Horsemen's Corral April 2024

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

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Fencing Tips with Terry

by Lisa Kiley

Early spring is a great time to think about fencing projects. If you are thinking about adding additional fencing or maybe even creating pastures for the first time, you might be a little nervous about how to get started. Depending on the style of fence you are planning on adding, there are some options that lend themselves to DIY and can help save a significant amount of money by not having to hire someone to install the fence.

Cashman’s own Terry Glassford has been helping to educate customers for years. A lifelong horse owner with experience in breeding, raising, and training stock horses, Terry has over 40 years of experience as a member of the Cashmans Horse Equipment team and has been involved in leadership roles in Delaware County 4-H for over 20 years. Over the years, he has been able to help trouble shoot some of the most frequently asked questions that customers have brought him when it comes to installing fencing.

Here are some of the tips that Terry shared about installation of fencing and specifically about how to install electric braided fencing which is a common horse-safe fencing that can be installed with minimal tools and just a couple extra hands to help:

Corner Posts. Terry shared that finding high quality posts that are the right size is going to be the first step to starting your project. Corner bracing requires a heavyduty wood anchor post that should be at least 6” in diameter and two line posts on either side. The post must be at least 4’ in the ground, so the length of the post will be determined by how tall you want the fence to be above the ground. He advised that when possible, pounded posts are always going to be more secure than drilled, setting the corner properly is integral to the strength of the whole fence. Terry also reminds everyone to call before you dig to avoid hitting any underground lines on the property.

H-Braces. H-Braces or horizontal brace posts, requires using brace pins that will fit into both the top of the corner post and the end of the brace post. Terry recommended using two 5” pins going into the actual corner post on each side and two 10” pins that will go into the two supporting line posts on either end of the H-Brace. He advised measuring and predrilling so that the braces can be easily tapped into the posts. Typically, these horizontal posts are 4” to 7” from the top of the anchor post and can depend on how many strands of fence are being installed.

Line Posts. When it comes to making sure that lines are straight, Terry recommends measuring down the line and across the pasture

with a string to ensure it will be straight and look good. Next, set markers depending on how far apart you want each post to be. Terry advised that large pastures with flat land can allow for larger spacing between posts which is more economical, but rolling hills and rougher topography requires fence posts that are closer together, as do higher use areas. Quality treated wood posts are preferable over t-posts for both strength and safety and must be driven below the frost line for stability.

Tensioning. The next step is setting up the roller insulators on the corners and ends of the fence. The corner will require two roller insulators that will be placed on the outside of the corner post. Posts that are set where a gate will begin are called ‘END Posts”, but they are the best starting point. This is where you create a termination back to itself by using copper split bolts, then it can be stretched from that point to the corner starting with the top line. Once it has been run down the line, it should be tensioned to the corner. After the top line has been tensioned, the post insulators can be attached to the rope fencing and then screwed into place on the post. Terry advised that the reason to wait until after tensioning the top line is so that the insulators sit where the rope aligns to the post, creating the bestlooking top line. Measure the placement of the other lines based on how many strands are being run on the fence.

Electrifying. When electrifying the lines of the fence, coated copper lead out wire is used to connect the lines from one to the next. Copper lead out wire is also used when taking lines under gates to the other side. Wires be buried at least 6” deep, but Terry highly recommended 12” for high traffic areas and stated that it should also be protected with a piece of conduit when going underground. Next, select a fence charger based on the joule output needed. One joule would roughly translate to one mile of fencing per strand. Terry shared the final step of using copper clad ground rods in a three-rod system to ground the fence. The first rod should be placed 25ft from the charger and the next two should be placed 10ft from the first rod in a triangular formation. He recommends finding a low spot that holds moisture to keep the fence working most effectively.

If you would like more information about installing your fence, there are many resources on our website at Cashmans.com. We also have a handy fence calculator that will help to determine how much fencing you will need for your project. Come see us at Equine Affaire in the Celeste building, you might even see Terry by the fencing display and get to ask him your own fencing questions in person. Our team is available to help enable you to get your next fencing project completed this spring.

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

Ride In Sync

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

First I would like to address rider lack of confidence. To me, there are two different reasons for an unconfident rider: fear of being hurt and fear of doing something wrong (which usually makes the rider do something ‘wrong’). Of course there might be a third type of fear, which is the fear of your instructor yelling

Building Confidence

by Terry Myers

at you, but that is a topic for another article!

In thinking about why people are afraid, there are many different ways to overcome fear depending on the source of their fear. People who have been hurt on their horse may have more to overcome. When I broke my ankle when a horse ran me into a wall, it took me a while to overcome my fear. When I was able to start riding again, I would stop a horse when I felt like they were coming too close to a wall. Years later, I am still very conscious when I am cantering a horse in my indoor arena and we are coming a little too close to the wall. I had to build my confidence, following my accident, by convincing myself that I was not going to get hurt every time I cantered around the pen. The only way I found to overcome my fear, other than an expensive psychologist, is to admit that you are afraid and consistently address the fear by

riding, therefore building confidence and reducing the fear.

Fear is an instinct and as we discussed in the past, our instincts usually cause us to react instead of act, which takes us out of the leadership role with our horse. By building your knowledge, you can control your instincts, reduce your fear and get the respect of your horse. Ground work is a great way to start. By learning how to do good ground work, you learn how to effectively control the horse and become their leader. This builds respect which will translate to the saddle. Once in the saddle, the learning curve starts all over again. I have seen horse owners who can do amazing things on the ground, but the fear was there when riding, causing them to stiffen and lack the control they need to feel confident. By investing in your riding skills with good instruction, you can develop the knowledge to make you feel confident.

We have talked about the rider, now let’s talk about the horse. Some horses are fearful because they have been hurt. Most seem to instinctively fear things they don’t understand. As a prey animal, their instincts tell them leaving is the best option rather than trying to understand the object of their fear because horses cannot reason. Desensitizing the horse while controlling their feet is the best way to help a horse develop confidence. This is the reason ground work can be so productive with building a horse’s confidence in you as their leader. This same line of thinking works with riding too. When riding my horses and they see something that make them react with fear, I ask them to do something that they know how to do, which makes them focus on me instead of the scary object. It’s as if they say “OK Terry, I can do that even though I am scared of that object.” You can see how this method helps the horse build the confidence that the rider will take care of them.

Young horses and green horses really need a rider that builds their confidence by taking care of them and being their leader. The older experienced been-theredone-that horse, unless they have hurt, will be more confident and be willing to carry an unconfident rider. This type of older horse already has confidence and will be a confidence builder for the fearful rider.

Like any other sport such as golf or tennis, you have to spend consistent and considerable amount of time riding and working with your horse. Knowledge, time and hard work are the keys to building confidence. This doesn’t mean that freak things can’t still happen and you can still get hurt. Riding is not the safest sport in the world. I do know one thing, the older I get, the harder the ground gets, which is why I have developed a love of short horses! Take time to build your confidence and have fun with your horse.

Questions about this or any of our articles can be emailed to us at myers5000@aol.com.

Terry Myers is a national clinician and champion horse trainer with a depth of knowledge developed from over 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-InSync methods as well as clinic and training services available, visit www.tmtrainingcenter.com or on Facebook.

Massillon Saddle Club

Free Class for Members as Birthday Gift

PRESIDENT, Leanne; VICE PRESIDENT (CONTEST), Shae. VICE PRESIDENT (PLEASURE), Jeff; SECRETARY, Francine; TREASURER, Kathy EMAIL, massillonsaddleclub@gmail.com WEBSITE, www.massillonsaddleclub.org

Happy spring! 2024 for Massillon Saddle Club (MSC) will have dozens of choices for clinics, jackpot/exhibitions, shows, and, a few more classes. Please see our website (www. massillonsaddleclub.org/), or, the Massillon Saddle Club Facebook page for the showbills and forms.

Showgrounds cleanup day is April 7 at 11 a.m. (date and time could change if the showgrounds are too soft to support vehicles). Fulfill your volunteer hours prior to the show season by helping to prepare the showgrounds for the 2024 season. One of the projects is removing a fallen tree. A tree came down on the playground area over the winter and landed on a few of the plastic ‘houses’. There are also several dead trees on the golf course side of the property line that need to be removed. MSC will talk to the golf course about having them removed. If you have a chainsaw, please feel free to bring it. If the wood is usable, you may haul it home. Please coordinate with Leanne if you would be willing to help remove the tree(s). Please watch the MSC Facebook page for possible work tasks.

MSC has a full schedule of events, and show dates, this year. Here are the planned events/shows at this time. Dates are pending for cattle sorting at Circle Y and a few ‘fun’ events.

Pleasure Show dates are May 19, June 9, June 23, Aug. 4, Aug. 18, Sept. 15. If there is a rain cancellation, the Sept. 15 show will be a double point show.

Contest Shows are June 2, June 30, July 14, Aug. 11, Aug. 25, Sept. 1.

Fun Shows are April 21 and 28, Sept. 8, Oct. 20. There will be a Super Fun Show Sept. 22 (separate showbill for this special show.)

Pleasure Clinic is May 11.

Jackpot Shows (PeeWee Barrels, Open 3D Barrels, Open 3D Poles, and barrels and poles exhibition runs) are June 15, July 13, Aug. 10. Tack Swaps

are the same dates as the Jackpot shows.

There are a few additions to the showbills this year: the Contest showbill includes additional barrel and pole classes, with the barrel classes immediately following the walk/trot classes. The Pleasure showbill has more point classes: all of the jackpot classes are now point classes. (Jackpot classes will have a monetary payout only.)

There are several pleasure clinics planned for May 11: Ranch, English/Western, and, possibly a halter or showmanship clinic.

MSC has an updated sponsorship incentive. Please see the MSC Facebook and website for specifics. Earn an MSC patch, jacket or hoodie with a sponsorship. Deadline is May 31 for sponsorships to appear in the sponsorship book, but, sponsorships can be obtained at any time throughout the year.

The 2024 MSC fundraiser this year is a handgun raffle. Tickets are $10 each, with the winning ticket being determined at the November year-end awards banquet. (Winner need not be present to win. The gun will be held at Fin, Feather,and Fur for the lucky ticket holder.)

New this year is a free class for members as a birthday gift from MSC. The class can be used at any time during the show season for any regular Contest or Pleasure class, but, is not transferable. Unfortunately, any jackpot class is not included as the free class.

If you use Tribute products, MSC is collecting the proof of purchase labels and can earn $0.25 per proof of purchase, or, $10 per pallet if you purchase in bulk.

MSC will again have a random draw for a free show day for members. There will be approximately 50 slots available at $5 per slot: you choose any random number (or, as many numbers/chances as you would like), with the winning number chosen in a random drawing at the beginning of the show season. Please watch the MSC Facebook page and website for updates on upcoming events, classes, and updated showbills. MSC hopes everyone enjoys the spring weather, and has great rides.

Guns, Grit, n’ Grace

Welcome to ‘Gun’s, Grit, N’ Grace,’ where we share the inspiring story of Penley Horsemanship.

Nestled in Salem, Ohio, Jared and Cara Penley helm Penley Horsemanship, a distinguished 35-stall training facility. Their expertise lies in blending performance horse training for Cowboy Mounted Shooting with fundamental horsemanship.

Jared is renowned for his adeptness in commencing and laying foundational groundwork for horses of all breeds and disciplines. He offers quality mounted shooting horses for sale, and serves as a clinician and coach for both horsemanship and mounted shooting. Cara specializes in coaching, lessons, and clinics tailored for mounted shooting and horsemanship.

Jared boasts 20 years of experience in the equine industry during which he has worked with a wide array of breeds and ages, including Quarter Horses, drafts, and gaited horses. He has started over 300 horses under saddle for various disciplines. His journey from North Carolina to Arizona’s Elkhorn Ranch,

where he honed his skills under Charlie Miller’s mentorship, and later to New Hampshire and now Salem, Ohio, exemplifies his dedication to mastering effective horse communication and management.

Established in 2015 at their ranch in New Hampshire, Penley Horsemanship flourishes today at its new Salem, Ohio headquarters.

Jared and Cara boast over a decade of competition in cowboy mounted shooting, accumulating multiple regional and national titles. Jared’s notable achievements include a Reserve Champion finish at the 2023 CMSA Futurity, while Cara clinched the Overall Cowgirl title at the 2023 Quarter Horse Congress. Their philosophy emphasizes cultivating well-rounded horses through comprehensive training and fostering strong rider-horse communication. Rooted in Christian values, Penley Horsemanship is dedicated to empowering riders to achieve their goals while nurturing a supportive and inclusive community at their facility and competitions.

Come join us at the 2024 Equine Affaire in Columbus, Ohio, to witness firsthand Penley Horsemanship’s dedication to excellence and growth. Experience how passion, skill, and grace come together to enhance the equestrian journey.

Mid-Ohio Marauders Year End Rendezvous Award Banquet

PRESIDENT, Tim Calvin

VICE PRESIDENT, Missy DeForest

SECRETARY, Judy Foster

TREASURER, Laurie Maris

PHONE, 740/206-7214

EMAIL, midohiomarauders@gmail.com

WEBSITE, www.midohiomarauders.com

by Steve Keech

The Marauders gathered to celebrate 2023 and present our annual awards. It was a terrific celebration; a lot of fun was had by all.

OPEN WRANGLER CHAMPION:

Kaylee Syring

LIMITED AND OVERALL WRANGLER: Nathaniel Hewitt

ROOKIE OF THE YEAR, Alex Gornichec

MOST IMPROVED COWGIRL, Linsey Evans

MOST IMPROVED COWBOY, Stephan

Haase

MOST IMPROVED SENIOR COWGIRL, Rhonda Hamilton

MOST IMPROVED SENIOR COWBOY, Jimmy Stimmel

TRUE GRIT COWGIRL, Jeanie Boswell

TRUE GRIT COWBOY, Jason Shear

The Appreciation Award went to Kennedy Gollin. The Loyalty Award went to JD Hughes and Steve Keech. The Fun Award went to John Roach. The BandAid Award went to Renee Calvin. The Vice-President’s Award went to Cole Caster. The President’s Award went to Beth Hall.

OPEN RIFLE, Cole Caster

LIMITED RIFLE, Missy DeForest

OPEN SHOTGUN, JD Hughes

LIMITED SHOTGUN, Ryan Hirdes

OPEN CAVALRY, JD Hughes

OVERALL COWGIRL, Jen Casey

RESERVE COWGIRL, Kierstin Fritsch

RESERVE SENIOR COWGIRL, Marcy Luttrell

OVERALL SENIOR COWGIRL, Kelley Forster

RESERVE SENIOR COWBOY, JD Hughes

OVERALL SENIOR COWBOY, Tim Calvin

RESERVE COWBOY, Robert Bernhardt

OVERALL COWBOY AND OVERALL OVERALL, Cole Caster.

We also had several Ohio High Point Cowboys; Robert Bernhardt was High Point Revolver! Cole Caster was High Point Rifle, High Point Shotgun and High Point Cavalry! In addition, Cole Caster was MidWest Regional High Point Rifle and High Point Cavalry.

The Mid-Ohio Marauders have another very big year of exciting shoots scheduled. We are also planning a New Shooter Clinic in May for anyone who wants to try their hand at Cowboy Mounted Shooting, and for experienced shooters who have a new horse that they want to introduce to gun fire. Follow the

updates regarding shoots and new shooter clinics.

As always, if you are interested in joining the Mid-Ohio Marauders, the central Ohio club for CMSA, please visit us at Midohiomarauders.com or on Facebook at Mid-Ohio Marauders. See you soon!

Our 2024 tentative schedule is as follows:

APRIL 19-21: Club Shoot at Madison Co.

MAY 11-12: New Shooter Clinic at Madison Co.

MAY 17-19: Club Shoot at Madison Co.

JUNE 14-16: Club Shoot at Madison Co.

Ohio State Fair

Club Shoot at Mid-West

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Premier Mount N Trail

We Can’t Wait to See You This Season!

PRESIDENT, Kelly Chapman

VICE PRESIDENT, Stephanie Tarr

SECRETARY, Heidi Daugherty

TREASURER, Kerry Elliott

EMAIL, premiermountntrail@gmail.com

WEBSITE, www.premiermountntrail.com

All of our Premier Mount N Trail (PMT) park owners have been hard at work, preparing their parks for a wonderful season of competition. We think you’ll agree that the landscape of our parks is just as nice as the courses themselves. We can’t wait to see you and your equine partner at a PMT park this season.

Before the season gets into full swing let’s make sure you are ready. Do you have all of the important dates added to your calendar? Do you know the location of the parks you’ll be visiting this year?

If not, grab a pen or your phone and make sure these upcoming park dates and locations are on your summer calendar.

Susan and Chief

Holland Western Park located at 3856 61st Street, Holland, Mich. Upcoming Dates: June

8- 9, July 13-14, Aug. 10- 11 (double points show).

Kal-Val Park located at 9853 S 34th Street, Scots, Mich.

Upcoming dates: May 12, June 23, July 27-28 (double points show), Aug. 25 (double points show), Sept. 29.

Shenanigans Stables located at 7310 Abbey Road NE, Carrollton, Ohio. Upcoming dates: April 20 (double points show).

Jagged Ridge Mountain Trail Series located at 31407

Schneider Road, Hanoverton, Ohio. Upcoming dates: June 2, July 20-21, Aug. 17-18 (double points show), Oct. 19.

Fair Haven Farms located at

206 Lee Road, Grove City, Pa.

Upcoming dates: June 29 (double points show), July 13.

Wishing all of you a safe and enjoyable season. Happy riding!

Northern Ohio Outlaws

Congratulations to Award Winners

OVERALL COWBOY: John Roach

PRESIDENT, Dwayne Joyner

VICE PRESIDENT, Tony Ruper

SECRETARY, Janessa Hill

TREASURER, Mark Maxwell

EMAIL, northernohiooutlawsinfo@ gmail.com

WEBSITE, www.nooutlaws.com

The Northern Ohio Outlaws annual awards banquet was held on Feb. 24 at the Amish Door Restaurant in Wilmot, Ohio. Congratulations to all the winners. Here are a few of our highest honors:

OVERALL HIGH POINT: John Roach

RESERVE HIGH POINT: Tony Ruper

SENIOR COWBOY: Tony Ruper

OVERALL COWGIRL: Courtney Eberle

SENIOR COWGIRL: Tammy Angeletti

RESERVE COWBOY: Jarod Limbach

RESERVE SENIOR COWBOY: Ralph Soehnlen

RESERVE COWGIRL: Mollie Himes

RESERVE SENIOR COWGIRL: Rhonda Brown

The Hall of Fame Inductee for 2023 was Rodney Massie. The Most Improved Cowboy went to Travis Gibson and the Most Improved Cowgirl went to Deb Harris. Sophia Richards received a saddle sponsored by Alan and Pam Cornett of 3C Horsemanship for her horsemanship and sportsmanship efforts over the season.

The club is thankful to have

such great sponsors that continue to support us throughout the year.

The 2024 Northern Ohio Outlaw shoot schedule weekends are April 27-28, June 8-9, July 5-7 (Ohio State Shoot), Aug. 3-4 and Sept. 28-29. All events are held at the Wayne County Fairgrounds, in Wooster, Ohio.

The Spring New Shooter Clinic is scheduled for April 20 at Ruggles Arena in Cardington, Ohio. Check out our webpage for more information and signup forms. We would love to have you come and learn what this sport is about!

For more information about the club or events please visit our website, nooutlaws.com, or

Lake Erie Mounted Vaqueros Last Practice Scheduled in April

PRESIDENT, R. David Davis VICE PRESIDENT, Mike Sheets SECRETARY/TREASURER, Karen Davis; PHONE,

330-719-3290

EMAIL, karenld0819@gmail.com

WEBSITE, www.lakeerievaqueros.net

by Karen (Chilipepper) Davis

The Lake Erie Mounted Vaqueros season will soon be starting in three months. Practices are now being held. Our first practice was held on March 9. Second practice was tentatively on March 30 and the last practice is scheduled for April 13.

Several of us went to the computer class on Feb. 25 for the new CMSA program. Seems like it is going to be a great program but unfortunately our club computers are out dated but can still use the old program until we get new computers. Secretary/Treasurer, Karen Davis, Colleen Kelly and Board of Director, Nancy Virzi went to the seminar that was held. They were also going to hold Range Master testing on the same day but it was cancelled. CMSA will let everyone know when they can take the Range Master test. We hope everyone had a blessed Easter!

Our meeting are always the first Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. Anyone interested in our club are more than welcome to come see what it is all about. Visit our web page, lakeeriemountedvaqueros.net, to see where the meetings are going to be held. Feel free to call me at 330/719-3290 for any information regarding our club or about cowboy mounted shooting. I want to thank Mike and Jessica Sheets for hosting our March meeting.

Special thanks to our sponsors: Big Dee’s Vet and Tack Supply, CMSA, Lonesome Pine Ammo and Curly’s Ammo, The Staegecoach West; Park Side Trailer Sales and Services Inc., Siracki Realty, Altmeyers’s Trailers Sales, Wendy Shaffer, MMCP, Agile Equine Bodywork, Junction Buick GMC, Kikio Meats and Jefferson Milling.

check out our Facebook page at Northern Ohio Outlaws CMSA.

Ohio Foundation Quarter Horse Association

Congratulations to our 2023 Season Class Champions

PRESIDENT, Donnie Uffner

VICE PRESIDENT, Eric Erwin

TREASURER, Rick Learn

SECRETARY, Leann Bauer

PHONE, 740/877-7993

EMAIL, ofqhashows@gmail.com

WEBSITE, http://ohfqha.com

by Lisa Betts

On March 2, Ohio Foundation Quarter Horse Association (OFQHA) hosted the 2023 OFQHA Awards Banquet celebrating all the hard work of members and directors. The event was held at the Southgate Hotel in Cambridge, Ohio, with a mouth watering catered dinner provided by Shirley and Ron Goodpaster. Congratulations to our season class champions:

MODIFIED RANCH RIDERS: Ben Dryer and Wiza Lena Chick, Kyle Frizzell and Hesa Squeak Star, Russell Law and Stella, Grayson King and Moonshine

CUTTING: Beverly Willrich and Hesa Squeak Star

GREEN CUTTING: Sam Parkinson and MissChick Gayuai

YOUTH CUTTING: Lauren Morris and Stinging Gold

RANCH ROPING: Clint Adkinson and Boogs

YOUTH RANCH ROPING: Lauren

Morris and Stingin Gold, Julia Browning and Playboys Smokin Doc

GREEN REINER: Adam Black and Just June

YOUTH REINING: Annaliese Eshler and Boomin Wave

RANCH REINING: Dave Watt and Cheri Has Done It Big

YOUTH RANCH CUTTING: Lauren

Morris and Stingin Gold

GREEN RANCH CUTTING: Tiffany

Davis and Lenadulces Highlight

RANCH CUTTING: Terry Kaufman and A Little Bit Thirsty

WALK/TROT RANCH RIDING: Paige

Watt and Cheri Has Dun It Big

YOUTH WALK/TROT RANCH RIDING: Cortney Briggs and Viva Loves Legas

BOXING: Stephanie Wolf, Jose

Quixote Playboy

BOX DRIVE BOX: Dave Watt and Cheri Has Dun It Big

RANCH RIDING: Janice Wilson and Chicout My Starlight

YOUTH RANCH RIDING: Charlotte

Miller and Taboos Smart Chic

GREEN BOXING: Jade Watt and Dun It Big Starlight

YOUTH BOXING: Charlotte Miller and Taboos Smart Chic

GREEN BOX DRIVE BOX: Sam Parkinson and MissChick Gaytuai

YOUTH BOX DRIVE BOX: Lauren Morris and Stingin Gold

RANCH BOXING: Janice Wilson and Chicout My Starlight

RANCH CONFORMATION: Melissa

Miller and NRR Stylish Starlight

YOUTH CONFORMATION: Charlotte

Miller and Taboos Smart Chic

RANCH TRAIL: Dave Watt and Cheri Has Dun It Big

YOUTH RANCH TRAIL: Julia Browning and Playboys Smokin Doc

W/T RANCH TRAIL: Lisa Kreis and Magnetic Cats True Grit

IN-HAND TRAIL: Brooke Gardner and Sissy RANCHMANSHIP: Terry Kaufman and

A Little Bit Thirsty, Janice Wilson and Chicout My Starlight

YOUTH RANCHMANSHIP: Charlotte

Miller and Taboos Smart Chic

W/T RANCHMANSHIP: Lisa Betts and Jetset Ginger

Additional Congratulations to the Over-All Champions:

ROOKIE RIDER: Sam Parkinson

VERSATILITY CHAMPION: Dave Watt

HIGH POINT YOUTH: Charlotte Miller

HIGH POINT ADULT: Janice Wilson

HIGH POINT FOUNDATION QH: Cheri Has Dun It Big, owned by Dave Watt

Special thanks to our amazing gatekeeper Kyle Frizzell!

