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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 Horseman’s Council Colorado Ranger Horse Association Ohio Morgan Horse Association Creek Side Mounted Archery Ohio Mount N Trail Obstacle Competition District One National Show Horse Ohio Paint Horse Club Dusty Boots Riding Club Ohio Quarter Horse Association Flatlanders Dressage & Combined Ohio Ranch Horse Association Training Association, Inc. Ohio State Buckskin Association Geauga Horse & Pony Association Ohio Western Horse Association, Inc. Great Lakes Appaloosa Horse Club Ottawa County Horse Foundation Hoosier Equine Council Ohio Valley Team Penning Association Knox County Horse Park Pinto Horse Association of Ohio Lake Erie Mounted Vaqueros Tri-County Trail Association Massillon Saddle Club Tri-State Rodeo Association Michigan Trail Riders Association, Inc. Wayne County Saddle Club Mid-Eastern Farriers Association Western Equestrian Club at Slippery Rock Mid Ohio Dressage Association University Mid-Ohio Marauders Western Reserve Carriage Association National Pole Bending Association Northern Ohio Dressage Association
Inside This Issue Beat The Heat ...................................................................20 Corral Calendar .................................................................38 The Cowboy Perseverance Ranch ....................................50 Notes from Inside The Corral ..............................................6 Rehydration for Optimal Recovery ....................................14 Ride In Sync ........................................................................8 TrailMeister ........................................................................18 View From the Cheap Seats..............................................34
Club News Ashland Paint & Plain Saddle Club ...................................48
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: ..................................... Bobbie Coalter, Rob and Tanya Corzatt, .........................................Robert Eversole, Kristen Janicki, Lisa Kiley, .................................................. Terry Myers, Michelle Ross, Sarah Vas NEXT ISSUE NUMBER 9 ............................................................................ SEPTEMBER 2020 SEPTEMBER 2020 DEADLINE ........................................ AUGUST 10, 2020
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Black Swamp Driving Club ................................................35 Central Ohio Saddle Club Association...............................36 Classical Attraction Dressage Society ...............................36 Colorado Ranger Horse Association .................................28 Dusty Boots Riding Club....................................................52 Knox County Horse Park ...................................................12 Lake Erie Mounted Vaqueros ............................................26 Massillon Saddle Club .......................................................16 Michigan Trail Riders Association, Inc. ..............................44 Mid-Ohio Marauders ..........................................................46 Northern Ohio Dressage Association ................................48 Northern Ohio Miniature Horse Club .................................30 O.H.I.O. Exca ....................................................................22 Ohio Horseman’s Council, Inc. ..........................................54 Ohio Morgan Horse Association ........................................12 Ohio Mount N Trail Obstacle Competition .........................22 Ohio Paint Horse Club .......................................................51 Ohio Quarter Horse Association ........................................24 Ohio State Buckskin Association .......................................44 Ohio Valley Team Penning Association .............................28 Ohio Western Horse Association .......................................10 Ottawa County Horse Foundation .....................................10 Tri-County Trail Association ...............................................48 Wayne County Saddle Club ..............................................46
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his month’s cover photo may be a surprise to some but not as much as it was to us. Yes, it is the second mini we’ve had on the cover this year. Yes, she is mine and yes, she is a miniature mule. We named her Corona but are calling her Cory. Cory’s mother, Miss Kitty, is a 33” miniature who was to be sold earlier this year. We thought she was in foal but she never really gave us good signs of it other than the fact she was big. Miss Kitty has never missed a meal and minis are almost impossible to palpate so it was a matter of letting nature taking her course. As we continued to work with our vet, we found a tumor and confirmed it was most likely cancerous and inoperable. She showed no signs of pain and although the buyer would have still taken her, we decided she should live out
the rest of life in the stall and pasture she was raised in. As the last couple months passed, Miss Kitty went along her daily routine of rolling in dirt, running in the pasture and waiting for a treat before going into her stall. She still showed no signs of being pregnant and I pretty much had given up the thought of having a foal this year. So, imagine my surprise when I walked into the barn on July 17 to find this little long-ear standing in the stall with her mother! The whole scenario of Miss
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Kitty and Corona reminds me of the old adage, “Don’t mess with mother nature” or the seventies commercial for Chiffon margarine which had the slogan, “It’s not nice to fool mother nature!” Either way, I’m happy to report that both mother and daughter are doing great. Kitty is a fantastic mother and very protective of her little one which is a job since Cory is probably the most independent foal I’ve ever seen. Kitty is already getting her figure back, in part because she has to keep up with her little one who loves to explore and race around their turnout. Even though Joe and I are sticking to our plan to minimize the herd and not breed miniature mules any longer, I’m
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so happy we decided to keep Miss Kitty to live out what time she has left and blessed to have just one more long-ear in the barn. I just can’t get enough of these two and am already thinking about what Corona might look like pulling a cart in a few years! Thanks to Michelle for coming over to take these pictures of Cory just hours after she was born. I hope you all think she is as adorable as I do. Enjoy!
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by Terry Myers
his article is not about stressing your horse out, per say. It is about the pressure you put on the bit. But...if you spend your entire ride pulling on your horse, you are stressing him out. Learn to ride with light hands and your horse will become light in the bridle. Sound simple right? No so much. When I am doing clinics, I tell people to hold their reins like they are holding hands with someone they like. When you are holding hands with someone you don’t grab their hand and pull them around. With your loved one, you hold hands lightly and you both walk together. Same with your bridle reins, hold them lightly so you can feel the horse’s mouth. When a rider is constantly pulling on a horse and never truly rewards or releases pressure, the horse will start to pull back. When they do this, they stiffen and brace in their jaw, throat latch, neck and shoulders. When this happens, the horse hollows his back and you lose your propulsion. Control goes out the window. Riding is all about pressure and release. Pressure and release is how a horse learns what you are asking. It’s not necessarily the release of pressure, but the timing of the release. In my clinics, I frequently see riders who never completely release the rein pressure. The horse never gets the reward from the release of pressure on their mouth to know they have done their job. Sometimes this is due to a riders’ fear. Sometimes this is due to the lack of understanding that even a little pressure can be felt by a horse, particularly with a shank bit. When I was young and dumb, I galloped Thoroughbreds at the track. To
make them run, we took a hold of the reins and held until the horse started to pull back against our hands. This made the horse run faster into the bit. When we got ready to slow them down, we would relax the rein pressure and not give the horse anything to brace against. To stop them, we worked our hands back and forth. The moral of this story, constant pressure makes the horse go faster against the bit. Reins are not created equal (I know, All Reins Matter). In dressage, the inside rein has three names: direct, leading and softening. If you look up these terms in the dictionary, you will not find the word ‘pull’ in the definition. The inside rein is only meant for direction, softening and suppleness. If we pull on the inside rein, since horses are bilateral, the horse will lean on their inside shoulder and the hip will drift to the outside. The outside rein is our indirect rein which controls speed and headset. The rider must learn how to use both bridle reins, softening with the inside while the outside supports the horse, to be able to put them in frame. You rarely pull on both reins with constant equal pressure. It creates a horse that is stiff and braces in the bridle, as mentioned previously. Sounds confusing, I know. But let’s paint a picture as an example. If you are riding in a circle, your horse’s body needs to be in the same arc as the circle. You ride a circle the same way that you walk it, with your inside shoulder and hand ahead of your outside. Move your inside rein hand ahead of your outside. Keep your fingers soft. With the inside rein slightly bump when needed (try wiggling your fingers) to keep the head and neck in the same arc as your circle. The outside rein supports while also using your outside leg of hold the hip. When done correctly, your horse will walk/trot/canter that circle in the same arc. We have accomplished this by using our inside rein differently than our outside rein. So many people want to do what I call babysitting when they are riding. They get the horse moving at the cadence that they want, so they try to hold them there. As they hold onto the horse’s mouth, the horse starts in lean into the bit and pull back (remember the racehorse). Then cadence goes out the window. Also, the horse never learns what the rider wants. You have to let go. When the horse falls apart, pick them up, put them back where you want them and then turn them loose again. When you pick the horse up, count to three and then let go by counting to three. Eventually the horse learns (after about 10,000 times) what you want. This is how you get a western horse to travel in a frame in a loose rein. Horses are meant to be pushed, not pulled. If we pull on the horse’s mouth, we take away the drive in the back end and dump them on their front end. Remember, horses are rear engine models like the old VW Beetles. When you learn how to effectively use your reins/ hands, you will go a long way toward developing a horse that is soft and drives from behind. 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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Ohio Western Horse Association
It’s Hot and it’s Time to Show! PRESIDENT, Greg Leidel VICE PRESIDENTS, Megan Gossard & Ranee Liedel SECRETARY, Loretta Rudasill TREASURER, Megan Gossard WEBSITE, www.owha.org
by Andy Farley The 2020 OWHA sanctioned shows did not get to start due to COVID. Thanks to the Champaign County horse show committee for starting our open shows. We’re working to use the proper social distancing to be safe. Let’s hope we can start to ramp up results in the coming weeks at: AUG. 1: Karlee Hooker Memorial Show, Ada AUG. 2: Pleasure Show, St. Marys AUG. 8: Pleasure and Speed, Ada There are limited shows remaining. The club wants to make sure that as many members as possible can participate in the sanctioned shows. Remember
the more, the merrier...we hope to see you all at the upcoming events! CLUB MEETING ITEMS Some of the important items were discussed at the May club meeting. 1) The Youth need to check the Youth News monthly for their ‘monthly question’ to be able to build points for the annual youth item auction at the awards banquet held every winter. For any questions about how that works please check with youth advisor Ashley Haudenshield. 2) Now that shows are starting, remember to sign up for incentive funds, both Contest and Pleasure, to enhance your yearend payouts. 3) There are new memberships available to qualify you for yearend awards. Ask at your next OWHA show. 4) There are OWHA T-shirts available to order. See any officer for order details. 5) We have started the planning for the year-end awards banquet. Please provide any ideas to Ranae Leidel.
FALL ROUND-UP The annual end of the season show is still happening! We are excited to present our Fall Roundup this year at the Champaign County Fairgrounds in Urbana, Ohio. The show is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 25 through Sunday, Sept. 27. This is a change from our normal Lima and Wapakoneta locations. The club is excited to provide the opportunity of our southern members to easily attend. Please make sure to schedule to attend. We need the support of all riders to help fill the classes. The club is still having the Youth Team tournament that weekend, as the highlight of the show. The prizes for the teams are always a hit. There will be stall rental and camper space rental available for the weekend. Please see the showbill for details. We are anxious for the area vendors to be introduced to the OWHA attendees also.
Please let any trustee or officer know of any members or ‘show friends’ that are dealing with illness or physical issues. We can acknowledge them and maybe help out. NEXT REGULAR MEETING The August meeting will take place at Ada Memorial Park shelter house on Aug. 6. Please contact any trustee or club officer to have suggestions or items for the meeting agenda.
Ottawa County Horse Foundation
Finally Gearing Up for First Show 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 finally gearing up for our first show, which will be a Points
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MEMBER ACKNOWLEDGEMENT It was good to see Dave McDaniel back at the monthly meeting and providing input to help with club decisions and improvements. He says he’s feeling better. Our thoughts go out to Greg and Ranae Liedel due to their truck and trailer fire. Everyone including the horses are safe, just hassle of losing all your ‘stuff’.
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on the Portage circuit show held on Aug. 15-16! Saturday will be a speed show and Sunday will be a performance show. This will be followed up by the OCHF Run on the River speed show, to be held on Aug. 29—with $1000 added money! The last Points on the Portage show will be held on Labor Day weekend, Sept. 5-6. All shows are held at the Ottawa County Fairgrounds! Please mark your calendars and join us for a great time!
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Ohio Morgan Horse Association
Buckeye Morgan Challenge Horse Show PRESIDENT, Alyssa Rose VICE PRESIDENT, Elizabeth Thomas SECRETARY, Nancy Rinz TREASURER, Elizabeth Burick WEBSITE, www.ohiomorganhorse.com
by Susan Walker I hope I didn’t jinx things last month when I boldly stated that our Buckeye Show would be taking place. It seems that the next day, Governor DeWine seemed more concerned by increasing COVID-19 cases after his guidelines relaxed the restrictions on certain businesses. And then there was news of some states reinstating restrictions which had been loosened, shutting things down rather than opening them up. Just today, I received an email from the AMHA and the Joint Leadership Council (JLC) warning that safety precautions must be followed lest horse shows might be shut down again. Probably by the time you have this page in front of you, the
question will have been answered once-and-for-all for 2020. And as I write, I am still 95 percent optimistic, but in these uncertain times, it is difficult to keep doubt from creeping into one’s plans. Meanwhile, a few shows have been taking place in Ohio and elsewhere. It is nice to hear the reports on Facebook and to see show photos again, both online and in equine publications. I know that several of our members have already been fortunate enough to have traveled to a show or two. Remember to report any high points you have accumulated. Being under the recommended quarantine, I’ve been watching more television than usual. I’m not very proud of that fact, but there it is. The positive side of this has been that I have been finding a surprising amount of horse racing on TV. There have been times when it has been telecast on three different channels at once. And it hasn’t been on only obscure cable channels; especially at the beginning of the shutdown of spectator sports, even the major networks were turning to the
racetrack to be able to put some sort of sport in front of their viewers. The Swedish racing was the most educational, and funny to my American sensibilities. Some of their harness racing tracks didn’t use an automobile driven starting gate, but rather a run up start, which meant the field would circle and circle like schools of fish, waiting for the signal that the race was about to start. It reminded me of the warmup arena when a big horse show class is about to begin. Then they had trotters under saddle races, which was exactly like roadster under saddle classes except around a racetrack. Those jockeys must have legs of steel! Another TV show I stumbled upon was called ‘Gentle Giants’ on ‘The Cowboy Channel’. It is a show devoted to draft horses. All of which got me thinking… why are some equine endeavors deemed suitable for broadcast, yet others not so much. The
dog show world has managed to make inroads into television, calling it their ‘sport.’ I would think the riding and driving of horses would be much more sport-like than walking at the end of a slender leash attached to a Yorkshire Terrier. (No offense meant to any Yorkie lovers out there.) Rodeo is big business and has a television presence. And other than bull riding, where would rodeo be without the horses? How does this relate to Morgans? I guess that is the point; at present, it doesn’t. But I guess it is a dream of mine to some day see a Morgan park horse trotting across my screen. Maybe the JLC should investigate that once the pandemic is behind us? AUG. 12-15: Buckeye Morgan Challenge Horse Show, Champions Center, Springfield, Ohio. NOV. 21: Annual Meeting/ High Point Awards Banquet, The Galaxy Restaurant, Wadsworth, Ohio.
Knox County Horse Park
Fun Shows are Back at the Knox County Horse Park PRESIDENT, Debbie Cole VICE PRESIDENT, Travis Ross & Dave Huge; TREASURER, Pam Niner SECRETARY, Anna Chadwick PHONE/TEXT, 816-305-6328; WEBSITE, www.knoxcountyhorsepark.com
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The Knox County Horse Park at 7500 Thayer Road, Mt. Vernon, Ohio, is back to having fun shows! Our June 19 Walk Trot Fun Show was a big success. The next show was July 11. This was an open fun show with walk-trot. We had classes for ages 10 and under. AUG. 8: Fun Show SEPT. 19: Fun Show 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 Lannings’ Meat Market in Mt. Vernon. Drawing to be held at the Halloween Fun Show. Monthly meetings are held at the Knox County Horse Park on the second Monday of the month July through October. Start time 7 p.m. (Aug. 10, 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. Our garage sale date is being re-scheduled. Note: we have a new Facebook page, Knox County Horse Park Inc. Check our Facebook page and website for upcoming activities, cancellations or changes to events.
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by Kristen M. Janicki, MS, PAS
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s most of the country hits the peak of summer, most horse owners are spending more quality time in the saddle either trail riding or at shows. And, true to summer, the temperatures sure have been soaring! As horse owners, we know that it is important to make sure our horses always have
access to good clean water. Over half of your horse or pony’s body weight is made up of water! Fluid losses occur daily, and one of the biggest components of that, especially in the summer, is from sweating. Fluid losses can occur at a rate of one gallon per hour with moderate levels of exercise. High intensity training and exercise can lead to about two to four gallons of water being lost in sweat per hour! Even horses standing idly in a pasture in hot and humid conditions will sweat enough to lose significant amounts of fluid. S
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Sweating is the body’s natural response to cool its core temperature by a process called osmosis. During exercise, heat is produced by metabolism and energy production for the contraction of muscles, raising the core temperature. When the horse’s temperature begins to rise either due to hot and humid weather conditions or with exercise, sweating helps to dissipate heat and keep the core body temperature within a tightly controlled range. The ability to dissipate heat drastically affects a horse’s ability to cool the core temperature to adequately maintain performance and prevent dehydration and exhaustion. Sweat is not composed of water alone—it also contains electrolytes, mainly sodium, chloride and potassium. Calcium and magnesium are also lost in sweat, but in a much smaller amount compared to sodium, chloride and potassium. There’s a saying that “where salt goes, water follows”, and not replacing these major electrolytes, along with water, can affect muscle contraction, gut motility, circulation, thermoregulation, among other important processes. cell functions and physiologic actions. An example of the importance of these electrolytes is in the process of skeletal muscle contraction. When signaled by the central nervous system, membranes in the muscle cells open, allowing sodium to rush into the muscle cells. This influx of sodium triggers a release of calcium from the sarcoplasmic reticulum inside the muscle cells, and this results in muscle contraction. To relax the muscles, the sodium is pumped back out of the cell and calcium pumped back into the sarcoplasmic reticulum. Muscles such as the heart, diaphragm, intestine, and skeletal muscle all rely on this series of events.
Water There is no doubt that the most important part of rehydration is drinking water. On average, a typical 1,100-pound idle, non-working horse will drink four to nine gallons of water per day. A horse’s water requirements go up in amounts that can vary based on duration and intensity of exercise, fitness level and environmental conditions like heat and humidity levels. The desire to drink, or thirst response, is triggered by sweating and the need to replenish fluid losses in the body. Failure to properly replenish water losses can lead to dehydration. Objectionable water flavor and odor can negatively impact a horse’s desire to drink. Unfamiliar water from a new location whether it be at a show or a new stable can turn a horse’s nose up to drinking as equines are extremely perceptive of odors. Flavoring the water can help to entice horses to drink from a new water source. In a preference study, researchers found that providing salt in the water resulted in greater water intake and recovery of body weight loss during the first hour of recovery after endurance type exercise, in comparison to offering only plain water (Butudom et al., 2002). Be sure to start to pre-condition the water at home about one to two weeks prior to the show, and always offer a bucket of plain, unflavored water as an option as well.
