Horsemen's Corral June 2023

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

Ashland Paint & Plain Saddle Club

Avon Lake Saddle Club

Black Swamp Driving Club

Buckeye Equestrian Association

Central Ohio Saddle Club Association

Central Ohio Wagoneers

Classical Attraction Dressage Society

Colorado Ranger Horse Association

Creek Side Mounted Archery

District One National Show Horse

Dusty Boots Riding Club

Flatlanders Dressage & Combined Training Association, Inc.

Geauga Horse & Pony Association

Great Lakes Appaloosa Horse Club

Hoosier Quarter Pony Association

Knox County Horse Park

Lake Erie Mounted Vaqueros

Massillon Saddle Club

Miami Valley Horse Show Association

Michigan Trail Riders Association, Inc.

Mid-Eastern Farriers Association

Mid Ohio Dressage Association

Mid-Ohio Marauders

National Pole Bending Association

Northern Ohio Dressage Association

Northern Kentucky Horse Network

Northern Ohio Miniature Horse Club

Northern Ohio Outlaws

Ohio Appaloosa Association

O.H.I.O. EXCA

Ohio Foundation Quarter Horse Assoc.

Ohio Haflinger Association

Ohio High School Rodeo Association

Ohio Horseman’s Council

Ohio Gaited Horse Trailriders

Ohio Morgan Horse Association

Ohio Paint Horse Club

Ohio Quarter Horse Association

Ohio Ranch Horse Association

Ohio State Buckskin Association

Ohio Western Horse Association, Inc.

Ottawa County Horse Foundation

Ohio Valley Team Penning Association

Pinto Horse Association of Ohio

Premier Mount N Trail

Pure Gold Stables

Tri-County Trail Association

Tri-State Rodeo Association

Wayne County Saddle Club

Western Reserve Carriage Association

The Corral Staff

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ABOUT THE COVER: Featured in the photo are CBAR APACHE, AQHA stallion show by Marcelo Guzman, owned by Frederick Farr, at Ohio Foundation Quarter Horse Association’s (OFQHA), first show of the season at Guernsey County Fairgrounds. CBAR APACHE took first place in working ranch horse at this show. He is also a 2013 ARHA World Champion in Jr. Ranch Horse, Res. World Champion in Jr. Ranch Reining and Res. Champion Conformation. CBAR APACHE is currently standing at stud in Sugarcreek, Ohio. Photo was taken by certified professional Photographer, She Marshall of Shaemar Snaps and Customs. All photos can be viewed at www. SMS-Customs.com or feel free to schedule a shoot today, just text or call 330/704-9459 or email shaemarsnaps@yahoo.com.

Ride In Sync

Ground Work Should Translate To Riding Skills

by Terry Myers

In the last two months we talked about the importance of body position during ground work and described the ground work exercises I use as part of my training program. My ground work is a starting point to riding. I was conducting a clinic a while back, and one of the participants was having trouble with stiffness and resistance in all gaits. One of the other participants suggested that she do more ground work to reduce the stiffness and increase suppleness. The first participant was standing on the ground and picked up a rein. The horse bent right around. This horse knew how to give to pressure on the ground, but not when a rider was on his back. He was preconditioned to bend his head and neck when his owner was standing beside him and picked up the rein or lead. So... how do can we transfer these

skills to softness when riding?

When I was a kid (back when dinosaurs roamed the earth), our riding skills were ‘kick to go and pull to whoa.’ Fortunately, I’ve learned a thing or two since then. It’s all about body position, body position, body position. Correct rider body position will allow your horse to move properly and willingly. Don’t be your horses’ road block. In the last two ground work articles we talked about how to use your lounge line or training whip to create pressure that the horse will move away from. When riding, that is what your legs must do. Instead of ‘kick to go’ your legs becomes the motivator, creating pressure that the horse needs to move away from. Important point, leg pressure is not a squeezing pressure but a driving pressure. This is necessary because the horse will ultimately lean into a

constant pressure, but away from a driving pressure. Anyone who has been to my clinics has seen me lean on a horse and watch the horse lean/brace against me.

In previous articles we went into detail about proper rider body position. But when the rider stiffens and braces the hands, legs and seat, they may look like they are sitting correctly but they are not riding correctly. What I mean is…sitting on a horse and riding in partnership with your horse can be two very different things.

In our ground work instruction we talked about softness in the hands to allow the horse to give. When riders get on their horse’s back, that thought seems to go out the window. It takes two to pull. Your horse can’t pull on you if you don’t pull on him. Instead, feel the reins and if no response, use a gentle bump, without putting slack in the reins and without adding more pressure. Start with your fingers and increase the action or intensity of the bump only if you don’t get your desired response. If you still don’t get the response you need, let go and try again. Don’t give your horse anything to brace against.

Also in ground work, you direct the horse with your hands and drive them with your tools (stick/ rope/whip). When you ride, you still direct with your hands but you drive with your legs. You should rarely use your hands without some type of pressure with your legs. No matter if you

are riding with a bit, bosal, biteless bridle or a sidepull, they are all made to send a signal and are not made to pull.

I hope in this article I have made you think about the similarities between ground work and riding. It seems like I see many people who cannot achieve the same level of success on their horses’ back as they have on the ground. I also see people whose horse is rude and pushy on the ground but more respectful when being ridden. We can achieve both with time, patience and proper technique!

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

Ohio Valley Team Penning Association

Great Start to the 2023 Show Season

by Jamie Davis

What a great way to start the 33rd year for OVTPA—the first show April 22 ran 282 first go teams! Thanks to Treharne Training Center for hosting, Beth Moss for announcing, Stefanie Morris for keeping the entry booth running smoothly, all of the BOD for keeping the classes flowing. A great time was had by all!

WINNERS FOR THE APRIL SORTING

ELITE SORT: Rich Bradshaw and Casey May.

OPEN SORT: Tod Boger and Tim Tuttle.

#4 SORT: Kendall Smith and Cody Powell

#8 SORT: Jen Hodas and Chad Cebulak

YOUTH SORT: Levi Strayer and Nora Bryte

#8 WESTERN HERITAGE: John Strayer and Kevin Walters.

OVTPA Star Spangled Sorting will be July 15; High Point Buckles in three divisions donated by Schneiders. Day prizes will be awarded by Treharne Training Center. Mark your calendars!

OVTPA sorting show dates are held on Saturdays; May 20, June 24, July 15, Aug. 19, Sept. 16. Classes start at

9:30 a.m. All shows are held at Treharne Training Center, 49053 Fredericktown/Clarkson Road Negley, Ohio. Any questions contact President John May, 814/397-3265 (see our complete showbill in the April Horsemen’s Corral).

OVTPA is looking for sponsors! Any member bringing in a sponsor of $100 or more by the first two shows will be put in a drawing for a $50 gift certificate to Schneiders. OVTPA sponsorships start at $50. It is a great bang for your buck for all sponsors!

Here’s your chance to win a Bowden saddle! OVTPA will

be giving three Bowden saddles for the 2023 season to OVTPA members. High Point Amateur saddle donated by May Farm Activities and J. May Sales. High Point Youth and a High Point Novice Saddle donated by Jamison Equine Services. Come try your hand at winning a saddle. Get your memberships in to Sue Mangus. Check out on how to qualify for year awards and these saddles.

Hope to see everyone join in the fun, it is a great family atmosphere, come sorting with OVTPA, you will have a good time!

PRESIDENT, John May VICE PRESIDENT, Heidi Austin SECRETARY, Sue Mangus TREASURER, Debra Lyons EMAIL, ovtpasecretary@gmail.com

FACEBOOK, Ohio Valley Team Penning Association

OVTPA April 23 show: Elite Sort, Casey May and Rich Bradshaw.

OVTPA April 23 show: #4 Sort, Cody Powell and Kendall Smith.

OVTPA April 23 show: Open Sort, Tod Boger and Tim Tuttle.

Geauga Horse and Pony Association

Pre-Entry Shows, Free Stalls, Generation Gap Classes

by Debbie Schwartz

Show season is upon us! We are so excited for a summer of contesting and open shows at the Geauga County Fairgrounds in Burton, Ohio. Please remember that all GHPA shows are Preentry! For open shows you must register by 10 a.m. the Saturday before the show. There are three more shows; June 18, July 9, and Aug. 6. Stalls are available and free, but it is your responsibility to clean the stall after using it. Scrape and dump outside the barn doors farthest from the show ring.

GHPA has exciting generation gap classes that change with each show date (June 18 Discipling Rail, July 9 western

horsemanship, Aug. 6 barrels) and special classes (June 18 shankless showmanship, July 9 surprise equitation, Aug. 6 pairs patterns).

Contesting show dates are June 9, June 23, July 14, and Aug. 11. Contesting shows are Friday nights starting at 6:30, all entries must be completed and paid for online by 10 a.m. on Thursday before the show. For more information visit ghpa.us Youth groups have been busy with educational clinics this spring. Saddles and Spurs had a tack cleaning and horse show prep workshop. Trails and Tails

held a clinic open to all members on May 10. Kathi Green from Centerra presented information on horse feed and body condition scoring.

GHPA would like to give a big thanks to Big Dee’s Tack for their generous support of our organization through their Bonus Buck’s program. Likewise, thank you to Schneider’s Saddlery for their generous support. We really appreciate the support that both of these wonderful companies give to us.

Premier Mount N Trail Double Points Fun Show

by Amanda Fowler

Premier Mount N Trail (PMT) is thrilled to announce our first annual Double Points Fun Show held at Pine Creek Horseman’s camp in Hocking Hills, Ohio.

4-H PHOTOS!

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

The show begins at 9 a.m. Walk through is at 8:30 a.m.

If you pre-register by June 16 you will receive a free PMT T-shirt. You can register at www.premiermountntrail.com.

High Point and Reserve High point will be awarded for the day. Class placings will be for first through sixth place.

If you decide to camp at Pine Creek Horseman’s Camp, they will have live music on Saturday

night and PMT will have a fun raffle and gathering in the pavilion.

On Sunday, July 16 PMT will be providing free hot dogs from 12 to 2 p.m.

Pine Creek Horseman’s Camp is located at 23937 Big Pine Road, South Bloomingville, Ohio. You can call for campsite/stall reservations at 740/478-2520.

Other PMT show dates to note:

JUNE 10-11: Holland Western JUNE 15-17: Creek Side Horse Park

JUNE 24-25: Kal-Val Saddle Club

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

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

Tri-County Trail Association

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

by Kelly Jo Heffner

Welcome June! June brings the Summer Bash event with the obstacle course. Make sure to mark your calendars for June 9-11. Come for a weekend of great meals, camping, good

Ohio Paint Horse Club

Welcome to Summer

times, and gathering with friends!

The Summer Bash event will again have the obstacle course for entertainment, and prizes for the winners of the various classes. There are classes for both adults and youth. It’s a great way to spend the weekend! Make sure to reserve your spot in the campground for the weekend. There will be a live band after dinner on Saturday for members and visitors of all ages to enjoy. You can find the flyer to get preregistered on our Facebook page as well as on our website. While you’re here for the Summer Bash, don’t forget to buy your

raffle tickets for our annual cash give-a-way at our Ox Roast event in August. There are 12 chances to win cash prizes!

The trails will be open for those who choose to ride the trails instead of participating in the obstacle course, or for those who want to ride the trails Friday or Sunday and participate in the obstacle course. The trails are beautiful in June with quite a few shady areas and lots of greenery. Bring the family and enjoy some of the greatest trails in the area!

Our club has currently been working with one of the trail apps to create online maps of the

trail system and hope to have it available soon. The trail system will be able to be accessed using a smart phone and the trails will have markers on trail (that have a QR code) for location on the map. More information about the app will follow soon. The club has several new things in the process so keep your eyes peeled for the announcement of these new things.

Be sure to come out and see us for the Summer Bash/Obstacle Course event. Be ready to have a good time and enjoy great company while doing what we love. Hope to see you all there!

First Show Brought Horses from the Midwest and Texas

by Roxann Rohrl

Hello to our friends in Corral land. Spring is here and the horse shows are started; exciting times, meeting our members and friends after the winter season. Trail horses have hit the great trails in their areas. 2023 looks like a very good year.

Over 200 stalls were filled at C Bar C in Cloverdale, Ind., for the Great 8 Zone-O-Rama show. This show was the beginning of points for the Midwest Connection Series show. Six judges moved through this show very diligently picking their winners. Awards, boxes full and tables were full for class winners to go pick their special award. This show brought horses from the Midwest and Texas. There was a taco and a breakfast bar held for exhibitors, family and friends. The Ohio, Michigan and Indiana Youth had planned fun ideas for Youth on Saturday night and mornings; picture booths, jumping horses, games galore. What a time they had! The Zone is already planning for next year.

The Buckeye Extravaganza was held May 13-14. This was a four judge POR with all breed classes offered and Jackpot classes. More details on the turnout of this show next month.

The Summer Jam is June 17-18 at the Wayne County Fairgrounds in Wooster. This is a two judge, split combined show. They will also have APHA, all breed and Jackpot classes offering a $500 all breed, all division, walk trot class along with $100 classes. Check out the pricing on this show, it is a very affordable show. Rain or shine the show will go on. Visit ophc.org and Facebook for more information on this show. The Cognito form for stalls, shaving and camping is also available on the website. Mark this one on your calendar— great awards, fun activities, free pee wee (any breed of horse may be used). Double OPHC points

offered to members at this show. July 29 and 30 is the OhioMichigan Border Bash Show.This is always a big show with numbers. It is a four-judge show and if you’re going for those saddles, etc. this is the second Midwest Connection Show Series. The Border Bash will be held at Fulton County Fairgrounds in Wauseon, Ohio. High Point and Reserve High Point division awards. Get your stall reservations in early as they are limited.

August 5 and 6 brings us the OPHC Amateur Club Show to be held at Madison County Fairgrounds in London, Ohio. Two judges Saturday and two judges on Sunday. Put this show on your calendar!

The APHA Eastern National Champion Show will be Aug. 2427 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Ky. Do not miss this show, place it on your must list to come show or just watch. More to come next month.

The Hoosier Buckeye Palooza will be held Sept. 16-17 at the Hoosier Horse Park in Edinburg, Ind. A four-judge POR. This show is also a Midwest Connection Show Series.

OPHC is always looking for volunteers and scribes for I-Pads for our shows. Give Tim Snapp a call, he will find a place for you at one or all of our shows.

Thank you to all our sponsors and volunteers. They are very important and help us keep our pricing lower. Would you like to sponsor a class and help sponsor awards? Give us a call.

Our website is ophc.org. Check out our Facebook page. Get those memberships in!

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

Buckeye Equestrian Association

Know ‘When to Let Go’ and ‘When to Hang On’ Clinic

Come and join us for the Know When to Let Go and When to Hang On clinic. The clinic will be held Saturday, July 15 and Sunday, July 16 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Pure Gold Stables and Equestrian Center, 3325 OH Route 45, Salem, OH 44460. Look for our full page ad in this issue of the Corral

We are really excited to offer this clinic. If you can’t bring your horse, please consider auditing. If you learn one thing from a clinic it is worth it! This is a chance to meet and share with fellow equestrians. Any questions call, text or email Susan Smith-Gordon, 724/301-1414, or smithgordonsusan@gmail.com.

Northern Kentucky Horse Network Join NKHN for the Annual All Breed Horse Show

by Nancy Kissinger

Although we had to cancel a couple of trail rides in April and May due to weather, we are hoping mother nature has that out of her system and our next trail rides can proceed as scheduled. We are scheduling one for June. We also have the Trail/Obstacle Course Challenge at Alexandria Fairgrounds scheduled June 10. All are welcome to participate in our events. Please visit our website for more information or email us at nkhn@nkhn.info.

On Saturday, July 22, we will host our 15th Annual All Breed Horse Show at the Alexandria Fairgrounds in Alexandria, Ky., beginning at 9:30 a.m. There

are 52 classes, so no matter your showing experience, we are sure you will find a class or several classes for you. There is something for ‘all breeds’ and disciplines. This event has grown over the years and we look forward to welcoming everyone. Please see the full-page showbill ad in this issue. It’s a fun show! As I watched the pomp and circumstance surrounding the Coronation of the King of England last month, I could not help but think what a magnificent honor for the horse to be included with all their beauty and pageantry. The Coronation parade included over 200 horses and there was also a Calvary Mounted Band. I didn’t get to see the band but I’m sure it was spectacular.

NKHN always welcomes new member and invites all to join our network of dedicated horse enthusiasts. For additional information please follow up on Facebook, visit our website, nkhn.info, or email us at nkhn@ nkhn.info.

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

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

Michigan Trail Riders Association, Inc.

A Day in the Life of a Shore to Shore Rider

by Kristen Humble

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to do a shore to shore ride? It’s always an amazing experience and I love meeting the new people that come and try it for the first time. Most newbys ask about the logistics of the ride, so here is an example of how I do it.

5:30 a.m.: Wake up and care for the horse (feed/water) get yourself ready.

5:45 a.m.: Prepare the rig for travel and make sure you leave your horse secured on the picket line, and that you have a saddle, bridle, girth, and pad along with any saddle bags, food, water, riding supplies, etc...wrapped in

a waterproof tarp on the ground before you leave.

6 a.m.: The MTRA bus will circle through the camp and all rigs will pull out behind it to caravan to the destination camp. The drive is usually about an hour or less.

7 a.m.: Park the rig and wait for the bus to pick you up. The bus honks and you have to be ready to get in right away.

7:40 a.m.: Whenever the bus arrives back at the original camp you will run to the outhouse, then saddle up your horse and pack your picket line and tarp into your water bucket and load it onto the bus. Then find your

friends and take off down the blue dot trail.

1 p.m.: You will ride into camp around 1 p.m. because it will take about five hours (give or take) to complete most rides if you keep a 4-6 mph pace going. This means you do some walking, some trotting/gaiting and an occasional lope. Nobody cares how fast you complete the rides, but I prefer to be in the saddle around five hours or less, so I try to keep track of my pace.

1:30 p.m.: Take care of your horse. Bathe, unsaddle, after she cools off give her a drink and make your picket line. Once the horse is all set, most people take a quick nap or relax. Some people eat lunch on the trail and others eat when they ride back in. This is the ‘down time’ and you choose whatever you’d like to do.

6 p.m.: Dinner time. Most members coordinate meals or do potluck style themes with others. If you are a newby, plan to bring a few side dishes you could share instead of just individual meals. You’ll thank me for that tip later!

7 p.m. (ride night): Trail boss

will have a meeting where he tells us important information about the trail and the drive for the next day. Sometimes there’s an activity or icebreaker at the meetings too. After the meeting most people pack their trailers and visit for a while before heading to bed.

7 p.m. (layover night): In the second June ride there are multiple layover days where you don’t have to wake up the following morning to ride. On those nights, there is no trail boss meeting, so people enjoy their favorite beverages and sit around bonfires and listen to guitars and live music.

If you have questions about any of the rides or anything else, don’t hesitate to ask. Many of our group members are active on a variety of Facebook group pages for MTRA. There are so many great things always happening in the MTRA and we hope that you will join us as a member and come ride with us. Check out our website at www.mtra.org and our Facebook pages to keep up to date with all the happenings. Ride on!

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

Entering Lake Huron.

MTRA riders.

Over 100 Shooters Compete at May Shoot

WEBSITE, www.nooutlaws.com

Thank you to the outlaws and new club members who participated in the new shooter clinic at Ruggles Arena. We enjoyed spending time with the new shooters and getting the horses acclimated to gunfire.

The weather for the May shoot didn’t stop us from having a good time! We had over a 100 shooters and about a dozen wranglers compete each day. Congratulations to our move-ups from the weekend! Deb Harris moved from a Ladies 1 to Ladies

2. Steve Tschiegg moved from a Senior Men’s Level 1 to Level

2. Todd Schaffer moved from a Senior Men’s 2 to Men’s 3. Nola Haupert-Keill moved from a Senior Ladies 4 to a Ladies 5.

Congratulations to all the winners from the weekend.

SATURDAY WINNERS

OVERALL: Courtney Eberle; RESERVE

OVERALL: Tony Ruper. CLASS WINNERS:

L1 Deb Harris, L2 Emily Hric, L3 Audrey Stigler, L4 Courtney Eberle, L5 Sonya Morse, L6 Carla Spackman, M1 Chuck Bushmire, M2 Ethan Pepper, M3 Craig Limbach, M4 Cole Caster, M5 Jarod Limbach, M6 John Roach, SL1 Amie

Cline, SL2 Sherry Whitehead, SL3 Anjanelle Hennebert, SL4 Nola HaupertKeill, SL5 Lisa Jones, SL6 Tammy Angeletti, SM1 Steve Tschiegg, SM2 Todd Schaffer, SM3 Dwayne Joyner, SM4 Alan Cornett, SM5 Charles Brown, SM6 Tony Ruper, Wrangler: Braelyn Ringer; Wrangler Open: Sophia Richards.

SUNDAY WINNERS

OVERALL: David Mitchell; RESERVE

OVERALL: Mike Lewallen. CLASS

WINNERS: L1 Bree Gartleman, L2 Emily Hric, L3 Emily Mathews, L4 Carisa Wise, L5 Sonya Morse, L6 Carla Spackman, M1 Justin Carroll, M2 Rich Gross, M3 Craig Limbach, M4 Jordan Tschiegg, M5 Jarod Limbach, M6 George Hampe, SL1 Amie Cline, SL2 Sally Dennison, SL3 Anjanelle Hennebert, SL4 Nola Haupert-Keill, SL5 Rhonda Brown, SL6 Tammy Angeletti, SM1 John Louive, SM2 Todd Schaffer, SM3 Dwayne Joyner, SM4 Jim Bussell, SM6 David Mitchell, Wrangler: Braelyn Ringer; Wrangler Open: Ethan Hummell. Our next shoot is the Riders in the Sky Memorial Shoot on June 10-11. Come out and see us at the Wayne County Fairgrounds in Wooster, Ohio! Check out our website at nooutlaws.com for more information about our club or check out our Facebook page at Northern Ohio Outlaws CMSA. Hope to see you all soon!

PRESIDENT, Dwayne Joyner VICE PRESIDENT, Tony Ruper SECRETARY, Janessa Hill TREASURER, Mark Maxwell

EMAIL, northernohiooutlawsinfo@ gmail.com

Flag carriers Emily Hric (left, Ohio) and Amanda Katz (right, American).

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Lake Erie Mounted Vaqueros

LEMV Shoots Start in June

by Karen (Chilipepper) Davis

Winter is now supposed to be over, but guess what, it came back again. Horses are so ready to get out of the mud and start eating that good green grass instead of dry hay and to roll in dry grass instead of wet yucky mud. Will it ever stop raining so the ground can dry up and mud can go away? Finally the rain has slowed down and the ground is starting to dry up.

We went on a trail ride in West Virginia and it was absolutely beautiful. Great trails and really great people to be around to ride and talk too!

Lake Erie Mounted Vaquero events start in June!

JUNE 24-25: Stagecoach I & II

JULY 15-16: Homesman I & II

AUG. 19-20: Wild Hearts

Can’t Be Broken I & II

SEPT. 9-10: Gone Are The Days I & II

All shoots are held at the Ashtabula County Fairgrounds, 107 Poplar Street, Jefferson, Ohio. All events will start at 9 a.m.