We look forward to seeing everyone on May 4, 2024!

2024 SHOW SCHEDULE

May 4, June 1, July 6, Aug. 3, Aug. 31. All shows are held at the Guernsey County Fairgrounds, 335 Old National Road, Lore City, Ohio 43755.

Western Reserve Carriage Association

Sporting Day of Traditional Driving

PRESIDENT, Jo Ann Murr VICE PRESIDENT, Duke Shipman TREASURER, Ann Petersen SECRETARY, Janet Yousay FACEBOOK, WRCarriage/

by Ann Petersen

May 12 will be our Sporting Day of Traditional Driving at Lake Metroparks Farmpark, Kirtland, Ohio. This three-phase event is designed to challenge carriage drivers instead of a competition between drivers. Our day will begin with presentation judging. Each turnout will be evaluated with a focus on safety and cleanliness. Even though this event is focused on antique vehicles, any turnout is welcome to register for the event. Turnouts will be examined for appropriate animal, vehicle, harness, fit of harness and overall impression.

A cross country drive follows

Presentation. This three to five mile pleasure pace will have driver tests such as salute, mailbox, figure of eight along the route. Drivers strive to complete the drive in the ideal time.

A timed cones course completes the Sporting Day. Pre-registration is required and fee includes lunch. Entry forms are available by contacting Ann Petersen, aep2004@peoplepc.com.

Carlisle Equestrian Center in Lagrange is open to driving April 2, 6, 11, 14.

MAY 10-12: Driver Proficencey Program and Sporting Day of Traditional Driving held at Lake Metroparks Farmpark in Kirtland, Ohio. Pre-registration required.

JUNE 23: Potluck Drive at Zoar Village, Zoar, Ohio

SEPT. 22: Potluck Drive

Woods Edge Shelter, Swine Creek Park, Middlefield, Ohio

OCT. 20: Potluck Drive

Cygnus Shelter, Observatory Park, Montville, Ohio

HP Adult Janice Wilson

Rookie Rider Sam Parkinson

HP Youth Charlotte Miller

TrailMeister

Thriving or Surviving?

by Robert Eversole

Are we thriving or simply surviving while trail riding or camping with our horses?

The differences between thriving and just surviving, whether on the trail or in camp, often boil down to two very different approaches or mindsets, which can significantly affect you and your friends and families, overall safety, and enjoyment of the adventure.

In a world where popular television programs often glamourize survival, I have a very different goal. When I’m enjoying the backcountry with my mules, my yearning is not to endure but to embrace every moment and thrive. Thriving and pursuing readiness and preparedness, although not a flashy spectacle for prime time, helps ensure that the memories of our journeys are ones of joy and delight.

Thriving: Thriving refers to surpassing merely meeting the bare necessities for survival and actively seeking ways to enhance the experience and well-being of everyone during the trip. When you’re thriving, you’re not solely focused on surviving day-to-day challenges but also aiming to make the most out of your time, whether in a backcountry wilderness area or a front country camp.

Here’s how thriving might manifest itself in the context of preparing for a trail ride or horse camping trip:

Preparation: Thriving involves thorough planning and research. Trail riding and horse camping trips begin long before the trailer rolls out of the driveway. Thrivers carefully consider factors like trail

routes, weather conditions, terrain, and horse care, in addition to being ready to ride and control their animal(s). Thrivers gather maps, trail guides, and weather forecasts to ensure they’re well-informed before setting out.

Skill Development: Thriving individuals invest time in learning and honing essential outdoor skills. They make the time and effort to learn the skills of navigation, horse handling, and first aid (both human and equine). Thrivers build their skills steadily. By equipping themselves with diverse skill sets, they are much better prepared to navigate challenges and unexpected situations.

Equipment and Supplies: Thrivers prioritize the quality of their gear and equipment. They carefully select well-fitting tack and quality equipment. They invest in weather-appropriate clothing that works as opposed to looks good in a western-themed store. Thrivers understand that the right tools will enhance their comfort and safety and that having good equipment isn’t enough. Thrivers also know how to use their gear appropriately and how to improvise when necessary.

Exploration: Thriving goes beyond the beaten path. Thrivers take the time to appreciate and immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the outdoors. They seek out new trails, scenic viewpoints, and hidden gems. By embracing exploration, they deepen their connection with nature and their surroundings.

Camaraderie: Thriving individuals understand the value of connections. They build bonds with fellow travelers and their horses. Sharing experiences, stories, and laughter fosters a sense of camaraderie that enriches the journey and creates lasting memories.

Adaptability: Challenges are an inevitable part of any wilderness trip. Thriving means approaching these challenges with a positive

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attitude and a problem-solving mindset. Thrivers draw on their skills and resources to adapt and overcome obstacles, turning potential setbacks into valuable learning experiences.

Just Surviving: On the other hand, just surviving implies a more minimalistic approach, focusing primarily on meeting basic needs without actively seeking personal growth or enrichment.

While this approach might be appropriate in emergency situations, it can lead to a less fulfilling and potentially more challenging experience during an outdoor wilderness horse trip.

Minimal Planning: Just surviving may involve less comprehensive planning and research. Survivors may take considerations such as trail

length and estimated time might be taken into account, but factors like weather variability and terrain challenges could be overlooked.

Limited Skill Set: Those focused on surviving might rely on a basic understanding of outdoor skills and horse care. While they may have the essentials, they might miss out on the benefits of more advanced skills that could enhance their trip.

Inadequate Equipment: Individuals just surviving might opt for budget-friendly gear or supplies, or worse gadgets promising ‘quick fixes’. While this approach saves money, it could result in discomfort, reduced safety, or difficulties in managing unexpected situations.

Limited Exploration: Just surviving might involve sticking to wellknown and well-trodden paths. While this approach ensures a certain level of safety, it can also mean missing out on the opportunity to discover lesser-known, picturesque spots.

Isolation: A focus on survival might lead to limited social interactions. While interactions with fellow travelers may still occur, they may not be as meaningful or fulfilling, potentially resulting in a more isolated experience.

Stress and Struggle: Without the tools and mindset to handle challenges effectively, those focused on surviving might experience more stress and difficulties. Lack of preparation can lead to unnecessary struggles when facing unexpected obstacles.

The distinction between thriving and surviving during a trail ride or horse camping trip hinges on one’s approach. Thriving encompasses proactive preparation, skill cultivation, and a willingness to fully embrace the journey. Those who thrive go beyond the essentials and invest time in mastering outdoor skills, fostering a deep connection with their horses and the wilderness. This approach not only enhances safety but also results in a richer and more fulfilling experience. Thriving individuals find themselves immersed in the natural beauty of the surroundings, forging meaningful connections with fellow outdoors people and creating lasting memories that endure long after the journey ends.

On the other hand, mere survival centers on fulfilling basic requirements without actively pursuing more significant personal growth or enrichment. While survival certainly has its place in emergencies, it tends to focus on short-term goals and immediate needs. Those who adopt a survival mindset miss out on the profound joys of fully immersing themselves in the journey.

Despite what some popular television programs may suggest, surviving isn’t enough. When I’m with my mules in the backcountry, I don’t want to ‘survive’. I want to thrive and have the very best time possible. Being prepared may not make for a prime-time ‘reality’ show, but it ensures that the memories we’ll look back on will be pleasant.

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Ohio Paint Horse Club

Solid Paint Bred Horses to Show with Regular Paints

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

by Tim Snapp

Directors Cindy Snapp, Sue Johnson and I are back from the APHA Leadership Gathering in Fort Worth, Texas. Also, attending were youth members Natalie and Casey Snapp. We all attended the meetings and learned about the current state of APHA and the new strategic plan to Elevate, Leverage, Improve,

and Develop APHA’s future. Many rule change proposals were moved to the floor to discuss and voted on the day we returned home electronically. Several were approved and a few defeated. But the elephant in the room was whether to let solid paint bred horses show with the regular paints. It ultimately passed so they will show and earn the same points in 2025. See OPHC Facebook page or OPHC website for all the rule changes. ‘Paint Points’ was also discussed as an incentive to earn cash 2x’s a year for each APHA point earned. The proposal is to charge each exhibitor $2 per class/per judge to fund part of the payout and APHA will fund about half of the fund through investments. Look

for this to roll out in 2025, also.

Our awards banquet will be reported on in the next issue as it is happening on March 16 in Springfield. APHA Board of Director Rachel Kooiker will give an update on APHA and the Convention. Many awards, scholarships and fun activities are planned!

A recap of important 2024 show information is below...

SHOW NEWS!

If you haven’t ever shown with OPHC (or it has been a few years) look for the first time showman form to get a nice discount at your first show!

Both Zone 8 and OPHC were awarded matching $5000 Chrome Cash funds to help our exhibitors with $10,000 at the two shows below. This is awarded in several classes and divisions!

Don’t forget to support the Midwest Connection Series Shows at the Indiana Early Bird show in New Castle, Zone Show at C Bar C in Cloverdale, Ind., Memorial Day Show in Mason, Mich., and the Buckeye Bonanza Bash show at the WEC in Wilmington, Ohio. Saddles

and other amazing awards will be given at the end of the series!

UPCOMING SHOWS

MAY 3-5: Great 8 Zone-ORama, Cloverdale, Ind. Six judge ZOR $10k Chrome Cash.

MAY 18-19: Buckeye Extravaganza, Wauseon, Ohio. All breed and $$ classes. Four judge POR.

JULY 13-14: Summer Jam, Wooster, Ohio. All Breed and $$ classes. Two judge split combined.

JULY 27-28: Buckeye Bonanza Bash, Wilmington, Ohio. Four judge POR and $10k Chrome Cash.

SEPT. 7-8: Amateur Club Show, Eaton, Ohio. All breed classes, Four judge POR.

Thanks to all the volunteers and members for all you do! We are always looking for new members, volunteers, and board members for next year. Come join us!

Keep up to date on the Ohio Paint Horse Clube Facebook page and ophc.org!

Knox County Horse Park Show Dates Announced, Open House and Poker Ride

PRESIDENT, Donny Cline

VICE PRESIDENTS, Travis Ross and Claude Robinson

TREASURER, Pam Niner

SECRETARY, Madisyn Weekley

CONTACT, KCHP.mtv.ohio@gmail.

com

FACEBOOK, Knox County Horse Park Inc

Here we are, muddy season, hopefully nice weather is around the corner and so is show season!

Our show dates are May 18, June 1, June 15, Aug. 17, Sept. 21 and Oct. 19. Ranch classes start at 10 a.m. with showmanship and ranch classes for all ages.

Contesting starts at 1 p.m. with barrels, poles, stakes and flags. Shows are for all ages, we also offer walk trot classes. The ages for all classes are 8 and under, 9-13, 14-18, 19-59 and 60 and over. Entry fees are $4 per class and $2 grounds fee.

April 20 we will be hosting a Poker Ride; $15 entry fee, $10 each additional hand, and a $2

grounds fee. Payback will be 30 percent, 20 percent and 10 percent of total entry. Registration begins at 10 a.m., last horse out by 11:30 with all horses by 1:30 p.m.

April 21 is our Open House with pony and wagon rides, a petting zoo and swap tables! This year we will also have rock painting for fun. The painted rocks will be placed on trails around Ohio. The club came up with a new design for the shirts this year. The shirt will have the logo on the front corner and list of the light sponsors and this year’s new sponsors. In the above photo, Colt is showing the light pole that will be used for our lights. With new lights this year we are looking forward to some Friday

night shows in the future. We have even tossed around the idea of contesting Friday night shows and Saturday having pleasure

shows. With good weather and luck that might happen!

~Donny

Pinto Horse Association of Ohio Great Year Planned for Members

PRESIDENT, Kaylee Clagett VICE PRESIDENT, Angie Wolfe SECRETARY, Leslie Watson TREASURER, Jodie Ricks EMAIL, diamondkfarm20@gmail.com WEBSITE, www.ohiopinto.net

by Leslie Watson

With the warmer weather upon us we are celebrating the start of show season and the arrival of new foals. The hair is starting to fly and the temperatures are rising and those are the sure signs of spring. If those are not signs of spring the mud that is out there is telling us warmer weather is on the way.

Our show season began on April 5-7 at Garwood Arena in Columbiana, Ohio. For all those who attended we got to see old friends and welcomed new members. Look for high point results in future issues as well as pictures. We are all looking forward to seeing everyone in a few weeks at Findlay on May 17-19.

We offer classes for all sizes and types of horses, ponies, and miniatures both solid and regular registry. We also offer a full slate of Open, Amateur, and Youth classes including walk-trot divisions. Additionally at both of the Garwood Arena shows this year we will be offering Ranch classes. Another new addition this year is Yearling in-hand trail, and Longe Line.

Ohio Pinto has a great year planned for our members and

exhibitors. Some activities we have planned are an ice cream social, T-shirt giveaway, and team tournament. Show dates and location are listed below. All of our shows for 2024 will have four judges. We are partnering with Tri-State Pinto over the Labor Day holiday to offer four exciting days of showing at the Champion Center. For more information on this show see both clubs websites and Facebook pages.

MAY 17-19: Summer WarmUp, University of Findlay Western Farm, Findlay, Ohio

JULY 26-28: Lots O’ Spots, University of Findlay Western Farm, Findlay, Ohio

SEPT. 1-2: Summer Sizzler, Champion Center, Springfield, Ohio

OCT. 18-20: Fall Wind Up, Garwood Arena, Columbiana, Ohio

Ohio Pinto is still accepting sponsors for the 2024 show season, we use the sponsor money as a way to give back to the members. As always please remember to link any of your Big D’s purchases with Ohio Pinto as well. This coming year we will have exciting sponsored activities occurring at the various shows, stay tuned to Facebook.

As always please feel free to contact one of the officers or directors with any questions. For the most current information and forms please see our website at www.ohiopinto.net or our Facebook page, PtHAO-Pinto Horse Association of Ohio. We hope to see you soon at a show or club activity. May the weather be warm and the spots be in your barn.

Geauga Horse and Pony Association

Increased Jackpot Classes and New Classes Added

PRESIDENT, Lisa Formica

1st VICE PRESIDENT, Rachel Formica

2nd VICE PRESIDENT, Dustin Sutter

TREASURER, Shauna Gingrich

SECRETARY, Kelli Burns WEBSITE, www.ghpa.us

by Hannah Muellner

We are pleased to announce our show dates for 2024. Our Open Shows will be held on Sundays: May 26, June 16, July 14, and Aug. 11. Likewise, our Friday Night Lights Contesting show dates are May 31, June 14, July 19, and Aug. 16. All our shows are held at the Geauga County Fairgrounds, 4373 N. Cheshire Street, Burton, Ohio 44021.

The first Geauga Horse and Pony Association (GHPA) Open Show is Sunday, May 26, with the Friday Night Lights Contesting show on May 31. Be sure to look over our 2024 showbills so you do not miss the fun! Our amazing show committee worked very hard all winter to make this a great year. We asked for feedback from our members and used the

suggestions to improve our shows even more. We have increased the number of jackpot classes, kept fun classes like generation gap, and added new classes to challenge everyone. At our shows, the fabulous GHPA food booth will once again be serving everyone’s favorite meals.

March was awards banquet time for GHPA! Look for photos and a recap in the next Horsemen’s Corral issue. Thank you to our fantastic banquet committee volunteers and donors who make this amazing night possible! Big Dee’s Tack and Vet Supply and Schnieder’s Saddlery are two huge supporters of this event. Make sure to visit them as you

prepare for show season!

Our Trails and Tails youth group has been working on team building this month. You may have seen them working hard while selling food at the recent Blue Lakes Tack Sale to raise

Buckeye Equestrian Association

money for their group. Make sure to stay up to date with upcoming GHPA meetings, clinics, and shows by following us on Facebook!

Rose Watt Clinic Coming in July

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

We will have another clinic with Rose Watt on Saturday, July 20 and Sunday, July 21 at Pure Gold Stables and Equestrian Center, 3325 OH Route 45, Salem, Ohio. We are looking forward to seeing you at this clinic. If you can’t bring your horse, please consider auditing. Any questions call Susan Smith-Gordon: Cell/ Text: 724/301-1414 or email smithgordonsusan@gmail.com. Here is what we know about Rose Watt. She has 45-plus 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 fifth 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. 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. Rose 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.

Stalls and overnight accommodations are available. More details to follow so watch for our entry information in The Corral. For the love of horses and riders.

~Sally Kish

Sophie, Tiya, Hannah and Grace.

Jocelyn, Hannah and Josie.

The Equine Specialty Hospital provides advanced diagnostic, sports medicine, and surgical services for horses, mules, and donkeys of all breeds and disciplines. Board-certified surgeons provide care by appointment or emergency admission. The hospital is staffed 24 hours a day, allowing continuous monitoring of critically ill patients. You may have your veterinarian call and refer your horse, but a referral is not required for elective or emergency services.

Diagnostic Services

• Lameness diagnosis

• Digital X-Ray

• Digital Ultrasound

• MRI

• Nuclear Scintigraphy

• Videoendoscopy

• Dynamic Endoscopy

• Gastroscopy

• Myelography

Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation Center

• Cold Compression Therapy

• Therapeutic Laser

• Shockwave Therapy

• Platelet Rich Plasma

• IRAP

• Stem Cells

Medical Services

• Neonatal & Adult ICU

• Neurologic Evaluations

• Ophthalmic Evaluations

• Respiratory Evaluations

• Perinatal Care for High Risk Pregnancies

Surgical Services

• Laparoscopic Surgery

• Arthroscopic Surgery

• Fracture Repair

• Colic Surgery

• Soft Tissue Surgery

• Laser Surgery

—Uterine Cysts

—Upper Airwave

—Skin Tumors

• Dental/Sinus Surgery

Other Services

• Podiatry Center

• Isolation Facility for contagious diseases

• Fully padded stall with dynamic sling support

Neonatal ICU

Colic Surgery

Arthroscopy

Adult ICU

Sling Support

Fracture Repair

Shockwave Therapy

Digital Ultrasound

Podiatry Center

Farrier Friendly

Seeing is Believing—A Better Hoof Balance Whether Shod

or

Barefoot (Part 2 of 3)

by Kirk Underschultz CJF,AFA and Bryan S. Farcus CJF, BWFA A2024 Farrier-Friendly™ series

Barefoot or shod?

One of the biggest problems I see with our horses, regardless of breed, age, environment or occupation, are feet that have been allowed to run forward and do not support the leg. If the foot is too far ahead of the cannon bone, for both front and hind feet, the leverage of break-over, where the toe pushes off of the ground, is greatly increased. This added stress at break-over causes the toe to flare, the heels to crush and the sole to stretch thin. It can also cause increased wear on joints, tendons and ligaments.

If you look through several years of my posts on my Facebook page, Kirk Underschultz Farrier Services, you will see that I refer to this problem often. Today, with the accompanying photos, I will explain this familiar old problem in a different way.

Seeing is believing…

Let’s start with the hind feet and a long red line. Observing your horse from the side, draw a line parallel to the slope of the coronary band and extend it to touch the front leg. On the bay horse (photo one) the extended red line intersects the front leg above the knee. Horses like this tend to wear out their hocks and their coffin joints and move heavy on the forehand. Also,

About the Writers

Kirk Underschultz CJF, AFA: Starting his horseshoeing career in 1979, Kirk brings nearly 40 years of experience to the table. From the very beginning, he recognized the importance of developing good relationships with fellow veterinarians. He connected with several vets that helped direct him in a path towards specializing in lameness and movement issues, which included many breeds and riding styles. He was an instructor at Meredith Manor Equestrian Center for 6 years. He developed the Farrier program at Hocking College and instructed there for 6 years. In 2010, Kirk was chosen to be one of the attending farriers at the World Equestrian Games. Kirk currently works with horses and their owners in Ohio. You can visit him on Facebook: Kirk Underschultz Farrier Service Amanda, Ohio.

Bryan S. Farcus MA, CJF: For more than 30 years, Bryan has been combining the skills of horseshoeing, teaching, and riding. He is a Certified Journeyman

notice in (photo two) this bay’s front foot is too far in front of the cannon bone. This position will cause a great deal of stress on the entire rear surface of the limb, often referred to as caudal pain. In our next image (photo three) of this buckskin horse notice that long red line intersects the front leg well below the knee. Horses like this tend to be much more comfortable and will take both leads easily and naturally round their back, flex at the poll and work off of their hind end. Next, let’s take a peek at (photo four) this buckskin’s front feet. You will notice one yellow mark at the heel of the foot, one yellow mark at the toe, with a red mark half way between the two. That red mark represents the center of articulation. After trimming to reduce the outer wall of the toe, along with leveling to match the inner and outer (medial/lateral) hoof walls, this foot is now in a better state of balance. Keeping in mind that for 100 percent accuracy, radiographs are needed, but using these external guidelines gets us about 95 percent accuracy.

To bring it all together, let’s take a few more minutes for one last look at (photo two). Locate and follow the red mark appearing above the foot. Notice on this bay horse how far that red line is ahead of the cannon bone. This configuration causes increased knee action with the toe stabbing into the ground. The heel of the foot is ahead of the fetlock joint so the heels become crushed and contracted. Feet like this

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Farrier through the Brotherhood of Working Farriers Association (BWFA) and also holds a certification in Equine Massage Therapy. Bryan’s other accomplishments include both a Master of Arts degree with a specialization in equine education and a Bachelor of Science degree in business. Over the years, Bryan has been an instructor of Farrier Science programs at two equestrian colleges and a guest instructor for others, as well. These days, he continues his teaching by offering various ‘horsemanship for horseshoeing’ programs. Upon invitation, Bryan presents demonstrations and group discussions on basic hoof care and horsemanship, to promote the advancement of equine education. Bryan is also the creator of a select line of ‘Farrier-Friendly™’ products and currently authors a series of ‘Farrier-Friendly™’ articles that appear in horse magazines and websites throughout the U.S. Bryan currently works with horses and their owners in Ohio, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania. You can visit him at www.farrierfriendly.com or on Facebook: Farrier-Friendly by Bryan Farcus.

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Ohio Western Horse Association

Show Season Fast Approaching

PRESIDENT, Jonda Cole

VICE PRESIDENTS, Marc Beck, Cinda Bame

SECRETARY, Jenna Duvall

TREASURER, Eric Haudenschield WEBSITE, www.owha.org

Happy spring to all our Corral readers from Ohio Western Horse Association (OWHA). The show season is fast approaching and we hope everyone is getting out and gearing up for those upcoming shows. Whether you are showing with OWHA or with other associations, we wish you the best of luck and safe rides!

OWHA held the March meeting on March 7 in Ada, Ohio. The OWHA Board continues to discuss locations for the annual Fall Round Up Show that will be held in September. The updated show schedule is below. Please reach out to OWHA if you would be interested in having an OWHA approved show. Any board member would be happy to answer your questions.

