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The Horsemen’s Corral is the official publication for the following clubs: Adams County Horsemans Association
North East Ohio Arabian Horse Association
Ashland Paint & Plain Saddle Club
Northern Ohio Dressage Association
Avon Lake Saddle Club
Northern Kentucky Horse Network
Black Swamp Driving Club
Northern Ohio Miniature Horse Club
Classical Attraction Dressage Society
Northern Ohio Quarter Horse Association
Central Ohio Saddle Club Association
Ohio Appaloosa Association
Central Ohio Wagoneers
Ohio Arabian & All-Breed Trail Riding Society
Colorado Ranger Horse Association District One National Show Horse Dusty Boots Riding Club Flatlanders Dressage & Combined Training Association, Inc. Geauga Horse & Pony Association Great Lakes Appaloosa Horse Club Indiana Mounted Regulators
Ohio Foundation Quarter Horse Association Ohio Gaited Horse Riding Club Ohio Haflinger Association Ohio Horseman’s Council Ohio Morgan Horse Association Ohio Paint Horse Club Ohio Quarter Horse Association
Kentucky Horse Council
Ohio State Buckskin Association
Keystone Saddle Club
Ottawa County Horse Foundation
Knox County Horse Park
Pinto Horse Association of Ohio
Lake Erie Mounted Vaqueros
Tri-County Trail Association
Massillon Saddle Club Michigan Trail Riders Association, Inc. Mid-Eastern Farriers Association Mid Ohio Dressage Association
Tri-State Rodeo Association Wayne County Saddle Club Western Reserve Carriage Association West Virginia Miniature Horse Championship
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The Corral Staff Editor .............................................................................................Bobbie Coalter Advertising Sales & General Manager .....................................Joe Coalter email ............................................................... joe@thehorsemenscorral.com Club Sales & Circulation Manager Art & Composition Director .....................................................Michelle Ross email ......................................................michelle@thehorsemenscorral.com Advertising Consultant ................................................................. Mary Vedda email ............................................................ mary@thehorsemenscorral.com
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Inside This Issue 2018 Equine Affaire: 25 Years in the Making .................................22 AHC Meets with DOT-FMCSA.......................................................77 A Horse, of Course ........................................................................60 Corral Calendar .............................................................................28 Foal Nutrition: Right From the Start ...............................................46 If You Dream It, You Can Do It.......................................................38 Inspect Your Stalls to Eliminate Unexpected Injuries ....................36 The New Discipline of Mountain Trail ..............................................8 Notes from Inside The Corral ..........................................................6 Palm Partnership Training .............................................................61 Ride For Real ................................................................................57 Ride In Sync ..................................................................................24 TrailMeister ....................................................................................50 View From the Cheap Seats..........................................................42 The Wanake Ranch Summer Camp ..............................................34 The Way of Horses ........................................................................76 Westfall Horsemanship..................................................................54 Club News Ashland Paint & Plain Saddle Club ...............................................55 Black Swamp Driving Club ............................................................52 Central Ohio Saddle Club Association...........................................39 Central Ohio Wagoneers ...............................................................10 Classical Attraction Dressage Society ...........................................12 Colorado Ranger Horse Association .............................................16 District One National Show Horse Association ..............................43 Dusty Boots Riding Club................................................................48 Flatlanders Dressage & Combined Training Association, Inc. .......12 Geauga Horse and Pony Association ............................................78 Great Lakes Appaloosa Club .........................................................52 Knox County Horse Park ...............................................................55 Lake Erie Mounted Vaqueros ........................................................60 Massillon Saddle Club ...................................................................26 Michigan Trail Riders Association, Inc. ..........................................56 Mid-Eastern Farriers Association...................................................75 North East Ohio Arabian Horse Association ..................................16 Northern Kentucky Horse Network ................................................23 Northern Ohio Dressage Association ............................................13 Ohio Arabian & All-Breed Trail Riding Society ...............................26 Ohio Haflinger Association ............................................................18 Ohio Horseman’s Council, Inc. ......................................................62 Ohio Morgan Horse Association ....................................................19 Ohio Paint Horse Club ...................................................................44 Ohio State Buckskin Association ...................................................39 Ottawa County Horse Foundation .................................................59 Pinto Horse Association of Ohio ....................................................35 Tri-County Trail Association ...........................................................56 Wayne County Saddle Club ..........................................................48 Western Reserve Carriage Association .........................................52 ABOUT THE COVER: 18-year-old APHA registered gelding, RS Hanky Panky, aka Hondo. Owned by Kristen Davies of the Carroll County Chapter of the Ohio Horseman’s Council.
