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The Horsemen’s Corral is the official publication for the following clubs: Northern Kentucky Horse Network Ashland Paint & Plain Saddle Club Northern Ohio Miniature Horse Club Avon Lake Saddle Club Ohio Appaloosa Association Black Swamp Driving Club O.H.I.O. EXCA Buckeye Equestrian Association Ohio Foundation Quarter Horse Central Ohio Saddle Club Association Association Central Ohio Wagoneers Ohio Haflinger Association Classical Attraction Dressage Society Ohio High School Rodeo Association Colorado Ranger Horse Association Ohio Horseman’s Council Creek Side Mounted Archery Ohio Morgan Horse Association District One National Show Horse Ohio Mount N Trail Obstacle Competition Dusty Boots Riding Club Ohio Paint Horse Club Flatlanders Dressage & Combined Ohio Quarter Horse Association Training Association, Inc. Ohio Ranch Horse Association Geauga Horse & Pony Association Ohio State Buckskin Association Great Lakes Appaloosa Horse Club Ohio Western Horse Association, Inc. Hoosier Equine Council Ottawa County Horse Foundation Knox County Horse Park Ohio Valley Team Penning Association Lake Erie Mounted Vaqueros Pinto Horse Association of Ohio Massillon Saddle Club Tri-County Trail Association Michigan Trail Riders Association, Inc. Tri-State Rodeo Association Mid-Eastern Farriers Association Wayne County Saddle Club Mid Ohio Dressage Association Western Equestrian Club at Slippery Rock Mid-Ohio Marauders University National Pole Bending Association Western Reserve Carriage Association Northern Ohio Dressage Association
Inside This Issue Corral Calendar .................................................................22 The Cowboy Perserverance Ranch...................................36 Finding the Right Outdoor Hay Feed .................................10 Notes from Inside The Corral ..............................................6 Ride In Sync ......................................................................14 So Many Fat Supplements...How Do I Choose? ...............20 TrailMeister ........................................................................38 View From the Cheap Seats..............................................30 Club News Black Swamp Driving Club ................................................35 Classical Attraction Dressage Society ...............................34 Colorado Ranger Horse Association .................................40 District One National Show Horse .....................................33
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Flatlanders Dressage & Combined Training Assoc., Inc. ..32
Editor .............................................................................................Bobbie Coalter
Geauga Horse and Pony Association ................................35
Advertising Sales & General Manager .....................................Joe Coalter email ............................................................... joe@thehorsemenscorral.com
Great Lakes Appaloosa Club .............................................53
Club Sales & Circulation Manager Art & Composition Director .....................................................Michelle Ross email ......................................................michelle@thehorsemenscorral.com
Lake Erie Mounted Vaqueros ............................................24
Advertising Consultant ................................................................. Mary Vedda email ............................................................ mary@thehorsemenscorral.com
Knox County Horse Park ...................................................24 Michigan Trail Riders Association, Inc. ..............................33 Northern Kentucky Horse Network ....................................27 Northern Ohio Dressage Association ................................34
WRITERS & PHOTOGRAPHERS Features: .................. Bobbie Coalter, Robert Eversole, Kristen Janicki, ......................... Lisa Kiley, Kristen M. Janicki, Terry Myers, Sarah Vas NEXT ISSUE NUMBER 12 ............................................................................ DECEMBER 2020 DECEMBER 2020 DEADLINE .................................... NOVEMBER 10, 2020
Northern Ohio Miniature Horse Club .................................54 O.H.I.O. EXCA ..................................................................31 Ohio Gaited Horse Trailriders ............................................39 Ohio High School Rodeo Association ................................16 Ohio Horseman’s Council, Inc. ..........................................42 Ohio Morgan Horse Association ........................................54
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Ohio Paint Horse Club .......................................................18 Ohio Valley Team Penning Association .............................53 Ohio Western Horse Association .......................................23 Pinto Horse Association of Ohio ........................................15 Tri-County Trail Association ...............................................27 Wayne County Saddle Club ..............................................26 Western Equestrian Club at Slippery Rock University.......26
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hank you to everyone who reached out to Joe with input regarding the 2021 Corral. As I said in my October editorial, we were looking at options to possibly restructure the Corral for next year and the response was overwhelming. Some offered ideas, some prayers, some thanks, but most of the replies simply spoke of the importance of the Corral to the equine industry in our region. The consensus was truly heartwarming but it is clear we are not out of the woods yet. A few weeks ago the Michigan Horse Council cancelled their Horse Expo for March, 2021 and today, Joe received a call that The Horseman’s Mission was cancelled Nov. 12-14 this year. 2020 has been a year of changes and challenges and Thanksgiving this year will be no different. For
those with family members living out of state or in care facilities, there may be some empty seats at your table as travel and gathering restrictions continue. Of course there have been empty seats at every equine event held this year but I am thankful we were able to hold many of them, thanks in great part to the efforts of the Corral, Joe and his rowdy friends, who fought very hard to get the industry opened back up. It has also been a year of contradiction as we lost Equine Affaire, the All American Quarter Horse Congress and hundreds of other events throughout our region, yet many shows went on as planned and without consequence. The Tough Enough To Wear Pink Horse Show was the largest in history, the Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association World Championship was bigger than ever and many local shows saw numbers, the likes never before seen. I’ve read several articles recently on being thankful in difficult times and I think 2020 certainly qualifies. When you consider the adversity faced by the Pilgrims who left Plymouth, England in 1620 and
the fact that President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed the national Thanksgiving Day during the Civil War, it may be fitting that this year, more than ever, we take a moment to count our blessings and be thankful. I am thankful to live in a country that is free, even with some of the restrictions we faced in 2020. We own our land, our horses and livestock, our guns, homes, trucks, trailers and everything else that goes with our rural lifestyle and whether you agree or disagree with the course taken this year or in the Government for which it stands, we are one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. And that simply is not the case in other parts of the world. I am thankful for our first responders and our veterans who keep us safe both at home and abroad. I am thankful for friends, family, music, food, health and everything that sustains us daily. I’m thankful for the technology that allows us to stay in contact even though we are miles apart. I am thankful for our advertisers who, in spite of having a tough year themselves, trusted us to promote their businesses and
kept the magazine going. And, I am thankful for you, our loyal readers for understanding what a year it’s been for small business. I have no idea what 2021 will hold but you can bet we will fight until the end to promote the equine industry in Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky, West Virginia and Pennsylvania. We will continue to offer the Corral in print and digital formats and share all ads on social media. We will continue to pass out copies of the Corral at the events Joe announces. We will continue to support our Corral Clubs and we will continue to offer our Corral Calendar to anyone producing an equine event. But please understand, our ability to do all of this is in direct proportion to the adverting dollars we receive each month. We sincerely hope you will join us by advertising your business, your shows, your organized rides and anything equine. Only together can we will remain “Your One Source for the Horse”. Happy Thanksgiving,
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* CANCELLED * The Board of the Horseman’s Mission deeply regrets the cancellation of this event following discussions with the Holmes County Health Department. If you purchased tickets in advance, please be patient, your money will be refunded. Plans are being made to hold The Horseman’s Mission Select Sale on November 14th (location to be determined). Please follow us on Facebook or visit our website at thehorsemansmission.com for the most up to date information.
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by Lisa Kiley
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s the weather begins to change, it is the time of the year when the pastures stop growing and the last of the available grass is soon to be only in your horses dreams of spring. There are a lot of different options for feeding hay and the amount of hay your horse will need as it gets cooler will undoubtably increase as the temperatures drop. It doesn’t matter if you make your own hay or purchase it, hay is expensive and one of the hardest things to watch is hay being wasted by horses because it gets trampled underfoot in the mud and snow or tossed around and used as bedding rather than dinner. There are a lot of different feeder options that can help save your hay from being wasted and save you money on your feed bill throughout the winter and beyond. If you are thinking of investing in a feeder or would like to upgrade to something that works better for your horses and your facility, keep the following in mind: Safety: The most important consideration of any feeder selected is to make sure that it has been constructed with a horse’s safety as the #1 priority. Horses are notorious for getting tangled up, hurting themselves, or testing (read: destroying) items that were not made to hold up. There are also some key differences between feeders that are made specifically for horses and ones that are made for other livestock, particularly safe bar sizing and height. This doesn’t mean that you won’t be able to get a feeder that will work for more than one type of animal, you will just want to choose something that is safe for all the animals that use it. Additionally, a feeder that is free of sharp edges, made of durable materials, and installed properly will be the safest for the animals in your care. Bale Style: There are different feeders that are made for round bales vs. square bales. If you are using round bales, something that allows the horse easy access from all
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sides and is easy to load are usually the most important features. What works best will depend on how you get the hay into the feeder, do you have forks to load or is it something that will be filled by hand? Without the aid of a tractor, you would want the feeder to be light enough to be picked up and moved around and manageable enough to load regardless of the weather. There are also units that can accommodate round or square bales, these units are nice because they allow for flexibility without having to invest in a whole different feeder if your preferences on bale style change. Size: The size of the feeder will depend on how many horses will be eating out of it and what size of bales will be used. Think about the horses that will be using the feeder, do they get along well enough to eat from one point together? Sometimes feeders can bring out the bully in horses, which means in a larger herd, some of the horses may be kept away from the hay. It’s important to monitor horses and confirm that each one is getting needed time at the feeder to keep their weight up and stay in good condition. Going into the winter, this is something that is specifically important for older horses that may be lower on the pecking order. In this case, having a couple feeders or a feeder that is big enough to comfortably allow sharing, or separating horses during feeding time to confirm each is getting the forage they need. The Elements: Getting a feeder for your hay is just one part of the puzzle when it comes to savings on feed cost. Keeping the hay protected from the elements is another factor to consider. Covered feeders will protect the hay from the elements and help eliminate waste, not just by keeping the hay contained, but by also keeping the hay more palatable by resisting sun, rain, and snow. If your feeder doesn’t have a cover, think about situating it under the protection of a loafing shed to keep it from getting
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weathered, but make sure that horses still have ample access and are getting enough to eat. If you are just filling the feeders at mealtime and the hay won’t be out very long, uncovered feeders or hay cradles can work great for this purpose. Other Ways to Save: Once you have picked out a feeder, there are still some options for saving even more hay and cutting feed bills. If the feeder is sitting in mud, any hay that does manage to get to the ground will be lost, but by placing the feeder on top of an all-weather surface, like compacted limestone, mud grid, or rubber mats, gives the horses another opportunity to recover fallen hay. Having a surface around the feeder will also make it easier to load and unload the feeder, preventing driving or trekking through a muddy mess to fill the feeder. Depending on the feeder style, slow feed hay nets can also be added to the feeders so that horses work a little harder to get their feed, which means less waste and mimics natural grazing which is healthier and curbs boredom. Next month we will take a look at some innovative options for indoor feeders. Lisa Kiley is a lifelong horse enthusiast who has worked in the equine industry and shown horses for many years. She is a proud member of the Cashmans Horse Equipment Team. Cashmans Horse Equipment, located in Delaware, Ohio, has been providing top quality products to the equine and agricultural community for 40 years. They have a commitment to sourcing environmentally conscious merchandise and items made in the U.S.A. Cashmans strives to educate customers and provide products that put safety first so you can enjoy more time with the horses you love. www.cashmans.com.
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Ride In Sync
Developing Respect by Terry Myers
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eople who have been to my clinics have heard me ask the question; “Do you like anyone you don’t respect?” The rider’s response is always no. Your horse is just like you. He is not terribly fond of anyone he does not respect. Building a relationship based on respect is very important in the horse/ human partnership. If you have ever looked at the dynamics of a horse herd, you know that there is always a boss. If you have a herd of mixed sexes, the boss is usually a mare. Just like in real life, the women are usually the real boss but that’s another story. Back to the herd dynamics, when a horse walks up to the boss horse, the boss may pin their ears and give them that look (kinda like my mom used to do) which sends the other horse packing. If the boss horse’s look is ignored, the invading horse risks getting
bitten or kicked. The invading horse then does what I did when I was a kid and I saw that look on my mom’s face, I ran! In a horse/human relationship, developing respect is a key element in the partnership. The human has to be the leader. Think about when a horse kicks at another horse. That kick comes in at about 35 miles per hour. The horse being kicked probably ignored the evil look and in the horse world there are no please and thank you’s, no asking multiple times. The dominant horse sent a clear message for the other horse to move. When it did not, the dominant horse sends a clear message that you either move or you will get hurt. The dominant horse does not say “pretty please.”
Move Their Feet
If you can control a horse’s feet, you can control the horse, whether you are on the ground or on their back. This is why I
like round pen work. You are making the horse move, turn and stop by using your body position. Just like the boss mare moves toward a horse to make them move, you can make a horse change directions (turning in or out), go faster or slower and stop all by the position and posture of your body. This is known as the approach/retreat method of training, which creates and releases pressure, causing the horse to respond accordingly. Within 20 minutes of working a horse in a round pen, most horses will then follow you like a puppy dog. The reason this happens; most horses are like me, they are lazy. The horse says I will stay with you and follow you, as long as I don’t have to go back out and work. In doing this, you have established yourself as the dominate one in the relationship and the horse follows in submission.
When you are the leader, the horse will trust in you... Groundwork for Respect
The importance of ground work cannot be overstated. It establishes respect and basic control, making your horse safer to lead and handle. I teach my horses to lead by moving with me, without me putting pressure on the lead rope. Think about it, if you are always pulling back on the lead rope when leading your horse, you horse learns to pull back against the constant pressure. Then you have a situation where is hard to tell who is leading whom. By teaching a horse to lead by moving with you instead of ahead of you, they will (usually) respect your space even when nervous or frightened. Never pull with constant pressure. Think about how you lead or ride your horse. Do 14
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you have constant pressure on the lead rope or reins? Are you constantly holding the pressure? If the answer is yes, I am willing to bet that your horse pulls back against that pressure. It also tells me you don’t trust your horse. Remember the old saying… it takes two to pull. Instead of constant pressure, work the lead rope or reins with an intermittent pressure so that the horse has nothing on which to brace. Then release the pressure when they do what you have asked. Horses learn by the release of pressure, not the pressure itself.
Control the Movement
When a horse is nervous or fractious, letting them move their feet helps them deal with their nervousness which is creating the energy. But they need to move in a way that you are controlling their feet. For example, in my clinics when I have a rider whose horse is nervous and won’t stand still, I tell them to make the horse give their face and walk a small tight circle. When the horse wants to stop, you reward them by releasing all pressure and patting them. If they move without being asked, repeat until they want to stop. This is a little reverse psychology. The horse won’t stand so you make them move by controlling how they move. Next thing you know, the horse says this is too much work and wants to stop. I use a similar technique for a horse that won’t slow down. I push them into the bridle in a collected frame, making them work harder than they want to work. Eventually they decide they want to slow down. The idea of slowing down becomes the horse’s idea. It is a good thing to pat and love on a horse, but you still have to be the leader. Horses need a leader. If you aren’t the leader, either the horse will try to assume the leadership role or they will be very fearful and insecure. When you are the leader, the horse will trust in you to take care of them November 2020
Pinto Horse Association of Ohio
Show Season Comes to an End for 2020 PRESIDENT, Kaylee Clagett VICE PRESIDENT, Tammy Braden SECRETARY, Desiree Herchek TREASURER, Amy Leibold EMAIL, kaykuns93@gmail.com WEBSITE, www.ohiopinto.net
by Jodi Ricks Our 2020 show season has come to a close with our final show held Oct. 10-11 in Lima, Ohio...and what a great show it was to end the season with! This show was a late add to our normal schedule after some cancelations in the spring but did
not disappoint. The weather was beautiful, and the class numbers were great. We kicked off the weekend on Friday night with a stall decoration contest, the barns were full of Halloween spirit and spookiness. On Saturday, the Youth Club sponsored a costume class and boy were the exhibitors creative! Our adult division saw the Queen of Hearts, Paul Bunyan’s blue ox Babe and some Hocus Pocus. The youth division had superheroes, bison, Little Bo Peep and even the Tiger King! For videos and pictures of the class make sure to visit the PtHAO Facebook page. Following the costume class, the youth participated in stall trick-
or-treat and showed off their costumes some more. Sunday brought the Charity Walk-Trot class sponsored by APHA/PtHA stallion, Fish-NChips. Thank you to all who participated and congratulations to the class winner Joan Ames, who graciously chose Ohio Pinto as the organization to receive the funds raised by the class. On hand to hand out the awards for the class were Ian Raugh, owner of Fish-N-Chips, and 2020 PtHAO Queen Kimberly Griggy. Sunday also brings the crowd’s favorite class, leadline. We had nine exhibitors who did an amazing job and received a gift bag handed out by our PtHAO Queen. The bags for this season
were graciously donated by the PtHAO Youth Club and the 2020 PtHAO Sweetheart Madison Wade. The show closed with lots of goodbyes and good lucks. We hope to see everyone again in 2021! Please make sure and visit our website and Facebook page to keep up on all the news and upcoming events. Ohio Pinto would like to thank all of our exhibitors, donors and sponsors for this past year, without you the amazing things we do at these shows would not be possible. We ask that you take time to visit our website and view the list of the companies, stallion owners and individuals that helped make it all possible.
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has been a popular clinician at multiple expos in the U.S. and Canada. To learn more about Myers’ Ride-In-Sync methods as well as clinic and training services available, visit Myers at www.tmtrainingcenter.com or on Facebook.
Ride In Sync (continued) and keep them out of trouble. This results in a horse that will do anything for you. My disclaimer: all horses are different. These techniques work with most horses. If you are having trouble, consult a professional.