Our next meeting will be on June 7, the location will be on our website. Meetings are always the first Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. Anyone interested in coming are more than welcome to come see what it is all about. Go to our website, www.lakeeriemountedvaqueros.

net, there you will be able to see where the meetings are going to be held. Feel free to call me at 330/719-3290 for any information regarding our club or about cowboy mounted shooting. I would like to thank Carmen and Nancy Virzi for hosting our March meeting and Mike and Jessica Sheets for hosting our April meeting!

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PRESIDENT, R. David Davis VICE PRESIDENT, Mike Sheets SECRETARY/TREASURER, Karen Davis; PHONE, 330-719-3290

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WEBSITE, www.lakeerievaqueros.net

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Classical Attraction Dressage Society

PINK Show and WDAA

Western Lite Recognized Show

by Cathy Suffecool

June is bustin’ out all over... in PINK! Yes, you read that correctly. At Classical Attraction Dressage Society (CADS) our June is all about PINK. It’s one of our favorite shows to hold, ride and watch. Our riders contribute for breast cancer, and they can go pink for the show. The energy that day is amazing. This show is full of laughter and giggles. Not to mention pink leg wraps, saddle pads, clothes, feathers and more. Did I forget glitter? It’s everywhere. If you walk through the barns and look at the floor, it looks like a herd of unicorns ran through! And that stuff sticks! If you can’t make it to compete, at least come to watch and cheer. We started PINK roughly 10 years ago. (My comment about showing horses is that what we do won’t cure breast cancer, but we might help someone have a better day going through breast cancer.) There were a large number of riders, in the same color shirts in the warm-up ring. I made the joke that I didn’t get the color memo. That started me

thinking, if we held it, would they come? I started talking to people about the idea and they liked it. Two months later, we held the first PINK show. We had no idea what we created. The first show had 163 riders! Yes, you read that right. All of us about died when we realized that. There was a scramble to make sure the judges could handle the load. One judge could only do so many hours, so another rider, who is a judge, rode her tests and then jumped in the judge’s seat! We made it through the day with loads of laughter and picture taking. We even had a monkey in pink there! It was a day that still brings smiles to those there.

Western riders, we didn’t forget about you! July 1 is our WDAA Western Lite Recognized show. Joann Williams is the judge for this event. Last year was our first western recognized show and we all enjoyed it. This year, we’ve added to the show. On Sunday, July 2, Joann is holding a western clinic. This is a great chance to get feed back on your rides and learn what can be done to improve your rides. There are limited spots for the clinic. We’ll have both semi-private and private lessons. The cost will be $185 for private and $95 for semi-private. If you compete in the show, there will be a weekend stall fee of $35 instead of $25 per day. More information will be on the CADS website, www. cadsdressage.org

CORRAL

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

Mid-Ohio Marauders

Mid-Ohio Marauders at the TLC Classic

by Steve Keech

The Marauders were well represented at the TLC Classic in Columbiana, Ohio. T Bar D Shooters and Pam and David Lohrey produced an outstanding event. If you have not shot at Garwood Arena, you should put that on your bucket list. The facility is amazing, the stalls and camping are convenient and the footing is terrific in both indoor arenas, with more than adequate space to warm up.

Hollianne Windle was second in L2, Cole Caster was second in M4, Tyler Vrh was first in M5, Braden Morey was third in M6, Vernon Shaw was third in SM4, Steve Keech was second in SM5. Kierstin Fritsch was fourth in Limited Shotgun; Cole Caster was fifth in Open Shotgun. As we kick off the new season, please remember to be safe and courteous in the warm-up arena, a few simple guidelines:

• Always follow the flow of traffic

• Always look where you are going and watch out for other riders

• Never stop your horse in traffic, and always look behind you before you stop

• Move out of traffic if you want to visit, don’t stop and visit with other riders in the warm up area

• Don’t ride more than three horses beside each other, this

causes an unsafe impediment to those trying to warm up

• Make sure your headphones/ earbuds do not interfere with your safety and those around you

• Don’t ride your horse faster than you can control given how crowded the arena is

• If you are not a rider, stay out of the arena if it is busy

• Don’t lunge a horse in the arena if it is busy

• Don’t tie your horse in the warm up arena

• If someone doesn’t know arena etiquette, find a polite way to explain it to them

These guidelines are especially important in the small warm up area at the West End of Coughlin Arena.

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

2023 TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

JUNE 23-25: Club Shoot at Madison Co.

JULY 21-23: Club Shoot at Madison Co.

AUG. 25-27: Club Shoot at Madison Co.

SEPT. 22-24: Club Shoot at Madison Co.

OCT. 22: AAQH Congress

Shootout, Ohio Expo Center, Columbus, OH

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

View From the Cheap Seats

But First, Thunder Dome

by Sarah Vas

Ah, yes, the horse show warm up ring is buzzing with activity now that summer is officially upon us. I’ve spent many a long horse show either lapping, lunging, or loitering in the center of more dusty playgrounds than I care to count. I’ve told many a shaken rider that if they can deal with the traffic jams and spooky rail monsters out there, a one-way circle of riders in their performance class will be a piece of cake. Navigating the warm up ring is a hard-earned skill. You know you’ve got a good handle on it when the chaos doesn’t rattle your pregame routine. What I’ve witnessed going on out there is just about as entertaining to watch as the judged performances themselves. And I’ve seen many kinds of chaos come in through the crowded entrance near the barns and go through the ‘No-Turning-Back-Now’ exit towards the main event.

I’m always bemused with the most intimidating of the warm up population. I’m referring to seasoned competitors and Big-Name Trainers that set a course and move their horse through the pack like a shark through schools of fish. Never mind that this rider is most generally not looking up ahead at traffic. Their line of sight is hard set downward at the shoulders, the canter lead, the trot animation that I often wonder what are they hoping to see? What are they looking

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for and by now, shouldn’t they know if the horse is right or wrong without having to looky-loo at it from the saddle?

These rolling intimidators have perfected some hard-edged sixth sense of the surrounding traffic while staring at the horse below like a veritable Rain Man counting invisible cards. Interrupting this rider’s path of travel while on foot or with your own horse gets you a steely glare and stoney silence. I also marvel at their mount’s developed ability to plow around the arena leaving mere inches of space between any passing obstacle. I guess close is close enough if nobody is trading paint. On the other end of the spectrum lie the walk-trot, short stirrup, beginner, lead line friendly entourage. Often, there’s a gaggle of parents or other doting relatives milling about. Perhaps a sidelined grandparent is watching glaze-eyed from the rail. And inevitably, the little tykes that have graduated off lead are being loudly coached by some bedraggled instructor who’s painfully trotting after their tiny equestrian from one end of the ring to the other. Cheers and jeers to ‘smile!’ and ‘look up!’ and ‘switch diagonal…SWITCH!’ echo through the humid air. Is it just me or does a hush fall over the crowd when these classes creep in and out of the class line up? Is that the sound of pouting from the stoic heavy hitters waiting for the kiddie coaster to clear out so they can grind more laps into another horse on their show string?

There’s a huge group of exhibitors in the amateur division and only those fairing slightly better than the rest may be the rider with a schooled show horse and a trainer paid to get them both through the experience. The rest of the Owner Trained and Ridden equestrians of all ages are finding their places around the warm up area, more nervous and insecure than productive. There’s no other place like the warm up ring to get that kind of practice, either. A shaky warm up can rattle show ring nerves faster than they can swing open the gate to your pending class. Even more difficult and intimidating is the warm up ring that’s being heavily regulated against crowding. Paddock crews will sometimes only allow riders into the holding area that have a class imminently pending. I’ve seen more than a few riders come unglued just by feeling rushed to prepare for their classes while on the clock during their pregame rides.

Those riders with paid professional escorts perhaps have a slight advantage. But let’s not forget the snug, uncomfortable show clothes interfering with their barely recognizable understanding and physical familiarity of what a good ride should feel like! And there stands the crowd of fidgety adult amateurs in the middle of a warm up pen while their trainer does everything possible to hand the rider a forgiving and accommodating horse. Every trainer I’ve ever known, myself included, holds our collective breath when our amateurs go through that in-gate officially on their own. If horses could mind read, they’d hear our mental telepathy energy ringing out through the show grounds. Do Not Kill My Client!

I always feel for the many grooms seen in the warm up area. Holding horses, lunging at all hours, brushing tails, holding bridles and stirrups for riders going up and coming down again. Many grooms are inevitably meant to be seen and not heard when it comes to the coaching aspect of the warm up ring. The travel back and forth between shed row and warm up ring is often the most a groom sees of the actual horse show. That, and the wash racks, farrier’s tent, and sketchy campground showers. A jack of all the trades, these folks are always covered in extra tack, toting groom boxes, wool coolers, and the ribbons of those who’ve handed off the horse to them. You can recognize a great groom by the horse’s physical change. There’s a letting down of its energy once a horse is caught up by its familiar caretaker. Those are the grooms I like to watch.

In between all these personalities exists a plethora of variations on the spectrum. The stock horse breed warm up pens are like an interstate highway churning four and five horses deep around the rail. Carriage events and Over Fences competitions bear a slightly different warm up environment but the players are all still the same. It’s a wonder we make it out of the warm up ring both intact and alive. Maybe that feat deserves a ribbon, too.

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

“Anything’s a ladder if you’re brave enough...”

Don’t Miss this Opportunity to Witness the Magic of Liberty Horsemanship in Action at the 2023 Liberty Festival

Following the groundbreaking success of the 2022 event, the Liberty Festival is the place to be to witness the magic of this unique discipline come to life.

The Liberty Horse Association is proud to announce the return of the highly anticipated Liberty Festival for 2023! This exciting event celebrates the incredible bond between horse and human through the art of Liberty horsemanship.

The festival will take place at the world-class Alltech Arena at the Kentucky Horse Park on Oct. 13-15 and will feature a star-studded lineup of internationally renowned Liberty trainers and talented equine performers showcasing their creativity and connection with their horses through this unique discipline.

“We were blown away by the success of the 2022 Liberty Festival,” said Dr. Elizabeth James, CEO of the International Liberty Horse Association and event coordinator. “People love Liberty. They love learning about it, talking about it, watching it, practicing it and performing it. We wanted to give people more of what they want along with some significant upgrades.”

The festival boasts a diverse program of performances, demonstrations, and clinics from some of the industry’s top trainers and educators. “When selecting clinicians for this year’s Liberty Festival, we were committed to providing a diverse lineup of trainers that attendees wouldn’t find at any other equine event,” explained Dr. James.

“We are ecstatic to welcome Ben Atkinson of Ben Action Horses from the UK, a fan favorite of Liberty enthusiasts worldwide, best known for his work on Peaky Blinders, Poldark and The Witcher. Also joining us is Ty Murray, a ProRodeo Hall of Fame inductee and seventime all around world champion rodeo athlete turned expert bridleless

Liberty trainer with a particular fondness for Clydesdales.

The festival will also showcase Skye Liikanen of Australia, a colt starting and Thoroughbred makeover champion who uses Liberty to achieve success in both areas. Additionally, we have Chelsea Canedy, an accomplished dressage, jumping and eventing trainer, who specializes in positive reinforcement.

Lastly, we’re excited to welcome back Warwick Schiller, a leading expert in connection-based horsemanship, with a unique focus on the psychology, behavior, and relationship between horses and humans —a perfect fit for our event celebrating the bond between horse and human.” The Liberty Festival is designed for those interested in Liberty regardless of where they are in the journey.

For those looking to learn Liberty there will be top clinicians doing demonstrations.

• For people with questions there will be trainers, clinics, booths and social events providing the opportunity for them to get answers.

• For Liberty enthusiasts wanting to showcase their own Liberty skills there will be Youth, Non-pro, Pro and Senior ILHA Championship classes for all levels and abilities.

• For trainers who offer Liberty lessons, clinics and other forms of teaching there will be the opportunity to connect with attendees seeking their services.

• For people wanting more than just an expo there will be exclusive VIP events along with everything central Kentucky has to offer in the fall.

• For those seeking community there will be ILHA club representatives and social events to connect with other like-minded Liberty fans.

• For those who love to shop there will be a Liberty Festival Trade Show.

• For those seeking entertainment and inspiration, the one-of-a-kind night show, The Evolution of Liberty, is a must see. There they will experience the rich history of Liberty come to life through captivating performances, followed by an Invitational Freestyle Competition showcasing the boundless possibilities of combining Liberty with music and costume.

This one-of-a-kind event aims to educate, inspire and connect Liberty fans from all over. Whether you’re a horse lover, liberty enthusiast, or simply appreciate the beauty and grace of these magnificent animals, the Liberty Festival promises to be a truly unforgettable experience.

Tickets and additional information about the festival can be found at www.libertyhorseassociation.com/liberty-festival

Summer Series are Starting to Blossom

www.puregoldequine.com

by Shae Marshall

Congratulations to everyone who competed in our Winter Jumper Series and our Golden Winter Dressage Series. Our overall champion for The Golden Winter Dressage Challenge Series, that came in with the highest average overall of all the dressage tests, was Jeff Marshall and PR Sheza Hot Tale! Finishing off our winter jumper series with the highest points out of all the divisions is Bella Sweigard and her Mustang, Shelby! Congratulations to all of our division champions and thank you for a fabulous year!

We will be starting off the summer series, Jaw-some Jumer

Series! The first show will set off June 25. Depending on our Ohio weather the show could be outdoors or indoors. The kids will receive goodie bags, best dressed theme awards, and so much more!

In July we will be having Rose Watt in for a clinic, Mini Trials July 29 with our Capture the flag Hunter Pace July 30. Looking

forward to seeing everyone throughout the summer! Visit www.puregoldequine.

O.H.I.O EXCA

com to enter or show up the day of the show!

Summer is in Full Tilt

Extreme State Championship Race in August.

Summer is in full tilt, that means it is time to get extreme!

OHIO EXCA has some exciting news for the 2023 season! We will be accepting online entries, along with memberships, and volunteer sign ups! This year we will be awarding ribbons for first through fourth place at each race, along with end of the series buckles!

Congrats to our 2023 board members: President Jimmy McDonald, Secretary Katie Finley, Sponsorship Advisor Kayla Schlabach, Treasurer Elisa Holmes, and Promoter Shae Marshall.

As a part of our new decisions, we are now having open meetings every other month that anyone can attend! We will also be giving out incentives for the top three people who have the most volunteer hours this season. Buckles will be awarded to the horse/rider combo in each division that has the best overall average—best two out of three with one race mandatory, The

We have also had the pleasure to work hand in hand with the following sponsors: KRS Horsemanship, DK’S Feisty Web Creations, Tickled Pink Ink Boutique, ShaeMar Snaps, Creek Side Horse Park, Schneiders Saddlery and Tack, EquiKinetics, and J.Rae Pariza Art and Photography.

This year’s schedule is as follows:

JUNE 1: EXCA practice.

JUNE 9: Kayla Schlabach, Clinton Anderson Ambassador, Clinic.

JUNE 10: The Extreme Rapid Creek Race sponsored by KRS Horsemanship

All June events are located at Creek Side Horse Park.

JULY 15: EXCA practice, S-L Arena.

JULY 22: The Extreme Red, White, and Boom Race, located at S-L Arena, sponsored by ShaeMar Snaps.

AUG. 19: EXCA practice, S Bar L Arena.

AUG. 25: Open Arena, S Bar L Arena.

AUG. 26: The Extreme State Championships Race, sponsored by Tickled Pink Ink Boutique and DK’s Feisty Web Creations.

More information about OHIO EXCA race can be found on our website at www.ohioexca.com.

BARN MANAGER, Heather Birkmire, 814/746-2664

EVENT MANAGER, Shae Marshall, 330/704-9459

LOCATION, 3325 State Route 45, Salem, Ohio WEBSITE,

PRESIDENT, Jimmy McDonald TREASURER, Elisa Holmes SECRETARY, Katie Finley WEBSITE, ohioexca.weebly.com

Quick Tips for Pasture Management

by Dr. Nettie Liburt, PAS

Good pasture management can help ensure that your horse stays wellnourished throughout much of the year, and potentially save on the cost of purchasing forage in warmer months. Here are some quick tips for keeping your fields in top shape!

Tip #1 – Soil Testing

No two pastures are exactly the same, and healthy grass requires proper seeding and fertilization. Testing soil is crucial for determining exactly what is needed to support good grass growth. Usually, local extension offices or a commercial soil testing lab can help you with this for very little cost. Results of the soil test will reveal pH, nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium content. Using the soil test results will help you maximize the value for your dollar by customizing exactly what your fields need to grow healthy, nutritious grass, without wasting money on improper or excess fertilizer. It will also ensure that you are not adding excess nitrogen, which can have environmental consequences as well. Soil testing can also help you determine which pasture mix works best with your field.

Tip #2 – Mowing is Key

Pasture specialists at Penn State University recommend that short, fine grasses (ryegrass or bluegrass) be mowed/grazed to a height of 2-3”, and orchard grass or timothy can be maintained at higher heights of 3-5”. Once grasses get too tall, the nutritive value can diminish. If grasses are overgrazed, there won’t be enough to support your horse. Keeping pastures seeded, well covered and properly mowed can also help prevent the proliferation of weeds.

Tip #3 – Rotational Grazing

Pasture rotation, or even fencing off part of a single pasture for a time, can allow grasses to recuperate from horse traffic and overgrazing. According to researchers at Rutgers University, pastures that cannot recuperate have difficulty responding to seeing, fertilization and water efficiency. If you have smaller acreage, it can be helpful to graze half and leave half to rest.

Tip #4 – Stocking Rate

The number of horses per acre has a big impact on how well pasture can thrive. Not everyone has endless acres and may horse owners keep animals on smaller plots. One 1000 lb. horse for every two acres of well-maintained pasture is necessary if the pasture is to provide the majority of the horse’s nutrition. Depending on available space, stocking rate may be higher on smaller acreage. With higher

stocking rates, be sure to rotate grazing space as best you can, and to supplement horses’ forage intake with baled hay.

Tip #5 – Easy Does It

As with any part of the horse’s diet, change must be done slowly. Extension specialists at the University of Minnesota recommend that when spring arrives, allow the pasture to grow to about 6-8”, then slowly ease horses onto it in 15-minute increments. It may take a few weeks to do this, but add 15 minutes per day until reaching 5 hours, after which horses can continually graze (if metabolic problems or weight are not concerns). Mowing may be necessary (see above) to maintain proper pasture height during this time.

Summary

Pasture management takes a little bit of work and planning but can pay off by providing your horse a natural, nutritious source of forage. I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention rounding out the diet with a ration balancer, such as GRO N WIN™. Pasture nutrient content, even in the best managed fields, is ever changing, and a ration balancer will help provide nutrients that may fluctuate or be missing from grass as seasons and weather change. Contact your local extension office for support with pasture management, and happy grazing!

References and Additional Reading

• Foulk, D. Basic Pasture Management for the Equine Owner. PennState Extension, Accessed online at: https://extension.psu.edu/basic-pasture-management-for-theequine-owner

• Martinson, K. and Peterson, P. University of Minnesota Extension. Managing Established Horse Pastures. Accessed online at: https://extension.umn.edu/ horse-pastures-and-facilities/managing-established-horse-pastures#rest-thepaddock-1327312

• Mickel, R. and Williams, C. Rutgers University Fact Sheet #770. Equine Pasture Management: A Year Round Approach. Accessed online at: https://esc.rutgers.edu/ fact_sheet/equine-pasture-management-a-year-round-approach/

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Ohio Western Horse Association Show Season Begins June 17

Come support a great group of horseman and horsewomen.

Hello Corral readers! Ohio Western Horse Association (OWHA) is excited, as June kickoffs our show season and we can’t wait to see everyone! Our first OWHA sanctioned show is being held at Ada War Memorial Park by M&W Pony Pals on June 17. This will be the first speed show of their buckle series. The show offers the following age divisions: Open, Adult, 14-18, 9-13, 8 and under and Lead-in 8 and under. The buckles series will consist of five speed shows with buckles being awarded to the individual with the highest points in each division. New this year, rosettes will be awarded to High Point class winners.

With every newsletter OWHA likes to update our friends and readers with the happenings of our members and May certainly has been a busy month for our members! First off OWHA would like to congratulate Mr. Nathanial and Loretta (Rudasill) Fickle on their nuptials on April 29. It was a beautiful day to celebrate with family and friends! OWHA would like to wish Anna Shulaw, a lifetime OWHA member, a very big happiest of birthdays. Anna is 102! This amazing lady still attends OWHA shows to support her daughter Wilma Fox. OWHA member MaKayla Fuchs-Utlak graduated from the University of Findlay with a degree in Animal Science in May. We are very excited that she will be staying local. She will be working with equine and cattle reproduction and genetics. Congratulations!

OWHA youth members have once again been busy with lots of activities in and out of the show ring. Most of our members choose to participate in their

local 4H and FFA. Recently youth club members, Taylor Arthur and Alessia Zekiel participated in Hardin County Healthy Kids Day at the Hardin County YMCA. Taylor took her two 4-H goats, Gucci and Loius V, to share with the event and Alessia took her 4-H rabbit. Our youth are very involved with sharing their knowledge and love of animals with other youth and the public. Many of our youth have been working hard with participating in spring sports. Maddie Gossard, youth club vice president, is participating in track. You can find her running the 100 and 200 hurdles and 4x4 relay. It’s not just our older OWHA youth members that are busy with spring sports but our younger members too! Bella, Kimmie and Kalani Conyers are tearing it up on the softball fields. Also, Bella performs in competitive cheer with her cheer squad The Tiny Rampage Warriors. And if you see her at any OWHA shows I am sure she will love to show you how she can flip off her pony! OWHA

has some pretty awesome and talented kids!

Remember feel free to contact our OWHA Board members for any information and questions! Follow us on our Facebook page or at www.owha.org. We look forward to seeing all our members and hopefully some new ones at our first show on June 17!

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

Keeping Horse Pastures Weed Free

by Lisa Kiley

June is usually a prime month for horse owners. The weather is nice, but not too hot, there isn’t as much rain and the pastures have started to dry out from the spring showers. Usually, this month is filled with anticipation for the summer ahead and all the fun things to do with our equine companions. However, just when everything seems right with the world, you may start to notice some bare patches in the field and some unwelcome guest showing up—weeds. While a weed is simply a wild plant growing where it is unwanted, there are some weeds that really wreak havoc on pastures. Here are some tips to help keep pastures weed free that you can implement all year long.

The first step in the war on weeds is to understand your opponent. This means familiarizing yourself with what plants might be hazardous to your horses. Fortunately, there are many resources that can be accessed online and there are also plant identification apps that allow you to snap a photo of the plant in question to determine if it is safe or needs to be removed. Getting out and walking pastures is a great way to familiarize yourself with the species that are growing on your farm. Taking the time to examine pastures before allowing horses to be turned out can be the difference between safe grazing and a hefty vet bill or even death from a poisonous plant.

In cases where there are toxic plants that pose a real risk for your animals, hand removal may be the best option. Of course, hand removal is only effective when the weeds are larger and when they are not prevalent. It is a good option for the most dangerous offenders when it comes to poisonous plants. Hand removal allows you to get the whole plant with roots and prevent re-growth and works best in smaller pastures and paddocks.

Mowing and maintaining pastures is another way to help keep weeds at bay. Mowing in most cases is only a means of helping to control weeds rather than a solution for preventing or eliminating them. While it is recommended to mow pastures down to six inches for maintenance, this will typically only cut down weeds that grow tall and help prevent them from going to seed. If you cut down to about two inches, it may effectively cut weeds to prevent them going to seed, but it may also impede the growth of grass which may not be able to thrive at that length which can allow for an increase of weeds. Strategic mowing is important for healthy pastures, but it is not necessarily enough when it comes to weed control.

