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The Horsemen’s Corral is the official publication for the following clubs: Northern Kentucky Horse Network Ashland Paint & Plain Saddle Club Northern Ohio Miniature Horse Club Avon Lake Saddle Club Northern Ohio Outlaws Black Swamp Driving Club Ohio Appaloosa Association Buckeye Equestrian Association O.H.I.O. EXCA Central Ohio Saddle Club Association Ohio Foundation Quarter Horse Assoc. Central Ohio Wagoneers Ohio Haflinger Association Classical Attraction Dressage Society Ohio High School Rodeo Association Colorado Ranger Horse Association Ohio Horseman’s Council Creek Side Mounted Archery Ohio Gaited Horse Trailriders District One National Show Horse Ohio Morgan Horse Association Dusty Boots Riding Club Ohio Paint Horse Club Flatlanders Dressage & Combined Training Association, Inc. Ohio Quarter Horse Association Geauga Horse & Pony Association Ohio Ranch Horse Association Great Lakes Appaloosa Horse Club Ohio State Buckskin Association Hoosier Quarter Pony Association Ohio Western Horse Association, Inc. Knox County Horse Park Ottawa County Horse Foundation Lake Erie Mounted Vaqueros Ohio Valley Team Penning Association Massillon Saddle Club Pinto Horse Association of Ohio Miami Valley Horse Show Association Premier Mount N Trail Michigan Trail Riders Association, Inc. Tri-County Trail Association Mid-Eastern Farriers Association Tri-State Rodeo Association Mid Ohio Dressage Association Wayne County Saddle Club Mid-Ohio Marauders Western Equestrian Club at Slippery Rock University National Pole Bending Association Western Reserve Carriage Association Northern Ohio Dressage Association

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California Quarter Horse Captures Grand Prize in 2020 Farnam SuperMask SuperModel Contest................................................18 Clinics and Perspectives ...............................................................14 Corral Calendar and SHOWBILLS ................................................42 The Cowboy Perserverance Ranch...............................................64 Jackson is Perfect in Every Way ...................................................32 The Last Ride ..................................................................................8 Notes from Inside The Corral ..........................................................6 Put Up Hay the Easy Way .............................................................22 Ride In Sync ..................................................................................28 Tips for Managing Ulcers ...............................................................34 TrailMeister ....................................................................................38 View From the Cheap Seats..........................................................62 Whispering Grace Horses and Freedom Farm..............................12

Black Swamp Driving Club ............................................................30 Buckeye Equestrian Association ...................................................60 Central Ohio Saddle Club Association...........................................26 Classical Attraction Dressage Society ...........................................20 Colorado Ranger Horse Association .............................................10 Dusty Boots Riding Club................................................................19

Features: ........ Bobbie Coalter, Rob & Tanya Corzatt, Robert Eversole .............. Dan James, Lisa Kiley, Nettie Liburt, Terry Myers, Sarah Vas Guests: ......... Joe Albert, Allison Black Goldberg, Cynthia McFarland .........................................................................Jesse Peters, Bill Shearer

MAILING ADDRESS & PHONE: P.O. Box 32, Lodi, Ohio 44254 OFFICE: 330/635-4145

2021 Michigan Horse Council Statewide Trail Ride.......................24

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Geauga Horse and Pony Association ............................................10 Knox County Horse Park ...............................................................36 Michigan Trail Riders Association, Inc. ..........................................24 Mid Ohio Dressage Association.....................................................63 Mid-Ohio Marauders ......................................................................16 Northern Ohio Dressage Association ............................................20 Northern Ohio Outlaws ..................................................................16 Ohio Gaited Horse Trailriders ........................................................66 Ohio Horseman’s Council ..............................................................68 Ohio Morgan Horse Association ....................................................29 Ohio Paint Horse Club ...................................................................56 Ohio Valley Team Penning Association .........................................26 Ohio Western Horse Association ...................................................58 Premier Mount N Trail....................................................................36 Tri-County Trail Association ...........................................................58 Wayne County Saddle Club ..........................................................39 Western Reserve Carriage Association .........................................30

ABOUT THE COVER: 3 Year Old CBC Stetson Hancock “Waylon”, Blue Valentine/Hancock bred AQHA Gelding, honoring our gorgeous American Flag. Photo shot by Shae Marshall at ShaeMar Snaps! ShaeMar Snaps can be found on Facebook @ShaeMarSnaps, Website: shaemarsnaps. smugmug.com. Feel Free to Call or Text 330/704-9459 to schedule a shoot today!

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Notes From Inside The Corral

he Horsemen’s Corral is pleased to announce our association with the newly formed Great Lakes Championship Bull Riding Association. The association will focus exclusively on bull riding and barrel racing in the region and will be directed by the people who produce the local events, many of which occur at our County Fairs. Bull riders and barrel racers will compete at these events, earning points, through the end of October. The top riders in both sports will then have an opportunity to compete in the very first Great Lakes Championship Bull Riding Association Finals held in Ohio in December of 2021! Although the website and social media pages are still under construction, please be sure to follow the Great Lakes Championship Bull Riding Association for regular update on events, standings and ticket sales for the Great Lakes Championship Bull Riding Association Finals. Normally when I talk about cover photos, I ask the photographer to not stage the picture. The only exception to this ordinarily is our December issue for Christmas but when Shae Marshall from Shaemar Snaps sent us a series of pictures to consider for the cover, I knew I had another exception. The hardest part was choosing which one to use. Thank you Shae, for presenting the American Flag with Waylon for the cover of our July issue. Although the true history of the American Flag has been debated over the years, it’s generally accepted that she was created from the Grand Union flag, which featured 13 red and white stripes with the British Union Jack in the canton (upper left hand corner). In May

of 1776, Betsy Ross reported that she had sewn the first American flag. Although similar to the Grand Union flag, her version contained alternating red and white stripes, but instead of the Union Jack in the canton, a circle of 13 white stars were featured. In any event, the American Flag was not made official until the Continental Congress created the Flag Act on June 14, 1777. When Joe is announcing an event, he takes great pride in introducing the American Flag to the audience. If you haven’t had the opportunity to hear it in person, I can tell you it is powerful and it makes you proud to be an American. Although his delivery is part of what makes it so commanding, I want to share some of the words with you: “She was born on the fourth of July in 1776 and as they say out West, she was bred right... Her Father was the Bill of Rights and her Mother, the Declaration of Independence. She is a symbol that represents something great. Her red stripes indicate hardiness and courage. Her white is a symbol of purity and innocence and her blue color is for vigilance, perseverance and justice. She is a sign of strength, loyalty, respect, honor and dedication to a cause, a principal of one Nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all...” Our Nation turns 245 years old this month. We have been many things to many people but mostly we have been a place of freedom and opportunity for every law abiding man, woman and child who choose to call this place home. The American Flag celebrates the glory of that freedom and opportunity. May she forever wave throughout our great land. Happy birthday to America and to Old Glory!

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The Last Ride “So when we do make that last ride that is inevitable for us all to make, to that place up there, where the grass is green and lush and stirrup high, and the water runs cool, clear, and deep—You’ll tell us as we ride in that our entry fees have been paid. These things we ask.—Amen.” ~Excerpt from ‘A Rodeo Cowboy’s Prayer’ by Clem McSpadden

ROBERT TERRY RUTLEDGE Robert Terry Rutledge, (“Terry”), 71, of Brimfield, Ohio, died peacefully on Sunday, May 23, 2021, at the Justin T. Rogers Hospice Care Center after a short but courageous battle against cancer. He was born in January 1950 in Akron, Ohio, to Robert Earl and Norma Jean (Bowdle) Rutledge. Terry graduated from Copley High School in 1968. He was voted ‘Most Athletic’ by his senior class having played and excelled at football, basketball, baseball, and track. He served in the U.S. Army and the U.S. Army Reserve from 1972 to 1977. Terry’s lifelong passion was his love for horses. He loved being around them, caring for them, training them, riding and driving them, showing them and breeding them. Horses and Terry had a mutual, natural affinity for one another. As a child, Terry rode his Grandfather Bowdle’s ponies, making sure and proving they were child safe. He remembers following his aunt, Marilyn Bowdle Ackerman, around the show ring at his first horse show, winning the red ribbon behind Marilyn’s blue one. Terry was about 14 when he got his first paying job as a horse trainer, working and exhibiting an Arabian stallion. Terry was proud to have been COSCA’s Horseman of the Year as a teenager. Terry has been involved with Morgan horses most of his life. The Rutledge family, Mother Jean, and Father

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Bob Rutledge (Fiddlin’ Bobby Rutledge), brother Allen and sister Kathi (Hummel) established the extraordinarily successful Morgan show stable, Serenity Farm, in Copley and later in Granger Township. Throughout the 1960’s and 1970’s, Terry was integrally involved with the family’s breeding, training, and exhibiting operations at Serenity Farm, taking many horses to regional and national titles. Some of these great horses were Serenity Grandmaster, Serenity Flight Time, Serenity Masterpiece, Serenity Remember Me, Serenity Fancy Flite, Serenity Anna Rose, Serenity Fleetwing, Serenity Intrigue, Val’s Marcee, Serenity Taryn, Serenity Wind Song, and many others. So many of the current and past world champions would have never been born without Serenity Farm and Terry Rutledge’s astute eye and contribution. Terry was great with all horses but had a very special talent with in-hand and park horses. He and his brother Allen were the very first to show horses in-hand as a team and turned in-hand showing into the exciting display and skilled presentation it is today. Terry trained such greats as WC Hornes All Aglow, WC Antoinette and DSF Diplomat for Larry Bolen, Serenity Sea Goddess, Trophy’s Heir, Serenity March Heir, Ironbrook Dana High And Mighty, Serenity May’s Victaurean, Serenity Big March, WC Shakers Firecrest, Black River Major, Black River Dandy, Wil-o-moor Spitfire, So Big Maggie Dear, So Big Sean Patrick, Serenity In Victory, Serenity Victory March, Royal Oaks Andrew, Ironbrook Sunhawk, Freemans Rockfire, Black River Thor and he started many young horses including Black River Circe and Black River Pegasus, and DeeCee Mr. Trophy. He trained Serenity Flight Time, High Meadows VIP, Serenity Terry, Equinox Attaché, CKH Spirited Gift, RWC Teardrops, and TRSW Lookie Here. His favorite horse was the legendary 18 times world champion, Val’s Terry, one of the first inductees into the AMHA Show Horse Hall of Fame. In fact, it was through horses that Terry met his wife, Susan. Susan was boarding horses at Terry’s sister and brother-in-law’s Vantage Point Stables. Terry came for a visit and started helping Susan with her horses and her riding, winning her heart as well. In 1995, Terry and Susan established their own stable, TRSW Morgans. After years of leasing stalls at various barns, they fulfilled their dream of purchasing their own small horse farm in Brimfield, Ohio, in the autumn of 1999. In 2000, the first foal to carry the TRSW prefix was born. Terry and Susan celebrated 19 cherished contented years of marriage on November 2, 2020. Preceded in death by his parents and brother, Larry, he is survived by his wife, Susan Walker, his brother Allan Rutledge and his wife Marilyn, his sister Kathi Hummel and her husband Craig, and numerous nephews and nieces, and great nephews and great nieces. His wide circle of friends and family will all miss Terry’s generous and caring nature, his playful sense of humor and his loving ways.

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Sterling Paul Radway, 70, of Seven Hills, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 3, 2021. Sterling was a lover of horses and his craft as a leather smith. Sterling is the son of the late Sterling and Patricia Radway; brother to Daniel, Mark, Karen, and Judi; and uncle to many loving nieces and nephews. He will be dearly missed. A burial for Sterling will take place at a later date. Submissions for The Last Ride can be emailed to michelle@thehorsemenscorral.com Please include a picture if possible. July 2021

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Colorado Ranger Horse Association

Open Shows and Lost Rangers PRESIDENT, Toni Lukavich; 1ST VICE PRESIDENT, Charmaine Wulff; SECRETARY, Barbara Summerson; TREASURER, Jane Montgomery. WEBSITE, www.coloradoranger.com EMAIL, riderangerhorse@yahoo.com

by Monica Doddato Friday evening open game shows will be held on July 23, Aug. 13, and Sept. 24. All shows will be held at the Mercer County 4-H Park in Mercer, Pa. The CRHA’S 48th National Show will be held Sept. 18 and

19, in Lock Haven, Pa. Please mark your calendars and plan to attend. CRHA’s pedigree researcher Sherry Byrd recently identified some horses in the news that are CRHA eligible or registered. Is your horse a descendent? Then they’re CRHA eligible! Here’s just a few of the names: Kelly Be Fleet, Perfect Dream, Sheza Dreamweaver, Indelible INK, Living Diamond, Heza Perfect Storm, Indelible Empress. Hop over to the Colorado Ranger Horse Association Facebook group to see more or grab the treasure hunt form off the website at www. coloradoranger.com

Blast from the Past: Karen Mamajek on Izippoz Imaprince and Amanda Mamajaek on Sheza Bad Mamajama between classes at the 2011 CRHA National Show in Brookville, Pa.

Geauga Horse and Pony Association

Daily High Point Winners will be Posted on Website and Facebook PRESIDENT, Carmella Shale 1st VICE PRESIDENT, George Baker 2nd VICE PRESIDENT, Scott Burroughs TREASURER, Shauna Gingrich SECRETARY, Debbie Schwartz WEBSITE, www.ghpa.us

by Paige Belew

Our show season is in full swing! We love seeing everyone show up every Sunday. We know it is hard to put a smile on your face so early in the morning, but we enjoy seeing everyone have fun together while showing. Keep a lookout for daily high point winners on our website and Facebook (for pictures as well!) Thank you to all for making the first half of the season so successful and we can’t wait to finish the year out with all of our amazing members! 2021 CLINICS We scheduled three clinics this year, although there is only one left! Our April 24 trick training clinic with Jan Sharp at the fairgrounds was a success and we loved seeing everyone come out and enjoy it. The ranch riding clinic was held at the fairgrounds May 29 by Lisa Miller and we loved seeing everyone there! Our last clinic is July 24. This clinic is an equine insurance clinic. For more details and to reserve a spot at the clinic check our Facebook and website. STAY UP TO DATE Check the GHPA website, www.ghpa.us, for updates, work hours, points, and clinics. You can also find membership forms,

rules, and links to horse-related topics. We have gone to online sign-up for membership and many of our clinics. General membership meetings are being held over Zoom until further notice. Our board continues to discuss matters as they arise through this time. Find out more information on our youth group, Saddles and Spurs, by visiting our website or by contacting Debbie Schwartz or Chelsea Nau Workman. Other ways to follow GHPA like us on Facebook, Geauga Horse & Pony Assoc.; Twitter: @GHPAhorseshows; Instagram: GHPAhorseshows. A HUGE THANKS TO ALL OUR SPONSORS GHPA would like to thank Big Dee’s Tack for their generous support of our organization through their Bonus Bucks program. Likewise, thank you to Schneider’s Saddlery for their generous donations. We really appreciate all that both of these fine companies provide for us. Thank you to all the jackpot class sponsors like Grade Line, Buckeye Feeds, Arms Trucking, Rosewood Diesel Shop, Cleveland Equine Clinic, Jacqueline Ward—Howard Hanna, and Patterson Fruit Farm.

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Marcia and Bill Shearer

e will never turn down the opportunity to tell the story of Whispering Grace Horses and Freedom Farm. When the opportunity came along from Joe Coalter and the Horsemen’s Corral magazine we were humbled. To be featured in such a great magazine is indeed an honor and we relish the opportunity to tell all the readers more about Whispering Grace Horses and Freedom Farm. Many of you already know either Marcia or me and you personally have experienced what it feels like to either be part of or talk to others about horses, humans, and relationships. We both had very successful experiences with horses years ago. The cutting arena, reining futurities, and pleasure horse classes saw us weekly. But fast forward to the present and time changes us. Oh, how it changes us. Faith and our horses have become the center piece of our lives and new ideas, new philosophies evolved. Now that

we have broken free from COVID Marcia and I look forward to meeting so many new readers of the Corral magazine. So let this story begin. A vision and mission was born here in Stark County. Our program started in late November of 2012 at Arohra Farm, owned by Tommy and Amanda Rohr. They allowed us to conduct our sessions for three years as our growth began to explode. They never said a negative word to us as families began to drive onto their farm to talk about relationships with horses. We then realized it was time to find our new home and we looked at over 30 properties before we found our new location at 12882 Kimmens Road S.W. in Massillon, Ohio. We built a state of the art equine facility in the summer of 2015 that presently houses six horses and those horses serve approximately 300 families (latest count) and over 1000 visitors annually. We have formed strategic partnerships with Pathway Caring for Children of Stark County who serves over 600 families in the areas of foster homes, adoption services, and counseling. Weaver Leather has become a strong portion of what we do. They too believe in reopening the door of hope to so many families and veterans. Ventrac Tractors and Kimble Refuge have been with us from

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the start of this endeavor and we don’t know what we would do without them. We have approximately 60 volunteers helping us on an everyday basis. They range in age from 11 to 78 years young. Oh, what a ride this has been. In 2018, a new idea…a new vision…a new mission. Freedom Farm. A place for our Veterans and their families to come and take deep breaths. A place to talk about relationships and where life has taken them. A beautiful facility dedicated to those who have served or continue to serve as well as their families and families of the fallen. Now two beautiful facilities and all equipment has been paid for due to various foundations, local businesses, and individual donors. They not only saw but also investigated this new found way in which horses literally change lives. Our horses and families alike have found a new place to tackle everyday stress. A place to find hope along with someone or something to trust! Research has been in progress for the past few decades studying the relationship between human and horse. Scientific evidence is showing us that horses can literally change the way we feel. They can identify our feelings and turn bad days into good days! We seized that evidence and placed it as our

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Providing HEALING of the HEART while encouraging an atmosphere of HOPE through Christ-centered prayer and guidance in our community. foundation concentrating on building a relationship with a horse and how that relationship can carry over into everyday life. We then take this idea and add a layer to include our relationship with God. The time our participants spend at our farms helps them to build confidence, patience, trust, and better communication skills. Please tell us besides our health and our faith what can be more important than relationships? Add to that developing life changing skills for participants and their families. The everyday support we have received and your gifts have been crucial to sustain our operations as we continue to serve kids, families, and our veterans at no cost to any of them. As you read these words please understand everything we provide for our participants and visitors continues to be free of charge even through these ‘not so ordinary times.’ We will continue to ask for donations as we recover from a time no one standing has ever experienced! Our Board of Directors is composed of some very wise and successful men and women in Stark County. They have directed our finances and contributed their combined efforts and ideas to assure that people who visit Whispering Grace Horses and Freedom Farm have a new found opportunity to better understand humans, horses, and what it takes within the world we presently live to learn more about better relationships within our lives. The opportunity to actually be the answer to someone’s prayers is truly a challenge we have accepted. We feel that our actions bring clarity, competence, and true character to this sometimes troubled world in which we reside!

Learn more about Whispering Grace Horses and Freedom Farm by watching some our of our videos. https://youtu.be/zXd5pjWP6OM https://vimeo.com/359636402 or visit our website: www.whisperinggracehorses.org We are sometimes asked how much weight can a horse carry? An author unknown helped us identify just a few examples of how they carry the weight of broken hearts, broken homes, and broken bones. Countless tears sometime comb their tangles manes. They carry hopes and dreams. They will carry the stress from your day when you can’t carry it anymore. Those are loads very difficult to measure but our equine counselors are great listeners and they don’t tell any secrets. We believe they are the greatest animal God put on earth. Yes, we too love and cherish our dogs and cats! Thank you Horsemen’s Corral for helping us share our story. We still have events that challenge us each and every day but know that you are always welcome at Whispering Grace Horses and Freedom Farm. Contact Whispering Grace Horses and Freedom Farm Bill Shearer CEO, 330/265-5032, bill@whisperinggracehorses.org 12882 Kimmens Road SW, Massillon, Ohio 44647 Photo credit: Joe Albert

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Clinics and Dual Perspectives by Allison Black Goldberg and Jesse Robert Peters

Perspective from a Student: Clinic Attack Every time I sign up for a clinic, I think to myself ‘oh this will be fun!’ And of course, I always assume that my horse will be an absolute gentleman and a rock star because, why wouldn’t he be? Liberty training? Bo will be perfect at that! Mounted Archery? He’ll be the best in the class! Working Equitation (WE)? He’s an Andalusian, he was born for this! I am nothing if not utterly smitten with this horse, as you can see, and completely confident in his super horse powers. Then, the morning of the clinic, I wake up with all my demons in full force. Why did I sign up for this? Can I call and cancel? Can I fake a cold? Do I even care if I get my money back? Bo was cranky yesterday, it’s going to be a disaster. But eventually I haul my butt out of bed, put on my cute riding pants, grab my good boots and head for the barn. I always arrive too early, another sign of anxiousness, and wind up standing around waiting on everyone to show up. And Bo is standing in his stall, feeling my anxiousness and thinking to himself, oh hell no, this is going to be the scariest thing and I am not leaving this stall. I go check my tack, clean my saddle that I just noticed is filthy, check my tack again, get it all out and line it up by Bo’s stall, as he nervously starts pacing. I go in and start to brush him which he of course wants none of. But we finally settle into our routine of currying, brushing, de-tangling his tail, unbraiding his mane, picking feet and so on until we both finally calm down a bit. People begin to arrive at the barn, bringing in their horses and start to get ready. I tack Bo up and lead him out to the arena to warm up a bit. He’s a little reactionary to the new props and new

horses in his arena. (Yes, he thinks he owns the place.) But pretty soon, everyone gathers, and the trainer walks in, and we begin. When you are trying something new, it would be helpful if one of you, either you or your horse, has a little experience. However, that is rarely the case, especially with Bo and me which is why you’re taking the clinic in the first place. I am a fairly new rider, and Bo at least acts like he’s never seen a gate or another horse or a giant inflatable ball before. Ask him to move over from leg pressure? Does it all the time when we are alone in the arena and playing around. Ask him to move his hindquarters so I can open a gate and then close it? Are you kidding me? To Bo, that is a death trap and he’s not going near it. You get the picture. So, rock star, he is not, and we did not complete the course in WE, but we did learn something. I learned to breathe and relax and not ask quite so desperately for things. Bo learned that he could do new things and not die. I learned to laugh at myself and to stop expecting perfection. Bo learned that I will not push him beyond his limits. I learned that even the smallest gain is a win. And we both, well, maybe just I had fun learning! Both instructors and students come into a learning environment with expectations and hopes and yes, fears. Understanding that your instructor/trainer is not expecting perfection and also takes great joy in seeing even the smallest improvement in you and your horse will hopefully encourage you to step out of your comfort zone and try something completely different. You might learn more than you think, and you will most definitely have fun.

And now for an Instructor’s Perspective: Be Calm and Clinic On! (from Jesse Peters, Master Natural Horsemanship Instructor) Horsemanship clinic and lesson season is here at last. Instructors and students alike are eager to return to the things that remind them of what it feels like to live closer to normal again. For many students they seek a horsemanship program or clinician for many reasons. Maybe they are stumbling across a problem they are having with their horse. The realization is that seeking solutions and understanding from experienced horseman is the best path. For others, they are on a quest of never-ending self-improvement, and they are on a horsemanship journey that will help them be the best for their horse that they can possibly be. Some love to get together with others in the clinic season just to network with other like-minded horseman that can help them form a community of support. Whatever your reasons, we the clinicians and instructors are honored and blessed to have all of you there to grow and learn in a forward direction with your horses. What does a student need to do to get ready for a horsemanship clinic? Well perspectives can be a tricky thing indeed! From both the clinician’s point of view and the student’s point of view. For myself as a horsemanship clinician that has been teaching around the United States for the last 15 years, I feel that there are several things you can do to set yourself up for success. The most important thing you need to do is relax! Be calm and clinic onward! I have seen many students over the years put pressure on themselves and their horses to do so many things to prepare or participate in a clinic environment. The anxiety and pressure cause several negative outcomes to happen. Anxiety, failure, emotion, pressure, frustration, perceived upcoming clinic failures, stress, and other non-productive human thoughts and emotions cause us to have a ‘predatory’ feel to our horse. The horse doesn’t know exactly what our problem is, but they can feel our negative picture in our mind and body. That negative thought and feeling makes us feel predatory in our requests and the horse in many situations must respond to our non-sense by acting more like a prey animal! It can be a vicious cycle. You must have experienced it yourself or heard about it in others in maybe how a horse wouldn’t load in the trailer and it only happens when I am going to clinics or ‘the show’. Everyone can think of a time in their lives when they walk into a room where a person is sitting there, and you can feel like something is ‘off’. Well, our horses

can feel the same things in us, except they are more hyper-aware and sensitive of each and every feeling we have when we are around them. What advice do I offer? Stay calm and picture in your mind’s eye the thoughts, feelings, emotions and actions that you want to share with your horse as a partner. Slow down and breathe more deeply often! Be in the moment! You will be so surprised of the changes your horse and people around you will notice. Many students feel like they must work hard with their horses to prepare for or participate in the clinic for fear that they will be judged by the clinician or others for each thing or action. I would just like to encourage you to play and ride your horse about the same that you normally do in a regular week and maybe just a few extra sessions will help you feel prepared. Make yourself a list to help you mentally prepare for the upcoming event. Clean the tack, wash the horse, clip the hair, get the trailer just right, pack your tack, pack your helmet, etc. Visualize your horse play and rides and that will help you make a perfect list to prepare for the clinic and packing. Making a good list and packing perfectly will help you feel perfectly prepared and it will set everything up for harmony for the clinic event. Having a mind that is ‘at ease’ is the key here! Earlier, I mentioned another thing that truly trips up so many students...fear of judgment. Well start out your checklist by making sure that you leave one thing off of your packing list... Judgement! Judgment and fear of judgment can sabotage you and your horse in big ways. The other students in the clinic do not have the time or luxury to judge you because likely they are in overwhelm mode themselves and they have their horse hands full too. The clinician has a simple goal, to help each and every student get closer to achieving their own horsemanship goals. To do this, we must help each student step outside their comfort zone. Outside their comfort zone is learning zone! The comfort zone is where ‘fun’ lives, the learning zone is normally not fun at all (it is uncomfortable)! It is funny however that once we survive stepping outside our comfort zone we describe that feeling in the learning zone as ‘fun’. So again, ask lots of questions, relax and clinic on! Allow the learning process to reveal itself and you will be amazed at how well you end up coming out on the other side of the clinic! We all want what is best for you and your horse so that you can enjoy your educational clinic investment.

To learn more, visit Jesse Peters, Master Natural Horsemanship Instructor at www.jesserpeters.com orwww.facebook.com/JesseRobertPeters And please visit my blog “Between the Crossties with Allison” at https://www.transitionstreats.com/between-the-cross-ties-with-allison/ 14

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Mid-Ohio Marauders

Memorial Day Celebration PRESIDENT, Tim Calvin VICE PRESIDENT, Tom Byrne SECRETARY, Judy Foster TREASURER, Laurie Maris PHONE, 740/206-7214 EMAIL, midohiomarauders@gmail.com WEBSITE, www.midohiomarauders.com

by Steve Keech

Mid Ohio Marauders rode in the Memorial Day parade in Springfield, Ohio.

The Marauders rode in the Memorial Day parade in Springfield, Ohio. We rode in honor of all who have served and in memory of fellow director and friend Jim Stewart. Jim was in charge of the parade each year. His horse, Cheyenne, was able to join us as well, ridden by Jim’s friend, Canzada Peters. The Marauders held their first weekend of shooting of the 2021 season. It was a great turnout.

OPEN WRANGLER, Nicholas Hall OVERALL RIFLE, Cole Caster OVERALL SHOTGUN, Robert Bernhardt LIMITED SHOTGUN, Carson Feikert LIMITED CAVALRY, Diana Bernhardt OPEN CAVALRY, JD Hughes RESERVE COWGIRL, Chrissy Ramsey RESERVE COWBOY, David Vrh OVERALL COWGIRL, Jen Casey OVERALL OVERALL, Robert Bernhardt TWENTY ONE GUN SALUTE II SUNDAY RESULTS LIMITED WRANGLER, Sara Johnson OPEN WRANGLER, Nicholas Hall RESERVE COWGIRL, Jen Casey RESERVE COWBOY, Carl Calvin OVERALL COWGIRL, Candy Conniff OVERALL OVERALL, Tyler Vrh.

TWENTY ONE GUN SALUTE I SATURDAY RESULTS LIMITED WRANGLER, Sara Johnson

We also celebrated several move-ups. Whitney DraismaHirdes from L1 to L2, Kat Orosz from L1 to L2, Ashley Smith from L2 to L3, Carl Calvin from M2 to M3, Renee Calvin from SL4 to SL5. Some of the moveup dances were captured on video and shared on social media. 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. Also please follow

The Marauders in the Corral, on Facebook and on our webpage for future new shooter clinic dates. See you soon! 2021 SCHEDULE CANCELLED: Ohio State Fair Shoot (July 30-Aug. 1) AUG. 20-22: The Treasure Map SEPTEMBER 24-26: MidWest Regional Shoot OCTOBER 24: All American Quarter Horse Congress Shootout

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Gone But Not Forgotten Outlaws Memorial Shoots 1 and 2 PRESIDENT, Craig Limbach VICE PRESIDENT, Bill Hummell SECRETARY, Jessica Soehnlen TREASURER, Susie Wise PHONE, 330/828-0423 EMAIL, northernohiooutlawsinfo@ gmail.com WEBSITE, www.nooutlaws.com

As we gathered this weekend, we honored our fellow shooters who have gone on to greener pastures. They have left us, but are not forgotten. John Minor 2008, Betsy Champlin 2012, Dave Boggs 2012, Jim Foster 2014, Jen Stanhope 2018, Tim Bedlion 2019, Dru Elliott 2020, Toby Long 2020 and Norene Isler 2021. The weather couldn’t have been more glorious and the fairgrounds were filled with the excitement of competition. We were blessed to have over 100 shooters each day and with much hard work by all who volunteered things ran pretty smoothly. With 16

11 full classes on Saturday and 12 on Sunday there were plenty of opportunities to get qualified wins and move up. Among the move ups we celebrated: Natalie Darnell L1 to L2, Bill Hummell SM2 to SM3, Chris Himes M1 to M2 and one non outlaw move up, Kayla Lightfield. SATURDAY’S WINNERS Overall & Overall Cowboy: Tyler Vhr Reserve Cowboy: Paul Treas Overall Cowgirl: Sonja Morse Reserve Cowgirl: Carrie Wilburn

SUNDAY’S WINNERS Overall & Overall Cowgirl: Jen Casey Reserve Cowgirl: Jen Treas Overall Cowboy: Donavan Casey Reserve Cowboy: Paul Treas.

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We look forward to our next scheduled shoot ‘Let Freedom Ring Shoot 1 and 2’, July 10-11. We would love to see you there to join in the fun of competition and comradery. Until next time! July 2021

California Quarter Horse Captures Grand Prize in 2020 Farnam SuperMask SuperModel Contest by Cynthia McFarland Doesn’t every handsome horse deserve to have a professional photo shoot? That was exactly the thought inspiring Abby Bruno of Moreno Valley, Calif., when she entered the 2020 Farnam SuperMask SuperModel Contest. The winning horse is treated to a session with a professional photographer with his image to be used in an upcoming Farnam® SuperMask® fly mask ad. The winner also receives a grand prize jam packed with $1,000 worth of Farnam® fly control and grooming products. The 2020 contest was the third annual for the popular event, which has drawn more entries each year. A panel of judges chooses the winner based on the following criteria: overall appeal and essence of a well-caredfor horse, audience appeal and appropriateness to contest theme. “We had thousands of contenders this year so the judges had their work cut out for them. We were all so impressed with the quality of the submissions,” says Martha Lefebvre, senior marketing manager for Farnam. “We could easily see that our fans put a lot of effort into getting their horses groomedup and looking beautiful for a chance to be the next SuperMask SuperModel.” “When I saw the contest on Facebook I thought, why not try? I thought it would be cool to have Arnold be a super model and get his pictures done because I think he’s beautiful,” says Abby of her now 4-year-old Quarter Horse Bleu Steel who goes by the barn name ‘Arnold’.” Abby, a California native, nicknamed her photogenic gelding after the 38th governor of California, Arnold Schwarzenegger. “I never win contests, so I was 100 percent surprised. When I read the email saying he’d won, I wondered if it was spam, but I hoped it was legit,” recalls an overjoyed Abby. After calling the number in the email from Farnam, the amazing news was confirmed. “The first person I told was my mom,” says Abby. “Then I told my friend Michaella, who felt a little responsible since she’s the one who encouraged me to buy him in the first place. “Michaella and I grew up together, showing ponies and trail 18

riding out here on my parents’ ranch in Moreno Valley,” adds Abby, 26. “We still ride our horses around bareback in halters like we did in high school.”

Horse-Centered Life Horses have been at the heart of Abby Bruno’s life since she could walk. Growing up on the ranch with parents who grew alfalfa and had a feed store, Abby immediately gravitated to the family’s horses. As soon as she showed an interest, she was given her first pony. It wasn’t long until her natural competitive nature revealed itself and her mother, who has shown for years, made sure Abby had lessons with a trainer. “I have always loved horses; I live and breathe them,” says Abby, who was showing at the world level by age 8. “I started showing POAs when I was 6 years old doing leadline classes,” says Abby. I stayed with ponies until 2005, and then I started showing Appaloosas.” Abby won her first youth world championship in the Appaloosa show ring in 2006 and would go on to win numerous championships over the next decade. Through the years she had great success with her Appaloosa gelding Shys Blue Boy, winning multiple championships together, including the 2010 High-Point Youth All-Around title and 2010 Reserve Youth World Championship. In 2016, Abby made the decision to start showing Quarter Horses.