MAY 25: OWHA Youth Club Speed Show, Ada War Memorial Park Ada, OH

MAY 26: OWHA Youth Pleasure Show (tentative), Ada War Memorial Park Ada, OH

JUNE 1: OWHA Officer and Trustee Speed Show, Ada War Memorial Park Ada, OH

JUNE 15: Pony Pals Speed Show (OWHA approved), Ada War Memorial Park Ada, OH

JUNE 29: OWHA Speed Show, Hancock County Fairgrounds Findlay, OH

JULY 13: Pony Pals Speed Show (OWHA approved), Ada War Memorial Park Ada, OH

JULY 14: OWHA Office and Trustee Pleasure Show (tentative), Ada War Memorial Park Ada, OH

AUG. 3-4: Annual Karlee Hooker Memorial Speed Show, Ada War Memorial Park Ada, OH

SEPT. 13-15: OWHA Fall Round Up, location TBA

As with every article OWHA likes to recognize our youth club members and the fantastic things they are accomplishing. OWHA youth have a very special youth member that watches from above. Many have attended the Karlee Hooker Memorial Speed Show. In remembrance of Karlee, her family has created Angel Acres that allows other youth to learn about horses and showing. Angel Acres was able to take a group of OWHA youth members to Copper Mare Ranch in Tiffin,

Farrier Friendly

Ohio, to participate in a Winter Speed Show Series. The youth members included Bella, Kimmie, Karlee and Kalani Conyer, Quinn and Raegan Musgrave and Lainey Brooks. These young girls have worked hard and learned many new things this winter. They are excited for the up-and-coming show season. Also, several of our OWHA youth are prepping for the All-American Youth show in May and OWHA would like to wish them safe travels and good luck!

OWHA would like to thank all our supporters and members! We wouldn’t be as great of an organization without you. Remember to mark your calendars with our show dates. Also find most up-to-date show information on our website or on Facebook. We look forward to seeing you at shows.

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tend to have palmer heel pain, often misdiagnosed as navicular. Horses with feet like this have trouble lifting their front end and so hit the ground hard. They tend to hang on the riders hands and are heavy on the forehand. This (photo two) bay horse can benefit from supportive shoes that are set past the heels and extended to reach the end of the bulb area. And finally, to recap, we can revisit (photo four) of the buckskin’s front foot. Here, as previously mentioned, you see those same three lines below the foot but look how much closer the red line above the foot is to the cannon bone. The heels are underneath the fetlock rather than ahead of it, these heels are open and pain free. This configuration allows a horse to lift the front end and reach with the shoulder. The hind end can now easily step under and carry the horse forward. Rarely does a horse like this stumble or

kick-up dirt with his toes. This horse’s conformation is already supportive by nature and it’s up to us to maintain it.

Occasionally, situations like the bay horse mentioned above can be attributed to an authentically poor conformation, but in my experience, 85-90 percent of the time the difference between the two horses shown here is posture, not conformation. 8590 percent of the time, three to four trimmings or shoeing can turn a bad example into a good one. If the problem truly is conformation, trimming alone will not help, but good supportive shoeing certainly can.

Please be looking for our third and final article of this series as we continue our discussion about what to expect as our horses become older, seniors.

Recourses and References:

PBM A Diary of Lameness, A.Z. Gonzales Shoeing In Your Right Mind D. Butler

Tri-County Trail Association Join Tri-Co for Hat Fundraiser and Easter Ride

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

by Kelly Jo Heffner

Welcome to the official opening of the 2024 camping season here at Tri-County Trail Association! There are many events scheduled for this year, and April begins our season with an Easter Ride including an Easter egg hunt for the kids, a tack swap, and a hat party fundraiser event!

Our campground officially

opens April 1, and kicks off with our third annual tack swap on April 20! It will be located at the campground pavilion and will run from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. There will be concessions available for purchase, and there are still spaces available for vendors and anyone that would like to sell items this year. Make sure to check out Facebook for the flyer that has all the information to sign up. The flyer also has the information about our location if you would like to stop out and purchase some items for yourself!

Tri-County Trails is having it’s first Hat Fundraiser on April 19! We will have KMKCustomsCo coming to our pavilion for a ‘hat fundraiser’. Check out her hats

on Facebook. Register by April 5! A portion of each hat helps Tri-County Trails pay for many things such as trail maintenance, campground repairs, and much, much more. There will be a flyer posted to Tri-Co’s Facebook page with a sign-up, pictures of the hats, and other important information.

Our annual Easter Ride is on April 21 at Tri-County Trails. An Easter egg hunt and a ham dinner are all parts of the annual easter ride. There is much to do for the kids. Bring a covered dish and come on out for dinner and watch the kids enjoy the holiday by searching for the Easter eggs and playing games!

Our flyer for the Summer Bash and Obstacle Course event is now available! This event is scheduled for June 7-9. Please see the flyer in this issue of The Corral magazine. Campground lots will be reserved on a first come, first served basis, so get your registration in early! This event is one of the largest of the season. There will be a live band on Saturday night for entertainment and there is lots

of fun to be had by everyone as there are different classes in the Obstacle Course event and the trails will be open and ready for riding! The meals at this event weekend are always so delicious! Get registered now for a great weekend now.

Raffle tickets to win cash prizes are now available! The Ox Roast event scheduled for the weekend of Aug. 16-18 has our annual raffle that has 12 cash prizes available, with the largest cash prize being $1500! Purchase your tickets now! Then come on out that weekend to enjoy trail riding, meals, a live band, and companionship with friends and family on what is one of the best weekend events that TriCounty Trail Association has to offer. August is the perfect month for trail riding, campfires, and camping! Pre-registration for this event is available, lot reservations are also available! Please contact our treasurer to get pre-registered for this event. There are so many great events coming up at Tri-Co. We look forward to seeing you all at one or more of our annual events!

View From the Cheap Seats

Things I Never Do and the Arguably Unnecessary, Potentially Silly but Very Real Reasons Why (Part 1 of 2)

by Sarah Vas

As an instructor, I’ve always prided myself in the ability to teach not only the ‘What’ and the ‘How’ of any dealings with a horse but also the ‘Why’ behind it. I’m insanely observant and my mind constantly analyzes past, present, and future situations so as to foresee and avoid potential problems. I counter my innate laziness with these skills, finding countless ways to work smarter, not harder. It’s why I’ve got easy, efficient methods for every chore possible and reasons to support those methods. It’s why my lifetime injury score sheet is dramatically low. It’s why horses in my care have incredibly boring health records markedly devoid of emergencies or injuries. I’m not saying that my way is the best way. I’m just saying that every choice has a potential benefit and a calculated risk. After 50 years

of seeing what I’ve seen, learning from my own and others’ mistakes, my little equestrian quirks are most likely derived from indelible experiences engraved in my memory. And I’ll happily explain the reasoning behind them all.

Leaving Halters On: When I was very young, I came home from first grade and ran out to the barn like I’d done countless times. As I came around the corner to the first stall, I saw a tangle of nylon straps wrapped around the latch on the Dutch door latch. There was a strange, dark lump peeking up from behind the door’s top. I didn’t hesitate to reach out and touch this odd blob but in doing that, I became the one to discover her, halter noseband caught tight around the stall latch, only her cold muzzle poking up over the door’s ledge, her lifeless body hanging awkwardly inside her

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stall from strangulation. One of our family’s weanlings had been left in her stall with a halter on in preparation for shipping that evening to the new owner. We’ve all seen the Internet posts about horses caught in terrifying predicaments because a halter got hung up on something. Halters are a necessity in the industry, we all agree. I admit that my own herd wears halters in countless situations that other owners wouldn’t dare take the risk but that risk is always on my mind. I’m routinely scanning the odds. Can I afford to lose this bet, that dice roll? Incidentally, those horses you see with that telltale indentation across the bridge of the nose, hair balding and grey? From wearing a halter more than not throughout its life, folks. Like the gamer generation discovering headphone indents on the tops of their skulls.

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Without A Lead Rope:

Imagine walking through the mall with a friend whose got a choke hold on your shirt collar. Have I snuck a well-trusted, quiet horse from one stall to the next with a finger wrapped around a halter strap? Yes. Am I keenly aware that I’m gambling with danger in that moment? All too well. The epitome of stupid? A very macho family friend that once led a young colt down his barn aisle past a line of stalled mares with only his fist clutching the halter for control. He always wore one of those gaudy turquoise, bear claw, sterling silver rings, popular back in the 80’s. When the colt got understandably fractious, that ring degloved his whole finger as the halter won that wrestling match with his too-proud grip.

Dismount And Leave Girth

Tight: This is a flat out courtesy. You loosen your belt after a hard day. You take off your shoes before going to bed. You slip off your bra and let the girls get some air. Get off, loosen girth a tad, proceed. Give your horse a break.

Turn Out New Horses Together For The First Time On A Sunday: Three words—Emergency Vet Call. I try to stack the odds against vet bills. Plenty of over-thefence introductions, extra people around to break up scuffles, new intermingling happens early in

the day to allow for probable vet availability. Like those ‘Choose Your Own Adventure’ books from the school bookfair, you know which options are more likely to end your reading adventure way too early. Choose wisely.

Hand Feed A Nippy Horse: I honestly don’t treat as a rule but horses that show the slightest inclination for grabbiness over food will earn the No Hand Feeding law of the land with me. Why create something I must then discipline the horse for if I can just avoid it altogether? I know of someone’s mom missing a finger digit because she ignored another barn’s rule against handfeeding. Treats go in feed buckets. My only exception to this rule is offering treats to a truly fearful horse. Food equals comfort and if releasing the jaw, salivating, and swallowing will help change a horse’s mindset from apprehension to curiosity and acceptance, I’ll poke sugar cubes in its pie hole all day long. If they mind their table manners, of course.

Feed Hay Without Sniffing It: I’m not just smelling for obvious mold but also for the telltale scent of lignin overgrowth. That’s the ‘sweet tobacco’ smell from bales overcooking ever so slightly due to just a tad too much plant moisture at baling. Had to fight for a refund over more than 400 bales one summer with a very disgruntled, old-time farmer. He refused to ever sell me hay again but I didn’t colic or founder any horses that summer or catch the barn on fire, so I beat those odds.

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Wayne County Saddle Club

A Lot of Fun About to Happen at The Hollow

PRESIDENT, Keith Holcombe VICE PRESIDENT, Randi Pearson, Angel Bonewitz; SECRETARY, Tricia Crilow; TREASURER, Beth Eikleberry WEBSITE, www.waynecountysaddleclub.com

by Angela Bonewitz

Hello Wayne County Saddle Club (W.C.S.C.) members and friends. April is upon us and our show season is here. The Tack Swap in March at The Wayne County Fairgrounds is in the books. More about that success later.

Your Board members have

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inspecting hooves is the first thing I ever do when getting a horse ready to work. Why? Because time is precious. How frustrating to put in a proper groom and prep on a horse only to find that it pitched a shoe the day before. And if there’s a

been hard at work to bring you some well organized shows and fun family opportunities.

Our Spring Clean up date is April 13. Bring your rakes, shovels and tools to lend a hand. It’s a great way to meet and greet and get our showgrounds looking good!

May 4-6 will be our Spring Campout and Fun Show at The Hollow. May 4 will also be a Youth Director Barrel Clinic with Cassie Parsons: registration is at 8:30 a.m., limited to 10 riders from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. $30 a rider. A Poles Clinic with Kristen Collins at 1 p.m. with Limited space. Registrations begin at 12 p.m. at $30 a rider.

If you wish to request a spot for either clinic text to 419/4966549. After the clinics a Fun

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problem with the hoof, I’ll use that time block to treat the hoof and groom later.

Come back next month for more of my common-sense equestrian habits. I’m most impressed with fellow equestrians that practice being safe, sensible,

Show for all will begin. This weekend of camping and clinics has something for everyone.

Youth Director Shows for the season will be April 27, May 25, June 22, and Aug. 31. All the information will be posted on W.C.S.C. Facebook page.

I have judges for the pleasure shows! They are: Alex DeWitt: April 20, Kip Riley: May 18, Phil Harstine: June 15. Judge TBA for the July 13 show, Rae Ellen Siegmyer: July 27 and Heather Pariso: Aug. 24.

The Friday Night Fun Show and Buckle Series Shows are always running hard and having fun!

Open Contest shows this year will offer opening ceremonies that will show our pride in our club and the land we live in. High

conscientious, and for Pete’s sake, clean!

Sarah Vas, a second-generation horse woman, writes about her decades of adventure and mayhem in the equine industry. Her experience encompasses

Point for the Day awards and other ways to earn your points for High Point for the Year. Rotating Trophies are making a comeback.

Sunday Traditional Fun Shows will be a time to get out and play and have some fun!

The Roundup will be Oct. 5-6. A free two-day horse show and gospel concert will be at The Hollow.

We would also like to ask that truck and trailer parking to stay off the fence area next to the arena. If horses or soft ground get torn up it will ruin mower blades. These are $90 to replace. That is for anytime you haul in. Thank you.

Let’s have a great season. Happy trails!

multiple breeds and disciplines. A humble storyteller and educator at heart, her Cheap Seats column is often infused with the spirit of her two favorite philosophies. Laughter is the Breath of Life and Poverty is the Real Mother of Invention.

PRESIDENT, Beth Metzer

VICE PRESIDENT, Mary Lou Paxton

TREASURER, Lisa Gross

SECRETARY, Jill Christopher EMAIL, fdcta@aol.com

FACEBOOK, www.facebook.com/ groups/FDCTA

by Heather Bonifas

Are we there yet? Is spring finally here? Flowers are popping up here and there. Warm days have stirred the yearning in our hearts for trail rides and ring work in many of us in the

Flatlanders Dressage Club. Soon we will be covered in copious amounts of horse hair as our wooly horses shed out for the season; a welcome annual event in my opinion as it promises time spent with them.

Recently, we enjoyed a meeting held in a classroom at the Ohio Northern University in Ada, Ohio. Thank you Jill Christopher for arranging this last-minute change of location. Our newly elected president, Beth Metzger, called the meeting to order after we enjoyed some food together; our carry-in style, of course. A new member was welcomed to our growing club; Cathy Clark. Welcome, Cathy.

Minutes from the previous meeting were accepted, as well as the treasurer report. Thank you everyone. Next we spoke of the Fun Days planned for this year, led by Allison Schmidbaur. Her thoughts for this year’s Fun Days had us all full of anticipation! Many of us peppered her with questions about the ‘working equitation’ plan to be added for optional activities for each of the dates. Her answers only left us more excited. Thank you, Allison. As of now, the club has three dates on the books for the season. Count me in for the June, August and September dates. A bit of new business was addressed by Margie Shoop; Facebook photo albums. She suggested that members who are sharing on our Facebook page (FDCTA) could make personal albums to share with each other. Margie, an accomplished photographer herself, likes to share and hopes to see others sharing in an organized way with the group. There was talk of a tutorial presentation at a future meeting for making the online albums.

Another bit of information that was discussed was the inclusion of a dressage clinician at this year’s Equine Affaire. Please check the posted schedule and plan to attend if you are interested.

Last, but certainly not least, was our ‘show and tell’ presented by several members. The topics were wide and varied and included: show bridles for Arabian horses in Cowboy dressage, my favorite dressage whip (fun fact: a dressage whip may not be longer than 47.2”

Usef.org), Hands On grooming gloves, thermal-imaging cameras for diagnostic uses in horses, and a presentation about the riding simulator a couple of the ladies got to use in Kentucky with a renown riding coach. The meeting ran a bit long, but well worth the extra time sharing some ‘favorites’.

If you would be interested in finding out more about the Flatlanders Dressage and Combined Training Association, Inc., check out our Facebook page (FDCTA) and our website, www.flatlandersdressage.com.

Dusty Boots Riding Club Special Classes for 2024

PRESIDENT, Jason Brown 1st VICE PRESIDENT, Jacki Davis TREASURER, Tonya Stenger SECRETARY, Dana Johnson EMAIL, dustyboots@dustybootsridingclub.com WEBSITE, dustybootsridingclub.com

by Dana Johnson

Spring is almost here and we are so excited to see everyone back in the show pen this year! Show dates are all finalized and once again we will be having a special class at each show.

On June 8 we will be having our Annual Scholarship Showmanship class. Winner receives $500 for members, $250 if non-members! Must be 16-25 years old by Jan. 1. Scholarship checks will be paid directly to either trade school, university or college and can be held for up to two years.

June 9 we have our walk/trot generation gap. This is a rail class with two riders, at least 10 years apart. The first rider does

one direction, then comes to the center of the arena to dismount so the second rider can do the other direction.

August 24 we have our Ride For The Cure class. The winner of this class gets to choose a cure/ cause they are riding for that all proceeds will be donated to.

August 25 we will close out with Generation Gap Showmanship. This pattern will be completed by both 10 year age gap participants.

General meetings for NEOHA are held the first Tuesday of each month at Pizza Joe’s in Jefferson, Ohio. Meetings are called to order at 7 p.m., but arrive a little earlier if you’d like to order something to snack on. Everyone is welcome, so bring along your ideas and meet us there!

If you don’t already, be sure to follow our Facebook page for the most up-to-date news. (Facebook: NEOHA)

NEOHA would like to thank everyone who supports our club and a big special thank you to Big Dee’s and Schneiders Saddlery for helping make it all possible. We can’t wait to see everyone at our year-end awards banquet!

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Black Swamp Driving Club Plan to Attend the Memorial Day Outdoor Event

PRESIDENT, Sharon Hayhurst VICE PRESIDENT, Angela Hohenbrink TREASURER, Ann Bell FACEBOOK, https://www.facebook.com/

by Roger Higgins Jr.

(BSDC) is ready to getting 2024 events started! Here is a list that we have scheduled so far:

MAY 27: Event hosted by Sharon and Ron Hayhurst in Bowling Green, Ohio. Here are the details submitted from Sharon. Monday Memorial Day outdoor potluck and picnic. Please bring a salad to share. Meat will be provided

Avenue, Bowling Green, Ohio 43402. Ronald Hayhurst will give rides in the carriage photo attached if Gunner, the horse, is back from his winter service in Central Park, New York City.

JULY 6: Wyandot County Historical Society Ice Cream Social. This is held at the museum in Upper Sandusky, Ohio. This is an exhibit of carriages only. The Historical Society is looking for someone to give carriage rides. If any of the members are interested in giving rides please let me know and I can contact them.

JULY 20: Owen’s Station, Marion, Ohio.

SEPT. 21: Hites Log Cabin drive, Kenton, Ohio.

OCT. 5: Parker Bridge Drive, Upper Sandusky, Ohio.

OCT. 26: Halloween party at France Lake, Kenton, Ohio.

I will report any additional events, and details of upcoming events as I get them. Our next meeting will be held on April 14 from 2-4 p.m. with a discussion on safety with carriages led by club member

Turnout from Sharon and Ron Hayhurst.

Mark Newman. Following the talk we will be eating the wonderful potluck dishes provided by those attending. Location is the Good Hope Lutheran Church, 300 S. Main Street, Arlington, Ohio.

Now is a good time to get your turnouts ready to go! Check the harness and carriages for safety. Don’t forget your truck and trailers as well. Safety is always a priority. Let’s make this year a safe and fun driving season.

This will wrap up this article of the BSDC. Always an open invitation to attend our meetings to see what we are about. Wishing everyone a great spring! Be safe and enjoy!

Northern Kentucky Horse Network

Join NKHN at Elkins Creek

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

by Nancy Kissinger

Northern Kentucky Horse Network (NKHN) scheduled their first trail ride of the year for the weekend of April 26-28. We’re going to be at Elkins Creek in Pedro, Ohio. If you’re up for a trail ride and are looking for some people to ride with, please join us. You’ll have fun. You can contact Donnie Orth at 859/393-7012 if you’d like to hook up with us.

Also, in April we are sponsoring a Dressage Event at the Alexandria Fairgrounds in Alexandria, Ky., April 27-28. This is a two-day event with the clinic on Saturday and the show on Sunday. For more information you can contact Jackie Holland, 859/816-1095.

On May 18 the Annual Drill

Team Competition will be held at the Alexandria Fairgrounds, in Alexandria, Ky. Joyce and Mark Voet have finalized the details for the events and are accepting applications from teams. There will be novice, open, youth, quad and gaited divisions. It’s not too late to get registered. We would love to see your team there. If you have questions, you can contact Joyce Voet at 859/6304566. See our ad in this issue!

Mark your calendars for the NKHN 16th Annual All Breed Horse Show on July 27 at the Alexandria Fairgrounds in Alexandria, Ky. There’s something for everyone and we invite everyone to attend. It is a fun show. There will be more on this later. See our ad in this issue!

We’re looking forward to our trail riding and show season this year and invite all to join our network of equine enthusiasts. You can email us at nkhn@nkhn. info; visit our website, nkhn. info; or follow up on Facebook.

Our new Board of Directors had their annual retreat and are rolling out some big plans for 2024. I’ll keep you posted!

Colorado Ranger Horse Association

Saddle Log Award Results; National Show Slated for September

PRESIDENT, Toni Lukavich; 1ST VICE PRESIDENT, Charmaine Wulff; SECRETARY, Barbara Summerson; TREASURER, Jane Montgomery. WEBSITE, www.coloradoranger.com EMAIL, prranger@verizon.net

by Cathy Martens-Nitschke

The Colorado Ranger Horse (‘The Using Horse of the High Plains’) is one that is registered

with the Colorado Ranger Horse Association, Inc. (CRHA), which is one of the oldest of the western horse breed registries still in existence in the United States.

The 51st Colorado Ranger Horse National Show is Sept. 21-22. The show will be at Clinton County Fairgrounds, 96 Racetrack Road, Mill Hall, Pa. On Saturday after showing there will be a banquet with members. We present Youth awards from the previous show season and end with a rousing auction with all kinds of ‘goods’.

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ADULT MOST HOURS: Erin Worrell

YOUTH MOST HOURS: Caleb Worrell

YOUNGEST RIDER: Caleb Worrell

ADULT $25 DRAWING: Barbara Anne Summerson

YOUTH $25 DRAWING: Caleb Worrell

100 HOURS MARK: Barb Summerson

400 HOURS MARK: KayDence Winkelman

500 AND 600 HOURS MARKS: Erin Worrell

Don’t forget to send in your Saddle Program applications and fees for 2024 to Sarah Craig. Form is on the website above.

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Celebrating Skill Development: Agricultural Proficiency Awards

Recognize FFA Members’ Specialized Achievements

The Firelands FFA proudly announces the result of Ohio FFA Evaluation of Agricultural Proficiency Awards, a celebration of skill development among its members. These prestigious awards honor FFA students who, through dedicated supervised agricultural experiences, have honed specialized skills applicable to their future careers.

Across the nation, FFA members are invited to showcase their expertise in nearly 50 diverse areas, spanning from agricultural communications to wildlife management. These awards not only acknowledge proficiency at a national level but also extend recognition at local and state tiers, underscoring the commitment of FFA members to explore and establish themselves in various agricultural career pathways.

The Agricultural Proficiency Awards not only highlight individual achievements but also contribute to the broader mission of FFA, which is to prepare future generations for careers in agriculture. By recognizing and celebrating skill development, FFA aims to inspire its members

to pursue excellence in their chosen fields and contribute meaningfully to the agricultural industry.

The Agricultural Proficiency Awards represent a culmination of dedication, perseverance, and passion within the FFA community. As FFA members showcase their specialized skills, they not only demonstrate their potential as future agricultural leaders but also inspire others to pursue excellence in their own pursuits. Among the outstanding achievements of Firelands FFA members:

• Callie Finnegan, top four in Ohio for Equine Entrepreneurship, for her exceptional skills in training horses and providing lessons to youth riders.

• Ava Fontaine, also top four in Ohio in Equine Placement, for her outstanding work at a horse farm, where she handles horses, maintains cleanliness, and administers Bemer treatments.

• Jolee Wissinger, top four in Ohio in Forestry Products Placement, for her exemplary job working with Christmas trees and their products.

• Garrett Schlechter, top four in Ohio in Diversified Crop Placement, for his outstanding placements in forage, straw, pumpkin, and gourd production.

