Horsemen's Corral September 2020 by Horsemen's Corral

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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

The Corral Staff Editor .............................................................................................Bobbie Coalter Advertising Sales & General Manager .....................................Joe Coalter email ............................................................... joe@thehorsemenscorral.com Club Sales & Circulation Manager Art & Composition Director .....................................................Michelle Ross email ......................................................michelle@thehorsemenscorral.com Advertising Consultant ................................................................. Mary Vedda email ............................................................ mary@thehorsemenscorral.com

WRITERS & PHOTOGRAPHERS Features: ........ Elanor Blazer, Bobbie Coalter, Rob and Tanya Corzatt, .............................................Robert Eversole, Lisa Kiley, Nettie Liburt, ............................................................................ Terry Myers, Sarah Vas NEXT ISSUE NUMBER 10 ............................................................................... OCTOBER 2020 OCTOBER 2020 DEADLINE ..................................... SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

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Inside This Issue 2020 Congress Super Sale Goes Online ..........................14 Choosing the Best Stalls for your Barn..............................38 Corral Calendar .................................................................26 The Cowboy Perseverance Ranch ....................................46 Keep Colors True and Leather Soft ...................................10 The Last Ride ......................................................................8 Notes from Inside The Corral ..............................................6 Ride In Sync ......................................................................12 South Point Hotel, Casino and Spa Announces Farnam Arena ................................................................10 TrailMeister ........................................................................48 Using Nutrition and Management to Support Focused Performance ...................................................22 View From the Cheap Seats..............................................34 The Way of Horses ............................................................62 Club News Ashland Paint & Plain Saddle Club ...................................18 Black Swamp Driving Club ................................................36 Central Ohio Wagoneers ...................................................24 Colorado Ranger Horse Association .................................20 Dusty Boots Riding Club....................................................40 Geauga Horse and Pony Association ................................16 Knox County Horse Park ...................................................16 Lake Erie Mounted Vaqueros ............................................45 Massillon Saddle Club .......................................................44 Michigan Trail Riders Association, Inc. ..............................42 Mid-Ohio Marauders ..........................................................50 Northern Ohio Dressage Association ................................18 Northern Ohio Miniature Horse Club .................................20 O.H.I.O. Exca ....................................................................44 Ohio High School Rodeo Association ................................40 Ohio Horseman’s Council, Inc. ..........................................52 Ohio Morgan Horse Association ........................................28 Ohio Mount N Trail Obstacle Competition .........................62 Ohio Paint Horse Club .......................................................42 Ohio State Buckskin Association .......................................35 Ottawa County Horse Foundation .......................................8 Pinto Horse Association of Ohio ........................................30 Tri-County Trail Association ...............................................49 Wayne County Saddle Club ..............................................37 Western Reserve Carriage Association .............................36 ABOUT THE COVER: Tana Drew and her horse Flo compete in breakaway roping at the Ohio High School Rodeo Association event in Lancaster, OH. Photo courtesy of Abbi Schulz, Schulz Photography: 614/441-1549, aschulztvhs8@gmail.com, https:// www.instagram.com/schulz_photogr/?hl=en

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he Corral would like to welcome the Ohio High School Rodeo Association (OHSRA) as our newest Corral Club. OHSRA is a member of the National High School Rodeo Association (NHSRA), an international, non-profit organization dedicated to the development of sportsmanship, horsemanship and character in the youth of our country through the sport of rodeo. OHSRA offers the youth of Ohio and surrounding states the opportunity to compete locally, earning points to qualify for the national finals. OHSRA also offers a number of scholarship opportunities for members wishing to continue

their education beyond high school. You can learn more about OHSRA by turning to page 40 in this month’s issue. The National High School Rodeo Association recently announced the Western Legacy Series. The series is a group of multi-state rodeos created with the member in mind. NHSRA is contributing $10,000 to each of these events; each event can use that money for production fees, membership engagement or added money. The reason for creating these events was to give members another chance to compete at a higherlevel event outside of the National Junior High and High School Finals. One of these events, the Buckeye Legacy Youth Rodeo, is coming right here to Ohio in April of 2021. Details on the event will be shared in the coming months. This month’s cover is perhaps a bit unusual for us. It is a testament not only to the Ohio High School Rodeo Association, but also to one of the fastest growing events in the rodeo industry: breakaway roping. At the OHSRA level, the event is open to high school girls and junior high boys and girls.

In this event, a rope is tied to the saddle horn with string. The rider nods their head to release the calf who gets a bit of a head start. The rider starts when the barrier drops, rides after the calf, throwing the loop over its head. As rider pulls up their horse, the running calf breaks the string and the rope falls free (breaks away) from the saddle horn. A white flag is attached to the rope at the saddle horn so the judge can tell when rope breaks free. Time is called when the judge drops his flag. Ropes must be released from contestant’s hand to be a legal catch. Horses must clear the box before loop is thrown. A tensecond penalty is assessed if the horse and rider leave the starting box early, breaking the barrier. The cover features Tana Drew, a 15-year-old sophomore and four year member of OHSRA. She is riding her long time equine partner, Flo. Tana loves the sport of rodeo, and also competes in Barrel Racing, Pole Bending and Goat Tying. Tana’s parents both compete in rodeo as well. Her mother, Nikki, is an accomplished Barrel Racer and her father, Greg

is probably one of the best Bull Wranglers and Pickup Men in the business. Breakaway roping is an exciting event and one that offers the opportunity to rope cattle without leaving the saddle or having to flank and tie a calf. It provides Cowgirls a chance to compete in something more than barrel racing at a rodeo. Some roping competitions even include senior men in breakaway roping so they can showcase their skills without the physical demands of wrestling a calf. Joe has tried it but so far, he has only successfully roped himself and his horse but not a calf. Yet another reason he should stay in the announcers stand! I hope you enjoy learning about the Ohio High School Rodeo Association and will take the opportunity to see them in action or even find a way to get involved. After all, they are carrying on part of our American Heritage and representing the future of this segment of the equine industry.

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

SHERRY A. PENDLETON Sherry A. Pendleton, 72, of Marblehead, Ohio, passed away Friday, Aug. 14, 2020 at Firelands Regional Medical Center, Sandusky, Ohio. She was born June 4, 1948 in Sandusky the daughter of Angelo and Betty Cardella. She married Ronald Pendleton on June 4, 1994. Sherry and her husband Ron raised Arabian Horses and Minis on their farm, Transformations Farm in Danbury Township and she was a diehard Indians fan. Surviving are her husband Ronald; son: Scott (Jolee) Cebull of Norwalk; step-daughter: Jessica Pendleton of Burgoon, Ohio; stepsons: Adam Pendleton of Marblehead, Ross Pendleton of Marblehead, Eric Pendleton of Maumee, Ohio; five grandchildren and one greatgrandchild. Visitation was held from 3-5 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020 at Neidecker, Crosser and Priesman Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Peninsula Chapel, 7755 E. Harbor Rd. Lakeside-Marblehead, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be given to the Humane Society of Ottawa County, 2424 E. Sand Road, Port Clinton, OH 43452. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www. neideckercrosserpriesman.com.

RICHARD “DICK” GENTIS Richard “Dick” Gentis, age 78, of Piqua Ohio, passed away at 6:32 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020 in Garbry Ridge of Piqua. Born on Sept. 13, 1941 in Champaign County, Dick was a son of the late Alton and Ruth Ann (Gard) Gentis. He is survived by his wife Dianne (Hook) Gentis of Piqua, three daughters, Shelley (Alberto) Benitez, Sherry Behnken, and Jennifer (Curtis) Everett, eight grandchildren, and five great grandchildren. Two brothers, Ron and David Gentis, and a sister, Jody Gentis also survive. Dick was a 1959 graduate of Graham High School, St. Paris, Ohio, and a member of the Bethel United Methodist Church, Piqua, Ohio. He served on the Fletcher Fire Department and was a previous assistant chief and was formerly employed by Hartzel Fan, Piqua. Dick loved horseback riding and was a member of the Champaign County and Miami County Chapters of the Ohio Horseman’s Council. He was instrumental in helping to open the horse trails at Kiser Lake State Park near St. Paris, Ohio, and worked hard to obtain funds to develop the horse trail for the Miami County Park District at Kyle Park near Tipp City. Funeral services were held in the Suber-Shively Funeral Home, Fletcher, Ohio, on Aug. 26, 2020 with Pastor Mark Rudasill of the Bethel United Methodist Church presiding. Burial followed in Terre Haute Cemetery, Terre Haute, Ohio. Memorial donations may be made to Ohio’s Hospice of Miami County, P.O. Box 502, Troy, OH 45326. Submissions for The Last Ride can be emailed to michelle@thehorsemenscorral.com Please include a picture if possible.

Ottawa County Horse Foundation

Remainder of Shows Cancelled Thursday Open Rides Suspended PRESIDENT, John Vallance; VICE PRESIDENT, Rich Petersen, Jr.; SECRETARY, Brianne Mathews; TREASURER, Adam Steinmiller; PHONE, 419/707-0398; EMAIL, ottawacountyhorsefoundation@ gmail.com; WEBSITE, www.ochf.net

by Brianne Mathews We are very sad to announce that the remainder of the scheduled OCHF shows for 2020 have been cancelled. There were a multitude of reasons for this decision, which was not taken lightly by anyone. We are looking forward to getting back at it in 2021. We must also announce that 8

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due to low attendance over the past several weeks, we are suspending Thursday night open rides. We will start these back up in the spring as soon as the weather allows us to. Our meetings are held the third Thursday of every month, and we are always looking for more volunteers! We have been a very small (but mighty) crew, and really need a few more hands on deck to keep this ship afloat. If you are interested in becoming more involved, please feel free to join us at a meeting or message us on Facebook! We hope everyone has had a safe and happy summer! Our next scheduled event is the tack sale, which is on the calendar for Nov. 15. See you there! September 2020

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covered arena, Farnam Arena. Farnam, a long-standing partner of the South Point Arena and Equestrian Center, has been the sponsor of the center’s wash racks and farrier area for three years. Farnam Arena, the newest addition to the Equestrian Center, is set to open at the end of September. “We are so excited to be partnering with Farnam to bring this new arena to life,” remarked Steve Stallworth, General Manager of the South Point Arena and Equestrian Center, “Farnam Arena gives us the opportunity to host new events and expand the events we know and love. Farnam has always been a great supporter of South Point, and we couldn’t think of anyone better for this partnership.” Farnam Arena becomes South Point’s fourth and largest

competition venue in the equestrian complex at 300 by 135 feet, totaling over 40,000-square feet. The multimillion-dollar project, located on the west side of the property adjacent to the I-15 freeway, will allow the property to host larger events than ever before. “Farnam has a lasting partnership with South Point Arena and Equestrian Center and we are excited for what is to come at the new Farnam Arena,” stated Stash Easton, Director of Marketing for Central Garden and Pet, Equine Marketing at Farnam, “We look forward to welcoming horses and their owners to Farnam Arena. We’ll see you there!” For more information on Farnam Arena, please visit www.southpointarena.com. For more information on Farnam, visit www.farnam.com.

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Ride In Sync

Knowing When To…

by Terry Myers

orses come to me for training for two reasons: they need re-trained due to issues or they need additional training to further their skills. For both types of horses, I find that most have never been taught the basic foundation skills. Like a constructing a building, without a good foundation the building will not stand. With horses, everything is built off of the foundational skills. Back up. Without the foundational skills, the horse never has anything to come back to. Here is what I mean by that: I am training a horse and things are progressing when we hit that wall (figuratively). When that happens, I back up the training to the foundation skills that the horse knows—that way the horse builds confidence before going back to the more complex things I am trying to teach. I am backing up the training so I can move forward. This may mean taking the horse out of a bigger bit and putting them back into a snaffle. For example: a horse comes in for training and they need a better headset. Problem is when you touch the reins the horse either buries the chin on their chest or they stick their nose up in the air. Either way, they have no lateral give to the bit and no softness in their neck and shoulders, they also aren’t picking up their back. When this happens, I put the horse into a snaffle bit (either O ring or D) and work on lateral softness and moving the shoulders. This looses up the neck and shoulders, creating softness. I am backing the training up to teach foundational skills. Once the horse masters this, we can move forward. You have to back up to move forward. Change course. There are times when a horse comes in for training and he tells me that he does not mentally want to do the job they have been made to do. No, I don’t read horse’s minds, but a horse can have

the bloodlines to do a job but still not have the heart or ability to do it. Not all reining horses can slide 30 feet and not all warm bloods can jump a 5-foot fence. I have had western pleasure horses come in that don’t want to go slow and making them go slow has resulted in a really bad attitude. I also had a horse recently that the owner wanted to do ranch riding, but the horse wanted to go slow and be a pleasure horse. Sometimes you must be realistic about a horse’s abilities and either change course to do a new job or get a new horse. Most horses can be a good partner, as long as we have a realistic understanding of their mental state and their physical abilities. If you have goals that do not fit your horse’s mental and physical abilities, perhaps you need to divorce your horse and get one that is a better fit. Life is too short and this ‘hobby’ is too expensive to force your horse into a partnership for which he is not suited. Hit the reset button and change course. Take a break. Like people who work hard and need a vacation or break, horses do too. If you are in the middle of show season and your horse is getting a bad attitude, maybe you both need a break. This can mean a couple of days in the pasture. It can also mean doing something different for a few days like trail riding or playing with cows. Or it can mean just riding for the fun of it; you relax and let your horse relax. Reset the timeline. Horses learn at their own pace; they don’t have a timeline. I have had horses that learn very quickly and are so easy to train, and then their progress comes to a halt. All you can do as a trainer is be patient and wait on them. I have also had horses that take what seems like forever to make progress, then suddenly the light bulb comes on and they advance quickly. Again, patience is the key. Sometimes the timeline is changed by the horse and the rider needs to change their timeline/goals. Eliminate physical barriers. When trying to change a horse’s behavior through training, it is always best to be sure that there are no physical issues that are causing the training issues. Routine vet, dental and chiropractic care are always necessary to ensure that there are no physical barriers which are contributing to any undesirable behaviors. We had a horse come in for training that was great for the first several months following the owner’s purchase. Then there was a behavior change, very scared of everything. I could tell that there was an issue in the back end but is was vague. I recommended a good vet look at him. Turns out he had EPM. It was caught early, treated and now the horse is fine. We had another horse that came in with complete changes in the normal good attitude and behavior. Turns our he had an ulcer and a ‘hidden’ wolf tooth (tooth growing sideways without breaking through the gums). Tooth caused pain; ulcer caused pain. We fixed both issues but then it took the horse a while to realize he was not going to hurt. When things don’t go as planned, there are a lot of ways to adjust. You just need to be willing to think about what your horse is trying to tell you. 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, you will have a better chance of reaching your goals. What can you do better or differently that will help your horse? Questions about this or any of our articles can be emailed to us at myers5000@aol.com. Terry Myers is a national clinician and champion horse trainer with a depth of knowledge developed from over 50 years in the horse industry. Myers has been a popular clinician at multiple expos in the U.S. and Canada. To learn more about Myers’ Ride-In-Sync methods as well as clinic and training services available, visit Myers at www. tmtrainingcenter.com or on Facebook.

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2020 Congress Super Sale Goes Online “The 2020 All American Quarter Horse Congress Super Sale will be held as an Internet auction. The Ohio Quarter Horse Association’s Congress TriChairmen and Sale Committee made the decision to go forward with the Super Sale in an online format in order to provide breeders and owners with a strong marketplace for their horses this fall. This auction will allow continuity of the popular Yearling Sale Stakes classes as a marketing incentive,” announced Mike Jennings, of Pro Horse Services. “The bidding for the Super Sale will close on Oct. 17, which is the date the sale was scheduled to be held.” Yearling Western Pleasure and Hunter Under Saddle prospects offered in the 2020 Congress Super Sale can be nominated to the Sale Stakes classes that will show as 2-year-olds in 2021. OQHA made the decision to change the 2020 Yearling Sale Stakes Western Pleasure and Hunter Under Saddle 2-yearold classes to 3-year-old classes that will be held at the 2021

All American Quarter Horse Congress. “The Internet auction format will allow sellers and buyers from more parts of the United States, Canada, and really everywhere, participate in the Yearling Sale Stakes program and the best show horse auction in America. Several auctions that were moved to our Internet auction platform for this year have set new records,” adds Jennings. “Sellers and buyers can avoid travel this year. Horse haulers are considered an essential business, so transportation for horses will not be a problem.” Sellers will have the advantage for this year to put a full color photo in the sale catalog for no additional cost over the consignment fee. The catalog will be printed and mailed to proven, recent buyers and to those who request a catalog. Sellers will be required to provide four conformation photos for the buyer to shop from, as well as at least one video for Yearlings, show horses and prospects. Sellers must enter by Aug.

SST Dirty Diane 25, to be included in the full color catalog. Entries received after that date can still be included in the online catalog, if approved. Early entries receive the benefit of extra promotion and advertising. All entries are subject to approval by the OQHA Sale Committee. Entry forms for the Congress Super Sale can be found on the website, ProHorseServices.com. Markel Insurance returns as a sponsor and the official insurance provider for the Congress Super Sale. The highlights of the 2019 Congress Super Sale are the Yearling Sale Stakes Sessions for Western Pleasure and Hunter Under Saddle prospects. Yearlings that go through the Congress Super Sale Yearling Sale Stakes Sessions, and are nominated at the time of the auction, are eligible to compete in the 2021 Congress Sale Stakes Classes. Yearlings sold and nominated from the 2019 Congress Super Sale will compete for a combined purse of $116,000 in the 2020 Congress Sale Stakes Classes. The High Selling horse of the 2019 Congress Super Sale came from the Yearling Sale Stakes Western Pleasure Session. Steve and Susan Thompson, of Ohio consigned the filly, SST Dirty

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Cruzn On A Mercedes Diana, who sold for $70,000 to Mark Hall of Michigan. The second High Seller, also from the Yearling Sale Stakes Session, was Best By Design, consigned by Brett and Heather Caplinger, of Ohio, and sold for $55,000 to Kathy Elmer, from Minnesota. The Super Session is for show horses, older prospects and breeding stock. The 2019 High Seller in that session was Cruzn On A Mercedes, a proven Ranch Riding show horse sold $24,800 to Tracy K. Fry, Ohio. The consignor was Kim Brittenham, from North Carolina. OQHA and Professional Horse Services, LLC are pleased to again provide management services for the Congress Super Sale. With the disappointment of having to cancel the 2020 All American Quarter Horse Congress, we are thrilled to offer high quality horses through an online sale. To obtain more information about selling or bidding on horses in the Congress Super Sale contact Professional Horse Services, LLC, by email Info@ ProHorseServices.com or call 855/272-3905. You can also go to https://prohorseservices.com/

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Geauga Horse and Pony Association

Shows Held This Year Were Successful PRESIDENT, Niki Barry TREASURER, Shauna Gingrich SECRETARY, Carmella Shale WEBSITE, www.ghpa.us

by Paige Belew Since this year’s Awards Banquet and Auction was canceled the 2019 award winners were celebrated at the Aug. 16 show. Our banquet committee put together some of the donated baskets and raffled them through an online forum. We hope to hold a banquet next year to honor the high point winners that resulted from our 2020 shows. The three shows, July 12, Aug. 2, and Aug. 16, that were held this year were incredibly successful. We loved seeing everyone come out amid these hard times. All of our exhibitors did very well in their classes and we enjoyed seeing everyone showing again. Some of our high point winners were Maclayne Warner and Diana Shale. As with many events in 2020,

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Fair for our junior members will be different. Our junior members are looking forward to finding out how they will be able to participate safely and responsibly. They can’t wait to show off their beautiful horses. 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 horserelated topics. We have gone to online sign-up for membership and many of our clinics. General membership meetings are cancelled until further notice. Our board continues to discuss matters

Some of our lovely volunteers at the Aug. 2 show. as they arise through this time. You can find out more 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. A HUGE THANKS GHPA would like to thank Big Dee’s Tack for their generous

Jamie Davis after winning the Buckeye Nutrition Ranch Class. support of our organization through their Bonus Bucks program. Likewise, thank you to Schneider’s Saddlery for their generous donations. We really appreciate all that both of these fine companies provide for us. Thank you to all the jackpot class sponsors like Purina and Buckeye Feeds, along with Arms Trucking and Patterson Fruit Farm.