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One final thing to remember… horses don’t make mistakes, people do. If you try to keep this philosophy in the forefront of your mind when working with your horse, you will be a more effective partner. Questions about this or any of
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
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Ohio High School Rodeo Association
Ohio High School Rodeo Association’s Multi-state Rodeos Begin NATIONAL DIRECTOR, Nikki McCarty PRESIDENT, Marvin Larrick SEC/TREAS, Tyler Stillion 1ST VP, Clint Cummings 2ND VP/PUBLIC RELATIONS, Tanya Tupps; EMAIL: tanya.tupps@yahoo. com; www.ohiohighschoolrodeo.org
Team Ohio hosted Team Pennsylvania, for the first time ever, at this year’s first multi-state rodeo on Oct. 9-11 at Garwood Arena, in Columbiana Ohio. Multi-state rodeos give contestants an amazing opportunity to compete against different levels of competition, meet new people, and catch-up with old friends they haven’t seen in while. Our Ohio Team welcomed their Pennsylvania guests to an action packed weekend at a spectacular facility with perfect fall weather. In addition to our main events, the contestants participated in a dummy roping jackpot and a student dance. Lexi Wonner, OHSRA 2020-2021 Rodeo
Queen, shared, “My favorite part about having multi-state rodeos is getting to see my friends from Nationals.” With nearly 700 entries for the weekend, this event showcased many talented Jr. High and High School Rodeo athletes. The rodeo consisted of two rounds of competition with an optional jackpot for each event. Event Average Champions, as well as cowgirl and cowboy All-Arounds winners were presented awards. (listed below). The rodeo was produced by the Buckeye Rodeo Company. By The Wave PEMF, one of
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Ohio Paint Horse Club
Mark Your Calendars for Annual Awards Banquet PRESIDENT, Mike Schwendeman; VICE PRESIDENT, Tim Snapp; TREASURER, Roxann Rohrl; SECRETARY, Heather Collins; EMAIL, r_paints@msn.com; WEBSITE, www.ophc.org
by Roxann Rohrl A big hello to all our Paint Horse friends out there in Corral land. What a beautiful fall we are having; beautiful colors in our trees and leaves starting to fall. The sunny days with cool evenings gives us time to catch up on our fall duties. We are enjoying all the hay rides, mazes, hot chocolate and we cannot forget about those delicious s’mores with the campfires. I heard from one of our trail riders that they are out on the trails every weekend. If you were unable to attend the APHA World, I hope that you were able to stream any or all the classes you are interested in. Ohio exhibitors really did well
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bringing home those beautiful trophies, ribbons and checks. Congratulations to all! I do not have much to report on until after the monthly Board of Directors meeting conference call. Our Annual Trail Ride held at Mohican State Park is also after the deadline to submit club news to the Corral. As of a couple of weeks ago it looks like the trail ride is growing in numbers. Elaine Bennett was the one taking reservations, prepared the Saturday night dinner around the campfire, prizes and fun. The trail ride is open to all breeds. More to come next month. Please mark your calendars and look for your postcard regarding the 55th Annual General Membership Meeting to be held Saturday, Nov. 21 at Champions Center in Springfield, Ohio. Amateurs will have their meeting at 10 a.m. preparing for the 2021 years activities and horse show. OPHC Board meeting is from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. At this time, we are looking at a box lunch to be brought in. You will need to have reservations
turned in to receive your box lunch. Watch for your postcard with all the information. The General Membership Meeting, Election of Officers and Rules Meeting will begin at 1 p.m. We will be electing president, vice president, secretary, treasurer and three directors. Sheri Love is our Nominating Chair, please give her a call at 419/465-2863 or email her at shrlv65@aol.com if you would be interested in any of these positions. We are always looking for people with some new ideas and have the Paint Horse front and center helping us to keep moving forward. 2020 Ohio Paint Horse Club Awards Banquet will most likely be held Feb. 20, 2021. Last year it was held at a fun place, Ten Pin Alley in Hilliard, Ohio. I imagine information on the banquet will also be on the postcard. Plan on attending! With COVID-19 we will be trying to plan shows for 2021, to keep moving forward. Wauseon, Fulton County Fairgrounds has been reserved for July 9-11, 2021. We are working with Indiana PHC to partner the Amateur Club Show May 1516, 2021. We should be hearing something about the Zone 8 Show and Buckeye Bonanza for 2021. The Open Show Committee has had one meeting. Watch our Corral article next month for more up to date information. Also keep checking our website, ophc.org, and Facebook for more information. 2021 OPHC memberships are due soon. You can pull the OPHC membership form off the OPHC website. Kathleen Azzarello, OPHC Membership Chair is accepting memberships now. OPHC offers many membership benefits. Amazing year-end awards program, and free enrollment in OPHC’s Ride Ohio Program, (Yearly awards are given out so keep track of your hours on the trails and mail or email them to Suzanne Allen by Dec. 31), very active Youth and Amateur programs. $500 Youth scholarships are awarded each year—complete the application with the necessary information postmarked no later than Dec.
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31 to Scholarship Chair Roger Taylor, 2910 Medina Line Road, Wadsworth, Ohio 44281 (330/608-9524). You will also receive a monthly Horsemen’s Corral subscription. Ohio offers friendships and group activities geared around the American Paint Horse. Don’t forget to take advantage of the OPHC sponsored Annual Trail Ride. That is a short list of what your membership will make available to you. Become a 2021 OPHC member! YOUTHS: Are you looking for a scholarship for 2021? The OPHC is awarding three $500 scholarships at our awards banquet. Information is available on the OPHC website. The Youth Club also has a fundraising event. Collect your Tribute proofs of purchase from Tribute feed bags and bring to our show or mail in. Each one received earns our youth club $0.25! Thank you all who did this last year. The Youth Club purchased beautiful High Point jackets for their awards. Tim Snapp is collecting these proof of purchases. Tim’s mailing address is 11500 Ballentine Road, New Carlisle, Ohio 45344 or OPHC Youth Advisor Naomi Stimburys, 12395 Winchell Road, Concord, Ohio 44024. I will end with a huge thank you to all who attended our Ohio shows. Your participation and memberships for this 2020 year has just been the greatest. We invite you back to our 2021 shows. Thanks for using our incentives that help you with the show expense. Thanks to all the volunteers who come to help in the ring, gate, scribe, run errands, help in the office, come to the shows two to three days early to help with early arrivals, hiring some of the best APHA judges for you to show to, Points Committee that keeps and publish those points for each show, this list could go on and on. Thank you all! Now, how about volunteering for 2021? We could not have the shows without those volunteers! I hope to see you at the General Membership meeting and awards banquet! Mark your calendars! Prayers, be safe!
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So Many Fat Supplements… How Do I Choose? by Nettie R. Liburt, PhD, PAS and Kristen M. Janicki, MS, PAS
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ho out there has a hard keeper? A picky eater? Or a hard-working horse that just needs a lot of feed to keep up with the demands of performance? In many of these cases, nutritionists may recommend adding calories with a fat supplement. In the March 2020 issue of Horsemen’s Corral, we talked more in-depth about how to determine if your horse needs a fat supplement. This time, we’ll talk about all the different options available, and why you may choose one over another. The decision on which to incorporate fat into your horse’s nutrition program depends on several factors, including: • Calorie or energy needs of the horse • Palatability (taste and acceptance) • Feeding rate • Cost • Convenience/Preference Fat supplements come in many different forms, from straight oil to bagged products, and not all are created equally. Fat supplements differ in the amount of calories they deliver and how they are fed to the horse. Here are some examples of the most common types of fat supplements but note this is not an exhaustive list!
TYPES OF FAT SUPPLEMENTS Oil
Oil can come from many different sources, such as vegetable, canola, soybean and rice bran, and is just about 100 percent fat. One of the main pros of oil is the very concentrated amount of calories in a relatively small inclusion rate, registering about 1,985 kilocalories per cup. Oil can be easily top dressed onto commercial feeds or mixed in things like soaked beet pulp or hay cubes. It’s also relatively inexpensive and easy to come by. The main drawback is that it is a mess! Not all horses like oil added to their rations, and any leavebehinds must be cleaned up so as not to spoil or attract bugs. Oil must also be carefully stored to avoid rancidity.
Rice Bran
Rice bran is the outer layer of the rice kernel, and is a popular additive for calories. Rice bran typically ranges between 18 to 25 percent fat. It is available in an oil, but can also be fed in pellet or meal form. The oil tends to be a little more expensive compared to pellets or meal, which are more moderately priced. Rice bran is generally well accepted by horses and it smells good. It provides high calories at a relatively low feeding rate (approximately 1,420 kilocalories per pound). The main drawback is the reversed calcium-to-phosphorous ratio and its tendency to spoil or go rancid, which will cause a horse to quickly turn its nose up at the feed. To manage these problems, rice bran is often sold as ‘stabilized’ rice bran, a process that involves heating the product under pressure to deactivate an enzyme (lipase) that will cause the fat to otherwise break down. Some manufacturers will also add calcium to ensure the calcium-to-phosphorous ratio is corrected.
Flaxseed
Flaxseed contains about 40 percent fat, which makes it a great source of dense calories. Flaxseed must be processed to be useful as a fat supplement. The whole seed is not digestible by mammalian enzymes, so it must be ground, cooked or otherwise processed for the horse to extract its nutrients. Like rice bran, flaxseed must be stabilized to prevent rancidity. Flaxseed oil is also available (and tends to be expensive), but here we will focus on the more moderately priced meal form. One of the big benefits of flaxseed meal is its omega-3 fatty acid content. Omega-3 fatty acids have anti-inflammatory properties and may help manage
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conditions such as heaves or insect bite sensitivity. It is also well accepted by most horses. One main drawback is price, as it tends to be a little more expensive than other fat supplements.
Commercially Available Supplements & Extruded fat
One commercial product on the market today is an extruded nugget containing between 20 to 25 percent fat. The pros are low feeding rate, palatability and additional mineral fortification to ensure proper balance in the diet. Some of these types of products often come in larger bags (for example 40 pounds), so it’s best to have an extra storage bin. This type of product is ideal when calories are needed for weight or performance, especially when one desires to keep the volume of the ration from getting to big.
Prilled fat
Another example of commercial fat supplement product is prilled (similar to a granule), typically containing about 99.9 percent fat. Prilling is a process by which fat is converted into spherical pellets usually by forming into drops in a spray and allowing the drops to solidify producing a granular form. A major benefit is the product contains high calories but is in a form that is easier to feed and less messy than oil. Horses generally like it, and it will stick to feed or mix a soaked ration. There is typically no additional fortification, and while the cost may appear higher than other options, remember to consider the feeding rate and how long the product will last you. This type of product is usually great for enhancing coat and skin health.
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While we’ve only discussed a few examples here, these are some of the more common types of fat supplements on the market. Consider the individual horse when choosing an option, from taste preferences, pickiness and calorie content based on current needs. When adding a fat supplement, or any new feed, into a horse’s diet, be sure to do so slowly over the course of 10-14 days to avoid digestive upset. When in doubt, always contact a qualified equine nutritionist for advice. Dr. Nettie Liburt is the Senior Equine Nutrition Manager for MARS Horsecare US/BUCKEYE™ Nutrition, responsible for formulating
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Corral Calendar The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting all of us, creating a great deal of uncertainty within the horse show industry. It is simply impossible for the Horsemen’s Corral to keep up with event cancellations prior to going to print. Please take care of yourself, your family and your horses. Now more than ever...CALL BEFORE YOU HAUL! DISCLAIMER: The Horsemen’s Corral has made every effort to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the information provided on this calendar of events. However, the information is provided “as is” without warranty of any kind. The Corral does not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained herein. Where possible, event contact information is provided. Please “Call before you haul”. NOVEMBER 2020 NOV. 1 — 10th Annual Fall Tack Swap-NE Ohio, Blue Lakes Farm, 14095 Auburn Rd., Newbury, OH. FMI: Amy, 440-479-8503, cowgirlup73@hotmail.com. NOV. 1 — Rich Bradshaw’s Obstacle Challenge & Costume Contest, Geauga County Fairgrounds Indoor Arena, Burton, OH. FMI: Rich 440-834-1201. NOV. 7 — Ohio Valley Team Penning Association Show, 9:30 a.m., Garwood Arena, 2538 Middleton Rd., Columbiana, OH. FMI: Pam Bradshaw, 814-504-4215, pbteampenning@aol.com. NOV. 7 — Ruggles Arena Speed Show, 2651 Township Rd. 155, Cardington, OH. FMI: Janet Ruggles, 419-210-7204.
NOV. 7 — LaRue Horse & Tack Sale, 10 a.m., 1059 Richwood LaRue Rd., LaRue, OH. FMI: 419-889-9150, laruehorsesale@hotmail. com, www.laruehorsesale.com. NOV. 7 — 4th Annual Northern Kentucky Horse Network Virtual Equine Conference, Boone County Enrichment Center, Burlington, KY. FMI: Jim Mayer, 859-472-2880, jimwmayer@yahoo.com, www.nkhn.info NOV. 7 — Horse & Rider Confidence Clinic, 10 a.m., to 3 p.m., 4142 Beaver Run Rd., Hebron, OH. FMI: Greg Reese, 614-4520682. NOV. 8 — Wood County Horseman’s Flea Market, Wood County Fairgrounds, 13800 W. Poe Rd., Bowling Green, OH. FMI: Catherine Kamp, 567-322-1060, krampc@ findlay.edu. NOV. 12-14 — 3rd Annual The Horseman’s Mission, Holmes Co. Fairgrounds (Harvest Ridge), 8880 St. Rt. 39, Millersburg, OH. FMI: Maynard Miller, 330-275-4015, www. thehorsemansmission.com. NOV. 13-15 — 3-Day Mule Starting Competition by Jessica Dearing, Smoke Rise Ranch, 6750 Hunterdon Rd., Glouster, OH. FMI: 740-767-2624, www.smokeriseranch. com. NOV. 14 — Wendy’s Magical Ride, Fowlers Hollow State Park, Blain, PA. FMI: Wendy Beam, 717-576-7473.
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NOV. 15 — Ottawa Co. Horse Foundation 2nd Annual Tack Swap, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Ottawa County Fairgrounds, 7870 W SR 163, Oak Harbor, OH. FMI: Brianne, 419707-0398, www.ochf.net. NOV. 15 — Tri-County Trail Association Thanksgiving Ride, 10 a.m., 2662 Downing St. SW, East Sparta, OH. FMI: Ellen Van Pelt, 330-323-2834, www.tri-cotrails.com. NOV. 20-22 — Customer Appreciation Cattle Drive, Ranch Sorting & Fun Show, Smoke Rise Ranch, 6750 Hunterdon Rd., Glouster, OH. FMI: 740-767-2624, www. smokeriseranch.com. NOV. 20-21 — Southern Michigan Fall Quarter & Paint Horse Auction, Moore’s Horse Company, 11771 US Hwy. 223, Onsted, MI. FMI: 517-403-1786, www. tommooresales.com. NOV. 21-22 — Rise Above Tour: Turkey Trot, WB Ranch, Swanton, OH. FMI: Rhonda Read, 248-982-6976. NOV. 21 — Chilled Classic Winter Series 2021, Sundance Arena, 310 Fredonia Rd., Fredonia, PA. FMI: 724-679-0186, chilledclassic@gmail.com. NOV. 27 — Annual Black Friday Tack Sale, Sugarcreek Stockyards, 102 Buckeye Street, Sugarcreek, OH. FMI: 330-8311720, www.sugarcreekstockyards.com. NOV. 27-28 — Golden Harvest Barrel & Poles, Garwood Arena, 2538 Middleton Road, Columbiana, OH. FMI: 330-7174329, stefanie@garwoodcattle.com. NOV. 27-29 —11th Annual Preferred Show Thanksgiving Weekend, Circle G Arena, 10816 Verona Rd., Lewisburg, OH. FMI: 502-239-4000, www.ibra.us NOV. 27-30 — Black Friday Sale, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Custom Conchos and Tack, 2074 Ashland Road, Mansfield, OH. FMI: Tammy, 567-560-4457, www. customconchosandtack.com. NOV. 28 — Buckeye Mini Horse & Donkey Sale, Wayne County Fairgrounds, 199 Vanover St., Wooster, OH. FMI: Daniel Schrock Auctioneer, 330-763-0905, schrocksauctioneering@gmail.com.
DECEMBER 2020 DEC. 4-6 — Cowboy Christmas Show, MSU Pavilion, Lansing, MI. FMI: Rochelle Rondy, 989-763-3276. DEC. 4-6 — Winter Round Up Cattle Drive, Ranch Sorting & Fun Show, Smoke Rise Ranch, 6750 Hunterdon Rd., Glouster, OH. FMI: 740-767-2624, www.smokeriseranch. com. DEC. 5 — LaRue Horse & Tack Sale, 10 a.m., 1059 Richwood LaRue Rd., LaRue, OH. FMI: 419-889-9150, laruehorsesale@hotmail. com, www.laruehorsesale.com. DEC. 5-6 — Christmas at the Ranch, 1-6 p.m., Buckin Ohio, 8154 Garman Rd., Burbank, OH. FMI: 330-624-7205, www. buckinohio.com. DEC. 6 — 5th Annual Cowboy Christmas Tack Swap, Gift Shopping & Live Auction, WB Ranch & Arena, 1640 County Road B, Swanton, OH. FMI: Fulton County OHC, Jo Neeley, 419-356-1350, www.fcohc.com DEC. 11-12 — Chasin’ Cold Cans Winter Series, WB Ranch, 1640 County Road B, Swanton, OH. FMI: Baily VanTillburg, 567644-5761 DEC. 12 — Chilled Classic Winter Series 2021, Sundance Arena, 310 Fredonia Rd., Fredonia, PA. FMI: 724-679-0186, chilledclassic@gmail.com. DEC. 21 — IBRA Super Show, C Bar C Expo, Cloverdale, IN. FMI: Amy Youngblood, 812595-0832, www.ibra.us. JANUARY 2021 JAN. 8-9 — Chasin’ Cold Cans Winter Series, WB Ranch, 1640 County Road B, Swanton, OH. FMI: Baily VanTillburg, 567-644-5761 JAN. 15-17 — 2021 ARHA Judges Seminar, Courtyard by Marriott Somerset, 2254 South Highway 27, Somerset, KY. FMI: American Ranch Horse Association, 606271-2963, arhacontact@aol.com, www. americanranchhorse.net. Visit the Horsemen’s Corral website for more equine events, www.thehorsemenscorral.com
8:30 a.m. Tack & Equipment 12:30 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: $25. Terms of Sale: Cash or GOOD Check with proper ID. Out-of-State checks must have letter of credit from your Nearby Places to Stay bank. Coggins and health papers Best Western (330) 264-7750 required on out-of-state animals. Super 8 (330) 439-5766 Hampton Inn (330) 345-4424
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Ohio Western Horse Association
Other Shows Encouraged to Become Sanctioned for OWHA Points PRESIDENT, Greg Leidel VICE PRESIDENTS, Megan Gossard & Ranee Liedel SECRETARY, Loretta Rudasill TREASURER, Megan Gossard WEBSITE, www.owha.org
by Andy Farley COVID-19 played havoc on most of the OWHA season. Many shows cancelled due to health department restrictions. The club season ended on a high note. The 2020 OWHA Fall roundup was held Sept. 25-27 at the Champaign County Fairgrounds arena. The main barn was full of horses entered into the three-day show. Many great horses were in attendance, some local competitors used this instead of their amateur trip to Quarter Horse Congress. The classes were of good size and the weather cooperated. The Open Walk/Trot having 19 entries, and on the Speed side, the Open Barrels had almost 30 entries.
The Youth Team tournament had many competing for some nice prizes as friends joined together to total their weekend points to take the top prizes. There were age groups of 9-13 and 14-18 competing. A special hard working thank you goes out to club treasurer Megan Gossard, club president Greg Leidel, and club point secretary Laura Gossard, who did a lot of work during the weekend to make sure the event ran as smooth as possible. Many other club memebers helped out also. We hope you will all bring your horsey friend to make it an even bigger event in 2021! MEMBERS MATTER! The back bone of the future of the club is our youth members who enjoy showing their horses. We are trying to increase our participation and memberships. We also need youth and adult members to be officers in the club. Trustee terms are expiring and it is important we have participation to help bring ideas to the club.