Online Auction In 2018, Abby left California for Tarleton State University in Stephenville, Texas, to pursue their animal science pre-vet

program. For someone who’s always been surrounded by horses, going off to college without a horse felt strange. “My dad said he wasn’t sending me to college with a horse,” laughs Abby. “I was only there a few weeks before I bought Arnold.” In a world where people do so much online, it’s not surprising to look for horses there. But on Super Bowl Sunday 2019, Abby did more than look. She ended up buying the horse her friend Michaella from back home had spotted first. “It all started when Michaella sent me an Instagram message with his picture saying I needed to buy him because he was pretty and she knew I’d always wanted a roan horse,” says Abby. Turns out the good-looking 2-year-old bay roan Quarter Horse gelding by CBS Dirty Blue Revue was in a Facebook auction. After Abby sent his photo to her mother, she ended up bidding on him with her mom’s approval. (Abby admits she and her mother both have a fond place in their hearts for gray horses.) “I set my timer and kept refreshing my Facebook page and I got him!” she grins. Arnold was unbroken when Abby purchased him, so she promptly began his breaking process. She’s handled every bit of his training and Arnold proved to be a quick study. Abby has high hopes for him and he’s already off to a good start. She decided to finish college in her home state and returned from Texas after a little over a year at Tarleton. Arnold came home with her, of course, and moved into the first stall at the barn on her family’s ranch.

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“I want to finish my BS in biological sciences,” says Abby, who initially had hopes of becoming a veterinarian, but is undecided now. Along with many other students, her college plans were interrupted in early 2020 due to the pandemic. She’s happy to be safe at home and working at the family ranch.

Show Ring Fun Arnold may be young, but his show career is already under way. He and Abby competed in the AQHA Sun and Surf Circuit in Del Mar, Calif., on Sept. 1013, 2020. “It was his first pattern class in the ranch riding, with all the spins and transitions, and he did really good,” says a proud Abby. “He was the only young snaffle bit horse in all his classes. When they asked for the extended lope, he was awesome. He has an amazing mind on him and nothing scares him. Everybody was drooling over him!” Abby’s plans are to turn Arnold into an all-around horse and compete in horsemanship, showmanship, trail and western riding. “When he was showing, he had his ears up the whole time and was enjoying it. I want him to last a lifetime, so I don’t want to push my horse into something he’s not ready to do. I’ve been in the horse show world a long time and I’ve seen how hard it can be on a horse if they’re pushed,” she notes. Already 15.1 hands, Arnold still has some growing to do, so Abby intends to take her time guiding her young prospect into his show career. Like her other horses, Arnold will benefit from the support of a whole team—veterinarian, S July 2021

farrier and equine physical therapist—to help him stay sound and healthy along the way.

Contest Fun Arnold’s SuperMask SuperModel photo shoot took place the first week of March 2021. Arnold handled it like the pro he is. “Ears up and posing like crazy!” says Abby. “He likes his picture and he knows when it’s getting taken.” She and Arnold have been enjoying the prize package extravaganza they received as SuperMask SuperModel winner. “Oh my goodness, there were so many products! Opening the boxes felt like Christmas!” says Abby. “I was using some of the fly control products the very first day. I was already a SuperMask

fly mask user, of course, and now Arnold has a new one.” She especially appreciated the Vetrolin items and says the smell alone sparks wonderful memories. “I’ve been using Vetrolin products since I had ponies and absolutely love them. That remarkable smell is so recognizable. It brings back memories and makes me think of getting ready for a horse show. I used Vetrolin all the time when I started showing as a youth, so I always associate it with a horse show,” says Abby. “I’ve used Farnam products all my show career, so I’m really familiar with them, but there were some new products in the prize package I hadn’t used before,” she adds. “I’ve used the leather care products, but not the

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We would like to thank our 2021 horse show season sponsors! More information on our sponsors, special classes and scholarship can be found on our website or Facebook page. SPECIAL CLASSES JULY 3: Versatility JULY 4: Generation Gap AUG. 29: Ride for the Cure. Winner of the class has all

Leather New Total Care 2 in 1. I have leather chairs so I’m excited to use it on those.” In addition to Arnold, Abby is happily using the Farnam windfall of products on her other horses too. These include Arnold’s full sibling, a weanling colt Abby bought from the original breeder, VS Lady N Bay, her 3-year-old Quarter Horse filly, Shys Blue Boy, the retired 20-year-old Appaloosa gelding she won so many titles with, and the 25-year-old POA Cookies Blue Ribbon (‘Little Blue’), she first started showing on. In late 2020, Abby added to her herd, with the purchase of Blaze in Trouble, a 2-year-old Quarter Horse filly. “She’s a multiple National Snaffle Bit Association (NSBA) champion, and I’ll be showing her in all the non-pro Western Pleasure futurities,” says Abby. “I’m very excited to show her and to continue showing Arnold.” “Little Blue is the one who started it all. He’s the gray POA I showed as a kid and the one I won world and international titles on,” says Abby. “He’s never leaving; he will be here forever.” Horses aren’t the only critters on the Bruno family ranch and in Abby’s life. She has a border

collie named Indie, a Pomeranian named Cowboy and a three-legged cat named Monster. Both Cowboy and Monster have logged many miles with Abby traveling across the country for horse shows. “When I’m not playing with horses, I love to road bike, paint and draw,” says Abby, a talented artist who has done some commissioned animal memorial portraits. Her favorite part of creating those portraits is bringing to life the emotion and personality of the animal in its expression. It’s a special project for this dedicated animal lover. Founded in 1946, Farnam Companies, Inc., has grown to become one of the most widely recognized names in the animal health products industry, and has become one of the largest marketers of equine products in the country. No one knows horses better than Farnam. That’s why no one offers a more complete selection of horse care products. Farnam Horse Products serves both the pleasure horse and the performance horse markets with products for fly control, deworming, hoof and leg care, grooming, wound treatment and leather care, plus nutritional supplements.

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It is FREE to add your Equine Event to the Corral Calendar. Email your event(s) to michelle@thehorsemenscorral.com with the following information: Name of Equine Event • Date/Time of Equine Event Venue Name and Address of where event will be held Contact name and phone number You may include an email and website address also.

Events will be added to the calendar in the magazine, added to our website and be included on our radio show “Horsin Around Ohio” on WQKT 104.5 www.thehorsemenscorral.com July 2021

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Classical Attraction Dressage Society

Compete at a USAWE Working Equitation Show with CADS PRESIDENT, Cathy Suffecool; VICE PRESIDENT, Stephanie Kame; SECRETARY, Claudia Grimes; TREASURER, David Crawford. EMAIL, cadsrider@gmail.com; WEBSITE, www.cadsdressage.org

by Cathy Suffecool I hope that everyone’s summer is running much smoother and busier than last summer! At CADS we’re having a busy, busy season, once again. We started out with our Summer Schooling Show series in May. Boy, did it feel good to be back! Our June show was full as well. The interesting note on that show, Western Dressage is increasing greatly in numbers. We are enormously proud to announce that CADS is the place in Ohio to come to compete in USAWE Working Equitation shows. We held our first two day show in June and judging

by the comments that I received, everyone had a great time! We’ll be hosting another recognized USAWE Show Sept. 4 and 5, so make plans to come and see what the excitement is about. Not sure if you’re ready for a recognized show? We’re hosting a Working Equitation Schooling show Aug. 21 and 22. Watch for sign up on our website, www.cadsdressage. org The best part of being part of CADS? I get to tell our membership the feedback that I hear for our out of state competitors. The following is a letter I recently sent to our group. I hope you enjoy reading it and then come and join us! We’d love to have you! Once again, I am grateful to be able to send you a note of heartfelt thanks. This past weekend was our first USAWE Working Equitation show and it was a success! The comments that we heard repeatedly were about how great our facility is, how beautiful the location is,

what a fantastic park setting, and how easy it was to get to from anywhere. But the biggest compliments, and most repeated were just how wonderful our volunteers are! They are friendly, helpful, go out of their way to help in any situation, and how they made the show even better! I can’t thank you all enough for your help! The volunteer coordinator job can be challenging, but not with you! Any time I have sent out an email asking for help, you answer. That is huge. You are giving us the biggest gift that you can give, your time. And you do it cheerfully, willingly and you involve others. You are willing to tackle any job that needs done, if someone has a problem, you help them, you make everyone feel welcome! This past show was a perfect example of that spirit. One of our competitors came in after having major trouble with their trailer and truck. Once word got out, a mechanic was found who came and fixed the trailer,

found a problem with their truck, took that and fixed it. When he brought the truck back, he took another truck to fix it! This was after the show was over and was needed to get the horse home. Several offers were put out to get the people home and one of the ladies took the horse home! Some of our folks took the judge and TD to dinner, and even took them to the airport! This truly makes everyone feel welcome and cared for. Another example of that great spirit came when two of our girls found out that one of the riders had a birthday during the show. They were helping with running the music for the Ease of Handling and Speed rounds. The rider had a certain song she wanted, the girls found it and then added a special touch. At the end of the rider’s round the song ‘Happy Birthday’ came on! Another member made sure that there was a birthday cake! That is what sets our group apart! Heart!

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NODA Co-hosted Tri-State Region Pony Club Dressage Rally at Our May 23 Schooling Show PRESIDENT, Niki Sackman VICE PRESIDENT, Rachel Aderhold TREASURER, Dee Liebenthal SECRETARY, Patti Valencic EMAIL, president@nodarider.org WEBSITE, www.nodarider.org

by Suzanne Sherbundy The impact of COVID-19 on the 2020 show season was felt across many show organizations. For 2021, NODA chose to proceed with our traditional schooling show schedule and hope for the best. Pony Club, being in a similar situation, also wanted to return to a more traditional Rally schedule but were unsure of expected participant response. Seeing our schooling show series line-up, Pony Club approached

NODA and asked if we would co-host their Dressage Rally. The mission of Pony Club is one familiar to anyone who supports the growth and development of horse sport and youth equestrians. The organization has a longstanding and well-deserved reputation for developing junior and young riders to be the horse people of the future. To hold their 2021 Dressage Rally, the regional chapter of Pony Club was limited to Chagrin Valley Farms and needed to host their Rally at the end of May on the same weekend as our show. If they were unable to procure the venue for that weekend, they would have to cancel their Regional Dressage Rally again in 2021. No one wanted that. NODA had a unique opportunity to help facilitate the May Tri-Sate

Regional Pony Club Rally by cohosting the show. After some discussion, the board decided to use our resources to help promote dressage opportunities to the youth of Pony Club’s Tri-State Region and co-host the rally. We offered them use of one ring during our May 23 schooling show at Chagrin Valley Farms. It was a unique situation and creating a busy and happy atmosphere at NODA’s first schooling show of 2021. NODA supports the development of dressage among JRs/YRs, including those in Pony Club, however, this was a one-off due to COVID impacts. There is no plan for an annual NODA/ Pony Club co-hosted schooling show. Finally, NODA would like to recognize the maturity and adaptability of the junior and young riders of Pony Club. They were real troupers, and NODA is excited to be part of the development of the dressage professionals of tomorrow. NODA’s first schooling show of the year is in the books. After the 2020 season it was great to

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see so many old and new faces at this show. While COVID is on the decline, our diligence over the past year allowed us to see the light at the end of the tunnel, and a successful and busy start to this season. Our May Chagrin show hit the ground running with two full rings of NODA riders and along with the dedicated third ring for Pony Club’s TriState Regional Dressage Rally. The sunshine from start to finish was a bonus, fingers crossed that trend continues. As with so many dressage shows, our success relied on the dedication and volunteer work of many. Our May show has again reminded me, perhaps more than ever, how deep the spirit of volunteerism runs through our organization. Thank you to all the competitors for taking the big step back into the ring at a busy show filled with hustle and bustle. There were many great rides reflected in equally great scores. Find out more about the NODA Dressage Schooling Show Series at www.nodarider.org July 2021

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Put Up Hay the Easy Way by Lisa Kiley

hile the first cutting of hay is already in the books, there is still plenty of time this season for a couple more cuttings and hope that the weather will cooperate for good quality and yield. While it can become increasingly difficult to find small square bales, those who produce their hay for their own horses and/or to sell for horses are an important part of the equine industry. Making hay and putting it up is an extremely rewarding feeling, but it is also a lot of hard work. It makes sense to evaluate and make sure that you are utilizing some products that can make the process streamline and get you out of the hayfield or mow and back in the saddle. So, whether you are making the hay on your own or buying it and putting it up, here are a few things that can make the process a little bit easier:

Managing Moisture. Monitoring moisture before and during

hay production is critical and there is more to it than just watching the weather. The moisture level is indicative of how nutritious the hay will be and determine if there will be issues with the baled product such as dust or mold issues. There are a few ways to test moisture including a baler mounted tester or a portable moisture meter. The product should be tested before and after production for the best results. Improper moisture will be detrimental to production and product which can make the hay unsafe for equine consumption. Additionally, there are products that can help manage moisture during the hay production process. Products like Hay Guard are made of natural ingredients and allow hay to be baled at a higher moisture level while yielding a superior product.

Move with Ease. When moving hay from the field to the barn,

having a reliable hay wagon is an important part of the process. While commonly made of wood, overtime these units can wear and rot and need work and eventually replacement. Consider getting a wagon that will stand the test of time like a hot dipped galvanized model with expanded metal flooring. These units can be found in several different sizes for all different operations. Throughout the year these handy units can be used for more than just hay and will last much longer than their wooden counterparts.

Elevator Evolution. Maybe when you went to put up the first

cutting this year, you realized that your hay elevator is just not going to make it through another season. Elevators can make the process of putting up hay so much easier and save a lot of time and money when moving the hay and getting it into the barn. Being able to rely on the unit is essential, especially if you are only using it a few times a year. So, if it is time for an upgrade, think about getting a model that will last for years to come. Typically, elevators come in 16’ base units, which can be a really functional size. From there if you need more length, you can add extensions in 4’ and 8’ increments. Usually, a ½ Horsepower motor is sufficient for the base unit and some extension. You will only need to step up to a ¾ motor once your elevator has exceeded 24’ in length.

Add-on Accessories. To make your elevator even more efficient, consider adding a few accessories. A bale chute is an easy attachment that helps to guide the bale onto the track of the hay elevator so there is less time tied up in properly setting the bale on the bottom of the

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elevator. It is important to note that avoiding overloading the elevator and making sure that the angle up to the loft isn’t too steep will streamline the process and be much more efficient. If you are putting up hay in several locations or different barns, adding a transport kit can make moving the elevator from one location to the next a much easier process. The transport kit keeps the unit on wheels and at the appropriate angle to put it right to work.

Stack Correctly. When stacking hay, it is very important to make sure that there is adequate airflow between the bales. Handling hay correctly is critical to keep the hay from spoiling and to resist fire risk. If possible, putting hay in a separate barn from where you keep horses is ideal for barn fire protection. If you are using a loft space above stalls in the barn, stack for optimal air flow and continually monitor stacks to ensure there is no heat buildup that could result in spontaneous combustion of the hay. Keep hot motors or other flammable materials away from haystacks and never allow smoking near your barn. When stacking hay, put hay on pallets, never stack it directly on the ground. Lay the first layer in one direction and the next layer in a different direction, crisscrossing as you go. Even with pallets, the bottom layer may still absorb moisture and become inedible for horses. Monitor each bale as you use it for mold and dust to make sure that you are feeding your horses the best possible hay.

Make it Last. Protect your investment of hay whether you are

making the hay yourself or buying it, you can make your investment last longer by preventing waste. This can be done several ways, including using feeders rather than feeding on the ground. While all feeders are not created equally, outdoor feeders for horses should be covered to protect the hay, encourage slow feeding and be free of sharp edges or materials that rust or break which can lead to injury. Properly utilizing feeders will prevent hay that gets lost and trampled. If you want to take it one step further, making sure that outdoor feeding areas are set on a base that keeps the feeders and the area where horses stand around them out of the mud will also have a significant impact on preventing waste and making your hay last all year long. Whenever you are working with hay and the equipment used to process it, use caution to make sure that you are paying attention to safety guidelines. Read your owner’s manual, require that those who will be helping with the process know how to properly use equipment and store equipment safely when the process is over. Hopefully, this hay season will be one of the best yet. Lisa Kiley is a lifelong horse enthusiast who has worked in the equine industry and shown horses for many years. She is a proud member of the Cashmans Horse Equipment Team. Cashmans Horse Equipment, located in Delaware, Ohio, has been providing top quality products to the equine and agricultural community for 40 years. They have a commitment to sourcing environmentally conscious merchandise and items made in the U.S.A. Cashmans strives to educate customers and provide products that put safety first so you can enjoy more time with the horses you love. www.cashmans.com

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2021 Michigan Horse Council Statewide Trail Ride, September 24-26

The Michigan Horse Council will host the 2021 Statewide Trail Ride fundraiser event at the beautiful D bar D Ranch in Chase, Mich., Sept. 24-26. Join us for learning, riding, shopping from vendors, silent and live auctions. Check in begins Friday at 2 p.m. Trail riding is open from 3-5 p.m. on Friday. Choose to hit the trails in your own group or choose a guided group. On Saturday guided group trail rides are offered from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and 3:30-5:30 p.m. On Sunday guided group rides are offered in a two hour block from 1:30-3:30 p.m. or a four hour block from 1:30-5:30 p.m. Trainer Brandt Clark will be

sharing ‘acceptance’ techniques to help trail riders overcome various obstacles that they are facing with their horse or on the trail. Brandt has a vast background working with different breeds and disciplines in the horse industry. His kind and observant approach to motivating horses is a joy to integrate into your training toolbox. When you register for the event, be sure to include attendance at the Friday clinic from 7-9 p.m. and Saturday from 1-3 p.m. Saddle maker, Darrell Nephew from Circle Y will assist with saddle fittings for a limited group of riders for the weekend. Saddle fittings normally run from $75- $150 but are included in the package for this event for free while openings last. If you are interested, please get signed up for the event ASAP and be sure to register for a

personalized saddle fitting. Darrell has over 40 years of knowledge and experience fitting horses and designing saddles and tack with leading horsemen and horsewomen throughout the world. We are delighted to have Darrell with us to help you and your horse perform your best! Saddle fitting times are assigned to you as best we can around your registered activities running 30 minutes each. Saturday night will feature our Fundraiser Dinner in a beautifully restored old western barn lit up with white lights. A BBQ dinner will be served by D bar D followed by a live auction hosted by Ernie Birchmeier and the Ride Challenge awards presentation. Then be ready to dance away a couple hours with a live western band! Sunday morning will be a special pancake fundraiser breakfast hosted by D bar D with proceeds and donations from

the breakfast going to the Reed City Cancer Research efforts. In conjunction with the breakfast will be campfire cowboy gospel music and a message from Darrell Nephew. The Michigan Horse Council looks forward to seeing you, your family and your friends at the 2021 Statewide Trail Ride. For more information, please contact Bruce Deur at 989/3040811.

Michigan Trail Riders Association, Inc.

The Michigan Trail Riders Association Wants You PRESIDENT, Chuck Fanslow 1st VICE PRESIDENT, Al Davis SECRETARY, Kathleen Moss TREASURER, Mindy Ellis WEBSITE, www.mtra.org EMAIL, mtra.office@gmail.com PHONE, 989/723-1425

by Kristen Humble Are you a member of the MTRA yet? If you enjoy trail riding, spending time with friends, and camping with your horse, you’ve got to join this club! We are a well organized group that’s been providing quality rides since the 1960’s. We offer a variety of rides including workbees, family rides, fall color rides, virtual rides and our super popular shore to shore rides. Did you know that our shore to shore trail is the only unguided state to state trail in the United States? On this trail, riders can enjoy the nature of northern Michigan while riding camp to camp mainly through wooded single track trails for 235 miles between Lake Michigan and Lake Huron. We have always been 24

Chloe Willets riding on Tutu Tuesday during a themed day of the virtual ride. proud of our heritage and our shore to shore trail and we hope you can come see why. Not only are our trails incredible, but our club has fantastic people that love each other like family and work hard to maintain our beautiful trail system. Our ride is sometimes originally viewed as a ‘bucket list’ ride, but most people that try it once end up coming back time and time again because they want to reconnect with the people they met. You can cross the state on any breed and go any pace you’d like between the camps each day,

Hollianne Jacobs’ mule at South Branch trail camp. however, since our camps are approximately 20 miles apart, most people try to average a ride pace of about 4-5 mph in order to keep the ride to about four to five hours a day. Just imagine spending that kind of time in the saddle. If the thought of riding that far feels intimidating, remember that this club specializes in welcoming new people who we affectionately refer to as ‘Newbies’. Check out the tabs on our website to read more about becoming an MTRA member or to reference our maps, proposed

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ride dates, history about the MTRA and more. We just finished a 30-day virtual ride in the month of June and have weeklong rides tentatively scheduled for August and October as well as a criss cross ride scheduled in October. As an added bonus, we will also be simultaneously offering our 90-day virtual ride August-October. There’s so much to be excited about in the MTRA. Check out our website at www.mtra.org and Facebook pages to keep up to date with all the happenings. Ride on! July 2021

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Ohio Valley Team Penning Association

Benefit for the Marty Brown at Next Show PRESIDENT, Tom Reeder VICE PRESIDENT, Amy Lemley SECRETARY, Donna Zang TREASURER, Debra Lyons PHONE, 330/831-7463 EMAIL, tlrlandllc@gmail.com Find Us on Facebook

by Amy Lemley Show season is in full swing! We cannot express how much we appreciate everyone who has been coming to our shows! It has been an amazing year so far with all the riders and teams we have had. Thank you! Our next show will be July 10 at Treharne’s Training Center 49053 Fredricktown/Clarkson Road, Negley, Ohio. The show will start at 9:30 a.m. With this show we will also be having a benefit for one of our family

members. Marty Brown has been battling some health issues, and we all want to help! We will be having a Chinese Auction (if you have anything you wish to donate, please bring to the show), surprise giveaways, and one of our sponsors JF Quarter Horses has generously donated $500 that will be added to the Open Sort Class for added money! I’m sure more surprises will be added as we get closer to the show. Don’t forget to take a look at our Facebook page, Ohio Valley Team Penning Association. We have our newsletter with all our showbills, updated points, videos of all the classes top 10 runs, pictures from show day, our sponsor information and

advertising, officer and Board of Directors contact information if you have any questions. If you’re looking for a family

oriented sport, come out and see what it’s all about. We promise you will not be disappointed! See you at the show!

Central Ohio Saddle Club Association

Happy to See Familiar Faces in the Show Ring PRESIDENT, Mandy Dacek VICE PRESIDENT, Rachel Zielinski SECRETARY, Debbie Balan TREASURER, Bob Huff EMAIL, mdacek19@att.net WEBSITE, www.coscaonline.com

by Mandy Dacek Show season 2021 has had a great start. The COSCA Benefit Show was held June 5-6 at the Medina County Fairgrounds. It was a very hot weekend, but we had great competition, great exhibitors and great office staff! A huge ‘thank you’ to our office staff, announcer and ring mistress for keeping the show running smoothly both days. After cancelling our shows last year, we were happy to see so many familiar faces in the ring,

Ian Kane and Good Under Pressure, Champion 13 and under. and many new ones! Thank you to all the exhibitors who joined us. We presented weekend high points for this show. Congratulations to:

Jess Flynn and Heza Legal Spark, Ranch champions.

Ryleigh Balan and OFW Validate, 14-18 champions.

RANCH: Champion: Jess Flynn and Heza Legal Spark; Reserve Champion: Jennifer Frank and Sardes Scintillation. WALK-TROT: Champion: Ruby O’Connor and A Vested Asset; Reserve Champion: Lily O’Connor and Sierra Della Deluxe. 13 AND UNDER: Champion: Ian Kane and Good Under Pressure; Reserve Champion: Ella Workman and Woody’s Ruff Wave. 14-18: Champion: Ryleigh Balan and OFW Validate; Reserve

Champion: Lauren Krieger and Kareem Al Jannat. Adult 19 & Over: Champion: Toni Varrechia and ABC’s Miss Kiss This; Reserve Champion: Mandy Dacek and Heza Star Hunter.

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Information on the rest of the COSCA point shows can be found on our website. You can also find the showbill for the COSCA Summer Sizzler in this issue of the Corral. See you at the shows! July 2021

Ride In Sync

Tools of The Trade; What is Good Tack

by Terry Myers

ike most professionals in any trade or line of work, I have definite opinions regarding the tools of my trade. I have been riding and training horses for a living for well over 45 years and have learned a thing or two in that time about what I like in the tack I use. So many

people who are new to the horse world go out and buy cheap tack. For just a little bit more money, they could buy good tack that will help with their riding, last longer and hold value. Based on what I have seen in clinics over the years, I would like to take this opportunity to share some tack tips. I like a nylon halter that you don’t need three hands in order to put it on your horse because it’s so flimsy. The halter must be substantial enough to hold its shape when you put it on your horse, one with a good heavy buckle and a heavy snap at the cheek. By the way, always buckle it with the snap facing the cheek and not facing out where it could get hooked on something. A good heavy halter is double thickness, I want to know that when I tie a horse, they will stay there. I do not use break away

LEARN HOW TO TIE A ROPE TRAINING HALTER PROPERLY Take the top piece (that comes over the poll) down through the loop and around the loop, not above the loop, with the loose end pointing to the back of the horse. halters, they can teach a horse that if they pull hard enough, they can break loose. If you have a horse that panics and pulls, consult a professional about behavior modification, rather than reinforcing the behavior. Your basic barn lead rope needs to be 8 feet long and not flimsy. I hate short lead ropes; they are worthless in my opinion. I also prefer one that is made of rope that will not be as likely to burn your hand if the horse pulls back. As a side note: I do not leave a halter on a horse in their stall or during turned out, for safety reasons. Also, every stall door has a halter and lead rope on it, for quick access, again for safety. For groundwork training, I use rope halters. I like a halter that has evenly placed, well tied knots. To tell if a halter is made well, look at it from the side; from the throat latch to the nose, it should form a square. If you are going to use a rope training halter, learn how to tie it properly. Take the top piece (that comes over the poll) down through the loop and around the loop, not above the loop, with the loose end pointing to the back of the horse (see picture). For training ropes, I prefer a heavy double braid rope (marine rope works well), 5/8 to 3/4 inch in diameter, 14-foot-long with a good heavy snap. A rope this heavy sends a clearer signal to your horse. It is also long enough to get the job done, but not so long that you get caught up in it. As for lunge lines, I like a nice rope (again double braid) line ½ inch, about 22 feet long made of a fiber with little nylon that can

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burn your hand. I hate flimsy single thickness nylon lunge lines with cheap snaps. If your lunge line has a hand loop on the end, cut it. Never loop it around your hand, for your safety. For my bridle headstalls, I used good harness leather brow band headstalls for all my snaffle bridles. All my bridles have latigo ties. I do not like chicago screws because they can come unscrewed while you are riding. Been there, done that! A wellmade headstall will last a long time. I have some in my tack room that are 25 years old and in great shape (and it’s not because I clean my tack often!). A wellmade headstall will cost $40 to $80, but if it lasts 25 years, it is well worth the price. Lastly, there are the bridle reins. I have very definite thoughts on reins. I prefer 8-foot reins made of harness leather, but 7-foot reins will work for smaller horses. As for weight, I absolutely hate ‘wet noodle’ reins. These are reins that are so flimsy, I might as well be riding with the reins that are on the mechanical horse at the Meijer grocery store. My reins are heavier on the ends to provide a better feel and sends a clearer signal to your horse. I also like the way they lay in my hands. In my clinics, when I have someone riding in cheap reins and I put one of my bridles on their horse, they can’t believe the difference. Good reins will cost about $45$100 a pair. This may seem a high price, but remember, reins are your communication line with your horse, plus good reins last forever! S July 2021

Ohio Morgan Horse Association

60th Anniversary of the Morgan Gold Cup PRESIDENT, Alyssa Rose VICE PRESIDENT, Elizabeth Thomas SECRETARY, Nancy Rinz TREASURER, Elizabeth Burick WEBSITE, www.ohiomorganhorse.com

by Susan Walker As I am writing this, the 60th anniversary celebration of the Morgan Gold Cup is under way and going strong. It seems odd that after 60 years, this celebration is taking place anywhere but the Ohio State Fairgrounds in Columbus, Ohio! But such is the state of our state and our world these days. What’s next, are they going to move OSU football out of the Horseshoe for lack of help? Ohio’s and Columbus’s loss is Indiana’s and Shipshewana’s gain. I had thought I might be able to attend the Gold Cup as a spectator for a day or two, but too many obligations on the farm took precedence. (More about this below.) Those mares aren’t going to AI themselves. Someone needs to make sure there is hay in the mow and grain in the feed buckets. So, I am trying to follow along by checking out Howie

Schatzberg’s proofs of the show. Thank you, Howie, for the great job that you consistently do. I feel like I have a great seat for all the action, although not in real time. It looks like the classes are well filled and the presentation of the horses and exhibitors is stellar, as usual. Congratulations to all of you who had a fun and successful Gold Cup! About those farm chores and obligations…I have had a crazy week! Monday through Thursday, daily vet appointments to breed a broodmare plus injections to be given in 3-hour intervals, one done at midnight. Had to have a stall door rebuilt as one to many kicks by a stallion caused it to drop and make it difficult to open. Just had a small storage shed delivered to serve as a ‘carriage house’—of course it was delivered while I was holding the mare for the vet. The lawn tractor isn’t engaging the mower deck. And so on, and so on and so forth. Everyone who has ever lived on a farm is used to saying, “It’s always something!” and it’s true, it always is. Many have heard I lost my husband, Terry Rutledge, rather suddenly on May 23. Up until the day he was admitted to the hospital, Terry was the head man in charge, handling 90 percent

of the daily chores, regular maintenance and unexpected calamities that cropped up here at Someday Farm. And when I say ‘handled’, the animals ate before the humans; the manure in the outdoor shelters was picked up daily; and the stalls in the barn were picked a minimum of three times per day. He may not have been the handiest, but he managed to keep everything together with enough nails, bailing twine and duct tape. I knew I was spoiled. It’s not that I did nothing, but I would pick up the cushy jobs while he did the heavy lifting. Not knowing why, Terry had started having some pain and fatigue and so I gradually helped with a bit more of the workload and responsibility. I think the best compliment Terry ever gave me was when we were completing the evening feeding on a miserable rainy day, not too much before Terry received his cancer diagnosis. He lovingly said to me, “I love your attitude.” I will cherish that memory always. And, dear Terry, “I love

your attitude more!” I now have greater appreciation of all that you did for us for so many years. MARK YOUR CALENDAR JULY 1-3: Tri State All Morgan Horse Show, Michiana Event Center, Shipshewana, IN. JULY 15: Buckeye Morgan Challenge Horse Show entries must be postmarked by this date to avoid late fees. Also, the deadline to enter the Buckeye Youth of the Year contest. JULY 17-18: Randolph Summer Classic Horse Show, Randolph Fairgrounds, Randolph, OH. JULY 26-28: Portage County Charity Horse Show, SunBeau Valley, Ravenna, OH. JULY 27: Last day that dressage entries for the Buckeye Morgan Challenge will be accepted. AUG. 1: Deadline to complete all aspects of virtual Buckeye Youth of the Year contest. Buckeye AUG. 11-14: Morgan Challenge Horse Show, Springfield, OH

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Ride in Sync (Continued) The only thing I will say about saddles is buy a good one. A good used work saddle may cost $1500 or more, but again they will last a long time with good care. I prefer weighted aluminum stirrups; I like the way they hang. But word of caution for these heavy stirrups, when you are carrying your saddle and they bang you in the shin you will know it! I prefer a natural mohair girth. I also prefer natural fiber wool saddle pads. Not a fan of rubber or latex girths or pads because of chaffing. However, I know they do have other benefits such as the ability to be easily cleaned. If you plan on being a horse person for the long run, then buy equipment that will last for the long run. As well, good tools always made any job easier. The information in this article are my opinions, based on my experience. And opinions are like noses, everyone has one! July 2021

One final thing to remember… horses don’t make mistakes, people do. If you try to keep this philosophy in the forefront of your mind when working with your horse, you will be a more effective partner. If you have suggestions for future articles, send us a note through our website! 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-In-Sync methods as well as clinic and training services available, visit Myers at www.tmtrainingcenter.com or on Facebook.

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Black Swamp Driving Club

Black Swamp Driving Club Meets at Van Buren PRESIDENT, Roger Higgins, Jr. VICE PRESIDENT, Julie Emmons SECRETARY & TREASURER, Susan Murray. WEBSITE, www.blackswampdrivingclub.com

by Mary Thomas High heat and humidity on Sunday, June 6 meant that driving was canceled for the day. However 11 BSDC members (plus one grandchild) came together at Van Buren State Park for the first potluck since March 2020. Joining hosts Angie Hohenbrink and Becky Steingass were Ann Bell, Mary Elliott, Roger Higgins, Jr. and Roger Higgins, Sr., John and Sara Hunter, Roger and Sue Murray,

and Bobbe Polvony. Mary Elliott brought her grill providing plenty of hot dogs to add to the various dishes and three strawberry pies. Mary Elliott told of her adventures on the June 5 wagon train and Roger Higgins, Sr. was congratulated for celebrating his 89th birthday the day before. Hohenbrink brought her mini to add equine flavor to the event. Extra thanks go to Hohenbrink and Steingass for arranging and setting up on such a hot day, and to Sue Murray for reporting on the day’s activities. Angie Hohenbrink, Bobbe Polvony, and Mary Thomas attended an afternoon driving clinic at Maple Crest Farm, Brecksville, Ohio, May 23. Topics covered included communicating with a driving equine, what to look for in fitting a serviceable harness, carriage

Angie Hohenbrink’s mini relaxing—too hot to drive. maintenance, a discussion of driving breeds, and using carriage brakes properly. Although the day was hot, more than 50 people turned out showing a growing interest in driving. Don’t forget the Christmas in July scheduled for July 24 at the

Community Center, Meeker, Ohio. After the potluck driving will be available on the quiet country roads around Meeker. There’s plenty of room for parking trucks and trailers as well as hooking up for an enjoyable carriage drive.