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arly English Poet, Anne Bradstreet wrote, “If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant.” Now, maybe you are thinking standing in a foot of mud is not all that pleasant but it is a sign of the season and I’m not talking about spring. I’m talking about ‘Riding Season’! Our Corral Calendar has been filling up faster than ever with anything and everything to do with your horse this year. Of course there are the spring trade shows like the Horse World Expo in Pennsylvania, the Michigan Horse Expo, the Hoosier Horse Fair in Indiana, and the Equine Affaire in Ohio. Also, spring brings tack sales and auctions
which are a great way to not only find something special for yourself and your equine partner but gives you the opportunity to support your local club or 4-H program. Spring for the Corral team is always a time for planning. Once the trade shows are over and with so many events on the calendar we need a plan on where to go and what to do for horse and human alike. Most of our schedule is already set. As an award winning announcer, the demand for Joe’s mic time has been crazy. Of course, the Corral goes everywhere he goes and occasionally the rest of us get to tag along but typically the horses have to stay behind. For us, the real planning is to find saddle time. Specifically, saddle time with our friends. We hung up our holsters and guns a couple years ago but are still big fans
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and supporters of the Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association (CMSA). If you’ve never tried it, you really should! But CMSA takes a lot of practice to be good and well, let’s just say we didn’t practice much! Joe likes chasing cows from time to time and I like driving (I’m learning) with my minis but our shared interest the last couple of years has been in trail riding and obstacle challenges. It is our hope to attend several of the rides hosted by OHC and some of the trail challenges hosted by the region’s many dedicated horse parks, but by far the biggest event we are planning to attend is the Ohio Quarter Horse Association (OQHA) All Breed Trail Ride at the brand new Creekside Horse Park, June 14-17. Hats off to OQHA for stepping up to sponsor this event again this year! What’s more exciting is the fact that OQHA is sanctioning the event with the International Mountain Trail Challenge Association (IMTCA). IMTCA is an international equestrian ‘extreme sport’ which is fun and exciting to watch and participate in. This discipline is open to horses and riders of all skill levels. They welcome any breed of equine, riders in English and western saddles and any discipline. IMTCA even has classes for equine in hand. But what IMTCA really brings to the table is a standardization of obstacles that are challenging but are proven safe for both horse and rider. You can learn more
about IMTCA by reading Mark Bolender’s article in this month’s issue of the Corral. The OQHA/IMTCA news doesn’t stop with this editorial. Please be sure to look for more exciting news to be released in the next two issues of the Corral. Things like point tracking, awards, Regional and World Championship and a very special Corral Challenge which has been issued exclusively to all Corral Clubs and OHC chapters. If your club is already part of the Horsemen’s Corral, you should have received a special invitation for the challenge. If you belong to a club that is not part of the Corral, you should give us a call to find out the details. Your club could win $500 and be featured on the cover of the magazine. Call Joe at 330/635-4145 for more information. If you are planning your own 2018 schedule, be sure to check out the many events advertised in the Corral, look at our Corral Calendar or visit our website at www.thehorsemenscorral.com to see what’s happening around our region. If you are hosting an event that is not currently on the calendar, please send us the information and we will be happy to share it. Hopefully we will all be able to plan some saddle time with friends. After all, it is Riding Season!
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The New Discipline of Mountain Trail
What is Mountain Trail and Trail Challenges? by Mark Bolender Mountain Trail is an exciting and relatively new competitive equestrian sport. Negotiating difficult obstacles that might be found on a typical mountain trail alongside other competitors can be an exhilarating experience for the rider. And for the spectators watching the competition it can be just as thrilling—as demonstrated by the growing number of enthusiasts in the sport. And like other equestrian sports, Mountain Trail requires special training. Horses will not naturally or easily descend a hill into a pond, then over a swinging bridge and then through heavy logs and boulders. When done to perfection, the horse moves through such obstacles with boldness and confidence you just don’t see in other sports.
