers, trucks and other equine requirements.” The main difference is that Paddock Slabs do require ground preparation to install. If you can do some of the ground preparation with your own equipment or have a trusted contractor, Paddock Slabs can be a more cost-effective solution. Hueftlein suggested that the best time to do this type of project is in the summer or early fall.

There are many uses for Paddock Slabs that include everything from turnout lots, pasture gate areas, round pens and arenas to parking areas for trucks and trailers. The correct installation of the Paddock Slabs is essential to proper performance. “The installation really depends on the application. The base does have to be done properly for the grids to perform as we expect them to,” Hueftlein stated. Hueftlein shared the specifications of a typical installation which would be from the deepest layer, moving up:

1. 4–12” free-draining sub-base

2. Non-woven 3 oz needle-punched geotextile

3. 1 1/4” compacted sharp sand or grit

4. 1 1/2” Paddock Slab filled with angular sand/topsoil/sand fill/3/16–5/8” gravel

Here are some fill recommendations Hueftlein suggested based on application:

Sand, rubber, fleece etc.: Arenas*, round pens, exercise areas

Grass finish (seeded or turfed): Paddocks, exercise areas, sacrifice areas, feeding spots, tethering/mounting areas and paddock gates

Angular gravel finish (3/16–5/8”): Access and trails, general stable areas, car parking and horse trailers

*not recommended for jumping arenas

When installing, these slabs must be laid down side by side and not staggered. Hueftlein advised, “Once you lay a small section, you will get an understanding of how the grids need to be placed to fill

the area you are working on and if that means moving left to right or right to left.” She also stressed the importance of leaving a one inch gap (filled with gravel or topsoil) between the edge of the slab and the hard edging like wooden or recycled plastic lumber. This will give enough room for expansion and contraction during the freezes and thaws preventing ‘tenting’ of the slabs.

When choosing between a Mud Grid on already existing mud and the Paddock Slabs, Hueftlein suggested considering if this will be a permanent installation. If the slabs can go in during construction of a facility or where fence lines, feeders, or loafing sheds are in permanent positions, they can be a cost saving solution compared to the grids. They are also great for applications such as stall bases, wash racks, and aisleways because with the right base, they offer great drainage in these areas, and they are easy to stand on. In stalls they can also be used in conjunction with rubber matting over top as they will keep the mats on an even surface which is easy to clean.

These Paddock Slabs can also be used on and around trail areas. They have been used in projects for both horse and human trails alike. They can be particularly helpful in providing traction on steep embankments, helping to prevent erosion. In these applications the slabs do need to be secured into the ground to prevent them from shifting. Paddock Slabs are also made from recycled plastic materials, so they are an environmentally friendly product.

There are so many great uses for these innovative mud solution products, maybe it’s time to give them a try on your farm and say goodbye to mud for good. Spring is a great time to plan for projects and maybe this one should be on your list. If you have questions about your mud solution project, Cashmans is here to help. We have a handy calculator on the website that can help you figure out how many grids or slabs you may need and an experienced team to help you plan your 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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Tri-County Trail Association

April Includes an Easter Ride and a Tack Swap

just come out to see the club and browse the many tables that will be set up. Don’t forget to purchase your raffle tickets for our Ox Roast raffle (in August)!

Cash prizes will be raffled off at the Ox Roast event, don’t pass up your chance to purchase your tickets at the tack swap or at any of the club events!

by Kelly Jo Heffner

Hello spring! I think April is going to be a beautiful month full of spring colors, flowers and green! Spring always seems to take forever to get here, but it has finally arrived, and Tri-County Trail Association has some fun events scheduled for this month!

We have an Easter Ride planned for April 23. This event usually includes an egg hunt for our little ones (and sometimes big ones too)! A trail ride out on the beautiful trails to celebrate spring will be just what the soul needs (weather permitting). There will be fun activities for everyone of all ages.

Our newest event, a Tack Swap (the 2nd annual) is scheduled for April 29 inside and outside the club pavilion. Reserve your table now! We have the flyer posted on our website as well as our Facebook page. One of our local 4-H clubs will be providing the snacks for purchase. And if you don’t have anything to sell,

We have many fun and exciting events scheduled this year at Tri-Co Trails. May will have the Spring Ride weekend which always promises to be a good time with trail riding and great food! June is our Summer Bash weekend. This event is always a crowd favorite with the obstacle challenge and prizes! We have our one-day event riding to Vaughn’s Pub on July 15, and the Annual Ox Roast weekend is on Aug. 18-20. The Fall Ride (a one-day event) is scheduled for Sept. 16, for a trail ride during the perfect riding weather and all the fall colors moving in. The Halloween Event weekend is Oct. 20-22, and usually provides a ‘spooktacular’ time! There will be live bands for entertainment for the Ox Roast event and the Summer Bash event, bring your party hats, smiles, and let the good times roll!

Tri-County Trails welcomes visitors to come out for the day or for an event weekend, ride the trails, see the sites, and make some new friends!

Pinto Horse Association of Ohio

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with their actual families. I personally love showing pinto because I get to spend a weekend with my son, mom, sister, nephews and friends.

An Ohio Pinto show atmosphere is unlike any other! The kids all play together and welcome new. Trainers are helpful to all. And people are actually happy to be at a horse show! As an organization we strive to give back to our membership as much as possible. We as board members show as well. We know how much work and money our exhibitors put in so we want try to help. New for 2023, we continue to add new classes. Going to a three day show format was a trial for us and worked well. Every year we will continue to evaluate class numbers, flow of

the show and easy of showing for our membership. We know we can always improve and try to each year. Membership asked for more solid classes and walk trot classes and we listened! I personally would like to say in my opinion we are showing at some of the best facilities in Ohio. We are extremely fortunate to get to show most of our shows in all indoor arenas.

I have hinted on Facebook about a Golden Ticket! This is only good to the first 100 horses registered to our March Spring Fling show at Garwood. The board has agreed to keep it a secret until the show, but I can assure you it will be worth it! There will only be 100 tickets given out, and they are redeemable at the Summer WarmUp show in May!

PRESIDENT, Adam Brewer VICE PRESIDENT, Harley Miller SECRETARY, Cindy Krumm TREASURER, Beverly Mills WEBSITE, www.tri-cotrails.com

View From the Cheap Seats

Down For The Count

by Sarah Vas

I’m going to turn around at some point this year and Bam! I’ll be 50. It won’t be too long before I can enter the None-OfYour-Dang-Bizness-How-Old-IAm and Over classes. About the time when AARP solicitations start showing up, falling down on the way back from the mailbox ain’t far behind. Falling off a horse? That ain’t much fun anymore, either. When you’re a kid, ‘eating dirt’ is a right of passage. When you’re five decades in, ‘eating dirt’ is a real threat to a mouth full of expensive dental work. My earliest memory of falling off is not so much a vivid image as it is the hilarious quip told through the years by the grown ups that were present when it happened. I was a scrappy kid, unfazed, unafraid, teeming with stiff chinned determination. Maybe I was five or six but already had a lot of miles under my belt. And I wanted to canter,

darn it. Not for the first time but definitely this time. Mind you, I was riding a lesson pony but I was about to get the lesson no parent plans on payin’ for. Goldie was a very seasoned babysitter and not much for moving faster than a stiff-legged trot, even for dinner. There I was kicking away, stirrups bang-bang-banging on the saddle flaps, this fat mare just power trotting around the other lesson kids in the indoor. And then…Bam! Goldie had Had It! She locked it up and I went sailing over her ears like a guy shot from a circus cannon. Hurt? No. Mad? Kinda. Humbled? Briefly. Another memorable landing taught me about the importance of maintaining your tack. It happened at the same lesson barn a few years later. I’d graduated to Prince, a Half Arabian gelding. This particular unannounced parting of ways involved a hay elevator turning on unexpectedly in close proximity of the outdoor arena. Bam! Prince executed a mathematically precise 90 degree

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Winfield Farm & Forge, Ltd.

Exploring the Arabian/Welsh Sport Pony Cross for Carriage & Dressage

Kevin & Sarah Vas / Owners, Breeders, Artisans Grafton, Ohio / 330-242-3440

change of momentum. He shot sideways, his body remaining parallel to the fence line. Both left billets on the English saddle sheered clean through at the buckle. I and my gear were momentarily suspended in midair before dropping in a heap right where Prince had just been. I literally landed sitting in the saddle, my feet still in the stirrups! Hurt? Nope. Laugh about it now? Sure.

My only medically confirmed broken bone happened at a horse show. I got dumped backward off my own gelding that came with a habit of rearing straight up when spooked. My spur hit the ground just as vertically and my ankle twisted. Bam! A spiral fracture to the lower leg. I got back on for one lap but something didn’t feel right. Of course, I wrapped ice around my ankle, coached the rest of my riders through three more hours of competition, and only then went to the ER. This was when my grit was still gritty but the first time I didn’t bounce right back up. Hurt? Yes! Hesitant? I was now!

I’ve been dumped plenty of times in my own arena, too. I suffered tail bone tenderness for years because a saddle slipped on a training horse learning to canter. I bailed but Bam! Butt first, legs straight out in front of me, snow plowing a sandpile up in my crotch. Left a three-foot skid mark in the footing. It was years before hard chairs didn’t reignite dull throbbing in my nethers. A saddle slipped once again in practically the very same spot years later. I was riding my own green broke mare that lacked withers of any kind. See where I’m headed here?

Bless his heart, my city kid hubby needed an extension ladder. Once again, the horse and I were cantering raw, unsteady laps when here came Kevin down the aisle with 24 feet of ladder slung over his shoulder, deep in thought about pending chores. With each lap, my horse bug-

eyed a looming monster headed her way. I could already feel the spook. Kevin turned right where aisle meets arena gate meets exit door, his extension ladder now in full view while Boo (careful what you name a horse…) straight for him. I probably could have saved it except Kevin froze at the sound of my barking his name. What came next some may say was a ‘Benny Hill’ scene of bolting rings of terror, bringing Boo right back face-to-face with this aluminum alien three more times! Annnddd...Bam. The saddle finally succumbed to gravity and physics. I landed in a heap, wind knocked out of me. Kevin finally unfroze and hustled the ladder out of sight. That was the last time he ever ‘forgot’ to check for horse activity before doing stuff like mowing the grass outside the arena or clomping across the hay loft with horses cross tied in the aisle below. It’s also about the time my mortality started muddying up my confidence. That wasn’t as easy to brush off like the dirt on my pants.

I’ve fallen off a few times since and each one has gouged another chunk away from my comfort level in the saddle. Anymore, I think twice before swinging a leg over but also, even putting myself in a bad spot with horses in any situation. Getting old stinks. Ya don’t bounce anymore. Everything’s just harder. I long for the good ol’ days when my younger self gyroscopically moved with the horse just naturally. I definitely took for granted those years without conscious thought, when my body intrinsically knew what to do and how to move. Thanks to decades of experience, I can intellectually predict what the horse will do. I just can’t always get my physique where it needs to be fast enough. And while I’ve come to accept my limitations, I guess what I’ve always said to students is finally very true in my own case. If horseback ridin’ was easy, they’d never have invented cars.

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.

Black Swamp Driving Club

First Drive Scheduled in May

and have returned to the office as reporter. So, with that being said, here we go!

by Roger Higgins Jr.

Welcome to the Black Swamp Driving Club (BSDC)! I would like to introduce myself, and for those who read our article in the Corral, reintroduce my self. I am Roger Higgins Jr. I used to be reporter for the BSDC years ago,

The BSDC held its business meeting on Feb. 12 at the Good Hope Lutheran Church in Arlington, Ohio. President Sharon Hayhurst opened the meeting. The membership addressed one change in our bilaws. We voted to change the number of board members from seven to five. The motioned was approved.

Our 2023 officers are: President Sharon Hayhurst, Vice President Angie Hohenbrink, Treasurer Ann Bell, Board Member Mary Elliott, Board Member Ron

Hayhurst and Reporter Roger Higgins Jr. Thanks to our Board of Directors for holding these offices for 2023.

We do have several drives, exhibits, and events this year. Here is the most current and updated list. Please note there have been changes from past article listing.

MAY 31: Hayhurst Drive, Bowling Green, Ohio

JUNE 17: Higgins Drive, Meeker, Ohio

JULY 8: Wyandot County Ice Cream Social at the museum, Upper Sandusky, Ohio

AUG. 12: Ada War Memorial Park, Ada, Ohio

AUG. 5: Will Stevenson event, Fort Wayne, Indiana

SEPT. 2: Hayhurst drive, Bowling Green, Ohio. (This is a date change from Aug. 26 originally reported.)

SEPT. 16: Emmons Parker Bridge Drive, Upper Sandusky, Ohio

OCT. 28: Emmons/Higgins Halloween Party, place of the event pending

Please watch each article for any updates or changes. We would like to invite anyone that is interested in the BSDC to come to a meeting or an event and check us out. We always have fun and the potlucks are awesome. If you have any questions please contact me at higgy122@gmail.com

If anyone in BSDC that has something you want to be submitted in the article, please have that information to me as soon as possible. The deadline for the article is the 10th of each month. Pictures, news, other updates are always welcome. This is all I have to report this month. Please come and join us! Until next month, stay safe.

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Showing Western Dressage Online

by Kelley Bitter

Remember a few years ago when the pandemic shut everything down? Every store, restaurant, shop, and even places of employment. Not us horse people. We are determined beasts who refuse to be held back by a little bug. Barns developed a protocol for people to visit and ride their horses. Tack and feed shops started curbside pick-up and show people industrialized online shows. Yes, we took the phrase “the show must go on” to a new level. The best part is those online shows stayed and are still ongoing today. Now like most people, I had my doubts about online showing. But as the shows evolved, they became a great way to show my horses and earn points. Yes, not only are local farms setting up online shows, but breed clubs also host online shows. I have earned Arabian Horse Association Points, Paint Horse Points, and, you guessed it, WDAA points as well.

You can Google online shows or look on Facebook for online shows. I have a few favorites I use and recommend. My favorite Western Dressage Online Show is hosted by Spotlight Horse Shows (Spotlighthorseshows. com). This organization hosts western and classical dressage shows from all over the country. On top of this, Spotlight holds a yearly US Regional and National competition with excellent awards. This site is very easy to use. Sign-up is comprehensive, and once your entry is accepted, you get an email with your video form and instructions.

The most important thing to remember about online showing is to read the rules. As a competitor and a judge, reading the rules can be the difference between placing and getting disqualified. First, look at the date your video must be submitted, and don’t wait until the last day to film. I will often film a few times before I submit my test for judging. Plan the days to film and check the weather if

you are outdoors. Yes, I have been caught off guard filming in the rain. Next, make sure you have visible letters for the dressage ring. There is no need to buy expensive cones or letters. We use simple white cones and thick permanent markers to write letters on the cones. I like to write the letter on all sides of the cone so that it can be seen riding each way and letters can be seen easily when filming.

This brings us to another rule I see often. Filming is done from C, similar to where the judge would be sitting. Make sure letters can be seen clearly in your test when filming. You will also need to know whether your recorder can zoom in. I find that you are allowed to zoom in if the letters can still be seen clearly. Be sure to check this out on the rules page. You are also allowed a reader for most of the online shows. Meaning someone can call out the test to you. You will want to again look at the rules to find out where your reader stands. Sometimes your reader has to be at B, and sometimes your recorder can call the test. Since we use a PIVO to record, the reader can watch the camera and call the test. Another important rule is to be sure and film in landscape mode. This will be the best way to simultaneously get the horse and letters on the screen. Start by filming your entry sheet. That will have your name, horse’s name, test name, and number. I usually tell my recorder to count to 20 and then move the camera to the horse. Check the focus. There’s nothing worse than a blurry ride. Use autofocus if you have that, and make sure no one is in the background talking. That can be taken as coaching, which is not allowed. Also, most online show rules do not allow music in the background, so be sure to check that out.

When you are finished filming, be sure to watch the film. Ensure

it is clear so the judge can see each maneuver and where it occurs. This is also a great way to critique your riding. Are you stiff, is the horse hollow? Where are your hands and legs? This is a great option for showing and an excellent student learning tool. At some point, you do have to upload your recorded test. Then you wait. That is the most challenging part of online shows. But when you get that email with your scores and remarks, it is worth it.

Remember the most essential part of this process. Have fun! Until next time, enjoy the ride and the show.

I want to thank Gail Matheus, owner of Spotlight Horseshows, for letting me mention her website and incredible show lineup. They cater to the competitors and give back to the community by being a corporate partner of The Dressage Foundation and sharing proceeds with local clubs.

Kelley Bitter is the owner of Buckeye Performance Horse Center and The Winning Edge Mental Performance Coaching in Newbury Ohio. A second- generation horsewoman. Kelley began riding and showing at 4 years old. In her teens, she started riding Arabians in various discipline and won several Regional and USEF titles over the last 50 years. Kelley started riding Western Dressage in 2016. In 2018 Kelley attended the WDAA Train the Trainer program. She has won several titles including placing two of her Arabians in the WDAA World show in 2020 top 15. At the WDAA International Challenge 2021 she placed with her Quarter Horse, Arabians and her student received top ten in the Gaited Division. Kelley currently runs The Western Dressage Academy. Kelley also holds certifications as a Mental Performance Coach, Equine Massage Therapy, Equine Laser Therapy and Equine Nutrition. Kelley has also completed the WDAA Judges training and is currently working on her “r” status.

When Can an Equine X-Ray be Helpful to your Farrier?

by Kaylee Watson

Mid-Eastern Farriers

Association (MEFA) member

Randy Luikhart gave a great presentation on Feb. 4 that focused on how farriers use x-rays to better understand the needs of a horse. As a farrier there are many times where it can be beneficial to be able to take a look at what exactly is going on in the anatomy of a horse hoof. Luikhart held true throughout the presentation to his stance that ‘you have to find the root of the problem to fix it.’ For example, supportive tools like wedge pads and corrective shoes can appear to fix the immediate problem, but it will benefit the horse and owner most if you are able to identify the cause of pain or lameness instead of just

offering a temporary fix. Think of a damaged hoof like your fingernail. If you were to get a crack deep in your nail and cover it with nail polish it would still be cracked just no longer visible. You can cover the crack on your nail all you want, but until you find the ‘root’ of the crack, it may continue to cause problems. A few things your farrier may be able to address from looking at an x-ray are cracks, fractures, tissue damage, fluids, or alignment issues. Luikhart went into detail on the importance of using markers on the hoof while taking an x-ray. The use of wire

wrapped around the coronary band, push pins under the hoof, and specifically placed nails help to give reference points when analyzing the x-ray. Often times if your farrier has been working on a hoof problem for multiple appointments and has been unable to correct it they may request an x-ray. Additionally if you have had a vet out for lameness and they determine the lameness is in the hoof, the vet may order an x-ray and instruct you to discuss it with your farrier. MEFA appreciated the knowledge shared by Luikhart. Numerous farriers in attendance had never had the

opportunity to study such a vast collection of hoof x-rays.

MEFA’s next clinic will be held May 13 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Tuscarawas County Fairgrounds in New Philadelphia, Ohio. Farrier Jason Hill will start the day off with his presentation ‘Every and All Things Barshoes’. Lunch will be provided. The second half of the clinic will be open skill work. If you have something you have been struggling with in your business please attend and connect with one of many seasoned farriers, all of which are happy to share their expertise and knowledge!

Phoenix

PRESIDENT, Levi Runnion VICE PRESIDENT, Lori McDade SECRETARY, Kaylee Watson TREASURER, Tim Dodd PHONE, 740/502-7055

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Example of equine x-rays.

