Horsemen's Corral August 2023

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

Ashland Paint & Plain Saddle Club

Avon Lake Saddle Club

Black Swamp Driving Club

Buckeye Equestrian Association

Central Ohio Saddle Club Association

Central Ohio Wagoneers

Classical Attraction Dressage Society

Colorado Ranger Horse Association

Creek Side Mounted Archery

District One National Show Horse

Dusty Boots Riding Club

Flatlanders Dressage & Combined

Training Association, Inc.

Geauga Horse & Pony Association

Great Lakes Appaloosa Horse Club

Hoosier Quarter Pony Association

Knox County Horse Park

Lake Erie Mounted Vaqueros

Massillon Saddle Club

Miami Valley Horse Show Association

Michigan Trail Riders Association, Inc.

Mid-Eastern Farriers Association

Mid Ohio Dressage Association

Mid-Ohio Marauders

National Pole Bending Association

Northern Ohio Dressage Association

Northern Kentucky Horse Network

Northern Ohio Miniature Horse Club

Northern Ohio Outlaws

Ohio Appaloosa Association

O.H.I.O. EXCA

Ohio Foundation Quarter Horse Assoc.

Ohio Haflinger Association

Ohio High School Rodeo Association

Ohio Horseman’s Council

Ohio Gaited Horse Trailriders

Ohio Morgan Horse Association

Ohio Paint Horse Club

Ohio Quarter Horse Association

Ohio Ranch Horse Association

Ohio State Buckskin Association

Ohio Western Horse Association, Inc.

Ottawa County Horse Foundation

Ohio Valley Team Penning Association

Pinto Horse Association of Ohio

Premier Mount N Trail

Pure Gold Stables

Tri-County Trail Association

Tri-State Rodeo Association

Wayne County Saddle Club

Western Reserve Carriage Association

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The Last Ride

~Excerpt from ‘A Rodeo Cowboy’s Prayer’ by Clem McSpadden

JERRY BARNETT

Father, husband, care giver, mentor, car repairman, horseman and so much more; Jerry Barnett (7/14/1958 – 6/13/2023) leaves a legacy in Ashland and Wayne County that brings whole-hearted caring thoughts to the many young and old who knew him. (Regrettably, burned while welding and a following infection claimed this very fine gentle man.)

Young folks with really fond memories include Vincent, Thomas and Anthony Foley children of Tim and Tina who Jerry and wife, Emily, took under their wings as youngsters who loved them as if they were actually grandparents. Members of the Wayne County Saddle Club knew Jerry because he took Vince and Anthony to countless horse shows there. He was a regular hang’n out by the first barrel to cheer his ‘kids’ and set up the first barrel.

Ashland County 4-H members knew Jerry pretty much the same ways. And, he made sure Vincent got to rodeos and the Ohio State Fair as a qualifier in contest. Lots of north central Ohio High School Rodeo parents and competitors will be among those who miss Jerry’s friendly smile and willingness to help. ‘Riding for Jerry’ T-shirts have been and will be worn by the kids’ 4-H club members.

I’ve known Jerry for at least 25 years though never closely until he

started bringing the boys to the saddle club. There’s so much to tell about this remarkable man. He was an avid trail rider and had been to a large number of horse trails in northern Ohio. Vincent recalled annual week-long trips to Hocking Hills and that Jerry loved Mount Jeez at Malabar Farm. Other friends remarked about his love for the Ohio trails, going every chance he got. Another said Jerry was incredibly rich with countless friendships gained through years of a personal approach to business and acquaintances through horses.

A ‘natural mechanic’ he fixed heaps of cars and pickups for people in Ashland and Wayne Counties at his shop adjacent to his home. Emily told me Jerry was an avid golfer until a work-related mishap cost him a couple fingers needed to grip the clubs. He then turned to riding and has been involved with horses in several ways ever since. I’m sure I left some things out. There were so many interesting facets to him.

Jerry Barnett was committed to the Lord and exhibited an exemplary integrity. He will, indeed be missed by those who really knew him regardless of the type of activity involved. Prayers and best wishes are with all who so deeply cared for him.

Respectfully submitted by Stan

Bosler

Wayne County Saddle Club

“So when we do make that last ride that is inevitable for us all to make, to that place up there, where the grass is green and lush and stirrup high, and the water runs cool, clear, and deep—You’ll tell us as we ride in that our entry fees have been paid. These things we ask.—Amen.”

Ride In Sync

Having trouble with your horse bucking or rearing?

Barring any physical problems, your problem is in your horse’s shoulders. Problems with collection? It’s a shoulder problem. Horse loping too fast? Yep, it’s a shoulder problem. Knocking down a barrel in your barrel pattern? Definitely a shoulder problem. Missing leads or lousy spins in reining? You guessed it—shoulder problem.

More than anything, having your horse soft and square in their shoulders improves performance in just about any discipline. A horse must be square in their shoulders in order to be able to lift their back and drive with their hind end. If they are not square in their shoulders, the hind end has no place to go and they end up with their hocks out in their tail.

How do you fix a horse that is stiff in their shoulders? It starts with being aware of your horse’s feet and understanding when

It’s All About the Shoulders

by Terry Myers

they are forehand heavy or heavy in one foot. For people who have ridden in my clinics, you have heard me say “count the feet and feel the rhythm.” Example, when you count your horses’ feet at the walk, your count should be steady and consistent, much like a march. If not, you will notice one hoof beat that seems heavier than the rest. That will probably be the inside front foot, meaning your horse is dropping that shoulder. You need to be able to feel this at all three gaits, but you should always start at the walk. Many times a horse drops their inside shoulder because the rider is tilting their head and looking down at their horse’s nose. When the rider does that, they drop their inside shoulder. The horse will mirror what the rider is doing. Try this exercise. Sit is a chair and tilt your head slightly to your left shoulder and look down. Notice how your left shoulder drops. You will have

that same effect on your horse. Riders instinctively want to watch their horses nose. I’ve been riding horses all my life and have never seen a horse’s nose fall off. So stop watching the nose! Instead, look through your horses ears. You should be able to put a level from tip to tip on top of their ears and have that bubble be right in the middle. If you look at their ears and one dips lower than the other, they are dropping that ear. Where the ear goes, so goes the shoulder. Example, if you are riding in a circle to the left (counter clock wise) and you see your horse’s left ear is lower than their right, they are dropping their left ear and shoulder and have their nose tipped to the outside of your circle. That means their nose is not in front of them. Think about it, a horse always wins a race by a nose, not an ear. They have to follow their nose to be balanced. The exception is when you are doing a counter bend.

Many times riders have been taught to ride with their elbows clamped into their sides. Riders who are not confident or scared will ride with their elbows in their sides, setting them in the fetal position. Their horse’s response is to stiffen and drop their shoulders. Try this: sit in a chair and clamp you elbows into your sides. Feel how this causes you to round and drop your shoulders. Now open your elbows and ‘air your arm pits.’ Feel how this lifts your shoulders and puts you in a more balanced position.

Another pet peeve of mine is people who ride with an arch in the back. When a rider puts an arch in their back, they roll their pelvis forward and dump their weight on their horses front end. A horse already has 60 percent

of their body weight on their front legs. If the rider arches their back, they are making their horse’s job much harder by adding their weight to that already heavy front end. The remedy is simple. Ride on your pockets, i.e. roll your pelvis back in your saddle and sit deeper in your saddle. Then take a breath and relax!

I always say if the rider is not balanced, the horse cannot be balanced. The fixes we talk about in this article are critical before we talk about fixing a horse with shoulder problems. Now that we have fixed the rider, next month we’ll discuss how to fix the horse. It’s all about the shoulders. Your horse can’t buck, kick or rear if they are soft and square in their shoulders.

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

Remembering Kathy Mezick

by Johnathan Brendle, Grandson

The first week of each month, I would check the mailbox every afternoon coming home from school for one thing: The Horsemen’s Corral. For nearly 30 years, my grandmother, Kathy Mezick owned and edited the paper. I remember when the Corral went from a newspaper to a magazine format. In the first few pages, the editor’s note was a short journal of her month, mostly pertaining to her animals. At least once a year, my name would make an appearance as I would spend one week of my summer with her on the farm. Pure bliss, compared to the hustle and bustle of Washington, D.C.

Our family used to make trips to Ohio fairly often throughout the year and I looked forward to spending time with Kathy more than anything else I would do all summer. As she and I grew older, it became difficult to put me on the back of a horse. I was bigger and she wasn’t as

strong as she once was. Despite having to watch my younger siblings sit on Zack (American Quarter Horse) as I helped with barn chores, Kathy always had something exciting to do. One year, she had set up an authentic teepee—ones that I read about in my American History classes. We camped out in her front yard with a small bonfire. It was a hybrid between camping and ‘glamping’ as we had an air mattress and a portable speaker system. Her adventurous spirit always stuck out to me.

In college, I moved in with her. It was not long after her mother had passed. We spent a lot of time at my great-grandmother’s house cleaning and organizing. I really think that it was a lot for her. Karol, her twin sister, has always been right there with her. With them, I experienced true loss and grief. The most important part of my grandmother’s life was her animals. I can’t call them all pets —she truly loved all animals. Despite her allergies, she would foster barn cats, she always had horses, her birds that would come back every year, and most notably, her dogs. While she was on oxygen and physically becoming more stagnant, she often told me that she wanted to go on a road trip across the country in one of those sleeper vans. I would ask her about her oxygen tanks and her inability to get around like she used to.

“Oh, we can figure it out,” she would respond. When you ask her about how her dogs would fare, you would find that they were the only inhibiting factor for anything she did or wanted to do. The problem with dogs is that they don’t live long enough. Heartbreak after heartbreak over the years that still is more than worth the pain.

Kathy died on a Sunday. I like to think that she went peacefully. One of the last things on her mind was her last dog, Millie. I drove up from Virginia to try and see my grandmother one last time. I was too late. I cried and cried as I rerouted myself from a hospital in Cleveland to her home near New London. I couldn’t believe it. I spent over two and a half hours on the phone with her less than two days prior, talking about what we would do when I was coming up to visit in a few weeks. When I got to her house, there was no hum from the oxygen concentrator. There was a silence there that I had not experienced. I slept on her couch that night with her dog on her bed next to me. I filled her empty bird feeders on her deck and the silence was being filled with the sound of the birds and an evening breeze running through her wind chimes. While she is gone, the life that surrounded her lives on. I know that is the only way Kathy would want it. Hug your animals and give your horses a carrot from my grammy. May her legacy ride on.

Kathy Mezick representing the Corral at an event.

Kathy with her first horse, Brandy.

Over 73 Clean Shooters at the July Northern Ohio Outlaw Independence Shoot

PRESIDENT, Dwayne Joyner

VICE PRESIDENT, Tony Ruper

SECRETARY, Janessa Hill

TREASURER, Mark Maxwell

EMAIL, northernohiooutlawsinfo@ gmail.com

WEBSITE, www.nooutlaws.com

The July Northern Ohio Outlaw Independence Shoot was full of fun in the sun and it had to be a record number of clean shooters for the weekend with 33 on Saturday and 40 on Sunday! Each rider shoot 40 of 40 balloons for the day.

Congratulations to our moveups from the weekend! Julia Ray moved from a Ladies 1 to a Ladies 2. Audrey Steigler moved from a Ladies 3 to a Ladies 4. Congratulations to all the winners from the weekend:

SATURDAY WINNERS

OVERALL: Tyler Vrh

RESERVE OVERALL: Elizabeth Clavette

CLASS WINNERS: L1 Julia Ray, L2 Alivia Strouth, L3 Audrey Steigler, L4 Marcie Gruchalak, L5 Karla Durnell, L6 Elizabeth Clavette, M1 Chuck Bushmire, M2 Collin Benek, M3 Tye Alleshouse, M4 Rodney Massie, M5 Jarod Limbach, M6 Tyler Vrh, SL1 Laurie Maris, L2 Amie Cline, SL3 Anjanelle Hennebert, SL4 Sue Wolski, SL5 Cindy Hefty, SL6 Kelly Forster, SM1 Mike Maris, SM2 Steve Tschiegg, SM3 Todd Shaffer, SM4 Robert Koniak, SM6 Tony Ruper.

WRANGLER LIMITED: Braelyn Ringer

WRANGLER OPEN: Skylar Cooper

SUNDAY WINNERS

OVERALL: Tyler Vrh

RESERVE OVERALL: Elizabeth Clavette

CLASS WINNERS: L1 Jamie Stiglich, L2 Deborah Harris, L3 Audrey Steigler, L4 Dora Psiakis, L5 Karla Durnell, L6 Elizabeth Clavette, M1 Devin Cooper, M2 Collin Benek, M3 Tye Alleshouse, M4 Garrett Cooper, M5 Jarod Limbach, M6 Tyler Vrh, SL1 Laurie Maris, L2 Amie Cline, SL3 Dawn Wojtowicz, SL4 Pam Cornett, SL5 Lisa Jones, SL6 Kelly Forster, SM1 John Louive, SM2 Steve Tschiegg, SM3 Dwayne Joyner, SM4 Jim Bussell, SM6 Tony Ruper.

WRANGLER LIMITED: Braelyn Ringer

WRANGLER OPEN: Skylar Cooper

Our next event is the Kiko Meats Summer Sizzler Shoot

Aug. 5 and 6. Come out and see us at the Wayne County

Fairgrounds in Wooster, Ohio! For more information about our club, check out our website at nooutlaws.com or visit our Facebook page at Northern Ohio Outlaws CMSA.

Hope to see you all soon!

Saturday and Sunday clean shooters from the Independence Shoot.

Ohio Paint Horse Club

Three Shows to Attend in August

18 AND UNDER: Makenna Noon, Sleeping with A Cowboy

NOVICE YOUTH: Makenna Noon, Sleeping With A Cowboy

YOUTH SPB: Emma Kloosterman, Heylmsensational Anyway

OVERALL RANCH: Bronwyn Playford, DDD Lottza SpotsNDots

ALL BREED

ADULT 19 & OVER: Danielle Kasack, Hyntress Hopefull

by Roxann Rohrl

Another big hello to our friends and members in Corral land. I have the High Point winners from our Buckeye Extravaganza Show. It is always a thrill when our exhibitors come up to pick up their awards. They are always excited to receive them and we are excited to award them.

APHA OPEN: Margaret Steinback, Sand In My Pants.

APHA AMATEUR: Emily Ery, Guided N Blessed

NOVICE: Frederick Borer, She Moond The Iron

MASTER AMATEUR: Jennifer Shook Bisop, Hes Pure Sultry

AMATEUR SPB: Kathryn Boring, Red Hot Ragtop

YOUTH

13 & UNDER: Samantha Nye, BSBE In A Hot Machine

YOUTH 18 & UNDER: Gabrielle Sumner, Trulee Made To Be Hot

$100 SPB: Austin Rush, Lopin My Spots Off

$100 OPEN: Heather Brower, Flat Sophisticated

$100 SPB AMATEUR: Kathryn Boring, Red Hot Ragtop; $50: Hannah Dunn, Shez Sucha Sensation

$100 AMATEUR MASTERS: Call Me A Cowboy

SPB AMATEUR WALK TROT: Jessica Heyen, I Know Im Hot and Tyler Dodd, Smooth N Coll Mister

$100 AMATEUR WALK TROT: Jamie Smithenry

HALTER: Jennifer Shook Biship, Hes Pure Sultry

NOVICE AMATEUR: Sheena Bridges, Wheres My Invite and Emily Carey, Fanny Mae Cowgirl

YOUTH WALK TROT: Emms Walters, My Lucky Hour and Raelynn Walter, TC Girls Night Out

$100 YOUTH SPB: Nicole Ellrbrock, Lopin My Spots Off

$100 YOUTH 14-18: Izzy Hostetler, Platinum Cowgirl; $50: Riley Francis, All For Me

$100 YOUTH 13 & UNDER: Eliza The Snow Queen; $50: Marley Ann Smith, Boot Scottn Sensation

$100 NOVICE YOUTH: Lucy Berghorse, Only Good Intentions and Makenna Noon, Sleeping With ACowboy

RANCH: Stephanie Boyd, Freckles Runnin Olena and Jessica Lahay-Welch with Peps Runnin Grey was awarded a sheet and a halter.

Exhibitors left with a jingle in their pockets! Thanks to all who attended and our volunteers. Sponsors are always welcome. The Summer Jam Show was held at the Wayne County Fairgrounds. One of our first outside shows in many years, it was a hot weekend! Those showing in the open division had 112 entries, amateur division 51, youth division 11, novice youth l—giving us a total of 197 entries. The footing was great. The barns are brand new and the stalls are really special—tall and hard wood with metal doors. There was a large make up ring. Camping was right next to the barns, we filled one large barn. Saturday night brought us a smorgasbord selection of great food along with sloppy joes for all and delicious desserts. Everyone seemed to enjoy it as they all brought their chairs and sat around for quite a while to talk and enjoy the evening. We would have liked it with more numbers but for a first time try, it was great. We were

asked if we were going back to Wooster and we answered of course! Next month I will have the name of the High Point and money winners. During the show names were drawn for extra special awards. Thanks to everyone for attending and to the sponsors and volunteers.

The Border Bash was scheduled for July 29-30 in Wauseon, Ohio. This is the Ohio Michigan POR second show for the Midwest Connection Series. More about the turn out of this show next month.

OPHC Amateur Show is Aug. 5-6 at the Madison County Fairgrounds in London, Ohio. There will be two judges each day. We have great awards!

The Hoosier Buckeye Palooza is held Sept. 16-17 at the Hoosier Horse Park in Edinburg, Ind. This is a four judge show. Stalls can be reserved now.

APHA Eastern National Regional Show is Aug. 24-27 at the Lexington Horse Park in Lexington, Ky. The showbill is online on the APHA Eastern National page. This is a must to show at or just come to watch! More next month!

Congratulations to all the APHA world show winners. This was another year for those beautiful Paints!

Thanks to all our volunteers, sponsors and exhibitors at our shows. See you all next month!

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

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Obstacles — Opportunity for Improvement

PRESIDENT, Alison Schmidbauer TREASURER, Lisa Gross SECRETARY, Jill Christopher EMAIL, fdcta@aol.com FACEBOOK, www.facebook.com/ groups/FDCTA

by Heather Bonifas

When you think of the word ‘obstacle’, what comes to mind? Do you think of something to overcome; something in your way? Do you think of trouble or trial in your life? Consider the American Heritage dictionary’s definition of an obstacle; “That which opposes or stands in the way; something that obstructs progress; a hindrance or obstruction.” When it comes to an obstacle that is on a planned trail course, I have to debate that definition. Please let me explain. On June 22, The Flatlander’s Dressage club enjoyed a wonderful Fun Day (explained in depth in last month’s article) at Pat Boutwell’s beautiful property in Bluffton, Ohio. This Fun Day

consisted of a set dressage ring for those who chose to challenge themselves (myself included) to ride a test or two and many, many obstacles that were placed in her wooded areas of the property. Pat and friends set the groomed dressage arena for tests and warm-up. Dianne Foltz was our reader for the tests to be ridden. We just rode up to her, asked for a particular test to be called (western or traditional), and were led verbally through the exercise. After the tests were ridden, we were rewarded with a delicious chocolate, compliments of Pat. There were several riders who took advantage of this opportunity to not only ride in a proper arena, but benefit from the other’s pointers to make the next ride even better. Thank you Dianne and Pat for making sure several people were properly motivated to participate in the ring riding portion of the day. The other wonderful, but completely optional, part of the Fun Day was the wooded obstacle course. This course included many and varied opportunities for the rider to ask their horse for

cooperation and trust. For example, a bridge with ‘snakes’ (rubber hoses draped on an wooden platform), a ‘water crossing’ (a blue tarp held down on all sides with logs), a ‘waterfall’ (pool noodles suspended from a rope across the path), a mailbox shaped like a giant white golf ball that contained horse treats, a back-through L shaped log, and many more. After each challenge, the horse could be rewarded if they cooperated with suspended cups of biscuits. One more activity to make it a really fun day was a poker run. We were to collect in the wooded areas a series of playing cards that were marked with a number from five different cups that were nailed to the trees. After the rider had found and collected all five cards on their adventure, we tured them in to Pat to be placed in a baggie. The winner of the poker run will be given a prize at the next meeting. Oh, the suspense! The day was filled with many kinds of ‘obstacles’. Loading the horse and getting the rider to the property, riding a test or two, challenging and engaging props

in the wooded areas of the property, and even tying the horses to the trailer (for some). These ‘obstacles’ did not, as the dictionary suggested, stand in the way of progress but allowed for more progress when it pertains to a partnership with the equine and rider. On the contrary, the obstacles made the day not only a truly Fun Day, but allowed us to work on areas of interest and areas that need to be addressed more closely. For example, was the horse responsive and supple to the aids in the test, was the horse fit and balanced enough to ride more than just one test well, did the horse approach the varied stimulus in the wooded areas with confidence or fear? So, one riders ‘obstacle’ is another rider’s opportunity for improvement.

While we focused on having a Fun Day together as a club, and we truly did, we also found areas to work on more closely. One wise person said, “If you’re not growing, you’re dying”. We, as equine enthusiasts, need always to be growing—and why not have fun in the process? Enjoy the process and enjoy the summer.

Ohio Valley Team Penning Association

Do Something Different with Your Horse — Join Us August 19

EMAIL, ovtpasecretary@gmail.com

OVTPA members getting ready for some sorting action at the June show. Photo credit: Hailey Rogers.

by Jamie Davis

Happy August everyone!

Results from our June show— 301 First go teams for the day! Wowza, congratulations to the winners!

ELITE: Jacki Ferguson and Jeff McNish

OPEN: Kathy Kepple and Jacki Ferguson

#4: Brytanne Strayer and John Strayer

#8: Andy Barber and Mike Waller

WESTERN HERITAGE: Becky Dixon and John Strayer

YOUTH: Levi Strayer and Kevin Smith

Way to go to all of the riders for the day!

OVTPA (Ohio Valley Team

Carl Bledsoe returns to Rising Star Ranch!

The nationally renowned Carl Bledsoe is returning this Fall to conduct two clinics at Rising Star Ranch!

OCTOBER 4-5

Level 1 Clinic: $500

For reservations:

Tammy Bledsoe

Penning Association) would like to thank Hailey Rogers for coming to the June show and taking photos! Stay tuned on how you will be able to view these photos. Check out the OVTPA Facebook page for details.

OVTPA sorting Show dates— all Saturdays are all held at Treharne Training Center, 49053 Fredericktown/Clarkson Road, Negley, Ohio. May 20, June 24, July 15, Aug. 19, Sept. 16. Classes start at 9:30 a.m. Any questions contact President John May, 814/397-3265 (see our complete showbill in the April Horsemen’s Corral).

We have been so happy to see so many first time sorters— joining in the fun and learning! Come ride with OVTPA, you will be glad you did. Beginners welcome! It’s a great way to try something different with your horse, OVTPA is family friendly. Thanks to the BOD, Treharne Training Center and the members for keeping the shows running

so smoothly! OVTPA celebrated the July 15 show with the Star Spangled Sorting! Three custom belt buckles were awarded to High Point riders. These handmade buckles are donated by Schneiders. Treharne Training Center will also be giving day awards, lot of prizes. We will have the results in the September Horsemens Corral!

Colorado Ranger Horse Association

CRHA 50th National Show

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

For Gaited & Non-Gaited Horses!