The concept for the sport of Mountain Trail was born out in the Pacific Northwest of the USA where rocks and logs were brought into a show ring or where the Mountain Trail was brought indoors. Mark and Lee Bolender saw the beauty of this Mountain Trail concept and begin to work on a foundation starting in 2010 to take a concept into a new discipline called Mountain Trail. IMTCA—International Mountain Trail Challenge Association was formed in 2013 and rolled out in 2014. The association oversees the standards for obstacles, challenges and judging rules. Twelve shows/challenges where held in the first two years with over 3,000 individual
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scores given out. Mark and Lee took this discipline across the US, Canada, Australia and Europe by teaching clinics, judging clinics, building Mountain Trail Course, writing articles, producing training DVD’s, writing books and demonstrating this from coast to coast at horse expo’s. The discipline has taken hold and is growing rapidly. The sport of Mountain Trail has become an endeavor to navigate trail obstacles with skill and finesse, with or without a ticking clock. The primary focus of Mountain Trail is not only to properly and safely negotiate the obstacles in a timely manner, but also executing them as a partnership between horse and rider. This is obvious to anybody watching; when the horse and rider ‘disconnect’ it seems like the rider is making the horse perform the task of negotiating obstacles. Yet if a partnership of mutual trust exists, horse and rider appear as one single living being, and that image is rivaled by few other feats of man and beast. It’s like a virtuoso violin performance, where the boundary between the human and the instrument becomes blurred in order to create beautiful music. So are the horse and rider who mutually trust their instincts, and together negotiate seemingly impossible obstacles. Some of the patterns are so difficult that the rider has to completely ‘release’ to the horse’s instinct to take over because the rider simply cannot process everything the horse can. Other times it’s necessary for the horse to take direction from the rider. Most times, there is a balance, and that’s what the unity and partnership is all about. Such unity can only be achieved with proper training, where the horse’s mind is the main focus of the training. Training the horse on how to think and then allowed to use its instincts is not only the only way to train for Mountain Trail, but it’s the best road for preventing injuries. While technically inaccurate, sometimes
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the terms Mountain Trail and Extreme Trail are referred to as the same sport. A spin off from Mountain Trail was the AQHA Trail Challenge which has many of the same obstacles and some shows were using Mountain Trail Courses. The Bolender’s are focused on taking this discipline across the world for the next ten years. At present Mountain Trail clinics have been taught across the USA, Europe, Canada and Australia. Excitement is growing as talented new apprentices from Germany, Austria, Australia, Columbia, Italy, Canada and from across the U.S. come to learn how to train and judge Mountain Trail and build the sport. A key factor to growth is building Mountain Trail courses. These courses range from elaborate out door to mini indoor and medium expo Mountain Trail Courses. The next elaborate Mountain Trail Course is being built on an exceptional site in a large outdoor amphitheater in Canton, Ohio, by Cynthia and Greg Bauman. This 400-acre site will allow for large reginal shows and plenty of beautiful trail riding. It is scheduled to open May of 2018 where clinics and shows will be held. It will be open to the public for practice. Visit www. creeksidehorsepark.com to keep an eye on the development and events planned at this wonderful location. Good Horsemanship, good equitation and lots of fun are three good reasons that will continue to make this new sport grow. Happy Trail and Bolender Blessing. Mark and Lee Bolender are avid horse enthusiasts and are the founders of the IMTCA. Mark currently serves as the IMTCA President. Visit www.imtca.org to learn more. The Bolender’s also offer trail course design, clinics and lessons through Bolender Horse Park. For the details, please contact Lee at jleecowgirl@gmail.com or visit www. bolenderhorsepark.com.