• Kyleigh Klingshirn, top four in Ohio in Accounting, for her comprehensive project analyzing record-keeping practices.

All five Firelands FFA members

will undergo interviews for final placement in late March and will grace the stage at the Ohio FFA Convention in May, showcasing the excellence and dedication of FFA members in Ohio. For more information about the Agricultural Proficiency Awards and other FFA programs, please visit ohioffa.org.

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Garrett Schlechter

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Western Dressage Spring is in the Air Time to Put Down the Potatoe Chips

by Kelley Bitter

Oh, the art of sculpting an equine athlete into the epitome of grace and power! It’s akin to painting the Sistine Chapel ceiling, except your canvas neighs, and has a penchant for rolling in the mud at the most inopportune moments. The quest for supple muscles in our four-legged partners is not merely about vanity (although let’s be honest, a well-muscled horse prancing around is a sight that can make even the sternest of hearts flutter). It’s about health, performance, and the deep, unspoken bond between horse and rider. We all know that our horses are athletes, and just like any athlete, they need to have a solid foundation of strength and flexibility to excel.

Sculpting an equine athlete takes time, patience, and expertise. It starts with understanding the horse’s anatomy and biomechanics. Each breed and individual horse have a unique conformation, which affects how they move and how they can be trained. This is why it’s crucial to work closely with a veterinarian, farrier, and equine bodyworker to develop a customized training plan for your horse.

As with any workout regimen, consistency is key when it comes to sculpting a well-muscled horse. A regular exercise routine that includes a mix of cardiovascular exercise, strength training, and stretching is essential. Just like humans, horses need to warm up before any intense workout to prevent injury. This can be done through a brisk walk or light trot for 10-15 minutes.

Strength training exercises for horses often involve using their natural movements as resistance. Let’s look at some ways to get our mighty steeds ready for a great Western Dressage season.

The Significance of Suppleness

Imagine, if you will, a horse as a ballet dancer. Now, imagine that ballet dancer trying to perform Swan Lake after sitting on a couch eating potato chips for six months. Not a pretty picture, right? For a horse, having supple muscles is like that dancer being in peak condition—it’s essential for executing those breathtaking movements that leave judges and audiences alike in awe. More importantly, it’s about ensuring that our equine companions are healthy, happy, and capable of performing without risking injury.

Mastering Western Dressage Maneuvers: The Role of Suppleness

One of the critical maneuvers in Western dressage that showcases a horse’s suppleness is the execution of precise and fluid circles. This may seem simple at first glance, but performing a perfect circle requires a horse to have a high level of balance, flexibility, and coordination. The horse must be able to maintain a steady rhythm and bend evenly throughout its body, aligning itself with the circle’s arc without any part of its body drifting out of line.

Similarly, the serpentine—consisting of continuous S-shaped curves across the width of the arena—is another maneuver that demonstrates suppleness and control. This exercise demands that the horse and rider work in harmony, with the horse bending smoothly around each curve while transitioning seamlessly from one bend to the opposite. It’s a test of the rider’s skill in guiding and supporting the horse, and the horse’s ability to respond with agility and precision. These maneuvers are not merely about aesthetics or technical execution; they are deeply intertwined with the horse’s well-being. A supple horse, adept at performing these maneuvers with grace and efficiency, is likely at peak physical health, free from discomfort that could impede its performance. For riders aiming to clinch high points in the competition, focusing on the horse’s suppleness is paramount. It’s the foundation that enables the duo to perform complex maneuvers with

apparent ease, mesmerizing spectators and securing judges’ approval.

But beyond the competition, suppleness has a more profound meaning in Western dressage. It represents the partnership between horse and rider, where trust and communication are key. A supple horse is not just physically flexible but also mentally willing to work with its rider, responding to subtle cues and adjusting to new challenges without hesitation. This level of responsiveness comes from a strong bond built on mutual respect and understanding, which takes time and patience to develop.

In Western dressage, the journey towards suppleness is a continuous one. As riders progress through levels of difficulty, they must constantly fine-tune their skills while also helping their horse achieve higher degrees of flexibility and balance. It requires a deep understanding of the horse’s anatomy and biomechanics, as well as the ability to read and respond to its body language.

Moreover, suppleness is not limited to just physical attributes. It also encompasses mental and emotional aspects. A horse that is nervous or unconfident may struggle with being supple, as it may tense up and resist the rider’s cues. Similarly, a rider who lacks confidence or trust in their horse may unintentionally hinder its suppleness with their own tension and hesitation.

To cultivate suppleness in both horse and rider, it is crucial to create a positive and harmonious training environment. This involves clear communication, consistent reinforcement of desired behaviors, and a willingness to listen to each other. It also means understanding that every horse is unique and may require different approaches or techniques to reach optimal suppleness.

In addition to physical and mental benefits, suppleness also plays a vital role in the overall well-being of the horse. By developing flexibility and balance, horses can prevent injuries and move more efficiently. It also promotes relaxation and enjoyment in their work, leading to a happier and healthier equine partner.

As riders, it is our responsibility to prioritize suppleness in our training. It may not always be easy, and progress may come in small increments, but the rewards are worth it. A supple horse is a joy to ride and can excel in any discipline, whether it be dressage, jumping, or pleasure riding. So, let’s look at how to set up a plan to strive for suppleness in our equine partnerships and watch as they thrive with grace and ease.

The Path to Equine Suppleness

Embarking on this journey requires a blend of patience, persistence, and a touch of creativity. Here’s how you can turn your horse into the equivalent of an equine gymnast:

1. Stretching: The Warm-Up Act. Before any workout, human or horse, stretching is key. Imagine trying to do a split without warming up first. Yikes! For horses, simple neck stretches to either side, encouraging them to reach for a treat, can improve flexibility. Leg stretches are equally important, but remember, it’s not about forcing the position; it’s about gently encouraging it.

2. Flexion Exercises: Bend It Like Beckham. Flexion exercises help in making your horse more... well, bendy. These exercises involve asking your horse to bend their body around your leg or to flex at the poll. It’s like asking them to do yoga poses, which, admittedly, would be a hilarious sight. As their muscles stretch and become more supple, they’ll be able to perform these movements more easily.

Lateral movements such as leg-yielding and side-passing are fantastic examples of flexion exercises that not only improve suppleness but also

enhance your horse’s responsiveness to leg pressure. For instance, in leg-yielding, you might start on a straight line and then gently ask your horse to move diagonally across the arena, maintaining a slight bend away from the direction of movement. This encourages flexibility across their sides and helps develop a more agile and responsive companion.

3. Circle Work: Round and Round We Go. Circles are a great way to work on suppleness because of the bending and flexing involved. Start with large circles at first, gradually decreasing the size as your horse becomes more comfortable. This will help them become more balanced and supple as they navigate the smaller circles.

You can also incorporate changes of direction and varying speeds into your circle work, keeping your horse guessing and challenging their flexibility. Remember to always ask for equal bends on both sides to avoid overworking one side of the body.

4. Transitions: Up, Down, and Everywhere in Between. Transitions are a key element in improving your horse’s suppleness. These movements involve smoothly and seamlessly changing between gaits or speeds, requiring your horse to shift their balance and flexibility.

Start with simple transitions like walk-trot-walk, gradually increasing the difficulty by incorporating canter transitions, halt transitions, and even lateral movements within the transitions. These exercises not only improve suppleness but also enhance your horse’s responsiveness to leg pressure and aids.

5. Cavaletti Work: Lifting and Lengthening. Using cavaletti poles is an excellent way to improve your horse’s flexibility and strength. By varying the distance between the poles, you can challenge your horse to lift their legs higher or lengthen their strides, thus improving their range of motion.

Begin with poles set at a comfortable distance apart, gradually increasing or decreasing the distance as your horse becomes more

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supple and responsive. You can also incorporate lateral movements over the poles to challenge different muscle groups and further improve flexibility.

6. Lunging: The Circle of Life. Lunging is not just about having your horse run in circles until one of you gets dizzy. It’s about control, balance, and building strength. Incorporating transitions between gaits and using lunging aids can make it an effective workout. Picture it as a dance, where you’re the choreographer, and your horse is the star performer. Example Workouts: Sculpting the Masterpiece

Let’s get into the nitty-gritty with some examples:

• Monday Madness: Start with 10 minutes of stretching, focusing on neck and leg stretches. Follow up with 20 minutes of lunging, incorporating trot to canter transitions.

• Tuesday Training: Begin with 15 minutes of cavaletti work, starting with poles on the ground and gradually raising them as your horse becomes more comfortable. Focus on maintaining a steady rhythm and encouraging your horse to stretch over the poles. Conclude with 15 minutes of walk-to-trot transitions to enhance responsiveness and balance.

• Wednesday Workout: Flexion day! Spend 15 minutes on lateral flexions and another 15 on poll flexions. Finish with a light 15-minute lunge.

• Thursday Thrills: Allocate 20 minutes for cavaletti exercises, interspersing them with transition work. Aim for seamless transitions between gaits while navigating the cavaletti, promoting agility and control. End with a 10-minute cool-down walk, allowing your horse to relax and stretch out.

• Friday Fun Day: Combine everything! Start with 10 minutes, then do a 30-minute session alternating between flexion exercises and lunging with different gait transitions.

• Saturday Spectacle: Dedicate this day to reinforcing the week’s lessons. Start with a comprehensive 15-minute warm-up, followed by a 25-minute session that combines cavaletti work, lunging, and transition exercises. Focus on fluid movement and precision, rewarding your horse for its cooperation and effort.

Remember, these are just guidelines. Every horse is unique, like snowflakes, but much larger and with hooves.

Crafting the Ultimate Workout Plan

The key to a successful workout plan lies in balance and variety. Just like us, horses can get bored with the same routine. Mix it up, keep it interesting, and watch as your horse transforms into a paragon of equine fitness. Aim for a plan that targets all the major muscle groups, incorporates a mix of exercises, and, most importantly, includes rest days. Muscles grow during rest, after all.

Keep in mind that this workout plan is just a suggestion. It’s important to tailor your horse’s exercise routine to their specific needs and abilities. Always consult with your veterinarian and trainer for guidance on creating a personalized workout plan that’s best suited for your horse.

In addition, make sure to include regular check-ins with your horse’s progress. Keep track of their weight, muscle development, and overall health to ensure that the workout plan is working effectively. If any changes need to be made, don’t be afraid to adjust and adapt as necessary.

Furthermore, remember the importance of proper nutrition in conjunction with a workout plan. Just like humans, horses need a balanced diet to support their physical activity. Consult with your veterinarian for recommendations on the best feed and supplements for your horse’s specific needs.

And lastly, never underestimate the power of rest days. Giving your horse time to relax and recover is just as important as the actual workouts. This allows their muscles and joints to heal and prevents burnout. So, make sure to schedule rest days for your equine partner.

With dedication, patience, and a well-planned workout routine, you can transform your horse into an equine Adonis. Enjoy the journey together and watch as your bond grows stronger through the shared experience of fitness and wellness. Let’s saddle up for a healthier and happier ride ahead!

Don’t forget to check out my blog at www.theconfidenthorseman.com and visit our Facebook at Eagles Nest Equestrian in Shalersville, Ohio.

Ohio High School Rodeo Association

OHSRA Competes in Cutting

NATIONAL DIRECTOR, Nikki McCarty PRESIDENT, Ryan Corzatt VICE PRESIDENT, Brian Corsi SECRETARY, Craig Houin PHONE, 419/552-1646

WEBSITE, www.ohiohighschoolrodeo.org

by Kahlen Burns

On Feb. 17, some of our members traveled to Canal Winchester, Ohio, to compete in an Ohio High School Rodeo Association (OHSRA) approved cutting. Just like all of our other rodeo events, the top four at the state level in the girls cutting, the boys cutting, and the reined cow horse events will qualify for the National High School Finals Rodeo. Jarica Winkleman won the girls cutting and Luke McKinsey won the boys cutting for this event (pictured courtesy of Oiler Images). We have very few members who participate in these events, and we would love to welcome some more next year! We are traveling around Ohio and the surrounding states for

this half of the season. We began in March in West Virginia, over to Indiana in April, and then headed the opposite way to Pennsylvania the following weekend. Traveling like this opens great opportunities to compete against different people and increase the paybacks for those who place in an event. The Keystone Legacy Rodeo in Pennsylvania is sanctioned by the NHSRA as part of their Western Legacy Rodeo Series, which means it will be the biggest rodeo of the season with many different states attending, all competing to

bring home a chunk of the added money. Some of our members also traveled to Fort Worth, Texas, in March to compete at the Junior Patriot, which means they got the opportunity to compete against others from all over the country.

As always, check out ohiohighschoolrodeo,org for more information. Come on out to support us as we gear up for nationals!

SPRING SCHEDULE

APRIL 13-14: Edinburgh, IN

APRIL 19-21: Bloomsburg, PA (Keystone Legacy Rodeo Invitational)

MAY 4-5: Lancaster, OH (Junior High State Finals, regular rodeo for High School)

JUNE 7-9: Negley, OH (High School State Finals)

Jarica Winkleman is leading the Girls Cutting event for this season.

Luke McKinsey is leading the Boys Cutting event for this season.

O.H.I.O EXCA

Extremely Fun Year Planned for O.H.I.O. EXCA

PRESIDENT, Jimmy McDonald

TREASURER, Shurina Tucke

SECRETARY, Shae Marshall

PHONE, 330/260-8833

WEBSITE, ohioexca.weebly.com

Are you ready for an extremely fun year? If so, check out our show/clinic schedule! Starting the season off with Lost Mule Company’s owner and number one trainer in horsemanship and mulemanship, Leon Raber’s

Clinic—Building Confidence and Control Riding Clinic. With the first EXCA race of the season the day after—The Extreme Black Out Race—all located at S Bar L Arena in Sugarcreek,

Ohio. We then have the pleasure of having Kayla SchlabachBossler of KRS Horsemanship, a Clinton Anderson Method Ambassador, with her Tackling the Obstacles Riding Clinic in July, preparing those who attend the clinic for the next day EXCA Race—Crocodile Creek—at the beautiful Creek Side Horse Park in Waynesburg, Ohio. Ending the season with a three-day weekend with the amazing Terry Myers Horsemanship Clinic Friday and an AM Cattle Clinic Saturday, with the first course of the Saloon Showdown State Championship EXCA Race to follow. Leaving Sunday for the second course of the Saloon Showdown State Championship Race to finish the long weekend in August.

We also have some new division: Open Division (Jackpot Class) and our Not so Extreme Lead-Line Class! Just a reminder to our members, that as of Jan 1, 2023, all Ohio EXCA membership expire Dec. 31 of each year. Be sure to renew your membership to be eligible for end of the year awards and division

buckles! We will also be having other fun events coming soon! We are also looking for new sponsors from class sponsors, buckle sponsors, or end of the year award donations! Get your business noticed while helping educate the equine community and helping our EXCA Youth achieve confidence in their riding skills. For any questions feel free to reach out or visit our website at www.ohioexca.com.

Spring Spectacular Catalog Horse Sale

May 18, 2024 • 10 a.m.

Friday, May 17 6 p.m. Ranch Horse Competition (Catalog Horses Only)

*19 Black/White Pony Mare - “Daisy” fancy broke, does all events and ranch horse.

For More Information:

Farmers & Ranchers (785) 825-0211

Mgr: Mike Samples (785) 826-7884

Kyle Elwood (785) 483-2901

F&R Fax: (785) 826-1590

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

*3 red roan yearling fillies by Shorty Metallic

*3 red roan 3 yr old by Shorty Metallic

*10 buck gelding by Playboy Merada- Ranch horse

*20 gray gelding grandson CRR Hurricane Cat- Ranch Horse

*22 bay mare by Seven Twister by Mr Joes Son- HPI eligible

*17 gray gelding grandson of Pepto Playboy- ranch horse

*7 yearlings Ima Smooth Blue Cat X Once in a Blu Boon, Dual Rey, etc

*10 palomino mare by Three Jay Colonel- in foal

*5 yearlings all dun or buckskin by Mr Cisco Buck or GS Pretty Marc

*20 red roan gelding grandson of CD Lights- ranch work, started roping

*14 black mare by grandson of Plenty Try- ranch, team rope

*19 sorrel gelding by grandson of High Brow Cat- Ranch Horse Comp

*21 palomino mare by Oh Hell Yes-gentle broke, HPI eligible

*20 red dun gelding by Three Dee Skyline- ranch, team rope, gentle

*19 gray gelding by Played X Playgun-solid ranch horse

*23 bay roan filly granddaughter Metallic Cat

*6 yearlings by Son of Blues Orphan Drift- futurity eligible

*12 paint pony-4-H trail rides, parades, “Fred”

*21 buckskin gelding by grandson of Doc Bar

*16 red roan gelding grandson of Miss N Cash-big stout

*20 bay mare by JC Flashbac-good broke

*6 yearlings by sons of High Brow Cat, Playgun, Haidas Little Pep- futurity eligible

*05 sorrel gelding by Good Asset-team rope, ranch, trail ride

*22 red roan filly by Cowed Up X Metallic Cat-90 days ridding

*21 sorrel gelding by Hired Gun-good broke paid up Riata Buckle

*17 bay gelding by grandson of Genuine Doc-ranch horse

*12 chestnut gelding Something Classic & Top Sail Cody-sale highlight- ranch horse, team roping winner

*13 sorrel gelding grandson of Freckles Playboy-finished head and barrel horse

*17 buckskin gelding grandson of Mr Baron Red-fancy Riata buckle

Check out our Facebook page for current catalog and horse previews! www.facebook.com/farmersandrancherslivestock

*19 Sorrel Gelding grandson of Metallic Cat. Sale Highlight: Solid team rope, ranch horse, been hauled.

*17 Bay Mare by Cactus Rondo-fancy, ranch horse comp, heel horse.

*14 Brown Gelding Freckles Playboy x Smart Little Jerry. Gentle, trail ride, team rope.

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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 2024

APRIL 1 — AEP Southern Recreational Area Open to Equine Riders and Hikers, 30225 SR 124, Langsville, OH. FMI: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ OHCMEIGSCHAPTER

APRIL 5-7 — Pinto Horse Association of Ohio Spring Fling, Garwood Arena, 2538 Middleton Rd., Columbiana, OH. FMI: www.ohiopinto.net

APRIL 5-7 — Kim Thomas Barrel Racing Clinic, Blue Lakes Farm, 14037 Auburn Rd., Newbury, OH. FMI: www.cowgirlup73@ hotmail.com

APRIL 6 — Horsemen’s Corral 2024 Equine Announcer Seminar, Cashmans, 1646 US Highway 42 N., Delaware, OH. FMI: Joe Coalter, 330-635-4145

APRIL 6 — Ruggles Arena Speed Show, 2651 Township Road 155, Cardington, OH. FMI: Gary Ruggles, 419-210-6952

APRIL 6 — Southern Ohio Horse Sale, 10 a.m., Henderson’s Arena, Jackson, OH. FMI: Jerry Henderson, 740-710-1515, www.hendersonswesternstore.com

APRIL 6 — Northern Kentucky Saddle Club Ranch Show Series, 1986 Poplar Ridge Rd., Melbourne, KY. FMI: 859-635-6918, www. facebook.com/beal1961

APRIL 6 — Mick Farm Tack Swap, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 12447 Lovell Rd., Corry, PA. FMI: Sarah, 814-323-5882, sjmaracci@gmail.com

APRIL 6-7 — Kim Thomas Barrel Racing Clinic, Blue Lakes Farm, 14037 Auburn Rd., Newbury, OH. FMI: Amy Snyder, 440-4798503, cowgirlup73@hotmail.com

APRIL 6-7 — Kentucky Paint Horse Club Spring Paint-O-Rama, 8 a.m., Lakeside Arena, 1385 Duncan Rd., Frankfort, KY. FMI: Jeff, 859-338-3526, www.kyphc.org

APRIL 7 — Carroll County OHC Fun Show, Shenanigans Stables Indoor Arena, 10 a.m., 7310 Abbey Rd. NE, Carrollton, OH. FMI: Kristin, 330-323-1705

APRIL 7 — Twistn B Ranch Show, 3435 S. Pleasant Ridge Rd., Scottsburg, IN. FMI: Penny Barth, 812-406-8512

APRIL 10 — Winter Wednesday Barrel Jackpot Series, Treharne’s Training Center, 49053 Fredricktown Clarkson Rd., Negley, OH. FMI: 330-692-1271, dtttrainingcenter@gmail.com

APRIL 10-14 — Indiana Quarter Horse Youth Association Show, C Bar C Arena, 253 W. Stardust Rd., Cloverdale, IN. FMI: Kathy Avolt, 765-714-4324

APRIL 11-14 — Equine Affaire 2024, Ohio Expo Center, Columbus, OH. FMI: 740845-0085, www.equineaffaire.com

APRIL 12-14 NYRCHA Sanctioned Show, Garwood Arena, Columbiana, OH. FMI: https://newyorkrcha.com

APRIL 12-14 — AQHA/KYQHA Special Event

Poles & Barrels, Briken Hill Arena, 1509 Red House Road, Richmond, KY. FMI: Kay Kass, 859-229-2416, kyhorseshowsec@gmail.com

APRIL 12-28 — April Showers Virtual Open Horse Show. FMI: Victoria, 812-878-0216, hoosierquarterponyassociation@gmail.com

APRIL 13 — Premier Mount N Trail Obstacle Competition, Shenanigans Stables, 7310 Abbey Rd. NE, Carrollton, OH. FMI: www.premiermountntrail.com

APRIL 13 Carhartt Classic, Copper Mare Ranch, 6090 N. St. Rt. 53, Tiffin, OH. FMI: 567-207-6339

APRIL 13 — Open Fuzzy Spring Horse Show, 9 a.m., Rodeo Run Stables Indoor Arena, 11641 Alspach Rd. NW, Canal Winchester, OH. FMI: Jocelyn Wilson, 740-590-7267, www.soqpa.com

APRIL 13 — 606 Sales & Events Spring Spectacular, 5194 Ewings Rd., Ewing, KY. FMI: Chad Bowling, 606-782-6360, https://www.606salesevents.com/

APRIL 13-14 — Ashland Paint & Plain Saddle Club Show, Ashland County Fairgrounds, 2042 Claremont Ave., Ashland, OH. FMI: 419-632-1533, www. ashlandpaintandplain.com

APRIL 13-14 — Lower Michigan Horse Association Show, Ingham County Fairgrounds, 700 East Ash St., Mason, MI. FMI: www.facebook.com/LMHAHorseShows

APRIL 14 — Spartan Spring Warm-Up Show, 8 a.m., MSU Pavilion, East Lansing, MI. FMI: spartanwarmupshow@outlook.com

APRIL 18-20 — The Panty Raid Futurity, The Champion Center, Springfield, OH. FMI: On The Road With Dawn & Clea, 330-7713205, ontheroadwithdawnandclea.com

APRIL 19-21 — Mid Ohio Marauders Club Shoot, Madison County Fairgrounds, 205 Elm St., London, OH. FMI: 740-206-7214, midohiomarauders@gmail.com, www. midohiomarauders.com

APRIL 19-21 Michigan Foundation Quarter Horse Registry Show, Midland County Fairgrounds, Midland, MI. FMI: 517-331-6085, michiganfqhr@gmail.com, michigan-fqhr.com

APRIL 20 — Northern Ohio Outlaws New Shooter Clinic, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Ruggles Arena, Cardington, OH. FMI: Janessa Hill, 330-201-2447, northernohiooutlawsinfo@gmail.com, www.northernohiooutlaws.com

APRIL 20 — Auglaize County OHC Spring Fling All Day Clinic, Auglaize County Fairgrounds Horse Barn, Wapakoneta, OH. FMI: herbsrus@bright.net

APRIL 20 — Wayne County Saddle Club Open Pleasure Show, 10:30 a.m., 4200 Overton Rd., Wooster, OH. FMI: Angela Bonewitz, 330-465-8386, www. waynecountysaddleclub.com