Spring Spectacular Catalog Horse Sale

May 20, 2023 • 10 AM

Friday, May 19 at 6 p.m. Ranch Horse Competition (catalog horses only)

Friday at 1 p.m. and Saturday at 7:30 a.m. Roping and Performance Preview

Selling 150 Horses Only! 72 Hour Soundness Guarantee!

Kansas Connection for Rope & Ranch Horses!

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Farmers & Ranchers (785) 825-0211 Manager, Mike Samples (785) 826-7884 Kyle Elwood (785) 493-2901 • F&R Fax (785) 826-1590 or visit our website www.fandrlive.com

EARLY CONSIGNMENTS

* 07 bay gelding by Koyles Ko Jack- head horse/ranch horse

* 6 yearlings by a grandson of CD Lights—blacks, grullos and roans all futurity eligible

* 3 yearlings granddaughters of Metalic Cat—Futurity eligible

* 10 black tobiano pony gelding—“Shadow” good for the kids to take to the branding or rope in the arena

* 15 bay gelding grandson of Docs Smoky Pine—ranch horse

* 19 bay gelding by grandson of Peptoboonsmal—ranch, started roping

* 18 sorrel gelding grandson of Bob Acre Doc—gentle, good broke

* 21 red roan gelding grandson of Playlight F&R futurity eligible

* 20 bay mare ½ draft—gentle, started

* 15 brown mare granddaughter of Dash for Perks— broodmare sound

* 22 sorrel stallion grandson Meradas Money Talk—futurity eligible

* 16 sorrel gelding by Fourway Sugar—good broke

* 20 gray gelding by Fourway Sugar—good broke

* 19 sorrel gelding grandson Topsail Whiz—broke

* 18 chestnut gelding by Cactus Rondo—good broke

* 08 sorrel mare granddaughter Smart Little Jerry—gentle, reined cow horse, team roping horse

* 16 buckskin gelding by grandson of Docs Oaks Sugar— gentle ranch horse, kids ride

* 15 sorrel gelding by Karie Roan—good ranch horse use at sale barn shapely

* 19 sorrel mare granddaughter High Brow Cat—broke, ranch used

* 3 yearlings High Brow Cat, TR Dual Rey, Real Gun, Haidas Little Pep bred

* 12 cremello gelding grandson Playgun—ranch, team rope, several ranch horse awards

* 11 buckskin mare granddaughter Pepto Boonsmal—big pretty world series head horse

* 4 buckskin and dun 2022 fillies by son of Premium Buck

* 18 sorrel gelding by Stylin With Pepto—started on sled paid up Riata Buckle

* 20 sorrel mare granddaughter High Brow Cat—good broke

* 19 blue roan gelding by grandson Mecan Blue—started both ends

*19 red roan gelding grandson One Time Pepto—ranch horse

*15 sorrel gelding by One Smart Hobo solid team rope

*2010 paint pony “Patches” Sale Highlight 12.2 hands 800# been to brandings, ranch & arena rope, good for everybody

*17 sorrel mare by Smooth As A Cat started roping with potential to be outstanding

*10 palomino gelding “Spoiler” World Series, USTRC head horse good for any level been hauled everywhere and in big $ ropings

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”.

APRIL 2023

APRIL 1 — Obstacle & Sensory Clinic with Challenge Obstacle Course, Knox County Horse Park, 7360 Thayer Ridge Rd., Mt. Vernon, OH. FMI: Region, 740-497-1146, equinetrainingpartners@gmail.com

APRIL 1 — 2023 Ruggles Arena Speed Show, 2651 Township Road 155, Cardington, OH. FMI: Janet Ruggles, 419-210-7204

APRIL 1 — Indoor Mountain Trail Show Series, Shenanigans Stables, 7310 Abbey Rd. NE, Carrollton, OH. FMI: events@shenanigansstables.com, www. shenanigansstables.com

APRIL 1 — Davis Ranch Cattle Show, 2 p.m., 385 East US Hwy. 150, Hardinsburg, IN. FMI: Jo Shepherd, 812-972-3365, dave@daviddavishorsemanship.com

APRIL 1-2 — YEDA Show, WB Ranch, 1640 Co. Rd. B, Swanton, OH. FMI: Molly Niese, 419-957-7379, mniese@showyeda.com, www.showyeda.com

APRIL 1-2 — YEDA Show, The Equine Center at Grange Park, 169 Homan Lane, Centre Hall, PA. FMI: Molly, 419-957-7379, www. showyeda.com

APRIL 2 — Spring Equine Clinic w/Megan Davidson & Leeana Hackworth, 11 a.m., LM Davdison Farm, 7533 TR 75, Green Springs, OH. FMI: Megan Davidson, 567230-4437

APRIL 2 — Final Public Sale, Round-2-It Ranch, 10734 N 800 E, Ossian, IN. FMI: 260-639-6657, r2it@yahoo.com

APRIL 5 — Wednesday Night Barrel Jackpots, Treharne’s Training Center, 49053 Fredricktown Clarkson Rd., Negley, OH. FMI: 330-692-1271, dttrainingcenter@ gmail.com

APRIL 5 — Weekday Warriors Spring Series, Copper Mare Ranch, 6090 N. State Route 53, Tiffin, OH. FMI: Grant Fatzinger, 567207-6339, coppermareranch@gmail.com

APRIL 6-8 — Indiana Spring Classic Show, Michiana Event Center, 455 E. Farver St., Shipshewana, IN. FMI: www. indianaspringclassic.weebly.com

APRIL 7 — The Shipshewana Good Friday Horse Auction, 345 S. Van Buren St., Shipshewana, IN. FMI: 260-768-4129, info@shipshewanatradingplace.com, www.shipshewanatradingplace.com

APRIL 7-8 — 2-Day Easter Special Sale, Sugarcreek Stockyards, 102 Buckeye Street, Sugarcreek, OH. FMI: 330-831-1720, www. sugarcreekstockyard.com

APRIL 7-8 — Madison County Open Horse Show, Madison County Fairgrounds, London, OH. FMI: Morgan, 740-506-1429

APRIL 7-9 — OHAHA Spring Show, World Equestrian Center, Wilmington, OH. FMI: Cindy Clinton, 937-935-1753, cindy@ cindyclinton.com

APRIL 8 — Brecksville Cleanup, 12-4 p.m., Brecksville Stables, 11921 Parkview Dr., Brecksville, OH. FMI: Classical Attraction Dressage Society, 234-8048735, CADSrider@gmail.com, www. cadsdressage.org

APRIL 8 — Richland County Fuzzy Horse Show, 9 a.m., Richland County Fairgrounds, 750 N. Home Road, Mansfield, OH. FMI: Katie, 419-512-8127, katie.paxton@ymail. com, https://www.facebook.com/profile. php?id=100086452402736

APRIL 8 — Horse Sale, Mt. Hope Auction, Mt. Hope, OH. FMI: 330-674-6188, www. mthopeauction.com

APRIL 8 — Terry Myers 1 Day Ride-In-Sync Clinic, Blue Magnum Farm, 1044 Twp. Rd. 286, Richmond, OH. FMI: Amanda Gump, 740-512-6748

APRIL 8 — Carhartt Classic Fuzzy Performance Show Series, Copper Mare Ranch, 6090 N. State Route 53, Tiffin, OH. FMI: 567-207-6339, coppermareranch@ gmail.com, www.coppermareranch.com

APRIL 8 — Pioneer City Riding Club Fuzzy Fun Show, 10 a.m., Washington County Fairgrounds, Marietta, OH. FMI: Melissa Beatty, 740-883-0819, www. pioneercityridingclub.weebly.com

APRIL 8 — Chilled Classic 2023, Sundance Arena, 310 Fredonia Rd., Fredonia, PA. FMI: Alicia Zygarowski, 724-679-0186

APRIL 12 — Weekday Warriors Spring Series, Copper Mare Ranch, 6090 N. State Route 53, Tiffin, OH. FMI: Grant Fatzinger, 567-207-6339, www.coppermareranch.com

APRIL 13-16 — Equine Affaire, Ohio Expo Center, Columbus, OH. FMI: 740-8450085, www.equineaffaire.com

APRIL 13-16 — 10th Annual Panty Raid Futurity, The Champions Center, Springfield, OH. FMI: www.ontheroadwith dawnandclea.com

APRIL 14-15 — Chupp’s 30th Annual Standardbred Auction, Michiana Event Center, 455 E. Farver St., Shipshewana, IN. FMI: 260-768-7616

APRIL 14-16 — On The Road with Dawn and Clea Panty Raid, Champions Center, Springfield, OH. FMI: www. ontheroadwithdawnandclea.com

APRIL 15 — Premier Mount N Trail Obstacle Competition 2023 Series, Pine Creek Horseman’s Camp, 23937 Big Pine Rd., South Bloomingville, OH. FMI: premiermountntrail@gmail.com, www. premiermountntrail.com

APRIL 15 — 1-Day Ride-In-Sync Clinic, Terry Myers Training Center, 4170 Stover Rd., Ostrander, OH. FMI: 740-666-1162, www.TMTrainingCenter.com

APRIL 15 — Tiedown and Breakaway Cold Calves Series Finals, Cooper Mare Ranch, 6090 N. St. Rt. 53, Tiffin, OH. FMI: 567-2876339, www.coppermareranch.com

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APRIL 15 — Kal Val Saddle Club Pleasure & Speed Show, 9853 S. 34th St., Scotts, MI. FMI: kvsaddleclub@gmail.com

APRIL 15 — Norma Agnew Memorial Hairy Horse Show, 8:30 a.m., MSU Pavilion, 4301 Farm Lane, East Lansing, MI. FMI: CarlaM@ msu.edu

APRIL 15 — Eaton Special Riding Open House/Tack/Craft Show, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., 1790 Packard Hwy., Charlotte, MI. FMI: Julie Childs, 517-977-5058

APRIL 15 — Grayson County Saddle Club Show, 4783 Shrewsbury Rd., Leitchfield, KY. FMI: Barney Langley, 270-589-0293, www. facebook.com/graysoncountysaddleclub

APRIL 15 — Davis Ranch Horse Show, 385 East US Hwy 150, Hardinsburg, IN. FMI: David Davis, 812-620-5707, dave@ daviddavishorsemanship.com

APRIL 15 — Twistn B Ranch Show, 3435 S. Pleasant Ridge Rd., Scottsburg, IN. FMI: Penny Barth, 812-406-8512.

APRIL 15-16 — Ashland Paint and Plain Saddle Club Horse Show, Ashland County Fairgrounds, 2042 Claremont Ave., Ashland, OH. FMI: 330-317-0945, paintandplaininfo@yahoo.com, www. ashlandpaintandplain.com

APRIL 15-16 — Ranch Riding Clinic with Liz Truax, Blue Lakes Farm, 14095 Auburn Rd., Newbury, OH. FMI: Amy Snyder, 440-4798503, cowgirlup73@hotmail.com

APRIL 15-16 — Lower Michigan Horse Assoc. Show, Ingham County Fairgrounds, 700 East Ash St., Mason, MI. FMI: lowermichiganhorseassociation@gmail.com

APRIL 15-16 — YEDA Show, Midway University Equestrian Center, 512 E. Stephens St., Midway, KY. FMI: Molly Niese, 419-957-7379, www.showyeda.com

APRIL 16 — Pure Gold Stables Blizzard

Classic Winter Jumper Series, 3325 State Route 45, Salem, OH. FMI: 814-7462664, puregoldstables1@gmail.com, wwwpuregoldequine.com

APRIL 16 — Massillon Saddle Club Fun Show, 12680 Sally St. SW, Massillon, OH. FMI: 330-844-4041, massillonsaddleclub@ gmail.com, www.rideatmsc.weebly.com

APRIL 19 — Wednesday Night Barrel Jackpots, Treharne’s Training Center, 49053 Fredricktown Clarkson Rd., Negley, OH. FMI: 330-692-1271, dttrainingcenter@gmail.com

APRIL 19 — Weekday Warriors Spring Series, Copper Mare Ranch, 6090 N. State Route 53, Tiffin, OH. FMI: Grant Fatzinger, 567-2076339, coppermareranch@gmail.com

APRIL 19 — Meadow Lake Spring Classic, 128 Ashley Inn Way, Bryantsville, KY. FMI: 859-304-0070, manager@meadowlakeec. com, www.MeadowLakeEC.com

APRIL 21 — Wayne County Saddle Club Fun Show and Buckle Series, 6:30 p.m., 4200 Overton Rd., Wooster, OH. FMI: Leanne, 330-844-4041, waynecountysaddleclub. com

APRIL 21 — Martin’s 52nd Annual Spring Auction, Lebanon Fairgrounds Expo Center, Lebanon, PA. FMI: 717-354-6671, www. martinauctioneers.com

APRIL 21-23 — Ohio Ranch Horse Association Show, Hendersons Arena, 739 Van Fossen Rd., Jackson, OH. FMI: Amy Roberts, 740-819-8446, www. ohioranchhorseassociation.com

APRIL 21-23 — Foundation Quarter Horse Registry-Michigan Affliliate, Midland County Fairgrounds, Midland, MI. FMI: 517-404-2929, www.michigan-fqhr.com

APRIL 21-23 — Michigan Justin Morgan Horse Association Spring Classic, Ingham County Fairgrounds, 700 E. Ash St., Mason, MI. FMI: Amy Snyder, 440-479-8503, www. mjmha.com

APRIL 22 — Schooling Show, Brecksville Stables, 11921 Parkview Dr., Brecksville, OH. FMI: Classical Attraction Dressage Society, 234-804-8735, CADSrider@gmail. com, www.cadsdressage.org

APRIL 22 — Portage County OHC Earth Day Trail Clean Up, 9 a.m., West Branch State Park, 5570 Esworthy Rd., Ravenna, OH. FMI: www.facebook.com/ Portage-County-Ohio-Horseman-CouncilNEOTRA-194147080613531

APRIL 22 — Ohio Valley Team Penning Association Sorting, 9:30 a.m., Treharne Training Center, 49053 Fredericktown/ Clarkson Rd., Negley, OH. FMI: John May, 814-397-3265, https://www.facebook. com/ohiovalleyteampenning

APRIL 22 — LaRue Livestock Auction Saddle Horse and Pony Sale, 1059 Richwood LaRue Road, LaRue, OH. FMI: 231-246-0290

APRIL 22 — Cattle Sorting, Smoke Rise Ranch, 6751 Hunterdon Rd., Glouster, OH. FMI: 740767-2624, www.smokeriseranch.com

APRIL 22 — Open Fuzzy Spring Horse Show, 9 a.m., Madison County Fairgrounds Covered Arena, 205 Elm St., London, OH. FMI: Joceyln Wilson, 740-590-7267, www. soqpa.com

APRIL 22 — Reality Dreams Open Horse Show, Fairfield County Fairgrounds, Lancaster, OH. FMI: Karen, 740-385-3431

APRIL 22 — Chilled Classic 2023, Sundance Arena, 310 Fredonia Rd., Fredonia, PA. FMI: Alicia Zygarowski, 724-679-0186

APRIL 22 — Madison Co. Quarter Horse Association Equine Vendor & Treasures Market, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Madison County Kentucky Fairgrounds Indoor Arena, 3237 Old Irvine Rd., Richmond, KY. FMI: demetriakimball@yahoo.com

APRIL 22-23 — Ottawa County Horse Foundation Spring Fuzzy Show (Speed and Performance), Ottawa County Fairgrounds, 7870 W. State Route 163, Oak Harbor, OH. FMI: Jason, 734-771-0681, www.ochf.net

APRIL 22-23 — Barrel and Pole Clinic, Copper Mare Ranch, 6090 N. St. Rt. 53, Tiffin, OH. FMI: 567-207-6339, coppermareranch@gmail.com

APRIL 22-23 — Rockin R Ranch Youth Rodeo, Rodeo Run Arena, 11641 Alspach Rd. NW, Canal Winchester, OH. FMI: Raynelle Rickly, 740-538-1491, raynelle. rockinr@outlook.com, www.facebook. com/rockinrranchyouthrodeoassociation

APRIL 22-23 — Pennsylvania Quarter Horse Association Show, Center County Fairgrounds, 169 Homan Lane, Centre Hall, PA. FMI: 814-880-0965, www.pqha.org

APRIL 22-23 — Barb Amato (Bradshaw) Clinic, Turn & Burn Arena, 60 Bunson Lane, Glen Easton, WV. FMI: 304-238-4669

APRIL 23 — Massillon Saddle Club Fun Show, 12680 Sally St. SW, Massillon, OH. FMI: 330844-4041, www.rideatmsc.weebly.com

APRIL 23 — Family Fun Show, Smoke Rise Ranch, 6751 Hunterdon Rd., Glouster, OH. FMI: 740-767-2624, www.smokeriseranch. com

APRIL 23 — Bath Pony Club Combined Test, 141 Remsen Road, Medina, OH. FMI: djwyattsm@frontier.com

APRIL 26 — Weekday Warriors Spring Series, Copper Mare Ranch, 6090 N. State Route 53, Tiffin, OH. FMI: Grant Fatzinger, 567-207-6339, coppermareranch@gmail. com

APRIL 26-29 — 77th River Ridge, Ohio Expo Center, Columbus, OH. FMI: Barbara Dunham, 740-352-8562, www. riverridgehs.org

APRIL 27-30 — Michigan Reining Horse Association Show, Midland County Fairgrounds, Midland, MI. FMI: 616-5812230, reiningmichigan@gmail.com, www. mrha.org

APRIL 27-30 — The National Drive Spring, Hoosier Horse Park, Edinburgh, IN. FMI: 317534-7781, thenationaldrive@gmail.com

APRIL 27-30 — IBRA 5th Annual Big Money, Michiana Event Center, 455 E. Farver St., Shipshewana, IN. FMI: kayceeeverett@ yahoo.com, www.dkeverettproductions.com

APRIL 28-30 — Paul Humphrey Break The Mold 3-Day Clinic, Blue Lakes Farm, 14095 Auburn Rd., Newbury, OH. FMI: Amy Snyder, 440-479-8503, cowgirl73@hotmail. com, www.breakingthemoldwithpaul.com

APRIL 28-30 — Beast of the East, Garwood Arena, Columbiana, OH. FMI: npba@npba. us, www.npba.us

APRIL 28-30 — Elkins Creek Weekend Ride, Pedro, OH. FMI: Donnie Orth, 859393-7012, nkhn@nkhn.info

APRIL 28-30 — Ranch Horse Association of Kentucky Show, Lakeside Arena, 1385 Duncan Rd., Frankfort, KY. FMI: https://www.facebook.com/profile. php?id=100075521394201

APRIL 28-30 — AQHA/KyQHA Special EventPoles & Barrels, Briken Hill Arena, 1509 Red House Road, Richmond, KY. FMI: Kay, 859229-2416, kyhorseshowsec@gmail.com

APRIL 29 — 2nd Annual Tri-Co Trails Tack Swap, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 2662 Downing St. SW, East Sparta, OH. FMI: Cindy Krumm, 330-705-2897, ckrumm1958@gmail.com

APRIL 29 — Southington Mustang Academy Open House Event, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Southington, OH. FMI: 330-333-7187, www.facebook.com/ hearthorsemanshipmustangs

APRIL 29 — Beginner Sidesaddle Clinic, 9 a.m., Shenanigan Stables, 7310 Abbey Rd. NE, Carrollton, OH. FMI: Wade, 330-2827385, krw1997krw@outlook.com

APRIL 29 — Kal Val Saddle Club Mountain Trail Fundraiser, 9853 S. 34th St., Scotts, MI. FMI: kvsaddleclub@gmail.com

APRIL 29 — Ranch Roping Clinic with Camdon Corzatt, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Hitch T, Bedford, PA. FMI: Lucas Truax, 304-7021740

APRIL 29-30 — Northern Ohio Outlaws Shoot, Wayne County Fairgrounds, Wooster, OH. FMI: www.nooutlaws. com, https://www.facebook.com/ groups/183343285741

APRIL 29-30 — Kim Thomas Barrel Racing Clinic, Blue Lake Farms, 14037 Auburn Rd., Newbury, OH. FMI: Amy Snyder, 440-4798503, cowgirlup73@hotmail.com

APRIL 29-30 — Champions All Breed Association Show, Champions Center, 4122 Laybourne Rd., Springfield, OH. FMI: 937324-4353, www.championscenterarena.com

APRIL 29-30 — Southeastern Ohio Horse Show Organization Show, Hartford Fairgrounds, 14028 Fairgrounds Rd., Croton, OH. FMI: Terri, 614-203-3153

APRIL 29-30 — NKHN Weekend Ride, Elkins Creek, Pedro, OH. FMI: Donnie Orth, 859-393-7012, nkhn@nkhn.info

APRIL 29-30 — Breakaway Roping Two Day Clinic with Chelsea Novosad, Shadow Hills Ranch, Paris, KY. FMI: Chelsea, 281-6842438, rodeouproductions.com

The 17th Annual Superior Friesian Sale at the Mt. Hope Auction • Mt. Hope, OH 330-674-6188

Friday, May 5, 2023 at 5:00 PM followed by a Special Presentation and Saturday, May 6, 2023 at 9:00 AM

Vendor Spaces available. $200.00/booth Contact Paul Money at 330-473-7046

Catalogs will be available online @ mthopeauction.com

There will be a bake sale with the proceeds going to a family in need.