Western Reserve Carriage Association

WRCA Celebrates Carriage Driving Month PRESIDENT, Jo Ann Murr VICE PRESIDENT, Ann Petersen TREASURER, Ann Petersen SECRETARY, Cathy Rhoades MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY, Henry Rish. WEBSITE, www.wrcarriage.com

by Cathy Rhoades WRCA celebrated Carriage Driving Month by holding a free educational driving clinic at Maple Crest Farm on May 23. Fifty-four people from Ohio, Michigan, and Pennsylvania, with varying experience attended

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Carriage Driving Start Up and Maintenance. Meredith Giere gave a welcome and discussed communication with the horse. She emphasized the importance of using the same consistent language each time. The group was then split into two stations, one taking a hayride over to the carriage barn. At the end of the presentations, the two groups swapped stations so all received the same information. Ann and Polly Petersen noted there is no perfect horse but some traits are beneficial in choosing a driving partner. Three haflingers were displayed with discussion on two that were suitable for

driving while one was not. Maple Crest students then presented the Parade of Breeds. Various breeds have different dispositions and conformation that impact their suitability to drive. Brandy Wagner of Wagner Carts discussed harness fitting and did a live demonstration. Well made synthetic harness is comfortable for the horse while easy to keep clean. Important areas for fitting are at the poll, across the chest, the girth, and breeching. Stacey Giere had a bit display. There are varying mouthpieces and also cheek pieces that are used in driving. The liverpool bit is one of the most popular and allows for different levels of leverage. She did a fun match game describing the bits and finding the actual piece. Brant Giere was the carriage maintenance guru. He stressed the importance of free spinning

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wheels. Good quality bearings should be purchased from an auto parts store and checked and greased twice a year. Diana Beardsley and Stacey did a horseless demo on the importance of having a navigator or groom with you while driving. This person can head the horse while harnessing.

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Jackson is Perfect in Every Way

ackson is one of the all-time, go-to horses at Fieldstone Farm Therapeutic Riding Center in Chagrin Falls, Ohio. He’s dependable, even-tempered and has a nice consistent trot. He’s loved by everyone he meets. A 14-hand Haflinger/Paint, Jackson had been happy and healthy since he joined the herd 18 years ago, until a sudden episode this past spring. Jinene, our equine director, was clipping his winter coat and noticed he wasn’t himself. Walking didn’t help. He continued to fuss and paw and then started to breath heavily. Within a half hour our team determined he needed to go to the Equine Specialty Hospital in Burton, Ohio. Dr. Milligan quickly evaluated Jackson and recommended immediate surgery which saved his life. His intestine had wrapped around itself causing a lot of pain and bloating. Thanks to the swift action of both our team and Dr. Milligan, they caught it early and the damage was minimal, leading to a full recovery. After months of rest and relaxation,

Jackson is now back in lessons and is as perfect as ever. We are grateful to our barn team and Dr. Milligan for saving his life so that he can continue to aid and comfort our students. Dr. Melissa Milligan is board-certified in equine surgery, and the owner of the Equine Specialty Hospital in Burton, Ohio. Dr. Milligan joined the hospital in 2007 and purchased it in 2014. The Equine Specialty Hospital provides surgical, sports medicine, internal medicine, and rehabilitation services to horses in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York. Established in 1994, the hospital’s goal is to be your partner in providing excellent medical and surgical care for your horse. Elective and emergency services are available without a referral. Visit www. EquineSpecialtyHospital.com to learn more about the hospital and the services we provide.

Hey there, my name is Jackson! Handsome fella, aren’t I? I am originally from South Carolina, but arrived in Ohio in March of 2004. I was accepted into the program in September of 2004. I kind of like this Ohio weather, lots of variety. I was born in 1998 and am a bay Tobiano, 14 hand Haflinger/Paint gelding. I am a pretty versatile guy. My previous owner taught me how to drive and I worked at many children’s birthday parties. I am a pretty laid back, easy going guy. I love it here at Fieldstone Farm. I get so much attention, and the more attention the better! I stand like a statue for grooming and bathing and I’m the perfect size for the shorter students to groom. I love all the activities in the ring and you might even catch me joining in the fun! Just the kid in me— having fun. I can be a little more sensitive to overhead noises in the wintertime, like people in the hayloft or footsteps overhead in the mounting area.

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Tips for Managing Ulcers by Nettie Liburt, PhD, PAS

quine gastric ulcer disease, or EGUS, is a general term used to describe gastric disease, and may include glandular or non-glandular ulcers, as well as ulcers in the duodenum (the part of the small intestine closest to the stomach). EGUS can be broken down further to describe non-glandular, or squamous, ulcers that appear in the upper part of the stomach or glandular ulcers which appear in the lower part of the stomach and near the duodenum. The lower part of the stomach is where acid is produced, and the upper part of the stomach is coated by sensitive epithelial tissue with a protective layer of mucous. The dividing line between the upper and lower stomach is called the ‘margo plicatus,’ and is a very common area for non-glandular ulcers to appear. According to the American Association of Equine Practitioners, over 90 percent of racehorses, over 60 percent of performance horses and up to 50 percent of foals/weanlings are affected by non-glandular ulcers. The numbers with respect to glandular ulcers are less well understood, but it has been suggested that up to 65 percent of racehorses, up to 64 percent of sport horses are affected (Sykes, et al., 2015).

While medical intervention is necessary to cure ulcers, there is a lot that can be done to help manage them utilizing good nutrition practices.

Tip #1. Forage, Forage, Forage! And Water!

sugar to lower starch and sugar, the effects of the treatment lasted longer compared to horses who stayed on a high starch and sugar diet. This may mean switching to a low or controlled carbohydrate grain concentrate, soaking hay or having a hay test done. A qualified nutritionist can help you do all the math!

Remember that horses evolved eating small meals and moving about for the better portion of the day. Studies have shown that when horses do not have any forage for more than 4-6 hours, the risk of developing EGUS increases. Forage requires horses to chew a lot, which in-turn produces saliva. Saliva contains sodium bicarbonate and is a natural acid-buffer, so increasing “chew time” is a good thing for the stomach. Keep in mind that the more forage a horse eats, the more water is needed—especially if that forage source is hay. Again, horses with constant access to fresh water are less likely to develop ulcers (and other problems).

There are a number of supplements out there claiming to help manage ulcers, but few have any scientific support. Recently, a study presented at the 2021 Equine Science Society Meeting (Liburt et al., 2021) showed that horses fed a controlled carbohydrate grain concentrate that contained calcite, a marine-source calcium, helped to buffer pH in the hindgut. Marine-sourced calcium has also been shown to help buffer stomach acid (Jacobs, et al., 2020), so it may have value in supporting the health of the total digestive tract.

Tip #4. Feed for Gut Balance.

Tip #2: Don’t Ride on an Empty Stomach. Sort Of.

Tip #5. No Stress and Keep It Consistent.

Before heading out for a ride, be sure to offer your horse some hay or forage, especially if they have not had anything to eat in a few hours. Please note that when it comes to a grain meal, you still need to wait an hour or so before riding. Hay, however, can be fed prior to exercise. The theory is that hay/forage will help create a ‘mat’ to help tamp down splashing of stomach acid that occurs as the horse begins to exercise. This will help protect that sensitive upper portion of the stomach.

While stress means different things to different people, it also means different things to different horses. Travel, training, competition, herd dynamics and more are some examples of common stressors horses face. Maintaining a diet that offers high quality fiber, including alternative fiber sources like beet pulp, can help support the entire digestive tract. Beet pulp is often used in commercial feeds, and can also be fed on its own, preferably soaked. In addition, avoid sudden diet changes (yes, this includes that new hay you just bought!), and try to keep the diet as consistent as possible. When you do have to make a change, do so slowly over about two weeks. Your horse will thank you!

Tip #3: Keep Carbs in Check. A recent study (Luthersson, et al., 2019) showed that when horses diagnosed with EGUS were treated with omeprazole and also had a diet change from high starch and

Summary Diet, supplements, and management cannot cure EGUS alone, but there are plenty of nutritional tools to help manage it. Some simple changes can go a long way to help keep your horse’s tummy happy and healthy, so your horse can continue to perform for you.

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Premier Mount N Trail

Youth Sponsorship Program PRESIDENT, Cynthia Bauman VICE PRESIDENT, Becky Burnell SECRETARY, Heidi Daugherty TREASURER, Gloria Bandy PHONE, 330/854-5400 EMAIL, beckyburnell@sssnet.com WEBSITE, www.premiermountntrail.com

by Becky Burnell The Premier Mount N Trail held it first Judge’s Clinic and Certification in May and followed up with a second clinic at the HWSC Mountain Trail, Holland, Mich., in June. There are now more than 25 officially certified judges. Mountain Trail is growing with more than 125 members. With two events completed, there have been almost 300 individual patterns run. There was a lot of excitement for the 14th Annual OQHA Ride and Three Day Mountain Trail Challenge, held at the brand new Creek Side Horse Park in Waynesburg, Ohio.

There were close-up camping sites for everyone with highlines and/portable corrals; all meals were included starting with Thursday dinner through Sunday breakfast; three days of mountain trail competition; trail riding; three-day Mounted Archery competition; entertainment; huge raffles; high point class awards and all-around belt buckles. This event was a perfect vacation geta-way. The Premier Mount N Trail point standings are being posted on the website at Premiermountntrail. com. Be sure to take a look at all 20 PMT classes for your status. Remember the top five placings will be used for calculating the PMT and OQHA year-end awards. We are really excited to feature some of our members who have been submitting their ride hours. The rewards for the Ride Program are given for riders achieving specific mile-markers. These members are well on their way! #161, Chris Weimer, 84 hours #404, Abby Beno, 108 hours #460, Donna Fogle, 92 hours #560, Jennifer Sands, 83 hours

Double C Farm HWSC Extreme Mountain Trail in Holland, Mich., opened their official competition season on Sunday, June 13, starting with a Kelly Chapman Clinic on Saturday, June 12. Double C Farm, Clarksburg MD, held their Double Point Competition on June 26. This was a great chance for competitors to grow their points for the huge year-end awards. Double Point Events count as two competitions. Spencer Lake Farm has announced that the first competition scheduled for July 10 will be postponed to a Special Halloween Event the end of October. Stay tuned for more details. Premier Mount N Trail is pleased to announce its Youth Sponsorship Program. Through our special sponsors, we are able

Creek Side Horse Park to provide a Youth Incentive Program. To support our young riders, Youth PMT members can enter two youth classes at each of the double point events with no cost. These sponsorships are limited and will be awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis. Our future lies with our youth program. Please contact each park to ask about these sponsorships. Contact each park on Facebook or website for more details. www.Premiermountntrail.com www.creeksidehorsepark.com www.doublecfarm.net www.hwsc.clubexpress.com www.spencerlakefarm.com

Knox County Horse Park

Fun Shows Held the Second Saturday of the Month PRESIDENT, Debbie Cole VICE PRESIDENTS, Travis Ross and Donnie Cline TREASURER, Pam Niner SECRETARY, Anna Chadwick PHONE/TEXT, 816-305-6328 FACEBOOK, Knox County Horse Park Inc

by Anna Chadwick The Knox County Horse Park is located at 7500 Thayer Road, Mt. Vernon, Ohio. We held a Fun Show on June 12, because the deadline to submit club news is before our show, I will report on the show next month. We do hope you came and participated in all the fun. 36

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Our Fun Shows are the second Saturday of the month, June through October. Rain dates are set for the following Saturday. We hope to see you at a show in the future! Preceding the Aug. 14 Fun Show there will be an Arena Trail Challenge. Start time is at 9 a.m. with the fun show at 11 a.m. There is a high point buckle award sponsored by the club. You do not need to be a member of the park to participate. This is for individuals who participate at the shows. Membership meetings are the second Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Shelter House. Be sure to check our Facebook page for any updates. July 2021

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TrailMeister Trail Meister Dogs and Trails by Robert Eversole

ogs are truly man’s best friend and joy to be around. I’ve belonged to numerous canids throughout my life and I have a soft spot for these most loyal of critters. It’s because I love my dogs that they don’t accompany me on trail rides nor do they venture out on wilderness trips with the horses. The reasons to keep fido home are many and include:

To protect your dog from other animals Sure, your pooch might be a descendant of the mighty wolf, but allowing them to travel the trail off-leash still poses a number of threats. One major threat is that domesticated animals are often targeted by predators. Coyotes, cougars, and others pose threats to off leash dogs. These predators are brash and often not fazed by a dog’s size. Other less thought of, but equally real, threats include porcupines and snakes. Keeping your dog at home also helps to avoid the risk of your dog triggering a predator (think bear) while off-leash before fleeing back to you with said predator close behind. The animals your dog may encounter don’t have to be wild to be a danger. There’s also the issue of other domestic dogs, especially

poorly trained ones wandering off leash. The aftermath of two strange dogs getting into a rumble isn’t pretty. Topping the list of trail dangers are our own livestock. Untold numbers of dogs that have encountered a horse, or mule, that wasn’t keen on their attention, and suffered for it. A well-aimed kick from a 1000 lb equine can make for a very unpleasant trip to the emergency vet.

To protect your dog from trail hazards Every year you’ll find stories about dog rescues that could have been avoided entirely had the animal simply been kept at home or on a leash. Natural spaces pose a number of risks to our less than wilderness savvy companions, from hidden mine shafts to cliffs, getting lost, and beyond. Keeping your dog on leash helps keep them away from these hazards that their canine brain may not fully understand as they follow their nose. Other trail and wilderness hazards include various parasites including giardia and plague.

For the safety of other trail users It seems that every dog owner thinks their dog ‘isn’t aggressive’. However a dog doesn’t have to be aggressive to be a problem. Many of the people that we share our trails with have well founded fears of dogs. Your pups bounding, happy, barking, greeting may well be interpreted as aggression by a stranger. There’s also the instance of dogs running loose and causing horse accidents when they spooked another rider’s horse.

For the safety of the locals When a dog spots native wildlife, there’s a good chance they’ll want to chase it. When this happens, it stresses out the native animal, something that itself can lead to death. Your dog’s predatory behavior is normal. The chase prey drive is instinctual. The issue is that when prey animals are harassed they use up energy they may need to survive. It’s one thing for the locals to deal with each other, it’s entirely another for us to bring our dogs into the mix and cause further problems. Loose dogs chasing wildlife is such an issue that most states have laws that penalize owners of dogs chasing wildlife. These are the four main reasons that my dog doesn’t accompany me on trail rides. That’s not saying that he doesn’t get to go out. We

Robert ‘The TrailMeister’ Eversole owns and operates the largest horse trail and horse camp guide in the world, www. TrailMeister.com. When he’s not speaking with horse and mule riders at events across the US, writing regular feature columns in leading equine publications including the Horsemen’s Corral, Robert can be found riding and packing trail maintenance crews into wilderness areas throughout the Pacific Northwest. 38

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Wayne County Saddle Club

Providing Quality Horse Activities Since 1939 PRESIDENT, Stan Bosler VICE PRESIDENT, Angie Didinger & Jaimie Horsky SECRETARY, Tricia Crilow TREASURER, Beth Eikleberry WEBSITE, waynecountysaddleclub.com

I reckon summer’s here. We’re mowing lawn, planting garden, and riding (not enough). I am proud to be part of the fine equine organization known as the Wayne County Saddle Club (aka the ‘hollow’). Since 1939 the club has been committed to providing quality horse activities not just for horse owners but for horse lovers also. Our shows are open to the public to come and watch. Of course most of the shows are open to anyone showing their horses in activities like we produce. So, if you know someone or family who might enjoy coming to the ‘Hollow’ to watch, please tell ‘em about it. Coming to a horse show from town on a pleasant weekend seems like a great, and cheap, way for a family to spend a Saturday afternoon. But, what do

I know? I said I’m proud to be part of the Saddle Club. I am also proud to be an American. You may or may not get this issue by the Fourth of July. Either way, I sincerely hope you’ll take at least a moment to honor the founding fathers who fought so hard to win independence for this awesome nation. I know you’ll say America has its faults, but if you look at the ‘founders’ and the real foundations of the USA, you’ll find pure patriotism and determination set a great Constitution (a blue print to follow) in place. Yup! I’m proud to be an American. ‘Hope you share my feelings as we celebrate the birth of our country. God bless America! Last time I said we approved buying a new brush hog style

mower. We have it and it has done a great job so far. (Special thank you to Collin for bringing his personal mower to trim the edges up. Great job Collin!) Another recent acquisition is a new timer. The old one is 20 years old and skips a time sometimes. We can send it back to the manufacturer now to be refurbished. Timers are cool. I remember the ‘old days’ when shows were timed by hand using a stop watch. And it only went to a tenth of a second while todays timers keep accurate times all the way to a thousandth of a second. Ties are almost completely eliminated and folks don’t doubt the ‘electric eye.’

As we continue 2021, let’s remember the club and the national histories and appreciate the amazing blessings we have as Americans. Why not join us? ~Stan P.S. Last one out close the gate!

Dogs and Trails (continued) go on many hikes together where he can stay safely on leash and out of mischief, or go off leash, where legal, when I can keep an eye on him without also having to control one or more horses and mules. This isn’t to say that there aren’t dogs that are great as trail riding companions, just that there are a lot of things to consider. If you insist on bringing another furry four legger with you on the trail I would suggest that your dog have an excellent grasp of these basic commands first. • Come. A recall command should be the most important word in a dog’s vocabulary. It’s critically important on the trail because you don’t know what distractions your dog is going to find. • Stay. You need to be able to stop your dog in his tracks. Your dog will encounter squirrels, rabbits, or other dogs. Without a solid stay he may dart after an animal, unaware of other hazards. • Leave it. From dead animals to porcupines, a dog will always July 2021

find items of interest on the trail. Items that you may not be as enthralled with. • Go ahead. It is much easier to stay focused on your horse and riding if you can keep fido in your line of sight ahead of you. • Go behind. Sometimes you’ll want the dog following behind you at a safe distance. Before you go check the rules for the area that you’re riding to be sure that off leash dogs are allowed and be painfully honest about your dog’s abilities: If your dog listens to your voice only some of the time, he or she is not ready to accompany the ponies on the trails. In the decades that I’ve been trail riding I’ve only seen one dog that was worthy of the title ‘Trail Dog’, and he wasn’t mine. Here’s looking at you Bandit! For more practical information on trail riding and camping with horses visit us at www. TrailMeister.com. We’re also the world’s largest guide to horse trails and camps! Until next time Happy Trails! HORSEMEN’S CORRAL

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Corral Calendar The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting all of us, creating a great deal of uncertainty within the horse show industry. It is simply impossible for the Horsemen’s Corral to keep up with event cancellations prior to going to print. Please take care of yourself, your family and your horses. Now more than ever...CALL BEFORE YOU HAUL! 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”. JULY 2021 JULY 1 — Standardbred Sale, 10 a.m., Sugarcreek Stockyards, 102 Buckeye Street, Sugarcreek, OH. FMI: 330-8311720, info@sugarcreekstockyards.com, www.sugarcreekstockyards.com JULY 1 — Seneca Rough Riders Contesting Show, Seneca County Fairgrounds, 100 Hopewell Ave., Tiffin, OH. FMI: Stephanie Fesler, 740-504-3574 JULY 1 — Owingsville Lions Club Horse Show, 587 Kendall Springs Rd., Owingsville, KY. FMI: owingsvillehorseshow@gmail.com JULY 1-4 — NBHA Summer Jam Barrel Race, 2538 Middleton Rd., Columbiana, OH. FMI: Ohio NBHA, 740-253-5549

JULY 1-4 — Chalee Gilliland Memorial Barrels & Bling, C Bar C Expo Center, Cloverdale, IN. FMI: 812-325-0310 JULY 2-3 — Horse Progress Days, Mt. Hope Auction, Mt. Hope, OH. FMI: Dale Stoltzfus, 717-940-4412, www.horseprogressdays.com JULY 2-3 — Contesting (2nd) & Performance (3rd) Show, 1900 E. Main, Danville, IN. FMI: Hendricks County Horseman’s Club, hchc4u@gmail.com, www.hchc4u.com JULY 2-4 — Knox County OHC Camping & Riding, Barkcamp State Park, Belmont, OH. FMI: www.facebook.com/groups/knoxohc JULY 3 — Ohio Foundation Quarter Horse Association Ranch Horse Show, Guernsey County Fairgrounds, 335 Old National Road, Lore City, OH. FMI: Donnie Uffner, 740-877-7993, www.ohfqha.com JULY 3 — Shenadoah Saturday Night Show, Shenandoah Valley Riding Club, 56095 Marietta Rd., Pleasant City, OH. FMI: Chase Brown, 740-680-3844, www.facebook. com/shenandoahvalleyridingclub JULY 3 — 4 Season Equine Association Open Horse Show Series, 8:30 a.m., Otsego Co. Fairgrounds, Gaylore, MI. FMI: Tallie, 231944-6269, www.4seasonequine.webbly.com JULY 3-4 — EXCA Campout & Independence Party, Creek Side Horse Park, 7369 Mottice Dr. SE, Waynesburg, OH. FMI: 330-3233559, creeksidehorsepark@gmail.com, www.creeksidehorsepark.com

Buckeye Mini Horse & Donkey Auction Followed by Ponies & Horses Wayne County Fairgrounds 199 Vanover Street Wooster, Ohio 44691

Saturday, July 24, 2021 8:30 a.m. 12 p.m.

Tack & Equipment Mini Donkeys & Mini Ponies Horses & Ponies to follow.

All Animals Must Have Halter & Lead Rope. Commission Rates is as follows: Each animal $25 plus 10%, Tack 20%, Saddles & Carts 10%, No sales $25. Veterinarian will be available day of sale for Coggins: $25. Terms of Sale: Cash or GOOD Check with proper ID. Out-of-State checks must have letter of credit from your bank. Coggins and health papers required on out-of-state animals.

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

2021 AUCTION DATES October 2 • November 27

For More Information: Auctioneer Daniel Schrock Ohio License #2015000116 (330) 763-0905 • schrocksauctioneering@gmail.com 42

JULY 3-4 — Ashland Paint & Plain Saddle Club Show, 9 a.m., Ashland County Fairgrounds, 2042 Claremont Ave., Ashland, OH. FMI: Chunk Watts, 330-3170945, www.ashlandpaintandplain.com JULY 3-4 — Red, White & Buckskin Circuit in Memory of Deb Mathews, Champions Center, Springfield, OH. FMI: Brianne Matthews, 419-707-0398, www. ohiobuckskins.org JULY 3-4 — M&W Pony Pals Speed & Pleasure Show, War Memorial Park, Ada, OH. FMI: Laura Gossard, 567-674-3421, www.owha.org JULY 3-4 — Dusty Boots Riding Club Show, Ashtabula County Fairgrounds, North Poplar St., Jefferson, OH. FMI: Billie Jo Brown, 440-488-5400, www. dustybootsridingclub.com JULY 3-4 — The Jane Johnson Memorial Open Horse Show, Fulton County Equestrian Center, Rochester, IN. FMI: Brenda Craig, 260-403-9670, craigbk73@ gmail.com, www.iqha.com JULY 7 — Harrisburg “Under The Lights” Horse Show Series, 3 p.m., Halcyon Farm, 172 Locust Grove Rd., Dillsburg, PA. FMI: Barbara, 717-503-6622, bakohr@comcast. net JULY 8-11 — OAQHA presents The Little Buckeye, Champions Center, Springfield, OH. FMI: Mark Harrell, 618-407-3221, www.oaqha.com JULY 8-11 — Michigan Reining Horse Association The Liberty Derby, Midland County Fairgrounds, 6905 Eastman Ave., Midland, MI. FMI: Kristina, 517-204-9110, www.mrha.org JULY 9 — Wayne County Saddle Club Fun Show, 7 p.m., 4200 Overton Rd., Wooster, OH. FMI: 330-844-4041, www. waynecountysaddleclub.com JULY 9 — Clermont County Open Speed Show, Clermont County Fairgrounds, 1000 Locust St., Owensville, OH. FMI: 513-2565128, clermonthorsecommittee@gmail.com JULY 9 — Keystone Saddle Club Contest Show, 6:30 p.m., Glen Dunn Arena, 5695 Clay City Drive, Uhrichsville, OH. FMI: Terran Busby, 330-401-1843 JULY 9 — Shenadoah Friday Show Series Horse Show, Shenandoah Valley Riding Club, 56095 Marietta Rd., Pleasant City, OH. FMI: 740-581-1648 JULY 9-11 — Waynesburg Barrel Show Summer Brew, , Columbiana, OH. FMI: Lora White, 412-956-3211, waynesburgbarrelshows@gmail.com JULY 9-11 — 8th Annual Bash 4 Cash, Central Kentucky Ag/Expo Center, Liberty, KY. FMI: 812-657-4306, thebash4cashshow@gmail. com JULY 9-11 — Kentucky Dressage Association Breed Show, Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington, KY. FMI: www. kentuckydressageassociation.com JULY 9-17 — World Championship Show, C Bar C Expo, Cloverdale, IN. FMI: American Ranch Horse Association, 606271-2963, arhacontact@aol.com, www. AmericanRanchHorse.net JULY 10 — Wayne County Saddle Club Open Contest Point Show, 4200 Overton Rd., Wooster, OH. FMI: Jamie, 419-4966549, www.waynecountysaddleclub.com

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JULY 10 — Ohio Valley Team Penning Association Show Series, 9:30 a.m., Treharne Training Center, 49053 Fredericktown Clarkson Rd., Negley, OH. FMI: Tom Reeder, 330-831-7463, Find us on Facebook JULY 10 — Youth Rodeo K-12, Rocky Fork Rodeo Co., Kimbolton, OH. FMI: Kacey Jordan, 567-203-2297, rockyforkrodeoco@ gmail.com JULY 10 — Premier Mount N Trail Obstacle Competition Series, Spencer Lake Farm, 9607 Chatham Rd., Spencer, OH. FMI: Find Spencer Lake Farm on Facebook. JULY 10 — Fun Show, 10 a.m., Knox County Horse Park, 7500 Thayer Road, Mt. Vernon, OH. FMI: 816-305-6328, Find Knox County Horse Park Inc on Facebook JULY 10 — Horse Sale, Mt. Hope Auction, Mt. Hope, OH. FMI: 330-674-6188, www. mthopeauction.com JULY 10 — Summit County Jr. Fairboard Open Show Series, 229 East Howe Ave., Tallmadge, OH. FMI: summitopenshows@ gmail.com, www.summitfair.com JULY 10 — Belmont County Saddle Club Fun Show, 41915 National Road, Belmont, OH. FMI: Kelsey, 740-296-8958 JULY 10 — Black Swamp Open Horse Shows, Paulding County Fairgrounds, 501 Fairground Drive, Paulding, OH. FMI: Brian Yenser, 419-406-0094, www. pauldingcountyfair.com JULY 10 — Open Horse Show, 9 a.m., Warren County Fairgrounds, Lebanon, OH. FMI: lycollinstoo@gmail.com JULY 10 — Brookfield Saddle Club Points/ Performance Show, 696 Bedford Rd. SE, Brookfield, OH. FMI: Chip Walker, 724-8641689, brookfieldsaddleclub@yahoo.com JULY 10 — Under The Oaks Open Show, Crawford County Fairgrounds, 610 Whetstone St., Bucyrus, OH. FMI: Trisha, 419-563-5170 (text) JULY 10 — Southern Ohio & National Quarter Pony Association Open Horse Show, 9 a.m., Henderson’s Indoor Arena, 830 Van Fossan Rd., Jackson, OH. FMI: Jenny, 740-474-8000, www.soqpa.com JULY 10 — Pioneer Riding Club Open Horse Show, Washington County Fairgrounds, Marietta, OH. FMI: Jill, 740-678-2239, www.pioneercityridingclub.weebly.com JULY 10 — High Steel Rodeo, 2211 Kinsman Rd. NW, North Bloomfield, OH. FMI: 440685-4487 JULY 10 — Comb & Curry 4-H Club Open Show, Tuscola County Fair, Caro, MI. FMI: Kristal Baker, 989-660-9064 JULY 10 — Hartmeyer Stables Summer Spectacular Series 2021, 10 a.m., 7111 W. Bethel Ave., Muncie, IN. FMI: Victoria Hill, 812-878-0216 JULY 10-11 — Tri-State Rodeo Association Open Horse Show Circuit Performance Series (10th) & Speed Series (11th), Harry Hughes Youth Equestrian Center, Swanton, OH. FMI: 419-350-2206, www. tristaterodeoassociation.org JULY 10-11 — Northern Ohio Outlaw Shoot, Wayne County Fairgrounds, 199 Vanover St., Wooster, OH. FMI: Craig, 330828-0423, outlawgoose67@gmail.com, www.nooutlaws.com

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Corral Calendar Continued from page 42 JULY 10-11 — Mount N Trail Obstacle Competition Series, Holland Western Saddle Club, 3856 61st St., Holland, MI. FMI: www.hollandwestern.net JULY 10-11 — The Michigan Great Lakes Drum & Gypsy Show South, 316 E. Charlotte St., Centreville, MI. FMI: Linda. MooreOnceAgain@gmail.com, www. facebook.com/groups/890416267721398 JULY 10-11 — Kentucky Dressage Association Summer Classic I & II, Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington, KY. FMI: www. kentuckydressageassociation.com JULY 10-11 — Kentucky Paso Fino Association Show, Lakeside Arena, Frankfort, KY. FMI: Andy Smith, 859-4945748, www.kypfha.org JULY 10-11 — Blackhorse Stables Show, 1432 Todd’s Point Rd., Simpsonville, KY. FMI: Rachel Miles, 502-403-8506, www. blackhorsestables.org JULY 10-11 — Mid Michigan Dressage Schooling Show 3 & 4, Rattlewood Farm, 1935 Ray Road, Oxford, MI. FMI: www. midmichigandressage.webs.com JULY 11 — Geauga Horse & Pony Association Horse Show, Geauga County Fairgrounds, Burton, OH. FMI: www.ghpa.us JULY 11 — Straight A’s Speed Show, 2250 Alliance Rd. NW, Malvern, OH. FMI: 888556-3772, www.ranchcity.com JULY 11 — Valley City Saddle Club Summer Series, Medina County Faigrounds, Medina, OH. FMI: Kristina Phillips, 440-334-6434, valleycitysaddleclub@yahoo.com JULY 11 — Tuscola 4-H Horse Leaders Open Show, Tuscola County Fairgrounds, Caro, MI. FMI: Amy Kotsch, 989-683-3271

JULY 11 — Keystone Saddle Club Pleasure Show, Glen Dunn Arena, 5695 Clay City Drive, Uhrichsville, OH. FMI: Terran Busby, 330-401-1843 JULY 12-14 — Fasig-Tipton July Selected Horses of Racing Age Sale (12th) & July Sale (13-14th), 2400 Newton Pike, Lexington, KY. FMI: 859-255-1555, www.fasigtipton.com JULY 14 — Medina/Summit OHC Weekday Trail Ride, 10 a.m., Wetmore CVNRA, Peninsula, OH. FMI: Barb Vega, 216-7021224, grr8ridinranch@yahoo.com JULY 14 — A Bar Rodeo Productions Bulls & Barrels, Noble County Fair, Kendallville, IN. FMI: Pat Ayers, 419-957-4164, Find on Facebook JULY 14-19 — Pennsylvania Quarter Horse Association Show, Centre County Grange Fairgrounds, Centre Hall, PA. FMI: www. pqha.org JULY 15 — Seneca Rough Riders Contesting Show, Seneca County Fairgrounds, 100 Hopewell Ave., Tiffin, OH. FMI: Stephanie Fesler, 740-504-3574 JULY 16 — Summit County Fairboard 2021 Speed Series, 229 East Howe Ave., Tallmadge, OH. FMI: 330-805-6810 JULY 16 — TNT Farm Speed Shows, 6:30 p.m., 5251 Lyons Rd., Lyons, MI. FMI: Tom Krausz, 517-539-2093 JULY 16 — Tollesboro Lions Club Show, Lions Club Park, Tollesboro, KY. FMI: paulhampton61@yahoo.com JULY 16-17 — Special New & Used Tack Sale (16th) and Farm & Home Consignment Sale (17th), Sugarcreek Stockyards, 102 Buckeye Street, Sugarcreek, OH. FMI: 330831-1720, www.sugarcreekstockyards.com

UPCOMING SALES Special sales begin at 10:30 a.m., horses follow. Regular sales begin at 11 a.m.

JULY 1

Special Standardbred Sale

JULY 16 Special New & Used Tack Sale JULY 17 Farm & Home Consignment Sale AUG. 13 Summer Special Riding Horse Sale

Horse Sale Every Friday Tack at 11 a.m. Horses at 2 p.m.