Electrolytes For most light riding in warm conditions, adequate water consumption and free choice salt should adequately replenish most fluid and electrolyte losses. But, what about for more moderate or intense performance, or during the hot and humid months of summer? Training or hard-working horses need to replenish both water and electrolytes lost through sweat for proper recovery after exercise. Failure to replenish electrolytes can have serious consequences including thumps (synchronous diaphragmatic flutter), muscle cramps or exertional myopathy (tying-up), fatigue, and exhaustion. Commercial electrolyte supplements should contain three key August 2020
components lost in sweat: sodium, chloride and potassium. A good quality electrolyte supplement should easily dissolve in water and be highly palatable to encourage horses to drink. Make sure to compare labels as not all electrolyte supplements are formulated to replenish the exact proportions of electrolytes lost in sweat. Providing inadequate amounts of electrolytes can be more harmful and dehydrate your horse further. For example, providing salt at twice the recommended levels to moderately exercising horses resulted in mild acidosis as seen by the reduction in blood and urine pH (Zeyner et al., 2017). With more salt being excreted, water follows, and this can exacerbate dehydration. Make sure to compare concentrations of the three main electrolytes on the labels and look for research studies backing its efficacy in properly rehydrating and replenishing these vital electrolytes.
Take Home Rehydration Tips 1. Ensure adequate water intake in the amount of at least five liters per 100 kilograms of body weight per day (equivalent to one and one quarter gallons of water for every 220 pounds of body weight); 2. When traveling, use flavoring to mask the flavor of unfamiliar water or salt to encourage drinking, if necessary, but condition the horse to the flavoring one to two weeks prior to the trip; 3. During trailering, offer water about every two hours, especially during hot and humid conditions; 4. Provide an electrolyte supplement for horses working at moderate to intense levels, especially during high temperatures and humidity levels to aid in replenishing those lost in sweat. Kristen Janicki, MS, PAS is a Technical Marketing Specialist for MARS Horsecare US/BUCKEYE™ Nutrition, responsible for technical nutrition support, digital and social media, and working collaboratively with the Senior Nutrition Manager in providing high-quality nutritional content. Headquartered in Dalton, Ohio, BUCKEYE Nutrition has been manufacturing quality products since 1910. BUCKEYE Nutrition takes feed safety seriously, implementing many programs mandated in human food manufacturing facilities. With the backing of the WALTHAM Petcare Science Institute, a world-leading authority on pet care and widely renowned as an institution of the highest scientific caliber, our equine nutritionists provide scientifically-based equine nutritional solutions which guide our formulations and our BUCKEYE Nutrition brand promise of being the highest quality, fixed formula feeds available. BUCKEYE Nutrition is a 100 percent equine-focused company, 100 percent medication-free facility, sourcing 100 percent traceable, pure ingredients for consistency. www.BuckeyeNutrition. com. 800/898-9467.
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Massillon Saddle Club
MSC Show Season has a Few Changes PRESIDENT, Leanne; SECRETARY, Francine; VICE PRESIDENT (CONTEST), Regina. VICE PRESIDENT (PLEASURE), Mandy, Machell, Kathy, Francine. EMAIL, massillonsaddleclub@gmail.com WEBSITE, massillonsaddleclub.org
The 2020 show season has been a bit different than most years. In March, with restrictions and stay at home guidelines in place, the hope for summer shows was fading. However, some of the restrictions have been lifted, and, with a few guidelines, the 2020 MSC show season has begun. We made a few changes this year, and hope that you like them. Food trucks will be at each show. We are very fortunate that Kait’s Creations and Totally Fried were available to be at the shows. They will rotate coverage between Contest and Pleasure shows. This is a fantastic nonprofit organization that donates a large portion of its profits to several charities. (Please see their Facebook pages for more detailed
information about their charities.) MSC is very happy to have them as our food vendors this year. (A huge thank you to Shelly for coordinating the dates and food vendors for the entire season!) Another change is the awards given at each show; this year, MSC will have medallions for each class placing. Jackpot/ payback classes will receive only the monetary award. Please see the MSC Facebook page for a preview of the medallions. The new awards seem to be very well liked by both the children and adults. (On a limited basis, the show office might have a small token for any first time child rider who did not ‘place’ in any class.) There has been one ‘open ride’ day where members could sign up individually, or, as a small group, to use the MSC arena for one hour. Timer set up for anyone who wants to practice contesting patterns was done by MSC. Arena cones were available for anyone who wanted to set up horsemanship or gaming patterns (Leanne, the MSC president, hosted the first ‘open ride’.) Times were staggered to permit
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use of the arena while following social distancing. If there is interest, another ‘open ride’ date will be held. The use of the arena was at a nominal fee, and was available for members only. If you have a young horse, don’t have access to an arena, or if you are just starting to show, or are coming back to showing, and would like to use the arena, please feel free to contact MSC. This is limited to MSC members only due to our insurance restrictions. This year, we are very excited to say that there will be a saddle raffle, thanks to the generous donation of two of the MSC members. (They wanted to be anonymous; we may be able to announce their names at a later date.) All proceeds from the ticket sales are being donated to cover year-end awards. Tickets are $10 each, and will be sold throughout the show season. The drawing for the raffle will take place at the November Annual Meeting/ Awards Banquet. The winner does not need to be present to win the saddle. Please watch the Facebook page for pictures and specifics about the saddle. (There may be the possibility of ‘trading up’ as a credit on a different saddle if the raffle saddle doesn’t fit you or your horse.) Although the show season has barely started, plans are already being made for the year-end awards banquet. Tentatively mark your calendars for Nov. 5, or Nov. 12 for this year’s banquet. (The date and the venue will be confirmed as soon as we can do so.) MSC is an Ohio nonprofit, volunteer staffed/run group that uses almost 100 percent of show proceeds for year-end awards. MSC gives out amazing prizes every year. Past awards were belt buckles, or awards jackets; embroidered coolers, bridle bags, and saddle bags and, embroidered director’s chairs. If you have a suggestion for this year’s awards, please let us know. We are in the process of determining the awards now, but would welcome suggestions also. Donations for raffle items are always welcome at any time. On an unrelated but much sadder note, MSC would like to extend condolences to two MSC families: the Diane Mincks family; and the family of Tom Diss. Both were very active MSC members throughout the years. Diane showed her horse Tommy for many years, and actively participated on the MSC
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board. Diane’s kindness, gentle soul, and encouragement to all, will be greatly missed. Tom, along with his wife, Pat, also was active in MSC throughout the years. Deepest sympathy to both families on your loss. We want everyone to be safe, and have fun. We ask everyone maintain social distancing as much as possible. This is not just for your safety, or your children’s safety, or the volunteers who staff the shows, but also for anyone that you might contact outside of the show environment in your daily lives. The playground equipment will not be available this year. The bleachers were closed to try to limit gathering of groups. The MSC forms are available online, and we encourage pre-printing and filling out the forms before arriving at the show. MSC is looking into possibly using a payment app to limit the time spent at the entry booth windows. (This is still being researched to find one that is low-to-no cost and easy to use.) Further, MSC asks that awards pick up at the entry booth is done by adults only as a way to limit congestion at the entry window. We want to show, but exhibiting caution is our way of keeping everyone as safe as possible. 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? 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. If you have not yet looked at the MSC Facebook page, please watch it for contests, raffles, show updates, and the amazing photography of Shaemar Snaps. Shae has spent many hours at the horse shows taking pictures, and making them available for anyone to view. (This is Shae’s gift for all of us; she is not compensated for her time or photos.) In addition to Shaemar, pictures have also been posted by the MSC resident action photographer, Regina. Have a safe, happy summer. August 2020
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Why Horse Camp? by Robert Eversole
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e love our horses and mules. We love trail riding and we love being outdoors. What could be better? Camping. While there is certainly something to be said for crashing on the couch and binge watching British costume dramas, visiting a horse camp and living outdoors for a few days with our animals just an arm’s length away is much more appealing. Horse camping is a way to be adventurous, make memories of a lifetime, and spend quality time with impressive people. Here’s six more reasons to try it this year!
thoughts. The feeling of happiness that you get when you take your first breath of air at the campground is because of the burst of serotonin that you get from the extra oxygen of the outdoors. Sleeping under the stars also helps you get in touch with your natural circadian rhythms, a foundation for high quality sleep and health.
It’s Healthy Camping does a body good. Nearly every aspect of camping provides health benefits, from being more active, getting more natural light, fresh air, mental health and more. Research shows that time spent outdoors can improve your blood pressure, improve digestion, give your immune system an extra boost. When you spend a few days outside, you’ll get some serious health benefits.
It’s Tradition Horse camping is an activity steeped in history and tradition. Images of cowboys warming themselves by the campfire after a long day on the trail create powerful urges within us to go out and recreate those scenes. When we’re in a horse camp I like to think of the people who decades ago decided that this spot would be perfect for camping with stock. And then built it.
It’s Immersion in Nature Any type of equine camping, whether it’s a tent deep in the backcountry or parking the LQ at a guest ranch is an enveloping experience. You’ll see wildlife in their natural settings, you’ll enjoy million dollar views from your tent or trailer door. And you’ll feel the sun on your face (as well as the rain and the wind!). The stars; oh my the celestial bodies that you’ll view on a dark night. The sounds. From the soft crunch of the ponies contentedly chewing hay to the yips of the coyotes in the distance, and the trills of songbirds flitting through camp. And the adventures in nature that you’ll experience!
It’ll Put You in a Good Mood
It’s a Digital Detox Sometimes you just need a break from technology. It might be hard to escape it at home, but most parks and campgrounds have poor, or no cell connections. Horse camps are perfect places to put down the high tech devices in our lives and focus on the basics. Sit back and relax with a good book, write in a journal, or just enjoy watching the horses graze. Use this digital down time as a way to connect with nature and reconnect with each other. Time without electronic distractions forces you to connect with others and with yourself, which is a pretty amazing experience.
It’s New Challenges and Life Skills No two camping trips are exactly the same, and that’s good. A University of Michigan study shows that new experiences help keep brains healthy. New activities that are both physically and intellectually stimulating have the greatest effect on brain health, and horse camping fits both of these criteria. Camping also makes you rely on yourself to meet your basic needs; purifying water, making a fire, etc. Being able to build these skills gives you confidence and self-worth that carries over into all other aspects of your life. It just takes a little effort and guidance, and you’ll be setting up tents in no time! Planning a horse camping trip is one of the pleasures of the trip. From choosing the right places to visit to figuring what you’ll do when you get there, you’ll learn a lot throughout the process. Here’s a start for you—the largest guide to horse camps in the US—www. TrailMeister.com. Pick a state then start looking through all of the camps and their amenities and features for you to enjoy.
Researchers have linked outdoor activities to a decrease in depressive
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.
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BEAT THE HEAT Keep your Horses Healthy this Summer by Lisa Kiley
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y now the heat has really started to get to everyone. With the ever changing challenges of COVID-19 from cancelled shows, to taking new safety precautions, it’s easy to feel out of control. Fortunately, when it comes to managing our stables, there are things that we can control to improve life for our horses. There are several small adjustments that can be made to make the heat of the season more bearable, providing your horse with a safe and healthy environment this summer. Keep Them Hydrated
A horse needs 5 to 10 gallons of fresh water each day. With the increased temperatures, your horse may need even more water to stay hydrated. Increased water intake can help a horse regulate their body temperature. The way in which water is provided can have an impact on how much they drink. Make sure that the water tanks and buckets are routinely cleaned and disinfected to make the water more palatable and free of debris. Horses may prefer cool water when it is warm out, and insulated buckets can help to keep water cooler, longer. Automatic waterers also provide a cooler water source and keep fresh water in front of horses at all times. Just make sure to check the waterers at each feeding to ensure that they are working properly. When on the road, if you are concerned that your horse won’t drink water that taste different, you can either add a flavoring to it (like Kool-Aid) or if you want to actually filter out tastes and impurities you may encounter on the road, there are products such as the horse hydrator, that can be easily attached to the end of the hose.
Provide Shelter If horses will be outside in the heat, offering shade is important to keep horses cool. Although the temperature in the shade is technically the same as it is in the sun, it feels 10 to 15 degrees cooler because it is blocking the radiant rays of the sun. When horses are provided shelter in a pasture, they will often utilize loafing sheds or shaded areas throughout the hottest points of the day. Being able to move out of the harsh rays will allow the horse to lower their body temperature, keeping them more comfortable. Additionally, summer storms can bring bouts of heavy rain and hail. A shelter can protect from damage to the horse by the elements and in cases of heavy wind, damage that could be caused by debris. In the Midwest, where tornados are known to be an issue, it is a good idea to have a plan for both your family and livestock so 20
that you can prepare for the best possible outcome in case of storms.
Air Circulation
Even on the hottest days, a nice cool breeze can make all the difference. Air quality in barns and stalls is important year-round, but in the summer getting cool air moving through the barn is essential to surviving the heat. Opening doors to the outside can help, but if there is no air movement into the stalls, the horses will not benefit from it, the air needs to move through the stalls for the best ventilation and should be part of the barn construction with eves built for this purpose. Adding fans can be a way to get air moving, they can be mounted above the stalls, used in aisle ways, and built into the ends of the barn. However, be mindful that some fans can pose a significant fire risk. Using fans with enclosed motors, making sure that the electric in the barn can handle the units, and keeping the cords out of the reach of your horse will greatly help reduce the risk of fire. Stall windows or doors to the outside of the barn and stall gates that allow the horse to put his head out into the aisle way allow the horse to enjoy more air movement. Stalls that have bars between them will also allow for better air circulation and ventilation in the barn.
Modify Turn Out Schedules Horses that spend part of their time turned out and part of their time stalled may benefit from being turned out at night instead of during the day. Temperatures are usually much cooler in the evening, providing a more comfortable environment. There are typically less flies at night, and horses will be less likely to sweat if they are wearing fly gear. Nighttime turn out can be a great way to let your horse out to prevent sunburn and bleaching of the coat, which can be important if you are trying to keep a nice coat for showing. Make sure that fences are suitable for HORSEMEN’S CORRAL
keeping your horse safely contained. The horses should be accustomed to being out in the pasture during the day before they are turned out on them at night. As with any turnout, it is best to take halters off or use breakaway or leather halters to keep your horse safe in the instance that they would get caught on something. Horses that are kept in their stalls during the day will usually generate less of a mess, leading to a significant savings in bedding over the course of the summer. 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. August 2020
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O.H.I.O EXCA
EXCA Members Begin to Race 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 threatening thunderstorms held off for the O.H.I.O. EXCA members so they could participate in this year’s first race at Creek Side Horse Park. The first race kicked off with six different levels competing for the top four places and choice of prize from one of our generous sponsors. EXCA appreciated all volunteers that helped make the race at Creek Side Horse Park a success. Below are the results in each class: YOUTH: 1. Daniela Scheffler; 2. Jordan Scheffler; 3. Liv Garabrandt; 4. Rachel Brick. NON-PRO: 1. Kim Fernandez; 2. Jennie Bower. RIDE SMART: 1. Stephen Oetzel; 2. Jennie Bower. NOVICE: 1. Sharon Oetzel; 2. Jasmine
Photo credit: Silk Studio Photography. Baker; 3. Stephen Oetzel; 4. Kim Fernandez. INTERMEDIATE: 1. Sharon Oetzel; 2. Ayla Holmes; 3. Jamie Darrah; 4. Jennifer Darrah. PRO: 1. Kayla Schlabach.
Following this race the members reunited at Creek Side Horse Park to celebrate a Fun Day on July 4. The fun began on July 3 with a night ride and overnight camping with peers. If you missed out on the fun, another Fun Day will occur Aug. 20 at S Bar L Rodeo. Upcoming events include weekly club meetings that rotate between S Bar L Rodeo and Creek Side
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protocols. The last day to preregister will be Aug. 12. We are accepting new members and would like to increase our youth memberships. Please contact any of the board members for information regarding becoming a member of the O.H.I.O EXCA and reap the reward of spending more time with horses and friends.
The June 2020, Ohio Mount N Trail challenges are in the books with a fantastic number of participants, some the largest ever. It feels so good to be out competing with the horses and seeing friends again. Mountain Trail Competition continues to grow in popularity. Win-Seek/Fallen Pines in Cortland had a pretty spectacular ‘Christmas In July’ competition on July 25, with a Toys For Tots campaign. Stone Gate Farm Trail Park has another two-days of mountain trail competition set for Aug. 8 and 9. This will be two separate shows and all entries must be completed in advance. No entries will be taken the days of the competitions. Creek Side Horse Park will host its next event on Sunday, Aug. 2. Get your entries in ahead of
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time as Creek Side will not be taking entries the day of the competition. All parks are requiring/ encouraging pre-entries and have separate areas to get awards and view competition results. Don’t forget each park is giving its own High Point Series Awards. For current standings, check with each park. As of July 10, there are nine mountain trail competitions remaining for the 2020 season. It is not too late to sign up for Ohio Mount N Trail year-end awards. The five highest scores are tallied for placings in each of 20 classes: Novice In-Hand and Riding; All Levels of Adult In-Hand and Riding; All Levels of Youth In-Hand and Riding; All Open Levels In-Hand and Riding. Must compete at two parks. There are also two All Around High Point awards for In-Hand and Riding. All of the standings through the end of May (first four competitions) have been posted on the Ohio Mount N Trail Facebook page. Get your reservations in early. Contact Win-Seek/Fallen Pines, Creek Side Horse Park, Stone Gate Farm Trail Park or Ohio Mount N Trail on Facebook with any questions. August 2020
CANCELLED The Ohio Quarter Horse Association regretfully announces the cancellation of the 2020 All American Quarter Horse Congress, scheduled for September 29 - October 25. The uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic simply prevents safely moving forward in Columbus Ohio. The well-being of our workers, exhibitors and attendees is our highest priority and based on the information we have today, the risk is simply too great. Thank you for understanding this difficult decision. “It is a sad day with the cancellation of the 2020 All American Quarter Horse Congress. Hearing all the concerns from the local and state health departments, and the CDC, it was the right decision to make to keep people safe and healthy,” said Dr. Scott Myers, CEO of the Ohio Quarter Horse Association. “It is disappointing to all who worked tirelessly in preparation for this year’s Congress, and I want to personally thank you for your continued support. I look forward to the biggest and best Congress ever in 2021.” Sincere thanks to the many loyal Congress sponsors, exhibitors and supporters. We are in this together, our industry is strong and rest assured, the Congress will be here in 2021. Details on moving forward and further updates will be available on quarterhorsecongress.com.