OCTOBER 6-8

Level 2 Clinic for returning participants $675 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day

(770) 403-4635 • tlbledsoe2801@gmail.com

by Monica Doddato

The CRHA’S 50th National Show will be held Sept. 16 and 17 in Lock Haven, Pa. This show includes 89 classes displaying the versatility of the Colorado Ranger Horse. The classes include halter, hunt seat, saddle seat, western and gymkhana and the age divisions range from leadline to open. There is something for every family member including an adult walktrot pleasure division. Judge for the show will be Haley Johnson. New this year is an In-Hand

11337 Watkins Road SW Pataskala, Ohio

Emma Snow and Splash All Mighty (Charlie) won this trophy for the Ladies Western Pleasure 18 and Under class at this year’s Big Butler Fair in Butler, Pa.

Trail class for non-ridden horses 3 and under. Late entries (with appropriate fees) are accepted for all classes the day of show. For a full class list, entry forms and additional information on the show visit our website, www. coloradoranger.com.

Deadline for the September Issue is August 10th

PRESIDENT, John May VICE PRESIDENT, Heidi Austin SECRETARY, Sue Mangus TREASURER, Debra Lyons

FACEBOOK, Ohio Valley Team Penning Association

Jacki Ferguson showing her winning style at the June OVTPA show. Photo credit: Hailey Rogers.

Classical Attraction Dressage Society

Have Your Next Club Event at Brecksville Stables

cadsrider@gmail.com WEBSITE, www.cadsdressage.org

by Cathy Suffecool

Welcome to August! Who knew that summer was going to fly by so quickly? It hit me when I sat down to write this, the kids will be heading back to school this month. I’m not sure if it’s just me, or that the time really does fly by so quickly. If you happen to have an answer for this, please let me know!

But even though the days are zipping by, CADS (Classical Attraction Dressage Society) still has time for more fun. August is the last schooling show to qualify for our Championship/Schooling show in September. The show date is Aug. 12 and is set to close

on the 4th of August. But here’s a hot tip...don’t wait until the last minute to sign-up! Our shows are filling quickly, and we end up closing them early.

We added a new class this summer and it’s been a big hit. We added a lead-line class. Not only is it fun to watch, but all the riders are so cute! We have our own test just for them and their leaders. We’re all so excited to see these very young riders get the ‘horse show bug’.

We have a new event coming up on Aug. 14. We’ll be having the Oldenburg Inspection that day. I’ve never seen an inspection, so I’m really looking forward to seeing just how it’s done. This is your chance to join us and see for yourself. This is on a Monday, plan your work schedule accordingly.

This is also the time of year when those of us planning for 2024 start looking at calendars to see what we can set up for our organizations. If your club or group is looking for a new location, consider checking out Brecksville Stables. This is an established facility in a fantastic

setting. We’re located right by Interstates 77, 271, and 71. The Ohio Turnpike is right down the street from us. We have a number of hotels nearby, as well as a variety of restaurants with good sized parking lots.

The Brecksville facility is set in the woods of the Brecksville Reservation, which is lovely no matter what season we’re in. We have a large outdoor arena, an indoor arena, and a round pen for warm-up. This year we added in a large warm-up ring, which is close to the stall barns. At present, we have two barns of stalls, but will have a third ready for use by spring. These also include two wash racks. The main building has a large viewing room with bleachers for plenty of

spectators. We also have a large main room for show check-in and score posting. There are also restrooms in this area.

The Brecksville Reservation has stunning bridle paths for all levels of riders. There is a beginner loop by the facility, which will lead to more advanced loops throughout the park. You can also ride to Cuyahoga Valley National Park from here. This is a longer trail, so plan accordingly. Brecksville boasts the largest number of trails of the Metroparks system. They are well maintained year-round and can be ridden all year.

Watch our website, www. cadsdressage.org, for dates and information on our events and stop by to see what your group can enjoy.

Tri-County Trail Association

Annual Ox Roast Weekend has Finally Arrived

by Kelly Jo Heffner

Be prepared to come out and have a great time at our annual Ox and Pig Roast event and get your tickets for the raffle that pays cash! There will be lots to do with a Saturday garage sale, organized trail rides both Saturday and Sunday, meals, a live band after Saturday dinner, and a poker run. Plan now to attend! The camping lots are filling up quickly so call and reserve your space now. This event always promises to provide a great time for all!

The Saturday garage sale is a good way for everyone to mingle as well as get the things you need or want. Bring a few items that you would like to sell or browse the many sales that will be happening all around camp!

The meals for the Ox and Pig Roast weekend include dinner on Friday, breakfast, lunch, and dinner on Saturday, and breakfast on Sunday morning (when you purchase your weekend

package). Saturday evening will be the dinner that everyone gets excited about—the Ox and Pig Roast accompanied with all the fixings! After your belly is full, it’s time to dance those calories away with the sound of 77 South! This band has performed for our Ox Roast in the past, and everyone always has a good time dancing and enjoying the music!

Don’t forget about our annual raffle. There will be 12 cash prizes to win. The raffle will be directly after dinner (at 8:30 p.m.), winners don’t need to be present to win! Make sure you get your tickets in to win one of those cash prizes—top prizes are $1500, $1000, and $500!

The organized trail rides will be on both Saturday and Sunday with a poker run on Saturday. This is a great time for visitors to learn the trail system with a member to lead the way. Don’t feel like a guided trail ride and want to venture out on your own, then use the Maprica app on your phone to follow the trails in real time. The trails are mowed and very well marked.

Many things to do, and this is the perfect weekend for all. Mark Aug. 18-20 on your calendars. Make those reservations now and get preregistered. Reserve your favorite site now before they get filled. Come on out for a great time with great friends!

PRESIDENT, Cathy Suffecool

VICE PRESIDENT, Stephanie Kame

SECRETARY, Claudia Grimes TREASURER, David Crawford EMAIL,

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

Mid Ohio Dressage Association

Western Dressage for the First-Time Exhibitor

ride time(s) to see if the show is ahead of schedule or behind schedule. You can also find out where to lunge and warm-up your horse as each show facility has different set ups.

Western Dressage has seven levels of tests (patterns). There are four tests (patterns) in each level, plus Freestyle:

Introductory Level: Tests 1-4 and Freestyle, Basic Level: Tests 1-4 and Freestyle, First Level: Tests 1-4 and Freestyle, Second Level: Tests 1-4 and Freestyle, Third Level: Tests 1-4 and Freestyle, Fourth Levels: Tests 1-4 and Freestyle, Fifth Level: Test 1-4 and Freestyle. For more information and to see the tests, go to https://www. westerndressageassociation.org

When you get to a show, generally there is an office or table where you check in. This lets the show staff know you are present, and you can check your

There will be a ring steward at each show that tells you how many riders are ahead of you and when you should be on deck to be the next in the arena. Once the person ahead of you is finished with their test and has saluted the judge(s), the ring steward will instruct you to enter and ride up to the judge stand (which is located just behind the letter “C”) to give your name and/or show number.

• Not all schooling shows use show numbers. If you were provided a show number when you checked in, it needs to be on your bridle.

• You may have a reader (someone that reads the test for you) or you can memorize the test and do the tests without a reader. If you have a reader, they must stand outside the ring at the letter “E”.

Once you have ridden up to the judge, they will either ring a bell

or blow a whistle to indicate you may start your test. You have 45 seconds to enter the ring and start your test (which usually begins with a halt at “X” to salute the judge). Once you halt to salute the judge, the judge will salute back and then you may proceed.

If at any time during the test you go off-pattern, the judge will ring their bell or blow their whistle to let you know you have gone offpattern. The judge will usually let you pick up the test from that point to get back on track.

Occasionally, an exhibitor will be disqualified. This generally only occurs if the judge sees illegal tack being used or if the judge feels the horse is lame.

Once you have completed your test, and you have saluted the judge, you should exit the show ring on a loose rein.

Next, your test will be scored and once the entire class has completed, you will know where you placed. Give the scorers a good 30 minutes to get the entire class scored and placed. After 30 minutes, go to the show office or table and you may collect your score sheet (with helpful judge’s comments) and your ribbon. Each test has the total number of points possible. Riders are judged at each movement of the test (1-10, with 10 being the highest possible point). There are also four collective points that are added to the test movement points to get your total score. Once the points have been totaled, a percentage is calculated and that is your score. For example, let’s say a test is worth 240 points. Your total points added up to 175. The percentage is calculated by taking the 175/240 = 72.9166, so this would be rounded up to three decimal points to = 72.917 percent.

The judge has a scribe who documents the judge’s comments onto your score sheet. These comments are very helpful and let you know which moves and collectives you did well on

and what the judge sees where improvements can be made. It is all helpful feedback to apply to your training and next time you show.

There are several MODA (MidOhio Dressage Association) schooling shows coming up that offer great opportunities for those that have never entered a western dressage show but would like to give it a try. To join MODA and access showbills, go to: https:// www.midohiodressage.com. We are also always looking for volunteers at the MODA shows, email: midohiodressage@ gmail.com and the volunteer coordinator will contact you. It’s a great way to learn and watch and get involved.

UPCOMING MODA SHOWS

• South Wind Stables Schooling Shows, Pataskala, Ohio. Sunday, Aug. 27 and Sunday, Sept 17. For showbill, visit www. southwindstable.com

• SAGA Summer Schooling Show Series, Saga Farm, Bellville, Ohio. Aug. 5 and Sept. 2. For showbill, visit https:/ sagaequine.com/show-series

• Happily Ever After Show Series at Delaware County Fairgrounds. Aug. 12-13, Oct. 7-8 and Nov. 4-5. For showbill, visit www. happilyeveraftershowseries.com

• East Meets West—WDAA

Recognized and Classical Schooling Show at Four Star Quarter Horse, Ostrander, Ohio. Sept. 23-24.

Clinics are another way to learn about western dressage, connect with others with the same interest and learn how to improve your riding. MODA offers riding clinics with Sue Hughes. For more information about upcoming clinics contact Vicki Milliron, 740/739-0185.

Hope to see you soon at one of our shows. If you have questions about western dressage, feel free to contact me (Jayn Bobick), cowgirljayn@gmail.com

PRESIDENT, Vicki Milliron VICE PRESIDENT, Jessica Miltimore SECRETARY, Anna Cluxton TREASURER, Beth Baryon EMAIL, vickimilliron@hotmail.com WEBSITE, www.midohiodressage.org

1066 Bell Road • Wooster, Ohio 44691

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• The first stop of this equestrian oasis is the magnificent log barn designed to cater to the needs of both horses and their caretakers. The barn features four spacious stalls, including a doublesized stall for added space. The feed/tack room provides ample storage space for all your equestrian equipment, while the sawdust stall ensures easy maintenance and cleanliness. A hay/storage loft offers abundant space for storing hay bales and supplies.

• Connected to the log barn is a walkway that leads to a versatile pole building housing an impressive 80x120 indoor arena. Perfect for training and exercising your horses in any weather. Additional amenities in the pole building include a wash stall for grooming your horses and a large tack room for organizing all your riding gear. Six more 12x12 stalls provide accommodation for additional horses or breeding programs.

• The log barn is equipped with a separate well, ensuring a reliable water source for your equine companions. Your horses will thrive in the five fenced pastures, three of which feature automatic waterers for continuous hydration. The 80x200 outdoor riding ring offers even more space for outdoor training, jumping, or simply enjoying a ride amidst the beautiful surroundings.

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Michigan Trail Riders Association, Inc.

The Michigan Shore to Shore—A Newbie’s Perspective

by Jeanette Henderson

The idea of crossing the entire state of Michigan on horseback is a daunting proposition, to say the least. Yet, like many riders I’ve met across the country over the years, it had been on my bucket list for awhile now. This year, 2023, it finally came to fruition. And not just one crossing, but two!

The first began at a camp called Stoney Creek, in northern Michigan, and heads south until it meets the East/West trail at

Luzerne Camp. Then it heads east to Oscoda, until you can get your horse’s feet wet in Lake Huron. Technically, we didn’t get to the lake on the north end because of some issue with their camp up there, but they (the Michigan Trail Riders Association) are working on it. Eight straight days of riding about 25 miles a day with no layovers. Needless to say, it was technically and physically challenging for both me and my horse, Flash, a 19year-old Paso Fino, whom I had been conditioning for a couple of months, but nowhere near enough!

The second ride began at the same location, Lake Huron in Oscoda, and moved west over the course of 15 days, with layovers every couple of days or so. Again, the typical ride was about 25 miles, though occasionally it would be shorter, one was an option day of 31 miles (option

meaning you would still be able to qualify for a trophy if you opted out, because the length of the ride was longer due to a temporary detour) and the last day to Lake Michigan, less than ten miles. The layovers were very welcome after the previous ride, and there was ample time to rest, socialize, stock up on supplies and generally wind down before it all started up again for the next leg.

As I learned more about the history of this organization, my admiration grew. Stories of volunteers on the ground clearing the initial trails, being guided from the air by a private plane spotting their progress. Countless months and years dealing with multiple bureaucracies, federal, state and local, both to build the trail 60 years ago, and to maintain it and grow it now. It was and is a vision that is generational, with many families intrinsically involved with this national treasure. Having camped with horses in all 48 contiguous states, I have seen the efforts of many groups to create and maintain horse trails, but I can honestly say, none are more impressive than this

dedicated group of volunteers. While the Shore-toShore was the most grueling fun I’ve ever had, it is an experience I would highly recommended. If it isn’t already, most definitely put it on your bucket list!

If you’re not quite ready for a full-on immersion experience, you can test the waters at their Family Ride Aug. 5-12. You’ll meet many of the same people that ride the Shore-to-Shore, and perhaps begin to admire the MTRA as much as I do now. And don’t worry, there are plenty of adult activities during the Family Ride. See you there!

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

Bucket list, checked!

Mid-Ohio Marauders

Ace in the Hole Results

OVERALL COWGIRL, Stacy Thacker; RESERVE COWBOY, David Vrh; RESERVE SENIOR COWGIRL, Marcy Luttrell; SENIOR COWGIRL, Tammy Martin; RESERVE SENIOR COWBOY, Tim Calvin; SENIOR COWBOY, Eric Nelson; OVERALL OVERALL, John Roach.

ACE IN THE HOLE II RESULTS

by Steve Keech

ARENA ETIQUETTE

During the warm up for our Jail Brake shoot in May, there was an incident that almost resulted in serious injury to both riders and horses as a result of poor arena etiquette. Please abide by smart arena etiquette and help the less experienced riders learn the rules of the arena.

ACE IN THE HOLE I RESULTS

LIMITED WRANGLER, Nathaniel Hewitt; OPEN WRANGLER, Kaylee Syring; LIMITED RIFLE, Missy DeForest; OPEN RIFLE, Cole Caster; LIMITED SHOTGUN, Missy DeForest; OPEN SHOTGUN, Stacy Thacker; RESERVE COWGIRL, Kayla Lightfield;

LIMITED WRANGLER, Nathaniel Hewitt; OPEN WRANGLER, Hope Killey; RESERVE COWGIRL, Stacy Thacker; OVERALL COWGIRL, Holly Payne; RESERVE COWBOY, Chris Sheridan; RESERVE SENIOR COWGIRL, Kelley Forster; SENIOR COWGIRL, Marcy Luttrell; RESERVE SENIOR COWBOY, Steve Keech; SENIOR COWBOY, Tim Calvin; OVERALL OVERALL, Tyler Vrh.

We also celebrated some moveups, Amie Cline from SL1 to SL2, Rhonda Hamilton from SL1 to SL2, Kelley Forster from SL5 to SL6, Hollianne Windle from L2 to L3, Sara Calvin from L2 to L3, Chris Mulford from SM1 to SM2, Tyler Vrh from M5 to M6! Some of the move-up dances were captured on video and shared on social media. Check out the CMSA website for complete results, https:// www.cmsaevents.com/events/ event.php?id=12174&show=p oints&group=Revolver&type= National

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

2023 TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

AUG. 25-27: Club Shoot, Madison County Fairgrounds

SEPT. 22-24: Club Shoot, Madison County Fairgrounds

OCT. 22: AAQH Congress Shootout, Ohio Expo Center, Columbus, OH

Northern Kentucky Horse Network

Liberty Clinic Cancelled Join Us for Alexandria Parade

However, if you have ever wanted to enter your horse in a parade, come join us for the Alexandria Parade, Aug. 30, to kick off the Alexandria Fair and Horse Show, Aug. 31 through Sept. 4.

by Nancy Kissinger

Hello from the Northern Kentucky Horse Network (NKHN).

The Liberty Clinic scheduled for August has been cancelled.

Our next big event will be our Hamburger Ride on Sept. 23, to kick off our 2024 membership drive. This will be held at the A J Jolly Park in Alexandria, Ky.

For more information on NKHN events, please visit our website, nkhn.info; follow us on Facebook or email us, nkhn@ nkhn.info. We kook forward to hearing from you!

PRESIDENT, Tim Calvin VICE PRESIDENT, Missy DeForest SECRETARY, Judy Foster TREASURER, Laurie Maris PHONE, 740/206-7214

EMAIL, midohiomarauders@gmail.com WEBSITE, www.midohiomarauders.com

Wranglers Ace in the Hole.

Kelley Forster and Tyler Vrh.

Kayla Lightfield, David Vrh, Stacy Thacker and John Roach.

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

View From the Cheap Seats

My PSA to the Professional Horse Show Photographer

Iget it. Long hours on your feet chasing exhibitors down the rail, class after class. Show management barely covering expenses. Your only hope for profit relies on print sales. Paying someone, anyone, to man the booth, run the computers, service frustrating, undecisive parents. Let’s not even discuss how digital imaging and the Internet have hijacked your professional advantage right out from under you. Technology irreversibly affected your route to a decent wage when everyone acquired camera phones at arm’s length. It’s a wonder you’re even willing to stand center ring at an equine competition these days.

I admit you shouldn’t rely on me to fill your pockets, either. I’m a little selective after this many years and countless horses. Odds are, you’ve taken a few shots of my horse throughout the class. If I’m lucky enough to have made it that far, there’ll be a couple posed ribbon shots and hopefully, at least one good victory pass photo. But you’ve got to wow me with the extraordinary. For example, if my horse looks fantastic and, miraculously, you caught that rare moment when my face isn’t sporting my signature competition grimace, I am buying that image. But let me be clear. Some terrain is off limits no matter how digitally crafty you think you can get. One person’s artistic masterpiece is another person’s horrifying reality. Ask Rachael. She’ll back me on this.

Well over a decade ago, I trudged off to an early March horse show at the Kentucky Horse Park. I hauled in a Western Pleasure mare, a Country English Pleasure mare, and a couple of students with their

Expectation vs. Reality: Horse Shows

by Sarah Vas

equitation mounts. This trip was a scrimmage, a dry run before our season really gained steam. I chose this show because it was held inside the Alltech Arena, eliminating the weather factor. I always preferred showing indoors but many photographers prefer shooting the dynamic action outside under natural daylight, all other weather factors notwithstanding. I hadn’t given much thought to any hopeful purchases from the photographer’s tent. I was only there to clock some practice miles. Never the less, a young photographer had been contracted to cover the show. Her name was Rachael, a tall, gorgeous 20 something. She was vibrant and enthusiastic, talented in fact. And I wonder to this day if she’s still working or did I singlehandedly destroy her confidence for this career because…well…she had to learn.

The Western Pleasure mare showed first in my class line up. Had a nice ride, nothing to write home about. Later that day, I happened past the young lady’s small set up and had time to take a gander at how the mare looked so far. It was a very small class and the young lady had taken far more than the average handful of generic horse show shots. But to my horror, Rachael had taken dozens and I mean dozens of pictures of that little grey mare coming…and going.

Imagine. Me. And my Cheap Seats bubbly behind squeezed into offthe-rack western chaps because my physique is not one to easily afford custom cut leather goods and anyways, why would my primary discipline be the one that frames my fanny with rough cut rawhide tightly buckled and bound above and below!? She’d gone artsy on my gravity defying girthy hips and jiggly gelatinous glutes. There on digital display was my rearend in show chaps looking like a water balloon squeezing through a key hole…In Motion! Throughout the entire class, poor innocent youthful Rachael thought she’d captured the beauty of competition in a new and fresh angle, hopefully yielding her some profits.

Luckily, she was not at her booth the instant I laid eyes on the car wreck she’d immortalized. You can bet, though, that I circled back later. I pulled her aside to politely inform her that shooting Any middle-aged woman in western chaps from behind was a huge NoNo, especially any with a backside the size of a VW Beetle. I then stood over her while she sheepishly deleted every single shot rudely displaying my derriere bouncing drunkenly along. And then I made her delete them from her trash folder, yes I did!

Don’t worry, we both then had a laugh about this lesson she’d learned so early on in her budding career. I think I may have even purchased a more flattering shot of that mare if memory serves me. I thought the problem was solved and went on with my weekend. The saddle seat mare had a couple of classes, too. Now that I had made her acquaintance, I was hopeful about some shots of this bay mare. Saddle seat was my home turf and well, it used to be a discipline where my confidence beamed while my sins were buried under long day coats. Poor Rachael unwittingly ruined that, too.

Imagine my surprise while scrolling through her next series of images. She’d shot this nice little mare, pass after pass after pass. After all, the class specs require not only the trot and canter, but extensions of both as well. And there in every frame she’d clicked, clicked, clicked in time with the beat of each gait, were my saggy jowls flopping down, and then up, and then down, and then up around what I can only assume are my actual cheekbones. I looked like a bloodhound hot on the scent, like a pilot going through G-force testing! The flip book of my face resembled that slow motion film of the strong man catching the medicine ball with his stomach! Even my attempts not to grimace were overshadowed by this disgusting display of bodily momentum!

This one wasn’t Rachael’s fault and somewhere around here is an 8x10 print of that horse’s blue-ribbon victory pass with my turkey gobble all a-flappin’. Professional photographers, please take heed. Middle-aged equestrian women are your bread and butter. Never, Don’t EVER shoot us, Any Part Of Us, butter-side-down!

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

Exploring the Arabian/Welsh Sport Pony Cross for Carriage & Dressage

Buckeye Equestrian Association Join Us at our Monthly Meeting

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

The deadline for the August issue is July 10 and our Know ‘When to Let Go’ and ‘When to Hang On’ Clinic with Rose Watt was Saturday, July 15 and Sunday, July 16 at Pure Gold

Stables and Equestrian Center, 3325 OH Route 45, Salem, Ohio. There will be a recap of this exciting event in the September issue.

We have purchased a defibrillator for one of our 501c(3) equestrian facilities. Our hope is to deliver it in the next couple of weeks. We will have more news about the recipient in September.

Meanwhile, for the love of horses and riders. We have our meetings on the third Thursday of every month. If you are interested contact us and we will give you the details.

Ohio Western Horse Association

Rain Cancels OWHA Shows

Hello Corral readers! We hope everyone is staying cool and hydrated in this August heat. Unfortunately, OWHA (Ohio Western Horse Association) has had some bad luck in the weather department this year so far when it comes to shows. We welcome the rain to help those hay fields to grow but can it only rain Monday through Wednesday? OWHA show for June 17 was cancelled due to a very muddy arena. The show was rescheduled to the rain date of July 29. Also, July 1, 2 and 8 shows had to be cancelled due to rain. The OWHA board is looking at possible options to make-up the speed and pleasure shows. We are looking forward with fingers crossed for good weather for the rest of our shows. Please check Facebook and our website at www.owha. org. for updates on shows!

Our OWHA Youth continue to be awesome! Several of our members qualified to compete at the Ohio State Fair Youth 4-H show the end of July. Those members include Maddie Duvall, Macheala Haundenschield, Weston Haundenschield, Harley Mertz and Quinn Billenstein. The projects range from horses to lambs to pigs and heifers.

Also, our youth is looking forward to the Team Tournament at the end of September and working on more sponsors for prizes and awards. Please feel free to reach out to our Youth advisor Ashley Haundenschield if you would like to donate or sponsor our Youth.