If your pasture has been overrun with weeds and hand pulling is not an option, it might be time to think about using herbicide on the pastures to help eradicate the weed population. It is important to get the right type of herbicide and follow the instructions carefully to make sure that you are targeting the weeds you want to remove and applying it at the correct time of year for those plants. There are different weeds that can be treated in the spring, summer, and fall. To make the correct selection for your pasture, it is a good idea to consult with your local extension agency to select the right product. They can also help with other concerns including keeping animals safe and protecting waterways.

If in addition to weeds, there is limited grass growing, or the grass growth has been impeded by the weeds, overseeding may be an option. This is done by putting down grass seed over existing areas where grass already had been growing to fill out the space and

encourage more healthy growth. Overseeding is typically done in the spring or early fall. Prior to applying seed, the pasture should be mowed short which will allow for the new seedlings to get the space they need and not be overshadowed by taller grasses. Overseeding can be done in conjunction with the use of herbicide, but the timing has to be right because the herbicide could damage the growth of the seeds if it is applied too soon after seeds have been sown. This is another area where consulting your local extension office can be really helpful, they can help determine what seeds are best for the geographical area and even help with soil samples to determine if any additional nutrients are needed to promote healthy growth.

When it comes to grazing, using smart, rotational strategies can be just as helpful when it comes to preventing the growth of weeds in a pasture. Horses are selective eaters and will eat the best first and eat it down to the roots. This can cause the grass to be stunted in growth allowing for weeds to take over. This can happen surprisingly quickly. To prevent this, don’t allow horses to over graze in one area, instead, divide pastures and rotate horses through. This allows pastures to rest and regrow without being stressed through the grazing process. Managing pastures will allow for your horse to have more healthy nourishment from the grass as well.

If you have more questions about how to easily install rotational grazing pastures on your farm, give the team at Cashmans a call and they can help you find the solution that will work best for you and your horses or check out cashmans.com for fencing supplies and get a free estimate with our fencing calculator.

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.

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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”.

JUNE 2023

JUNE 2 — Ranch Riding Clinic with Mike Schmidt, 3-8 p.m., Creek Side Horse Park, 7369 Mottice Dr. SE, Waynesburg, OH. FMI: Cynthia, 330-323-3559, www. creeksidehorsepark.com

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

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

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

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

JUNE 3 — Defiance County OHC Just For Fun Show, 9 a.m., Paulding County Fairgrounds, Paulding, OH. FMI: Kate Limber, 419-956-8115

JUNE 3 — Brookfield Saddle Club Fun Show, 696 Bedford Rd. SE, Brookfield, OH. FMI: brookfieldsaddleclub@yahoo.com

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

JUNE 3 — Columbiana County Saddle Horse Contest Show, 10 a.m., Columbiana County Fairgrounds, 225 Lee Ave., Lisbon, OH. FMI: Amber May, 330-398-5096

JUNE 3 — Under The Oaks Open Show, Crawford County Fairgrounds, 610 Whetstone St., Bucyrus, OH. FMI: Text Trisha, 419-563-5170

JUNE 3 — Gibsonburg Saddle Club Show, 2 p.m., 961 N. Main St., Gibsonburg, OH. FMI: 419-351-9716, www.facebook.com/ profile.php?id=100064203722805

JUNE 3 — Harry Hughes Speed Series, Harry Hughes Youth Equestrian Center, 5563 Waterville-Swanton Rd., Swanton, OH. FMI: Brandy Dotson, 419-205-2873

JUNE 3 — Davis Ranch Cattle Show, 2 p.m., 385 East US Hwy. 150, Hardinsburg, IN. FMI: Jo Shepherd, 812-972-3365, dave@ daviddavishorsemanship.com

JUNE 3 — Open Fun Show (for riders all ages with 2 years or less show experience), Franklin County Fairgrounds, 7178 Blue Creek Rd., Brookville, IN. FMI: 513-520-8363

JUNE 3-4 — Ranch Riding Competition, Creek Side Horse Park, 7369 Mottice Dr. SE, Waynesburg, OH. FMI: 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 22, 2023

8:30 a.m. Tack & Equipment 12 p.m. Mini Donkeys & Mini Ponies Horses & Ponies to follow.

All Animals Must Have Halter & Lead Rope.

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

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

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

For More Information: Auctioneer

Daniel Schrock Ohio License #2015000116

(330) 763-0905

• schrocksauctioneering@gmail.com

JUNE 3-4 — Champions All Breed Association Show, Champions Center, 4122 Laybourne Rd., Springfield, OH. FMI: 937324-4353, championscenter05@gmail. com, www.championscenterarena.com

JUNE 3-4 — NE Ohio Shetland Pony & Miniature Horse Breeders Association

Gypsy/Drum/Draft Only Show, Shiawassee Fairgrounds, Corunna, MI. FMI: 614-5192912, buckeye.spring.classic@gmail.com

JUNE 3-4 — Lower Michigan Horse Association Show, Ingham County Fairgrounds, Mason, MI. FMI: lowermichiganhorseassociation@gmail.com

JUNE 4 — Wayne County Saddle Club

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

JUNE 4 — Massillon Saddle Club Pleasure Show, 12680 Sally St. SW, Massillon, OH. FMI: 330-844-4041, massillonsaddleclub@ gmail.com, www.massillonsaddleclub.org

JUNE 4 — 25th Northern Ohio Miniature Horse Club Annual Open Miniature Horse Show, 9 a.m., Lorain County Fairgrounds, Wellington, OH. FMI: Elly Magyar, 419-2716008, nomhcclub@gmail.com

JUNE 4 — Columbiana County Saddle Horse Open Show, Columbiana County Fairgrounds, 225 Lee Ave., Lisbon, OH. FMI: Amber May, 330-398-5096

JUNE 4 — Spring Fling PaceMaker Event, Spring Valley Park, 9777 Crest Rd., Glen Rock, PA. FMI: 717-228-9996, www. facebook.com/TheSECPaceMaker

JUNE 7 — Weekday Warriors Summer Series, Copper Mare Ranch, 6090 N. State Route 53, Tiffin, OH. FMI: Grant, 567-2076339, coppermareranch@gmail.com

JUNE 7 — Fredericktown Western Saddle Club Fun Show, 6:30 p.m., Fredericktown Arena, 17367-17467 Waterford Road, Fredericktown, OH. FMI: Marcie Leedy, 419-571-5917, https://www.facebook. com/FredericktownArena

JUNE 8 — Richland County Equine Council Schrock Bros. Services Thursday Night Fun Show, Richland County Fairgrounds, 750 N. Home Rd., Mansfield, OH. FMI: 419-512-8127, katie.paxton@ymail.com, https://www.facebook.com/profile. php?id=100086452402736

JUNE 8-9— Summer Carriage & Draft Horse Sale, Mt. Hope Auction, Mt. Hope, OH. FMI: 330-674-6188, www.mthopeauction.com

JUNE 8-10 — Brown County Charity Horse Show, Brown County Fairgrounds, Georgetown, OH. FMI: 937-618-1911, browncountycharityhorseshow.com

JUNE 8-11 — Michigan Reining Horse Association Show, Midland County Fairgrounds, Midland, MI. FMI: 616-5812230, www.mrha.org

JUNE 8-11 — The Manor Classic Youth Horse Show (8th) and The Manor Classic All-Breed Horse Show (9th-11th), Lake County Livestock Expo Lake County Fairgrounds, 889 S. Court St., Crown Point, IN. FMI: Conrad, 219-730-6119, the manorlivestock@gmail.com

JUNE 8-11 — Christian Family Roundup, Mammoth Cave Horse Camp, 2578 Ollie Rd., Mammoth Cave, KY. FMI: Chris, 270597-6542, nolincc@gmail.com

JUNE 9 — Geauga Horse & Pony Association Friday Night Contesting Show, Geauga County Fairgrounds, Burton, OH. FMI: ghpa08@yahoo.com, www.ghpa.us

JUNE 9 — Wayne County Saddle Club Fun Show and Buckle Series, 6:30 p.m., 4200 Overton Rd., Wooster, OH. FMI: 330-8444041, waynecountysaddleclub.com

JUNE 9 — Keystone Saddle Club Show, Glen Dunn Arena, Uhrichsville, OH. FMI: https://www.facebook.com/ groups/202531196595646

JUNE 9 — Portage County Equine Show Committee Friday Night Open Contesting Show, 6 p.m., Portage County Randolph Fairgrounds, 4215 Fairground Rd., Randolph, OH. FMI: Betsy, 330-957-2097

JUNE 9-10 — Clinton Anderson Ambassador Kayla Schlabach Clinic (9th) and OHIO EXCA Race (10th), Creek Side Horse Park, Waynesburg, OH. FMI: www. ohioexca.com

JUNE 9-11 — Northern Ohio Outlaws Shoot, Wayne County Fairgrounds, Wooster, OH. FMI: www.nooutlaws. com, https://www.facebook.com/ groups/183343285741

JUNE 9-11 — Maple Crest Horse Farm Horsemanship and Riding Clinic, 7009 Maple Ave., Castalia, OH. FMI: Joyce Moyer, 419-553-7788, joycemoyer@thewavz.com

JUNE 9-11 — Valley City Saddle Club Contesting Show (9th), Fun Show (10th) & Summer Series (11th), Medina County Fairgrounds, Medina, OH. FMI: 440-3346434, valleycitysaddleclub.weebly.com

JUNE 9-11 — Ranch Horse Association of Michigan Show, Berrien County Youth Fairgrounds, Berrien Springs, MI. FMI: www.miranchhorse.com

JUNE 10 — Wayne County Saddle Club Youth Director Show, 11 a.m., 4200 Overton Rd., Wooster, OH. FMI: waynecountysaddleclub.com

JUNE 10 — Lorain County Horse Club

2023 All Breed Open Youth Horse Show, 8:30 a.m., Carlisle Reservation Equestrian Center, LaGrange, OH. FMI: Jennifer Dalton, 440-323-5219, LCHorseClub@gmail.com

JUNE 10 — Horse Sale, Mt. Hope Auction, Mt. Hope, OH. FMI: 330-674-6188, www. mthopeauction.com

JUNE 10 — Valley City Saddle Club Fun Show Contesting Edition, Medina County Fairgrounds, Medina, OH. FMI: Valleycitysaddleclub@yahoo.com, https:// valleycitysaddleclub.weebly.com/

JUNE 10 — Jumping Show, Clermont County Fairgrounds, Owensville, OH. FMI: clermonthhorsecommittee@ gmail.com, www.facebook.com/profile. php?id=100064675302113

JUNE 10 — Southern Ohio Quarter Pony Association Open Horse Show Series, Madison County Fairgrounds, London, OH. FMI: 740-590-7267, www.soqpa.com

JUNE 10 — Pioneer City Riding Club Open Horse Show, Washington Co. Fairgrounds, Marietta, OH. FMI: 740-883-0819, www. pioneercityridingclub.weebly.com

JUNE 10 — Southern Ohio Heart of Horsemanship Show, Crazy Woman Ranch, 6450 Lancaster-Circleville Rd. SW, Lancaster, OH. FMI: sohhinfo@gmail.com

JUNE 10 — Forbidden Trail Ride, Ionia Equine Campground, Ionia, MI. FMI: www. ioniahorsetrailsassociation.org

JUNE 10 — Trail/Obstacle Challenge, Alexandria Fairgrounds, 100 Fairgrounds Road, Alexandria, KY: FMI: Jackie Holland, 859-816-1095, nkhn@nkhn.info

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Entry Fee $10 per class

**Class 7 & 11 Entry Fee: $5

NORTHERN KENTUCKY HORSE NETWORK 15th Annual All-Breed Horse Show

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

2. Miniature Halter - Obstacles

3. Ranch Conformation (Open Breed)

4. Stock Horse Halter

5. English Halter

6. Arabian/Half Arabian Halter

7. Youth Showmanship 7-17 yrs.

8. Multiple Horse/Pony Turnout

Traditional Carriage

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

10. VSE (Miniature) Pleasure Driving

11. Country Pleasure, Gaited, Rider

18 yrs. and older

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

must be 18 yrs or older**

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

Horse and Rider Combo not eligible

for any other mounted classes

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

Walk Favorite Gait

15. Pair/Multiple Horse/Pony - Working

Pleasure

16. Paso Fino Performance, Ages 18 and up

17. Arabian/Half Arabian Sport Horse

Under Saddle

18. Novice Walk-Trot - Horse and rider

combination must not have won a

blue ribbon.

19. Pleasure Driving, Gaited

20. Youth Ranch Riding, 7-17 yrs.

(No pattern, AQHA rules apply)

– Lunch Break –

21. Pleasure Driving Cones Pony/Horse

22. Pleasure Driving Cones VSE (Miniature)

23. Pony Pleasure (under 14.2 hands)

Walk-Trot, 7-17 yrs. (horse and rider combo not eligible for any canter

classes)

24. English Equitation, Open

(Walk, Trot, Canter)

25. Pair/Multiple Horse/Pony Reinsmanship

26. Hunter Under Saddle - Open

27. Walk-Trot Pleasure, English - Rider

7-17 yrs. (horse and rider combo not eligible for any canter classes)

28. Paso Fino Pleasure, ages 18 and up

29. Walking Horse Country Pleasure

30. Arabian/Half Arabian Hunter Pleasure

31. English Pleasure - Hunt Seat, 7-17 yrs. (Walk, Trot, Canter)

32. Single Horse/Pony - Reinsmanship

33. Walking Horse Pleasure, Trail Walk, Pleasure Gait

34. Paso Fino Pleasure 7-17

35. Gaited Trail Pleasure, 18 & up (Walk, Favorite Gait)

36. Arabian/Half Arabian Western Pleasure

• Current Coggins Tests, Health Certificates and proof of EHV-1 vaccine 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 affiliated with Kentucky Association of Fairs and Horse Shows and KAHABA.

• 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.

37. Novice Gaited Pleasure

(Walk, Favorite Gait)

38. Western Pleasure, 7-17 yrs.,

Walk/Jog (horse and rider combo

not eligible in any canter/lope classes)

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

and over

40. Adult Ranch Riding

(no pattern, AQHA rules apply)

41. Single Horse/Pony Working Pleasure

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

Walk/Favorite Gait

43. Ladies Western Pleasure

44. Western Pleasure, 7-17 yrs.

45. Western Horsemanship Open

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

46. Western Pleasure, Stock Horse

(Walk, Jog, Lope)

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

48. Single Horse/Pony Turn-out

49. Western Pleasure - Open

50. Western Horsemanship, 7-17 yrs., Walk, Jog, Lope, Rail Work Only, No Pattern

51. Bareback Equitation/Horsemanship

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

• Dogs shall be confined to trailers, stalls, or kept on leashes at all times

• Entry booth will open Saturday, July 22 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 21, 2023 through 8 a.m. July 23, 2023, and include 1 bag of shavings. Additional shavings will be available for purchase on site. Reservations for stalls will be accepted. Please contact Pam Davis, 859-466-9602. 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 Pam Davis, 859-466-9602.

• Concessions will be available on site. No glass bottles or alcohol 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.

Corral Calendar

JUNE 10 — Pioneer Saddle Club Horse Show, 4 p.m., Harold Davis Ring at Joe Gill Show Grounds, 344 Shewmaker Lane, Harrodsburg, KY. FMI: 859-734-9761, pioneersaddleclubky@gmail.com

JUNE 10-11 — Premier Mount N Trail Obstacle Competition 2023 Series, Holland Western Horse Park, 3856 61st St., Holland, MI. FMI: premiermountntrail@ gmail.com, www.premiermountntrail.com

JUNE 10-11 — 2-Day Ranch Clinic with Cattle, Terry Myers Training Center, 4170 Stover Rd., Ostrander, OH. FMI: 740-6661162, www.TMTrainingCenter.com

JUNE 10-11 — David Edwards Pole Bending Clinic, Blue Lake Farm, 14037 Auburn Rd., Newbury, OH. FMI: Bailey Angelo, 724-4158319, npba@npba.us, npba.us

JUNE 10-11 — The Medallion Horse Show, World Equestrian Center, Wilmington, OH. FMI: 330-274-2039, www.karabs.org

JUNE 10-11 — Henry County Open Speed Show (June 10) & 4H Open Show (June 11), 9 a.m., Memorial Park, New Castle, IN. FMI: Rachel Phillips, 317-514-3944

JUNE 10-11 — Daybrook Saddle Club Show, 1650 Days Run Rd., Fairview, WV. FMI: Jonathan Ocheltree, 304-313-2040

JUNE 11 — Dusty Boots Riding Club Show, Ashtabula County Fairgrounds, Jefferson, OH. FMI: Billie Jo Brown, 440-488-5400, dustybootsridingclub@gmail.com, www. dustybootsridingclub.com

JUNE 11 — Massillon Saddle Club Contesting Point Show, 12680 Sally St. SW, Massillon, OH. FMI: 330-844-4041, massillonsaddleclub@gmail.com, www. massillonsaddleclub.org

JUNE 11 — Washington County Fair Open Horse Show, 10 a.m., East Market Street, Salem, IN. FMI: Leslie Fluhr, 502-551-7955

JUNE 12-16 — Old Stone Riding Center Camp 1 “A Leg Up”, Old Stone Riding Center, 2920 Minton Rd., Hamilton, OH. FMI: Julie Bath Primack, 513-868-3042, oldstoneridingcenter.com

JUNE 14 — Weekday Warriors Summer Series, Copper Mare Ranch, 6090 N. State Route 53, Tiffin, OH. FMI: Grant, 567-2076339, coppermareranch@gmail.com

JUNE 14 — Fredericktown Western Saddle Club Fun Show, 6:30 p.m., Fredericktown Arena, 17367-17467 Waterford Road, Fredericktown, OH. FMI: Marcie Leedy, 419-571-5917, https://www.facebook. com/FredericktownArena

JUNE 14-18 — 16th All Breed OQHA

Ride/3 Day Mountain Trail Challenge, Creek Side Horse Park, 7369 Mottice Dr. SE, Waynesburg, OH. FMI: Cynthia, 330323-3559, creeksidehorsepark.com

JUNE 14-18 — NOQHA Summer Six Pack Circuit, Findlay Western Farm, 14700 US Rt. 68, Findlay, OH. FMI: www.noqha.com

JUNE 15 — Richland County Equine

Council Schrock Bros. Services Thursday Night Fun Show, Richland County Fairgrounds, 750 N. Home Rd., Mansfield, OH. FMI: 419-512-8127, katie.paxton@ ymail.com, https://www.facebook.com/ profile.php?id=100086452402736

JUNE 15-17 — Mounted Archery Competition and Mountain Trail Competition, Creek Side Horse Park, 7369 Mottice Dr. SE, Waynesburg, OH. FMI: creeksidehorsepark@gmail.com, www. creeksidehorsepark.com

JUNE 15-17 — Premier Mount N Trail Obstacle Competition 2023 Series, Creekside Horse Park, 7369 Mottice Dr. SE, Waynesburg, OH. FMI: www. premiermountntrail.com

JUNE 16 — Portage County Equine Show Committee Friday Night Open Pleasure Show, 6:30 p.m., Portage County Randolph Fairgrounds, 4215 Fairground Rd., Randolph, OH. FMI: Heather, 330-472-0276

JUNE 16-17 — Michiana Driving Horse Sale, Michiana Event Center, 455 E. Farver St., Shipshewana, IN. FMI: 260-336-1632

JUNE 16-18 — Ashland County OHC Spring into Summer Ride, Pleasant Hill Lake Park, 3431 State Route 95, Perrysville, OH. FMI: 419-512-1216, timtuttle59@yahoo.com

JUNE 16-18 — Ohio Ranch Horse Association Show, Hendersons Arena, 739 Van Fossen Rd., Jackson, OH. FMI: Amy Roberts, 740-819-8446, www. ohioranchhorseassociation.com

JUNE 16-19 — On The Road with Dawn and Clea Rebel Soul, Midland County Fairgrounds, Midland, MI. FMI: www. ontheroadwithdawnandclea.com

JUNE 17 — Schooling Show—Pink Show, Brecksville Stables, 11921 Parkview Dr., Brecksville, OH. FMI: Classical Attraction Dressage Society, 234-804-8735, www. cadsdressage.org

JUNE 17 — Knox County Horse Park Horse Show, 10 a.m., 7500 Thayer Road, Mount Vernon, OH. FMI: kchp.mtv.ohio@ gmail.com, https://www.facebook.com/ groups/420822485270892

JUNE 17 — Southington Mustang Academy

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

JUNE 17 — Belmont County Saddle Club

Pole and Barrel Show, 41915 National Road, Belmont, OH. FMI: Jim, 740-391-3396

JUNE 17 — Cattle Sorting, Smoke Rise Ranch, 6751 Hunterdon Rd., Glouster, OH. FMI: 740767-2624, www.smokeriseranch.com

JUNE 17 — Reality Dreams Open Horse Show, Fairfield County Fairgrounds, Lancaster, OH. FMI: Karen, 740-385-3431

JUNE 17 — Fast Cash Barrels & Poles, Copper Mare Ranch, 6090 N. State Route 53, Tiffin, OH. FMI: Grant Fatzinger, 567207-6339, coppermareranch@gmail.com

JUNE 17 — Davis Ranch Horse Show, 385 East US Hwy 150, Hardinsburg, IN. FMI: David Davis, 812-620-5707, dave@ daviddavishorsemanship.com

JUNE 17 — Horse Aid Live Combined Test & Dressage Show, Masterson Station Park, Lexington, KY. FMI: cyndi3334@gmail.com, www.horseaidlive.com

JUNE 17 — Wranglers Riding Club Horse Show, 3385 State Highway 80 E., Murray, KY. FMI: wranglersridingclubinc@gmail.com, wranglersmurray.wixsite.com/wranglers

JUNE 17 — Grayson County Saddle Club Show, 4783 Shrewsbury Rd., Leitchfield, KY. FMI: Barney Langley, 270-589-0293, www. facebook.com/graysoncountysaddleclub

JUNE 17 — Kal Val Saddle Club Pleasure & Speed Show, 9853 S. 34th St., Scotts, MI. FMI: kvsaddleclub@gmail.com

JUNE 17-18 — OPHC Summer Jam, Wayne County Fairgrounds, Wooster, OH. FMI: www.ophc.org

JUNE 17-18 — Medina County 4H Show Series, Medina County Fairgrounds, Medina, OH. FMI: Chris, 216-548-7772

40. Ranch Pleasure 19 & under 41. Mystery Class TBA Each Week

Corral Calendar

JUNE 17-18 — 2023 Spring Into Summer Ranch Show Series, 3670 Harlansburg Rd., New Castle, PA. FMI: sisranchshow@gmail. com, hohmanncattleandequine.com

JUNE 17-18 — Bainbridge Saddle Club

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

JUNE 18 — Geauga Horse & Pony Association Open Show, Geauga County Fairgrounds, Burton, OH. FMI: ghpa08@ yahoo.com, www.ghpa.us

JUNE 18 — Family Fun Show, Smoke Rise Ranch, 6751 Hunterdon Rd., Glouster, OH. FMI: 740-767-2624

JUNE 18 — Show Me Stacks Summer

Pleasure Series, Copper Mare Ranch, 6090

N. State Route 53, Tiffin, OH. FMI: Grant Fatzinger, 567-207-6339

JUNE 18 — Meadow Lake Mini Trial & Combined Test Series II, 128 Ashley Inn Way, Bryantsville, KY. FMI: Lindsey DeAngelis, 859-304-0070, wwwMeadowLakeEC.com