BANQUET IN NOVEMBER Make sure you sign up to join in on the Annual Awards Banquet that will take place on Nov. 14 at the Kenton Eagles Lodge (10750 State Route 68, Kenton). We will have a hog roast and all the trimmings! There will be tickets/ signups available on the website. Get your reservations in by Nov. 4, so we have a count for the sides, set-up, etc. The Youth Club will again have its bake sale. That fundraiser will supply us plenty of desserts for the meal. We also need items for our ‘famous’ silent auction that will take place. NEW SHOWS NEEDED OWHA encourages shows to become sanctioned for OWHA point calculations. With our club’s new way of collected sanction fees from just the entry
fees not upfront cost, there is no monetary risk for the show organizer due to whether or moving their date. We would like to build our season up to a greater number of show options for our members to attend. All members should contact their fair boards to try and encourage their open show to accept these OWHA standards. NEXT CLUB MEETING Our next meeting will be the first Thursday in November (Nov. 5) at 7 p.m. at the Ada War Memorial Park. Thanks for all the support and ideas during this show season. Contact a trustee to provide your feedback or thoughts to make the club better. It cannot happen without fresh ideas and volunteer support. …see you ‘round the pen!
Ashland Paint and Plain Saddle Club
10TH ANNUAL SWAP MEET FEBRUARY 13, 2021 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Lake Erie Mounted Vaqueros
Really Good Season Despite the Pandemic PRESIDENT, R. David Davis VICE PRESIDENT, Brian (Doc) Hric SECRETARY/TREASURER, Karen Davis; PHONE, 330-719-3290 EMAIL, karenld0819@gmail.com WEBSITE, www.lakeerievaqueros.net
by Karen (Chilipepper) Davis We had our last event of the season in September. I have to say this was the best season since I have been with the club. September’s weather was beautiful. We had 43 riders on Saturday and 43 on Sunday. Our balloon setters hustled and we were done at decent times on both days, which made it nice for everyone.
RESERVE SR. COWGIRL: Colleen Kelly CLASS WINNERS: L1 Courtney Herman; L2 Kristen Workman; L3 Courtney Eberly; L4 Karla Durnell; L5 Carla Spackman; M1 Chase Dunlap; M2 Greg Durnell; M3 Jordan Tscheigg; M4 R. David Davis; M5 James Chambers; SL1 Nancy Little; SL2 Sue Wolski; SL3 Dawn Wojtowicz; SL4 Linda Larson; SL5 Rhonda Brown; SM1 Brian (Doc) Hric; SM2 Rob Bryan; SM3 Rick Workman; SM4 Robert Koniak; SM5 Charlie Brown RIFLE: Robert Koniak SHOTGUN: Karla Durnell
SATURDAY WINNERS OVERALL CHAMPION & OVERALL COWGIRL: Mary Chambers OVERALL COWBOY: James Chambers OVERALL SR. COWGIRL: Linda Larson OVERALL SR. COWBOY: Charlie Brown RESERVE COWBOY: Jordan Tschiegg RESERVE COWGIRL: Carla Spackman RESERVE SR. COWBOY: Robert Koniak
SUNDAY WINNERS OVERALL CHAMPION & OVERALL COWGIRL: Erica Brininger OVERALL COWBOY: Jordan Tschiegg OVERALL SR. COWBOY: Charlie Brown OVERALL SR. COWGIRL: Rhonda Brown RESERVE COWBOY: David Spackman RESERVE COWGIRL: Karla Durnell RESERVE SR. COWBOY: Barry Larson
RESERVE SR. COWGIRL: Linda Larson CLASS WINNERS: L1 Natalie Darnell; L2 Kristin Workman; L3 Courtney Eberly; L4 Karla Durnell; L5 Erica Brininger; M1 Michael Sheets; M2 Greg Durnell; M3 Jordan Tschiegg; M4 Dave Davis; M5 James Chambers; SL1 June Schmidt; SL2 Cheri Stady; SL3 Dawn Wojtowicz; SL4 Linda Larson; SL5 Rhonda Brown; SM1 Brian (Doc) Hric; SM2 Dwayne Joyner; SM3 Rick Workman; SM4 Robert Koniak; SM5 Charlie Brown.
Congratulations to all of our winners! I want to take this time to thank all who helped us with Range Master, in the office, setting up the arena and tear down: Barry Larson, James Chambers, Dwayne Joyner, Julie Joyner, Colleen Kelly, Dawn Wojtowicz, Linda Larson, Chase Dunlap, Denis Cooper and Tom
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Knox County Horse Park
Change of Venue for November and December Meetings PRESIDENT, Debbie Cole VICE PRESIDENT, Travis Ross & Dave Huge; TREASURER, Pam Niner SECRETARY, Anna Chadwick PHONE/TEXT, 816-305-6328 Find us on Facebook, Knox County Horse Park Inc.
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The Knox County Horse Park at 7500 Thayer Road, Mt Vernon, Ohio, is having fun shows. Our last fun show was Oct. 10 and was our Halloween fun show. We had wonderful turn outs this summer for our fun
shows. We had a raffle for gift certificates of $125 and $75 from Smithheislers’ Market in Mt. Vernon. The drawing was held at the Halloween Fun Show. The Nov. 7 and Dec. 5 monthly meetings will start with a covered dish at 6 p.m., with the meeting at 7 p.m. The November and December meetings will be held inside and we will meet at the First Baptist Church, 303 South Edgewood Road in Mount Vernon. The November meeting will be election of officers. The December meeting will be our Christmas meeting. Note: Check our Facebook page for upcoming activities and any updates, Knox County Horse Park Inc.
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Martha is now a Senior Ladies Level 3 Mounted Shooter from Canal Winchester, Ohio. She is a member of the Mid-Ohio Marauders. Martha also won the 2020 Appalachian Mountain Championship in Lexington, Virginia, and the Midwest Regional Championship in London, Ohio. Santana is a 19 year old Quarter Horse Gelding with multiple State, Regional and National Championships. Photo courtesy of Kristen Jane Photography
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Wayne County Saddle Club
Well Attended Outdoor Activities at the Hollow PRESIDENT, Charlene Clark VICE PRESIDENT, Angie Didinger SECRETARY, Tricia Crilow TREASURER, Beth Eikleberry WEBSITE, waynecountysaddleclub.com
As I write this, it’s early in October and the trees are really beautiful in their ‘fall colors.’ This year has been excellent for us at the Wayne County Saddle Club. Shows have been very well attended. We’ve had no major expenses other than the usual. Consequently the treasury is in great shape. One Fun Show was postponed and will happen Oct. 24. Add to that the mounted shooting Halloween shoot and fun show the 31st and the official year at the ‘Hollow’ will be over. By the time you read this anything you do at the ‘Hollow’ for the remainder of the year will be spontaneous. The trails are pretty cool this time of year
Contest point show held October 10, 2020. and there may be a project or two get handled during the ‘off time’ from showing. The annual banquet has been scheduled for Jan. 16 at the Wooster American
Legion. Details will follow in a later newsletter. I think it’s safe to say outdoor activities have largely been wellattended this year as a result of the virus concerns. Of course, another reason we’ve had a great year for our events is the fact we put on a pretty darn good horse show. And, the arena and the ‘Hollow’ itself are an attraction to folks who love God’s beautiful creations. Also, we thankfully
attribute our success to you all! Whether you show, help, watch, or any combination of these, the saddle club depends on the tremendous folks who make it happen each year. Thank you all! Most recently, the Roundup (Oct. 3 and 4) and the last Contest Point (Oct. 12) show were wellattended and blessed with great weather. The Gospel sing was— I think—well attended especially considering the apprehension about the virus. Our musicians were superb. Both Saturday and Sunday fun shows were, well, fun! Thanks to everyone who was there to enjoy the somewhat unique events. The last point show was also a success. It seemed everyone was out to enjoy one more event for the year. We saw some great runs. I’ve enjoyed being able to show somewhat actively this year. (I continually thank the good Lord He still lets me do it.) I ain’t as fast as I used to be, but it continues to be an exciting and fun part of my life. I hope you all enjoy it as well. The worship group continues to meet at the ‘Hollow’ Sundays at 11 a.m. All are, indeed, welcome. For now, may the arenas and trails of your life be the best ever and may the good Lord bless you all. ~Stan
The Western Equestrian Club at Slippery Rock University
Virtual Horse Show Held in October CAPTAINS, Ashley McClintock and Cheyenne Andres; SECRETARY, Kelsey Provident; TREASURER, Madelyn Hicks; PHONE, 724-9960640; EMAIL, cla1012@sru.edu
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We recently learned that our next semester of university will also be conducted in an online format. We are looking into ideas to increase reach and engagement with other horse lovers—perhaps another show in the spring! For now, we are making the most of our time together while we can. Our club is planning a virtual ‘teamsgiving,’ which is essentially a get-together that resembles Thanksgiving to show our appreciation for one another. Overall, We are looking forward to normalcy to be able to get back in the saddle and be close to each other. November 2020
Tri-County Trail Association
Day Ride Only From November to May PRESIDENT, Jim Mike; VICE PRESIDENT, Leroy Wilson; SECRETARY, Amy Crawford; TREASURER, Chuck Stephens EMAIL, ckrumm1958@gmail.com WEBSITE, www.tri-cotrails.com
by Cindy Krumm Tri-Co’s camp weekends wrapped up with our Halloween weekend on Oct. 9 through the Oct. 11. Fun was had by all! The weather was cooperative and the weekend was jam packed with fun! The crew in charge of the event managed to have lots of fun activities for the kids and it was so much fun to see all of them with their many costumes! I have shared some of the cute photos here! Usually I try to share photos of horses and riders because we are a trail riding club. While there were many such photos I could have shared, I decided these kids were too cute not to share! Afterall, they are the future of our club, and were having so much fun! I couldn’t share them all, and sent more to
the editor than I expect her to include but, I couldn’t decide on which were the cutest! We will close the camp to overnight camping at the end of October. You may still come and day ride, as the weather permits throughout the winter, but we will be removing trash services and porta-potties (of course, we still have the main pit style outhouse for you to use), along with the manure spreader. Before it freezes, all but the hydrant across from the flag pole will be shut off so we do not have busted pipes to contend with. Please plan to pack out your trash and manure if you do decide to ride
our trails between Nov. 1 and April 31. In addition, our meetings for the months of November through April will be held at the East Sparta Community Building located at 9516 Chestnut Avenue SE, East Sparta, Ohio 446269764. Our general meetings are held on the first Sunday of each month starting at 6 p.m. All are welcome to join us. The most current and up to date information is available in three different ways. You can visit our Facebook page or our
website. On both you can find recent issues of the Trailways, our club’s monthly newsletter. Visit our website at www.TriCoTrails.com for information.
Northern Kentucky Horse Network
Annual Conference Goes Virtual PRESIDENT, Tracey Schoen VICE PRESIDENT, Charles Poppe SECRETARY, Susan Dickinson TREASURER, Monica Egger WEBSITE, www.nkhn.info EMAIL, nkhorsenetwork@gmail.com
by Jackie Holland Northern Kentucky Horse Network has made the decision to make the 2020 Equine Conference a virtual event this year because of COVID-19. The conference will be Saturday, Nov. 7 and we be held using Zoom from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Registration is still required. Please call the Kenton County Cooperative Extension Office at 859/3563155 to register. When you have registered a Zoom link will be November 2020
sent to you via email in advance of the meeting. Guest speakers include Dr. Bob Coleman, UK Extension Equine Specialist; Morgan Pyles, UK Department of Animal Sciences; Amber Krotky, Buckeye Nutrition; and Dr. Kristine Urschel, UK Department of Animal Sciences. Building a Feeding Program for Your Horses is the topic of discussion at this years conference. Understanding the nutritional needs of your horse, forages/hay as a nutritional source, commercial grains and reading the feed tag, supplements/ vitamins and minerals in a feeding program and putting your feeding program together will be presented to attendees. For more information about the conference and the Northern Kentucky Horse Network, please visit our website, nkhn.info.
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View From the Cheap Seats
Once Upon a Time by Sarah Vas …a common peasant slaved away at her craft as an honorable and capable equestrian and for many moons, villagers far and wide sought her mastery of teaching and training. Her competitive triumphs were recorded for antiquity, her own mother the faithful groom and companion on these quests. Even so, she found herself begrudging the work as her body grew weary of horse shows shrouded in endless days, sleepless nights, in tears and sweat and sometimes even blood. Many horses and a few students came to her already troubled. She suffered greatly educating the most obnoxious while her own beloved herd often stood untouched, as there was no magic potion or spell to replicate herself or summon more hours from the day. Her beautiful boy and incredibly wonderful husband, who always supported her dreams and almost never complained, missed her humble face. Warning the perils of servitude for years, her beloved father cajoled her again and again to shed her obligations to the village horse owners while waxing nostalgic of days long by when her mother and he woke the common peasant and her brother in the night, bringing them down to the stables to witness the births of many wonderous foals. She eventually abandoned the path of unending labor to seek a new adventure producing porcelain horses with delicate features, small but mighty, perfect athletic specimens of Arabian beauty, versatility, and intelligence bursting forth from the hearty Welsh Mountain pony physiques of the far away country of Wales. And so… Her saintly husband encouraged her search for mares that could breathe life into her dream. And find them, she did, but over mountains in the West or in faraway Southern kingdoms, journeys not justified or possibly afforded. In time, they happened upon a promising
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Arabian mare already having mothered foals of yesterday, of pedigree oozing with desired quality. She was close enough to prompt thorough investigation, even heeding the blessing of a medicine man who surveyed the horse, before counting out their shillings. Eventually, their beautiful Ballerina arrived on chartered conveyance worthy any mid-level mule who’s pulling days had passed and this might have been concerning. Even so, the common peasant was pleased and all rejoiced. Very soon, the evil within this delicate flower surfaced thorny sharp. The mare recoiled at hands nearing her head and fought the donning of head collars. She pinning flat her delicate ears and snarled if felt so imposed upon. She gnashed teeth at pasture mates, even the tiniest of equine gentlemen, the stout miniature horse who never caused any trouble and politely minded his business. She evoked great distress in one elder horse as this now retired herd member was highly intellectual and didn’t handle bullying well at all. But this mare was forgiven indiscretions every day whilst the common peasant besought the village medicine woman to coax forth new life from the womb. Despite her nastiness, the mare thankfully tolerated without argument frequent invasions to her decency as such. A handsome, rugged Welsh prince from the Sunshine Land was chosen and even though his affections could only arrive by messenger, the common peasant sent syrupy love notes penned in his newest beloved’s name in hopes of encouraging the courtship. The queen who oversaw his domain delighted in receiving them and everyone believed success was eminent. But the Golden Rule of Horse Rearing cast its wicked truth, that which says the horse decides. This obstinate bay charlatan refused her given destiny even having mothered twice before. Hope dwindling, the affections of the handsome prince were summoned once, twice, thrice. Thrice, the devilish mare doggedly thwarted the union. Dreams of a spring foal faded for another year. The common peasant still valued this new mare’s potential but began referring to her as The Shrew. Any time she displayed frustrating refusals to cooperate or another petrified herd mate was liberated from her grasp, the common peasant shook her fist at the mare and called out epitaphs of vexation. A shrew she was and The Shrew she would be. To change their luck, the common peasant sought other doting mothers for the farm’s budding baby program. She unearthed a perfect gem, a young lass of Welsh blood from the land of Ontario, Ay? More delicate than even The Shrew, unproven as only a child herself, her given name spoke of greatness and deep, sensual love; Lionsgate Aphrodite. The common peasant couldn’t pass such untapped ability. Undeterred by the terrible plague struck down upon the lands, her valiant husband appointed a noble company of gypsies to fetch the filly. Along soon, a petite adolescent mare strode onto the farm, or rather bumbled with some gentle pushing, from such a glorious coach of great size, that she had traveled in private box alongside others headed onward throughout the land. Her bold curiosity was evident as she sensibly surveyed her new territory. Born from a very good and proper kingdom, she was soundly educated. Even knowing the little princess needed time to grow into her new role, all were immediately enraptured by her black bay magnificence. It was decided that The Shrew would have to earn an introduction. The princess was permitted roam of the humble estate, then polite frolicking among the elders. And when she neared the village wall that separated The Shrew from the rest, it was no surprise the evil witch gave a flat-eared scowl. The youthful child stood just out of reach while The Shrew dramatically gnashed S
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O.H.I.O EXCA
Races Come to an End, but the Fun Continues for Members CO-PRESIDENTS, Steve Fuller & Jimm McDonald; CO-TREASURERS, Robin Gigax & Jennie Bower; SECRETARY, Anissa Fuller; FACEBOOK, O.H.I.O. EXCA
by Kasey Robinson As race season came to end O.H.I.O EXCA was excited to recognize and celebrate with all of our riders at the end of year banquet on Oct. 18. Final results will be posted in the upcoming edition. EXCA would like to thank all the sponsors who helped make this year a success: Weaver Leather, Silk Studio Photography, Martins Steel Fabrication, Jmshow Equine Massage Therapy, Laurie Keffer LMT, Sweets by Mags, Photos by Kylie, Felsen Deimling Services, Habrun’s Insurance Service Inc., Newton Paving, Wolfe’s Christmas Tree and Wreath Destination, Wolfe’s
Lawn and Landscape Maintenance, Hillside Feed Hay and Supply, Heiwa Center for Holistic Health and Wellness, Nebo Valley Farm, and United Equine. The excitement continued with a Horse and Rider Costume Contest at Creek Side held on Oct. 22. On Nov. 7 and 8 a Horsemanship/Obstacle Clinic with Clinician and EXCA World Champion Magen Warlick at the beautiful Stone Gate Farm will be held. Stone Gate Farm features multiple arenas, an obstacle course and cross country course, as well as wooded trails on a 200+ acre farm. Riders will
learn how to establish a better connection with their horse in order to excel over obstacles in competition! For more information please check out the event listed on the O.H.I.O EXCA Facebook page. As the season and weather begins to change, O.H.I.O. EXCA weekly practices will be relocated to Riverland, an indoor arena. Practices are changing to bi-weekly, please use our Facebook page under events to stay updated on practice dates. Additionally, the club is looking to include more trail ride options with volunteers to lead them. Please reach out to an officer if
you are interested in organizing a trail ride during an off weekend of practice. A special thank you to all O.H.I.O. EXCA officers for their hard work and dedication displayed throughout the year. Thank you for helping the club prosper and grow camaraderie among riders. Some of these amazing officers are featured in this month’s photos.