OWHA would like to give our condolences to Megan and Chad Gossard on the passing of their beloved little dog Pep-Pep. She gave them a wonderful 17 years of unconditional love. We all know how those four-legged creatures can mean so much. We would also like to lift up our members in prayers who are not feeling well and struggling with health concerns.

Remember feel free to contact our OWHA Board members for any information and questions!

Show Photographer (continued)

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.

PRESIDENT, Marc Beck

VICE PRESIDENTS, Loretta Rudasill, Renee Liedel

SECRETARY, Jonda Cole

TREASURER, Eric Haudenschield WEBSITE, www.owha.org

Knox County Horse Park Cowboys and Cowgirls

PRESIDENT, Donny Cline VICE PRESIDENTS, Travis Ross and John Weekley TREASURER, Pam Niner SECRETARY, Madisyn Weekley CONTACT, dcline458@gmail.com

FACEBOOK, Knox County Horse Park Inc

June has been a good month for the park. The June 17 show was good. Our two pleasure/ranch class bought more competitors and we received feedback from others that we need to add age divisions to those classes and also to add a couple more to bring in more competitors.

Our contesting classes bought out more competition in all age

categories. In the 60 and over Durke Todd cleaned house, also Shelby Kerr cleaned house in her age classes. Ages 14-18 was a class with two different winners, 9-13 had three different riders with first place finishes, 8 and under was a fun race for all the riders.

The park installed shade for the bleachers. Let me tell you it really

Wayne County Saddle Club

makes a difference so you don’t have that hot sun roasting you while you watch the competition. In the pictures we have Charlee on Rocket with a little help from dad. Also Maycee Samples with horse. Maycee also does 4-H and qualified for the State Fair. A report on the lights for the arena. We have one that we are going to go with and the next step

is coming up with hardware and pole design for the lighting. We are getting there!

August 14 will be the next meeting at the Shelter House. Thank you for reading.

Wayne County Fair Open Contest Show

at the ‘Hollow’. With events going pretty smoothly and successfully the news is, well, really good.

It’s August and we’ve already had four months of horse shows

Of course the ‘really good’ comes from all the excellent help so far in 2023. As I’ve said before none of it happens by mistake. Hours of planning, ordering documents, ribbons, and enlisting quality judges, cleaning, mowing, watering, fitting the ground, checking equipment, keeping finances in order go on

before the shows and pretty much behind the scenes. The club is once again blessed by good folks who quietly volunteer their time to be sure these hidden but essential things get accomplished.

And all that doesn’t include the time spent actually producing the events. The entry booth, the grounds crews combine to make the final aspect of each performance the quality, professional event contestants see when coming to our shows.

So, major thanks to all who make it happen! I purposely don’t mention names because I know I’ll (unintentionally) leave somebody out. I reckon you know who you are, so thank you!

A little something special has happened this summer. Members Dan and Kathy Sigler, professional painters, have applied their talents to the kitchen/pavilion and other out buildings. Paint and repair work can scarcely go unnoticed. Our facility has had a very cool face lift. Special thanks Dan and Kathy for your contribution of materials!

Finally, thank you for coming to the ‘Hollow’ to show your equine partner; thank you for coming to watch.

Upcoming in September, in addition to our shows Sept. 1

Friday Night Fun Show/Buckle Series at the Saddle Club, is the Open Contest Show at the Wayne County Fair. We are pleased and proud to be part of one of the state’s finest (many of us think it is the best!) county fairs. The fair starts the Saturday following Labor Day and the Contest Show is that day, Sept. 9. We will open for entries at 7:30 a.m. The show will start at 8 and run until 10. The classes will run as follows: stakes bend, barrel race, and pole bending followed by ball race and flags as time allows. Entries are $5 per class with $4 going into paying back five places. The show is a long standing tradition at the fair. It is actually, I believe, the first event on the schedule. See you at the fair!?

On a sad note, please check our entry for this issue’s Last Ride. Our thoughts and prayers are with Jerry’s family and friends.

The worship group continues to meet the first two Sundays of each month. Everyone is invited to come. We are casual so no need to ‘dress up.’

As I often say, whether you come to the ‘Hollow’ to show, watch, help or some combination of these, you are welcome! Why not join us?

~Stan

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

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Ashland Paint & Plain Saddle Club

Ashland Paint and Plain Saddle Club Swag Available on Website

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

WEBSITE, www. ashlandpaintandplain.com

by Chesna Wertz

Hi everyone! I hope this article finds you all well, and everyone had a fun July 4 weekend! It’s hard to believe we are almost mid July, as of this writing. This summer just flew by!

On July 1-2, Ashland Paint and Plain (AP&P) held our third show of the season, under judge Steve Carter. A big thank you to everyone who came out and spent their July 4th weekend with us! It was another weekend full of amazing horses and awesome friends. The Tough Enough To Wear Pink show crew also came out for the weekend.

Don’t forget that the Pink Show is coming up quickly, being held

on Sept. 21-24 in Springfield, Ohio. Be sure to get your stalls reservations in ASAP for this awesome show!

Ashland Paint and Plain Saddle Club also now has swag available for purchase! You can now show your AP&P pride, where ever you go. Go check it all out at https://ashland-paint-and-plainsaddle-club.spiritsale.com/

We hope to see you at our fourth and final show of the season on Aug. 12-13, under judge Amy Franks.

Pinto Horse Association of Ohio Join Us For Last Two Shows

by Leslie Watson

The dog days of summer are upon us. Before you know it the leaves will be changing and then the snow will begin to blow.

Congratulations to many of our members who showed at the storm shortened Pinto World Show in June. We are all blessed that no humans or horses were badly injured in that event. Back in Ohio, we have two shows left for the year. August 25-27 at the Champion Center, and Sept. 2224 at Garwood Arena. Ohio Pinto looks forward to seeing everyone soon. Please see the Ohio Pinto website or Facebook pages for the most up to date information.

We had a great show in July at the University of Findlay Western Farm, with both new and old members. Every horse that exhibited at that show also received a T-shirt courtesy of Ohio Pinto, and its many generous sponsors.

Ohio Pinto would like to thank our 2023 sponsors! Big Dee’s Tack and Vet Supplies, Stateline Tack,

Diamond K Farms, Michigan State Pinto Breeders and Owners Association (MSPBO), Harnish Performance Horses, Tack Box, Carter Equine, Roger and Kaylee Altman, Rick and Susan Gibson, Dream Away Farms, Kris and Allison Roath, Doug and Shannon Dillinger, Three Ponys Farm, Jes Show Service, Megan Herner, Earlyn Hrbac, Machelle Schweiter, The Nicki McKenzie Family, In Loving Memory of Leon Hoernschemeyer and Joanne Baker, Molly’s Custom Silver, Big Red Barn Apparel and More, Wittensoldner Realty, Huntress Riding Apparel, Tail Source Tail Extensions, Stohlman Training Center, Crowley Family Dental of Sandusky, DeGraff Stables, Zelenka Paint Farms, Ream Performance Horses, Dick and Nancy Bredemeier, Wolfe’s Creative Care, Edie Kuns, Deborah Moser, Poney’s Custom Laminate Surfaces, Ron and Donna Kennedy, Eric and Linda Rockwell.

Ohio Pinto offers a full slate of classes across many divisions and offers weekend high points at all of our shows. We would like to wish everyone safe travels in all of your equine ventures and we look forward to seeing you down the road.

Just a reminder, to find the most up-to-date information on shows and the Pinto Horse Association of Ohio check out our website and Facebook page.

Smiles were seen all around at our July show!

Ashland Paint and Plain swag is here. Be sure to check it out!

PRESIDENT, Kaylee Clagett VICE PRESIDENT, Angie Wolfe SECRETARY, Leslie Watson TREASURER, Amy Leibold EMAIL, diamondkfarm20@gmail.com WEBSITE, www.ohiopinto.net

When it comes to hay feeders, there are many styles and concepts that people have tried over the years. The idea of using a hay feeder is simple—keep hay from spoiling and going to waste. Over the years, the health benefits of slow feeding forage to horses have encouraged us to use hay nets or other slow feeders. In my years of looking at different styles of feeders, I would be hard pressed to find an individual who has put more thought and research into their product than Sue Wilson who makes the OptiMizer.

To better understand why Wilson is so dedicated to creating a product that works for horses and humans alike, it helps to understand her background. Like many of us, Wilson was a horse crazy kid who got her first horse as a teen. When she went to college, she had to part ways with her horse and took a 30 year pause from the horse world. On her 50th birthday, she and her family decided that it was time to go back to her roots and bring horses back into her life. In her time without horses, Wilson worked in clinical research and product development with most of her experience and time spent in the medical industry. The work she did was grounded in scientific research and the products had to be proven to perform reliably. When Wilson retired in 2019, her creative energy was channeled into looking at how things were functioning around the barn. She started to notice how much hay was being wasted with traditional ground feeding methods. This spurred her on to help develop a feeder that would not only hold the hay, but a product that was well thought out and backed by research.

Wilson shared that when she is approaching any situation or problem, she finds that focusing on the basics and working toward

by Lisa Kiley

getting the fundamentals right is the goal and will help mitigate issues. Always having access to forage is a fundamental need for horses. In nature, horses will graze continuously, chewing up to 60,000 times per day. Chewing creates saliva that buffers the acid in the stomach that a horse is continually producing.

Simply put, if a horse grazes or eats from a slow feeder they will get more chews in their day creating adequate saliva to quell acid. A horse that gets fed in ‘meals’ like AM/ PM feeding, is more likely to develop ulcers because they aren’t chewing enough through the day. Therefore, if continual grazing isn’t an option, providing a product that mimics natural grazing is important for the gut health of the horse.

Wilson also studied the rate of chewing in horses. A horse that is meal fed tends to bolt their forage and will chew at a rate that is 20 percent higher than a horse that is fed in a way that mimics grazing. This can be accounted for by the horse being hungry versus having a continual supply of hay. A horse that gets used to eating from the OptiMizer and realizes that they will have a steady supply of hay available will drop their chew rate by another 20 percent over time and increase the amount of ‘chews’ per day.

Helping horses change the rate and intensity in which they eat to a more normal pattern is only one way using this style of feeder can be beneficial. There is also a dramatic savings in the amount of hay that is saved from waste. Wilson used the analogy of a horse coming to their hay like we come to a buffet table. It is easy to want to grab for the best and tastiest foods first. Horses will do the same when it comes to selecting what they are eating from a flake of hay. They can often eat the parts they like best and trample the rest, but when the hay is in an OptiMizer, it is not just going to fall to the ground. Her research has shown that there was less than 1 percent of hay waste when using the OptiMizer. In the most recent study, when compared to hay bags, it saved 17 percent more hay.

The OptiMizer has a paddock version where multiple horses can eat from the same feeder, which comes in several sizes to accommodate different herd types. The new InStall option is for horses that are stalled individually to eat in a natural way. The product has a limited

lifetime warranty and is made of durable materials that are built to last. Quality hay is always a valuable resource, but we do have the opportunity to help reduce waste and save money in a way that is healthy for the horses we love and care for.

Wilson isn’t done with her quest toward better horse management that has been backed up by research. She has also spent time tracking her horses to determine when they prefer to be inside versus outside and she is working on creating an optimized track system in the horse pasture to increase the steps horses are taking and mimic natural behavior. She encourages horse owners to keep an open mind and optimize what they have for the betterment of horse management practices. If you are interested in learning more about the OptiMizer check out Cashmans.com for more information.

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

Corral Calendar

AUGUST 2023

AUG. 2 — Weekday Warriors Summer Series, Copper Mare Ranch, 6090 N. State Route 53, Tiffin, OH. FMI: Grant, 567-2076339, coppermareranch@gmail.com

AUG. 2 — Fredericktown Western Saddle Club Fun Show, 6:30 p.m., Fredericktown Arena, Fredericktown, OH. FMI: Marcie Leedy, 419-571-5917

AUG. 2 — Clyde Saddle & Trail Club Jackpot Show, 696 Horse Thief Rd., New Florence, PA. FMI: https://www.facebook.com/ groups/828606683871696

AUG. 2-3 — Mid Ohio Harness & Saddlery Auction & Expo, Mt. Hope Auction, 8076 SR 241, Millersburg, OH. FMI: Allen Mast, 330-600-0754

AUG. 4-6 — Sherry Cervi Youth Championships, Garwood Stadium, 2538 Middleton Rd., Columbiana, OH. FMI: 817304-9466

AUG. 4-6 — Ohio Ranch Horse Association Show, Hendersons Arena, 739 Van Fossen Rd., Jackson, OH. FMI: Amy, 740-819-8446, www.ohioranchhorseassociation.com

AUG. 4-6 — Central Ohio Reining Horse Association Founding Father Tribute Series, University of Findlay, 14700 US Rt. 68, Findlay, OH. FMI: Todd Knerr, 614-7785132, www.centralohioreining.com

AUG. 4-6 — 2023 American Haflinger Registry National Show, Lakeside Arena, 1385 Duncan Rd., Frankfort, KY. FMI: 330784-0000, www.haflingerhorse.com

AUG. 5 — Auglaize County Speed Show, 10 a.m., Auglaize County Fairgrounds, 1001 Fairview Drive, Wapakoneta, OH. FMI: Terri, 419-236-2546, ohconline.com

AUG. 5 — Scavenger Hunt and Poker Run, Creek Side Horse Park, 7369 Mottice Dr. SE, Waynesburg, OH. FMI: 330-323-3559, www.creeksidehorsepark.com

AUG. 5 — Ohio Foundation Quarter Horse Association Show, Guernsey County Fairgrounds, 335 Old National Rd., Lore City, OH. FMI: Donnie Uffner, 740-8777993, www.ohfqha.com

AUG. 5 — 2023 Ruggles Arena Speed Show, 2651 Township Road 155, Cardington, OH. FMI: Janet Ruggles, 419-210-7204

AUG. 5 — Horse Tack Auction of Rex Cramer AKA “The Pony Guy”, 9 a.m., 2381 S. Sutherland Rd., Lima, OH. FMI: Jeff Alt, 419-302-6191

AUG. 5 — Shenandoah Valley Riding Club Show, 6 p.m., 56095 Marietta Rd., Pleasant City, OH. FMI: Michelle, 740-294-7517

AUG. 5 — Cattle Sorting, Smoke Rise Ranch, 6751 Hunterdon Rd., Glouster, OH. FMI: 740-767-2624, www.smokeriseranch.com

AUG. 5 — Lorain County Horse Club 2023

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

AUG. 5 — Harry Hughes Speed Series, 5563 Waterville-Swanton Rd., Swanton, OH. FMI: Brandy Dotson, 419-205-2873

AUG. 5 — Southern Ohio Quarter Pony Association Open Horse Show Series, Jackson County Fairgrounds, Wellstone, OH. FMI: 740-590-7267, www.soqpa.com

AUG. 5 — Davis Ranch Cattle Show, 2 p.m., 385 East US Hwy. 150, Hardinsburg, IN. FMI: Jo Shepherd, 812-972-3365, dave@ daviddavishorsemanship.com

AUG. 5 — Kal Val Saddle Club Pleasure Show, 9853 S. 34th St., Scotts, MI. FMI: kvsaddleclub@gmail.com

AUG. 5 — Clyde Saddle & Trail Club Show, 696 Horse Thief Rd., New Florence, PA. FMI: https://www.facebook.com/ groups/828606683871696

AUG. 5-6 — Northern Ohio Outlaws Shoot, Wayne County Fairgrounds, Wooster, OH. FMI: www.nooutlaws.com, https://www. facebook.com/groups/183343285741

AUG. 5-6 — OPHC Amateur Club Show, Madison County Fairgrounds, 205 Elm St., London, OH. FMI: www.ophc.org

AUG. 6 — Premier Mount N Trail Obstacle Competition 2023 Series, Creekside Horse Park, 7369 Mottice Dr. SE, Waynesburg, OH. FMI: premiermountntrail@gmail.com, www.premiermountntrail.com

AUG. 6 — Geauga Horse & Pony Association Open Show, Geauga County Fairgrounds, Burton, OH. FMI: ghpa08@ yahoo.com, www.ghpa.us

AUG. 6 — Belmont County Saddle Club All Breed Open Show, 10 a.m., 41915 National Road, Belmont, OH. FMI: Jim, 740-391-3396

AUG. 6 — Family Fun Show, Smoke Rise Ranch, 6751 Hunterdon Rd., Glouster, OH. FMI: 740-767-2624

AUG. 9 — Weekday Warriors Summer Series, Copper Mare Ranch, 6090 N. State Route 53, Tiffin, OH. FMI: 567-207-6339

AUG. 10-13 — Battle of the Bluegrass, Central Kentucky Ag Center, 678 S. Wallace Wilkinson Blvd., Liberty, KY. FMI: npba@ npba.us, www.npba.us

AUG. 11 — Geauga Horse & Pony Association Friday Night Contesting Show, Geauga County Fairgrounds, Burton, OH. FMI: ghpa08@yahoo.com, www.ghpa.us

AUG. 11 — Wayne County Saddle Club Fun Show & Buckle Series, 4200 Overton Rd., Wooster, OH. FMI: Leanne, 330-844-4041, waynecountysaddleclub.com

AUG. 11 — LaRue County Saddle Club Friday Night Show, 7 p.m., 210 GoodwinWilliams Rd., Hodgenville, KY. FMI: Stephanie Florence, 270-735-2806

AUG. 11 — YY Saddle Club Show, 7:30 p.m., 5195 W 950N, Edinburgh, IN. FMI: Sheryl, 812-327-8473

AUG. 11-13 — Carroll County OHC Trail Riders Fun Show & Camping Weekend, Jefferson Lake State Park Day Ride Area, Richmond, OH. FMI: Kristin 330-323-1705

AUG. 11-13 — Ranch Horse Assoc.of Kentucky Show, Lakeside Arena, Frankfort, KY. FMI: https://www.facebook.com/ profile.php?id=100075521394201

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”. Please

ERIE COUNTY CHAPTER of the Ohio Horseman’s Council

Poker Ride

Where: Edison Woods MetroPark, Berlin Heights, OH

Registration: Starts at 9 a.m. through Noon

Cost: $20 Donation

W Come and join us for a beautiful fall ride through Edison Woods. Ride a marked course at your own pace. This is NOT a timed event. Children and riders of all experience levels are welcome. All hands turned in by 2 p.m. Cash prizes to the top male/female. Lots of runner-up prizes!

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• Ride Beautiful Edison Woods!

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W A delicious lunch will be served from 12 to 2 p.m. Sponsored by the Erie County Chapter of the Ohio Horseman’s Council.

W This is a fundraiser to benefit bridle trails and equine activities.

W Please no running on trails during event!

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AUG. 12 — Schooling Show, Brecksville Stables, 11921 Parkview Dr., Brecksville, OH. FMI: Classical Attraction Dressage Society, 234-804-8735, www.cadsdressage. org

AUG. 12 — Wayne County Saddle Club Pleasure Point Show, 8:30 a.m., & Open Contest Show, 11 a.m., 4200 Overton Rd., Wooster, OH. FMI: (Pleasure) Angie 330201-1022, (Contest) Jamie 419-496-6549, waynecountysaddleclub.com

AUG. 12 — 2D Arena Show, Exhibition 11 a.m., Show 12 p.m., 39300 Mechanicsburg Rd., Woodsfield, OH. FMI: 740-516-3580,

AUG. 12 — Horse Sale, Mt. Hope Auction, Mt. Hope, OH. FMI: 330-674-6188, www. mthopeauction.com

AUG. 12 — Stark County 4H Summer Series Horse Show, 10 a.m., Stark County Fairgrounds, 305 Wertz Ave. NW, Canton, OH. FMI: Cindy Krumm 330-705-2897

AUG. 12 — Gibsonburg Saddle Club High Point Show, 1 p.m., 961 N. Main St., Gibsonburg, OH. FMI: 419-351-9716

AUG. 12 — Valley City Saddle Club Fun Show Contesting Edition, Medina County Fairgrounds, Medina, OH. FMI: https:// valleycitysaddleclub.weebly.com/

AUG. 12 — Fast Cash Barrels & Pole, Copper Mare Ranch, 6090 N. State Route 53, Tiffin, OH. FMI: Grant, 567-207-6339

AUG. 12 — Pioneer Saddle Club Horse Show, 4 p.m., Harold Davis Ring at Joe Gill Show Grounds, Harrodsburg, KY. FMI: 859-7349761, pioneersaddleclubky@gmail.com

AUG. 12 — Mt. Eden Saddle Club Horse Show, 7:30 p.m., 11199 Mt. Eden Rd., Mt. Eden, KY. FMI: Sharon, 502-738-9741, www.mtedensaddle.weebly.com

AUG. 12 — LaRue County Saddle Club Western Pleasure/Ranch Fun Show, 210 Goodwin-Williams Rd., Hodgenville, KY. FMI: Stephanie Florence, 270-735-2806

AUG. 12-13 — Ashland Paint and Plain Saddle Club Horse Show, Ashland County Fairgrounds, Ashland, OH. FMI: 330-3170945, paintandplaininfo@yahoo.com, www.ashlandpaintandplain.com

AUG. 12-13 — Ranch Riding Competition, Creek Side Horse Park, 7369 Mottice Dr. SE, Waynesburg, OH. FMI: creeksidehorsepark@gmail.com, www. creeksidehorsepark.com

AUG. 12-13 — Premier Mount N Trail Obstacle Competition 2023 Series, Holland Western Horse Park, 3856 61st St., Holland, MI. FMI: premiermountntrail@ gmail.com, www.premiermountntrail.com

AUG. 12-13 — 2023 Spring Into Summer Ranch Show Series, 3670 Harlansburg Rd., New Castle, PA. FMI: sisranchshow@gmail. com, hohmanncattleandequine.com

AUG. 12-13 — Valley City Saddle Club Fun Show, Contesting Show (12th) & Summer Series (13th), Medina County Fairgrounds, Medina, OH. FMI: Kristina Phillips, 440-3346434, valleycitysaddleclub.weebly.com

AUG. 13 — Angels Haven Horse Rescue Fun Show, Carlisle Equestrian Center, 13630 Nickle Plate Diagonal Rd., LaGrange, OH. FMI: 440-781-5060, www. angelshavenhorserescue.org

AUG. 13 — Open Eventing Derby and Dressage Show, Old Stone Riding Center, 2920 Minton Rd., Hamilton, OH. FMI: Julie Bath Primack, 513-868-3042, oldstoneridingcenter.com

SAVE THE DATE!

Event starting October 18th, 19th and 20th

Sale preview afternoon of the 20th — sale October 21st at 2 p.m.