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MAY 1 — West Branch Bridal Trails Open, 9 a.m., 5570 Esworthy Rd., Ravenna, OH. FMI: www.facebook.com/ Portage-County-Ohio-Horseman-CouncilNEOTRA-194147080613531

MAY 3 — Wednesday Night Barrel

Jackpots, Treharne’s Training Center, 49053 Fredricktown Clarkson Rd., Negley, OH. FMI: 330-692-1271, dttrainingcenter@ gmail.com

MAY 3 — Weekday Warriors Spring Series, Copper Mare Ranch, 6090 N. State Route 53, Tiffin, OH. FMI: Grant Fatzinger, 567207-6339, coppermareranch@gmail.com

MAY 4-6 — Knott County Spring Trail Ride, 3000 Elk Drive, Leburn, KY. FMI: 606-785-5592, tourism@knottyky.com, knottcountytourism.com

MAY 5 — Fredericktown Arena Friday Night

Exhibitions, 17367-17467 Waterford Rd., Fredericktown, OH. FMI: Marcie Leedy, 419-571-5917

MAY 5-6 — 17th Annual Superior Friesian Sale/Presentation, Mt. Hope Auction, Mt. Hope, OH. FMI: 330-674-6188, www. mthopeuaction.com

MAY 5-6 — Yoder Bros. Horse & Carriage Spring Consignment Auction, Isabella County Fairgrounds, 500 N. Mission, Mt. Pleasant, MI. FMI: 989-386-9082

MAY 5-7 — Battle In The Saddle Open Horse Show & Youth Team Tournments, Fulton County Fairgrounds, 8514 OH-108, Wauseon, OH. FMI: Morgan, 419-7700253, henrycohorseshows@gmail.com, https://www.facebook.com/morgan. parcher

MAY 5-14 — Pre-Madness (5-7th) and The Madness (9-14th), World Equestrian Center, Wilmington, OH. FMI: www. anequineproduction.com

MAY 6 — Premier Mount N Trail Obstacle Competition 2023 Series, Pine Creek Horseman’s Camp, 23937 Big Pine Rd., South Bloomingville, OH. FMI: premiermountntrail@gmail.com, www. premiermountntrail.com

MAY 6 — Wayne County Saddle Club Pleasure Point Show, 8:30 a.m., & Open Contest Show, 11 a.m., 4200 Overton Rd., Wooster, OH. FMI: (Pleasure) Angie 330201-1022, (Contest) Jamie 419-496-6549, waynecountysaddleclub.com

MAY 6 — Lorain County Horse Club 2023 All Breed Open Youth Horse Show, 8:30 a.m., Carlisle Reservation Equestrian Center, LaGrange, OH. FMI: Jennifer Dalton, 440323-5219, LCHorseClub@gmail.com

MAY 6 — 2023 Ruggles Arena Speed Show, 2651 Township Road 155, Cardington, OH. FMI: Janet Ruggles, 419-210-7204

MAY 6 — Ohio Foundation Quarter Horse Association Show, Guernsey County Fairgrounds, 335 Old National Rd., Lore City, OH. FMI: Donnie Uffner, 740-8777993, ofqhashows@gmail.com, www. ohfqha.com

MAY 6 — Valley City Saddle Club Summer Series, Medina County Fairgrounds, Medina, OH. FMI: Kristina Phillips, 440-3346434, valleycitysaddleclub.weebly.com

MAY 6 — TCTC Equestrian Studies Open Horse Show, 9 a.m., 528 Educational Highway, Warren, OH. FMI: lisa.street@ tctchome.com

Buckeye Mini Horse & Donkey Auction

Followed by Ponies & Horses

Wayne County Fairgrounds 199 Vanover Street Wooster, Ohio 44691

Saturday, May 13, 2023

8:30 a.m. Tack & Equipment

12 p.m. Mini Donkeys & Mini Ponies

Horses & Ponies to follow.

All Animals Must Have Halter & Lead Rope.

Commission Rates is as follows: Each animal $25 plus 10%, Tack 20%, Saddles & Carts 10%, No sales $25. Veterinarian will be available day of sale for Coggins: $30.

Terms of Sale: Cash or GOOD Check with proper ID. Out-of-State checks must have letter of credit from your bank. Health papers required on out-of-state animals!

Nearby Places to Stay Best Western (330) 264-7750 Super 8 (330) 439-5766 Hampton Inn (330) 345-4424

For More Information: Auctioneer Daniel Schrock Ohio License #2015000116

(330) 763-0905 • schrocksauctioneering@gmail.com

MAY 6 — Grayson County Saddle Club Derby Day Show, 4783 Shrewsbury Rd., Leitchfield, KY. FMI: Barney, 270-589-0293, www. facebook.com/graysoncountysaddleclub

MAY 6 — Portage County Tack Swap, Clinic and Craft Show, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Portage County Fairgrounds, 4215 Fairgrounds Rd., Randolph, OH. FMI: Megan Kline, 330-7305859, portagecountytackswap@gmail.com

MAY 6 — Davis Ranch Cattle Show, 2 p.m., 385 East US Hwy. 150, Hardinsburg, IN. FMI: Jo Shepherd, 812-972-3365, dave@ daviddavishorsemanship.com

MAY 6 — A Gaited Gala Fun Show, Hoosier Horse Park, 7105 S. Kern St., Nineveh, IN. FMI: indianagaitedhorse.com

MAY 6-7 — Dressage Clinic & Show, Alexandria Fairgrounds, 100 Fairgrounds Road, Alexandria, KY. FMI: Jackie Holland, 859-816-1095, nkhn@nkhn.info

MAY 6-7 — Spring Western Dressage Show, Wayne County Fairgrounds, Wooster, OH. FMI: Buckeye Equestrian Events, 740-6104129, horsejudge125@gmail.com, www. buckeyeequestrianevents.com

MAY 6-7 — Outlaw Mounted Shooters

Saddle Series Finals, The Circle Bar C Ranch, 1424 Bluegrass Pkwy., LaGrange, KY. FMI: 502-322-4861, circlebarc95@yahoo. com, www.circlebarcranch.com

MAY 6-7 — Lower Michigan Horse Association Show, Ingham County Fairgrounds, 700 East Ash St., Mason, MI. FMI: lowermichiganhorseassociation@ gmail.com

MAY 6-7 — Breakaway and Tie Down Clinic, Judah Arena, 11649 E 14 1/2 Rd, Manton, MI. FMI: 231-920-0991

MAY 6-7 — Spring Start Up Clinic & Ranch

Sorting (6th) & Working Cow Horse Jackpot Show (7th), 3670 Harlansburg Rd., New Castle, PA. FMI: sisranchshow@gmail.com, hohmanncattleandequine.com

MAY 7 — Medina Kids Care For The Medina County Home Residents Benefit Horse Show, 9:30 a.m., Medina County Fairgrounds, Medina, OH. FMI: 330-7222342, medinakidscare@yahoo.com, www.facebook.com/medinakids.care

MAY 7 — Massillon Saddle Club Pleasure Show, 12680 Sally St. SW, Massillon, OH. FMI: 330-844-4041, www.rideatmsc.weebly. com

MAY 7 — Steubenville Saddle Club Show, 8675 State Route 152, Richmond, OH. FMI: www.facebook.com/SteubenvilleSaddleClub

MAY 7 — Mountain Trail Youth Clinic, 1-4 p.m., Holland Western Park, 3856 61st St., Holland, MI. FMI: 616-460-4153, hollandwestern.com

MAY 10 — Weekday Warriors Spring Series, Copper Mare Ranch, 6090 N. State Route 53, Tiffin, OH. FMI: Grant Fatzinger, 567207-6339, coppermareranch@gmail.com

MAY 11-14 — All American Youth Horse Show, Ohio Expo Center, 717 E. 17th Ave., Columbus, OH. FMI: youthhorseshow@ gmail.com, www.aayhshow.com

MAY 12 — Wayne County Saddle Club Fun Show and Buckle Series, 6:30 p.m., 4200 Overton Road, Wooster, OH. FMI: Leanne, 330-844-4041, waynecountysaddleclub. com

MAY 12-13 — The Horsemans Mission Select Sale Spring Spectacular, Rockin’ T Ranch, 474 State Route 58, Sullivan, OH. FMI: Ray Raber, 330-275-2877, thehorsemansmissionselectsale.com

MAY 12-13 — 9th Annual Morgan & Morgan Cross Sale, Michiana Event Center, 455 E. Farver St., Shipshewana, IN. FMI: Ernie Yoder, 260-499-0092

MAY 12-14 — Ohio Saddlebred Heartland Classic, Champions Center, 4122 Laybourne Rd., Springfield, OH. FMI: Judy Peters, 614402-1260, www.oaspha.net

MAY 12-14 — Central Ohio Reining Horse Association Spring Rein or Shine Show, University of Findlay, 14700 US Rt. 68, Findlay, OH. FMI: Todd Knerr, 614-7785132, www.centralohioreining.com

MAY 12-14 — The Appreciation III Show, Garwood Arena, Columbiana, OH. FMI: npba@npba.us, www.npba.us

MAY 12-14 — Ranch Horse Association of Michigan Show, Berrien County Youth Fairgrounds, Berrien Springs, MI. FMI: www.miranchhorse.com

MAY 13 — Ranch Riding Clinic with Terry Myers, Creek Side Horse Park, 7369 Mottice Dr. SE, Waynesburg, OH. FMI: 330323-3559, creeksidehorsepark@gmail. com, www.creeksidehorsepark.com

MAY 13 — Buckeye Mini Horse & Donkey Auction, Wayne County Fairgrounds, 199 Vanover St., Wooster, OH. FMI: Daniel Schrock, 330-763-0905, schrocksaucioneering@gmail.com

MAY 13 — Schooling Show, 11921 Parkview Dr., Brecksville, OH. FMI: Classical Attraction Dressage Society, 234804-8735, CADSrider@gmail.com, www. cadsdressage.org

MAY 13 — Lil’ Hooves, Big Hearts Miniature Horse Charity Fun Show, Knox County Horse Park Arena, 7360 Thayer Rd., Mt. Vernon, OH. FMI: Cathy Foster, 740-972-8525, horseplay120@gmail.com

MAY 13 — Horse Sale, Mt. Hope Auction, Mt. Hope, OH. FMI: 330-674-6188, www. mthopeauction.com

MAY 13 — Gibsonburg Saddle Club Show, 2 p.m., 961 N. Main St., Gibsonburg, OH. FMI: 419-351-9716, www.facebook.com/ profile.php?id=100064203722805

MAY 13 — Kal Val Saddle Club Pleasure Show, 9853 S. 34th St., Scotts, MI. FMI: kvsaddleclub@gmail.com

MAY 13 — Branch County Saddle Club IBRA Show, 753 Clarendon Rd., Quincy, MI. FMI: Joshua Ewers, 517-227-1987

MAY 13 — Memorial Trail Show, Kentucky Cowtown Arena, Williamstown, KY. FMI: Amy Lent, 859-536-0287

MAY 13-14 — Michigan Apple Blossom Classic Open Horse Show, MSU Pavilion, 4301 Farm Lane, East Lansing, MI. FMI: Carol, 517-655-4712, rtrainct@aol.com

MAY 14 — Pure Gold Stables Blizzard Classic Winter Jumper Series, 3325 State Route 45, Salem, OH. FMI: 814-7462664, puregoldstables1@gmail.com, wwwpuregoldequine.com

MAY 17 — Wednesday Night Barrel Jackpots, Treharne’s Training Center, 49053 Fredricktown Clarkson Rd., Negley, OH. FMI: 330-692-1271, dttrainingcenter@ gmail.com

MAY 17 — Weekday Warriors Spring Series, Copper Mare Ranch, 6090 N. State Route 53, Tiffin, OH. FMI: Grant Fatzinger, 567207-6339, coppermareranch@gmail.com

MAY 17-18 — Dressage Clinic with Ron Postleb, Pure Gold Stables, 3325 St. Rt. 45 S, Salem, OH. FMI: Heather, 814-746-2664

MAY 18-21 — The Buckeye and NSHR District Championships, World Equestrian Center, Wilmington, OH. FMI: Cindy Clinton, 937-935-1753, cindy@cindyclinton.com

MAY 19 — Portage County Equine Show Committee Friday Night Open Contesting Show, 6 p.m., Portage County Randolph Fairgrounds, Randolph, OH. FMI: Angie, 330-842-0394

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MAY 19-20 — NMHA Memorial Premier Show, Racking Ridge Stables, Prestonburg, KY. FMI: 270-938-3960, www. nationalmountain.wixsite.com/website

MAY 19-21 — Mounted Archery Clinic, Mountain Trail Clinic with Kelly Chapman (20th, 9 am-4 pm) and Competition (21st), Creek Side Horse Park, 7369 Mottice Dr. SE, Waynesburg, OH. FMI: 330-323-3559, creeksidehorsepark@gmail.com, www. creeksidehorsepark.com

MAY 19-21 — Pinto Horse Association of Ohio Summer Warm-Up, Fulton County Fairgrounds, 8514 St. Rt. 18, Wauseon, OH. FMI: www.ohiopinto.net, https://www. facebook.com/groups/253934485544

MAY 19-21 — Tarrin Warren Clinic, Brecksville Stables, 11921 Parkview Dr., Brecksville, OH. FMI: Classical Attraction Dressage Society, 234-804-8735, www. cadsdressage.org

MAY 19-21 — Stacked Spring Fling, Circle G Arena, Lewisburg, OH. FMI: npba@npba. us, www.npba.us

MAY 19-21 — Foundation Quarter Horse Registry-Michigan Affliliate, Midland County Fairgrounds, Midland, MI. FMI: 517-404-2929, www.michigan-fqhr.com

MAY 19-21 — Young Whip Clinic, Windrush Farm, 4295 Barber Road, Metamora, MI. FMI: Darlene Daly, 810-441-0888, www. metamoracarriagedriving.org

MAY 20 — Ohio Valley Team Penning Association Sorting, 9:30 a.m., Treharne Training Center, 49053 Fredericktown/ Clarkson Rd., Negley, OH. FMI: John May, 814-397-3265, https://www.facebook. com/ohiovalleyteampenning

MAY 20 — Wayne County Saddle Club Pleasure Point Show, 8:30 a.m., & Open Contest Show, 11 a.m., 4200 Overton Rd., Wooster, OH. FMI: (Pleasure) Angie 330201-1022, (Contest) Jamie 419-496-6549, waynecountysaddleclub.com

MAY 20 — Knox County Horse Park Horse Show, 10 a.m., 7500 Thayer Road, Mount Vernon, OH. FMI: kchp.mtv.ohio@ gmail.com, https://www.facebook.com/ groups/420822485270892

MAY 20 — Southington Mustang Academy Open House Event, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Southington, OH. FMI: 330-333-7187, www.facebook.com/ hearthorsemanshipmustangs

MAY 20 — Southern Ohio Heart of Horsemanship Show, Rodeo Run Stables, 11641 Alspach Rd. NW, Canal Winchester, OH. FMI: sohhinfo@gmail.com

MAY 20 — Fast Cash Barrels & Poles, Copper Mare Ranch, 6090 N. State Route 53, Tiffin, OH. FMI: Grant Fatzinger, 567207-6339, coppermareranch@gmail.com

MAY 20 — Davis Ranch Horse Show, 385 East US Hwy 150, Hardinsburg, IN. FMI: David Davis, 812-620-5707, dave@ daviddavishorsemanship.com

MAY 20 — 11th Annual Drill Team Show, Alexandria Fairgrounds, 100 Fairgrounds Road, Alexandria, KY. FMI: Joyce Voet, 859-630-4566, nkhn@nkhn.info

MAY 20 — Spring Spectacular Catalog

Horse Sale, 10 a.m., Farmers and Ranchers Livestock Co., Salina, KS. FMI: Mike, 785826-7884, www.fanddrlive.com

MAY 20 — Grayson County Saddle Club Show, 4783 Shrewsbury Rd., Leitchfield, KY. FMI: Barney, 270-589-0293

MAY 20 — Wranglers Riding Club Horse Show, 3385 State Highway 80 E., Murray, KY. FMI: wranglersridingclubinc@gmail.com, wranglersmurray.wixsite.com/wranglers

MAY 20-21 — Ohio State Buckskin Association Buckskin Memorial Classic, Wayne County Fairgrounds, Wooster, OH. FMI: info@ohiobuckskins.org, www. ohiobuckskins.org

MAY 20-21 — Southern Ohio Quarter Pony Association Open Horse Show Series, Fairfield County Fairgrounds, 157 East Fair Ave., Lancaster, OH. FMI: Joceyln Wilson, 740-590-7267, www.soqpa.com

MAY 20-21 — East Coast Outlaws Cowboy Mounted Shooting, Keystone Horse Center, 103 Horse Farm Rd., Bloomsburg, PA. FMI: ecoshooters@gmail.com, www. eastcoastoutlaws.com

MAY 20-21 — Western Pennsylvania Riding and Driving Club 2-Day Show, Crawford County Fairgrounds, Meadville, PA. FMI: Sutherlyn Hollabaugh, 814-720-9075, https://wprd-club.com

MAY 20-21 — The Rock Invitational Driving Clinic Series Weekend of Dressage with Gary Yeager, Rocky Meadows Farm, 442 Countryview Rd., Slippery Rock, PA. FMI: rocky.meadows@outlook.com

MAY 20-21 — 2023 Spring Into Summer Ranch Show Series, 3670 Harlansburg Rd., New Castle, PA. FMI: sisranchshow@gmail. com, hohmanncattleandequine.com

MAY 20-21 — Bainbridge Saddle Club

Open Horse Show, 8:30 a.m., 3038 North County Road 450 West, Greencastle, IN. FMI: Megan 712-297-4336, www. bainbridgesaddleclub.net

MAY 21 — Premier Mount N Trail Obstacle

Competition 2023 Series, Creekside Horse Park, 7369 Mottice Dr. SE, Waynesburg, OH. FMI: premiermountntrail@gmail. com, www.premiermountntrail.com

MAY 21 — Wayne County Saddle Club

Sunday Fun Show, 4200 Overton Rd., Wooster, OH. FMI: Rachael, 419-606-9712, waynecountysaddleclub.com

MAY 21 — Dusty Riders 4H Club Tack Swap, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Ashtabula Fairgrounds, 127 N. Elm St., Jefferson, OH. FMI: Shannon Jones, 440-417-2643

MAY 21 — Southern Ohio Heart of Gymkhana Buckle Series, Rodeo Run Stables, 11641 Alspach Rd. NW, Canal Winchester, OH. FMI: sohhinfo@gmail.com

MAY 21 — Valley City Saddle Club Fun Show, Medina County Fairgrounds, Medina, OH. FMI: Kristina Phillips, 440334-6434, valleycitysaddleclub@yahoo. com, valleycitysaddleclub.weebly.com

MAY 21 — Show Me Stacks Pleasure Series, Copper Mare Ranch, 6090 N. State Route 53, Tiffin, OH. FMI: Grant Fatzinger, 567207-6339, coppermareranch@gmail.com

MAY 21 — Meadow Lake Mini Trial & Combined Test Series I, 128 Ashley Inn Way, Bryantsville, KY. FMI: Lindsey DeAngelis, 859-304-0070, manager@meadowlakeec. com, www.MeadowlakeEc.com

MAY 24 — Fredericktown Western Saddle Club Fun Show, 6:30 p.m., Fredericktown Arena, 17367-17467 Waterford Road, Fredericktown, OH. FMI: Marcie Leedy, 419-571-5917, https://www.facebook. com/FredericktownArena

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MAY 24 — Weekday Warriors Spring Series, Copper Mare Ranch, 6090 N. State Route 53, Tiffin, OH. FMI: Grant Fatzinger, 567207-6339, coppermareranch@gmail.com

MAY 25-28 — Buckeye Reining Spectacular, The Champions Center, Springfield, OH. FMI: www.buckeyereiningseries.com

MAY 26 — 10th Annual Mid-Ohio Memorial Trotting Sale, Mt. Hope Auction, Mt. Hope, OH. FMI: Thurman Mullet, 330-674-6188, www.mthopeauction.com

MAY 26 — Portage County Equine Show

Committee Friday Night Open Pleasure

Show, 6:30 p.m., Portage County Randolph

Fairgrounds, 4215 Fairground Rd., Randolph, OH. FMI: Angie, 330-842-0394

MAY 26-27 — 4-R Sales Summer Sizzler

Sale, United Producers Livestock Barn, 4350 Louisville Rd., Bowling Green, KY.