View From Cheap Seats (continued) yellow teeth straight at this innocent baby girl. And, even with this fire breathing dragon just inches from her muzzle, the pixie duchess never shuddered but instead, looked rather indifferent. It confused The Shrew. Not to be made a fool, the vile hag promptly turned tail and crawled back to her fodder even as the diminutive lady stood her ground, calm, unfazed. It pleased the common peasant but not as much as what happened next. Princess Dottie punctuated the exchange with a hearty toss of her exquisite head, as if to say, Nonsense! Over the next several moons, the youngster respected her elders, listening as told, minding her conduct, and extending friendship to all without expectation. And The Shrew? Well… she endured isolation in the courtyard dungeon while the rest of herd cavorted and communed together. This seclusion sometimes made The Shrew scared, or mad, or sad but her days amidst the village horses remained undecided, as she is spiteful and mean for absolutely no good reason! But know this truth. The Shrew will once again be visited by the village medicine November 2020
woman, for she has soiled her suitor’s perfect knightly record, the only damsel to ever refuse his gifts. And if by chance a tiny foal surges from her someday, it is hoped to be a girl. For rest assured, the common peasant has already chosen a name. This first of her fillies will be christened Taming of the Shrew. Sarah Vas, a second-generation horsewoman, writes about her decades of adventure and mayhem among several breeds and disciplines, and countless equine educational endeavors both as student and teacher. Sarah owns and operates a continuation of her parents’ original business, Winfield Farm & Forge, Ltd., that which couldn’t currently exist without constant gratitude for Kevin, her very forgiving, ridiculously supportive husband. Together, they are quietly beginning to explore the Farm’s newest chapters, both in and out of the horse world. They are returning to Sarah’s family roots, this time as breeders of Arabian/ Welsh Sport Ponies for dressage and carriage while husband and wife indulge their pent up creativity producing a variety of rustic décor and iron work. HORSEMEN’S CORRAL
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Flatlanders Dressage & Combined Training Association, Inc.
A Banner Year PRESIDENT, Alison Schmidbauer TREASURER, Cynthia Klingler SECRETARY, Shelley Zwiebel WEBSITE, www.flatlandersdressage.com
by Jill Christopher
Photo by Brenna Wishart.
The Flatlanders Dressage and Combined Training Association members have really had a banner year this year, in spite of COVID-19. We have had a number of great clinicians and our three-day horse clinic/camp is always one of the highlights of our summer. Our three private fun shows have had record turnouts. We welcome traditional dressage, western dressage, and even gaited dressage riders at our shows. Our meetings have been interesting and well attended, with some highly educational programs. Among other programs, we had an equine chiropractor who demonstrated the use of her TENS unit, a program on how to longe a
horse, a members-help-members program, and most recently, a show-and-tell program...what fun! Members brought quite a wide array of interesting things to share in the show-and-tell program. One thing was a very sturdy Noble Outfitters hoof pick that looked fairly indestructible, with a pick on one end and a bottle opener on the other. Another thing was an Epona Tiger’s Tongue Horse Groomer, whose owner claims it takes mud off better than anything else she’s ever used, including plastic curry brushes and the like. One member brought a product called EMT Gel, which makes a breathable gel bandage over wounds and is available at TSC.
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Another rider who used to live in Alaska brought Tekna anti-slip reins and headstall, a brand of all-weather tack that she swears by. It looks like black leather, but is synthetic. She says that it is similar to biothane but does not get stiff at all in the winter (even in Alaska), and is very easy to clean. Another member brought a Christmas tree bag that was very inexpensive; she uses it to contain a bale of hay if she’s going somewhere and doesn’t want hay to get all over everything. It’s much cheaper than an ‘official’ hay bag. This member also brought a wool saddle pad and described the healing properties of wool. One member’s favorite product was AnimaLintex, which is a poultice that can be used, among other things, to quickly draw out wounds such as abscesses in a hoof. Another member loves her Bit Butter, which is a mouth softening, great-smelling lip balm for your horse. Two members showed/described the same wooden tool with a blade incorporated into it called a Groom Ninja, which grooms, sheds and cleans horses very effectively. Another member brought an Equinox Farrier Hoof Loop Knife, a pointed hoof pick that also has a sharp ‘loop’ built into the pick, for cutting small pieces of frog or chipped hoof. This member also made a great set of training cards (see photo) for exercises with four poles that she found on Pinterest and laminated. She then attached them onto a carabiner clip that she hooks to her belt. Another member brought a Weaver’s rubber curry that is a favorite of her horses for massages. Another member brought a very old, faithful longe line that she swears by that is about a 1.5-inch wide lightweight web. She believes that this longe line is probably irreplaceable. She also brought a
couple of photographs of her favorite horses—who doesn’t cherish these!—which is a great lead-in to the last member to go, who actually brought people, pictures, and a photo album for her show-and-tell things. The people were Brenna Wishart and Carrie Blair, who are the trainer and the barn manager, respectively, at Full Spectrum Friesians, Lima, Ohio. The amazing thing about these talented ladies is that they also are a wonderful horse photography team, who will come to your barn and photograph your horses. This member told the story of when Brenna and Carrie came to her farm and photographed her two horses (see photos). Brenna, assisted by Carrie, arrived in the early evening and spent nearly three hours taking over 1,600 photographs of the horses. In about a week, the member was provided with the best 150 or so of those 1,600 photographs on a thumb drive and is permitted to use those photographs in any way that she wants! The price that Brenna charged for that lengthy session was about the same as other equine photographers charge for a halfhour or hour session at most, and give you 10-20 photos. Anyone who is interested in having Brenna photograph your horse or horses is welcome to contact her at Just B Photography, 434/9071019. To see other examples of her beautiful photography, visit Full Spectrum Friesians’ Facebook page. A great time was had by all at the meeting! If you’re interested in joining a super club with members who have fun supporting each other, consider joining Flatlanders. We are based in northwest Ohio, in the Hancock/Allen County area. Happy fall to everyone…and don’t forget to vote!
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Michigan Trail Riders Association, Inc.
MTRA Virtual Ride a Success PRESIDENT, Chuck Fanslow; 1st VICE PRESIDENT, Al Davis; SECRETARY, Kathleen Moss; TREASURER, Mindy Ellis; WEBSITE, www.mtra. org; EMAIL, mtra.office@gmail.com; PHONE, 989/723-1425
by Kristen Humble What an amazing adventure! The MTRA’s virtual ride was a huge success. We offered a chance for members to log miles on their own trails and ride the MTRA shore to shore trail virtually this year. By logging miles weekly from Aug. 1 through Oct. 31, they could see their virtual trip across the state as they made progress from camp to camp. The magic was built into our spreadsheet by member, Suzy Rowland, who created a way to automatically calculate weekly totals and show riders
their progress on the MTRA trail map. Using this great visual was an awesome opportunity for members to get motivated to ride as they chased the reward of earning an MTRA Virtual Ride Trophy and T-shirt. These prizes were designed and created by another member, Tracy Evans, who put in a tremendous amount of work as hundreds of virtual riders flooded her webstore (www.mtrawebstore.com) to register for the virtual ride and order their T-shirts. Our first ever virtual ride had over 500 followers on our Facebook page, ‘MTRA Virtual Ride 2020’, including members from four countries, and nine states! There were 247 riders who competed in the single cross (235 miles) and 47 riders who competed in the double cross (470 miles). With almost a month left to finish the journey we have already had 91 finishers of the single cross and 12 finishers of the double cross.
We expect finisher numbers to continue to rise as the ride nears its completion date. One of the highlights of the ride has been following the Facebook page where members posted an astonishing 6.4K comments and reactions to each other’s posts. Posts ranged from current photos, old memories, trail updates, get togethers, tech tips, mileage accomplishments, tributes to fallen riders, beautiful scenery, recommendations of places to ride, general questions, safety strategies, videos of rides, finisher photos, GPS trail maps, and of course lots of fun with family and friends. We sure do have an amazing club. We even had multiple members make generous donations towards the shipping costs of the prizes to help make this a bigger fundraising event. Overall, the virtual ride was a complete success and an amazing motivator for many people to get out and ride. So many people
Pat Whitworth finishing the Virtual Ride. were ‘chasing those miles’ all fall and felt so accomplished when they achieved their goal. MTRA enjoyed hosting the event and hopes to see its future success as a club fundraiser. Ride on!
District One National Show Horse Association
DONSHA Continues Their Support of Other Organizations PRESIDENT, Jane Malmsberry; VICE PRESIDENT, Jan Passell; SECRETARY, Kristin Detwiler; TREASURER, Barb Wright; EMAIL, barbwright4100@ gmail.com. FACEBOOK, www. facebook.com/DONSHA
by Barb Wright DONSHA is still supporting clubs and youth organizations in their efforts to sponsor educational events, clinics and fundraisers. Recently we donated funds to the Buckeye Equestrian Association to offset expenses for the equestrian tack exchange.
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Classical Attraction Dressage Society
You Don’t Need to be a Member to Show at Virtual Winter Series PRESIDENT, Cathy Suffecool; VICE PRESIDENT, Stephanie Kame; SECRETARY, Claudia Grimes; TREASURER, David Crawford. EMAIL, cadsrider@gmail.com; WEBSITE, www.cadsdressage.org
by Cathy Suffecool We made it to November! Only two months to get to 2021! It’s gotta be better than 2020. I just hope all of you are healthy and spending time with your horses. The fall colors were really beautiful this year. Maybe they were making up for all rest of the year. It was really strange not to have The Quarter Horse Congress last month too. Now we’re all getting ready to hunker down once again, just to stay healthy. But fear not! Classical Attraction Dressage has something for you to look forward to! How many of you really enjoy
showing? How many of you really don’t enjoy hauling in our Ohio winters? The old think should I enter? Will the show be held? Will the roads be drivable to and from the show? How will my horse warm-up? How would you like to not worry about any of those questions? CADS will be holding our 2021 Winter Series once again. But this time it will be virtually! That means that no matter where you live, you can show. That means you can show in your own arena and video your rides when you feel comfortable doing so. You just must have your video uploaded between the opening and closing dates. The same rules that were used in the summer will be used again. You don’t need to be a member to show. But if you are a member, the scores will count for CADS year-end awards. You must show a paper with your name, your horse’s name, AA, O or YR, the test you are riding, and the date of the show. Hold this up before your ride so that the camera
can have the information. Once you start videoing, you cannot stop, and the sound must be on. When your ride is completed, walk forward, and make a circle so that the judge will be able to see your tack. The rides will be judged on the day of the show and results emailed and posted within two days. (There is more work after the show with emailing and scanning than at a regular show.) We were excited to offer Virtual Shows this summer. Then we saw something we had not expected. We had riders who had not shown with us before showing. Then we started to hear some of their back stories. We had western riders who had just trail ridden and had never thought of doing a dressage show. We had riders who didn’t have a trailer who came to show virtually. We had vintage riders who never in their wildest dreams think they would ever show, and they did! Do you have riders who sound like this where you ride? You know who I mean. The ones who think that they don’t ride well
enough to show. The ones who think you have to have a fancy horse to compete in dressage. That you have special clothes, boots, and tack to show. If you do, invite them to join us! We would love to have them join in the fun. Maybe you can even convince them to come to one of the summer shows if they enjoy the Winter Series. Our Winter Series shows are Feb. 20, March 20, and April 24. Our Summer Series shows are going to be held at Brecksville Stables on these dates May 22, June 26, July 31, Aug. 28, and Sept. 25. Our September show will also have a championship class for those who have qualified during the show season. Don’t forget our Working Equitation clinics and shows! We’re setting up dates for new clinics and two show dates. You haven’t done Working Equitation yet? Plan on coming to see what all the fun is about. Once you see it, you’ll be signing up for the next event! Stay safe, stay healthy, and let’s make this winter a fun one!
Northern Ohio Dressage Association
NODA Welcomes New Board Members for 2021 PRESIDENT, Niki Sackman VICE PRESIDENT, Rachel Aderhold TREASURER, Dee Liebenthal SECRETARY, Patti Valencic EMAIL, president@nodarider.org WEBSITE, www.nodarider.org
by Mosie Welch NODA had a busy, crazy, and unusual 2020 and we’re all hoping we get back to dressage education and competition as usual in 2021—but if we don’t, we’ll have fun up our sleeve! Along with returning board members, we’ve got new board members planning and
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developing programming for 2021, let’s meet some new faces! NODA’s new Schooling Show Series manager is Suzanne Sherbundy, whose first experiences with NODA started as an 8-year-old Junior rider, she still has her NODA Dressage ‘88 recognized shows T-shirt. After high school, mare Alix and Suzanne moved to S. Florida as a working student and from there to Verden, Germany as a working student for an international dressage training and breeding farm. Suzanne has graduate degrees in Anthropology and Photography and has returned to Ohio to where her ‘sometimes chaotic but always fulfilling horse journey began.’ Suzanne
is eager to meet everyone and is already working on the 2021 schooling shows! NODA welcomes the 2021 NODA Schooling Show Series secretary, Penny Krug. Penny has worked with several GMO’s in the Columbus, Ohio, area: MODA and ODS, for many years. She began volunteering at the shows, then loved it so much that she wanted to learn about and work in show management and secretary positions. As show management and secretary for local recognized and schooling shows, Penny really enjoy the connections and relationships and watching competitors enjoy their experience. Penny has been riding dressage since around 2015 and is between horses. Say hello to Karen Puchalsky, NODA’s GMO Liaison for The Dressage Foundation. The Dressage Foundation has created a new GMO Representative Program to help people learn more about the foundation and the wonderful events and grants available. Karen urges people, “the next time you are on Facebook, please like The Dressage Foundation social media
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page @thedressagefoundation and subscribe to their monthly newsletter. This is a good way to stay informed of all the great events offered throughout the year.” Karen looks forward to working with NODA and The Dressage Foundation to help more people learn more about the wonderful sport of Dressage. NODA has a new New Junior/ Young Rider Liaison, Jennifer Cooper. Jennifer sends greetings to all NODA’s Jr/YR members and encourages youth to get involved! When Jennifer was young she rode her thoroughbred in Children’s Hunter classes and was in 4-H. She loves dressage for the beauty, elegance, and precision saying, “these are all things we should strive for in all we do! I have had dressage instruction from four great ladies and love listening to how anyone can help achieve all the sections of the dressage pyramid.” Jennifer is an art and piano teacher and works daily with youth. She loves a good field trip and is open to ideas from NODA’s junior and young riders! Find out more about NODA at www.nodarider.org. November 2020
Geauga Horse and Pony Association
Update on Meetings Due to Covid PRESIDENT, Niki Barry TREASURER, Shauna Gingrich SECRETARY, Carmella Shale WEBSITE, www.ghpa.us
by Paige Belew Our high point winners and final points for the 2020 show season have been tallied. Check our website for the full list. High point winners will be announced soon. If you won any 2019 end of the year awards they were distributed at the last show this year. Look on our website for contacts about receiving those awards. UPDATE ON MEETINGS Due to COVID-19, our meetings are looking a little different this year. Members should have received a link for a Zoom meeting in their emails.
Members showing off their end of the year achievements. Congratulations to all of our 2019 exhibitors! We hope to see you all through the computer screen! STAY UP TO DATE Check the GHPA website, www. ghpa.us, for updates, work hours, points, and clinics. You can also find membership forms, rules, and links to horse-related topics. We have gone to online sign-up for membership and many of
Black Swamp Driving Club
Black Swamp Driving Club Welcomes Fall PRESIDENT, Roger Higgins, Jr. VICE PRESIDENT, Julie Emmons SECRETARY & TREASURER, Susan Murray. WEBSITE, www.blackswampdrivingclub.com
by Mary Thomas For many drivers, fall provides the best driving times. There’s nothing like trotting down a quiet country lane or road under colorful leaves or by pretty wildflowers in comfortable temperatures. Jackie Minges reports her mare Faith is recovering nicely from a foot problem that’s plagued her all summer, and she will be back in regular work soon. Two of Mary Thomas’ Dartmoors are being put back together as a pair after ten years apart—great winter project. BSDC is an affiliate of the Carriage Association of America, which publishes a weekly electronic newsletter. Recently it listed several ‘Trail Days’ at the Carlisle Reserve in Lorain November 2020
County, a truly great place to drive. The trails are fairly wide with fine stone surface, making them user friendly even for antique carriages. Two loops take drivers through woods, prairies, over bridges, and up a hill. Upcoming dates are Nov. 3, Nov. 7, Nov. 12, and Nov. 15. CAA is also selling facemasks, black with the association logo for $12—a great way to raise money for CAA and help contain the spread of the virus. Check www. caaonline for more information. It’s official: 2020 BSDC members are paid up for 2021. Rather than hold another election, the 2020 officers will continue for next year. Roger Higgins, Jr. remains as president, Julie Emmons, vice president; Sue Murray, secretary-treasurer; and Mary Thomas, reporter. Sue Bell, Greg Leidel, and Annetta Shirk, will round out the board. A final decision has yet to be made about the year end banquet. It’s also time to be thinking about 2021 drives, possible clinics or educational meetings, historical events, or trips to carriage restorers, harness makers etc.
our clinics. General membership meetings are being held over Zoom until further notice. Our board continues to discuss matters as they arise through this time. Find out more information about our youth group, Saddles and Spurs, on our website or by contacting Debbie Schwartz or Chelsea Nau Workman. Other ways to follow GHPA like us on Facebook, Geauga Horse & Pony Assoc.; Twitter: @GHPAhorseshows; Instagram: GHPAhorseshows.
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t never ceases to amaze me the opportunities God provides with the horses as inspiration for our barn devotions. We have had a lot of wonderful weather and have taken full advantage of it by going on trail rides with some of the lesson kids. During one of the rides, my horse and I had an incident that led to an incredible analogy for our Bible verse for that week. I was working with two young ladies, who are advanced riders, with controlling the horses speed and transitions in all three gates. All three of us were riding out in a pasture and the horses had worked hard for us and were sweaty. We decided to go on a short trail ride through our woods to give them an opportunity to cool down before heading back to the barn. Most of our trails only required clearing out weeds and small
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trees but there were a couple that were pretty saturated with briars and thorns. One area in particular was clear the majority of the way but just before exiting the woods to our lane the briars were relatively thick. We cut them down back at the end of spring and made a nice sized path. But you know how persistent those things are in growing back. It had been a little bit since I had checked out that section of trail. Chance and I were leading the trail ride. We came to the section of trail that had been previously cleared of the thorns and briars. About 10 feet prior to exiting the woods onto the lane, Chance stopped. I squeezed and asked him to continue moving forward but he locked all four legs and wasn’t going any further. One of the young ladies who was directly behind me said, “Mrs. Corzatt, Chance has a stick between his back legs.” I told her thank you for letting
me know and I proceeded to dismount. After I got off, I went to get the stick out from between his legs but it wasn’t an ordinary stick, it was a dead briar. I went to pull it out from between his legs and he flinched a little. I took a closer look and it wasn’t only caught on the inner part of his back legs but also on his manly part…OUCH! My goodness, it was no wonder he locked all four legs and just stood there. I was in a situation where Chance had every right to try to bolt off, kick me, jump to one side, reach around and try to bite me or whatever else he could think of. It was stuck to him pretty good. But bless his heart, he just stood there and let me get this nasty, thorny, prickly weed off him. What a good boy! Chances’ behavior in this situation was an awesome example of our Bible verse that week, Isaiah 26:3 “You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.” When I shared this story during the week with all of our barn family, including the little kiddos, the facial expressions and verbal reactions from everyone was hilarious. I even shared this with my dad and Rob at dinner that night. They gave me the same reactions. It was priceless! Everyone fully understood what I was trying to convey about the meaning of this verse. How many of us remain in perfect peace when we are going through a challenging situation? What is the biblical meaning of peace? Inner peace refers to a state of being mentally and spiritually at peace. Keeping ourselves strong in discord or stress. Admittedly I still need work on this, but I am getting better. That peace comes with minds that are steadfast. The biblical definition of peace is ‘firmly fixed in place, not subject to change, not wavering.’ When we are steadfast, we also have trust. Even though Chance was flinching, and inside probably begging me to get that nasty, thorny, briar off of his you know what, he remained at peace and
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Tanya and Rob Corzatt steadfast because he trusted me. Rob and I have shared with all of you many of the challenges we encountered during the process of building our new facility. We are human and we haven’t always remained in the most peaceful state of mind. But we are able to come back around because our faith and trust in our Lord Jesus Christ IS unwavering, fixed in place and will not change (steadfast). We know He will help us get through it. Jesus tells us in John 14:27 “Peace I leave with you, my peace I give you…do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” My hope for all of us is that we may all exude the peace and trust that Chance showed me that day. When we are in a stressful situation it is OK to flinch, but let’s try to remain steadfast and look to God to get us out of the thorns. As always my friends…May You Be Blessed On Your Ride! The Corzatt’s (Rob, Tanya and their son Camdon) own and operate the Cowboy Perseverance Ranch (CPR) in Sunbury, Ohio. CPR is a faith based operation and our mission is to build a strong foundation and relationship with our training horses and students. We are blessed to be able to provide western horsemanship lessons infused with biblical scripture to students of all ages. One student has described her time here as “CPR for the soul!” Visit our website at www.cpranch. wixsite.com/home or follow us on Facebook.