Nomination deadline for horse sale is July 29, 2023

Location: Harvest Ridge (Holmes County Fairgrounds) in Millersburg, Ohio

AUG. 13 — Show Me Stacks Summer Pleasure Series, Copper Mare Ranch, Tiffin, OH. FMI: Grant Fatzinger, 567-207-6339, coppermareranch@gmail.com

AUG. 13 — Fairfield County OHC Open Horse Show, 9 a.m., Crazy Woman Ranch Indoor Arena, Lancaster, OH. FMI: Matt Levin, 740-215-9912

AUG. 16 — Weekday Warriors Summer Series, Copper Mare Ranch, 6090 N. State Route 53, Tiffin, OH. FMI: Grant, 567-2076339, coppermareranch@gmail.com

AUG. 16 — Fredericktown Western Saddle Club Fun Show, 6:30 p.m., Fredericktown Arena, 17367-17467 Waterford Road, Fredericktown, OH. FMI: Marcie, 419571-5917, https://www.facebook.com/ FredericktownArena

AUG. 16 — Clyde Saddle & Trail Club Jackpot Show, 696 Horse Thief Rd., New Florence, PA. FMI: https://www.facebook. com/groups/828606683871696

AUG. 18 — Keystone Saddle Club Show, Glen Dunn Arena, Uhrichsville, OH. FMI: https://www.facebook.com/ groups/202531196595646

AUG. 18 — Hoppel’s Arena Friday Night Barrels, 40891 State 518, Lisbon, OH. FMI: 330-424-2051, hoppelsarena@gmail.com

AUG. 18 — Clermont County Open Speed Show Series, Clermont County Fairgrounds, Owensville, OH. FMI: Haley Werring, 513256-5128

AUG. 18 — Circle D Saddle Club Friday Night Fun Show, 7 p.m., 1286 Upper Mateer Rd., Vandergrift, PA. FMI: Kim, 814275-1664

AUG. 18-20 — 35th Annual Ox and Pig Roast, Tri-County Trail Association, 2662 Downing Ave. SW, East Sparta, OH. FMI: Ellen Van Pelt, 330-323-2834, www.tricotrails.com

AUG. 18-20 — On The Road with Dawn and Clea, Champions Center, Springfield, OH. FMI: www.ontheroadwithdawnandclea.com

AUG. 19 — Premier Mount N Trail Obstacle Competition 2023 Series, Pine Creek Horseman’s Camp, 23937 Big Pine Rd., South Bloomingville, OH. FMI: premiermountntrail@gmail.com, www. premiermountntrail.com

AUG. 19 — Ohio Valley Team Penning Association Sorting, 9:30 a.m., Treharne Training Center, 49053 Fredericktown/ Clarkson Rd., Negley, OH. FMI: John May, 814-397-3265, https://www.facebook. com/ohiovalleyteampenning

AUG. 19 — Shady Oaks Speed Show, Harry Hughes Equestrian Center, 5563 Waterville Swanton Rd., Swanton, OH. FMI: Mary, 419-261-5624, harry-hughes.org

AUG. 19 — Buckin Ohio Pro Bull Riding, 8154 Garman Rd., Burbank, OH. FMI: 330624-7205, buckinohio.com

AUG. 19 — Tucked Away Arena Rodeo, 10356 Edwards Ridge Rd. SE, Uhrichsville, OH. FMI: 330-340-3435, https://www.facebook.com/profile. php?id=100070411384803

AUG. 19 — Reality Dreams Open Horse Show, Fairfield County Fairgrounds, Lancaster, OH. FMI: Karen, 740-385-3431

AUG. 19 — Brookfield Saddle Club Points/Performance Show, 696 Bedford Rd. SE, Brookfield, OH. FMI: brookfieldsaddleclub@yahoo.com

AUG. 19 — Davis Ranch Horse Show, 385 East US Hwy 150, Hardinsburg, IN. FMI: David Davis, 812-620-5707, dave@ daviddavishorsemanship.com

AUG. 19 — Meadow Lake Mini Trial & Combined Test Series III, 128 Ashley Inn Way, Bryantsville, KY. FMI: Lindsey, 859304-0070, www.MeadowLakeEC.com

AUG. 19 — Grayson County Saddle Club Elwood Hayes Memorial Show, 4783 Shrewsbury Rd., Leitchfield, KY. FMI: Barney Langley, 270-589-0293, www. facebook.com/graysoncountysaddleclub

AUG. 19 — Wranglers Riding Club Horse Show, 3385 State Highway 80 E., Murray, KY. FMI: wranglersridingclubinc@gmail.com, wranglersmurray.wixsite.com/wranglers

AUG. 19 — Kal Val Saddle Club Speed Show, 10:30 a.m., 9853 S. 34th St., Scotts, MI. FMI: kvsaddleclub@gmail.com

AUG. 19-20 — Lake Erie Mounted Vaqueros Wild Hearts Can’t Be Broken I & II, 9 a.m., Ashtabula County Fairgrounds, 107 Poplar St., Jefferson, OH. FMI: Karen, 330-7193290, www.lakeeriemountedvaqueros.net

AUG. 19-20 — Summer Western Dressage Show, Wayne County Fairgrounds, Wooster, OH. FMI: 740-610-4129, www. buckeyeequestrianevents.com

AUG. 19-20 — East Coast Outlaws Cowboy Mounted Shooting, Keystone Horse Center, 103 Horse Farm Rd., Bloomsburg, PA. FMI: ecoshooters@gmail.com, www. eastcoastoutlaws.com

AUG. 19-20 — Pennsylvania Quarter Horse Association Show, Center County Fairgrounds, 169 Homan Lane, Centre Hall, PA. FMI: 814-880-0965, www.pqha.org

AUG. 19-20 — JR Robles Horsemanship Clinic, Valkyrie’s Haven, 487 Cynthiana Rd., Paris, KY. FMI: Jesse Soik, 920-217-1665

Featured Clinicians

Ken McNabb

Jesse Westfall

Guy McLean

Terry Myers

FOUR action packed days of... x Education x Demos x Training Clinics x Colt Starting Competition

Luke Gingerich

Kevin Raber

Leon Raber

Colt Starting Competitors

Liz Bailey

Daniel Chavez

Robert Mast

Thursday and Friday nights October 19 and 20 for the Mission Accomplished (performances)

For more information contact: Ray Raber at 330.275.2877

Ezra Yoder at 330.600.5459

Matt Oswald at 740.552.9827

Jonathan Schlabach at 330.641.9330

Brenton Schlabach at 330.231.7426

John A. Miller at 330.473.3773

AUG. 19 — Knox County Horse Park Horse Show, 10 a.m., 7500 Thayer Road, Mount Vernon, OH. FMI: kchp.mtv.ohio@ gmail.com, https://www.facebook.com/ groups/420822485270892

AUG. 19 — Southington Mustang Academy Open House Event, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Southington, OH. FMI: 330-333-7187, www. facebook.com/hearthorsemanshipmustangs

AUG. 19 — Spur For The Cure Trail Ride, Creek Side Horse Park, 7369 Mottice Dr. SE, Waynesburg, OH. FMI: kgreen@ centerracoop.com, www.facebook.com/ spurforthecure

AUG. 19 — Allen County Horse Council Speed Show, Exhibition 11 a.m., Show 1 p.m., Allen County Fairgrounds, Lima, OH. FMI: Jessica Walters, 419-236-1014

AUG. 19 — Southern Ohio Heart of Horsemanship Show, Crazy Woman Ranch, 6450 Lancaster-Circleville Rd. SW, Lancaster, OH. FMI: sohhinfo@gmail.com

AUG. 19 — Shenandoah Valley Riding Club Show, 6 p.m., 56095 Marietta Rd., Pleasant City, OH. FMI: Michelle, 740-294-7517

AUG. 19-20 — Bainbridge Saddle Club Open Horse Show, 8:30 a.m., 3038 North County Road 450 West, Greencastle, IN. FMI: Megan 712-297-4336, www. bainbridgesaddleclub.net

AUG. 19-20 — Daybrook Saddle Club Show, 1650 Days Run Rd., Fairview, WV. FMI: Jonathan, 304-313-2040, www.facebook. com/profile.php?id=100063582788953

AUG. 19-26 — World’s Championship Horse Show, Freedom Hall, Louisville, KY. FMI: 502-367-5300, horse.show@ kyvenues.com, wchorseshow.com

AUG. 20 — Summer Splash Jumper Series, Pure Gold Stables, 3325 St. Rt. 45 S., Salem, OH. FMI: www.puregoldequine.com

AUG. 20 — Dusty Boots Riding Club Show, Blue Lakes Farm, Newbury, OH. FMI: Billie Jo Brown, 440-488-5400, dustybootsridingclub@gmail.com, www. dustybootsridingclub.com

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$1200 GUARANTEED MONEY! $300 Western Pleasure • $300 Reining • $200 Walk Trot $150 Trail • $50 Ranch Trail Minimum of 10 head required for full payback. Entry Fees: ONLY $10/class

FOUNDATION CHARITY HORSE SHOW WES MORELOCK MEMORIAL OPEN WESTERN SHOW Proceeds benefit The Indiana Equine Foundation Boone County Fairgrounds • 1300 E. 100 S., Lebanon, IN 46052

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 • 9 AM

Judge: Christie King-Moree

1. Open Mini/Pony Halter - Under 56”

2. Quarter Horse Halter

3. Mule Halter

4. Color Halter

5. Ranch Horse Halter

ON CASH/CHECKS ONLY! NO CREDIT/DEBIT CARDS NO REFUNDS!

6. Non-Stock Halter *Mustangs Included*

7. Youth Western Halter 18 & Under

8. Rescue Horse/Pony Halter

9. Champion/Reserve Champion Halter *$100*

10.

Stall Fee: $20/day, $50/Fri.-Sun.

Out of Trailer $15/day

Shavings: $10/bag

Camping: $25/Night with electric

Tents/Generators allowed

Office Fee: $10/horse Entry Fee: $5/class

Non-Member Fee: $10/per horse/rider entry

Guaranteed Money: $10/class

** Showbill subject to change **

17.

31. Mustang Walk/Trot

32. Mustang Pleasure

33. Open Western Pleasure *$300*

34. Western Horsemanship 13 & Under

35. Western Horsemanship 14-18 Yrs.

36. Open Western Horsemanship *$150*

37. NOHSA Cinch Horsemanship Medal

38. Ranch Riding Walk/Trot

39. Ranch Riding

40. Open Trail *$100*

41. Ranch Trail *$50*

42. Open Reining *$300*

T.I.P.

* ADDED MONEY CLASSES * 1-9 entries 50% Payback 10 or more entries are required for added money. 1st-30%, 2nd-24%, 3rd-18%, 4th-12%, 5th-9%, 6th-7%

PRE-ENTRIES WELCOMED at swisslodgenila@gmail.com

CONCESSIONS FOUNDATION CHARITY HORSE SHOW OPEN SPEED SHOW SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 • 6 PM Rain or Shine! Warm Up Times — Pay At Gate: $5 per run 60 second limit—4 Run Limit—Poles & Barrels Negative Coggins and Vaccination papers encouraged. 60% Payback Adult Poles, Flags & Barrels (3-14 entries) 50% Payback Youth Poles, Flags & Barrels (3-14 entries) Open will pay down 3 placings. *Must have 15 or more entries to pay added money*

RULES:

• Dogs on a leash at all times. Vet/Farrier on call.

• Parent/Guardian must accompany youth 18 and under on grounds at all times.

• Helmets/long sleeves/jeans/boots required for youth under age 18 when mounted. Helmets for adults optional.

• Leadliners, assisted & W/T 8 and under are not eligible to show in other performance classes.

JUDGES DECISION & TIMER IS FINAL FOR BOTH SHOWS!

• Must have 10 or more entries shown for added money. Less than 9 entries 50% payback. Placings 1-6. Payouts made at end of show.

• Entries close 2 classes prior.

• ABSOLUTELY NO REFUNDS. Cash/Check only. No credit or debit cards.

• Overall points will be tabulated for both IEF Western Shows and a Wes Morelock Memorial High Point award will be given after the September show.

INJURY TO OR DEATH OF A PARTICIPANT IN EQUINE ACTIVITIES.

AUG. 20 — Massillon Saddle Club Pleasure Show, 12680 Sally St. SW, Massillon, OH. FMI: 330-844-4041, massillonsaddleclub@ gmail.com, www.massillonsaddleclub.org

AUG. 23 — Weekday Warriors Summer Series, Copper Mare Ranch, 6090 N. State Route 53, Tiffin, OH. FMI: Grant, 567-2076339, coppermareranch@gmail.com

AUG. 23 — Fredericktown Western Saddle Club Fun Show, 6:30 p.m., Fredericktown Arena, Fredericktown, OH. FMI: Marcie, 419-571-5917, https://www.facebook. com/FredericktownArena

AUG. 24-27 — APHA Eastern National Championship Show, Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington, KY. FMI: www.apha.com

AUG. 25 — Summer Jackpot Series, Exhibition 5-6:30 p.m., Show 7 p.m., 400 Bobcat Lane, Franklin Furnace, OH. FMI: www.facebook.com/ohiohorsepark

AUG. 25 — LaRue County Saddle Club Friday Night Show, 7 p.m., 210 GoodwinWilliams Rd., Hodgenville, KY. FMI: Stephanie Florence, 270-735-2806

AUG. 25-27 — Mounted Archery

Competition, Creek Side Horse Park, 7369 Mottice Dr. SE, Waynesburg, OH. FMI: creeksidehorsepark@gmail.com, www. creeksidehorsepark.com

AUG. 25-27 — Mid-Ohio Marauders CMSA Shoot, Madison County Fairgrounds Coughlin Arena, 205 Elm Street, London, OH. FMI: 740-206-7214, www. midohiomarauders.com

AUG. 25-27 — Pinto Horse Association of Ohio Summer Sizzler Show, Champions Center, 4122 Laybourne Rd., Springfield, OH. FMI: www.ohiopinto.net, https://www. facebook.com/groups/253934485544

AUG. 25-27 — SoKY Ranch Sorting & Team Penning presents Blue Grass Classic, WKU Ag Expo Center, 406 Elrod Rd., Bowling Green, KY. FMI: Andy Schultz, 270-780-4815

AUG. 26 — Ohio Horseman’s Council

Ashtabula Chapter Gaming Buckle Series, Pierpont Fire Hall, 6006 Marcy Road, Pierpont, OH. FMI: Christy Burdick, 440856-9460, christyburdick28@gmail.com

AUG. 26 — Bulls & Barrels, 7 p.m., Copper Mare Ranch, 6090 N. State Route 53, Tiffin, OH. FMI: 567-220-7583

AUG. 26 — Portage County OHC Scavenger Hunt, 11 a.m., West Branch State Park, 5570 Esworthy Rd., Ravenna, OH. FMI: www.facebook.com/PortageCounty-Ohio-Horseman-CouncilNEOTRA-194147080613531

AUG. 26 — Wayne County Saddle Club Pleasure Point Show, 8:30 a.m., & Open Contest Show, 11 a.m., 4200 Overton Rd., Wooster, OH. FMI: (Pleasure) Angie 330201-1022, (Contest) Jamie 419-496-6549, waynecountysaddleclub.com

AUG. 26 — Belmont County Saddle Club

Pole and Barrel Show, 41915 National Road, Belmont, OH. FMI: Jim, 740-3913396

AUG. 26 — Mountain Trail Challenge, WinSeek Fallen Pines Equestrian Center, 5022 Everett Hull Rd., Cortland, OH. FMI: Laura Wiencek, 724-301-2244

AUG. 26 — Under The Oaks Open Show, Crawford County Fairgrounds, 610 Whetstone St., Bucyrus, OH. FMI: Text Trisha, 419-563-5170

AUG. 26 — Brookfield Saddle Club Fun Show, 696 Bedford Rd. SE, Brookfield, OH. FMI: brookfieldsaddleclub@yahoo.com

AUG. 26 — Henry County Saddle Club Show, 10 a.m., Henry County Fairgrounds, 1700 Castle Hwy., Eminence, KY. FMI: Jackie Furlong, 502-594-7141

AUG. 26-27 — OHIO EXCA State Championship Race Buckle Series, S Bar L Arena, Sugarcreek, OH. FMI: www. ohioexca.com

AUG. 26-27 — NOQHA Fall Extravaganza, Garwood Arena, 2538 Middleton Rd., Columbiana, OH. FMI: www.noqha.com

AUG. 26-27 — Lower Michigan Horse Association Show, Ingham County Fairgrounds, 700 East Ash St., Mason, MI. FMI: lowermichiganhorseassociation@ gmail.com

AUG. 27 — Dusty Boots Riding Club Show, Ashtabula County Fairgrounds, Jefferson, OH. FMI: Billie Jo Brown, 440-488-5400, www.dustybootsridingclub.com

AUG. 27 — Massillon Saddle Club Contesting Point Show, 12680 Sally St. SW, Massillon, OH. FMI: 330-844-4041, www. massillonsaddleclub.org

AUG. 30 — Weekday Warriors Summer Series, Copper Mare Ranch, 6090 N. State Route 53, Tiffin, OH. FMI: Grant, 567-2076339, coppermareranch@gmail.com

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

AUG. 30-SEPT. 3 — Michigan Reining Horse Association Show, Midland County Fairgrounds, Midland, MI. FMI: 616-5812230, www.mrha.org

SEPTEMBER 2023

SEPT. 1 — Wayne County Saddle Club Fun Show and Buckle Series, 6:30 p.m., 4200 Overton Rd., Wooster, OH. FMI: 330-8444041, waynecountysaddleclub.com

SEPT. 1-3 — Ranch Horse Extravaganza & Futurity, North Iowa Events Center, 3700 4th St. SW, Mason City, IA. FMI: Cassie Winters, 563-379-6435, ranchhorsefuturity.com

SEPT. 1-3 — Pennsylvania Quarter Horse Association Show, Center County Fairgrounds, 169 Homan Lane, Centre Hall, PA. FMI: 814-880-0965, www.pqha.org

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

SEPT. 2 — Premier Mount N Trail Obstacle Competition 2023 Series, Pine Creek Horseman’s Camp, 23937 Big Pine Rd., South Bloomingville, OH. FMI: premiermountntrail@gmail.com, www. premiermountntrail.com

SEPT. 2 — Portage County OHC Chili Cook-Off, 5 p.m., West Branch State Park, 5570 Esworthy Rd., Ravenna, OH. FMI: www.facebook.com/PortageCounty-Ohio-Horseman-CouncilNEOTRA-194147080613531

SEPT. 2 — Ohio Foundation Quarter Horse Association Show, Guernsey County Fairgrounds, 335 Old National Rd., Lore City, OH. FMI: Donnie Uffner, 740-8777993, www.ohfqha.com

SEPT. 2 — Cattle Sorting, Smoke Rise Ranch, 6751 Hunterdon Rd., Glouster, OH. FMI: 740-767-2624, smokeriseranch@ gmail.com, www.smokeriseranch.com

SEPT. 2 — Speed for Suicide Prevention, Bullen Equestrian Center - Preble County Fairgrounds, Eaton, OH. FMI: https://www. dusty-britches-equestrian.com/events

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

SEPT. 2 — Kal Val Saddle Club Pleasure & Speed Show, 9853 S. 34th St., Scotts, MI. FMI: kvsaddleclub@gmail.com

SEPT. 2 — Grayson County Saddle Club Show, 4783 Shrewsbury Rd., Leitchfield, KY. FMI: Barney Langley, 270-589-0293, www. facebook.com/graysoncountysaddleclub

SEPT. 2 — Lolli Livestock Market, Inc. Catalog Horse Sale, 9 a.m., Highway 63, Macon, MO. FMI: 660-385-2516, www.lollibros.com

SEPT. 2-3 — Ottawa County Horse Foundation Points on the Portage Circuit #3 (Speed and Performance), Ottawa County Fairgrounds, 7870 W. State Route 163, Oak Harbor, OH. FMI: Jason Eck, 734771-0681, www.ochf.net

SEPT. 2-3 — The Silver Cup Horse Show, Medina County Fairgrounds, 720 W. Smith Rd., Medina, OH. FMI: Amy Snyder, 440479-8503, showmanageramy@gmail.com

SEPT. 2-3 — Champions All Breed Association Fall Finale Show, Champions Center, 4122 Laybourne Rd., Springfield, OH. FMI: 937324-4353, www.championscenterarena.com

SEPT. 4 — Family Fun Show, Smoke Rise Ranch, 6751 Hunterdon Rd., Glouster, OH. FMI: 740-767-2624, smokeriseranch@ gmail.com, www.smokeriseranch.com

SEPT. 4 — Edmonson County 4-H Pony Express Fun Horse Show, 10 a.m., Edmonson County Saddle Club Fairgrounds, Lions Lane, Brownsville, KY. FMI: Karen Ryan, 270-597-3628

SEPT. 6 — Weekday Warriors Fall Series, Copper Mare Ranch, 6090 N. State Route 53, Tiffin, OH. FMI: Grant Fatzinger, 567207-6339, coppermareranch@gmail.com

SEPT. 6-9 — RMHA International Grand Championship, The Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington, KY. FMI: 859-644-5244, admin@ rmhorse.com, www.rmhorse.com

SEPT. 8 — Summer Jackpot Series, Exhibition 5-6:30 p.m., Show 7 p.m., 400 Bobcat Lane, Franklin Furnace, OH. FMI: www.facebook.com/ohiohorsepark

SEPT. 8 — LaRue County Saddle Club Friday Night Show, 7 p.m., 210 Goodwin-Williams Rd., Hodgenville, KY. FMI: Stephanie Florence, 270-735-2806

SEPT. 8-10 — Horse-A-Rama, Henderson’s Arena, Jackson, OH. FMI: 740-988-4700, hendersonswesternstore.com

SEPT. 8-10 — Ranch Horse Association of Michigan Show, Berrien County Youth Fairgrounds, Berrien Springs, MI. FMI: www.miranchhorse.com

SEPT. 8-10 — 29th Annual Mule and Donkey Show, Holly Gray Park, Sutton, WV. FMI: Ross Young, 304-644-8135, https://www. facebook.com/WVMuleandDonkeyShow

SEPT. 9 — Erie County OHC Poker Ride, Edison Woods Metropark, Berlin Heights, OH. FMI: 419-750-8285, https://www. facebook.com/Erie-County-chapter-ofOHC-210826465600985

SEPT. 9 — Southern Ohio Heart of Horsemanship Show, Crazy Woman Ranch, 6450 Lancaster-Circleville Rd. SW, Lancaster, OH. FMI: sohhinfo@gmail.com

SEPT. 9 — Ranch Horse Show, Clermont County Fairgrounds, Owensville, OH. FMI: www.facebook.com/profile. php?id=100064675302113

SEPT. 9 — Valley City Saddle Club Fun Show Contesting Edition, Medina County Fairgrounds, Medina, OH. FMI: https:// valleycitysaddleclub.weebly.com/

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SEPT. 9 — Under The Oaks Open Show, Crawford County Fairgrounds, 610 Whetstone St., Bucyrus, OH. FMI: Text Trisha, 419-563-5170

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

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

SEPT. 9 — Reality Dreams Open Horse Show, Fairfield County Fairgrounds, Lancaster, OH. FMI: Karen, 740-385-3431

SEPT. 9 — Fast Cash Barrels & Poles, Copper Mare Ranch, 6090 N. State Route 53, Tiffin, OH. FMI: Grant Fatzinger, 567-207-6339, coppermareranch@gmail.com

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

SEPT. 9 — Mt. Eden Saddle Club Horse Show, 7:30 p.m., 11199 Mt. Eden Rd., Mt. Eden, KY. FMI: Sharon Gilbert, 502-7389741, www.mtedensaddle.weebly.com

SEPT. 9 — LaRue County Saddle Club Western Pleasure/Ranch Fun Show, 210 Goodwin-Williams Rd., Hodgenville, KY.

FMI: Stephanie Florence, 270-735-2806

SEPT. 9 — Pioneer Saddle Club Horse Show, 4 p.m., Harold Davis Ring at Joe Gill Show Grounds, Harrodsburg, KY. FMI: 859-7349761, pioneersaddleclubky@gmail.com

SEPT. 9 — Wranglers Riding Club Horse Show, 3385 State Highway 80 E., Murray, KY. FMI: wranglersmurray.wixsite.com/ wranglers

SEPT. 9-10 — Daybrook Saddle Club Show, 1650 Days Run Rd., Fairview, WV. FMI: Jonathan Ocheltree, 304313-2040, www.facebook.com/profile. php?id=100063582788953

SEPT. 10 — Show Me Stacks Summer Pleasure Series, Copper Mare Ranch, 6090 N. State Route 53, Tiffin, OH.