FMI: Buck Ryan, 270-723-5855

MAY 26-28 — Michigan Justin Morgan

Horse Association All Morgan Show, MSU Pavilion, 4301 Farm Lane, East Lansing, MI. FMI: Amy Snyder, 440-479-8503, www. mjmha.com

MAY 26-28 — Pennsylvania Quarter

Horse Association Show, Center County

Fairgrounds, 169 Homan Lane, Centre Hall, PA. FMI: 814-880-0965, www.pqha.org

MAY 26-29 — Glamp Camp, Brecksville Stables, 11921 Parkview Dr., Brecksville, OH. FMI: Classical Attraction Dressage Society, 234-804-8735, CADSrider@gmail. com, www.cadsdressage.org

MAY 26-29 — NOQHA Spring Extravaganza (26th-28th) & Level 1 Extravaganza (29th), Findlay Western Farm, 14700 US Route 68, Findlay, OH. FMI: www.noqha.com

MAY 27 — Ohio Horseman’s Council

Ashtabula Chapter Gaming Buckle Series, Pierpont Fire Hall, 6006 Marcy Road, Pierpont, OH. FMI: Christy Burdick, 440856-9460, christyburdick28@gmail.com

MAY 27 — 2nd Annual Tack Swap/1st Annual Exhibition, 9 a.m., Massillon Saddle Club Grounds, 12680 Sally St. SW, Massillon, OH. FMI: 330-844-4041, rideatmsc.weebly.com

MAY 27 — Cattle Sorting, Smoke Rise Ranch, 6751 Hunterdon Rd., Glouster, OH. FMI: 740-767-2624, smokeriseranch@ gmail.com, www.smokeriseranch.com

MAY 27 — Pioneer City Riding Club Open Horse Show, 10 a.m., Washington County Fairgrounds, Marietta, OH. FMI: Melissa Beatty, 740-883-0819, www. pioneercityridingclub.weebly.com

MAY 27 — Buckin Ohio Pro Bull Riding, 8154 Garman Rd., Burbank, OH. FMI: 330624-7205, buckinohio.com

MAY 27 — Reality Dreams Open Horse Show, Fairfield County Fairgrounds, Lancaster, OH. FMI: Karen, 740-385-3431

MAY 27 — Mountain Trail Challenge, WinSeek Fallen Pines Equestrian Center, 5022 Everett Hull Rd., Cortland, OH. FMI: Laura Wiencek, 724-301-2244

MAY 27 — Kal Val Saddle Club Speed Show, 10:30 a.m., 9853 S. 34th St., Scotts, MI. FMI: kvsaddleclub@gmail.com

MAY 27-28 — Ashland Paint and Plain Saddle Club Horse Show, Ashland County Fairgrounds, 2042 Claremont Ave., Ashland, OH. FMI: 330-317-0945, paintandplaininfo@yahoo.com, www. ashlandpaintandplain.com

MAY 27-28 — Northwest Ohio Driving Circuit Show, 9:30 a.m., Fulton County Fairgrounds, 8514 OH-108, Wauseon, OH. FMI: Emily Wolery, 419-656-0050

MAY 27-28 — Southeastern Ohio Horse Show Organization Show, Hartford Fairgrounds, 14028 Fairgrounds Rd., Croton, OH. FMI: Leighton Wetzel, 740868-9847

MAY 27-28 — Ottawa County Horse Foundation Points on the Portage Circuit #1 (Speed and Performance), Ottawa County Fairgrounds, 7870 W. State Route 163, Oak Harbor, OH. FMI: Jason Eck, 734-771-0681, ottawacountyhorsefoundation@gmail. com, www.ochf.net

MAY 27-28 — Ranch Horse Show (27th) & Sue Adams Memorial Show (28th), Clermont County Fairgrounds, Owensville, OH. FMI: clermonthhorsecommittee@ gmail.com, www.facebook.com/profile. php?id=100064675302113

MAY 27-28 — Indiana & Michigan Paint Horse Club Great Lakes Breakout, Ingham County Fairgrounds, 700 E Ash St., Mason, MI. FMI: www.miphc.com

MAY 27-29 — Red Hill Horse Camp Holiday Weekend Ride,4604 Red Hill Road, Livingston, KY. FMI: 606-308-5900, redhillhorsecamp.com

MAY 28 — Geauga Horse & Pony Association Open Show, Geauga County Fairgrounds, Burton, OH. FMI: ghpa08@ yahoo.com, www.ghpa.us

MAY 29 — Family Fun Show, Smoke Rise Ranch, 6751 Hunterdon Rd., Glouster, OH. FMI: 740-767-2624, smokeriseranch@ gmail.com, www.smokeriseranch.com

MAY 31 — Weekday Warriors Spring Series, Copper Mare Ranch, 6090 N. State Route 53, Tiffin, OH. FMI: Grant Fatzinger, 567207-6339, coppermareranch@gmail.com

MAY 31 — Fredericktown Western Saddle Club Fun Show, 6:30 p.m., Fredericktown Arena, 17367-17467 Waterford Road, Fredericktown, OH. FMI: Marcie Leedy, 419-571-5917, https://www.facebook. com/FredericktownArena

JUNE 2023

JUNE 2-4 — Central Ohio Reining Horse Association Flag City Series, University of Findlay, 14700 US Rt. 68, Findlay, OH. FMI: Todd Knerr, 614-778-5132, taknerr@att. net, www.centralohioreining.com

JUNE 2-4 — Ranch Horse Association of Kentucky Show, Lakeside Arena, 1385 Duncan Rd., Frankfort, KY. FMI: https://www.facebook.com/profile. php?id=100075521394201

JUNE 3 — Premier Mount N Trail Obstacle Competition 2023 Series, Pine Creek Horseman’s Camp, 23937 Big Pine Rd., South Bloomingville, OH. FMI: premiermountntrail@gmail.com, www. premiermountntrail.com

JUNE 3 — 1-Day Ranch Clinic (no cattle), Terry Myers Training Center, 4170 Stover Rd., Ostrander, OH. FMI: 740-666-1162, www.TMTrainingCenter.com

Find more equine events on our website www.thehorsemenscorral.com

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Henry County Open Speed Show

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Henry County Open Speed Show

Saturday, June 10, 2023 • 9 am

Saturday, June 10, 2023 9:00 am Rain or Shine Memorial Park, New Castle, IN

1 mile N of SR 38 on SR 3

Stalls available upon request

Henry County

Warm up Barrels $2 at gate 60 sec max time per run for Warm ups

Warm Up Barrels $2 at gate * 60 sec max time per run for Warm ups

• Entry Booth Opens 1 Hr. prior to show

Warm Up Poles $2 at gate Not Before 10am

Warm Up Poles $2 at gate

• Stalls available upon request

Entry Booth Opens 1 Hr prior to show

• All 4Hers must wear helmets

• Stalls available upon request

• Peewee classes age 9 and under Peewees not eligible for 4H classes

• All 4Hers must wear helmets

• $5 office fee per horse

Peewee classes age 9 and under Peewees not eligible for 4H classes

• Covered Arena

• $5 ofÞce fee per horse

• Covered Arena

• Payback to 4 - Open Classes 5 must enter for payback

• 4H Classes place to 5Ribbons

Payback to 4- Open Classes

• Class entries close at beginning of preceding class

• 5 must enter for payback

• 4H Classes place to 5- Ribbons

• All around awards for peewee, pony, 4H grades 3-7, 4H grades 8-12

Class entries close at beginning of preceding class

• Must show poles, barrels, flags, keyhole, and speed and action to be eligible for all around awards

• All around awards for peewee, pony, 4H grades 3-7, 4H grades 8-12,

• Must show poles, barrels, ßags, keyhole, and speed and action to be eligible for all around awards

• All around awards in peewee and 4H divisions

Entry Booth opens 1 hr prior to the show. Peewee classes age 9 and under. Peewees not eligible for 4H classes. Peewees walk trot only. $5 office fee per horse. $2 peewee class - $3 4H class - $8 open class - $10 - added $$ class - 5 must enter for payback 70% payback for 4, open classes - 4H classes place to 5, ribbons - Class entries close at beginning of preceding class

• All around awards in peewee and 4H divisions. We would also like to thank the Henry County Saddle Club for the Þnancial support and many volunteer hours to provide our youth with such a great facility.

Contact: Rachel Phillips (317) 514-3944 or Angie Gibson (765) 730-0337

Davis Ranc h Tr aining & Event Center 2023

385 Eas t U.S. Hwy. 150 • Har dinsbur g, Indiana 47125

APRIL 15

Judge: Cindy Bellis-Jones

JULY 15

Judge: Paula Gatewood

1. Weanling Halter

1a. Yearling Halter

2. 2 & 3 Year Old Halter

3. Pony Halter (under 56”)

4. Mini Halter (under 38”)

5. Mare Halter

6. Gelding Halter

MAY 20

Judge: Mac kenzie Auten

AUGUS T 19

Judge: Jenny Schamber-Nor ton

JUNE 17

Judge: Butc h Fluhr

SEPTEMBER 16

Judge: TBD

37. Pee Wee Walk/Trot (11 & under)

38. Youth Walk/Trot (12-18)

39. Adult Walk/Trot (19 & over)

40. Over The Hill Walk/Trot (40 & over)

41. O Open Walk/Trot (Payback)

42. O Open Western Pleasure (Payback) 43. Draft Horse Country Pleasure 44. Jr. Horse Pleasure (5 & under) 45. Sr. Horse Pleasure (6 & over)

46. Pee Wee Western Pleasure (11 & under)

47. Youth Western Pleasure

4-H and AQHA Rules Apply

OCTOBER 21

Judge: Pamela Wilson

S SHORT BREAK

70. English Walk/Trot

71. Pee Wee English Pleasure (11 & under)

72. Youth English Pleasure (12-18)

73. Open English Pleasure

74. Youth English Equitation (18 & under)

75. Open English Equitation

Limited Stall Availability $35 Call or Text (812) 620-5707 to reserve a stall.

BREED CATEGORIES

AQHA/Quarter Type, Paint/Pinto, Appaloosa, Pony/Mini, Other, Draft

• All classes $6 except Payback Classes which are $10.

• $3.00 Fee Per Horse • Stalls $35

• JUDGE’S DECISION FINAL.

• NO REFUNDS ARE GIVEN. Once you pay you must show or lose your entry fee.

• Paybacks are 50%, pays to 3rd place. 10 or more in payback classes for $50 added.

• HELMETS REQUIRED FOR ALL RIDERS 18 & UNDER.

• A ge determined as of Jan. 1st for all year.

• Novice classes are for anyone who has never won a pleasure class and are a Novice Rider. After winning 3 times you are ineligible for these classes.

• Must compete in a minimum of 4 shows to qualify for year-end awards.

• Breakfast and Lunch Concession on grounds.

• High Point Awards at the end of the year for each age group within breed. Year End Awards Banquet November 18.

• Special Award given for perfect attendance.

• Ask about our Ranch Versatility Award!

Davis Ranch not responsible for accidents, injuries, thefts, fire, deaths, human or animal. YOU RIDE AT YOUR OWN RISK. NO SMOKING IN THE BARNS AND NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ALLOWED ON THE PROPERTY.

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Davis Ranc h Tr aining & Event Center 2023

385 Eas t U.S. Hwy. 150 • Har dinsbur g, Indiana 47125

Indoor Arena! Year End High Point Award Nomination Fee: $20 PAC, ISHA & IQPA Approved

CATTLE SHOW 2023

Call David Davis (812) 620-5707 to reserve a stall.

• Entry Fee: $15 + $25 cattle charge per class

• Horse Stalls: $35

• JUDGE’S DECISION FINAL.

• NO REFUNDS ARE GIVEN. Once you pay you must show or lose your entry fee.

• HELMETS REQUIRED FOR ALL RIDERS 18 & UNDER.

• A ge determined as of Jan. 1st for all year.

• Lunch Concession on grounds.

Davis Ranch not responsible for accidents, injuries, thefts, fire, deaths, human or animal. YOU RIDE AT YOUR OWN RISK. NO SMOKING IN THE BARNS AND NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ALLOWED ON THE PROPERTY.

— Find Us On Facebook at Davis Ranch Open Horse Shows — Cont act Jo Shepher d (812) 972-3365

• Dave@DavidDavisHor semanship com

RANCH HORSE SHOWS

Show Begins at 9 a.m. • Rain or Shine!

Office will open at 4 p.m. Friday and 7 a.m. Saturday • Cash or Check Entries for each class close one class ahead.

YEARLY OFQHA MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED FOR EXHIBITORS TO BE ELIGIBLE TO SHOW: $30 Individual/$50 Family/Youth Only $10

SERIES CLASSES

Versatility = 12, 17, 19, 27, 31 (bold print)

Rookie Rider = 21, 33, 38 (underlined)

Arena Drag after classes: 3, 6, 12, 17 & 24

SHOW FEES: Stalls, $30 or Jumpout $15 — Camping $50

OFFICE FEE: Per Horse $10. Stalls required to be cleaned, $25 fine for uncleaned stall.

Adult Non-Cattle Classes $15 — Adult Cattle Classes $40

Youth Non-Cattle Classes $5 — Youth Cattle Classes, $20 — Modified Classes, $5

FRIDAY NIGHT CATTLE

FREESTYLE

Follow Ohio Foundation Quarter Horse Association on Facebook!

OFQHA President: Donnie Uffner (740) 877-7993

Vice President: Eric Erwin (740) 868-6906

NORTHERN KENTUCKY HORSE NETWORK 15TH ANNUAL

ALL-BREED HORSE SHOW

Miniature Horse Charity Fun Show

JULY 22, 2023

9:00 AM Alexandria

1. Stick Horse Class, Ages 2-8 yrs.**

2. Miniature Halter - Obstacles

3. Ranch Conformation (Open Breed)

4. Stock Horse Halter

5. English Halter

6. Arabian/Half Arabian Halter

7. Youth Showmanship 7-17 yrs.

8. Multiple Horse/Pony Turnout

Traditional Carriage

9. Paso Fino, Performance,

Ages 7-17 yrs.

10. VSE (Miniature) Pleasure Driving

11. Country Pleasure, Gaited, Rider

18 yrs. and older

12. Leadline Class, Ages 2-8 yrs., Leader

must be 18 yrs or older**

13. Walk-Walk Class - Open to all ages;

Horse and Rider Combo not eligible

for any other mounted classes

14. Country Pleasure, Gaited, 7-17 yrs.

Walk Favorite Gait

15. Pair/Multiple Horse/Pony - Working

Pleasure

16. Paso Fino Performance,

Ages 18 and up

17. Arabian/Half Arabian Sport Horse

Under Saddle

18. Novice Walk-Trot - Horse and rider

combination must not have won a

blue ribbon.

19. Pleasure Driving, Gaited

20. Youth Ranch Riding, 7-17 yrs.

(No pattern, AQHA rules apply)

– Lunch Break –

21. Pleasure Driving Cones Pony/Horse

22. Pleasure Driving Cones VSE

(Miniature)

23. Pony Pleasure (under 14.2 hands)

Walk-Trot, 7-17 yrs. (horse and rider

combo not eligible for any canter

classes)

24. English Equitation, Open

(Walk, Trot, Canter)

25. Pair/Multiple Horse/Pony

Reinsmanship

26. Hunter Under Saddle - Open

27. Walk-Trot Pleasure, English - Rider

7-17 yrs. (horse and rider combo not

eligible for any canter classes)

28. Paso Fino Pleasure, ages 18 and up

29. Walking Horse Country Pleasure

30. Arabian/Half Arabian Hunter

Pleasure

31. English Pleasure - Hunt Seat, 7-17

yrs. (Walk, Trot, Canter)

32. Single Horse/Pony - Reinsmanship

33. Walking Horse Pleasure, Trail Walk, Pleasure Gait

34. Paso Fino Pleasure 7-17

35. Gaited Trail Pleasure, 18 & up

(Walk, Favorite Gait)

36. Arabian/Half Arabian Western Pleasure

37. Novice Gaited Pleasure

(Walk, Favorite Gait)

38. Western Pleasure, 7-17 yrs.,

Walk/Jog (horse and rider combo

not eligible in any canter/lope classes)

39. Jack Benny Walk/Trot - Rider 39 yrs.

and over

40. Adult Ranch Riding

(no pattern, AQHA rules apply)

41. Single Horse/Pony Working Pleasure

42. Gaited Trail Pleasure, 7-17 yrs.,

Walk/Favorite Gait

43. Ladies Western Pleasure

44. Western Pleasure, 7-17 yrs.

45. Western Horsemanship Open

(Rail Work Only, No Pattern. Walk, Jog, Lope)

46. Western Pleasure, Stock Horse

(Walk, Jog, Lope)

47. Country Trail Pleasure - Trail Walk, Pleasure Gait, Show Gait

48. Single Horse/Pony Turn-out

49. Western Pleasure - Open

50. Western Horsemanship, 7-17 yrs.,

Walk, Jog, Lope, Rail Work Only, No Pattern

51. Bareback Equitation/Horsemanship

52. Open Costume (Paso Fino, Arabian, Appaloossa Costume included)

* $3 per class * $5 ground fee per horse Ribbons to 6th place • Food/Water Available

1. Good Grooming

2. Miniature Halter Mare

3. Miniature Halter Gelding/Stallion

4. Solid Color Halter

5. Multi Color Halter

6. Pretty Headed

7. Mare and Foal (under 1 year)

8. Miniature Horse Showmanship

9. Pee-Wee Showmanship (7 and under)

10. Pee-Wee Leadline (7 and under)

11. Pee-Wee Walk Class (7 and under)

— BREAK —

12. Pleasure Driving Single Adult

13. Pleasure Driving Single Youth (17 and under)

14. Pleasure Driving Pee-Wee (must have adult in cart)

15. Barrels Driven or Pee Wee Riden!

16. Barrels In Hand or Lead Line

17. In Hand Trail

18. Musical Buckets (bring a bucket, any size!)

19. Costume

• Ribbons to 6th place!