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Livestock Sale Every Monday

Hay at Noon Livestock 12:30 p.m. Send consignment information for posting on Facebook to info@sugarcreekstockyards.com

SEPT. 2 Special Standardbred Sale OCT. 4

Special Feeder Cattle Sale 12:30 w/Regular Sale

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13 Noon Special Dairy Cow Sale OCT. 22 Colt & Brood Mare Sale NOV. 26 Black Friday Special Tack & Horse Sale DEC. 3

Special Christmas Pony Sale

DEC. 4

Special Toy Sale — Time TBD

Dec. 31

Special New Years Eve Tack & Horse Sale

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JULY 16-18 — Ohio Horseman’s Council Regional Ride hosted by Licking County OHC, Dillon State Park, Nashport, OH. FMI: Charlene, 740-670-3470 JULY 16-18 — Knox County OHC Camping & Riding, Great Seal State Park, Chillicothe, OH. FMI: www.facebook.com/ groups/knoxohc JULY 16-18 — 42nd Mid Ohio Classic I & II USEF/USDF Level 3 Show, 8 a.m., Brave Horse Equestrian Center, 1029 S. County Line Rd. NW, Johnstown, OH. FMI: midohiodressage@gmail.com, www. showsecretary.com JULY 16-18 — Buckeye Western Horse Association 2021 Classic Show, University of Findlay Western Farm, 14700 US Route 68, Findlay, OH. FMI: Tom Harmon, 567525-1823, www.bwha.org JULY 16-18 — 32nd BreyerFest 2021 “Horse Of A Different Color” Virtual Event. FMI: www.breyerhorses.com JULY 16-18 — Champagne Run At The Park, Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington, KY. FMI: 859-263-4638, www.champagnerun.com JULY 17 — Wayne County Saddle Club Open Pleasure Point Show, 10 a.m., 4200 Overton Rd., Wooster, OH. FMI: Angie, 330-201-1022, www. waynecountysaddleclub.com JULY 17 — Avon Lake Saddle Club Open Miniature Show, Weiss Field, 3314133199 Webber Road, Avon Lake, OH. FMI: Kathleen Azzarello, 440-536-0145, kathleen@getdependable.com, Find us on Facebook JULY 17 — Belmont County Saddle Club Pole & Barrel Show, 41915 National Road, Belmont, OH. FMI: Kelsey, 740-296-8958 JULY 17 — Open Speed Show, 11 a.m., Huron County Fairgrounds, 940 Fair Road, Norwalk, OH. FMI: Cathy, 440-935-5040 JULY 17 — Gymkhana at the Ranch, 9 a.m., Saved By Grace Ranch, 4301 St. Rt. 4, Dayton, OH. FMI: 937-543-0230, savedbygraceranch@outlook.com, www. savedbygraceranch.com JULY 17 — Lucas County Fair Saddle Horse Open Show, 9 a.m., Lucas County Fairgrounds Horse Arena, 1406 Key St., Maumee, OH. FMI: Mary 419-261-5624 JULY 17 — Tri-State Rodeo Association Open Horse Show Circuit Speed Series, Gibsonburg Saddle Club, Gibsonburg, OH. FMI: 419-350-2206, www. tristaterodeoassociation.org JULY 17 — Double S Super Trail Horse Challenge, 11 a.m., Creek Side Horse Park, 7369 Mottice Dr. SE, Waynesburg, OH. FMI: Stacie Widder, 330-260-7738, perfect4u@ gmail.com JULY 17 — Saturday Night Lights Fun Series, Steubenville Saddle Club, 8675 St. Rt. 152, Richmond, OH. FMI: 740-424-7014, www. facebook.com/SteubenvilleSaddleClub JULY 17 — Valley City Saddle Club Fun Show, Medina County Faigrounds, Medina, OH. FMI: Kristina Phillips, 440-334-6434, valleycitysaddleclub@yahoo.com JULY 17 — Shenadoah Saturday Night Show, Shenandoah Valley Riding Club, 56095 Marietta Rd., Pleasant City, OH. FMI: Chase Brown, 740-680-3844, www.facebook. com/shenandoahvalleyridingclub JULY 17 — Reality Dreams Open Horse Show, Fairfield County Fairgrounds, Lancaster, OH. FMI: Karen, 740-385-3431. JULY 17 — Sydmor Arena Split-Second MidSummer Show & Summer Nights Awards Party, Sydmor Arena, Monongahela, PA. FMI: Find on Facebook

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JULY 17 — Wranglers Riding Club Fun Show, 3385 State Highway 80 E, Murray, KY. FMI: wranglersridingclubinc@gmail.com JULY 17 — Bill Corey Memorial Show, Beattyville Saddle Club, Beattyville, KY. FMI: stunnerstables@yahoo.com JULY 17-18 — Red River I & II Cowboy Mounted Shooting, 9 a.m., Ashtabula County Fairgrounds, 107 Poplar St., Jefferson, OH. FMI: Karen, 330-719-3290, www.lakeeriemountedvaqueros.net JULY 17-18 — Columbiana County Saddle Horse Open Show (17th) & Open Contest Show (18th), Columbiana County Fairgrounds, 225 Lee Ave., Lisbon, OH. FMI: Amber May, 330-398-5096 JULY 17-18 — Windfall Farm Horse Show, 6898 WES Curt Lane, Goshen, OH. FMI: 513-680-3690, ericastaib@hotmail.com, www.windfallfarmhorseshows.com JULY 17-18 — Randolph Summer Classic, Portage County Randolph Fairgrounds, Atwater, OH. FMI: https://www.facebook. com/randolphsummerclassic JULY 17-18 — Lower Michigan Horse Association Show, 700 East Ash Street, Mason, MI. FMI: lowermichiganhorseassociation@gmail. https://www.facebook.com/lowercom, michigan-horse-association-297992659725/ JULY 18 — Massillon Saddle Club Pleasure Show, 12680 Sally St. SW, Massillon, OH. FMI: Jeff Marshall, 330-704-7961, www. massillonsaddleclub.org JULY 18 — Angels Haven Horse Rescue Fun Show, Lewis Road Riding Ring Show Grounds Cleveland MetroParks, Olmsted Falls, OH. FMI: 440-781-5060, www. angelshavenhorserescue.org JULY 18 — Southeastern Ohio Horse Show Organization Open Horse Show, Muskingum County Fairgrounds, Zanesville, OH. FMI: Leighton Wetzel, 740868-9847, lwetzel@lepirealestate.com JULY 23 — Keystone Saddle Club Contest Show, 6:30 p.m., Glen Dunn Arena, 5695 Clay City Drive, Uhrichsville, OH. FMI: Terran Busby, 330-401-1843 JULY 23 — Shenadoah Friday Show Series Horse Show, Shenandoah Valley Riding Club, 56095 Marietta Rd., Pleasant City, OH. FMI: 740-581-1648, www.facebook. com/shenandoahvalleyridingclub JULY 23 — TNT Farm Speed Shows, 6:30 p.m., 5251 Lyons Rd., Lyons, MI. FMI: Tom Krausz, 517-539-2093 JULY 23-25 — Medina/Summit OHC Trail Ride, Beaver Creek State Park, East Liverpool, OH. FMI: Molly Eastwood, 330603-0820, mollyeastwood@aol.com JULY 23-25 — USTPA Penning & Sorting, , 2538 Middleton Rd., Columbiana, OH. FMI: 817-599-4455, www.ustpa.com JULY 23-25 — Clayton Classic Kentucky Reining Horse Association Show, Lakeside Arena, Frankfort, KY. FMI: Nez Weber, 502599-8639, www.krha.info JULY 23-25 — TLC Equine Speed Show, Turtle Lake Campground, 854 Miller Road, Beulah, MI. FMI: 231-275-7353, www. turtlelakecampground.com JULY 24 — Tri-County Trail Association Ride to Vaughan’s Pub & Grill, 2662 Downing St. SW, East Sparta, OH. FMI: Ellen, 330323-2834, www.tri-cotrails.com. JULY 24 — Buckeye Mini Horse & Donkey Auction, Wayne County Fairgrounds, 199 Vanover St., Wooster, OH. FMI: Daniel Schrock Auctioneer, (330) 763-0905, schrocksauctioneering@gmail.com

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SUMMER SIZZLER Open Horse Show

Saturday & Sunday, August 21-22, 2021 • Medina County Fairgrounds, Medina, Ohio Check www.coscaonline.com for more COSCA approved show dates & showbills! Show High Points and Reserve High Points in Walk-Trot, Youth 13 & under, Youth 14-18, Adult 19 & over and Ranch.

COSCA OPEN SHOW: SEPTEMBER 11 COSCA CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW: OCTOBER 8-10

*Denotes COSCA non-point class. # To be eligible to show in the Paint/Pinto classes, solid horses must have registered papers from the American Paint Horse Association (APHA). ! To be eligible to show in Open Performance Halter, horses must be entered in one riding class at this show. ** No cross entering between Open Driving/Reinmanship & Miniature Driving classes

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 21 • 9:00 A.M.

Open JACKPOT Halter – H/P, S/M/G Open Halter Horse – 3 Yrs. & Over – S/M/G Open Halter Horse – 2 Yrs. & Under – S/M/G Adult Open Halter Horse – 9 Yrs. & Over – /M/G Youth Open Halter – 8 Yrs. & Under – H/P, E/W, M/G !*Open Performance Halter – All Ages – H/P, E/W, S/M/G Registered Quarter Horse Halter – S/M/G #Reg. Paint/Pinto Halter Horse – (No solid Pintos) – S/M/G Registered Appaloosa Halter Horse – S/M/G Registered Arabian & Half-Arabian/Anglo Arabian Breeding & Geldings In Hand – S/M/G Open Showmanship – All Ages – H/P, E/W, S/M/G Adult Showmanship – 19 Yrs. & Over – E/W, S/M/G 4-H Showmanship – 8-18 Yrs. – E/W, M/G Walk-Trot Showmanship – All Ages – H/P, E/W, M/G Youth Showmanship – 13 Yrs. & Under – H/P, E/W, M/G Youth Showmanship – 14-18 Yrs. – H/P, E/W, M/G Pony & Horse Lead-In Equitation – 8 Yrs. & Under H/P, E/W, M/G BREAK Training Class – All Ages – W/T/C – Training aids allowed Not Judged *JACKPOT Open Walk-Trot English Pleasure – S/M/G (cross entering allowed) Walk-Trot Equitation – 10 Yrs. & Under – E/W, M/G, H/P Open Jr. Snaffle Bit English Pleasure – Horses 5 Yrs. & Under – S/M/G 4-H English Pleasure – 8-18 Yrs – H/P, M/G Walk-Trot Equitation – 11-18 Yrs. – E/W, M/G JACKPOT Open English Pleasure Horse – S/M/G Walk-Trot Pleasure – 10 Yrs. & Under – H/P, M/G, E/W 4-H English Equitation – 8-18 Yrs. – H/P, M/G Walk-Trot Pleasure – 11-18 Yrs. – H/P, M/G, E/W Adult Open English Pleasure Horse – 19 Yrs. & Over S/M/G Registered Arabian & Half-Arabian/Anglo Arabian Country English Pleasure (Saddle Seat) S/M/G Registered Quarter Horse Hunter Under Saddle – S/M/G Registered Appaloosa English Pleasure Horse – S/M/G #Registered Paint/Pinto English Pleasure Horse – S/M/G (No solid Pintos) Youth English Pleasure – 18 Yrs. & Under – H/P, M/G Adult English Equitation – 19 Yrs. & Over – S/M/G Registered Arabian & Half-Arabian/Anglo Arabian Hunter Pleasure – S/M/G Youth English Equitation – 13 Yrs. & Under – H/P, M/G Youth English Equitation – 14-18 Yrs. – H/P, M/G Open Hunter Pleasure Horse – S/M/G BREAK — Length to be announced *Generation Gap Pleasure – H/P, E/W, S/M/G – Riders 10 yrs. apart in age, 1st rider – walk-trot, 2nd rider – W-T-C Jack Benny Pleasure – Riders 39 Yrs. & Over S/M/G, E/W, H/P *JACKPOT Open Walk-Trot Western Pleasure – S/M/G (cross entering allowed) Open Jr. Snaffle Bit Western Pleasure – Horses 5 Yrs. & Under – S/M/G Walk-Trot Equitation/Horsemanship, 19 Yrs. & Over H/P, E/W, M/G JACKPOT Open Western Pleasure Horse – S/M/G

— JUDGES —

Saturday: Linda Smith, Findlay, OH Sunday: Maryann Fielitz, Archbold, OH ENTRY FEES & PAYBACKS:

• ALL Classes $6 - 5 ribbons. Training Classes $5 - no placings. • Jackpot Classes $15 - 5 Ribbons & Payback of 35%, 20%, 15%, 5%, 5% • Grounds Fee $5 per horse/day. Office Fee $5/horse. Camper Fee: $20/day. • Stalls $15/day including tack stalls. No bedding provided or for sale. No arrivals until 6 p.m. Friday! • Food available on grounds. • All Registered Classes require registration papers and MUST be presented to the Show Office. ABSOLUTELY NO EXCEPTIONS! • The show Committee, COSCA and Medina Co. Fairgrounds assume no responsibility for injuries or losses due to accident or theft. • Entries close 2 classes prior. 2-minute gate call will be strictly enforced from when the first horse enters the ring. • NO ENTRY FEE REFUNDS WITHOUT VALID EXCUSE. • Walk-trot classes are open to exhibitors who have not cantered at a COSCA show in the current show season, with the following exception: Adults 19 and over may cross enter walktrot classes and walk-trot canter classes with a different horse. RANCH HORSE CLASSES WILL NOT BEGIN BEFORE 3 P.M. • COSCA rules shall supersede all other association rules & 61. Ranch Pleasure stewards, including individual county 4-H rules for this show; 62. Ranch Riding however, it is each 4-H exhibitor’s responsibility to remain within their own county rules. Check your county rules! 63. Ranch Conformation • Exhibitors may not cross enter between Ranch classes and Western Pleasure classes at the same show. SUNDAY, AUGUST 22 • 9:00 A.M. • Laterally gaited horses are permitted in showmanship classes. 64. Open JACKPOT Halter H/P, E/W, S/M/G 65. Open Halter Horse – 3 Yrs. & Over – E/W, S/M/G • This show is open to all exhibitors. No spectators gate admission will be charged. 66. Open Halter Horse – 2 Yrs. & Under – E/W, S/M/G 67. Adult Open Halter Horse – 19 Yrs. & Over – S/M/G 97. Youth English Pleasure – 18 Yrs. & Under 68. Youth Open Halter – 18 Yrs. & Under – H/P, M/G H/P, SS/HS, M/G 69. !*Open Performance Halter-All Ages– H/P, E/W, S/M/G 98. Walk-Trot Equitation – 11-18 Yrs. – H/P, E/W, M/G 70. Registered Quarter Horse Halter – S/M/G 99. Adult Open English Pleasure Horse – 19 Yrs. & Over 71. #Registered Paint/Pinto Halter Horse (no solid Pintos) S/M/G S/M/G 100. Registered Morgan Hunter Pleasure Horses – S/M/G 72. Registered Appaloosa Halter Horse – S/M/G 101. English Bridle Path Horses – S/M/G 73. Registered Arabian & Half-Arabian/Anglo Arabian 102. Adult Open English Equitation – 19 Yrs. & Over – S/M/G Breeding & Geldings In Hand – S/M/G 103. Registered Arabian & Half-Arabian/Anglo-Arabian 74. Open Showmanship – All Ages – H/P, E/W, S/M/G Hunter Pleasure – S/M/G 75. Adult Showmanship – 19 Yrs. & Over – E/W, S/M/G 76. Youth Showmanship – 13 Yrs. & Under – H/P, E/W, M/G BREAK — Length to be announced 77. Youth Showmanship – 14-18 Yrs. – H/P, E/W, M/G 104. *JACKPOT Open Walk-Trot Western Pleasure – S/M/G 78. Walk-Trot Showmanship – All Ages – H/P, E/W, M/G (cross entering allowed) 79. *Miniature Horse Showmanship– All Ages E/W S/M/G 105. Jack Benny Pleasure, 39 Yrs. & Over – H/P, E/W, S/M/G 80. Registered Morgan In-Hand – S/M/G 106. Walk-Trot Pleasure, 19 Yrs. & Over – E/W, S/M/G 81. *Miniature Horse Halter-All Ages– E/W S/M/G 107. JACKPOT Open Western Pleasure Horse – S/M/G 82. Pony & Horse Lead-In Equitation – 8 Yrs. & Under 108. Registered Quarter Horse Western Pleasure – S/M/G E/W, M/G 109. #Registered Paint/Pinto Western Pleasure Horse – S/M/G BREAK — Length to be announced (No solid Pintos) 110. Registered Appaloosa Western Pleasure Horse – S/M/G 83. *Training Class – All Ages – W/T/C – training aids 111. Youth Western Pleasure – 18 Yrs. & Under – H/P, M/G allowed – Not Judged 84. *JACKPOT Open Walk-Trot English Pleasure H/P, S/M/G 112. Adult Open Western Pleasure Horse – 19 Yrs. & Over S/M/G (cross entering allowed) 113. Walk-Trot Equitation/Horsemanship – 19 Yrs. & Over 85. *Miniature Horse Driving – S/M/G E/W, S/M/G 86. Walk-Trot Pleasure – 10 Yrs. & Under – H/P, E/W, M/G 114. Youth Western Horsemanship – 18 Yrs. & Under 87. JACKPOT Open English Pleasure Horse – S/M/G H/P, M/G 88. Youth English Equitation – 18 Yrs. & Under 115. Adult Western Horsemanship – 19 Yrs. & Over – S/M/G H/P, SS/HS, M/G 116. Registered Arabian/Half-Arabian/Anglo-Arabian 89. Registered Arabian & Half-Arabian/Anglo Arabian Western Pleasure – S/M/G Country English Pleasure (Saddle Seat) – S/M/G 90. Registered Quarter Horse Hunter Under Saddle – S/M/G 117. Ladies’ Western Pleasure Horse – 18 Yrs. & Over S/M/G 91. Registered Appaloosa English Pleasure Horse – S/M/G 118. Men’s Western Pleasure Horse – 18 Yrs. & Over 92. Registered Morgan English Pleasure Horses S/M/G (Saddle Seat) – S/M/G 93. #Registered Paint/Pinto English Pleasure Horse – S/M/G RANCH HORSE CLASSES WILL NOT BEGIN BEFORE 3 PM (No solid Pintos) 94. Walk-Trot Equitation – 10 Yrs. & Under – H/P, E/W, M/G 119. Ranch Pleasure 120. Ranch Riding 95. Open Hunter Pleasure Horses – S/M/G 121. Ranch Conformation 96. Walk-Trot Pleasure – 11-18 Yrs. – H/P, E/W, M/G 45. Walk-Trot Pleasure – 19 Yrs. & Over – E/W, H/P 46. Registered Arabian & Half-Arabian/Anglo Arabian Western Pleasure – S/M/G 47. Registered Quarter Horse Western Pleasure – S/M/G 48. #Registered Paint/Pinto Western Pleasure Horse – S/M/G (No solid Pintos) 49. Registered Appaloosa Western Pleasure Horse – S/M/G 50. Adult Open Western Pleasure Horse – 19 Yrs. & Over S/M/G 51. Youth Western Pleasure – 18 Yrs. & Under – H/P, M/G 52. Men’s Western Pleasure Horse – 18 Yrs. & Over – S/M/G 53. 4-H Western Pleasure – 8-18 Yrs. – H/P, M/G 54. Adult Western Horsemanship – 19 Yrs. & Over – S/M/G 55. Youth Western Horsemanship – 13 Yrs. & Under, H/P, M/G 56. Youth Western Horsemanship – 14-18 Yrs. – H/P, M/G 57. Ladies’ Western Pleasure Horse – 18 Yrs. & Over S/M/G 58. 4-H Western Horsemanship – 8-18 Yrs. – H/P, M/G 59. Egg & Spoon – E/W, S/M/G 60. Western Hack Horse – S/M/G

FMI: Deb Kitzmiller (330) 687-9840 — Stall Reservations: Barb Nixon, (330) 607-5681 • www.coscaonline.com July 2021

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Corral Calendar Continued from page 44 JULY 24 — Wayne County Saddle Club Open Contest Point Show, 4200 Overton Rd., Wooster, OH. FMI: Jamie, 419-4966549, www.waynecountysaddleclub.com JULY 24 — Avon Lake Saddle Club Open Miniature/Saddle Show and Fall Avon Lake City Event, Weiss Field, 3314133199 Webber Road, Avon Lake, OH. FMI: Kathleen Azzarello, 440-536-0145, kathleen@getdependable.com, Find us on Facebook JULY 24 — Equine Insurance Clinic, Geauga County Fairgrounds, Burton, OH. FMI: Geauga Horse & Pony Association, www. ghpa.us JULY 24 — Buckin Ohio Pro Bull Riding, 8154 Garman Rd., Burbank, OH. FMI: 330624-7205, www.buckinohio.com JULY 24 — 2D Arena Buckle Series, 39300 Mechanicsburg Rd., Woodsfield, OH. FMI: 740-516-3580, www.facebook. com/2DArenaLLC JULY 24 — Ranch Horse Buckle Series, TC Performance Horses, 10843 KingstonWhisler Rd., Kingston, OH. FMI: Laura Clyne, 740-656-3615, www.TNT.events JULY 24 — Youth Rodeo K-12, Rocky Fork Rodeo Co., Kimbolton, OH. FMI: Kacey Jordan, 567-203-2297, rockyforkrodeoco@ gmail.com JULY 24 — Brookfield Saddle Club Fun Show, 696 Bedford Rd. SE, Brookfield, OH. FMI: brookfieldsaddleclub@yahoo.com JULY 24 — Northern Kentucky Horse Network All Breed Horse Show, Alexandria Fairgrounds, 100 Fairgrounds Rd., Alexandria, KY. FMI: www.nkhn.info

JULY 24-25 — Ohio Paint Horse Amateur Show, Coughlin Arena Madison County Fairgrounds, London, OH. FMI: Sue Johnson, 740-404-3956, www.ophc.org JULY 24-25 — Pinto Horse Association of Ohio Lots O Spots Show, University of Findlay, Findlay, OH. FMI: 419-656-5669, www.ohiopinto.net JULY 24-25 — 4 Season Equine Association Open Horse Show Series, 8:30 a.m., Mason Co. Fairgrounds, Ludington, MI. FMI: Tallie Cook, 231-944-6269 JULY 25 — Geauga Horse & Pony Association Horse Show, Geauga County Fairgrounds, Burton, OH. FMI: www.ghpa.us JULY 25 — Massillon Saddle Club Contest Show, 12680 Sally St. SW, Massillon, OH. FMI: Shae Marshall, 330-704-9459, www. massillonsaddleclub.org JULY 26 — A Bar Rodeo Productions Bulls & Barrels, Porter County Fair, Valparaisio, IN. FMI: Pat Ayers, 419-957-4164, Find us on Facebook JULY 26-31 — International Buckskin Horse Association World Show, C Bar C Expo Center, Cloverdale, IN. FMI: www.ibha.net/ worldshow JULY 27 — Sydmor Last Call Before Fall Mini-Series, Sydmor Arena, Monongahela, PA. FMI: Find on Facebook JULY 28 — Harrisburg “Under The Lights” Horse Show Series, Halcyon Farm, 172 Locust Grove Rd., Dillsburg, PA. FMI: Barbara, 717503-6622, bakohr@comcast.net JULY 28-AUG. 1 — Kentucky Summer Horse Show, Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington, KY. FMI: www.kentuckyhorseshows.com

JULY 29 — A Bar Rodeo Productions Bulls & Barrels, Union County Fair, Marysville, OH. FMI: Pat Ayers, 419-957-4164, Find us on Facebook JULY 30 — Wayne County Saddle Club Fun Show, 7 p.m., 4200 Overton Rd., Wooster, OH. FMI: 330-844-4041, www. waynecountysaddleclub.com JULY 30 — A Bar Rodeo Productions Bulls & Barrels, Seneca County Fair, Tiffin, OH. FMI: Pat Ayers, 419-957-4164, Find on Facebook JULY 30-AUG. 1 — Mid Ohio Marauders Cowboy Mounted Shooting at the Ohio State Fair, Ohio Expo Center, 717 East 17th Ave., Columbus, OH. FMI: 740-206-7214, midohiomarauders@gmail.com, www. midohiomarauders.com JULY 30-AUG. 1 — Mounted Archery Clinic with Natasha Hockaden (30th) / Poker Run, Scavanger Hunt & Obstacles (31st) / Mounted Archery Competition (31st & 1st) / OMT Mt. Trail Challenge (1st), Creek Side Horse Park, 7369 Mottice Dr. SE, Waynesburg, OH. FMI: Cynthia, 330-3233559, www.creeksidehorsepark.com JULY 30-21 — The Michigan Great Lakes Drum & Gypsy Show North, Fowlerville Family Fair, 8800 W. Grand River Rd., Fowlerville, MI. FMI: www.facebook.com/ groups/890416267721398 JULY 30-AUG. 1 — Ranch Horse Association of Michigan Show, Berrien County Youth Fairgrounds, Berrien Springs, MI. FMI: 616890-1190, www.miranchhorse.com JULY 30-AUG. 1 — Fort Armstrong Horsemen’s Assoc. Summer Series, Crooked Creek Horse Park, Ford City, PA. FMI: 724-859-5572, www. crookedcreekhorsepark.com

JULY 31 — Classical Attraction Dressage Society Summer Series, Brecksville Stables, 11921 Parkview Drive, Brecksville, OH. FMI: CADSrider@gmail.com, www. cadsdressage.org JULY 31 — Open Mule & Donkey Show, 9 a.m., Preble County Fair, Eaton, OH. FMI: Charlie, 937-533-0795 JULY 31 — Blazin’ Barrels Series, Darke County Fairgrounds, 800 Sweitzer St., Greenville, OH. FMI: Emily, 419-733-5402. JULY 31 — Southeastern Ohio Horse Show Organization Open Horse Show, Coshocton County Fairgrounds, Coshocton, OH. FMI: Leighton Wetzel, 740-868-9847, lwetzel@ lepirealestate.com JULY 31 — Shenadoah Saturday Night Show, Shenandoah Valley Riding Club, 56095 Marietta Rd., Pleasant City, OH. FMI: Chase Brown, 740-680-3844, www.facebook. com/shenandoahvalleyridingclub JULY 31 — NBHA 00 & 07 Show, Gibsonburg Saddle Club, 961 N. Main St., Gibsonburg, OH. FMI: Karen Bernard, 419-706-7501 JULY 31 — Black Swamp Open Horse Shows, Paulding County Fairgrounds, 501 Fairground Drive, Paulding, OH. FMI: Brian Yenser, 419-406-0094, www. pauldingcountyfair.com JULY 31 — Horse Aid Live Combined Test & Dressage Show, Masterson Station Park, Lexington, KY. FMI: cyndi3334@gmail.com, www.horseaidlive.com JULY 31-AUG. 1 — Ohio/Michigan Border Bash POR, Champions Center, Springfield, OH. FMI: Tim Snapp, 937-308-1611, tsnapp@americanbus.com, www.ophc.org

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2021 Saturday, May 29 Saturday, June 26 Saturday, July 24 Saturday, August 21 Saturday, September 18 Saturday, October 16 DOORS OPEN AT 4 PM • MAIN EVENT AT 7 PM

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July 2021

BELMONT COUNTY SADDLE CLUB

ALL SHOW DA TES ARE WEATHER PERMITTING! ***** SPECTATORS WELCOME AT ALL SHOW S!

All shows held at 41915 National Road, Belmont, Ohio 43718 Exhibition Starts at 3 p.m. CASH ONLY FOR ALL SHOWS! $5 Per Run • $5 ground fee per horse Show will not begin before 5 p.m.

ALL BREED OPEN HORSE SHOW POLE & May 22 • August 7

Show to start at 10 AM • Rain or Shine

Performance Classes will not begin before Noon HALTER & SHOWMANSHIP CLASSES JUDGES 1. Weanling and Yearling Halter May 22: Adam Guiste 2. Pony Halter (56” and under) 3. Registered Quarter Horse Halter August 7 4. Registered Paint/Pinto Halter Billie Jo Chapman 5. Non-Registered Horses Halter 6. Registered Horses Halter (excludes classes 3 & 4) 7. Pee Wee Showmanship (exhibitors 8 & under) 8. Adult Showmanship (18+) 9. Youth Showmanship (14-17) 10. Youth Showmanship (9-13) 11. Grand and Reserve Showman (all 1st & 2nd showmen eligible) 12. Grand and Reserve Horse (all 1st & 2nd horse/pony eligible) — 30 Minute Break — PERFORMANCE CLASSES *Please inform entry booth of tack changes 14. Lead Line (riders 8 & under) 15. Beginner Walk Trot (rider ineligible for canter class, all ages) 16. Open Warm Up Pleasure (No ribbons, $3.00) 17. Pony Pleasure (56” & under) 18. Jr. Snaffle Bit Pleasure (Horse/Pony 5 yrs. & under) (Bosal permitted) CASH ONLY 19. Advanced Walk Trot (No restrictions) 20. Open Youth Pleasure (Rider 18 and under) FOR ALL SHOWS! 21. Open Saddle Seat Pleasure No refunds 22. Open Gaited Horse/Pony (No canter) for any reason ! 23. Open Hunt Seat Pleasure 24. Open English Equitation (Hunt Seat or Saddle Seat) 25. Hunter Hack (One Jump)(WTC) 26. Open Walk Trot (No restrictions) 27. Youth Walk Trot (18 & under) $25 to 1st with 10+ entries 28. Open Western Pleasure — $25 to 1st with 10+ entries 32. Adult Horsemanship 33. Youth Horsemanship (14-17) 34. Youth Horsemanship (9-13) 35. Open Ladies Pleasure (English/Western) 36. Jack Benny/Mae West (39 plus WTC) English/Western 37. Open Mens Pleasure (English/Western) 38. Registered Quarter Horse Pleasure (English/Western) 39. Registered Color Breed Pleasure (English/Western) 40. Open Registered Pleasure (English/Western) (excluding classes 39 & 40) 41. Non-Registered Pleasure CASH ONLY (English/Western) FOR ALL SHOWS! 42. Open Pleasure Driving Classes: $5 each 43. Open Ranch Pleasure Grounds Fee: $5 per equine 44. Open Ranch Riding No refunds for any reason 45. Open Trail Ribbons placed 1st-5th 46. Trail In Hand

BARREL SHOW

June 12 • July 17 • Aug. 14 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Pee Wee Poles (10 year & under) ................................................ $5 Youth Poles ................................................................................ $10 Open Poles ................................................................................. $15 Pee Wee Barrels (10 year & under) ............................................. $5 IBRA Open 3D Barrels (4D if over 75 entries) ............................ $20 $50 ADDED for 25+ entries OR $150 ADDED for 50+ entries) 6. IBRA Youth 3D Barrels (18 year & under) .................................. $12 $50 ADDED for 20+ entries 7. IBRA Masters 3D Barrels (40 year & older) ................................ $17 $50 ADDED for 15+ entries 8. IBRA Adult 3D Barrels (19-39) .................................................... $17 $50 ADDED for 20+ entries

JACKPOT POLE & BARREL SHOW September 18 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Pee Wee Poles (10 year & under) $25 ADDED for 10+ entries ... $5 Youth Poles — $75 ADDED for 20+ entries ............................... $10 Open Poles — $75 ADDED for 20+ entries................................ $15 Pee Wee Barrels (10 year & under) $25 ADDED for 10+ entries . $5 IBRA Open 3D Barrels (4D if over 75 entries) ............................ $20 $250 ADDED for 25+ entries OR $500 ADDED for 50+ entries) 6. IBRA Youth 3D Barrels (18 year & under) .................................. $12 $75 ADDED for 20+ entries 7. IBRA Masters 3D Barrels (40 year & older) ................................ $17 $75 ADDED for 15+ entries 8. IBRA Adult 3D Barrels (19-39) .................................................... $17 $75 ADDED for 20+ entries Classes are on a 70% payback. 4D class placed on 1/2, 1, 2 second split. 3D classes placed on 1, 2 second split. Rollover for IBRA.

FUN SHOWS June 26 • July 10 Aug. 28 • Sept. 25

CASH ONLY FOR ALL SHOWS! Entry Fee: $3 per class/per horse Grounds Fee: $5/per horse Exhibition Poles & Barrels: $2/per run

Open Arena: 10-11 a.m. • Exhibition at 12 p.m. • Show to follow 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Barrels Pantyhose Race Flag Race Relay Race Jump & Run

6. Speed & Control 7. Down & Back 8. Catalog Race 9. Scramble 10. Boot Race

11. Poles 12. Keyhole 13. Egg & Spoon 14. Dollar Bill

Belmont Saddle Club is not responsible for any accidents or losses which may occur to any exhibitor, participant, spectator, guest, animal or equipment. Animal abuse of any kind will not be tolerated! Dogs must be on a leash. All exhibitors under 18 are asked to wear a helmet. Directions: Located 20 miles west of Wheeling, WV or 30 miles east of Cambridge, OH on I-70 Exit 208 Morristown, OH Head north on Route 149 to US 40, turn right, approximately 1 mile on the left.