FMI: Grant Fatzinger, 567-207-6339, coppermareranch@gmail.com

SEPT. 10 — Columbiana County Saddle Horse Open Show, Columbiana County Fairgrounds, 225 Lee Ave., Lisbon, OH. FMI: Amber May, 330-398-5096

SEPT. 9-10 — Lake Erie Mounted Vaqueros

Gone Are The Days I & II, 9 a.m., Ashtabula County Fairgrounds, 107 Poplar St., Jefferson, OH. FMI: Karen, 330-719-3290, www.lakeeriemountedvaqueros.net

SEPT. 9-10 — Southeastern Ohio Horse Show Organization Show, Hartford Fairgrounds, 14028 Fairgrounds Rd., Croton, OH. FMI: Leighton, 740-868-9847

SEPT. 9-10 — Valley City Saddle Club Fun Show (9th), Contesting Show (9th) & Summer Series (10th), Medina County Fairgrounds, Medina, OH. FMI: Kristina Phillips, 440-334-6434, valleycitysaddleclub.weebly.com

SEPT. 10 — Avon Lake Saddle Club Hay Day Event, Weiss Field, 33141-33199 Webber Rd., Avon Lake, OH. FMI: Kathleen Azzarello, 440-536-0145, https://www. facebook.com/Avon-Lake-Saddle-ClubALSC-365781246807991

SEPT. 10 — Massillon Saddle Club Pleasure Show, 12680 Sally St. SW, Massillon, OH. FMI: 330-844-4041, www. massillonsaddleclub.org

SEPT. 10 — Steubenville Saddle Club Show, 8675 State Route 152, Richmond, OH. FMI: www.facebook.com/SteubenvilleSaddleClub

SEPT. 13 — Weekday Warriors Fall Series, Copper Mare Ranch, 6090 N. State Route 53, Tiffin, OH. FMI: Grant Fatzinger, 567207-6339, coppermareranch@gmail.com

SEPT. 15 — Hoppel’s Arena Friday Night Barrels, 40891 State 518, Lisbon, OH. FMI: 330-424-2051, hoppelsarena@gmail.com

SEPT. 15-17— Foundation Quarter Horse Registry-Michigan Affliliate, Midland County Fairgrounds, Midland, MI. FMI: 517-404-2929, michiganfqhr@gmail.com, www.michigan-fqhr.com

SEPT. 16 — Schooling Show/ Championship, Brecksville Stables, 11921 Parkview Dr., Brecksville, OH. FMI: Classical Attraction Dressage Society, 234804-8735, www.cadsdressage.org

SEPT. 16 — Ohio Valley Team Penning Association Sorting, 9:30 a.m., Treharne Training Center, 49053 Fredericktown/ Clarkson Rd., Negley, OH. FMI: John May, 814-397-3265, https://www.facebook. com/ohiovalleyteampenning

SEPT. 16 — Knox County Horse Park Horse Show, 10 a.m., 7500 Thayer Road, Mount Vernon, OH. FMI: kchp.mtv.ohio@ gmail.com, https://www.facebook.com/ groups/420822485270892

SEPT. 16 — Southington Mustang Academy Open House Event, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Southington, OH. FMI: 330-333-7187, www.facebook.com/ hearthorsemanshipmustangs

SEPT. 16 — Gibsonburg Saddle Club Show, 2 p.m., 961 N. Main St., Gibsonburg, OH. FMI: 419-351-9716, www.facebook.com/ profile.php?id=100064203722805

SEPT. 16 — Buckin Ohio Pro Bull Riding, 8154 Garman Rd., Burbank, OH. FMI: 330624-7205, buckinohio.com

SEPT. 16 — Davis Ranch Horse Show, 385 East US Hwy 150, Hardinsburg, IN. FMI: David Davis, 812-620-5707, dave@ daviddavishorsemanship.com

SEPT. 16 — Grayson County Saddle Club Show, 4783 Shrewsbury Rd., Leitchfield, KY. FMI: Barney Langley, 270-589-0293, www. facebook.com/graysoncountysaddleclub

SEPT. 16 — NBHA/IBRA Show, Turn and Burn Arena, 768 Sawmill Lane, Glen Easton, WV. FMI: Kilie Bungard, 304-238-4669

SEPT. 16-17 — Premier Mount N Trail Obstacle Competition 2023 Series, Creekside Horse Park, 7369 Mottice Dr. SE, Waynesburg, OH. FMI: premiermountntrail@gmail.com, www. premiermountntrail.com

SEPT. 16-17 — 2023 Spring Into Summer Ranch Show Series, 3670 Harlansburg Rd., New Castle, PA. FMI: sisranchshow@gmail. com, hohmanncattleandequine.com

SEPT. 16-17 — Western Pennsylvania Riding and Driving Club 2-Day Show, Crawford County Fairgrounds, Meadville, PA. FMI: Sutherlyn Hollabaugh, 814-7209075, https://wprd-club.com

SEPT. 16-17 — Bainbridge Saddle Club Open Horse Show, 8:30 a.m., 3038 North County Road 450 West, Greencastle, IN. FMI: Megan 712-297-4336, www. bainbridgesaddleclub.net

SEPT. 17 — Angels Haven Horse Rescue Fun Show, Lewis Road Riding Ring Show Grounds, Cleveland MetroParks, Olmsted Falls, OH. FMI: 440-781-5060, www. angelshavenhorserescue.org

SEPT. 17 — 3rd Annual Poker Chip Run, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Richfield Heritage Preserve, 4374 Broadview Road, Richfield, OH. FMI: 330-815-0697

SEPT. 17 — Equine Trail Advocates Buckle Series Fun Show #2, Iroquois Park Arena, 7000 Sanders Gate Road, Louisville, KY. FMI: Shelley Antle, 502-407-9752, https:// www.facebook.com/EquineTrailAdvocates

SEPT. 20 — Weekday Warriors Fall Series, Copper Mare Ranch, 6090 N. State Route 53, Tiffin, OH. FMI: Grant Fatzinger, 567207-6339, coppermareranch@gmail.com

SEPT. 21-24 — 17th Annual Tough Enough To Wear Pink Horse Show, Champions Center, Springfield, OH. FMI: Kay Tracy, 740-606-7640, tetwphs.com

SEPT. 22 — Summer Jackpot Series, Exhibition 5-6:30 p.m., Show 7 p.m., 400 Bobcat Lane, Franklin Furnace, OH. FMI: www.facebook.com/ohiohorsepark

SEPT. 22 — LaRue County Saddle Club Friday Night Show, 7 p.m., 210 GoodwinWilliams Rd., Hodgenville, KY. FMI: Stephanie Florence, 270-735-2806

SEPT. 22-24 — Pinto Horse Association of Ohio Fall Wind Up Show, Garwood Arena, 2538 Middleton Rd., Columbiana, OH. FMI: www.ohiopinto.net, https://www. facebook.com/groups/253934485544

SEPT. 22-24 — Mid-Ohio Marauders CMSA Shoot, Madison County Fairgrounds Coughlin Arena, 205 Elm Street, London, OH. FMI: 740-206-7214, www. midohiomarauders.com

SEPT. 23 — Portage County OHC Premier Mountain Trail Ride, 11 a.m., West Branch State Park, 5570 Esworthy Rd., Ravenna, OH. FMI: www.facebook.com/ Portage-County-Ohio-Horseman-CouncilNEOTRA-194147080613531

SEPT. 23 — Jessica Sheets Fundraiser Shooting and Gaming Show, Ashtabula County Fairgrounds, 127 N. Elm St., Jefferson, OH. FMI: Sylvio, 440-289-8489

SEPT. 23 — 14th Annual Gallipolis Shrine Club Benefit Trail Ride, 12 p.m., OHC Shelter at O.O. McIntyre Park. FMI: Carl Dewitt, 740-645-8303

SEPT. 23 — Mountain Trail Challenge, WinSeek Fallen Pines Equestrian Center, 5022 Everett Hull Rd., Cortland, OH. FMI: Laura Wiencek, 724-301-2244

SEPT. 23 — Hamburger Trail Ride, A J Jolly Park, Alexandria, KY. FMI: Donnie Orth, 859-393-7012, nkhn@nkhn.info

SEPT. 23 — Horse Aid Live Combined Test & Dressage Show, Masterson Station Park, Lexington, KY. FMI: cyndi3334@gmail.com, www.horseaidlive.com

SEPT. 23 — Mt. Eden Saddle Club Horse Show, 7:30 p.m., 11199 Mt. Eden Rd., Mt. Eden, KY. FMI: Sharon Gilbert, 502-7389741, www.mtedensaddle.weebly.com

SEPT. 23 — Henry County Saddle Club Show, 10 a.m., Henry County Fairgrounds, 1700 Castle Hwy., Eminence, KY. FMI: Jackie Furlong, 502-594-7141

SEPT. 23-24 — Michigan Apple Blossom

Classic Open Horse Show, MSU Pavilion, 4301 Farm Lane, East Lansing, MI. FMI: Carol, 517-655-4712, rtrainct@aol.com

SEPT. 24 — Summer Splash Jumper Series, Pure Gold Stables, 3325 St. Rt. 45 S., Salem, OH. FMI: www.puregoldequine.com

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

SEPT. 24 — Meadow Lake Mini Trial & Combined Test Series IV, 128 Ashley Inn Way, Bryantsville, KY. FMI: Lindsey DeAngelis, 859-304-0070, manager@meadowlakeec. com, www.MeadowLakeEC.com

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Mid-Eastern Farriers Association

PRESIDENT, Levi Runnion

VICE PRESIDENT, Lori McDade

SECRETARY, Kaylee Watson

TREASURER, Tim Dodd

PHONE, 740/502-7055

FACEBOOK, www.facebook.com/

Mid-Eastern Farrier’s Association

by Kaylee Watson

Mid-Eastern Farrier Assocation (MEFA) would like to thank Ken Davis and Sons for their continued support and special thanks to Gina Davis for coming to our hammer in at Pegasus Farm May 27.

As always a huge appreciation to our members who come to exchange knowledge and comradery!

AUG. 5: Roy Bloom will be holding a clinic called ‘Hands On Tong Making’, Tuscarawas County Fairgrounds, New Philadelphia, Ohio.

OCT 6-7: MEFA Annual Competition and Clinic, Hocking College Equine Arena, 3301 Hocking Parkway, Nelsonville, Ohio 45764.

OCT. 6: MEFA Annual Competition and Contest Dinner and Auction, Hocking College Lodge. The judge this year will be Stan Mullen. Contact Cecil Booth for details, 740/644-3228.

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SEPT. 26 - OCT. 22 – All American Quarter Horse Congress, Ohio Expo Center, 717 E. 17th Ave., Columbus, OH. FMI: 614-5057200, www.quarterhorsecongress.com

SEPT. 27 — Weekday Warriors Fall Series, Copper Mare Ranch, 6090 N. State Route 53, Tiffin, OH. FMI: Grant Fatzinger, 567207-6339, coppermareranch@gmail.com

SEPT. 29-OCT. 1 — Ohio Ranch Horse Association Show, Hendersons Arena, 739 Van Fossen Rd., Jackson, OH. FMI: Amy Roberts, 740-819-8446, www. ohioranchhorseassociation.com

SEPT. 29-OCT. 1 — OHC State Ride w/ Cuyahoga, Medina and Summit Counties, South Chagrin Cleveland Metro Parks Polo Fields, Chagrin Falls, OH. FMI: Joani Hedderick, 330-730-4652

NOV. 25: Hammer In with Levi Runnion, 222 Webster Lane, Senecaville, Ohio 43780. DEC. 16: Christmas party.

SEPT. 29-OCT. 1 — Michigan Horse Council Statewide Trail Ride, D Bar D Ranch, 7064 E. 64th St., Chase, MI. FMI: www. michiganhorsecouncil.com

SEPT. 30 — Kal Val Saddle Club Pleasure & Speed Show, 9853 S. 34th St., Scotts, MI. FMI: kvsaddleclub@gmail.com

SEPT. 30-OCT. 1 — Northwest Ohio Driving Circuit Show, Fulton County Fairgrounds, Wauseon, OH. FMI: Emily, 419-656-0050

SEPT. 30-OCT. 1 — Southern Ohio Quarter Pony Association Open Horse Show Series, Bob Evans Farms, Rio Grande, OH. FMI: Joceyln, 740-590-7267, www.soqpa.com

Joel Gregg working at the Pegasus Farm Hammer In.

Travis Gregg working at the Pegasus Farm Hammer In.

The Cowboy Perseverance Ranch

The Barn Family

by Rob and Tanya Corzatt

Anyone that owns or takes care of a large number of livestock, whether they are horses, cows, hogs, etc., understands that time away from the farm is usually measured in hours, not days. Unlike our smaller pets, like dogs and cats, we aren’t able to drop our livestock off at a family member’s or friend’s place to be watched while we take some time away. As I write this, there are currently 24 horses and three cows here at the Cowboy Perseverance Ranch. Of those 24 horses, only six of them currently belong to me, Tanya, or our sons. So, in addition to our own horses, we routinely have 16 to 18 other horses that we are responsible for taking care of on a daily basis. Although, some of the horses are in lots with hay feeders and shelter, the majority are either stalled in the barn or have access to the barn in the evening if the weather is nasty. Therefore, someone needs to be

here 365 days a year to make sure they are all cared for properly.

It is a time consuming task in the morning to feed all the horses and then get the barn ready for a day of training or riding lessons. It typically takes T and me at least an hour and a half every morning. We have done it together for so long, we don’t really even need to communicate with one another, we just do it. We have a routine that helps us cut down on the time required to get them in their stalls, fed and then back out into the lots, the arena, or the pastures. It is a slightly overwhelming task to take care of it alone. It becomes even more of a challenge if you are not used to doing it every day. That is one of the major reasons we are slow to plan frequent long getaways. In order for us to be able to do so, we have begun to rely on our Barn Family to help out our own family in taking care of all the animals.

Over the past few years that we have been writing articles for the Horsemen’s Corral magazine,

we have often mentioned how our Barn Family has grown over the years. We have a dedicated bunch of horse crazy boarders and lesson students and their parents who have become very, very dear friends. Without their support, it would be very difficult for Tanya, me, or our sons to operate or take time away from the ranch. Although I hesitate to complain about it, because we are currently blessed to be able to get hay in abundance, putting up hay has to be my least favorite ‘job’ in the barn. We don’t have the space to store all the round or square bales we need on an annual basis. Consequently, we are getting hay on a fairly regular basis throughout the year. Despite the cold or heat and humidity, our Barn Family is there to help us with hauling and stacking the hay when we need it.

We have one family that routinely offers to help take care of the horses so Tanya and I can get away for a little bit. We recently took a five day getaway down to the Lake Norman area in North Carolina. A newer lesson student, who is also now a very close friend, and her husband have a second home/VRBO in the area so they can spend time with one of their daughters and her family. Unbeknownst to T and me, the family that was taking care of our horses had reached out to other members of the Barn Family and gave up a Sunday to do some overdue cleaning and organizing in the barn, hay loft and tack room. It quickly gets away from the two of us. Horse blankets and saddle pads were washed and hung to dry, the feed storage area was cleaned. Dust and cobwebs were swept up. We had two metal racks installed in the tack room to hang saddle pads from (I can scratch that off my to do list now). Buckets were cleaned and several new lead ropes were founding hanging by the stalls. T and I got home from our trip on Monday afternoon while our friends were still here taking care of the evening feeding. We instantly noticed that our tack room appeared quite clean and organized and that someone had built and mounted two racks to store saddle pads (a job that has been on our to do list for a while). When we saw all the clean

horse blankets hanging from the rafters, we knew something was up. T couldn’t hold back her tears when our friends told us who all had come to help with the cleanup on Sunday. For the record, I think I must have just gotten some dust in my eyes!

Over the long Independence Day weekend, we had an opportunity to give back to the family that is always there to help us out with hay and feeding. They had reserved a skid steer to drive fence posts for two pastures they planned to fence. Unfortunately, the dad hurt his back a few weeks before and wasn’t sure how much he was going to physically be able to do. T and I had already planned on helping them out, but with our friend down we recruited others from the Barn Family to help. Building fence is not a leisurely activity. It is physically demanding and tiring, even though the skid steer drove in all the posts. Despite the heavy rain, heat and humidity, we had enough help to get all the posts driven, string wire fence up around both pastures, and hang an entire roll of electric rope up around one of them in three days. The family never expected to be able to do any more than get the posts set in that same three day period!

I know just about everybody that comes into the barn on a regular basis, and I just assumed most everybody knew everybody else. I was a bit surprised when one of the guys that came to help introduced himself to the others. I was touched that one of our friends was willing to give up a day to help others that he hadn’t even met! I was also reminded how blessed we are to have these people in our lives. That’s typical of our Barn Family. We are there for each other when they need help. Tanya and I can both sincerely say that we love our Barn Family dearly.

The Bible has several scriptures dealing with the love we are to show others, but my favorite is in John 13:34-35 of the NIV Bible. “(34) A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you

Tanya and Rob Corzatt

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by Amanda Fowler

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Where: Uncle Tito’s Mexican Grill, 2215 East Waterloo Road, Akron, OH 44312

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The Barn Family (continued)

must love one another. (35) By this everyone will know that you are My disciples if you love one another”. We can’t be everywhere for everyone all the time, but we need to make sure we take the time to help out those who need our help when we are able to do so.

The fence building wore us all out. I will never say that fence building is fun, but being able to help them with theirs was very rewarding. We finished up what

we could by mid-afternoon on the 4th. We have some other close friends whose home provides a front row seat for the Sunbury fireworks. It is always a good display and despite my love for fireworks, I had already decided I was going to just go home and take it easy for the rest of the day (after feeding of course).

T and I are blessed to have so many wonderful people in our lives. As a token of our appreciation to the extended Barn

there dining to support Premier Mountain Trail.

Other important dates to note: AUG. 6: Creek Side Horse Park, Waynesburg, OH AUG. 12-13: Holland Western,

Family, we host a large cookout around Labor Day each year. We invite everyone that takes lessons, or board their horses, or have their horses here for training and our neighbors. We invite the folks that bale and sell us hay! Our dreams to own and operate the ranch would not be possible without their financial and/or physical support! It is my sincere honor to pray before our potluck meal. It is also very hard for me to get through the prayer without getting

Holland, MI (double points)

AUG. 19: Pine Creek Horseman’s Camp, Hocking Hills, OH

For more information visit www.premiermountntrail.com.

more of that confounded barn dust in my eyes! Toward the end of the day, the pond will be full of kids and our bellies will be full of delicious potluck foods. To top it off, we treat the crowd to what I like to think is a pretty impressive backyard firework display!

So, if you happen to be in the Marengo area around Labor Day this year and you see the sky explode, chances are it is courtesy of the Cowboy Perseverance Ranch! God bless you all!

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

Western Reserve Carriage Association

Driving into Summer with WRCA

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

by Cathy Rhoades

Sunday, June 18 was a most perfect summer day with moderate temperatures and blue skies. Although it was Fathers Day, we had quite a large turnout for the picnic and drive through Carlisle park. In fact the whole board brought their turnouts for a lovely drive through the trails. We had two new memberships at the drive and a total of 16 turnouts.

There was a lot of great food and no lack of good desserts. Stacey brought S Giles to time the cones course behind the arena. Bob is a para driver and has competed at two world championships earning an individual Silver and team Bronze. He hopes to represent the US at 2023 World Championships in the Netherlands in August. Top winner was Chrissy Aitkin and Prince (also a 2023 US hopeful competitor), second was Diana Beardsley also driving Prince and third by a few tenths was Barb King with her 42 inch pony Misty. That mare can move! Donations were accepted to drive the course and also for poker hand to benefit the para drivers including Bob and Chrissy. It was so great to see so many of our members!

Black Swamp Driving Club

The following Sunday, June 25 was the Howe Meadow drive. We are lucky to have such a gem and the opportunity to drive in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. The day was hot and humid which lessened the attendance. Henry and Kay made sure there were tables to picnic at and a cones course in the meadow. There were beautiful marked trails and meadow to drive on. If you missed this Sunday there will be another opportunity on Oct. 15.

WRCA EVENTS

AUG. 27: NEW! Byers Woods Drive at the Ashland Career Center. 11:30 a.m. Hosted by Chris Strine. More information via email.

NON WRCA EVENTS

Check the organization website/

Facebook for more information.

AUG. 6 and SEPT. 2: Central Ohio Carriage Association, CT Infirmary Mound.

AUG. 12-13: Indiana Whips and Wheels, driving with Carrie Ostrowski, Hoosier Horse Park.

AUG. 19-23: Metamora CDE and CT

Upcoming Events for Black Swamp Driving Club

looking forward to more. Here is the list that I have for upcoming events.

this event at this time.

by Roger Higgins Jr.

Hi everyone, time is flying by and the Black Swamp Driving Club is moving on! We have enjoyed several drives and are

August 5 is the Will Stevenson Drive. We have a start time of 11 a.m. This drive is held at Will and Shirley Stevenson, 1405 Eliza Street, Ft. Wayne, Ind. If you have questions about the drive contact Will at Willarockaway@ gmail.com. This event is always fun, Will has his carriages on display too. Always a nice event. There is a potluck at this event as well.

August 12 is Ada War Memorial Park. I do not have any details on

September 2 is the Ron and Sharon Hayhurst drive in Bowling Green, Ohio.

September 16 is the Parker Bridge drive hosted by Julie Emmons family. This drive is in Upper Sandusky, Ohio, with a potluck, usually starts at noon.

October 28, this is a newly confirmed drive. This drive is hosted by the Emmons and the Higgins, with a Halloween theme. The location of the drive is France Lake in Kenton, Ohio. I will report times and the GPS address in the next issue of the Corral. We are at a totally new location and planning is in the works for a great time.

I will do my best to confirm the details for our annual banquet for 2023. It’s fast approaching as well.

Roger Higgins Sr. sends a big thank you to everyone for the cards and attendance to celebrate his 90th. The cake was decorated with a replica of his covered wagon. It turned out great! Our club is unique in that we help each other, we are a team. If anyone needs help with harnessing or help with their vehicle there is someone to help. Julie Emmons brought her Percheron horse Mac to the Higgins Drive in Meeker, Ohio. Julie had help getting the harness adjusted just right

and help getting Mac hitched to the carriage. We all pitch in wherever needed. I am very proud that team work is still alive and well. I have sent a picture to show the team at work. We enjoyed a wonderful drive down the country roads near Meeker. Thanks Julie for bringing Mac and the great time we had on the drive. It was enjoyed by all. The picture has Angie Hohenbrink at the head, Julie Emmons on the ladder making adjustments, and Connie Gillfillin advising.

This will wrap it up for this month. If anyone has news or updates, please send me an email to higgy122@gmail.com

Until next month, enjoy everyone!

PRESIDENT,

Bob Giles and Diana Beardsley

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

Lake Erie Mounted Vaqueros Nice Turn Out for First Event of Season

PRESIDENT, R. David Davis

VICE PRESIDENT, Mike Sheets

SECRETARY/TREASURER, Karen Davis; PHONE, 330-719-3290

EMAIL,

karenld0819@gmail.com

WEBSITE,

www.lakeerievaqueros.net

by Karen (Chilipepper) Davis

We had a nice turn out for our first event of the season on June 24-25. We had the most wranglers we have ever had since the club started! We would like to congratulate all of our winners!