• Adults only exhibiting stallions

• No dogs on grounds please

• Show committee, staff and volunteers are not responsible for any accidents and/or loss should any occur

• Miniature horses should measure 38” and under

• 17 and under may have adult in cart

• Show clothes not required, no shorts, tank tops or open toed shoes

• Helmets encouraged for all and required for pee-wee drivers/riders

For more information: Cathy Foster (740) 972-8525 or horseplay120@gmail.com

www.lilhooves.weebly.com

KaelynJudgeCooper

Join the fun at the GREAT LAKES BREAKOUT

co-hosted by the Indiana & Michigan Paint Horse Clubs

P 4 APHA judges

P J Jackpot Classes

P 1 17 Division High Points & Reser ves

P 2 242 Class Circuit Awards

P E Exhibitor Dinner & Awards

P N Non-Pro Versatility Challenge & Trainers Challenge

P F Full Slate of Speed & Ranch Classes w/added money

P Y Youth Scholarship Benefit Silent Auction & Youth Club Ice Cream Social

2023 MPHC SHOWS

AVON LAKE SADDLE CLUB

2023 OPEN MINIATURE SHOW SERIES

JUNE 24 • JULY 15 • JULY 29

1. Mare 2 years and Under

2. Mare 3 years and Older (A)

3. Mare 3 years and Older (B)

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10

Hay

Day Event

for children and adults with developmental challenges. Starts at noon. Please come volunteer for this awesome event!

Grand and Reserve Champion Miniature Mare (1st and 2nd place winners from classes 1-3)

4. Multi-Color Mare

5. Solid Color Mare

6. Stallion 2 Years and Under

7. Stallion 3 Years and Over

Grand and Reserve Champion Miniature Stallion (1st and 2nd place winners from classes 6-7)

8. Multi-Color Stallion

9. Solid Color Stallion

10. Gelding 2 Years and Under

11. Gelding 3 Years and Over (A)

12. Geldings 3 Years and Over (B)

Grand and Reserve Champion Miniature Geldings (1st and 2nd place winners from classes 10-12)

13. Multi-Color Gelding

14. Solid Color Gelding

15. Stock Mare 2 Years and Under

16. Stock Mare 3 Years and Over

17. Stock Gelding 2 Years and Under

18. Stock Gelding 3 Years and Over

Grand and Reserve Champion Stock (Open, Mare and Gelding) (1st and 2nd place winners from classes 15-18)

19. Pony Halter

20. Donkey Halter

Supreme Halter Champion (Mare, Stallion and Gelding Grand Champion Winners Miniature Division, Stock and Miniature Donkey and Pony 1st place winners)

— LUNCH BREAK —

The following classes are for Miniature Horses, Ponies and Donkeys:

21. Pee-Wee Halters and Under

(may be assisted)

22. Open Youth Halter (18 and Under, M/P/D)

23. Youth Showmanship (12 Years and Under)

24. Youth Showmanship (13 Years and Over)

25. Adult Showmanship (19 Years and Over)

26. Youth (18 Years and Under) Pretty Face

27. Adult (19 Years and Over) Pretty Face

(no horse from class 26)

28. Open Youth Pleasure Driving

(18 Years and Under)

Wearing a helmet is required.

29. Open Adult Pleasure Driving

(19 Years and Older)

Open Fun Classes for Kids and Adults:

30. In-Hand Obstacles

31. In-Hand 3-Cone Race (timed)

32. Jumping (timed)

33. Costume Class

Check

All shows held at Weiss Field, 33141-33199 Webber Road, Avon Lake, Ohio 44012 For

• 10 a.m. start time for all shows except September 10th

• Fees: $5/class. $3/horse office fee

• Class A: Horses 34” and under

• Class B: Horses over 34” to 38”

• Pony: Over 38”

• Judges decision is final

• Youth 12 and under may not show a stallion with the exception of weanling and yearling colts.

• Please request tack changes at least 2 classes in advance

• Before leaving the show grounds, please clean up your horses’ manure

• Ribbons 1st through 5th

• Grand Champion Miniature Mare, Stallion and Gelding. Reserve Grand Champions and Supreme Miniature Halter Horse: Special awards.

• Avon Lake Saddle Club, Inc. assumes no responsibility for any accidents or injuries.

DUSTY BOOTS RIDING CLUB 2023 Showbill

• Ride at your own risk.

• Judges decision is final.

• Refunds for scratches two classes prior to entry.

• All horses shown at NEOHA will be subjected to random drug testing.

• All exhibitors must know and abide by all association rules.

24. 40 & Over Hunter Under Saddle

25. Youth Hunter Under Saddle 18 & Under

26. Open Hunter Under Saddle

27. Adult English Equitation 19 to 39

28. 40 & Over English Equitation

29. Youth English Equitation 18 & Under

15 Minute Break • WALK/TROT RIDING ONLY

30. Novice Rider 11 to 18 W/T Western Pleasure

31. Novice Rider 11 to 18 W/T Western Horsemanship

32. Small Fry 10 & Under W/T Western Pleasure

33. Small Fry 10 & Under W/T Western Horsemanship 34. Walk-Trot Egg & Spoon

35. 19 & Over Walk-Trot Pleasure 36.

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Wayne County Saddle Club

Entry Payback

Walk Trot/Lead Line $3.00 Ribbons for 1st-5th (9 & under as of Jan. 1)

Walk Trot Youth $3.00 Ribbons for 1st-5th (18 & under as of Jan.1)

Adult Walk Trot $5.00 $3, 40%-30%-20%-10%-5th points(19 & over as of Jan. 1)

Small Fry $3.00 $1, 40%-30%-20%-10%-5th points (13 & under as of Jan. 1)

Youth $4.00 $2, 40%-30%-20%-10%-5th points (18 & under as of Jan. 1)

Open $5.00 $3, 40%-30%-20%-10%-5th points

30 & Over $5.00 $3, 40%-30%-20%-10%-5th points

Exhibition $3.00

YEAR-END AWARDS: Must be a member. Must show more than half of the shows in that class and work 4 hours by working at a Contest show, Pleasure show, Fun show or other approved club activity.

• Grounds Fee: $4 per horse for non-members. Member applications are available at the entry booth.

• Horse may only show once in any class for placing. If 2 riders are showing the same horse in the same class, one is exhibition only paying full entry fee, and entry must be declared as such on class entry slip.

• Scratches will result in loss of entry fees unless validated by a veterinarian.

• Walk-Trot horse rider combination may not enter canter classes.

• Small Fry may not cross enter any other class. THEY may enter open Flags and Open Down and Back.

• Adult Walk Trot (19 & Over) Youth Walk Trot (18 & Under) and Leadline Walk Trot will run in the same class and will be placed separately

• Points accumulate per horse/rider combination.

*Represents point classes for year-end awards

## Can roll over to other classes. Must declare both classes on both entry slips!

Wayne County Saddle Club

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For More Information: Angie Didinger 330-201-1022

CLASS FEE: All classes $5. Rosettes 1st-5th

$4 Grounds Fee - Non Members Only

FOR YEAR-END POINTS:

• Must be a member before year-end points will count.

• Must show at more than half of the shows in that class and work 4 hours by working at a Contest show, Pleasure show, Fun show, or other approved club activity.

• Cannot cross enter Walk Trot and Canter classes with the same horse rider combination. EXCEPTION of schooling class #9 and schooling class #12. Anyone can enter those two classes.

• Horse can only enter one Pleasure class per horse rider combination. Cannot show Pleasure and Ranch Pleasure with the same horse rider combination.

• To enter Ranch Showmanship, must ride the same horse in Ranch Pleasure.

• BACK NUMBER GOES WITH HORSE/RIDER COMBINATION. KEEP THE SAME BACK NUMBER FOR YEAR END POINTS.

** Walk Trot classes #10 and #11 will be placed seperate for 18 & Under and 19 & Over**

SUNDAY FUN SHOW May 21

June 4

YOUTH DIRECTOR SHOW

Geauga Horse & Pony Association 2023 OPEN HORSE SHOWS

Geauga County Fairgrounds — Burton, Ohio

Regular Class Entry Fee: $8 per class or $65 Show All Day (same horse, same rider)

Jackpot Classes: $12 entry fee with 80% payback + $100 (**class must have 5 entries to qualify for payback)

Open Class Paybacks: 1st - $10, 2nd - $7, 3rd - $4 (**class must have 5 entries to qualify for payback)

W/T and Novice Awards: 1st through 6th place ribbons in each class

Grounds and Office Fee: $10 per exhibitor or $15 per famiy

1. W/T Ranch Riding Pattern

2. Limited Ranch Riding Pattern

3. Open Ranch Riding Pattern

4. PATTERSON FRUIT FARM $100 added Jackpot Ranch

Riding Pattern

5. W/T Ranch Horse Rail

6. Limited Ranch Horse Rail

7. Open Ranch Horse Rail

8. Halter (W/T, Novice, Open)

9. Ranch Halter

10. W/T Showmanship (E/W) Novice Showmanship E/W

11. Open Showmanship (E/W)

A. SPECIAL CLASS — Shankless Showmanship (6/12 Show)

• INTERMISSION — 30 MINUTES •

12. W/T English Equitation

13. Novice (18 & U) English Equitation

14. Open English Equitation

B. $100 Added Jackpot English Equitation (5/28 & 7/9 Shows)

15. W/T Hunter Under Saddle

16. Novice (18 & U) Hunter Under Saddle

17. Open Hunter Under Saddle

C. $100 Added Jackpot Hunter Under Saddle (6/18 & 8/6 Shows)

All entries must be completed and paid for online by 10 a.m. on SATURDAY before show. Visit www.ghpa.us for online show entry form, rules, regulations and how to qualify for year-end awards.

• INTERMISSION •

SPECIAL CLASSES

See GHPA Show Rules & Regulations for specific class rules

5/28 Class D - Bareback Equitation (English or Western)

6/18 Class A - Shankless Showmanship

7/9 Class D - Surprise Equitation (English or Western)

8/6 Class D - Pairs Pattern (English or Western) Special Awards for these classes!

D. SPECIAL CLASS (5/28, 7/9 & 8/6 Shows ONLY) (**See description)

20. W/T Discipline Rail (E/W)

21. Novice Discipline Rail (E/W)

22. Open Discipline Rail (E/W)

23. W/T Western Horsemanship

24. Novice (18 & U) Western Horsemanship

25. Open Western Horsemanship

E. $100 Added Jackpot Western Horsemanship (6/18 & 8/6 Shows)

26. W/T Western Pleasure

27. Novice (18 & U) Western Pleasure

28. Open Western Pleasure

F. $100 Added Jackpot Western Pleasure (5/28 & 7/9 Shows)

**Classes 29-32 run concurrently and at will in Small Grandstand from 8:30-11:30 a.m. 29.

PLEASE NOTE: Exhibitors may not enter both Ranch Rail and Western Pleasure with same horse and rider combination. **Exhibitors may only show in one trail class per horse and rider combination.

18. Lead Line (6 & Under) & EWD Riders

19. Generation Gap (**see description)

Ground Roping: 6/23 & 8/11 Next to the GHPA Barn.

Generation Gap Class — Class 19 Entire Class is W/T — Open to Any Pair with Required minimum 10-year age difference in riders. See GHPA Show Rules & Regulations for specific class rules

5/28 Showmanship (E or W)

6/18 Let’s Have Fun Discipline Rail (E or W)

7/9 Western Horsemanship

8/6 Barrels

Year-End High Point Award for Winning Pair!

DAILY HIGH-POINT TROPHIES AT EACH SHOW W/T, NOVICE, OPEN & RANCH

A list of classes counting toward year-end high point will be posted and available in entry booth.

W/T classes are open to all ages, including youth & adults new to riding as well as adults who are showing an inexperienced horse.

**TRAINERS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO SHOW IN ANY W/T CLASS**

**Classes 33-38 run concurrently and at will in Small Grandstand from 12-3 p.m.

33. W/T Equitation Over Cross Rails

34. W/T Working Hunter Over Cross Rails

35. W/T/C Equitation Over Cross Rails

36. W/T/C Working Hunter Over Cross Rails

37. Equitation Over Fences (2.0 ft)

38. Hunter Over Fences (2.0 ft)

Contesting Entry Fee: $8 per class

Contesting Timing Fee: $2 per exhibitor

Jackpot Classes: $12 entry fee with 80% payback + $100 (**class must have 5 entries for payback)

W/T Awards: 1st through 6th place ribbons in each class

Youth and Adult Class Paybacks: 80% payback per class (**class must have 5 entries to qualify for payback)

Grounds and Office Fee: $10 per exhibitor or $15 per family

All entries must be completed and paid for online by 10 a.m. on THURSDAY before show.

www.ghpa.us for online show entry form

All exhibitors are required to wear western boots, long sleeve collared shirt (tucked and buttoned), western hat or helmet (helmet required for all youth 18 and under), and jeans or long pants.

SUNDAY, JUNE 25

Carlisle Equestrian Center Judge: Amber Wise

5 Ribbons Awarded For Each Class!

Angels Haven Horse Rescue

2023 FUN SHOWS

Carlisle Equestrian Center • 13630 Nickle Plate Diagonal Rd., LaGrange, Ohio Lewis Road Riding Ring Show Grounds • Cleveland MetroParks, Olmsted Falls

SUNDAY, JULY 16

Lewis Rd. Show Grounds Judge: Amber Wise

SUNDAY, AUGUST 13

Carlisle Equestrian Center Judge: Jay Lanzer

JACKPOT CLASS SPONSOR: Worcester’s Feed & Equipment

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17

Lewis Rd. Show Grounds

Judge: Valerie Gabor

CORPORATE SPONSOR: Horsemen’s Corral, Centerra Country Store

LEAD LINE LEVEL SPONSOR: Leslie H.

DRILL TEAM SPONSOR: Creative Embroidery by Design

TROPHIES and HIGH POINT RIBBON SPONSOR: Gold Star Awards

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CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION AWARDED FOR 4 SHOW SERIES FOR EQUITATION CLASSES (2 at Carlisle Equestrian and 2 at Lewis Road)

1. Halter Class - all breeds

2. Jr. Showmanship 17 & Under

3. Showmanship 18 & Over

10 Minute Break for Tack Change and Warm Up for Under Saddle Classes

4. Open English Equitation **18 & Over

5. Open English Pleasure 18 & Over

6. Leadline Equitation ** English and Western 8 & Under

10. Walk/Trot Equitation** English and Western 18 & Over

17. Generation Gap

Riders must have a 10 year age difference; oldest rides first

18. Jackpot Equitation ($10 entry fee; $100 payout for top 3 riders)

19. Open Western Equitation** 18 & Over

20. Open Western Pleasure 18 & Over

21. Open Western Equitation** 17 & Under

22. Open Western Pleasure 17 & Under

23. Jack Benny Pleasure 39 and Over

24. Musical Sacks

25. Pre Walk/Trot Keyhole

26. Walk/Trot Keyhole

27. Open Keyhole

28. Pre Walk/Trot Barrel Racing

29. Walk/Trot Barrel Racing

30. Open Barrel Racing

31. Egg and Spoon

15. Walk/Trot Bareback Equitation**

Entry Fees: $5 per class or $35 for 7 classes or more. MUST BE THE SAME HORSE/EXHIBITOR TEAM.

Riders, spectators & volunteers are welcome at all our events. Food will be onsite.

SHOW RULES

1. Registration must be made at least two (2) classes prior to your class - for a refund, you must cancel two (2) classes prior to your class.

2. Proper show attire is optional - long pants and boots required. Helmets are mandatory for anyone under 18 on a horse on the show grounds.

3. Riders may only compete in one division throughout the show. Some classes are also restricted by rider age.

• Leadline: Rider has never shown riding on their own.

• Pre Walk/Trot: Rider has never shown in a class requiring canter. A trainer is allowed in the ring on foot.

• Walk/Trot: Rider has never shown in a class requiring canter.

Riders can cross

32. Pre Walk/Trot Pole Bending

33. Walk/Trot Pole Bending

34. Open Pole Bending

• Open: Rider has cantered (loped) in competition.

• There are some classes with no division marked. They will be only at a walk and trot, however open riders may enter.

• Open riders wishing to school a horse in a lower division must still pay an entry fee and enter with no number so they are not judged.

4. Dogs must be leashed at all times and spectators and participants must follow Metroparks rules.

Proceeds to benefit Angels Haven Horse Rescue to aid in the care and comfort of their rescue horses and to the Cleveland Metroparks for improving the show grounds.

Cleveland Metroparks and Angels Haven Horse Rescue or anyone connected with the show, will not assume responsibility for accident, injury, loss or damage to persons, animals or property. Angels Haven Horse Rescue is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit volunteer based organization.

For More Information or Questions: (440) 781-5060 Check Facebook for weather updates: www.facebook.com/Angels.Haven.Horse/

www.angelshavenhorserescue.org

MEDINA KIDS CARE

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FOR THE MEDINA COUNTY HOME RESIDENTS BENEFIT Horse Show

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Horsemen's Corral

Medina County Fairgrounds, Medina, Ohio

MAY 7, 2023

Rain or Shine • Show starts at 9:30 a.m. • Entry booth opens at 8 a.m.

Trophies for High Point Winners (13 and under) (14 to 18) (19 and over) (All Around Walk Trot)

1. Open Halter - Barb Nixon Memorial

2. AQHA Halter

3. Showmanship (13 and under)

4. Showmanship (14 to 18)

5. Showmanship (19 and over)

6. Pee Wee Showmanship (8 and under) NOT eligible for any other classes except Lead Line and Halter classes

7. W/T Equitation (13 and under)

8. W/T Equitation (14 to 18)

9. W/T Equitation (19 and over)

10. W/T Pleasure (13 and under)

11. W/T Pleasure (14 to 18)

12. W/T Pleasure (19 and over)

13. Generation Gap W/T (Riders must be 10 years apart, ID may be checked. Class may move to after lunch break, Double Entry Fee)*

14. Lead Line (8 and under) (May not enter any other class except 1, 2 and 6) Trophies to all participants

LUNCH BREAK: National Anthem, Horseless Walk (no horse $1 donation, prizes awarded!)

15. JACKPOT English Pleasure Open ($10 entry fee, $50 for first prize guaranteed, Cash prizes thru 5th)

16. English Equitation (13 and under)

Trophies to ALL lead line entries and All Around High Point for the day Trophy

17. English Equitation (14 to 18)

18. English Equitation (19 and over)

19. English Pleasure (13 and under)

20. English Pleasure (14 to 18)

21. English Pleasure (19 and over)

SHORT BREAK: BRINGING OUT RESIDENTS FOR RECOGNITION — 10 MINUTES

22. JACKPOT Western Pleasure Open ($10 Entry fee, $50 for first prize guaranteed, Cash prizes thru 5th) - Kathi Ulfert Memorial

23. Ladies Pleasure (19 and over)

24. Men's Pleasure (19 and over)

25. Western Horsemanship (13 and under)

26. Western Horsemanship (14 to 18)

27. Western Horsemanship (19 & over)

28. Western Pleasure (13 and under)

29. Western Pleasure (14 to 18)

30. Western Pleasure (19 and over)

31. Willie Nelson/Reba McEntire

Western Pleasure (30 and over)

32. Water Glass Class (W/T/C All ages)

33. Egg and Spoon (W/T/C All ages)

SHORT BREAK: 10 MINUTES

RAFFLES TO BE ANNOUNCED

34. Ranch Horse Pleasure (14 to 18)

35. Ranch Horse Pleasure (19 and over)

50/50 Drawing Prize Raffles

Horseless Walk Tack Vendor ...and more!!