JUNE 21 — Weekday Warriors Summer Series, Copper Mare Ranch, 6090 N. State Route 53, Tiffin, OH. FMI: Grant, 567-2076339, coppermareranch@gmail.com

JUNE 21 — Fredericktown Western Saddle Club Fun Show, 6:30 p.m., Fredericktown Arena, 17367-17467 Waterford Road, Fredericktown, OH. FMI: 419-571-5917

JUNE 22 — Richland County Equine Council Schrock Bros. Services Thursday Night Fun Show, Richland County Fairgrounds, 750 N. Home Rd., Mansfield, OH. FMI: 419512-8127, https://www.facebook.com/ profile.php?id=100086452402736

JUNE 22-25 — Red Hill Horse Camp Cowgirls Ride, 4604 Red Hill Road, Livingston, KY. FMI: 606-308-5900, redhillhorsecamp.com

JUNE 23 — Geauga Horse & Pony Association Friday Night Contesting Show, Geauga County Fairgrounds, Burton, OH. FMI: ghpa08@yahoo.com, www.ghpa.us

JUNE 23-24 — Midwest Draft Horse Classic Show & Pull, Michiana Event Center, 455 E. Farver St., Shipshewana, IN. FMI: 419-3074505

JUNE 23-25 — Mid-Ohio Marauders

CMSA Shoot, Madison County Fairgrounds Coughlin Arena, 205 Elm Street, London, OH. FMI: 740-206-7214, midohiomarauders@gmail.com, www. midohiomarauders.com

JUNE 23-25 — OHC State Ride hosted by Carroll County OHC, Jefferson Lake State Park, 501 Township Rd. 261A, Richmond, OH. FMI: Kristin Davies, 330-323-1705, ohconline.com

JUNE 23-25 — Kelly Chapman Mountain Trail Clinic (23rd) & Mountain Trail 2 Day Challenge (24th & 25th), Kal Val Saddle Club, 9853 S. 34th St., Scotts, MI. FMI: kvsaddleclub@gmail.com

JUNE 23-25 — Foundation Quarter Horse Registry-Michigan Affliliate, Midland County Fairgrounds, Midland, MI. FMI: 517-404-2929, michiganfqhr@gmail.com, www.michigan-fqhr.com

JUNE 24 — Avon Lake Saddle Club

Open Miniature Show Series, 10 a.m., Weiss Field, 33141-33199 Webber Rd., Avon Lake, OH. FMI: Kathleen Azzarello, 440-536-0145, https://www. facebook.com/Avon-Lake-Saddle-ClubALSC-365781246807991

JUNE 24 — Portage County OHC Cowgirls for Christ Breakfast, 8 a.m., West Branch State Park, 5570 Esworthy Rd., Ravenna, OH. FMI: www.facebook.com/ Portage-County-Ohio-Horseman-CouncilNEOTRA-194147080613531

JUNE 24 — Ohio Valley Team Penning Association Sorting, 9:30 a.m., Treharne Training Center, 49053 Fredericktown/ Clarkson Rd., Negley, OH. FMI: John May, 814-397-3265, https://www.facebook. com/ohiovalleyteampenning

JUNE 24 — Summit County OHC Poker Ride/Hike, Richfield Heritage Preserve, 4225 Oviatt Road, Richfield, OH. FMI: Cathy Matonis, 216-798-0496, Catherine. SummitOHC@gmail.com

JUNE 24 — Massillon Saddle Club Pleasure Show, 12680 Sally St. SW, Massillon, OH. FMI: 330-844-4041, massillonsaddleclub@ gmail.com, www.massillonsaddleclub.org

JUNE 24 — 11th Annual Kelli’s Crusade Benefit Open Horse Show, 8:30 a.m., Medina County Fairgrounds, Medina, OH. FMI: Sharon Baker, 330-948-1784

JUNE 24 — Buckin Ohio Pro Bull Riding, 8154 Garman Rd., Burbank, OH. FMI: 330624-7205, buckinohio.com

JUNE 24 — Under The Oaks Open Show, Crawford County Fairgrounds, 610 Whetstone St., Bucyrus, OH. FMI: Text Trisha, 419-563-5170

JUNE 24 — Tri-State Miniature Horse Club Fun Show, 9 a.m., Blue Lakes Farm, 14095 Auburn Rd., Newbury, OH. FMI: wisedaniel@att.net, tristateminis.com

JUNE 24 — Super Barrel and Pole Show, Pine Creek Arena, 23937 Big Pine Road, South Bloomingville, OH. FMI: 740-4782520, www.pinecreekhc.com

JUNE 24 — Mountain Trail Challenge, WinSeek Fallen Pines Equestrian Center, 5022 Everett Hull Rd., Cortland, OH. FMI: Laura Wiencek, 724-301-2244

JUNE 24 — Slot Race, Penland Farms, 718 Fredonia Rd., Stoneboro, PA. FMI: 724-9889238, penlandfarms.com

JUNE 24 — KWHA Ladies Auxiliary Horse Show, Lincoln County Fairgrounds, Stanford, KY. FMI: 859-314-5308, tishawinkler503@gmail.com

JUNE 24 — Driving Show, 9 a.m., Kentucky Cowtown Arena, Williamstown, KY. FMI: Amy Lent, 859-536-0287

JUNE 24-25 — Champions All Breed Association Show, Champions Center, 4122 Laybourne Rd., Springfield, OH. FMI: 937324-4353, www.championscenterarena.com

JUNE 24-25 — Premier Mount N Trail Obstacle Competition 2023 Series, Kal-Val Saddle Club, 9853 South 34th St., Scotts, MI. FMI: premiermountntrail@gmail. com, www.premiermountntrail.com

JUNE 24-25 — Lake Erie Mounted Vaqueros Stagecoach I & II, 9 a.m., Ashtabula County Fairgrounds, 107 Poplar St., Jefferson, OH. FMI: Karen, 330-7193290, karenld0819@gmail.com, www. lakeeriemountedvaqueros.net

JUNE 24-25 — Pioneer City Riding Club Open Horse Show, 10 a.m., Washington County Fairgrounds, Marietta, OH. FMI: Melissa Beatty, 740-883-0819, www. pioneercityridingclub.weebly.com

JUNE 24-25 — Ottawa County Horse Foundation Points on the Portage Circuit #2 (Speed and Performance), Ottawa County Fairgrounds, 7870 W. State Route 163, Oak Harbor, OH. FMI: Jason Eck, 734771-0681, www.ochf.net

JUNE 24-25 — HCSC/IQHA June Jubilee, Henry County Saddle Club, 321 W. 100 N., New Castle, IN. FMI: Rebecca Baker, 765524-2400

JUNE 24-25 — Western Pennsylvania Reining Horse Association Summer Slide Series, Lake Erie College Equestrian Center, 10145 Pinecrest Rd., Painesville, OH. FMI: admin@wprha.com, www.wprha.com

JUNE 25 — Summer Splash Jumper Series, Pure Gold Stables, 3325 St. Rt. 45 S., Salem, OH. FMI: www.puregoldequine.com

JUNE 25 — Angels Haven Horse Rescue Fun Show, Carlisle Equestrian Center, 13630 Nickle Plate Diagonal Rd., LaGrange, OH. FMI: 440-781-5060, www. angelshavenhorserescue.org

JUNE 25 — Massillon Saddle Club Contesting Point Show, 12680 Sally St. SW, Massillon, OH. FMI: 330-844-4041, massillonsaddleclub@gmail.com, www. massillonsaddleclub.org

JUNE 25 — Medina County 4H Show Series, Medina County Fairgrounds, Medina, OH. FMI: Chris Miletti, 216-548-7772

JUNE 25 — Steubenville Saddle Club Show, 8675 State Route 152, Richmond, OH. FMI: www.facebook.com/ SteubenvilleSaddleClub

JUNE 28 — Weekday Warriors Summer Series, Copper Mare Ranch, 6090 N. State Route 53, Tiffin, OH. FMI: Grant, 567-2076339, coppermareranch@gmail.com

JUNE 28 — Fredericktown Western Saddle Club Fun Show, 6:30 p.m., Fredericktown Arena, 17367-17467 Waterford Road, Fredericktown, OH. FMI: Marcie Leedy, 419-571-5917

JUNE 28 — Meadow Lake Summer Classic, 128 Ashley Inn Way, Bryantsville, KY. FMI: 859-304-0070, manager@meadowlakeec. com, www.MeadowLakeEC.com

JUNE 29 — Richland County Equine Council Schrock Bros. Services Thursday Night Fun Show, Richland County Fairgrounds, 750 N. Home Rd., Mansfield, OH. FMI: 419-512-8127, katie.paxton@ ymail.com, https://www.facebook.com/ profile.php?id=100086452402736

JUNE 30 — Wayne County Saddle Club Fun Show and Buckle Series, 6:30 p.m., 4200 Overton Rd., Wooster, OH. FMI: 330-8444041, waynecountysaddleclub.com

JUNE 30 — Keystone Saddle Club Show, Glen Dunn Arena, Uhrichsville, OH. FMI: https://www.facebook.com/ groups/202531196595646

JUNE 30-JULY 1 — Imperial Horse Show (Gypsys, Haflingers & NonStock), Springfield, OH. FMI: Buckeye Equestrian Events, 740-610-4129, www. buckeyeequestrianevents.com

JUNE 30-JULY 1 — Horse Progress Days, Michiana Event Center, 455 E. Farver St., Shipshewana, IN. FMI: 574-821-1543

JUNE 30-JULY 2 — NPBA Money Pot, Garwood Arena, 2538 Middleton Rd., Columbiana, OH. FMI: Bailey Angelo, 724415-8319, npba@npba.us, npba.us

JUNE 30-JULY 2 — 11th Annual Chalee Gilliland Memorial Barrels & Bling Benefit Barrel Race, C Bar C Cowpokes Arena, 253 W. Stardust Rd., Cloverdale, IN. FMI: 812339-5083

JULY 2023

JULY 1 — 2023 Ruggles Arena Speed Show, 2651 Township Road 155, Cardington, OH.

FMI: Janet Ruggles, 419-210-7204

JULY 1 — Ohio Foundation Quarter Horse Association Show, Guernsey County Fairgrounds, 335 Old National Rd., Lore City, OH. FMI: Donnie Uffner, 740-8777993, ofqhashows@gmail.com, www. ohfqha.com

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JULY 1 — Southern Ohio Heart of Horsemanship Show, Rodeo Run Stables, 11641 Alspach Rd. NW, Canal Winchester, OH. FMI: sohhinfo@gmail.com

JULY 1 — Cattle Sorting, Smoke Rise Ranch, 6751 Hunterdon Rd., Glouster, OH. FMI: 740-767-2624, smokeriseranch@gmail. com, www.smokeriseranch.com

JULY 1 — Gibsonburg Saddle Club Show, 12 p.m., 961 N. Main St., Gibsonburg, OH. FMI: 419-351-9716, www.facebook.com/ profile.php?id=100064203722805

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

JULY 1-2 — WDAA Lite Show (July 1) and Western Dressage Clinic with Joann Williams (July 2), Brecksville Stables, 11921 Parkview Dr., Brecksville, OH. FMI: Classical Attraction Dressage Society, 234804-8735, www.cadsdressage.org

JULY 1-2 — Ashland Paint and Plain Saddle Club Horse Show, Ashland County Fairgrounds, 2042 Claremont Ave., Ashland, OH. FMI: 330-317-0945, paintandplaininfo@yahoo.com, www. ashlandpaintandplain.com

JULY 1-2 — Dusty Boots Riding Club Show, Ashtabula County Fairgrounds, Jefferson, OH. FMI: Billie Jo Brown, 440-488-5400, dustybootsridingclub@gmail.com, www. dustybootsridingclub.com

JULY 1-2 — Northwest Ohio Driving Circuit Show, 9:30 a.m., Fulton County Fairgrounds, 8514 OH-108, Wauseon, OH.

FMI: Emily Wolery, 419-656-0050

JULY 1-2 — Southeastern Ohio Horse Show Organization Show, Hartford Fairgrounds, 14028 Fairgrounds Rd., Croton, OH. FMI: Leighton Wetzel, 740-868-9847

JULY 1-4 — Red Hill Horse Camp Holiday Weekend Ride, 4604 Red Hill Road, Livingston, KY. FMI: 606-308-5900, redhillhorsecamp.com

JULY 2 — Southern Ohio Heart of Gymkhana Buckle Series, Rodeo Run Stables, 11641 Alspach Rd. NW, Canal Winchester, OH. FMI: sohhinfo@gmail.com

JULY 3 — Family Fun Show, Smoke Rise Ranch, 6751 Hunterdon Rd., Glouster, OH. FMI: 740-767-2624, smokeriseranch@ gmail.com, www.smokeriseranch.com

JULY 5 — Weekday Warriors Summer Series, Copper Mare Ranch, 6090 N. State Route 53, Tiffin, OH. FMI: Grant, 567-2076339, coppermareranch@gmail.com

JULY 5 — Fredericktown Western Saddle Club Fun Show, 6:30 p.m., Fredericktown Arena, 17367-17467 Waterford Road, Fredericktown, OH. FMI: Marcie Leedy, 419-571-5917

JULY 6 — Richland County Equine Council Schrock Bros. Services Thursday Night Fun Show, Richland County Fairgrounds, 750 N. Home Rd., Mansfield, OH. FMI: 419-512-8127, katie.paxton@ymail.com, https://www.facebook.com/profile. php?id=100086452402736

JULY 6-9 — The Little Buckeye, Garwood Arena, 2538 Middleton Rd., Columbiana, OH. FMI: www.oaqha.com

JULY 6-9 — Michigan Reining Horse Association Show, Midland County Fairgrounds, Midland, MI. FMI: 616-5812230, reiningmichigan@gmail.com, www. mrha.org

JULY 7 — Portage County Equine Show Committee Friday Night Open Contesting Show, 6 p.m., Portage County Randolph Fairgrounds, 4215 Fairground Rd., Randolph, OH. FMI: Kimberly, 330-4280070

JULY 7-9 — WS Cowgirl Camp 2023, WinSeek Mountain Trail & Lessons, 5022 Everett Hull Rd., Cortland, OH. FMI: 330638-2255

JULY 7-9 — Central Ohio Reining Horse Association Patriotic Series, University of Findlay, 14700 US Rt. 68, Findlay, OH. FMI: Todd Knerr, 614-778-5132, taknerr@att. net, www.centralohioreining.com

JULY 7-9 — 10th Anniversary Bash 4 Cash, Central Kentucky Ag/Expo Center, Liberty, KY. FMI: amber@atbproductions.net, atbproductions.net

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

JULY 8 — Harry Hughes Speed Series, Harry Hughes Youth Equestrian Center, 5563 Waterville-Swanton Rd., Swanton, OH. FMI: Brandy Dotson, 419-205-2873

JULY 8 — Columbiana County Saddle Horse Open Show, Columbiana County Fairgrounds, 225 Lee Ave., Lisbon, OH. FMI: Amber May, 330-398-5096

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

JULY 8 — Brookfield Saddle Club Points/Performance Show, 696 Bedford Rd. SE, Brookfield, OH. FMI: brookfieldsaddleclub@yahoo.com

JULY 8 — Under The Oaks Open Show, Crawford County Fairgrounds, 610 Whetstone St., Bucyrus, OH. FMI: Text Trisha, 419-563-5170

JULY 8 — Southern Ohio Quarter Pony Association Open Horse Show Series, Henderson’s Arena, 800 Van Fossen Rd., Jackson, OH. FMI: Joceyln Wilson, 740-5907267, www.soqpa.com

JULY 8 — Ken Engelhaupt Memorial Show, 9 a.m., Medina County Fairgrounds, Medina, OH. FMI: Dan Engelhaupt, 330-703-3830

JULY 8 — Kal Val Saddle Club Pleasure & Speed Show, 9853 S. 34th St., Scotts, MI. FMI: kvsaddleclub@gmail.com

JULY 8 — Pioneer Saddle Club Horse Show, 4 p.m., Harold Davis Ring at Joe Gill Show Grounds, 344 Shewmaker Lane, Harrodsburg, KY. FMI: 859-734-9761, pioneersaddleclubky@gmail.com

JULY 8-9 — Northern Ohio Outlaws Shoot, Wayne County Fairgrounds, Wooster, OH. FMI: www.nooutlaws.com, https://www. facebook.com/groups/183343285741

JULY 8-9 — Premier Mount N Trail Obstacle Competition 2023 Series, Holland Western Horse Park, 3856 61st St., Holland, MI. FMI: premiermountntrail@gmail.com, www.premiermountntrail.com

JULY 8-9 — Ohio State Buckskin Association Buckskin Red, White & Buckskin Circuit, Champions Center, Springfield, OH. FMI: info@ohiobuckskins.org, www. ohiobuckskins.org

JULY 8-9 — Michigan Apple Blossom Classic Open Horse Show, MSU Pavilion, 4301 Farm Lane, East Lansing, MI. FMI: Carol Russell, 517-655-4712, rtrainct@aol.com

JULY 8-9 — Bainbridge Saddle Club Open Horse Show, 8:30 a.m., 3038 North County Road 450 West, Greencastle, IN. FMI: Megan 712-297-4336, www. bainbridgesaddleclub.net

JULY 8-9 — Daybrook Saddle Club Show, 1650 Days Run Rd., Fairview, WV. FMI: Jonathan Ocheltree, 304-313-2040

JULY 9 — Geauga Horse & Pony Association Open Show, Geauga County Fairgrounds, Burton, OH. FMI: ghpa08@yahoo.com, www.ghpa.us

JULY 9 — Columbiana County Saddle Horse Contest Show, 10 a.m., Columbiana County Fairgrounds, 225 Lee Ave., Lisbon, OH. FMI: Amber May, 330-398-5096

JULY 9 — Valley City Saddle Club Summer Series, Medina County Fairgrounds, Medina, OH. FMI: Kristina Phillips, 440-3346434, valleycitysaddleclub.weebly.com

JULY 12 — Weekday Warriors Summer Series, Copper Mare Ranch, 6090 N. State Route 53, Tiffin, OH. FMI: Grant, 567-2076339, coppermareranch@gmail.com

JULY 12 — Fredericktown Western Saddle Club Fun Show, 6:30 p.m., Fredericktown Arena, 17367-17467 Waterford Road, Fredericktown, OH. FMI: 419-571-5917

JULY 12-16 — Pennsylvania Quarter Horse Association Show, Center County Fairgrounds, 169 Homan Lane, Centre Hall, PA. FMI: 814-880-0965, www.pqha.org

JULY 13-15 — Tri-State All Morgan Show, Michiana Event Center, Shipshewana, IN. FMI: Amy Snyder, 440-479-8503, showmanageramy@gmail.com

JULY 14 — Geauga Horse & Pony Association Friday Night Contesting Show, Geauga County Fairgrounds, Burton, OH. FMI: ghpa08@yahoo.com, www.ghpa.us

JULY 14 — Wayne County Saddle Club Fun Show and Buckle Series, 6:30 p.m., 4200 Overton Rd., Wooster, OH. FMI: 330-8444041, waynecountysaddleclub.com

JULY 14 — Portage County Equine Show Committee Friday Night Open Pleasure Show, 6:30 p.m., Portage County Randolph Fairgrounds, 4215 Fairground Rd., Randolph, OH. FMI: Carrie, 330-280-4552

JULY 14-15 — NMHA United We Stand Show, Racking Ridge Stables, Prestonburg, KY. FMI: 270-938-3960, www. nationalmountain.wixsite.com/website

JULY 14-16 — Hocking OHC 5th Annual Trail Ride at Cowboy Larry’s, 17342 Keister Rd., Laurelville, OH. FMI: 740-603-5796

JULY 14-16 — BWHA Classic, Findlay Western Farm, 14700 US Rt. 68, Findlay, OH. FMI: www.noqha.com

JULY 15 — Schooling Show, Brecksville Stables, 11921 Parkview Dr., Brecksville, OH. FMI: CADS, 234-804-8735, www. cadsdressage.org

JULY 15 — Avon Lake Saddle Club Open Miniature Show Series, 10 a.m., Weiss Field, 33141-33199 Webber Rd., Avon Lake, OH. FMI: Kathleen Azzarello, 440-536-0145, https://www. facebook.com/Avon-Lake-Saddle-ClubALSC-365781246807991

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

JULY 15 — Wayne County Saddle Club Pleasure Point Show, 8:30 a.m., & Open Contest Show, 11 a.m., 4200 Overton Rd., Wooster, OH. FMI: (Pleasure) Angie 330201-1022, (Contest) Jamie 419-496-6549, waynecountysaddleclub.com

JULY 15 — Southington Mustang Academy Open House Event, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Southington, OH. FMI: 330-333-7187, www.facebook.com/ hearthorsemanshipmustangs

JULY 15 — Massillon Saddle Club Pleasure Show, 12680 Sally St. SW, Massillon, OH. FMI: 330-844-4041, massillonsaddleclub@ gmail.com, www.massillonsaddleclub.org

JULY 15 — Knox County Horse Park Horse Show, 10 a.m., 7500 Thayer Road, Mount Vernon, OH. FMI: kchp.mtv.ohio@ gmail.com, https://www.facebook.com/ groups/420822485270892

JULY 15 — Portage County OHC Poker Run with Silent Auction and Raffles, 11:30 a.m., West Branch State Park, 5570 Esworthy Rd., Ravenna, OH. FMI: www.facebook. com/Portage-County-Ohio-HorsemanCouncil-NEOTRA-194147080613531

JULY 15 — Ohio Valley Team Penning Association Sorting, 9:30 a.m., Treharne Training Center, 49053 Fredericktown/ Clarkson Rd., Negley, OH. FMI: John May, 814-397-3265, https://www.facebook. com/ohiovalleyteampenning

JULY 15 — Valley City Saddle Club Fun Show, Medina County Fairgrounds, Medina, OH. FMI: Kristina Phillips, 440334-6434, valleycitysaddleclub@yahoo. com, valleycitysaddleclub.weebly.com

JULY 15 — Tri-State Miniature Horse Club Fun Show, 9 a.m., Blue Lakes Farm, 14095 Auburn Rd., Newbury, OH. FMI: wisedaniel@att.net, tristateminis.com

JULY 15 — Young Riders Open Horse Show, Clermont County Fairgrounds, Owensville, OH. FMI: clermonthhorsecommittee@ gmail.com, www.facebook.com/profile. php?id=100064675302113

JULY 15 — Fast Cash Barrels & Poles, Copper Mare Ranch, 6090 N. State Route 53, Tiffin, OH. FMI: Grant Fatzinger, 567207-6339, coppermareranch@gmail.com

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

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

JULY 15-16 —Lake Erie Mounted Vaqueros Homesman I & II, 9 a.m., Ashtabula County Fairgrounds, 107 Poplar St., Jefferson, OH. FMI: Karen, 330-7193290, karenld0819@gmail.com, www. lakeeriemountedvaqueros.net

JULY 15-16 — Working Equitation Clinic with Rose Watt, Pure Gold Stables & Equestrian Facility, 3325 State Route 45 S., Salem, OH. FMI: Susan Smith-Gordon, 724-301-1414, https://www.facebook. com/groups/120494548096558

JULY 15-16 — NE Ohio Shetland Pony & Miniature Horse Breeders Association Show, Henderson’s Arena, Jackson, OH. FMI: 614-519-2912

JULY 15-16 — Champions All Breed Association Show, Champions Center, 4122 Laybourne Rd., Springfield, OH. FMI: 937324-4353, www.championscenterarena. com

JULY 15-16 — Fun Open Show, Henry County Fairgrounds, New Castle, IN. FMI: John Carson, 765-717-0717, ttjcarson@aol. com, www.hcsaddleclub.com

JULY 15-16 — East Coast Outlaws Cowboy Mounted Shooting, Keystone Horse Center, 103 Horse Farm Rd., Bloomsburg, PA. FMI: ecoshooters@gmail.com, www. eastcoastoutlaws.com

JULY 15-16 — Lower Michigan Horse Association Show, Ingham County Fairgrounds (South end), 700 East Ash St., Mason, MI. FMI: lowermichiganhorseassociation@gmail.com

JULY 16 — 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 16 — Massillon Saddle Club Contesting Point Show, 12680 Sally St. SW, Massillon, OH. FMI: 330-844-4041, massillonsaddleclub@gmail.com, www. massillonsaddleclub.org

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Eme Martin Trick andFancyRider

Eme Martin has been trick riding all over the Eastern US since she was 7. She is now 12 and this is her first solo year as EME MARTIN—TRICK AND FANCY RIDER. Eme has trained her pony (Twilight), with minimal help, over the last two years to become a very reliable trick pony. She is now training Storm, her 4 year old, to become a trick horse as well. Her life revolves around horses and trick riding. She dreams of performing at the DAYS OF 47 RODEO in Utah someday and of becoming an amazing, nationally known performer like Haley Proctor.