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Bork Saddlery Hardware by Robert Eversole
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ountains of bronze dust stand as testament to years spent crafting saddle hardware. A mound of black sand silently waits to help form yet more bits and bobs that will go into untold saddles across the world.
Herb Bork has been melting and casting bronze for well over 40 years outside of Stanfield, Oregon. Everything from stirrups, to saddle horns and rigging plates, to decker bars and even buckles. If it can be cast in sand, Herb Bork can make it. And probably has.
99 years and going strong Born in 1921, as a youth he loaded pack strings hauling tomatoes out of Joseph, Oregon. After college and stints in the Army, including time on Guadalcanal in 1943, Herb taught business skills as a high school teacher. To help his students earn tuition money, and to teach business principles, he started a cinch-making business. Herb taught his students how to run a business and the skill of cinch making. “It was a general business class and cinch making was the laboratory.” Bork said. After he had trouble finding the metal parts required for the cinches, Herb left cinch making in 1982 to focus on creating the metal castings needed for cinches and saddle making. He’s been in his shop ever since. Making countless dees, rings, hooks, stirrups, horns, and plates used in saddles. There’s a good chance that some of the hardware in your saddles is based on a Bork design, even if it wasn’t born in Herb’s Oregon foundry. Many Bork designs, and names, have become the industry standard. If your saddle has an EZ rigging dee chances are it either came out of the Bork foundry, or was inspired by what did.
Metal making as it’s been done for a thousand years.
“It gives you a good feeling.” Herb Bork when describing seeing his creations in use.
halves of a flask mold that is then filled with black sand. A jolt and squeeze machine compacts the sand in each half of the mold, creating an imprint of the match plate. Once the match plate is removed, paths for the metal to flow are made in the sand, and the mold halves are reconnected. The mold is now ready to be filled with molten bronze. Despite “pouring like molasses in January” Manganese bronze is the metal of choice for the vast majority of Herb’s creations for its resistance to sweat, and it’s strength. Bread loaf sized ingots lay stacked on the floor waiting their turn in the furnace glowing brightly at 1,850 degrees.
“Sitting around doesn’t appeal to me.” Herb says he appreciates being able to go to the shop and work every day. Making the molds, pouring the bronze, sanding and finishing the pieces, as he’s done for over 40 years. He still has orders to fill. Custom saddle makers wanting a reliable supplier form the majority of Herb’s customers. And he takes that responsibility seriously as he moves smoothly through his foundry, creating various styles of rings, stirrups, saddle horns, and plates and other saddle hardware for one client at a time. Says Herb, “At 98 everybody thinks there’s something wrong with you if you don’t retire, but sitting around doesn’t appeal to me.” Herb Bork can be reached via www.borksaddleryhardware.com.
The shop is filled with various pieces of metal casting equipment. Stacks of mold flasks surround a home built furnace where the metal is melted prior to pouring. Sand casting is the oldest known metal casting process, and can be traced back to earlier than 1000 B.C. It’s is the most versatile, and probably the most widely used, metal casting method. Herb’s process and his material options have all come a very long way, of course. But the fundamentals are relatively unchanged. In a bed of sand he creates a cavity in the shape of the part desired, and pours molten metal into it. During our visit Herb demonstrated making a mold for lash hooks. A positive pattern called a match plate, is clamped between the two 38
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Robert ‘The TrailMeister’ Eversole owns and operates the largest horse trail and horse camp guide in the world, www.TrailMeister.com. When he’s not speaking with horse and mule riders at events across the US, writing regular feature columns in leading equine publications including the Horsemen’s Corral, Robert can be found riding and packing trail maintenance crews into wilderness areas throughout the Pacific Northwest. November 2020
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The Blessing of the Hounds on St. Hubert’s Day by Richard Anderson Each year on the first Saturday of November, the ‘Blessing of the Hounds’ is celebrated around the English-speaking world. It is a celebration to kick off the hunt season that begins when the crops are out of the field, and the Master of the Hunt takes his fellow land holders along with their hounds to rid the land of pests, as a favor to their tenant farmers, so that they may be able to continue to pay their rent. Quite obviously, this is no longer the purpose of the hunt, and it is now largely symbolic of this ancient tradition. But it has become an annual tradition for a religious ceremony to be held on or about Nov. 3, St. Hubert’s Day, and it is a custom that has survived since medieval times, with its origin in the belief that, with this blessing, the hounds and riders would be protected from disease and petulance during the year. St. Hubert, the patron saint of the hunt, or chase, was born in the middle of the seventh century. His early life was given to pleasures and worldly vanities,
and his chief passion was the hunt. At the age of 27 on Good Friday morning, when all of the faithful had repaired to church, Hubert, in open defiance of pious customs of the day, went forth on the hunt. As he was pursuing a stag, the animal turned, and between its antlers was seen to Hubert a crucifix. Shaken by this event, Hubert renounced all of his honors and rank, gave all of his personal wealth to the poor and entered the priesthood. And since his canonization, he has been the patron saint of all archers, forest workers, hunters, and hounds. It is also the kick off to the formal fox hunting season (foxes are never killed), which continues until mid-March of each following year. The riders are led by a bagpiper to the blessing field, and during the Blessing, each rider dismounts, and on bended knee, receives a personal blessing from a local pastor as well as a medallion to wear around his neck, and is offered a ‘Stirrup Cup’, a centuries old tradition intended to bolster the spirit of the hunt.
The master of the hunt sounding the alarm to begin the Fox hunt following the blessing of the hounds. Following the Blessing, the Master of the Hunt (MFH) takes the hounds, along with the ‘Whipper’s In’, whose job it is to keep the hounds together in pursuit of their quarry, and the hunters themselves, who are broken into three fields, each with its own master. The first field are riders that will make any jumps encountered along the way, followed by the second field, who are riders that are allowed to go around any jumps encountered, and the third field, often called ‘Hill Toppers’, who are riders that follow along to watch the activity from afar.
The priest blessing the hounds and riders for protection from pestilence during the hunt season. And, following ancient tradition, each hunt is capped off by a celebration called ‘High Tea’, where all riders gather together to discuss the hunt and imbibe in libations of their own choice, which to my knowledge has never actually included tea. It is a fun tradition, and one we look forward to every year. It marks the beginning of the hunt season, but also the end of our trail riding adventures here in the Midwest. It is also an opportunity to begin plans for next year’s exciting trail riding schedule.
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by Monica Doddato The Colorado Ranger Horse Association’s 47th National Show was held Sept. 19 & 20, in Lock Haven, Pa. Congratulations to all the owners, exhibitors and the amazing horses! 2020 CRHA NATIONAL SHOW PERFORMANCE CHAMPIONS JOHN MORRIS MOST VERSATILE HORSE AWARD: Honey’s Red Star owned by Katie Orr; shown by Katie Orr and Lauren Davis. HIGH POINT LEADLINE: Farrah Stearns; Reserve High Point Leadline, Rylee Thomas. HIGH POINT WALK TROT: Emma Snow. HIGH POINT JUNIOR YOUTH: Eryn Hicks; Reserve High Junior Youth, Alie Brodi. HIGH POINT SENIOR YOUTH: Ayana Borland; Reserve High Point Senior Youth, Zayda Moyle.
HIGH POINT GELDING: Honey’s Red Star; Reserve High Point Gelding, Exposed at the Bar. HIGH POINT MARE: Fit To Be Dazzled; Reserve High Point Mare, Hollidazzle Lena. HIGH POINT STALLION: PRR Show Me the Cash; Reserve High Point Stallion, PRR A Gentleman’s Legacy. HIGH POINT GYMKHANA: Exposed at the Bar; Reserve High Point Gymkhana, Sonny’s Golden Lady. HIGH POINT PLEASURE HORSE: Honey’s Red Star; Reserve High Point Pleasure, KK Zip It Agin. HIGH POINT ADULT WALK TROT: Jerry Lukavich; Reserve High Point Walk Trot, Robert Borland. 2020 CRHA NATIONAL SHOW HALTER CHAMPIONS GRAND CHAMPION MARE: PRR My Prairie Angel owned by KayDence Winkelman; Reserve Grand Champion Mare, Hollidazzle Lena owned by Mariclaire Stearns. GRAND CHAMPION STALLION: PRR Show Me the Cash owned by Barbara Summerson. GRAND CHAMPION GELDING: KK Zip it Agin owned by Vicki Borland & shown by Ayana Borland; Reserve Grand Champion Gelding, PRR Zip N Brite Eyes owned by Charmaine Wulff. GRAND CHAMPION JR. STALLION: NL Sohotimeltchoclat owned by Nicole Twiss; Reserve Grand Champion Jr. Stallion, PRR A Gentleman’s Legacy owned by Barb Summerson, shown by Esther Duck. GRAND CHAMPION JUNIOR MARE:
The 2020 John Morris Most Versatile Horse Award winner Honey’s Red Star owned by Katie Orr; shown by Katie Orr and Lauren Davis. NL No Mask Required owned by Nicole Twiss; Reserve Grand Champion Jr. Mare, PRR Corona Blu Belle owned by Barbara Summerson, shown by Esther Duck. GRAND CHAMPION JR. GELDING: Sun Zippin Ranger by Abbie O’Neil. Reserve Grand Champion Jr. Gelding, NL Mamasayzimspecial owned by Vicki Borland.
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Greetings From Your President Membership in Ohio Horseman’s Council (OHC) for the 2021 membership year is open. You can join or renew your membership for 2021 either by applying online at OHConline. com or by sending a printed/ written membership application to your chapter treasurer. I’ve heard some people say that they don’t intend to renew their membership for 2021, because
group rides and group events have been cancelled due to COVID-19 restrictions. Please keep in mind that a large portion of the horse trail maintenance in Ohio is done by OHC volunteers. The materials and rental equipment needed to maintain the trails is funded by your dues and by chapter fundraisers. The maintenance work has not slowed down. Mother Nature is
trying as hard as ever to reclaim the existing horse trails. We must keep up with trail maintenance so that we don’t lose the trails. The group events and group rides will be back as soon as it’s safe, hopefully with much of 2021 still left. Please consider joining or renewing your membership as soon as possible. The Ohio State Parks have told me that horse camping in Ohio
may not like the results but at least we have the opportunity to vote and that is a blessing. Now we need a vaccine for the virus and to get us all vaccinated. We hope to see you down the trail and remember not to drink and ride, and please keep your social distance. ~Dan and Jean Reynolds
working group that keeps the trails in good condition for all riders. The next meeting is Thursday, Nov. 12 at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting place will be determined. Please check Facebook for locations. The library has not been an option for us this fall. Happy Thanksgiving and come ride with us! ~Jonna
in 2020 is roughly double what it was in 2019. That’s fantastic. We are using the facilities and we’re being counted. The more we use the horse camping facilities, the more we can lobby for funding to improve them. I hope everyone has enjoyed their camping experience and will continue to use the camping areas in the future. ~Eric Estill, President
County Lines ASHLAND Hello. Our club members have been busy clearing, marking and maintaining trails and camp grounds at Pleasant Hill. However, most have also found time to camp and ride enjoying the fruits of their efforts. A couple of tie line posts broke off in camp and had to be replaced. Mike and Jim got new poles and reattached the line. Jean’s horse came off of stall rest for a short ride at Malabar and he did great and greatly enjoyed the time on the trail. The saddle was a little tight as he may have put on a few pounds while being on stall rest. Our daughter has again qualified for the Quarter Horse Worlds in poles and barrels and will leave for Oklahoma this month to participate. Jean will be traveling with her to provide moral support and I am sure they will work in a little sight seeing. They also plan to visit a friend that lives not too far away in Texas. Barb Gerard has a new puppy and Mike informed me it is a cute little thing and will be a good companion for both of them. I for one, will be glad to see the elections end this month. I can no longer watch the candidate commercials over and over. We 42
CLARK Greetings from Clark County. We are grateful for the beautiful fall weather we enjoyed last month. Many of our members have logged more trail miles this year than last. Small groups are still camping in Ohio and Indiana and some of our members have camp outs planned through mid November. We hope the weather cooperates for them! We cancelled our October meeting due to COVID-19 and have decided to forgo the Clark County Christmas party this year. The Christmas party gets a large turnout at the Agle house and there wasn’t any way to downsize it and keep everyone safe. We hope we are able to return to this tradition next year and friends enjoy getting together in smaller groups this year. If you are not a member, please consider joining in 2021. Ohio Horseman’s Council is a hard
CLINTON As I look out my window with the yellow and orange leaves on the trees with a beautiful fall day I think how blessed I am to have this great riding weather! As you will see in photo one, my grandson Casyn Lamb on his first trail ride, riding on his own, of course. I took him to the most awesome place to go! We camped with the Krazls. In the photos are Dave, the president of Preble County OHC, Sherri, daughter Mykala, and son Zack. Also there is our friend Michelle Berling and her two sons. What a great time; we stayed at Three Reasons. To rate Three Reasons, it is small, but large trailers can get in. Two large trailers couldn’t pass each other, that is why they have the check out and check in times like they do! The shower house, does not
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Casyn Lamb, Mykala Krazl, Sherri Krazl and friends at Hocking Hills. have enough hot water for two people to take a shower at the same time, but they are very clean and have back up TP! I did not see the cabin on the inside but it looked awesome, they get two stalls and a pasture to let their horses out on. Campsites are kind of close together, but do have great fire pits, tables, and water/power. They only have trailer hook ups so you need an adaptor if running a regular extension cord. Stalls are nice size with dirt floor, and a wheel barrel is handy to dump manure right by the barns. The best parts; very clean and close to the trail head! Access to the main trail is a 10 minute ride, which is awesome! We rode five hours and saw 80 percent of the sights. I would stay there again! Pine Creek; how I would rate them? They have a lot November 2020
County Lines Kentucky, Illinois, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Tennessee, I can go on! So many places to ride! Happy Trails, stay safe! ~Susan Lamb COLUMBIANA
Elaine Foreman, Warren County OHC member.
Susan Lamb, Marybeth Norton, Amanda Snell and Diana Spencer. of sites they just added to the campground, they also have a few cabins (large and small). They have a pavilion with a social fire pit, table, chairs, and a band on Saturday night. The shower house is amazing with granite, wood and beautiful showers, but no back up TP. The stalls are OK size with rubber mats and nice rings to hook water buckets too. Manure forks and a wheel barrow are handy. What is really nice is they have a camp store with ice, shavings and other items. For $10 you can have someone strip your stall when you leave. The first night we were there a young man brought firewood to each occupied site, just enough for a fire. The only fall back on this place is that it is 45-plus minutes to the main trail. The trail you take is a nice trail but you have the extra time to head out. I believe anywhere you go in Hocking is beautiful. These are just my opinions, you can make your own. The second and third photo are from the Clinton County campout at Caesers Creek on Labor Day weekend. We all had a great time! In the other photo Elaine Foreman stopped by and hung out at the fire after her ride; we really enjoyed her company. Thanks for stopping Elaine! In the third photo we played some games after our ride and chilled out. It was an amazing weekend with perfect weather! There is no better place than to be with friends, horses and a nice fire! This next year I am hoping to see more of my surrounding area, Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, November 2020
So much has happened at Beaver Creek State Park, our home park, in the past few weeks. I mentioned the storms and the many downed trees from high winds in the last article. We had so many people help our members get the trees cleaned up. Local families while cleaning up the trees on their own trails pitched in and worked on park trails near their properties, one group cleaned up 40 trees. Please remember to let the park office know when you plan to work. I’m happy to report we also had help from the maintenance crew from our sister park at Guilford Lake State Park. Along with the maintenance crew from Beaver Creek and our own members so much was accomplished. A big thank you Wendy Orsborne Kertesz for recruiting the crews from both parks for the work days. I can say at this time all the trails are safe. All these workers, in small groups, plus our own members who gave up their riding time on those beautiful days worked long hours. This shows the true dedication of everyone here. Wendy Kertesz is the new full time Natural Resources Technician at Beaver Creek State Park. She is new to the area and is an avid year round hiker. She found Beaver Creek in March of this year. Wendy hikes all over North Eastern Ohio but said she fell in love with Beaver Creek in Columbiana County. She saw a job opportunity and applied. We know she will be an asset to all user groups in the park. If you happen to see her around camp be sure to say hello, welcome and thank you for her great help and energy.
Tree cleanup.