This is strictly a benefit horse show and paid for by generous contributions from various sponsors. All money for entries goes to benefit the residents of the County Home!

**Showbill subject to change, due to updates including classes and line up, email or call to double check**

• Walk trot competitors may not enter any canter classes, lead line or pee wee showmanship. Class #34 and #35 do not have patterns. Exhibitors may also enter in western pleasure classes.

• $2 grounds fee per horse.

• Stalls available $15.

• Horse and Rider combination carry same number. If horse has second rider, a new number must be given.

• Classes are $7. Jackpot Classes $10

• Generation Gap: Please choose rider to receive points, only one rider can receive points.

FMI: 330-722-2342 or Email: medinakidscare@yahoo.com

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SECRETARY Ranee

Vititoe 740/505-2713 secretary@ohconline.com

TREASURER

Jo Ellen Reikowski 330/806-3146 treasurer@ohconline.com

Greetings From Your President

The Equine Affaire is April 13-16 at the Ohio Expo Center. Ohio Horseman’s Council will operate a booth to introduce people to OHC, recruit new members and renew previous memberships. Please drop by and see us. Can you volunteer at the booth for a few hours? Come join your fellow OHC friends to help spread the word about our worthwhile organization to other horse enthusiasts. Sign up online at: https://ohconline.com/equine-affaire-volunteers-sign-up/ Help is also needed for set up on Wednesday, April 13, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and take down Sunday, April 16, 3-7 p.m.

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ASHTABULA

Bring on the mud! This time of year, Ashtabula County has plenty of it! To say those of us in the upper corner of Ohio have had a mild winter would be an understatement. We have enjoyed some unseasonably warm, sunny and beautiful days. However, we also have not had much frozen ground this winter season. This has only contributed to the unwelcomed mud. We are thankful to have access to a few different well maintained Metroparks and bridle trails. They make it possible so we can continue to enjoy our equine partners all year round, despite all the mud we have back at the barn. We have had a few groups get together and coordinate some day rides utilizing these beautiful trails. More sun and longer days mean more planning.

The busy season is just around the corner as we get ourselves, our four-legged partners and our trails back into shape. We also have plenty to do to prepare our riding arena and making sure we are ready to host this years’ events. Before your calendar gets too full, consider attending some of our upcoming events and ride with the Ashtabula OHC. Our Fun Show Gaming Buckle Series will take place May 27, July 22, and Aug. 26. We strive to ensure these are truly fun shows and welcome any and all riders at all abilities. We have added a new class this year that is sure to be a blast. Our second annual Photo Scavenger Hunt is planned for Sept. 2. We also will be hosting our annual Dice Ride on Oct. 14. If you are in our area and ever want to learn more about who we are and what we do please reach out to us. Another option is to attend a meeting. We have our meeting the first Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. The Ashtabula

PRESIDENT Eric

Estill 513/266-9823 president@ohconline.com

MEMBERSHIP

Catherine Estill 513/319-2517 membership@ohconline.com

VICE PRESIDENT Nancy

Strayer

740/694-1007 vicepresident@ohconline.com

OHC COUNTY LINES EDITOR Martie

Ackerman

713/553-9644 countylineeditor@ohconline.com

Equine Affaire 2023 will have more than 150 education sessions, clinics, and demonstrations. The largest horse-related trade show in North America. You can find a schedule of events at: https:// equineaffaire.com/events/ohio/.

The ‘Fantasia’ musical celebration performance will be April 1315 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are required. You can purchase tickets in advance at equineaffaire.com.

~Eric Estill

OHC is thankful to have use of the Pierpont Funeral Home. Here’s to less mud, more sun and a lot more adventures. Until next time, happy riding!

~Katherine Ring

CLARK

Clark County continues to have meetings the second Wednesday of the month. We will start having meetings at the Buck Creek Shelterhouse in May with potluck dinners. The meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. It’s a good opportunity to trail ride at Buck Creek so check to see if other members would like to ride before a meeting.

Equine Affaire is approaching, please consider volunteering for a couple of hours at the OHC booth. It is a great opportunity to spread the word about Ohio Horseman’s Council and what all the organization does for the equestrian community. Many people might think that park

systems maintain the trails and do not know they can be helping in many ways.

Clark County has scheduled a trail maintenance day at Buck Creek on Saturday, April 22. The spring campout will be May 6 and 7.

Our next meeting will be Wednesday, April 12 at The Plattsburg UCC, located at 1715 S. Urbana Lisbon Road, S. Charleston at 6:30 p.m. Hope to see you there!

Come ride with Clark County!

~Jonna Ledyard

COLUMBIANA

Hello everyone, there’s not a whole lot going on this time of year even though I do see some riders down at Beaver Creek enjoying the nice weather. The Columbiana OHC is in the planning process for improving trails that have a lot of muddy areas. Some of the improvements include bringing in equipment and building up the trails and, in some cases, even rerouting trails.

Speaking of trail maintenance our own Sally Stamp gave out certificates of achievements to a couple of our hardest working trail maintenance folks. Hats off to Rick and Alice Haldiman and Dave Ward. Even though there are many others who have done a lot of work at Beaver Creek, these individuals have stood out for going over and above.

Sally Stamp also gave out

Lane getting his pony Jack back into shape.

Ashtabula OHC President Sylvio.

Katie McIntyre with her crew big and small.

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certificates of achievements to Theresa Hepner and Ron Smith for having the highest trail miles for 2022. Theresa logged in a whopping 1207 trail miles while Ron racked in 1063 trail miles. Congratulations to these two and thank you for taking the time to clock all these miles. This is a very important documentation that every rider should do. I am guilty of not keeping trail miles when I ride and I should correct that bad habit. This documentation demonstrates to the state the large amount of equine use on the trails and fortifies the importance of keeping the equine trails open. Finally, I want to mention Columbiana OHC is having a Summer Bash event July 22. Sponsoring a poker run and a potluck dinner, we are supplying the meat just like we do on our Halloween event. I mentioned this event last month and will probably bring it up again just in case someone missed it in the last article.

That’s all everyone, stay safe and be well!

~Doug Johnson

CUYAHOGA

Spring is in the air and we face the fact that careless riders do a lot of damage. Not just the deep hoofprints left in a beautiful, grassy area, as they were in South Chagrin Reservation of Cleveland Metroparks. Not just the many hoofprints that widen a trail to many times its size by riders who just keep going around the mud and making more mud. It is also the damage that is

done to all the good people who work on these trails and areas. It means that park staff, OHC volunteers and other groups who work to maintain these trails and areas all suffer. Park staff is taken away from planned projects like equestrian trail head improvements, building new trails, and maintaining or improving trails and picnic facilities as they have to go back and repair the damage done. But worst of all is the reputation left behind. The sour taste when park staff sees the damage. We work so hard to be recognized as an asset to our park systems all across Ohio, yet a few careless riders take away so much, as they thoughtlessly go on their merry way, doing what they want, where they want without a thought. Don’t be tempted to join them, speak up and educate, be a strong advocate for OHC and our precious park systems. We can’t afford to lose them.

Alert! The Sagamore Creek Trail from Canal Road to the main section of Bedford Reservation has a washout that cannot be bypassed. It will be closed till a reroute can be found. Please for your safety do not try to find a way past. There was an accident there already and now, after the heavy rains, the trail is completely gone.

We have the good news that mounting platforms should be in place in early May. Our grant money is being put to good use in five trailheads. North Chagrin, South Chagrin at Polo Field and Shelter House, Brecksville at Meadows and Hinckley at 606 will have these installed as soon as they have been finished. That is another reason to stay on trails. Don’t pull the people building them away to repair damage done.

Our Auction Dinner was such fun with 70 people enjoying being together again. Laughter and great conversation filled the room. A delicious dinner and dessert were followed by our program. New President Kathy King took the microphone to tell us all about her young Mustang named Heath and so many other wonderful things she is involved in. Including the Open House at Southington Mustang Academy which is scheduled for April 8, 12 to 2 p.m. Location is 4198 State Road, Southington, Ohio. Bring a chair. Contact Kathy if you need more information 216/9909880. She is an enthusiastic

person filled with plans.

Lou Slavik, our Trail Mile Chair, then presented ten trail mile awards. Congratulations to the winners. Remember to start tracking your miles for 2023.

Penny introduced our guests North Chagrin Manager Brad Shawhan, and his wife Patrice. Brad is wonderful to work with and he represented all our park managers. We value each of these dedicated park employees. Of course, Sgt. Jessica McNally Shantz and Ellen were with us and we know there is the annual Ride the Beach event coming up once again in October.

Joe Coalter handled the fun auction of goods donated by members. He was joined as usual by his wife Bobbie and their daughter Kelsie.

We had items donated by members. Items such as beautiful framed pictures, a children’s unicorn riding horse from John Shaughnessy, a gorgeous quilt made by Sandy Nemeth, horse pictures, one from Mary Alice Moran, an English saddle carrier, bird house and seed from Carole and David James a classic cat looking out the window picture from Cathy Rutti, and too many more to mention. But most of all we had items purchased with our Big D Bonus Buck. These items were available because members signed up with Big Dee’s as Cuyahoga OHC ‘COHC’ for their Bonus Bucks program. Please, new members sign up when you shop. Tell them when you check out that you are a Cuyahoga Chapter member. We had two Hit Air vests, a helmet, Ariat paddock boots, muck shoes, T-shirts, saddle pads, a trailer caddy filled with items, ear net and fly whisk, muck cart and bucket, Magna Wave session donated by JK Professionals, St. Patrick Day celebration box, and the Slavic’s donated a lovely basket of fun.

Schneiders Saddlery pitched in with a heavy metal shelf to hold equipment and supplies, saddle pad, a back scratcher for equine, canine or human and a hay net. We had a lot of fun with very competitive bidding.

Of course, we also had our annual $5 table of member donated goods where bargains were there just waiting for a new home. It was overflowing and Chris and Lou, as usual, were very helpful and encouraging sales people.

Door prizes of $25 gift certificates from Clip-ity Clop

and Big Dee’s rounded out the event. Most everyone went home with a treasure. Thank you all for your support!

Look for information to come on our rides, and events, educational and social.

To quote Joe Coalter, “May God Bless you and the trails you ride”.

Sorry Joe if I did not get it perfectly word for word but you all know what it means and that it comes from his heart.

~Penny Passalacqua

DEFIANCE

Greetings from Defiance. We sure have been blessed with unusually nice weather the past few months, which has allowed folks to easily get some trail rides in. Spring brings tack sales, horse shopping, clinics, tune ups, show season preparations and planning for camping trips. Let the fun begin, and shedding, lots of shedding. I call it take your pets to work days.

Some members who have gone to warmer climates on vacation during the cold season always seem to find some horse related stuff to do.

Theresa Hepner and Ron Smith.

Rick and Alice Haldiman.

Michelle Miller visiting El Cid Campeador in San Diego.

Beth Metzger taking a ride through the Buckingham Army Air Field Gunnery Ranges.

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With our annual tack sale behind us we’re onto our next event, our Fun Show. It is held in June at the Paulding County Fairgrounds. Check out our Facebook page for the showbill and feel free to share or bring a horse and join the fun.

Until we meet again, Happy Trails.

~Brandy Roughton DELAWARE

Greetings and happy spring from your friends in Delaware Chapter!

To start off, Delaware members wish to extend a thank you to Jim Strayton, battalion chief and paramedic with Marysville fire department, for sharing his knowledge and expertise with us during our March meeting. His presentation entitled; ‘Barn Fires and Barn Fire Safety’ was very well received. I believe everyone came away from his lecture with several ‘pearls’ of wisdom to make improvements and adjustments in their barn environment. Thank you, Jim!

Last month also saw several of our members acknowledged with their Trail Mileage Achievement awards and patches (mileage accumulative to 2022). Earning their 5,000-mile achievement patch was Bobbi Arters and Carole Bosich. Theresa and Mary Chmielewski both earned their 1,000-mile bars. Ruth Kimpel and Patrick O’Connell reached their 500-mile milestone. Lastly, the following members each earned their 200-mile patch: Kim Vorbau, Valerie Carlson, Kathy White, Judy St. Jean, Carol and Dan Moore, and Craig McCord. Congratulations to everyone! Thank you for turning in your trail mileage data. A picture of the award recipients in attendance accompanies this column.

Our Alum Creek bridle trails remained the most popular destination for riding in 2022 with 2,137 miles. Riding at home or on private trails was the next most popular with 736 miles. Rounding out the top five were Prairie Oaks Metro Park (192), Mohican Memorial State Forest (154), and Salt Fork State Park (121). In addition, a total of 421 hours were spent schooling/ training, competing and/or driving. Our members were busy having fun with their equine partners in 2022!

As of the writing of this article, our OHC Spring General

Membership meeting (March 11) and our own OHC Central Region meeting (March 19) had not yet occurred. I will share highlights from each of these meetings in next month’s column.

April looks to be a busy and fun-filled month for our chapter. First, 20 members have signed up to attend our club’s group outing to Equine Affaire’s Fantasia performance taking place Thursday evening, April 13. In addition, several members have graciously signed up to serve as ‘OHC Ambassadors’ at our State OHC booth located at #800 Bricker Building, Ohio Expo Center. Volunteers are still needed to fill several remaining three to four hour time slots. If you can, please consider volunteering some of your time while attending the Equine Affaire to help promote and encourage membership in our worthwhile organization. The EA sign-up sheet is posted online at ohconline.com or on our Facebook page, Delaware County, Ohio Horseman’s Council.

Our trail committee, under the leadership of Mary Chmielewski, has continued to work both as a ‘Tuesday Trail Day’ group as well as individually, as weather conditions would allow. Projects in the planning stage include a major overhaul of the Widening Chasm crossing on Winterhawk West. This project will be undertaken by ODNR maintenance personal given the scale of the work and the heavy equipment needed. Stay tuned for more details to be posted on social media and membership emails. This major project will necessitate a temporary closure of Winterhawk West while this project is under construction.

In addition, our trail maintenance volunteers have planned an Alum Creek Horsemen’s campground Spring Clean-up Day for Tuesday, April 11. Also that day will be the reboarding of the first platform out of camp along Maple Glen bridle trail.

Contact Mary Chmielewski or Bobbi Arters (216/536-1837) if

you can spare a few hours to lend a helping hand. Your volunteerism is greatly appreciated! Our chapter’s big trail maintenance/improvement project, the one for which our OHC grant money is intended, will take place on April 27. This project involves the entire replacement of Paul’s Path (boardwalk) located on Winterhawk West trail. Our crew will be supported in this project by several volunteers from IGS Energy, who are donating their time as part of their ‘IGS Energy Employee Volunteer Day’.

Mark your calendars to attend this month’s chapter meeting, Friday, April 7, when we will welcome Lisa Kiley, of Cashman’s Horse Equipment, Delaware Ohio, as our guest speaker. Lisa will discuss fencing options (pros and cons), manure management, and choices of livestock feeders and gates. Light refreshments will be available. Our business meeting will follow Lisa’s presentation.

Plans for our first Spring Alum Creek chapter day ride are being finalized. Depending upon the weather and trail conditions, we hope to host a ride either this month or early May. Pat O’Connell, our chapter day ride coordinator, also reminds members of the invitation we received to join Licking County chapter for their ‘History Ride at Malabar Farm State Park’ on May 5 and 6. Nancy Strayer will host two rides daily, providing a history and tour of Malabar Farm while on horseback. This will be a leisurely ride of about two hours. Reservations are required to participate in this ride and can be made by contacting Nancy Strayer, 614/581-4492.

Lastly, we look forward to seeing our members, including family and guests, at our May meeting, scheduled for Friday, May 5. Our guest speaker, Ms. Stephanie Phillips, will present The History, Traditions, and Sport of Fox Hunting. Our meetings begin at 7 p.m. Come early and enjoy socializing with your fellow OHC friends!

Until next month, enjoy a blessed Easter!

~Theresa Burke

ERIE

Greetings from Erie County! We would like to welcome new members, Andrea, Lynn and Brenda. We have lots of fun planned this year and look

forward to having you join us! We will be riding at Oak Openings on April 23. Plan to meet up at 11 a.m. on Jeffers Road. It should be great spring weather with lots of flowers popping up.

Our Poker Ride Committee met at Jim’s Pizza Box in Milan at the end of February. We had such great attendance we had to add two more tables. Committee chairs were picked and details were discussed.

We are looking forward to Equine Affaire this year in Columbus. However, if you are not attending on Thursday, we will see you at the Coupling (11618 State Route 13, Milan 44846) for our monthly meeting. Our meetings are the second Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. Life is better on the trail! Happy Easter everyone!

~Shelley

2022 trail mileage award recipients.

Riding Carlisle.

Sparky looking frosted with snow.

Is it spring yet?

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FAIRFIELD

The numbers are in and Fairfield County OHC members rode a total of 21,460 miles in 2022. We had eight members that rode more than 1,000 miles each and deserve some recognition.

Sam Underhill 1,557; Jim McGuire 1,378; Tom McGuire 1,312; Old Jim McGuire 1,293; Cathy Smith 1,200; Julie McGuire 1,179; Pam Dean 1,070; Ray Smalley 1,050.

If you know them and see them out on the trail, give them a big Yeehaw! If you don’t know them, you are invited to come to our meetings or rides and meet them; Because, you can never have too many horsey friends. Another reason to come to our meetings is that you never know when member Bryan Black is going to entertain us with a cowboy poem or story. Reciting stories and poems is one of his many talents. You may also hear some guitar and singing from him if you attend one of our rides. There is a video of him reciting a good one on the Fairfield County Chapter Ohio Horseman’s Council Facebook group page (scroll down a little to find it).

That’s all for now. Remember that state forest bridle trails open here in Ohio on April 1. Don’t be a fool and get out there and ride.

~Tanna Rhoads

FULTON

February was a slow month for us in northwest Ohio. A dozen people showed up to our indoor riding event at WB Ranch in Swanton. It was reported that they had a good time. Another dozen or so rode at the park that day as it was a nice day. That was before all of the rain came which resulted in unfavorable riding conditions and suggestions that we wait for the park trails to dry out before going there. Six members attended the NW Region meeting in February where plans were discussed for the state ride in September. And recently we learned that Jo Neeley, our treasurer/Sunshine Committee/membership manager was appointed to be the treasurer of the OHC foundation. We’re sure she will do a fantastic job!

March plans included our chapter meeting on the first Monday with birthday cake from Wixey Bakery for everyone with a birthday in 2023. Several

members planned to attend the state general meeting in Newark although bad weather may have precluded the three-hour drive.

Our next meeting will be April 3. If you’d like to know what we’re up to in real time or want more information about our activities, check our website, www.fcohc. com, our Facebook page Fulton County Ohio Horseman’s Council or join our Facebook group Fulton County OHC.

We hope you all are well and safe and we look forward to seeing you this year!

~Kathy Brown

GEAUGA

Happy spring everyone! The planning committee has many exciting rides, educational events and social activities planned. We hope you will be able to travel to Equine Affaire in Columbus, Ohio. There are many opportunities to attend informative clinics and lots of shopping.

The GOHC banquet is on April 22. Holbrook Hollows will be the location this year. This is a fun evening spent with members and friends. The food is always delicious, there are many chances to win great prizes and it is one of our best fundraisers. Hope to see you there.