INSTAGRAM @emerae_trickrider

FACEBOOK: Eme Martin - Trick and Fancy Rider

SUMMER 2023 SCHEDULE

MAY 6 FUN SHOW PERFORMANCE

Belmont County Fairgrounds, St. Clairsville, OH

MAY 9 FUN SHOW PERFORMANCE FOR “NOT AN ORDINARY PLACE” AS Horsemanship and Training Center, Springfield, OH

MAY 19-21 RED TOP RANCH TRICK RIDING SCHOOL WITH LINDA SCHOLTZ & KAREN VOLD

Boone, CO

MAY 27-28 GLADWIN RANCH RODEO

Gladwin County Fairgrounds, Gladwin, MI

Twisted P Rodeo Company

JUNE 14 WILD WEST DAYS

Belmont County Fairgrounds, St. Clairsville, OH

Organized by Sarah Martin & Belmont Senior Services

JULY 8 ROCKY FORK RODEO

Rocky For Ranch Arena, Kimbolton, OH

Rocky Fork Rodeo Company

JULY 14-15 GAINES COMMUNITY RODEO — 20 YEAR CELEBRATION

Gaines, MI • Flying Star Rodeo Productions

AUGUST 5 ARC TALENT SHOWCASE—ARC OF OHIO City of St. Clairsville Amphitheater, St. Clairsville, OH

SEPT. 7 COWBOY CORNER FUN SHOW

Belmont County Fair, St. Clairsville, OH

SEPT. 10 EME MARTIN — TRICK AND FANCY RIDER

Belmont County Fair, St. Clairsville, OH

Booking Information and Sponsorships contact: Sarah Martin, 740-359-0428, hafpint02@gmail.com

— Sponsored By —

Horse Association of Ohio

Successful Start to Show Season

PRESIDENT, Kaylee

Clagett

VICE PRESIDENT, Angie Wolfe

SECRETARY, Leslie Watson

TREASURER, Amy Leibold

EMAIL, diamondkfarm20@gmail.com

WEBSITE, www.ohiopinto.net

by Leslie Watson

Happy

summer!

I want to start out by wishing all of our members heading out to the Pinto World Championship Show in Tulsa, Okla., June 12-24. Good luck and may you have safe travels.

Our first two shows are under our belts and have been successful and fun. The first show was the Spring Fling held at Garwood Arena. While the weather was crappy we were all inside enjoying our Pintos of all shapes, colors and sizes. The second show was held at the University of Findlay-Western Farm. We had a tremendous response to this change in venue for this show. We were lucky enough to have a weekend of great weather. Our next show will be in July. Many faces, both new and old, filled the arena with equine friends of all shapes and sizes.

Remaining 2023 show dates are:

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JULY 16 — Combined Test and Dressage Show, Old Stone Riding Center, 2920 Minton Rd., Hamilton, OH. FMI: Julie Bath Primack, 513-868-3042, oldstoneridingcenter.com

JULY 16-22 — American Buckskin Registry Association World Championship Show, Tulsa, OK. FMI: americanbuckskin.com

JULY 16 — Steubenville Saddle Club Show, 8675 State Route 152, Richmond, OH. FMI: www.facebook.com/SteubenvilleSaddleClub

JULY 16 — Show Me Stacks Summer Pleasure Series, Copper Mare Ranch, 6090 N. State Route 53, Tiffin, OH. FMI: Grant Fatzinger, 567-207-6339, coppermareranch@gmail.com

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

JULY 21 — Keystone Saddle Club Show, Glen Dunn Arena, Uhrichsville, OH. FMI: www. facebook.com/groups/202531196595646

JULY 21 — Portage County Equine Show Committee Friday Night Open Contesting Show, 6 p.m., Portage County Randolph Fairgrounds, 4215 Fairground Rd., Randolph, OH. FMI: Sarah,330-819-3529

JULY 21-23 — Mounted Archery Competition, Creek Side Horse Park, 7369 Mottice Dr. SE, Waynesburg, OH. FMI: creeksidehorsepark@gmail.com, www. creeksidehorsepark.com

JULY 21-23 — Pinto Horse Association of Ohio Lots O’ Spots Show, University of Findlay, 14700 US Rt. 68, Findlay, OH. FMI: www.ohiopinto.net, https://www. facebook.com/groups/253934485544

JULY 21-23 — Kelly Chapman Mountain Trail Clinic (21st) & Mountain Trail 2 Day Challenge (22nd & 23rd), Kal Val Saddle Club, 9853 S. 34th St., Scotts, MI. FMI: kvsaddleclub@gmail.com

JULY 21-23 — A Western Dressage Weekend, Crooked Creek Horse Park, 467 Crooked Creek Dam Rd., Ford City, PA. FMI: emmanushorsemanship@gmail.com, pawda.org/events

JULY 22 — Ohio Horseman’s Council Ashtabula Chapter Gaming Buckle Series, Pierpont Fire Hall, 6006 Marcy Road, Pierpont, OH. FMI: Christy Burdick, 440856-9460, christyburdick28@gmail.com

JULY 22 — OHIO EXCA Race Buckle Series, S Bar L Arena, Sugarcreek, OH. FMI: www. ohioexca.com

JULY 22 — Belmont County Saddle Club Pole and Barrel Show, 41915 National Road, Belmont, OH. FMI: 740-391-3396

JULY 22 — Rough Riders 4H Speed Show, Huron County Fairgrounds, 940 Fair Road (west lot gate), Norwalk, OH. FMI: Cathy, 440-935-5040

JULY 22 — Southern Ohio Heart of Horsemanship Show, Rodeo Run Stables, 11641 Alspach Rd. NW, Canal Winchester, OH. FMI: sohhinfo@gmail.com

JULY 22 — Buckin Ohio Pro Bull Riding, 8154 Garman Rd., Burbank, OH. FMI: 330624-7205, buckinohio.com

JULY 22 — 2nd Annual Mahoning Valley Pony Breeders Fundraiser Fun Show, 9 a.m., Cedar Lake Farm, 1154 Hallock Young Rd., Warren, OH. FMI: Kelly, 330-907-5225

JULY 22 — Mountain Trail Challenge, WinSeek Fallen Pines Equestrian Center, 5022 Everett Hull Rd., Cortland, OH. FMI: Laura Wiencek, 724-301-2244

JULY 22 — Southern Ohio Quarter Pony Association Open Horse Show Series, Ross County Fairgrounds, 344 Fairgrounds Rd., Chillicothe, OH. FMI: 740-590-7267, www. soqpa.com

JULY 22 — 15th Annual All Breed Horse Show, Alexandria Fairgrounds, 100 Fairgrounds Road, Alexandria, KY. FMI: Monica, 513-910-5112, nkhn@nkhn.info

JULY 22 — Christmas in July Trail Show, Kentucky Cowtown Arena, Williamstown, KY. FMI: Amy Lent, 859-536-0287

JULY 22 — Wranglers Riding Club Horse Show, 3385 State Highway 80 E., Murray, KY. FMI: wranglersridingclubinc@gmail.com, wranglersmurray.wixsite.com/wranglers

JULY 22-23 — Premier Mount N Trail Obstacle Competition 2023 Series, Kal-Val Saddle Club, 9853 South 34th St., Scotts, MI. FMI: premiermountntrail@gmail.com, www.premiermountntrail.com

JULY 23 — Southern Ohio Heart of Gymkhana Buckle Series, Rodeo Run Stables, 11641 Alspach Rd. NW, Canal Winchester, OH. FMI: sohhinfo@gmail.com

JULY 21-23: University of Findlay Western Farm, Findlay, Ohio

JULY 29-30: Pinto Jubilee, Henry County Fairgrounds, New Castle, Ind.

AUG. 25-27: Champion Center, Springfield, Ohio

Sept. 22-24: Garwood Arena, Columbiana, Ohio Ohio Pinto also has a very active youth group led by Jodie Ricks. The group alway has something fun planned for all of the youth that are in attendance at each show. If you come to one of the shows, be on the lookout for various raffles and activities for Youth members of all ages.

All of our current forms are on the website. Membership applications are sent to Amy Leibold and all other forms for the shows are sent to Emily Wollery. As always please check our website, www.ohiopinto.net, and our Facebook page for the most current and updated information. If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to any of our officers or directors at any time.

Pinto Horse Association of Ohio would like to thank all of its sponsors, along with all those who make our shows what they are today. We look forward to seeing everyone soon.

JULY 23-29 — International Buckskin Horse Association World Championship Show, C Bar C Expo Center, Cloverdale, IN. FMI: www.ibha.net

JULY 24-28 — Old Stone Riding Center Camp 2 “Horsing Around”, Old Stone Riding Center, 2920 Minton Rd., Hamilton, OH. FMI: Julie Bath Primack, 513-868-3042, oldstoneridingcenter.com

JULY 26 — Weekday Warriors Summer Series, Copper Mare Ranch, 6090 N. State Route 53, Tiffin, OH. FMI: Grant, 567-2076339, coppermareranch@gmail.com

JULY 26 — Fredericktown Western Saddle Club Fun Show, 6:30 p.m., Fredericktown Arena, 17367-17467 Waterford Road, Fredericktown, OH. FMI: Marcie Leedy, 419-571-5917, https://www.facebook. com/FredericktownArena

JULY 28 — Wayne County Saddle Club Fun Show and Buckle Series, 6:30 p.m., 4200 Overton Rd., Wooster, OH. FMI: 330-8444041, waynecountysaddleclub.com

JULY 28 — Portage County Equine Show Committee Friday Night Open Pleasure Show, 6:30 p.m., Portage County Randolph Fairgrounds, 4215 Fairground Rd., Randolph, OH. FMI: Renee, 330-647-8738

JULY 28-30 — Pennsylvania Quarter Horse Association Show, Center County Fairgrounds, 169 Homan Lane, Centre Hall, PA. FMI: 814-880-0965, www.pqha.org

JULY 28-30 — Foundation Quarter Horse Registry-Michigan Affliliate, Midland County Fairgrounds, Midland, MI. FMI: 517-404-2929, www.michigan-fqhr.com

JULY 28-30 — Michigan Justin Morgan Horse Association Summer Classic, MSU Pavilion, 4301 Farm Lane, East Lansing, MI. FMI: 440-479-8503, www.mjmha.com

JULY 28-30 — Ranch Horse Association of Michigan Show, Berrien County Youth Fairgrounds, Berrien Springs, MI. FMI: www.miranchhorse.com

JULY 29 — Portage County OHC Ride, 11 a.m., West Branch State Park, 5570 Esworthy Rd., Ravenna, OH. FMI: www.facebook.com/PortageCounty-Ohio-Horseman-CouncilNEOTRA-194147080613531

JULY 29 — Wayne County Saddle Club Pleasure Point Show, 8:30 a.m., & Open Contest Show, 11 a.m., 4200 Overton Rd.,

Wooster, OH. FMI: (Pleasure) Angie 330201-1022, (Contest) Jamie 419-496-6549, waynecountysaddleclub.com

JULY 29 — Avon Lake Saddle Club Open Miniature Show Series, 10 a.m., Weiss Field, 33141-33199 Webber Rd., Avon Lake, OH. FMI: Kathleen Azzarello, 440-536-0145, https://www. facebook.com/Avon-Lake-Saddle-ClubALSC-365781246807991

JULY 29 — Licking County OHC Fun Show, 9 a.m., Infirmary Mound Park Horse Arena, St. Rt. 37, Granville, OH. FMI: Lisa, 740973-8901

JULY 29 — Horse Aid Live Combined Test & Dressage Show, Masterson Station Park, Lexington, KY. FMI: cyndi3334@gmail.com, www.horseaidlive.com

JULY 29 — Grayson County Saddle Club Show, 4783 Shrewsbury Rd., Leitchfield, KY. FMI: Barney Langley, 270-589-0293, www. facebook.com/graysoncountysaddleclub

JULY 29-30 — Pinto Horse Association of Ohio East Central Jubilee, Henry County Saddle Club Fairgrounds, 2221 N. Memorial Dr., New Castle, IN. FMI: www. ohiopinto.net, https://www.facebook. com/groups/253934485544

JULY 29-30 — Western Pennsylvania Reining Horse Association Summer Slide Series, Lake Erie College Equestrian Center, 10145 Pinecrest Rd., Painesville, OH. FMI: admin@wprha.com, www.wprha.com

JULY 30 — Summer Splash Jumper Series, Pure Gold Stables, 3325 St. Rt. 45 S., Salem, OH. FMI: www.puregoldequine.com

JULY 30 — Dusty Boots Riding Club Show, Trumbull County Fairgrounds, Cortland, OH. FMI: Billie Jo Brown, 440-488-5400, dustybootsridingclub@gmail.com, www. dustybootsridingclub.com

JULY 30 — Massillon Saddle Club Contesting Point Show, 12680 Sally St. SW, Massillon, OH. FMI: 330-844-4041, massillonsaddleclub@gmail.com, www. massillonsaddleclub.org

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Western Dressage Developing a Routine

by Kelley Bitter

Did you know that 40 percent of daily actions are unconscious habits? Brush your teeth, and drive to work. You don’t relearn those actions every day. Your brain does them every day. Your brain says OK, this works, and it continues to do this action. The more you do the action, the more ingrained the habit becomes. Habits are very powerful. But some habits are not good; they can lead to negative outcomes.

When you look at professional riders and wonder why they are so good, they consistently win and look relaxed. It is because they have a routine. They have developed habits they do daily, before each ride, before each show. Developing a pre-ride or pre-show routine is as essential as practicing the free walk or 20-meter circle.

I’ve discussed the Western Dressage tests and what maneuvers must be performed. I have not talked much about how to relax in the ring. I mean you and your horse. How do you relax when you are nervous and want to jump out of your skin? You develop a routine for you and your horse. Get in the zone, game face, and relax mode.

The first thing you need to know about is the habit loop. There is a cue, a response, and an outcome. For example, you’re waiting in the paddock to enter the ring for your ride, and you start to feel queasy, your palms are sweaty, and you can’t breathe. The cue is waiting for your turn to ride your test. Your outcome here is anxiety, maybe missing a maneuver or a lower score than you had hoped. This is a habit that has caused a negative outcome. Let’s look at this differently.

What if you developed habits and a routine before each ride for you and your horse to get focused and relax. The purpose of a pre-ride routine is to give you and your horse a cue that it is time to focus on

the task at hand, the competition. You have to identify what triggers you and your response and decide what to do differently to get a better response.

Let’s return to you waiting in the paddock for your turn to ride your test. You see the ring, the letters, the judge box. There are people around you. Instead of waiting and getting nervous, you do your preshow routine. Now this can be anything. Remember, it is a cue to your brain and horse that it is time to focus and be calm. “We have a job to do, Nelli; let’s get our game face on.”

Say you have a pre-ride routine as follows: You are on your horse. Take a deep breath and blow it out through your mouth so your horse can hear you. You let your shoulders drop, and your lower back relaxes. You ask your horse to back a few steps, stop, bend to the right, then the left, and back up again. All while you are relaxed. You do this routine every time you ride your horse. You do it with the intention of relaxing and getting focused. Your horse knows this is the cue to get working and focused. You are now ready to ride your test. You are focused, Nelli is focused, and you are both relaxed and prepared to perform to your highest level.

The key here is to make your routine habits with an intention on every single ride. This can be difficult. Changing habits or starting new habits takes work. But you can do it. Developing a routine before each ride will help you improve energy, focus, and performance. As I said, your routine can vary. You can make it what you want. I have a student who sings Christmas songs to her horse. So, anything goes here if it moves you close to your performance goal. One tip I can give you is to write out your pre-ride/pre-show routine. That will help you remember it, and you have something you can post near your tack area to remind you to do your routine.

You can also develop an in-competition routine and a post-competition routine. An in-competition routine can significantly help if you get distracted easily or have negative thoughts during your ride. A postcompetition routine can be used to reflect on your ride. You can also do meditation with your horse to calm down after a competition. Again, the key here is to be intentional in your routine. You have to do your routine every single ride. Then it will become a habit. Your new habit loop will look like this:

Head to the paddock for your test (Cue). Stop doing your precompetition routine (response). Ride your test focused, energetic, relaxed, high score (outcome positive).

You have to decide to do it, and you can do it. Enjoy it. Feel good about it. Start today. Remember, the best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second-best time to plant a tree is today. Start today! Enjoy your ride.

If you want to know more about how to enjoy your ride and work on western dressage techniques, take a look at my blog, www. horsehappyhour.com, and my new blog, www.theconfidenthorseman. com. Till next time my friends.

Kelley Bitter is the owner of Buckeye Performance Horse Center and The Winning Edge Mental Performance Coaching in Newbury, Ohio. A second-generation horsewoman, Kelley began riding and showing at 4 years old. In her teens, she started riding Arabians in various disciplines and won several Regional and USEF titles over the last 50 years. Kelley started riding Western Dressage in 2016. In 2018 Kelley attended the WDAA Train the Trainer program. She has won several titles including placing two of her Arabians in the WDAA World show in 2020 top 15. At the WDAA International Challenge 2021 she placed with her Quarter Horse, Arabians and her student received top ten in the Gaited Division. Kelley also holds certifications as a Mental Performance Coach, Equine Massage Therapy, Equine Laser Therapy and Equine Nutrition. You can read more about western dressage at www.horsehappyhour.com and learn about mental performance coaching at www.theconfidenthorseman.com

Western Reserve Carriage Association

WRCA June Pleasure

Drives

by Cathy Rhoades

Our next drive is Sunday, June 18 and is a combined effort with GLADS and Stacey Giere at Carlisle Equestrian Center in LaGrange, Ohio. We will have our regular potluck at the picnic shelter along with driving on the loop trails. This is a carriage driving day so the trails are available all day. Clinicians Bob Giles and Sterling Graburn will be there on Sunday for an optional cones clinic and trace pace/poker run. All participants must be a WRCA member, there will be a fee to drive cones once, then again to improve your time. All proceeds will be to benefit Chrissy Aitkins endeavor to

compete in the International Para Championships—against her friend and fellow para-driver Bob Giles! Further details of the event are being planned and will be sent out via email and Facebook. Contact Stacey to schedule a spot at this event or to enter the GLADS driving clinic at Lake Erie College and MCF June 14-18. Both clinicians will be offering paid lessons and lunch and learn sessions during the week. staceygiere@gmail.com

June 25 is our first Howe Meadow Drive in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. This is a lovely open meadow with trails around Indigo Lake. Often there are other park visitors that are delighted to see our carriages out! The Cuyahoga Valley Railroad runs near the Indigo Lake and the schedule will be announced at the event. We will potluck at noon. Please bring your own chairs due to limited tables available. All trailers use north entrance which will be marked by WRCA signs. Trailers can park in the shade under the trees.

Currently there is nothing

scheduled until September for club drives but the board is looking into Canfield Fairgrounds and possibly another at Carlisle. Several of our members attended the Spring National Drive in Indiana in April. Mary Thomas has the unique distinction of never missing a National Drive! She has been gifted two stalls for as long as she attends. Kay and Henry Rish, Jeff Skinner, Shauna Brummet, Bridget and Rick Miller, Barbara Watson, Cathy Rhoades, Barbara

Black Swamp Driving Club More Drives Added to 2023 Schedule

celebrated his 90th! We will have a celebration in his honor at the drive. Happy Birthday Roger Sr.!

An upcoming event is the Wyandot County Historical Society Ice Cream Social. This event is for turnouts only, no horses. We will be on display only. Please bring your display items and turnouts to this event.

by Roger Higgins Jr.

Hi everyone! 2023 is speeding by and our events are happening! We had our first event on May 31 hosted by The Hayhursts. Thanks to Sharon and Ron for hosting. I will have more information about it in our next issue.

The next event is the Higgins drive in Meeker, Ohio, on June 17. Potluck will be at noon. You can bring a turnout for display, bring a horse for a country drive, and just have a relaxing potluck and fellowship. There will be a ‘special’ part to this event. Roger Higgins Sr. celebrated a milestone birthday on June 5. He

It starts at noon and ends at 4 p.m., July 8, in Upper Sandusky. We have several more drives coming up. I am listing the dates and hosts as a reminder.

AUG. 5: Will Stevenson drive, Ft.Wayne, IN

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

SEPT. 2: Hayhurst drive, Bowling Green, OH

SEPT. 16: Emmons Parker Bridge drive, Upper Sandusky, OH

OCT. 28: Emmons/Higgins Halloween Party. Rural area near Meeker, OH Watch for additional events, I

know of one still being planned. I will report updates as I get them.

If anyone has any questions, feel free to contact me at higgy122@ gmail.com, I will be happy to

and

were at the Spring Fling. Next year is the 20th year of the National Drive. It is an entertaining, relaxing, friendly, fun filled, educational time with horses and friends! Consider joining many WRCA members next fall with your equine partner!

and Kristin

Carlisle Dates: June 1, June 10, June 15, June 18, July 4, July 8, July 13, July 16

help you. There is always an open invitation to come and join our club. Come and see what we are all about!

Until next month, enjoy!

King, Jo Ann Murr, Stacey

Meredith Giere, Chrissy Aitken,

Whittington

PRESIDENT, Jo Ann Murr

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

Shawna and Stacey. Photo credit: Mark Jump Photography.

PRESIDENT, Sharon Hayhurst VICE PRESIDENT, Angela Hohenbrink TREASURER, Ann Bell FACEBOOK, https://www.facebook.com/ groups/121257701223196

Covered wagon owned by Roger Higgins Sr.

The Science of Being Outdoors

Irecently had the privilege of presenting a series of talks at the 50th anniversary shindig for the Back Country Horsemen of Montana. It was a fab time with a beautiful group of people.

In one of the presentations, I used statistics to illustrate why capital “W” Wilderness should be on our bucket list of rides. After all, studies have consistently found we’re almost always happier outdoors. After the discussion, I wanted to look deeper into why.

In human evolutionary history, we’ve been outdoors for 99 percent of the time. However, we spend 93 percent of our days in cars or indoors today. As of 2008, most of the planet lives in urban areas. There are lots of studies that show what we already know: that this can be harmful.