Knox County Horse Park

Horse Poker Run Added to Events in September PRESIDENT, Debbie Cole VICE PRESIDENT, Travis Ross & Dave Huge; TREASURER, Pam Niner SECRETARY, Anna Chadwick PHONE/TEXT, 816-305-6328 Find us on Facebook

by Anna Chadwick The Knox County Horse Park at 7500 Thayer Road, Mt. Vernon, Ohio, is back to having fun shows! Our July 11 Walk-Trot-Open fun show was a big success. We had a fun show on Aug. 8 and also a yard sale at the Shelter House on Aug. 21 and 22. UPCOMING EVENTS SEPT. 19: Fun Show SEPT. 26: Horse Poker Run

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OCT. 10: Halloween Fun Show All shows to start at 11 a.m. SEPT. 13: Fredericktown Tomato Parade SEPT. 14: Delaware All Horse Parade We are having a raffle for $125 and $75 from Smithheislers’ Market in Mt. Vernon. Tickets are $5 each. Drawing to be held at the Halloween Fun Show. You do not need to be present to win. Monthly meetings are held at the Knox County Horse Park on the second Monday of the month September through October. Start time 7 p.m. (Sept. 14, and Oct. 12.) November 7 and Dec. 5 meetings have a start time of 6:30 p.m. for covered dish with the meeting at 7 p.m. Note: Check our Facebook page for upcoming activities and any updates, Knox County Horse Park Inc.

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Ashland Paint & Plain Saddle Club

Consider Attending the Tough Enough To Wear Pink Show PRESIDENT, Steven “Chunk” Watts; SECRETARY, Jean Yancer; TREASURER, Ashley Christian; WEBSITE, ashlandpaintandplain. com; EMAIL, paintandplaininfo@ yahoo.com

by Chesna Wertz Hi everyone! I hope this article finds everyone well, and getting through these ‘interesting’ days. It is hard to believe it is already almost mid August as of this writing; show season will be starting to wrap up, even though we just seemed to have gotten started. We are all thankful for the shows we have been able to go to this year, and have a little piece of normalcy. We wrapped up our second and final show of the season on Aug. 8-9, under judge Jeff Geiger. It was a beautiful weekend with lots of beautiful horses, and large classes. Many class numbers were in the high 20’s and 30’s and there were a lot of smiles and laughter throughout the weekend

from everyone. We thank each and everyone one of you who have came and showed with us this year. Even though it was shorter than normal, and we had to implement new guidelines, you all took it in stride and still came with smiles on your faces. Thank you all for your support!

Even though the AP&P season may be over, show season is still going, including one of our favorite shows of the year. Please consider attending the Tough Enough To Wear Pink Show, on Sept. 25-27, held at the Champions Center in Springfield, Ohio. This show is

Northern Ohio Dressage Association

An Update from NODA President, Niki Sackman PRESIDENT, Niki Sackman VICE PRESIDENT, Rachel Aderhold TREASURER, Dee Liebenthal SECRETARY, Patti Valencic EMAIL, president@nodarider.org WEBSITE, www.nodarider.org

by Mosie Welch It seems hard to believe that it is September already. After three plus months of home isolation I am very happy to be able to get out and about. It certainly has been an odd time and I do miss the old normal but have been adapting to our new way of life. I hope that all of you are doing well and are able to enjoy your summer. I’m happy to say that the schooling shows are starting up again. Our first show back was held at Rocky River Stables on Aug. 9. The September venue and date has been changed to Summit County Fairgrounds (1100 North Avenue, Tallmadge, Ohio 44278) on Sunday, Sept. 20 and it will be a one ring show. I would like to thank Sara Justice for finding the venue and coordinating the show. It will be nice to see familiar faces again—well, at least part of your face. We will also hold a two day schooling show at Chagrin Valley Farms in October. As a reminder, when competing at any NODA schoolings shows, multiple waivers are required, in addition to the standard waiver on the entry form. You will be contacted with information regarding waivers once you enter. NODA held our first Zoom Q&A meeting on July 16 with

always a great time with amazing competition, and supports a great cause. Hope to see you all there!

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judge Danielle Menteer (L*) on developing an effective seat. It was very enlightening and we came away with good, solid ideas on how to ride more from the seat and what that actually means. We are looking forward to offering other Zoom Q&A meetings so watch for upcoming announcements in the newsletter, on the website and on Facebook. The virtual Ride-a-Test Clinic in June and July was well received with numerous participants. We received positive feedback on the program and thank both of our judges Danielle Menteer (L*) and Barb Soukup (L*) for their time and comments on the rides. Hopefully next year it can be an in person event. Our Trivia Quizzes on Facebook are also well received. Congratulations to Taya Workum-Byers who won Trivia Quiz #2 which was written by Rachel Aderhold and Kathy Kirchner who won Trivia Quiz #3 which was written by Fran Cverna. The lucky winners received $10 Big Dee’s gift cards. The last trivia contest was written by Technical Delegate Mary Lou Gallagher for a free membership and ran from Aug. 3-14. Look for our September Trivia Quiz on Facebook. You can also submit a 10 question quiz and answers to our Education Chair Beth Scalabrino to earn NODA Bucks. To stay up to date on all NODA events, go to www.nodarider. org. September 2020

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Northern Ohio Miniature Horse Club

23rd Annual Open Miniature Horse Show Cancelled 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 The year 2020 will probably go down as the one of the worst years of our lifetime. This far exceeded the 1976 blizzard and Y2K, a while ago. On the flip side of the coin we will forever have bragging rights to our children, grandchildren and future generations. The year 2020 will be our, “I walked two miles to school barefoot in the snow when I was a kid.” We will brag about how we lived through COVID-19 the year of 2020. The kids didn’t go to school, many people didn’t go to work, some worked from home. We learned that professional athletes and Hollywood are not necessary to

survival; medical staff are heroes and store clerks are essential. Throughout history we have had plagues of various kinds: the Black Plague, the Spanish Flu, Yellow Fever and AIDS to name a few. Some of these plagues were on a massive scale like the Black Plague. Every time the human race has faced such disastrous evils the outcome has been death, fear and historical cultural rebounds. It allowed for restructuring of many things bringing them back better than they were before. We know history repeats itself. August brought with it N.O.M.H.C’s second meeting since COVID-19. It was held Aug. 2 at Dennis and Sharon Schriner’s home in Sandusky. The equine chiropractor that was scheduled to speak to the club was cancelled and possibly rescheduled for a later date. The elephant was the 23rd Annual N.O.M.H.C. Open Miniature Horse Show. A lot about the show was discussed and it was unanimously voted

to not have the show this year. I know this saddens many people who look forward to this show every year. Please know this was a difficult and sad decision. Like throughout history we plan to bring the show back next year better than it was ever before! We look forward to having the show next spring at the same location, Lorain County Fairgrounds in Wellington, Ohio. Our Online Miniature Horse Show is taking a hiatus to give our behind the scenes workers a much needed break. If you have not been part of this great activity go to Facebook and search the group Northern Ohio Miniature Horse Clubs Online Show. This has been a popular activity bringing 150-200 entries each month from March through July. Through videos and photos uploaded to this Facebook group in various albums or as we horse show people call them, ‘classes’. We are able to ask qualified people to judge each group of photos or videos. The results are later posted to the group and

prizes awarded. This is a great way to stay at home and still show horses and some classes miniature donkeys! The Online Show’s hiatus is quickly winding down. This fall we are planning a greater than before online show! Before you put those ponies away for the winter, plan for one last hurrah! Get the great costume ideas ready and be ready to ‘bring’ your horses to one last show before the season ends. Keep following us on our Facebook groups either in Northern Ohio Miniature Horse Club or Northern Ohio Miniature Horse Clubs Online Show for additional information on this safe and fun activity for all ages. Like in history, we look forward to the future. A future without masks, fear and cancelled horse shows! We are taking time to reflect, learn and move forward making the Northern Ohio Miniature Horse Club better than it was before. A place where all can come to love and learn about little horses and make lifetime friends.

Colorado Ranger Horse Association

Colorado Ranger Horse Association’s 47th National Show PRESIDENT, Toni Lukavich; 1ST VICE PRESIDENT, Charmaine Wulff; SECRETARY, Barbara Summerson; TREASURER, Jane Montgomery. WEBSITE, www.coloradoranger.com EMAIL, riderangerhorse@yahoo.com

by Monica Doddato The Colorado Ranger Horse Association’s 47th National Show will be Sept. 19 and 20 in Lock Haven, Pa. The CRHA and The Clinton County Fairgrounds will be using measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and as long as Clinton County Pennsylvania remains in the green phase of reopening, the show will be held. The 89 classes promise to give CRHA members of all ages the opportunity to enjoy some family, friendly fun and competition! The usual dinner 20

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CRHA First Vice President Charmaine Wulff and PRR Zip N Brite Eyes at the 2019 CRHA National Show. will be held on Saturday evening along with the auction but in an outdoor setting. For more information on the show, please visit www.coloradoranger.com. Don’t forget about the CRHA Friday evening open game show will be held on Sept. 25 at the Mercer County 4-H Park in Mercer, Pa. Please check the club’s Facebook page or the Facebook event closer to the date to ensure the event will be taking place with ongoing changes. September 2020

by Nettie Liburt, PhD, PAS

It is common knowledge that without good nutrition, a horse can’t properly thrive. But did you know that there are some dietary and management tools that can help support a steady temperament and focused performance? While nutrition is not so magical as to turn a fire breathing dragon into a sleepy sloth, it can help support the reduction of stress and reactivity. Fat vs. Starch and Sugar To understand how energy affects your horse, we must discuss fat and carbohydrates. Fat contains nine calories per gram and requires oxygen (aerobic) to be broken down and converted to useable energy. This is a relatively slow process compared to quick burning carbohydrates (starches and sugars) that don’t require oxygen (anaerobic) for metabolism—carbs ain’t got time for that when you’ve got to get going right now! Carbohydrates contain four calories per gram and burn off very quickly to provide a quick shot of energy. See where I’m going with this? Research has shown that increasing the fat by about 10 percent in a control diet of corn, oats, beet pulp, molasses, chopped hay and minerals helped to reduce reactivity in response to visual, noise and pressure stimuli (Holland, et al. 1996). In addition, Redondo and colleagues (2009) fed two calorically equivalent diets to two groups of horses, with one diet containing more starch and sugar, and the second diet containing more fat. Once the horses were adapted to the diets, researchers measured lower stress at rest and less intense responses to startling stimuli (think an umbrella suddenly opening). Taken together, it can be reasoned that replacing calories in a horse’s diet with fat may help support steadier temperament.

Magnesium Supplemental magnesium has been studied in many species (humans, rats, horses and more) regarding its effects on stress and anxiety. A recent study 22

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sponsored by the WALTHAM™ Petcare Science Institute reported that supplementing 10 grams of magnesium reduced reactivity in horses, supporting temperament and focus (Dodd et al., 2015). Other research suggests that magnesium may help reduce head-shaking in affected horses (Sheldon, et al., 2019). Therefore, magnesium may be a useful tool in encouraging focused performance.

Management Never underestimate the power of turnout! If a horse is feeling particularly frisky, allowing increased turnout and time to ‘be a horse’ can be very helpful. Daily turnout and a regular exercise program can go a long way to ward off excess energy. Socialization and keeping a calm horse nearby can also be helpful. The author has employed the latter technique many times, especially when heading out on a trail ride, on a horse trailer or at a busy horse show. In addition, consider the area where you are riding. Is it safe to ride there? Are there goings on in the immediate area that you just know will set your horse off? If so, either wait until the offending stimuli goes away, or choose to ride elsewhere. There is also the technique of desensitization. This should be done safely, carefully and with the help of a professional. Another personal anecdote here—when my horse was a young 6 year old, he had never been to a big horse show, and he got one look at the water truck (used to wet down the rings to lessen dust) and decided he wanted no part of it. Being that water trucks are a fact of life at horse shows, I wanted him to be comfortable with the sights and sounds of the truck, and not be afraid. So, we spent a few minutes each day we were at the show slowly following and getting closer (but within a safe distance) to the water truck and its spray until he realized it wasn’t going to attack him and he understood what it was. Now, he could really care less about it, if he sees it coming.

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Take a Deep Breath If you’ve spent time around horses, you know that horses can detect emotion in their human handlers. If you are nervous, anxious and worried when you approach or ride your horse, it’s likely your horse will also get worried and anxious. There is no harm in stopping, taking some deep breaths, or even backing down a step from whatever training goal you are working towards. It is much better to slow down and have a good experience rather than rush and have a bad one. Very often, simply being in the presence of horses is therapeutic (yes, this is backed by science too!), and the acts of grooming, petting and talking to horses can all have calming effects on both horse and human! So next time you go to ride, take some long, slow deep breaths before you mount up, and again once you are in the saddle. I’m willing to bet your horse will breathe deeply too!

Wrap-Up Using smart nutritional strategies and good management practices together not only supports well-being but can also have positive effects on focus, temperament and performance. Going back to basics with turnout and training are also effective management tools to help build both horse and rider confidence, which will only serve to improve performance.

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Central Ohio Wagoneers

Wagoneers Enjoying Fellowship PRESIDENT, Don Boyd; VICE PRESIDENT, Marvin Hart; SECRETARY/TREASURER, Kathy Boyd. PHONE, 614/563-9627

by Kathy Boyd

Wagons out on the road.

Central Ohio Wagoneers welcomed back families and friends to the club’s first wagon train weekend for this year on July 17-19 at Joe and Dee Reffitt’s ranch. There were four to five wagons, several outriders, and Mr. Bill pulling our porta-potty. Shania Clum, age 6, was the new outrider on her pony. Thanks Maddy for taking her under your wing as an outrider. Saturday’s lunch was at an ice cream stand, which hit the spot on such a hot day! Thanks to Dee and Joe for the BBQ

potluck dinner Saturday evening. Sunday we had our packed lunch at The Harrod Park. The nice breeze made it bearable in the hot weather. It was really nice having time to catch up on life with everyone. August 2-7 was our week long wagon train ride at Vic and Melonie Lowe’s farm. Besides taking the wagons out on country roads Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday we had a fun day back at camp on Wednesday. We planned

Shania with her pony Mazie and Maddy Hart.

Mr. Bill and Cathy with the yellow traveling porta-potty.

a hamburger and French fries potluck for the Sunday evening dinner. Monday we went to Lems Pizza Place in Fredicksburg. Tuesday the wagons went to the Rails to Trails to WalMart for lunch. Wednesday was our Fun Day back at camp with lots of games, corn hole, and swimming for both kids and adults. Teamsters were in the morning along with a Fun Horse Show after breakfast. Thursday we visited an Amish farm. On the final day of the week long wagon

grain ride we visited a friend of Melonie and Vic’s farm. Central Ohio Wagoneers September ride will be on Sept. 25-27 at Joe and Elaine Gibson’s near Bluffton. October 9-11 wagon train ride will be at the Cass’ campground near Mt. Gilead, sponsored by Don and Kathy Boyd. New families are always welcome. If you have any questions, call Don Boyd at 614/563-9627 or Kathy Boyd at 614/563-4452.

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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”. SEPTEMBER 2020 SEPT. 4-6 — Great Lakes Buckskin Association Show, MSU Pavilion, East Lansing, MI. FMI: Lisa Olney, 616-9029086, www.glbahorse.org. SEPT. 4-7 — Labor Day Cattle Drive, Ranch Sorting & Fun Show, Smoke Rise Ranch, 6750 Hunterdon Rd., Glouster, OH. FMI: 740-767-2624, www.smokeriseranch.com. SEPT. 5 — Ohio Foundation Quarter Horse Association Show, Guernsey County Fairgrounds, 335 Old National Rd., Lore City, OH. FMI: Don Uffner, 740-877-7993. SEPT. 5 — Preble County OHC Speed & Fun Show, Hueston Woods Horseman’s Camp, 4 Mile Valley Road, Morning Sun, OH. FMI: Becky, 937-417-4359, www.facebook. com/groups/pcohc

SEPT. 5 — Youth Rodeo K-12, Rocky Fork Rodeo Co., Kimbolton, OH. FMI: Stephanie Dolweck, 740-581-0447. SEPT. 5 — Kentucky Derby, Churchill Downs, Louisville, KY. FMI: www.kentuckyderby. com. SEPT. 7 — CADS Labor Day Trail Ride and Covered Dish Picnic, Brecksville Stables, 11921 Parkview Dr., Brecksville, OH. FMI: Classical Attraction Dressage Society, 330309-0258, cadsrider@gmail.com, www. cadsrider.org SEPT. 10-13 — Train Robbery, Smoke Rise Ranch, 6750 Hunterdon Rd., Glouster, OH. FMI: 740-767-2624, www.smokeriseranch. com. SEPT. 11 — Friday Night Fun Show, Country Estates, 18488 Grill Road, Doylestown, OH. FMI: 330-472-7410. SEPT. 11-13 — Youth Horse Camp, Ohio Horse Park, 400 Bobcat Lane, Franklin Furnace, OH. FMI: 740-629-4394. SEPT. 11-13 — Ranch Horse Association of Michigan Show, Berrien County Youth Fairgrounds, Berrien Springs, MI. FMI: 616890-1190, www.miranchhorse.com. SEPT. 12 — COSCA Open Show, Medina County Fairgrounds, Medina, OH. FMI: Mandy, 440-668-3054, mdacek19@att. net, www.coscaonline.com

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

Saturday, October 3, 2020 8:30 a.m. Tack & Equipment 12 p.m. Mini Donkeys & Mini Ponies Horses & Ponies to follow. All Animals Must Have Halter & Lead Rope. Commission Rates is as follows: Each animal $25 plus 10%, Tack 20%, Saddles & Carts 10%, No sales $25. Veterinarian will be available day of sale for Coggins: $25. Terms of Sale: Cash or GOOD Check with proper ID. Out-of-State checks must have letter of credit from your bank. Coggins and health papers required on out-of-state animals. Nearby Places to Stay Best Western (330) 264-7750 2020 SALE DATES Super 8 (330) 439-5766 November 28 Hampton Inn (330) 345-4424

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SEPT. 12 — Avon Lake Saddle Club Mini/ Saddle Fun Show & Annual Hay Day Event, 9 a.m., Weiss Field, 33401 Webber Road, Avon Lake, OH. FMI: Kathleen Azzarello, 440-536-0145, kathleen@getdependable. com, www.avonlakesaddleclub.com. SEPT. 12 — Reality Dreams Open Horse Show, Fairfield County Fairgrounds, Lancaster, OH. FMI: Karen, 740-385-3431. SEPT. 12 — Brookfield Saddle Club Fun Show, 10 a.m., 696 Bedford Rd. SE, Brookfield, OH. FMI: brookfieldsaddleclub@yahoo.com. SEPT. 12 — Rocky Fork 2020 Hunter Pace Series, RFHH Kennels, 5159 Clark State Rd., Gahanna, OH. FMI: pace@ rockyforkheadleyhunt.com. SEPT. 13 — Massillon Saddle Club Pleasure Show, 12680 Sally St. SW, Massillon, OH. FMI: 330-234-7637, www. massillonsaddleclub.org. SEPT. 13 — Madison County OHC Gymkhana, Madison County Fairgrounds, London, OH. FMI: Jennifer, 614-402-0861. SEPT. 13 — Steubenville Saddle Club Show, 9 a.m., 8675 State Route 152, Richmond, OH. FMI: Find Steubenville Saddle Club on Facebook. SEPT. 13 — Pony Express Race, Field of Dreams Farm, 9299 Debold Koebel Rd., Pleasant Plain, OH. FMI: Lynn, 513-5434167. SEPT. 18 — Wyandot County Fairboard, Running For The Money, Wyandot County Fairgrounds, Upper Sandusky, OH. FMI: Tiffany Derr, 419-310-1955. SEPT. 18-19 — Ohio Mount N Trail Obstacle Competition 2020 Series, Creek Side Horse Park, 7460 Elson St., Waynesburg, OH. FMI: 330-854-5400. Find us on Facebook. SEPT. 18-20 — Carlos Carneiro Clinic, Brecksville Stables, 11921 Parkview Dr., Brecksville, OH. FMI: Classical Attraction Dressage Society, 330-309-0258, cadsrider@gmail.com, www.cadsrider.org SEPT. 18-20 — 3-Day: Parelli Finesse Focus: Connection to Collection with Jesse Peters, 5754 Requarth Rd., Greenville, OH. FMI: 937-602-0323, sjoukjej@gmail.com, www. jesserpeters.com. SEPT. 18-20 — Indiana Ranch Horse Show, C-C Arena, Cloverdale, IN. FMI: Steven, 317796-3490, www.indianaranchhorse.com. SEPT. 19 — Tri-County Trail Association Fall Ride, 10 a.m., 2662 Downing St. SW, East Sparta, OH. FMI: Ellen Van Pelt, 330323-2834, www.tri-cotrails.com. SEPT. 19 — Ohio Valley Team Penning Association Show, 9:30 a.m., Treharne Training Center, Negley, OH. FMI: Pam, 814-504-4215, pbteampenning@aol.com. SEPT. 19 — Knox County Horse Park Show, 7500 Thayer Road, Mt. Vernon, OH. FMI: 816-305-6328, www. knoxcountyhorsepark.com. SEPT. 19 — Buckin’ Ohio Pro Bull Riding Event, 8154 Garman Rd., Burbank, OH. FMI: 330-624-7205, www.buckinohio.com SEPT. 19 — Reality Dreams Open Horse Show, Fairfield County Fairgrounds, Lancaster, OH. FMI: Karen, 740-385-3431. SEPT. 19 — SHAC Open Speed Show, Lucas County Fairgrounds, Maumee, OH. FMI: Mary, 419-261-5524.