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Ohio Quarter Horse Association
Ohio Quarter Horse Youth Association CEO, Dr. Scott Myers PRESIDENT, Brent Maxwell EMAIL, media@oqha.com WEBSITE, www.oqha.com www.quarterhorsecongress.com
In light of the pandemic, the youth members have continued to stay connected through monthly virtual meetings utilizing Microsoft Teams. Through the virtual meetings we were able to connect with an increased attendance of 53 percent, or 20 youth, over the average 2019 meeting attendance. Many thanks to the officers and youth for being agile and adapting to our new ways of collaborating. To protect the health and
safety of attendees and staff, the 2020 Bank of America Youth Excellence Seminar (YES) transitioned to a virtual platform. The virtual YES provided an opportunity for youth to connect with one another and learn valuable leadership skills. Attendees tuned in to a live keynote address from Amberly Snyder, the Women’s Professional Rodeo Association competitor whose inspirational true story was captured in the 2019 movie “Walk. Ride. Rodeo.” This address, alongside other valuable content, was recorded and available to access through July 20. The AQHYA Executive Committee and Regional Directors for the 2020-21 term were elected July 1 during the Virtual Bank of America Youth
Excellence Seminar. Each of AQHYA’s 11 regions can elect three Directors at the Bank of America Youth Excellence Seminar. From those Directors, delegates elect five National Officers to the AQHYA Executive Committee. A huge congratulations to Alexa Black of Springfield, Ohio, on being elected as an Executive Member of the AQHYA Executive Committee and to Courtney Hilty of Huber Heights, Ohio, on being elected as a Region 4 Director. We are proud and honored to have you represent the Ohio Quarter Horse Youth Association! A summer highlight for many OQHYA youth is the Built Ford Tough AQHYA World Championship Show, held July 29-Aug. 8 at the OKC Fairgrounds in Oklahoma City, Okla. All AQHYA exhibitors were welcomed to compete at this year’s show since the AQHA Executive Committee waived the qualifying requirements due to the pandemic. The Built Ford Tough AQHYA World
Championship Show will feature youth riders and their American Quarter Horses competing in Level 3, Adequan Level 2 and Nutrena Level 1 classes. The Ford Youth World crowns 18 and under world champions in a large slate of classes, but in 14-18 and 13 and under, world champions are crowned in the following core classes: western pleasure, hunter under saddle, horsemanship, hunt seat equitation, showmanship, ranch riding, and trail. OQHYA has multiple youth involved in the photo, scrapbook, and Wrangler Jeans and Justin Boots Decorating Contests. The Ohio team is also participating in the stall decorating contesting designed around the AQHYA World Championship Show theme #THEPOWEROFYOUTH! Good luck to all youth. We encourage you to stay up to date on the latest OQHYA and YES information by liking Ohio Quarter Horse Youth Association on Facebook.
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Youth Poles 2D .....................Entry Fee $10 Open Poles 2D .....................Entry Fee $15 Warm Up Barrels 3D ............Entry Fee $10 JACKPOT CLASSES Youth Barrels 3D ..................Entry Fee $15 Open Barrels 3D ...................Entry Fee $25
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— FEES — Youth $3/class • Halter & Showmanship $3/class • Performance $5/class Ribbons to five places per class • Grounds Fee: $2 per horse.
HALTER & SHOWMANSHIP CLASSES 1. Weanling and Yearling (all sex) 2. Pony Halter (56” and under) 3. Registered Quarter Horse (all sex) 4. Registered Paint/Pinto (all sex) 5. Non-Registered Horses (all sex) 6. Registered Horses (any breed unlisted, all sex) 7. Pee Wee Showmanship (exhibitors 8 & under) 8. Youth Showmanship (16-18) 9. Youth Showmanship (13-15) 10. Youth Showmanship (9-12) 11. Adult Showmanship (18 and over) 12. Grand and Reserve Showman (all 1st & 2nd showmen eligible) 13. Grand and Reserve Horse (all 1st & 2nd horses/ponies eligible) — 30 MINUTE BREAK — PERFORMANCE CLASSES
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16. Beginner Walk Trot (rider ineligible for canter class 13 & over) 17. Open Warm Up Pleasure (No ribbons, $3.00) 18. Pony Pleasure (56” & under) 19. Jr. Snaffle Bit Pleasure (Horse/Pony 5 year and under, Bosal permitted) 20. Advanced Walk Trot (No restrictions) 21. Open Youth Pleasure (Rider 18 and under) 22. Non-Registered Pleasure Horse (English/Western) 23. Registered Color Breed Pleasure (English/Western) 24. Open Saddle Seat Pleasure 25. Open Gaited Horse/Pony (No canter) 26. Open Hunt Seat Pleasure 27. Open English Equitation (Hunt Seat or Saddle Seat) 28. Hunter Hack (One jump, WTC) 29. Open Walk Trot (No restrictions) 30. Youth Walk Trot (18 & under) $25 added with 5+ entries 31. Open Western Pleasure ($25 added with 5+ entries)
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Youth Horsemanship (16-18) Youth Horsemanship (13-15) Youth Horsemanship (9-12) Adult Horsemanship Open Woman’s Pleasure (English/Western) Registered Quarter Horse Pleasure (English/Western) Jack Benny/Mae West (39 yr.+ WTC) (English/Western) Open Mens Pleasure (English/Western) Registered Pleasure (all unlisted registered breed) Open Ranch Horse Pleasure (not eligible for Open Western Pleasure) Light Harness Pleasure Driving Trail Class Trail In Hand Pee Wee Barrels (10 yr. & under) Free Pee Wee Poles (10 yr. & under) Free Bareback Dollar Bill
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Lake Erie Mounted Vaqueros
First Shoot a Success PRESIDENT, R. David Davis VICE PRESIDENT, Brian (Doc) Hric SECRETARY/TREASURER, Karen Davis; PHONE, 330-719-3290 EMAIL, karenld0819@gmail.com WEBSITE, www.lakeerievaqueros.net
by Karen (Chilipepper) Davis We had our second practice of the season on May 23 at Carmen and Nancy Virzi’s in their indoor arena. Thank you both for inviting us back to start practicing again! We had several people who showed up for the practice. It turned out to be a nice day and a good practice and we got to spend time in the saddle. We had another practice on June 7 at the same place and had another good day! There were two horses that we all worked with that are potential shooting horses. They did absolutely great and they will be shooting off of them in no time. When we have our next practice it will be outdoors. I want to thank Curt
Myers for the snacks and Nancy and Carmen Virzi for the hotdogs after the practice. Our first event went great with 55 riders Saturday and two wranglers, Georgia and Lily Treas We had 44 riders on Sunday with Georgia and Lily Treas as our wranglers. SATURDAY WINNERS OVERALL CHAMPION & OVERALL COWGIRL: Karla Durnell; OVERALL COWBOY: James Chambers; OVERALL SR. COWBOY: Robert Koniak; OVERALL SR. COWGIRL: Barb Walters Miller; RESERVE COWBOY: Tom Rock; RESERVE COWGIRL: Carla Spackman; RESERVE SR. COWBOY: Rick Workman; RESERVE SR. COWGIRL: Rhonda Brown.
CLASS WINNERS: L1 Courtney Herman; L2 Marcy Gruchalak; L3 Elizabeth Brockert; L4 Karla Durnell; L5 Carla Spackman; M1 Gregory Durnell; M2 Derek DeMao; M3 Tom Rock; M4 James Chambers; M5 Matt Miller; M6 Paul Treas; SL1 Sue Wolski; SL2 Cheri Stady; SL3 Deborah Hurlburt; SL4 Barbara Walters; SL5 Rhonda Brown; SM1 Rob Bryan; SM2 Rick Workman; SM3 James Urbanski; SM4 Robert Koniak; SM5 Ronald Kiko; Wranglers: Lily Treas; Goergia Treas. SUNDAY WINNERS OVERALL CHAMPION & OVERALL COWBOY: Paul Treas; OVERALL COWGIRL: Jen Treas; OVERALL SR. COWBOY: Robert Koniak; OVERALL SR. COWGIRL: Rhonda Brown; RESERVE COWBOY: Matt Miller; RESERVE COWGIRL: Karla Durnell; RESERVE SR. COWBOY: Charlie Brown; RESERVE SR. COWGIRL: Cheri Stady. CLASS WINNERS: L1 Karen Wertz; L2 Kristen Workman; L3 Mary Chambers; L4 Jennifer Treas; L5 Carla Spackman; M1 Gregory Durnell; M3 Ben Clark; M4 James Chambers; M5 Matt Miller; M6 Paul Treas; SL1 Karen Davis; SL2 Cheri Stady; SL3 Deborah Hurlburt; SL4 Colleen Kelly; SL5 Rhonda Brown; SM1 Denis Cooper; SM2 Rick Workman; SM3 James Urbanski; SM4 Robert Koniak; SM5 Charlie Brown; Wranglers: Lily Treas; Georgia Treas.
Congratulations to all of our winners! Please follow the social distancing and stay safe! LEMV 2020 SCHEDULE September 19-20 and August 22-23. We cannot wait to see everyone this summer! Special thanks to our sponsors: Big Dee’s Vet and Tack Supply where you can get all your pet supplies and everything they need; CMSA; Lonesome Pine Ammo; Uncle Jimmy’s Brand Products for all your pets treats; The Horsemen’s Corral; Stagecoach West; Wendy Shaffer, MMCP, massage therapy for your horses; KDGowins Photography for great equine photos of you and your horse; Park Side Trailer Sales and Services, Inc., look them up for new or used horse trailers or parts or service on the one you have; Trumbull Locker for good tasting meat; Rocks Farm and Garden for good tasting fruit and vegetables; Siracki Realty, if you are looking for a new house, apartment or a place to rent and Altmeyer’s Trailer Sales in Jefferson, Ohio, looking for new or used horse trailers, cargo trailers, car mate trailers, American Haulers.
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Colorado Ranger Horse Association
Lost Ranger – Wapiti’s Tip Top and Open Shows Cancelled 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 Pedigree Researcher Sherry Byrd recently shared within our Facebook community about a lost ranger. “...I have had two ‘Treasure Hunts’ this month that traced back to the ApHC mare Wapiti’s Tip Top CRHA #1788. This mare is in fact a Rangerbred horse.” The All Breed Database contained inaccurate information
for this mare. Sherry explained that “Wapiti’s Tip Top’s dam is a registered ApHC mare named Dimples-T T1897. She is sired by The Barbarian CRHA 444 (Fox CRHA 10 x Black Mane CRHA 16), out of a Quarter mare. Therefore Dimples-T and her daughter Wapiti’s Tip Top are CRHA horses. NOTE; The ‘T’ stands for Harold Tyner (of Shavano fame), who owned the mare. She was bred to Shavano. It is claimed that Dimples-T T1897 had a twin named Dapples-T T1896, but they were foaled in different years, according to ApHC records. ApHC descending lines include: Ambright, Bright Wa-Top ID8966, Bright Brand T84961, Bright Jill, Amfun, Calico Girl of Circle JG Ranch, Hollywood Art, Bright Note ID789, CR Hollywood Peanut, Clouds
Arbunny, Bright Spectacle, Arsun, Ben Bright, Arfamous, Bright Band, DF Bright Brandy, Native Bright, Bright Goldilocks, Perfect Delight, Ama Legend, AM Charles, and others.” This emphasizes the need for using the free pedigree check available on the association’s website at www.coloradoranger. com if you want to know if your horse is eligible for CRHA registration. If you own an Appaloosa, chances are one in eight that your horse can be registered with the Colorado Ranger Horse Association! The June and August open shows that were planned had to be cancelled due to the facility not being available for rental as a result of the pandemic. We’re still hoping to hold the Open Game Show scheduled for Sept. 25. The Colorado Ranger Horse
Lisa Williams recently shared this beautiful picture of her Colorado Ranger Horse, R Secret Total Eclipse with the community on Facebook. Check us out at Colorado Ranger Horse Assn. Association’s 47th National Show will be Sept. 19 and 20 in Lock Haven, Pa.
Ohio Valley Team Penning Association
OVTPA July Show Held at Treharne Training Center PRESIDENT, Pam Bradshaw VICE PRESIDENT, Beth Moss SECRETARY, Donna Zang TREASURER, Debra Lyons PHONE, 814-504-4215 EMAIL, pbteampenner@aol.com Find Us on Facebook
Megan Alexander and Pam Bradshaw. by Pam Bradshaw A steady rain fell outside, keeping us in a cool breeze from the comforts of a dry indoor arena. The food in the kitchen was yummy, and the staff was friendly and clean. Turn out was a little lighter than our usual shows, but we still saw some new faces. I was glad to hear that some of them decided to become members that day and continue to show with us throughout the season. We have two sponsors for our ranch hand class. Riders rated number one can sort, and anyone rated number two or higher can hold the gate. The Ranch Hand class is excellent for new or beginning riders to hone in on their sorting skills and build confidence in the pen. We are awarding two Bowden Saddles this year. For every ride 28
Pam Klann you ride, we will enter you for a chance to win a Bowden Saddle from Bob and Katie Jamison, and thanks to JF Quarter Horses, our overall high point winner will take home a Bowden Saddle. JULY FIRST PLACE WINNERS ELITE: Traci Randolph and Jeff McNish OPEN SORT: Pam Bradshaw and Casey May #8 SORT: Jeff McNish and John Resek #4 SORT: Tristan Randolph and Jacki Ferguson RANCH HAND: Jacki Ferguson and Monica Gross YOUTH: Peyson Fletcher and Tanner Randolph OPEN 3-MAN: Emily Verner, Jimbo Fletcher, and Jim Fletcher #11 3-MAN: Pam Bradshaw, Jason Klann, and Pam Klann #8 SORTING INCENTIVE: Jacki Ferguson and Traci Randolph
Misty McAnlis and Jamie Davis. #11 3-MAN INCENTIVE: John Fletcher, Tonya Fletcher, and Jen Burton
The day ended in the early evening, with the competitors cheering for each other and saying I can’t wait to see you next month. So we, OVTPA, look forward to seeing you next month, Aug. 1 at Kuhlber Farm.
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Be sure to follow us on our Facebook Page (ohiovalleyteampenning) to catch up on the latest information and see our show results in our monthly newsletter. 2020 SCHEDULE AUG. 1: @ Kuhlber Farm SEPT. 19: @ Treharne Training Center NOV. 7: @ Garwood Arena August 2020
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Northern Ohio Miniature Horse Club
Annual Fun Show to be Held at Lorain County Fairgrounds 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 What new things are going on with Northern Ohio Miniature horse club? The Northern Ohio Miniature Horse Club Online Show for June was a success! There was a great turn out and many wonderful sponsors and judge! The results were a little late to make it for last months deadline. If you would like to see the results please go to Northern Ohio Miniature Horse Online Show’s group on Facebook. I am happy to see people enjoying showing online, giving them a chance to show from home. July’s show had a new judge, Melissa Downs! A huge thank you to her for the
great donation of her time and expertise. JULY RESULTS SUPREME CHAMPION: Kakos Carolina’s Next Top Model, Katlyn Godwin. MARES GRAND CHAMPION: Kakos Carolina’s Next Top Model, Katlyn Godwin; RESERVE CHAMPION: Tibbs Tango Rythem, Elizabeth Conder. STALLIONS GRAND CHAMPION: RHA Redis Loaded Dice, Elizabeth Conder; RESERVE CHAMPION: Ourfarms Buckeroo Dragonfly, Brooke Hadsell. GELDING GRAND CHAMPION: Buckeye WCF Final Dash, Brittany Mills; RESERVE CHAMPION: Tricettas Mad Sonic, Terri Frenia. MARES 2 YRS AND UNDER, 34 INCHES AND UNDER WINNER: Kakos Carolina’s Next Top Model, Katlyn Godwin. MARES 3 YR AND OLDER 34 AND UNDER: Tibbs Tango Rythem, Elizabeth Conder. MARES 3 YRS AND OVER 34-38: Gamblers Tropical Breeze, Alisha Snider. MULTI COLOR MARES: Zephyr Woods Daisy May, Susan Germundson. SOLID COLOR MARES: Treasure, Susan Germundson. STALLIONS 2 AND UNDER 34 INCHES AND UNDER: DnJ Assured to Sparkle, Ali Boese.
STALLIONS 3 YRS AND UP 34 INCHES AND UNDER: RHA Redis Loaded Dice, Elizabeth Conder. MULTI COLOR STALLIONS: Conquistador, Susan Mason. GELDINGS 2 AND UNDER, UNDER 34 INCHES: RFK’s Tex’s Plum Out Of Cash, Bonnie Weaver. GELDINGS 3 YRS AND OLDER 34 INCHES AND UNDER: Magnum Steel, Kristen Kontos. GELDINGS 3 YRS OLD 34-38: Buckeye WCF Final Dash, Brittany Mills. MULTI COLOR GELDINGS: Little Lord Fairfax, Brittany Mills. SOLID COLOR GELDINGS: Rebel, Brittany Mills. PEE WEE HALTER: 1. RRM Showin My Dark Side, Audry Brown; 2. Mini Miracles CypherPunk, Hanna Brown. PRETTY FACE: Kakos Carolina’s Next Top Model, Katlyn Godwin. STOCK HALTER: Dale Rays Lil Domino Dotcom, Rondelle DeLong. DRAFT HALTER: Sam, Kim Lemmon. GOLDEN HORSE HALTER: Zephyr Woods Daisy May, Susan Germundson. COSTUME: Bernice, Darlene Hinton. YOUTH SHOWMANSHIP 12 AND UNDER: 1. WCS Cinnamon Golden Kid, Callie Finnegan; 2. WCS Cinnamon Golden Kid, Julia Finnegan. ADULT SHOWMANSHIP: Sir Maximus, Jessica Bookmyer. IN HAND OBSTACLE: Iona Farms Moon Shadow, Brittany Mills.
OBSTACLE DRIVING: Conquistador, Susan Mills. DONKEY HALTER: Bernice, Darlene Hinton. JACKPOT HALTER: Cannon River’s Confetti Sara Smile, Diana Fife. LIBERTY: Banks Show Me The Money, Sara Bankes. BEST TURNED OUT DRAFT: Conquistador, Susan Mason.
Our club will host the annual picnic Aug. 2 at 1 p.m. It will be located at the home of Dennis and Sharon Schreiner, 8403 State Route 99, Sandusky, Ohio. Dr Ronnie Meer from High Water Veterinary Services is the guest speaker. Her topic will be Equine Chiropractic. Please bring a dish to share. There will be plenty of room for social distancing and parking. All are welcome to attend and new members are always welcome. September is quickly approaching with our Annual Fun Show at Lorain County Fairgrounds in Wellington! If you like our online show the format is much the same for our September show! We look forward to seeing everyone there!