APRIL 20 Classical Attraction Dressage Society Schooling Show, Brecksville Stables, 11921 Parkview Dr., Brecksville, OH. FMI: cadsrider@gmail.com, www. cadsdressage.org

APRIL 20 — Harry Hughes Speed Series, Harry Hughes Youth Equestrian Center, 5563 Waterville-Swanton Rd., Swanton, OH. FMI: Brandy Dotson, 419-764-6359

APRIL 20 — Lawrence County Horseman’s Association Show, 475 Commerce Drive, Ironton, OH. FMI: Laura, 304-360-0013

APRIL 20 — 2nd Annual Tack Sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., 1790 Packard Highway, Charlotte, MI. FMI: Julie Childs, 517-977-5058, www. eatonresa.org

APRIL 20 — Hazel Green Food Project Horse Show, 5 p.m., Morgan County Equestrian Park, West Liberty, KY. FMI: Nicky Stacy, 606-359-5451

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16TH ANNUAL ALL-BREED HORSE SHOW JULY 27, 2024

Alexandria Fairgrounds • 100 Fairgrounds Rd. • Alexandria, KY

Ring 1: Main Arena

1. English Halter

2. Arabian/Half Arabian Halter

3. NKHN Members Only Halter (all disciplines)

4. Stock Horse Halter

5. Ranch Horse Conformation

6. Walking Horse Country Pleasure

7. Novice Walk/Trot - Horse and rider

combination must not have won a blue ribbon

8. Walk/Walk Class - Open to all ages; Horse and Rider Combo not eligible for any other mounted classes

9. Pair/Multiple Horse/Pony Working Pleasure

10. NKHN Member Only Gaited (Walk/Favorite Gait)

11. Paso Fino, Performance Ages 18 yrs & up

12. Walk-Trot Pleasure, English - Rider 7-17 yrs (Horse and Rider Combo not eligible for any canter classes)

13. Paso Fino, Performance, Ages 7-17 yrs

14. Pair/Multiple Horse/Pony Reinsmanship

15. Arabian/Half Arabian Sport Horse Under Saddle

16. Hunter Under Saddle - Open (Walk/Trot/Canter/Hand-Gallop)

17. Country Pleasure Gaited, Open (Walk/Favorite Gait)

18. English Pleasure - Hunt Seat, 7-17 yrs (Walk/Trot)

19. Arabian/Half Arabian Hunter Pleasure

20. NKHN Members Only English (Walk/Trot/Canter)

21. Leadline Class - Ages 2-8 yrs Leader must be 18 yrs or older**

Lunch Break

22. Pleasure Driving Cones Horse/Pony

23. Pleasure Driving Cones VSE (Miniature)

24. Sport Horse Under Saddle - Open

25. TIP Sport Horse Under Saddle

26. Pleasure Driving, Gaited

27. English Equitation, Open (Walk, Trot, Canter)

28. Pony Pleasure (under 14.2 hands), Walk-Trot, 7-17 yrs (Horse and Rider Combo not eligible for any canter classes)

29. Youth Ranch Riding 7-17 yrs

(No Pattern, AQHA Rules Apply)

30. Single Horse/Pony - Reinsmanship

31. Walking Horse Pleasure, Trail Walk, Pleasure Gait

32. Jack Benny Walk/Trot Rider 39 yrs and over

33. Single Horse/Pony Working Pleasure

34. Adult Ranch Riding (No Pattern, AQHA Rules Apply)

35. Country Pleasure, Gaited 7-17 yrs (Walk/Favorite Gait)

36. Ladies Western Pleasure

37. Western Pleasure, 7-17 yrs, Walk/Jog (Horse and Rider Combo not eligible for any canter/lope classes)

38. Gaited Trail Pleasure 7-17 yrs (Walk/Favorite Gait)

39. Western Pleasure, 7-17 yrs (Walk/Jog/Lope)

40. Paso Fino, Pleasure 7-17 yrs

41. Western Horsemanship Open (No Pattern, Walk/Jog/Lope)

42. Paso Fino, Pleasure Ages 18 & up

43. Western Pleasure, Stock Horse (Walk/Jog/Lope)

44. Gaited Trail Pleasure 18 & Up

45. NKHN Members Only Western Pleasure (Walk/Jog/Lope)

46. Western Pleasure - Open

47. Country Trail Pleasure (Trail Walk, Pleasure Gait, Show Gait)

48. Western Horsemanship, 7-17 yrs

(Walk/Jog/Lope, No Pattern)

49. Bareback Equitation (No Pattern)

50. Open Costume

Corral Calendar

APRIL 20-21 — Knox County Horse Park Poker Run (20th) and Open House (21st), 7500 Thayer Rd., Mt. Vernon, OH. FMI: Pam, 740358-6523, https://www.facebook.com/ KnoxCountyHorseParkMountVernonOH

APRIL 20-21 — Bluegrass Horse Show, Stonehurst Riding Center, Louisville, KY. FMI: 502-550-5631, www.facebook. com/groups/265180196893029/ user/100089486596943/

APRIL 20-21 — Blue Skies Horsemanship Horse Starting Clinic, 1725 Priceville Rd., Bonnieville, KY. FMI: Blue Skies Horsemanship, 859-913-6667

APRIL 21 — Massillon Saddle Club Fun Show, 12680 Sally St. SW, Massillon, OH. FMI: Leanne Louive, 330-8444041, massillonsaddleclub@gmail.com, rideatmsc.weebly.com

APRIL 21 — Twistn B Ranch Show, 3435 S. Pleasant Ridge Rd., Scottsburg, IN. FMI: Penny Barth, 812-406-8512

APRIL 24 — Winter Wednesday Barrel Jackpot Series, Treharne’s Training Center, 49053 Fredricktown Clarkson Rd., Negley, OH. FMI: 330-692-1271, dtttrainingcenter@gmail.com

APRIL 24-27 — 78th River Ridge All Breed Open Horse Show, Ohio Expo Center, Columbus, OH. FMI: Barbara Dunham, 740-352-8562, www.riverridgehs.org

APRIL 26 — Wayne County Saddle Club Friday Night Buckle Series, 4200 Overton Rd., Wooster, OH. FMI: Leanne Louive, 330844-4041, waynecountysaddleclub.com

APRIL 26-28 — Northern Kentucky Horse Network Weekend Ride, Elkins Creek, Pedro, OH. FMI: Donnie Orth, 859-3937012, nkhn@nkhn.info

APRIL 27 — Preble County OHC Speed & Fun Show Series, 10 a.m., Hueston Woods State Park Horseman’s Camp Arena, Morning Sun, OH. FMI: Becky Clifton, 937-417-4359, www.facebook.com/groups/pcohc

APRIL 27 — Wayne County Saddle Club Youth Director Show, 4200 Overton Rd., Wooster, OH. FMI: Cadance Horsky, 330347-9955, www.waynecountysaddleclub. com

APRIL 27 — Richland County Equine Council Fuzzy Show, Richland County Fairgrounds, 750 N. Home Rd., Mansfield, OH. FMI: https://www.facebook.com/ groups/344050724935344

APRIL 27 — Winter Series, Win-Seek Fallen Pines Equestrian Center (Indoor), 5022 Everette Hull Rd., Cortland, OH. FMI: 330638-2255, win-seek.com

APRIL 27 — Gibsonburg Saddle Club Tack Sale/Expo Show, 961 N. Main St., Gibsonburg, OH. FMI: www. gibsonburgsaddleclub.org

APRIL 27 — 5th Annual Mega Swap, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Crooked Creek Horse Park, 467 Crooked Creek Dam Rd., Ford City, PA. FMI: Brittney Kepple, 724-954-7658, crookedcreekmegaswap@yahoo.com

APRIL 27 — Northern Kentucky Horse Network Dressage Show, Alexandria Fairgrounds, Alexandria, KY. FMI: Jackie Holland, 859-816-1095, nkhn@nkhn.info

APRIL 27-28 — Northern Ohio Outlaws Shoot, Wayne County Fairgrounds, Wooster, OH. FMI: www. northernohiooutlaws.com

APRIL 27-28 — Champions Center All Breed 2024 Show, 8:30 a.m., 4122 Layborne Rd., Springfield, OH. FMI: 937-324-4353, www. championscenterarena.com

APRIL 27-28 — Eastern KY Horse Expo, Boyd Co. Extension Education Center, 1740 Addington Rd., Ashland, KY. FMI: www. facebook.com/groups/296933253669231/ user/1481734998

APRIL 28 — Massillon Saddle Club Fun Show, 12680 Sally St. SW, Massillon, OH. FMI: Leanne Louive, 330-8444041, massillonsaddleclub@gmail.com, rideatmsc.weebly.com

APRIL 28 — Roc-N-Horse Stables Show, 1 p.m., 4731 110th Ave., Pullman, MI. FMI: Roxanne Fox, 269-377-4732

APRIL 28 — Open Fun Show, 9 a.m., Kentucky Cowtown Arena, Williamstown, KY. FMI: Amy Lent, 859-536-0287

MAY 2024

MAY 2-5 — Michigan Reining Horse Association Delta Classic, Midland County Fairgrounds, 6905 Eastman Ave., Midland, MI. FMI: www.mrha.org

MAY 2-12 — The Maddness presented by SOQHA, World Equestrian Center, Wilmington, OH. FMI: 765-714-4324, www. anequineproduction.com

MAY 3-4 — 18th Annual Superior Friesian Sale, Mt. Hope Auction, Mt. Hope, OH. FMI: Thurman Mullet, 330-674-6188, www.mt.hopeauction.com

MAY 3-4 — Yoder Bros. Spring Horse & Carriage Auction, Isabella County Fairgrounds, 500 N. Mission, Mt. Pleasant, MI. FMI: Leroy, 989-386-8082

MAY 3-4 — Twistn B Ranch Show, 3435 S. Pleasant Ridge Rd., Scottsburg, IN. FMI: Penny Barth, 812-406-8512

MAY 3-5 — Miami County Horse Association 5 Rides To The Prize, Miami County Fairgrounds, Troy, OH. FMI: miamicountyhorseassociation@gmail.com, https://www.facebook.com/MCHA4H

MAY 3-5 — Great 8 Zone-O-Rama, C Bar C Arena, Cloverdale, IN. FMI: zone8apha@ gmail.com, www.zone8apha.weebly.com

MAY 3-5 — Battle In The Saddle Open Horse Show & Youth Team Tournament, Fulton County Fairgrounds, Wauseon, OH. FMI: Morgan Parcher, 419-770-0253, parcherm@gmail.com

MAY 4 — Ohio Foundation Quarter Horse Association Ranch Horse Show, 9 a.m., Guernsey County Fairgrounds, 335 Old National Road, Lore City, OH. FMI: Donnie Uffner, 740-877-7993, www.ohfqha.com

MAY 4 — Wayne County Saddle Club Barrel and Pole Clinic, 4200 Overton Rd., Wooster, OH. FMI: Cadance Horsky, 330-347-9955, www.waynecountysaddleclub.com

APRIL 26-28 — Ohio Ranch Horse Association Show, Henderson’s Arena, 739 Van Fossen Rd., Jackson, OH. FMI: Amy, 740-819-8446, www.ohioranchhorseassociation.com

APRIL 27 — Easter Trail Show, Kentucky Cowtown Arena, Williamstown, KY. FMI: Amy Lent, 859-536-0287

MAY 3-4 — Ohio Foundation Quarter Horse Association Ranch Horse Series, Guernsey County Fairgrounds, 335 Old National Rd., Lore City, OH. FMI: 740-877-7993, ofqhashows@gmail.com, ohfqha.com

MAY 4 — Ruggles Arena Speed Show, 2651 Township Road 155, Cardington, OH. FMI: Gary Ruggles, 419-210-6952

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MAY 4 — Harry Hughes Speed Series, Harry Hughes Youth Equestrian Center, 5563 Waterville-Swanton Rd., Swanton, OH. FMI: Brandy Dotson, 419-764-6359

MAY 4-5 — Southern Ohio and National Quarter Pony Association Open Horse Show Series, 9 a.m., Fairfield County Fairgrounds, 157 East Fair Ave., Lancaster, OH. FMI: Jocelyn Wilson, 740-590-7267

MAY 4-5 — Lower Michigan Horse Association Show, Ingham County Fairgrounds, 700 East Ash St., Mason, MI. FMI: imhastalls@gmail.com, https://www. facebook.com/LMHAHorseShows

MAY 4-5 — Dolly Hannon Clinic, Equinox Farm, Highland, MI. FMI: 231-525-8842, www.wdami.org

MAY 5 — Steubenville Saddle Club Show, 8675 State Route 152, Richmond, OH. FMI: www.facebook.com/SteubenvilleSaddleClub

MAY 7-9 — Joe Beaver Tiedown & Breakaway Clinic, Diamond & Ranch, 36 Deardoff Rd., Dillsburg, PA. FMI: Jayme Myers, 717-887-4576, jrbreakaways@ gmail.com

MAY 8 — Winter Wednesday Barrel Jackpot Series, Treharne’s Training Center, 49053 Fredricktown Clarkson Rd., Negley, OH. FMI: 330-692-1271, dtttrainingcenter@ gmail.com

MAY 9 — Tri State Boot & Saddle Club Exhibition & Jackpot (Barrels & Poles), 6 p.m., 14930 Old Lincoln Highway, East Liverpool, OH. FMI: Facebook: Tri-State Boot and Saddle Club

MAY 9-12 — 55th Anniversary All American Youth Horse Show, Ohio Expo Center, 717 E. 17th Ave., Columbus, OH. FMI: youthhorseshow@gmail.com

MAY 10 — Wayne County Saddle Club

Friday Night Buckle Series, 4200 Overton Rd., Wooster, OH. FMI: Leanne Louive, 330844-4041, waynecountysaddleclub.com

MAY 10-11 — Massillon Saddle Club

Pleasure Show (10th) and Spring Clinic (11th), 12680 Sally St. SW, Massillon, OH. FMI: Leanne, 330-844-4041 (Pleasure Show) and Samantha Thompson, 814248-1348 (Clinic)

MAY 10-11 — 606 Sales & Events 3rd Annual Rodeo, 5194 Ewings Rd., Ewing, KY. FMI: Chad Bowling, 606-782-6360, https://www.606salesevents.com/

MAY 10-12 — Tri-County Trail Spring Ride Weekend, 2662 Downing Street SW, East Sparta, OH. FMI: www.tri-cotrails.com

MAY 10-12 — Central Ohio Reining Horse Association Spring Rein or Shine Series, University of Findlay, 14700 US Rt. 68, Findlay, OH. FMI: 740-837-7441, http:// centralohioreining.com

MAY 10-12 — Ranch Horse Association of Michigan Show, Berrien County Youth Fairgrounds, 9122 US Hwy. 31, Berrien Springs, MI. FMI: Sam Holwerda, 616-8901190, www.miranchhorse.com

MAY 10-12 — Barrels For Badges IBRA Show, Hoosier Horse Park, Edinburgh, IN. FMI: 502-239-4000, shane@ibra.us, ibra.us

MAY 11 — Buckeye Mini Horse & Donkey Auction, Wayne County Fairgrounds, 199 Vanover Street, Wooster, OH. FMI: Daniel Schrock, 330-763-0905, schrocksauctioneering@gmail.com

MAY 11 — Terry Myers Ranch Riding Clinic, Creek Side Horse Park, 7369 Mottice Drive SE, Waynesburg, OH. FMI: 330-323-3559, creeksidehorsepark@gmail.com, www. creeksidehorsepark.com

MAY 11 — Mt. Trail Clinic with Jennie Wright, Creek Side Horse Park, 7369 Mottice Drive SE, Waynesburg, OH. FMI: 330-323-3559, creeksidehorsepark@gmail. com, www.creeksidehorsepark.com

MAY 11 — Wayne County Saddle Club

Open Contest Show, 4200 Overton Rd., Wooster, OH. FMI: Randi, 330-201-3710, www.waynecountysaddleclub.com

MAY 11 — Mid-Ohio Dressage Association

Western Dressage Spring Show, Duncan Run, 12858 Center Village Rd., Galena, OH. FMI: showsecretary.com

MAY 11 — Northern Kentucky Horse Network Trail Ride, AJ Jolly Park, Alexandria, KY. FMI: Kim Wehrle, 859-6093838, nkhn@nkhn.info

MAY 11-12 — Mid Ohio Marauders New Shooter Clilnic, Madison County Fairgrounds, 205 Elm St., London, OH. FMI: 740-206-7214, midohiomarauders@ gmail.com, www.midohiomarauders.com

MAY 11-12 — Making Memories All Breed Open Charity Horse Show, WPQHA Show Complex, 3670 Harlansburg Rd. (Rt. 108), New Castle, PA. FMI: Janie, 330-550-8485

MAY 11-12 — Daybrook Saddle Club Show, 1650 Days Run Rd., Fairview, WV. FMI: John Ocheltree, 304-313-2040, https://www.facebook.com/profile. php?id=100063582788953

MAY 12 — Premier Mount N Trail Obstacle Competition, Kal-Val Saddle Club, 9853 S. 34th St., Scotts, MI. FMI: www. premiermountntrail.com

MAY 12 — Sporting Day of Traditional Driving, 9 a.m., Lake Metroparks Farmpark, 8800 Euclid Chardon Rd., Kirtland, OH. FMI: https://www.facebook.com/WRCarriage

MAY 12 — Roc-N-Horse Stables Show, 1 p.m., 4731 110th Ave., Pullman, MI. FMI: Roxanne Fox, 269-377-4732

MAY 16-19 — Buckeye Sweepstakes & NSHR District One Championships, World Equestrian Center, Wilmington, OH. FMI: Cindy Clinton, 937-935-1753, cindy@ cindyclinton.com

MAY 17-19 — Mid Ohio Marauders Club Shoot, Madison County Fairgrounds, 205 Elm St., London, OH. FMI: 740-206-7214, midohiomarauders@gmail.com, www. midohiomarauders.com

MAY 17-19 — Mounted Archery Competition (17-19) & Mt. Trail Clinic with Mike Schmidt & Competition (18-19), Creek Side Horse Park, 7369 Mottice Drive SE, Waynesburg, OH. FMI: creeksidehorsepark@gmail.com, www. creeksidehorsepark.com

MAY 17-19 — Pinto Horse Association of Ohio Summer Warm Up Show, University of Findlay Western Farm, 14700 US Rt. 68, Findlay, OH. FMI: www.ohiopinto.net

MAY 17-19 — Michigan Foundation Quarter Horse Registry Show, Midland County Fairgrounds, Midland, MI. FMI: 517-331-6085, michigan-fqhr.com

MAY 17-19 — Indiana Equine Foundation Charity Horse Show, Boone County Fairgrounds, 1300 E 100 S, Lebanon, IN. FMI: Darla Bridges, 812- 446-0502, redpegasusranch@hotmail.com, www. indianaequinefoundation.com

MAY 17-19 — Wayne County 4-H Horse & Pony Open Show, Wayne County Fairgrounds, Richmond, IN. FMI: Britney Brandt, 765-969-9501

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RANCH HORSE SHOWS

Hosted by Ohio Foundation Quarter Horse Association

Guernsey Co. Fairgrounds, 335 Old National Road, Lore City, OH 43755

Trail Set Up @ 3 PM Friday

Trail Start Time: 10 a.m. Trail & Ranchmanship will be shown At-Will in the infield. Sign up for your designated order of go in the office Friday evening or Saturday morning. Trail Pattern Walk through with the judge at 9:30 a.m.

Breakfast, lunch, dinner available on grounds.

Call (740) 877-7993 for Stalls and Camping with Electric/Water

OFQHA President: Donnie Uffner (740) 877-7993

Vice President: Eric Erwin (740) 868-6906

22. Green Boxing

23. Y-Boxing

24. Green Box Drive Box

25. Y-Box Drive Box

26. Ranch Boxing (Rein & Box)

27. Jackpot Barrels

28. Ranch Conformation 3+

29. Y-Ranch Conformation

30. Ranch Conformation 2 & Under

31. Modified Conformation

32. Ranch Trail**

33. Y-Ranch Trail**

34. W/T Ranch Trail**

36. Y W/T Ranch Trail**

37. In Hand Trail (2 yo or Younger)

38. Ranchmanship**

39. Novice W/T Ranchmanship

40. Y-Ranchmanship**

41. W/T Ranchmanship**

42. Y-W/T Ranchmanship**

43. Modified Trail

**Same horse/rider combination. Cannot cross enter W/T & W/T/L classes.

GAMING BUCKLE SERIES

Pierpont Fire Hall • 6006 Marcy Road • Pierpont, Ohio 44082

Saturday: May 25 • June 22 • July 13, 2024

W/T and Pee Wee Classes • 10 a.m.

1. Walk/Trot Keyhole

2. Pee Wee Keyhole

3. Walk/Trot Stakes

4. Pee Wee Stakes

5. Walk/Trot Poles

6. Pee Wee Poles

7. Walk/Trot Relay (Double Entry)

8. Pee Wee Relay (Double Entry)

9. Walk/Trot Pantyhose Barrels (Double Entry)

10. Pee Wee Pantyhose Barrels (Double Entry)

11. Walk/Trot Barrels

12. Pee Wee Barrels

Open Will Not Start Before 1 p.m.

13. Junior Keyhole

14. Adult Keyhole

15. Junior Stakes

16. Adult Stakes

17. Junior Poles

18. Adult Poles

19. JACKPOT POLES

$25 Entry Fee (75% Payback)

20. Open Jump/Weave (Bracket Style)

21. Open Relay (Double Entry)

22. Open Pantyhose Barrels (Double Entry)

EXHIBITION BARRELS $5/RUN

23. Junior Barrels

24. Adult Barrels

25. JACKPOT BARRELS

$25 Entry Fee (75% Payback)

• The PVFD and the OHC are not responsible for any theft, injury, or loss to person or animal and have the right to change, combine, or cancel any classes.

• ***Membership for end of series awards: $10/ horse and rider combo.

• Divisions are broken down into Walk/Trot, Peewee, Junior, and Adult (open and jackpot classes do not count in points) (Point Classes: Keyhole, stakes, poles, barrels for membership series and awards)

• Buckles awarded to the end of the series division winner. Reserve awarded Stable Supplies in each division. Third place receives an award halter.

• Payout 3 places with Lewis Class System (all rides with time divided by 3 to get equal chances of winning money) Jackpot will be 1 second split for 3D.

• OHC Members are waived from grounds fee. OHC members receive $5 off every 5 classes!

• No alcoholic beverages.

• A knock is a no time for all classes.

• If you register for walk/trot classes with a horse, you may not canter/lope/gallop at any point during the show with the same horse.

• No water on site for the horses.

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Leadline & Walk Trot $3 $1.00, 40%-30%-20%-10%, 5th and down Participation Ribbons

12 & Under and 13 to 18 $5 40%-30%-20%-10%

Leadline (8 years & under)

• Horses may only be shown once in any class for placing purposes. However, if 2 riders are showing the same horse in the same class, one will be exhibition only. Entry must be declared on the class entry slip.

***All Rules are available at the entry booth. Entry Payback

• Scratches will result in loss of entry fees unless the horse becomes unsound. Discretion of show committee will make determination.

• Wayne County Saddle Club reserves the right to combine, split or cancel any classes.

• Boots, Pants, T-shirts or Sleeved Shirts required while in the arena. No tank tops or cutoffs

***All Rules are available at the entry booth.

• Horses may only be shown once in any class for placing purposes. However, if 2 riders are showing the same horse in the same class, one will be exhibition only. Entry must be declared on the class entry slip.

• Scratches will result in loss of entry fees unless the horse becomes unsound. Discretion of show committee will make determination.

• Wayne County Saddle Club reserves the right to combine, split or cancel any classes.