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Central Ohio Wagoneers
Join Us on a Wagon Train Ride PRESIDENT, Don Boyd; VICE PRESIDENT, Marvin Hart; SECRETARY/TREASURER, Kathy Boyd. PHONE, 614/563-9627
by Kathy Boyd Central Ohio Wagoneers would love to have people become members and join our group on our enjoyable wagon train rides either in your wagon, in another member’s wagon, or on horseback as an out rider. You must have your own sleeping arrangements if you stay overnight. Our wagon train rides are on one weekend a month from May through October at different places in Ohio. We haul in on Friday evening and after setting up camp, everyone meets for hots dog and a potluck dinner. The children love to eat roasted marshmallows, and everyone enjoys sitting with friends by the camp fire. At 9 a.m. Saturday morning, the group moves out for a fun day
Sitting around the camp fire. of riding back roads. At around noon or 1 p.m., the group stops to eat their packed lunches. Then the wagons move out for the afternoon trip arriving back at camp around 4 p.m. After taking care of the horses and wagons, all are invited for another potluck dinner, meeting, and visit by the camp fire. Sunday morning at 9 a.m. the wagons and horses move out for another day on the ‘trail’ roads. We stop again for packed lunch and arrive back at camp around 3 p.m. We all help each other pack up wagons and horses to head
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Resting on the side of the road. back home. Central Ohio Wagoneers officers are as follows: President Don Boyd, Vice President Marvin Hart, Secretary/ Treasurer Kathy Boyd. Board of Directors: Joe Gibson, Jeff Weis, and Ed Hetrick. The next meeting will be at the meeting hall at Edison Baptist Church, 3055 OH 95, Edison, Ohio, 43320 on March 3 at 6 p.m. Dues are $15 for single and $20 for a family. Please contact Don Boyd, 614/563-9627 or Kathy Boyd, 614/563-4452 for further information. We’d enjoy seeing new faces. Please join us on the following rides. Directions for the rides are mailed out to those who inquire. Feel free to contact Don or Kathy
Boyd for details, 614/563-9627 or 614/563-4452. RIDE SCHEDULE MAY 18-20 — Marvin and Shelly Hart’s near Mt. Gilead, Ohio. JUNE 15-17 — Ed Hetrick’s near Edison, Ohio. JULY 13-15 — Jim Troxel/ Ernst Petershein’s near Mt. Vernon, Ohio. AUG. 5-11 — John and Kathy Horton’s near Bellefontaine, Ohio. SEPT. 14-16 — Joe and Elaine Gibson’s near Bluffton, Ohio. OCT. 5-7 — Joe and Dee Reffitt’s near Harrod, Ohio. Hope to see you all at the wagon train rides!
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Classical Attraction Dressage Society
Wonderful Additions Coming This Show Season PRESIDENT, Cathy Suffecool; VICE PRESIDENT, Valorie Gill; SECRETARY, Claudia Grimes; TREASURER, Dave Crawford. EMAIL, cadsrider@gmail.com; WEBSITE, www.cadsdressage.org
by Cathy Suffecool In the immortal words of Randy Quaid in the movie Independence Day, “Hello Boys! I’m Baaack!!” Yes, you read that correctly, I am once again CADS president. I want to thank Kelly for the amazing job she did for the club in 2017. It truly is a big job, and not for the faint of heart! The club grew with new members and fresh interest in our sport. 2018 is going to be another great year with plans for shows, education, new friends, fun and HIJINKS! The first meeting of the year was very informative. Some of the language in the bylaws was voted on and cleaned up. This pertained to the role of our board of officers, length of terms, and adding in member-atlarge positions. The officers will serve a two year term, with the
president and treasurer ending in even numbered years and the vice president and secretary will end in odd numbered years. We now have three memberat-large positions on the board. These have a one year term. The members at large are going to be involved with running the club, putting forth suggestions, and do have full voting privileges on the board. Your board for 2018 was voted on as follows: President Cathy Suffecool, Vice President Valorie Gill, Secretary Claudia Grimes, Treasurer Dave Crawford. Members at Large: Shannon Cessna, Stephanie Kame, Rose Gearhart. We are working on setting the show season. Our shows will be at Ridgewood Stables again! The first show is tentatively set for May 19. We will keep you updated with the firm dates once we have them confirmed with Ridgewood. We are planning on five shows with a Championship show, a total of six! We are also planning some wonderful additions to the club this year! 1. A Team Competition—This will be teams of three or four, you set your teams, declare your team before the first show,
declare which test will be used toward your team score before you ride the test! (We can’t let it be challenge-free!) 2. Prix Caprilli Tests—This should be fun for everyone. It’s riding a test with a couple of jumps thrown in! 3. Youth Scholarship Program— This is for young riders aged 1318. It will be broken into two groups, 13-15, and 16-18. There will be specific criteria for this scholarship that the young riders will have to complete during the show season. The first step will be to declare their intentions before the first show, they will need to attend at least 50 percent of the shows, shadow a scribe and a trainer, not their own, write a short paper on their experience, put in volunteer hours and be interviewed by a scholarship committee. The scholarship prize is a check for $300 to the winner of each group! 4. VOL_NTEERS...What is missing? You! In order for the club to thrive and grow, we really need everyone to be involved. This is a chance for not only the riders to be involved, but parents, spouses, friends, barn friends and let’s not forget siblings. For those youth who belong
to groups that require service hours, we would be thrilled to provide those hours and the paperwork to prove it! We need help on several committees. By sharing the work, it makes the workload smaller for everyone! The areas that we need help are: Youth Committee: supervise the youth, make sure the criteria are completed, help interview students. Volunteer Committee: help line up volunteers for shows. This is done usually the week of the show, once ride times are posted. Banquet Committee: decide on a location venue, including pricing per member. Help with set up the day of the banquet Membership Committee: handle the paperwork involved with documenting membership and making sure the correct information gets to the treasurer and USDF. Show Committee: help with office work the day of the show, checking in riders, answering questions, posting scores, setting out ribbons. Grounds and Parking: this is so important! This crew would set up where cars and rigs should park and making sure that directions are followed.