— Call Before You Haul — For More Information Contact — Kelsey (740) 296-8958 Mary Lou (740) 312-4215 TJ (740) 526-1702 July 2021

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Corral Calendar Continued from page 46 JULY 31-AUG. 1 — Buckeye Equestrian Association Working Equitation Clinic with Rose Watt/Mock Show/Fun Day, Pure Gold Stables, 3325 OH Route 45, Salem, OH. FMI: Susan Smith-Gordon, 724-3011414, smithgordansusan@gmail.com JULY 31-AUG. 1 — TREA Almost Heaven Dressage 1 & 2, WVU JW Ruby Research Farm, Reedsville, WV. FMI: www. threeriversequestrianassoc.org JULY 31-AUG. 1 — Indiana Pinto East Central Jubilee, Henry County Saddle Club, New Castle, IN. FMI: www.indianapinto.com AUGUST 2021 AUG. 1 — Ohio Western Horse Association Officer Trustee Show, Auglaize County Fairgrounds, Wapakoneta, OH. FMI: www. owha.org AUG. 1 — Ohio Standardbreds & Friends Just For The Fun Of It Show, Fairfield County Fairgrounds, Lancaster, OH. FMI: Find Ohio Standardbreds & Friends on Facebook. AUG. 1 — Gross Point Equestrian Dressage Schooling Show 3, 655 Cook Rd., Grosse Point Woods, MI. FMI: www.gpequestrian. com AUG. 2-8 — OHC State Trail Committee Work Days (Aug. 2-5) & Gibby Ride (Aug. 6-8), Barkcamp State Park, Belmont, OH. FMI: santeecharlene@gmail.com, www. ohconline.com AUG. 3-8 — Kentucky Summer Classic, Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington, KY. FMI: www.kentuckyhorseshows.com AUG. 6 — A Bar Rodeo Productions Bulls, Auglaize County Fair, Wapakoneta, OH. FMI: Pat Ayers, 419-957-4164, Find us on Facebook AUG. 6 — Summit County Fairboard 2021 Speed Series, 229 East Howe Ave., Tallmadge, OH. FMI: 330-805-6810 AUG. 6 — Shenadoah Friday Show Series Horse Show, Shenandoah Valley Riding Club, 56095 Marietta Rd., Pleasant City, OH. FMI: 740-581-1648, www.facebook. com/shenandoahvalleyridingclub AUG. 6 — Double Y Saddle Club IBRA/ NPBA/NFRA Friday Night Show, 7 p.m., 4761 Hendricks Ford Rd., Edinburgh, IN. FMI: Toni, 317-670-7619 AUG. 6-7 — NBHA OH02 Barrel Racing, , 2538 Middleton Rd., Columbiana, OH. FMI: Amy, 440-479-8503 AUG. 6-8 — Ohio Ranch Horse Association Show, Henderson Arena, Jackson, OH. FMI: Amy Roberts, 740-819-8446, www. ohioranchhorseassociation.com AUG. 6-8 — Knox County OHC Camping & Riding, Harrison State Forest, Cadiz, OH. FMI: www.facebook.com/groups/ knoxohc AUG. 6-8 — Tri-State Quarter Horse Association AQHA Horse Show, Scott Township Show Complex, 3722 Harlansburg Rd., New Castle, PA. FMI: An Equine Production, 765-714-4324, www. anequineproduction.com AUG. 6-8 — Indiana Appaloosa Association Show, C Bar C Expo Center, Cloverdale, IN. FMI: www.hoosierappaloosa.com AUG. 7 — Ohio Foundation Quarter Horse Association Ranch Horse Show, Guernsey County Fairgrounds, 335 Old National Road, Lore City, OH. FMI: Donnie Uffner, 740-877-7993, www.ohfqha.com AUG. 7 — 2D Arena Buckle Series, 39300 Mechanicsburg Rd., Woodsfield, OH. FMI: 740-516-3580, www.facebook. com/2DArenaLLC

AUG. 7 — Madison County OHC Gymkhana Event, Madison County Fairgrounds, 205 Elm St., London, OH. FMI: www.facebook. com/MadisonCountyOHCGymkhana AUG. 7 — Draft Horse & Pony Show, Preble County Fairgrounds, 722 Franklin St., Eaton, OH. FMI: 937-456-3748, www. preblecountyfair.com AUG. 7 — Belmont County Saddle Club All Breed Open Show, 10 a.m., 41915 National Road, Belmont, OH. FMI: Kelsey, 740-296-8958 AUG. 7 — Youth Rodeo K-12, Rocky Fork Rodeo Co., Kimbolton, OH. FMI: Kacey Jordan, 567-203-2297, rockyforkrodeoco@ gmail.com AUG. 7 — NBHA OH 02, 06, 07, 00, NPBA Show, , 2538 Middleton Rd., Columbiana, OH. FMI: Amy Snyder, 440-479-8503 AUG. 7 — Auglaize County Fair Speed Show In Memory of Jan Colson, Auglaize County Fairgrounds, Wapakoneta, OH. FMI: Terri Metzger, 419-236-2546 AUG. 7 — Kentucky Dressage Association 14th Annual Schooling Show, Masterson Station Park, 3051 Leestown Rd., Lexington, KY. FMI: www. kentuckydressageassociation.com AUG. 7 — Mountain Horse Celebration, 4 p.m., Morgan County Fairgrounds, Hwy. 460 East, West Liberty, KY. FMI: Langley Franklin, 606-794-0350, gwfrank@mrtc.com AUG. 7-8 — Northern Ohio Outlaw Shoot Ohio State Championship, Wayne County Fairgrounds, 199 Vanover St., Wooster, OH. FMI: Craig, 330-828-0423, outlawgoose67@ gmail.com, www.nooutlaws.com AUG. 7-8 — Southern Ohio & National Quarter Pony Association Open Horse Show, 9 a.m., Fairfield County Fair, 157 E. Fair Ave., Lancaster, OH. FMI: Jenny, 740474-8000, www.soqpa.com AUG. 7-8 — Brown County Horsemans Open Horse Show, 325 W. State St., Georgetown, OH. FMI: 513-2565676, tmsiemer@yahoo.com, www. browncountyhorsemans.org AUG. 7-8 — IQHAA Summer Fun Show, Henry County Saddle Club, 2221 Memorial Dr., New Castle, IN. FMI: 765-748-3464, www.iqha.com AUG. 8 — Geauga Horse & Pony Association Horse Show, Geauga County Fairgrounds, Burton, OH. FMI: www.ghpa.us AUG. 8 — Angels Haven Horse Rescue Fun Show, Carlisle Equestrian Center, 13630 Nickle Plate Diagonal Rd., LaGrange, OH. FMI: 440-781-5060, www. angelshavenhorserescue.org AUG. 8 — Massillon Saddle Club Contest Show, 12680 Sally St. SW, Massillon, OH. FMI: Shae Marshall, 330-704-9459, www. massillonsaddleclub.org AUG. 8 — Straight A’s Speed Show, 2250 Alliance Rd. NW, Malvern, OH. FMI: 888556-3772, www.ranchcity.com AUG. 8 — Western Reserve Carriage Associaton Zoar Pleasure Drive, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Zoar Schoolhouse, 160 Third St., Zoar, OH. FMI: www.wrcarriage.com AUG. 8 — Pioneer Riding Club Open Horse Show, Washington County Fairgrounds, Marietta, OH. FMI: Jill, 740-678-2239, www. pioneercityridingclub.weebly.com AUG. 10 — Sydmor Last Call Before Fall Mini-Series, Sydmor Arena, Monongahela, PA. FMI: Find on Facebook AUG. 10-15 — United States Equestrian Federation Pony Finals, Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington, KY. FMI: www. kentuckyhorseshows.com

AUG. 11 — Harrisburg “Under The Lights” Horse Show Series Double Point Finale, Halcyon Farm, 172 Locust Grove Rd., Dillsburg, PA. FMI: Barbara Kohr, 717-5036622, bakohr@comcast.net AUG. 11-14— Buckeye Morgan Challenge Horse Show, Champions Center, Springfield, OH. FMI: Sandy, 248-2074956, oldorchsandy@aol.com, www. ohiomorganhorse.com AUG. 12 — A Bar Rodeo Productions Bulls & Barrels, Richland County Fair, Mansfield, OH. FMI: Pat Ayers, 419-957-4164, Find us on Facebook AUG. 12 — Seneca Rough Riders Contesting Show, Seneca County Fairgrounds, 100 Hopewell Ave., Tiffin, OH. FMI: Stephanie Fesler, 740-504-3574 AUG. 13 — Wayne County Saddle Club Fun Show7 p.m., 4200 Overton Rd., Wooster, OH. FMI: 330-844-4041, www. waynecountysaddleclub.com AUG. 13 — Summer Special Riding Horse Sale, Sugarcreek Stockyards, 102 Buckeye Street, Sugarcreek, OH. FMI: 330-8311720, info@sugarcreekstockyards.com, www.sugarcreekstockyards.com AUG. 13 — Clermont County Open Speed Show, Clermont County Fairgrounds, 1000 Locust St., Owensville, OH. FMI: Haley, 513-256-5128, clermonthorsecommittee@ gmail.com AUG. 13 — TNT Farm Speed Shows, 6:30 p.m., 5251 Lyons Rd., Lyons, MI. FMI: Tom Krausz, 517-539-2093 AUG. 13-14 — Western Pennslyvania Reining Horse Association Show, , 2538 Middleton Rd., Columbiana, OH. FMI: admin@wprha.com, www.wprha.com AUG. 13-15 — IBRA State Show, C Bar C Expo Center, Cloverdale, IN. FMI: www.ibra.us AUG. 14 — Wayne County Saddle Club Youth Officer Show, 10 a.m., 4200 Overton Rd., Wooster, OH. FMI: 330-201-1022, www.waynecountysaddleclub.com AUG. 14 — Ohio Valley Team Penning Association Show Series, 9:30 a.m., Kuhlber Farm, 220 Edgewater Dr., New Galiee, PA. FMI: Tom Reeder, 330-8317463, Find us on Facebook AUG. 14 — Arena Trail Challenge (9 a.m.) & Fun Show (11 a.m.), Knox County Horse Park, 7500 Thayer Road, Mt. Vernon, OH. FMI: 816-305-6328, Find Knox County Horse Park Inc on Facebook AUG. 14 — Belmont County Saddle Club Pole & Barrel Show, 41915 National Road, Belmont, OH. FMI: Kelsey, 740-296-8958 AUG. 14 — Ranch Horse Buckle Series, TC Performance Horses, 10843 KingstonWhisler Rd., Kingston, OH. FMI: Laura Clyne, 740-656-3615, www.TNT.events AUG. 14 — Southeastern Ohio Horse Show Organization Open Horse Show, Perry County Fairgrounds, New Lexington, OH. FMI: Leighton Wetzel, 740-868-9847, lwetzel@lepirealestate.com AUG. 14 — Horse Sale, Mt. Hope Auction, Mt. Hope, OH. FMI: 330-674-6188, www. mthopeauction.com AUG. 14 — High Steel Rodeo, 2211 Kinsman Rd. NW, North Bloomfield, OH. FMI: 440-685-4487 AUG. 14 — NBHA 00, 02 & NPBA Show, Country Estates, 18561 Grill Road, Doylestown, OH. FMI: Amy, 440-479-8503 AUG. 14 — Shenadoah Saturday Night Show, Shenandoah Valley Riding Club, 56095 Marietta Rd., Pleasant City, OH. FMI: Chase, 740-680-3844, www.facebook. com/shenandoahvalleyridingclub

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AUG. 14 — NBHA Barrels & Poles (approved 00, 03, 04 & 06), Crazy Woman Ranch, 6450 Lancaster-Circleville Rd., Lancaster, OH. FMI: Joyce, 614-595-1850 AUG. 14 — Black Swamp Open Horse Shows, Paulding County Fairgrounds, 501 Fairground Drive, Paulding, OH. FMI: Brian Yenser, 419-406-0094, www. pauldingcountyfair.com AUG. 14 — Wranglers Riding Club Fun Show, 3385 State Highway 80 E, Murray, KY. FMI: wranglersridingclubinc@gmail.com AUG. 14 — Hartmeyer Stables Summer Spectacular Series 2021, 10 a.m., 7111 W. Bethel Ave., Muncie, IN. FMI: Victoria Hill, 812-878-0216 AUG. 14 — Southern Indiana Junior Rodeo Association 3rd Points Rodeo, Kalmbach Arena, 7596 West State Road 65, Salem, IN. FMI: 812-350-9860, sijra99@gmail. com, www.sijra.org AUG. 14-15 — Ottawa County Horse Foundation Points on the Portage Circuit #2 (Speed 14th, Performance 15th), Ottawa County Fairgrounds, 2770 W. State Rt. 163, Oak Harbor, OH. FMI: Brianne, 419-707-0398, www.ochf.net AUG. 14-15 — Ashland Paint & Plain Saddle Club Show, 9 a.m., Ashland County Fairgrounds, 2042 Claremont Ave., Ashland, OH. FMI: Chunk Watts, 330-3170945, www.ashlandpaintandplain.com AUG. 14-15 — Ohio Western Horse Association Speed/Pleasure Show, War Memorial Park, Ada, OH. FMI: Laura Gossard, 567-674-3421, www.owha.org AUG. 14-15 — Ohio Dressage Society Down Centerline 3 & 4, Brave Horse, Johnstown, OH. FMI: www.ohiodressagesociety.com AUG. 14-15 — Windfall Farm Horse Show, 6898 WES Curt Lane, Goshen, OH. FMI: 513-680-3690, ericastaib@hotmail.com, www.windfallfarmhorseshows.com AUG. 14-15 — Western Pennsylvania Reining Horse Association Show, , 2538 Middleton Rd., Columbiana, OH. FMI: megan@wprha.com, www.wphra.com AUG. 14-15 — Mount N Trail Obstacle Competition Series, Holland Western Saddle Club, 3856 61st St., Holland, MI. FMI: www.hollandwestern.net AUG. 14-15 — Mid Michigan Dressage Schooling Show 5 & 6, Rattlewood Farm, 1935 Ray Road, Oxford, MI. FMI: www. midmichigandressage.webs.com AUG. 15 — Valley City Saddle Club Summer Series, Medina County Faigrounds, Medina, OH. FMI: Kristina Phillips, 440-334-6434, valleycitysaddleclub@yahoo.com AUG. 15 — Cuyahoga County Fair Show, Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds, Berea, OH. FMI: Gail, 440-243-0090, myequine123@ yahoo.com, www.cuyfair.com AUG. 15 — Champagne Run First Annual Faux Star, 5991 Old Richmond Rd., Lexington, KY. FMI: 859-263-4638, www. champagnerun.com AUG. 17-22 — Bluegrass Festival Horse Show, Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington, KY. FMI: www.kentuckyhorseshows.com AUG. 17-22 — The Best of America by Horseback with Tom Seay, Cook Forest Area Scenic Trail Ride, 1661 Scott Drive, Clarion, PA. FMI: www.patrailride.com AUG. 19-22 — The Appalachian Trainer Face-Off, Winfield Riding Arena, 9254 State Route 34, Winfield, WV. FMI: 304962-7761, equinerescue@live.com, www. appalachiantrainerfaceoff.com

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Massillon Saddle Club 2021 Show Dates ALL SHOWS HELD AT THE MSC SHOW GROUNDS 12680 Sally SW, Massillon, OH 44647 .m. pens 9 a Office o s rt Show sta . at 10 a.m

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2021 PLEASURE SHOWBILL JULY 18 • AUGUST 22

Must do 4 hours volunteer work & compete at 3 shows to be eligible for year end awards.

1. Open Fitting & Grooming A. OPEN JACKPOT HALTER** 2. Mini/Pony Halter (57” & under) 3. AQHA Halter 4. Open Halter (No AQHA) 5. Ranch Conformation 6. Leadline Showmanship 7 & under 7. Small Fry 12 & under (Class 6 & 7 run concurrent/judged separately/spotter required) B. OPEN JACKPOT SHOWMANSHIP** 8. Showmanship (Below classes judged individually, unless otherwise stated) 8a. 19 & over; 8b. 14-18; 8c. 13 & under (No Sm. Fry) 9. Leadline 7 & under E&W (spotter required) —15 MINUTE BREAK— 10. W/T Schooling Class E&W** (not judged) 11. Small Fry Pleasure E&W 12 & under 12. Small Fry Equitation E/W 12 & under C. OPEN JACKPOT W/T ENGLISH PLEASURE** 13. W/T English Pleasure All Ages 14. W/T English Equitation All Ages D. OPEN JACKPOT ENGLISH PLEASURE** 15. English Pleasure (No cross entering from class 13) 15a. 19 & over; 15b. 14-18; 15c. 13 & under (No Sm. Fry) 16. AQHA English Pleasure 17. Open English Pleasure (No AQHA)

E. OPEN JACKPOT ENGLISH EQUITATION** 18. English Equitation (No cross entering from class 14) (Below classes judged individually, unless otherwise stated) 18a. 19 & over; 18b. 14-18; 18c. 13 & under (No Sm. Fry) F. OPEN W/T PLEASURE E&W (MSC MEMBERS ONLY!)** 19. Open Jack Benny 39 & over E&W 20. Open W/T Generation Gap (10 yr. Gap) 21. **Cake Walk (open to everyone!) —15 MINUTE BREAK— 22. Schooling Class W/T/C** (Not judged) G. W/T OPEN JACKPOT WESTERN PLEASURE** 23. W/T Western Pleasure All Ages 24. W/T Western Horsemanship All Ages H. OPEN JACKPOT WESTERN PLEASURE** 25. Western Pleasure (No cross entering from class 23) (Below classes judged individually, unless otherwise stated) 25a. 19 & over; 25b. 14-18; 25c. 13 & under (No Sm. Fry) 26. AQHA Western Pleasure 27. Open Western Pleasure (No AQHA) 28. Western Horsemanship (No cross entering from class 24) (Below classes judged individually, unless otherwise stated) 28a. 19 & over; 28b. 14-18; 28c. 13 & under (No Sm. Fry) 29. W/T Ranch Pleasure (Traditional Ranch gear not required) 30. Open Ranch Pleasure (No cross entering from class 29)

FMI: Jeff Marshall 330-704-7961 Text or call before you haul in inclement weather!

MEMBER FEES: Classes $5, Jackpot $10, Grounds Fee $4, Office Fee: Free. NON-MEMBER FEES: Classes $6, Jacpot $10, Grounds Fee $5, Office Fee: $2. JACKPOT PAYOUT: 50% payout, every 15 horses $50 will be added! YEAR-END AWARDS DIVISION • Individual: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 16, 17, 19, 20, 26, 27, 29, 30 • Lead Line: 6 & 9 combined • Small Fry: 7, 11 & 12 combined • W/T English: 13 & 14 combined • English: 15 & 18 combined in EACH age division! • W/T Western: 23 & 24 combined • Western: 25 & 28 combined in EACH age division! • All Around Horse: Combination of 8, 15, 18, 25 & 28 in each age division! Must show in the 5 classes to be eligible **Must be the SAME horse & rider combo with Lead Line being exempt. Points follow rider only in lead line. May cross enter into Jackpot classes & Class 19 & 20 only! MSC reserves the right to combine, cancel, or split any class.

RULES APPLY TO ALL SHOWS: Ride at your own risk • Helmets encouraged but optional • Dogs must be on a leash • No profanity • No alcohol or glass bottles MSC is not responsible for lost or damaged property • Classes with ** are NOT for points • Cash and check only • NO REFUNDS!

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2021 CONTESTING SHOWBILL JULY 25 • AUG. 8 • SEPT. 19 • OCT. 3

Shows are subjected to be changed or cancelled due to weather. Rain date TBD. 1. W/T Ball Race 2. W/T Stakes 3. W/T Keyhole 4. W/T Figure 8 5. W/T Poles 6. W/T Barrels (All W/T classes will be seperated by divisions)

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7. **Cake Walk (open to everyone) 8. Ball Race 9. Stakes 10. Open Flags 11. Open Down & Back 12. Open Keyhole 13. Open Scurry Race

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Open Figure 8 **Exhibition Poles Poles ** Exhibition Barrels Barrels

FMI: Shae Marshall 330-704-9459 (text or call) Text or call before you haul in inclement weather or check Facebook!

MEMBER FEES: Exhibitions $2, W/T & Sm. Fry $3, Youth $4, Open $5, Cake Walk $1 Grounds Fee $2, Office Fee: Free NON-MEMBER FEES: Exhibitions $2, W/T & Sm. Fry $4, Youth $5, Open $6, Cake Walk $1, Grounds Fee $5, Office Fee: $2 *1-minute limit on exhibitions *Classes 8, 9, 15, 16 will be seperated by age division.

*No cross entering from W/T to canter classes! *Must wear jeans, boots and a T-shirt! *Points go with horse and rider combo, with the exception of leadline! AGE DIVISIONS: Lead Line 9 & under. Small Fry 13 & under. Adult 19 & over. Youth 14-18. Open - All ages *Must show at 4 shows and complete 4 hours of volunteer work to receive year-end awards!

JULY 11 FUN SHOW — CHRISTMAS IN JULY SHOW FOR $1 A CLASS! Show up in a Christmas Onsie, PJ’s or deck yourself out in Red, White & Blue to show for $1 a Class! No Christmas/American Spirit will be $2 a class. NO REFUNDS! Enter as many times as you want.

CLASSES Stakes • Down & Back • Flag Race Mystery Class • Cake Walk Ball Race • Poles • Barrels

Prizes! s! Drawing 50/50!

Goodies for the Kids!

High Point Award !

Loretta ’s Kitche n will be Open!

Fastest time counts! Knocks or misses will be no timed! Pre-register online. Pay at the show! You do not need to be a member to participate!

FMI: Shae Marshall 330-704-9459 (text or call)

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OTHER FUN SHOW DATES:

AUGUST 24

Back To School Bash (Contesting)

SEPTEMBER 26

Pleasure Pajama Party (Pleasure)

OCTOBER 24

Halloween Fun Show (Contesting)

All showbills can be downloaded at rideatmsc.weebly.com July 2021

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Corral Calendar Continued from page 48 AUG. 20 — A Bar Rodeo Productions Bulls & Barrels, Muskingum County Fair, Zanesville, OH. FMI: Pat Ayers, 419-9574164, Find us on Facebook AUG. 20-21 — Bureau of Land Management Adoption Event, Shale Knoll Arena, 126 Sherks Church Rd., Annville, PA. FMI: 866468-7826, wildhorse@blm.gov, www.blm. gov AUG. 20-22 — Mid Ohio Marauders Cowboy Mounted Shooting, Madison County Fairgrounds, 205 Elm St., London, OH. FMI: 740-206-7214, midohiomarauders@gmail.com, www. midohiomarauders.com AUG. 20-22 — OHC State Ride hosted by Medina County OHC, Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Brecksville, OH. FMI: rosemary4medinaohc@gmail.com, www. ohconline.com AUG. 20-22 — SOQHA Summer Finale, World Equestrian Center, Wilmington, OH. FMI: 765-714-4324, www. anequineproduction.com AUG. 20-22 — USCHA Cutting Show, , 2538 Middleton Rd., Columbiana, OH. FMI: www.unitedstatescutting.com AUG. 20-22 — Indiana Ranch Horse Association Show, C Bar C Expo, Cloverdale, IN. FMI: Jamie Feuquay, 317-372-6722, www.indianaranchhorse.com AUG. 20-22 — Tom Wilson Memorial Horse Show, Fulton County Equestrian Center, 1157 W. 3rd St., Rochester, IN. FMI: Rachel David, 812-350-0198, rachelflohrdavid@ gmail.com, www.iqha.com AUG. 20-22 — TLC Equine Speed Show, Turtle Lake Campground, 854 Miller Road, Beulah, MI. FMI: 231-275-7353, www. turtlelakecampground.com AUG. 20-22 — Fort Armstrong Horsemen’s Association Summer Series, Crooked Creek Horse Park, Ford City, PA. FMI: 724-8595572, www.crookedcreekhorsepark.com AUG. 20-22 — Tri-County Trail Association 33rd Annual Ox Roast & Annual Raffle, 2662 Downing St. SW, East Sparta, OH. FMI: Ellen Van Pelt, 330-323-2834, www. tri-cotrails.com AUG. 21 — Wayne County Saddle Club Open Pleasure Point Show, 10 a.m., 4200 Overton Rd., Wooster, OH. FMI: Angie, 330-201-1022, www. waynecountysaddleclub.com AUG. 21 — OHIO EXCA Race, S Bar L Ranch, Sugarcreek, OH. FMI: Steve Fuller, 330-340-1540, Find us on Facebook AUG. 21 — Buckin Ohio Pro Bull Riding, 8154 Garman Rd., Burbank, OH. FMI: 330624-7205, www.buckinohio.com AUG. 21 — Youth Rodeo K-12, Rocky Fork Rodeo Co., Kimbolton, OH. FMI: Kacey Jordan, 567-203-2297, rockyforkrodeoco@ gmail.com AUG. 21 — Summit County Jr. Fairboard Open Show Series, 229 East Howe Ave., Tallmadge, OH. FMI: summitopenshows@ gmail.com, www.summitfair.com AUG. 21 — WHAO Summer Classic, Ashland County Fairgrounds, Ashland, OH. FMI: ohiowalkers@gmail.com, www. walkinghorseassociationofohio.com AUG. 21 — Jen + Tonic Polo Event, Powers Polo Farm, 1769 North Market St., East Palestine, OH. FMI: 330-6920062, powerspolo@gmail.com, www. jenandtonicpoloevent.com AUG. 21 — Reality Dreams Open Horse Show, Fairfield County Fairgrounds, Lancaster, OH. FMI: Karen Sarver, 740-3853431.

AUG. 21 — Meadow Lake Combined Test & Mini Trails, Meadow Lake Equestrian Center, Lancaster, KY. FMI: www. meadowlakeseec.com AUG. 21 — Saddle Up For St. Jude, Clay City Fairgrounds, 200 Nye St., Clay City, IN. FMI: Chuck Harden, 812-249-6868 AUG. 21-22 — Tri-State Rodeo Association Open Horse Show Circuit Speed Series (21st) & Performance Series (22nd), Harry Hughes Youth Equestrian Center, Swanton, OH. FMI: 419-350-2206, www. tristaterodeoassociation.org AUG. 21-22 — Hour Of The Gun I & II Cowboy Mounted Shooting, 9 a.m., Ashtabula County Fairgrounds, 107 Poplar St., Jefferson, OH. FMI: Karen, 330-7193290, www.lakeeriemountedvaqueros.net. AUG. 21-22 — Mount N Trail Obstacle Competition Series, Spencer Lake Farm, 9607 Chatham Rd., Spencer, OH. FMI: Find Spencer Lake Farm on Facebook. AUG. 21-22 — COSCA Summer Sizzler, Medina County Fairgrounds, 720 W. Smith Rd., Medina, OH. FMI: Deb Kitzmiller, 330687-9840, www.coscaonline.com AUG. 21-22 — Buckeye Bonanza POR, Osthimer Horse Arena, Fulton County Fairgrounds, Wauseon, OH. FMI: Roxann, 440-281-7675, r_paints@msn.com, www. ophc.org AUG. 21-22 — ISHA Fall Open All Breed Horse Show, Hoosier Horse Park Covered Arena, Edinburgh, IN. FMI: 317-418-6381, skatrudarabians@gmail.com AUG. 21-22 — Indiana POA Show, Henry County Saddle Club, New Castle, IN. FMI: www.indianapoac.com AUG. 21-22 — Bluegrass Round-Up: ASPCAMHR-ASPR, Western KY Ag & Expo, Bowling Green, KY. FMI: Lisa Leonard, 270929-6292, mini34@mindspring.com AUG. 22 — NEOHA Approved Show for Points, Blue Lakes Farm, Newbury, OH. FMI: Billie Jo Brown, 440-488-5400, www. dustybootsridingclub.com AUG. 22 — Massillon Saddle Club Pleasure Show, 12680 Sally St. SW, Massillon, OH. FMI: Jeff Marshall, 330-704-7961, www. massillonsaddleclub.org AUG. 22 — The Great Darke County Fair Horse Show, Darke County Fairgrounds, 800 Sweitzer St., Greenville, OH. FMI: Lisa Heidenreich, 937-867-0757 AUG. 24 — A Bar Rodeo Productions Bulls & Barrels, Lorain County Fair, Wellington, OH. FMI: Pat Ayers, 419-957-4164, Find us on Facebook AUG. 24 — Sydmor Last Call Before Fall Mini-Series, Sydmor Arena, Monongahela, PA. FMI: Find on Facebook AUG. 25 — Medina/Summit OHC Weekday Trail Ride, 10 a.m., S. Chagrin Reservation (Richmond Rd.), Willoughby Hills, OH. FMI: Barb Vega, 216-702-1224, grr8ridinranch@yahoo.com AUG. 25-29 — Kentucky Hunter Jumper Association Horse Show, Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington, KY. FMI: www. kentuckyhorseshows.com AUG. 26 — Seneca Rough Riders Contesting Show, Seneca County Fairgrounds, 100 Hopewell Ave., Tiffin, OH. FMI: Stephanie Fesler, 740-504-3574 AUG. 27 — TNT Farm Speed Shows, 6:30 p.m., 5251 Lyons Rd., Lyons, MI. FMI: Tom Krausz, 517-539-2093 AUG. 27-29 — Knox County OHC Camping & Riding, Salt Fork State Park, Lore City, OH. FMI: www.facebook.com/groups/ knoxohc

AUG. 27-29 — Iron Horse Ranch Productions Big Money Buckle Series, Keystone Horse Center, 106 Horse Farm Road, Bloomsburg, PA. FMI: Morgan Marks, 845-901-4105. AUG. 27-29 — Last Call Before Fall RSTPA Sanctioned Sort & Pen, Garwood Arena, Columbiana, OH. FMI: 330-7174329, garwoodarena@gmail.com, www. garwoodarena.com AUG. 28 — Wayne County Saddle Club Open Contest Point Show, 4200 Overton Rd., Wooster, OH. FMI: Jamie, 419-4966549, www.waynecountysaddleclub.com AUG. 28 — Classical Attraction Dressage Society Summer Series, Brecksville Stables, 11921 Parkview Drive, Brecksville, OH. FMI: CADSrider@gmail.com, www. cadsdressage.org AUG. 28 — Brookfield Saddle Club Points/ Performance Show, 696 Bedford Rd. SE, Brookfield, OH. FMI: Chip Walker, 724-8641689, brookfieldsaddleclub@yahoo.com AUG. 28 — Under The Oaks Open Show, Crawford County Fairgrounds, 610 Whetstone St., Bucyrus, OH. FMI: Trisha, 419-563-5170 (text) AUG. 28 — Southern Ohio & National Quarter Pony Association Open Horse Show, 9 a.m., Madison County Fairgrounds, 205 Elm St., London, OH. FMI: Jenny, 740474-8000, www.soqpa.com AUG. 28 — Southeastern Ohio Horse Show Organization Open Horse Show, Coshocton County Fairgrounds, Coshocton, OH. FMI: Leighton Wetzel, 740-868-9847, lwetzel@ lepirealestate.com AUG. 28 — Shenadoah Saturday Night Show, Shenandoah Valley Riding Club, 56095 Marietta Rd., Pleasant City, OH. FMI: Chase Brown, 740-680-3844, www. facebook.com/shenandoahvalleyridingclub AUG. 28 — Belmont County Saddle Club Fun Show, 41915 National Road, Belmont, OH. FMI: Kelsey, 740-296-8958 AUG. 28 — Horse Event Clinic, 8:30 a.m., Shelby County Fairgrounds, 655 S. Highland Ave., Sidney, OH. FMI: MC Horses & Training, 567-644-9947 AUG. 28 — Horse Aid Live Combined Test & Dressage Show, Masterson Station Park, Lexington, KY. FMI: cyndi3334@gmail.com, www.horseaidlive.com AUG. 28 — United States Equestrian Federation Western Dressage Lite Show, Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington, KY. FMI: www.kentuckydressageassociation.com AUG. 28 — 6th Annual “Get Your Pink On!” Show, Owingsville Lions Club, Owingsville, KY. FMI: Julie Clark, 859-274-6394, jcequine6394@gmail.com

AUG. 28-29 — Lower Michigan Horse Association Show, 700 East Ash Street, Mason, MI. FMI: lowermichiganhorseassociation@gmail. https://www.facebook.com/lowercom, michigan-horse-association-297992659725/ AUG. 28-29 — MIHA Sr. High School Equestrian Show, Tuscola County Fairgrounds, Caro, MI. FMI: www.miha.org AUG. 28-29 — KDA Western Dressage Show I & II, Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington, KY. FMI: www.kentuckydressageassociation. com AUG. 28-29 — HCSC & IQHA Fall Fling, Henry County Saddle Club, 2221 N. Memorial Dr., New Castle, IN. FMI: Rebecca Baker, 765-524-2400, hcsaddle@gmail. com, www.HCsaddleclub.com AUG. 28-29 — Trail Riding Workshop, Circle J Stables, 47 Jed Ln., Burgettstown, PA. FMI: 610-755-5636, circlejstables@hotmail.com AUG. 29 — Buckeye Equestrian Events Ranch Horse Show, Muskingum County Fairgrounds, Zanesville, OH. FMI: Duane, 740-610-4129, horsejudge125@gmail. com, www.buckeyeequestrianevents.com AUG. 29 — Dusty Boots Riding Club Show, Ashtabula County Fairgrounds, North Poplar St., Jefferson, OH. FMI: Billie Jo Brown, 440-488-5400, www. dustybootsridingclub.com AUG. 29 — Northwest Ohio Driving Circuit Show, 10 a.m., Henry County Fairgrounds, 821 S. Perry Street, Napoleon, OH. FMI: Kaylee Clagett, 419-656-5669, diamondkfarm20@gmail.com, www. facebook.com/groups/433577480036595 AUG. 29 — Keystone Saddle Club Pleasure Show, Glen Dunn Arena, 5695 Clay City Drive, Uhrichsville, OH. FMI: Terran Busby, 330-401-1843 AUG. 29 — Hoosier Quarter Pony Association Open Horse Show, 10 a.m., Washington Saddle Club, 1215 Cosby Rd., Washington, IN. FMI: Victoria Hill, 812878-0216 AUG. 31-SEPT. 5 — American Eventing Championships, Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington, KY. FMI: www.usventing.com

AUG. 28-29 — Ohio Half Arabian Horse Association Fall Show, World Equestrian Center, Wilmington, OH. FMI: Cindy Clinton, 937-935-1753, cindy@cindyclinton.com, www.ohaha.org

SEPTEMBER 2021 SEPT. 1 — Northern Kentucky Horse Network in the Alexandria Fair Parade, Alexandria Fairgrounds, 100 Fairgrounds Rd., Alexandria, KY. FMI: www.nkhn.info SEPT. 2 — Standardbred Sale, 10 a.m., Sugarcreek Stockyards, 102 Buckeye Street, Sugarcreek, OH. FMI: 330-8311720, info@sugarcreekstockyards.com, www.sugarcreekstockyards.com SEPT. 2-5 — NPBA National Championship, Garwood Arena, Columbiana, OH. FMI: coordinator.npba@gmail.com, www. polebending.org SEPT. 2-6 — OHC State Ride hosted by Fairfield County OHC, Scioto Trails State Forest, Chillicothe, OH. FMI: cstreite@ gmail.com, www.ohconline.com SEPT. 2-6 — Labor Day Weekend Ride, Cook Forest Area Scenic Trail Ride, 1661 Scott Drive, Clarion, PA. FMI: www.patrailride. com SEPT. 3 — Battle In The Saddle Celebrity Team Penning, Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington, KY. FMI: Kentucky Horse Park Foundation, 859255-5727, foundation@khpfoundation.org, www.khpfoundation.org.