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SEPT. 19 — Pine Lake Stables September Dressage, Pine Lake Stables, Plainwell, MI. FMI: Mary Johnson, 269-664-4223, equineline@mei.net, www.glass-ed.org. SEPT. 19 — Northern Kentucky Horse Network Annual Trail Ride, AJ Jolly Park, Alexandria, KY. FMI: Jim Mayer, 859-4722880, www.nkhn.info SEPT. 19-20 — 47th Colorado Ranger Horse Association National Show, Clinton County Fairgrounds, Mill Hall, PA. FMI: Toni Lukavich, 724-894-2474, www. coloradoranger.com. SEPT. 19-20 — Lake Erie Mounted Vaqueros Legend of the Fall I & II Shoot, 10 a.m., Ashtabula County Fairgrounds, 107 Poplar Street, Jefferson, OH. FMI: Dave or Karen Davis, 330-719-3290. SEPT. 19-20 — Mountain Trail Competition & Regional Mountain Trail Competition, Creek Side Horse Park, 7460 Elson St., Waynesburg, OH. FMI: Cynthia, 330-3233559, www.creeksidehorsepark.com. SEPT. 19-20 — Youth Rodeo K-12 Finals Weekend, Rocky Fork Rodeo Co., Kimbolton, OH. FMI: Stephanie Dolweck, 740-581-0447. SEPT. 19-20 — 3-Man Ranch Roping Competition, Smoke Rise Ranch, 6750 Hunterdon Rd., Glouster, OH. FMI: 740767-2624, www.smokeriseranch.com. SEPT. 19-20 — OCHA Cutting, Garwood Arena, 2538 Middleton Road, Columbiana, OH. FMI: 330-717-4329, stefanie@ garwoodcattle.com. SEPT. 19-20 — Kentucky Reining Horse Association Show, Lakeside Arena, 1385 Duncan Rd., Frankfort, KY. FMI: 740-8377441, www.krha.info. SEPT. 20 — Massillon Saddle Club Contest Show, 12680 Sally St. SW, Massillon, OH. FMI: 330-234-7637, www. massillonsaddleclub.org. SEPT. 20 — Angels Haven Horse Rescue Fun Show, 9 a.m., Lewis Road Riding Ring Show Grounds, Cleveland MetroParks, Olmsted Falls. FMI: 440-781-5060, www. angelshavenhorserescue.org. SEPT. 20 — NODA Open Schooling Show, Summit County Fairgrounds, 1100 North Ave., Tallmadge, OH. FMI: westerndressage@nodarider.org, www. nodarider.org. SEPT. 20 — Bainbridge Saddle Club Open Horse Show, 8:30 a.m., 3038 North County Road 450 West, Greencastle, IN. FMI: Kim Stanley, 317-270-3488, www. bainbridgesaddleclub.net. SEPT. 24-26 — Train Robbery, Smoke Rise Ranch, 6750 Hunterdon Rd., Glouster, OH. FMI: 740-767-2624, www.smokeriseranch. com. SEPT. 24-27 — Michigan Reining Horse Assoc. Memorial Futurity Show, Midland Co. Fair, 6905 Eastman Ave., Midland, MI. FMI: 989-859-1441, www.mrha.org. SEPT. 25 — Payback Game Show, 6:30 p.m., Mercer County 4H Park, Mercer, PA. FMI: Toni Lukavich, 724-894-2474. SEPT. 25-27 — Mid Ohio Marauders Mid West Regional Shoot, Madison County Fairgrounds, London, OH. FMI: Tim, 740206-7214, www.midohiomarauders.com.

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Corral Calendar Continued from page 26 SEPT. 25-27 — Tough Enough To Wear Pink Horse Show, Champions Center, Springfield, OH. FMI: Chip Jackson, 740572-7785, www.tetwphs.com. SEPT. 25-27 — Ohio Western Horse Association Fall Round Up, Champaign County Fairgrounds, Urbana, OH. FMI: Laura, 567-674-3421, www.owha.org. SEPT. 25-27 — RSTPA Sorting & Penning, Garwood Arena, 2538 Middleton Road, Columbiana, OH. FMI: 330-717-4329, stefanie@garwoodcattle.com. SEPT. 25-27 — 2020 All American Team Roping Tour Finals, Rodeo Run Arena, 11641 Alspach Road NW, Canal Winchester, OH. FMI: Steve Rickly, 740-974-1132. SEPT. 25-27 — Michigan Apple Blossom Classic 2020 Open Horse Show, MSU Pavilion, East Lansing, MI. FMI: 517-6554712, rtrainct@aol.com SEPT. 26 — Wayne County Saddle Club Open Contest Point Show, Walk-Trot at 10 a.m.; running events not before noon, 4200 Overton Rd., Wooster, OH. FMI: 330-3172273, www.waynecountysaddleclub.com. SEPT. 26 — Ohio Mount N Trail Obstacle Competition 2020 Series, Win-Seek, 5022 Everett Hull Rd., Cortland, OH. FMI: 330854-5400. Find us on Facebook. SEPT. 26 — CADS Summer Series #5 Schooling Show and Championship Show, Brecksville Stables, 11921 Parkview Dr., Brecksville, OH. FMI: Classical Attraction Dressage Society, 330-309-0258, cadsrider@gmail.com, www.cadsrider.org SEPT. 26 — 1-Day Ranch Clinic, Terry Myers Training Center, Ostrander, OH. FMI: 740666-1162, www.TMTrainingCenter.com

SEPT. 26 — Defiance County After-Fair Horse Show, Defiance County Fairgrounds, Hicksville, OH. FMI: Lindsey, 419-551-7077. SEPT. 26 — Camarillo Classic, C Bar C Expo Center, Cloverdale, IN. FMI: Lynsey Hostetler, 260-463-1112. SEPT. 26 — Hartmeyer Stables Summer Spectacular Series, 10 a.m., 7111 W. Bethel Ave., Muncie, IN. FMI: Karen, 765-730-3107. SEPT. 26-27 — Pinto Horse Association of Ohio Fall Wind Up Show, Fulton County Fairgrounds, 8514 St. Rt. 18, Wauseon, OH. FMI: www.ohiopinto.net. SEPT. 27 — Family Fun Show, Smoke Rise Ranch, 6750 Hunterdon Rd., Glouster, OH. FMI: 740-767-2624, www.smokeriseranch. com. SEPT. 30-OCT. 4 — Parelli Progress - 5 Days of Custom Coaching with Jesse Peters, 5754 Requarth Rd., Greenville, OH. FMI: 937602-0323, www.jesserpeters.com. OCTOBER 2020 OCT. 2-3 — Halloween Party/High Point Awards/Mounted Archery Practice and Shoot, Creek Side Horse Park, 7460 Elson St., Waynesburg, OH. FMI: Cynthia, 330323-3559, www.creeksidehorsepark.com. OCT. 2-4 — Ohio Ranch Horse Association Show, Henderson’s Arena, Jackson, OH. FMI: 740-407-2286, www. ohioranchhorseassociation.com. OCT. 2-4 — Preble County OHC State Ride & Speed & Fun Show (3rd), Hueston Woods Horseman’s Camp, 4 Mile Valley Road, Morning Sun, OH. FMI: Becky, 937-4174359, www.facebook.com/groups/pcohc OCT. 2-4 — Indiana Mt. Regulators 4 State Indiana State Championship, Hoosier Horse Park, Edinburgh, IN. FMI: Connie Ricketts, 260-668-1770, dcr@locl.net.

OCT. 3 — Buckeye Mini Horse & Donkey Sale, Wayne County Fairgrounds, 199 Vanover St., Wooster, OH. FMI: Daniel Schrock, 330-763-0905. OCT. 3-4 — NODA Open Schooling Show, Chagrin Valley Farms, 9250 E. Washington St., Bainbridge, OH. FMI: Sue Ford, 440543-7233, www.nodarider.org. OCT. 3 — Buckeye Equestrian Association Equestrian Exchange, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Andrews Hall of Angels for Animals, 4750 West South Range Rd., Canfield, OH. FMI: Susan Smith-Gordon, 724-301-1414, smithgordonsusan@gmail.com. OCT. 3 — A Night of Mayhem, Garwood Arena, 2538 Middleton Road, Columbiana, OH. FMI: 330-717-4329, stefanie@ garwoodcattle.com. OCT. 3 — Ruggles Arena Speed Show, 2651 Township Rd. 155, Cardington, OH. FMI: Janet Ruggles, 419-210-7204. OCT. 3 — Brookfield Saddle Club Fun Show, 10 a.m., 696 Bedford Rd. SE, Brookfield, OH. FMI: brookfieldsaddleclub@yahoo.com. OCT. 3 — Fall Trail Ride, 12-6 p.m., Maybury Trail Riders Association, 20145 Beck Road, Northville, MI. FMI: 248-349-8390, www. mayburytrailriders.org. OCT. 3 — 145th Preakness, Pimlico Race Course, Baltimore, MD. FMI: www. preakness.com. OCT. 3-4 — The Roundup, 4200 Overton Rd., Wooster, OH. FMI: Wayne County Saddle Club, 330-607-5106, www. waynecountysaddleclub.com. OCT. 3-4 — 6th Annual Beverly Upell Memorial Horse Show, Fulton Co. Fairgrounds, Wauseon, OH. FMI: Kattie Jo Leitner, 419-376-4895.

OCT. 4 — Massillon Saddle Club Contest Show, 12680 Sally St. SW, Massillon, OH. FMI: 330-234-7637, www. massillonsaddleclub.org. OCT. 5-10 — 41st Annual Fall Mid-Ohio Draft Horse & Carriage Sale, Mt. Hope Auction, Mt. Hope, OH. FMI: 330-6746188, www.mthopeauction.com OCT. 9 — Wayne County Saddle Club Contest Open Fun Show, 7 p.m., 4200 Overton Rd., Wooster, OH. FMI: 330-8444041, www.waynecountysaddleclub.com. OCT. 9-11 — Tri-County Trail Association Halloween Weekend, 2662 Downing St. SW, East Sparta, OH. FMI: Ellen Van Pelt, 330-323-2834, www.tri-cotrails.com. OCT. 9-11 — Fall Round Up Cattle Drive, Ranch Sorting & Fun Show, Smoke Rise Ranch, 6750 Hunterdon Rd., Glouster, OH. FMI: 740-767-2624, www.smokeriseranch. com. OCT. 10 — Half Day Ranch Clinic, Terry Myers Training Center, Ostrander, OH. FMI: 740-666-1162, www.TMTrainingCenter.com OCT. 10 — Wayne County Saddle Club Open Contest Point Show, Walk-Trot at 10 a.m.; running events not before noon, 4200 Overton Rd., Wooster, OH. FMI: Charlene Clark, 330-317-2273, www. waynecountysaddleclub.com. OCT. 10 — Halloween Show, Knox County Horse Park Show, 7500 Thayer Road, Mt. Vernon, OH. FMI: 816-305-6328, www. knoxcountyhorsepark.com. OCT. 10 — Rocky Fork 2020 Hunter Pace Series, Beth Pisto Memorial at Crosswind Farm, Alexandria, OH. FMI: pace@ rockyforkheadleyhunt.com.

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Ohio Morgan Horse Association

Lots of Planning and Stress Involved in the Anniversary Show PRESIDENT, Alyssa Rose VICE PRESIDENT, Elizabeth Thomas SECRETARY, Nancy Rinz TREASURER, Elizabeth Burick WEBSITE, www.ohiomorganhorse.com

by Susan Walker As I type this column, final preparations for the Buckeye Morgan Challenge are taking place. It is the date of my column deadline, Monday, Aug. 10. From the postings I have been following on the show’s Facebook page, I can tell that activity is buzzing and things are coming together. I saw a photo of a beautiful showring banner being placed; a triptych of beautiful tri-colored championship ribbons bracketing a sign celebrating the golden 50th anniversary of the show, ‘Fifty Years of Morgan Memories.’ My columns of the past months have bemoaned the difficulties of planning the show during this pandemic. At the risk of

sounding like a broken record, things have not diminished as the date has grown closer. Perhaps you have seen the posts from show manager, Sandy Sessink, about having to find new judges due to COVID-19 travel and quarantine restrictions; I believe the final count was three replacements or additions. The dressage division entries were so numerous that they outgrew the planned schedule and had to be totally reworked. Looking at the stabling chart, it appears to me that more of the barns outside of the main complex were utilized. A second paramedic was added to the show staff, to handle the COVID-19 symptom testing requirements. Then there was the outside news of a show being cancelled between sessions. And the emails from the USEF CEO and his medical advisor urging compliance of safety measures. I am sure there were hundreds of other details that had to be considered and handled. Horse show planning typically involves lots of planning, double checking, sweat and stress but a

graph of all that for 2020 would be an exponential curve—see photo. Due to a broken ankle, my husband, our horses and I won’t be able to attend the show. But I will be watching the live feed by the show videographer, Seriovideo.com. And I will be cheering on all the exhibitors and their wonderful Morgan horses. And my fingers and toes will be crossed the whole time, in a superstitious attempt to ward off any bad juju that might cause more difficulties for the show and its staff. I will also be praying that everyone involved will be and remain healthy, patient, understanding and kind. To be honest, the quote, “if you want to make God laugh, tell him your plans” keeps creeping into

my subconscious. By the time you read this, it will be over, and we will all know how things went. Good or bad, one thing is clear—this definitely is not the 50th anniversary extravaganza we imagined when planning first started. Let me end with a little fable. Back in the dark ages, when I was a high school student, our school system ran out of snow days during a bad winter. It was mandated that we had to make up the days at the end of the school year, which we all thought was the worst of punishments. We were cursed! We were martyrs to the system! Our summer was ruined and would never be the same! The thing is, I had totally forgotten this horrific abomination until it popped into my memory after hearing about all the struggles that schools were having in trying to cope with the pandemic. The moral: this is just a blip that seems significant now, but it won’t mean much after some time has put it in the rear-view mirror. Hopefully, exhibitors celebrating the 75th anniversary will look back, chuckle and fondly remember the 2020 Buckeye.

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OCT. 10-11 — Pinto Horse Association of Ohio OctoberFest Show, Allen County Fairgrounds, 2750 Harding Hwy., Lima, OH. FMI: www.ohiopinto.net OCT. 10-11 — Happily Ever After Dressage Show Series, Delaware County Fairgrounds, 236 Pennsylvania Ave., Delaware, OH. FMI: 614-746-0340, Pskrug5419@gmail.com. OCT. 11 — Massillon Saddle Club Fun Show, 12680 Sally St. SW, Massillon, OH. FMI: 330-234-7637, www. massillonsaddleclub.org. OCT. 11 — Madison County OHC Gymkhana, Madison County Fairgrounds, London, OH. FMI: Jennifer, 614-402-0861. OCT. 15-18 — Ranch Horse Midwest Classic, C Bar C Arena, Cloverdale, IN. FMI: 217-314-0709, hawn7263@yahoo.com. OCT. 17 — Custom Conchos and Tack Customer Appreciation Day, 2074 Ashland Road, Mansfield, OH. FMI: 567-560-4457, www.customconchosandtack.com. OCT. 17 — Fall Festival, Ohio Horse Park, 400 Bobcat Lane, Franklin Furnace, OH. FMI: 740-629-4394. OCT. 17-18 — Kentucky Reining Horse Association Show, Lakeside Arena, 1385 Duncan Rd., Frankfort, KY. FMI: 740-8377441, www.krha.info. OCT. 18 — Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association Competition, Ohio Expo Center, Columbus, OH. FMI: Tim Calvin, 740-206-7214, www.midohiomarauders. com.

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Pinto Horse Association of Ohio

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by Kaylee Clagett There is still time to join Ohio Pinto and show with us! Ohio Pinto features a full slate of solid classes including solid miniature horse, and Youth walk trot. We have two shows left this year, you can become an Ohio member at the show, and even register your horse at the show and exhibit the

Adult winner of the Christmas in July stall contest Betty Jo Hickman. same day! Ohio Pinto is family focused, fun group, with awesome awards, and large full classes, even in our solid division. This year has not been easy on any club taking on the challenge of hosting shows. Our officers and directors have put a lot of

Youth stall winner Kim Bowers, winning over Santa’s elves with cookie and milk at her stall! work in to hosting safe and fun shows for our members. Our first show of the year was held at the University of Findlay in July where we had record breaking numbers. Amateur solid horse classes averaged 12 in a class, and our minis had around 15. We truly have classes for everyone! In July, we added a Supreme Halter Champion Class for the grand champions selected from all the halter classes, who came back for a final drive. These horses were the best of the best in our breed, all in the ring at the same

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t takes a certain commitment to staunch frugality and a dedication to creative problem solving in order to say you’re a part of the Cheap Seats crew. I could have all the money in the world but I’d still take cost savings to new heights and revel in the satisfaction of DIY success. It’s gratifying to me when a problem is solved in the barn to the utmost efficiency because I found an off-label use for some random item or I recreated a costly product with my own cobbled together creativity. I’d blame Pinterest for my glut of DIY hacks and repurpose brain storming sessions if I hadn’t been dabbling in the discount bin upcycles since you were knee high to a grasshopper. I conserve and simplify out of principle anymore so, I thought I’d share some of my crafting magic. We’re not talking basic baling twine repairs or duct tape patchwork, folks. I’m talking

some of my most favorite upcycles and proudest pennypinching problem solvers. 1. Applicator Mitts for Self-tanning Lotion. Just this summer, I got serious about better performance from my fly repellant. Instead of just misting the air around the horse like cologne samples, I experimented with the whole ‘wipe on’ philosophy. These inexpensive, rubber lined, low knap mittens are perfect for rubbing the repellant right into the hair coat. The fly spray doesn’t breech the impermeable interior so my mitted hand stays dry. And the horses are far more apt to stay out longer as the insect army is now truly thwarted. Talk about getting more bang for your buck! 2. Parmesan Cheese Shakers. I’ve recycled several Costco sized containers once we’ve emptied it onto enough spaghetti dinners. They easily dispense baking soda for scrubbing troughs or stall deodorizer for stinky spots on the

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mats or even to keep the mice out of the horse treats. 3. Long Handled Kitchen Sieves. We all have had that one horse who behaves like a raccoon washing its dinner in every water bucket. I’ve gone through several of these cheap cooking accessories over the years. They’re perfect bucket sieves in between the ‘toss and scrub’ schedule. 4. Golf Ball Baskets from the driving range. Somehow a few of these made it to my place. One covers the driveway storm drain to intercept the fall leaves during rain storms and keep the driveway from flooding. This year, I hung them on stall doors for the aforementioned fly spray mitts. They’re made of extruded plastic in an open weave pattern and dirt doesn’t collect in the bottom. The spray mitts get plenty of air flow stored in the baskets after frequent washings, too. 5. Thrift Store Pencil Skirts. When I added carriage driving classes to my competition resume, I needed a variety of the required driving aprons, color coordinated to carriage, horse, and outfit of course. I could have just bought any number of professionally crafted aprons in any color and pattern desired but I refused to fork out such cash. Instead, I found a fantastic resource on the donated clothing racks. I scoured skirt inventory for anything that suited my fashion requirement as long as I could find a size way too large for my actual measurements. Some creative deconstructing and my apt for notion sewing and I now boast a collection of perfectly tailored driving aprons that probably cost me no more than the Big Macs that cursed me with these hardto-fit curves in the first place! 6. Self-Sealed Laminating Pouches. I’m too cheap to spring for the heated laminator machine. When I stumbled upon these fantastic plastic sleeves in the office supplies section, I never looked back. These heavy gauge, clear covers with the sticky backer pages encase everything from my homemade Dri-erase compatible stall cards to my ever-impressive horse show packing lists. I’ve stapled, Velcro-ed, taped, and clipped dozens of waterproof signage sealers to every door, wall, and storage box I own.