Flatlanders Dressage & Combined Training Association, Inc.
Everyone Invited to Tack Sale in March PRESIDENT, Dianne Foltz; VICE PRESIDENT, Pat Boutwell; TREASURER, Mary Lou Paxton; SECRETARY, Shelley Zwiebel. WEBSITE, www.flatlandersdressage.com
by Heather Bonifas We’ve all been there, sitting in yet another saddle in a tack store. The ‘one’ wasn’t after all and now you are on the hunt for another Hunt, jump, all-purpose, dressage, western, contesting, or trail saddle. Measurements for you and your horse in hand, and possibly a friend in tow, you head for the tack store or saddle maker headquarters. Model after model, climbing on and off, you try to get that magic fit. Sitting quietly, you assume ‘the position’. Is it 12
comfortable? Is it functional? And of course, can you afford it? Models range from ‘no way’ to others that are like getting a massage for the backside. Hopefully, the latter is affordable. Walking out the door, new riding gear in hand, you head for home praying you’ve made the right choice this time. Winter riding is a challenge in any saddle, new or old; fresh out of the bag or one that you’ve been seated in for years. Warm up. Instruct. Cool down. Count your blessings. Love it. Winter is great for other horserelated activities such as clinics. Clinics to learn from are offered by the experts like Charlotte Dujardin, an international dressage instructor. Our president, Dianne Foltz, and a handful of fellow equestrians, enjoyed a twoday clinic offered by the celebrated Olympian at the Kentucky Horse
Olympian/ Clinician Charlotte Dujardin at the Kentucky Horse Park giving instruction. Park recently. They gleaned as much as they could to put into use back home on their own farms. Let’s not forget shopping, folks! Since everyone loves a good bargain flea markets, private tack sales, and even catalog closeouts are great options. Plug Alert! Our club’s tack sale at Pat Boutwell’s beautiful farm in Bluffton will be
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Trying saddles at Riverside Acres in St. Mary’s, Ohio. Success! held on March 31 at 9 a.m. Mark your calendars now before it’s lost in the days business. Pat’s address is 18380 Twp. Road 51, Bluffton, Ohio 45817. See you there—Ride on. March 2018
Northern Ohio Dressage Association
NODA’s 2018 Schooling Show and Championship Series is Announced PRESIDENT, Barb Soukup; VICE PRESIDENT, Arielle Brodkey; TREASURER, Dee Liebenthal; SECRETARY, Patti Valencic. EMAIL, president@nodarider.org WEBSITE, www.nodarider.org
by Mosie Welch NODA has published its 2018 Schooling Show Series which culminates in a championship show at Chagrin Valley Farms on Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018. The 2018 show management team has worked hard to bring riders a variety of venues and test opportunities including classical dressage, western dressage, and a new team competition. The Team Competition Opportunity will be available at the June 10, Aug. 12, Sept. 9 shows only. Teams may consist of three to four youth and/ or adult riders (one rider may be a professional). No additional fees are required to participate in the team competition, but a team entry form must be filed with the show office. The top three scores are averaged to determine team winners. First and second place medals will be awarded! At every show, high point recognition will be awarded to multiple groups including USDF Intro Level, Training and above, Second and Above, and Western classes as well as Thoroughbred High Point Awards in both classical and western dressage. NODA also has a great year-end awards program open to NODA members which recognizes the efforts of horse and rider at all levels culminating in an annual award banquet. For the safety and welfare of horses and riders proof of negative Coggins test (EIA) for all horses must be provided with the show entry and all mounted riders (competitors and noncompetitors) must wear approved ASTM/SEI helmets regardless of competition level as per USEF Rule DR120.6 and in compliance with USEF GR801. Hard working volunteers are the backbone of a great show and show season. Members and participants are encouraged to work four-hour shifts helping with scribing, tabulating, gate steward, warm-up steward, runner, office, and other positions. March 2018