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View From the Cheap Seats
One Size Fits All But Me by Sarah Vas
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lenty of horse folks are still divided about the topic of helmets regardless of proof they are a reasonable safety element. I’m sure many of our readers can recall a time before helmet use became widespread. Headgear wasn’t common among many breed circles when I was a kid. In the mid90s, my college teammates and I sported plain, ol’ western hats at intercollegiate shows and no one wore helmets at practice. I didn’t even own my first lid until grad school and only because the campus barn required it. I’ve brushed off plenty of raised brows expressing concern over my baseball capped head in the saddle. For far too long, I’d flip flopped over my commitment to this unfamiliar appendage. I wear one now, but until I reached that point, I admit I resisted. It takes
real confidence and resolve to boldly ‘mushroom-head’ around a practice ring among a nonhelmet crowd. And lately, it’s like the helmet battle all over again. Some folks are totally on board, scoffing openly at those who refuse to wear them. Others are abjectly refusing under the guise of personal right to choose. Either way, there’s an uncertain push for a new norm. I’m talking about face masks. Personally, I’m making a career out of hunkering down at home in the midst of all this chaotic social shift. I’ll admit, I writhe behind that shroud outside the boundaries of my own private property. Now, don’t get all high and mighty about it right here, regardless of your stance on the topic of masks! It’s not what you’d expect, folks. I’m not grappling over the effectiveness or lack thereof
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How the tables have turned, haven’t they?” —Karma, the pony
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against infection. It’s not about touting attempted expressions of personal freedom, either. And I’m way too analytical, scientifically grounded, not to mention perfectly healthy, to blindly side with the ‘death by Co2 poisoning’ myth. The source of my aggravation is the same conflict brewing under my riding helmet. What could possibly be such a contentious obstacle? It’s my puny head. My odd shaped melon. My frustrating arrangement of facial features. And as it is with the riding helmet, I labor not under the burden of philosophical debates or statistical evidence of mask usage. I am but a victim of the battle between the size and shape of my puny, puny head and the average fit of an affordable, off-the-shelf face mask. My Head! You’d be amazed at the actual intricacies and dimensions of my cranium. I shop in the kids’ section for eyeglass frames. I hoard odd baseball hats with short crowns that fit my skull without soring my ears or crushing down on my sunglasses. My miniscule lobes refuse to accommodate any type of Bluetooth earpiece. And on the back of my head about level with the tops of my ears, under what appears to be a normal profile of hair lies a bony protrusion of skull. Just below this alien abutment of brain pan is a deep undercut. Frank Lloyd Wright may have gotten his Falling Waters inspiration back here. Oh, and when it comes to helmet shape, I’m an oval. Not a round. Oval. In summary, coming to grips mentally with wearing a helmet wasn’t half as hard as hunting high and low for one that fit well. It’s IRH, by the way. International Riding Helmet is the only brand that suited my demanding head’s ‘Must Have’ requirements. It’s affordable compared to more prestigious price tags and the company has come a long way stream lining the bucket head profile. Even still, their sleekest model makes me look like a short stirrup kid wearing Mom’s mixing bowl but the interior fits my dome like a custom mold. And so, I’ve been searching far and wide for a suitable facemask
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while buying, trying, and returning countless coverings. Seemingly short elastic bands droop around my ears like hula hoops. Full surround straps and the bevy of aftermarket extenders all eventually slip below my pointy equator back there causing the whole mask to drag uncomfortably down my chin. Basic masks either hover away from my nose or jab directly into my eyeballs. Shaped and contoured masks don’t have the darts in the right place. I’ve scouted the children sizes but there’s something about having cartoon giraffes or a kitten nose and whiskers for a face that just feels wrong. No cute fabric patterns or bedazzled Swarovski jeweling. At this point, the more subtle, the better as long as it fits. Just tailored comfort in a subdued mono-shade for easy grab-andgo. Unlike my carriage driving turnouts, I will not be confidently spearheading the charge to classically crafted, couture-level mask wearing fashions! I’m not even sure how to pattern my own DIY attempt as I’m in uncharted seamstress territory. I guess I’m an anomaly. Just like helmets, baseball caps, and headbands, every mask looks normal size until it touches my noggin. Then Boom, Ames Room illusion… I can’t say if social distancing will be an expected courtesy forever but if masks are here to stay, I offer these sentiments for those venturing out to what’s left of our horse shows: • If this cootie threatened our horses, intelligent equestrians would go to any lengths to protect them, right? Just remember, there was a time before No Shirt, No Shoes, No Service. • Practice tolerance when you witness someone fussing and fidgeting with this facial obligation. Extend benefit of the doubt that anyone looking less than perfectly comfortable isn’t having a mental block about necessity so much as just trying to keep from getting tossed out for inappropriate exposure. • Annndddd, yes, my mask and I do remind you of a cobbled together, wore out fine harness on a sway-backed, half hackney,
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Black Swamp Driving Club
Quiet Summer for Black Swamp Driving Club PRESIDENT, Roger Higgins, Jr. VICE PRESIDENT, Julie Emmons SECRETARY & TREASURER, Susan Murray. WEBSITE, www.blackswampdrivingclub.com
by Mary Thomas Between the ongoing pandemic and near record breaking heat,
it’s been difficult to hold driving events. However, a few Black Swamp Driving Club members have squeezed in some time on the box seat. In early June, Mary Elliott and her Percherons went on a wagon train trip along the Holmes County Trail from Danville to a little past Brinkhaven. After two hours out, a stop for lunch gave the horses a rest before the trek back to Danville. Fifteen wagons
One Size Fits (continued) half draft horse with three foals under her belt and too much time off in the pasture on fresh grass… now, move along. Nothing to see here. Mind your manners and wash yer hands like yo’ momma taught you, thankyouverymuch. Sarah Vas, a second-generation horsewoman, writes about her decades of adventure and mayhem among several breeds and disciplines, and countless equine educational endeavors both as student and teacher. Sarah owns and operates a continuation of her
parents’ original business, Winfield Farm & Forge, Ltd., that which couldn’t currently exist without constant gratitude for Kevin, her very forgiving, ridiculously supportive husband. Together, they are quietly beginning to explore the Farm’s newest chapters, both in and out of the horse world. They are returning to Sarah’s family roots, this time as breeders of Arabian/ Welsh Sport Ponies for dressage and carriage while husband and wife indulge their pent up creativity producing a variety of rustic décor and iron work.
and eight outriders enjoyed the day out. Elliott reports, however, that she won’t be taking horses to either the Knox County or Richland County fairs this summer. Both fairs will be youth only for 4-H and FFA projects. Last year Elliott’s Percherons came home with top placings both in hand and hitched. Bobbe Polvony hasn’t been able to drive but she has been riding her mare. Mary Thomas is working two young ponies, hoping that maybe some fall drives can be safely held. Roger and Sue Murray commented that their horse is enjoying his vacation.
safe from the spread of the virus. Still on the calendar are the September drives: Parker Bridge hosted by the Emmons Family, and the Coon Hunters hosted by Sue and Roger Murray. Mary Elliott and Linda Spear are inviting all members to their annual hayride. Three wagons will be used for the ride including Elliott’s and the Stichlers’ pair. Potluck starts at 3 p.m. These events are well attended and have long been popular fixtures on the yearly BSDC calendar. Watch for emails for updates on these drives. Sue Murray does a fabulous job letting members know of any last minute changes.
Sadly the trip planned to the draft horse museum followed by a potluck and horse-drawn carriage tour around Ft. Wayne had to be canceled. Hosted by the Will Stevenson family, this has proven to be a BSDC highlight. Drive hosts now have to make all the arrangements for a club drive—securing driving space, finding good parking areas, organizing for the potluck or lunch, etc. but now have to decide if those attending will be
UPCOMING EVENTS SEPT. 13: The Emmons Family Parker Bridge Drive, Upper Sandusky, Ohio. SEPT. 27: Coon Hunters Drive, Roger and Sue Murray, Tiffin, Ohio. OCT. 25: Hayride at Mary Elliott and Linda Spear Farm, Galion, Ohio. Check time, 3 p.m. NOV. 14: (tentative) Annual Year-End Banquet, Good Hope Lutheran Church, Arlington, Ohio.
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Central Ohio Saddle Club Association
Year End Awards Suspended This Show Season PRESIDENT, Mandy Dacek VICE PRESIDENT, Rachel Zielinski SECRETARY, Debbie Balan TREASURER, Bob Huff EMAIL, mdacek19@att.net WEBSITE, www.coscaonline.com
by Mandy Dacek Every month I sit down to write the club news and I try to find the sliver of good news in what seems like a neverending cycle of doom and gloom. Well, the good news is that the fairgrounds
are opening, county fairs are happening, and horse shows are starting back up! Shows will have a slightly different look to them but it seems to be the most normal sign of our usual summer activities! The COSCA board of directors has had to make some challenging decisions, like many other horse show organizations across the country. We tried to reschedule the COSCA Benefit Show but had to cancel it when the Medina Fairgrounds remained closed the month of June. The Benefit Show was actually started almost 40 years ago with the intent of
‘benefitting’ the year end awards program. With the cancellation of the Benefit Show as well as many of our approved shows, the Board made the difficult decision to suspend year end awards for this show season. However, with the Medina County Fairgrounds opening in July, we are hoping to have some fun with our horses and our friends in August at the COSCA Summer Sizzler! The show is Aug. 22-23 at the Medina County Fairgrounds. The showbill can be found on our website. We are working on safety measures needed to keep everyone safe and healthy.
These guidelines are changing daily so please keep an eye on our Facebook page! We will be needing volunteers at the show, this year more than ever. One way to be sure you can see your friend or spouse or even have a front row for all the action in the arena is to help man the gates! All kidding aside, we truly can use volunteers at this show so if you are willing to lend a hand, please contact Mandy Dacek. Thank you for your understanding during these challenging times. Stay safe and healthy and enjoy your horses! See you at the shows….soon!
Classical Attraction Dressage Society
Working Equitation Comes to Ohio PRESIDENT, Cathy Suffecool; VICE PRESIDENT, Stephanie Kame; SECRETARY, Claudia Grimes; TREASURER, David Crawford. EMAIL, cadsrider@gmail.com; WEBSITE, www.cadsdressage.org
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by Cathy Suffecool WE is now in Ohio! Yes, you read that correctly. No need for the red pen to correct me. The WE in the sentence stands for Working Equitation. CADS just held the first WE United Brecksville Buckle recognized show. This was a wonderful chance to show local riders to
show just how much fun and challenging Working Equitation can be. This is an incredibly young sport, the countries of Spain, Portugal, Italy, and France. The goal was to showcase classical horsemanship and the traditional ranch work done by horses. The first international competition was just held in 1996 and the sport has grown quickly since then. The competition has various levels from Introductory through the Masters level, with each level building new skills sets based on the previous levels. This starts in the first trial, which is dressage and continues through the ease of handling and the speed rounds. It was utterly amazing to watch horses ranging in training from their first time off the farm up to those trained up to the Intermediate level. The first test is the dressage test. It starts with basic movements and patterns. By the time we worked through the Introductory up to Intermediate level, the skills shown were extremely different. The Introductory level is all walk/trot. Intermediate level riders are showing more advanced movements, just as in regular dressage tests. The second phase is ease of handling and this is where it gets remarkably interesting. Each horse and rider team must navigate a series of obstacles, 10 for the Introductory level and 11 for those above that level. The obstacles range from simply moving a cup from one pole to another, walking over a wooden bridge, ringing a bell, opening and passing through a gate then closing it, circling a ‘livestock’
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pen, and even spearing a ring off the back of a ‘bull’. This round can be ridden to music, which can make the ride even more fun. The third phase is the speed round. This round is for riders in the Novice and above levels. The obstacles from the previous round are re-numbered and then the excitement starts! Each rider can provide music to ride the course with, this is not slowmoving music! Think ‘Danger Zone’ type music! This is when the crowd can get involved with the rider and horse with cheering and yelling. It is so much fun to see how the teams react to the music and cheering. We will be hosting more opportunities to join us in learning about Working Equitation. We will be having Peet Equestrian coming back to work with those who want to start the WE learning experience. We will also be having Carlos Canerio join us for a three-day clinic in October. Not sure you are ready to jump in the saddle right away? We may be able to have auditors, providing the state and county are permitting gatherings. We did use masks while in building and practiced distancing the entire weekend. CADS is still committed to holding our remaining schooling shows in August and September. That being said, whether the shows will be in person or virtual remains to be seen. We will make that decision based on guidelines from local and state health departments. While we miss being together in person and sharing horse-tales, health and safety take priority over everything. Stay safe, keep riding, and see you soon! August 2020
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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”. AUGUST 2020 AUG. 1 — Ohio Foundation Quarter Horse Association Show, Guernsey County Fairgrounds, 335 Old National Rd., Lore City, OH. FMI: Don Uffner, 740-877-7993. AUG. 1: Wayne County Saddle Club Open Pleasure Point Show, 10 a.m., 4200 Overton Rd., Wooster, OH. FMI: Angie Didinger, 330-201-1022, www. waynecountysaddleclub.com. AUG. 1 — Ohio Valley Team Penning Association Show, 9:30 a.m., Kuhlber Farm, 220 Edgewater Dr., New Galilee, OH. FMI: Pam Bradshaw, 814-504-4215, pbteampenning@aol.com.
AUG. 1 — 2nd Annual Karlee Hooker Speed & Sparkles Memorial Show, 9 a.m., Ada War Memorial Park, Ada, OH. FMI: Wendy, 419-303-2662, www.owha.org. AUG. 1 — Pioneer City Riding Club Fun Horse Show, Washington County Fairgrounds, Marietta, OH. FMI: Charlie, 304-481-0880, www.pioneercityridingclub.weebly.com. AUG. 1 — Reality Dreams Open Horse Show, Fairfield County Fairgrounds, Lancaster, OH. FMI: Karen, 740-385-3431. AUG. 2 — Massillon Saddle Club Pleasure Show, 12680 Sally St. SW, Massillon, OH. FMI: 330-234-7637, www. massillonsaddleclub.org. AUG. 2 — Geauga Horse & Pony Association Open Horse Show, Geauga County Fairgrounds, Burton, OH. FMI: ghpa08@yahoo.com, www.ghpa.us. AUG. 2 — OWHA Officer & Trustee Show, 9 a.m., Auglaize County Fairgrounds, Wapakoneta, OH. FMI: Brenda, 419-3943562, www.owha.org. AUG. 2 — 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.
Buckeye Mini Horse & Donkey Sale Followed by Ponies & Horses Wayne County Fairgrounds
199 Vanover Street Wooster, Ohio 44691
Saturday, October 3, 2020 Catalog Deadline: September 25, 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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AUG. 7 — Wayne County Saddle Club Contest Open Fun Show, 7 p.m., 4200 Overton Rd., Wooster, OH. FMI: 330-8444041, www.waynecountysaddleclub.com. AUG. 7-8 — Oakland County Open Horse Show Circuit Grand Finale Weekend, Springfield Oaks County Park, 12451 Andersonville Rd., Davisburg, MI. FMI: www. oakgov.com/msu/4h/pages/events.aspx. AUG. 7-9 — Ohio Ranch Horse Association Show, Henderson’s Arena, Jackson, OH. FMI: 740-407-2286, www. ohioranchhorseassociation.com. AUG. 7-9 — 5th Annual Smoke Rise Reunion, Cattle Drive, Ranch Sorting & Fun Show, Smoke Rise Ranch, 6750 Hunterdon Rd., Glouster, OH. FMI: 740-767-2624, www.smokeriseranch.com. AUG. 8 — Wayne County Saddle Club Open Contest Point Show & Open Speed Show, Walk-Trot at 10 a.m.; running events not before noon, 4200 Overton Rd., Wooster, OH. FMI: Contest - Charlene, 330-3172273; Speed - Matt 330-466-2749, www. waynecountysaddleclub.com. AUG. 8 — Knox County Horse Park Show, 7500 Thayer Road, Mt. Vernon, OH. FMI: 816-305-6328, www. knoxcountyhorsepark.com. AUG. 8 — Ada Farmers Merchant Picnic Horse Show, Ada War Memorial Park, Ada, OH. FMI: 567-674-3421, www.owha.org. AUG. 8 — Youth Rodeo K-12, Rocky Fork Rodeo Co., Kimbolton, OH. FMI: Stephanie Dolweck, 740-581-0447. AUG. 8 — Preble County Fair Draft Horse & Pony Show, 10 a.m., 722 S. Franklin St., Eaton, OH. FMI: 937-456-3748, www. preblecountyfair.org AUG. 8 — Auglaize County Fair Speed Show, Auglaize County Fairgrounds, Wapakoneta, OH. FMI: Terri Metzger, 419-236-2546. AUG. 8 — Rocky Fork 2020 Hunter Pace Series, Timber Run Farm, 5145 Northridge Ave., Alexandria, OH. FMI: pace@ rockyforkheadleyhunt.com. AUG. 8 — Kelly Chapman Clinic #2, Holland Western Saddle Club, 3856 61st St., Holland, MI. FMI: hollandwesternsaddleclub@ gmail.com, www.hollandwestern.net. AUG. 8-9 — Ashland Paint & Plain Show, 9 a.m., Ashland County Fairgrounds, 2042 Claremont Ave., Ashland, OH. FMI: Chunk Watts, 330-317-0945, www. ashlandpaintandplain.com AUG. 8-9 — Ohio Mount N Trail Obstacle Competition 2020 Series, Stone Gate Farm, 26236 Smith Road, Coolville, OH. FMI: 330-854-5400. Find us on Facebook. AUG. 8-9 — 2-Day Level 1 The Parelli Basics and Beyond with Jesse Peters, 5754 Requarth Rd., Greenville, OH. FMI: 937602-0323, sjoukjej@gmail.com, www. jesserpeters.com. AUG. 9 — Massillon Saddle Club Contest Show, 12680 Sally St. SW, Massillon, OH. FMI: 330-234-7637, www. massillonsaddleclub.org. AUG. 9 — Angels Haven Horse Rescue Fun Show, 9 a.m., Carlisle Equestrian Center, 13630 Nickle Plate Diagonal Rd., LaGrange, OH. FMI: 440-781-5060, www. angelshavenhorserescue.org.
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Corral Calendar Continued from page 38 AUG. 16 — Great Lakes Dressage Show, Fulton County Fairgrounds, Wauseon, OH. FMI: www.greatlakesdressageclub.com. AUG. 16 — 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. AUG. 17-18 — Kim Severson Show Jumping & Cross Country Clinic, 501 E. Dayton Yellow Spring Rd., Fairborn, OH. FMI: Startbox Productions, 614-783-0803, paigeliptack@gmail.com. AUG. 20-22 — 2020 Appalachian Trainer Face Off & Heart of Phoenix Fun Show, Winfield WV Riding Club, 9254 State Route 34, Winfield, WV. FMI: 304-962-7761, equinerescue@live.com. AUG. 21-23 — Mid Ohio Marauders “The Marshals On Your Trail”, Madison County Fairgrounds, London, OH. FMI: Tim Calvin, 740-206-7214, www.midohiomarauders. com. AUG. 21-23 — Indiana Ranch Horse Show, C-C Arena, Cloverdale, IN. FMI: Steven, 317796-3490, www.indianaranchhorse.com. AUG. 21-23 — FAHA Summer Series Gaming and Pleasure Open Show, Crooked Creek Horse Park, Ford City, PA. FMI: Afton 724-496-2114. AUG. 22 — Buckin’ Ohio Pro Bull Riding Event, 8154 Garman Rd., Burbank, OH. FMI: 330-624-7205, www.buckinohio.com AUG. 22 — Youth Rodeo K-12, Rocky Fork Rodeo Co., Kimbolton, OH. FMI: Stephanie Dolweck, 740-581-0447.