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That’s just a few of my crafty upcycles and reusable reworkings. I never throw out a truly trashed halter without first gnawing off some of the hardware. I’ve used milk jugs for stall toys while carefully carving Jolly Balls into bibs for blanket and bandage shredders. I’ve sewn a custom fitted shoulder sleazy out of old track wraps and my husband’s decommissioned cotton undershirts for a gelding’s chest incision as the panty-linerturned-nonstick-gauze wouldn’t stick inside the traditional Lycra shoulder guards. It was pretty impressive if I do say so myself. I’ve turned blue plastic barrels into muck buckets, steel barrels into hay rack catch basins, and drilled holes in the bottom of a straight-sided 5-gallon bucket for straining ice chunks out of frozen winter troughs. I’ve thumped bowling pins against icy water buckets without so much as busting a one. I’ve replicated countless tack shop items for barn use and training purposes, all for pennies on the dollar. It’s quite satisfying to inspect the season’s new-fangled item de jour then saunter out to my hoarded stash of stuff and replicate the object out of a handful of salvaged parts just waiting for their next big adventure. Farmhouse chic and salvaged goods are all the rage now. Who would have thought old, faded, and worn out would come into fashion? For the Cheap Seats crew, I think it has much more to do with the cost of doin’ business. Horses will back up to a $50 anti-microbial infused, anatomically efficient, triple insulated vessel from the tack S September 2020

Ohio State Buckskin Association

Great Week for OSBA Members at the IBHA World Show PRESIDENT, Ben Grandstaff VICE PRESIDENT, Gary Brown SECRETARY, Brianne Mathews TREASURER, Nancy Heink WEBSITE, www.ohiobuckskins.org

The 2020 IBHA World Show has come and gone already! It was a great week for OSBA members, and we will try to capture some of the highlights! Amy Brockman and Ima Lazy Ace won the All-Around Select Amateur title, as well as World Champion in Amateur Select Disciplined Rail, Western Pleasure, English Showmanship, Equitation, Trail, Res WC in Amateur Select Horsemanship and Hunter Under Saddle, 3rd in Amateur Select Showmanship, 5th in Amateur Select Hunt Seat Disciplined Rail. Brenda Alliman and CD Mr Legs won 4th in Amateur Select Horsemanship, English Showmanship, Western Showmanship Hunter Under Saddle, 5th in Amateur Select Trail, Equitation, 6th place in Amateur Select Disciplined Rail, 7th in Amateur Select Western Pleasure. Kaleigh Courtock and PS Kats Rusty Zipper won Reserve World Champions in Youth English Showmanship 14-18 and Youth Mares 3 & Over, 7th in Youth Horsemanship 14-18. Kaleigh also showed Goodtime for Chicken to 6th place in Green Western Pleasure and 7th in Youth Western Pleasure 14-18. Addison Schliesser and Getting Done brought back Reserve buckles for Youth Western Disciplined Rail, Hunt Seat Disciplined Rail, Equitation, English Showmanship, and Horsemanship 13 & Under, 3rd in Youth Hunt Seat Trail 13 & Under, 5th in Youth Mares 3 & Over, 6th

Youth Hunter Under Saddle 13 & Under, 7th in Youth Barrel Racing. Carmen Kellenbarger-Porter and Luckys Lil Miss Tinkerbell took home a 5th in Miniature Liberty, 5th in Miniature Trail and 6th in Miniature Halter Mares, Carmen showed Realitys Luckys Lil Miss Minnie Mouse and won World Champion Miniature Dun Factor. She also showed One Hot Rule Breaker won Reserve Champion Mare in the Warm-Up show and 6th in Adult Walk-Trot Pleasure at the World Show. Kirsten Dienstberger and Pacin Extreme Brass were 5th in Amateur Disciplined Rail, 5th in Amateur Mares 3 & Over, 7th in Amateur Trail, 8th in Amateur Hunt Seat Disciplined Rail, 10th Amateur English Showmanship. Brianne Mathews and Will She Be Dynamic were Reserve World Champions in Amateur Western Pleasure, 6th in Amateur Disciplined Rail, 7th in Amateur Hunt Seat Disciplined Rail, 7th in Sr. Hunter Under Saddle, 7th in Amateur Hunter Under Saddle, 9th in Amateur Horsemanship, 9th in Amateur Trail. Rachel Formica and One Last Good Thing were 3rd in Three Year Old Mares, 7th in Amateur Horsemanship, 8th in Amateur Mares 3 & Over, 8th in Amateur Showmanship. Angela Foust and True Blue Dynamic were 10th in Amateur Horsemanship. Kira Sabo and Dynamically Dark were Reserve World Champions in Youth Walk-Trot Equitation, 3rd in Youth Walk-Trot Hunter Under Saddle, 5th in Youth Walk-Trot Horsemanship, 6th in Showmanship. Kendra Courtock and One Good Rx were 4th in Youth Geldings 3 & Over, 7th in Youth Showmanship 14-18. Kendra showed Bar Invitation to 6th Place in Youth Hunter Under Saddle 14-18. Makenna Schliesser and Midnite Review were Reserve World Champions in Youth Showmanship 13 & Under, 4th in Youth English Showmanship 13 & Under, 6th in Youth Geldings 3 & Over.

Nancy Heink and Kat Man Do were 6th in Amateur Select Western Pleasure and 10th in Amateur Select Showmanship. Cheryl Brown and Goodtime for Chicken were 9th in Amateur Select Western Pleasure. Judy Harrison and Will She Be Dynamic were 3rd in Open Trail. Heather Nigg and Sheza Royal Norfleet were 3rd in Amateur Hunt Seat Disciplined Rail, 5th in Amateur Trail, 6th in Amateur Hunter Under Saddle, 9th in Amateur English Showmanship. Michelle Rothhaar and Dynamic Silver Sky were Reserve World Champion Yearling Stallions, 4th in Yearling In-Hand Trail and 4th in Dun Factor. Megan Rothhaar and WC Van Dykes Little Indy brought back World Champion Yearling In-Hand Trail. Shannon Courtock and Gimme Those Winks were 8th in Open Reining. Julie Miller and Turn Th Page were Reserve World Champions in Dun Factor. Tamara LePage and Cheap Sunglasses were 3rd in Dun Factor. Lauren Montgomery and Ima Dynamic Breeze were 4th in Youth Showmanship 14-18, 8th in Dun Factor, 9th in Youth English Showmanship 14-18.

Sophie Richards and Gimmethebigbucks were 5th in Youth Hunt Seat Disciplined Rail 14-18, 8th in Youth Equitation 14-18, 9th in Youth Showmanship 14-18, 9th place Youth Hunter Under Saddle 14-18, 10th Youth English Showmanship 14-18.

I hope we didn’t miss anyone! Thanks to Ann Grotzke of Wisconsin for posting class results on the IBHA group on Facebook. Kirsten Dienstberger also came in as the first runner up in the Miss Buckskin World contest! We are so proud of her hard work representing the OSBA! Congratulations Kirsten! The Ohio Youth Team came in as Reserve Champions in the Team Tournament—great job everyone, it was a very tough competition! The team also decorated stalls to the theme ‘Party Like a Rockstar… Buckskins Rock!’ Ohio is home to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, so they brought the stars of IBHA (the Hall of Fame inductees) to Indiana!

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Black Swamp Driving Club Has Quiet Summer PRESIDENT, Roger Higgins, Jr. VICE PRESIDENT, Julie Emmons SECRETARY & TREASURER, Susan Murray. WEBSITE, www.blackswampdrivingclub.com

by Mary Thomas Events continue to be cancelled, keeping BSDC members close to home. Not very helpful are constant predictions that Ohio will be a ‘hot spot’ for COVID-19 in September. Julie Emmons reports that she has been too busy at home to drive her Percherons. One of her mares has been bred for a 2021 foal and Emmons has been getting a yearling ready for sale. Her family’s popular drive at Parker Bridge near Upper Sandusky, Ohio, scheduled for Sept. 13, has been called off. Watch for an email from hosts Sue and Roger Murray about the status of the Coon Hunters drive at Tiffin, Ohio. Mary Elliott and Linda Spear are going ahead with their cookout/hayride Oct. 25 at

their Galion, Ohio, farm. Three pairs of Percherons are lined up to provide power for the wagons. Angie Hohenbrink is planning to attend the Carriage Association of America Learning Weekend Aug.12-14 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Several speakers, a trip to see a carriage collection, and driving tips are just a few of the weekend’s highlights. She has also ordered a new gooseneck trailer for transporting her mare, carriage, etc. BSDC members were invited to attend the Great Lakes Area Driving Series (GLADS) camp and driving trial July 14-19 at Windy Knoll Farm, Sullivan, Ohio. Four respected instructors were available for lessons (75 lessons were done!) with a driving trial fitted in on the weekend. Strict rules requiring masks and social distancing were followed. Equines were stabled with two empty stalls between each. Mary Thomas was pleased by the performance of the young pony she entered. Two Indiana events that have attracted BSDC members in the past are still on. The first, the

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UPCOMING EVENTS SEPT. 27: Coon Hunters Drive, Tiffin, Ohio. Hosted by Roger and Sue Murray. OCT. 25: Hayride hosted by Mary Elliott and Linda Spear Farm, Galion, Ohio. NOV. 14: Annual Banquet, Good Hope Lutheran Church, Arlington, Ohio.

Western Reserve Carriage Association

WRCA Summer Fun PRESIDENT, Jon Roemer VICE PRESIDENT, Jo Ann Murr TREASURER, Cathy Rhoades SECRETARY, Barbara King MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY, Henry Rish. WEBSITE, www.wrcarriage.com

by Cathy Rhoades Western Reserve Carriage Association has not had any formal driving events this summer. Many of our venues will not give permits at this time. However that has not stopped many of our members from having fun while staying safe! June 7 Jo Ann Murr and Cathy Rhoades showed their ponies in their respective breed carriage classes. Jo Ann won her division showing her miniature horse. Pam Hess is the Dean of Equine Studies at Lake Erie College. She organized a Driven Dressage Clinic with Stacey Giere in June.

WRCA drivers Janet Yosay and Diana Beardlsey attended this well run event. The GLADS Summer Camp was scheduled for July 14-20 at Windy Knoll Farm. It did offer lessons with Stacey Giere, Carrie Ostrowski, and Tracy Morgan. There were foot clinics, seminars and an HDT on the weekend. Masks were worn in the barn area and social distancing was maintained to keep it a safe event. It was great to see Mary Thomas, Carol Milhoan, Barbara King, Bev Patrick and other members in this week-long learning adventure. The July Howe Meadow drive has been postponed to September. The Carlisle drive was scheduled for Aug. 16 with no potluck. Details in next newsletter. There may be other drives scheduled. Keep up-to-date with Western Reserve Carriage Association by visiting our Facebook page.

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September 2020

Wayne County Saddle Club

Join WCSC for Events in September and October PRESIDENT, Charlene Clark VICE PRESIDENT, Angie Didinger SECRETARY, Tricia Crilow TREASURER, Beth Eikleberry WEBSITE, waynecountysaddleclub.com

I ain’t bragg’n but, we’ve been having some great shows at the ‘Hollow.’ Overall I believe the entries are up from the last couple years. I can say for certain folks are coming, showing, and enjoying the beauty of the ‘Hollow.’ The weather has co-operated; the arena has been very well prepared; the show committees are also quite well prepared; our new Vice President of Contest, Brooke Wyss has stepped right in and covered the job most effectively. (Thanks Brooke for stepping in.) Of course, the shortened season might have an effect on attendance, too. We are grateful for the success of our events and really appreciate your

participation. However you ‘cut the cake,’ things are going great! I regret to announce the open contest show at the Wayne County Fair has been cancelled. And, at last report the fair has had several changes from the usual format so I strongly suggest checking with the fair board to know what is going on. By the time you read this it will be September, but be aware, we still have several events planned to round out 2020. Here is the list: SEPT. 17: Buckeye Cowboys Mounted Shooting at 1 p.m. SEPT. 26: Contest Point Show. Walk-trot at 10 a.m. Running events not before noon. OCT. 3-4: Annual Roundup with two days of fun shows and Gospel music Saturday evening. OCT. 9: Fun Show at 7 p.m.

OCT. 10: Contest Point Show. Walk-trot at 10 a.m. Running events not before noon. OCT. 31: Buckeye Cowboys Mounted Shooting at 1 p.m. followed by games a-horse and Halloween celebration. Two comments: A) Thank you! Everyone—officers and directors and all who’ve helped out so far this year! B) We never have too much help! As people get their required time in and as the season wears on it’s easy to sit by and watch others ‘do it.’ The only problem with that is those ‘others’ get tired too. Please

consider stepping in and helping out some more! Thank you all! As I mentioned last time the worship group is exploring some new direction regarding speakers. As of this moment, we are meeting every Sunday at 11 a.m. First and third Sundays will feature speakers (Sid Eikelberry for the first Sundays), and alternate weeks we’ll meet for prayers. Everyone is welcome! As you can see, there’s still a lot of 2020 to go at the Saddle Club. September and October offer plenty to do. ‘Hope you’ll join us! ~Stan

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Choosing the Best Stalls for your Barn by Lisa Kiley

hen it comes to choosing stalls for your horse barn, it seems that the options are endless and can all get a bit confusing, so here are some ‘need to know’ options that will help you in the right direction to get the best stalls for your barn project. While some decisions are up to personal taste or the structure of the existing building, others really do come down to the safety and health of the horses that will occupy them. Stall Size The size of your stalls will be determined by a few factors. The most important consideration is the safety of the horses that will be housed in the stalls. A 12 x 12 stall is the standard recommended stall for horses that weigh in around 1000lbs. and 10 x 12 stalls can also work for horses of this size. Smaller horses, ponies, and miniature horses can do well in stalls that are 10 x 10. Larger breeds may require 14 x 14 stalls or larger. Generally, the horse should be able to comfortably lay down without touching a wall. If the stall will be used for foaling, a double sized stall based on the size of the horse should be used. Don’t forget, additional size does require additional bedding and maintenance. Modular vs. Built-In Once you have decided what size your stalls should be, next is to decide how you will build them. There are several options for both modular and built-in stalls. Some modular stalls can function as permanent stalls with the option to move them as needed, change the floor plan, or if you ever move, you can take them with you. The other advantage is that they are stand alone, so it does not require posts that are anchored into the ground. Traditional built in stalls lend themselves to work within the shape and style of the barn. While they do require anchor posts to secure the stall material into place, they can often be more economical and customizable to the barn. If the barn already has the base structure for stalls, it is easy to update them to make them safer or more functional. Wall and Bar Styles One of the biggest determining factors to wall style is how much communication you want to allow between stall mates. If the goal is allowing the horses to be able to see each other, full bars between the stalls works well. The safest bars should be no wider than 4 inches and should always be

set vertically to prevent a horse’s leg from getting caught as it can with horizontal bars. If the goal is limited communication, a full wall will help limit visibility between horses. Putting bars on half of the partitions can be a good middle ground approach. Utilizing bars between the stalls will also assist with ventilation in the barn. It is also important that stalls are tall enough so a horse cannot rear up over the top of the stall wall, 8 foot is considered the best height for safe enclosures, but the stall wall should be no less than 7 feet. Stall Doors When it comes to doors, sliding and swinging are the two main options. Sliding doors are often preferred because they are space savers and when left open, won’t clutter the aisleway. When properly mounted with stops and stays, they have a low potential for horses to get caught up on them. The danger of a horse getting caught on a swinging door can be mitigated by tying them back when open to keep them out of the way. Special consideration should be given to ensure door latches are secured and cannot be readily opened by a curious horse. Additionally, the latches and hardware should have smooth edges and easily tuck away to limit the danger of a horse getting hung up and injured by a protruding latch. Materials When it comes to the stall bars for the fronts and sides, aluminum is one of the best materials for stall bars and grills. Even though it is lighter than steel, it is comparable in strength. One of the best features is that it has a low potential for rust compared to steel, so it will look new for years compared to other bar options. Steel is also a very strong choice and when the bars have been powder coated, it will help prevent rust. However, rust will be inevitable, and will eventually require maintenance or replacement to keep them in safe working order. When it comes to wood for stalls, the general rule is to use HORSEMEN’S CORRAL

the hardest wood that you can afford for the project. Softer woods such as pine can be good choices if the board is a tongue and groove which will add to strength, it will also be much more economical. Puck board (HPDE) is also becoming more popular, it is strong, resists moisture and odor. It is easy to clean and disinfect, it is most often seen in portable type stalls, but can also be part of a permanent stall set up. Add On Options Beyond the safety and comfort of the horse, there are also opportunities to create stalls that are quite functional. Adding items like swing out feed doors or grain scoop openings are options that can make daily chores less of a hassle. It is important to make sure that horses are still getting looked in on a couple times a day to make sure that they are in good health. Drop down socializing doors, or stall gates with yokes, can be added to allow a horse to hang their head out into the aisleway and socialize with neighbors. Adding windows or Dutch Doors to the exterior and LED lighting in the stalls will create a bright and inviting space for both you and your horse. 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. September 2020

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Ohio High School Rodeo Association

Join the Ohio High School Rodeo Association and compete. Your school does not need to have a rodeo team. OHSRA consists of students from schools around the state. HS STUDENT OFFICERS: President Charly Coulter, Vice President Meghan Morey, Secretary Kyndall Woltz, Queen Lexi Wonner. JUNIOR HIGH STUDENT OFFICERS: Reese Todd, Cade Cummings, Paige Cummings.

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

Explore the thrill of High School Rodeo competition and an organization dedicated to building educated rodeo athletes with impeccable character. The public is always welcome to come out and attend a rodeo and watch our kids. We would love to see you all at the next Ohio High School Rodeo! The 2020-2021 Ohio High School Rodeo season is underway! Kicking off the new season this past month in Lancaster, Ohio, at the Crazy Women Ranch. We would like to thank Chris and Joyce Hanes for the use of their facility. It’s not too late to get involved, new members can join any time throughout the season and what better way to social distance than to get outdoors and enjoy a rodeo! More information and updates to come in the following months. ~Meghan Morey, Student VP

Photo credit: Acentric Rodeo, the official media provider of the NHSRA! Facebook: Acentric Rodeo; Instagram: @acentricrodeo Website: acentricrodeo.com The Ohio High School Rodeo Association (OHSRA) is a nonprofit organization, dedicated to the on-going development of our students both in the classroom and in competing in the sport of rodeo. Visit our website, www. ohiohighschoolrodeo.org, this site serves as your place for news, rodeo schedules, points and information on our great organization.