The Geauga Park District ride is on April 27 at West Woods. Contact Dottie Drockton for more details.

Please mark your calendars for May 20. The Nora Stanton ride will be held at West Woods. For those of you who do not know, Nora was the founding member of the Geauga County Horseman’s Council and liaison to Geauga Park district. She

loved to blaze new bridle trails and preserve land and trails for all to enjoy. Lunch at Mangia, Mangia will follow the ride.

These are just a few of the wonderful times to come. Watch for scheduled calendar events to be added in the newsletter.

“Horses lend us the wings we lack”—Pam Brown.

GREENE

By the time you read this, you’ll have the year’s calendar. We did something different this year as far as scheduled rides go. We have the longer rides, with Dave usually guiding, that start earlier in the morning and will be several hours in the saddle. Then for those of us who can’t ride that far, or don’t want to, or don’t want to get up that early, we’re also having ‘short and sweet’ rides. It’s good to have options!

Two new trails were put in at Caesar Ford, and gravel was put onto the approach for the new bridge I mentioned a month or so ago. Plus of course, cutting up trees that fall is a constant battle. We are still parking at the main parking lot, as the horse trailer lot is being used for staging for equipment used in putting in the new campground. Last I heard, the park was hoping to have the camp finished around June, and so far, they seem to be on schedule. It will have 12 pullthrough spots with electric and water, and then an additional field for overflow and primitive camping. Once the park finishes that, they will be putting in an additional parking lot for day use on the other side of the park.

April 22 there is Green Up Day at Caesar Creek State Park, starting at 9 a.m. at the horse camp. Since we hold our state ride there, I always like to see Greene County members show up to help. If you need more information, you can contact me at 937/2329256 or akela83@att.net.

Make plans now to attend our state ride, June 9-11. Our meeting will be on the Friday at our usual time of 7 p.m. Saturday we have the dinner, door prizes and karaoke. We have a lot of door prizes, a silent auction, and Jerry is making another of his gorgeous saddle stands. I think he said it’s made of hickory this year. We always have a great time. That’s all for this month. Stay dry!

GUERNSEY

~Mickie

At Salt Fork State Park, we have completed Phase 1 of the Annual Salt Fork Bridle Trails cleanup. Weekly since January we have worked to remove all the downed trees from the trails, and drop all standing, dangerous, dead trees that are next to the trail. In Phase 2 we hopefully will be adding a couple new things for you, the rider. All we need now is park approval. Stay tuned for an announcement! Phase 3 is our Annual Work Day, slatted for Saturday, April 29. Besides sprucing up Horse Camp, we are developing a plan of attack to add and improve signage on all the trails.

Yesterday, when we finished Phase 1, we were working on the Orange Trail. About halfway around the trail we encountered a massive pile up! A huge white oak root-balled directly across the trail. The upper limbs of that tree were 21 inches in diameter! The base of the tree was about 36 inches wide and 30 inches deep. I can tell you this: There’s upwards of $10,000 worth of live-edge table-tops in the main log of that oak. It’s sad that it’s going to lay there and rot. White Oak is hot on the lumber market right now. I’d love to have that tree on my farm! In the first picture Bruce is working on one those 21-inch limbs.

When we worked on the Purple Trail, Don’s chain popped off the saw. I hate that! It can be

Happy 2023 birthday to all.

Indoor fun at WB Ranch.

New bridge now has gravel approach.

2022 State Ride.

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HARRISON

Hello from Harrison County! The Harrison County Chapter members gathered for their monthly meetings in January and February at the Ranch to Table restaurant in Cadiz, Ohio. Both meetings were held at 5:30 p.m. for dinner and fellowship, followed by the monthly meeting. Eleven members attended in January and seven members attended in February. In old business, it was reported that the 2022 work hours and riding hours were turned into the state. Also, members were reminded to renew their memberships for the 2023 year. In January, President Mark Westlake, Treasurer Sherrie Hart and member Faye Verhovec attended the Ohio Horseman’s Council Mid-Winter meeting and seminar that was held at Salt Fork State Park Lodge in Lore City, Ohio. During the January and February meetings, the chapter also discussed having attendance at the OHC state meeting, which would be held in Newark, Ohio. They also discussed supplying desserts for the meeting.

extremely frustrating. You see him standing there contemplating how to untangle it!

In the last picture we are working on the White Trail—B Loop. Let me say something about the B Loop. If you ride the trails at Salt Fork, and don’t ride the B Loop, you haven’t ridden at Salt Fork! The B Loop is far and away the best trail in the park. The section of the trail that goes through the huge rocks is simply breathtaking. I wrote a few issues back that we removed the large trees that blocked the trail, where it went between some of the large rocks. Concerning the B Loop: remember, you can park your rig in the first two spots, in the Morgan’s Knob Parking Lot. The lot is on the road that leads to the Lodge. The trail entrance is just to the left, as you face the pines. Stay up-to-date about the trails at Salt Fork by asking to join our group on Facebook at: Salt Fork Bridle Trails.

And, hey: Life is better with a horse! See you on the trail, I’ll be riding Dee Dee, the tall, black, Tennessee Walker!

~Lee Randolph

President Mark Westlake continues to work closely with ODNR in accomplishing improvements to the Harrison State Forest trails. Mark informed the members that he intends to apply for grants to get grant money for mounting blocks to be placed on the trails. The trails are still closed until April 1. There are still plans to redo the Blue Trail While looking out for our equine partners is always a top priority for our members, we also share compassion for our fellow horse folks.

Due to some health hardships, Dale Lackey of DLR Mustang Ranch in Salineville, Ohio, was grateful to receive a donation from Faye Verhovec of $100. The members of the chapter voted to match that amount and Sherrie Hart and Faye were happy to present Dale with the donation. While visiting Dale at the DLR Ranch and presenting the donation, Sherrie and Faye enjoyed a tour of the ranch and met all of the horses.

The chapter hosted a Clicker Clinic at Mayher Arena in Bloomingdale, Ohio, in March. Clinician Katie Finley teaches certified positive reinforcement to enhance equine training. Event organizer, Faye Verhovec, was happy that the clinic quickly filled up!

Members are excited for the coming year and wanted to secure some upcoming events. We voted to accept the following dates. April 29 trail cleanup 9 a.m., May 20 Spring Fun Show, May 29 Hopedale Memorial Day Parade, June 9-11 Regional Ride, Sept. 16 Fall Fun Show, Oct. 21 Dorothy Glover Ride, Dec. 14 Christmas Party. Mark your calendars! We are looking forward to a great year with our horse partners and friends. Happy riding and God Bless.

Mayher

HOCKING

This article is going to go back in time, just a bit. Last month when I submitted my entry, I didn’t realize it until it was too late, but I forgot to submit a recap of our yearly holiday party!

On Jan. 7 we held our annual holiday/awards party. The food was catered and our members brought desserts. A friend of the club arrived and entertained the kids. It is always fun to see their faces light up when Santa arrives. We had an adult gift exchange for those who brought

gifts. Members were called up to the front of the room and given awards for Youth Trail miles, Overall Trail miles and Saddle hours. It was easy to see that our group loves spending a lot of time with our horses. A great time was had by all.

On Feb. 21 a few of us attended the The Moonville Rail Trail Association Board of Trustees meeting, as the public was invited. This trail is not in Hocking County, but a lot of us enjoy riding there and were interested in seeing what they had in store for upcoming projects. We were very excited to learn that they are planning to place trail courtesy signs in various places, along the length of the trail. These signs remind people that bikes yield to pedestrians and everybody yields to horses. They are hoping that by reminding people or educating everyone who didn’t know, it will help to avoid any accidents or conflicts. I had asked about their stand on the e-bikes and was told that they are allowed on the trail at this time. There was also discussion on putting in as many as threeday parking areas, strictly for horse trailers. We were all very excited to hear that! As with all volunteer groups, help is needed for these projects and we were invited to attend future meetings. We all went home with a good feeling and plenty of excitement about the upcoming projects!

It has been brought up several times at our meetings that we should consider a new location. With Hocking County being so full of tourists, it becomes hard for us to be seated. More and

Salt Fork, Orange trail work.

Salt Fork, Purple trail work.

Salt Fork, White B trail work.

Saddle time winners 2022.

Donation to DLR Mustang Ranch.

Santa

Awards.

Moonville Rails to Trails.

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more members are opting not to eat, which takes away seats that the restaurant needs for paying customers. We have been offered the use of the banquet room downstairs, which we might end up using on days when the restaurant is really busy. However, we are also considering a different, not so touristy location. If you do plan on attending a meeting, please keep an eye on our Facebook page, as changes in location will be published there.

The club is also discussing the real need for committees to help divide the workload for upcoming events. If this is something that you would like to be a part of, please let us know.

Our club is very family friendly and meets at the Olde Dutch Restaurant and Banquet Haus (Oak Room) in Logan, the third Sunday of every month at 7 p.m. Come in earlier for dinner and relaxed conversation prior to the meeting.

Watch our Facebook page for more information about our club and upcoming events!

As I close this article, I want to let everyone know it will be my last one. Laura Owens has approached me expressing interest in taking over this ‘labor of love’, and I am ready to pass the torch. Thanks for reading my submissions over the past few years. I’ll see you on the trails!

~Donna Shade

HOLMES

Greetings from the Holmes County Chapter. While we are getting a cold hard rain here in early March, we are very much looking forward to good weather in April. Good, bad or ugly, it is spring in April. By now, we will have had our Spring Fling Banquet on April 1. The spring banquet is a great get together at Farmstead Restaurant in Berlin. It is usually well attended and without weather concerns. It is always interesting to see if we can recognize each other in something other than our horse and camping clothes. I hope to have some banquet pictures next month.

Our chapter meetings are at 7 p.m., the first Monday of the month, usually in the Jobs and Family Services Building in Millersburg. Our March meeting was the first one of the new year. We summarized the State meeting, formalized banquet plans, and discussed rides and volunteer hours.

Final totals for the 2022 club trail miles were eye opening. It’s not always about the most miles: Locations with the most mile totals are always interesting; most improved in mileage are also noted and saddle hours spent in schooling, competition, and driving are also logged. The club totals were Park and Forest 3,886 miles and 6,115 miles on public or private land. The most miles at a location were ridden at Mohican with 2,068 total club miles which is surprising given the park closures due to the storm damage last summer. Mohican will be open as of April 1. We hope to be there. At this time, we are not certain all trails will be open. There has been a great deal of work done there during the closure. A few areas will look very different. In order to prevent fire due to the large amount of dead fall and damaged trees, some areas were clear cut which helps preserve Mohican for future generations, but it will take some getting used to.

We hope everyone can stop in and support the OHC booth

at Equine Affaire April 13-16. The club goes to Elkins Creek June 11-17. Campers can arrive Sunday after 2 p.m. Reservations should be made with Elkins and let President Vicki Zook know. Campers are welcome to attend the St. Jude’s ride right before out camp. Several members volunteer to help at that ride. Wishing everyone great riding and safe travels this spring!

~Bev Hanna

KNOX

As I write this, we all look forward to the coming spring. It is early March and so far, we have noticed the unusually mild weather here in Ohio. And, as horse enthusiasts, we plan to saddle up and ride many miles in 2023. Here in Knox County Ohio, we are fortunate to have an area with many miles of dirt back roads and roads having low automobile traffic and thus in winter months when the forest and park trails are wet and muddy and we want to protect and preserve our invite to ride there, we ride roads. As OHC members we keep track of our miles and where we ride. This record is then turned into our state organization to be used in discussions with state park and forest leaders towards securing new and maintaining old established equestrian trails throughout Ohio. We want to thank Barbara Stevens for volunteering to gather the 2022 recorded miles and forwarding them in proper format to the state OHC. It is our custom to recognize the top long distant riders each year, and thus our top riders were, in descending order, Debbie Cole, Laurie Murdick, Kathy Shoemaker, Phil Rauch, and John Boley. As all experienced riders know, if you do a 1000 miles a year, you need a good horse and a comfortable (we prefer cushioned) saddle, or have buns of steel!

As an organization, we do various events to raise funds to cover expenses incurred by our activities such as trail maintenance. In February we sponsored a tack auction which incurred Ferguson Tack as our supplier and Dennis Hershberger as our auctioneer. We want to thank all our volunteers for joining in and making our fundraising event another success. Not only is this annual event a fundraiser, but it is also

a great social gathering which helps break the dull-drum of normally a long winter.

We also attempt to support other horse related groups and activities from time to time. Thus, the KCOHC president, vice president, and secretary were present at the PELIA program, as part of the Red Barn in Danville, sponsored Donkey Basketball at the Danville Junior High School March 2. We may have more involvement this summer so we’ll keep you posted.

Equine Affaire is April 13-16 at the Ohio State Fairgrounds, Columbus, Ohio. OHC will have a booth and volunteers are always needed.

It is now spring and we are off. By the time you read this, our first scheduled ride held March 25 on the Mohican Valley Trail where you find the Bridge of Dreams is history. Our next scheduled event is April 29, a day ride at Alum Creek. We want to throw in a compliment to one of our very active OHC chapters in Delaware County who do a terrific job maintaining the trails at Alum Creek. Due

Salt Fork.

Riding at Malabar.

Ron Callahan, Rodney Harrison, and Bruce at one of the Metro Parks.

Mohican and Holmes County Trail.

Support Pelia Donkey Basketball.

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to centuries of erosion in that area, Alum Creek offers some challenging riding for novice and is a good place to really get your horse in shape.

You might want to visit our local Knox County Horse Park Inc. April 22, for their open house where there are to be demonstrations, pony rides, and a possible tack swap. It is also planned that KCOHC and the Horse Park will team up to sponsor an event later this summer that includes riding on the Horse Park grounds and Thayer Ridge Park directly across Thayer Road. This is in the planning stage and details will follow.

We do ride often in the winter and I have included a picture to show that.

We meet the third Monday of the month at 7 p.m. currently at Donato’s Pizza on South Main in Mt. Vernon. Watch our Facebook page for any update.

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.

~Terry L. Baker

LICKING

I hope this article finds everybody healthy and well. We have almost made it out of the rainy season and spring has sprung. I’m sure everybody is glad to finally get in a few much-needed trail rides. Trail maintenance is scheduled, please come out and help if you can! I don’t have the dates yet as I’m writing this but check your emails. I bet our president Charlene has sent out notes with the date(s). Maybe I’ll see you there! You should also always get the minutes of the last meeting in an email but if you’re like me, you don’t always check your emails regularly so I’m going to fill you in a little bit on the goings on of our chapter.

At our February meeting we had an outstanding guest speaker. Fran Conard of the Kokosing Valley Mounted Search and Rescue Unit spoke about the team’s requirements and commitments. Their horses have to go through some rigorous training and the riders have to be CPR and First Aid certified just to name a few of the qualifications. She also brought protective chaps they use on the horses in thick brush for us to see, modeled by our own Mitzi Gerber. She did a marvelous job.

The group works closely with law enforcement and paramedics and is active and can be called upon throughout Ohio. After her very informative presentation we were reminded that Equine Affaire is happening this month on April 13-16. Check the volunteer signup sheets to see if there is still a need of more people to man the OHC booth in the Bricker building. At our meeting it was also reported that several smash and grab incidents occurred in the general and horse trailer parking lots at Rocky Fork Metro Park in New Albany. Assume that thieves can watch you at all times and hide your valuables before arriving. We discussed the upcoming history ride at Malabar Farms. It will take place on May 6-7. Smaller groups will be formed so it can be a better experience for everyone attending and people can hear all the unique insights

and great information that Nancy Strayer offers. Delaware and Knox County Chapters will be attending and it is a first come first sign-up event so please don’t wait to contact Nancy to sign up. Other news reported that there are no more permits necessary to ride at AEP Fallon Park. If you plan to attend the Central Region Ride July 14-16 you don’t have to have one. Our first chapter Hot Chocolate and Donuts Ride is coming up on April 29 at Infirmary Mound Park. I hope to see all of you there. It will feel so good to be back in the saddle on a nice spring day. And hopefully many more to come. Ride on!

~Sigrid Batten

LOGAN

OHC had their first meeting of the year Feb. 5 at the East Liberty Community Room. It was well attended with 18 members present. We welcomed one new member Angie Kauffman and four new secondary members Polly Agle, Jonna Lelyard, Pam Caudil and Karen Abram. Shawndel Wilson reported on the new improvements to the Logan County 4-H Fair horse arena, that our donation helped with last year. This year all proceeds from The Logan County Fair Horse Show Sponsorship Fund will go to repairs in all three horse barns. Logan County OHC again donated to The Logan County Fair Horse Show Sponsorship Fund. We had Shyann Hefner a member from our Logan County OHC come and do an educational presentation on equine dentistry. She graduated from The American School of Equine Dentistry and is running her own equine dentistry business in Logan and surrounding counties. At this meeting, it was decided, due to such a busy time of year and low attendance in the last few years at our Christmas party in December, to discontinue the Christmas party and in its place have an awards party in January. Our March meeting was held March 5 at Marmon Valley Farm. We had a scrumptious potluck dinner and a short meeting. Logan County OHC is going to do food and drink concessions at the Marmon Valley Farm Fuzzy Horse Show on Sunday, May 21. Shawndel Wilson brought a sign-up sheet to the meeting for our members to sign up to help with gates, announcing, hand out awards, grounds crew, etc. for

Logan County 4-H PAS Show

June 10 and the Logan County 4-H Equine Show July 11-15. We also had our Logan County OHC awards. First place for trail miles was Erica Wilson with 1,016 miles and second place was Becky Porter with 792 miles, first place for saddle hours Erica Wilson with 2,586 hours and second place Deborah Hubbard with 477 hours. Our April 2 meeting will be held at Marmon Valley Farm. Now for the fun part, Matt Wiley hosted square dance lessons, he called for us, I don’t know how many dances, he was working with a lot of left footers out there, it was a blast! Thank you, Matt Wiley for hosting square dance lessons for us.

~Cynthia Orr

LORAIN

Hello fellow horse friends! The weather has been all over the place this winter here in Lorain County but by northeast Ohio standards we had some warm, sunny days to enjoy being out of doors and horseback riding which has been a welcome break from ‘Old Man’ winter. Our March calendar sponsor was Equine Essentials in Avon Lake, Ohio. April’s calendar sponsor is Harrison Trailers in Wellington, Ohio.

Protective gear used by KVMSR Unit horses.

Chrissy and her horse at Dillon.

Ready for a spring ride.

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Saturday, April 29 for our trail maintenance to help clear the trails at Charlemont of debris to help provide a safe and rideable experience. Volunteers should meet at the New London-Eastern Road parking lot at 9 a.m. If needed, we will also cleanup the trails at Wellington Reservation. It is advisable to wear work shoes and clothes and bring nipper and chain saws. Ken Cornish is the contact for trail maintenance. Afterward, we will stop at Dairy Queen to eat. Many hands are needed so plan to come and help.

Sunday, May 7 we will be the Derby Day Ride at Charlemont Reservation. Plan to ride at 1 p.m. We will meet at the New London-Eastern Road parking lot. Enjoy spring!

~Kathleen Duncan

MADISON

We hope that everyone will enjoy this addition.

Amy O’Neil (text 216/496-5326)

ASAP.

We had a good turnout for our Sweetheart Day Ride on Feb. 11 at Carlisle Metro Park in Lorain County with about a dozen riders and the sun was out for a special treat!

The Equine Affaire is at the State Fairgrounds in Columbus, Ohio, April 13-16. Plan to stay for one day or several if your calendar permits. There are many learning opportunities by several expert clinicians, horse competitions, many vendors featuring equine tack and apparel, horse trailers and other essential horse related needs. Fantasia, a fantastic horse show is very entertaining, it is recommended that tickets for Fantasia be purchased well in advance to make sure you are able to attend. Further information may be found online and it would be helpful to view all that Equine Affaire has to offer ahead of going.