AUG. 22 — Reality Dreams Open Horse Show, Fairfield County Fairgrounds, Lancaster, OH. FMI: Karen, 740-385-3431. AUG. 22-23 — Lake Erie Mounted Vaqueros Hostiles & Heros I & II Shoot, 10 a.m., Ashtabula County Fairgrounds, 107 Poplar Street, Jefferson, OH. FMI: Dave or Karen Davis, 330-719-3290. AUG. 22-23 — COSCA Summer Sizzler Show, Medina County Fairgrounds, Medina, OH. FMI: Mandy, 440-668-3054, mdacek19@ att.net, www.coscaonline.com AUG. 22-23 — Buckeye Bonanza POR, World Equestrian Center, Wilmington, OH. FMI: www.ophc.org. AUG. 22-23 — Cowboy Extreme Trail Challenge & Family Fun Show, Smoke Rise Ranch, 6750 Hunterdon Rd., Glouster, OH. FMI: 740-767-2624, www.smokeriseranch. com. AUG. 22-23 — Camping & Trail On The Greenbrier, EJ’s Lodging Camping & Stabling, Dunmore, WV. FMI: 40 Something Cowgirls, 304-619-0397. AUG. 26 — Northern Kentucky Horse Network in Alexandria Fair Parade, Alexandria, KY. FMI: Jim, 859-472-2880, jimwmayer@yahoo.com, www.nkhn.info AUG. 28 — Jackpot Mounted Shooting, The Hollow, 4200 Overton Rd., Wooster, OH. FMI: Rob Bernhardt, 330-621-8000. AUG 28 — Wayne County Saddle Club Contest Open Fun Show, 7 p.m., 4200 Overton Rd., Wooster, OH. FMI: 330-8444041, www.waynecountysaddleclub.com. AUG. 28 — Ohio Crippled Children’s Fund Auction, Mt. Hope Auction, Mt. Hope, OH. FMI: 330-674-6188, www.mthopeauction. com.
AUG. 28-29 — Back to School Bash Barrels & Poles, Garwood Arena, 2538 Middleton Road, Columbiana, OH. FMI: 330-7174329, stefanie@garwoodcattle.com. AUG. 28-30 — CMHA Year End Point Approved Show, Shiawassee County Fairgrounds, 2900 Hibbard Rd., Corunna, MI. FMI: 989-666-4867, cmhasecretary@ gmail.com, www.cmha.info. AUG. 29 — 1 Day Ladies Clinic, Terry Myers Training Center, Ostrander, OH. FMI: 740666-1162, www.TMTrainingCenter.com AUG. 29 — Ottawa County Horse Foundation Run on the River Speed Show, 7870 W. State Rt. 163, Oak Harbor, OH. FMI: Brianne, 419-707-0398, www.ochf. net. AUG. 29 — 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. AUG. 29 — Ohio Mount N Trail Obstacle Competition 2020 Series, Win-Seek, 5022 Everett Hull Rd., Cortland, OH. FMI: 330854-5400. Find us on Facebook. AUG. 29 — CADS Summer Series #4 Schooling Show (Pink Show), Brecksville Stables, 11921 Parkview Dr., Brecksville, OH. FMI: Classical Attraction Dressage Society, 330-309-0258, cadsrider@gmail. com, www.cadsrider.org AUG. 29 — North West Ohio Contenders Speed Series, Wyandot County Fairgrounds, 10171 St. Rt. 53, Upper Sandusky, OH. FMI: Tiffany Derr, 419-310-1955.
AUG. 29 — Serenity Farm Fall Dressage, Serenity Farm, Byron Center, MI. FMI: 616723-4122, JHEquestrian@comcast.net. AUG. 29-30 — Belmont County Saddle Club Jacpot Barrel & Pole Race (29th) & All Breed Horse Show (30th), 41915 National Road, Belmont, OH. FMI: Jim, 740-3913396, find Belmont Co. Saddle Club on Facebook. AUG. 29-30 — Mid-Ohio Dressage Association Summer Schooling Show, Delaware County Fairgrounds, 236 Pennsylvania Ave., Delaware, OH. FMI: Vicki, 740-739-0185, vickimilliron@ hotmail.com, www.midohiodressage.com. AUG. 29-30 — Ohio Half Arabian Horse Association Fall Show, World Equestrian Center, Wilmington, OH. FMI: Cindy Clinton, 937-935-1753, www.ohaha.org. AUG. 29-30 — Blue Ribbon Driving Show, Ionia Fairgrounds, 317 S. Dexter St., Ionia, MI. FMI: Michigan Horse Drawn Vehicle Association, www.mhdva.org. AUG. 30 — Massillon Saddle Club Contest Show, 12680 Sally St. SW, Massillon, OH. FMI: 330-234-7637, www. massillonsaddleclub.org. AUG. 31 — Poker Run/Scavenger Hunt, Creek Side Horse Park, 7460 Elson St., Waynesburg, OH. FMI: Cynthia, 330-3233559, www.creeksidehorsepark.com. SEPTEMBER 2020 SEPT. 4-6 — Great Lakes Buckskin Association Show, MSU Pavilion, East Lansing, MI. FMI: Lisa Olney, 616-9029086, www.glbahorse.org.
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Corral Calendar Continued from page 40 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. 5-6 — Ottawa County Horse Foundation Points on the Portage Circuit #3 Speed & Performance Show, 7870 W. State Rt. 163, Oak Harbor, OH. FMI: Brianne, 419-707-0398, www.ochf.net. 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 — 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 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 Hunter, 614402-0861. SEPT. 13 — Steubenville Saddle Club Show, 9 a.m., 8675 State Route 152, Richmond, OH. FMI: Find Steubenville Saddle Club on Facebook.
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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, 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: 317-7963490, 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, 49053 Fredericktown Clarkson Rd., Negley, OH. FMI: Pam Bradshaw, 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 — 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, 724894-2474, 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, Columbiana, OH. FMI: 330-7174329, 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.
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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: 317270-3488, 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. 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, Columbiana, OH. FMI: 330717-4329, stefanie@garwoodcattle.com. SEPT. 25-27 — Equitana USA, Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington, KY. FMI: 877-5476398, www.equitanausa.com. 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, 4200 Overton Rd., Wooster, OH. FMI: Charlene Clark, 330-317-2273, 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: 330-309-0258, cadsrider@gmail.com, www.cadsrider.org SEPT. 26 — Hartmeyer Stables Summer Spectacular Series, 10 a.m., 7111 W. Bethel Ave., Muncie, IN. FMI: 765-730-3107. SEPT. 27 — 23rd Annual Open Miniature Horse Show, 9 a.m., Lorain County Fairgrounds, Wellington, OH. FMI: Elly, 419-271-6008, nomhclub@gmail.com. SEPT. 27 — Family Fun Show, Smoke Rise Ranch, 6750 Hunterdon Rd., Glouster, OH. FMI: 740-767-2624, www.smokeriseranch. com. SEPT. 29-OCT. 25 — 54th Annual All American Quarter Horse Congress, Ohio Expo Center, Columbus, OH. FMI: 614-5057200, www.quarterhorsecongress.com.
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Scaredy-Cat Riders Sing a New Song Strategies to Conquering Fear on the Trail 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 Have you ever noticed how many people are afraid to ride their horse? As a ‘seasoned’ rider of over 30 years, I myself have transitioned from my fearless teenage years into my more cautious, I-have-too-much-to-doin-my-life-to-get-hurt approach to riding. I assume I’m not alone in this feeling, so let me share some ways I conquer my fear to enjoy the ride again. First, if you encounter a scary obstacle on the trail like riding on a ledge, or crossing slippery footing, try telling your body to relax by saying positive things out loud to your horse like, “you got this, buddy” or, “do it just like you did before”. Sometimes
just putting out some positive energy will help calm your nerves and change your mindset from one of fear to faith. Another trick to overcoming fear is to try singing a song. Singing on the trail helps me to change my thoughts from a scared, I-am-certain-to-dieon-this-trail vibe into a more comical, and carefree, I-got-this feeling. When I stop panicking about the situation I am a much better rider and leader for my horse which ultimately gets us through situations better. A second scenario that causes fear for a lot of riders is when they have had a bad experience in the past and now they remember what happened ‘that one time’. If this is your nemesis, I suggest trying to create a similar scenario in a more controlled environment where you could train the horse (and yourself) to be more prepared to handle the situation. Once you have conquered your fear over smaller situations in a controlled environment, you will hopefully gain the confidence to
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feel more in control out on the trails even if a situation occurs that is similar to ‘that one time’. My last piece of advice about fear is to take some precautions that give you control over your safety like choosing a horse that suits your level, wearing a helmet and boots with heels, and using good fitting tack that’s adjusted correctly. Then, remember to never be ashamed of how you feel. You are not alone and if you need to seek training advice, have someone else try riding your horse through a tough situation, or rethink your adventures to cater to a more comfortable environment, so be it. Riding is supposed to be fun and carefree. It should never feel like a job that you are terrified to perform. Hopefully you can just enjoy the ride but still sing a song every now and then when
Kristen Humble it’s necessary. Don’t forget to check out our Facebook group, ‘Michigan Trail Riders Association, Inc.’ for updates or cancellations.
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A Memorable Red, White and Buckskin Circuit PRESIDENT, Ben Grandstaff VICE PRESIDENT, Gary Brown SECRETARY, Brianne Mathews TREASURER, Nancy Heink WEBSITE, www.ohiobuckskins.org
The Buckskin Memorial Classic may have been cancelled due to COVID-19, but the Red, White and Buckskin Circuit was sure a memorable one! Thank you to all who stuck it out with us, especially on Saturday when the show didn’t conclude until after 2 a.m.! It was a great weekend and it was good to see so many familiar faces as well as many new ones. We offered a free EWD showmanship and horsemanship class that was open to horses of any color, as well as a free Ranch Pleasure class for IBHA horses, in hopes to get that class approved for IBHA points in the future. On Saturday we actually had two former Miss Buckskin World’s, Teah KirbyFrazier (2001) and Alexis Robinson (2018), as well as the reigning Miss Buckskin World, Vickie Devore in attendance! We didn’t realize it at the time, so it
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OSBA Queen Kirsten Dienstberger and Miss Buckskin World Vickie Devore with EWD exhibitor Josh Smith. was a missed photo opportunity. Our Ohio queen, Miss Kirsten Dienstberger, also sold T-shirts as a fundraiser and worked hard at the show representing our club and the buckskin breed. Ohio youth team members Addison and Makenna Schliesser, Kira Sabo, Lauren Montgomery, and Kaleigh and Kendra Courtock also worked hard to raise some money for the youth team—they sold 50/50 tickets both days of the show and assisted in handing out random door prizes at the out-gate. Overall it was a fantastic weekend and we are looking forward to the IBHA World Show! August 2020
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Wayne County Saddle Club
WCSC Dedicated to Hosting High Quality Equine Events PRESIDENT, Charlene Clark VICE PRESIDENT, Angie Didinger SECRETARY, Tricia Crilow TREASURER, Beth Eikleberry WEBSITE, waynecountysaddleclub.com
Good grief! Can you believe it’s August already? I can’t. (But, then it is only July 12 as I write this.) I can safely (no pun intended) say things at the ‘Hollow’ are moving on smoothly. So far, we’ve had two pleasure point shows, two speed shows, two fun shows; rented out to NBHA and Buckeye State Cowboys Mounted Shooters— each for a show—and one contest point show. I reckon that’s not bad considering the late start for the season.
And, reports are that we’ve had great attendance at all events. My personal observations bear that out. Thank all of you who have seen fit to join us for them! 2020 is, indeed, ‘up and running.’ Lord willing things will just keep getting better for all. At the July meeting, the officers and directors voted to make Brooke Wyss Vice President of Contest. Angela Van Zile will replace her as Youth director. Both appointments are for the balance of 2020. Coming events include: AUG. 1: Pleasure point show. AUG. 7: Fun show. AUG. 8: Contest point show, and also a Speed show after the point show. AUG. 22: Pleasure point show will be held to make up for missed dates earlier. AUG. 28: Fun show. AUG. 29: Contest point show.
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As you know—you—the members of the club make it all happen! I am fond of saying that whether you come to help; to show; to watch, or some combination of these, you are welcome! Absolutely! Of course without ‘help’ none of it would happen. Your officers and directors strive diligently throughout the year to assure everything gets done. They can definitely use help. Please let them know how/when you’re able and willing. The worship group has resumed on the first and third Sundays of each month. Our long-term
Mid-Ohio Marauders
MOM Will Host the Mid West Regional Shoot in September 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
The Marauders held their June shoot at the Madison County Fairgrounds in London, Ohio. Congratulations to all the class winners and clean shooters! It felt so good to gather with those who love doing what we do with our horses, friends and families! We can’t wait to do it all again in August. The next competition is July 31-Aug. 2 and then again Aug. 21-23. Both competitions will take place at the Madison County Fairgrounds in London, Ohio. Just a reminder, we have a covered arena and our crew works extra hard to provide great footing. This year the Mid-Ohio
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leader, Dave Kinkel has hung up his spurs and decided to further his ministry a bit closer to the family home near Lexington. Our prayers are with Dave and Sylvia for good health and success in their new ventures. We are hosting different speakers for the immediate future. Sid Eikelberry will be with us the first Sundays. As you can tell, the Saddle Club is dedicated to bringing you quality equine events even through the currently high challenges. There’s lots of fresh air at the ‘Hollow.’ So, why not join us?! ~Stan
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Marauders are excited to host the Mid West Regional Shoot to take place Sept. 25-27. It will take place at the Madison County Fairgrounds in London, Ohio. It will be four times the points, covered arena, box stalls and plenty of camping. We are providing buckles for the winners of each class. Food will be available on the grounds thanks to the Crazy Cowboy. We are looking forward to gathering with other regional clubs to compete and show how strong the Mid West Region is when it comes to passion for mounted shooting. If you’re not competing and enjoy watching and cheering, it’s a great opportunity to come see some of the best shooters, and meet people from other areas as well. Again, it’s never too late to get involved. We always welcome new members, spectators or supporters! You can reach us on Facebook, Mid Ohio Marauders, general membership or visit our website, Midohiomarauders.com Looking forward in seeing you all at the shoots!
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Ashland Paint & Plain Saddle Club
July Show Classes Full Despite Corona Virus PRESIDENT, Steven “Chunk” Watts; SECRETARY, Jean Yancer; TREASURER, Ashley Christian; WEBSITE, ashlandpaintandplain. com; EMAIL, paintandplaininfo@ yahoo.com
by Chesna Wertz Hi everyone, long time no talk! With the ‘rona going on the past few months, we haven’t had any news to share. Unfortunately both the April and May shows had to be canceled. We hope
everyone has been staying safe and doing well in this crazy year. On July 4-5, we were able to hold our July show. While we made some changes to help keep everyone safe, the show was a success with smiling faces all weekend. Our classes were full, with lots of great competition. At the end of the weekend, we had 108 horses that came to the show. A big thank you to everyone who came out and supported us, and working with the changes we had to make. You guys are the reason AP&P exists, and we greatly appreciate your continued support!
Photo by Lydia Nowakowski. As of this writing, we are planning full speed ahead for our August show, being held on Aug. 8-9. We will be showing under judge Jeff Geiger. While we are hoping to hold the show as normal as possible, there may
Best way to spend the 4th of July weekend; with friends at a horse show! be some changes. Please keep an eye out on our Facebook page for all updates. Hope to see you all there!
Tri-County Trail Association
You Can Still Attend the Annual Ox and Pig Roast PRESIDENT, Jim Mike; VICE PRESIDENT, Leroy Wilson; SECRETARY, Amy Crawford; TREASURER, Chuck Stephens EMAIL, ckrumm1958@gmail.com WEBSITE, www.tri-cotrails.com
by Cindy Krumm Greetings from Tri-Co Trails! We hope you have marked your calendar so that you join us the weekend of Aug. 14 through Aug. 16 for our Annual Ox and Pig Roast weekend. Remember, this is the weekend we also
award the winners of our annual drawing. We give out 12 cash prices ranging from $50 through $1500! Tickets will be sold right up to the drawing after Saturday evening’s Ox and Pig Roast. Speaking of meals, our event offers five full meals starting with Friday evening and going through Sunday breakfast. We also host guided trail rides on both Saturday and Sunday— with our annual Terri Willard Memorial Poker Run on Saturday. Bring some extra cash for the many different raffle items, 50/50 drawing and the poker run so that you increase your chances of going home with jingle or goodies
at the end of the weekend. Also remember to pack your surplus tack, horse décor or camping gear that you no longer use or rarely use to sell at our camp-wide garage sale on Saturday at this weekend. If you have a friend of family member that comes along for this big weekend but doesn’t ride, this is the perfect opportunity to give them something to do while you are out riding on Saturday. See our full page ad in this issue of the Corral for our flyer, which includes more information and a reservation form. If you have not already sent the reservation in to take advantage of the 10 percent
discount, it is still not too late to plan on attending. We encourage you call Ellen Van Pelt to let her know you plan to attend, just bring your money with you to pay upon arrival, rather than counting on the postal service to get to us before you arrive in camp. The most current and up to date information is available on the Trico Facebook page and the Trailways newsletter. Visit our website at www.TriCoTrails.com for information about all of our activities at our camp. In addition, you can find information about future events at our camp this year on Tri-Co’s Facebook page.