Electric line for water. Another project which has been in the making for some time is the water or lack of it. We have had water issues for so many years and everything has finally come together for us. The State Park has put in an underground electric line along the drive to camp. This will enable them to run a pump for the new well which will soon be drilled. A water hydrant will then give us potable water. Those who have camped with us and have had to bring water know how important this project is for everyone. It has been promised for full use for the 2021 season. We send kudos to another local OHC chapter. Recently some of our members rode the trails at Portage County Chapter’s home, West Branch State Park. The trails there were in very good condition and made for a very enjoyable ride. The hard work they have done to maintain these trails with improvements every year is very noticeable. We also found their new trail which was equally great. It must have been Columbiana County Day because we saw other members riding, camping and enjoying the trails there. Thank you so much for your dedication Portage County OHC. I sure hope Mother Nature allows for more riding days this year. Make sure to turn your mileage in. CCC-OHC wishes all of you a Happy Thanksgiving and good health. ~Sally Stamp CUYAHOGA
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joining OHC. Friendships, trail rides, educational and social opportunities, trail advocacy and equine liability insurance all await you. You don’t even need to own a horse, just love them and want to be part of a group of people who feel the same. Membership starts now for 2021 and we need you! It has been a difficult year for activities and we look forward to more opportunities next year. Send in your application and Cuyahoga Chapter will welcome you warmly. There is a form on Cuyahogacountyohc.com or better yet go to ohconline.com and join via the Internet. The best situation is to own your own horse, if that is not possible, having a good friend who owns one, or making new friends through OHC who own horses. As a horse owner, get on your horse as often as possible, even if it is only for 15 minutes. Do it and ride where you can, where you are comfortable and then try a little more. Many find that when they don’t ride for a while, or they have had a fall, a little bit of fear creeps in and if that happens, spend time with your horse, teach him something new, groom him, find someone to ride with if you can, and get back on. Each time will be better and soon you will have the confidence you desire. Some people just enjoy having a horse in the pasture to enjoy. That’s great, we need these wonderful companions to fill our hearts and spirits. There are many horses and ponies needing this kind of home or a new home and new life being ridden. Check out Angels Haven Horse Rescue, Happy Trails, or Copper Crusade. You may just find your new best friend. We hope 2021 will see our monthly trail rides in the seven different Reservations of Cleveland Metroparks start back up. Featuring a different trail each ride, members learn them all, and enjoy going back to ride them again and again. We stress safety and ride to the level of the least experienced or green horse and rider. Forming several groups is always an option so everyone is comfortable. Potlucks, picnics, educational speakers, and clinics are our usual fare. We hope this will be the case in 2021. For now, when the weather keeps you in, clean that tack, wash the saddle pads, and clean out the cobwebs in the barn. 43
County Lines Ride in the rain or the snow. It is said there is no bad weather just bad clothing. Treat yourself to some new winter gear and stay in the saddle. Then sit in front of a fire and enjoy your happy memories of a day well spent. Oh, and please remember! Join or rejoin Cuyahoga Chapter OHC. ~Penny Passalacqua DEFIANCE We finally made it to November, my favorite month for riding! Comfortable riding weather with little bugs or annoying flies bothering the horses and watching the beautiful fall colors pop out throughout the trees. Our club has been enjoying some beautiful trails the last couple of months. On Oct. 2, our group was able to enjoy a full moon night ride at Oak Openings Metro Park. What a cool experience that was! Our club also volunteered over at Dreamers Meadow, just off County Road 17 in West Unity. We assisted in trail cleanup and went over new ideas for the expansion of the new bridle trails and river crossings. We are hoping to see around 20 miles or more riding trails in the next few years. As of right now, they have two miles cut out, leading down to Beaver Creek. The next tackle is getting access up to the other side of the creek to continue the trails. Defiance County Horseman’s Council members have been working along side with Norta to get this project done. As the weather continues to change, we hope to continue to enjoy the beautiful scenery and trails. We hope you get the chance to get out there and enjoy the beautiful surrounding areas of Northwest Ohio. Defiance County Horseman’s Council would like to wish you
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Autumn at Alum Chapter Ride. Bridget Russell, Kate, and Nancy cleanup Dreamers Meadow.
Alex and Isa Sydney with Ray Smalley at Autumn At Alum.
Maddox Russell and his mare Girly at the Halloween contest at Van Buren State Park. all a Happy Thanksgiving! Hope to see you out on the trails! DELAWARE Greetings from Delaware Chapter! It is hard to believe that it is November already! I hope everyone had the opportunity to get out on the trails this fall be it riding or driving. In my opinion, the Alum Creek bridle trails are never more beautiful than in the fall when the brilliant leaf color is in full display. Due to the hard work of our dedicated trail maintenance volunteers, our bridle trails have been in superb condition. I hope you got the chance to visit us! Speaking of riding at Alum Creek, our chapter’s annual ‘Autumn-at-Alum’ trail ride was held earlier this fall. We could not have asked for more perfect weather! Eleven riders enjoyed the beautiful Winterhawk West trail which was in beautiful condition. Members were encouraged to bring their own packed lunch to enjoy afterwards while spending time with friends, albeit social distancing observed. A special congratulations to both Alex Sydney and her daughter, Isa. This was their inaugural ride at Alum Creek! A fun time was had by all! Other members have also enjoyed the past couple of months riding at various locations around Ohio.
Theresa Burke visited Elkins Creek for the first time this fall and rode in the Wayne National Forest. She and Prada also got the opportunity to visit Hocking Hills twice. Bobbi and her sister, Carole, recently returned from a enjoyable time spent camping and riding at Salt Fork. For our October meeting we welcomed Mr. Jim Allison, a locally known and well-respected farrier as our final guest speaker for the year. With 20-plus years of experience, Jim has been trimming and shoeing horses, specializing in handmade shoes and corrective shoes for a variety of therapeutic concerns. We want to express our thanks to Jim for sharing his time and expertise with us. Please note that there will be no November meeting. Instead, members have been asked to submit nominations for our 2021 slate of officers. Nominations were collected up until Oct. 31. A ballot with the names of the individuals running for each position will then be emailed to all current Delaware members beginning Nov. 1. The deadline for submitting your completed voting ballet is Friday, Nov. 6 at midnight. Members are encouraged to consider running for an officer position. Please do not hesitate to reach out to any current officer to learn about the job responsibilities. Let’s keep our fun-filled momentum going! Mark your calendars now! Friday, Dec. 4 is our chapter Christmas party beginning at 7 p.m. sharp. Happily, we have found a new indoor venue to
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hold our festivity while at the same time observing social distancing guidelines. Thanks to the generosity of Alex Sydney’s parents, we have been offered the use of their company shop to hold our event. We will have our traditional potluck, but with one important modification. We will have designated ‘servers’ wearing masks and gloves dish up your plate for you, e.g. ‘cafeteria style’. We will also hold our fun ‘Secret Santa gift exchange’ except without the ‘gift stealing’. Look forward to more details coming soon to your email inbox as well as timely announcements on our Facebook page. Lastly, please do not forget to submit your trail mileage and/ or saddle hours to Theresa. The deadline for turning in your mileage and hours for 2020 is Thursday, Dec. 31. This data is important for showing ODNR and other local and state governments that our horse trails are vital and are being used. Wishing everyone a Healthy and Blessed Thanksgiving! ~Theresa Burke FAIRFIELD It has been a few months since I last posted an article in the Corral. No promises, but I’ll try to do better in future. To start, the early summer offered several challenges as we all know. As a club we had a full schedule of rides planned, but it was the 4th of July weekend before we actually got together as a group. That ride was held at Zaleski State Forest. The ride was well attended by our members, and as a whole, the camp was full. Our club had set two goals as far as improvements we hoped to make at Hocking State Forest, our home base so to speak. First we wanted to add three new concrete manure bins at the state horse camp. The other was to add four tie rails out on the trails at commonly used rest spots to discourage riders from tying their horses to trees. We fund these projects from income we receive by donating our time to assist the All American Youth Show in Columbus. We also apply for grants. The youth show was canceled and we took a big hit. We did receive some grant money, but no where near enough to cover our goals. I explained our situation to Dave Glass the Hocking Forest November 2020
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Constructing new tie rails at Hocking State Forest equine trails.
Travis Brown, entertainer at our state ride. manager and he stepped up big time. We had enough money to cover the tie rails and one manure bin. Dave was able to cover the remaining two manure bins with state funds. The first two bins were constructed earlier in the summer. The last one was finished on Sept. 24. All three are a huge plus to the riders at the state equine camp and their ability to cleanup their tie lines. Thanks Dave! As to the second goal to add four tie rails, three were constructed back in July. Several of our members volunteered their time plus members of a local 4-H club, Rough Riders, knocked out that portion of our upgrades. Thanks to all. We still have one more to build and it is our goal to complete that yet this fall. Over the Labor Day weekend, Fairfield OHC hosted our annual state ride at Scioto Trails State Forest. Most state OHC events had been canceled this summer as you all know. We submitted our plans to the forest manager for review and got the green light to go. The ride was extremely well attended. Way back in early March, we had extended the camping area at Scioto Trails special use area. We needed every one of them. We charge a $10 parking fee to help cover our cost. In return, every paid camper gets a raffle plus a 50/50 ticket. The raffle is a drawing for gifts donate by our members, the 50/50 is self explanatory. By my count, we had 42 paid campers plus we had three to four rigs come in every day to day ride. The weather was perfect except for rain on Thursday morning November 2020
One of the manure bins being constructed at Hocking State horse camp. when most had not arrived yet. Brian Kelly the forest manager had the trails in great shape. For those who have never ridden at Scioto, this is one of the most beautiful spots in southern Ohio. In addition to the riding, our club hosted a free Sloppy Joe, bean and chip meal on Friday evening. We also hosted a free pancake and sausage breakfast on Sunday morning. Our officers and a couple additional members prepared and served these meals following recommended COVID-19 guidelines. On Saturday evening we hired a local singing talent, Travis Brown, to entertain our guest for three hours. Travis covers a wide range of music and on this night entertained us with old country and country rock. God willing we hope to host this annual event again next year so pencil it in on your calendar. Now that fall has arrived our members are out in full force logging trail miles. Check our Facebook page. I personally love seeing all the places people ride. Best of luck to all as we finish off 2020 and if you are like myself, looking forward to 2021. ~Chris FULTON Another Oak-toberfest is in the bag. The evenings were a little cool and a lack of moon-light on Friday night canceled the moonlit ride through Oak Openings but still a good time was had by all! Yes, it was a bit disappointing to not go on the moonlight ride. Boy oh boy was it dark! It was cloudy during the day with even a momentary sprinkle, but a few hearty souls left the warmth of the camp fire after dinner to go saddle up. There were ten of them, not quite sure, it was too dark to tell! “Well, I see one star in the sky,” someone said, making us all turn our heads. Yep. One star off to the west. “I remember a couple times not timing a ride right and riding home
Lisa and Tim in the dark,” someone mentioned. “Didn’t want to do that again.” “I know we were close a couple times,” someone else said. “I’m trying to remember if I ever drove in the dark,” I said, referring to my time with the carriage company many moons, or no moons ago. “Doesn’t any of them have a flashlight?” someone else inquired. Turns out, two of them did. It was so dark that while they were riding out all you could see was their two lights, it was like two tiny, bright spaceships coming at us and then moving away. Then a couple minutes later it was like two tiny, bright spaceships were coming at us again and then moving away to suddenly disappear into the void, or behind a trailer, as they returned and called it a wash. The rest of the weekend was quite the success! Food was good on Friday and Saturday; on Friday about 40 people showed up for dinner and on Saturday about 70. Connie swept the TrickedOut Truck contest again; if you haven’t checked out the pictures on the OHC website, fcohc.com, and on the Facebook groups page, then make sure you do! If Connie ever wanted to switch jobs, she could be the greatest party planner on the planet! Meanwhile, on the other side of the county, Katti Leitner was running her (rescheduled, from May) Annual Beverly Upell Memorial Show to benefit St. Jude’s. Several OHC members helped out at this show. If you’ve ever put on a horse show, you understand how much work goes into these things. Kudos to Katti for raising all those sponsors and putting on this show. It was her fifth year of doing it and she’s not ready to quit just yet. She even raised about $1000 more this year than last year! Speaking of putting on a show, our Annual Holiday Dinner and the Cowboy Christmas Swap Meet are quite the productions, too. Dinner is the first Friday on Dec. 4, at the Legion Hall in Grand Rapids on the corner of
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Bonnie keeps Missy warm. Yawberg and Old 24. Yawberg does not cross New 24 so your best bet is to come in off Jeffers Road if you’re coming that way. The Cowboy Christmas Swap Meet at the WB Ranch is the first Sunday in Dec. 6. If you’d like a booth or table, give us a shout on the Facebook page. Plus, we’re looking for volunteers the Saturday before to set up, and for volunteers the day of to help check people in, help with the auction, and then tear down at the end of the day. There will be more details on the website. These events are lots of fun and the work goes quickly. Plus, the WB Ranch indoor is heated! And there are flush toilets! What more could you ask for? Happy trails (well-lit by alien space ships)! ~Trina GEAUGA Hello from beautiful Geauga County! I hope everyone has been enjoying this beautiful weather! We had a great turnout on the Regional Ride Day, although it looked a little different this year. Groups of all sizes rode out every which way at the West Woods. It was great to see so many riders out with their horses. Thank you Linda Golding for the special edition COVID regional ride T-shirts for us to buy. They were a big hit. Thank you Dee Craig for handling the money for this, too. This regional ride was unlike the others since we couldn’t do a potluck, but it was great to see so many members embrace the day. Ashtabula County had their 45
County Lines Regional Ride on Oct. 10. This ride was at the Ashtabula Gulf/ Cedarquist Park. It is nice to get out and support our fellow clubs! Brandy Arotin, Rob Arotin, Ann Petersen, Dottie Drockton and Jennifer Salo worked on the primitive trail at Observatory Park last month. Thank you for your hard work, so that we may all enjoy the trails! Our chapter continues to send positive thoughts to everyone for good health! I hope to see you on the trails in the coming weeks! ~Christina Monaghan GREENE
Our monthly meetings have resumed. I’ve been to one, but doubt I’ll be to another until we manage to get through to the other side of this COVID mess. So I may or may not have much news for a while, since I tend to forget to ask people what’s going on ahead of deadline. Luckily Dave and Jerry do try to keep me up to date and send photos, without them, I doubt I’d have much of an article! Thanks to them and anyone else who sends me information. Happy Thanksgiving! (Whatever that may look like this year.) ~Mickie HARRISON
On Sept. 26, Greene County Parks hosted the 4-H Competitive Trail Ride. For years it was held at Bob Evans Farm in Rio Grande and then for the last few years it has been held at Caesar Creek. They were not issuing any special event permits this year, so it was held at Caesar Ford. Dave Goodbar was very busy in the couple weeks before the event, making sure everything was mowed and nice for them. I’ll include a few photos from the event with this. Speaking of Caesar Ford, another tie rail or two have been put in. There should now be plenty of options to stop and rest and enjoy your surroundings. One of the photos this month is of a horse arriving to check out the newest tie rail.
Happy Thanksgiving! We have a lot to be thankful for this year. Not everything went as planned, but we had a wonderful year and everyone is doing well. We were able to stay under budget and have money left in the treasury after building the picnic shelter at Harrison State Forest due to donations and some of the vendors giving us a break on our costs of material. We were able to move money back into the scholarship fund that we had borrowed in anticipation of needing it to finish the concrete work on the shelter. Somehow, by God’s grace we managed to get enough funds to finish.
Greene County OHC. Photos taken by Jeannie Nicol.