OHSRA is a competitive arena of young men and women, producing state and national champions. We pride ourselves on many of our members going on to compete in rodeo on a college level. Ohio High School Rodeo welcomes all 6th through 12th grade contestants who are currently enrolled in a public, private, or home school to join

2020-2021 SEASON SCHEDULE AUG. 15-16: Crazy Woman Arena, Lancaster, Ohio SEPT. 5-6: Champaign County Fairgrounds, Urbana, Ohio OCT. 10-11: Garwood Arena, Columbiana, Ohio NOV. 7-8: Henderson Arena, Jackson, Ohio MARCH 27-28: Winfield Riding Club, Winfield WV APRIL 9-11: Garwood Arena ‘Buckeye Legacy Rodeo’ A Western Legacy Series Event, Columbiana, Ohio MAY—TBD: Jr. High State Finals/HS Rodeo JUNE—TBD: HS State Finals JUNE 20-26: Jr. High National Finals Rodeo, Des Moines, IA JULY 18-24: High School National Finals Rodeo, Lincoln, NE

Dusty Boots Riding Club

Dusty Boots 2020 Queen and Princess Annouced at Banquet PRESIDENT, Billy Jo Brown; 1ST VICE PRESIDENT, Jason Brown; TREASURER, Donna Rohrer; SECRETARY, Tonya Wilson; EMAIL, dustyboots@dustybootsridingclub.com WEBSITE, www. dustybootsridingclub.com

by Tonya Wilson This month The North Eastern Ohio Horseman’s Association was thrilled to hold our 2019 awards banquet. NEOHA celebrated an amazing year of hard work, dedication, and partnership. The banquet was a huge success and all members had an amazing time. High points for each division were 40

announced and the new 2020 Dusty Boots Queen and Princess were crowned. The group of astonishing women running for queen all deserved the title but Christiana Loveridge stood above winning Queen. Christiana is a fun loving and good hearted person. She is always willing to lend a helping hand to a friend or anyone in need. Christiana will represent Dusty Boots for the 2020 season. Gigi Scipione was awarded the Dusty Boots Princess title. Gigi is a radiant and bubbly person doing everything with a smile on her face. Gigi goes out of her way for anyone at any time. Gigi is an amazing friend and is going to do an amazing job representing Dusty Boots as the princess. At the banquet the Dusty Boots Youth Team had a raffle table

and the members volunteered as needed around the banquet. The Youth team had an amazing time and loved helping out. Dusty Boots also does an annual Chinese auction at the banquet with over 40 baskets and a 50/50 raffle. With all the uncertainty of the current times, NEOHA and Dusty Boots were very proud to recognize and honor all the dedicated members who put their hearts and souls into the amazing 2019 show season. A huge thank you also goes out to the sponsors who have helped and supported Dusty Boots and the Dusty Boots Youth Team. A special thanks as always, to both Big D’s and Schneider’s Saddlery for their continued support of our organization. The North Eastern Ohio Horseman’s Association looks forward to the coming

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Dusty Boots Princess, Gigi Scipione and Dusty Boots Queen, Christiana Loveridge. year, seeing what is to come and growing as one big family. September 2020

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Michigan Trail Riders Association, Inc.

MTRA Virtual Ride 2020

Join us for a virtual ride...win a trophy and T-Shirt! 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 Amidst all of the cancellations, MTRA has decided to run a virtual ride across the state. This ride is unique because you track your mileage and participate through a facebook group named, ‘MTRA Virtual Ride 2020’. On that group page, riders

are encouraged to answer club trivia, share pictures, videos, memories, etc...of rides as they keep track of their mileage from Aug. 1 through Oct. 31 trying to get 235 miles for a trophy.

The rules of the ride are simple, any interested riders log in to www.mtrawebstore. com and purchase/register for the Virtual Ride. The cost is $45 which includes a T-shirt with the MTRA virtual logo and the ability to see your weekly progress across the shore-toshore map each week. Riders will log their miles on their own trails at their own leisure on an honor system hoping to accumulate 235 miles in the three month period. They submit their mileage totals each Sunday before noon in a personal message on Facebook and the coordinator will post total mileage to the group so you will be able to see where each

person is at on our trails. At the completion of the ride, T-shirts will be mailed to all participants and official MTRA trophies marked ‘virtual’ will be awarded to any MTRA club member that completed the mileage. We are hoping to use this virtual ride to raise funds for the club as well as have a little fun together when we are still apart. Riders can join up until the end, but you can’t start logging your miles until you have signed up. With over 230 riders enrolled already, we hope you will join us as well as share the links to advocate membership, and give riders a fun way to get involved with MTRA. Enjoy the ride!

Ohio Paint Horse Club

New Beginning for 2021 PRESIDENT, Mike Schwendeman; VICE PRESIDENT, Tim Snapp; TREASURER, Roxann Rohrl; SECRETARY, Heather Collins; EMAIL, r_paints@msn.com; WEBSITE, www.ophc.org

by Roxann Rohrl Hello to everyone out there in Corral land. Isn’t it wonderful receiving this beautiful magazine with all the horse information as to what is going on in the Ohio and surrounding states? Ohio’s first show, the Border Bash, held at Fulton County Fairgrounds partnered with the Michigan Paint Horse was an amazing show. People seemed to come from far and near to get their great Paint horses out to show. Thank you to all those who attended and especially the ones behind the scene who worked so hard to get it past inspection

and volunteered their numerous hours to have it. From the rental of a 102-stall tent to the addition of electrical outlets so horses could be cool and comfortable to distancing, masking and keeping a sterol atmosphere. Our second show was sponsored by the OPHC Amateur Club. What a great group of Amateurs Ohio has. The show was held at Madison County Fairgrounds, London, Ohio, and it was a great one this year. Thanks to all those special volunteers who helped put on that special show. As I write this, the Buckeye Bonanza is right around the corner, Aug. 22-23, held at World Equestrian Center, in Wilmington, Ohio. Stalls and entries are flying in on our computers. More about this show next month. The Ohio Paint Horse Club sponsored Trail Ride is to be held Oct. 16-18 at Mohican State Park. Elaine Bennett is the new chair of this ride. She

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is really working hard to bring you some fun with a bonfire on Saturday night and of course the great campfire food. Please mark this on your calendar and come and join us. All breeds are welcome! It is another good thing Ohio Paint Horse Club has to offer its members and friends. Elaine Bennett can be reached at 419/701-1854 or bennettelaine29@yahoo.com Are you starting to accumulate those trail riding points? You can send them to Suzanne Allen early. Ohio Sponsors Ride Ohio. Become an Ohio member, accumulate your riding on trail points, get your trail log in order and send to Suzanne Allen by Dec. 31, 2020. I know she is looking at picking out those beautiful awards. There is still time to join, a lot of trails hours to be had. Do you like the idea of OPHC offering credit cards for making payments for our shows, memberships, etc? Give us some feed back at Ohiophc@gmail. We are working on a place to hold the General Membership Meeting. Watch Facebook or www.ophc.org for date and place. This is for all our members to express their views on the OPHC rules. If you have any rules you would like to see changed or added, please present it to President Schwendeman 30 days before the general memebership meeting. We are

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always looking for ideas to grow and always upgrading our organization. We would like to hear your ideas. Sheri Love will chair the Nominating Committee. If you are interested in becoming an Officer, Board Member or Chair, please contact Sheri at shrlv65@aol.com or 419/4652863. This year we will be voting on president, vice president, secretary, treasurer and three directors. How about stepping up with your interests for the club. Thinking ahead to the 2020 awards banquet, as to where to have it? Last year it was held at the Ten Pin Alley in Hilliard, Ohio. Share your ideas on where to have it! Ideas are always welcome! It is usually held in February. With only three shows held in Ohio our membership has really exploded with exhibitors working hard for the year-end awards, and also points and placing in the APHA Zone 8. Thanks to Naomi Stimbury who is our new Youth Chair. She is working on ideas for 2021 to bring to us to encourage more youth participation. Welcome Naomi. I hope I have given you some great things to think about in the future. Come out and join us for the 2021 year with your ideas, volunteerism and support. Every member is important! Stay healthy, safe and prayers for COVID-19 to be gone and 2021 will be a new beginning. September 2020

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O.H.I.O EXCA

Welcoming New Members lovers to join. Currently the club has a total of 114 active members. The O.H.I.O EXCA membership includes 68 percent of adult females and 18 percent that are adult males. The club is looking to grow the youth population that consists of 15 percent of total members. All members have the opportunity to participate in the yearly races, weekly practices and additional events that include family fun days. Our club meets year round and utilizes three primary arenas to practice and hold races, including indoor

CO-PRESIDENTS, Steve Fuller & Jimm McDonald; CO-TREASURERS, Robin Gigax & Jennie Bower; SECRETARY, Anissa Fuller; FACEBOOK, O.H.I.O. EXCA

by Kasey Robinson The O.H.I.O EXCA continues to grow in members and is looking to expand and share this great opportunity for more horse

arena Riverland in Navarre, Ohio. One club member shared that the club is supportive of one another and provides a family oriented environment. If you are looking to join or have additional questions please contact one of our board members. August was a busy month that included a cow sorting clinic at S Bar L Rodeo on Aug. 8. Some members bonded overnight while camping after the clinic. The next day members were able to continue to practice their skills and fellowship. This clinic was

offered last minute so please stay tuned to the O.H.I.O EXCA Facebook page where new events will be posted. The last race of the year was held on Aug. 15 at S Bar L Rodeo in Sugarcreek, Ohio. Please stay tuned to the next edition for the results. Reminder that weekly practices rotate between S Bar L Rodeo and Creek Side Horse Park on each Thursday at 6 p.m. For any additional information regarding races, practices or details on a specific event please see our Facebook page.

Massillon Saddle Club

Banquet Details in the Final Stages PRESIDENT, Leanne; SECRETARY, Francine; VICE PRESIDENT (CONTEST), Regina. VICE PRESIDENT (PLEASURE), Mandy, Machell, Kathy, Francine. EMAIL, massillonsaddleclub@gmail.com WEBSITE, massillonsaddleclub.org

Hello, everyone! I hope you and your family are doing well. It is hard to believe that the summer is almost over. Banquet plans have been underway for a few months. Please save the date of Thursday, Nov. 12. The banquet will be held at Nickajack Farms. Please see the Facebook page for updates; the menu and times that the doors will be open were being finalized at the time that this newsletter was submitted. The COVID-19 restrictions may give a different look to the yearend celebration, but MSC wants to recognize your triumphs and successes from this year’s show season. The banquet is open to anyone who would like to attend, you do not need to be a member. Not only is this the date of the Year-End Awards Banquet, it is also the Annual MSC, Inc. meeting where the 2021 Board of Directors is elected. Please consider being a part of the MSC Board of Directors as a Trustee,

or officer. Any member 18 years of age or over is able to submit their interest for any position. If you have any questions about being an officer or trustee, please let us know. The elected officials are responsible for the 2021 show season, banquet, and any club events. In addition to the awards, and election of officers, the banquet will have both a silent auction, and raffle items. The winning ticket for the gorgeous saddle and headstall donated by Jeff and Shae Marshall will be chosen at the banquet. Please consider purchasing a $10 raffle ticket or, two, for this beautiful saddle. You do not need to be present to win. (Please thank Jeff and Shae for making this amazingly generous fundraiser donation!) However, the show season is not yet ended. MSC’s show season is still very active (at least at the time that this was submitted.) The last few Contest shows are Sept. 1, Sept. 15, Oct. 6, and Oct. 20. The last Pleasure show of 2020 is Sept. 13. The Halloween Fun Show is Oct. 11, feel free to wear a costume if you choose. If you are still working on your volunteer hours, you have a few more opportunities to complete them, and qualify for year-end awards. Volunteer hours need to be completed by the last show of

Sept. 13 for pleasure participants, and Oct. 20 for contest participants. If you need hours, please let us know, there are many opportunities to complete your hours on show days, and a handful other tasks that can be completed on non-show days, such as giving some TLC to the flower bed, painting, and a list of various grounds keeping tasks. There are quite a few tasks that can be done before or after a show, such as setting out (and retrieving) the show signs, lining the trash cans with bags and emptying them at the end of the show day...the list is long enough that everyone should be able to complete their needed hours. You can also work your volunteer hours at another show. If you are a pleasure rider, you can help with ring set up at a contest show; and, if you are a contest rider, you can help as a ring steward, handing out awards, or, manning the entry/exit gates at a pleasure show. MSC is looking for your suggestions for the 2021 show season...what can we improve to make a better show day for you? Do you have any suggestions for pleasure judges, or changes to the current showbills? Is there something that used to be included on the class line up that you would like to see returned? Any and all suggestions are appreciated. And, if you choose to volunteer to become a Trustee, you can help make the suggestions a reality. Many thanks to all of you who have helped in any way this year. Thank you to Shelly for arranging the food vendors; Kait’s Creations

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and Totally Fried bring their food trucks to our shows. Thank you to everyone who has cheerfully volunteered to help at the shows; to Jeff and Shae for the donation of the saddle, designing and printing T-shirts, creating additional signage, and, thank you to Shae from ShaeMar Snaps for the beautiful pictures that she takes at the shows. (Please see her website if you would like to arrange copies, or a private photo session. Shae has donated her time and talents all season.) Thanks also to the hard working Board of Directors and Officers, as well as their family and friends, for the countless hours you donate to make the show season a reality. You ladies make the fun happen each show day. (I would list their names, but, fear that I might inadvertently miss someone who should also be mentioned.) Also, we are hoping to highlight a few members in the Corral newsletter. Did you win an award? Were you, or another MSC member, recognized for something at, or outside, of MSC shows? Or, do you know an MSC member who is just starting to show, and had an amazing show day? Was there someone who helped you at a show, and helped to make your day much better? We want to celebrate and highlight your achievements on, and off, your horse. We look forward to being able to share these happy moments. Please feel free to contact MSC with the details. Looking forward to a fantastic banquet, and, a few more shows before end of the season. Hope to see you at a future event. September 2020

Lake Erie Mounted Vaqueros

Second Shoot of 2020 is in the Books 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 Our second event ‘Guns & Roses’ went off without a hitch. Saturday we had 43 riders and one wrangler and Sunday there were 32 riders. The weather was not bad until our last couple riders on Sunday. It started thundering and my horse did not like that. June Schmidt and I were the last riders; we got rained on but after it was all said and done and everyone left it was a down pour. We had a couple riders come off their horse but there were no injuries. I want to thank Gage Concessions for the wonderful and delicious dinner they prepared for our Cowboy Dinner. They did a terrific job as usual and everyone loved the dinner. SATURDAY WINNERS OVERALL CHAMPION & OVERALL COWBOY: James Chambers.

OVERALL COWGIRL: Mary Chambers. OVERALL SR. COWBOY: Robert Koniak. OVERALL SR. COWGIRL: Kelley Forster. RESERVE COWBOY: Ben Clark. RESERVE COWGIRL: Stephanie Berry. RESERVE SR. COWBOY: Charlie Brown. RESERVE SR. COWGIRL: Colleen Kelly. CLASS WINNERS: L1 Mollie Himes; L2 Stephanie Berry; L3 Mary Chambers; L5 Carla Spackman; M1 Chase Dunlap; M2 Derek DeMao; M3 Ben Clark; M4 James Chambers; M6 John Roach; SL1 June Schmidt; SL3 Dawn Wojtowicz; SL4 Colleen Kelly; SL5 Kelley Forster; SM1 Rob Bryan; SM2 Dwayne Joyner; SM3 James Urbanski; SM4 Robert Koniak; SM5 Charlie Brown. WRANGLERS: Emma Mershimer. RIFLE: Robert Koniak. SHOTGUN: Coleman Caster. SUNDAY WINNERS OVERALL CHAMPION & OVERALL COWGIRL: Carla Spackman. OVERALL COWBOY: David Spackman. OVERALL SR. COWBOY: Charlie Brown. OVERALL SR. COWGIRL: Kelley Forster.

RESERVE COWBOY: Dave Davis. RESERVE COWGIRL: Mary Chambers. RESERVE SR. COWBOY: Robert Koniak. RESERVE SR. COWGIRL: Colleen Kelly. CLASS WINNERS: L1 Sharon Stockwell; L2 Marcy Grulachak; L3 Mary Chambers; L5 Carla Spackman; M1 Chase Dunlap; M2 Scott Schrader; M3 David Spackman; M4 Dave Davis; M6 John Roach; SL1 June Schmidt; SL3 Dawn Wojtowicz; SL4 Colleen Kelly; SL5 Kelley Forster; SM1 Denis Cooper; SM2 Mark Mellington; SM3 James Urbanski; SM4 Robert Koniak; SM5 Charlie Brown.

Congratulations to all of our winners! Please follow social distancing and stay safe! Join us for our last shoot on Sept. 19 and 20. We hope to see everyone! Special thanks to our sponsors:

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USLM….Figure it Out by Rob and Tanya Corzatt

ver the past few months, I have determined that I might be a racist. That’s not really accurate, but that’s the current buzz word in our society and it seems to be applied quite liberally regardless of a person’s true intentions, good or bad. I guess I should probably be labeled as someone that is not an Equal Opportunity Employer, as opposed to being a racist. Here is how I came to that conclusion. As I write this in early August, there are currently 17 horses at our place. I want to qualify that number because it could easily change by the time this is published. Thirteen of those 17 horses are Quarter Horses. The remainder of the current herd consists of one Gypsy Vanner, one off-the-track Thoroughbred, one Andalusian and one Standardbred. I doubt we meet the minimum diversity requirements for a 21st Century

‘woke’ horse barn. If we break it down a bit further, T and I personally own four of them, all Quarter Horses. Our son and daughter-in-law own five of them, all Quarter Horses. If we had no boarders or training horses in our barn, it would be exclusively occupied by the All-American Quarter Horse. However, no one can accuse us of discrimination based purely on color! We have a couple buckskins, a couple paints, a few sorrels with various shading, a grulla and a beautiful little blue bay roan (my horse!). In retrospect, I can’t recall ever owning or riding anything but Quarter Horses, even many years ago as a kid. We had a pony once, but even he was a Quarter Pony. I grew up in a roping family. You didn’t rope calves off a Gypsy Vanner. We used Quarter Horses because they were bred for the ranch style work. Despite my recent revelation and obvious shortcomings, I have

no intention of going out and looking for anything but another Quarter Horse. That’s an easy thing to say right now because we really can’t afford to go out looking for any more horses at this time anyway. By this time, I have probably upset many of the folks reading this magazine. It’s obvious it isn’t a magazine that caters to any specific breed of horse or specific discipline. There are clubs for Morgans, Minis, drafts, donkeys and Colorado Ranger Horses. I really don’t know what a Colorado Ranger Horse is, but I am sure I can learn more about them from the magazine. There are clubs for the dressage crowd, the western show crowd, trail riders, drivers, etc. The Corral magazine can’t be accused of lacking diversity in its articles and advertisements. Don’t get me wrong, I don’t dislike the other breeds of horses (most of them anyhow), I just don’t want to own any. The Quarter Horse is the breed that I have known and loved for years. But unlike many ‘recently enlightened’ individuals, who are bending over backwards to apologize for any possible perceived indiscretion, I have no intention of apologizing for my personal preferences. I tease the owner of the Gypsy Vanner for owning a fuzzy horse. I was teasing her before she even bought it, wondering why she wanted a horse that was going to need so much mane, tail and feather detangler! Since she is the realtor that helped us sell our old place, you would think I would cut her some slack. Nope. It is all in good-natured fun. She knows it and takes no offense to it. Plus her horse is a really good horse despite the fact he makes me nervous when leading him because I can’t see where his big feet are! T is nursing a sore foot from that fuzzy footed guy. Many of you reading this probably have no intention of ever owning a Quarter Horse, because you are smitten with Arabians, or Trotters, or Standardbreds turned to saddle horses. It doesn’t matter. We all have our preferences, but at the end of the day they are all equines, and we love them! If you turn on the TV to watch any news, chances are the lead

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Tanya and Rob Corzatt report is about ongoing attempts to combat the Coronavirus or the newest hotspot of racial protests popping up somewhere in our country. I am pushing 60 and can’t recall a time in my life where racial injustice was such a huge part of our national conscience. It’s not that it is a new issue. On the contrary, it has always been an issue between our different cultures. It’s just that our instant access to information and the full assault by our media just makes it seem like a bigger issue than it has been in the past. I don’t want to use the term race to describe people, because as far as I am concerned, we are all the same race, the Human race. We just come with different home addresses, different colors, languages, ideologies. Please do not think that I am trying to downplay the social unrest in our country. I am actually quite saddened that it is even still an issue. And it isn’t just in our country. It’s happening world wide. Black lives do matter! But so do Hispanic lives, and Asian lives and Native American lives! So, that basically means ALL lives matter. I am not trying to take anything away from blacks and their calls for racial justice, They have every right to do so and I sympathize and support their peaceful efforts. I just hope all those people coming out of the woodwork apologizing for a perceived indiscretion will be cognizant of the fact that many cultures in our society, including Christians, deserve the same consideration for acceptance and equality. I would like to go further and say that the lives that matter the most are the unsaved lives, those who have not come S September 2020

to a saving knowledge of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. If I were to consider more than one human race, it would be those who are saved and those that aren’t. There is no greater indiscretion, no greater injustice, no greater inequality, than saving the good news of our Lord’s love and grace from someone else due to their skin color or ethnic origins. Satan is going to have a full house of people of every color and ethnicity some day. He certainly doesn’t discriminate! We need to do what we can, while we can, to make sure that population is as small as possible. Jesus didn’t tell his Disciples to just go out and tell the other Jews about him. The Gospel of Matthew ends with the following verses in Chapter 28 (18) “And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, ‘All authority has been given to Me in heaven and in

earth. (19) Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, (20) teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo , I am with you always, even to the end of the age’. Amen”. AMEN! ALL nations! We can’t expect change to happen overnight. It hasn’t changed throughout the centuries. Now there are people out there that are worthy of our dislike, but not just because of their color or origin. I pray that I never judge someone based on their color or ethnic origin. I am sure I have in the past, especially before I became a Christion, and for that I will apologize. But for my faith in Jesus Christ, I will never apologize! As for horses, I think my Great Commission is to go forth among

all Nations and proclaim the AllAmerican Quarter Horse as the savior of the horse industry! OK, I don’t really mean that, at least not completely. It is probably a good thing that there is no ‘Letters to the Editor’ section in this magazine. I don’t want to see hate mail for our articles. Who knows, maybe one of these days I will own a Gypsy Vanner or a Colorado Ranger Horse, if I ever figure out just what it is! By the way, who figured out what the title meant before they got to the end of the article ? (USLM – Unsaved Lives Matter) God bless you all?