• Boots, Pants, T-shirts or Sleeved Shirts required while in the arena. No tank tops or cutoffs

1. Walk Trot Poles (A, Y, L)

2. Small Fry Poles

3. Walk Trot Figure 8 Poles (A,

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Entry Payback

Walk Trot/Lead Line $3 Ribbons for 1st-5th

Walk Trot Youth $3 Ribbons for 1st-5th (18 & under as of Jan.1)

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

Small Fry $3 $1, 40%-30%-20%-10%-5th points (12 & under as of Jan. 1)

Youth $4 $2, 40%-30%-20%-10%-5th points (18 & under as of Jan. 1)

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

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

Exhibition $3 2-minute time limit

$$ 3D JACKPOT $$ $10 80% Payout - 1 Sec. Split Must have 15 entries for added money!

• Grounds Fee: $4 per horse and rider combination. Points will not accumulate until membership is paid

• Exhibition/Warm-up will be offered before the show begins and will begin at 12 p.m. No more exhibition entries will be accepted after 12:45 p.m.

**High Point Of The Day For Each Division Will Be Awarded (excluding Jackpot) **Show every class in your division for an extra point towards year-end awards!

## Can roll over to other classes. MUST DECLARE BOTH CLASSES ON BOTH ENTRY SLIPS.

• Barrels will not begin before 6 p.m.

YEAR-END AWARDS: Must be a member. Must show more than half of the shows in that class. Must work 4 hours or $125 Sponsorship will count for the required 4 hours needed.

1. $50 Added Money Open Halter H/P/M

2. Open Halter Stock Type H/P/M

3. Open Halter Non-Stock Type H/P/M

4. Small Fry Halter 8 & Under H/P/M

5. Small Fry Showmanship 8 & Under H/P/M

6. Showmanship 9-13 H/P/M

7. Showmanship 14-18 H/P/M

8. Showmanship 19 & Over H/P/M

9. $50 Added Money Open Showmanship

10. Leadline 8 & Under H/P/M E/W

* 15-Minute Break *

11. $50 Added Money W/T Pleasure E/W

12. W/T 14 & Over Pleasure E/W

13. W/T 13 & Under Pleasure E/W

14. W/T 14 & Over Horsemanship/Equitation

15. W/T 13 & Under Horsemanship Equitation

* 30-Minute Break *

16. $50 Added Money English Pleasure

17. English Pleasure 19 & Over SATURDAY • 12 P.M.

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• Entry Fees: $3 Youth, $4 Adult, $5 Added Money Classes $$

• Grounds Fee: $4 for non-members

• Membership accepted day of show. Points will not accumulate until membership is paid.

• Points accumulated per horse/rider combination.

• Proper show attire required. Western shirt, jeans, boots and western hat or hard hat. English classes: polo shirt or English shirt, breaches or jeans, hard hat, and boots. Horses should be presented groomed and in good health.

**For Year-End Awards: Must be a member. Must show more than half of the shows in that class. Must work 4 hours by working a Pleasure show, Contest show, Fun show or other club approved activity or $125 sponsorship will count for the required 4 hours needed.

**High Point Of The Day for each division will be awarded at each show. Show every class in your division for an extra point towards year end awards!

• Entry Fees: NO CHARGE either day (we will accept donations).

• PRIZES: There will be 10 place ribbons for each class Saturday. Also participation ribbons.

• Rain or Shine.

• Classes are shown in the order we will run them. Walk Trot will be in class 2 and 3 and placed separately.

• Raffles will be held Saturday and Sunday after the shows. Tickets will be sold throughout each day.

• Overnight Camping is welcome. We do not have hook-ups.

• Bring lawn chairs, we’ll be indoors but seating may be limited.

Geauga Horse & Pony Association 2024 OPEN HORSE SHOWS

Geauga County Fairgrounds — Burton, Ohio

Regular Class Entry Fee: $6 per class

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

Open, W/T, Ranch and Novice Awards

Grounds and Office Fee: $12 per exhibitor

Visit www.ghpa.us for rules, regulations, and how to qualify for year-end awards.

21. W/T Hunter Under Saddle

22. Novice (18 & U) Hunter Under Saddle

23. Open Hunter Under Saddle

1. W/T Ranch Riding Pattern

2. Limited Ranch Riding Pattern

3. Open Ranch Riding Pattern

4. $100 added Jackpot Ranch Riding Pattern (all shows)

5. W/T Ranch Horse Rail

6. Limited Ranch Horse Rail

7. Open Ranch Horse Rail

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

9. Non-Stock Horse Halter (W/T, Novice, Open)

10. Ranch Halter

11. W/T Showmanship (E or W)

12. Novice Showmanship (18 & U) (E or W)

13. Open Showmanship (E or W)

14. $100 added Showmanship (E or W) (all shows)

15. SPECIAL CLASS: SHANKLESS SHOWMANSHIP (6/16 SHOW)

16. Leadline (6 & U) & EWD Riders

• INTERMISSION — 30 MINUTES •

17. W/T English Equitation

18. Novice (18 & U) English Equitation

19. Open English Equitation

20. $100 Added Jackpot English Equitation (5/26 & 7/14 shows)

24. $100 added Jackpot W/T HUS (5/26 & 7/14 shows)

25. $100 added Jackpot Hunter Under Saddle (6/16 & 8/11 shows)

26. Generation Gap (**see description)

• INTERMISSION •

27. SPECIAL CLASS (5/26, 7/14 & 8/11 shows ONLY)

28. W/T Discipline Rail (E or W)

29. Novice Discipline Rail (18 & U) (E or W)

30. Open Discipline Rail (E or W)

31. W/T Western Horsemanship

32. Novice (18 & U) Western Horsemanship

33. Open Western Horsemanship

34. $100 added Jackpot Western Horsemanship (6/16 & 8/11 shows)

35. W/T Western Pleasure

36. Novice (18 & U) Western Pleasure

37. Open Western Pleasure

38. $100 added Jackpot W/T Western Pleasure (6/16 & 8/11 shows)

39. $100 added Jackpot Western Pleasure (5/26 & 7/14 shows)

**Classes 40-45 will run concurrently in the Small Grandstand from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

SPECIAL CLASSES

See GHPA Show Rules & Regulations for specific class rules

5/26 Class 27 - Bareback Equitation (E or W)

6/16 Class 15 - Shankless Showmanship

7/14 Class 27 - Surprise Equitation (E or W)

8/6 Class 27 - Barrels

Special Awards for these classes!

Generation Gap Class — Class 26

Entire Class is W/T — Open to Any Pair with required minimum 10-year age difference in riders.

See GHPA Show Rules

5/26 Showmanship (E or W)

6/16 Western Horsemanship

7/14 English Equitation (formal attire not required, see rules)

8/11 Barrels

Year-End Award for Champion Generation Gap Pair!

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 INCLUDING JACKPOT**

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

W/T Awards

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

Grounds and Office Fee: $12 per exhibitor

A list of classes counting toward year-end highpoint will be posted and available in entry booth. Check our website, www.ghpa.us for all rules, regulations, and how to qualify for year-end awards!

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7

(Raindate September 14)

Hay Day Event

for children and adults with developmental challenges. Starts at noon.

Please volunteer for this awesome event! We need horses for rides, volunteers to side walk, aid riders, mount horses and work games/prizes.

1. Mare 2 years and Under

2. Mare 3 years and Older (A)

3. Mare 3 years and Older (B)

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 (8 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 the Avon Lake Saddle Club Facebook page for updates!

• 10 a.m. start time for all shows except September 7th

• 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.

SUNDAY, JUNE 30

Carlisle Equestrian Center Judge: Dave Riedel

5 Ribbons Awarded For Each Class!

Angels Haven Horse Rescue 2024 FUN SHOWS

Carlisle Equestrian Center • 13630 Nickle Plate Diagonal Rd., LaGrange, Ohio

Lewis Road Riding Ring Show Grounds • Cleveland Metroparks, Olmsted Falls

SUNDAY, JULY 14

Lewis Rd. Show Grounds Judge: Jay Lanzer

SUNDAY, AUGUST 11

Carlisle Equestrian Center Judge: Amber Wise

JACKPOT CLASS SPONSOR: Centerra Country Store

CORPORATE SPONSOR: Horsemen’s Corral

DRILL TEAM SPONSOR: Creative Embroidery by Design

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15

Lewis Rd. Show Grounds Judge: Amber Wise

TROPHIES and HIGH POINT RIBBON SPONSOR: Gold Star Awards

Shows atbegin 9 a.m.

CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION AWARDED FOR 4 SHOW SERIES FOR EQUITATION CLASSES (2 at Carlisle Equestrian and 2 at Lewis Road) • Qualified Classes are indictated with **

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

7. Pre Walk/Trot Equitation** English and Western

8. Open English Equitation** 17 & Under

9. Open English Pleasure 17 & Under

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

11. Walk/Trot Pleasure English and Western 18 & Over

12. Walk/Trot Equitation** English and Western 13-17

13. Walk/Trot Pleasure English and Western 13-17

14. Walk/Trot Equitation** English and Western 12 & Under

15. Walk/Trot Pleasure English and Western 12 & Under

16. Open Bareback Equitation**

17. Walk/Trot Bareback Equitation**

18. Walk/Trot Road Hack English and Western (Riders can cross enter)

— INTERMISSION —

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.

19. Walk/Trot Generation Gap Riders must have a 10 year age difference; oldest rides first. (Riders can cross enter)

20. Walk/Trot Jackpot Equitation (Riders can cross enter) ($10 entry fee; $100 payout for top 3 riders)

21. Open Western Equitation** 18 & Over

22. Open Western Pleasure 18 & Over

23. Open Western Equitation** 17 & Under

24. Open Western Pleasure 17 & Under

25. Walk/Trot Jack Benny Pleasure 39 and Over (Riders can cross enter)

26. Walk/Trot Musical Sacks (Riders can cross enter)

27. Pre Walk/Trot Keyhole

28. Walk/Trot Keyhole

29. Open Keyhole

30. Pre Walk/Trot Barrel Racing

31. Walk/Trot Barrel Racing

32. Open Barrel Racing

33. Walk/Trot Egg and Spoon (Riders can cross enter)

34. Pre Walk/Trot Pole Bending

35. Walk/Trot Pole Bending

36. Open Pole Bending

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

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

• 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.

Classes:

$100

$250

Members: $4

($4 grounds/$0 office)

Non Members: $8

($6 grounds/$2 office)

1. Open Fitting & Grooming

2. Ranch Conformation

3. $100 Jackpot Halter

4. Mini/Pony Halter (57” & under)

5. Quarter Horse Halter

6. Open Halter (No QH, Mini, Pony)

*7. Leadline Showmanship 7 & under

*8. Small Fry Showmanship 12 & under Classes 7 & 8 run concurrent judged separate/spotter required

9. $100 Jackpot Showmanship

10. Showmanship 19 & over

11. Showmanship 14-18 years

12. Showmanship 13 & under (No Small Fry)

13. Leadline (7 & under) E/W, spotter required

14. Open Ranch Showmanship (All May C/E)

— 15 MINUTE BREAK —

15. **Schooling Class W/T E/W (not judged)

16. Small Fry Pleasure E/W 12 & under

17. Small Fry Eq. E/W 12 & under Small Fry No Cross Enter From Other Age Group

18. $250 Jackpot W/T E/W Pleasure May C/E

19. W/T English Pleasure, All Ages, No C/E

20. W/T English Equitation, All Ages, No C/E

21. Open Jackpot English Pleasure

22. English Pleasure 19 & over

23. English Pleasure 14-18

24. English Pleasure 13 & under

25. Open Quarter Horse English Pleasure

26. Open English Pleasure (No Qtr. Horses)

27. **Open Jackpot English Equitation

28. English Equitation 19 & over

29. English Equitation 14-18

30. English Equitation 13 & under

31. $100 Jackpot W/T E/W Pleasure (MSC Only)

32. Open Jack Benny W/T E/W 39 & over

33. Open W/T Generation Gap (10 yr gap)

34. Open W/T E/W Golf Ball & Spoon

35. Open Special Jackpot W/T E/W $5 Entry (All May C/E)

Cake/Food Walk $1 Entry

— 15 MINUTE BREAK —

36. **Schooling Class W/T/C (not judged)

37. W/T Ranch Pleasure No C/E From Canter

38. Open Ranch Pleasure

39. W/T Ranch Riding No C/E From Canter

40. Open Ranch Riding

41. $100 Jackpot W/T E/W Pleasure No C/E

42. W/T Western Pleasure, All Ages, No C/E

43. W/T Western Horsemanship, All Ages, No C/E

44. $100 Jackpot Western Pleasure, No C/E

45. Western Pleasure 19 & over

46. Western Pleasure 14-18

47. Western Pleasure 13 & under

48. Open QH Western Pleasure

49. Open Western Pleasure (No QH)

50. Western Horsemanship 19 & over

51. Western Horsemanship 14-18

52. Western Horsemanship 13 & under

1. Walk Trot Stakes

A. Adult

B. Youth

C. Leadline

2. Walk Trot Keyhole

A. Adult

B. Youth

C. Leadline

3. Walk Trot Fig. 8

A. Adult

B. Youth

C. Leadline

4. Walk Trot Poles

A. Adult

B. Youth

C. Leadline

5. Walk Trot Barrels

A. Adult

B. Youth

C. Leadline

6. Walk Trot Ball Race

A. Adult

B. Youth

C. Leadline

7. Cake Walk

8. Exhibition Barrels

9. Open Barrels

10. Small Fry Barrels

11. Youth Barrels

12. Jackpot 3D Barrels (1 sec. split)

13. Exhibition Poles

14. Open Poles

15. Small Fry Poles

16. Youth Poles

17. Jackpot 3D Poles (1 sec split)

18. Open Fig. 8

19. Open Keyhole

20. Open Down & Back

21. Open Flags

22. Open Scurry

23. Small Fry Stakes

24. Youth Stakes

25. Open Stakes

26. Small Fry Ball Race

27. Youth Ball Race

28. Open Ball Race

Ohio Horseman’s Council, Inc.

Member of American Horse Council ohconline.com

SECRETARY

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

TREASURER

Margaret Hite 740/407-6986 treasurer@ohconline.com

Greetings From Your President

In 2023, OHC members logged enough miles to ride around the Earth’s equator at least 13 times. What? The mileage around the Earth’s equator is almost 25,000 miles and OHC members logged 316,000 miles in 30 states and five foreign countries. That’s almost 13 times around the Earth. Hocking State Forest, Oak Openings, Mohican State Forest, Salt Fork State Park, and Alum Creek State Park were the top five riding locations in Ohio. When members aren’t riding, they’re volunteering their time

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ASHTABULA

There’s nothing quite like saddling up your trusty steed on a bright, sunny day. The beaming sun and blue skies does a lot to lift spirits. No matter how long the winter, horseback riding on a warm spring day always reinvigorates the soul. Here’s hoping you are ready to saddle up for an exciting season ahead! How lucky have we been with this warm sunny winter! Plenty of opportunity to still sneak in some good rides! We’ve got lots of fun activities planned including our show series and a dice ride. We hope you will join us.

and resources to maintain Ohio’s bridle trails for everyone to enjoy. In 2023, when members weren’t riding around the Earth’s equator, they posted 21,000 hours which is valued at $1.6 million, enough to buy a private island or 500,000 king-size candy bars. I’ll take the island with my horses! Calculating volunteer hours, Back County Horsemen of America hourly rates are used but vary from $31.80 for basic skills like weed whacking, trimming, etc. to $110 for the use of heavy equipment

Trail information update; The second bridge at the Hatches Corner Metro Park is currently out of service. The park manager has been notified. He planned to send someone out that week. Hopefully it will be restored and open for use shortly. In the meantime, the rest of the trail can still be enjoyed. Riders simply have to skip the top loop, reenter the woods and continue on.

Many of our members are working hard putting lots of time into new horses. About five members have new horses hitting the trails and arenas this summer. Some members have more than one new project! With all the hard work and effort being poured into them, they no doubt will be ready soon for the busy

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like backhoes, dozers, etc. The highest dollar contribution in labor, materials, and equipment went to Warren, Columbiana, Wood, Greene, and Lawrence County OHC chapters at locations such as Beaver Creek, Van Buren, and Burr Oak. Ohio State Parks received 71 percent of the benefit of volunteer time and resources.

Thank you, Bobbi Arters, Trail Maintenance Chair, and Anne Lindimore, Trail Mileage and Saddle Hours Chair for collecting this data every year for OHC!

If you’d like to show your support for the volunteers who maintain the trails you ride, or the public arenas you may use, please consider joining OHC. For $25 your membership dues go directly to OHC to be used toward efforts to continue to support the Ohio equestrian community. Go to ohconline. com for more information and to sign up, so you can ride around the equator with everyone else.

~Mary Alice Kuhn

show season and the trails. One person who is really putting in the work particularly comes to mind. Many of you already know Kelly Brown, a remarkable member of our club and community. Despite facing tragic heartache in the past year, Kelly has shown us the true meaning of resilience and determination. She has recently acquired a new horse, Calypso, affectionately known as Lyp. This team has been making remarkable progress. It’s truly inspiring to witness her unwavering spirit as she keeps her chin up. Her ongoing commitment to overcoming obstacles, determination to not

miss any more opportunities and continuously working for improvement is a testament to her character and dedication. It brings such joy seeing her continue to strive and thrive. We look forward to seeing what each of our members will achieve this year.

If you’re not an OHC member we hope you would consider joining one of your local chapters. Whether you prefer the thrill of competition or the peace of the trails, there’s something for everyone. Come join us and be a part of our upbeat, positive community! If you ever want to learn more about who we are and what we do please reach out to us. Our Facebook page is a fantastic way to contact us. Just search Ohio Horseman’s Council Ashtabula Chapter. Another option is to attend a meeting. We have our meetings on the first Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. Soak up that sunshine!

~Kat Ring

ATHENS

Hello from Athens County! We are excited to share our chapter’s news and upcoming events. Recently several members of

Cool but sunny group ride. Kelly and her partner Lyp.

Damaged bridge on Hatches Corner.

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saddle pad, lunge line, horse cooler, grooming tools and of course your helmet and hit air or other safety vest. Don’t forget your saddle and bridle and big smile. Have an ID tag with your cell phone number and other emergency information on your saddle and bridle.

the Athens chapter gathered and completed a ride around Lake Snowden in Albany. The entire trail was ridden and we are very happy to report that the trail is clear and open. There were no blockages or large trees down on the trail. We will be conducting our ongoing trail maintenance at Lake Snowden throughout the year so please let us know if you would like to volunteer to help.

With all of the mud that we all have been dealing with on the trails we have definitely had challenges finding safe and fun areas to ride. It’s the perfect time of the year to ride the Moonville Rail Trail. Recently several of our members parked at the Hope School parking area near Lake Hope and had a great ride on the Rail Trail and the surrounding roads. We are planning some future rides from this area so be sure to check our schedule on our Facebook page if you would like to join.

Member Misty Skeen recently adopted a horse from Hocking College and has had much success training the horse using Parelli techniques. She is working hard on getting him ready for our upcoming trail season. Member Kim Chadwell has also spent lots of time training her new horse Mingo Mingo has learned to trailer load and be more confident under saddle. Kim plans on having Mingo ready for our exciting trail riding schedule this year. We are really looking forward to having great trail rides with these horses at our upcoming rides.

Some upcoming events that we want to make sure everyone has on their schedules are the group trail ride at Lake Snowden on April 21 at 11 a.m. and our monthly meeting at Eclipse Company Store on April 25 at 6 p.m. We want to give a special thank you to the owners of Eclipse Company Store for consistently allowing our chapter to conduct our meetings at their location. They have been very accommodating and they allow us to use their entire upstairs room for every meeting.

If you want more information about our local trails or group events, please follow our Facebook page Athens County Ohio Horseman’s Council.

~Rob Maggard

CLERMONT

Greetings from Clermont County. Can you believe the awesome weather we had for February and March? Not much rain, and the trails at EF are in good condition. A few of our members have already started riding this year.

WW4 Ride is April 25-28. Clermont County will be not only a proud supporter, but our membership has also voted to host this event. Everyone is welcome to come, I have heard there will be folks coming from Florida! This event is getting bigger and better every year. Clermont County Visitors Bureau has now shown an interest in the WW4 ride event. Camping is $25 each for the entire weekend, so come out and enjoy the event, ride with friends, and support the Wounded Warrior Project. Our summer ride schedule is as follows: May 17-19, June 21-23, July 19-21, Sept. 2022, (shared event with Fairfield County), Oct. 11-13, Nov. 8-10 (Veteran’s Day ride and campout). All rides will start at

the Applegate Horseman Area. Event details will be posted on our Facebook page as we get a bit closer to the ride dates. This ride schedule is free to all OHC chapter members. Camping will be primitive, with horse water available using our solar powered pump. You are welcome to bring generators or ‘rough it’ and camp by the light of the moon.

Can I brag just a little? We had several riders reporting well over 500 miles for 2023: Russell Emerson 835 miles, Dale Mitchell Bath 744 miles, Peggi Emerson 676 miles, LaWana Bogard 659 miles, Samantha Watkins 636 miles. Also, the following people reported over 400 miles: Jerry Cunningham, Kathy Wolf, Tracy Barger, Elaine Barger, and Tim Sheppard. A total of 5,199 trail miles was reported by Clermont County members. Are you ready for a challenge for 2024? Who can make 1000 miles?

Bricks. Well, here we are in April, and work is progressing on our bricks. We hope to have the bricks installed at the kiosk before the Wounded Warrior Ride weekend.

We have made application for several additional grants to continue to improve our trails, and the Applegate Horseman’s Area. Additional improvement will include upgrading the Blue Trail, and additional gravel to add additional parking at the Day Use Parking Lot on the north side of East Fork State Park.

Until next month, ride safe.

~La Wana Bogard

CUYAHOGA

Spring! Check your to do list. Professional Trailer Spring Checkup. Breaks, bearings, lights, floor, tires, spare tire, hitch, ball, chains and break away all in good condition?

Check and freshen up your horse and people first aid kit. Put in an extra halter, lead,

Put your OHC county logo or the state logo on the back and sides of your truck and trailer. Be proud to display you are an OHC member and take a look and be sure you have enough reflective markers on your trailer. If you have not driven your trailer since last riding season, take it for a good spin and get used to backing, turning and parking.

New to this? You can put your hand on the bottom of the steering wheel and turn it in the direction you want the back of the trailer to go when you are backing up. Go to a big empty parking lot and practice for as long as it takes. Take it slow, don’t over compensate your turns and you will soon be a confident driver. When everything is checking out well, then load your horse a few times to refresh his skills. Do this when you are not in a rush to get anywhere in case you run into an issue.

This year might be a great time to have an electric jack put on your trailer and a rearview camera or two. One can act as a rearview mirror that shows you the traffic coming up way behind you and a second one can be set to show you what is right behind you when you are parking. Two cameras bring safety and convenience.

Where do you keep your list to note your trail miles after each ride? The trailer, the barn, your phone or a pad and pen? Just find the method that is easiest for you to track your trail miles. By doing this we can let the parks know we are out there and riding and we need these trails! They often don’t see us using the trails and don’t know how many horses are enjoying them. This is more important than you can imagine. Every mile counts!

Every chapter has a trail mile person who takes all the members miles and where they rode and sends them to the State OHC Trail Mile Committee Chair. Please participate! If you do not use a GPS or trail tracking on your phone you can estimate milage by knowing how far your horse walks or trots any given mile. A horse that walks slowly does so about 2-4 mph, trots 4-6

Athens chapter members at Moonville Rail Trail.

Athens and Meigs chapter members at the Moonville Tunnel parking area.

Athens chapter members crossing a Rail Trail bridge.

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mph and 7-10 or so at a canter. Gaited horse cover ground faster at about 6-7 miles per hour on up. Just find as accurate a way as you can to estimate your mileage for each ride. You can do this along a road where there is a trail. Drive a mile and then ride your horse at each different gait and see how long it takes you. It is not rocket science and you know if your horse is laid back and a bit slow or a real go getter. Just make it fun, keep track and turn your miles in at years end.