AUG. 28-29 — NOQHA Fall Extravaganza, Pickaway Agricultural & Event Center, 415 Lancaster Pike, Circleville, OH. FMI: www. noqha.com

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AUG. 28 — Washington Saddle Club Fun Show, 9 a.m., 1215 Cosby Rd., Washington, IN. FMI: Charlotte Bell, 812-259-1077, taterbell67@gmail.com AUG. 28-29 — East Meets West: Mid Ohio Dressage Association Summer Schooling Classical and Western Show, 8 a.m., Delaware County Fairgrounds, 236 Pennsylvania Ave., Delaware, OH. FMI: midohiodressage@gmail.com, www. showsecretary.com

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JULY 14 Noble Co. Fair, Kendallville, IN JULY 26 Porter Co. Fair, Valparaisio, IN JULY 29 Union Co. Fair, Marysville, OH JULY 30 Seneca Co. Fair, Tiffin, OH AUG. 6 Auglaize Co. Fair, Wapakoneta, OH (Bulls) AUG. 12 Richland Co. Fair, Mansfield, OH AUG. 20 Muskingum Co. Fair, Zanesville, OH AUG. 24 Lorain Co. Fair, Wellington, OH SEPT. 5 Van Wert Co. Fair, Van Wert, OH OCT. 3 Coshocton Co. Agri Society Fair (Bulls) Coshocton, OH OCT. 11 Fairfield Co. Fair Lancaster, OH

For more information contact Pat Ayers (419) 957-4164

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DUSTY BOOTS RIDING CLUB 2021 Showbill

Ashtabula County Fairgrounds North Poplar Street • Jefferson, Ohio 44047

June 13 •July 3-4 •August 29 July 3-4 Show: Full Showbill each day!

NEOHA Approved Show for points — August 22 at Blue Lakes Farm, Newbury, Ohio 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 100. 6. 7. 8. 9. 200.

Adult Showmanship 19 to 39 40 & Over Showmanship Youth Showmanship 18 & Under Novice Rider 11 & Over W/T Showmanship Small Fry 10 & Under W/T Showmanship Jackpot Showmanship ($50 Added) Adult Halter 19 & Over Youth Halter 18 & Under Quarter Horse Halter Paint & Appaloosa Halter Jackpot Halter ($50 Added)

• 20 Minute Break • 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21.

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Jackpot Hunter Under Saddle ($50 Added) Adult English Equitation 19 to 39 40 & Over English Equitation Youth English Equitation 18 & Under • 30 Minute Break •

Versatility Class at July 3rd Show and “Ride For The Cure” August 29th Show!

Open Ranch Horse Pleasure Non-Pro Ranch Horse Pleasure Open Ranch Horse Riding Non-Pro Ranch Horse Riding Ranch Horse Conformation Lead Line (Riders 6 & Under) Advanced Lead Line (Riders 5 to 8) (Also eligible in class 4 and halter classes) Open Exhibition Pleasure (E/W, humane training devices allowed, no placing, no points) Novice Rider 11 & Over W/T Hunter Under Saddle (not eligible for any canter classes) Novice Rider 11 & Over W/T English Equitation (not eligible for any canter classes) Small Fry 10 & Under W/T Hunter Under Saddle (not eligible for any canter classes) Small Fry 10 & Under W/T English Equitation (not eligible for any canter classes) • 15 Minute Break •

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Adult Hunter Under Saddle 19 to 39 40 & Over Hunter Under Saddle Youth Hunter Under Saddle 18 & Under Open Junior Hunter Under Saddle (Horses ages 5 years and under) 26. Quarter Horse Hunter Under Saddle 27. Open Senior Hunter Under Saddle (Horses ages 6 and over) • May not arrive before 4 p.m. on Saturday. • NO alcoholic beverages permitted on the grounds. • No dogs on show grounds. • Ride at your own risk. • Judges decision is final. • Refunds for scratches two classes prior to entry. • All horses shown at NEOHA will be subjected to random drug testing. • All exhibitors must know and abide by all association rules.

31. Novice Rider 11 & Over W/T Western Pleasure (not eligible for any canter classes) 32. Novice Rider 11 & Over W/T Western Horesmanship (not eligible for any canter classes) 33. Small Fry 10 & Under W/T Western Pleasure (not eligible for any canter classes) 34. Small Fry 10 & Under W/T Western Horsemanship (not eligible for any canter classes) 35. Walk Trot Egg & Spoon (All ages, E/W, not eligible in any canter classes) 36. 19 & Over Walk-Trot Pleasure (E/W, may cross enter to canter classes) 37. 19 & Over Walk-Trot Horsemanship/Equitation (E/W, may cross enter to canter classes) 38. Rookie Western Pleasure/Hunter Under Saddle (E/W) 39. Rookie Horsemanship/Equitation (E/W) 40. Walk-Trot Trail (All ages, E/W) 41. Open Trail (E/W) ROYALTY CLASS

(if held, Royalty Class must be held immediately after the trail classes)

42. Open Exhibition Pleasure (E/W, humane training devices allowed, no placing, no points) 400. Jackpot Walk/Trot Pleasure ($50 Added) 43. Adult Western Pleasure 19 to 39 44. 40 & Over Western Pleasure 45. Youth Western Pleasure 18 & Under 46. Open Junior Western Pleasure (Horses ages 5 years & under) 47. Quarter Horse Western Pleasure 48. Open Senior Western Pleasure (Horses ages 6 & over) 500. Jackpot Western Pleasure ($50 Added) 49. Adult Western Horsemanship 19 to 39 50. 40 & Over Western Horsemanship 51. Youth Western Horsemanship 18 & Under

Entry Fees: Regular Class: $5 per class/judge Jackpot Class: $10 per class/judge Stall Fee: $10 per day / $20 for weekend Camping: $35 per day / $50 per weekend Office Fees: $5 per exhibitor

High Point Divisions: • Walk Trot • 18 & Under • 19 to 39 • 40 & Over

Same horse/ri combin der ati be eligib on to le High Po for int!

Ties will be broken by how many 1st places, 2nd places.

Showbills and information can be found at www.dustybootsridingclub.com Contact Billie Jo Brown for more information at (440) 488-5400 Dusty Boots Riding Club, NEOHA will not be responsible for loss, damage, or injury to spectators, horses, riders, or property. 54

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Entry Fee $10 per class

www.nkhn.info for more inform at entry forms, dire ion, ctions!

**Class 7 & 11 Entry Fee: $5

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13th Annual All-Breed Horse Show JULY 24, 2021

9:30 AM

Alexandria Fairgrounds • 100 Fairgrounds Road • Alexandria, Kentucky 1. Miniature Halter – Obstacles 2. Appaloosa Halter (entries not eligible for any other halter classes) 3. Stock Horse Halter 4. English Halter 5. Arabian / Half Arabian Halter 6. Multiple Horse/Pony Turnout Traditional Carriage 7. Stick Horse Class, Ages 3-7 yrs** 8. Paso Fino, Performance, Ages 7-17 yrs 9. VSE (Miniature) Pleasure Driving 10. Country Pleasure, Gaited, Rider 18 yrs & older 11. Leadline Class – Ages 2-8 yrs., Leader must be 18 yrs or older** 12. Country Pleasure, Gaited, 7-17 Walk Favorite Gait 13. Pair/Multiple Horse/Pony Working Pleasure 14. Paso Fino Performance, Ages 18 & Up 15. Road Pony to Bike 16. English Equitation, Hunt Seat, Open Walk, Trot, Canter, Rail Work only (No Pattern) 17. Novice Walk-Trot*** Rider may not have won a blue ribbon prior to this show. 18. Pleasure Driving, Gaited 19. Ranch Rail Pleasure Lunch Break

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Pleasure Driving Cones Pony/Horse Pony Pleasure (under 14.2 hands) Walk – Trot, Ages 7-17 yrs (Horse & Rider Combo not eligible for any canter classes) English Equitation, Open, (Walk, Trot, Canter) Pair/Multiple Horse/Pony Reinsmanship Hunter Under Saddle - Open Walk – Trot Pleasure, English Rider 7-17yrs (Horse & Rider Combo not eligible for any canter classes) Paso Fino Pleasure Ages 18 & Up Walking Horse Country Pleasure Arabian /Half Arabian Hunter Pleasure Road Horse to Bike English Pleasure – Hunt Seat, Ages 7-17 (Walk, Trot, Canter Single Horse/Pony – Reinsmanship Walking Horse Pleasure, Trail Walk, Pleasure Gait Paso Fino Pleasure Ages 7-17 Gaited Trail Pleasure 18 & Up, (Walk, Favorite Gait) Arabian/ Half-Arabian English Pleasure Novice Gaited Pleasure (Walk, Favorite Gait) Western Pleasure, Age 7-17, Walk/ Jog (Horse and Rider Combo not eligible in any canter/lope classes)

• Current Coggins Tests and Health Certificates will be required and checked before being admitted to show grounds. NO EXCEPTIONS! • Northern KY Horse Network, Officers, Campbell County Agricultural Society (Alexandria Fair) or others are not responsible for accidents or loss of equipment. • “Stock Horse” includes Quarter Horse, Paint Horse, Appaloosa, or other Stock Types. • “Mountain Pleasure” includes Rocky Mountain Horses, United Mountain Horses and KY Mountain Horses • “Gaited” includes Rocky Mountain, United Mountain, Mountain Pleasure, Walking Horses, Missouri Fox Trotter, Paso Fino, Peruvian, and other single-footed breeds, including gaited mules. • Show is part of the American Paint Horse Association (APHA) Paint Alternative Competition Program (PAC). See the APHA website www.apha.com for more info. • Show is affiliated with Kentucky Association of Fairs and Horse Shows. • Proper attire is required. ASTM-SEI helmets required for all riders under 18 yrs old at all times while mounted or in cart, except stick horse class. • Shirts, not worn with jackets, should have long sleeves. Boots are required – no athletic shoes, sandals, etc. (excludes costume class). Paso Fino Performance, requires jacket and felt or leather hat. Appropriate hats shall be worn for riding disciplines – no ball caps. NKHN encourages the use of ASTM-SEI helmets by ALL exhibitors, but helmets are required for all exhibitors (except stick horse classes) under the age of 18. • Age of rider as of date of show. • Riders may exhibit only in the age group for which they are eligible.

Charles Poppe cwpoppe@hotmail.com • (513) 315-7143 July 2021

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Jack Benny Walk/Trot – Rider 39 yrs and over Arabian/Half Arabian Sport Horse Under Saddle Single Horse/Pony Working Pleasure English Pleasure - Saddleseat Gaited Trail Pleasure Ages 7-17 Walk/Favorite Gait Ladies Western Pleasure Western Pleasure, Ages 7-17 yrs Paso Fino Costume Appaloosa Ranch Rail Pleasure Western Horsemanship Open (Rail Work Only, No Pattern. Walk, Jog, Lope) Plantation Pleasure (Walk, Running Walk, Canter) Western Pleasure, Stock Horse (Walk, Jog, Lope) Country Trail Pleasure – Trail Walk, Pleasure Gait, Show Gait Single Horse/Pony Turn-out Western Pleasure - Open Western Horsemanship, Ages 7-17 yrs Walk, Jog, Lope, Rail Work Only. No Pattern. Appaloosa Costume Bareback Equitation/Horsemanship Open Costume

• Dogs shall be confined to trailers, stalls, or kept on leashes at all times • Entry booth will open Saturday, July 24 at 8 AM. ENTRIES CLOSE FOR CLASSES 1-7 AT 8:45AM. Please see www.NKHN.info for entry forms and information! • No refunds unless show is suspended by NKHN. • Stalls will be available for $25 for the first day, and $15 for the second day. Stalls will be available beginning at 4 p.m. July 23, 2021 thru 8 a.m. July 25, 2021, and includes 1 bag of shavings. Additional shavings will be available for purchase on site. Reservations for stalls will be accepted. Contact Charlie Poppe, 513-15-7143. Stalls must be stripped prior to leaving grounds or be charged $35. NO STRAW PLEASE! • Electric hook-ups can be reserved for $25 per day. Call Charlie Poppe, 513-315-7143 • Concessions will be available on site. No glass bottles or alcohol are permitted on premises. • Exhibitors under 18 yrs. are not permitted to exhibit or handle stallions over 12 months of age. • Sick or unruly horses will be asked to leave the premises. • Horses exhibiting excessive soreness or lameness will not be permitted to show. Any practice or behavior deemed abusive or inhumane by Show Management will not be tolerated. Show Management reserves the right to disqualify any entries suspected as such, and they may be asked to leave the show grounds. Entry or stall fees will not be refunded.

The Northern Kentucky Horse Network thanks our Friends & Show Sponsors!

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Ohio Paint Horse Club

New Venues for Two Shows PRESIDENT, Mike Schwendeman VICE PRESIDENT, Tim Snapp TREASURER, Roxann Rohrl SECRETARY, Heather Collins EMAIL, r_paints@msn.com WEBSITE, www.ophc.org

by Roxann Rohrl Hello to all our Ohio Paint Horse Club (OPHC) members and friends out there in Corral land. Gosh writing for the July issue already. Such a grand spring we are having; hay is being baled and second crop is already shooting up, corn is sprouting beautiful in those straight rows, flies and mosquitoes are at a very minimum, horses turned out enjoying the beautiful pastures. There is a lot of horse show excitement with enthusiasm for and getting those Paint Horses out winning those points and awards. There are also a lot of trail horses on the trails. Exciting times—lots of new horses and faces!

I will start out with some important changes on the OPHC venue. The Ohio/Michigan partnered Border Bash, a midwest connection series qualifying show to be held July 31 through Aug. 1 has been moved to the Champions Center in Springfield, Ohio. Due to the overflow of horses attending, the show was moved to Springfield, Ohio. Judges for this show are GiGi Bailey, Andrea Simons, Lori Gordon and Randy Wilson. Kaitlyn Vrsek (Kaitlyn.vrsek@gmail.com) is taking your stalling, shavings and camping requests on the Cognito form which you can complete on Facebook for www.ophc.org or the Michigan Paint Horse Club website. Tim Snapp (tsnapp@ americanbus.com) and Kaitlyn are your show managers. Stalls must be prepaid. This will be the second midwest connection series for those great awards (over $7,500). Owners and exhibitors must be members of the Ohio, Michigan, Indiana Paint Horse Club and you must exhibit at least two of the three shows. If you missed the first show, come on, get in on show two and three.

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Great awards, check them out! Another important change in venue is the Buckeye Bonanza POR. It has been moved to the Fulton County Fairgrounds in Wauseon, Ohio. The show date will remain the same, Aug. 21 and 22. It will be held at the Osthimer Horse Arena. Judges are Daren Wright, Bill Mitchell, Bruce Army, Sally Puzacke. The show manager is Luke Wadsworth (lukewadsworth@hotmail.com). There is a new Cognito form for stalls, shavings and camping available on the OPHC Facebook page and website. Roxann Rohrl (r_paints@msn.com) will be taking stall reservations, etc. through the Bonanza Cognito form. Stalls must be prepaid. Another great show weekend with great high points! Do not forget the Ohio Paint Horse Amateur Show with two judges each day. It will be held at Coughlin Arena at the Madison County Fairgrounds in London, Ohio, on July 24-25. Those Amateurs put on some wonderful shows! The awards they give out are usually always the greatest! Their judges are Christa Lynn Baldwin and Kathryn Boggetta on Saturday and Brent Tincher and Stephanie McConnell for Sunday. Show manager is Sandy Vondenhuevel with Sue Johnson taking care of stalls (740/4043956). Make this show a must on your show list. September 25-26 is the Indiana/ Ohio Partnered Hoosier Buckeye Palooza POR. It is the last show of the midwest connection series qualifying shows. It will be held at the Hoosier Horse Park, Edinburg, Ind. Judges are April Devitt, Mark Baus, Andrea Koehn, Cindy Pence Girardier. Candy Mullen (sox0031@msn. com) will serve as your manager. The Cognito forms are on both clubs websites and Facebook pages. In fact stalls, shavings and camping reservations are streaming in already. Contact Roxann Rohrl (r_paints@msn. com). Lots more fun plans are in the making. Let us end our show season with the Great 8 Zone A Rama which will be held at the Champions Center in Springfield, Ohio, on Nov. 12-14. Judges are Teresa Pelton, Brendan Brown, Sandy Curl, Mark Smith, Tim Abler, Kathy Boggetta. Joe Mizzi will serve as the show manager along with Candy Mullen. The Cognito form will be coming out soon for

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reserving your stalls, shavings and camping. Keep checking the Ohio, Michigan, Indiana websites and Facebook pages for the forms. The points will be counted, audited and those midwest connection awards will be awarded at the Great 8 Zone Show. Lots of grand things in the works for this show. Did you know that the Ohio Paint Horse Club is again offering the 2021 OPHC first time showman incentive? Print this sheet of the website, www.OPHC.org, and receive a $100 credit at one approved 2021 OPHC show. To qualify as a first time showman at the OPHC shows, you must meet the following criteria: User not to have shown at an OPHC show in the last three years/one horse one rider, must have a 2021 OPHC, Michigan PHC, Indiana PHC and APHA membership. 2021 shows eligible: OH/MI Border Bash, OPHC Amateur, OPHC Buckeye Bonanza and Indiana Ohio Buckeye Palooza Show. The OPHC Youth Advisor, Justin Russel, reported having their first Youth meeting at the Buckeye Extravaganza Show. A make-up session was held on how to work with hair and make up for showing for the girls. Thoughts of an OPHC Youth show next year; possibly a Youth team tournament for the world show next year, and hoping to have more fun activities for the youth at other shows. A big thank you to the exhibitors who attended our first show Buckeye Extravaganza. It was a nice large show, beautiful embroidered saddle pads were given out as High Points, with other awards given out at random. We had beautiful weather, everyone loved getting together again with new horses, new faces, friends conversing, laughing and just having fun. Getting back to normal again! Thank you for all the volunteers who worked during, before and after the show, those who helped set up and take down trail, delivered the shavings to stalls, welcomed the exhibitors, helped in the office, refreshed our ring. A show takes a lot of dedicated people to be there to pitch in to help when needed. We are always looking for more or to just help at one show, just let us know if you’re interested. Take care, every day is a blessed day. See you at the Amateur Show in London, Ohio. July 2021

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Tri-County Trail Association

Send in Reservation Form for Annual Ox and Pig Roast PRESIDENT, Jim Mike; VICE PRESIDENT, Leroy Wilson; SECRETARY, Amy Crawford; TREASURER, Chuck Stephens EMAIL, ckrumm1958@gmail.com WEBSITE, www.tri-cotrails.com

by Cindy Krumm Our camp is open and summer plans are in full swing! We are hoping for a spring that is not completely controlled by Mother Nature and an out-of-control virus. Make plans to enjoy our trails and hospitality this season! Tri-Co’s away ride will be held the weekend of July 23 through 25 at the Jefferson Lake State

Park. You are welcome to join us, but each must make their own reservation. There are limited horse camping sites available, but you can use regular camp sites if all the horse sites are claimed. The reservations can be made by calling 866/644-6727 or through the website, www. reserveohio.com. There are several camps in Ohio with the word ‘Jefferson’ in the name, so be sure to pick the correct park. There is additional information regarding this weekend and the selection of camp sites when making your reservations in the June issue of the club newsletter, The Trailways. You can find this newsletter on our website or on our Facebook page. Additional questions can be directed to Anjanelle at 330/206-1469.

Looking forward to our next big event, plan to attend our 33rd Annual Ox and Pig Roast the weekend of Aug. 20-21. The Band Southern Roots will be providing music on Saturday evening after dinner. The big feature of this ride is our 17th annual raffle. There are 12 cash prices for this raffle ranging from $50 to $1500! There will be additional opportunities to win cash in our 50/50 drawing. In addition, there will also be items to win through other raffles and or silent auctions, be sure to bring a little bit of money for these opportunities. As always, we will offer meals from Friday evening through Sunday breakfast. Saturday’s Ox and Pig Roast is always a great time, nobody leaves hungry!

A weekend at one of our events will remain one of the best values, giving you the biggest bang for your buck when compared to the cost of similar horse camping events throughout the state! We are again offering a commemorative T-shirt for all paid reservations for our Ox Roast weekend. These paid reservations must be received by July 24. Look for our flyer in this issue of the Corral. A reservation form is included on this flyer. Our camp fills quickly for these big events, a paid reservation before the weekend event will ensure that a camping spot is saved for you. You are encouraged to visit our Facebook page and also our website, www.Tri-CoTrails.com for more information about our club and events.

Ohio Western Horse Association

The Karlee Hooker Speed and Sparkle Horse Show in August PRESIDENT, Greg Leidel VICE PRESIDENTS, Loretta Rudasill, Ranee Liedel SECRETARY, Jonda Cole TREASURER, Megan Gossard WEBSITE, www.owha.org

We had our first show in Marion and what a great show it was. The Marion show is always great thanks to Robin Townsend and her crew. It was nice to see Anna Shulaw at the show. Anna just celebrated her 100th birthday! Chris Rizor was there also. Chris has been ill but starting to recover and we are incredibly happy and blessed for this. On a sad note we are offering our condolences to the Tom Knock Family. Tom left us on May 17, 2021. He was a big part of Ohio Western Horse Association (OWHA) for many years and will be greatly missed. Have you ever heard of Focal Nodule Hyperplasia and Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension? They are diseases not familiar to our horse community. This month’s Spotlight is on a young lady that was a member of our organization. She passed away at the age of 16 of these rare diseases. Her name was Karlee Hooker. 58

Karlee passed away doing what she loved, showing her horses. Karlee was a breath of fresh air and a role model for her fellow horse families. She was a member of our youth club and a Hardin County 4H member. After Karlee passed her family was inspired by her love for horses and her nieces and nephew and all her horse family members so they organized The Karlee Hooker Speed and Sparkle Horse Show. This show is a fun way to get the families together for a day of good horsey fun. This is a full speed show with a lot of fun classes. There will be door prizes, a silent auction, and a 50/50 drawing. They will have a concession on grounds and Karlee T-shirts for sale along with

decorations for kids to add to their shirts. The show date is Aug. 8 in Ada, Ohio. The showbill will be on our website, www.owha. org. There will be payback to top five in every class along with a special award to first place in each class. Several classes will have added money. Anyone wishing to sponsor a class or donate can mail a check to Kruzin for Karlee, 11228 CR 14, Dunkirk, Ohio

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45836. A portion of the profits will remain local to help with medical costs for local youth with the rest going to Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Heart Clinic. Please feel free to join the family in celebrating Karlee’s life. There will also be a speed show on Aug. 7 put on by Joy Riders 4H club— you can a make a weekend of it! Hope to see you all there and bring a friend. July 2021

Camp is located at 2662 Downing Avenue SW, East Sparta, OH 44626

PARTICIPATE IN THE TERRI WILLARD MEMORIAL POKER RUN ON SATURDAY! 3 Best Hands will receive prizes and their entry back!

Organized trail rides Saturday and Sunday

The band Southern Roots to entertain Saturday evening

Camp wide Garage Sale on Saturday

RESERVATION FORM FOR THE 2021 TRI-CO OX AND PIG ROAST WEEKEND (Weekend package includes 5 Meals — Friday evening through Sunday breakfast) Name(s) ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Cost of entire weekend: (please circle those that apply)

Single (Member) ................... $50.00 Couple (Member) .................. $95.00 Family of 4 (Member) .......... $125.00 Youth, age 13-17 (Member) .. $25.00

Single (Non-Member)...................$68.00 Couple (Non-Member) ...............$125.00 Family of 4 (Non-Member) .........$155.00 Youth, age 13-17 (Non-Member) .$45.00

All children 12 & under free. Individual meal prices are $12 for breakfasts, Saturday lunch and Friday evening dinner. $20 for Saturday evening.

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Send reservation form to: Tri-County Trail Association, PO Box 9188, Canton, Ohio 44711

For more information contact Ellen Van Pelt at (330) 323-2834 July 2021

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Buckeye Equestrian Association

All Invited to a Working Equitation Clinic/Mock Show/Fun Day PRESIDENT, Susan Smith-Gordan VICE PRESIDENT, Patricia Andio SECRETARY, Jennifer Milliner TREASURER, Jordan Gottschling EMAIL, info@buckeyehorsepark.org WEBSITE, www.buckeyhorsepark.org

by Susan Smith-Gordan Buckeye Equestrian Association is pleased to be hosting a Working Equitation Clinic with clinician Rose Watt, and Mock Show/Fun Day! We are offering this clinic, and show, for those who want to get into the world of working equitation at an Introductory/ Novice rider level. We will be focusing on the ‘Ease of Handling’ and ‘Negotiating Obstacles’. Various working equitation obstacles will be set up for riders to navigate. Rose has 45+ years in the horse industry. Rose’s most recent accomplishment, at the national level, was in recognition of all her personal successes, as well as all

she has given to others, including the horses, in the horse world; she was awarded The International Andalusian and Lusitano Horse Association 2019 Professional Horsewoman of the year award! The International Andalusian and Lusitano Horse Association (IALHA) is the oldest and largest registry of Andalusian horses in the world. Over the many years of riding, teaching, and working with horses, as well as people, the wealth and depth of her knowledge and experiences has created the outstanding horsewoman she is today. Rose comes to us not only as a well-rounded, knowledgeable, experienced, and accomplished horsewoman, but as an educator with a master’s degree in School Counseling. This is what makes her approach to riding, training, and teaching so unique, as she utilized what she knows about horses and what she knows about riders to analyze and train both horse and rider melding and fine tuning each to complement each other’s strengths and weaknesses resulting in a partnership of horse and rider with the highest level of

confidence and success. Since 2009, Rose has been showing Working Equitation and has been drawn to this sport ever since as it promotes and supports the aspects of horsemanship that Rose so loves…that of dressage, trail, and the love and need for speed…and of course, the obvious connection between horse and rider. She has embraced this sport; so much so that she hopes to introduce and support this evergrowing sport by offering her knowledge of WE, horses, riders, and instruction with her years of experience and horsemanship skill and techniques to create that perfect balance and bond of horse and rider becoming one. WHO: Introductory/Novice level riders from any discipline can compete, e.g., dressage, eventing, reining, trail, and anything in between with any breed of horse. DATE: Saturday, July 31 and Sunday, Aug. 1, 2021, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. LOCATION: Buckeye Equestrian Association is hosting this event at Pure Gold Stables and Equestrian Center, 3325 OH Route 45, Salem, OH 44460 COST: Horse and Rider Combination, $150. Clinic limit of 20 with a maximum of 5 per session. Audit only, $25. Checks can be made out to Buckeye Equestrian Association. Send entries and stall reservations to Susan SmithGordon, 9050 N. Palmyra Road, Canfield, OH 44406. For additional information or questions please contact Susan Smith-Gordon, 724/301-1414 (call or text) or send an email: to smithgordonsusan@gmail.com

What is Working Equitation? Working Equitation, a sport originating in Europe and gaining popularity throughout the world, is a competition for horses that work in the field. It promotes the various equitation techniques in countries that use the riding horse to work on ranches and farms. Its goal is to preserve and promote the cultural traditions, tack, and riding attire of each country. Working Equitation is comprised of four trials: Dressage, Ease of Handling with obstacles, Speed with obstacles, and Cows (Cattle Handling). The fourth trial is offered when available for team competitions. Any breed of horse can compete in Working Equitation. The only requirement is that the horse be agile, bold, and responsive to direction from the rider. Riders from any discipline can compete, e.g., dressage, eventing, reining, trail, and anything in between. There are a number of performance levels in a competition, from Children to Masters. The number and complexity of dressage movements and obstacles increase with the levels. Horses may be ridden with one hand or two at the lower levels, but in the Advanced and Masters level, all trials must be executed with the rider using one hand. Competitions are held throughout the United States at a variety of levels: schooling shows, A- and B-rated shows, regional championships. The number of competitions in the U.S. increases yearly. Working Equitation is a sport that’s enjoyable for the horse, the rider, and the spectator. No matter what your riding discipline or breed of horse, we hope you will join us to share in the fun and excitement!

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View From the Cheap Seats

…You Guys…the 100th Cheap Seats Column! I Know, Right!? by Sarah Vas

ell, to be fair, there was this one time I had a huge horse show hangover and I begged to just rerun an earlier column but I reworked it with a pretty healthy edit so, actually I’ve only written 99 original columns but that shouldn’t count because we’re talkin’ consecutive published months here and...anyway... 100! Yay, me! 100 monthly obligations met in a single, long, unbroken string. Pretty proud of that PR right there. Yet, somehow… in the spirit of Green Day and Semisonic, I ponder. Is this a fork stuck in the road? Is every new beginning really some other beginning’s end? I’ve wrestled with my own evolution since column #1 but honestly, too much horse crazy self-analysis and you’ll question why we do this at all. Rather, I found my way back up here to the Cheap Seats, month after month. 100 months, waxing sardonic about the irony and idiocy of our industry. Poetically summarizing the relatable moments of heavy emotion which befall a hobby that eats. So, let’s celebrate our milestone over some shared absurdities of the equine variety, truths that existed long before we made our acquaintance here. Let’s agree that Nobody gets to just be an equestrian. Everyone shows up their first day knowing squat. Nothing when you start lessons. Nothing when you buy your first horse. Nothing about life as a boarder, a barn owner, a competitor. Regardless of which room you stumbled into first, I strongly advise you map your way to the actual front door on the House of Equine Skills. You may have moved into the building where it’s the Horse Channel 24/7 but you still need to find the lobby. Real life obligations still live next door, folks. And

Every Day Will Ask...

How Bad Do You Want It? Winfield Farm & Forge, Ltd. Exploring the Arabian/Welsh Sport Pony Cross for Carriage & Dressage Kevin & Sarah Vas / Owners, Breeders, Artisans Grafton, Ohio / 330-242-3440 62

Nobody can fully grasp this piece of your whole identity unless they live here, too. And horses aren’t transparent at all about the hard stuff. They really shouldn’t be allowed to manipulate emotions so freely. It’s not fair because they’re super friggin’ hard! The equestrian lifestyle starts just like pregnancy. Maybe you think you’re ready or whoops, moment of weakness. By the time you whiz on the stick, you’re already committed when it’s positive. You have no idea what to expect with any ‘firsts’ and rarely do horses let you sail through the experience. Hang in long enough after that pregnancy glow fades and horse keeping resembles the chores of parental discipline and responsible sacrifice. So what if you’ve afforded your fur kid a pricy prep school experience. That precious pony could still come home with a dragon tattoo, pierced nipples, and a seething attitude about your parental expectations. Here’s something that boggles my mind. When you know better, you do better, right? Three insurance policies on your hay burner and do everything under the sun totally correct. Your horse still tries to maim itself once a day and twice every Sunday. Meanwhile, there’s always some dummy down the street with a raggedy herd behind barbed wire in a crowded field of broken machinery. There’s a rutted creek for water and never signs of a purposeful manure pile, hay wagons, or farrier’s truck. Invariably, an intact male is propagating freely amongst his family tree to the soundtrack of dueling banjos. And yet, ironically, frustratingly so, nothing devastating ever seems to go down with that hillbilly’s motley crew. If you don’t know a farm like that in your town, maybe you’re that guy. We hate you. Not enough to feel obligated about saving your herd. We’re overwhelmed keeping our own morons alive while secretly, using your half-baked herd as grim motivation to just finally let our own horses be horses. Toughen up. Be low maintenance, satisfied with less than our own tolerances and perfectionisms. Few equestrians actually make the shift. If you’re really a glutton for punishment and easily wooed with shiny objects, can I interest you in some competitive pursuits? Choose to do more hard stuff I can’t understand why we keep doing. Agonizing efforts to prevent nightly pee stains at a horse show so we can pay a stranger to validate that accomplishment, never mind the actual horsemanship skills requesting critique. And is the ridiculousness of white breeches necessary on top of the crippling dressage test anxiety? Explain to me the need for meticulously tiny braids that require hours of mane yanking and the dexterity of a speed crotchet champion (which, ironically, isn’t a sport but still). Or three-piece formal suits, felt hats, and glossy footwear. Am I a middle-class squire in a bad knock off English drama? Yeah, I know, much of the odd

S Sarah Vas, a second-generation horsewoman, writes about her decades of adventure and mayhem among several breeds and disciplines, and countless equine educational endeavors both as student and teacher. Sarah owns and operates a continuation of her parents’ original business, Winfield Farm & Forge, Ltd., that which couldn’t currently exist without constant gratitude for Kevin, her very forgiving, ridiculously supportive husband. Together, they are quietly beginning to explore the Farm’s newest chapters, both in and out of the horse world. They are returning to Sarah’s family roots, this time as breeders of Arabian/Welsh Sport Ponies for dressage and carriage while husband and wife indulge their pent up creativity producing a variety of rustic décor and iron work.

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Mid Ohio Dressage Association

The Secret to Successful Horse Competitions PRESIDENT, Vicki Milliron VICE PRESIDENT, Jessica Miltimore SECRETARY, Anna Cluxton TREASURER, Beth Baryon EMAIL, vickimilliron@hotmail.com WEBSITE, www.midohiodressage.org

by Karen Kent The secret to any successful horse competition is support. Support by our family, our friends, our club, our endless volunteers, our national and regional associations, our show staff and judges, the facility managers, and our vendors and sponsors. With ever increasing costs to put on a show, MODA is grateful to all of the above and we want to take this opportunity to give a special thanks to the many sponsors that are supporting The Mid-Ohio Classic. This Level 3 USEF/ USDF is one of the oldest USDF recognized shows in the country. The show will be celebrating its 42nd year on July 16-18 at Brave Horse Equestrian Center in Johnstown, Ohio. Spectators are allowed this year. Look for ride times on showsecretary.com about a week before the event to plan your visit. Our 2021 electronic program will be available for this year’s

Jayn Bobick and her horse Bayo.

Kristin Patton and Swingin For Money.