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Knife by Robert Eversole

’m a big believer in every horseman having a sharp, easily accessible, knife on them when they’re around stock. The knife is not just to cut baling twine, slice bacon, or to whittle when you’re bored. It can save lives; maybe yours. One of the 10 essentials that every rider should carry on every ride is a very important tool: a knife. In fact knives are known to be one of the first tools ever invented. Even though a trail ride isn’t typically a ‘survival’ scenario, a knife is an essential tool for every rider heading into the great outdoors; around the field or around a wilderness.

What do you really use a knife for? I recently asked readers of my Facebook page (www.facebook.com/ TrailMeister) to be honest and share how they usually end up using their knife on a ride or camping trip. Here’s what they had to say:

Top Four Uses for a Knife 1. Opening packets (of food) 2. Repairs 3. Making a spark (with a fire steel) 4. Cutting rope in case of a wreck Other than the wreck these are pretty mundane uses. These are all normal reasons why we need a knife when we’re on the trail and they’re all valid.

But what type of knife? I prefer a fixed blade knife that I carry on my belt. In an emergency, I can pull it out, not worry about opening a blade, and quickly handle whatever situation I’m in at the time. I like the blade to be about 3.5 to four inches long. Long enough to get to the bottom of the peanut butter jar! There’s also a place for a folding knife. The cowboys of yore nearly all carried a folding pocketknife. They were called ‘Stockman’s Knives’ and usually had three blades. You can still find these useful tools and I can usually find one in my pocket. You may not cut yourself out of a wreck with one, but for opening a bag of fritos they’re perfect! For quick repairs a multi-tool calls my saddlebags home. One of the biggest pros of the multi-tool is undoubtedly the pliers. The entire tool is designed around these pliers. Pliers are a tool that people wind up needing a lot more than they think they will, and being able to carry them with you is a huge bonus.

Fixed Blade Benefits

• Simple to use • No moving parts • Less opportunity to cut yourself (Since there is no need to disengage a locking mechanism and fold the blade, there is less opportunity to accidentally cut yourself in the process.) • Easier to maintain

Folding Knife Benefits

• No sheath required • Stores more compactly • Multi-use...If it’s a multi-tool, you’ll have additional gadgets beside the blade itself in one compact package

Serrated or not? Ropes today are often made of nylon or polypropylene, which can be hard to cut with an ordinary or plain blade. So, the serrated blade, or a partially serrated blade has become popular with many people. Plain Blades: In general, a plain edge is best when doing push cuts. Also, the plain edge is superior when control, accuracy, and clean cuts are necessary. Push cuts: The main cutting is done by pushing the edge through the thing-to-be-cut. For example, when you shave, you push the edge of the knife through your beard. When peeling an apple, you push the edge under the skin of the apple. When chopping wood, you try to push the edge into and through the wood. Serrated Blades: In general, the serrated edge works better for slicing cuts, especially through hard or tough surfaces, where the serrations tend to grab and cut the surface easily. Slicing cuts: The cutting action is substantially done by dragging the edge across the thing-to-be-cut. When you slice a tomato, you drag the edge across the tomato as you cut through it. Slicing and sawing are examples of slicing cuts. Well there you go; my thoughts on knives. I feel naked when caught without a knife as it is the most basic of tools. I can cut baling twine, lash ropes, make a fire and a million other uses. Heck, I even use my knife as a screwdriver at times. I urge you to find, and carry, a knife whenever you’re around horses and mules. You’ll wonder how you ever got around without one! As always for more information on trail riding and camping with horses visit www.TrailMeister.com. It’s the largest guide to horse trails and camps in the world and is full of tips and tricks for trail riders.

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. 48

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Tri-County Trail Association

Mark Your Calendars for a Day Ride and Halloween Weekend 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 Wow, this year is rushing by! In July we had our annual away ride weekend. This year it was at Beaver Creek. All who attended had a great time. Thanks Anjanelle for handling this event! I have included a couple photos that are indicative of the fun they all had. At the time this newsletter was due, we are gearing up for the Annual Ox and Pig Roast weekend scheduled Aug. 14-16. On the agenda we will award the winners of our annual drawing. We give out 12 cash prices ranging from $50 through $1500! This event offered five full meals starting with Friday evening and going through Sunday breakfast. I’ll report more on our Annual

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Ox and Pig Roast next month. On Sept. 19 we will hold a day ride (free of charge unless you are camping over) at 10 a.m. That evening we will hold a potluck dinner. Should you decide to camp over, there is a grounds fee of $10 per night, per horse. Looking even further ahead— consider adding our Halloween Weekend to your fall trail ride plans. It is the weekend of Oct. 9-11. We will offer a weekend package of five meals—and lots of fun activities. We should have a flyer on our website and Facebook page for this weekend so visit our page for more information. If you need more information, reach out to the hostesses for this weekend. They are Falicia Pitman at 330/4134954 or falicia.pitman@gmail. com or Terri Morris at 330/2569547. 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.

Enjoying the trails. Visit our website at www.TriCoTrails.com for information.

Cooling off in the water at Beaver Creek.

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The Shoot Must Go On PRESIDENT, Tim Calvin VICE PRESIDENT, Tom Byrne SECRETARY, Judy Foster TREASURER, Laurie Maris PHONE, 740/206-7214 EMAIL, midohiomarauders@gmail.com WEBSITE, www.midohiomarauders.com

Saturday overall winners. Our last shoot was named, ‘The Shoot Must Go On’ and it sure did! The Mid Ohio Marauder shoot Aug. 1-2, took place at the Madison County Fairgrounds in London, Ohio. A great turnout both days with 81 shooters on Saturday and 83 shooters on Sunday. A big thanks goes out to those who helped to keep the shoot moving with set up, balloon setting and cleanup. Once again, teamwork at it’s finest! Another big thank you to Joe Coalter and Carla Byrne for keeping it moving from the announcer’s stand. Congratulations to all the class winners for each day! Saturday’s winners were: Reserve Cowgirl: Kelle Winkle; Reserve Cowboy: Braden Morey; Overall Cowgirl: Chrissy Barrow; Overall Cowboy: Fred

Sunday overall winners. Conniff. Fred was also Overall Overall for that day. Congratulations to Sunday’s winners along with Reserve Cowgirl: Madison Fraker; Reserve Cowboy: Fred Conniff; Overall Cowgirl: Chrissy Barrow; Overall Cowboy: Eric Nelson. Eric was Overall Overall that day as well. Along with some great wrangler competition, we had several moveups that weekend to celebrate; Eric Hudson moved up from M1-2, Shelly Sheridan moved up L2-L3, Donovan Casey moved up M3-4, Ginger Mitchell moved from SL2-3, Kierstein Fritsch moved from L1-2, and Martha Keech celebrated her move up from SL1-2 (from winning the Appalachian State Shoot) got to

The Wranglers. see some nice dance moves! The Marauders will be hosting this year’s Mid West Regionals at the Madison County Fairgrounds in London, Ohio, on Sept. 2627. We will also be drawing the winning ticket for our raffle, sponsored from Black Wing Shooting Center. We are looking

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Greetings From Your President Last month, I talked about how the Corona virus restrictions are affecting group rides. Some have been canceled, a few rides were held successfully, but with restrictions. Unfortunately, this is the way it will continue until the risk is lowered. OHC postponed our Spring 2020 State meeting to August, in the hopes that it would be safe to

assemble. It was not safe, so we held a web meeting. As I write this article, we have not held the meeting yet, so I can’t comment on how it went. Hopefully, it worked (will work)! Holding an online meeting instead of a face-to-face meeting is a compromise. We cannot socialize and we must keep the meeting as short as possible,

so we won’t cover as much material. Hopefully, we will be able to get back to normal soon. Our next OHC State meeting is scheduled for Nov. 8. At this point, I expect that meeting to be an online web meeting as well. It doesn’t seem likely that the Corona virus risk will be lowered sufficiently to hold a face-toface meeting by November. I

am still hopeful that we will be able to hold our winter meeting in January, but I’d say that is not likely either. Hopefully, by the spring meeting in April of 2021 we will be able to go back to normal and meet face-to-face. Please watch the news tab of the OHC State website at https:// ohconline.com/ ~Eric Estill, President

Ashtabula County, I hope this finds you all well and happy. This has been a challenging summer for horsemen, to say the least. All of the planned events have been canceled. The trails were slow to allow groups, I don’t know if the restrooms are open yet, and the hot weather has been sweltering! I try not to complain about the heat, because I really am not fond of winter; the bugs this year are terrible. We do have a group in our chapter that ride at least once every weekend and sometimes twice. Seeing their pictures says they are enjoying themselves on their adventures. Thanks for sharing your pictures for all to see. We have tentatively planned on having our Dice Ride in October. We can ride out in groups of 10 and socially distance our seating afterward to enjoy lunch, conversation, and a Chinese auction. We have our tickets for a gun raffle, and we will draw the winner on the day of that ride. You may choose the gun or money. If you want tickets, our members will be selling them after the Aug. 5 meeting at Hatches Corners. You can email me or send me a note on messenger and I will make sure you get tickets. I will post more on my Facebook page after the meeting. On Aug. 9, the state meeting was to be held as a virtual meeting by telephone. One of the officers were able to speak, and the rest were able to listen. One of the

things that was discussed was a raise in dues for next year. The increase was talked about at the Fall meeting, so it is not related to the COVID-19, $5 more for single and family membership and no raise for youth. I hope you did well for all of the youth who participated in the abbreviated version of the county fair. Please let me know so I can tell others. I am not sure I like the new ‘normal.’ I miss seeing friends and family. As the virus moves South, my worry for my son increases, they were off the radar while we were closed down. Now the COVID has filtered into his workplace, and the numbers are not good. I guess a mom never stops worrying about her babies. ‘Til next time give thanks for all the good things and give your horse a hug ~Pearl Ann

Gannon and Greg Hamm doing some trail maintenance and mowing. Trail obstacles are still coming but things are moving slowly with COVID-19. We hope to have a trail cleanup on Oct. 17 of this year before our Halloween ride. Jodie Childs and Brenda Anderson have lots of fun activities planned with prizes for costumes and lots more. All are welcome to attend. The date of the Halloween ride is Saturday, Oct. 24. Well, it’s official. The All American Quarter Horse Congress has canceled for 2020. I think we all expected this to happen, but it is sad, to say the least. We can only hope that 2021 puts us in a position to have all our favorite equine events return. The most important thing is to keep as many people as healthy as possible. It is more important than ever to renew your membership. The cancellation of events has caused many chapters to miss fundraising opportunities. We always need to keep our trails open and good condition. The next meeting is Thursday, Oct.r 8 at 6:30 p.m. at the horsemen’s area at Buck Creek State Park. Please check out our Facebook page for any changes. Stay healthy, come ride with us! ~Jonna

County Lines ASHLAND This month we were to have the state ride and chili cook-off at Mohican, but as you know it had to be canceled. Many members wanted to hold the event, however, after reviewing of the facts (we could not use the pavilion, could not have a group campfire, could not taste test the chili, could not have a potluck dinner, could not have a speaker and/or entertainment, could not hold the silent auction, etc.) the most compelling factor was the fear of being sued if someone got the virus, and the risk of legal fees we could not afford. We have requested our date be held with the state for 2021. Therefore, we hope to see you all next year at the ride. Our family has been getting in a few day rides and several other chapter members are camping and riding at Pleasant Hill Lake. Some members make it a point to work on the trails a little as they ride, and we certainly appreciate their efforts. Let us keep our fingers crossed that a cure for the virus will be finalized very soon. 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 ASHTABULA Greetings to you all from 52

CLARK Hello September, Clark County members have been hitting the trails all summer. Members have logged miles at Buck Creek, Mohican, Hocking Hills, East Fork, Caesar Creek, and others. We also had a good turnout for our August Clark County campout at Mohican State Park. Members remained socially distanced while enjoying trails and each other’s company. Buck Creek State Park remains in good shape thanks to Scott

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Aaron and Nancy Perkins crossing creek to clear ‘Little Colorado Island.’

Mary Matthews gets transported to work area. moving slow they still are moving at our home base at Beaver Creek State Park. Small groups, mainly family units, have been able to continue to work on some of the major downed trees. We have had several storms with high winds in the area with some really large trees across trails. The Trail Committee, though small, still manages to make the time to cleanup the worst of the storm damage. The trails themselves have been in very good condition this year. We still get mud after a heavy rain. Right now the creek is low and trails fairly dry. Work still continues on the water system. The trough by the playground keeps plugging up so when the water level is below the spigot there is no water for horses. The old hand pump still works for horse water but is very hard to pump. We have been promised a water line with hydrant but of course this year has delayed so much. Right now it’s best to bring your own water if at all possible, or a very strong person. It’s so nice to see the campers coming back to use the camp especially from other OHC chapters. We try to stop and talk to most of the riders we see along the trail and in camp. The restrooms are cleaned three times a day to keep everyone safe but some along the trails are not open September 2020

Bob Heldreth and family clearing blue trail. yet. Camp hosts, Janis and Tom Moore are back at their site, below the pavilion/gathering area. Anyone who knows them knows they are always ready to help you if they can. If you have any needs or questions they can generally send you in the right direction or to the right person. As you use the trails you may have noticed some new trail markers. The North Country Trail has made its way to our great park. You will see their brown flexible posts and newly painted blue slashes on the trees. They will be sharing a small portion of the main trails. Most NCT are away from the ones we use. You may also see members of the Ohio Climbers Coalition traveling the trails to get to their new climbing areas. I don’t see much interaction happening between the groups. The climbers have reached out to us for information on how to safely share the trails while passing horses. This shows me their commitment to working together safely. We also have had mountain bikes for many years with no problems. It’s very important we create these multi-use trails and all groups be respectful of the others. I was hoping to have information about the annual Halloween weekend but with all the safety rules and health issues we have in place right now I just don’t think it will be possible. Our pavilion is still closed and we are not allowed to serve food or hold covered dishes. Trick or Treating is obviously not going to be permitted or group games/ gatherings. Let’s hope things get back to normal soon. Please follow our Facebook page, Beaver Creek Trail Riders, for updates on all that’s happening at OHC Columbiana County Chapter. You should be able to get updates or information there. Please stay safe. Hope to see you on the trail. ~Sally Stamp

Hello fellow horsemen. I would love to have news to report on, but this year has been crazy and the Corona virus has us in limbo. We are open for day riders at Fallon, but sadly there is no overnight camping or use of the pavilion. Our meetings have been few and far between and several members have done trail maintenance as needed. It certainly looks as if the fall will not be much different with day riding only. It is not up to the club to make any decisions as to the camping or gatherings, so we will continue to keep the trails rideable and try to keep downed trees cleaned up. Please sign in when you do ride so our state can see how much we use and love our beautiful park. Until next month, be safe and enjoy the ride. ~Gigi

Coshocton County OHC CUYAHOGA Cuyahoga Chapter invites you to come enjoy the beautiful Cleveland Metroparks bridle trails. If you are not sure which reservation you want to choose just contact us and we will provide suggestions. There are some primitive trails as well as trails that will help you expose your horse to some challenges such as going over or under roads

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or freeways as well as crossing busy roads. We have reservations with trails that have challenging water crossings and reservations with only little creeks. There are areas that are mostly flat, beginner friendly and areas with hills to build endurance. We might even be able to provide a guide, at least we can let you know the best place to park. If you ride all the seven reservations with bridle trails your horse will learn just about everything a good trail horse should know. You will form a partnership and both be ready to ride with confidence just about anywhere you would want to go. Take advantage of the three exercise rings at the Polo Field in South Chagrin Reservation or ride from there to the Geauga Parks Holbrook Hollow with their beautiful new trail system. There are 100 miles of trail and the ability to ride short rides or be in the saddle for hours. No camping but day rides are worth the trip. South Chagrin, Bedford, Brecksville and Mill Stream Run Reservations connect and it would take you days to do this. North Chagrin and Hinckley as well as Rocky River Reservations stand alone. Membership drive starts Oct. 1, so please consider a membership to Cuyahoga Chapter. Check out our website, cuyahogacountyohc. com, or contact us at cuyahogaohc@gmail.net you will be greeted warmly and be able to make lasting friendships. Our members ride western, or English, gaited, Quarter Horses, mustangs, draft crosses, well bred as well as rescues, mules, old and young horses. We help those new to trail and appreciate the seasoned rider as well. Because of Covid, our group activities have been severely limited but we are still out there riding and hope to be in groups with our educational and social meetings as soon as it is safe to do so. Until then, ride where you can, every time you can even if it is only 15 minutes. Please, track your miles riding trails, and separately, your hours in the saddle not on trail, but on your horse showing, training, or exercising. We need these figures at the end of the year to show the parks we are out there and using the trails and facilities. Every hour, every mile counts! ~Penny Passalacqua 53

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Defiance County OHC DELAWARE Greetings from Delaware chapter! This summer just seems to be flying by! From looking at the recent tally of our members’ trail mileage and saddle hours, it certainly indicates that our members are taking full advantage of the nice weather and getting out and enjoying time with their equine partners. Prada and I enjoyed two separate campouts earlier this summer. Our longest stay was at Pine Creek Horsemen’s Campground riding the beautiful trails at Hocking State Forest. If you have never stayed at this deluxe facility, you are missing out on a really nice experience. Besides having all the conveniences of water and electric to accommodate any size LQ trailer, they also have eight 54

Until next month, Happy Trails to you all! ~Theresa Burke ERIE

Pam Lillie with Mid-Ohio Marauders. beautiful cabins for rent. All sites/cabins come with stalls. We are happy to see that our own Alum Creek State Park bridle trails are seeing lots of horseback riding visitors this summer! Our trail maintenance volunteers continue to devote a great deal of time and effort to maintain the trails with the goal always being to create as safe and enjoyable experience for all horseback riders and other trail users as possible. Recent work projects included some trimming and brush-hogging at The Flats (part of Maple Glen trail) and nearer to Caleb’s Crossing as well as a re-routing of a section of trail to avoid a recent trail hazard development on Coco’s Way (Maple Glen) platform. Another trail ‘mowing day’ for The Flats is being planned again soon. Weather permitting, we will have a crew working to brush hog the trails and trim back overgrowth. We want to remind everyone to pay attention and watch for pink ribbons tied to trees along any of the bridle trails. We use pink ribbons to indicate a re-routed section of trail, most commonly for the purpose of avoiding a certain trail hazard, be it a slick, muddy area, or a platform ‘offline’ for repairs. It is worth mentioning that when making your online reservations for an overnight stay at our equestrian campground, be aware that the ODNR website’s depiction of our campground is not accurate. While a reservation is necessary to camp, once you arrive at the campground, you are free to choose where to park. We ask all our OHC family to keep Danny Simpson in their thoughts and prayers as he deals with a serious health issue. Danny has been a long-time trail maintenance volunteer at Alum Creek and a dear friend of our chapter. Our chapter would like to extend a big thank you to Holly Porter. Holly is a member of the

Mary Chmielewski at Caleb’s Crossing MG. Mid-Ohio Marauders and was our guest speaker for our July meeting. Holly, along with Pam Lillie, gave a very informative and entertaining introduction to the sport of cowboy mounted shooting. Our Delaware chapter had a booth at Cashman’s Social Distancing Summer Showcase event on Saturday, July 18. Thank you to member Cathy Foster for all her help and time spent volunteering to serve as our chapter ambassador at our booth. Cathy and I enjoyed the chance to watch the members of the MidOhio Marauders, including our very own, Pam Lillie, demonstrate their skilled marksmanship and horsemanship required of their cowboy mounted shooting that we had just learned about during our meeting the week before. I especially enjoyed watching the youth members, called Wranglers demonstrate how it is done! Our August meeting occurred at our Alum Creek horsemen’s camp. Our program featured Scott Shipman, team manager of Champion Feed and Pet Supply, Delaware, Ohio, sharing with us his knowledge and expertise concerning proper leather care and refurbishment. Attendees were invited to bring along a leather tack item to clean while benefiting from Scott’s demonstration. Social distancing and safety guidelines were observed. Our next meeting is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 4 beginning at 7:30 p.m. At the present time, due to COVID-19 restrictions, it is presumed that our meeting will be held at the Alum Creek horsemen’s campground, Howard Road. Up for discussion will be the topic of our upcoming ‘Autumn at Alum’ event, tentatively scheduled for Sept. 11-13. Stay tuned to your email inbox for any last-minute changes to our club schedule or meeting location.