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We took our annual trip to Bourbon, Missouri, to ride the hills on some really nice horses; Missouri Fox Trotters, Peruvian Pasos, and Walking horses. We did a lot of gaiting. This is a working cattle operation, so we checked for fall calves several days and did a head count finding about 40 new calves one morning. It was a lot of fun and a good way to visit with my sisters. Several from our club are camping and riding in Tennessee and Kentucky as of yet I have not gotten and pictures, maybe next month. Time goes by so fast, take time to celebrate Thanksgiving with your family and friends and make memories. God Bless and be safe, ~Dorothy Glover
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HOLMES What a fun time we had on our Labor Day camp weekend. I have such great officers, members, Board members, secondary members and friends that make our special events a fun time for all. If you helped in any way, thank you! As we celebrate Labor Day, we concentrate on those members and others that have helped with the trail work at Mohican. This trail work is such an important task that we all have a part in. We receive many compliments from riders that come here to ride and enjoy ‘our’ trails. On Labor Day weekend, we gave out welcome bags, had a jumbo hot dog meal, served pizza with many choices available, had an abundance of snacks and goodies. Kids scavenger hunts were based on ages and kept the kids busy. When they were not busy with that, they painted rocks. We had a silent auction and a 50/50 drawing. We also had a horse picture raffle. A flag find on the Red trail was fun too, one of the flags was hidden in a branch with web worms by standing on the
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Lexi Truit back of a horse. Plus, everyone got plenty of riding time in. This camping weekend was well attended and enjoyed by all. Congratulations to all our winners! Special prizes went to Mike Miller for the 50/50 drawing. Picture raffle went to Shar Milner. Scavenger hunt (older) prize went to Ethan Wise. Scavenger hunt (younger) prize went to Conner Truit. The winner of the dream campsite contest went to Jaime Milner. Flags were found by several people and their names were put in for a cash prize, plus they were able to pick up a treat wrapped in flag paper. Winner of the flag find award went to Hoyt Hisrich. Accomplishments on this weekend were made by Hoyt Hisrich, 7-year-old, who went on his longest ride ever on his horse, a 3 ½ hour ride controlling the horse in the saddle. Lexi Truit, 8-year-old, had her first trail ride ever as she was ponied on her horse while riding in her mom’s trophy saddle. Eva Wise, 3 ½ year old, went on her first trail ride in a buddy seat on a horse named Buddy! A milestone for these smiling cowboys and cowgirls while they make precious memories of their own. These children are our future, so it always makes me happy to report this information. There will be a large group going to Hocking Hills and Elkins Creek to ride that will include some of our members, November 2020
County Lines but the details will have to wait until our next Corral report. As we prepare for winter, be thankful for the time we have with each other and our equine companions. We are all so lucky to be able to do the things we love. Continue to pray for this great country we live in and the freedom we enjoy. Think of your friends and leaders and lend a helping hand when you can. We are all in these crazy times together. Happy Trails, stay well. ~Ricki JACKSON Hey to all our local horseman. We hope everyone has been enjoying the great fall weather, since it probably will not last too much longer. We took nominations for officers at the October club trail ride and will vote on those nominations at the November meeting. This regular meeting will fall on Thanksgiving so we will have it scheduled on the third Thursday of the month, Nov. 19. We will announce the location later in November. We hope everyone can attend. The Hammertown trails were cleared in September by Brian Dulaney with a skid steer brush cutter. He managed to complete the Red and Blue trails in one day. We will have them cleared again next year to keep the brush beaten back. To offset these expenses, we are currently raffling a $500 Rural King gift card for $20 per chance. Anyone interested in a chance please contact a chapter member. It is that time of year again to remind all members that the OHC dues will be due Jan. 1. OHC has decided to raise the dues to $25 for individuals and $35 for family. The youth membership ($10) and the addition of insurance ($20) remained the same. The treasurer will have the applications to pass out and all members are required to fill out and sign an application even if renewing online. The OHC site is https://members. ohconline.com to renew for 2021. We hope to see everyone at the November meeting since this will probably be the last one of 2020. I am glad this year is coming to a close and here’s hoping 2021 is a much better one! ~Carmel Johnson KNOX “Hang in there!”, I keep telling myself and my friends. This November 2020
Uncle Bucks storm too will pass. Members of KCOHC have been out there riding, riding, “across the purple moor, the Highway Man came riding up to the old inn door.” if it was not for my horses, I would really be cracking up. It all being told, we have had a very good year riding in many different parks and forests across the state. Several different groups have even ventured out of state. I was privileged to join a small group and ride with the Elk at Benezette, Pa. While I have been there several times, we saw more Elk than in any previous adventure. As I write this, there is a group riding in West Virginia. While neither of these adventures are KCOHC organized rides, they contain mostly OHC members or we all got acquainted through memberships in OHC, a very worth while organization to belong too. With the current mandates due to COVID-19 whereas all must self distant, wear masks in public and no groups of more than 10 people, OHC meetings have been a challenge. Many clubs have compensated by holding outdoor demonstrations, which has really been on the positive side as we all can afford to learn. With the coming of winter, this challenge is becoming greater as now we are moving inside or suffer the threat of frost bite. We need a big heated arena where we can continue to meet mandates yet interact with members to keep OHC moving forward. At our last KCOHC meeting, Scott Shipman (paridiseleather@ yahoo.com) from Centerburg joined us for a discussion on leather care. Scott worked for 14 years as the leather procurement/ products manager for Rod’s Saddlery and now has a couple of his own saddle sales and repair businesses. He gave an informative demonstration on various products used to clean, polish, and protect our leather harnesses and saddles, which often cost more than the horse we ride. He also had multiple cuts or types of leather and discussed various tanning methods. Raw hide being the toughest, requires
Mohican trail maintenance. considerable work to soften it sufficiently in order to use it in various ways. Following the EPA’s reinstatement of the perimeter trail at Thayer Ridge Park that had been closed due to seepage of a considered contaminant, a couple of KCOHC members teamed up to patrol and perform maintenance of the trails. With advances in new technology, battery operated chain saws which weigh a lot less than the gasoline powered ones and run much quieter, trail maintenance has become more fun. We get to ride and maintain trails carrying the chain saw on our horses. Blade guards and saddle attachments are necessary. KCOHC had a scheduled ride at Zaleski State Forest in late September where we visited Moonville Tunnel and enjoyed lunch at Uncle Buck’s. We rode for three days and covered all the trails except the orange. During the summer we had a couple members with horse related injuries and they have been missed. We hope for a full recovery for all. Our October schedule had us at Stone Church and Hocking Hills. Many KCOHC riders carry clippers and sometimes a hand saw when riding. As we ride we often clip annoying briars, rose bushes, and small limbs. It becomes a game. We also sometimes stop, use the small saws to cut away limbs that are across the trail. If everyone does this on occasion, we all gain the feeling that we own a part of the trail. The picture shows Kathy and Terry at work. We also on occasion hand out ‘At A Boys’ that may earn you a free dining out. At this writing, the weather has suddenly turned chilly which turns one’s thoughts towards the coming winter. October is generally the best riding season. Few bugs, generally dry trails, beautiful fall foliage, and cool riding. The horses really like the cooler climate and pick up the pace. This writing is for November and if you were not
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Moonville Tunnel, Sept. 2020. out there in October, well, you missed some great adventures. It is time to renew OHC memberships. While 2020 had its problems, let’s look forward to 2021. With that being said, it is also time to elect/re-elect officers. I hope those KCOHC officers currently serving are willing to serve another year as we have few volunteers. If you have a nomination in mind, speak up. Also, it is time to turn in your mileage reports. Trail mileage reports are most important as OHC uses them to argue towards maintaining and securing new equestrian trails across the state. Come on over to Knox County where the gates are wide open, the grass is greener, the horses leaner, as we do ride them, and everyone is welcome. We meet the third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. Reporting for Knox County OHC ~Terry L. Baker LAKE Three riding events in which our OHC Lake County members participated were the Geauga Parks Trail Challenge at West Woods, the Geauga Regional Ride, also at West Woods, and our Lake Club Ride at Girdled Road. Some were volunteers; some were riders. A least one member volunteered for the Trail Challenge, while other members had fun navigating the obstacles on the trail. It was interesting seeing the smiles on riders’ faces as they thought they were done. I manned the last obstacle and had to remind them of one more challenge. The riders still kept their smiles and continued. What a fun challenge! Thanks, Dottie Drockton, for organizing it all. The Geauga Regional Ride at West Woods was interesting too. There was much social distancing and air hugs, but everyone had a good time. Our Lake club ride was a 47
County Lines reunion of riders who had not seen each other for a few months. We rode, then had a picnic with everyone social distancing. It was exciting to catch up on recent happenings. Masks were worn, but we still knew each other. One couple, Judy and Jerry Johnson, who had been with the Lake County OHC from its very beginnings, shared many engaging memories. Our meeting at the Red Hawk Grill seemed to continue our reunion with more enticing memories shared. We were reminded to turn in our trail miles for 2020 and our memberships for 2021. Stay calm, Stay strong, Stay well ~Rayneen LICKING Hello from Licking County. Craig Santee, trail maintenance chairperson, reported there are several trees down at Dillon. There are new signs posted as to where the trail leads to the beach, please stay in the marked area while both in and out of the water. Craig and Charlene have been putting in many hours of work. Recently they have spent three days at Lobdell Reserve. The projects at Taft from last year have been finished. Linda and Bill Bering have been working with Karen Jennings, Licking Park District volunteer coordinator, at Lobdell Reserve to open up about two miles of new trails through the woods, with another two miles in the woods under development. A big thank you, for your help on the trails. We had a speaker at our meeting, Carol Gregory, from Newark Cleaners and Granville Cleaners. She gave a talk about what services the cleaners have to offer horsemen. They offer boot and tack repair; not saddles. They are able to clean horse blankets for $13. Blanket repairs upon request or they can call with estimates of pricing for needed repairs. They are able to replace velcro, straps and buckles also
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There was some great trail riding weather in September and October, let’s hope November will be good too. Don’t forget to log your miles and hours. Be safe on the trails. ~Deborah Sheka
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Looking good. dry clean woolen saddle pads and wash gel pads. The October meeting was held in the Bradley Building at Infirmary Mound Park. It was Oct. 26 and once again featured a Halloween party. We had a potluck dinner at 6 p.m. followed by a meeting at 7 p.m. Costumes were optional. Charlene received a request for donations by Carol Kenyon, Lorain County OHC member, as a trustee for an organization named Skyview Ranch. The ranch provides horse experiences for people with very limited horse exposure. Due to a fire at their facility and low enrollment due to COVID-19, they are in need of donations of either money or hay to feed their horses over the winter. If a member wishes to donate hay, they can arrange to transport it. Donations are tax deductible. Our chapter voted to donate $100. Diana Wheatley reported on the September Fun Show. There were 14 volunteers to help with the show and there were 64 entries. The weather was on our side with a beautiful day. I believe everyone had a good time. One amazing lady, Jo Sorenson and her horse, Blaze was at the show, they were also at the July show. Why she is so amazing is because her horse is blind, he lost his eyes due to an eye disease. They showed in the walk and trot class. You would never notice the horse being blind. A great horseman she is to teach the horse to trust her with his every step. Diana says thank you to all the helpers and the show people. It was decided to cancel the December meeting and Christmas party due to COVID-19 concerns.
LOGAN Logan County OHC had their Sept. 13 meeting at the East Liberty shelter house, again no potluck because of our friend COVID-19. We had eight members present and two guests. The Safety Clinic was briefly discussed, but no further information was available. President Jeanie Boswell brought up a discussion on our condolence gift purchases, the current budgeted amount is totally inadequate to purchase a decent gift, a motion was made and passed to up the condolence gift amount to $50 and to reimburse the members purchase amount for last two funerals prior to this motion as well. It’s October, leaves turning cool and crisp out, Logan County OHC held their Oct. 4 meeting at Marmon Valley Farms cafeteria, we had 19 members present. Logan County provided the pizza, nine pizzas, four pizzas too many. There were 4 pizzas left and we auctioned them off to four people for $9 each, that went back to club. Our community project has been for many years adopt a highway, and we cleaned up Route 292 for a two mile section. Logan County ODOT has not made contact with, nor have they returned our calls. Jeanie asked for other potential community projects that we may be able to do instead. One was youth support for 4-H youth that need extra help to get ready or at the fair. The second, was to reach out to Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts or BSA groups that need to work on merit badges for horsemanship. Third, Camp Myeerah was bought by the City of Bellefontaine, Mary Jane Giles thought she saw signs there for help maintaining the park, she is going to look into this as a option. Logan County OHC wants to keep what ever we do in Logan County. The Safety Clinic scheduled for Nov. 14 has been cancelled. In place of that we are having a fun obstacle course, Nov. 14; it was voted that we could invite other OHC members from counties near us. We will have a 20
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horse and rider limit and its $10 each. A committee was formed to get the obstacles rounded up, the committee consists of Kathy Wiley, Becky Porter and Mary Jane Giles. A motion was made to do a veteran’s basket for Veteran’s Day and we are to bring canned good and non perishables to our Fun Obstacle course. We are skipping the November meeting. Matt Wiley reported on his Ride though the Valley was a success; 40 riders, one from our Logan County OHC, me! All money goes to camp scholarships either partial or full. Since we cancelled the November meeting, we have held our election of officers. Our new president is Becky Porter, our new vice president is Lynette Rostorfer, our new treasurer Lisa Grzeskowiak, our new secretary and reporter Cynthia Orr. Our Logan County OHC Christmas party will be Sunday, Dec. 6 at 5:30 p.m. at the Marmon Valley Farm cafeteria. A motion was passed to have a gift exchange, a limit of $15 (cowboys buy for cowboys) (cowgals buy for cowgals). The ham and turkey are going to be furnished by club, Cynthia Orr will cook the ham and Teri Elsass will be cooking the turkey. The Orr Ride was Oct. 25 with a potluck first and then the ride. Jeanie read an email about a fire that burnt the lodge of Skyview Ranch, they had no insurance, so they had no income and are in desperate need of hay or donations to take care of their horses. John Porter made a motion to donate $100 to Skyview Ranch and the motion carried. This is the best time of year to ride, I hope everyone can get out this fall and ride. ~Cynthia Orr MADISON As fall begins we continue to navigate this strange year. We in Madison County are taking advantage of trail riding, trail maintenance and horse shows since most other events have cancelled. Our own Dee Elfrink and her Patches competed in their first trail challenge competition. Marsha and John Pierce are upgrading trail markers at Deer Creek State Park. See the picture posted of the new trail markers. They are easy to see and won’t break like the old ones. Jean Kritner and Marsha November 2020
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Joyce Tretow at Edgewater.
Michelle Crew at Edgewater.
Madison County OHC Pierce do regular weekly trail maintenance, which we are all very grateful for. Susan Hunter, Jeff Fultz, Jennifer Hunter and the rest of the Gymkhana crew have put together three great shows so far. By the time this article prints our final show on Oct. 18 will be in the books. Check out our Facebook page Madison County OHC Gymkhana for pictures and results. Due to COVID-19 issues we had put our meetings on hold, but we are looking to start them back up. We’ll announce the dates on our club Facebook page, Madison County Ohio Horseman’s Council. Live, love, laugh and ride ~Cheryl Barlett MEDINA November means quieter times and preparing for the winter months ahead. We lay in supplies and get out our heavy coats and boots. Birds migrate, animals hibernate, but we can still be thankful for pleasant rides with our four-footed friends. Yeah, and the two-footed ones too. Take a moment to be thankful for friends and family who love and support us during the year, especially this year. Fall is one of the best times to ride. Our members did just that at Edgewater Beach in Cleveland on a sunny September November 2020
weekend. There were 100 lucky equestrians from all over who got a chance to ride the beach and enjoy the waves of Lake Erie in support of the Cleveland Metro Parks Mounted Unit. Among OHC members seen splashing in the waves were Joyce Tretow, Michelle Crew, Cheryl Hess, and Molly Eastwood, Carolyn Sullivan, and Debbie Donner from Summit OHC. A good time was had by all and the ride fees directly benefitted the Mounted Unit. Better luck next year to those who missed out! November 14 is our next scheduled work session. The best way to prepare for next season is to get our trails ready before the bad weather hits. Keeping leaves and water off these trails is how we maintain good drainage. Join us for our last official session of the year. The flyless days offer good opportunities for riding in the beautiful hills and valleys and clear, dry trails are a plus. Our trail committee can give you more details on where to meet and what we will be doing. Contact Greg Monsanty (blackhorsebridge@aol.com or 330/658-3063) or Raydeen Ryden (reysden@att.net or 334/663-7361) for information. Giving thanks to all our members for supporting us this year and Happy Thanksgiving to all. ~Rosemary MEIGS We finally had our first meeting since February, this was in September. We had the drawing of tickets for a half of a hog and the winners were Dave Douglas of Wellston and TNT Gas Station
Earl Clark at the Festival of the Leaves. of Syracuse. All proceeds from the sale of the tickets went to Make A Wish Foundation. On Oct. 3 we had our first event of the year. It was our annual Festival of the Leaves and Memorial Ride. To start the day there was a dedication to our fallen riders held at the monument. Each member of the Meigs OHC Chapter who has passed away have their name on this monument. They are: Margaret ‘Peggy’ Elsasser, John ‘Shaker’ Cain, Robert ‘Bob’ Daniels, Fern Daniels, Lorelei Savage, Angel Meadows and Chester ‘Chet’ Berkley. Special thanks to Kevin Meadows for Memorial Service at the monument. After the dedication 22 riders took off on their horses for the trail ride. When they all returned a potluck meal was served. As you know the members make all the food that is served and we do have a lot of good cooks in this chapter. I did eat my share of food, of course that is why I didn’t sit by my husband. I had a plate full and I ate two donuts and a piece of pecan pie. I enjoyed every bite! Special thanks to Don Schultz for the prayer before the meal. The poker run was won by Shayla Hysell, I wonder if she would give her Mama some money. Winner of the 50/50 drawing was Evelyn Hobbs and she donated the money back to the chapter. Thank you Evelyn. Several names were drawn for Groom the Pony prizes. Thanks to everyone who helped at this event and who donated prizes. We sure appreciate everything everyone does to help this be a success. Such wonderful people in our chapter. The next AEP ride will be Nov. 14, ride out at 11 a.m. On Nov. 28, there is a ride at Lake Snowden, ride out at 11 a.m. Can you believe it is time to be planning our Christmas dinner at the Wilkesville Community Building in Wilkesville? Potluck dinner will be served and if you want to bring a gift you can, this is optional. We would like the
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John Ray and son Chris, at the Festival of the Leaves Ride.
Sherry Repass and Kelli Wolfe at the Festival of the Leaves. price to be under $20. Now when you draw your gift you may not get to keep it. This is the time of the year to start renewing your membership for 2021. We would like for you to have those in by the end of December. Just remember the dues have increased by $5. Happy Thanksgiving to all and happy trails. ~Dian MONTGOMERY Hi all! I hope you are getting out riding, enjoying the last nice days, before, dare I say it, winter arrives. This year I vow I am going to get my water tank heaters in way before I need them. We had a meeting Oct. 6 at Sycamore State Park. We all gathered around a bright, warm fire and roasted hot dogs and brats, there were also many other yummy foods. It was great to catch up with other members. At the meeting the upcoming election was mentioned, Cindy declared she is not going to be president again, so someone needs to step up! Elections will be at the November meeting. The monthly meetings will be held at the Perry Township municipal building starting in November. For our December meeting, instead of a Christmas party or going out to eat, it was decided to have Christmas snacks and we could donate money to The Humane Society of Greater Dayton, instead of having a gift exchange. Remember, our meetings are held the first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. 49
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also included a raffle drawing for a $125 Smithheisler Meat market certificate. Our chapter members riding has mainly been local at home riding with family and friends. Gerald rode with visiting Pennsylvania and Iowa daughters while Ted rode with his grandsons plus watched them compete in team penning/sorting events. Dave and Mary have been doing arena riding at home while Byron and Cheryl did complete a Mohican State Forest (MSF) for their first 2020 away from home ride. Chapter president Floyd also completed a MSF ride with friends as a first outing on his new ‘long ears’ steed that went smoothly. Byron also received some training from Westfall’s at their facility close to MSF. He reported Odyssey was a ‘good student’. A chapter work event at Mount Gilead State Park installed picket line poles at the horse staging location at the US Hwy 42 entrance with trail sign markers obtained for a planned expansion of the multiuse trail system. Logistics for a picnic shelter at the horse trail head has the project completion date moved to 2021. Monthly chapter meetings continue to be held at the Mount Gilead Library Annex at 7 p.m. the second Wednesday of the month. The December meeting will be the Annual Christmas Party with 2020 date and location TBA. The cascade of stressful events in the USA continues to exert some impact on chapter members due to the continued influence of COVID-19, including options for safe voting for the Nov. 3 relection. Although health issues for some members continues to restrict active riding, our small group monthly meetings allow all members to share equine fellowship. The turmoil of world events have had some impact on our thinking. The relatively safe/ comforting physical isolation in the rural Morrow County environment gives some sense of normalcy as we provide the required daily care for our equine/canine/feline friends who are blissfully oblivious to events occurring beyond their sphere of knowledge. The comforting therapy they provide to some of us helps make the mandated insolation a bit more tolerable. As stated in last month’s report, although uncertainty still exists, hopefully the 2021 season will
allow many chapter members to get back in the saddle, which was a phrase from Gene’s theme song. The current events provide significant challenges, but tomorrow is another day, as Scarlett said at the end of the famous 1939 Civil War film. Until next month, keep your chin up and strive to provide the best care possible for your horses who will provide you the opportunity to enjoy some great riding when the threat of COVID-19 has been eliminated. I wish happy trails to you. Stay safe in the saddle/on your horse if you do have an opportunity to ride before the next report and I hope to see some readers on the trail sometime in the future. ~DOC PERRY Nailed it! What great weather and great fun we had at all three campouts our chapter attended in September. First it was the state ride at Scioto Trails State Forest that Fairfield County hosted. As usual, they fed and entertained the campers, and new this year, more tie lines! Several members from our chapter rode, camped, and even danced. Next was our ride at Mohican State Forest. We had the group permit this year and we almost filled the number of spaces suggested by forest management. Surgeries, a wedding and truck troubles kept some members from attending. However, we had some new faces, whom we don’t typically see at Mohican; we’re glad that Jill Gamble Thompson, Tracey Robbins, Tom Wilson and Leah Brent finally found the camp Friday night! Finally, the month was capped off by our annual soup ride which we usually hold at Burr Oak State Park. Earlier in the year, we decided to move it to Dillon State Park and kept our fingers crossed that it might increase rather than decrease participation (and that was before COVID-19 turned the world upside down!). Campers from Union and Clark chapters joined us Saturday night for the potluck and auction of items donated by members. We had over 30 people. Heather Stengle’s lovely 94-year-old grandmother drew the tickets for the saddle raffle (won by Charlene Santee from Licking County) and 50/50 drawing (won by Karen Abram from Clark County). Prizes for best soup
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Terry Newman at the campfire, Dillon State Park. went to Linda Patterson (3rd), Marianne Hartley (2nd) and Brenda Lehman (1st). Thank you to all who came and donated; proceeds will go towards improving trails at Stone Church and Burr Oak. Pictured is a horse husband at the campfire at Dillon. Kathy and Terry Newman are members of the Hocking and Perry chapters. Although Terry doesn’t ride, he drives the truck and trailer, helps around camp and at trail cleanups (he drives a mean UTV) and maintains the farm. More importantly, he has been producing our monthly newsletter for several years. Thanks Terry, you are well-deserving of a little shut-eye. In October we headed to Mammoth Cave Horse Camp in Kentucky, look for the details next month. ~Carla Wells PREBLE Wow, what a wild and crazy year we are having! COVID-19, lock downs, a pandemic like never seen before. Now we are coming into winter and by the looks of things it will come early this year. By the time you are reading this newsletter we will have had our 2020 State Ride. It was a condensed version, but hopefully everyone had a great time. Trail work will be coming to an end soon as we are out of gravel and also out of money. We are hoping to raise some money with the State Ride to try and get work done on trail ‘C’. I know everyone loves riding that trail and it is a great ride, but the mud is way out of control. Try to remember that if it is too muddy at home, it is too muddy at Hueston Woods Bridle Trails. We will be having our November meeting the first Saturday at 6 p.m. we are not sure of location at this time, but November 2020
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Preble County OHC will let everyone know for sure after the State Ride. We need to give a huge thank you to everyone who helped with the State Ride and especially the volunteers for trail work. Without all of you these tasks would be impossible and they are much appreciated. Not much else to talk about for this article, as I am trying to get ready for the State Ride and tying up loose ends as I write this. Thanks again everyone and hope you have wonderful holidays. Praying next year will be better. ~Becky Clifton SUMMIT Well, it finally happened. Summit OHC held a business meeting on Sept. 16, their first since February. It was a beautiful sunny evening, outdoors at the Richfield Heritage Preserve Summer Barn area. There was plenty of room for social distancing and masks if anyone chose to wear them. The officers had a brief meeting prior to other members arriving so we could reacquaint ourselves with relevant topics for discussion. They trickled in slowly, but the numbers swelled to 24 attendees. Six family members and friends from a nearby stable dropped in on horseback to check out the club. Normally members are a little gun shy this time of year, not because of deer season but the nominating committee with their sights on officer candidates for 2021. Well, we made short work of that since no one November 2020
wanted to run and the existing officers agreed (again) to retain their office for another year. At that point everyone breathed a collective sigh of relief and the meeting resumed. Afterwards, everyone lingered and enjoyed seeing each other and catching up on all the latest news. We are planning our fall membership social at this same location next month rather than our favorite winery. There is abundantly more room and no chance of causing any problem for the establishment owners worrying about social distancing and masks. We are currently working on options for food items to be served in a responsible manner, likewise any liquid refreshments. See you there! The weekend of Oct. 3, would have been our fundraiser and camping weekend at Richfield Heritage Preserve. Members did attend a ride that day at the park to salvage what little they could of the event. Next year would be our camping weekend at Mohican but that remains to be seen if permits will be issued. Summit OHC has a great working partnership with RHP since the bridle trails again grace the grounds of the former Girl Scout camp. The latest improvements include mapping additional areas for more riding trails and rerouting existing ones for better footing and less erosion. To that end Molly Eastwood and Greg Monsanty have been instrumental in those efforts. Greg brought in his excavating equipment to lay culvert piping and Molly worked with RHP’s Sally Zavodney and Clive Fetzer to complete the job. Thanks to Jeff for stone and dirt after the drainage pipes were installed to stabilize the trouble spots. Great job everyone! A good number of our members put their applications and money in early for the opportunity to ride along the beaches of the North Coast with the Cleveland Police Mounted Horse Patrol. Many had been there before but mentored a few new comers experiencing the Erie surf for the
first time. From all the pictures of the event on Facebook it is no wonder that the ride is booked within minutes of the tickets going on sale. It is so nice to see so many happy owners and horses supporting such a worthy cause. SCOHC hopes to see you out on the trails taking in the 2020 fall color. ~Joann Ulichney
Chapter ride at Glacier Ridge.