This year’s Schooling Show Management Team includes Show Manager, Sally Burton; Show Secretary, Niki Sackman; and Volunteer Coordinator, Kirsten Thomas. They are a seasoned and organized group who will provide NODA members and show participants with a fun and educational schooling show season. We hope to see you and your horse at the showgrounds! To get the prize list, find out how to volunteer and more information at www.nodarider.org. MAY 13 — Chagrin Valley Farms, 9250 E. Washington Street, Bainbridge, Ohio. www. ChagrinValleyFarms.com. Sue Ford, 440/543-7233. Judges: Jennifer Roth “r” and Amy Rothe-Heitter “L”. JUNE 10 — Sweetwater Equestrian Center, 6940 Peck Road, Ravenna, Ohio 44236. www.Sweetwater.Center.com. Stalls: Kristi Foltz, 440/7254045. Judges: Lisa Campbell “r” and Clara Etzel “L”. JULY 8 — Chagrin Valley Farms, 9250 E. Washington Street, Chagrin Falls, Ohio 44023. www.ChagrinValleyFarms.com. Stalls: Sue Ford, 440/543-7233. Judges: Wayne Quarles “R” and Renee Carter “L”. AUG. 12 — Rocky River Stables, 19901 Puritas Avenue, Rocky River, Ohio 44116. www.ValleyRiding.org. Stalls: Margaret McElhany, 216/2672525. Judges: Janine Malone “R” and Rhianna Pankhurst “L”. SEPT. 9 — Topline Stables, 1109 Aurora Hudson Road, Aurora, Ohio 44202. www. Topline-Stables.com. Stalls: Janeen Langowski-Grava, 440/666-6182. Judges: Sue Hughes “r” and Alison Schmidbauer “L”. OCT. 6 — Chagrin Valley Farms, 9250 E. Washington Street, Bainbridge, Ohio. www. ChagrinValleyFarms.com. Stalls: Sue Ford, 440/543-7233. Judges: Nicky Vogel “R” and Bobbi Carleton “L”. OCT. 7 — Championship: Open to Pre-Qualified Competitors Only. Chagrin Valley Farms, 9250 E. Washington Street, Bainbridge, Ohio. www. ChagrinValleyFarms.com. Sue Ford, 440/543-7233. Entry by US Mail only using Championship Entry Form 9/12, 9/26. Judges: Nicky Vogel “R” and Bobbi Carleton “L”. HORSEMEN’S CORRAL
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Colorado Ranger Horse Association
Show Dates, CRHA Stallion Service Auction and LCAC CRHA Awards PRESIDENT, Toni Lukavich; 1ST VICE PRESIDENT, Charmaine Wulff; SECRETARY, Barbara Summerson; TREASURER, Jane Montgomery. WEBSITE, www.coloradoranger.com EMAIL, riderangerhorse@yahoo.com
by Monica Doddato CRHA will hold an open pay back Friday evening open game show on June 15 and an open pleasure and games show on Saturday, June 16. Both shows will be held at the Mercer County 4-H Park in Mercer, Pa. CRHA’s 45th National Show will be held
Sept. 15 and 16 in Lock Haven, Pa. For more information on CRHA’s events, programs, membership and registration please visit our website, www. coloradoranger.com, or find our group on Facebook/Colorado Ranger Horse Association. CRHA will once again hold a Stallion Service auction in February and March as a fundraiser for the association. Please visit www.facebook.com/ crhassa/ for more information and to view and bid on the stallions. The foals sired by SSA stallions qualify to be entered in the 2018 Futurity at a reduced rate (must be eligible for CRHA registration to show in the futurity).
The Lake Champlain Appaloosa Club (LCAC) show held on July 7 and 8 in Plattsburgh, N.Y., will recognize the CRHA horses winning the most points in that weekend’s events in four divisions: In-hand Horse, English Performance Horse, Western Performance Horse, and Youth Horse. Horses must be double registered (ApHC and CRHA) as the points earned towards the awards will be based on points won in the Appaloosa classes. More information on this award will be posted in the ‘Colorado Ranger Horse Assn’ Facebook group in the ‘Files’ section. For information on that show, check out the LCAC website at www. lcacappclub.com.
Zippospots Galore in Costume at the 2018 CRHA National Show where he won Grand Champion Stallion and High Point Performance Stallion. Check him out in the CRHA Stallion Service Auction.