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Greetings from Erie County! Wow, where did the summer go? It is September and a lot of the fairs, equine events and big rides have been cancelled. We managed to get some great rides in at Mohican, Edison Woods, Oak Openings, Pleasant Hill, and Hinckley, just to name a few. Pleasant Hill was a great time with a few surprises. They now have electrical hook ups in the horse campground. That was nice as we were able to run our air conditioner. Riding, kayaking, and star gazing filled our days and nights. Plus, it is always fun meeting other OHC members. Since our annual poker ride has been cancelled, we have decided to hold a Facebook Live Event on Sept. 12, at 2 p.m. This will be for the quilt raffle drawing. It will be on Facebook under, Erie County Chapter of OHC. Tune in and see who wins this beautiful quilt! Life is better on the trail! ~Shelley

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County Lines FULTON I was out in Oak Openings tonight and noticed a lot of leaves on the trails. There even was a bright red one hanging from a branch. By the time you’re reading this there are lots of leaves on the trails and many, many red ones on the branches. I’m writing this the first week of August and it still is summer for six more weeks on the calendar and I want to believe that. There’s still plenty of time for summer-type things, such as camping. At the end of July, we had our annual Chili Cook-off and camping weekend at the Reed Road Ranglers Campground. I’ve never been to the big state chili cook-off at Mohican so I wasn’t quite sure what they were talking about Friday night when ‘themes’ and ‘set ups’ were being discussed....Well, I guess I was going to find out! Good thing those horses were tied quite a bit away after everyone sampled all the chili; they wanted fresh air, for crying out loud! Connie Bauer’s winning theme of, ‘enough gas to get you to the moon and back’ says it all! Lots of people left pretty early Saturday night before the evening turned into a scene from ‘Blazing Saddles.’ You know which one I mean. Winning second place for their theme was Michelle Miller and Cheryl Zielinski. They won first place for chili. Connie Bauer won second place for chili. Now here’s where I come clean, I didn’t write down the rest of the placings. Oops, and I’ll be honest, I got the two top placings of chili and theme with the help of Emily Collins and Kathy

Cheryl and Michelle Brown and my lovely texting technology. However, all the chili were fabulous and the rest of the decorations were great! I do know who made chili; it was Connie Bauer, Cheryl Zielinski and Michelle Miller, Flo Hannum, Vicki Lewis, Tammy Royer, Emily Collins, and Carolyn Korek. Wonderful chili, ladies! The three dogs in residence, Scooter, Missy, and Junior, all agreed because they just heard everyone talking about how wonderful it all was. They didn’t eat any chili, of course, because they are all good dogs and good dogs don’t steal chili off of plates left on chairs or lick empty plates put in the fire pit. ...of course not. The horses just said, “more hay, please. And please make sure all the farts are out before you climb on top of me tomorrow morning. Thank you!” At least, that’s what they’re thinking. Don’t forget to check out our website, fcohc.com, and see what else we have coming up! Kathy Brown, you do such a great job with the website! Oh, yes, and the Cowboy Christmas Swap Meet and Tack Sale at WB Ranch in Swanton will be here before you know it on Sunday, Dec. 6. And lots more fun stuff in between! Check us out and join us! Happy Trails, everyone! ~Trina Houser

opportunity to make new friends. Just a reminder to keep social distancing while out on the trails, and be great stewards to those you encounter. Our chapter continues to send positive thoughts to everyone for good health! Hope to see you on the trails in the coming weeks! ~Christina Monaghan GREENE On July 27, Greene County OHC provided horses and people for the Caesar Ford Park nature’s program for their equestrian classes. They spent seven hours with seven horses, mules and donkeys for 17 kids in the program. Working the event were Dave Goodbar, Herb Rider, Belinda Snell, Jennifer Hemphill, Jerry Smith, Dan Clark, Ana Clark, Mia Zimmerman, Misty McCoy, and Jenny Necole. I know Belinda is a Warren County member, but believe the rest are Greene County (and some others belong to Warren as well). A good time was had by all. I’m including a few photos from that. Thanks to all who helped. We have resumed our meetings at the Xenia Chamber of Commerce at 7 p.m. on the third Friday of each month. All members or prospective members are welcome. The room is not that big, but we usually have a pretty small group. I will warn that there were not many masks at the last one, so use that information if it factors into your decision.

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The great chili cookers.

Connie’s astronaut chili. September 2020

Hello from beautiful Geauga County! The August meeting was held at Holbrook Hollows’ lovely shelter. We continue to practice the social distancing guidelines at our meetings, all while enjoying a hike around the property. I am thrilled to announce that we have rides coming up! September 12 at the West Woods, and Sept. 19 at Mohican State Memorial Forest. Feel free to contact me, or a member of the Geauga chapter board to find someone to ride with, as there is no scheduled ride time. We will be happy to hook you up with other riders! What a great

Remember that as of October you may renew your OHC membership. There will be a $5 increase in dues this year. It’s still one of the cheapest membership fees around, and you can’t beat the price for the liability insurance. Other than that, there’s not much else going on. Everyone is just trying to stay cool and stay safe. I hope all of you are doing the same. ~Mickie GUERNSEY We are just a few weeks from the smell of fall in the air and my favorite time of the year to ride. The leaves, the cool air, the campfires, fewer flies, easier on the horse and riding with friends, to name a few! At Guernsey OHC we’ve managed to get in a club ride the last Saturday of the month since April, but we’ve had to skip the potluck dinner. That hurts, we’ve got some great cooks! Our ride in July was well attended and the riding was great. Salt Fork State Park has made some much appreciated improvements on the trails. They cleaned out the ditch, along the old township road by the lake on the Purple Trail, drying out the trail. They also benched the end of the trail where it leads into the woods at the end of that road, which is a great help! Next they are adding several culverts to the Orange Trail. Salt Fork, like us, has had to contend with all COVID has brought and we thank them for all they do to make our horseback riding a great experience. As a reminder, our Poker Run in October is cancelled due to COVID-19. I will be glad when we all get our lives back and we can ride again without restriction! What a day that will be! Until then, log those miles and trail work hours! See you on the trail, ~Lee Randolph HARRISON

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Picnic shelter. as I broke my elbow and I am pecking this out as best I can with one finger. The dogs were playing as I was walking into the house, I must have been in the way of their fun and ended up on the concrete with a broken elbow and a black eye. We can’t express enough how much we appreciate all the help and donations we received and a discount on material from Keim Lumber and a discount on our concrete from Smith Concrete of Cadiz, Ohio. God bless and be safe, ~Dorothy Glover HOLMES What beautiful days we have had to ride! It has rained but we have managed to ride, do trail work, and camp. First of all, I would like to take time to thank all the trail workers out there who we can always depend on to help when we have work weekends; not only on our weekends but helping on other work weekends of other clubs. You all know who you are so no names, just thank you very much. We have had some great camps, we reported on our Elkins Creek ride. That ride included a mixture of our chapter and the Wayne County chapter. Since then, we have had the regional ride hosted by our neighbors in Wayne County. 56

Trudy and Dave Schmidt were the hosts and did an awesome job. There were hot days, cool mornings and the nights were perfect. Lots of miles, laughs and food, all with social distancing. The silent auction was plentiful and fun. Thanks for a job well done. Two of our members, Cheryl Schneider, and Shelly Shriver took their horses on the ferry to Kelly’s Island and had a sixhour ride. Their pictures were beautiful. This is on my bucket list. Tammy Miller and her family went to Beaver Creek to ride. Ricki Mast had a successful Christmas in July ride/camp at Pleasant Hill Lake Park. Many miles were ridden. We had 12 rigs there, a decorated campsite, a six-person golf cart that requirements for riding included Christmas light-up headbands with bulbs and the driver (me) wore a Santa cap with a tiara. We rode to Malabar and could not wait to get to the stream to rest and cool off. It was an awesome time and I thank everyone for coming. We had a record-setting attendance for the horse park. The electric sites are a real treat for us primitive campers. Thanks, Mike. Plus, I could plug in my thousand lights. Cowboys for Jesus had a nice turnout for camp at Mohican. Many of our members attended, thanks, Bob. While the weather was not cooperating, but the time together was incredibly special as well as cowboy church lead by Bob and family. We have so much planned for the future for our club members— obstacle challenge, awards, fun show, farm visits, silent auction, presentations of interest, tack swap, winter riding, bowling party, club calendar, line dancing, and assorted new OHC apparel. Happy Trails, ~Ricki

Their horses, Hope, a Rocky Mountain gaited horse, and Malaki, a Paint, were on a picket line. Rosemary and Monica did not ride long because of the heat, but they enjoyed the airconditioning in the RV. Monica and Zach later cooled off by kayaking on the lake. Rosemary felt that she really missed riding when she and Ken traveled later to Missoula, Montana, with no horses. They did enjoy driving on forest-lined roads where they saw grouse, deer, and antelope. Both were certainly happy that there was a river between them and a mama black with her two cubs. The idea of riding out West sounds quite appealing. Ohio, however, is great for trail riding. Let’s enjoy our horses while we can. May we all keep on riding through this pandemic. Stay calm, stay safe, stay well. ~Rayneen LAWRENCE Hi gang, it seems like 2020 has been the summer that we never had due to the COVID-19 Virus and everything else going on. A lot of us have not been to ride or camp because of this and now the heat has become unbearable. Hopefully in September, it will cool down, the nasty virus will be gone and we can get back to riding and camping, like we used to. Our last club meeting was small but we got to see old friends again. I have our club hats, so if you haven’t received one, contact me. We hope to get back on track as the weather cools down and get the projects that have been on hold finished. There are a

LAKE Our hot, heated summer continues to be affected by COVID-19. Our regional ride became a club ride. Several members rode our local trails throughout July and August, while practicing social distancing. Two members, Rosemary and Ken, went camping with family members and their horses at Pleasant Hill Lake. Rosemary and Ken stayed in their RV. Their niece, Monica and her husband, Zach, stayed in a tent.

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The crew taking a rest. lot more projects that need our attention, but we will add to the list and cross them off as we can get to them. I hope that in the near future we can meet at Paddle Creek for a very much needed camp and ride weekend. Happy Trails, ~Susan White LOGAN Nine members attended the July 12 meeting at the East Liberty shelter house, due to COVID concerns the meeting was outdoors and we did not have a potluck. The Nov. 14 Safety Clinic, our main topic of discussion, will take place at Marmon Valley Farm. However, we need more information to decide whether this is going to be a fundraiser or an informational clinic for our members, so decisions were tabled until next meeting. For the same COVID concerns, our Aug. 2 meeting took place at the East Liberty Shelter House with 11 members present and one guest, Hannah Wiley. Diane Kenne spoke with Dave Traphagen about the safety clinic, and he said if he adds anything else such as obstacles, it would be considered a training clinic costing $500, and the minimum number of rider/horses would be 10. So the club members decided to just do the safety clinic for members. Members will only pay $10 per horse/rider, and forego this clinic as a fundraiser. Our safety clinic will be held at Marmon Valley Farm on Nov. 4 from noon until 4 p.m. The Logan County OHC annual canoe trip down the Mad River was scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 8, and there are at least 13 members planning on attending. Hope everyone has a great rest of the summer. LORAIN September is here and we have some fun rides scheduled this month into next! Our September sponsor of the month is Lance’s Trailer Sales located in Athens, Ohio. Thank you Lance’s for September 2020

County Lines your ongoing support of Lorain County OHC. Lance’s Trailer Sales has a vast array of trailers to choose from and you can easily view their inventory on the web. As a side note, Jenny was a Lorain County OHC member for many years and helped out in many ways over the years. We hope all is well with you. July camping at West Branch was a hot one so the horse owners thought it’d be kind to take their horses for a swim in the lake, floatable horses, that is. Many members have also been enjoying kayaking on the local lakes within Medina and Lorain Counties during the heat we’ve had over the summer months. We generally paddle on Tuesdays, weather permitting, so join in the fun if you are able. We have several camping opportunities this month. Our first weekend ride will be camping at Oak Openings with camping at Reed Road Wrangler Camp in Swanton, Ohio, Sept. 11-13. The terrain is flat and sandy so you can clip along at a nice pace if you like. Please refer to the back of the calendar for further details or contact Karen Norton who has been there before and can give you some further details. The Chili Cook-off State Ride was cancelled for Mohican this September due to COVID-19. We are planning to hold our membership meeting Monday, Sept. 21 at the CVC Black River room at 7 p.m. We will have nominations of officers for 2021. Our Lorain County OHC Regional Ride will be here before you know it. It is scheduled for Sept. 25-27. We will ride at Charlemont Reservation located on New London-Eastern Roadd. Camping will be at Twin Lakes Camping Resort, formerly Clare Mar Campground. We will hold our Poker Ride on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Awards will be presented at 3 p.m. Sadly we will not be having a potluck due to COVID-19 so bring your own food and remember to social distance when eating and visiting. Small groups of 10 or less and ride in small groups as well please. Our Regional Ride Coordinator is Carole Kenyon. Please contact Carole if you are able and willing to help in any way. When everyone chips in, we all get to relax some and enjoy ourselves. As they say, horsemen helping horsemen is our motto. September 2020

Looking ahead to October, we will be camping at Beaver Creek Oct. 2-4. The camp is located in Liverpool, Ohio. Reservations are required. There are 59 primitive campsites. It’s a good idea to bring your own water for yourself and your horse. There are 23 miles of bridle trails with lots of creek crossings and hills so the scenery is beautiful. Billy and Cheryl Garn are the contacts. October 4-11 we will be camping at Big Elk Lick Horse Camp in the Allegheny Mountains in the Elk State Forest of Pennsylvania. Horses should wear shoes to ride these rugged trails. There are primitive and electric sites. You should call early for a reservation as this is a popular time to camp here and sites and stalls fill up quickly. Elk may wonder into camp so be alert and a safe distance away as they are wild animals. Our club contacts are Ric and Char Augustine. Looking forward to seeing you on the trail or at our next meeting. ~Kathy Duncan MADISON Howdy from Madison County. Our Gymkhana series has finally started. By press time we will have completed our August show. The first we were able to schedule. Look for pictures and how it went next month. We’ll continue with our Sept. 13 and Oct. 11 dates. We’re doing an online sign-up with a single fee covering all the classes. You can participate in every class or just a couple. Check out our Facebook page, Madison County OHC Gymkhana. On a different subject the recent rains will have our home park, Deer Creek, starting to green back up. Of course that means grass, weeds, trees and that darn Autumn Olive will be growing like crazy again. If anyone wants to help trim please contact us on our club Facebook page, Madison County Ohio Horsemans Council. Take care and stay safe everyone! ~Cheryl Barlett MEDINA Today’s good advice comes from Molly Eastwood who says, “If a horse steps on your foot, don’t wait 13 years to get an x-ray.” We’ve all done it. Oh, how bad could it be? Bite a bullet, take some Tylenol

and get back on that horse! But sometimes (especially at our age) we need to pay attention to what our body is telling us. Our best wishes to Molly who we know will be back in the saddle soon, if not already. Sadly, our state ride was cancelled this year due to virus concerns. As I write this article on Aug. 3 during a downpour outside, I’m reminded of all the times we had to set up our tents in the rain. We aren’t the only ones who have had to forego major events, so we just look to next year and hope for the best. We are safe and trying to stay healthy. The good news is that we got in a work session in the Cuyahoga Valley on July 11 (second one of the year)! We worked on a reroute of the Wetmore trail, and seven of us workers laid a lot of rock and trail mix to improve the trail for riders. Oh yeah, and it rained. Big shoutout to Jeff Pettigrew and Kristin Forshey, our park trail maintenance coordinators, for all their help. Our members are the best. Remember I spoke of Esperanza and her mom, Reka, well, they made a special appearance at the Summit County Fair courtesy of their owner, Joyce Tretow. Joyce is always promoting horses and riding, and she generously brought several of her horses to the fair this year. They were stationed at the AgVenture booth where kids and adults could learn about different equine breeds. Lots of petting and hand sanitizer were involved. Big thanks to Cheryl Hess, Karen Crist and Lauri Haibach for lending a hoof. We still love to ride and would love to have you join us. On Wednesday, Sept. 16, join us for a ride at Bedford Reservation at the Cleveland Metroparks. Rideout is at 10 a.m. Contact Barb Vega at 216/702-1224, if you are coming and for information on where to meet. For the truly adventurous we have an overnight Sept. 1820 at Mohican State Forest. Calamity, Molly (Eastwood), is in charge of this one, and she can be reached at 330/603-0820 or mollyeastwood@aol.com for information, also let her know you are coming. Ride out is at 10 a.m. Pack your toothbrush and your bunny slippers. For a complete list of the rides, contact Barb or Molly or visit the Medina web pages at https:// ohconline.com/chapter/medinacounty-chapter-ohio-horsemanscouncil/.

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Esperanza at the fair. We’ve had a few monthly meetings with limited attendees at Robinson Field. No hotdogs but lots of ideas being discussed. September’s work session will be held on Sept. 12. We need all the hands we can get, watch for email blasts or contact Greg Monsanty (blackhorsebridge@ aol.com or 330/658-3063) or Raydeen Ryden (reysden@att. net) for information. Lastly, the prayer ride at Richfield Heritage Preserve hosted by our sister chapter Summit OHC is Saturday, Sept. 26, at 1 p.m. It will be a time of reflection with prayer, live music, a bonfire, hot dogs and cider. Good times and good thoughts. Contact Traudy Cook (330/703-9940) for details. Keeping the news sanitized for your protection down in the valley. ~Rosemary MEIGS Some of our members are riding the trails at our camp and they are also riding other places. One of our members, Valerie Toban, is riding one of her horses every day. She may ride at her house or at the horse camp. If she rides at the camp, it is early in the morning before the day gets hot. Way to go Val. She is keeping track of her riding hours and they are adding up. Of course we 57

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Valerie at a ride at AEP.