Classic and will feature all the businesses, organizations, and individuals that support The Classic. At press time for this issue of the Corral nearly all of the sponsorship opportunities have been reserved. Thank you. Our 2020 program is still available at midohiodressage. com/classic-results.html MODA’s support of dressage also extends to both classical and western riders at schooling shows. This years’ MODA schooling show will be at the Delaware County Fairgrounds on Aug. 28-29. Mid Ohio Dressage: East Meets West will be for any breed of horse and no memberships are required. However, the show is WDAA approved on both days for those riding western. The complete prize list is available on showsecretary.com. Closing date for the schooling show is Aug. 12. East Meets West will be a

huge opportunity for AQHA exhibitors in both western and classical dressage. Our show is an approved AQHA special event, for one day only, Sunday, Aug. 29. Exhibitors of AQHA horses should upload their horse’s papers and their membership cards with their entries at showsecretary.com. Classical horses also need to have an AQHA competition license. AQHA has our dates on their show calendar and has developed a fact sheet for those interested

in dressage. https://www.aqha. com/web/aqha/disciplines/ showing/shows/dressage In addition to the fact sheet, rule book references are as follows: AQHA horses, ridden Classical and with a competition license (AQHA rulebook page 279, SHW 680-681). For exhibitors interested in AQHA points through western dressage refer to AQHA rulebook page 280, SHW 682-685.6. As with The Classic the support of volunteers, businesses, and organizations is key in helping the schooling show run smoothly. For those looking to compete in dressage for the first time we encourage you to reach out to us for any questions you have about competing. We hope that our support will help you have an enjoyable competition. It takes a village to organize and run a successful horse competition. We thank you for your support and we hope to see you at a MODA event this summer.

View From Cheap Seats (continued) fashion choices and grooming requirements stubbornly endure because ‘it’s tradition.’ But hot, heavy leather chaps without a cactus for miles? And can we just agree how absolutely bizarre it is to pull out, shave off, and cut short all the horse’s hair Up Front only to buy it back in 1 lb. bundles and tie it to the horse’s actual hair Out Back? No horse loses sleep over its standings in the Upper Snotsville High Muckity Muck division or wishes he was a fine foreign feed farter named Sir Prancealot. Horses don’t always care how long you’ve been doin’ this or cut you any slack because you had a childhood pony. There’s no such thing as never bucks, bolts, or balks. Honest equestrians know you’re never too old or too good to get tossed. July 2021

Steer well clear of anyone who pontificates otherwise. If the shine truly wears off, genuine equestrians don’t wait for the judge to excuse them. Your equestrian identity is not a VIP ticket you can purchase. You have to earn it through the toil. Keep track of it along the way. Ignore the blisters thickened by self-doubt and brutal sacrifice and somehow keep your pace. The lifestyle is not a good fit for the comfortably lazy. Frankly, I marvel at my log book of equine milage and the person I was that mapped it. Who am I if I’m not that young, ambitious woman anymore? The truth is, I don’t know if I have 100 more months in me but I made it this far. Let’s not give my seat away just yet buuuuuut…if you start hearing banjos coming outta my barn… HORSEMEN’S CORRAL

The Cowboy Perseverance Ranch

Let Your Light Shine by Rob and Tanya Corzatt

absolutely love teaching those who are passionate about horses, not only how to ride, but also how to help them gain a better understanding of how the horse is trying to communicate with them. But I realize there is still so much I need to learn. I had an overwhelming desire to continue my own riding lessons, so a few months ago I began taking lessons again with Jesse and Stacy Westfall. There is a lot I know about starting and training horses. But the more I work with them, and experience all the different reactions the individual horses have, the more intrigued I am and the more questions I have. When I saw that Jesse and Stacy were offering two-day clinics, and were only taking two people per clinic, I felt it would be an amazing opportunity for lengthy and extremely personal attention. But in all honesty, I was hesitant due to the cost. As I kept pondering the cost, this thought kept coming to my mind…how can I afford not to participate? I discussed it with Rob and he was extremely supportive of me participating…so I signed up. I didn’t realize just how much I would gain. When time came for the clinic, I was super pumped! Admittedly, I was hoping that when they saw what I had done with the horses I took to ride, they would be impressed. That didn’t happen! The morning of the first day we started with groundwork. We started with maneuvers I knew how to do but we broke it down into smaller pieces and the reasoning behind why, what we needed to look for, and how it would benefit the horses movements. That brought on some major light bulb moments for me and I felt like I could run around the barn, with

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my hands in the air, and have a spiritual, equine Pentecostal moment due to my excitement and understanding! During the second half of the day, we rode and worked on techniques to improve body control. As we rode, Jesse and Stacy rode some of their horses at the same time in order to demonstrate to us how the techniques cohesively bring things together. It is always inspiring to watch them in action Tanya and Rob Corzatt with their horses. Their cues are so subtle and the horses are incredibly soft. It is absolutely amazing to watch the relationship they have with their horses. There is a lot of time and effort spent building that relationship and solidifying that foundation. On the second day of the camp we reviewed some of the things we went over the first day. We went over an exercise for moving the shoulders and hindquarters and I struggled with it a bit. There were a lot of things I needed to do simultaneously with my hands and feet to communicate with my horse. I felt a lot of resistance in him, but that was because he didn’t understand what I was asking because it was new to him. We started to get it after a while, but there was still resistance and boy were my arms and legs tired afterwards. Towards the end of the day, Jesse asked me to do something that I was totally shocked and extremely excited to do…he said, “Tanya, I want you to get on my horse.” Wow, was it eye opening! As soon as I got on, I loosened the reins and asked his horse to walk forward but she kept turning to the right. He and Stacy were telling me to not turn her right, I replied, “I have a loose rein, I’m not pulling on it to the right.” Jesse very politely told me, “The horse doesn’t lie.” I felt like I couldn’t even ride because I couldn’t get his horse to go in a straight line. I felt like I needed to get off because I didn’t want to ruin his horse. I was apologizing and laughing. He very sweetly said, “You won’t ruin my horse in 10 minutes. If you do, then I didn’t do my job right.” This was very eye opening for me in many ways. Prior to going to the clinic, I had shared this verse with our barn family as our weekly devotion. Matthew 5:16 “In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.” This horse was certainly letting her light shine for the way Jesse had trained her and I was praising him for it. She was so solid in her training that she was actually teaching me. I was so inspired by riding her that I was bubbling up inside, because that is what I want for my horses. There is no doubt in my mind that God wants us to be that solid in our relationship with him so we can be awe inspiring to others. Jesse’s horse was telling me the truth with the way I was riding her. We need to be a beacon of truth for our incredible Lord. My friends, our world is changing and we are living through some dark times. We need to let our light shine so others may praise our Lord and be so inspired that they desire to have that strong training for a solid foundation. As always...May you be blessed on your ride! The Corzatt’s (Rob, Tanya and their son Camdon) own and operate the Cowboy Perseverance Ranch (CPR) in Marengo, Ohio. CPR is a faith based operation and our mission is to build a strong foundation and relationship with our training horses and students. We are blessed to be able to provide western horsemanship lessons infused with biblical scripture to students of all ages. One student has described her time here as “CPR for the soul!” Visit our website at www. cpranch.wixsite.com/home or follow us on Facebook.

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Certified International Mountain Trail Course

Course Walk Through and Questions Online 9am - Start on both Courses

Horse Obstacle Course CLASS PRICING Adults ~ $25 per class or $20 for 2 or more (same horse/rider combo) **Regional’s $35 per class or $30 for 2 or more (same horse/rider combo) Youth ~ $20 per class or $15 for 2 or more (same horse/rider combo) **Regional’s $30 per class or $25 for 2 or more (same horse/rider combo) GROUNDS FEES $10 per horse on the grounds (Fee waived with Creek Side Annual Park Pass) CAMPING $15 - 1 Night; $20 - 2 Nights + $25 practicing fee for Friday and/or Saturday per rider Food Stand on site Water for horses Tie Lines available at each parking Large trailer parking for all size rigs PRIZES for 1st through 5th place Novice, Youth, Adult, Mini, Leadline and Junior Horse

Open Level Classes

Payout 1st-3rd 50% of entries + any add monies (TBA) Ribbons/Prizes 1st-5th DIRECTIONS

From Rt. 77 - @ Rt. 77 & Rt. 30, head East on Rt. 30. Go to 2nd exit Waynesburg/Rt. 43 head south. Take this all the way down till you are almost to Downtown Waynesburg. Turn right on Mobile (directly at the intersection) with Rt. 43 & 44). Go just out of town and course is on the left. Can’t miss it! You can also search Google Maps for Creek Side Horse Park or click on the link on the website.

Special Belt Buckles!

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Blue Ridge Mountains and the Appalachian Trail by Richard Anderson We got out of town for our usual annual trip to the Big Creek Horse Camp just outside Bryson City, N.C., in the Blue Ridge Mountains, but this time we decided to make it a two day trip to our destination, rather than the 10 hour trip we usually take. As expected, the trip did not disappoint, and we got to see parts of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Smokey Mountain Nolan Divide trail, the Road to Nowhere, and to walk parts of the Appalachian Trail that runs though Bryson City. The Road to Nowhere, just outside Cherokee, N.C., is one of my favorite trail rides, since it features riding your horse in pitch blackness through a 1/4 mile stretch of tunnel from one end to the other. This year we used head lamps to offset the darkness, and it was good to look down and see your horses head and ears as he wended his way to the light at the end of the tunnel. The Road to Nowhere is actually a nickname, since it was built in the 1930s to go from Bryson City to Fontana, but was never finished since they ran out of funds, and has been labeled

as a ‘Promise Broken’, since hundreds of families were forced to give up their family homes after generations of ownership, the farms of which now lay at the bottom of Fontana Lake, in a scene similar to the movie Deliverance. The Nolan Divide Trail is a 7 hour trek by horseback, is another one of my favorites, and reaches the rocky spine of Beaugard Ridge at the top. The knife-edge of the Ridge extends for no more than 100 years and features a spectacular view from the Lonesome Pine Overlook, and drop offs on both sides of the trail that give you a chill as your horse makes his way across the short stretch of the Divide. My usual inclination is to ignore the drop offs on either side and look through my horse’s ears to the other side in hopes that he can make the trip successfully, as one slip by my mount would mean that we would both be pushing up posies. It always reminds me of riding the rugged and rocky ridge of Hell’s Canyon in the Badlands of South Dakota’s Black Hills, or through the Thunder Mountain trail in Utah with the famous Red Rock Ride. The Blue Ridge Mountains are

A stunning view of the landscape below from the Lonesome Pine overlook near the Nowlan Divide in the great Smoky Mountains. well known for the famous ‘Blue Ridge Parkway’ which runs north and south for some 469 miles and is home to the highest peak, Mt. Rodgers, east of the Smokies, at 5,269 feet. It was also considered to be the ‘western frontier’ by the early settlers, offering pathways through for Conestoga wagons and other pioneers on their way west. The Appalachian Trail makes its long trek across 14 states along parts of the Blue Ridge Parkway from Springer Mountain in Georgia to the northern point at Katahdin, Maine, some 2,200 miles. It is the longest hiking-only trail in the world, and we were able to meet up with some of the

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Greetings From Your President The world is finally returning to normal. We will hold an in-person OHC State general membership meeting on Nov. 7. At this meeting we will hold elections for state officers. State rides have started again. Most chapters are meeting again.

Ohio Trails Partnership continued to meet virtually during the pandemic restrictions. We should go back to face-toface meetings this summer. The horse trails in Ohio are in good shape thanks to the volunteer efforts of OHC

volunteers. The spring weather was kind to us. If you volunteer to work on the trails, thank you for your effort. Your hard work has improved riding throughout Ohio. If you have not worked on the trails, please consider joining your chapter’s trail team. Your

trail and remember not to drink and ride. ~Dan and Jean Reynolds

on July 24, with a raindate of July 31. It will be happening at the Pierpont Firehall arena. We plan to go as a group to Tri Co. for their annual ox and pig roast in August. If you are going, bring your registration to the July meeting. This is the paid ride. If you work an event, the club pays the fee. If you choose to not participate in any event or work party, you pay for yours. Our Regional Ride/Dice Ride will be on Oct. 9 in the Ashtabula Gulf. It will once again be ‘Pay to Play’. If you want to roll the dice, it will be $20 in advance or $25 the day of the ride. Put us on your schedule and join us. Til next time, give thanks for all the good things and give your horse a hug. ~Pearl Ann

work not only benefits the trails, but you will learn techniques and practices that will help you manage your own farm. ~Eric Estill Ohio Horseman Council President

County Lines ASHLAND Greetings from Ashland County! A very informative meeting was held in preparation for our Promotional Weekend at Pleasant Hill Lake and it appears we are almost ready to let the fun begin. We will have a food truck in the horse camp available for dinner Friday, breakfast, lunch, and dinner Saturday and breakfast on Sunday. The menu will be somewhat limited, but it will be food that trail riders enjoy. A reminder to every OHC member, if you’ve been working on trail maintenance, don’t forget to log your hours! There is a special form for this. My horse continues to show the effects of founder, therefore we have not been able to ride. However, we have been busy preparing our property for sale, including painting, repairs, staging, showing and closing on the sale. It was a stressful event. We are now in the process of building a new house and my suggestion is that one should do this in their younger years, as the process is more stressful than selling the farm. We are keeping the horses, but moving them to Galion at our daughter’s stable. I think we are typical horse owners and have way too much stuff. We came to this conclusion as we started putting stuff in storage until the new house is completed. This will be a good opportunity to downsize. We hope to see you down the 68

ASHTABULA I am so excited, we are back in business. We have our June meeting behind us and we have some events planned for this season. Before I move on to what we are planning, I want to say thank you to Mike McIntyre for taking over the job of mileage. He has all of our names on a spreadsheet and he would like you to email him, at river_runner75@hotmail. com, weekly the miles you have ridden. When the riding season is over, he will be ready to put it in the mail. Your maintenance hours are counted when you get your tools together to go until you arrive back home. You also keep track of the machine/tools hours. Keep those hours separate and report them to Mike the same way. June 5 was State National Trail Ride Day, and we had riders in the gulf putting hoof prints on the trail. They were also serving lunch; thank you Jessica Sheets, our event coordinator, for taking care of that. June 12 was the ‘Celebration of Life’ memorial ride for Dick Johnston; He passed away on Feb. 4 after a long struggle with Alzheimers. The ride was at Hatches Corner, Metro Park. Lunch was served after the ride. We have a horse show scheduled

CLARK Brrrrr, as I write this it is less than 50 degrees outside. Not the temperature I was hoping for this week. However, I won’t complain as I have already camped three times this spring with friends and other Clark County members. We enjoyed the trails at Great Seal, Hocking Hills and Deer Creek. A lot of work goes into maintaining the trails and we thank all who help with this task. It was my first time to Deer Creek and just in time for the invasion of the cicadas. They were every where and each time you walked past a tree 100 or so flew off. I was

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Clark County OHC relieved to see there were not as many at my house. We loved the trails and hope to return later this season or next year. I did not know that cicadas are mostly beneficial. They prune mature trees, aerate the soil, and once they die, their bodies serve as an important source of nitrogen for growing trees. When cicadas come out, they’re eaten by just about anything with an insectivorous diet. I have heard people say that their dogs love them. My dog is not eating them and neither am I. June 5 was National Trail Day and I hope you were able to get out on the trails. I had family obligations so could not ride but had a very interesting ride the day before. A friend invited me to ride the Little Miami Scenic Trail departing from the Xenia train depot. It had been a very rainy week so staying off the muddy trails was a big plus. We rode on the bike trail through downtown Xenia and visited with curious July 2021

County Lines onlookers and shop keepers. Everyone was very welcoming and it is just so wonderful that Greene County allows horses on this trail. It was also a big event for our horses to ride along cars, wait for walk lights and remain calm with all the sounds and signs. We were so happy with their behavior. OK, so my horse did not like the whirlybird but other that that she rocked. Many other friends did ride and it turned out to be a beautiful June day. We also had some young grandchildren starting their trail riding adventures. It’s Clark County Fair month! Please come out and support us at the Clark County Pork Producers booth. Don’t wait until late because they often sell out! The next meeting is Aug. 12 at the Buck Creek Shelter house at 6:30 p.m. Come join Clark County OHC! ~Jonna CLINTON We had a Clinton County group camp out Memorial weekend at the group camp at Caesars Creek. It was an adventure! Friday it decided to start raining all day and drop down into the low 40s, but we all are tough and got set up and roughed it through. Saturday it was very cold and overcast. A handful of the group rode that day, otherwise we hung out by the well needed fire! Sunday and Monday were wonderful. We had great rides, the trails were a little muddy, but they always are in Ohio. Monday we had 11 riders and it turned out to be an awesome ride. Members who came out were, myself and my grandson Casyn, Abby Fox, Diana Spencer, Amanda Snell and husband John and their kids Will and John, Dave and Sherri Krazl and their kids Makayla and Zack, Alison McCleary and her daughter Lauren and Laura Burton-Melluzzo. It is so awesome to have our group grow and getting younger folks involved with horses, I see the future in them! This was one of

Playing cards at the Memorial Day camp out. July 2021

Caesars Creek Memorial Day ride.

Crossing the creek.

Heather Phillips from Akron with Red and Shannon Goodrich with Scout from Chagrin Falls. Sherri Krazi and one of her beautiful horses. the best camping weekends ever, even with the cold rain. Thank you all! Having had such a great time, we booked a 4th of July weekend. This will be another amazing weekend! I want to also thank Marybeth Norton for calling and doing all our leg work for scheduling our trips with the ranger’s office! Remember Spurs for a Cure is Oct. 2 at CCSP. Take a kid riding and see the future! Happy Trails, ~Susan (Sue) Lamb COLUMBIANA How wonderful to have things getting back to normal after a year and half of crazy COVID-19 restrictions. Visiting and gathering with friends is a refreshing time for those of us who live alone. The hugs were the best ever. Our first real get together/ meeting will be held Saturday, July 10 at the horseman’s camp, with a group ride through the

Down the first hill.

day, potluck at 6 p.m. and meeting at 7 p.m. in the pavilion. At that time, we will continue the plans for the Fallen Members Memorial Ride, to be held Sept. 4. This will include the dedication of a stone monument to honor those members instrumental in expanding, improving and the maintenance of the camp and trails at Beaver Creek State Park for the last 33 years. So many of those dedicated members have since passed on and need to be remembered for their work and commitment. The Halloween event is already in the planning stages for Saturday, Oct. 16. What we will be able to offer campers will depend on how much help we will have from members. This has always been our biggest event of the year, but it takes a lot of man power to pull it off. Fingers are crossed members will step forward as usual to present a spooktacular event. Though our Memorial Day weekend started out very wet and cold many campers survived those bad days to enjoy a beautiful weekend. I had a special weekend with friend Roxanne Miller visiting from New York. Those rainy days let us catch up on a lot of conversations since I hadn’t seen her in a few years. We had many day riders also, which reminds me to warn day riders to park only in the middle area of the camp. Those of you who park in a camp site will be fined. Think of how you would feel if you reserved a camp site and when you got there a day rider was using it and you had to wait till they came back to get

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parked. Your plans for a same day ride may be ruined. As I walked around camp in the morning I met Shannon Goodrich and her horse, Scout, from Chagrin Falls and Heather Phillips and Red from Akron doing their morning chores of feeding and cleaning up tie lines. I was lucky to have them and their families as my neighbors for the weekend. I hope they come back again soon. I hope every chapter has a glorious season of fun and riding. Please come and visit us in Columbiana County. Happy Trails, ~Sally Stamp COSHOCTON Hello July! And just like that we are in the middle of summer. I’m writing this a few days before our poker run so I will not have the results of the winners until August. The last I knew the trails were all passable even if a tree was down you could get around it. I hope they are still in good shape and everyone has a safe and fun day. I, along with my husband and two friends recently went to Midwest trails in Norman, Ind. I have been there a couple times before, but it has been a few years and I had forgotten how nice the campground and trails are. If you have not been there I highly recommend getting there this year. It was recently sold and will be closed next year. Rumors going around that it may not be a horse camp when it reopens so hurry out and enjoy it one last time. The campground is immaculate and the trails are top notch. We

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Fallon Park will also be visiting Pine Creek next week at Hocking. I have never stayed there before so I am looking forward to it. I’ll give a report on it in the next article. We have complete intentions of having our hog roast in September so keep that in mind for a fall ride and fun day. It is our only way to raise funds to keep up the needed repairs and upgrades at Fallon Park, and we had to skip last year. I hope everyone is out there riding through the heat and staying safe. Watch the bees and hope to see you all on the trails. ~Gigi CUYAHOGA We paid so much attention to getting ‘hooves on every trail’for National Trail Day, that I almost forgot to write this month. We had about 60 riders that were spread out and riding all seven of the Cleveland Metroparks Reservations that have bridle trails. So I would say we met the challenge of this National Trails Day event. Although a bit warm there was a good breeze in the woods and from all the reports I received there were no problems. There are about 100 miles of bridle trails in this park and many of them connect to travel around the county. They are well groomed with some considered primitive and all are worth climbing into the saddle. Check out the Cleveland Metroparks ‘Find Your Trail’ app. Look under activities and click on horseback riding. Contact me if you have any questions about the park. There is no overnight camping but sometimes a special group permit is given for a trailhead. It would be primitive with some having water or toilets at the picnic areas, a few picnic tables, hi-lines and a mounting block. Most often riders trailer in for a day ride and most reservations are easily accessible via the freeway. Even though you ride near towns or cities, much of 70

the time you are in the quiet of fields and woods. Several of these reservations also connect to other parks such as Geauga or Cuyahoga Valley. Our summer is full! We had a fun bring your own picnic at the Meadows Trailhead in Brecksville Reservation on June 28. Next there is the annual picnic July 18 at a private community lake that we have done for many years (but of course not 2020) so we are really looking forward to meeting new members or members from other chapters who may want to join us. Contact any officer for information. No horses or pets at this event. Our website is www. cuyahogacountyohc.com and there are photos and contact information listed there. Sometimes we are busy riding and having fun and new information has not been updated. Forgive us, and just call because we will welcome you to join the fun, adventure, friendship and learning that takes place as we move through the year. We will be riding different reservations each month and these are small group rides as many riders do not like to ride in large groups. We try to be mindful of each rider’s abilities and comfort level. It is all about fun and safety. Cleveland Metroparks Mounted Unit again offers their annual Ride the Beach at the Edgewater Reservation in September. See details and reservation opportunities on www.Clevelandmetroparks.com website. This is great fun and a chance to ride the beach, and get in the water and swim with your horse if you choose. Spots fill quickly as it is a very popular event. We look forward to riding with other chapters especially at regional get togethers, tack sales, training and flea market events. There are lots of things to do up here with the Northeast area chapters. Come find out for yourself. ~Penny Passalacqua DELAWARE Happy July everyone, from your friends in Delaware Chapter. Summer is in full swing and so are the many opportunities to enjoy outdoor fun with your equine partner. As caretakers of the bridle trails at Alum Creek State Park, we

Chapter ride at Alum Creek, May 2021. are delighted to see how many horse enthusiasts have been visiting and enjoying our trails. Our trail maintenance volunteers continue to work diligently as a group every Tuesday morning, weather permitting, and often, independently, to ensure that our trails are as safe and enjoyable as possible. If your schedule allows, please consider lending a helping hand on a Tuesday morning to help keep our trails in good shape. Ask crew chief, Mary Chmielewski, or Bobbi Arters for more details. Our chapter held another successful chapter ride on May 22. This occasion saw 10 riders enjoying the beautiful trails of Winterhawk West and Maple Glen. Kudos to both Isa Sydney and Linda VanHorne for leading the way at various times during our ride. Their four-legged partners, Windy and Buster, both did spectacularly! Last month’s chapter meeting held June 4 at the Alum Creek Horse camp, featured my presentation on poisonous plants for horses, as well as highlighting some important toxins to small animals. Thank you to everyone who attended our meeting and evening program. National Trail Day occurred on June 5. I hope to share highlights on where everyone rode in next month’s article. Our second community service Adopt-AHighway litter pickup would have occurred on June 27. More details next month. Our July meeting is scheduled for Friday, July 9, not our usual first Friday of the month. Mark your calendars to attend our meeting. You will not want to miss Jacci Smith’s, (OSU Extension Ag and Natural

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Resource Educator) presentation on ‘Topics in Equine Nutrition, including how best to feed an overweight horse’. Our meeting begins at 7 p.m. at the Alum Creek horse camp shelter pavilion. Light refreshments will be available. Our OHC Central Region ride and campout at Dillon State Park is almost here! The weekend festivities kick off beginning Friday, July 16 and continue through Sunday, July 18. Camping reservations are required and can be coordinated through Charlene Santee, president of the Licking County chapter. Remember, you do not need to camp overnight to participate in the fun. Day riders are always welcome! Our chapter’s Hocking Hills ride and campout at Pine Creek Horsemen’s Campground is scheduled for Monday, Aug. 2 through Wednesday, Aug. 4. If you have already made your camping and/or cabin reservations, please let Theresa know so we will have a ‘head count’ for Tuesday evening’s festivities. Speaking of reservations, if you are planning on camping overnight for our chapter’s Autumn at Alum Trail Ride and Campout, Sept. 10-12, make your reservations now! More details concerning the itinerary for the weekend will be coming soon, but expect a dessert buffet Friday evening and a scrumptious potluck dinner and entertainment Saturday night. Looking ahead, our August chapter meeting, Friday, Aug. 6, will be held at Brenda Webster’s beautiful Black Swan Farm in Ostrander, Ohio. She will share her knowledge of Ranch Horse showing featuring a couple of horse and rider demonstrations! Please refer to the event flyer in your newsletter for more details! I will conclude with wishing everyone a happy and safe Independence Day! Happy Birthday America the Beautiful! ~Theresa Burke ERIE Greetings from Erie County and Happy Fourth of July! Summer is here. Memorial Day weekend was booked well in advance as quite a few of us were going to Pleasant Hill to camp. We forgot one thing, Mother Nature wasn’t contacted. She definitely had other plans. The Nor’easter that blew in on the north coast was July 2021

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year the week before Memorial weekend. Lynn said dry trails and good weather were enjoyed. Members have been seen riding quite a few places, some so much they have worn out their horse boots! We were looking forward to National Trail Day on June 5. We had quite a turnout at Edison Woods. It was good to see everyone riding! Life is better on the trail! ~Shelley FULTON

Echo and Rebecca

Nugget blew out his boot. serious with 35 mile an hour winds. By Saturday many of us loaded up and headed South anyway. We were rewarded with cooler temperatures, which is great for riding. The rain had headed north. A group of us had a chance to ride the big Fish Loop. What a nice ride with an ice cream stop and high lines for the horses. A new horse camper joined us for the weekend and I think you will see her and Echo on the trails a lot in the future! Good riding, campfire cooking, horses and friends coming together for a weekend of fun. Lynn and Tim went to Brown County this July 2021

By the time you read this, National Trail Day, June 5, will have come and gone, hopefully with a lot of horses having been out on the trail. But now, as I write this, I am getting ready to go to the Reed Road Campground to see everyone who will be representing Fulton County OHC on the trails. I cannot stress enough how lucky we are to have so many trails nearby! So many people have to travel miles and miles and then pay to park. We don’t have to do that here in Oak Openings and in the Maumee State Forest. We also have flat ground on which to park; we don’t have to worry about our rigs rolling down a hill! Now even though we’re dealing with flies and bugs and the heat, it’s not too early to think about Cowboy Christmas on Sunday, Dec. 5, when there won’t be flies and bugs, but there will be heat because the WB indoor is heated! Keep that date in mind and tell your friends and set aside some time to volunteer at this great swap meet and flea market that benefits the OHC. Sorry so short this month; but I’m off to Reed Road! One of the best things about being a part of local chapter of the OHC is the socializing with other horse people. I do enjoy sitting at a picnic table or around the campfire and just being with them. When you can see the horses tied in the distance, someone is carrying a hay bag, a couple dogs are running around and playing by their trailers, This is truly such a great part of this organization. Look at our Facebook page and check out our website: www.fcohc.com. Kathy Brown does such a good job with this! Think about joining us or your local chapter. Next time, it might be you sitting around the campfire, after carrying a hay bag to your horse, while your

OHC members riding in the Maumee State Forest, May 2021. dog sits at your feet. Everyone just has a good time and enjoys themselves! Happy Trails, everyone! ~Trina Houser GALLIA We are finally getting some descent weather to ride here in Gallia County. We had a work day at O.O. McIntyre Park on April 17 and our member Mike Hurt brought a load of stone with his dump truck to fill in a low area in the road going to our shelter house. The gravel was donated by the Appalachian Riding Club. We had another work day planned for May 29 but it was rained out. We had a club meeting on June 8, at Bob Evans Restaurant in Rio Grande, Ohio. All meetings are the second Tuesday of each month. If anyone is interested in joining, they can come to a meeting or call the following members. President Eddie Wolfe, 740/416-3531; Vice President Mike Hurt, 740/441-7374; Secretary Sherri Repass, 740/446-9338; Treasurer Chelcie Stearns, 567/337-9819. Happy Trails from Gallia ~Sherri Repass, Secretary GREENE We had a trail work day at Caesar Ford on May 15. It was well-attended and we had help from some 4-H kids as well. Always good to have the help, especially as youth is a great

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thing. We saw lots of disc golfers out playing and several thanked workers for what we do. Usually the golfers are walking through the fields, but they said sometimes if it’s really hot they’ll cheat and walk along the trails in the shade. (I don’t blame them; I would too!) We had nice conversations with a number of them. Several riders were there also, which is good. We were suppose to have a club ride at Buck Creek on May 22, but due to that being largely in the sun, and the forecast being very hot, it was moved to Caesar Ford, and earlier in the day. Next month I’ll have photos from our State Ride, which is a week after my deadline for this. I’m looking forward to it! Last I checked, the campground was nearly booked full, with the group camp reserved by Warren County to come and join the festivities. Stay cool! ~Mickie GUERNSEY Summer is upon us and many of us will be living our lives geared to the dictates of the weatherman as we try to make good, dry horse hay! After four consecutive wet years I’m hopeful we’ll finally get a decent year. Club members are riding all over! A group went to Arkansas, and a group is heading out to Mt. Rogers, Va., to ride with the wild ponies. In 2008 my sister Linda and I flipped a coin. Heads, we go to Mt. Rogers, tails, we go to North Carolina and ride the section of the Appalachian Trail (AT) you can legally ride horses on. The thing about the AT is, it goes to all the points of interest. We went to North Carolina! It was a great ride and I do hope to one day make it to Mt. Rogers, but with hay season, I simply can’t commit to a June ride. I camped at Salt Fork State Park Horsemen’s Camp the weekend of Memorial Day. We had several rigs and riders out taking in the beauty of the park. All of them commented on how well the trails were. Thank you! We sure worked hard all winter to make it that way, but I was amazed how quickly the clearedout brush was encroaching on the newly cleaned trails. Just goes to prove: the work is never done! In one of the pictures, you see club members riding the Red Trail as they ride by Turtle Rock. In the other you see the eagle 71

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Guernsey County OHC Robert and Linda donated for the top of one of the steel posts in Horsemen’s Camp. In the other, you see us working on the trail we put in a few years back that goes to the cave on the White Trail, A-Loop. Be sure to join us this fall for our annual Guernsey County OHC Poker Run. Watch for our ad in the Corral. The date is Saturday, Oct. 9. Come enjoy a great ride, all the while playing a fun game of poker! We have some great prizes in the raffle drawing, too. The annual auction is always a fun time along with some really great horse related stuff and a good meal. Hey, remember to log those miles and hours worked! It really does matter. Hope to see you on the trail, ~Lee Randolph HARRISON The club has been busy keeping the trails at Harrison State Forest cleared. Early spring required lots of trees to be cut, cleared, and removed and now it is just a matter of keeping them maintained. The trail reporter at the May 20 meeting said that all trails would need clipped and cut back. It sure doesn’t take Mother Nature long to take over. Mark Westlake, co-president, has been talking with Will from 72

Harrison County OHC the Division of Forestry about making some changes to the Green South trail to make it safer. The club had voted on getting a battery-powered chain saw and it should be coming in soon. Meanwhile, other pieces of equipment, such as the DR mower, are all getting ready for summer trail maintenance. We had our annual ride on June 11-13 at Harrison State Forest. The ride this year was just limited to club members. Next year hopefully the annual ride will be back in full swing! The club decided to sponsor the trail classes at the Harrison County Fair this year. What a great way to let the 4-H riders know that they are supported by the trail riders of Harrison County! While the club decided to pass on riding in the Hopedale Memorial Day Parade due to impending weather, some of our members rechecked the weather forecast and made a great appearance. Thank you, Cheryl and Carl Francis, for representing the club and taking part in the parade. You and your horses looked great! There is nothing more honorable than seeing our beautiful flag displayed on the back of beautiful horse. What a wonderful way to honor those who died for this great country. Our next meeting will be held at the new picnic shelter at

Have you been out hitting the trails? Many of our club members have been. In addition to trail riding, some are also barrel racing and participating in mounted shooting! We have a variety of different people who enjoy more than just trail riding. Our common love of horses is what brings us together. Mark your calendars for Aug. 20-22 to join our club at Cowboy Larry’s in the beautiful Hocking Hills. Would you like to stop in and see what our club is all about? Perhaps meet a few of us? We will be on the lower level at Cowboy Larry’s with a campfire and music on Friday night. Are you interested in riding with us, but unsure of the trails? Never fear, new this year will be a planned guided ride on Saturday at 10 a.m. Can’t camp for the weekend? No problem, just come in for the day. Day parking is available at the nearby State Horseman’s camp. Saturday evening after the potluck dinner, will be our auction. Items can be anything, but they are usually horsey or camping related. Everyone is invited. You don’t have to be camping or riding to attend. The bidding can get very competitive, so be prepared for some friendly challenges. For even more fun, we will be having a 50/50 raffle. If you are interested in helping our club but can’t attend the auction,

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Horse parking at Grab and Go!