Pledge to be a safe and courteous trail rider wherever you ride. Greet other users, be friendly, give notice when you want to pass. Always walk in full control of your horse as you pass others. Many other users can be frightened by horses as many people no longer have a chance to see a real live horse. Make friends out there with the other users and educate. Please do not scream at those with a dog off leash or a jogger who does not know to call out to pass. A kind explanation goes much farther than angry words. The powers that be get complaints on rude rider behavior and it hurts us all. Your reputation follows you, good and bad.

Horsehair will probably be filling the air as you are reading this and it will be covering gloves, grooming tools and us. It will be a great year so enjoy each minute on your horse.

~Penny Passalacqua

DELAWARE

Greetings and happy spring from your friends in Delaware Chapter!

The warmer days and longer evenings offer the opportunity to enjoy our bridle trails at Alum Creek State Park and the emerging beauty of springtime flowers and foliage. Our trail maintenance volunteers, under the guidance of crew leader, Bobbi Arters, continue their efforts to ensure that our bridle trails are in as good shape, safe, and enjoyable as possible, for all users. We would like to remind our horseback riding visitors to remain mindful of the weather conditions when deciding upon Alum Creek bridle trails as a destination this spring. Spring rain can create some slick, muddy, and treacherous ravines and platform crossings. Do not hesitate to contact Bobbi Arters for up-to-date trail conditions

before you arrive. Remember: ‘call before you haul’ We look forward to having you visit!

In addition, there are two major bridle trail improvement projects planned for this year.

The first involves a major culvert replacement at the start of Winterhawk West, the second being work on Maple Glen’s long bridge. Both projects will be a collaboration with the Alum Creek State Park maintenance team in addition to our volunteer input to accomplish these major projects. Watch our chapter’s Facebook page for further details regarding these projects and temporary trail closure dates.

Delaware Chapter officers strive to offer informative, entertaining, and relevant monthly guest speaker presentations to our members and guests and last month was no exception. With over 30 members and friends in attendance, member Mike Shott shared his knowledge and experience to introduce our group to the Pat Parelli Natural Horsemanship training philosophy. A big thank you to Mike for being our March guest speaker.

We invite you to join us for our April meeting, scheduled for Friday, April 5 beginning at 7 p.m. at the Kilbourne United Methodist Church on SR 521 when we will welcome ODNR Natural Resources Investigator, Shaun Lentini. Come and enjoy an evening with friends while listening and learning about some of the interesting and intriguing stories and cases both past and present that have occurred at Alum Creek State Park. Light refreshments will be available.

Twenty members are looking forward to a gala night of spectacular horsemanship performances at this year’s Equine Affaire Fantasia on Thursday, April 11. Hopefully, lots of pictures will be taken that we will share on our chapter Facebook page.

At the time of submission for this piece, our OHC Spring Membership meeting had not occurred. I look forward to sharing highlights from this meeting in next month’s column. Our State OHC president, Mary Alice Kuhn, and her cabinet team, have lots of exciting news and ideas to share with the membership.

Looking far ahead, we want to remind our friends both old and new, to mark your calendar to

attend our September celebration called ‘Autumn at Alum Trail Ride and Campout’ taking place Sept. 6-8. In addition, Sept. 8 is the Delaware All-Horse Parade. Make your camping reservations soon or plan to join us for a day ride(s)! Happy trails!

~Theresa Burke

ERIE

Greetings from Erie County! April is here and the spring flowers are exploding everywhere. Great temperatures arrived early this year up by the lake, bringing the sun with it. Riding at Carlisle, Oak Openings, Van Buren and of course Edison Woods has been fun for humans and horses. They are definitely getting their shedding on much to the delight of the nesting birds. Some of our members went south to ride among the palm trees. Looks like everyone is having fun.

April is an active month for our chapter. Equine Affaire, Earth Day at Osbourne Park,

and Member Appreciation Night on the calendar, we will be pretty busy. This is our last monthly meeting (April 18) at the Coupling (11618 State Route 113, Milan, Ohio).

Our potluck starts at 6:30 p.m. Meeting at 7 p.m. Next month our meeting will resume on Smokey Road with the pavilion. Come check us out. We have some big campouts coming in May. I can’t wait! Life is better on the trail!

~Shelley Hayes

FAIRFIELD

It has been a couple months since the Fairfield chapter submitted a Corral article, but that doesn’t mean that members haven’t been busy taking care of chapter business.

The 2024 ride schedule has been completed and is posted at ffohc. com. Our first work project was scheduled in March, adding a new bench and additional tie rails at Conkle’s Hollow at Hocking. And we have all the volunteers signed up and ready to work the All American Youth Show in May.

Even though we put out a ride schedule each year, often our members plan additional rides that are not on our schedule. Invites to these rides sometimes get posted on our Facebook group page ‘Fairfield County Chapter Ohio Horseman’s Council’. Anyone is invited to join our Facebook group (you don’t have to be a member of OHC). It is a good place to get more up-todate information on all our rides and events. Feel free to join the group if you use Facebook. If you have any questions or need more information, get in touch with us. Our contact information can be found on the state OHC website, https://ohconline.com.

Happy spring!

FULTON

~Tanna R.

February was a quiet month for our chapter with a chapter meeting on Feb. 6 and our Winter Blues breakfast on Feb. 24. Thirty-six members and guests attended the breakfast at the Delta 109 Tavern and most followed that up with a tour of the Richard Alan Studios. There we saw various creations fabricated from metal including sculptures, custom framing, mirrors, wall art, furniture, garden and outdoor décor and

Glory and Candy taking a break.

Enjoying the sun.

Enjoying the Southern sunshine.

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more. It was fascinating. And while the club was not real busy, many members were putting in lots of miles at the parks and forests during the unbelievably mild weather!

Our March chapter meeting was March 5 and we had 37 members attend at Bunkers Bar and Grill. We celebrated our collective birthdays by singing ‘Happy birthday to us’ and sharing cake provided by Wixey Bakery following our buffet dinner before the meeting.

At the meeting, we clarified our club schedule for the coming year. Several members planned to attend the State meeting in March. Spring clean-up at Harry Hughes Youth Equestrian Center on April 6 is a yearly activity where several members pitch in and help the center get ready for the coming year. We also will be camping at Reed Road Ranglers April 6-7 followed by our Eclipse Souper Ride on April 8. May 3-5 we will be camping at RRR with our Kentucky Derby party on May 4 complete with watching the race and having a chapter meeting. In June, we will have our third annual weenie roast at the Jeffers Road Rider Center in Oak Openings Metropark on National Trails Day where we typically feed 50-60 people; members, old friends and new acquaintances. In July, some members are planning to attend the Erie County event at Edison Woods and in August we’ll have our club chili cookoff during a weekend of camping at RRR. September will be busy with camping opportunities at Edison Woods, Mohican and Van Buren attracting our members. And then our Oaktoberfest weekend

on Oct. 4-6, the HHYEC RideA-Thon on Oct. 6 and our Fat Saturday Souper Ride on Nov. 28 will be our last few planned outdoor activities. Dec. 1 will see our annual Cowboy Christmas Tack Swap return to the WB Ranch now known as The Show Arena under new management. Our chapter meetings are on the first Tuesday of the month at Bunkers Bar and Grill in Holland. After April, we will move the meetings to RRR through October. Check our website, www.fcohc.com, our Facebook page Fulton County Ohio Horseman’s Council or join our Facebook group Fulton County OHC to see what we’re up to. We also try to keep our page on the OHC state website up to date. Happy trails!

~Kathy Brown

GEAUGA

Hello from Geauga County. We will be in our longer days with this article and maybe warmer weather so that we can be out and about riding our beautiful trails.

Don’t forget to experience North America’s Premier Equine Exposition and Equestrian gathering at the Equine Affaire April 11-14. There will be many opportunities to acquire basic horse and horsemanship knowledge and abilities through a full schedule of demos, video presentations, exhibits and activities for riders and horse owners of all ages. Visit the OHC booth and meet others who share your enjoyment of the trails.

I hope everyone is planning to attend the annual GOHC banquet this year. Great prizes, great food, great company. It will be on April 20 at Big Creek Park Deep Woods Lodge.

Watch for a new mounting block to be installed at West Woods this summer. Geauga OHC was awarded a grant that the club will match funds with to

supply building this wonderful safe way to climb on to our partners. Thank you OHC for helping make this possible.

“Horses are incredible teachers of forgiveness, acceptance, and unconditional love.”—Shannon

Knapp

~Cecilia Hanish

GREENE

Hello, my fellow horsemen!

The Greene County chapter is sponsoring the OHC State Ride on June 7-9 at Caesar Ford Park near Xenia! Class A (12 sites total) and primitive campsites (23 total) will be available. Class A sites can be rented for $45 per night and must be reserved through Greene County Parks and Recreation starting at the end of April. Class A sites include paved parking, water, electricity, sewage disposal, tie lines, and bathrooms/showers. Primitive sites can be rented for $15 per night and will have access to the showers/bath house in the main campground area, have access to a large porta-potty, tie lines, water, and a fire ring. The primitive sites are nearby and located at 50 Stringtown Road, Xenia. A shuttle will be available for those who need assistance getting from the campground to the main pavilion. To reserve a primitive site, please contact Cindra Phillips via email at cindra.phillips@gmail.com or call 937/736-0698 and leave a message with your name and call-back number. There will be a number of fun activities during this weekend including Saturday dinner (bring a side dish or dessert), a silent auction, raffle prizes, a 50/50 split pot, a disc jockey, an 18-hole disc golf course, and a hand-crafted saddle stand. Day use parking is available at the main facility and from New Jasper Station Road. Both lots are free of charge. For more information, please see our Facebook page at ‘Greene County OHC’.

In preparation for the OHC State Ride, Greene County chapter members Dave Goodbar, Devin Nicol, and Gerald Smith have been cleaning fallen trees and branches off the trails. The trails on New Jasper Station Road are too muddy to be on as of the beginning of March. We will keep checking on those trails and post when they are safe to ride on. Riding from the main parking lot is open and available. Greene

~CJ Bieghler

GUERNSEY

At Guernsey OHC we are having more fun than is legally allowed. OK, that might be a slight exaggeration, but I do enjoy working on Salt Fork Bridle Trails. And, work we have! In nine days worked since Jan. 12 we have racked up 453 hours by seven men.

With this year’s trail work we are capturing the exact mileage for each trail. Signs are being made. Signs are being moved. All the main trails are now Campto-Camp miles. The White A is eight miles, camp-to-camp. The White B is a loop off of the A and measures six miles. The Purple Trail is 12 miles, camp-to-camp. The Red Trail is six miles

To ride the Red Trail, you have to trailer your horse to the last parking lot on R-14; the road to the Public Marina. R-14 is the first left after you enter the Park off US 22. (Park all the way to the rear of the lot.) The Red Trail and parking are day use only.

The Orange Trail is 12 miles, camp-to-camp.

Trails still needing work: Blue, Green, Yellow and Blue-Purple connector trail.

In one picture Don and Frank are up to their necks in honeysuckle vines and grapevines on the Orange Trail, down by the picnic table. (Dave is running the camera.) The other two pictures are of lunch breaks on the trails.

County Parks and Trails is monitoring the situation as well.

Happy birthday to us!

Winter Blues breakfast.

Richard Alan Studios

Fallen trees being cleared at Caesar Ford Park.

A cleared trail.

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Our Annual Trail Workday is Saturday, April 27. We’d be glad to have you! Follow us on Facebook for details, Salt Fork Bridle Trails.

It won’t be long till I saddle Dee Dee up and ride the trails at Salt Fork! Hope to see you there.

~Lee Randolph

HAMILTON

Welcome April! For inquiring minds, April is named after the Greek goddess of Love, Aphrodite. The Roman calendar spells April, Aprilis, meaning ‘to open’ because April is the month when trees and flowers begin to bloom. Aprilis, bring it on because we are ready!

Let us spring this column open with some good news! Great Parks approved our requested Miami Whitewater Forest Shaker Trace Trail Moonlight rides. OHC members, mark your calendars and save these dates to attend our beautiful, Saturday night rides on May 11, June 15, July 20, and Sept. 21.

Love books? By the time you

read this, HC-OHC member Ann Shatto will have just unwrapped our very first equestrian book club meeting. The club is reading, and reviewing the book The Ride of her Life, by Elizabeth Letts. Have horses and think you do not have time to read? Give audiobooks a try and ‘read’ while doing mindless barn work—it is pretty awesome.

In addition, two unique opportunities opened to HC-OHC members. On Feb. 21, Ohio Farm Bureau delegates from every county in Ohio traveled to Columbus for Ag Day at the Capital. Being both Hamilton County Farm Bureau and Hamilton County OHC members, Mike and Ann Frederick met with staff from the offices of Ohio Senate Louis Blessing III (district 8) and with staff from Ohio House Representatives Cindy Abrams (29); William Seitz (30); Dani Issacsohn (24); and Jessica Miranada (28) to engage and converse on issues important to Ohio and Hamilton County agriculture and to advocate for Ohio and Hamilton County horse trails. Every legislative office was welcoming and open-eyed to learn Ohio’s 306,000 horses make Ohio the sixth most populous horse state in the country creating a $2.8 billion yearly economic

impact for Ohio. Additionally, 50 percent of Ohio horse owners identify as being trail riders, making horse trails a valuable financial asset to the state.

A second opportunity unlocked itself by surprise. On March 1, attendee Ann Frederick was invited to say a few words about Great Parks Forever (the philanthropic arm of Great Parks of Hamilton) to 45 legislatures attending Hamilton County Farm Bureau’s Legislative Luncheon. Clutching a drink napkin with a few scribbled notes, Ann spoke from an open-heart, “I believe parks are good for people and I believe horses are good for people. These two beliefs are part of my core values. We are blessed to have great parks and if you believe what I believe, I would love to have you join me in supporting our parks and our park’s horse trails.” Heads nodded and Ann sat down to applause.

Love your horse trails? Advocate for your parks. Openly give your time, talents, and treasures to support your local bridle trails. You will be helping your parks, your horse and ultimately yourself.

You can find more information about HC-OHC, view our event calendar, and access our membership application link online at ohconline.com, toolbar ‘find chapter’ and then select/ type ‘Hamilton County’ in the search bar.

~Ann Frederick

KNOX

Happy trails and greetings from Knox County! When I sit down to write this article each month, I have to remind myself of the Corral’s guidelines for my submission. They need it 30 days in advance of that month’s issue. I write my articles the first of each month. So, what I’m writing now in March, is about what happened in February, that you will read in April. Whew! So, that being said, February was a very busy month for KCOHC. We started out with our first scheduled club ride, a Valentine’s Day ride at the Bridge of Dreams. The weather cooperated and we had 11 members attend and exchange candy and other goodies and put felt hearts on ourselves and our horse’s rumps. We followed that with our annual tack auction, always a fun time. Fun yes, but it takes a lot of hard work and planning to make it happen.

Welcome to new member Brandi London and Belle.

Our club members step up year after year and this year was no exception. A huge thank you to all our volunteers who made this a very successful event! Next, Mother Nature was not so good to us when we were hit with a snowstorm the same day, we were hosting a seminar given by Sally Shaffer of Autumn Lane Farm. But we were able to reschedule and Sally gave a wonderful presentation including a slideshow. She is a champion of the Standardbred breed and giving horses a second chance, helping to re-home horses of any breed. She spoke of options for finding your next horse, rescue and rescuing horses, the state of the slaughter demand in the US and many more topics. Sally gave us information that informed us, made us think and made us laugh. We appreciate the time she spent with us. A very big thank you to Gaynor

Salt Fork lunch on the blue.

Salt Fork lunch on Orange.

Salt Fork Honeysuckle.

Ag Day at Capital, Mike and Ann Frederick with Abrams.

Ag Day at Capital, Mike and Ann Frederick with Isaacsohn.

Ag Day at Capital, Mike and Ann Frederick with Blessing.

Volunteers at the Knox County Tack Auction.

Kim and Gaynor at the Valentines ride.

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Pfeffer for organizing this event. It was a great evening! If you would like more information on Sally and her program, you can contact her at www.sallyshaffer. com or www.autumlanefarm. com or sally@sallyshaffer.com.

We still meet the third Monday of every month at 7 p.m. at Donato’s Pizza in Mt. Vernon. Come join us at a meeting, an event, or riding down Ohio’s beautiful trails!

~Cindy Cossin

LAKE

Hope you had a lively St. Patrick’s Day and a serene, lovely spring holiday. Lake County has been adapting to the effects of warm and cold weather. Some members report much shedding of horse hair, while others report little shedding at all.

Five of our Lake members did enjoy Cuyahoga County’s yearly banquet. We enjoyed socializing with our friends and participating in their auction and celebrations of accomplishments.

One of our members bid on a heated vest and won with her bid. Unfortunately, the vest was not the correct size. So later in the week, she went to Big D’s to exchange it for another size. Our member soon had a heated vest just in time for weather in the 70’s. That’s Northeast Ohio.

Barb J. spoke with Chris Gutka, captain of Lake Metropark Rangers, who shared with her this advice. Riders should not confront someone who is harassing them or their horses, but call 911. 911 will get help to them quickly. Thanks, Chris, for informing us.

May you and your horse enjoy your journey.

~Rayneen Tisovic

LAWRENCE

Hi gang, it’s been a long time but we are now back in the saddle and ready to ride. Our

chapter has had some ups and downs but we are ready to take the reins once again and get back down to business.

We are planning our first club ride for the season on Saturday, April 20, starting at 10 a.m. We would like to invite everyone to come out and camp or just come out for the day. Please bring a covered dish for the picnic which will be at 4 p.m. after the ride.

We have a lot of things to get done this summer so we hope to see you all at our club events.

~Susan White

LICKING

Hello all of you out there anxious to ride and camp this year. It’s almost time! You’ll have to hold your horses a little longer so to speak because first it’s Equine Affaire time in Columbus. Our chapter is also going to the Fantasia show together, which should be a great evening with a lot of awesome acts to see. I hope you all get to go and see it too.

We also have another ride planned for this month. We will have our Pizza Ride on April 27. Check on Facebook to mark yourself as going or email Charlene or myself and we’ll let you know how it all works.

Speaking of Charlene, I’d like to tell you a little bit about our very special chapter president and also a state OHC director and her husband Craig, who also holds an office with OHC as the Central Region Representative and is actually a founding member of our Licking County Chapter. You’d think they would be very busy with keeping up with only that, but they are also very active in trail maintenance for the state but mostly their heart lies with Dillon State Park I was told. They met when Charlene’s brother went to buy a horse from Craig. He got the horse and Charlene got Craig. And that is how it all began. They’ve been riding together ever since. They like to travel with their two horses and camp in neighboring states as well. I’ve been told they have been to Indiana, Tennessee, West Virginia and Pennsylvania. If you have any questions about traveling with your horses, those two would be the ones to ask. But I think they like Ohio too. Their favorite local places to ride are of course Dillon State Park, but also Hocking State Forest, Mohican State Forest and Salt

Fork State Park. I’ve been so lucky to have ridden there before as well. So, I hope Craig and Charlene will remember how wonderful Ohio is and stay with us for a long time. They have helped our chapter and all of OHC tremendously over the last years. Thank you!

I hope that peaked everybody’s curiosity and maybe you’d like to meet us. Come and see us at our Pizza Ride and find out how much fun we are and join in. See you all soon!

~Sigrid Batten

LORAIN

Hello horse friends! Our April calendar is packed full with great events and organized rides, no fooling! It’s time to spring into action—clean your tack, buff your boots, dust off your hat, brush your horses and jump on them for some great rides this month. Our calendar sponsor is Harrison Trailers located in Wellington, Ohio. Many of us here in Lorain County have purchased trailers at Harrison Trailers as they have a good stock of a variety of trailers for day use and ones with living quarters from a number of manufacturers including Featherlite, Exiss, Sooner and Elite. They also sell used trailers so consider Harrison Trailers if you are in the market for a trailer! Thank you, Harrison Trailers, for your calendar sponsorship.

We had a super group of riders at our Carlisle Sweetheart ride with three photos featured from this day.

To start off the month, the Equine Affaire will be at the state fairgrounds in Columbus, Ohio, from April 11-14. Many exhibitors, vendors, and wellknown trainers will be at Equine Affaire and the Fantasia Horse Show often fills up quickly so plan ahead. You can look up all the details online. I have learned a lot over the years and have really enjoyed the Fantasia show.

Plan to attend our Lorain County membership meeting on Monday, April 15. We will meet at the Carlisle Visitor Center Black River Room at 7 p.m. On Friday, April 19, our Lorain Council members will set out for a weekend field trip to Kentucky where we will do some sightseeing including visiting the Ark and the Kentucky Horse Park. Please contact Jim Wallace for further details. On Saturday,

April 27 we have a scheduled trail maintenance day. Please volunteer to clean up the trails at Charlemont and possibly Wellington Reservation, if needed. Plan to meet at the New London-Eastern Road trailhead at 9 a.m. We will wrap up the day with a stop at Dairy Queen to reward ourselves for our efforts!

On Sunday, April 28 we will be at North Chagrin for a day ride. Plan to be ready at 1 p.m. and if you’d like, pack a lunch. We will start at the Oxbow Trailhead.

Looking ahead to May, we will be taking a day trip to Amish Country on Friday, May 3 with a special visit to Skyview Ranch in Millersburg. We will be meeting at the Homerville town hall at 9 a.m. to carpool. Jim Wallace is the contact for this day. Sunday, May 5 our council has a Derby ride planned. We will meet at Wellington Reservation, 535 Jones Road. Please be ready to ride at 1 p.m. On Saturday, May 11, our famous Pie Ride will take place at the Carlisle Equestrian Center. We will ride at 10 a.m. and then follow up with dessert at the enclosed pavilion at noon.

Ken and Rosemary Morgan.

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Please bring a pie or pastry to share. A good tooth brushing may be in order afterward but it will be well worth it! Be safe out there as you enjoy the signs of new life in the woods.

~Kathy Duncan

MADISON

Hello! Spring has unfurled itself again, and our hearts are happy to get back to outdoor activities with less mud and cold. Sure, there is the old axiom about spring flowers with the showers, but fewer showers always suits me.

Madison County has been busy getting ready for the year. This year marks our 25th year as an OHC chapter, and we are planning a celebration in July. The original members were instrumental in getting the trails at Deer Creek State Park established, and worked with Prairie Oaks Metro Park as well. We have a morerobust trail system in central Ohio because of their dedication, and it is greatly appreciated!

Speaking of Deer Creek State Park, we acknowledge that the condition of the trails in the past has been a source of frustration for many. Please try the trails again! Thanks to park Service Manager Bob Kruse working with our trail crew, great strides have been made in addressing muddy areas as well as overgrowth that comes with turning farm fields into parkland and prairie. That means Autumn Olive and multiflora rose encroaching on the trails. Bob and his crew have worked with a Fecon Mower to widen trails, hacking back the offending overgrowth. They have rerouted trails around chronically muddy spots, and are continuing to monitor trail conditions so we have a great place to enjoy. Like many trail systems that are fairly flat, we cannot avoid wet trails during rainy times, but there is a vastly improved experience waiting for you. Another Deer Creek State Park plus is that water is being run to the horse camping area this year! Additional (nice) pit latrines are being installed to make the camping experience much better. We will keep you updated on construction activity and where parking will be available for the trails when that happens. This is a government project, so, we really don’t know when it will begin. Maybe late summer or fall?

Our April meeting speaker was

Dr. Theresa Burns, OSU Internal Medicine, reviewing care of the older horse and pasture pets as well as a refresher on PPID and how to manage horses with insulin resistance and metabolic issues. We greatly appreciate her knowledge and time. One of the great things about owning horses is that we will never stop learning about their care or about all the ‘stuff’ that comes along with them in our world. I am hoping that all of this learning will keep me young.

You are always welcome to come to our meetings, on the second Thursday of the month at the West Jefferson Community Center, 230 Cemetery Road, West Jefferson, Ohio. The chapter provides a light supper at 6 p.m. with meeting starting at 6:30 p.m.