SATURDAY WINNERS

Champion: Carla Spackman

Overall Cowboy: Chris Himes

Overall Cowgirl: Carla Spackman

Overall Sr. Cowboy: Robert Koniak

Overall Sr. Cowgirl: Pam Myers

Overall Reserve: Chris Himes

Reserve Cowboy: James Chambers

Reserve Cowgirl: Marcella Gruchalak

Reserve Sr. Cowboy: Greg Durnell

Reserve Sr. Cowgirl: Rhonda Brown

L1: Christy Burdick, L2: DeAnn Sloan, L4: Marcella Gruchalak, L5: Karla Durnell, L6: Carla Spackman, M1: Sylvio Pellegrino, M2: Ed Haefner, M3: Chris Himes, M4: R. David Davis, M5: James Chambers, M6: George Hampe, SL2:

Pam Myers, SL3: Dawn Wojtowicz, SL4: Cheri Stady, SL5: Rhonda Brown, SM2: Jeff Gould, SM3: Greg Durnell, SM4: Robert Koniak, SM5: Matt Miller.

WRANGLERS: Limited: Kamille Huff, Arden Sloan, Wyatt Berry. Open: Lily Farnsworth, Mason Reed, Ellis Sloan

SUNDAY WINNERS

Champion: Carla Spackman

Overall Cowboy: James Chambers

Overall Cowgirl: Carla Spackman

Overall Sr Cowboy: Matt Miller

Overall Sr Cowgirl: Rhonda Brown

Overall Reserve: James Chambers

Reserve Cowboy: Mike Sheets

Reserve Cowgirl: Marcella Gruchalak

Reserve Sr Cowboy: Greg Durnell

Reserve Sr Cowgirl: Pam Myers

L1: Christy Burdick, L2: DeAnn Sloan, L3: Misty, L4: Marcella Gruchalak, L5: Karla Durnell, L6: Carla Spackman, M1: Sylvio Pellegrino, M2: Mike Sheets, M3: Chris Himes, M4: R David Davis, M5: James Chambers, M6: George Hampe, SL2: Pam Myers, SL3: Dawn Wojtowicz, SL4: Cheri Stady, SL5: Rhonda Brown, SM2: Alex Efremenko,

SM3: Greg Durnell, SM4: Robert Koniak, SM5: Matt Miller

WRANGLERS: Limited: Kamille Huff, Arden Sloan, Colton Reynolds, Wyatt Berry. OPEN: Mason Reed, Lily Farnsworth, Ellis Sloan

Our next meeting will be on Aug. 2, the location will be on our website. Meetings are always the first Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. Anyone interested in coming are more than welcome. Visit our website, lakeeriemountedvaqueros.net, for location of meetings or feel free to call me at 330/719-3290 for information regarding our club or cowboy mounted shooting.

I would like to thank Carmen and Nancy Virzi for hosting our June meeting and Katherine Ring for hosting our July meeting.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

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Ohio High School Rodeo Association 2023-2024 Membership is Open on Website

Ohio High School Rodeo

Association members have been working hard all season for a chance to compete at the National Finals. We kicked off the summer with our Junior High State Finals where 16 of our members secured their spot in Perry, Ga., to compete against the top cowboys and cowgirls from across the country. From June 18 to June 24 these kids stayed on top of their game. Matt East turned in a time of 10.69 in the tie-down roping to take the win for performance 11 and finished second in round two which sent him to the short go. Matt and his sister Morgan also qualified for the short go in the ribbon roping. Way to bring home some points for Ohio! Congratulations to all

of the competitors, we can’t wait to see you all back next season! At both the Junior High and High School Finals there are many fun activities aside from competing such as a volleyball tournament, dances each night, and a trade show. Our student officers attend delegate meetings where they vote on the national officers, one of the presidential candidates being our own Janelle Birone-Vidovich.

Our members have had a busy summer in and out of the arena. Some of our high school members helped the Stark Library put on a Reading, Riding, and Roping day where kids could try their hand at activities like dummy roping and stick horse barrel racing.

We wrap up the summer with the National High School Finals Rodeo then start preparing for next season. The 2023-2024 membership is open at https:// ohiohighschoolrodeo.org. Come check out everything we have to offer at an upcoming rodeo!

AUG. 12-13: Tucked Away Arena in Gnadenhutten, Ohio SEPT. 2-3: Champaign County Fairgrounds in Urbana, Ohio

Wranglers

Range Master Mike Sheets

Range Master Sylvio Pellegrino

NATIONAL DIRECTOR, Nikki McCarty PRESIDENT, Ryan Corzatt VICE PRESIDENT, Brian Corsi SECRETARY, Craig Houin PHONE, 419/552-1646 WEBSITE, www.ohiohighschoolrodeo.org

2023 Junior High National Team

Matt and Morgan East getting their award.

Eme Martin Trick andFancyRider

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

INSTAGRAM @emerae_trickrider

FACEBOOK: Eme Martin - Trick and Fancy Rider

SUMMER 2023 SCHEDULE

MAY 6 FUN SHOW PERFORMANCE

Belmont County Fairgrounds, St. Clairsville, OH

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

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

Boone, CO

MAY 27-28 GLADWIN RANCH RODEO

Gladwin County Fairgrounds, Gladwin, MI

Twisted P Rodeo Company

JUNE 14 WILD WEST DAYS

Belmont County Fairgrounds, St. Clairsville, OH

Organized by Sarah Martin & Belmont Senior Services

JULY 8 ROCKY FORK RODEO

Rocky For Ranch Arena, Kimbolton, OH

Rocky Fork Rodeo Company

JULY 14-15 GAINES COMMUNITY RODEO — 20 YEAR CELEBRATION

Gaines, MI • Flying Star Rodeo Productions

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

SEPT. 7 COWBOY CORNER FUN SHOW

Belmont County Fair, St. Clairsville, OH

SEPT. 10 EME MARTIN — TRICK AND FANCY RIDER

Belmont County Fair, St. Clairsville, OH

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

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Geauga Horse and Pony Association

Clean-Up Day Scheduled for Fair

MAY 28 SHOW

PRESIDENT, George Baker

by Nancy Burroughs

Our last open horse show of the season will be held on Aug. 6 and our final Friday Night Lights Contesting show will be on Aug. 11. We’d love to have you join us at the Geauga County Fairgrounds in Burton, Ohio. Showbills and online class registration are always available on our website, www.ghpa.us. We also offer fantastic food and refreshments at our food booth. Quench your thirst and satisfy your hunger during a long and sometimes hot show day while supporting our great association. Daily high points are awarded as well as paybacks, trophies, ribbons and fun classes. We look forward to seeing you there!

Congratulations to our daily high point winners!

W/T: Mylie Burns

NOVICE: McKenzie Thompson

OPEN: Rachel Formica

RANCH: Marley Grandini

JUNE 18 SHOW

W/T: Mylie Burns

NOVICE: McKenzie Thompson

OPEN: Morgan Csontos

RANCH: Marley Grandini

JULY 9 SHOW

W/T: Mylie Burns

NOVICE: McKenzie Thompson

OPEN: Rachel Formica

RANCH: Payton Baar

Congratulations to everyone, we’ve had a huge turnout for our shows and they have been a lot of fun! Also, congratulations to Dustin Sutter who won our first exhibition calf roping challenge that was held at our Friday Night Light’s Contesting show on June 23. We’ll have this opportunity again at our Aug. 11 contesting show.

STABLING AT FAIR AND CLEAN-UP DAY

By now, all of our youth members who are intending to stable with GHPA at the Geauga County Fair have turned in their completed project naming forms and should have completed their

work hour requirement. The mandatory meeting will be held on Aug. 3 in the pavilion at the fairgrounds. We wish GHPA’s youth lots of fun and best of luck. Bring your shovels, weed clippers, buckets, sponges, rakes, wheelbarrows, and friends at 8 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 26, as we tidy up the barn, bed the stalls, trim the grounds, weed the flower beds, and prepare the food booth for the Great Geauga County Fair.

GHPA IS GRATEFUL FOR VOLUNTEERS

GHPA loves volunteers and we are so appreciative of all of the help our members provide at our shows and behind the scenes. There is no better way to fulfill your work hour requirement than by donating your time in each of the rings. We always need announcers, gate helpers, ring stewards, award presenters, etc. We have an online signup form, but we’re grateful if you just stop by the entry booth and volunteer to help where needed. Thanks to our wonderful volunteers that help our shows run smoothly and safely.

GHPA is very proud of our Ohio State Fair show participants. Stay tuned for updates on the accomplishments of all of our members who showed.

POINTS POSTED

Cumulative points toward year-end awards is posted on the website, www.ghpa.us. For our members who are hoping to qualify for year-end awards, be sure to get your work hours done!

A BIG THANK YOU

GHPA thanks Big Dee’s Tack for their generous support of our organization through their Bonus Buck’s program. Likewise, thank you to Schneider’s Saddlery for their generous support. We really appreciate all that both of these fine companies do for us.

STAY UP TO DATE

Visit GHPA’s website, www. ghpa.us, to stay up to date on the current news. Our summer meetings are held the first Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. at the Geauga County Fairgrounds Pavilion near the open show ring. (There will be no September meeting.)

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1st VICE PRESIDENT, Lisa Formica

2nd VICE PRESIDENT, Scott Burroughs TREASURER, Shauna Gingrich SECRETARY, Kelli Burns WEBSITE, www.ghpa.us

The Evolution of Western Dressage—

How has it Changed with the Addition of Serpentines

by Kelley Bitter

Western Dressage is a relatively new discipline that has emerged recently as a popular fusion of traditional Western riding styles and classical dressage. Western Dressage primarily consisted of basic movements like circles, figure-eights, and transitions in its early stages. However, serpentines and jogs have been added to the more modern version of the discipline, creating a new wave of interest among equestrian enthusiasts. This evolution has allowed riders to expand their repertoire, honing their skills as they navigate through intricate movements that showcase their horse’s precision and their own finesse. The incorporation of serpentines has enhanced Western Dressage, creating a more wellrounded and challenging experience for riders who seek to elevate their horsemanship to the next level.

The Benefits of Incorporating Serpentines into Your Western Dressage Practice

Riding a horse can be both a rewarding and challenging experience for riders, which is why incorporating elements of dressage into your Western riding style is so important. Serpentines will help you develop more control, agility, and discipline when working with your horse if you want to up your game in the ring or on trails. Not only are these two exercises relatively easy to learn, but they also have an array of advantages put forth that are bound to bring improvements both

physically and mentally. Keep reading to learn how incorporating serpentines and jogs into Western dressage practice can give you the edge during your next competition!

Get Familiar with the Basics of Serpentines and Jogs in Western Dressage

If you’re looking to expand your knowledge of Western Dressage, it’s essential to understand the basics of serpentines. Serpentines involve riding three to five loops that allow your horse to change direction while maintaining a steady rhythm. By mastering these techniques, you can improve your horse’s balance, agility, and suppleness while demonstrating your competence as a rider. Whether you’re a seasoned Western Dressage competitor or just getting started, getting familiar with these basics will help you and your horse succeed in this exciting discipline.

Understand the Benefits of Using Serpentines in Your Western Dressage Practice

Western dressage is a discipline that has seen increasing popularity among horse riders. To enhance your performance, consider incorporating serpentines into your practice. These techniques involve maneuvering through curves and turns, challenging riders and horses to work harmoniously. Serpentines help improve balance and flexibility, and riding at the working jog is excellent for strengthening your horse’s leg muscles. Additionally, using serpentines can help improve communication between you and your horse, making your riding experience more enjoyable. Through regular use of these techniques, you’ll see significant improvements in your dressage performance, resulting in better scores and an overall enhanced riding experience.

Learn How to Create Effective Serpentines

Serpentines are popular elements in horsemanship and dressage tests. These sequences require the horse and rider to navigate a series of cones in a specific pattern, testing their coordination and communication skills. The key to mastering these agility maneuvers is understanding the importance of proper timing, positioning, and body language. By learning to create effective serpentines, you can increase your balance and accuracy while boosting your confidence as a rider. Whether a beginner or a seasoned pro, practicing these skills can help take your agility game to the next level. So, let’s get started on this exciting journey!

Understand the Rules of Engagement for Incorporating Serpentines into Your Western Dressage Sessions

Incorporating serpentines into your Western dressage sessions can add fun and challenge to your routine. However, it is essential to understand the rules of engagement to ensure safety for both you and your horse. Starting slowly and gradually increasing intensity can help you master the movement at hand without risking injury. Practicing proper technique and body position is essential to avoid confusion and mishaps. With consistent practice and patience, serpentines and jogs can become a routine part of your Western dressage sessions, enhancing your skills and the horse’s abilities.

Tips for Smooth Transitions Between Movements During a Serpentine

Transitions between movements can often be the trickiest part of a serpentine for both horse and rider. Riders should maintain their

Ohio Horseman’s Council, Inc.

Member of American Horse Council ohconline.com

SECRETARY

Ranee Vititoe 740/505-2713 secretary@ohconline.com

TREASURER

Jo Ellen Reikowski 330/806-3146 treasurer@ohconline.com

Greetings From Your President

I have just learned from Sean Logan, the Ohio Trails Partnership consultant, that the next Ohio State budget has been passed by the Ohio Senate and is on the way to the Governor for signature. The budget includes a significant increase for the Ohio Department of Natural

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ASHTABULA

Hello from Ashtabula OHC. We hope you have been enjoying the sun half as much as we have been. While we have not had any scheduled club events since we last spoke, plenty of our members have been out riding together. Some of us are fair weather fans and others are truly committed to riding rain or shine. With the rain has come multiple days of extreme humidity. Very few enjoy riding then. Thankfully we have cooler evenings and plenty of places to ride that have flowing streams and creeks. Riders and horses both enjoy a break and quick splash.

One of our youth members, Rose age 10, has really amped up her saddle miles. She enjoys riding a 9-mile loop that includes 2 covered bridges and with that,

Resources in the departments of Forestry, Parks and Watercraft, Engineering, Real Estate and Land Management, and Division of Natural Areas and Preserves.

Sean states, “Y’all were a big part of that. Think about it: the state legislature has been reminded, once again, that

PRESIDENT Eric Estill 513/266-9823 president@ohconline.com

MEMBERSHIP

Catherine Estill 513/319-2517 membership@ohconline.com

outdoor recreation, conservation, and preservation is popular with Ohioans. Your advocacy in the Senate with many other groups and citizens made a difference.” Our voice matters and we were heard. Thank you to all that have contacted their Ohio State Senator or Representative on

two chances to play in the water. Her trusted ride is a 21-year-old rescue mule named Mabel. They have been a team for over a year now. While they have occasional battles of stubbornness, they both complement each other and are a team like no other. Rose said her favorite thing about Mabel is “being friends with her.”

Our club also tried something new this past week. Some members got together over the July 4th holiday for a chance to experience cowboy mounted shooting. This has become a very popular activity in the equine world. It is a major challenge, huge adrenaline rush and tons of fun. While not everyone may enjoy participating, it is just as exciting to watch and cheer on your favorite horses and riders. A few of our members already participate in this thrilling sport, but on this day some of us were getting to experience blending horses and gunfire together for the first time.

The second show in our OHC Buckle Show Series was on July 22. We can’t wait to write in and let you all know how it went. Our first show had record attendance so we are hopeful this trend will continue. Our final show will be Aug. 26 in Pierpont, Ohio. We run special discounts for all OHC members and hope if you are reading this you will consider joining in on the fun. If you are in our area and ever want to learn more about who we are and what we do please reach out to us. Our Facebook page is a fantastic way to contact us. Just search Ohio Horseman’s Council Ashtabula Chapter. Another option is to attend a meeting. We have our meeting the first Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. Here is to more adventures as we continue into summer. Keep yourselves and your ponies cool.

~Katherine Ring

VICE

PRESIDENT Nancy Strayer 740/694-1007 vicepresident@ohconline.com

OHC

COUNTY LINES EDITOR Martie Ackerman 713/553-9644 countylineeditor@ohconline.com

OHC’s behalf. A special thank you to those people who have participated in the Legislative Advocacy Day by going to Columbus and talking to Ohio Senators and Representatives.

~Eric Estill

Clark County can’t name names but we are very grateful for our busy elf that has been helping to maintain the trails this summer at Buck Creek. This elf has mowed and cleared brambles all along Grant Road as well as taken out some fallen trees. Many thanks to our helper.

We are also gearing up for the Clark County Fair. Many participants in the fair are Clark County OHC families and we wish them success with their animals. We also man the booth of the ever-popular pork chops. This is a big fundraiser for our group each year and it’s a great way to catch up with members we may not see that often if you attend.

CLARK

Rain or shine these girls still ride.

Cool summer nights and flowing water make for the perfect ride.

Rose and Mabel at the Ashtabula State Road Bridge.

Clark County OHC

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Our first meeting back at Buck Creek shelter house was a big success. A few members came out early for a nice trail ride and food was shared at the potluck. At the next meeting, we will start planning for our fall Oktoberfest campout.

Our next meeting will be Wednesday, Aug. 9 at The Buck Creek shelter house. Bring a dish to share, hope to see you there!

Come ride with Clark County!

~Jonna Ledyard

CLERMONT

Greeting from Clermont OHC. Summer is here and man is it hot and dry. We need some rain.

Southern Ohio Trail Association planned a campout and ride at the Horseman’s campground at East Fork State Park on the July 14-15. I hope to have photos of this campout in the next Corral article.

Shep, Scott and a host of friends have been clearing the trails for this event and future events. East Fork is looking good again thank to the volunteers hard work.

The well at the Horseman’s campground is up and running again after a long time. We installed a pump and small generator for campers with their horses.

Remember to go slow and rest your horses in this heat. Make sure after the ride to give them plenty of water. Ride safe.

~Steve Lykins

time is limited just join us for the Saturday dinner and festivities which include a live auction, a must have $5 table of treasures, 50/50 and door prize drawings. You don’t even need to have a horse to participate. Perhaps there is still room for you to ride the Saturday obstacle course put on by Cleveland Metroparks Mounted Police. A donation of $20 helps to see that there are some extras the unit might purchase.

Trails will either be marked or there will be guides and maps will be provided. These trails are considered easy for most riders and are wide and well groomed. For a flyer visit these websites, www.cuyahogacountyohc.com, or www.ohconline.com. From the Polo Field you can ride all the way to Geauga Parks Holbrook Hollow, loop around and back to the Polo Field. About a 16-mile round trip.

Riders have been enjoying the wonderful trails of the seven ‘Reservations’ in Cleveland Metroparks system that have bridle trails. All put together there are at least 100 miles of trail. Many Reservations connect. You can also ride Brecksville Reservations numerous trails and then ride to the Cuyahoga Valley National Park trails or ride the Parkway Trail which is linear to the Mill Stream Reservation some nine miles away and keep on riding till you want to turn back. You can get a permit via Cleveland Metroparks and camp at Brecksville Meadows Trailhead where you find hi-lines a mounting platform, and picnic table. This is primitive camping with potable water way across the ball field at the shelter where there is also a restroom. Ten to 12 trailers is about the maximum. You can also stay over at the Polo Field with a special permit. For small to larger groups and the same amenities.

DEFIANCE

Greetings from Defiance, I hope everyone is doing well. Our chapter had a group ride camp weekend at the Bluffs in Camden, Mich., in June to relax after the fun show we do every year at Paulding County Fairgrounds. There’s a lot of planning and work to put on the show. But we know the kids look forward to it every year and the parents appreciate it as well.

Elliette Roughton took first place in the horseless horse project this year. Then onto the battlefields of Gettysburg, Michelle Miller has become very involved in doing these re-enactments and found out she has family history involved in the events at Gettysburg. The re-enactments are cool, exciting and kind of scary at the same time. You can try to prepare your horses at home for reactions but it’s a whole new ballgame while actually being in the live action. Great job and lots of pats to her horse Radar

I hope the rain that was much needed will help where is needed and you are able to ride when the sun shines, or just take your rain gear. Until next month happy trails and stay safe.

~Brandy Roughton

DELAWARE

Greetings from your friends in Delaware Chapter! There have been lots of fun activities taking place in our ‘neck of the woods’! A look back to earlier this summer saw our club members enjoying fellowship and clubfurnished pizza while gathering at Henmick Farm and Brewery. This fun establishment is located on N. Old State Road just a short distance from the Winterhawk West termination at Kilbourne on SR 521. It is accessible by horseback with tie areas available, plan to visit the next time you ride Winterhawk West trail.

The incredible volunteers who make up our trail maintenance crew continue to inspire awe and much appreciation for all the work that they accomplish on our Alum Creek State Park bridle trails. Keeping close to 40 miles of trails clear and as safe as possible is no easy task. One such area that saw work recently involved the creation of two new alternate trails or re-routes to bypass the platform known as Cougar’s Crossing on Winterhawk West trail. This platform is no longer in service and is slated to be dismantled soon. Please follow the orange ribbons and red paint on the trees that delineate the new go-arounds in this area.

CUYAHOGA

Coming up on Sept. 2930 and Oct. 1, is the State OHC Ride where Cuyahoga, Medina and Summit Counties are joining together to ensure you have a wonderful time. Stay the weekend or ride for a day on the wonderful trails of Cleveland Metroparks. If your

These are just a few of the wonderful areas you can ride and don’t forget for a great day ride North Chagrin Reservation has a very large gravel trailhead and at least 11 miles of looping trails with some dog legs to enjoy as well. You need to bring water for yourself and horses but there is a porta and mounting platform as well as picnic tables.

Not an OHC member? Come on and join us as we would love to show you around. Membership forms are on the website.

Hope to see you on the trail!

~Penny Passalacqua

A big thank you to members, Gelene Heinlen (coordinator), Pat O’Connell, Kathy Kerr, Ruth Kimpel, Valerie Carlson, and Theresa Burke for their volunteer work on June 25 completing the first of three community service projects involving Adopt-AHighway litter pickup.

Sadly, our planned chapter ride for June had to be postponed due to inclement weather. We look forward to another opportunity to hold our ride and lunch outing, stay tuned for more details.

As of my writing for this issue, our Central Region ride and campout at AEP Fallon Park slated for July 14-16 has not yet occurred. I look forward to sharing highlights from this event in next month’s issue.

The focus of our Friday, Aug. 4 meeting will center around our chapter’s upcoming ‘Autumn at

Trail riding at Eastfork.

Elliette Roughton showing that hard work does pay off with her first place trophy.

Michelle Miller and Radar.

Rita, Kathleen, Beth, Jamie, and Linda at The Bluffs.

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nice creek crossing. Reservations are required and a $10 payment in advance will secure your spot. Preference will be given to Delaware Chapter members first. Trailer parking is limited so get your reservation soon. Contact Theresa Burke for more details. Until next month, enjoy your time spent with your equine partner. Happy Trails!

~Theresa Burke

ERIE

Alum Trail Ride and Campout’ scheduled for Friday, Sept. 8 through Sunday, Sept. 10. This event is our chapter’s main fundraiser with proceeds going towards trail maintenance. As is tradition, we will hold our potluck-style, ‘Decadent Dessert Buffet’ on Friday night beginning at 7 p.m. at the Howard Road horse camp. Bring your favorite dessert to share! Our Saturday evening festivities get underway at 6 p.m. beginning with a potluck dinner. Don’t forget to bring your piggy bank as the evening’s entertainment includes silent auction items, door prizes, 50/50 raffle and more! Spend the day riding our beautiful Alum Creek bridle trails. Guides will be available upon request, just let us know in advance. Come for a day ride or choose to camp overnight. Campers must make their own reservations through Reserveohio.com.