Moonville Tunnel we are having a $150 meat box from Bay Food Market or $150 cash. The tickets are $1 each or six for $5. The drawing will be Aug. 21, Saturday night of the Third Annual Ride at Cowboy Larry’s. You do not have to be present to win. Please contact a Hocking County OHC member to purchase. Our club is very family friendly and we meet at the Home Tavern in Logan the third Sunday of every month at 7 p.m. Come in earlier for dinner and relaxed conversation prior to the meeting. Watch our Facebook page for more information about our club and upcoming events. ~Donna Shade LICKING Hello from Licking County OHC Chapter. I am enjoying this weather! At our May meeting it was discussed and voted not to participate in the Granville 4th of July parade this year. President Charlene Santee had several announcements to make at the meeting. Our members are sending prayers to Mary Barker for her recovery from a stroke, we hope she enjoyed the card from the chapter. Charlene showed us a sign we can order from Minute Man Printing, Newark. The sign is printed on both sides and can be personalized with a name for $25. Charlene is going to use her sign at campsites, what a good idea. If any members are interested in a T-shirt, or need a new one, contact Deb Stevens for the July 2021

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National Trail Day, Jan and Deb. information on where to order and for the price. There is a local shop, which already has our logo setup. Mitizi Gerber had lined up a speaker for the meeting, Scott Shipman. He has worked in the leather industry his entire career and was recently the tack manager at Rod’s in Columbus. He currently works at Granville Milling. Scott gave a very informative presentation on leather; which included the different types of leather, cleaning and conditioning, the different processes that are used to tan leather and which items are usually made from these types of leather. He finished by providing each member with a sample bag of Outlast Horse Treats, which are used to fight excess stomach acid when horses are stressed especially from being trailered; it’s available for sale along with many leather care products at Granville Milling. Thank you Mitizi for setting this up. Today, as I am writing this article, it is National Trail Day, June 5. Several of our chapter members camped at Mohican Park. I hope to post a picture next month from their ride. Sadly, I couldn’t go, but it didn’t stop me from getting a short trail ride in at Infirmary Mound Park with Jan Dean. It was a cerebration for Jan to be back on the horse and on a trail. She hasn’t ridden for about 14 months due to a hip replacement last summer. Congratulations to Jan, plus she turned 89 years old this past July 2021

February. She says it’s only a number! Please report the miles and hours you rode or drove for National Trail Day. The OHC wants to show the park systems how many miles were rode. Don’t forget our chapter’s Fun Show on July 31 at the Infirmary Mound Park; the showbill is posted on Facebook. Thank you Lisa for taking on the position of chairperson of the Fun Show. If you haven’t been to one of our shows you are missing a lot of fun. I love watching the small children riding and some beautiful horses and ponies. We are including a driving class and a special class for any military veterans. The Central Regional Ride will be held at Dillon State Park on July 16-18, contact Charlene Santee for reservations. Craig Santee has set up a workday before the ride on July 10. Please contact Craig and let him know if you can help. Charlene and Craig have worked a lot with Central Region to make this ride happen. Thank you to both of them and all the volunteers who work on the maintenance of the trails at Dillon, not only from Licking County but from other counties too. Also a thank you goes to Siqrid Batten for posting our trail rides on Facebook. Anyone is welcome to come to our meetings, usually the last Monday of the month at the Bradley Building, Infirmary Mound Park, Granville at 7 p.m. If the weather is good we may hold the meeting at the trailhead parking lot at the park. Be safe on the trails. ~Deborah Sheka LORAIN God Bless America! I believe it is fitting to say that we all be mindful to respect the freedom that we have been afforded in this beautiful land where we abide. On that note, I hope you all had a wonderful July 4 celebration with family and friends. Our July

Pie ride. calendar sponsor is ADT Security LLC. They provide security for your home and business needs. We had a wonderful Pie Ride in May with at least 25 riders attending. We were able to enjoy each other’s company while partaking in individually packaged hot chicken pot pies and individually wrapped pies and pastries galore. Wow, it is starting to feel more like old times, although we must continue to be vigilant about following the COVID-19 guidelines. Overnight camping at Carlisle May 30 included a scavenger hunt, bonfire and star gazing. About 10 riders camped and 25 riders came for the scavenger hunt and to gather with friends. Our horse council thanks Brenda Lang for being the contact person and Cathy Zitek for organizing the scavenger hunt. Thank you to all those who helped with the festivities to make it a great event. The Memorial Day parade at Grafton had a terrific turnout of riders. There were enough riders to carry the United States of America flag (Karen N.) and all the flags for the various armed services plus a rider dressed all in black on a black horse in honor of all the fallen soldiers (Ed Satterfield). In addition, we had three riders in the Kipton Memorial Day parade. Our horse council thanks each of you for taking the time to be in the parades and especially Karen Norton for being the parade organizer. We will be camping at West Branch in Ravenna, July 9-11. Reservations are required. Holly Thompson is the contact. There are 20 miles of bridle trails and 22 non-electric campsites, pit toilets and tie lines. You will need to bring your own water.

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Karen at the Grafton Memorial Day parade. Saturday, July 17 there is a day ride at Edison Woods. We will ride at 10 a.m. Plan to meet at the Smokey Road trailhead. Sue Mollica is the contact for this ride. We will hold our membership meeting at the Carlisle Equestrian Center on Monday, July 19 at 7 p.m. We will be camping at Jefferson Lake State Park July 23-25. There are 20 miles of trails and 45 primitive sites and tie lines. There are eight trails that serve hikers, bikers and horseback riders. You will need to reserve a site through reserveohio.com. Carole Kenyon is the contact person for this camping trip. Looking ahead to August, we will be camping at Caesars Creek in Waynesville, Ohio, on Aug. 5, then head to Indiana to camp at Midwest Trail Ride Horseman’s campground Aug. 6-8. Remember your health papers and Coggins test results. Jim Wallace is the contact for this camping trip. May your rides be both enjoyable and peaceful. ~Kathy Duncan MADISON The Madison County chapter did have a meeting at Deer Creek at the overnight horsemen’s area on May 16. Four of our members met a little early. Marsha Pierce, Jean Kritner, Judy Vance and I. This was my first trail ride with Patches. We rode the pea green trail. It was heavily overgrown with honey suckle, yet it was beautiful. First off we came to a crossing that Patches refused to cross, all the other horses went over just fine. At first I was disappointed with both of us, since we had been doing a lot of obstacle course work. 73

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Madison County OHC Unfortunately, I got off, she walked across fine then. Lucky for me being a shorty, I was actually able to get back on. That was the first accomplishment of the ride. Our ride progressed uneventful for quite a while, then Judy Vance’s horse, Diamond, got a good size branch stuck in his tail. Patches had a bit of a hissy fit about the branch dragging in front of her. Once we got in the open, she saw her opportunity to hightail it out of there. Here is where proud momma moment comes in. Through all her animation I kept my cool. We worked it out. She finally just accepted the draggy branch. All four horses got along great together. I’m excited to ride with these girls more often. Patches wears Scoot Boots, they do make her more comfortable. We did get into some pretty thick mud. I actually lost a scoot boot because I had them fastened incorrectly. I went back a week later to look for it, as we were starting to walk the Blue trail, here comes a couple riders. They had seen a blue strap sticking out of the mud. Being good horse people, they went down the trail and retrieved my boot. Many thanks to Karen Abram and her friend Scott (I did not get his last name). Our members that were in attendance were President Jeff Foltz, Vice President Jean Kritner, Secretary Cheryl Barlett, Treasurer Dee Elfrink, gymkhana chair Susan Hunter, parks chair Marsha Pierce (Jean is co-chair on parks), Judy Vance, Scott Elfrink, and visitor Ranee Vititoe. I hope I did not leave anyone out. Our main topic of discussion after the formalities was the construction of a covered area to be added in the overnight horse camp, similar to what’s already at the day camp area. Our trail maintenance crew has done a lot of improvements at the overnight area. We are thinking this building would make a nice gathering place. It’s tabled for now due to needed funds to carry this out. 74

Our first Gymkhana was a great success as always. We had 52 horses and competitors. Our next shows are Aug. 7, Sept. 12 and Oct. 9. Please follow all updates on our Madison County OHC Gymkhana Facebook page. Registration is online through SignUpGenius. All shows are $30 for the day. Our Gymkhana sponsors are Parsons and Son’s Equipment, ASE Feed, State Representative Kyle Koehler, Calvin Access Control, and Tuffy Automotive. We are very thankful for our sponsors. They help make the end of the year awards possible.

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MEDINA June is bustin’ out all over with some new arrivals! Julie Croston welcomed her first grandchild, a cutie named Pheonix. He decided that he couldn’t wait for all the summer fun so arrived a month early! He’s home now enjoying quality time with his family and a very happy grandma. We wish them the best. Another arrival came a few weeks ago to Karen Knuth when her Thoroughbred mare, Candy, gave birth to a lovely little lady named Mojito. Just like her name she is sweet and has legs as long as mojito glasses. We’ll be looking forward to seeing her on the track in a few years. Look out Secretariat! Another fun June tradition is our ice cream social meeting It’s a taste of summer in a bowl. Despite a rainy evening at Brooklyn Cabin in Hinckley we had a sweet time with ice cream, toppings, whipped cream and fun novelty treats like ice cream sandwiches and tiny cones. We welcomed Jim Wallace, our OHC vice president with news from the state. We hope to hold our next meeting at Robinson Field; stay tuned for news on that. Our state ride reservations are rolling in. If you have not sent yours in yet, don’t wait! We may need to make a few changes, but we hope to have a fun time for all with rides, the silent auction (we need items!), 50/50 raffle, prizes and good food. Better get riding before all the summer is gone! Join us Wednesday, July 14 at Wetmore or Monday, Aug. 9 at either Wetmore or the Covered Bridge. Contact Barb Vega at 216/7021224 or grr8ridinranch@yahoo, if you are coming. How about a campout? Well we have those too. Molly Eastwood is leading a fun

Mojito time at Beaver Creek State Park July 23-25. Contact her at 330/ 603-0820 or mollyeastwood@ aol.com if you are coming and for more information. Her weekend at Mohician was well-attended and everyone had a great time riding. Don’t miss these outings, there’s lots of summer left, but it goes by fast! “Hay” folks, if you do come visit us at the Cuyahoga Valley National Park and use either the Wetmore, Covered Bridge or other parking facilities please take time to clean up after your horse and leave no mess (hay, manure, etc) behind. We’ve had some incidents of this and hope they are not OHC members. It is a common courtesy to leave no mess behind. End of this public service announcement. Our first work session (hurrah!) was June 19. We are truly glad to be back working with our new park personnel. We fixed a badly needed re-route on the Wetmore trail by the double creek crossing. July 10 is our next session. Come on out and make a difference on the trails you love to ride. Contact one of our trail committee members: Greg Monsanty (blackhorsebridge@aol.com or 330/658-3063) or Raydeen Ryden (reysden@att.net or 334/6637361) for information. Your valley gal, ~Rosemary MEIGS Meigs Chapter members are busy bees this time of the year getting ready to hit the trails,

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raising funds for our favorite charity, and making plans. Keep reading to find out what the buzz is all about this spring! The club vet came to horse camp on April 17, around 25 horses were given their yearly vaccines and/or Coggins to get ready for their upcoming travels and trails. Thanks so much to our vet and the members who participated! Sadly, May 8 was a muddy day and the trail ride and fun show were cancelled. Many members of the club worked at horse camp and on the trails and a regular meeting was held. Meetings are being held outside to reduce the risks of COVID-19 transmission and keep with state guidelines. June 19 is our next regular monthly meeting, as well as a fun show. Many members have been working to get the trails and horse camp ready for the Ride for Wishes annual fundraiser and for everyone to enjoy. Special thanks to Paul Schuler, Dian McDaniels, and Paul McDaniel, Jr. for their hard work mowing, clearing trails, and beautifying the camp with flowers. A big thank you to everyone who has worked on this and who I cannot name individually, your work is appreciated as well! I will report on the Ride for Wishes annual fundraiser to benefit Make a Wish in the next Corral. The big day is to include a trail ride, lunch, and an auction. Club members collected donations for the auction and prizes. The event will be held June 12. The adorable pony donated by Carl and Linda Ball to raise money for Make a Wish will be there as well! Enjoy every minute you are with your friends, family and horses! MONTGOMERY Hello from beautiful Montgomery County. Summer July 2021

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Jesse Peters with his up and coming horse. is truly here, along with hot temps and flies. Well, at least the horses are shed out and we aren’t freezing! There has been a lot of rain in June, so as always be respectful of the trails. Our local Metroparks are even closing the bridle trails if we have a bunch of rain. It might be worth a call to make sure your park is open before you trailer out. Speaking of trails, remember to log those miles and work hours. It really does matter. In June we had a special guest speaker, Jesse Peters, he is a master instructor with Linda Parelli’s Happy Horse Happy Life. At our meeting he asked us to think of problems we have with our horses and then he went down the list and thought of solutions, from the horse’s point of view. It was very entertaining and helpful. Jesse also brought along his newest horse to do some demonstrations with. What was cool, was this horse was not push button trained, he is still a work in progress. Remember that our monthly meetings are the first Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at Sycamore State Park at the Horseman’s area off Wolf Creek Pike in Trotwood. How about trying a ride before the meeting? June 5 was National Trails Day and some of our members hit the trails at Sycamore State Park. The weather even cooperated! Some of our members went to the Greene County state ride and had a great time at the carry in, they loved winning some awesome prizes. July 2021

July 22-25 there will be a joint camp out with Butler County OHC at Hueston Woods. A carry in is planned for one night and Cindy B. has a surprise planned! It sounds like a fun time. If you can’t make it to camp, why not come for a day ride, or even just come hang out around the camp fire. Until next month, ~Jilleroo Karen R-E MORROW Repeating what I said last month and the previous month, the pandemic threat continues to recede here with some businesses in central Ohio NOW posting (like TSC) that masks are optional if you have received the two-step vaccine. However, the late May airline flight to Iowa required a mask at all times although it was mask optional for family/friends attending the May 29 Kellerton Iowa Memorial service for wife Sharon in the church where we were married June 19, 1960. Most riders were mask free including me at the Mohican State Forest in early May with 48 other riders for the annual Buckeye State Mounted Deputies spring ride/ meeting. Other chapter members have received their vaccine and completed some equine activities, mainly near home, as spring weather improves. Regular monthly chapter resumed for 2021 at the Mount Gilead Library Annex starting at 7 p.m. the second Wednesday of the month. Stay safe in the saddle/on your horse if you do have an opportunity to ride before the next report and I hope to see some readers on the trail soon. ~DOC PERRY The following is what happened in June for the Perry County OHC. We had a great club ride at Zaleski, but not without some issues. We rode to the Moonville Tunnel and were

disappointed to see all the new graffiti. After lunch at Uncle Bucks and visiting the tunnel, the games began. Long story short, two horses got loose and the riders pretty much hoofed it back to camp. Thank goodness at the end of the day the horses were caught and secured. We had another member double with her husband so the one riderless person could get a break, but due to the excessive mud the second rider fell off and down an embankment. I’m not sure if her knee was fractured or not, but she had to go to the emergency room after a painful ride back to camp. In less dramatic events, one guy got bucked off his antsy new gelding, a young rider got her foot stepped on by her horse and another got clobbered with a trail stirrup on the forehead. But all in all we survived and had a relatively good time. That about wraps up what’s happening in our neck of the woods. Until next time, keep hoofing it down the trail (and track your miles!). ~Marianne PIKE Greetings! The Pike County OHC does still exist. I hope to inform you of a few activities which failed to meet the printer on time. Our members actually logged a couple of thousand miles on the trails. Our youth member, Riley Welch, had over 800 trail trotting miles. She received $30 from the state for her accomplishment. Fern Beathard was high gated miles with around 1000 miles. Congratulations girls! Keep up the fun! In between the showers we are starting to stack up another great year of miles, both at Pike State Forest and other parks. I had a great meeting with Ben Kelly, our forest manager. They have two forest intern employees for the summer. They have already been over most of the trails, cleaning and clearing trees. They also greatly appreciate all of our volunteer work on the trails. They are going to use the bulldozer on a couple of nasty areas on the north end of Mitchell Ridge and at the bottom end of Trail #18. Both trails will probably be rerouted for a drier option. Large piles of dirt had been placed at a couple of trail head yellow gates to deter the local truck and four wheeler

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traffic from rutting up the trails, but horse passage is still possible. Logging is still ongoing at Pike. The next two locations will be the north east ridge above Tobacco Barn. The trail should be affected, only very shortly, as the logs will be hauled out at the north end. The other area is the south west end on Green Ridge Road. There is actually only one short section to be affected. We should all be having great fun for our July meeting. Some members have new campers and new horses and are anxious to try them out. We hope to have a nice camp out and our meeting will be Christmas in July. We have great fun with our give and take Christmas gifts and potluck supper. Come and ride Pike State Forest! It is a pleasant change. PREBLE We will be having our Fourth of July Fun Show on July 3, sign up at 9 a.m. The show should start by 10 a.m. Come out and have some fun at our speed show or if you are camping come on down to the arena and announcer’s booth and sign up. We do have pay backs on classes with over eight entries. We will have concessions with burgers, hot dogs and soda or water for you to enjoy. This is one of our fundraisers for the year so please come out and support our event. We were going to have a trail challenge June 5, but Mother Nature was not having any of it. Hueston Woods received over five inches of rain Thursday so trails were very soggy and slippery and just a mess. We had two total washouts on Trail D, this one I have a picture of, and one on Trail B between road crossing and drive before back section, which I do not have picture of. We did manage to get some repairs on Trail B, but had to close down part of the D Trail since it was totally washed out by flash flooding. Friday was a day spent trying to get things squared away and seeing how bad things were on the trails. Saturday we had a great group of campers that did enjoy the great weather we had after the rain. Judy and William Sheard from Nation Road Horse Rental brought her gang and some friends to camp for the weekend. We did make hamburgers and hot dogs for folks, but only a few members came by to enjoy the great food. Gene Rader brought his tractor 75

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Wash out of D trail after flash flood on June 3.

Dennis, John and Donn creating ride around on C Trail.

Becky and Donn riding Hueston Woods Bridle trails. and Donn and he filled in the pot holes in the driveway once again. We had our in person meeting on Saturday, June 5 at Hueston Woods horse camp. Only a few came, but the weather was beautiful after all of the rain from Thursday. Our meetings are the first Saturday of each month, feel free to join us. If you haven’t turned in your membership application yet you can do that at a meeting, or send it to me and I will get you registered. We worked on our State Ride plans so we can get a head start on that. We will have our big raffle of a $750 Rural King gift card and our dinner will be the fish fry again this year. The tickets are available now if you want to get yours early and save a couple bucks, a pre-sale adult ticket is $10; a child ticket (ages 4-10) is $5; After Sept. 15 the price goes up to adult $12 and child $6. We will be having our 76

Chinese auction on Saturday, as well as our dinner. Soup Supper is Friday night, all are welcome to come join us. Our members always make the soups and they are usually outstanding! You do not have to be an OHC member to join in on all the festivities of our State Ride, everyone is welcome to join in on the fun and food! We do need to take a moment and thank those who are out there and volunteering their time to help out with any and all projects, with many we can accomplish so much more, as this helps all keep the trails rideable and fun. Stay safe everyone and we hope to see you all soon out on the trails. Happy safe riding and enjoy the warm weather and the dry trails. Remember to bring your cans and bottles out that you take in when riding trails! Help us keep greener and cleaner bridle trails! ~Becky

our miles to ride at White Star! A huge thank you to Al who has worked so hard at begging and pleading with them for years to let us add more. More work is needed, since it is a rough cut through the woods, but with our hard working group, we hope to have it cleared and ready soon! We were so excited to celebrate our first National Trail day on June 5! We had permission from the Parks department to camp at the trail head at White Star Park in Gibsonburg. There was food and guided rides for all ages and trail experience. We had invited the local 4-H clubs to join us and had shorter ride and a longer rides for all experience levels. Candy graciously volunteered to handle the lunch and supper meals, while asking everyone to bringing something to add. Our meetings are the second Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. at the First Brethren Church in Fremont. We meet usually for supper at 5:45. Visit our Facebook page under Sandusky County Horseman’s Council for up-to-date information. Also check out the state web page, www.ohconline.com Give your hard working horse a treat for the wonderful ride and the fun they bring us … life is good! ~Marla Sidell

SANDUSKY Hello, Sandusky County! I hope this summer is treating you well and you’re having fun. I have always loved the month of July. You get the heat of summer setting in, camping with friends and your favorite horse, and cookouts, which means lots of good food. I know a lot of dogs hate the fireworks, but it doesn’t seem to bother too many horses. It’s a good thing, because if 1200 pounds of hooves really wanted out of a fence or stall, I’m sure they could do it! It would be hard to put them in the basement with the TV as loud as it can go to drown out the popping noises that seem to last for days if you live in the country. We had our first club campout at Farmlane in Waterloo, Mich. It was absolutely perfect weekend to camp there. Donnie had the place mowed and ready for campers, there were no bugs, and the cool nights were perfect for a fire. The trails were maintained and in perfect condition by the Waterloo club members we saw working on the trails. They do a great job. We just love the sandy rolling hills and the creek at the halfway point for a good drink and lunch. My only complaint was that there were too many loose dogs at the camp. You all know I work for a vet and have seen what happens to the victims of dog fights. I have a 60 pound dog and a seven pound

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Fun at Waterloo. dog, and the latter wouldn’t do well with a bigger dog munching her. Everyone thinks their dog is perfect (I know mine are), but they are still animals and animals with prey drive. There were signs at every camp site and almost everyone had a dog with them, but not many were following the rules. The evenings were spent visiting and telling stories, none were elaborated I’m sure, and of course, we had the mandatory good eating! Al was contacted one rainy day in May to finish one of our trails with the forestry mulcher equipment. Al’s job is to go ahead of this machine and guide the person driving it while it makes a path through the woods that he had previously marked. We didn’t think we would be able to afford the mulcher this year, but they got done with a job early and said they would give us a good deal. By doing this, along with what we added last year, we have almost tripled

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As I am writing this June 5 is coming up tomorrow and I am hoping many of our members are able to get on the trails for National Trails Day with their horses to show others how much we appreciate the wonderful trails we have in Ohio. Our meetings have started up indoors but the restaurant we normally go to closed because they could not get enough servers to keep it open. Hopefully, this problem will be solved soon. A few camped over Memorial Day Weekend at Harrison State Forest but it was so rainy and cold, they didn’t stay long. It was a shame as the trails and campgrounds are in great shape. We will be back another time. Several were at Mohican State Forest in late June. Other rides planned are going to the CCC Camp in Pennsylvania in August, Salt Fork over Labor Day and hopefully Guernsey County OHC will be able to hold their Poker Run ride in October. It’s hard to believe we are July 2021

County Lines halfway through the year! Hope you have a great summer. Take care and stay safe. Until next time, happy trails to you! ~Jo Ellen SUMMIT Amazing how the little things make such an impact. It is finally official that the masks are off and social distancing is all but a memory. It seemed strange not to get my earrings caught up in a mask, view the world through fogged up glasses, or to actually put on lipstick. That being said, our first face to face meeting in May at Richfield Heritage Preserve was a sea of friendly smiling faces. Some lingering restrictions were observed but there was a heartfelt camaraderie not experienced for well over a year. Our sommelier, Carolyn Sullivan, picked out an appropriate selection of wines for the event and individual bite size portioned goodies members brought complimented the pizzas tempting everyone’s pallets. Normally members are treated to special prizes at our winter banquet which was a COVID-19 casualty. Those members turning in trail miles for 2020 were awarded gift certificates to Big Dees to spend on something special for themselves or their horse. Congratulations Molly Eastwood for riding an impressive 1,016 miles, followed by Kathy Cockfield, David Kress and Amy O’Neil who hit the 500 mile mark. We hope that as the summer progresses many more of you will return to the meetings and share with us your experiences on the trails or camping adventures. The first official SCOHC camping experience was at Mohican in May. There were the familiar faces and a few new ones with Lee Hendricks and Tina Smith giving the thumbs up on their first venture camping in the wilds of Ohio with the Wilds of Ohio. Day riders joined the group over the course of the weekend; so glad Ken Simms, Bonnie Bennington, Karyl Getson and Ray and Jan Dalton shared the fun. Riders had the choice of various trails for distance or destination. Amy O’Neil, Michelle Crew, Greg Monsanty and Pam Hamlin and her two friends rounded out the roster. Mark Eastwood came along just to make sure the first trip in the new trailer went off July 2021

without a hitch. Debbie Donner surprised Karen Beres and Molly Eastwood with a special birthday cake she crafted in the shape of a horse shoe. Somewhat of a departure from the real item, it was not frosted in muddy brown chocolate and no one had to clean the underside before eating. Instead it was a vision of yummy white icing and fancy decorations making it a site to behold. No reported incidents to bar a return engagement in 2023. Our thanks go to everyone who participated in the work days at Richfield Heritage Preserve. Those hours show the park board our equestrian commitment for upkeep and willingness to work for the expansion of horse trails. There was a new pass code issued to get through the gate when trails opened in June. A big thanks goes out to everyone who submitted pictures and narrative to Laura Gentilluomo for our first ever SCOHC newsletter. Pretty impressive for the first try but don’t let this be a one-of. Your input and submittals are needed by the 15th. It looks like a very hot summer ahead. This is not the time for shortcuts on truck or trailer maintenance. Make sure you and your horse are hydrated. Take a few breaks to keep both of you from overheating, ride earlier before the heat of the day, or ride trails with more shade. Stay safe. ~ Joann Ulichney TRUMBULL Hello from the members of Trumbull County! We hope your riding season is underway safely and the rides with family and friends are filling your memories with fun and fulfilment. Our chapter is resuming our meetings with a trail ride followed by the business meeting at the Mosquito Lake State Park trail head and of course that which we are famous for, the weenie roast! The club provides the hot dogs and members bring a dish to pass. We have missed being able to conduct the meetings at the trail head and look forward to great rides with members, friends, horses and the camp fire. Our annual ride at 2 Mile Run happened in June. We always look forward to this ride as many friends join us at the park for a weekend of camping, riding and the laughter around the camp fire! Now with the re-opening of

trail life and the scheduling of camping trips, I have noticed the increased number of parks that have joined a ‘call ahead for reservation’ for camping system. When reserving a camp spot with only a map to look at it may be difficult to know if your rig will actually fit in a spot or what the terrain of the camp site actually is. I have called camp grounds to get a more detailed description, most have been accommodating, however, there have been a couple that were unwilling to speak with me. Should you come upon a situation such as that, do not forget the wonderful network of members we have within OHC. Contact the county chapter president of the county location for information, you will get the real details and maybe even suggestions for your rides. We are ‘Horsemen Helping Horsemen’. We all want to help even for ‘the little things’ like where to park that big rig or what trail is closed. You might even get trail guides from the local area! Stay safe and remember trail etiquette and be an ambassador to the other types of users enjoying the trails. ~Kathryn Bartow

Karen and Blue in Tennessee.

Tennessee trail riders.

UNION Happy summer everyone! It has been a few months since Union County has posted a Corral report but the lack of activities due to Covid and the rain has put a damper on everything. Our April and May chapter rides were canceled due to weather. Hopefully, we can get a chapter ride in soon as well as a meeting. I think we are all getting tired of the Zoom meetings. As of this time we are looking forward to the Caesar Creek State Ride, the Pleasant Hill Lake Promotional Ride, and the Central Region Ride at Dillon State Park. We are all riding as much as we can. Karen and Theresa had their first campout at Pine Creek Horse Camp at Hocking Hills in April. The trails were perfect even after a day of solid rain before the trip. Karen also went to Tennessee with members of Champaign County OHC where they stayed at East Fork Horse Camp. The scenery was beautiful, and they rode over 50 miles in four days. One of the more interesting things about the area is that they have an exceptionally large population

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First ride. of wild boar which can be extremely dangerous. While riding along the J trail there are wild boar traps which were as big as a good-sized horse. Just seeing these traps makes you realize how big these hogs get. I am sure glad we did not see any as they are overly aggressive. With all the fun they had, the trip to Tennessee was declared a great success and everyone is looking forward to the next outof-state excursion. Members have been riding as much as they can between the raindrops. Alum Creek has been popular this year because it was so dry earlier in the season, that even though it is now muddy in places, the trails have been excellent. Katrina Strayton made a trip home from college and brought her boyfriend, Alex who has never been on a horse before. Well, that 77

County Lines was quickly remedied and Bowie, Debbie’s new trail horse was the perfect mount for him. Now that summer has kicked off Union County will have more adventures to write about. We wish you a safe and wonderful summer and happy trails. ~Karen Holland WASHINGTON Hello horse people! Washington County OHC hopes your summer is going well and you are back to regular meetings and rides! We are finally back on track and would like to catch you up with our news. We finally have our officers in place as follows: President Brent DeWees; Vice President Michael Sauers; Secretary Melody Crawford; Treasurer Kathy Cline, and Corral reporter Debbie Johnson. Don Wagner, the Southeast Chairman, was a guest and gave a report on the status of the region. He expressed a need for a chapter to step up and host a regional ride which we will be taking under consideration at our next meeting. At the May 6 meeting we had an awards presentation for the past two years as follows: Washington County was first place at State in 2019 with 36,034 miles, and 2020 with 30,194 miles. The State OHC 25,000 Mile Achievement Award was received by two of our members: Darrell McKay and Bobbie Jo Tucker. Washington County OHC 10,000 Mile Achievement Award went to: Betty Adams, Marilyn Spiker, Raymond Tidd, Donna Vincent, Dave Williams, and Vicki Williams. 2019 Awards: Adult Trail 1st State/1st WC Lois Wallace 3,133 miles; 2nd State/2nd WC Allan Wallace 3,013 miles; 3rd State/3rd WV Linda Donat 3,000 miles; 4th State/4th WC Bobbie Jo Tucker 2,491 miles; and 7th

Looks like trouble! Rick and Karen Johnson having fun on Roger’s machine.

Catherine Estill catches a ride from Fan Weber. State/5th WV Sharon Headley 2,017 miles. Adult Saddle Hours 2nd State/1st WC Daphanie McGuire; 3rd State/2nd WC Lecole McGuire; and 7th State/3rd WV Carrie Johnson. 2020 Awards: Youth Trail 2nd State/1st WC Briley Graham 504 miles. Adult Trail 1st State/1st WC Bobbie Jo Tucker 2,504 miles; 2nd State/2nd WC Sharon Headley 2,294 miles; 3rd State/3rd WC Sandy Hefter 2,252 miles; 5th State/4th WC Linda Donat 2,100 miles; 9th State/5th WC Bill Hamrick 1,886 miles. Adult Saddle Hours 1st WC Olivia Lang; 2nd WC Rodney White; 3rd WC Tim Vincent. We are so excited with our youth member, Briley Graham’s award at State and hope to bring more youth members into our group. Mileage patches and bars were also given out for trail miles and park/forest miles to the majority of our members. Our June meeting featured Janet

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Anderson from Wayne National Forest who is the person we work directly with on the Kinderhook Horse Trails. She gave us an update specifically on the status of the long anticipated re-route of the washout that closed our main trail three years ago. She also had news on how we can reopen a section on the long loop that has been closed for over six years due to a slip above the trail. The long loop has almost no use now due to the slip that closed the trail near the end of the loop and required an exceptionally long back-track. We are excited and looking forward to finally getting these projects underway! A couple things to note on the upcoming calendar. The CMN Ride is cancelled for this year and there will be no meeting in July. Our next meeting is Aug. 5 where we will discuss the Corn Ride which is set for Aug. 7, the biggest ride and event of the year for our OHC chapter. The location is set for Kinderhook Horse Trails at Newport, Ohio, at the moment, but subject to change. We hope to see you on the trail! Happy Trails and Stay Safe! ~Debbie J. WAYNE Let the trail riding and camping begin in earnest! I hope you all have your horses legged up for the summer trail riding and camping season. Our members have made the most of the good May weather by riding and camping all over Ohio already. That is in addition to our fundraising efforts for trail maintenance and regular trail work. Our club took on a new fundraiser this year by working at the mounted shooting competition at the Wayne County Fairgrounds. There were over 200 contestants which meant our balloon fillers had to fill over 2000 balloons! It is a good

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thing our runners were young and energetic as it was a very long day in the sun running in and out of the arena to refill balloons. Those contestants were sure good shots and nearly every round the runners were replacing all the balloons in the pattern. Not only did our young members help with the mounted shooting competition, they helped out with the Holmes County work weekend at Mohican. It is good to see so many youth willing to help out and enjoy camping with their horses. Work continues on Mohican and Malabar trails. We took eight trees off the Orange Trail to the Lodge, so it should be all clear for anyone wanting a longer ride at Mohican. Please let our club knows if you ride and come across downed trees. It is a never ending job for which we are thankful to our faithful certified chain saw crew and their lovely assistants! Trail riding has begun in earnest and as always, Elsie Zuercher is like the ever ready bunny, riding at Brecksville, Trico, Mohican and the Rails to Trails. She is also a great mentor to many of our youth who are learning to trail ride. Kim and Dean Scarbrough rode at Hocking Hills. They also ride the Rails to Trails Heartland Trail in Wayne County that is open to equestrian traffic. Trail work was recently done around the gates that keep four wheelers off the trail making it possible for horses to easily navigate around the gates. Beware of the buffalo farm though! It may take a time or two before your horses get used to seeing and smelling those big hairy creatures. They like to come over to the fence and look at your horses, which may or may not be appreciated by your horse. There was a camp out at Malabar this month which was well attended. Marilyn Conley took her molly mule, Lainey, on her first campout. Tuesday night rides continue at Mohican. Ride out time is 5:30 p.m. sharp. Everyone is welcome to come and ride. The Regional Ride for Fourth of July weekend at Mohican State Forest is full. There is a waiting list as there are sometimes cancellations, so if you want to come and camp please contact Trudy Schmidt who is coordinating the ride. If you can’t camp feel free to come day ride with us! Happy Trails to you. Be safe! ~Susan Baker July 2021

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