Northern Ohio Dressage Association
NODA Schooling Show Series 2020 PRESIDENT, Niki Sackman VICE PRESIDENT, Rachel Aderhold TREASURER, Dee Liebenthal SECRETARY, Patti Valencic EMAIL, president@nodarider.org WEBSITE, www.nodarider.org
by Mosie Welch NODA is hosting four schooling shows in 2020. Scores will be able to be carried over to 2021. NODA will not have a championship or year-end awards or trophies in 2020. Show safety notes: Forms must be completed and contain 48
all necessary requirements in advance for rides times to be released. Incomplete entries will be refunded if not resolved by the close date. Ride times will be scheduled so that entries come in, ride their test, and leave as soon as possible. Face coverings are required when any person is closer than six feet on the show grounds. Volunteers will not be providing water and/or carrots after your ride. Each rider may bring one other person and their trainer. Anyone that exhibits COVID-19 symptoms, has tested positive, or has been in contact with someone who has tested positive, cannot enter the show grounds (excluding healthcare
personnel using professional grade PPE in performance of their duties). More information and prizelist can be found at www.nodarider.org. Here is the NODA Schooling Show Series information. AUG. 9: Open Schooling Show, Rocky River Stables, www.ValleyRiding.org, 19901 Puritas Ave., Rocky River, OH 44116. Stalls limited but call Margaret McElhany, 216/2672525. Open: July 15, Close: July 24. Judges Robin Birk (r), Shari Wolke (L*). SEPT. 20: Open Schooling Show, Summit Co. Fairgrounds, 1100 North Ave., Tallmadge, OH 44278. For facility and stabling
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questions contact Sara Justice at westerndressage@nodarider.org. Open: Aug. 26, Close: Sept. 4. Judge: Carrie Woost (L). OCT. 3: Open Schooling Show (*) A, Chagrin Valley Farms, 9250 E. Washington St., Bainbridge, OH. Stabling call Sue Ford, 440/543-7233. Open: Sept. 9, Close: Sept. 18. Judges: Fatima Kranz (R), Nicky Vogel (R). OCT. 4: Open Schooling Show (*) A, Chagrin Valley Farms, 9250 E. Washington St., Bainbridge, OH. Stabling call Sue Ford, 440/543-7233. Open: Sept. 9, Close: Sept. 18. Judges: Fatima Kranz (R), Nicky Vogel (R). August 2020
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The Cowboy Perseverance Ranch
Shaken Not Stirred by Rob and Tanya Corzatt
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rom day one of sharing articles in the Corral, Rob and I have always stated that our priority at CP Ranch is to glorify God. After only six short years in our old facility, we felt God leading us to expand our barn. The decision to sell our old place and rebuild from scratch filled us with a wide range of emotions; excitement, nervousness, a sense of being overwhelmed and blessed at the same time. We certainly needed His strength to tackle what lay ahead. Have you heard the term ‘shaken not stirred?’ I looked up the definitions for both and they are very similar. A few of the explanations for shaken are; stir the feelings, to tremble with emotion, blow or shock, disturb the balance of something. A few explanations for stirred are; state of disturbance, agitation, evoke strong feelings, rouse to activity, a change of position. Picture a beautiful glass jar displaying a
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very colorful and creative sand art. Someone comes up to it and powerfully shakes the jar disrupting the beautiful work inside, making it a mess (this would be Satan). Satan loves to shake things up to challenge believers. Are we strong enough to remain faithful to God and not allow Satan to stir things up with us, to cause us to have a change of position? During the past couple of months we have definitely had many experiences causing us to be shaken. Our building process was way behind schedule, but we did have a goal for when we would move out of our old facility. As the time grew closer for us to move, there were some unexpected circumstances that came up causing us to move the time frame up by a couple of weeks. One of the difficulties with the timing was that it was during the week when Rob was unable to help us due to his work schedule. Satan definitely shook the jar pretty hard causing us to
become shaken up. When we least expected it, God displayed His power to overthrow Satan. He sent us a small army of angels to help us move the majority of the barn in a day. It was amazing! There were things in the barn that weren’t quite ready, but it was functional. We no longer had a flow, there was no organization and it definitely lacked routine. We were a bit overwhelmed with the lack of structure and routine within the barn. It wasn’t just us feeling out of our element, the horses were having a difficult time with the transition also. One of the biggest adjustments was figuring out how to feed. At our old place we could let them in from the pasture or arena and they knew which stall to go into for their grain. It was so easy! We had a nice flow. The grain, hay and supplements all had their place. We had organization. Having to keep horses in their stalls more added to what needed to be cleaned. The length of time it took us to get things ready prior to lessons increased substantially. This threw us out of a routine. Satan used the lack of flow, organization and routine to his advantage. He knew this would stir feelings and disturb balance. Satan knows where we are the weakest, so he just kept shaking the jar even more creating uncomfortable situations. It wasn’t just with us but the horses also. Some of our calmest and most laid-back horses were showing their unease in ways we had never seen before. They definitely seemed demon possessed at times. After a few weeks of frustration, God gave us a more clear vision of why we were reacting the way we had been and what we needed to do. We patiently led horses into their new stalls for a couple weeks to teach them where their new ‘rooms’ would be. He once again provided us with a small army to help get fence into place and some of our barn family graciously donated cabinets to help with our organization. We’ve all started communicating better, trying to avoid letting frustration take over. It is still a work in progress, but for now it has stopped Satan from shaking things up so easily in those areas. But he is very cunning and had more to dish out.
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Tanya and Rob Corzatt We have encountered strained relationships with friends for reasons that haven’t been resolved yet. He has attacked us through our horses to the point of causing bodily harm to them as well as some destruction to the barn. He has placed us in difficult and heartbreaking situations causing distancing between family. There have been more and more delays with construction. There is more to the list. Through it all, there has been lack of sleep and many tears. Through this process, I have thought a lot about many of the people in the Bible who encountered hardship when they chose to follow God, especially Job. Our challenges haven’t been to the extent of Job but they certainly have tested us. Job showed many emotions including anger and tears. These are certainly normal emotions when we are shaken. If you recall, one part of the definition of stirred is ‘a change of position’. I know it is talking about when using a utensil and you stir something it changes its position. When we are shaken up from something, we don’t want to let it stir us to the point where we change our position with God! Rob and I went to visit his folks for Father’s Day and I tearfully shared with my mother-in-law some of the challenges we have encountered. A couple days later she sent me this Bible verse. Psalm 34:19 “Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the Lord delivereth him out of them all.” Many times people ask if they are going through hard times because God is punishing them for something they have done wrong. Suffering is not a direct result of sin. In Job 2:10 he told his wife “Shall we accept good from God, and not trouble?” God did not create the trouble. Satan was out roaming the earth looking for someone to torment. God was confident of Job’s faithfulness and righteousness, He said to Satan in Job 1:8 “Have you considered
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Ohio Paint Horse Club
Use Your Show Incentive at the Buckeye Bonanza 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 Wow! I just got back from the Ohio Michigan Border POR held at Fulton County Fairgrounds. Two hundred and 23 stalls were full of beautiful Paint Horses from most all the surrounding states. The weather was great; a little rain on Thursday and Friday, but Saturday and Sunday had a really nice breeze. It was great to see the numbers of halter horses and youth classes with 12 to 14 horses in them. Some classes had 20 to 24! The Showmanship classes went on for a few hours. The judges were excellent and the ring people kept the show moving. Everyone practiced social distancing and many wore masks. Saturday’s show was over before dark and Trail was held on Sunday morning. I will share the names of the scholarship winners and sponsors next month. I do know that Kayla Bernard won the Ohio $250 scholarship along with a new pair of boots. A big thanks to everyone who came, along with the volunteers from the ring workers, scribes, runners, gate people, tractor drivers, office crew, greets on Friday. Everyone who attended received a special
engraved bottle of Border Bash antibacterial hand sanitizer with logos of OPHC and Michigan. The OPHC Amateur Show was held July 25-26 at the Coughlin Arena/Madison County Fairgrounds in London, Ohio. As I write this club news the show hasn’t taken place yet. I am sure this will be another great weekend of showing under the large covered arena where the breeze can keep you cool. The judges scheduled are Stephanie McConnell and Jeff Buck on Saturday and Amy Watkins and Sally Puzacke on Sunday. Check out the OPHC Facebook page and website, www.ophc. com. Show information can be found there, along with forms for early entry, stalls, shavings etc. If you have questions give Sue Johnson a call 740/924-2305 or Connie Runkle, 419/706-5521. August 22 and 23 is the Ohio Paint Horse Club Buckeye Bonanza. This show is to be held at the World Equestrian Center in Wilmington, Ohio. NSBA classes will be offered at this show along with APHA. Do not forget about the Stallion Service Futurity which will present Yearling Stallion, Mares, Gelding Halter classes along with Yearling Longeline. Yearlings showing for $1359.90 and the Two Year Old Hunter U Saddle Class and the Two Year Old Western Pleasure Class 2 year old SSA classes paying out $1540. Please check with SSA Futurity Chair Tina Eller at ellerheating@hotmail.com or our
website for the forms and more information. Judges are Garth Gooding, Sonnesa Gooding, Marty Jo Hays and Shannon Vroegh. Elegant Hi Points again as usual. Stalls, camping, and shavings need to be prepaid. Do not forget OPHC has a $100 show incentive if you have not used it. Luke Wadsworth is the show manager, Tim Snapp and Roxann will be there to help, We have a lot of interest in this show. The SO Quarter Horse will also be having their show in another arena. Check out the showbill— these doubles can cross over from show to show. Everyone loves double points. There are SPB classes for all. Ranch Classes, Trail in Hand! The Board is starting to think about the General Membership Meeting/Election of Officers to be held in November. Sheri Love will again chair the election of officers. If you would like to consider serving on the 2021 OPHC Board in the capacity of president, vice president, secretary, treasurer or director, please give Sheri a call or see her at a show. At the General
Membership meeting is where members can change any of our rules. Any rule changes or new rules you would like us to use, write them out and forward to President Mike Schwendeman 30 days before the meeting. This is where all of our members thoughts are important. We are also thinking about our Awards Banquet. Did you like the Ten Pin Alley in Hilliard or do you have another place in mind? The awards banquet will be held in February, 2021. Let any director or officer know your thoughts. If you have not done it already, it is time to get your 2020 memberships to Kathleen Azzarello. Membership forms can be found on the website. Trail Riders: Start thinking about marking your calendars for the OPHC Annual Trail Ride scheduled for Oct. 16-18, at Mohican State Park! Elaine Bennett is the chair this year. Give her a call if you have any new ideas for this annual affaire, 419/701-1854. Until next month, stay healthy! See you at our final shows!
Shaken Not Stirred (continued) my servant Job?” Satan went to work, shaking things up. Many years ago, we were blessed to have breakfast with Ken McNabb and discussed what we were doing at our barn. He told us that as long as we put God first, He would take care of our barn. These words have certainly held true. Satan has certainly shaken things up, but we are even more motivated to continue to glorify God through the barn He has blessed us with. My friends, if you are being shaken right now, let’s personalize Isaiah 40:31 to be your prayer: “My hope is in you Lord, renew my strength. Help me soar on wings like eagles, run and not grow weary, walk and not be faint!” August 2020
May you be blessed on your ride! The Corzatt’s (Rob, Tanya and their son Camdon) own and operate the Cowboy Perseverance Ranch (CPR) in Sunbury, Ohio. CPR is a faith based operation and our mission is to build a strong foundation and relationship with our training horses and students. We are blessed to be able to provide western horsemanship lessons infused with biblical scripture to students of all ages. One student has described her time here as “CPR for the soul!” Visit our website at www.cpranch. wixsite.com/home or follow us on Facebook. HORSEMEN’S CORRAL
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Dusty Boots Riding Club
Dusty Boots Members Stay Active with Virtual Horse Showing PRESIDENT, Billy Jo Brown; 1ST VICE PRESIDENT, Jason Brown; TREASURER, Donna Rohrer; SECRETARY, Tonya Wilson; EMAIL, dustyboots@dustybootsridingclub.com WEBSITE, www. dustybootsridingclub.com
With many events being cancelled during the last three months, equestrians have been looking for ways to stay involved with their horses. A new way to stay active with your horse is virtual horse showing! Many organizations have been holding them each month including the American Paint Horse Association, the American Buckskin Registry Association, and the All American Youth Horse Show. Along with these shows, trainers and judges have been creating shows including Nichole McColley (All Breed Open Virtual Horse Show) and Charlie Cole with help from Man of Trail Tim Kimura (The Virtual Horse Show) and other helpful horse judges. These shows offer classes including Hunter Under Saddle,
Horsemanship, Trail, Reining, Ranch Riding, Longe Line, and many more! The classes are sorted between Youth, Walk/ Trot, Open, Amateur, and Select. Many riders from the Dusty Boots Riding Club have been participating in these shows. One Dusty Boots competitor, Maggie Luciani, stated, “Creating the virtual horse show videos gave me a good opportunity to see how my horses are looking and what changes I need to make for my training program. The virtual western pleasure allows me to show both of my geldings against each other—something that will never be able to happen in real life. While I don’t think
virtual shows will ever compare to the real experience, there were definitely benefits to participating while we wait to be able to go horse show.” Similarly, I competed in some virtual horse shows and I learned how to communicate better with my horse and I feel that I can better understand where my horse needs me and I need him. And many feel this way because although we love to show our horses together, this is a way to prepare for the fun, exciting shows ahead. Another change in our society that will become apparent soon, will be the way horse shows are run. When shows begin to start back up again, social distancing
will be required. This will be different, and possibly difficult at the beginning, but it will help keep the riders, horses, spectators, and show staff safe. Another change that was recently incurred in many organizations including AQHA, ABRA, and APHA is the removal of frequently touched surfaces. In this case, the gate in the Performance Trail class and ropes/logs in the Ranch Trail class have been removed until further notice in order to ensure the safety of the exhibitors. Though this is not ideal for horse showing, it still allows equestrians to work closely with their horses to develop greater bonds and work together as a team more.
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Greetings From Your President Ohio Horseman’s Council usually holds several group rides this time of year. We have State rides, regional rides, and chapter rides. This year the Corona virus restrictions will modify the rides from what we are used to, and many may be cancelled. The extent of the change will depend on local restrictions. Watch our
website at OHConline.com for news. We will also post notices on the OHC Facebook page. If the ride involves an overnight camp out, we may not be able to reserve as many camp spots as we usually do. We have often gotten permission to allow more than 100 percent occupancy at a campground for our group rides.
We won’t be able to do that this year. We usually have a potluck supper in the evening. All types of buffet meals are restricted. We probably will be able to plan an alternative, like individual catered meals or individually prepared meals. My experience is that local health departments are very willing to help folks
understand the rules and to help us operate within those rules. We must be careful when we socialize after a group ride. Follow the social distancing guidelines. Have fun, but plan ahead and be safe. ~Eric Estill, President
County Lines ASHLAND Two months ago, a powerful storm wreaked havoc on Pleasant Hill Lake and Marina. They say the damage was due to wind shear, but we can’t help but think there might have been a touch of tornado. Power was knocked out for the entire campground, trees and branches were everywhere. It even took a toll on some of our horse camp tie lines. Thanks to the work of all the Ashland County chapter volunteers, the tie lines were repaired and trails were cleared to the point they were passable, however that took a few days. In all, we had at least 50 man hours identifying troubled areas, clearing trees on trails/camp and making repairs. Again, thank you to all who helped clear everything quickly and a special thanks to Mike Gerard, Jim and Stacy Karzmizaki, and Dan Reynolds for responding the day following
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Tie line work. the storm. I guess there are times when it is good to be retired and available. On a brighter note, we’d like to send out a big thank you to Bill Martin, Pleasant Hill Park Manager. Bill has helped us tremendously with horse camp. This year, there is a new, wider bridge coming into camp! There is new gravel on the roads and campsites in horse camp and we now have electricity. Smart planning means the electric should stay above flood level. If you haven’t experienced these improvements, we urge you to come out and enjoy not only the beautiful camp, but also our nice trails. In addition, our chapter furnished 123 tons of limestone dust and Mike Gerard provided his Bobcat and Jim Karzmizaki brought his farm tractor. Together they moved and spread it on almost all the tie lines. It looks wonderful. As you know, our articles are written a month prior to being printed, so I am tentatively saying the Chile Cook Off Ride
New bridge. is still a go. As of July it is still on the schedule. Due to the virus, it could be cancelled at any time. Your best bet is to keep in contact with a member of the Ashland chapter or watch our website. We hope to see you down the trail, remember not to drink and ride, and please keep your social distance. ~Dan and Jean Reynolds ASHTABULA Greetings from Ashtabula County. When this article is printed, it will be August, and hopefully, you will have some riding hours on your calendars. I hope this finds you all well and that this virus has not found you. It has certainly complicated the way we live. We did have our July meeting at the Hatches Corner Metro Park site with several members attending. We did not have a large group, but we did practice social distancing. It was nice to be able to make some plans. We voted to have a gun raffle and the tickets will be ready for the
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next meeting. We also discussed having our Dice Ride on Oct. 10 in conjunction with our regional ride. It will be a pay to play. You may either ride or opt to roll the dice and win some money. The cost will be $20. We will finalize our plans in August. We will have enough room to stay in groups of ten and wear a mask. On June 28, an active group of our members went to the gulf and replaced the beds on two of the bridges we put in several years ago, they are ready for riding once again. Thanks to Sylvio Pellegrino, Vince Reams, and Mike Sheets for the purchasing of the materials and the prep work you did before the day of the repair. It was a wellorganized job. The worker bees were there on time and finished in four and a half hours. If you want to ride, there is a group of riders that do a day ride every Saturday or Sunday. Watch our Facebook page for the time and place. If you want to join our group we will be happy to have you. It was nice to see Jessica Sheets moving around as well as she is. Jessica suffered a back injury last November and has been healing from that and also had knee surgery recently. She is on the mend and is doing some riding again. “Til next time give thanks for all the good things and give your horse a hug. ~Pearl Ann August 2020
County Lines CLARK Clark County was able to return to meetings in June and we have had a good turnout with everyone eager to get back to ‘normal’. Meetings are back at Buck Creek where we are able to social distance among the trees. The road through the parking lot to the new kayak area seems to be at a standstill. We assume this is due to COVID-19 and will resume at some point. Trail obstacles are still being planned but this is an unusual year and we still hope to have a couple installed by fall. Clark County would like to give a big thank you to Scott Gannon and Greg Hamm. We were unable to hold a trail cleanup this year and they took it upon themselves to clear trees and mow the trails. This is a huge help to all who ride the trails at Buck Creek especially this year when we were unable to help. They continue to go above and beyond every year. If you see them on the trail, please remember to say thanks! Our members have been taking advantage of free time and riding and camping at some of our beautiful state parks. Rumor has it that some are well over 200 miles. If you have considered becoming a member but never taken the plunge now is the time. The Clark County fair has been downsized and we will not have the opportunity to work the pork chop booth. This is our biggest fundraiser of the year. Remember it’s always a good time to join. We need you! We also have colorful new T-shirts that are available at meetings and events. The next meeting is Thursday, Aug. 13 at 6:30 p.m. at the horsemen’s area at Buck Creek State park. Come ride with us! ~Jonna COLUMBIANA Hi everyone, it’s been a long, slow year so far for trail riding in Columbiana County. Though the trails were in almost perfect condition only a few riders were able to take advantage of them due to the small parking area. With COVID-19 somewhat under control in our area, Beaver Creek State Park Horse Camp was opened for camping and we were again allowed to park for day riding inside the camp on the infield. This brought more riders but few campers are brave August 2020
enough to share campsites yet. The camp is looking beautiful as usual. The park maintenance people have kept it in pristine condition. The restrooms are open and cleaned twice a day to make them safe for riders. We are not permitted to use the pavilion yet for functions. We are hoping to be able to have the annual Halloween event on Oct. 17, of course this is still up in the air depending on the state. We were given permission by the park to have small work parties to clear trees that came down during one of the really windy spring storms, which included a tornado in the area. Dan and Mary Matthews walked some of the hard to get to trails to remove trees. While another group, following the six foot distance rule by working in teams of two, Aaron and Nancy Perkins, Becky and Ted Todd, Mary Matthews and Smoke Null. We were given the OK to take motorized equipment to remove a very large tree which fell on the trail on the Little Colorado Island covering the top of the island. We also took the equipment to the other side across the creek to Longs Run where yet another tree was down. Getting across the creek is a tricky job depending on how deep the water is. The Yellow Trail has been remarked and I’m sure the Orange Trail will be done when Crystal Molocea and team get the time. We would like to thank the riders who took the time to let us know about problems on the trails. One girl even sent her GPS trail map with a line marking where a tree was down. This was a great help because we could see the shortest way to it and if we could use a 4x4 to get there with the chainsaws. Many of our trails can not be accessed easily except by horseback or walking; sometimes that just isn’t smart carrying power equipment. I’m looking forward to camping and seeing everyone on the trail. Stay safe friends. ~Sally CUYAHOGA When we put a foot in the stirrup and head out on the trail, the problems of the world fade. We soak in the beauty of our surroundings, the sounds of nature and well-oiled leather. We are hard-working, dedicated OHC trail riders and the world is a good place.