Also taking place this month is our ‘Trail Fun Day’, at Brenda Webster’s Black Swan Farm, Ostrander, Ohio, on Saturday, Aug. 26 from 9 a.m. to noon. During our visit, riders can ride either in Brenda’s spacious indoor arena, outdoor grass track, work through the numerous outdoor trail obstacles as well as enjoy a pleasant trail ride featuring a

Greetings from Erie County! September 9 is the date for our annual Poker Ride at Edison Woods Erie Metro Park. This event will be at the Smokey Road trail head (8111 Smokey Road, Berlin Heights 44814). The event starts at 9 a.m. with registration ending at 12 p.m. Come and join us for a beautiful ride through Edison Woods. Ride a wellmarked course at your own pace. This is not a timed event. Children and riders of all experience levels are welcome. Cash prizes for the top hands, door prizes, Chinese auction, 50/50 and more. Lunch will be provided from 12-2 p.m. This is a fundraiser to benefit bridle trails and equine activities. See you there!

The weather has been good in N. Ohio. We have received adequate rain to help out the gardens and the pastures. Our members have been riding a lot everywhere! A few of us experienced high winds and very large hale, but we survived. Horsemen are a hardy bunch.

The Mason Road Pollinator Garden with many native perennial pollinator plants has survived the winter well. The park asked us last year if we could put in a Pollinator Garden over the septic field up on Mason Road. Plans were submitted and approved. Native plants were provided by Mulberry Creek Herb Farm (certified organic) and club members. Maintenance this year was provided by gardening

members, pulling new weeds, planting new plants and laying new mulch. It will only get better and bigger from here on. Check it out when you are up on Mason Road trailhead. It is beautiful.

Terry Hozalski is the third of our top three milage riders to be highlighted in our Corral article. Terry and her horse Dixie won the high mileage award with the most miles ridden in 2022. Dixie is a 5-year-old Blue Roan Tennessee Walker and current riding partner.

Terry began her equine adventures nine years ago. Her first horse was an older Morgan who retired on her farm as a pasture pet. Then Susie, a black and white Tennessee Walker, came into her life. She fell in love with the Tennessee Walker breed. Known for their gliding gaits that are comfortable to ride, quickly fueled her passion for trail riding and horse camping! Of all Terry’s riding destinations, Cook Forest and the famous Red Rock Ride are on the top of her list. However, Terry was quick to note that Edison Woods is still her absolute favorite local place to ride! Why? The diverse terrain is what catches her heart. You can ride all day in meadows, woods, up hills, down wide or narrow paths, and find your way back. The trails are very well marked. Her adventurous spirit continues as her plans for riding in Wyoming are scheduled for September. You can often find Terry either horse camping or people camping on the weekends,

enjoying nature’s finest. Thank you for sharing your memories and your love of horses. Life is better on the trail!

~Shelley Hayes

FAIRFIELD

Our chapter had a wonderful Memorial holiday weekend at Hocking Hills Horseman’s camp. Friday night the McGuire family hired a singer to come in and entertain us and Saturday night our president, Chris Streitenberger, fried up a large batch of Crappie for all the members to enjoy. It was a weekend to remember.

In June, many of our members traveled to Shawnee National Forest in Illinois. They camped at High Knob Horse Camp and shared plenty of beautiful pictures on our Facebook group page. While there, they visited Cowboy Hideout, Sand Cave, Dead Horse Canyon and Garden of the Gods.

Our next scheduled rides are Dillon Aug. 11-13 and our Annual Labor Day ride at Scioto Trails Aug. 31 through Sept. 4. Everyone is invited to our annual state ride at Scioto, if you haven’t attended before you are really missing out. On Friday evening our club provides a pulled pork dinner, live entertainment and there is usually some dancing. Saturday there is a poker run, cookie/brownie contest, potluck dinner, 50/50 and door prize drawing. Sunday, breakfast is provided to all and silent auction winners are announced. The cost is $20/rig. For more information on this event contact our President Chris Streitenberger at cstreite@gmail.com We hope to see you all there.

~Tanna Rhoads

FULTON

This summer has seen another limiting factor thrown at us that impacts our comfort and health. In addition to the heat and humidity, we now have to factor in air quality when we plan our outdoor activities. In spite of this, our members have racked up an impressive amount of time and trail miles riding. In June, a couple groups camped at Farmland and rode at Waterloo in Michigan and others returned to Pleasant Hill Lake Park and Van Buren in Ohio. The trip to Cooks Forest Trail Ride and Dude Ranch in Pennsylvania was

Some of our trail maintenance volunteers for Alum Creek.

Pat, Kathy, Ruth, and Theresa picking up litter.

Terry and Dixie

Terry and Susie

Pollinator garden workers.

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There was a club ride from Holbrook Hollows to South Chagrin reservation on June 10.

You can see the heron rookery along the river and there is a new mounting station at the shelter house parking lot.

fabulous and a trip to Fort Custer in Michigan was rewarding in spite of some rain. A couple members participated in a Civil War Reenactment at Gettysburg; the pictures were incredible! There wasn’t much planned for July. One group planned to go to Beaver Creek but in years past that one has gotten cancelled because of the weather. However, many trips in this group are spur of the moment and there no doubt will be some spontaneous events to enjoy.

August plans include a camping weekend at Reed Road with our chili cook off on Aug. 12. Hopefully we will be represented at the state chili cook off by one of the participants of our chili cook off; they are all wonderful cooks! And then, before you know it, September will be here typically with better riding and camping conditions. September plans include trips to Mohican for the state ride and chili cook off, Come Again Horse Camp in Indiana, Cowboy Larry’s and the NW region state ride at Van Buren in Ohio.

Our chapter meeting will be Aug. 7 at Reed Road. The meetings are usually on the first Monday of the month except when a holiday is involved. If you’d like to know what we’re up to in real time or want more information about our activities, check our website, www.fcohc. com, our Facebook page Fulton County Ohio Horseman’s Council or join our Facebook group Fulton County OHC.

~Kathy Brown

GEAUGA

A handful of members walked the new Gallo property purchased by the Geauga Park District. New bridle trails will be established on this land. This will be a great opportunity to experience a new path.

The next scheduled ride is on Aug. 12 at West Branch in Portage County and don’t forget the state ride at the Polo Field. Geauga County Fair set up booth will take place on Aug. 29 in the agricultural building. So excited to see the creative ideas that everyone will come up with to decorate our space.

“When your horse follows you without being asked, when he rubs his head on ours, and when you look at him and feel a tingle down your spine… you know you are loved.”

John Lyons.

~Cec Hanish

GREENE

The 2023 State Ride was a great success! We had great weather, a bit warm but nothing that unusual for June. Great food, as always. I didn’t get to stay for most of the karaoke. I did a couple songs then bailed as one of the bands I follow was playing nearby. I also didn’t get to be there for any of the door prizes, so hopefully the tickets I gave Aubrey Cummingford won her something good. I know we always have a great variety of prizes to choose from. I missed the last meeting on for another band; it’s that kind of summer! But I love it.

Ramona’s new pony Cyrus had his first camping trip and he was a trooper. We thought he would be; he’s a pretty chill horse.

Ramona also won the saddle stand. It was gorgeous, and very heavy this time. You could load that thing down with several saddles and it wouldn’t care in the least! Jerry always does an outstanding job. It would be worth it to come to the ride just for a chance on that alone.

My new dog Grace proved that she will be a good camping/ traveling dog. She loves to go, and while she will bark some when I first leave her, she quiets down. She didn’t seem to care about the horses (she’s an Aussie so you never know how much herding instinct there may be). I’m hoping she’ll make a good farm dog too when I’m out where I board.

I of course didn’t think to ask ahead of time who won the 50/50 or the horseshoe cross, or how many people/chapters we had there. So hopefully I’ll have that information next month.

Hope everyone is getting some riding in, or whatever you choose to do. Continued thanks to our main trail crew for all the work they do at Caesar Ford.

~Mickie Newnam

GUERNSEY

Last month I told you I was taking a week’s vacation at Salt Fork. With that ride I finally got to ride my horse Dee Dee to 10 Horse Cave. That’s us in the first picture. She walked behind the waterfall, like she’d done it her whole life! Trust me, that ride was a real celebration for me! I’d been working for two or three years to get the cave added to the trail system. From our Facebook Group Page: Salt Fork Bridle Trails, you can tell it’s been a great success. I’d say hundreds have ridden there by now. The trail to the cave is very well established. There are many pictures and videos of horsemen

riding to and in the cave on the group page. Riders go in and out on the same trail. An important note if you ride to the cave; please stay on the established trail and do not bushwack.

There is a bit of mud just before the cave. When we started working on the trail, several dead and downed trees were laying in a pile at the entrance to the cave. Those branches acted like little mini-mud damns. We are going to wait and see if the next toad-strangler rain storm washes it out. If it doesn’t, we will entertain mechanical means. The best way to get to the cave is to cross the road at Horsemen’s Camp and ride with the numbers (mile marker 1, then 2 and so on). When you get to the 5-mile maker there is a sign directing you to either Horsemen’s Camp or the Marina. Take the Marina Trail. 10 Horse Cave is just across the stream, where everyone waters their horse. Don and Marcy McIntyre, along with the grandkids and

Flo, Rick and friend at Van Buren.

Nancy with door prizes.

Kandy Zehner and Phoenix.

Deck cooking burgers and hot dogs.

10 Horse Cave vacation group.

10 Horse Cave founder.

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family, camped the same week I did. We had a blast. As you can see in the second picture, granddaughter Addison is quite the rider! She is six years old and is riding her gallant steed Okey. Addison really has a hand for horses. Okey was fabulous under her command! Riding behind her is grandma Marcy and I’m bringing up the rear! A bunch of us went to 10 Horse Cave that week. In the last picture, frontto-back is: Addison, Marcy, me, Madelynn and Shelly!

Our club is riding all over this year. This weekend, as I write this, some are going to Beaver Creek and others are going to Salt Fork. I wanted to go to Beaver Creek, I’ve never ridden there, but two things prevented it. I took all of Dee Dee’s stuff to The New Bedford Harness Shop for some alterations and the items will not be ready for pickup until late Friday afternoon. On top of that, Friday morning I have a funeral to preach for one of my church members. As soon as I get home from the harness shop, Dee Dee and I are headed to Salt Fork. Other places our members are going this year: Hocking Hills, End of the Trail, Elk Haven, Ben’s Happy Trails, and more! Life’s better with a horse! Dee Dee and I hope to see you on the trail!

~Lee Randolph HARRISON

Greetings to everyone from Harrison County. The Harrison OHC started off the summer with our annual Harrison County OHC ride. June 9-11 found us at Harrison State Forest with lots of fun activities and beautiful, dry, revamped trails.

The 11th Annual Regional Ride included many event favorites including the Candy Ride, an ice cream social and Cowboy church held by Chris Boone from Sounds of Grace and Glory. In addition, we hosted a talented, young bluegrass group Blue Diggity

Bluegrass out of Wheeling, WV, on Friday night.

Throughout the ride, a silent auction was held. Proceeds from the auction each year are put towards a youth scholarship with the intention of continuing to encourage younger generations to pursue their love of horses. This year’s winner was Kylie Montgomery. Her scholarship was put towards riding lessons with Justin Dellapenna, a local horse trainer and instructor.

Our ride events also include fun activities for our junior members. This year featured a new event, a pool noodle stick horse trail course, which was quite the hit. We also had pony cart rides and an old favorite, Paint the Pony (or horse—more surface area). Participants always have a blast and this year was no exception. Finally, Saturday night the ride was visited by none other than Smoky the Bear. Our new Harrison State Forest Manager Ryan Zeigler was quite the hit with people from all ages as he put on the persona of the timeless bear, reminding us all to be safe with our campfires. ‘Red,’ who also manages six other forests, has been hard at work reworking our main Blue trail and mowing and cutting back multiple other trails making for a wonderful ride experience. We really appreciate all his hard work and those of all our members who pitch in to help clean our beautiful trails.

September and October will be bringing us two more fun events.

September 16 will be our Fall Fun Show and Oct. 21 will be our Dorothy Glover Ride. Both

of them are sure to be another wonderful time for friends and family to come together and enjoy their love of horses. Hoping everyone has a fun and safe rest of the summer.

~Elisabeth McHam

HOCKING

Summer is in full swing for those in the Hocking County region. Lots of rides with our pals in the Perry County Group at Hocking State Park, showing at the 4-H point show in Logan and working to get Burr Oak ready for our 4th of July weekend ride. Youth barrel racers going strong! Enjoy and be safe.

~Laura Owings

HOLMES

Welcome to the August newsletter. We hope everyone is able to get out and ride this

summer. We just returned from the 2023 Northeast Regional Ride at Mohican. What an amazing event. Despite rainy predictions, most of the rain held off and every day was ridable. In fact, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday were cooler thanks to the rain. Thank you Wayne County OHC for hosting, and especially to officers for great planning and organization. I’m not sure how many rigs were parked there, but 60 some people attended Saturday dinner. We very much enjoyed seeing Dave and Trudy Schmidt at dinner. They have contributed so much to OHC and continue to do so. Thank you, Dave and Trudy. We rode in the poker run and were no better on horseback than we are off, but it was more fun.

The Elkins ride was another great event. Holmes and Wayne

Shannan, Kat, and Chris Boone.

Smokey the Bear surprise.

Proud kids and a Barney.

Carol and her new horse Sunny enjoying the ride at Hocking State Park.

Luckily Bud is very comfortable in pink.

Quincy and Bud, Hocking State Park Artisan Well.

Saturday evening dinner at the regional.

The beautiful Haflinger Cindy out on the trails with her person Cheryl Schneider.

Ava enjoying a ride on Vickie Zooks Buddy at the NE Regional.

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attended. Vickie Zook also worked at the St. Jude’s Ride just before camp. Trails were dry and beautiful. Holmes County attended the last weekend in July work days at Mohican with Wayne OHC.

Mohican is very beautiful with lush green foliage right now. The newly opened Red trail is excellent. During the end of June and July, the North Blue was closed for logging Monday through Thursdays. It should be open now. Planning for our Labor Day camp at Mohican continued at our July 10 meeting. There was a raffle drawing after dinner on that Saturday. Five equine photo art prints were auctioned. A separate drawing was held for each print. We have been getting out on the trails and slowly adjusting to starting early due to warm weather. Evening rides are also great, as long as we avoid getting lost. We had a close call a few years ago at Salt Fork, but it all worked out.

Happy trails and safe travels!

~Bev Hanna

KNOX

KCOHC is on the move once again. A large contingency of our chapter traveled to Brown County this past June to enjoy five days of riding on wellmaintained quite hilly trails. We all enjoyed camping, a visit to Nashville, Ind., a night out at the winery, and a ride to the crossroads of Story, where we tied off our mounts and enjoyed a rather large Story Burger.

Please welcome our new member, Connie Garner and her horse Princess, a Friesian Cross mare. Connie lives near Bladensburg, Ohio, having a Gambier address. Once, a long time ago, a barrel racer, she is just now getting back into riding. As we well know, as we grow older, we have had too many falls and getting back in the saddle is sometimes a bit intimidating, so, let’s make it an easy ride as we help Connie regain some of that old spirit.

KCOHC schedule shows us at Mohican the weekend Aug. 1820. A request was sent to members asking for an RSVP as members get priority prior to allowing for guests. Come, enjoy riding, a potluck Saturday night, a warm friendly camp fire, and maybe an interactive game or two.

Knox County OHC and the

Knox County Horse Park are teaming up to sponsor an equestrian challenge event Oct. 14 where as both the horse park facility and Thayer Ridge Park will be utilized. Obstacles will be located in the arena and on open grounds of the horse park with additional obstacles located on the equestrian trails of Thayer Ridge Park. There will be three separate classes which you elect at sign in. A $20 charge per class and the usual $2 grounds fee will be charged to participate. Food will be available. Put this on your calendar and plan to join in a fun day. Guides can be provided for individuals who are unfamiliar with trails at either facility. A flyer will be posted on Facebook and more details will follow. Hope to see you there.

As equestrians know, it’s not if you are going to fall off, it’s more of a matter when. Recently, a couple of our members have taken spills and as we know, as we get older, we don’t bounce so well. Due to life changing circumstances, I am handing off

my long-time duty of writing for the Corral to a prominent member, Cindy Cossin. Let’s support Cindy as she takes the reins. Send pictures and comments that you might like to see printed to Cindy.

Come on over to Knox County where the grass is greener, the horses leaner, as we do ride them, and everyone is welcome.

~Terry L. Baker LAKE

Smoke from the Canadian wildfires to the north of us in Lake County, has limited those riders with asthma or other respiratory problems from trail riding. We wish our Canadian neighbors well, and hope the fires do not do extreme damage.

Our chapter met at Penitentiary Glen in June where we discussed our activities for summer and fall. It was announced that anyone participating on one of our rides or at one of our events could win a $20 gift certificate from Big D’s for attending.

Our Lake group rode at Observatory Park after clearing a primitive trail around the planets’ areas presented there. No one should ride on the areas of the planets which have carefully been marked and arranged. Barb J., Tina and Colleen, and Jennifer wired extremely hard clearing this trail. Barb J., Tina, and Colleen also exerted themselves

clearing the primitive trail at Headwaters Park. Our president Barb J. expressed how Colleen worked like a superstar at both parks! Way to go Colleen! We are setting up obstacles at 5 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 9 at South Chagrin Polo Field. These are homemade and belong to various members. Riders can follow the trails afterwards. Again, on Aug. 21 at 5 p.m. we are setting up obstacles, and trail riding afterwards. If you would like to join us, please RSVP to Barb Jurgens at barbjurgens57@ gmail.com.

In addition, we are looking forward to participating in Dottie Drockton’s West Woods Trail Challenge on Saturday, Aug. 26 at West Woods. I have volunteered to help and others of our chapter want to test their horses in this event.

Enjoy the journey fellow horse folks.

~Rayneen Tisovic

LICKING

I hope this article finds everybody well. We’ve had a busy few months at Licking County chapter. I’m happy to report, that our campout in June exceeded expectations. The weather was a little iffy for the riding part but we had a ton of members show up to participate in our potluck dinner and the hilarious bingo game after. What a great idea that was! I think there will be many more in our chapters future.

If you want to join us on another one of our fun rides, come on out Aug. 26 and ride with us at our Sandwich Ride at Lobdell. We’ll have sandwiches and water for you. Please let us know if you’ll be attending so we can plan ahead. And as usual, in the saddle and ride out at 10 a.m. Both slow and fast groups to choose from.

Connie and Terry

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Tina at Observatory Park.

Savannah at Penitenitary Glen.

Colleen at Observatory Park.

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LORAIN

Lorain County OHC summer fun continues on. We’ve been enjoying a sampling of our amazing Ohio trails and great potlucks this past month and we have more fantastic rides still on the books for the coming months.

This August, the Litchfield Veterinary Clinic has kindly sponsored our calendar. They are thankful for all those who trust them with their furry friends.

As I’m writing this, I’m still looking forward to our fun show that will have taken place July 29. I’m sure it was a great day as always.

There is also the All Horse Parade coming up on Sept. 10. If you’re interested in participating, contact our chapter and we’ll get you the information as soon as we find out more details ourselves.

As far as guest speakers go, we have some good ones coming up. Come on out to our meetings and spend some time with us and do what we like most besides riding which is talking about horses. Hope to meet you soon and ride with you.

~Sigrid Batten LOGAN

The Logan County OHC had another group ride hosted by Marmon Valley Farm on Saturday, June 24. There were 10 members in attendance and all had a great time on a two-hour ride guided by Matt Wiley over their scenic farm.

~Cynthia Orr

We had a beautiful weekend at the Pleasant Hill ride and campout June 16-18. The ride was hosted by Ashland County OHC. A 50/50 raffle brought in a sizeable sum of money to help keep the horse camp and trails in good condition. It was shared that swivel hooks were recently added to all the tie lines for the horse’s comfort with money from previous fundraisers. The camp was full and the trails at Pleasant Hill and Malabar were very rideable. We had some great story telling going on around the evening campfires, for sure. Billy and Cheryl shared stories of their Rooster ‘Little Man’ who is very attached to Billy; running to him when he comes home from work each day and who loves to sit on his lap to be petted.

We had a great potluck at our June membership meeting featuring hamburgers and hot dogs grilled to perfection with the help of Sherry Hoover and Karen Norton, as well as Vince and Sue Mollica who helped with the beverages and supplies. We very much thank you for your time.

The NE area Regional ride at Mohican was held June 30-July 2. Several Lorain members attended. Wayne County sponsored the ride and it was amazing as usual. They provided delicious food both Friday and Saturday night and made us all feel welcome. Wayne County is celebrating 50 years as a council and had delicious cakes they included with our Saturday evening meal. Wayne County is dedicated to maintaining the trails at Mohican and Malabar Farm State Park and it has been a challenge with the past tornado of 2022 that destroyed many trails. The regional ride had a silent auction, a 50/50 raffle and a poker run to help raise funds to keep up these beautiful parks and also to donate money to a local charity. Thank you to Marline Smalley and all the Wayne County members who put on this wonderful weekend.

We have a day ride scheduled at Hinckley Reservation on Saturday, Aug. 5 at 10 a.m. We will plan to meet at the Rte. 606 Trailhead.

The Bark Camp State Park campout is set for Aug. 11-13. You must have a reservation to get a site. There are 24 miles of bridle trails to explore. All sites are equipped with electricity, port-a-johns and bathroom facilities are at a nearby location.

Plan to attend the Monday, Aug. 14 membership meeting. We will meet at the Carlisle Equestrian Center at 7 p.m.

The Big Elk Lick Horse Camping trip is scheduled for Aug. 17-23. Reservations had to be made well in advance. If you need to cancel, please give the camp host ample time as there is a long waiting list since this is such a popular experience. Remember, you must have a current Coggins test and a 30-day health certificate. The club contacts are Ric and Char Augustine. Thank you to the Augustine’s for being our contact.

Our Lorain County Fair is Aug. 20-27 at the Wellington County Fairgrounds. Please consider supporting the 4-H clubs by attending events at the fair. It is a great fair!

On Saturday, Aug. 26 we have a scheduled trail maintenance day set for Charlemont Reservation. Club volunteers are needed to groom Charlemont Reservation. Please consider giving a morning of your day to help keep these trails clear and safe to ride. Jim Wallace is the contact.

Spur for the Cure is set for Saturday, Aug. 26. This is a two-hour group trail ride. A $50 donation includes lunch, gifts, prizes and more. You can follow them on Facebook for further details on this year’s ride or contact Kathi Green at kgreen@ centerracoop.com for further details.

Sunday, Aug. 27 we will be riding at Brecksville Reservation. The ride starts at 1 p.m. Plan to meet at the Meadows Trailhead. Please mark your calendars for the Erie County OHC Poker Run at Edison Woods Metroparks in Berlin Heights on Saturday, Sept. 9. This is their fundraiser, fee to participate includes poker hand, lunch and prizes. Beth Behrens is the contact for this ride; thank you Beth.

Enjoy the rest of summer!

~Kathy Duncan

MADISON

Madison County has been enjoying summer with trail riding, trail clearing, and hosting Gymkhana events. We all hope that you are finding time to enjoy any of the horse activities you participate in.

Deer Creek trails have been a challenge to keep up with all of the fallen trees, but we have made great headway! The Red trail is mostly wooded, so the shady area is perfect for summer riding before the horse flies discover you. We always want to know of any areas that need attention (send to our ohconline.com email), please let us know and feel free to join us in keeping up with the brambles with your own hand nippers or even a work day on any Wednesday. We do have all of the new mounting blocks at each horse campsite, and a second one at the day parking area. Our Gymkhanas at Madison County Fairgrounds have been very popular, drawing about 55

Campfire at the campout.

Jojo being a good ambassador.

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Ruby keeping track of Mike at NE Regional Ride, Mohican.