~Lisa Reynolds

MEDINA

Did you miss the Feb. 20 meeting at the Richfield Masonic Hall? Well, you missed a good one. Along with Summit and Cuyahoga chapters we welcomed Dr. Gary Domanick, whose vast knowledge of World War II, especially D-Day, kept us glued to our seats. Over 75 attendees enjoyed his information on the role horses played in the war. If you can, join us for our meetings. We promise some good speakers and fun times. Join Medina chapter at its monthly meeting April 3 at Richfield Twp Hall for Lieutenant Andrew Baxter of the Hinckley Fire Department.

We also are planning an outing at La Famiglia Winery, owned by relations of our president, Maureen Mizerak. Wines and Whinnies, anyone? Stay tuned for details.

This year we are doing something different in the way of offering day rides. If you are interested in riding trails in the valley or elsewhere, let us know. We have new members who are not familiar with the area and we are glad to pair them up with our more experienced riders and introduce them to these wonderful trails. Contact us at Medina@ohconline.com.

At the Jan. 13 meeting of the executives, Mary Alice covered how combining with other chapters helps further our reach. This is a good point and Medina has often joined with Summit chapter on trail work, banquets and other events (county fairs,

fundraisers.) Now our state ride with Cuyahoga and Summit is really paying off. This is how we can get more volunteers and participants.

We lost a good friend this past month. Sergent Jim McRitchie of the Cleveland Metroparks Mounted Patrol. He gave us a great deal of help when Medina held our first obstacle course event. He will be missed by many.

Be on the lookout for our state ride flyer and save the dates of Sept. 27-29. Meet us at the Polo Fields of South Chagrin Reservation in the Cleveland Metroparks. Be ready to ride, eat, camp, repeat! More to come! I was doing some de-cluttering and happened to come across my Valley Girls Calendar. It’s been 20 years! It’s been 21 years since the horrible flooding in the Cuyahoga Valley and what set us on a fundraiser we will not soon forget. We have Sandy Bauer to thank for doing the leg (and other various body parts) work. Say, if those English ladies could pose ‘au naturelle’ and raise a ton of money, why not us? Not easy getting women of a certain age to strip down and drape themselves over horses and cower strategically behind various pieces of tack. Amazing what you can do with two riding helmets. All while posing discreetly in scenic places on Sandy’s property. Of course, there was the awkward timing when the local school bus went by. We chalked it up to the perils of equine fundraising. I can’t imagine what those kids mother’s chalked it up to. Seriously, Sandy didn’t think any child was exposed to our charms. But the calendar was a huge success and we sold them to people all over the country. We made the news in many newspapers and other publications. I remember telling Sandy, “Do not let them use my picture!” Next week I was in the Cleveland Plain Dealer. Undoubtedly, they still hang in barns and rural feed and seed stores. Our fame lives on—we still have a few left to sell!

From your devoted Miss September.

~Rosemary Young

MEIGS

Just to clarify a typo in the February Corral that the paragraph regarding the new kiosk should have read that ‘data’ can be compiled as the

word incorrectly shown was ‘date’ (don’t you just love auto correct?) Hopefully this makes much more sense: “Plans continue to compile a new map of the trails at the AEP property and set up new color-coded markers for each trail. The chapter also is planning a new registration kiosk at the camp so that better data can be captured as to who is using the camp and the number of visitors to the area.”

The AEP Southern Ohio Recreational Area equine trails will be open on April 1 for both riders and hikers. Please be courteous and share the trails wisely.

Meigs Chapter currently has 94 members for 2024 and we are actively recruiting more. Emmalee and Annalyn, our chapter’s youth ambassadors are networking with their peer groups to sign up younger members and hopefully their entire families.

Meigs Chapter will meet the

Emmalee and Annalyn driving.

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third Tuesday of each month at Fox’s Pizza Den on Main Street in Pomeroy, Ohio. Meeting begins at 7 p.m. and all visitors and prospective members are welcome to attend.

~Marlene Swartz

MORROW

Hello fellow chapters! I hope everyone is having a great start to 2024! Our chapter is definitely off to a great start! We have been able to get out several times for rides, but we can’t wait for all the trails to reopen.

We have our 2024 ride schedule completed and here are the dates and places we are going. April 27 day ride Alum Creek, May 3-5 Dillon, May 24-27 Hocking Hills Group camp, May 30-June 1 Shawnee State Forest, June 8 day ride Mohican, June 1522 End of the trail horse camp (Wisconsin), July 4-7 Spruce Knob (West Virginia), July 1921 AEP (Regional Ride), July 27 Licking County Fun Show, Aug. 2-4 Zaleski State Forest, Aug. 23-25 Paint Creek State Park, Sept. 2-7 Big Elk Lick (Pennsylvania), Sept. 8 All Horse Parade, Sept. 27-29 Alum Creek, Benefit Ride/Hog Roast, Oct. 4-6 Beaver Creek State Park, Oct. 25-27 Shawnee State Forest, Nov. 1-3- Hocking Hills. We are also working with our local state park manager to see if we can add more miles to the trails at Mt. Gilead State Park. We will keep you posted. See you on the trails!

~Rob Conley

PERRY

Our Winterfest party was a huge success with nearly 50 members and guests in attendance. The games were so fun thanks to Donna Shade who really mixed it up for us, and the dessert contest brought out the best of the bakers so no one went home hungry. We appreciate the judges who did a tasteful job (pun intended) of picking the winners. The judges

were guests Ashley Lokosky, Sonny (Connie King’s boyfriend) and Christie (Terry Savage’s girlfriend). Winners were: First place: Bonnie Reed and Randy Rodgers (cherries in the snow), second place: Carol Stoughton (carrot cake), and third place: Bonnie Reed (almond puffs).

And did I mention prizes galore?! I think everyone walked away with something, either horse treats, hand painted glassware, hand painted fabric totes, or lottery tickets. The venue was a tad small so we hope to return to a larger facility next year where we can make the event even larger. Thanks to all of the officers who spent so much time making this party memorable and for everyone who came out and supported it.

Before I talk about the 2023 trail mileage stats, I want to speak out on how people are tracking those miles. Several of us feel the state needs to emphasize the use of the mobile phone trail tracking apps, not only for accuracy but so that riders don’t get lost. The old method of tracking miles back in the 90s by using four to five miles per hour in the saddle or when they leave home is antiquated and no way near accurate. It’s time to step into the next century and utilize our technology.

Speaking of trail news, stats for those who turned in their trail miles for 2023 were reviewed at the February meeting and out of our small membership an impressive 19 riders turned in a total of 3,970 trail miles, up from last year’s totals of 11 members and 2,819 miles. Hocking and Stone Church were the top spots in Ohio; out-of-state rides took place in Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Virginia and West Virginia. Top five riders were Marianne Patton, Marsha Wofter, Rachel McCandlish, Bonnie Reed and Randy Rodgers. The random drawing for a Rural King gift card was won by Carol Stoughton. Thank you, Marsha for collecting and reporting the miles to the state.

Trail cleanup season is in full force, with an unorganized organized cleanup at Burr Oak where the red trail was cleared by three volunteers. Members assisted the Morgan County Chapter at the former AEP McConnelsville location in March as well as Stone Church in Wayne National, the latter of which included a chainsaw certification class.

Upcoming May rides include

Stone Church, Fallon Park and McConnelsville, now known as the Appalachian Hills Equine Camp. June will be filled with two campouts, one in Durbin, W. Va., and the other at Mohican.

Ready for camping now that the weather has warmed? Our members are gearing up! Teresa and Mike Smith have a new class C motorhome while Bonnie Reed and Randy Rodgers purchased a 3H Exiss trailer with a large living quarters. Ben and Heather Stengle purchased a new trailer last year and are selling their nice Thor motorhome if anyone is interested. In equine acquisitions, Terry Savage bought a couple nice black walking horse mares and I ended up with a new Tennessee Walker/Standardbred cross. The jury is out on the new horse because it’s going to be hard for this guy to step into Chip’s shoes, rather he will end up just being a horse of a different color so to speak. I think Chip is marked safe from being sold.

There’s been so many tack swaps, horse sales and other things to keep us busy while the weather warms and we anticipate the opening of state forest bridle trails. Of course, the final launch into ‘riding season’ is the annual Equine Affaire where we can get those last-minute riding accessories, or as I call it, spend your tax money here! So as things heat up, get your spring on, get that trail riding app loaded up and hit the trails!

~Marianne Patton

PREBLE

Preble County OHC has been having some interesting news. Our trails are becoming famous! If you have not heard Sylvester Stallone is filming his new action movie right in our hometown. Our trails were used in the filming, which concluded beginning of March.

Some more exciting news coming to Hueston Woods is our third annual Spring Fling April 26-28.

We offer a free obstacle course. This is a great time to work with those horses after a long, wet winter. You can ride or walk the horses through the course. Obstacle course is free, but donations are encouraged. Following the obstacle course, we will have our first speed and fun show of 2024. You can find the showbill on our Facebook page Ohio Horseman’s Council –

Preble County Chapter. We will have food on site for donations. Don’t forget to be on the lookout for the bunny hidden on the trail on this weekend.

We had approximately 15 people come out on March 2 for our first work day to help clear the trails and camp. The trails appear to be in good shape with only a few trees down. We will have a schedule of events and future work days posted soon. We are always looking for new members. The Hueston Woods Bridle Trails are maintained by members of Preble County OHC and other volunteers who help!

~Nichole Johnson

ROSS

Hello everyone! My name is Whitney Stires, and I’m going to take a stab at being the new Corral reporter for the Ross County chapter. I’ve been riding with this wonderful group for the last few months and love every time we get together and ride! Obviously, these last couple of months have been quiet for us, but hopefully, some of you have been able to get a few rides in lately. The weather has been beautiful.

We do have a ride coming up on April 20 at Bear Lake (Shawnee). All are welcome. Bear Lake is the first time I rode with our trail boss of this chapter a few years ago, and it was a blast! Not to mention my first time on a gaited horse, and I never looked back at any other kind.

I’d like to announce our annual poker run at Tar Hollow on May 25, anyone interested can put it on their calendar now. The council will provide the meat and anyone

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who plans to attend, we ask that you please bring a side dish so we have plenty of food for everyone there. Thank you in advance.

If you haven’t been to Tar Hallow lately or don’t see anything about it on social media, they have built a new bridge deck at the entrance. This is wonderful! The last one was kind of suspicious!

This is about all I have for now. I’m excited to be able to report all the fun riding and events that will be going on this year! Until next time.

~Whitney Kappes

SANDUSKY

What do you call a group of bunnies running away from you? A receding hare line! Welcome April. Welcome spring. Our first Sunday rides are still happening at White Star Bridle Trails in Gibsonburg, Ohio. Through May, be ready to ride at 2 p.m. June through August, be ready to ride at 10 a.m. And, September through December be ready to ride at 2 p.m. again.

Winter has been the time for planning and the ride committee has slated five-day rides and seven camping rides around Ohio. Come ride with us! Our awards dinner and shenanigans

recognized many people and their accomplishments: Tony for most miles ridden at White Star, Miranda/Mitch/Carter/Wilma/ Chuck for the Helpful Family Award, several Ambassador and Spirit awards, and five mileage patches! Our club also supported the Westview Veterinary Equine Event and Sandusky County 4-H Equine Event during the winter months. We are a busy club! Want to know more? Visit our Facebook page where you can peruse great pictures of our club events and members, posted by our club photographer, Marla.

We have a new meeting place: The Sandusky Township Fire Department, 2207 Oak Harbor Road, Fremont, Ohio. We meet on the second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. and would love to have you join us!

~Donna McHaffie

STARK

Welcome to spring! The birds are chirping and spring is in the air. That is very much welcome. We had a really nice turnout at our February meeting and have gained several new members since the meeting. Thanks to Ida Noel for donating a hoodie to be raffled and to Brenda who was the lucky winner.

In April we are looking forward to attending Equine Affaire. Hope to see you there!

Trail news includes logging at Camp Tuscazoar is going on right now. OTP is planning an event at Camp Tuscazoar on July 20 which will include all trail users. Stark Parks new equestrian and hiker park in Pike Township (Pike Ridge Park) is in the planning stage with new parking and camping areas being developed. These probably won’t be finished for a few months.

Happy Trails!

~Jo Ellen Reikowski

TUSCARAWAS

The Tuscarawas County OHC has scheduled their annual ride planning evening, which consists of a covered dish offering, designed for a casual dinner, in the comfort of a member’s home, where the creative juices flow best. As there are numerous trail systems within a five-hour traveling radius, we must strategize, organize and ultimately review websites to determine the most appealing, exciting rides to attempt for

2024. Weekend trips will be interspersed with random fiveto-seven-day excursions. We are so fortunate Alice, our Kentucky resident member logged over 650 miles last year. She is a valuable resource for suggested out-ofstate rides. Jerry and Erin travel extensively, as well. This season, their intention is to familiarize themselves with a specific area in Arkansas, whereas, last fall, they spent several days in Illinois riding the rugged terrain typical of the Shawnee National Forest.

The upcoming Equine Affaire, who favors the trail riding industry, may add inspiration for additions to our scheduled rides. Several members have their antennas up, alert to discover a versatile, reasonably priced gaited mount to add to their current stable.

We welcome new OHC members. The second Monday of each month is our designated dinner meeting. Contact the undersigned, as the restaurant chosen may vary! Happy Trails,

~Holly Waldenmyer

UNION

Howdy, everyone. I hope everyone survived our typical Ohio winter weather as it careened through all four seasons, sometimes all within 24 hours. Spring seems to be

following the same pattern.

I attended the Central Region Regional Meeting in February. We discussed hosting the March OHC General Membership Meeting and the Central Region Regional Ride. The regional ride is scheduled for July 19-21 at AEP Conesville Fallon Park. Hope to see you there. OHC president, Mary Alice Kuhn, and vice president, Nancy Strayer, also attended and spoke to us on membership, partnership and communication.

Jim and I attended the Delaware County chapter meeting in March. Mike Shott gave a presentation on the Parelli Natural Horsemanship Program, which included Parelli’s horse personality assessment. I found the horse personality assessment interesting. It did give me some insight into my leftbrain introvert pony. I call it pony attitude or pony-tude.

Happy Trails.

~Debbie Strayton

WASHINGTON

Hello horse people! Washington County OHC is just plain ecstatic it is April! This is the month we once again, are able to get out and ride the various state and National Forest trails, it has been a long winter! We do have several things going on in our club that we are excited about this summer. Last month we had Ben Reed from Wayne National Forest as our guest. Ben is the trail guy for our Marietta Divion of Wayne. He takes care of all of the trails, not just horse trails, but he is great to work with. We do our part and he is always a great support and makes sure that anything we cannot handle gets done. For example, a picnic table on the trail was getting pretty bad so he had the board replaced.

In other Kinderhook news, by now we have had a workday or two and the trails are in good condition. I cannot tell you just how our re-route is progressing because at the time of this writing it had not started, but I expect it to be completed soon from what they have told us. I will certainly let you know. Our trail project this spring, in addition to cleaning trails and getting them open, has been the installation of a high-tie line at the picnic area on Council trail. This has been a long-anticipated addition to the trails and I am glad it is finally finished. It was difficult to find places to tie all the horses while

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MAY 17-JUNE 2 — Be My Valentine Virtual

Open Horse Show. FMI: Victoria Hill, 812878-0216, hoosierquarterponyassociation@ gmail.com

MAY 18 — Knox County Horse Park 2024 High Point Show, 7500 Thayer Road, Mount Vernon, OH. FMI: 740627-0096, https://www.facebook.com/ KnoxCountyHorseParkMountVernonOH

MAY 18 — Wayne County Saddle Club Open Pleasure Show, 10:30 a.m., 4200 Overton Rd., Wooster, OH. FMI: Angela Bonewitz, 330-465-8386, www. waynecountysaddleclub.com

MAY 18 — Gibsonburg Saddle Club Speed Show, 961 N. Main St., Gibsonburg, OH. FMI: www.gibsonburgsaddleclub.org

MAY 18 — Tri-County Show Series, Highland County Fairgrounds, Hillsboro, OH. FMI: B. Snell, 937-488-2018

MAY 18 — Open Fun Shows and Youth PreRodeo Events, Meigs County Fairgrounds, 41850 Fairgrounds Road, Pomeroy, OH. FMI: Patrece, 740-416-9282

MAY 18 — Northern Kentucky Horse Network Drill Team Competition, Alexandria Fairgrounds, 100 Fairgrounds Rd., Alexandria, KY. FMI: Joyce Voet, 859630-4566, nkhn@nkhn.info

MAY 18 — Spring Spectacular Catalog Horse Sale, 10 a.m., Farmers and Ranchers Livestock Comm. Co., Inc, 1500 W. Old Highway 40, Salina, KS. FMI: 785-8250211, www.fanddrlive.com

MAY 18 — Wranglers Riding Club Show, 3385 State Highway 80 E, Murray, KY. FMI: www. wranglersmurray.wixsite.com/wranglers

MAY 18 — Midwest Saddle & Bridle Association Boots & Jeans Show, 25 N. 450 E. Valparaiso, IN. FMI: 219-241-3037

MAY 18-19 — Buckeye Extravaganza, Fulton County Fairgrounds, Wauseon, OH. FMI: ohiophc@gmail.com, www.ophc.org

MAY 18-19 — Classical Attraction Dressage Society Schooling Show (18th)/Obstacle Competition (19th), Brecksville Stables, 11921 Parkview Dr., Brecksville, OH. FMI: cadsrider@gmail.com, www.cadsdressage. org

MAY 19 — Massillon Saddle Club Pleasure Point Show, 12680 Sally St. SW, Massillon, OH. FMI: Leanne Louive, 330-8444041, massillonsaddleclub@gmail.com, rideatmsc.weebly.com

MAY 19 — Premier Mount N Trail Obstacle Competition, Home Therapeutic Riding Center Inc., 2590 N. Walnut Rd., Rochester, IL. FMI: www.premiermountntrail.com

MAY 22 — Winter Wednesday Barrel Jackpot Series, Treharne’s Training Center, 49053 Fredricktown Clarkson Rd., Negley, OH. FMI: 330-692-1271, dtttrainingcenter@gmail.com

MAY 23 — Tri State Boot & Saddle Club Exhibition & Jackpot (Barrels & Poles), 6 p.m., 14930 Old Lincoln Highway, East Liverpool, OH. FMI: Facebook: Tri-State Boot and Saddle Club

MAY 25 — 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 25 — Wayne County Saddle Club Youth Director Show, 12 p.m., 4200 Overton Rd., Wooster, OH. FMI: Cadance Horsky, 330-347-9955, www. waynecountysaddleclub.com

MAY 25 — Pro Bull Riding Event, Buckin Ohio, 8154 Garman Rd., Burbank, OH. FMI: 330-624-7205, buckinohio.com

MAY 25 — Lawrence County Horseman’s Association Show, 475 Commerce Drive, Ironton, OH. FMI: Laura, 304-360-0013

MAY 25 — Southern Ohio Heart of Horsemanship Show, Crazy Woman Ranch, 6450 Lancaster-Circleville Rd. SW, Lancaster, OH. FMI: 614-209-2154, sohhinfo@gmail.com

MAY 25-26 — Tom Wilson Memorial Open Horse Show, Fulton County Equestrian Center, 1157 W. 3rd St., Rochester, IN. FMI: Roberta Ancil, 765-669-0967, ranchil115@ gmail.com, www.iqha.com

MAY 25-27 — Barrels, Band & BBQ (25th), Horse Fun Show (26th) and Memorial Day Horse Sale (27th), 606 Sales and Events, 5194 Ewing Road, Ewing, KY. FMI: Jodey Ramey, 606-748-2162, www.facebook. com/606salesandevents

MAY 26 — Geauga Horse and Pony Association Open Show, Geauga County Fairgrounds, 4373 N. Cheshire St., Burton, OH. FMI: www.ghpa.us

MAY 26 — Roc-N-Horse Stables Show, 1 p.m., 4731 110th Ave., Pullman, MI. FMI: Roxanne Fox, 269-377-4732

MAY 29 — Fredericktown Western Saddle Club Wednesday Night Fun Show, 17367 Waterford Rd., Fredericktown, OH. FMI: Sara Hall, 419-566-4783

MAY 29-JUNE 2 — The 10th Anniversary Buckeye Reining Series, Champions Center, Springfield, OH. FMI: buckeyereiningseries@yahoo.com, www. buckeyereiningseries.com

MAY 31 — Geauga Horse and Pony Association Friday Nights Lights Contesting Show, Geauga County Fairgrounds, 4373 N. Cheshire St., Burton, OH. FMI: www. ghpa.us

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we ate lunch. The transportation of the materials to the site as well as the construction presented some obstacles, but they have been conquered!

Our first group rides are: Kinderhook on April 20; St. Jude Ride with the Shiloh Club on May 4; Zaleski State Forest on May 18-19. I hope to see you there. Our meeting programs are going well. This month we will have a lady that rebuilds saddles give a presentation. She has asked us to provide several types of saddles so she can describe how to work on each. Our May program will be our annual awards dinner. Once again, we have several state mileage winners and many others deserving of awards. Of course, the fancy dismount awards are the most fun! By fancy, we mean unplanned, uncontrolled hitting of the ground.

Finally, we want you to

MAY 31 — Wayne County Saddle Club Friday Night Buckle Series, 4200 Overton Rd., Wooster, OH. FMI: Leanne Louive, 330844-4041, waynecountysaddleclub.com

MAY 31-JUNE 1 — Ohio Foundation Quarter Horse Association Ranch Horse Series, Guernsey County Fairgrounds, 335 Old National Rd., Lore City, OH. FMI: 740-877-7993, ofqhashows@gmail.com, ohfqha.comMAY 31-JUNE 2 — Central Ohio Reining Horse Association Flag City Series, University of Findlay, 14700 US Rt. 68, Findlay, OH. FMI: 740-837-7441, http:// centralohioreining.com

MAY 31-JUNE 2 — Miami County Horse Association 5 Rides To The Prize, Miami County Fairgrounds, Troy, OH. FMI: miamicountyhorseassociation@gmail.com, https://www.facebook.com/MCHA4H

JUNE 2024

JUNE 1 — Knox County Horse Park 2024 High Point Show, 7500 Thayer Road, Mount Vernon, OH. FMI: 740627-0096, kchp.mtv.ohio@gmail. com, https://www.facebook.com/ KnoxCountyHorseParkMountVernonOH

JUNE 1 — Ohio Foundation Quarter Horse Association Ranch Horse Show, 9 a.m., Guernsey County Fairgrounds, 335 Old National Road, Lore City, OH. FMI: Donnie Uffner, 740-877-7993, www.ohfqha.com

JUNE 1 — Wayne County Saddle Club Open Contest Show, 4200 Overton Rd., Wooster, OH. FMI: Randi, 330-201-3710, www.waynecountysaddleclub.com

JUNE 1 — Harry Hughes Speed Series, Harry Hughes Youth Equestrian Center, 5563 Waterville-Swanton Rd., Swanton, OH. FMI: Brandy Dotson, 419-764-6359

JUNE 1 — Gibsonburg Saddle Club Speed Show, 961 N. Main St., Gibsonburg, OH. FMI: www.gibsonburgsaddleclub.org

remember our Corral reporter Rita. She came off of her horse in February and had multiple injuries. She spent three days in ICU and then a few more days in hospital after that. Fortunately, she did not require any surgeries to repair her broken ribs, clavicle, scapula or tailbone! It is our hope she will be in the saddle again soon! In addition to being our Corral reporter, she is the one that keeps the President (me) straight, keeps track of things, is usually head fundraiser and does a multitude of other things. She is always there! She serves as a reminder that horses can be dangerous creatures and any of them can cause you great harm at any time. So please remember, be careful, ride in a group, and make sure someone knows where you are all of the time! See you on the trail!

~Brent DeWees