Today we ride Cleveland Metropark’s Bedford Reservation. Cleveland Metropark’s bridle trails are well maintained and waiting for you to explore. Located in the communities of Cuyahoga County, draped around Cleveland like an emerald necklace, seven of the 15 reservations have bridle trails. Bedford Reservation trails takes you through areas that resemble a remote wilderness, with a gorge and Tinkers Creek 200 feet below. The creek usually resembles more of a river. It is quiet and peaceful with a natural surface on one side of the gorge and wide, groomed, hard-packed surface trails on the other. Traveling down and up from one side to the other means crossing the ‘creek’ on the floor of the ravine. You must use your head and best judgment in crossing, because a heavy rain may cause the creek/river to decide it will not allow crossing that day. You need to see the footing and judge the flow of the water. You can turn around and retrace your steps back to the trailhead and enjoy a different view if wisdom dictates this is best. This makes for a great two plus hour ride whether you do the whole loop or just one side. Parking is at the intersection of Tinkers Creek Road, Dunham Road and the road heading into the Hemlock Creek Picnic Area. Just before the bridge to the picnic area and just past the maintenance area, there is a trailhead for horse trailers with a lot of shade, a small corral, a mounting stone and picnic tables. Restrooms are a short walk across the bridge to the picnic area, horses must be left at the trailhead. When you are ready to start out, saddle up and head out the back side of the trailhead, down across the small creek and take a right after the creek. After crossing the driveway you have the choice to drop down a small slope and cross the river and ride the groomed, hard-packed, wide trails. Make this cross, then take a left on the other side of the river, then ride roadside a very short bit, then head up the ‘trestle’ hill. When you come to a choice of trails, hang a left toward the Egbert Picnic Area at the other end of the groomed trails in the shade of large beautiful trees. At a few points on this side of the gorge you share the trail for a few hundred feet with mountain bikes; the signs will alert you. When you come to Egbert Picnic Area, there are restrooms and a
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Cuyahoga County OHC picnic table near the outer edge of the area. If you feel the river will cooperate, hang a right down the hill to find the river crossing. Once you cross you will follow the trail with the gorge on your left as you head back to the trailhead. This is the natural surface trail and some of us call it the cowboy side of the gorge. At one point you will come to the edge of the ball field parking area. After the lot, turn left and left again back into the woods. Watch for yellow paint markings on the trees to guide you on the beautiful, narrow, winding trail. Speaking of guides, you might want to call Ken Skoczen to give you a tour. He is one of our Bedford trail bosses and knows all the ins and outs. His phone number is on our website. Just follow along and you will catch site of the gorge on your left here and there. The views are spectacular. You will not cross any more roads till you arrive back at the trailhead. You will know you are close when you take a bend in the trail heading down the ‘wagon trail’ hill to the bottom of the gorge once again. When you see the creek on your left, take note of the high shale walls, and soon you’ll come out and pass the picnic shelter. The trailhead will be back along the creek where you headed out. Look for maps on the Cleveland Metroparks website. If you choose to ride the more natural ‘cowboy’ side, (the original instructions) instead of crossing 55
County Lines the water, hang a left and follow Tinkers Creek up the wagon hill and turn right at the top. Continue on watching for markers on trees etc. Take the right fork in the trail where there is a wide grass trail on your left. When you come out to a road, turn right and right again to pass the ball park parking area and head back into the woods. I hope this gives you some sense of direction on this beautiful and more primitive side of the gorge. Let me know how you do and what you think. We love input and it helps us improve. We all need to keep our OHC friendships and projects going strong, which is a challenge while social distancing. OHC is such an important equine organization and we have come far under our state leadership. Keep the enthusiasm going, check on other members in your chapters, keep getting to know new members and one of these days we will all be able to say “remember when”. Our horses are our lifelines in times like this and so are our friends. Stay well, and this too shall pass. ~Penny Passalacqua DELAWARE Hello from Delaware chapter! As I write this month’s piece, we are celebrating our Nation’s Independence Day. I hope everyone will have enjoyed a wonderful Fourth of July holiday. While adhering to social distancing guidelines, our chapter was able to resume our monthly chapter meetings starting with June. To recap, our June meeting was held at our Alum Creek horsemen’s campground and featured member, Dan Chambers, presenting a live demonstration on equine massage and how it can help enhance your horse’s performance and wellbeing. Thank you, Dan! Thank you Kim Vorbau and her mare Magic! For our July program, our chapter welcomed, Holly Porter, with the Mid-Ohio Marauders, who shared with us ‘The History and Basics of Cowboy Mounted Shooting’. I will have more details to share from her presentation in next month’s issue. This month’s meeting is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 7. For our evening program, our chapter has invited Scott Shipman to share his knowledge and expertise on leather care and refurbishment. At this time, we 56
Dan Chambers presenting equine massage. anticipate this month’s meeting to once again be held at the Alum Creek horsemen’s campground but stay tuned to your email and/or our Facebook page for any last-minute changes to our meeting location. We would also like to invite any fellow OHC members from our neighboring Central region chapters to join us for our educational programs. Consider becoming a secondary member of our Delaware chapter and receive newsletters and other timely event news. Last month, our chapter was invited to participate in Cashman’s Social Distancing Summer Showcase. This twoday family-friendly public event hosted by Cashman’s Horse Equipment, Delaware, Ohio, featured free demonstrations and clinics by professional horseman, Terry Myers and horsewoman, Zoe Hickman (Zoe Woodland Performance Horses) as well as store-wide specials. Our booth volunteers had the opportunity to share news and information about our Delaware OHC chapter including highlighting our work and stewardship of the Alum Creek bridle trails with many other horse enthusiasts. Despite the summer heat, several of our members have been enjoying our Alum Creek bridle trails as well as other state parks around Ohio. Bobbi and Carole have rode Alum Creek on multiple occasions. Member Alissa Clouse visited Mount Gilead State Park earlier this summer. Theresa Burke along with fellow club member, Linda VanHorne and Karen Holland (Union County chapter) recently enjoyed a weekend campout at Dillon State Park. Theresa and her mare, Prada, also participated in a fun show hosted by the Knox County Horse Park near Mount Vernon, Ohio. Our chapter’s first Adopt-AHighway litter cleanup for 2020 is ‘in the books’. Thank you to all 10 volunteers who braved the heat on June 28 to accomplish this service project. We have two more
Litter cleanup crew. cleanup sessions to accomplish before year’s end, stay tuned for the next scheduled cleanup day. Volunteers are always needed and very much appreciated. We plan to meet afterwards for pizza and refreshments at the Kilbourne Market. Speaking of volunteers, our trail maintenance crew can always use additional help in performing trail maintenance and repair on our bridle trails at Alum Creek State Park. Recently, the team spent several hours repairing and stabilizing the culvert at Gem’s Crossing on Hunter’s Hollow trail. The crew typically meets every Tuesday morning at 9 a.m. at the Horseman’s campground on Howard Road to organize and begin their work project(s). Please contact our trail crew leader, Mary Chmielewski or Bobbi Arters if you can donate a few hours of your time to help keep our trails safe and pleasurable. For the most up-to-date information on trail conditions and other pertinent bridle trail news, please refer to our chapter Facebook page: Delaware Chapter, Ohio Horseman’s Council. Lastly, our club is working to finalize plans for an Obstacle Fun Day at Bob Sweeney’s farm (Hilliard, Ohio) on Saturday, Aug. 8 (weather permitting). Monitor your email inbox for additional details to come soon. Until next month, have a safe and enjoyable August with your equine partner! ~Theresa Burke FULTON I just finished going around Evergreen Lake with my dog one beautiful Sunday morning and I stopped by the Jeffers Road Riders Center as I usually do and it was an OHC grouping of people getting ready to go. “Take your bug spray,” I said cheerily, swatting away. They don’t seem to bother the dog; must be his flea and tick stuff I religiously treat him with. I wish they could come up
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Dennis and Blue.
Cheryl and Rebel. with something like that for us humans. Connie Bauer is getting her horse saddled up so I went over to say hi. “I got the Corral article in this month,” I said. “You know what my opening sentence was? ‘How bad is it that when I saw everyone for the first time in a few months the first thing I thought of was, look at your hair!’” “Long and grey!” Connie laughed. “Yes!” I agreed. Surely by the time you are reading this, people will have been to the salons at least once or twice and things are moving along well. If anything, the mosquitos will help things move along quickly depending on where you are. And if not the mosquitos, the heat! Our Fourth of July campout weekend was canceled because of the heat; that has me looking forward to the Halloween campout. I hope we have a costume contest for August 2020
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Guernsey County OHC out of New Bedford a few weeks back. They had a blast and said the food was great! Quite a few members showed up for the May club ride. We rode the blue trail and had a great day. We miss the potluck dinners and can’t wait till this COVID stuff is over and we can eat together again. We have some really great cooks. Our member, John, has already logged well over 1,000 miles for 2020. Go, John! You blaze the trail, we will follow. John is in the center of the May ride photo. The maintenance crew at Salt Fork has done some much needed work on the purple trail. The old road bed along the lake has been ditched, and it has dried it out. At the end of the same road bed, the crew also made a better trail where it goes into the woods. Thanks Bob. The club ordered many new signs for the trails to help you find your way around. Join me on the trail and remember to log those miles and trail maintenance hours. ~Lee Randolph HARRISON We were hoping for warm weather and by golly we got it. Temperatures in the 90s and dry. Great hay making weather. There for a while I did not think
the rain would stop long enough to get the hay made, but it did. We had to cancel our regional ride in June and our Fun Show in July. I hope we get this virus under control so life can return to a somewhat normal pace. We did start having our meetings again in an outdoor setting so we can stay at least 6 feet apart. We acquired some new members this year and it will be nice to meet them. Our meetings are the third Thursday of the month with dinner at 6 p.m. and the meeting at 7 p.m. At the last meeting, those who wanted to eat brought hot dogs and buns to cook over an open fire or grill. In this way we hope that we can each prepare our own food and stay at a distance. Better safe than sorry. We finally have the last approval to start building the picnic shelter at Harrison State Forest Trail Riders Campground. We received our permit to construct the shelter from the Ohio Department of Commerce. Bob and I took a copy of the plans to Keim Lumber to get a quote and they will supply all the material except the concrete. I asked if they would give us a good price and they did. We set a tentative date to begin construction on July 27. All construction will be done by volunteers. We will be installing a plaque to honor all the companies, groups, and individuals that made this project possible. I am so excited and can’t wait to get started. This has been a long process and we finally have the go ahead. I took a spill off my horse in March and was awarded the ‘My Indian name is Falls Off Horses’ shirt. I had a hard time walking up and down stairs for about three weeks, but nothing was broken. I was working in the arena to get my horse to move into a canter. He can be quite stubborn. I whirled around the arena at an extended trot that would shake the teeth out of a shark; three times around at the speed of light and then he went into the canter. At that moment my right leg slid out of the stirrup and slid back along his side. Much to my surprise he did exactly what my leg was asking him to do, and he moved his rear end to the left. I was flying through the air in a sitting position just like in the cartoons and hit the ground. It would have been really funny if it did not hurt so much. I found out what the problem was. He
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had been on a diet and lost a good bit of weight. My stirrups that once went around a fat little belly now hung straight down and were slightly too long. They are adjusted now and he is moving into a canter after about three strides in a trot. We need to get some trail work in, but until the first cut of hay season is done everyone is really busy. Look forward to seeing you all this summer on the trails. God bless and be safe, ~Dorothy Glover HOLMES This year marked the 5th annual Holmes County OHC Elkins Creek ride. This year’s riders were Vickie Zook, Cindy Gray-Stanley, Dave and Trudy Schmidt, Marline and Dave Smalley, Pam Miller, Sue, and Jim Baker, Leigh Litman, Jenny Bower, and Ernie. Some riders attended the entire week and others came and left at different times throughout the week. Sunday was the day to ride the High Point trail. There’s currently a gas line going through and that’s the day all is quiet when the workers have a day off. From the High Point, you can see Ohio, Kentucky, and West Virginia. We rode the Kimble Loop and parts of the loop several times. The caves along the trail are so unique and beautiful making it one of our favorite trails. There was a day we leisurely rode the trail and laughed at all the times we stopped to take photos. Another of our favorite rides, well, I think they are all favorites, is to the watering hole. Its tranquil allure gives us a perfect resting spot for a lunch break. The water flows beside a unique rock formation and the woods offer plenty of shade for the horses to rest. We enjoyed seeing wildlife along the trails. Often as we ride along, someone will holler out “turtle!” pointing out a box turtle on the trail. We even saw one laying her eggs in the sand. Deer are often spotted and colorful butterflies flutter about the wildflowers in the grassy areas. We had the pleasure of listening to the Poverty String Band two evenings. They are awesome! I enjoyed the fiddle player. It was so nice to listen to them in the open night air by the campfire! It was a wonderful week. The hospitality was awesome, the trails were beautiful, and 57
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Holmes County OHC everyone had a good time. We were extremely impressed at the work and expertise that transformed former muddy areas into safe and pleasant trails to ride. Thank you, Rick and Jill, for all the work you do to allow us to see this lovely forest on horseback. We know we will plan our annual ride at Elkins Creek again next year and hope to be able to get another trip in this year. For a more detailed story about our ride, see our blog post at https://ohconline. com/elkins-creek-annualride-2020/ and our photo gallery at https://holmesohc.org/photos/ elkins2020/ Thank you Cindy and Happy trails. ~Ricki KNOX Thirty-two riders showed up for KCOHC’s scheduled ride at Salt Fork. It seems everyone wanted to get out of the house. Staying at home is not what it is cracked up to be. Funny how people want to get back to work, rather than looking forward to vacation from their job. In accordance with the governor’s direction to social distance, we had several camp fires going and rode in multiple groups on multiple trails. I find I can stand six feet away from you and still enjoy your company. It is easy to do and just shows I respect you. The weather was good and we had a great time. Due to this 58
Salt Fork pandemic, there is more activity involving our horses and trail riding, and the trails at Salt Fork reflected that. Unfortunately, the trails were muddier than I remember. Several other parks are seeing the same trend. Mary and I elected to break off and ride the red trail, which was dry and in excellent shape. Hopefully, the hot weather we are currently experiencing will dry them out before they become unrepairable. Several members traveled into Pennsylvania to the CCC camp near Marienville. One of our members tripped, had a serious sprain, and rode for multiple days, only to find upon his return home he had broken his lower leg. Other than that, all had a good time riding and touring the neighborhood. I hear there was a day of slow riding and days of faster riding. Mary and I recently rode with a smaller group at Stone Church. The trails were in good shape. One of the federal park workers indicated that the federal parks intended to open for camping July 4. With the current upsurge in COCID-19, if you’re headed
out, please choose to play it safe and social distance. As I write this, Mary is loading our rig up for a weekend at Bark Camp where we have reservations. While not a KCOHC scheduled ride, several of our members decided to spend the weekend there. By the time you read this it may be history. KCOHC’s next scheduled ride is at Caesar’s Creek July 31 through Aug. 2, and I invited some friends from other chapters to join in. We did follow instructions and reserved camping spots. We rode there last year and enjoyed the long trail ride. I’m pretty sure it will be hot. Following that, KCOHC’s schedule shows a ride at TriCounty Aug. 14-16. Then, Sept. 25-27 we are at Zalesk, Moonville tunnel, Uncle Buck’s. Watch KCOHC Facebook page for any updates. While our official schedule only shows one ride a month, we have various groups riding somewhere most every weekend. You just have to join in the fun. Watch our website or Facebook. With the COVID-19 directives, we have not had regular meetings. We tried getting people to join in on Zoom virtual meetings with little or no success. As rules relax and we see less cases of COVID-19, we may be allowed to hold our meetings in the open, possibly at Thayer Ridge with lawn chairs spaced out. Come on over to Knox County where the gates are wide open, the grass is greener, the horses leaner, as we do ride them, and everyone is welcome. We meet the third Monday of each month at Long Branch Pizza on Main Street in Centerburg at 7 p.m. This month’s meeting may again be a virtual meeting on Zoom. Reporting for Knox County OHC, ~Terry L. Baker LAKE Our members continue riding and working with their horses. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, our Aug. 30 Regional ride will not be held. However, we will have a club ride for our members, Sunday, Aug. 30 at Girdled Road Park from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Then we will have lunch. Each person will bring their own food and water and should practice social distancing. We plan to catch up on our summer happenings with each other.
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Stay calm, stay strong and stay safe. ~Rayneen LOGAN Logan County OHC had their meeting on June 7, the first since the COVID-19 pandemic started. Still, we at Logan County followed all recommended guidelines for conducting this meeting set by the governor of the State of Ohio and changed our meeting site from indoors to outdoors at the East Liberty Shelter house at the park and we didn’t have a potluck. We had 15 members present. Minutes were read from our last meeting on March 1, 2020, by Cynthia Orr, secretary, and were accepted as read. Becky Porter reported for the committee on the Princess and Ponies fundraiser. After doing the research, decided that we did not have enough active members to pull off the labor hours that this fundraiser would require. At least for now we have decided not to do it. However, if Marmon Valley wants to do this fundraiser, I’m sure there will be some OHC members that will volunteer their time for this event. Diana Kenne reported on the Trail Safety Clinic. David Traphagen from Franklin County is a trainer and has his training facility outside of Columbus. John Porter made a motion to go forward with the Trail Safety Clinic as a fundraiser, it was seconded by John Horton. The where is either we could use his facility or Marmon Valleys. We need at least 25 horses and riders and will have a concession stand and charge $5 for onlookers or a door charge. A tentative date is Nov. 7 or sometime late September or October. More details to come. Mark your calendars for the Logan County OHC canoe/ kayak trip down the Mad River on Saturday, Aug. 8. Meet at Birchbark canoe livery at 10 a.m. After a day on the river we will meet at Mad River Market for lunch and libations. ~Cynthia Orr LORAIN I must comment that it was wonderful to see the hay wagons rolling down the road toward my home more on schedule this year. Our horses thought they had died and gone to heaven as they were surrounded by hay August 2020
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Lorain County OHC everywhere. They looked in our barn and probably thought, “So this is what Christmas in July is all about!” The August sponsor of the month is Litchfield Veterinary Clinic, located just west of Litchfield on Norwalk Road. They specialize in small animal care and never missed a day in spite of COVID-19. It would be a kind gesture to let them know the next time you take your pet in or are on their website that you appreciate that they remained open during these difficult times. Although Ashland County needed to cancel the big bash planned for Pleasant Hills in June, some of us decided to camp there on our own that weekend. We enjoyed the riding, kayaking and each other’s company. Sadly, Lynn, one of our dear members got injured. Please keep Lynn in your thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery. The weekend of Aug. 7-9, those who have reservations will be camping at Bark Camp. Luckily they have electric, because if this heat wave continues, the fans and air conditioners will likely be going 24/7. August 17 we are planning to hold our membership meeting at 7 p.m. Please stay tuned to find out where it will be held. We hope to have an ice cream social starting at 6:30. Some folks are heading to Big Elk Lick Horse Camp at Elk State Forest Aug. 20-27. As I submit this newsletter on July 5, the Medina County OHC State Ride is still on the books for Aug. 21-23 at Wetmore in the Cuyahoga County National Park. Charlemont Trail maintenance is tentatively set for Saturday, Aug. 29 at 9 a.m. Those able August 2020
to help, please plan to meet in the parking lot on New LondonEastern Road with gear to help nip back briars and remove the trees that are covering the trails. Bob Budi is the contact for this work day. On Sunday, Aug. 30 we have a day ride set at Richfield Heritage Preserve (the old Girl Scout Camp on Route 303). The ride is set to begin at 1:30 p.m. The contact is TBA. Due to these unpredictable times with the COVID-19 pandemic, please check your email or our Lorain Ohio Horseman’s Council website for updates on these scheduled events. Please remember to be respectful regarding social distancing and follow the guidelines set forth by our Ohio Horse Council for safe riding and gatherings at our horse related events. Thank you for doing your part to help minimize the risk of future COVID-19 cases. ~Kathy Duncan MEDINA First, as of this writing, July 5, we have no word on whether we can still hold our state ride in the Cuyahoga Valley. With most other events being canceled we have a slim chance. Our priority is keeping everyone safe and healthy. You can still contact Rosemary Young for details. Reservations are being taken at rosemary4medinaohc@gmail. com or 440/382-7980. It’s good to know that we can still have some good times while being safe in our regards to others. Our social rides continue thanks to Molly Eastwood and Barb Vega. These ladies have taken their love of riding and expanded it to show others an enjoyable day in the fresh air. On Wednesday, Aug. 19, join us for a day ride at beautiful and historic Richfield Heritage Preserve. These trails were lovingly restored by our friends in Summit Chapter and we were happy to lend a few hands. Ride out is at 10 a.m. Contact Barb Vega (216/702-1224) who is in charge of Wednesday’s ride if you are coming and for information on where to meet. We have another overnight on Aug. 29-30 this time at Beaver Creek. Please contact Molly Eastwood (330/603-0820) for information and to let her know that you are coming. Ride out is at 10 a.m., pack your best horsey
pajamas. For a complete list of the rides contact Barb or Molly or visit the Medina webpages at https://ohconline.com/chapter/ medina-county-chapter-ohiohorsemans-council/. Our monthly meetings and work sessions are still on hold, but our officers met on July 8 to catch up with the latest news from the park and future plans. We will send out news to our membership and hope we can see better times ahead. As usual, if you have any questions you can reach us at Medina@OHConline.com. Don’t forget, Summit Chapter will be hosting a prayer ride at Richfield Heritage Preserve on Saturday, Sept. 26 at 1 p.m. It will be a time of reflection with prayer, live music, a bonfire with hot dogs, and cider. We all need a little moment of meditation in these times, this sounds like a good way to experience some positive vibes. Contact Traudy Cook (330/703-9940) for details. Your masked reporter from down in the valley. ~Rosemary MONTGOMERY Hello from Montgomery County OHC! Unfortunately, our recent club rides have been cancelled, mainly because of the heat and muddy trails. We are still having meetings the first Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m., usually the meetings are held at the Sycamore State Park horsemen’s area off Wolf Creek Pike. Come join us! The August meeting will be at my farm, Bright Spirit Farm in Trotwood. I am excited to share my Gypsy Vanners and the rest of my horsey mob. I know our members have been camping and riding, I see the tales on Facebook. It is so nice we have this hobby to help keep us going during these difficult
Karen S. and Buddy.