TRUMBULL Hello everyone from the members of the Trumbull County Chapter! We hope that the latter months of the 2020 riding season were full of friendship and memories on horse back. Our annual Steak Fry ride was held Sept. 19 with seven riders; Terry and Linda Davis, Nita and Tom Brdek, John and Ellie Clower and Nancy Shook. Fourteen members attended the after ride social distance adhering gathering. Do to COVID-19 restrictions we were not allowed to camp this year, keep the event to members only and adhere to all of the state rules regarding social distancing. Despite all of that we still had a very good time. Don’t forget to turn in your trail miles to your designated trail miles person for your club even if you only had a few miles, they all count! Stay safe, Happy Thanksgiving from all the members at the Trumbull County Chapter. ~Kathryn Bartow
Trumbull County OHC UNION An early fall has brought in cooler weather for camping and riding. Debbie Strayton bought a new horse just in time for fall riding. Bowie, a palomino Kentucky Mountain Saddle Horse was introduced to everyone at the September chapter ride. He seems to be a very laid back individual as are most gaited horses and very handsome. The Strayton’s herd now consists of three, Zoey, Joey, and Bowie. Karen and Theresa enjoyed a second visit to Pine Creek
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State ride at Hueston Woods. Horse Camp in Hocking Hills. They spent three days riding, one of which they trailered over to Three Reasons horse camp to ride the trails on the other side of Hocking. Early October finally brought a state ride to attend. Preble County OHC hosted a state ride at Hueston Woods State Park. Karen and Theresa along with their equine partners attended the ride which took place on Oct. 2-4. The trails were beautiful along with the views. On Saturday there was a speed show during the day and in the evening, dinner followed by a band. There were also plenty of items to raffle and a 50/50. I hope everyone is enjoying the colors of autumn along with the pleasant riding weather. Until next month stay safe and happy trails. ~Karen Holland WARREN I hope everyone is staying safe and warm. The decision was made to cancel meetings for the rest of the year, until our meeting location is open and we can meet safely. Sadly, we also decided to cancel the Great Tack Exchange for 2021, as it’s highly unlikely we’ll be able to have crowds that size by then. Fortunately, because of sound business practices, we will still have some 51
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but imagine the New Year’s Day ride will go on as planned, since it’s easy to distance for that. Hopefully, I’ll be there taking photos, unless I’ve had knee surgery just before. So if anyone is there and you don’t see me, please take photos for me. I’ll put a post out on Facebook if I won’t make it. We did have the Ladies Ride. Scarlett had it well organized. We had fun; there were four of us camping on Friday night (Scarlett and a friend, Denise, Vickie and I), and Shelly and Arla stopped by as well. I’m not sure who was there Saturday night as I had another commitment, so I left that afternoon. I did get a chance to visit with Ruth Ann for a bit before I left, which was nice as we don’t get to see each other often. The photos this month are from the Ladies Ride. Several of our officers are looking to step down for 2021. They will remain in office until we can meet to elect a new slate, but if anyone is interested in holding office, please contact one of your trustees. Happy Thanksgiving! ~Mickie WASHINGTON
Denise and Chief funds to use in trail maintenance so that work will continue. I’m hoping to be retired next year, or at least mostly retired, so with any luck I will be able to take part in the work days again. I’ve missed it this year. I don’t miss the early mornings, but do miss seeing everyone. Don’t forget we’re always glad to have more help. Business is still being done as needed despite the lack of meetings and personal contact. We voted to donate money to Skyview Ranch, an organization that has camping activities and lost a barn to fire. The motto of OHC is “horsemen helping horsemen” so we’re glad to help, especially as an OHC member is on the Board of the ranch. The Lebanon Carriage parades were cancelled as most likely everyone knows by the time you read this. I haven’t heard for sure 52
Hello in the horse world! With COVID we have not been having regular meetings since February. However, we have arranged to have our awards ceremony, Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner and election of officers at the Elks Club on Colgate Drive, in Marietta on Dec. 3 at 6:30 p.m. ready to eat at 7 p.m. We also plan to hold the annual gift exchange and collect Toys for Tots. Please be generous and bring a donation and gift to help make a fun evening for all as well as a great Christmas for a child in need. It will be a big night, and we are excited. The Elks Club is large enough so we can meet, social distance and move on with business. Washington County Chapter is alive and doing well. We had our Corn Roast Ride Sept. 5 at Kinderhook trailhead of the Wayne National Forest. We had a beautiful day and began it with 17 riders. This is down from our normal ride due to COVID and the inability to ride at Mountwood as usual, plus a rain date. Unfortunately, less than a mile out of camp we ran into bees (yellow jackets). We had a safety talk before we rode out about first aid and trail etiquette,
but President Brent neglected to give instructions about bees, not a mistake to be repeated soon! We had a new couple visiting our ride for the first time, and they are new to horses. Of course, they were the main attraction. He was stung 10 times, but no one was thrown or sustained bodily injury. They returned to the trailer and headed home without any further incident. The ride continued and was enjoyed by all. The afternoon ended with a potluck meal; social distaining was practiced. Several more members came for the dinner, it was a successful day! We are happy to report that Carrie Gilbert, Chief of the Wayne National Forest has agreed to tour the Kinderhook horse trail system with some of our members. We are anxious to show her the accomplishments from the hard work our club has been doing for the past 20-plus years. We will also be quick to point out where we believe that trails can be improved and how we can work together to do this. A full report in the next Corral. Hope you were able to enjoy the wonderful fall riding weather. Stay safe, ~Rita V, Schultheis WAYNE September was a very good month for our junior members. The month started out with the Wayne County Jr. Fair. It was a little different this year to say the least but the Fair Board is to be commended for figuring out a way for our 4-H members to show off the results of their hard work this summer. Taran Tate had a particularly good fair. He won Grand Champion Junior Equine Exhibitor. He won the Western Horsemanship Walk Trot class and won Junior Showmanship with his dog Kiho. Congratulations Taran on all the hard work you put in on your projects, it really paid off. I would be remiss if I did not also congratulate his mom Heather Kinney and all the parents who put in extra hours this year because the kids didn’t have the benefit of as many clinics and coaching from their advisors. Job well done! Other junior members who were out riding were Kennedy and her grandmother, Elsie Zuercher who enjoyed some beautiful fall weather at Silver Creek Park in Norton. Elsie also saw to it that one of our oldest member also
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Kennedy at Silver Creek. got out for a ride. She and Marge Nussbaum, who is 83, went for a ride around Marge’s farm. Marge has found a place for her longtime mount, Sarah, who will be going to serve as a therapeutic riding horse. She was always such a good mount for Marge, carrying her many miles in Marge’s homemade side saddle when Marge’s hip got too painful to throw her leg over the saddle. You are lucky if you get a horse that good once in your life. Erin O’Neil is not a junior member, but her yearling, Valentino, is one of our members’ youngest horses. She recently took him to Creekside for some trail obstacle exposure. He is sure to make a great trail horse with Erin’s steady hand and early exposure. With the early sunsets coming on the Tuesday night trail rides at Mohican have come to an end. There have been some impromptu noon rides at Mohican that everyone is welcome to organize by themselves but they are not club sponsored. Be careful this time of year in the forest. There are ground bees on the North Blue. It is also bow season for deer and squirrel season. Mohican Forest is open public hunting ground so please wear your hunter orange and be alert. Also, if you see any illegal campers at Mohican please call #ODNR to report. The rangers are quick to respond and it is important to nip this problem in the bud so that our ability to use the trails safely in the future is not jeopardized. Diane Tankard is recovering well and thanks everyone for their cards and well wishes. Marilyn Conley recently got Diane out for a ‘girls drive’ with Marilyn’s amazing mules. If Diane’s smile in the photo is any indication, it was a great day. We look forward to riding and camping with Diane and George next summer. Well maybe not George’s braying, but for sure Diane’s company! November 2020
Ohio Valley Team Penning Association
OVTPA Celebrates 30 Years of Sorting and Penning SEPTEMBER SHOW RESULTS OPEN RANCH SORTING: Pam Bradshaw/Jimbo Fletcher ELITE RANCH SORTING: Casey May/ Jimbo Fletcher #8 RANCH SORTING: Alexa Kuhn/ John Fletcher #4 RANCH SORTING: Kendall Smith/ Megan Alexander #11 3 MAN-2 GATE SORTING: Beth Moss/Alexa Kuhn/Megan Alexander OPEN 3 MAN-2 GATE: Jeff Fletcher/ Jim Fletcher/ Beth Moss BEG. RANCH HAND: Jacki Ferguson/ Pam Bradshaw YOUTH: Maddy Rusko/Riley Hammel
PRESIDENT, Pam Bradshaw VICE PRESIDENT, Beth Moss SECRETARY, Donna Zang TREASURER, Debra Lyons PHONE, 814-504-4215 EMAIL, pbteampenner@aol.com Find Us on Facebook
by Jamie Davis The OVTPA September Show was held at Kuhlber Farm and we were blessed with beautiful weather and a fun day to sort cows! Thank you to Tanya and Sam for the hospitality and hosting the show. Our office staff and all workers were hard at work all day plus we had a special guest star announcer—none other than Mr. Dave Treharne! Thanks Dave for the laughs and keepin the show movin!
Congratulations to the winners! The last show of the 2020 season will be held on Saturday, Nov. 7 at Garwood Arena, Columbiana, Ohio. We are looking forward to a great day to sort with our OVTPA family and friends. Celebrating 30 years of Sorting and Penning, our President Pam Bradshaw shed some thoughts on what it means to be a part of OVTPA. She remembers a group of riders sitting down one night over dinner and formed the
Class winner President Pam Bradshaw and Jimbo Fletcher. association, that was 30 years ago. Tom Reeder, has been the only active member for all 30 years! Pam has served for president for eight years, and board of directors for 15 years. Pam says family and beginner friendly comes to mind when she thinks of OVTPA, catering to new and novice riders and youth. She is proud of how the OVTPA fees have stayed low to help families participate together in an affordable manner. Pam is humbled by the continued support
Tom Reeder, 30 year active member of OVTPA. of our riders and promoters. Pam recalls some shows back in the day that ran for 19 hours from start to finish! It has been a blessing to be a part of OVTPA and hopes it continues to be a staple in the Tri State area for years to come. She urges everyone to join the fun! Be sure to like the OVTPA Facebook page, and stay up to date with the Ohio Valley Team Penning Association.
Great Lakes Appaloosa Club
Best of Luck to All at the World Show PRESIDENT, Todd Michael VICE PRESIDENT, Patty McCartin TREASURER, Patty Nye SECRETARY, Melanie Dzek CLUB WEBSITE, www.GLApHC.com
The Great Lakes Appaloosa Horse Club wish all those
showing at the World Championship Appaloosa Show and the World Championship Appaloosa Youth show the best of luck! The show dates are Oct. 27 through Nov. 8 in Ft. Worth,
Texas. The show can be viewed on the website, www.appaloosa. com. This will be a well attended event with some of our members competing for world titles.
what promise to be challenging trails and the campfires should feel good at the end of the day. Look for pictures next month. Until then, Happy Trails to you.
for our COVID non-Hobo Stew. Some of us will decorate our site and we will enjoy the trails that our trail crew improved upon. They did a fantastic job! Weather permitting, we will still go a few places to camp and enjoy the fall weather. Our meeting places will be decided at the meetings. Social distance and wear your mask, please. ~Barb O.
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Camp in Hocking Hills tomorrow morning. We are looking forward to a week of riding, fellowship and of course, eating! It looks like dry and cool weather so the horses should be comfortable on
I love Halloween season. The weather is cooler, the leaves are turning and I decorate for the occasion. The NW Regional Ride was still held here at Van Buren. Many of the planned things could not be scheduled because of COVID-19, however the scavenger hunt, the parade and a few of the other things could still be done. Many came and the weather was great. Everyone loved our trail improvements. Many of us will be at Van Buren
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Northern Ohio Miniature Horse Club
Live Meetings Via Facebook PRESIDENT, Elly Magyar VICE PRESIDENT, Georgetta Meyer TREASURER, Pam Fritz SECRETARY, Rondelle De Long EMAIL, raygam@me.com PHONE, 419/271-6008
by Rondelle DeLong As another month goes by, much has changed but so much remains the same. I stop to take in a few moments to enjoy the gorgeous fall colors and so many breathtaking views all around me. In those moments there is peace, thankfulness and beauty. So much of the time we rush and don’t stop to take in the good that is out in the world. I challenge you to take a moment, look at the fall colors in the trees, the sunrise and sunset, or just to watch the birds sunbathing themselves on a
cool morning. So much splendor all around. On Oct. 11 our club had our annual Pony Play Date. Elly Magyar, our club president, hosted the event at her beautiful farm in Bellevue. All enjoyed catching up with each other. The weather couldn’t have been more perfect and the horses starting to sport their early fuzzies. The ponies were put through their paces working in hand through some obstacles, as well as small
jumps. A walk through Ms. Magyar’s barn gave everyone a change to visit with all of her lovey horses. Oh, and one very expressive donkey. Northern Ohio Miniature Horse Club had its first Facebook Live event that day as well. We went live demonstrating how to fit a brand-new harness on to a pony. The lovely Lola, kindly allowed us to use her as a model pony. Rondelle DeLong walked us through the fitting step by step.
If you missed our live event please check out the link on our Facebook group page. We look forward to offering our future meetings live and to make them available on Facebook for all. If you would like to become a member of our wonderful group please check out our Facebook group, message us or please get in contact with us. Enjoy the pictures from our fun filled day.
Ohio Morgan Horse Association
Physical Banquet Cancelled – Virtual Banquet Being Planned PRESIDENT, Alyssa Rose VICE PRESIDENT, Elizabeth Thomas SECRETARY, Nancy Rinz TREASURER, Elizabeth Burick WEBSITE, www.ohiomorganhorse.com
by Susan Walker In reviewing last month’s column, I see that I was glued to my laptop watching the Buckeye. This month, as I type this, I am still in front of my laptop waiting
for the evening session of day two of the Morgan Grand National and World’s Championship Horse Show to begin. And yesterday, I watched all the morning and evening sessions in the Coliseum and some of the afternoon session in all three arenas. At this level of viewing, my fanny
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is going to grow into my couch by stake night. So far, Ohio and the OMHA have been well represented in the classes and in the ribbons. I was wondering today where it says in the 10th of the Ten Commandments that thou shalt not covet thy neighbor’s ass, if that extends to your neighbor’s horses or their show experience? I may need to consult with a rabbi because I could be in deep trouble. I’ve been telling you readers for 10 months now to mark your calendar in November for the annual meeting/high point awards banquet. Well, I’m afraid that you will have to scratch through that entry, at least as far as a physical get-together is concerned. If you glance to the bottom of this column, you will see that the banquet scheduled for the Galaxy has been cancelled. The uncertainty of the Covid pandemic certainly was one of the deciding factors the board of directors considered when reaching the conclusion to cancel. Another large consideration was that there is a minimum dollar amount that the restaurant requires and, again with the Covid restrictions, it was felt that that minimum might not be reached. However, do not despair. In the planning stages, the board is researching a way
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to conduct a virtual meeting through the Internet. And all high point awards will be awarded and recognized in some fashion. Probably by the time this article has been published, more details will have been given either by email or via the club’s website. Voting to fill the three director positions open for 2021 will probably be conducted through the Cloud as well. As I mentioned in last month’s column, the Winter Tournament shows are supposed to begin this month. As of now, I have no more concrete information. But for anyone with an active lesson program or a group of riders wanting to experience the show ring, this is a great opportunity. If you are interested and still do not have the information, please contact Alyssa Rogers at Rogers Equestrian Center. Also, since this is November, Thanksgiving Day will be right around the corner. Don’t forget to give thanks for all the horses that have graced your life! MARK YOUR CALENDAR **CANCELLED** Saturday, November 21 – Annual Meeting/ High Point Awards Banquet, The Galaxy Restaurant, Wadsworth, OH. November 2020
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