North East Ohio Arabian Horse Association
Nominations for the 2018 Region 14 Awards PRESIDENT, Judy Demshar VICE PRESIDENT, Lorraine Linton; SECRETARY, Wendy Gruskiewicz; TREASURER, Patty Bittner-Floyd. FACEBOOK, www.facebook.com/ NEOAHA
by Judy Demshar
Is it too early to think spring? I’ve had it with winter. If I have to break the ice out of one more bucket... Dave Daugherty recently sent me the nomination form for the 2018 Region 14 Awards. The different categories are: Youth, Groom, Trainer, Endurance/ Trail, Volunteer, Dressage, Adult Amateur, Sport Horse, Half Arabian Horse of the Year, and Arabian Horse of the Year. They must be a member of AHA and a club in Region 14 and must have exhibited in an AHA recognized class. Email your nominations back to me as soon as possible, Sunfieldarabian1@ gmail.com. Another member of our Arabian horse family recently passed away. Linda Grohe of Ravenna, Ohio, was a long time Arabian horse owner and rider. She was a wonderful person,
very giving of her time and knowledge. She and her husband, Jim, have been co-chairman of the Portage County Charity Horse Show for many years. She will be sadly missed. Speaking of horse shows, be sure to mark your calendar for the Portage County Charity Horse Show on July 13-15 and the Champagne Classic Horse Show on Aug. 12. Both of these will be held at SunBeau Valley Farm in Ravenna. Don’t forget the club is still getting Big Dee’s Bonus Bucks. The percentage the club makes from everything you buy gives us the funds to buy all the cute awards for the youth classes at our horse show and the door prizes for our club’s Christmas party. So, keep on buying all your horsey items at Big Dee’s. Think spring!
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Ohio Haflinger Association
Join Ohio Haflinger Association at Equine Affaire PRESIDENT, Paul Sutton VICE PRESIDENT, Stan Norris TREASURER, Duane Stutzman SECRETARY, Judy Winkler EMAIL, info@ohiohaflinger.com WEBSITE, www.ohiohaflinger.com
by Mae Yoder Hi again friends! I hope this finds everyone in good health and warmth. Mother Nature ever so kindly seems to be letting us get a taste of spring only to slam us the next day with snow and or ice, freezing temperatures, wind, sleet, you name it...we’ve endured it this winter! Yet we still love Ohio (sometimes). The 2018 OHA winter meeting and banquet was held Jan. 20 at MCA in Fredericksburg, Ohio, and we had a wonderful day! The vice president along with two of the three trustee positions were up for reelection, all positions we reelected to stand another term. Thank you for all the work and dedication you put into the OHA! A few topics that were discussed
at the meeting. Equine Affaire is coming up April 12-15 at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus, Ohio. Each year members of the OHA are very active in promoting our wonderful breed at EA. If you have a Haflinger that you would like to bring to showcase or sell, contact Rachael Cooper, 216/310-1090. All members are welcome to come help out at the OHA booth as well, contact Carolyn Sutton, 330/819-4684 and she will help you out! The OHA cookie contest was a huge success this year, I hope to have the results by the time the next deadline comes around! This year Leon and Anna Mae Miller along with Wayne and Sarah Miller were inducted into the OHA hall of fame. They along with their families had many wonderful years taking part in events and supporting the organization in every way. OHA Fun Days will again be held at Andrew and Linda Yoder’s on Aug. 18. We are also working on getting together an OHA ride or drive this summer so stay tuned!
Ty Woodward perfecting his Nutter Butter cookies. The Mid-Ohio Horse Sale will be held the week of March 5 with the Haflingers selling Wednesday evening starting at 6 p.m. There are approximately 27 Haflingers consigned. The Indiana Registered Haflinger Sale will be held in Topeka, Ind., this year April 6 and 7. The Ice Cream Social will be held in conjunction with the Buckeye Haflinger Show in Ashland, Ohio, June 22. Plan to attend for yummy food, fellowship and enjoy watching a few classes as well. Foaling season is about to get under way here at Twin Maple
Sage Matheny enjoying the fruits of her hard work baking her yummy cookies. Farm. We are expecting two foals by our stallion Nunavik GF. I am seriously hoping for a colt this year since all Nunie’s foals thus far have been fillies; a healthy foal no matter the gender will do though! Send me picture’s of your new arrivals when you get a chance and I will be more then happy to share them for you! Would you like to submit something to the Corral? Contact me at 330/466-9288, email maeyh@safecom.link, or mail to 12315 Dover Road, Apple Creek, OH 44606.