In one UK study, life satisfaction fell by 0.5 percent for every extra 10 milligrams of pollution in their area. In a 2000 study, traffic noises of only 50 dB (the same as a quiet office setting) led to a 20 percent increase in high blood pressure. According to another study, a 10db increase in noise at night resulted in a 14 percent rise in hypertension. Other studies have found that schools near an airport have lower scores on reading tests.

What changes when we’re outside?

Forest activities have been found to decrease cortisol levels by 12 percent, heart rate by 6 percent, and blood pressure by 1.3 percent. Studies have confirmed that being in nature reduces anxiety and improves mood, and these positive effects last for days after exposure to wild areas.

In one experiment, 120 people viewed films of accidents. Afterward, one group watched nature scenes, and another saw urban settings. The researchers measured vital signs such as heart rates and blood pressure before and after. Those shown the scenes of nature were back to their baseline readings in 5 minutes, whereas those watching urban settings were only partially back after twice that time. Another experiment studied groups of people in the forest for a few hours each day. Results included immunity-boosting white blood cells that were 40 percent higher immediately afterward and remained 15 percent higher a month later compared with those who did not visit a forest.

Other studies have shown creativity increased by up to 50 percent after wildland activities. The smell of pines has been shown to lower heart rate and blood pressure. Hospital rooms with views of nature led to patients needing less time to recover. One study of 40 million people found that people that live in greener areas have lower death rates. At this point, I’d like to be done with scientific studies, although it’s nice that science has confirmed what horse and mule riders already know: when you’re in a rut, get outside. It shouldn’t be a surprise that a ride is good for you.

by Robert Eversole

Many of the greatest minds have agreed with that statement but said it more elegantly.

• Beethoven—“The woods, the trees, and the rocks give man the resonance he needs.”

• Emerson—“Standing on the bare ground, my head bathed by the blithe air and uplifted into infinite space, all mean egotism vanishes. I become a transparent eyeball; I am nothing.”

• Rachel Carson—“Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts. There is something infinitely healing in the repeated refrains of nature—the assurance that dawn comes after night, and spring after winter.”

• John Muir—“Thousands of tired, nerve-shaken, over-civilized people are beginning to find out that going to the mountains is going home; that wildness is a necessity.”

It’s hard to argue with facts or emotions that being outside with our animals is anything but good for us. I wish you a great year on the trails! For more of my musings on trail riding and camping with livestock, visit me at www.TrailMeister.com, where you can also find the world’s largest guide to guide to horse trails and camps.

For more information on trail riding and horse camping, please visit us at www.TrailMeister.com. TrailMeister is the world’s most extensive guide to horse trails and camps and a resource for information to keep your rides enjoyable and safe. The best-selling book “The ABCs of Trail Riding and Horse Camping” features 180 more topics for the active or aspiring trail rider. From how to train your horse for the trail to how to use that GPS. Get your copy on Amazon.

“Never does nature say one thing and wisdom another.” (Juvenal)

Clinic, Fun Days and Learning Programs

PRESIDENT, Alison Schmidbauer

TREASURER, Lisa Gross SECRETARY, Jill Christopher EMAIL, fdcta@aol.com

FACEBOOK, www.facebook.com/ groups/FDCTA

by Heather Bonifas

Can you feel it? I certainly can!

That old, familiar feeling of excitement and anticipation when the weather starts to warm, birds start singing in your now-open windows, and everything comes back to life after a long and grey Ohio winter. Colors are abundant with the spring flowers, lawns, trees and pastures. Just being outside lifts your spirits and energizes you to begin it all again. And can we say ‘hair tornado?’

The shedding season is in full swing here at my farm and those aforementioned birds love it for the nests that they are building.

At our winter meetings, we as a club of many different equine interests have been planning a slew of activities for the upcoming show and riding season. June, July, August and September all have some incredible activities planned for our members. We, as a club, have decided to pack this summer with at least one clinic, fun days (described later), and learning programs.

We have planned a dressage clinic with the reputable and motivating Janet Harms scheduled

for Sept. 9-10. The clinic will take place at the property of Jonna Shumway in Mt. Blanchard, Ohio. Thank you Jonna for opening up your facility for this event!

‘Programs’ are to be understood as learning nights with information and expertise shared within the club members and friends. For example: judging a horse’s age with a tooth exam, teaching your horse ground manners and skills with trail-inhand, braiding manes and tails for show, equine chiropractic work, and shoeing alternatives. Our long time member, Jill Christopher, gave us our latest program with an amazing Powerpoint presentation on the history, expectations, and details of western dressage. She put it together so well, we were all riveted as we watched videos and slides of the founder of this fine and blossoming genre of riding. Haven ridden this style of dressage for the past several years, I found the information she gave both complete and fascinating—answering several questions I had personally. She, too, has competed in the sport with success on a beautiful Arabian gelding named H.R. Denali . The lovely pair are pictured. Thank you, Jill. Also, a big thanks to one of our newest members, Lisa Gross, for hosting the evening presentation in her lovely home outside of Lima, Ohio.

Now, finally I will speak on the

fun days planned so far. Pat Boutwell, Beth Metzger, Jonna Shumway, and Marylou Paxton (all long time members), have given us opportunities to have some real fun together as a club. One type of fun day planned is thus: instead of having dressage shows, we have morphed those days into a combination of ride-atest and internal critique. We are blessed to have a fine dressage judge, Allison Schmidbaur, as a long time member who is generous with her time and expertise for constructive criticism. For those who wish to further their ring skills, a dressage arena will be set. For those who wish to enjoy another challenge, a separate area will be dedicated to an obstacle course to be ridden at

will. Our pilot fun day of this sort was held at MaryLou Paxton’s farm outside of Delphos, Ohio, last fall and was a roaring success. Other fun days would include: trail rides at Ohio equestrian trail systems and even a local ride through a small town to the local ice cream parlor.

As you can infer from this lengthy list of activities, we like to share time, experience and talents with each other as equestrians. If you would like to join us, consider contacting our club. Thanks for reading, and ride with joy!

MORE DATES EXPECTED!

May 27 Buckin Ohio Burbank, OH BR, CBR

June 17 A-Bar Rodeo Paulding, OH BR, CBR

June 24 Buckin Ohio Burbank, OH BR, CBR

July 7 A-Bar Rodeo Marion, OH BR, CBR

July 14 A-Bar Rodeo Kendalville, IN BR, CBR

July 18 A-Bar Rodeo Bucyrus, OH BR, CBR

July 21 A-Bar Rodeo Hilliard, OH BR, CBR

July 22 Buckin Ohio Burbank, OH BR, CBR

July 27 A-Bar Rodeo Marysville, OH BR, CBR

July 28 A-Bar Rodeo Tiffin, OH BR, CBR

August 3 Buckin Ohio Burbank, OH BR, CBR

August 4 A-Bar Rodeo Wapakoneta, OH BR

August 9 A-Bar Rodeo Mansfield, OH BR, CBR

August 10 A-Bar Rodeo Millersburg, OH BR, CBR

August 11 A-Bar Rodeo Carthage, OH BR, CBR

August 16 A-Bar Rodeo Norwalk, OH BR, CBR

August 17 Rolling Stone Rodeo Washington C.H. OH BR, CBR

August 17 A-Bar Rodeo Zanesville, OH BR, CBR

August 19 Buckin Ohio Burbank, OH BR, CBR

August 30 A-Bar Rodeo Mt. Gilead, OH BR, CBR

September 3 A-Bar Rodeo Van Wert, OH BR, CBR

September 16 Buckin Ohio Burbank, OH BR, CBR

October 1 A-Bar Rodeo Coshocton, OH BR

October 9 A-Bar Rodeo Lancaster, OH BR, CBR

October 14 Buckin Ohio Burbank, OH BR, CBR

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Class Numbers are Strong at AP&P Shows

PRESIDENT, Emily Scott VICE PRESIDENT, Brett Hammesmith SECRETARY, Amy Cluse TREASURER, Terri Rafeld EMAIL, paintandplaininfo@yahoo.com WEBSITE, www. ashlandpaintandplain.com

by Chesna Wertz

Hi everyone! I hope this article finds you all well and having a successful start to the show season! As I write this, it’s hard to believe that it’s May already; shows are in full swing, and the All American Youth Horse show begins next week. We hope everyone who attended had a good showing, and reached your goals!

On April 15 and 16, we held our first P and P show of the season. It was an absolutely beautiful weekend, with highs in the 70’s. Class numbers were strong (over 140 showmanship runs alone!) and the competition was fierce.

While Sunday afternoon was a bit soggy, our fabulous exhibitors stuck with us. Even with the torrential downpours, our western pleasure and ranch classes still had several splits. A big thank you to everyone who came out and showed with us. Your support of the club is greatly appreciated! As of this writing, we are prepping for our second show of the season on May 27-28. Even though by the time you read this article, and that show will be past, please join us on July 1-2. Our judge that weekend will be Steve Carter. Hope to see everyone there!

Knox County Horse Park

Join KCHP For Open House Scheduled for June 10

Cowgirls and Cowboys, It’s time to have your ponies ready for the season. Our first show was held May 20 with new classes and age bracket changes. By the time you get this we will be ready for the June 17 show. Hopefully you made it to the May show.

We have seven shows. To be eligible for the Buckle Series you have to attend four shows to be in the race; barrels, poles, stakes and keyhole are the classes for the Buckle Series.

Regina Shoopman had two classes for desensitizing with a great turnout and successful performances from the competitors.

A week later the Icelanders club came out for camping and showing for a two-day event.

Regina also did a desensitizing classes for the club. It was a great turnout for the weather conditions for camping and showing.

The club has been working on lighting the arena and I do believe we have found lights that will do the job. We are still looking for

donations to finish the project so keep us in mind.

We had planned an open house in April, but the weather conditions were not very good and we had to cancel the event. The new date for the open house is June 10. Keep checking our Facebook page for updates on the event. We will have pony rides, carriages rides, tack swap tables, demos, face painting, and camp fires...lots of fun.

Come out and join us for a show or the open house. See you soon!

Smiles were seen all around at our April show!

Smiles at the April show!

PRESIDENT, Donny Cline VICE PRESIDENTS, Travis Ross and John Weekley; TREASURER, Pam Niner; SECRETARY, Lexi Snyder and Madisyn Weekley CONTACT, dcline458@gmail.com FACEBOOK, Knox County Horse Park Inc

Ohio Foundation Quarter Horse Association

First Show of Season was a Huge Success

PRESIDENT, Donnie Uffner VICE PRESIDENT, Eric Erwin SECRETARY, Leann Bauer TREASURER, Rick Learn EMAIL, ofqhashows@gmail.com WEBSITE, www.ohfqha.com

The first show of the season was a huge success! The Ohio Foundation Quarter Horse Association put on an incredible event that had sunshine and perfect footing. What’s more, the wide variety of exhibitors made for an exciting competition. From seasoned professionals to first-time exhibitors, everyone was eager to be there.

We’re excited to announce that

we’ll be holding another show on June 3 at the Guernsey County Fairgrounds. In addition to the regular classes you’ve come to love, we added a Box Drive Box class for those who want to show off their skills but are not quite ready to enter down the fence. And if you’ve ever wanted to try roping cows but just didn’t know where to start? Well now’s your chance! We’ll have a roping clinic and evening cattle practice so you can get your feet wet

Wayne County Saddle Club

before competing in the pen. Friday night will feature live music from The Sons of Maverick and the weekend has delicious

food from fan favorite Shirley’s Temptations. Don’t miss out on all the fun and excitement at this upcoming event!

WCSC Accomodates a Variety of Skills and Disciplines

And, by all reports I’ve heard, having Contest and Pleasure point shows the same day appears to be working out. Logistically, we need less help and fewer days are tied up for those individuals putting on the shows. We are looking forward to the Sunday Fun Shows this coming month. ‘Hope you enjoy them along with our other events.

public at no admission charge. Why not tell somebody so they can enjoy our beautiful facility, too! ~Stan

Grass is growing; lawn needs mowing; trees are green; horses are out on pasture; horse shows are in full go. I reckon it’s safe to say ‘tis the season for all those outdoor activities and projects postponed due to inclement weather, to get back ‘in gear.’

My dad’s official ‘turn out day’ was always May 10—the day I’m writing this newsletter to make the deadline for the June issue of the Corral. On the family farm we always waited to let the cows and horses out until the grass was well grown and past the high sugar content a bit earlier in the year. It seemed the animals were less likely to get ‘the belly ache’ from all the early grass they would consume. And, it seemed the grass held up a little better by being more mature. And the ground was more solid—not tracked up as much.

So far this season, our shows have gone well. The Fun Show/ Buckle series has gone well.

Part of our purpose is to provide a variety of activities to accommodate a variety of skills and disciplines. Your officers and directors welcome suggestions for more and varied activities here at the ‘Hollow.’ With that in mind, our meetings are the first Thursday of each month. In the warm months we meet at the club grounds at 7 p.m. Welcome!

As a reminder, Susie Gortner is our Sunshine lady. You can contact her when someone in the club could use a little ‘Sunshine’ at 419/869-7237. Tricia Crilow is in charge of reservations for members planning activities that require the pavilion. Her number is 330/763-4564. You only need to reserve if you want to use the pavilion. The club grounds are available to all members anytime as long as no events are scheduled for the same time/day. As always, last one out please close the gate!

The worship group meets the first and second Sundays at 11 a.m. You are welcome.

Our activities are open to the

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

Ohio High School Rodeo

Association

Fun-Filled Rodeo Weekends

High Finals Rodeo. Good luck to all, make O-H-I-O proud!

JR. HIGH YEAR END CHAMPIONS

BARREL RACING: Avery Wolf

POLE BENDING: Braelynn Gardner

RIBBON ROPING: Matt East and Morgan East

GIRLS BREAKAWAY ROPING: Braelynn Gardner

BOYS BREAKAWAY ROPING: Reid Strickler

GIRLS GOAT TYING: Kaylynn Thompson

by Tana Drew

The Junior High State Finals rodeo took place in Canal Winchester, Ohio, on May 6-7. It was a fun-filled rodeo weekend with several extra activities including the queen and princess contest, a talent show hosted by the high school officers, and golf ball toss fundraiser. We wrapped up the weekend with our awards banquet for the Jr. High Division. Congratulations to all our contestants on a great season!

Our Junior High National Team consists of all of the Junior High year-end Champions (listed below) as well as Carlie Wears, Isla Corzatt, Gabrielle Nussbaum, Janelle Birone-Vidovich and Carly Corsi. These contestants will be representing Ohio in Perry, Ga., at the National Jr.

BOYS GOAT TYING: Trent Hendrick

TIE-DOWN ROPING: Matt East

CHUTE DOGGIN: Wesley Gardner

TEAM ROPING: Matt East and Wesley Gardner

JR. BULL RIDING: Bryson Shriver

LIGHT RIFLE: Wesley Thompson

ALL-AROUND COWBOY: Reid Strickler

ALL-AROUND COWGIRL: Madi Corsi

ROOKIE ALL-AROUND COWBOY: Trent Hendrick

ROOKIE ALL-AROUND COWGIRL: Carley Corsi

Our High School State Finals scheduled for June 3 and 4 at Treharne’s Training Center in Negley, Ohio, will be the final rodeo of the 2022-23 OHSRA season.

Our new season will begin in August. Membership applications will open June 15.

For more information visit our website ohiohighschoolrodeo.org

2023 FALL SCHEDULE

AUG. 12-13: Tucked Away Arena

SEPT. 2-3: Champaign County Fairgrounds

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Greetings From Your President

The OHC State rides start this month. The first is June 9-11 at Caesar Creek State Park hosted by the Greene County chapter. There are nine state rides this year. The last is Oct. 6-8 at Hueston Woods State Park hosted by the Preble County

chapter. I encourage you to try a state ride or two or three. If you are an experienced rider and know the trails a state ride is a great way for you to share your knowledge and experience with less experienced riders. If you are new to trail riding or want to

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CLERMONT

Greetings from Clermont County OHC. It has been a long time since we had an article in the Corral. This is the first article of many more to come from the rebirth of this chapter with big plans for East Fork.

Since the last state ride that Clermont County OHC hosted, there have been a lot of improvements to the Special Events area, trails and break areas were added. The EFSP personnel have been working hard with us to help improve the park and we would like to thank them for their help.

There has been a shelter house built by Southwestern Ohio Spotted Saddle Horse Association, with the materials being donated by the East Fork Volunteer Mounted Search and Rescue Team. The cement floor was done by volunteer members of Southern Ohio Trail Association. The cement sidewalk and lounge area around the fire ring was done by volunteer members of SOTA along with the grill and mounting block.

SOTA is planning a Chili Cook Off at the Special Events area June 9-10. Enter your best chili for the cookoff. Please no real hot chili. Come camp out with friends, ride your horses, eat some fine chili and sit around the fire in the evening, tell and listen to some tall tales and big whopper stories.

Volunteers were able to do some much needed trail clearing in April. The trails have finally dried out and are perfect for getting equipment out there to clear the downed trees. The entire Red Fox including the Pines and the old Harrison place were cleared. Also, about half of the Pin Oak trail was cleared. There is still more clearing needed on the rest of the Red trail/Pin Oak and the Yellow trail/Twin Bridges. Also we still need to get to one which is a trail stopper on the Green/Perimeter trail near the Posse Grounds. Thank you Ed Cochran, Russell Emerson, Jarred Sailer and Bert Roy, for the help clearing trails.

Our VP Shep, was able to install three posts and hang tie cable for the horses to be tied to at the day parking lot. It looks great.

It is with sadness to say that long time Clermont OHC members Wayne Miracle (former president), and Marty Robinson

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learn a new trail, a state ride is a great way to learn.

State rides will have group meals. Many have entertainment. It’s a great way to meet other OHC members and spend time with those that you already know. You can find a list of the

state rides on the OHC website at https://ohconline.com/2023state-trail-rides/. Or go to the home page, click on ‘News’, then click on ‘View Details’ under 2023 State Trail Rides.

~Eric Estill

have passed away in late 2022. We here at Clermont OHC send our condolences to their family and friends.

Please follow our chapter on Facebook (Clermont County OHC) for updates on East Fork State Park, club events and trail clean up.

That is all I have for now. Be safe and take care.

~Steve Lykins

CLINTON

Hello fellow horsemen and woman! Here we go with riding, and camping season. Clinton County had our first group camping outing the last weekend in April. It was a little cold, and a little rainy but we had an amazing time! It was the perfect weekend to test out our trailers for the year of camping, checking for leaks, heat/AC working, remembering how to park our trailers! Other members that couldn’t make this campout camped at Houston Woods.

Our next scheduled group camping is Memorial weekend and Labor Day weekend at CCSP group camp. We post our group campouts and rides on the Facebook page, watch our page if you would like to join us!

Remember before heading out for your first horse camping trip to do your walk around, check your lights, breaks, tire pressure, get your truck serviced if needed! Be safe, I personally

New tie rails at the day parking lot.

S’more time with Lauren, Casyn, Alison and Amanda.

Sitting by the fire are Abby, Diana and Alison.

Horses stretching their legs enjoying some grass at CCSP.

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have US Rider. I love to say I have never had to call and hope to never do, but knowing I have it is a great weight lifted. I have friends that have had to call and they are wonderful! Have a great, safe riding year!

~Susan (Sue) Lamb

COLUMBIANA

Hello everyone, lots has been done since I last posted an article. To start with, many trees have been cleared due to the recent storms and some trails have had much-needed improvements done to them. For an example, Goat Hill has been completely re-done thanks to our four little workers, Tom Moore, Ted Todd, Rick Haldiman, and Dave Ward. They have done a spectacular job maintaining the trails at Beaver Creek. To add to the cleaning up of the trails, new emergency trails are being installed so that the local fire department can access injured riders easier if necessary. Also, an additional tieline has been installed at Smokes Tie-line, along with a new picnic table. Along with my four little workers, Becky, Todd and Alice Haldiman also helped at Smokes Tie-line. Glad to see some ladies get their hands dirty. Great job to everyone involved in the repairs. Without folks like these the trails in our state parks would fall in to despair.

As I mentioned in my last article, Columbiana OHC is having a Summer Bash event on July 22. There will be a mounted poker run, potluck dinner, raffles, and prizes. It’s $10 per rider and starts at 11 a.m. I hope to see everyone there for this event. Finally, I would like everyone to take notice of the nice plants and arrangements around the Horseman Memorial by the pavilion. The hard work being done there is compliments of our

own Sally Stamp. Thank you for all your hard work.

~Doug Johnson

CUYAHOGA

Working with neighboring chapters on projects, parties, problems, or any other reason expands our knowledge, friendships and resources. Last month I joined the Geauga chapter for a wonderful catered dinner and silent auction at their beautiful Holbrook Hollows enclosed picnic area. I spent some money, had a lot of fun, met some new people and actually won their grand prize of a fire pit. Geauga Chapter also supported us a year ago in our grant application for a crosswalk and horse crossing signs where our two parks connect across a busy road.

Members of Medina County Chapter have helped us in Cuyahoga with trail work connecting our two parks, Brecksville Reservation of Cleveland Metroparks and Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Last summer several of us joined them at their picnic. Great food and a chance at the silent auction. There were members of Lake County Chapter there as well and I came home with several items. Spent some money again, had fun with their members and learned more about their trails.

Lake County is also a favorite as they offer rides and events that we enjoy attending and their new president is working hard to knit the clubs together. Past president Michell Sheliga laid the groundwork and stays involved. Lorain County is a friendly bunch who always supports our Halloween Ride in Brecksville Reservation of Cleveland Metroparks. Many of us are looking forward to their events as well as those from Summit County as they work to replace the roof on the summer barn at Richfield Heritage Preserve.

In fact, Medina, Summit and Cuyahoga Counties are working together to host a State OHC weekend ride event Sept. 2030 and Oct. 1, at the Cleveland Metroparks South Chagrin Reservation. To be held at the Polo Field with lots of open parking for trailers to stay overnight with room for corrals or day riders to join us. Three meals, a Mounted Police Unit obstacle course, miles of trails to ride, three rings to exercise in and fun, friendship, a silent auction,

and more. Look for a flier on our Cuyahoga County Chapter Facebook Page or contact Joani. hedderick@gmail.com for more information and a registration form. Check for it on Cuyahoga County Chapter, Medina County or Summit County website also. With these neighboring counties offering trail rides and events as well as our own, we are kept busy, learning, riding, and networking. It is great to meet new friends and help each other whenever we can. Join a second chapter or several chapters for a small fee and get their news of rides and events. Together we make a solid unit of enthusiastic equestrians with or without horses. We of Cuyahoga County will welcome your membership. Come join us today! Or join any OHC chapter, you can’t go wrong. Membership forms and information can be found on the State OHC website also www. ohconline.com. Now Saddle Up!

~Penny Passalacqua

DEFIANCE

Greetings from Defiance! I hope everyone is doing well and getting some time in the saddle or least some type of horse activity in—sometimes that’s just as good for the soul. Here are a few pictures of members that got to enjoy horse related things. Jamie and Jodie taking a break from their Easter Eggstravagaza held in April at Camp Lakota in

Defiance. A few members spent a few days at Equine Affaire. Other members got to enjoy some saddle time in Williams County riding trails around Opdyke Park. Great pictures everyone. With the weather having longer, dryer and warmer breaks we’ll start being able to get together more and hit the trails.

Happy trails everyone!

~Brandy Roughton

DELAWARE

Greetings from your friends in Delaware Chapter!