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Fancy’s deer fly bonnet.
Maybe she’s born with it, maybe it’s neighbelline! times. I have been mainly riding at Sycamore State Park. Since the reroute last year, around the ‘mud pit of doom’ I have enjoyed re-discovering Sycamore! My favorite guides have been Karen S. and her horse Buddy. I hope to see you out on the trails. Stay well! ~Jilleroo Karen R-E MORROW Greetings from the Morrow County OHC chapter where the cascade of stressful events in the USA has continued to impact chapter activities in our county. The Minneapolis tragedy continues to have a global effect. This, in addition to other stresses in the USA have disrupted life in many communities, including Columbus. Although, it much reduced since early June. Our neighbor, a third shift Columbus police officer, worked mandatory overtime for several nights in early June, with some tense moments on High Street near the OSU campus. The chapter members’ riding has been limited mainly to family outings near home. However, Ted’s grandson, Clayton, participated in some team penning/sorting events this summer in Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Ohio. The Mount Gilead Library Annex became available for our June meeting as an oasis after an intense storm wiped out the planned Mount Gilead State Park (MGSP) picnic/meeting/ ride. The July meeting was held at the Library Annex due to the continued restrictions at state parks from Ohio’s increase in 59
County Lines COVID-19 cases. Chapter members have done very few organized group riding events. Although, Drew Ann did participate in a Mounted Archery Clinic as a new adventure being held at Black Swan equine facilities. She enjoyed the experience with several other women and reports she is ‘hooked’. The Knox County Horse Park (KCHP) conducted a June 20 fun show. Gerald served as announcer while his visiting daughter participated as a rider. It was one of the largest turnouts ever for such a KCHP event with 33 riders in several of the classes. Several participants expressed joy to be back in the saddle again. Riding activity by chapter members has mainly been restricted to ‘home family rides’ which Ted and Gerald have done. Dave has not ridden in 2020, while his wife Mary has done considerable ‘home arena’ riding. Drew Ann’s husband Frank has not resumed riding since his ‘unscheduled dismount’ earlier this year. He could if he wanted to, but does not currently plan to in the immediate future. Joe and Susan have not ridden, but construction of fencing for an outdoor arena will make it more secure for their grandchildren to learn how to ride. Health issues still prevent several members from riding. This includes Byron, Caren, and Suzanne. Suzanne continues to recover nicely from her knee replacement surgery. Some members had intended to participate in the Bob Orr memorial ride at Mohican State Forest on June 20. This is where Bob religiously rode in memory of his wife, who tragically died before age 60. Bob then died at age 59 in 2019. No chapter member, including myself, made it to the ride. At the age of four score, I am striving to continue riding as long as possible before making a ‘Shane exit’! As was reported the last two months, some sense of normalcy is provided by the required daily care for our equine/ canine/feline friends who are blissfully oblivious to events occurring beyond their sphere of knowledge. The comforting therapy they provide to some of us helps make the mandated insolation a bit more tolerable. Some nice riding weather has developed, but summer’s arrival has brought green head flies to attack the horses with horse flies soon to arrive. Plus, deer 60
flies sometimes make forest riding a discouraging adventure. This plague, combined with the summer heat makes late fall after a hard frost my favorite time of the year. 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 later in 2020 after the COVID-19 threat has faded. Stay safe in the saddle/on your horse if you do have an opportunity to ride. I hope to see some readers on the trail sometime in 2020. ~ DOC STARK On the road again or I should say trail. It feels so good to be out among our friends and on our horses again. In June our chapter had a ride at Camp Mohaven near Danville, Ohio. On Saturday riders rode from the camp down the Mohican River to the Bridge of Dreams. There was a nice turnout and wonderful weather. A good time was had by all.
In July we had rides scheduled at Salt Fork State Park and joined Buckeye Trail Riders for a camping weekend at Mohican State Forest. On July 18 we held the drawing for 50 bales of hay donated by Ron and Joyce Wilson as a fundraiser for our chapter. Take care, enjoy the summer and have fun. Until next time, happy trails to you! ~Jo Ellen TRUMBULL Happy summer from the members of the Trumbull County OHC! Our ride at 2 Mile Run was enjoyed by 16 riders and several other campers. The weather was great. It was sure good to see friends again and to make new ones! The June meeting was held at the Mosquito Lake State Park trailhead. Repainting the handicap ramp was completed followed by a hot dog roast and the meeting. We had so much fun we decided to have the July meeting there as well! We hope that everyone is safe and healthy and able to enjoy the summer riding season. ~Kathryn Bartow
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During this restrained atmosphere and semi-isolation created by this horrific pandemic’s infiltration, it is apropos that we divert our attention eagerly to momentous humorous adventures that composed our ‘old life’, before Corona Virus. My close friend and fellow OHC member, ‘Mick’ has been entrenched in the horse world since the early 90s. Lady, a black and white appaloosa paved
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the way to a more challenging meaningful relationship with a sturdy dynamo, Zoey. She was a blood bay mare that was born raring to go! Mick had her hands full. Downhill trails especially, required finesse and constant awareness. One remarkable evidence of Zoey’s downhill capabilities, as I recall, occurred when four of us riding blind on our first, one day adventure at Hocking Hills. We were lost, of course. The remainder of our comrades, equally lost, ventured in one direction and we stubbornly insisted on an alternate trail. Moments later we were perched on a precipice, studying the difficult terrain that lay before us. The sunlight was dwindling, which gave us the courage to attempt the steep incline, involving no visible trail. The distant traffic sounds were the deciding factor. Only a moment of hesitation, and suddenly before anyone could object to plunging through the dense underbrush and multi-floral rose, two of us simultaneously leaped downward and vanished from sight. Crashing and sliding recklessly into oblivion, until breaking through to a definable trail halted the anguish. It was all Mick could do to control Zoey’s leap of faith. Stomping and wheeling in defiance, until a triumphant shout from below released her. Given her head, the two as one leaped from the peak. Mick realized there was no turning back. She relied totally on the sure footed, trail wise mount as she bounded through the rough terrain. I could hear Mick’s frenzied laughter interspersed with curses when saplings collided with her knees. Zoey bounded free of the nearly impassable thicket with Mick still chuckling. “You guys are nuts,” gasped she, swelling with pride, as she stroked the slickness of Zoey’s neck. Her magnificent mare, barely 15 hands, stood trembling with impatience. Rounding the last turn and arriving at camp, we viewed our companions reclining and devouring their sub sandwiches. It was obvious their return to civilization was not anywhere near as harried or exciting as ours. The relationships we form with our horses are intense, indeed. Combating treacherous trails together promotes trust and love. That afternoon, Mick and Zoey strengthened their already existing bond that lasted August 2020
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Tuscarawas County OHC a lifetime. Sadly, Zoey passed recently, but her uncommon spirit and undaunted courage lives on until eternity within Mick’s heart. The Tuscarawas County OHC meets regularly, the second Monday evening of each month, at 7 p.m. The venue changes. You may wish to rely on our Facebook page or contact Holly at 330/432-5164. The Corona Virus has disrupted our meetings, but there is still the great outdoors…happy trails! ~Holly Waldenmyer UNION Well hasn’t this been an exciting start to the riding season? If not exciting how about different? First it was COVID then there was rain and more rain and then a lot more rain. Trying to hit the trails between the raindrops and not destroy them while doing so became a challenge. We finally
had our first meeting/chapter ride in a few months on June 21 at Buck Creek State Park. Plans for an event that we were planning on hosting with Delaware OHC were put on hold until next year as all the places that fit our criteria to have it were booked extra heavy this year because of COVID. Karen and secondary member, Theresa had to cancel Memorial weekend riding plans three times due to either COVID or flooding. They ended up riding local. June finally arrived with less rain but not by much. A muddy, sloppy but fun camping weekend at Blue Rock State Park with Champaign County OHC was at the beginning of the month followed by our chapter ride and then later a camping weekend at Dillon State Park with members from Delaware, Licking and Fairfield Counties finally got things off to a good start. July brought a few scorching hot days at Pine Creek Horsecamp in Hocking Hills along with another chapter ride at Alum Creek. There were numerous individual rides as well. Hopefully, the trend will continue with lots of great riding and fun. Until next month, happy trails and stay safe. ~Karen Holland WARREN
Blue and Karen at the Bridge of Dreams. August 2020
Normally we take part in two Fourth of July parades. This year we were going to have to choose between the two (or send two separate groups) as they were both on the 4th. Traditionally the Waynesville parade has been the Saturday before, but this year it was moved to the actual holiday, so we had a plan. Well, so much for that. The Waynesville parade
was cancelled, logically. And the one at Otterbein, since it’s a senior community, was changed to an internal or private event. Again, logically, but we will definitely miss watching the residents enjoy the horses and Harold’s poop-scooping as he hams it up for them. Hopefully by next year we’ll have a handle on this thing and can do it again. As I write this, it’s early July and I haven’t even de-winterized my trailer yet. But that is going to happen shortly as I am working an endurance ride that will actually happen. I had to cancel mine at Caesar Creek in August, as the camp is just not set up to keep everyone safe at the vet checks. Then again, as hot as the summer has started out, I’m not really so sorry about that. I’m hoping for some nice weather for fall camping. As far as I know, our Aug. 8 work day will still happen. To be sure, watch for your newsletter, check the Facebook page, and if in doubt just call Roger at 513/324-8118. We can use any tools you may have, and especially tractors, ATVs, chainsaws, etc. Hopefully, it does take place, since we’re living in a very fluid situation. That’s it for now. I’d love to feature news and photos of what everyone is doing, so please send them to me at akela83@att. net. Without that, it’s probable that I won’t have another article until things change as I’m pretty much out of news. Working and napping don’t make for a very exciting story. Stay safe. ~Mickie WASHINGTON Greetings! This has been quite a year. Washington County has not had a meeting in months, which makes it hard to write an article when little is going on. However, there are a few things of note to share with you. When the monthly meetings are allowed to resume, we will be asked to abide by some new social distancing rules instituted by the church. Such as only four members to a table, and limiting the number of members attending. Our Corn Ride is on Aug. 15. This is our biggest ride of the year and one we find most enjoyable. The day will begin with a club ride, ride out time at 10 a.m. When everyone gets back to camp, we will spend some time socializing while we gather in a circle and
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shuck corn. We fill ice chests with the corn and move on to the fire. It seems to be a joint effort to build the fire. There always seems to be a discussion about Bill Hoover and his firewater. It seems Bill mixes kerosene and diesel fuel as a fire accelerant. Some celebrate his mix as the fire leaps to life. But alas, often the wood is less than dry or seasoned and multiple applications are needed. Then some complain of the smell and such. It is all in good fun, at Mr. Hoover’s expense! Bill also brings a huge copper kettle and tripod to hold it over the fire. It is arranged in the proper place and soon the water is rolling. The water is adorned with multiple pounds of butter and finally, the corn is added. After 7 minutes of cooking the corn is retrieved from the water, placed back in the ice chest (it will keep things hot too), and carried to the shelter. There is always a smorgasbord of food from the potluck that has been prepared. I tell you all of this to say that we have no idea if this will happen. Our usual place Mountwood Park has seen some new owners and we do not know if riding will be possible or the shelter available. Plus, we do not know if the COVID will ease enough to gather together for such a meal. We will keep you informed of the results. Please, check our Washington County OHC Facebook page as the date approaches for any new posts concerning our meetings and rides. At the time of this writing we are planning a ride, with a potluck dinner, and meeting for July 11 at our home trailhead of Kinderhook at Wayne National Forest. We just found out the national forest is opening campgrounds on July 15. Our trailhead does not have official camping, but camping is allowed, so we are hopeful that by the next issue of the Corral, I can give a great report of the ride, meeting, and potluck. Washington County members are out on the trails riding far and wide, we hope to see you soon on the trail! ~Rita V. Schultheis WAYNE Summer is finally here and we are all able to get outside and see each other! The weather has been most cooperative for our club activities. Tuesday night rides have resumed at Mohican and everyone is welcome to join. 61
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Diane and Marilyn enjoying the drive. Braylon at Brecksville. Ride out time is 5:30 p.m. Other members have been checking out the trails at Brecksville. Kim Scarborough and her grandson Braylon took to the trails there to enjoy a respite from the mud and give Mohican and Malabar trails a rest. Braylon has ‘graduated’ to Grandma’s horse instead of a pony! Good job staying with that Missouri Fox Trotter! Marilyn Conley and Diane Tankard have been hitting the roads with Marilyn’s mules. Marilyn’s little mini mule Cinnamon went to ‘school’ this summer and is going to make a wonderful equine partner for her for many years to come. For those that know Marilyn, you will recall that Cinnamon was her father’s pet project before his passing. I am sure he is smiling down at the great progress Cinnamon is making under Marilyn’s tutelage. Marilyn, Mike Miller and Susan Rice checked out the Rocky River Reservation trails. Only one dicey river crossing was reported. The trails are in great shape, the bikers and joggers were sharing the trail respectfully. Marilyn gave an impromptu ‘all about the horse’ lesson to some hikers
which further enhanced the enjoyment of all the users of this beautiful trail. About 13 of us, counting the Holmes County members camped at Elkins Creek Horse Camp in Pedro, Ohio, June 6 through June 14. The trails were in great shape. Rick has worked many hours to improve the dangerous muddy crossings and to install excellent trail markings. He and Jill are the best hosts ever! We enjoyed riding through the many caves and to High Point where you can see three states at once. Although it was hot, we only got rained on one day and there were a couple of nights that were cool enough for a campfire. Even though we couldn’t have our normal congregate meals because of social distancing we were camped near enough to each other that we could gather in a socially responsible manner and relax after a long day in the saddle. Be sure and ask Vicki Zook about washing her hair in the rain! It was truly water conservation at its best. Trail maintenance continues at both Mohican and Malabar. After the last big storm many volunteers, including Tom Bahl and company assisted the forest staff at Mohican in removing many downed trees and trash on the trails. They also worked
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at Malabar to assist the park manager in clearing trees from those trails. Thanks to all the volunteers and others who let us know where the downed trees were located. Five days were spent just getting both parks’ trails cleared. A work day was held June 24 to get the campgrounds at Mohican ready for our Regional Ride Fourth of July weekend. It was great so see so many people turnout to help. Over 20 volunteers showed up and worked well into the afternoon clearing trails, putting down gravel, weed whacking, cleaning the pavilion and rest rooms and clearing water bars. Another group came back the next day to work some more clearing out over hanging limbs. We are looking forward to seeing everyone at our ride. We have obtained instructions from the Ashland County Health Department and the Forest Managers so that we can provide our Friday night and Saturday night meals in conformance with COVID-19 guidelines and anticipate a fun and safe weekend of riding and fellowship with fellow horse lovers. Finally, a couple of our members could use your prayers and thoughts. Tami Burkhart’s husband, Tony fell and broke his hip and had to have surgery on June 25. Elsie Zuercher’s grandson, Lukas, who is also a member of our club got bucked off his pony and broke his ulna and radius in his left arm. I can say from personal experience that those ‘I was bucked off once…’ stories from childhood will be funny sometime in the distant future but for now, we are sorry he had to have a cast put on his arm right before his birthday pool party. Hope to see you on the trails! ~Susan Baker WOOD Some of our riders are camping but please check our schedule as some of the rides get changed. Edison became Hueston Woods. They went to Pontiac Lake instead of Mohcan due to weather. Alum Creek is supposed to be hot that weekend, so it may be cancelled. The temperature are predicted to be in the upper 90s. The High Knob trip was a success. Everyone enjoyed the rock formations. Pontiac was enjoyed and the bad storms missed them.
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Dawn at Garden of the Gods.
Julie loves her new horse.
Deta’s new ride Thunder. In August we have Hueston Woods 7-9, and Blue Rock 2023. In September we have Labor Day 4-7 at Van Buren, Hocking group camp 4-13, NW Regional 25-27, maybe! The regional ride will depend on the Covid virus activity. Diane will amend our ride schedule on Facebook as needed or call Diane or Jon M. for confirmations. Jon is notifying us for meeting dates and times on Facebook. It will probably be at the park so we can distance ourselves. I personally am not doing all the rides this year because of the virus. Thanks to our true blue trail workers for their work this year, more stone has been laid and more work is planned. Thanks to Hancock OHC for helping. Stay safe, wear your mask and socially distant yourselves, please. ~Barb August 2020
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