Dave and Rascal enjoying the view at Pleasant Hill.

Kim and Ed, NE Regional Ride, Mohican.

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overcome worry and shyness about new situations. We look forward to it!

We hope everyone is enjoying summer riding, while being mindful of heat stress for our four-footed friends. Get out on the trails, do a bit of trail work, and have fun with your buddies!

~Lisa Reynolds

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entrants each time. We have a great time, and invite all skill levels (both horse and rider) to participate. It’s a great way to introduce your horse to a new environment and practice control for the newcomers, and a really competitive event for those aiming for the high point buckle. We are low-key, fun-based, and want everyone to try something new. Please see our Madison County Gymkhana Facebook page for more information about dates and pre-registration. We do have a food truck, so no need to pack a lunch!

Trail riding has also been a focus for many in our group, and we are trying to expand our riding to places that are new to us, yet in a day-ride distance from central Ohio. Great Seal has been a favorite, as well as Buck Creek and Prairie Oaks. Our June meeting presentation was with a farrier, Chris Nusbaum, who discussed what your farrier wishes you knew. He said that a flat dry area to work in and clean, dry legs are a big plus, along with a horse with decent ground manners. Honestly, we all do know this, but sometimes forget to make things as pleasant and easy as possible for our farrier. He warned to keep an eye out for thrush by frequent hoof care and picking, and to be sure to use a thrush remedy (like Thrush Buster) to get it taken care of. In July, we had our potluck dinner. In August we will discuss map reading the old-fashioned way— with paper maps and a compass if necessary. We don’t always have a cell signal or battery power, so this is an important skill. Also in August, some of our group will go to Helge’s Horse Training for a club outing to experience his obstacle course and work with our horses to learn how to

June and July were times to get out the ride, white and blue. Parades kept our members busy. Joyce (‘Before the Parade Passes By’) Tretow took another contingent of members to the Blue Tip Parade in Wadsworth in June. For the Fourth of July, she and her fine mare Star, strutted their stuff at the Chippewa Lake Parade. Joyce and Karen Crist did us proud in patriotic gear and their horses looked just as fine.

Our July 5 meeting was at Robinson Field and we had an informative talk by member Greg Monsanty about the many trails he has ridden. In all, he has ridden over 60 park trails, connector trails, trails in county parks, national parks, forests, preserves, woods, reservoirs, across the country and back again. This is one dedicated horseman! We all know who to ask about any trail, just about anywhere. It’s always good to get as much information about trails before we try them.

Still looking for a mid-week ride? How about Tuesday, Aug. 8 at the CVNP from the Wetmore trail head to the covered bridge? Barb Vega, 216/702-1224, will be leading, give her a call if you are interested. Ride out is 9 a.m. sharp! You can also meet her when she gets to the covered bridge. On Aug. 19 Ken Sims will lead a ride at the Creekside Horse Park. Contact Ken at 724/316-6597 if you would like to join him.

There will be lots of riding, eating and fun at our combined state ride at the Polo Fields of South Chagrin Reservation in the Cleveland Metroparks Sept. 29 through Oct. 1. We are ‘pardnering’ with Summit and Cuyahoga chapters for a weekend full of entertainment. The Cleveland Mounted Police will be staging an obstacle course (reservations required) which will test your horse’s (and you own) skills. There are a few spots still open so hurry and sign up! Food, auctions, 50/50 raffle and prizes galore—get your reservation in now! Look for the flyer in our newsletter and on the OHC state website (choose Events and go to September). For more information contact Joani Hedderick (330/730-4652 or joanihedderick@gmail.com) or Penny Passalaqua (216/4706998 or pennyohc@sbcglobal. com). Reservations are coming in fast, so don’t delay!

Medina’s next meeting will be Sept. 6 at Robinson Field. Bring your horse and ride before the meeting. This will be our last meeting outdoors, so be sure to join us! The social gathering starts at 6:30 p.m. and business meeting starting at 7 p.m. Bring a snack to share.

MEIGS

July is here and soon the county fairs will be starting. Our Meigs County Fair will begin Aug.14 and run through Aug. 19 at its historic location on County Road 20 (AKA Rocksprings Road) just off from US 33/SR 7. Many of our chapter members will be showing livestock and participating in the horse shows. Please check out the fair’s Facebook page for more information about the events, https://www.facebook. com/themeigscountyfair/ Our partnership with the Make a Wish Foundation was a big success with 92 attending and 40 of those riding the trails. We are pleased not only with the turnout but also with the generosity of our community donating to this wonderful charity. Ed Turley, our chapter president, and his helpers once again slow cooked the pork in a smoker. The delicious meat along with hotdogs and the many potluck side dishes provided a bountiful meal for all. It’s safe to say that many had to wait for some digesting to occur after the main course before indulging in the array of mouth-watering desserts. Carlotta Hensler was the big winner of the pony raffle and I can attest from knowing Carlotta for years, that Otis will be in a safe and loving home. Once again, thanks to Carl and Linda Ball for donating Otis to Make A Wish for the pony raffle. A big shout out to Terry Baker and the Knox County OHC Chapter for traveling to Meigs County and participating in our ride and meal. Terry was unable to ride so pitched right in to help with all the activities. Thank you Terry. We hope that you and your members can return on Sept. 16 when the Dill Farm sponsors their big ride for the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital charity. The Dill family has been supporting this charity for many years helping to raise funds for ending childhood cancer.

August 12, Sept. 9, Oct. 14, and Nov. 11 are scheduled for chapter group trail rides followed by a fun show and Oct. 7 is the Meigs Chapter’s Annual Festival of the Leaves Memorial Ride. All five of these rides and the four fun shows will be at the AEP Southeastern Ohio Equine Recreational Area.

~Rosemary Young

Our next work session is Aug. 12. For more information contact Raydeen Ryden (raysden2@ gmail.com or 334/663-7361) or Greg Monsanty (330/352-5737 or (blackhorsebridge@aol.com). Get out and ride down in the valley!

Repairs have been made to the picnic tables at the equine camp at the AEP area and need new coats of paint. Hopefully we will

Lauren and Evie Gold with Rosie and Buttercup at the Madison County Gymkhana.

Joyce at Chippewa parade.

Greg Monsanty speaks.

Karen at Chippewa parade.

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have some dry weather to get this accomplished soon.

Membership in our chapter continues to grow with 128 members as of the July 5 submission date of this article. Our chapter meetings are the third Tuesday of each month at Fox Pizza in Pomeroy, Ohio. You are more than welcome to attend as a guest and although meetings officially are called to order at 7 p.m., many come early to enjoy a personal meal of Fox’s delicious pizza and other menu items.

~Marlene Swartz

MORROW

I begin this month by paraphrasing a sign I saw at a gift shop on our recent horse camping trip to Benezette, the Elk Capital of Pennsylvania: What happens on horseback gets laughed about all year. Isn’t that the truth? Just think about how many times conversations among friends about our time on our horses begin with “Remember when…?” and end with laughter at the memory—usually at someone’s expense!

Since the publication of the last edition of Horsemen’s Corral, members of the Morrow County chapter of OHC have spent a week riding at Big South Fork

NRRA in Tennessee, a weekend at AEP Fallon Park and a long holiday weekend at Big Elk Lick horse camp in Benezette, Pa. Each trip has provided us with enough “Remember when?” moments to keep us laughing around the camp fire for years to come!

Remember when ‘Runaway’ Rusty somehow untied himself and ran for miles back to camp while everyone else had gone to check out one of the many beautiful overlooks at Big South Fork? Remember when Sam literally had to haul ass (he rides Francis the mule!) back towards camp to find Rusty and lead him back. And remember when Rusty found himself wrapped around a tree as Sam was leading him back, and Levi’s horse took off when he got off to help unwrap him? That Rusty!

Remember when one of our five rigs was in the Central time zone at Honey Creek horse camp in Tennessee while the other four were in the Eastern time zone? Rob and Karen never knew what time it really was!

Remember when we decided at dinner time on a rainy Friday to make our trip to AEP Fallon Park after canceling earlier in the day? We ended up enjoying a beautiful weekend of riding!

Remember when Rob’s horse decided she wasn’t going over those scary logs in Benezette— no way, no how—but managed to go right over them without a second thought on the way back? Oh, Mo!

Remember when Margaret and Misty got to take a ride on the ‘Party Wagon’ led by a beautiful team of Belgians through the incredible Big Elk Lick horse camp?

If you don’t have ‘Remember when?’ moments like these you might be riding with the wrong people! Morrow County OHC members are out riding nearly every weekend racking up trail miles (and keeping track!), making memories and laughing together. In the coming weeks we are scheduled to ride at Salt Fork and Bark Camp.

Make sure to put our Sept. 30 ride and hog roast at Alum Creek State Park to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital on your calendar! What a great opportunity to do what we love and make a difference at the same time—you just might come away with some ‘Remember when?’ moments of your own.

~Rob Conley

PERRY

The Independence Day holiday ride at Burr Oak was a real bangup event (Ben Stengle can attest to that) with over 10 campers and several visitors. Though the trail conditions were less than desirable, we all managed to have a great time and the weather was great despite the rain forecasted.

Ben continued his bad luck riding experience at Burr Oak and fell off his horse, Trixie, at one of the dicey spots on the trail. Both are OK. I will say the park personnel put in some time and did a lot of mowing which was very helpful but more work needs done at this park and we’re hopeful the improvements will be forthcoming before the October soup ride.

Don and Vicki Wagner really went out of their way to make sure everyone had an enjoyable time. Don made homemade French fries Friday evening and Vicki added raspberry and chocolate pie for dessert. On

Saturday we enjoyed breakfast in a bag thanks to Don and to everyone who contributed all the delicious fillings. Being the host with the most, Don invited the Friends of Burr Oak to the breakfast bar so we got to meet those nice folks. Our evening entertainment was dog TV with Dozer, the cutest ever doodle, chasing George, a cavalier King Charles. George was having a great time teasing Dozer until Dozer was turned loose to pursue him. Fun times!

Our upcoming rides include Salt Fork and the Labor Day ride at Scioto with our Fairfield County friends. Members also have plans at Elkins Creek and the Cuyahoga County ride at Chagrin Falls at the end of September which I’m really looking forward to participating in. We have quite the group assembled to attend this ride.

Heather Stengle attended a girth making clinic hosted by the Trailmeister, Robert Eversole, and learned to make girths. I’ve asked Heather to share her knowledge at the August meeting. The club is looking into engaging a photographer to take ‘glamour’ shots of riders and horses. Henry is checking into that for us. Other interesting ideas being pursued is finding someone to either give a presentation or a clinic on CDL training as it pertains to backing

A few pictures from our Make A Wish event.

Morrow County OHC

July 4th campout.

Cheryl Ohms at the Gibsonburg parade.

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up our horse trailers, not that any of us aren’t experts already! I did some research on the topic and did find a school that charges $295 and frankly I’m interested. Maybe we can get a group rate. Stay tuned!

I hope everyone is taking advantage of the good weather we’ve had this year. I’m sure the heat will get turned up but so far, so good. To wonderful friends and campfires, see you on the trail!

~Marianne Patton PIKE

We had a great turnout for our Christmas in July meeting. The food layout would put Ponderosa to shame. It is a good thing we have an hour to dine before the meeting. We then shared in a gift exchange of which usually you don’t keep what you pick. We have more trail clean up to go and repairs on some tie rails. All in good time. There were six members who camped for the holiday weekend and enjoyed a continuous campfire for five days. And of course, we managed to get in 15 miles of riding between showers, during which we played some cut throat crazy 8 cards and dominoes. Hope to see some of you on the trails.

~Debby Sears SANDUSKY

Hold your horses! Have you heard that we are planning a Poker Ride on Oct. 1, in honor of our 15 years as a club? Come join us! There will be a one-hour ride (first out at 10 a.m., last out at 1 p.m.), door prizes, best poker hand, 50/50 raffle, dropticket auction and of course, food! Cost will be $15. And, yes, camping will be available for overnight! Some current prizes include: a potting basket donated by TSC, a 50-pound bag of oats donated by the County Co-Op in Pemberville and a hand-forged poker created by our very own Vice President Al Sidel!

We sure are in the heat of the summer! We are now hosting our monthly first Sunday rides at White Star at 10 a.m. to beat the warmer weather. Come ride with us! If the weather is questionable, please visit our Facebook page to make sure the ride is still happening. We’ve completed a lot of trail work over the last few months: 300 feet of

stone and geotech to the muddy areas on the trails, groomed the parking lot and general trimming back of the overgrowth. Many hands make for light work. Al is organizing monthly working parties to help keep the trails in pleasant riding condition. Please see our Facebook page for working party dates if you’d like to volunteer!

Several members of our club had fun participating in the Gibsonburg Homecoming Parade in June. Did you catch Cheryl Ohms’ picture with all of the July 4 flair?

Our club meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. (come early if you’d like to join us for dinner) at Buffalo Wild Wings in Fremont. Please join us! Hope to see you on the trails!

~Donna McHaffie STARK

During the summer we do not have regular monthly meetings as it gives us time to ride and enjoy our horses and friends. During the month of June, we had reserved the group camping area at Mohican State Forest. Last year in June our reservation was cancelled because of the tornado damage done to that region. We know they worked hard to get the trails opened back up but we didn’t know if it would be worth our while to go since so much damage had been done so we were not really expecting a lot. But were we pleasantly surprised! It was totally amazing at all the work that had been done and how nice the trails were. Thank you to all who made this happen. There were six campers and one day rider in our group and we had a wonderful time. Nature is so surprising as how the storms could take out a whole section in the middle of the forest and still leave the teepee that has been there for years. One section of the Green Trail, where the creek crossing is, was so beautiful and we didn’t even remember riding it before. Either we rode the trail backwards or it was a new section that was added. Regardless, we had such a good time and really enjoyed the trip. So glad we went.

One of our member’s horses passed away shortly after they returned from a week-long ride in Pennsylvania. Something that happens but you never expect it. He was a good horse and they had many fun times together.

Good memories which will last a lifetime. Then another member’s horse was not feeling very good when turned out, and turned up with a torn ligament which will need surgery. Again, we never know, and hope for the best.

We were hit hard in Stark County with the smoke filtering down from Canada. It has been hard to go outside being in the purple range. They say it will be with us for a while longer.

Have a safe and great year!

~Jo Ellen Reikowski

SUMMIT

How can I put a new slant on reporting our June 24 fundraiser at Richfield Heritage Preserve for the Summer Barn. I watched our only canine attendee Lacey (Donner) with great interest and imagined her take on the proceeding through her eyes approximately two feet off the ground. First, the weather smelled iffy but there were no skunks in the immediate vicinity. Everyone else hoped the rain and storms would hold off until later that day. There was a lot of activity as the rigs filed in and people came down to grab a breakfast pastry and coffee and give her a pat and a warm hello. She watched intently for a morsel to drop, but her job on cleanup was minimal. Besides, the groundhog living under the floorboards would do the final sweep. Lacey knew that the Summit Chapter of OHC was having a Ruff, Ruff time raising funds for the new Roof, Roof, Roof on the summer barn. As she lay there looking above, she could see the overcast sky through the holes and all the Bark, Bark from the boards rotting away. Then there was a flurry of fourlegged athletic knees prancing about at various heights and off they went in a flurry to find the five treasure buckets scattered along the trail. All Lacey could do is try to GRRin and bear it

until they all returned safely to trade their tokens for five magic cards. Then there was a Yip Hooray from the winners who received their special Big Dee’s gift certificates for their reward. There were also some special thank you gifts from Centerra in Medina for all the horses who participated and then, the silent auction winners were announced. Lunch smelled great but Lacey was on a short leash so she would not be under foot or hoof. After all the planning and preparation by the committee, it was time to kick back and visit for a spell. Individual photo sessions were taken to cap off the event. All too soon the weather started to take a turn for the worse and miraculously the rain started just as the last person cleared the gate. All in all, Lacey said it was a Wooferful day. Thanks to each and every person who worked so hard to make this day happen and all those of you who traveled from a far as 90 miles away to support our efforts. We hear there might have been some special donors there to bolster our efforts. Thank you, Lacey, for sharing our story.

For everyone making the parade routes this summer, we understand someone needs to at least tell spectators and event planners how to interact with the horses participating. As an awestruck kid who respected and loved them, I couldn’t wait for the horses at parades end. If you do ride, remember these are people with no experience around large animals. Many think the natural world is a glorified petting zoo and think nothing of putting their

Big Dees Bucks for Roof.

Major roof supporters.

Committee at work.

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kids in front of bears and bison at Yellowstone for a Facebook photo op. Carolyn Sullivan went to Culpepper, Va., to star in her yearly version of an Indiana Jones movie, The Cattle Drive Vacation. Drac hates cattle; Romeo is a natural. Lastly, she survived the onslaught of deathdefying motorists and bikers cluelessly jockeying around her semi length rig to keep everyone safe. For the rest of us, continue day rides and camping trips. Keep updated on local weather conditions, especially tornado warnings. Stay alert for all the others you may encounter who are oblivious to horse etiquette or the rules of the road. It’s a job we learned to do well.

~Joann Ulichney

WARREN

Warren County was wellrepresented at the Greene County state ride. I think only about one person may have camped in the group camp as we had reserved, but several camped in the main camp, and even more showed up for the dinner. I don’t know if any of our members participated in the karaoke, as I ducked out early for a concert (it was a crazy month!), but hopefully someone did. We definitely ate well, but then horse people are very good at that.

The Over the Hill Gang has been able to hold most of our work days, amazingly enough. As I write this we’ve worked around camp mostly but are headed back up north on the next few work days. Both paths to the lake have been cleared, since that’s a nice thing to do in the summer, and the broken tie rail was replaced. As always, we welcome anyone else who can help, whether it’s every time or just once in a while. If you want

to be put on the list, email Roger at blazeandspirit@gmail.com.

Our monthly meetings will resume in September, the second Thursday at 7 p.m. (6:30 for social time, or to start the meal if it’s a potluck). Your newsletter and calendar will tell you whether there is a potluck and/or speaker each month. The speakers we’ve had so far have been very interesting.

That’s it for this month; without our monthly meeting there hasn’t been a lot of news. Remember to check the calendar or the Facebook page for the upcoming Brown Bag rides also. I keep hoping to make it to one but it hasn’t happened yet. Stay cool!

~Mickie Newnam

WAYNE

Camping season is here! The club has been very busy with campouts and Tuesday night and afternoon rides during the month of June. Lucinda Arnold camped at Dillon and shared it with nonhorse campers who were very friendly. She reported that even though the bike trails there run near the horse trails, the bikers were very respectful of the horses and there were no incidents.

Sheila Haury hosted a camp out at Malabar. Four members arrived Friday afternoon and Elsie Zuercher pulled in at 10:30 p.m.! The trails were in good shape and the food and comradery were excellent. They even invited people who were not club members to eat with them on Saturday night. Hospitality is a hallmark of our club so please

contact us and join as a secondary member if you would like to camp with us this summer!

Vicki Zook, a secondary member of our club went down to Elkins Creek for a few days before the rest of us arrived at camp. She helped Rick and Jill, the camp owners, with their big charity ride for St. Jude’s hospital. They raised $17,000 for St. Jude’s Hospital Research Center. The rest of the club arrived on June 12 and stayed until June 17. There were 11 of us camping for the week. The weather was beautiful, dry and in the mid 70’s. We only had rain one night. The suppers provided by each group of members were delicious. It is so nice to only have to think about cooking one night. It leaves you free to ride a little longer most days. We were joined by two members from Medina County OHC and Russ and Shirley Sales who are former members. It was good to see Shirley back in the saddle despite her recent medical issues. Her new horse is a beauty but is over 17 hands tall!

The Regional Ride was a big success despite the occasional rain shower. There were seven OHC chapters represented. We had 34 rigs for the weekend. There were 60 people in attendance for a delicious BBQ catered by On the Rise Barb B Que out of Fredericktown. Buehler’s donated cakes and cupcakes for dessert. Club member Tammy Burkhart is an employee of Buehler’s and they had committed to donating for our 50th anniversary last year, but the storms put that celebration on hold! The poker run on Saturday was a big success but the scavenger hunt for Sunday had to be cancelled because it had rained during the night and the trails were a little slippery. The day was well spent though, as many rode the North Blue trail which is a little rockier than the Red where the scavenger hunt was scheduled. Then pizza and games in the pavilion finished out the evening in great style. The trails and campground were in excellent condition thanks to the many volunteers who helped clear trees and brush and clean up the campsites.

Taran Tate is having a great show season in 4-H this year. He qualified for the state fair. He was able to get in enough winning rides to qualify even though he has been playing a lot of successful baseball as well

this summer. His mom and dad, Heather and Toby, celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary by joining us all at the Regional Ride campout. Toby gets extra kudos for attending and camping since he doesn’t even ride horses, just motorcycles. Taran was at 4-H camp for the week, so Heather and Toby were able to camp and enjoy the weekend by themselves. Well, if you don’t count the other 50 or so of us who were also there!

~Sue Baker

WOOD

Hi from Wood County! Many of us had a fun time at Van Buren for the Fourth of July even though it was very hot. John and Amy won best decorated site and the evening rains held off for the Friday and Saturday movies. The trails were in great shape despite the nightly rains.

Our Hobo Stew Ride this year will be the (non) Hobo Stew and held on Friday and Saturday of Labor Day Weekend Sept. 1 and

Waynesville parade, July 1.

Members at Greene County state ride.

After a parade why not go through McDonald’s drive through?!

Campfire at Regional ride.

Shirley and Russ Sales at Elkins Creek.

Heather and Taran Tate with Gus.

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horse’s balance throughout the entire sequence to ensure a smooth ride. This can be achieved through half-halts or brief moments of contact and pressure on the reins that help to rebalance the horse before each turn or change of direction. Additionally, riders should ensure their horse moves forward with impulsion and straightness, making it easier to transition between movements without losing balance or rhythm. Remembering these tips can help make for a successful, fluid, and accurate serpentine.

Serpentines are a complex subject, but with the proper instruction and practice, anyone can learn how to properly incorporate these movements

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2. The meat will be burgers and dogs for donations and potluck as usual along with other activities posted on the kiosk at the campground and our Facebook

into Western dressage. Taking the time to get familiar with the basics, understand the benefits, and learn the rules of engagement will ensure you are prepared when creating serpentines during your next western dressage session. Being mindful of transitions between movements can provide a smoother ride for you and your horse. The addition of serpentines has significantly helped evolve this equestrian sport, making it more enjoyable for riders while allowing horses to showcase their abilities. Ultimately, it is up to us as riders to stay informed on best practices regarding serpentines so we can provide our horses with comfortable rides that will have them looking forward to every session with us.

Hope you find this helpful. For more tips and information, visit my blogs at www.

theconfidenthorseman.com and www.horsehappyhour.com. Til next time, enjoy the ride.

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

page. Our Camp Host, Ray, will pass out itinerary’s to all the campers there.

Last I heard, our campground at Van Buren may be closed from

Oct. 2 until next July 4, 2024 for many planned improvements. We are supposed to get water and electric at all camp sites, a dump station, and they plan to black top the rest of the driveway and pads. I will keep you posted on that.

September 8-10 is Edison Woods for Erie County’s Poker

Run, Sept. 22-24 is our NW State Ride at Van Buren, Octoberfest at Reed Road Ranglers is Sept. 29-30 with Harry Hughes Ridea-thon on Oct. 1. Our last scheduled ride is at Sycamore State Park Oct. 19-22. Have miles of smiles! ~Barb O.

Olivia and Ranger July 4 parade.

Ashli and Nellie at the parade. 4-H PHOTOS!