We will hold our membership meeting on Monday, April 17 at the Carlisle Visitor Center in the Black River Room at 7 p.m. On Saturday, April 22 we will have a day ride at North Chagrin beginning at 11 a.m. at the Oxbow Trailhead. Plan to pack a lunch to enjoy. Saving the best for last, please help out

We all rejoice for spring’s arrival! Get out the brushes and watch the birds carry away fluffy nesting material as we clear the winter hair from our horses (and ourselves if we wear the wrong fabric.) It is time to get our equine partners in shape for every activity that comes with spring and the start of riding season. Be sure to take conditioning seriously and devise a program for you and your horse that you track for consistency and success. If our horses have had much of the winter off, we all need to be mindful of getting them ready properly for the tasks at hand. We also must remember to respect our state park and forest trails, which reopen April 1. Please remember not to ride when the trails are muddy to avoid erosion and destruction of what everyone has worked hard to gain and maintain. We are all in this together!

Madison County is busy getting Deer Creek trails cleared from winter debris, planning our Gymkhana series of five events that begin in May at Madison County Fairgrounds, and getting informative programs on the schedule for our meetings.

For Deer Creek, we will be assembling and installing six mounting blocks at the end of April; one for each horse campsite in that area, and another for the day parking area. Our great partners at the park offered the lumber needed that had been left over from another project, so we only needed the design, screws, saws, and tape measures.

Our March meeting included an overview of different trail apps to help track miles and location of where we ride. Most will work even without a cell signal, which is a great thing, and will help the rider understand exactly where they are. Some have the advantage of a plain drawing of the route with the ability to click over to a Google Earth map for a more detailed look. We looked at Maprika, Equilab, On X Hunt, and Ramblr, with members who use each explaining how they work. We all love paper maps, but sometimes they are unavailable at the trail head or are not updated, and some trails are not well-enough marked for those who have never been there. These apps can even be used to track hiking routes. We all try to make use of technology that serves us well and keep up with what is new in the world. A future meeting will focus on reading paper maps and gathering maps for Ohio’s trails.

We are tentatively having a vet professor from OSU come to our May meeting to discuss worming programs and the latest research on parasites, as well as doing fecal egg counts for those who bring fresh samples (properly bagged). This should be quite interesting and useful. In the works is a truck and trailer clinic to practice backing into various areas as well as an obstacle course, with the help of those members and family members who are professionals as instructors. That one should not only be useful but full of laughs and maybe a bit of profanity. When hauling horses, if you can drive forward, you must be sure you can also go backward safely. Stay safe, enjoy the ride, and hug your horses!

~Lisa Reynolds

MEDINA

Big news on the ride front! Medina chapter is doing some alternate events with camping this year. Our Memorial Day weekend at Mohican is filling up! Reservations are $30 for the weekend, checks payable to Medina OHC. A flyer will be available on our Facebook page soon. We are holding 25 spots for Medina rigs before opening it to other chapters (spoiler alertwe already have some folks on the ‘wait list’), get in touch with

We have lots of day rides as well this year. Debbie Donner (216/390-0024) will lead a ride at Hinckley Reservation on Saturday, April 22 at 10 a.m. Be sure to call and let her know you are coming. Next up is Saturday, May 20 at Brecksville Reservation with Barb Vega up top and in charge! Call her at 216/702-1224 if you can make it.

More big news—we are cohosting a state ride with Cuyahoga and Summits chapters Sept. 29 through Oct. 1 at the Polo Fields of South Chagrin Reservation in the Cleveland Metroparks. More camping, more fun! We are really excited about this opportunity to offer a camping event to our members. Stay tuned for more information.

Medina’s next meeting will be April 5 at 6:30 p.m. (social time) and business meeting starting at 7 p.m. at Hinckley Town Hall. It’s a potluck social, so bring your special dish.

We are readying those CVNP trails for your riding pleasure this spring/summer and we could use your help! Come out Saturday, April 8 and join us for a few hours of well-received work. We are continuing to work on the Valley Trail and other projects that need our attention. For more information contact Raydeen Ryden (reysden@att. net or 334/663-7361) or Greg Monsanty (330/352-5737 or (blackhorsebridge@aol.com). Spring-ing into action down in the valley.

~Rosemary Young MEIGS

OHC Meigs Chapter will sponsor an equine vet clinic on Saturday, April 1, at the AEP Southern Ohio Recreational Area (horse camp) at 30225 SR 124, Langsville, Ohio. John Krawsczyn, DVM, of the Meigs Veterinary Clinic will be on hand to administer equine vaccines and Coggins testing (documented) beginning at 1 p.m. Owners will be responsible for the vet administration fees and costs of supplies. There is ample room for trailers and trucks and an appointment is not required as horses will be treated in order of arrival. Please note that this is an event for equine animals only. For questions about this clinic, please contact one of our chapter officers listed on the Meigs Chapter page of the OHC website (https:// ohconline.com/).

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PREBLE

On to news here in Preble County, we have had a quiet winter so far, at least it hasn’t been so terribly cold. Gene, Jill, Terry and Donn have been working on keeping trails open but sometimes there just isn’t enough time in a day. We do have a problem on Trail A, a tree has come down on the little bridge and that is a fix we will be making soon. We hope the tree hasn’t totally destroyed the bridge and we can get it repaired without having to tear out the bridge. Doug had put in that little bridge some time ago and everyone always liked going that way and riding over it.

We will have our April and May meetings at the horsecamp on the first Saturday of the month, carry in will be at 5 p.m. before the meeting at 6 p.m. Bring a dish or something to share with those attending. Our Easter Egg Hunt at horse camp will be on Saturday, April 15. Contact Val Garnett or Deb Witt for more details.

Three glorious days of fun, food, fun show, trail riding and of course our raffles—one for the $750 gift card from Rural King along with our great Chinese auction. We will hopefully have a band available for entertainment. We will give more information as it becomes available. We will be deciding on what our State Ride meal will consist of this year and try to keep the cost at a minimum because we know it has been rough for everyone with the economy the way it is.

Here’s wishing everyone happy trails for this riding season. If you see a tree down on the trails or a problem that needs attended to give Donn or Gene a shout or post it on Facebook. See you all soon hopefully on the trail as we hope to be able to ride this year.

SANDUSKY

If April showers bring May flowers, what do Mayflowers bring? Pilgrims! So goes the grammar school joke.

of nicely marked trails with new signage, even terrain, wooded as well as open grassy areas, broad grassy straightaways for cantering, tie lines, a port-o-let, picnic table, and plenty of parking. When you come to ride, remember to check out the open grassy trails across from the parking lot too. Come ride with us!

~Donna McHaffie SUMMIT

On April 15, Meigs members will be riding at Lake Snowden with the ride out time at noon. April 18 will be our monthly meeting at Fox Pizza Den in Pomeroy, Ohio, beginning at 7 p.m. If you are interested in becoming a member of our club, please contact one of our officers via phone, email, or a PM on Facebook. April 29 will bring our club to a ride at Hammertown Lake with riders hitting the trail at noon.

It was noted at the club’s meeting in February that the trails at the AEP camp need to be marked again as the weather has faded or destroyed the old signs. Plans are also being made to do work on the trails especially with emphasis on removing downed trees and limbs. A work date will be decided and volunteers needed to help with the cleanup. Our camp is what we make of it so if we want to ride on secure clean trails, we all need to pitch in. Other OHC chapters have expressed interest in riding at the AEP Area so we need to make certain that their experience is safe and enjoyable.

Hats tipped to two of our chapter members and their mounts for their accumulated ride miles during 2022. Shelia Rush reported a total of 214 miles and Darla Stanley logged 118. Congratulations for their endurance and dedication to the trail.

~Marlene Swartz

We will be having our spring Fun Show the last weekend in April and not have one on Memorial Day weekend. Memorial Day is when Butler County Saddle Club has their big two-day show. We will have our 4th of July show as usual and then our Labor Day show, weather permitting. We do have our concession at and during the Fun Shows so please help support the folks who are putting these delicious hamburgers and hot dogs out for you to enjoy.

State Ride will be the first full weekend in October, Oct. 6-8.

Hope, our chapter president, is very thankful for all the support her family has received after the passing of her husband, Dave. The chapter came together and organized a Meal Train for the Sheidler family.

We will be celebrating 15 years as an official chapter this year. Our first club ride was held on Oct. 26, 2008, at White Star Park. Something special is in the works for this year’s celebration!

We are looking forward to our club ride at Mohican over Father’s Day weekend, June 16-18. If we have any leftover spaces, we will offer them to other clubs.

We have arranged for Joy Sheffer from Magnawave to provide a presentation after our meeting on April 11 at 7:30 p.m. If you would like to attend the presentation, please send an email to Donna McHaffie, PadrePio4Me@aol. com. There is no cost to attend the presentation. The location is First Brethren Church, 2510 West Hayes Avenue, Fremont.

We are continuing our first Sunday rides at White Star Park at 1 p.m. through May. Please join us! We plan to change the ride time to 10 a.m. on the first Sunday of the month beginning in June, due to warmer weather arriving (hopefully).

What makes White Star a great horse trail? We have six miles

April showers bring May (fill in the blank) i.e., monsoons, mud wallows, mosquitoes, major truck and/or trailer repairs, but hopefully you in your happy place amidst spring flowers. We are nearing the gratifying portion of that endless cycle of shaggy horse, mud caked quadraped of unknown origin, sneezing mud/hair caked humanoid, and finally your own horse emerging slick and sassy ready to test your perceived vs. actual age for another year. That margin keeps getting slimmer for many of us. A few of the early birds hitting the trails in a fit of 60-degree March Madness were Karen Beres, Kathy Cockfield and Cathy Tompkins. The ladies reported the Hinckley Reservation flora dormant but signs of spring eminent.

Our February meeting was the first for 2023 and a real surprise. Our new location was the Eastwood Preserve in Richfield, a small farmhouse used for public events. The May like weather had 24 people rolling in and packing our meeting hall to the rafters. It was so gratifying to see so many members all in one place. Of course, it could have been that bunch of OHC groupies following our new President, Catherine Matonis. After jostling a few more chairs around the huge dining room table, things finally quieted down after filling our plates at the buffet table.

The meeting was called to order. We reacquainted attendees by introducing ourselves, owning up to the extent of our equine habits, and reassuring the newbies we would support them to the fullest on and off the trails. There’s nothing like moral support when accompanying someone to a tack shop for their first ‘camping weekend essentials’ or just some much needed equine retail therapy. Hey, the more you spend the more bonus points Big Dee gives us. We discussed our upcoming Poker Run on June 24 at Richfield Heritage Preserve,

Emmalee and Olivia helping with a Medieval demonstration for school.

Cassidy and Walker

Trail and bridge repairs.

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The Mohican Camping Weekend Oct. 6-8, and our ongoing fundraising efforts for a new roof at the Richfield Heritage Preserve Summer Barn. It seems we just can’t raise the needed funds fast enough to keep up with inflation. Finally, our dual chapter members shared their schedules for their upcoming rides and events to save the dates and plan to join in the fun. While many of us are getting by with over-the-counter meds, chiropractic sessions or physical therapy to keep riding, Molly Eastwood made the big leap to have a hip replacement. We are all wishing her a speedy recovery. This will definitely put her behind schedule for chapter highest trail miles, but she may be plotting to ride one horse by day and one by night to catch up the time lost recuperating. We can’t wait to see her back on the trails.

If you find some spare time anywhere near Richfield at 6:30 p.m. on the third Wednesday of the month, check out our meeting for an evening you won’t soon forget.

~Joann Ulichney

UNION

Winter has departed. Spring is here and it is time to plan for the trail riding season.

In January, the chapter participated in the Clark County 4-H Horse Committee tack sale at the Clark County Fairgrounds. The tack sale was well attended and tack sold well this year. Money raised was donated to the chapter.

Our chapter president, Jim Strayton, gave a presentation on barn fires at the March Delaware County Chapter meeting. Jim is a Battalion Chief at the Marysville Fire Department. His presentation covered causes and prevention of barn files and barn safety. According to Jim one of the biggest causes of barn fire is heating devices and it is important that they are

properly placed, monitored and maintained. Happy trails.

~Debbie Strayton

WARREN

Our Over the Hill Gang finally managed to get something done! Of the first three work days planned, two were rained out (except for a partial day when a few people installed new mounting blocks and cleared around the tie rails at the cemetery), and another was frozen out. We finally got to the trails on Feb. 15. Of course, we had a rather abrupt start to the day as we pulled into camp and found a big tree partially obstructing the driveway. We spent about 90 minutes clearing that before we could even get to the trails! We also got Moonlit Vista cleared, including both paths to the lake, and new tie rails installed at the Buflod Overlook. One of the cross rails had been broken by a falling tree, and the other was showing signs of wear, so both were fixed. I’m including photos this month from those jobs taken by Barb Pfantz.

The following work day, on March 1, the crew also managed to get back out, and clear all three trails around camp and the first mile of Solidago. This time of year, it can be difficult to get two scheduled work days in a row, so we were lucky. As time goes on, we’ll work on the rest of Solidago. It’s a constant battle, especially with the high winds we’ve had over the winter.

Speaking of work days, don’t forget that April 22 is our annual Green Up Day. We meet at 9 a.m. at the Caesar Creek Horse Camp, and work until around 1212:30 p.m. Usually we provide lunch after. Many hands make light work, so anyone who can help is encouraged to do so.

If you have ATVs, tractors, chainsaws, pole saws, or other equipment, they’re always needed. If not, we can still use you as you can be dropped off at various spots with loppers. We

were talking the other day that we really need to get the pole saws out on the trails again, to deal with the honeysuckle. But when we do that, it’s helpful if we have three or four people to follow the person using the pole saw, to drag the brush off the trail. It’s amazing how much progress we can make in a fairly short time, the more people we can line up to help, the better. Feel free to invite anyone else who might be interested as well; they don’t have to be members. Anyone who rides or hikes there benefits from it, and if there are any kids who need volunteer hours for any organizations, this can be a good way to get them. For more information, contact our trail boss, Roger Pawsat, at 513/324-8118 or blazeandspirit@ gmail.com.

By the time you read this, our annual Great Tack Exchange will be history for another year. Last year went very well, we’re hoping for the same this year. This is our main fundraiser so it’s good to have a profitable year. It’s a huge undertaking and requires a lot of volunteer hours. Many thanks to Judy Picklesimer

and Belinda Snell, who spearhead the event, and to all of the members who volunteer and make it a success. I’ll hopefully have photos from it next month.

I want to congratulate Ramona Auyeung on the purchase of her new trail partner, Cyrus. I went with her to check him out, then to pick him up. I think he and Cooper are going to have fun together. He’s a little Haflinger gelding, very sweet. He’s a bit chunky and out of shape just now, but Ramona will be working on that for a few weeks in the arena, and then he’ll be ready to hit the trails. I think he’s going to be a nice, relaxing ride, which she’s ready for. Those of you who knew Ramona’s previous horse, Binky, know that while Ramona loved her dearly, ‘easy’ was not a word that could describe her. That’s it for this month. I hope to see some of you on the day rides Belinda has scheduled for this year. And yes, I’m hoping to make it to a few; I haven’t ridden much the last couple of years and that needs to change. Also, hopefully we will see some people at Equine Affaire in April.

WASHINGTON

Hello horsemen and women! Welcome to riding season. It was a long winter, but now with trails open again we can get out and enjoy! Washington County has several great things happening. At the March meeting our guest was Jason Reed, Forest Ranger at Wayne National. He gave several updates on work at the Kinderhook trailhead.

1. Construction was completed at the trailhead. We had a new SST (sweet smelling toilet) installed and an additional parking lot added for cars so hikers will not block our horse trailer parking or high tie lines.

2. Storms five years ago caused a mammoth erosion washout that we affectionately call ‘Kathy’s Washout’. Her horse went down there and she ended up flat on her back in the bottom of the ditch. Fortunately, she was not hurt, but we have avoided riding it since. The re-route is planned for this summer, depending on weather. Plans include some really innovative things to stop future washouts!

3. The trails have a very steep portion that we knew was steep when trails were opened some 40 years ago. In recent years

New barn roof wanted. Jim at the tack sale.

Fixing tie rails.

That is a big tree.

Ramona and Cyrus.

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the erosion has made this steep grade downright dangerous. Washington County OHC has been given permission to make repairs and upgrades; of course, with Wayne National Forest oversight. We are working on a plan now and hope to have it in place soon!

4. Our long loop had an earth slide some 15 years ago. The large slide closed a good portion of the long loop and severely limited our rideable miles in the forest. There is now an investigation to confirm the slip has stabilized and we can work to re-open that portion of the trail. It will be a big job for the OHC to do this, but we are excited!

The second part of the meeting was a follow up to Bobbie Jo’s overnight in the woods last fall. She and several others got stuck in the woods in a strange place for the night in very dangerous conditions. We developed a list of essential items to always have on hand so riders are prepared through any unforeseen circumstances! Several members brought their saddle bags to demonstrate what they normally

carry. It is good to share what we know with others so we do not end up in a dangerous situation that can be avoided with a little planning!

We will have our award dinner and presentations on May 2. We once again had over 30,000 miles ridden as a chapter and have many awards to give. The highlight of the evening of course, is the special award for those who dismounted in a rather ungraceful manner and such!

Ride on!

~Rita V. Schultheis

WAYNE

Happy spring or should I say happy mud month? As the weather begins to warm up, our members are warming up their horses with some trail riding on the Rails to Trails and Cleveland Metro Parks trails. Jody Jackson and Jen Petersen were seen on the trails at Hinckley and the Heartland Trail in Marshallville. Sue Baker, Kim Scarborough and Leigh Litman also rode the Heartland Trail. The Malabar trail is open and Kim Scarborough

and Jody Jackson took advantage of the warm weather and rode the loop.

Elsie Zuercher took advantage of the warm weather to take out a couple of children from her church. They rode 20 miles over two days on the Holmes County trail. Judging from the smiles I think the kids really enjoyed themselves! As always, our members are happy to foster the ‘love of the horse’ in young children. Kim Scarborough has had her grandson out on the Heartland Trail as well.

If anyone would like to try the Rails to Trails in Wayne or Holmes County, please contact one of our members for more information. It is a great place to ride in the spring because it is not muddy and saves the forest and state park trails from getting torn up so early in the year. The rides are pretty and a good place to get yourself and horse in condition for trail season.

The ride schedule is complete. Anyone is welcome to join us for day rides and we will be starting our Mohican rides once again on April 4 with an evening ride and ride-out time of 5:30 p.m. They will then alternate with the next Tuesday being a noon ride. An important note is that we cannot wait for late arrivals; especially for the evening rides since it is still getting dark early. As always, we will organize into groups according to the riders’ skill and horse’s speed. If you are new to trail riding it is a great way to ride with seasoned riders and gain confidence.

If you would like to camp with us, please join as a primary or secondary member and come

along for the fun! A complete ride schedule can be obtained from our secretary, Leigh Litman at litman414@gmail.com.

Trail maintenance work has begun at Mohican and Malabar. Dave and Marline Smalley and Tom and Sharon Bahl have already worked to get trees off the trails at both places. They took eight trees off the North Blue trail at Mohican with a couple more to go on the Orange Trail. They took five trees off the trails at Malabar. If you are riding these trails this spring or summer and fall and see anything that needs to be cleaned off, please contact our President, Marline Smalley, so we can get a work crew together. Hope to see you on the trails real soon.

~Susan Baker

Dave and Tom working on trees at Mohican.