Judy Bunger haven’t had a meeting yet and no events have been scheduled. I am hoping we will be able to have some before the year is over. If we do, I will let everyone know. Our youth members are busy preparing for fair, but it’s not going to be the same. There will be only one horse show, and you bring your horse that day and take it back home. I don’t know how they are doing the steers, but I am glad they are going through with the events. The youth members going to Meigs Fair are Shayla Hysell, McKayla Smith, and Kaelin Steele doing the horse show. Ryan Ross will be showing a feeder calf. Alyse Smith will show a calf at Athens Fair. As time is running out for me to get this article in, I wish all of you Happy Trails. ~Dian MONTGOMERY Hello from beautiful Montgomery County! As summer is slipping away and I reflect on it, it has been a nice season, despite the hot weather and Covid restrictions. 58

However, welcome fall, how I love thee, let me count the ways. Cooler temps, fewer horse flies and beautiful foliage. Life seems to be going along fairly well for our members. I haven’t heard of anyone getting sick and we continue to ride and some are even camping. August 27-30 we had a fun club campout at East Fork State Park. Our August meeting was held at my farm. It was nice to see so many smiling faces gathered around my patio. We were even entertained by my squealing mare flirting with my stallion. The big news from the meeting was that OHC is raising the dues $5 for single and family memberships, with youth membership staying the same price. It really is still a good value. Remember our meetings are held the first Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. We meet at the Horseman’s area at Sycamore State Park off Wolf Creek Pike in Trotwood through October. Come join us. May you stay healthy in all ways. See you on the trails. ~Jilleroo Karen R-E MORROW Composing this report reminds me of a ‘stuck vinyl audio recording’ as Morrow County OHC activity events have been nearly the same for the last several months while the cascade of stressful events in the USA continues to impact chapter activities in our county. The same is true for other OHC members with local, state, and national equine canceled programs/events that had been published in The Corral. Some major Ohio impacts for many of our OHC members are cancellation of State OHC March meeting, April Equine Affaire, August Ohio State Fair, October

Quarter Horse Congress, and probably (not official as of this composition) the September Delaware All Horse Parade. Health issues, plus COVID-19 concerns has eliminated any organized chapter rides for most members which will probably be true for much of the remainder of 2020. After state restrictions were eased, the Mount Gilead Library Annex again became available in June, July and August for our small group monthly meetings to share equine fellowship. Planned chapter projects for Mount Gilead State Park equine activity includes installation of picket lines, a picnic shelter and expanding the riding trail system for which the park management has been supportive. Drew Ann reported a very enjoyable experience from riding in a mounted archery clinic, plus some riding with grandchildren at home. Husband Frank had not yet ridden, although he thought he could, following his recovery from an ‘unscheduled dismount’ earlier this year. Ted and Gerald have done some riding at home with family members, while chapter president Floyd acquired a new mule, although health issues has prevented any riding as of this date. Byron’s hip replacement surgery progress has been good with plans to resume riding later this fall. Continuing health issues still prevent other members from riding including Caren, Joe, and Suzanne, although she continues to recovering nicely from her knee replacement surgery. She says her riding days are over although she continues to care for several horses. While she is chronologically ‘senior’ to all chapter members, at age four score I am striving to continue riding as long as possible before making a Shane exit! The relatively safe/comforting physical isolation in the rural Morrow County environment is sharply tempered by some ‘remote’ state, federal, and world events which can be ‘instantaneously’ transmitted to us. However, as was reported the last several months, some sense of normalcy is provided by the required daily care for our equine, canine, and 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

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mandated insolation a bit more tolerable. As stated in last month’s report, even though, uncertainty still exists, hopefully 2020 will allow many chapter members to get back in the saddle again. The current events provide significant challenges, but tomorrow is another day. 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 COVID19 has been eliminated. 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 STARK It feels so good to be back in the saddle again! Our members have been able to get out and ride. Several have been camping. It just feels good to be with our friends that we haven’t been able to see in a while. That has been the hardest part of what has been happening. In July we had the drawing for the 50 bales of hay donated by Ron and Joyce Wilson for a fundraiser for our Stark County Chapter. The winner was, Natalie Gainer. Congratulations! A big thank you to Ron and Joyce! We are uncertain at this time if we will be able to have our meetings this fall. Normally in August we have our annual Steak Fry. As I write this, we still don’t know if this is possible or not. Hopefully, things will be better soon. It is easy to keep to the social distance rules when we are out riding and camping. Several of us were at Barkcamp recently and the campgrounds was almost full with all the campers. It has become a very popular activity for many families. Stay safe and pray this will pass. Until next time, happy trails to you! ~Jo Ellen SUMMIT Hello from everyone at SCOHC. It’s no joke when they say we are all in this together. What is the fun of complaining about the rain, heat, storms and bugs if you can’t even look forward to an OHC trail ride or weekend camping? The luxury of attending a monthly September 2020

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Summit County OHC meeting is just a vague memory. The earth shook when Equine Affaire was cancelled. The Horsemen’s Corral suspended printed editions for several months to stay with us at least online. Then, the earth tilted on its axis when The American Quarter Horse Congress fell victim to COVID-19. 2020 will go down in our club’s history as the year without the spring and fall ‘meeting’ at the Wolf Creek Winery. It is a sobering thought that our members might even forget how to open wine bottles, pop open aluminum cans, or prepare all those special dishes for potluck dinners. We long for the smell of diesel fumes from pickup trucks idling outside the delis, pizza shops and bakeries while those inside window shop for something extra special to share with OHC friends. Heck, the space station hasn’t even ID’d one of our camp fires since last fall. Perseverance is a necessary trait for trail riders in general. Our staunch members are still riding in very small groups and just by the nature of our activity keep socially distanced at least six feet apart. Keeping intentional distance in the past might have been the result of failed deodorant, a forgotten toothbrush on a weekend campout, or taking an evening ride after the chili cook-off and realizing it might not have been the smartest idea. Thankfully, we don’t need to wear masks to hit the trails and take in the smell of some fresh air and honest horse sweat. Just what have we all been doing with that extra time? Marietta Tromp has been fostering caterpillars on milkweed cuttings at her own Monarch Hilton. Her ugly babies eventually morph in their chrysalis then spread their wings for party central in Mexico. Cody and Rowdy, suffering from empty barn syndrome, convinced owners Karen and Gary Beres to downsize and head south to the Wadsworth area. We hope all their four-legged buckaroos are adjusting well. The Donners September 2020

and extended family enjoyed family time camping up on Lake Erie’s shores enjoying some well deserved time away on their staycation. Amy O’Neal is waiting anxiously for Ford to finally be trail ready. Amy, we feel your pain doctoring an injured horse. Michelle Crew’s infectious smile has been seen through tunnel vision on one of her recent camping ventures. Carolyn Sullivan, we want to tour that new phantom custom trailer you have on order. Molly Eastwood is probably leading with trail miles racked up for the year. Poor president, Roxanne Owens, is still mired down in IRS Government forms trying to file taxes for her clients. For me, it is hard balancing energy levels to support the have to’s vs the want to’s. Stay healthy and safe so you will be there when we can all party again ‘Like It’s 1999’. ~Joann Ulichney TRUMBULL Hello to everyone from the Trumbull County chapter! This year sure does continue to present challenges on many levels for the equine industry, which in turn has a devastating impact not only here in Ohio, but across our nation. As we constructively adjust to a new approach at ‘normal’ we find comfort in the smaller gatherings around the camp fire. We are fortunate as while astride we easily adhere to the distancing regulations and fireside comradeship is still possible. Our chapter has faced the ‘meeting rules’ by holding ours outside at the Mosquito Lake State Park trailhead, this has worked well and work has been done on the handicapped mounting ramp and around the parking area. Weather this year for the annual ride at 2 Mile Run was wonderful, we had a nice turn out of riders. We are preparing for the festivities of this year’s Steak Fry Ride Sept. 26 and 27. Good news! The horse shoe scavenger hunt will be Saturday the 26. We are again fundraising at Ponderosa Steak House. Members submitted photos to be placed on the large board in the ordering area. This has been beneficial in the past. We are in hopes that with the current restaurant restrictions it may be so again. Ride safe and hope to see you on the trails! ~Kathryn Bartow

TUSCARAWAS My spirits are high and enthusiasm evident upon arrival to the farm, where horses of many colors wander unfettered, grazing aimlessly. As I shed the minutiae of a working day, sheer satisfaction awaits when the daily beloved horse chores begin. Accustomed to collective nickers, the vision of an awkward, stumbling blue roan approaching sinks my ship. The three-legged stance we have all witnessed never ceases to bring agony to our hearts. Upon closer examination, I am relieved to see immediate medical treatment is not necessary. No lacerations, or nasty knots of swollen flesh are apparent. Cleaning the near left hoof, I cannot detect a wound or heat radiation. Sometimes it is just too difficult to ascertain the actual source of stress. Perhaps an application of Absorbine or DMSO will relieve the pain. Although, Dulce has enjoyed her freedom, I planned to isolate her temporarily in a box stall, away from her stable mates. She will not be happy. Since it is not a life-threatening injury, I sought to eliminate activity and rest the entire leg and shoulder. After several days, the limp persisted. Trial and error may be a method of choice, but I do not wish to risk the chance of the mare suffering until it becomes reoccurring with residual effects. Instead, I chose to contact a much-admired friend, Morgan Graham, a certified equine therapist. She has chiropractic, acupressure, massage therapy, and saddle fitting capabilities as well. Her repertoire includes service to horses, dogs and cattle. Morgan delved into my horse’s musculature, minute pockets of swelling, hoof blemishes or punctures, and finally manipulated the foreleg slowly until a ‘pop’ resounded. Morgan is convinced this reaction is not the source, just a mitigating factor. She suspects an abscess is brewing, yet invisible without the aid of instrumental prodding. I will certainly abide by her recommendation to call a farrier. Should the pain persist, an x-ray may be the next alternative. Morgan’s professional manner, wisdom, and sensitivity to Dulce’s stressful behavior won my appreciation. Horse owners fear the unknown consequences and require a calm, assertive, stabilizing professional influence

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Morgan Graham to present an objective viewpoint. I highly recommend a consultation with Morgan Graham, 330/5464719, to define a clear method to proceed. Thank you, Morgan! Our Tuscarawas County OHC is currently meeting on the second Monday of each month. Please contact Holly, 330/4325164 for the monthly location. UNION Autumn is around the corner and soon the trees will be displaying their fiery colors. COVID-19 is still wreaking havoc causing cancelations and rescheduling of many horse-related events. Union County has been staying busy hitting the trails, practicing social distancing on horseback, and racking up the miles. We had our chapter ride and meeting on July 19 at Alum Creek State Park where everyone enjoyed a ride on Winterhawk West. A few other rides at Alum Creek have since happened throughout the month as it is one of our favorite places to ride. Union County was invited to Champaign County’s Firecracker Ride at Kiser Lake State Park, Karen and secondary member, Theresa attended. Members of Champaign County hid American flags along the trails and prizes were awarded for the most flags found. There were horses and

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Planning our route on the map. riders in attendance from Union, Logan, Madison, Delaware, and Champaign Counties. Karen and Theresa camped at Pine Creek Horse Camp in the Hocking Hills in early July. Both were extremely impressed by the horse camp which provides electricity and water along with stalls for the horses. The only downside, too many pine trees and not enough shade trees. They visited Pine Creek during a 90 plus degree heatwave so riding early in the day or in the evenings was a must. They also had the opportunity to visit Old Man’s Cave one evening. The one advantage of COVID is that there were very few people at the popular tourist attraction and it was nice to get photos without other people in the background. They will be returning to Pine Creek this fall. Clark County had a ride at Barkcamp State Park at the end of July. OHC members from various counties attended the ride including Becky and Stephanie Petee along with Karen Holland from Union County. With 30 miles of trails, Barkcamp is a beautiful place to ride. The park is about 23 miles from the West Virginia border. Until next month stay safe and Happy Trails. ~Karen Holland WARREN It’s hard to believe that by the time you read this, we’ll be 60

headed toward fall. This year seems to be going pretty fast. Though with all that’s going on, I’m thinking that’s a good thing. Then again, I have discovered that the older I get, the faster time goes. I know several of our members have been getting in a fair amount of camping and riding. Karen and Rick Johnson camped at Midwest in June and said it was not crowded at all. Belinda Snell, Sherry Hatcher and Janet Burnett rode at Great Seal recently and enjoyed it. Belinda also helped Greene County with the Caesar Ford Park natures days bringing her horse for the kids in the program. Chris Pawsat and Barb Pfantz went to the Warren County Fair. It was a junior fair this year with livestock and a few food vendors, but no rides. They went to see part of the horse show and had fun though it was quite hot that day. Tom and Kris Green recently decided to move from the farm to a nice house in Springboro on the golf course. They’re settled in and enjoying it. With boarding and not having to do all of the grunt work also, Kris should have even more time to ride (not

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that she didn’t find time before, of course). Trail work has continued, and as I write this, we’re gearing up for our August work day. I should have a report on that next month, as I’ll actually be able to take part in it. I’ve been unable to make the Wednesday morning sessions due to work being crazy. Since we are so close to it, I’ll include a few photos from previous work days. As of when I write this, our September meeting is on, as is our Founders Day Ride weekend. Watch for an e-blast from Catherine about both or check our Facebook page for current information. Stay cool, stay safe. ~Mickie

Brent DeWees and several members having lunch.

WASHINGTON Greetings! Washington County finally had a ride and meeting together. We had a beautiful day to ride at Kinderhook trail head of the Wayne National Forest. Brent DeWees and Darrell McKay spent a day before the ride removing trees and mowing the park to get ready for the event. We rode out at 11 a.m. We proceeded left at the first ‘T’ and went through ‘the Ravine’ without incident. Mariah was riding a pretty green horse, but after some gentle coaxing it conquered the obstacle without any trouble. We continued around the short loop, up to Council trail, so named for the Ohio Horseman’s Council and stopped for lunch at the picnic tables. After a short jaunt past the cemetery out to the Kinderhook Road we returned up to the abandoned motor that is one of the cultural points marked by the Washington County Chapter with our sign project last summer. Some back tracking brought us to Campfire trail, on to Pawpaw and finally back to camp at 3:30. Once we got the horses rinsed off, cooled off and properly outfitted with hay bags the rest of the club began to arrive. Many thanks to Melody Crawford, Barb Hoover and several others for putting together the food and arranging for the plates and other necessary items for a potluck. At 5:05 following the blessing we had a wonderful meal. There was a cornucopia of foods that nourished the body, and the fellowship was nourishment to the soul. It had been February since we met together. Following

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the meal and fellowship we had a short meeting. There were several items discussed including the need to have a pre-ride meeting each ride to cover safety issues and trail etiquette. We are going to make our handouts on the subject available at each meeting and ride so everyone is well educated. The main discussion was on the ‘Corn Ride’ which is held every August. It is our biggest event of the year other than awards dinner and Christmas dinner. Our normal location was no longer available. The decision was made to meet at Kinderhook, the event was held Aug. 15. If the weather cooperates it will be a great event, of course by the time you read this it will be ancient history, but it is what is going on in our chapter! Of course, we are social distancing and taking all necessary precautions with COVID-19! Ride safe! ~Rita V. Schultheis WAYNE It was a busy month for the club. It started out with a great Regional Ride at Mohican. The weather couldn’t have been better, 80s and 90s and not a drop of rain! First, a huge thank you to Dave and Trudy Schmidt, who hosted the ride again this year. It was especially challenging with all the COVID -19 restrictions. That brings me to the next September 2020

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Socially distanced at the Regional Ride. Tuesday night Mohican.

Elsie at Beaver Creek. thank you which is no less well deserved which is to Marline Smalley. She worked with the forest, the Ashland Health Department and the state wide COVID restrictions to be sure we could safely host the event. Everyone was very respectful of the changes and social distancing necessary to pull this off safely. I think we were all so desperate for a weekend camp out with all our friends that we were willing to put up with any restrictions put in place. There were seven counties represented, 31 rigs, 43 riders and 41 horses. The silent auction was a great success with 237 items donated which brought in over $500 to be used for trail maintenance. We had to improvise some with the games we regularly play, such as the poker run where the person holding the bag with the cards had to draw for everyone so we didn’t all stick our hands in the same bag and touch the same cards! Instead of a potluck we had Crazy Nate’s BBQ cater the Saturday night meal. We served with masks and gloves on and the tables were spread out around the area by the camp fire so that families could sit together and every one could social distance. We just used the pavilion to set up the silent auction items and limited the number of people in at one time who were looking at the items for auction. Everyone had their own pen courtesy of Huntington Bank! All in all, the food was great, the company better and we are so thankful for all who came and respected the rules. I think it is fair to say ‘a good time was had by all’. September 2020

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The fun just kept rolling on as a group camped at Beaver Creek the weekend of July 1719. There was a rain shower Friday night that filled the river making Saturday’s crossings a little exciting as the water was deep and fast running. Caution is the better part of valor and Kim and Elsie, both very experienced riders with great mounts elected to take a safer route back to camp after the first crossing! We are happy they made it back safe and had a great time. There was a work weekend campout July 24-26 at Mohican where lots of work was completed on the Orange trail and carsonite posts placed on the Red and Yellow. With so many groups using the camp grounds and day riders on the trails it has been a full time job keeping up with the trail maintenance. Thanks to all who showed up to work. Thank you also to the individuals who ride and work during the week. Without them we would never be able to get done half of what needs to be accomplished. Some of our members camped with the Holmes County OHC group and enjoyed trail riding as well as renting a pontoon boat for a little cruise on the lake. We always enjoy camping and riding with our Holmes County friends. The Tuesday night rides have been a great success with an average of nine riders each night. Only one cancellation for rain. Remember these are open to everyone. Just be at the trailhead ready to ride by 5:30 so we can beat the dusk. Erin O’Neil had a great time competing and riding at Creek Side Horse Park. The obstacles were intimidating but her horse gave its best and carried her through! Taran Tate has been doing some riding and competing there as well and did very well in the junior divisions. Of course, Mom Heather Kinney also rode and Gus was no slouch.

Salt Fork was the next scheduled camp out July 7-9. Several members were looking forward to a great time riding and camping. July 28-20 was Grandparents weekend for the club, we always hope everyone will show up and have a great time. Elsie Zuercher always has fun things planned for that weekend. Here’s hoping you all have a safe and happy late summer and fall riding the trails. ~Susan Baker WOOD During this Covid time we are having our meetings at the center of our horse camp at Van Buren State Park at 6 p.m. For September the meeting will be on Monday, Sept. 14. At the August meeting we discussed and decided to cancel our Hocking ride scheduled for Sept. 4-13 and have it in November at a camp with electric, date and place to be determined. We also decided to cancel the Hobo Stew scheduled for Oct. 9-12. This will be only the second time we have had to cancel in the 23 years we have been putting it on, sorry folks. We still plan to camp at Van Buren for the Labor Day Weekend Sept. 4-7 and Oct. 18-24 the trip to Hoosier State

Wood County OHC Forest. I’m sure we will fill in the gaps with other rides but none were decided at our August meeting. Trail work continues to be done by our trail crew with a big thank you from all of us that are unable to help. I will end with a phrase I have adopted. We cannot help everyone but everyone can help someone by wearing your mask. Stay safe and keep your sunny side up. ~Barb O.

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Horses and Ponds by Eleanor Blazer I have a beautiful painting depicting several horses drinking from a crystal clear pond with the setting sun behind them. It’s a scene every horse owner would love to have in the back pasture. Unfortunately in real life many problems can occur when horses are allowed access to a pond or lake. Is the water safe to drink? Ponds and lakes receive water from runoff. This water comes from the surrounding watershed and can include pastures, manure piles, agricultural fields, lawns, septic systems, and industries that are in the area. Excessive nutrients from fertilizer and manure may enter the lake. These nutrients can cause nitrate poisoning, bad tasting water, a strong odor and algae bloom. Blue-green alga (cyanobacteria) is a toxic growth that may occur when fertilizer runoff enters the pond. The toxic algae will cause illness and possibly death of livestock, pets, wildlife, birds,

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Erosion caused by large animals having access to the pond is another hazard. One thing I notice in my painting—the horses are not standing knee deep in mud and the bank is pretty, with grass right up to the water. This is not the normal condition of a pond if horses have access to the water. Allowing horses to enter the pond will break down the bank which causes the pond to lose depth. The deep muck that develops can cause a dangerous situation for the horses as they could become stuck and unable to get out. In the winter stories abound about horses having to be rescued because of falling through the ice and into frigid water. Too frequently horses die because of the inability to get them out in time. A more realistic painting would depict a fence separating grazing horses from a well-maintained pond. And just inside the fence is a tub filled with fresh clean water. It may not be as pretty of

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