If the past several months is any indication, our members have an equally fun-filled and active summer in store for them! First, we wish to take this opportunity to thank as well as express our gratitude to the team of IGS Energy volunteers who performed an amazing job accomplishing the complete rebuilding of Paul’s Path along Winterhawk West trail earlier this spring. Without their hard work and generosity in choosing Delaware Chapter for their employee volunteer day project, this major platform reconstruction would not have been possible.

A celebration was held recently to honor one of our own; a founding member of our Delaware Chapter and an OHC lifetime member, Ms. Kathy Bruno. Serving for many years both at the State and chapter level, her work and dedication on behalf of our chapter and the OHC was recognized. Her evening was made even more special by having several of her longtime OHC friends in attendance.

A special thank you to Ms. Lisa Kiley, with Cashman’s Horse Equipment, for sharing her knowledge, time, and expertise during her discussion on various types of horse fencing along with each of their pros/ cons as well as ideas on manure management on the farm. At the time of writing this article, our chapter’s May meeting had not yet occurred. I look forward to

Goat Hill

Jami and Jodi Young before the annual Eggstravaganza.

Rebecca, Rita, Nancy, Ginnette, and Michelle at Equine Affaire

Michelle, Linda, Kate and Anne with guests heading out to ride Opdyke Park.

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safety, dangers inherent in various roadway surfaces and their impact on your vehicle tire performance, towing capacity, and handling. Our monthly meetings, beginning at 7 p.m., are held at the Kilbourne United Methodist Church. Come early to enjoy the fellowship and camaraderie of your friends and fellow horse enthusiasts. Our business meeting will follow our guest presentation. Light refreshments will be available. Guests are always welcome. Until next month, enjoy good times with your equine partner.

~Theresa Burke ERIE

sharing highlights from our guest speaker, Ms. Stephanie Phillips’ presentation on the history and traditions of fox hunting in next month’s issue.

Delaware members enjoyed their first social outing of the year attending Equine Affaire’s Fantasia performance. On June 6, 11 members are planning to participate in a tour of the unique wilderness conservation center called The Wilds, Cumberland, Ohio (Muskingham County). For more information about this outing, please contact our secretary, Bobbi Arters. Coming up later in the summer will be our Trail Obstacle and Trail Ride Fun Day at Brenda Webster’s Black Swan Farm. Stay tuned for more details coming soon!

Our first OHC State Ride takes place this month, hosted by Greene County Chapter, on June 9-11 at Caesar Creek State Park. In addition, mark your calendars for our own Central Region ride and campout at AEP-Fallon Park planned for July 14-16. If you have not attended a State or Regional ride or camped with your horse, now is your chance. Your fellow OHC friends are happy to mentor all ‘first timers’ and to help make your horseback riding weekend an enjoyable one!

We invite you to join us on June 2, when we welcome Alex Sydney, who will present “Understanding how road performance impacts trailer hauling”. Learn about roadway

Greetings from Erie County! We have a ‘Save The Date’ event coming up! Sept. 9 will be the date for our annual poker ride! This will be at the Smokey Road trailhead, Edison Woods. (8111 Smokey Road, Berlin Heights 44814) Come ride the beautiful well marked trails for a day of fun with your friends and your favorite equine!

For the month of April, Erie County was very busy. Equine Affaire was well attended by many of our members this year. Shopping, attending clinics, and volunteering at the OHC booth is always a fun time!

Kimberly’s mini, Peanut was a great ambassador for OHC as he greeted hundreds of people at the Earth Day Event in Osbourne Park. The hiker information booth shared ‘Stop, Speak and Smile’ when you see horses and riders on the trail. Sadly, the event was cut short when a strong thunderstorm came through. We were able to save all but one of our tents. Peanut had enough and couldn’t wait to jump in the trailer to go home.

The end of the month we had great attendance at The Winerie in Sandusky for our member appreciation night! What a great venue, from a hay barn to chandeliers and a bit of rustic elegance. One member even remembered playing in the original barn when she was ten! We held a short meeting, had fellowship, good food, and recognition of officers and members. Mileage awards followed with members being recognized for turning in their miles. A special raffle followed with a $50 Visa card for the prize. This was won by Gary Smith. Congratulations! The top

three riders were recognized, with pictures of their horse to accompany their certificates. For the next three months we will highlight in these riders their favorite places to ride, and have them share a bit about their horses with us.

Here is Lynn’s article and picture of her and Farli: Like many teenage girls, I fell in love with horses. I was lucky enough to have my own Pinto gelding when I was 15, and I loved to trail ride. I even attended the first OHC state ride at Caesar’s Creek State Park. I was thrilled to learn that even grownups were able to camp, trail ride, and enjoy horses. Fast forward through 50-plus years, three main horses, career, family and life in general. I have been in love with Arabs and Arab crosses, with my current mare Farli being the last of them. With her I got the best of both worlds, both Pinto and Arab. Our most frequent riding is done at Edison Woods (Erie Metroparks), which is 15 minutes from our home. I founded the Erie County Chapter of OHC to convince Erie Metroparks to develop horse trails in Edison Woods. With a lot of hard work from many people, we now have four-season trails available. The place I go back to every year to ride is Brown County State Park in Indiana. I have ridden there since the 1970s, and the campground and trails suit us very well. I have watched the trail system develop over the years, and like the varied terrain and challenges the trails provide. I am hoping to continue to return for many years to come. Farli who is 24, will likely be succeeded by a Rocky Mountain mare named Moxie, who is only

a yearling now. I know age may limit me, but I keep remembering the picture I saw of a 93-yearold woman, dressed for riding, with the caption, “Don’t let the rocking chair win!” I hope that is me someday. Happy Trails!

Thank you Lynn. I hope it is me, too!

National Trail Day is June 3. We are meeting up at Edison Woods at 10 a.m. Trailhead to be determined. Life is better on the trail!

~Shelley Hayes

FAIRFIELD

Fairfield County OHC had their first scheduled trail ride at Tar Hollow back in April and the weather was amazing. We hope the weather is equally as great for our next scheduled ride at Caesar Creek June 1618. We had a new member, Gail Peterson, attend the Tar Hollow ride. She recently moved to Ohio from Oregon, and this was her first OHC ride. Hopefully we didn’t scare her off. She was informed that if she can ride Tar Hollow, she can probably handle any trail in Ohio.

Chris Streitenberger was caught on camera being a nice guy.

Honoree Kathy Bruno.

Adding top boards to the platform.

Member appreciation night.

Top three mileage award winners.

Lynn and Farli.

Tar Hollow

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Now we have proof that we have a great chapter president. Not only does he help people get on their horses, he also gives great directions to the best parts of the trails. We couldn’t ask for a better leader for the club. As always, we welcome new members, feel free to contact us via email through the Ohio Horseman’s Council webpage if you have any questions about joining.

~Tanna Rhoads FULTON

April showers brought May mud in northwest Ohio, but camping season began anyways. Actually, the early bird camper award goes to Cheryl and Michelle who spent Easter weekend camping at Van Buren with Michelle’s family for the fifth year in a row. They had a wonderful time and even had a visit from the Easter Bunny! Rebel seemed to be much more at ease with the bunny than with Hocus Pocus on the big screen which is what he got to see on his last trip there. Camping seriously began the first weekend in May with our Derby Party camping weekend at Reed Road which included a potluck dinner and chapter meeting. Another group of members and friends camped at The Bluffs in Camden, Mich. Other planned excursions in May included Pleasant Hill Lake Park and D Bar D Ranch in Chase, Mich.

Chapter meetings will be June 5, July 10 and Aug. 7 at RRR

for the spring and summer. If you’d like to know what we’re up to in real time, or want more information about our activities, check our website at www. fcohc.com, our Facebook page Fulton County Ohio Horseman’s Council or join our Facebook group Fulton County OHC.

~Kathy Brown

GEAUGA

What a way to celebrate our annual banquet that was held at Holbrook Hollows. The food from Maple City Taps was simply delicious and the prizes were absolutely awesome. Everyone enjoyed hanging out with fellow club members and friends. Thank you to Brandy Arotin for leading this great annual event, all the helping hands that pitched in and all our sponsors that were so very generous in supporting our chapter. We are looking forward to next year’s celebration. We are hoping for some good weather this June. There are many rides scheduled including GOHC ride at Holbrook Hollows to South Chagrin on June 10. Geauga Park District rides at Observatory Park on June 18 and June 21 at Holbrook Hollows.

Don’t forget the state ride at Jefferson Lake on June 23-25.

Mark your calendars to attend the flea market on July 8 at West Woods in Russell, Ohio. This event is held rain or shine. Shop the many antiques, collectibles, household garage sale items, crafts and other miscellaneous items. All the vendor fees help to support the Foundation for Geauga Parks Bridle Trail Fund and Geauga County Ohio Chapter. Jennifer Salo is in charge and does a terrific job organizing! Anyone who would like to help out, please contact her.

It makes much more sense in the saddle.

GREENE

Note to self: Don’t play a Kiss album while writing articles. Or at least not certain ones; I keep getting distracted by guitar solos...this ties in to the club as I plan to do several of their songs at karaoke this year at the state ride. Please come join us for this event. We always have a great time. Even if you don’t camp or ride, come for the dinner. We have our monthly meeting a bit early due to the state ride, on the second Friday instead of the third; so, we’ll have our meeting on Friday the 9th, at the Caesar Creek Horse Camp shelter. We do a hobo stew after, feel free to bring something for the pot and enjoy. Saturday the 10th, we socialize most of the day, and some people ride as well. Dinner starts at 6 p.m. During dinner we do karaoke, and have lots of door prizes. Jerry made a gorgeous saddle stand again, as well as a couple of horseshoe sculptures, to raffle off, and we’ll have a 50/50. The dinner is free if you bring a side dish, or you can make a donation if you’d rather not cook.

We’ve continued to enjoy our potlucks so we plan to continue that. Each month has a theme; watch the Facebook group for what’s coming up, or contact any of the officers if you aren’t on Facebook.

Also keep an eye out for our scheduled rides. We have two types. Some are longer and start earlier, led by Dave. Others are shorter and start later for those of us who aren’t into the distance anymore. There are options for everyone. I’m hoping to make several of them; I need to ride my pony!

I hope to see a lot of you at the state ride.

~Mickie Newnam

GUERNSEY

The good folks of Guernsey OHC are happy to report, after lots of hard work, our newest attraction at Salt Fork has just officially opened: Ten Horse Cave. Chris Coulson was the first rider after the opening, and he had nothing but good to say about it! Several riders have since ridden through the cave and they echo Chris’ sentiments. Go to our group page and you can watch several videos of riders riding behind the waterfall. One of them said in their video, “Who knew we had a Hocking Hills type cave, right here in our own backyard?”

I was talking to Don McIntyre, our club president yesterday,

Trying to write the Corral article while camping.

Look who shares his food with the dogs.

Cheryl, Rebel, Duke and Michelle meet the Easter Bunny.

Geauga County OHC annual banquet.

Dave Goodbar to the rescue on Green Up Day at Caesar Creek.

Trail crew hats courtesy of Dave Goodbar and read Requires Adult Supervision.

First rider Chris Coulson at Ten Horse Cave.

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I’m just now coming off a week of COVID and three full days of a temperature of over 101 degrees. The Guernsey OHC folks cleaned up around Horse Camp, fixed some tie lines, added a lot of signage to the trails, did some painting and worked on the kids playground. I hear they had a great day. I wish I could have been there.

The park made major improvements to the Purple Trail as well, just past Pete’s Point. You’re going to love it!

Hey, don’t forget. Life is better with a horse! See you on the trail. I’ll be riding Dee Dee, the tall, black, Tennessee Walker.

~Lee Randolph

and he said he stopped in at the Camper’s Store the other day. While there the folks told him that campers were raving about the new cave and how much they appreciated it be added to the trail system.

Stay up-to-date about the trails at Salt Fork by requesting to join our Facebook group at: Salt Fork Bridle Trails. (Only folks who actually have horses are accepted into membership and content is limited to our trails at Salt Fork.) One of the benefits to the page; riders have a place to note when and where, a tree has blocked the trail. We do our best to get the situation fixed as soon as possible. Verbiage like, “I rode the White Trail today, and there is a tree across the trail,” doesn’t work. Here’s what does: “I rode the White Trail – A Loop today, starting at the entrance across from horse camp, and just before the 5-mile marker, near Ten Horse Cave; there is a large tree across the trail.” With that kind of information we can quickly get to the problem tree and get it taken care of.

Since our group page launched, we have taken care of many problem trees. I sure wish the wind would quit blowing them over! The wind blew a tree over in the last storm, and when it did, it took the trail with it! We had to do a slight reroute to fix that problem. The same storm also created a widow maker on the Purple/Blue Connector trail. Park employee Bob M. took care of that one! Thanks, Bob!

Here are a couple more photos of the crew working on Ten Horse Cave. Come visit us soon at Salt Fork Bridle Trails!

We had our annual Trail Work Day and I could not participate.

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Once again one of our youth members has a grade recognition! Congratulations Peyton Truax for your recent honor roll listing.

We have a new location for our monthly meetings. Please join us at the Hunter Street Saloon at 6 p.m. for food and fellowship, then 7 p.m. for the meeting. Plenty of parking is available on all sides of the building. This will occur every third Sunday unless otherwise noted.

Early out of state rides are happening. Jason and Laura Owings with niece Taylor Bly traveled with three horses to East Fork Stables in Jamestown, Tenn., for a four-night stay in April. Then went onto Kings Mountain in South Carolina to check out an old military park. Very nice primitive campground with history all around. The trails were clean and stunning with flora and plenty of water crossings. Considered easy to moderate trails.

Several group members rode at Stone Church in April as well as Hocking County with clear trails for the most part. The blue-eyed Mary’s, trilliums, geraniums with ferns are full bloom early

this year. We did have a small campfire during our Stone Church ride, as it was sleeting on us! Very relaxing and enjoyable ride. The Extreme Cowgirls rode at O’Bannon Woods, Ind., in early May.

you great riding and safe travels during one of our best months of the year for riding. Mohican is open. There are still some closures but plenty of great riding.

At this time the section that goes through the cemetery is still being logged. We expect a closed section of the Red to be open soon. Please check Wayne or Holmes Facebook pages for updates. We have been over the North Blue and the Lodge trail and at that time all was clear and well-marked. The day camping area and the camp look very good.

Owings

See you all soon, hopefully on the trails. Don’t forget to protect your horses from ticks. They are reporting an increase in tick born illnesses. Drops work if you apply every two weeks. You can also spray, focus on the legs and chest ~Laura

HOLMES

As I write this article for the June edition of The Corral, it is a cold beginning to May. But things are looking up, it should be much warmer soon. Wishing all of

We would like to recognize those riders who placed in state for mileage or hours. They are Lisa Jamison, 4th in total miles and Anna Porter, 10th in total miles. Taylor Jamison was 6th in Youth total mileage in 2022. In Youth saddle hours, Aubrie Olinger placed 7th and Emile Olinger and Emily Wise placed 9th and 10th respectively. Congratulations to all.

The Elkins ride is June 11-17. Reservations should be made with Elkins and please let President Vickie Zook know if you wish to attend. The regional ride put on by Wayne County is at Mohican from July 1-4. Long term planning for our Labor Day camp is under way.

The Cowboys for Jesus work weekend was rescheduled from April 21-23 due to predicted bad weather. Bob had a work day on April 20. Bob and Holmes County members Diane Tankred, Ron Klien, Ron Callahan, and Bruce Hanna attended. Wayne members Jack and Wendy Stetson also attended. More than a few large trees were cut up and moved off the trail.

Looking forward to a great riding season for everyone.

~Bev Hanna

Salt Fork Ten Horse Cave.

Spectacular flower show, Wayne National trails.

Carla at Wayne National north country trail.

Marsha, Quincy and Marianne taking a break by the fire.

Bob Picklesimers work day on April 20.

Tim Guthrie and Tom Ames at Mohican in April.

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LAKE

Our members of the Lake County OHC chapter are riding right into summer, while much of our planning was done in April. At that meeting trail rides and fundraisers were discussed. Clinics on various riding and equine awareness issues were considered. Trail clearing was deemed a necessary procedure throughout the summer. Our president, Barbara Jurgens, passed out introductory cards printed with our OHC Lake County logo and where to go for online registration, or to download our chapter’s membership forms. If meeting other horse enthusiasts or riders, we can give them our card, and they can learn more online.

Equine Affaire was mentioned, and several members attended. One member was extremely impressed with Julie Goodnight’s clinic. Members were also impressed when two riders collided during a Diamond D Cowgirls drill ride, causing one rider to fall. The fallen rider held her arm straight up ‘Thumbs Up’, and the crowd exploded in cheers. We’re thankful the two riders and their horses were fine. We wish them well in the future.

Some members attended Cuyahoga chapter’s banquet in Independence. We enjoyed the laughter and storytelling. Other members attended the Geauga chapter’s banquet at Holbrook Hollow. Every Lake member brought home a prize either from the raffles or the auctions. We enjoyed supporting our fellow chapters, and hope their support is reciprocated.

We plan on participating in Geauga Chapter’s Flea Market in July at West Woods. Please start gathering your unwanted treasures to donate to our cause.

Rosemary, Ken, Colleen, Barb J. and Barb M. did some trail clearing at Observatory Park in April. They look forward to other members helping on future trail clearing days.

Our next chapter meeting is June 14 at Penitentiary Glen in the Rabbit Run Shelter at 6:30 p.m. Bring snacks. We have much more to discuss and for which to plan. Enjoy your equine journey.

~Rayneen Tisovic

LICKING

Hello everyone! I hope this finds you well. Our chapter had a few great meetings with phenomenal

guest speakers. For example, the fire chief of Granville did an awesome job in April explaining the different fire hazards that we could potentially have in our horse barns or homes. Thank you, Mr. Casey Curtis and Mitzi Gerber, for setting it up for us.

As I am writing this, we are looking forward to our muchanticipated history ride at Malabar Farm.

Finally riding season seems to be in full swing after all the rain we’ve had this spring. Come join us on our next ride at Dillon State Park or even camp with us there and play Bingo around the campfire on June 24. We are all really excited about this event. We’d love to see you there. Saddle up your horses and come ride with us. See you out there on the trails or at our meeting!

~Sigrid Batten

LORAIN

Hello from Lorain County OHC. We hope you are ready

for summer time fun with your horse! We wish to thank Spencer Feed and Supply, our June calendar sponsor.

Several LCOHC members attended the Equine Affaire this year and were afforded the opportunity to gain horse riding tips from numerous experts, view competitions, attend the Fantasia horse show and shop (of course). At our April 17 membership meeting loads of information was shared with the following highlights as noted: Laura and Jim Wallace went to the State House and lobbied for trails along with the Ohio Trail Partnership (OTP). The group made 47 visits to the 150 state senators and state representatives. OTP got representatives to submit amendments to the governor’s budget that will increase funding for trails on non-ODNR properties and also funding for an economic impact state for trail use in Ohio. The budget should be done by July 1, 2023. An additional 4 million dollars was requested which also includes mountain bike trails.

The Wetmore parking lot is currently open but if the road is closed at some point, you can park at the parking lot on Quick Road to access the trails. Mohican Forest opened trails April 1. The Mohican campground pavilion and south day area is being used by loggers. You may need to park at the ball field. The trail from Malabar State Park to Pleasant Hill is open but watch for signs as the trail was modified at Route 95. Please refer to the April 24 email sent of the April LCOHC meeting minutes for other information.

The 14 who were able to attend the Amish Country Tour found it educational, fun and tasty. The stops included C & L shoes, Trail Farm Supply, Bunker Hill Cheese-Heini’s, Mrs. Yoder’s Kitchen, Bowman Bits and Oak Grove Carriage.

Charlemont trail maintenance was held on May 4. A huge thank you goes out to all 10 volunteers who worked hard to clear the trails and a special thanks to Ken Cornish, (Lorain County MetroParks Liason) who organized the trail maintenance. The workers split into two groups to clear both the north and south trails. One glitch was the water crossing on the north side was not safe enough to get the work equipment across to fully complete the north side so it will need to be finished at a later date.

Upcoming events are as follows: We will be horse riding/ camping at Pleasant Hill June 16-18. This event is hosted by Ashland County OHC. Go to the state website ohconline. com to make reservations. The Ashland contact is Tim Tuttle. We will have our LCOHC meeting Monday, June 19 at the Carlisle Equestrian Center open pavilion at 7 p.m. Please join us for sharing of information from previous events, upcoming events, pertinent legislative news and trail riding updated information. It’s also a great way to stay connected with others in our council! On Saturday, June 24 we will be at Edison Woods Metroparks in Berlin Heights for a day ride. Plan to ride at 10 a.m. Meet at the Smokey Road Trailhead. Beth Behrens is the contact for this ride. June 30July 4 Wayne County OHC will host a regional ride at Mohican. Contact Marline Smalley from Wayne County for reservations and further details. If you are unable to camp, please join us for a day ride at Mohican on Saturday, riding out at 11 a.m. Remember, you may need to park at the ball field for the day ride due to logging operations. As always, stay safe and enjoy the ride.

~Kathy Duncan

MADISON

It’s summer! We can ride and enjoy our horses, so remember to spray for flies and ticks so everyone stays safe.

The Fire Chief of Granville at our meeting.

The best view in the world is between the ears.

One of our young members on the trail Dani.

Amish tour.

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a paper map with you when you ride. Technology is wonderful, when it works. Paper maps do not have battery failures.

It is important to understand how to orient yourself using the map, and paying attention to the trail turnoffs as you ride so you know where you are on the map.

We all need to heed the reminders to only ride on trails when the ground is suitable so we do not cause erosion. Riding on trails is a privilege, and OHC has worked hard over the years to maintain that. If we do not care for the land, we will no longer be permitted to have our horses on it. We are all stewards, and need to help each other protect what we have and what we love to do. End of sermon.

or pennyohc@sbcglobal.com). Reservations are coming in fast, so don’t delay!

Madison County has been busy working on trail clearing at Deer Creek, trying to keep up with Mother Nature. Please let our officers know if you find something that needs attention. We have workers there every Wednesday, and will work to remedy any areas that are impassable. We also had a work day at the end of April to construct six new mounting platforms, with the generous donation of the wood from our partners at Deer Creek State Park. These will be placed at each horse campsite and at the day parking area. We hope this makes your visit even better! See photos for details.

Our Gymkhana series of five events has begun at the Madison County Fairgrounds, and they are held monthly except for July. Please come and see what it is all about! We have many classes for youth through older adults, and we welcome all experience levels. If you just want to introduce your horse to the excitement of the fairgrounds and arena while walking the course, that’s fine. If you are hot to compete for top time, please come on out and have a great time. See our Madison County Gymkhana page on Facebook for dates and sign-up.

Our May meeting was really all about manure! Dr. Kim Cross from OSU came to talk about worming and performed fecal egg counts for our horses. We are so grateful to her for her time and willingness to teach our group. The June meeting program brings us back to the real basics—reading a paper trail map. This is an important skill, and as a reminder to all trail riders—you should always have

Enjoy the start to summer, be sure to watch the different flowers and trees bloom, and keep those saddle pads wet from being out on your horse!

~Lisa Reynolds

MEDINA

The days are longer and the trails are calling! So where are you? Take advantage of the beautiful weather and come ride with us! June 17 we will be at Richfield Heritage Preserve. This historic area was once a Girl Scout camp. The trails are easy and picturesque buildings and a restored water-powered millwheel make you feel like you have gone back in time. Call Barb Vega (216/702-1224) for all the information. She will also lead a ride July 15 at Wetmore in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. No excuses! Your horse will thank you.

There are still lots of spots available for our state ride at the Polo Fields of South Chagrin Reservation in the Cleveland Metroparks. As an added attraction you can test your horse’s (and your own) skills by signing up for the Cleveland Mounted Police Obstacle Course—only 12 spots still open! Medina is co-chairing this state ride with Cuyahoga and Summit chapters the weekend of Sept. 29Oct. 1. Food, auctions, raffles and of course, lots of riding the trails of North Chagrin. Look for the flyer in our newsletter and on the OHC state website (choose events and go to September). For more information contact Joani Hedderick (330/730-4652 or joanihedderick@gmail.com) or Penny Passalaqua (216/470-6998

Medina’s next meeting will be July 5 at Robinson Field. If you bring your horse you can ride before the meeting. The social gathering starts at 6:30 p.m. and business meeting starting at 7 p.m. Bring a snack to share. Our next work session is June 10. We have been improving the Valley Trail for your riding enjoyment. Join us for a few hours, we’d love to see some of our new members lend a hand. Tools are provided. For more information contact Raydeen Ryden (raysden2@gmail.com or 334/663-7361) or Greg Monsanty (330/352-5737 or (blackhorsebridge@aol.com). Come ride with us down in the valley.

~Rosemary Young MEIGS

Busy, busy with all handson deck clearing the riding trails at the AEP Southern Ohio Recreational Area for the upcoming club rides and camp events. Members found more than just a few trees downed from the high winds experienced during the winter and spring months. We still are finding equine trails that are blocked by fallen timber that need to be removed to make the paths safe and enjoyable. Our work days/hours are posted on the Meigs OHC Facebook page at least two days prior so that members can make plans in their busy schedules to help with the clearing and cleaning. We have an awesome club when it comes to getting things done and everyone who assists is much appreciated.

Speaking of members, the Meigs OHC Chapter now has 113 members thanks to the continued efforts of current members spreading the word about our chapter. If you are interested in joining this group of fun loving, horse obsessed, and hard-working equine riders please visit our Facebook page Ohio Horseman’s Council Meigs Chapter to PM one of our officers about membership.

The vaccine and Coggins equine administration event was held at the AEP camp on April 29 with a turnout that Dr. John Krawsczyn, DM, of the Meigs Vet Clinic described as “just perfect”. Dr. John and the club plan to continue this service as an annual event so that area horse

owners have the opportunity to have vaccines and Coggins done without the additional cost of a vet’s home visit fee.

The club’s annual Make-AWish fundraising ride event will be held on June 10 with signup at 9 a.m. and ride out at 10 a.m. All donations of this event are to the Make-A-Wish Foundation with the club assuming all expenses. A potluck dinner is held at the end of the ride with smoked grilled pork furnished by the club. Please bring a side dish or dessert if you plan to stay for the dinner. A pony is being raffled this year with the winner announced at the end of the dinner. Also available are split-the-pot and groom-thepony games to play. The pony raffle tickets are $5 each and the winner does not have to be present at the drawing. Again, all proceeds are donations to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. This charity provides the financial means for a child who is undergoing a traumatic illness or injury to have their dream wish come true. If you are not familiar with this wonderful charity, please visit their website at www.wish.org. June 17 has been designated as the contingency date for the Make-A-Wish ride in case of rain. Each year just prior to the ride out the members gather around the ‘Fallen Riders Memorial’ and spend a moment reflecting and honoring those members who have passed on. The memorial holds plaques with the names of those who were members of our chapter and are no longer with us.

Another ride event that you might want to mark on

Madison County mounting block builders.

Fallen Riders Memorial

Kevin working the trails.

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OHC is hosting a Saddle Up for St. Jude Trail Ride and Hog Roast on Sept. 30 at Alum Creek State Park. In addition to the trail ride and hog roast, there will also be a poker run, a silent auction and a 50/50 raffle. Morrow County OHC also plans to sell T-shirts for the event. Day riders are welcome! Check back next month for more information.

It is safe to say that attracting and keeping new and younger members is without a doubt a top priority for all chapters today.

under their belts. Their first trip was to Brown County, Ind., with a great time had by all. Next on the schedule is hopefully Salt Fork on May 18. Maybe the weather will cooperate! Other camp outs will be Deer Creek, Paddle Creek, Shawnee and Caesar Ford.

your calendar is the St. Jude Fundraiser sponsored by the Dill Farm at Rutland, Ohio. The Dill’s have been holding this annual event for a number of years and this year it is scheduled for Sept. 16. Again, watch our Facebook page for details as the date draws closer.

Our chapter meetings are on the third Tuesday of each month at Fox Pizza in Pomeroy, Ohio. Visitors are welcome to attend our meetings. Watch our Facebook page for information about the upcoming meeting agenda.

We are happy to see Kevin Shepherd feeling better and back on the trails at the horse camp!

A big shot out to Mary Jo Devlin and Steve Maxwell for donating gates for the AEP camp riding arena. Thank you for your thoughtful and much needed contribution.

~Marlene Swartz

MORROW

It can happen to even the best of chapters: Members get older. Some remain on the roster, but are inactive. The few remaining active members wear more than one hat as officers, which eventually gets old. Members get together for meetings but hardly ride, if at all. Some chapters have no choice but to dissolve in extreme cases.

The Morrow County chapter was nearly at death’s door until an infusion of new blood brought the club back from the brink. Led by newly elected President Misty McDonald, the Morrow County chapter is now on the path to recovery and has a clear vision for the future. “My main goal as president is to try to recruit new members while working hard to have at least one successful event per year that we as members of Morrow County OHC can donate our time and proceeds to,” Misty said.

To that end, Morrow County

“I think it is difficult to attract younger members because of all the technology today and just the fact that younger people don’t seem to have as much ambition as older people do,” Misty said. “They don’t want to put a lot of effort into taking care of the horse or mule. Not to mention the fact that most young people would rather stay inside rather than be outside enjoying nature.”

Misty and her husband Sam, who both ride mules, joined Morrow County OHC at the end of last year, they were pleased to discover that they were among kindred, mule-riding spirits. Five of our members currently ride mules rather than horses on the trail. Why mules, you might ask? Misty noted that mules are safer to ride when crossing difficult terrain because they are more sure-footed than horses. Mules also have the innate ability to sense danger and are more cautious than a horse. Just watch those ears!

In between rain showers and freezing temps, our members have been hitting the trails and back roads all around our area this spring. We even got Byron Edgecomb and his lovely fiancee Cheryl Price to join us on a ride through Mohican State Park. They did great and we hope they will grace us with their presence again in the future. Like all OHC members, we in Morrow County are hoping that June brings warm and dry weather so that we can get out and enjoy our horses and mules as often as possible. This month we are excited to travel to Honey Creek in Tennessee for a week of riding and fun and then on to Big Elk Lick in Benezette, Pa., at the end of the month.

~Karen Conley

PIKE

Happy spring from Pike County. Members are already starting this year with trail miles

Lucky for us, all officers from last year will gladly serve again. President Penny Cooper; Vice President Jim Forman; Secretary Martha Ewing; Treasurer Sharon Forman; Good Cheer, Renee Cruea; Trail and Corral, Debby Sears. Thank you for your efforts.

The trails are open again thanks to the forest cleaning and clearing crew. On May 6 we had a cleanup day. We checked and repaired the tie-up and rest areas. Also checked trail signs. Riding is usually more enjoyable when you know where you are.

We will again be celebrating Christmas in July at our July 1 meeting with a carry-in supper and take-away gift exchange. We will also be camping and riding all weekend.

Looking forward to a great gathering!

~Debby Sears

PREBLE

On to news here in Preble County. We’ve had a chilly and wet spring so far. Gene, Terry, Tony and Donn have been working on keeping trails open but sometimes there just isn’t enough time in a day. We do have a problem on Trail A, a tree has come down on the little bridge and that is a fix that is going to take some time. With all the wind that we have had we have other trees down that need our attention more for now. If anyone would like to help clear some trees let any of the guys know and we’ll give you the time and days we’ll be working on trails.

We will have our June meeting at the horsecamp on the first Saturday of the month. Carry in will be at 5 p.m. with the meeting at 6 p.m. Come join us and bring a dish or something to share with those also attending the meeting.

We did have our Spring Fling show. Gene brought some great obstacles for the obstacle course and folks had the opportunity to try their horses on several different objects. Later in the afternoon we had our speed fun show with a good turnout for both. Thanks to everyone who attended. We also had a Bunny

Hunt where we hid three different colored bunnies on the trails. Riders who found one received a prize. Hopefully riders enjoyed hunting for the bunnies while riding the trails.

As we had our Spring Fling show the last weekend in April, we will not have one on Memorial Day Weekend. Memorial Day was when Butler County Saddle Club had their big two-day show. We will have our Fourth of July show as usual and then our Labor Day show, weather permitting. Our concession are open during these fun shows, please help support the folks who are putting these delicious hamburgers and hot dogs out for you to enjoy.

The State Ride will be Oct. 6-8. Three glorious days of fun, food, fun show, trail riding and of course our raffles. There will be a raffle for a $750 gift card from Rural King and also a Chinese auction. We’re working on having a band available for entertainment. Our menu items are pulled pork, potato salad, coleslaw and desserts. We’ll try to keep the cost at a minimum because we know it has been rough for everyone with the economy the way it is.

We want to wish all of our dad’s a Happy Father’s Day and also wish everyone a Happy Fourth of July. Our July Fun Show will be Saturday, July 1. Come on out and enjoy a weekend of fun and camping.

Here’s wishing everyone happy trails for this riding season. If you see a tree down on the trails or a problem that needs attended to give Donn, Terry or Gene a shout or post it on Facebook. See you all on the trail as we hope to be able to ride this year.

~Becky Clifton

Dr. John Krawsczyn at vaccine Coggins event.

Cold day on the trails.

Trail cleanup.

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ROSS

Greetings from Ross County. Summer is here and I think we all have started to get the horses in shape. When summer finally comes each year, most people think of vacation time; the weather is great, the sun is shining, and all the leaves are green and full of life. Most importantly, the trails are starting to dry, which makes for great rides. Taking a vacation with your horse is what most equestrians wait for each year. The options are endless when it comes to summer riding, so what are you waiting for? Plan that trip and make the most of your horseback vacation. Engage and be open to everything around you. It’s about being outside and in deep nature.

Ross County OHC has had a couple of rides already this year, the Easter ride April 8 at Tar Hollow and May 13 Ride from the Winegar Property. Upcoming rides are set for June 10 at Bear Lake and July 22 at Hocking. Mark your calendars to attend upcoming rides with us. Hope to see everyone on the trails! Until next month, happy trials.

~Angie Stone

year, a friend of mine named Joanne, who is in her seventies, lost her husband. She had been bringing her granddaughter to riding lessons at the same stables where my then 13-year-old was also taking lessons, so we became friends. After her husband passed away, Joanne decided to live the dream and buy her and Lilly (her granddaughter) a horse to share. She called me up one day and asked if I’d give her and her new horse a ride to the stables. Of course, I would! And, when her first choice of stables wasn’t right for them, you bet I showed up to help her move again. Joanne hasn’t ridden in years, but she has spent the last year getting Jazz, her new 15-yearold Rocky Mountain gelding, ready to ride. And as soon as she is ready, I’ll be there to pick her up and take her and Jazz for their first trail ride!

SANDUSKY

Reflecting on the reality that most of the members of our club are over 50 (myself celebrating double nickels this June); if you have the desire to ride and the means to do so, do it! Remember, maturity increases your capacity to learn in many ways: being objective about your riding, concentration to watch other equestrians, ability to read and engage in critical thinking and the wisdom to observe and learn from others. So, if a potential new member shows up at one of your meetings who has boots with a few more miles than you do, applaud them for showing up. Lend a helping hand and a word of encouragement. Last

I’ve learned this spirit of horsemanship generosity by observing others in our club. Tony is always at work trimming trees and moving logs off the trails. Diane is generous with her time to ride along on a horse shopping trip. Sandra will help you spend your money at Equine Affaire. Candy will keep your 4-H kids squared away. If you need help lunge lining your horse, ask Bob. Hope and Al will keep you on track and organized. That’s just a few of the horsemen who are here to help you on your journey. We really do have a fantastic group of horsemen in our club! If you or someone you know is interested in riding with a fun bunch of senior riders, we ride at White Star Park in Gibsonburg, Ohio, on the first Sunday of every month at 10 a.m. Life is short. Ride the horse!

~Donna McHaffie

STARK

And the winner of the quilt is...Beth Liff. The drawing was held at our meeting on April 24. We want to thank all who supported this wonderful project that one of our members, Kelly Bichsel made to raise funds for a new horseman’s camp at Camp Tuscazoar near Zoar, Ohio. The total raised was $1,750!

Our speaker at our April meeting was Cindy Krum who is an advisor with the 4-H Horse Committee. She is also secretary of Tri-Co Horse Club and a member of the Ladies Auxiliary

of Amvets Chapter 124. Cindy presented several ways of how we can help Stark County 4-H members of her group Stark County Stars raise money to go to the State for their chapter. Cindy told how the students need to work to achieve their goals. She explained they need to show at the Stark County Fair for one thing to qualify. This has presented many obstacles as the fair board doesn’t provide adequate facilities (believe it or not) for the students. The families are raising funds to provide an arena for the kids. Cindy explained that she had written the wrong date on her calendar for her meeting with us and came to the VFW Post in Navarre a week early. It happened that the VFW Post was holding their meeting that evening and when she explained why she was there and about her 4-H program, it ended up being a God send for Cindy and the two students with her. The VFW donated $3,000 towards the arena project. Our chapter has always felt the importance of working with the 4-H program and supporting the students as they are our future generation. Have a safe and great year!

~Jo Ellen Reikowski

SUMMIT

Ever wonder if it may be your big day to hit the jackpot or to paraphrase classic Clint Eastwood “You have to ask yourself, do you feel lucky?” Well, if you want the chance to find out, have we got the opportunity for you. On June 24 Summit OHC is holding its Second Annual Poker Run and Hike Fundraiser at RHP, Richfield Heritage Preserve, in of all places Richfield, Ohio! Your odds sound better already, don’t they? All donations will go for funding the new roof on the park’s summer barn. Richfield Heritage Preserve has really worked with the equine community to reestablish, refurbish and expand their trail riding options within the park. The barn previously stabled horses at the former Girl Scout camp and we would love to show our appreciation by preventing further deterioration from the aging roof. We are not a large club and this has been a very major ongoing project to tackle especially with building materials and labor cost rising each year.

Gates will open at 8 a.m. and you can ride between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. The $20 ride donation covers ride participation, coffee and doughnuts. A lunch will be served if you wish to purchase one. Trailer parking will be limited to 20 rigs. If you don’t want to ride, we also have the option of hiking other trails for the same entry donation. RSVP’s are requested by June 17. For more information, please contact Cathy Matonis at 216/798-0496 or Catherine.SummitOHC@ gmail.com. Did I mention there will be a lot of great prizes and opportunities to bid on items too? If you want a great ride, a chance to meet some of the best trail riding companions in Summit County, or just hang out, it’s a day you won’t soon forget no matter how hard you try, so just “Go Ahead. Make my Day…”

Speaking of fundraisers, if you can’t make the first one, Summit County will have a second scheduled for Sept. 29 through Oct. 1 at Mohican State Park. This camping weekend has always been a favorite go to destination for seasoned veterans or first timers anticipating all the sights and sounds of nature in a beautiful fall setting aboard their favorite horse. Add a little good food, bonfire camaraderie, and some unexpected apparitions and it is a winner. More information is forthcoming so be sure to look for our flyer and mark the dates on your calendar.

If you are interested in joining a group of riders from Summit, Medina, Cuyahoga or surrounding counties for a day ride, please check their

Nan and Dave taking a little break at East Fork.

RHP mascot, Hayburner.

Richfield Hertiage Preserve needs a new barn roof.

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websites or Facebook pages. All are weather dependent so it is a good idea to check or call before you leave to make sure they are riding according to plan. Please stay safe and enjoy all the great riding weather ahead.

~Joann Ulichney

WARREN

We had a great turnout for Green Up Day. I think there were something like 33 people working, which means we were able to clear all of the trails around the camp. The weather was perfect for working, just warm enough but not too much, at least on trails. In the camp, eating lunch was a bit cold, but I guess we can’t expect everything. As usual, work will continue as Mother Nature allows.

For anyone attending the ‘brown bag rides’, please try to send me photos if I’m not there. I’m hoping to make it to several of them, but had surgery before the first, and I know I have a concert on the same day as at least one.

If this reaches you in time, we again will have the group camp reserved for the weekend of the Greene County State Ride, June 9-11 (nights of the 9th and 10th). Camping in the group camp is first come, first served but should be no problem, and is free to members.

The first carriage driving seminar we were offered went very well, at least the one that I attended. It’s nice to get a refresher, and I was amazed at how much I remembered.

Remember that as of June, our monthly meetings will pause until September. The feeling has always been that people are much busier during the summer so we may as well take a break.

Short and sweet this month. Remember that I’m always glad to hear news from any members. I’ll gladly include it. I know we have more members that I feature

here, but I can only write what I know or am told. Stay dry.

~Mickie Newnam

WASHINGTON

Hi OHC! Washington County is going great guns into the summer! Our May meeting was our annual awards dinner and presentation. We had a great crowd and great time too! The food was a potluck, but the variety and volume of food was amazing. It is impossible to mention the highlights, too many to name. The awards committee did a great job. The top three youth riders received trophies, pictured right to left Kyler Robey 1st, Zayden Sandy 2nd, and Drexel Sandy 3rd. We are really happy to have these youth, so many clubs are just old people, or so we hear. The top five adult riders in the club were presented with plaques, Allan Wallace 1st, Lois Wallace 2nd, Bobbie Jo Tucker 3rd, Linda Donat 4th, Clarissa Maze 5th. It is worthy of note that they were all in the top 10 in the state as well. The highlight of the night was the presentation of a 25,000mile belt buckle to Alan Wallace. It is a great accomplishment, and he is the ninth Washington County recipient to earn this award. There have only been 19 in the history of OHC! We are expecting another this year, but we will wait...Alan was also the number one mileage rider in the State this year. Congratulations! It was announced that once

again Washington County was the county with the most miles ridden in 2022 a total of 30,137 miles. Thanks to everyone in the chapter who turned in their trail miles to keep us at the top. The fun awards were specifically tailored for those who earned recognition for outstanding dismounts and other feats of shame. We had those who fell off their horse, landed in mud, water and other ingenious ways of hitting the ground, as well as getting lost multiple times. One prize was given to a young man, riding a mule whose saddle slid all the way forward onto the mule’s neck, and he stayed on! It is a walk of shame (not really) to earn such an award but it is also a lot of fun to share in this time of memories and so grateful that the only injury were two broken ribs, and some bee stings in all of those mishaps!

In other news the ride schedule continues to suffer changes due to circumstances beyond our control, but we ride on! However, the date for the corn ride is set in stone. We will have a ride, auction, potluck dinner, scavenger hunt and a big pot of corn on the cob on Aug. 12 at the Kinderhook trailhead in Newport Ohio, you are cordially invited to join us!

We are also planning a ferry ride on the Ohio River July 21, 6 p.m. board at Fly, Ohio. Reservations will be taken at the June 6 meeting or contact Brent Dewees. Bring lawn chairs, a

potluck dish, and drinks. Come prepared to eat, drink, and visit with fellow OHC members and friends while cruising up and down the beautiful Ohio River. Another event to put on your calendar is Sept. 23, National Public Land Days. Washington County works very closely with Wayne National Forest on the Kinderhook trails. As a thank you to the forest we host a kid’s ride every year for public Land Days. OHC members will take a ride in the morning and then lead kids around a trail cut out of the woods. It is a lot of walking and takes effort to load up a horse, or two, trailer to the trailhead and lead kids around. But it is also very worth it. It is good for us and the kids, some for the first time ever, get to fall in love with horses!

We hope to see you on the trail!

~Rita Schultheis

WAYNE

Riding season is here! Come one come all to our Tuesday rides at Mohican. The first and third Tuesday of the month we ride out at 5:30 p.m. The second and fourth Tuesdays of the month we ride out at noon. The trails are in good shape, thanks to our member’s tireless work. They took 57 trees off the trails in the month of April. That makes a total of 85 trees so far. The signposts and arches are up on the trail, marking where the bike path crosses. Please take notice and be on the lookout for mountain bikers. The maple syrup season is done at Malabar, so all the trails are open. While riding, please pay attention to be sure you are on a bridle trail and not a hiking trail.

It was good time to be a duck for our annual fundraiser parking cars for the Wayne Home and Garden Show. Although the weather was wet and cold there was a record turn out and we were busy all day! In total 27 people volunteered over the two days of the event. Thanks to Diane Tankard who brought her side-by-side and delivered food and drinks, as it was too busy to leave our assigned posts. Of course, we always have good food for our events. Join us and find out!

The Regional Ride July 1-4 at Mohican is filling up fast. If you haven’t made your reservations yet, please get them in ASAP to reserve your spot. Dinner is

Barb Pfantz on an Over the Hill Gang work day.

Green Up Day

That’s a big tree (Karen Johnson for comparison).

Top three youth riders.

Allan Wallace with his 25,000 mile belt buckle and plaque for first in State and Washington County miles.

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provided Friday and Saturday night. Fun games and activities are planned as well as riding on your own in the beautiful Mohican State Park and Forest. We will be offering T-shirts for a donation that have a ‘Ride Mohican’ emblem on the front and back.

Steve and Charlene Schnarr and their granddaughter Denver Aumiller rode with Tom Seay’s last ride at McClellan Park in Anniston, Ala. The camp owners and managers were wonderful. The trails and weather were excellent. Their granddaughter Denver is 8 years old and has

been trail riding with them since she was five years old. Memaw and PopPop are lucky to have her share our rides. We welcome younger members to our club. In fact, three of our teenagers helped work at the Home and Garden Show. We appreciate their help as school and sport schedules can really interfere with riding time!

Cindy Funk bought a new horse at the Horseman’s Mission last fall. He’ll be ready to ride out on the trails with us soon. Diane Tankard bought a Curly horse, and we are all looking forward to seeing him taking good care of her grandchildren on the trails this summer.

As always, everyone is welcome in our club. What could be better than trail riding and camping with your friends in the beautiful Ohio parks and forests. Stay dry, summer will be here soon!

~Susan Baker

WOOD

Our spring rides have started. Waterloo was attended by a few of us. The weather was not desirable but we made the best of

it. Diane and Annette, Jim and Karen, Matt and Jo and myself went. It rained off and on and was chilly but we had electric and blankets for our horses. We rode everyday watching our GPS so we did not get caught in the daily rains. Tina and Ron stayed closer to home camping at Van Buren and Dawn and Judy made day trips there. Elaine and Donna have joined some of our other OHC chapters on their rides and Elaine has volunteered to help with some of their events.

In July we have the Fourth of July weekend at Van Buren, Pleasant Hill July 13-16, and West Branch July 27-30.

In August we have Alum Creek Aug. 10-13, and Mohican Aug. 25-27.

We hope the weather gets better as it has been pretty soggy here!

Our annual Hobo Stew in October has been cancelled due to major camp ground improvements so we will have an event over the Labor Day weekend. Activities are still in the planning stage.

Have miles of smiles this season.

~Barb Oberhaus

Denver and a friend.

Steve and Charlene Schar and Denver Aumiller, Best of America ride.