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Ohio Morgan Horse Association
Buckeye Morgan Challenge Show Hosting the Morgan Weanling Gala PRESIDENT, Claudia Grimes; VICE PRESIDENT, Louise Fraser; SECRETARY, Lois Magisano; WEBSITE, www.ohiomorganhorse.com
by Susan Walker Our club and our club’s annual horse show received some great news courtesy of Horse World magazine. Each winter, that publication polls their readers and compiles what is called ‘The People’s Choice’ awards. It is with great pride that I announce that the 2017 Buckeye Morgan Challenge horse show received or was involved with receiving three awards. The first award was ‘People’s Choice Reserve, Best of 2017 Non-Regional Horse Show.’ The second award was ‘People’s Choice Grand Best of 2017 Most Improved Show.’ The third award was presented to Sandy Sessink and was the ‘People’s Choice Grand Best of 2017 Manager.’ As manager of the 2017 Buckeye, I’m sure that the success of that show factored
in to the voting on this manager award for Sandy. If you ever watch championship sports on TV, you will certainly have heard the old cliché that goes something like, “getting to the top is the easy part—the real difficulty is staying on top.” So how do we maintain the great reputation our show has achieved and build on that for 2018? Well, fate has dealt us a head start. This summer, the Buckeye Morgan Challenge will be hosting the prestigious Morgan Weanling Gala. This event brings the year’s babies together to vie for big prize money and bragging rights. Historically, this has been held as part of the Jubilee Morgan Regional horse show. In 2018, due to issues with their venue, the Jubilee is taking a one-year hiatus. The Morgan Weanling Gala’s board of directors chose the Buckeye Morgan Challenge as their alternative and we enthusiastically accepted the challenge (pun intended.) Personally, I can’t wait to see those youngsters strut their stuff and bring their sparkle to our Friday night session on Aug. 10.
What else can we do to help ensure that this year’s show is better than ever? Lots of things, actually. First, plan to attend, enter early and bring your best. Second, be generous in your support by pledging money, auction items, volunteer help or all three. Third, invite your show friends to participate. Let them know what we have to offer. Fourth, talk it up and build the buzz. Use social media to extend our reach. Fifth, encourage the show as an entertainment opportunity and invite spectators to see what takes place at a Morgan horse show. Last month, I mentioned that the club was planning a ranch horse clinic which will be open to anyone wanting to learn more about this exciting discipline. The clinic, conducted by Terry Myers, is scheduled to be held on Saturday and Sunday, April 14 and 15 at 9 a.m. in Wooster, Ohio. Mr. Myers has 45 years of experience training horses and their people to form better partnerships. In fact, on his website under his Ride-inSync® banner, it reads, “People
Ranch Horse clinic to be held by Terry Myers on April 14-15. Training for Horses.” What a great approach; I like him already! If his name sounds familiar to you, it may be because he writes a monthly column for the publication you are currently reading. More information can be found on his Facebook page or on his website, www.tmtrainingcenter.com. This sounds like a wonderful learning experience and an opportunity to find out more about what makes a successful ranch horse competitor. Watch the OMHA website/Facebook page for the details on how to enroll as a participant or an auditor.
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The 2018 Equine Affaire: 25 Years in the Making
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hen work initially began on the first Equine Affaire back in 1993, the show was nothing more than one person’s ‘good idea.’ That idea for an event that would bring all facets of the horse industry together in an education-oriented, noncompetitive environment was soon enthusiastically embraced by horse people and horse businesses alike, and Equine Affaire quickly evolved into a multi-faceted, must-attend show serving the horse community. Today Equine Affaire enjoys a solid reputation and place in the horse industry thanks to the participation and support over the past 25 years of countless clinicians, presenters, performers, farm owners, associations, organizations, retailers, manufacturers, sponsors, and horse people from all walks of equestrian life. The exact impact of Equine Affaire is difficult to measure, but the 56 events that have been produced since the first show in March of 1994 have clearly touched the lives of many hundreds of thousands of horse people and several thousand horse businesses and organizations throughout the nation. Along the way they have also served an even larger and perhaps more important goal of improving our understanding and appreciation of horses and improving their lives through the education of their owners and handlers. Equine Affaire is aptly named—as it continues to be a celebration of our love of horses. Equine Affaire’s ‘Silver Anniversary’ event will take place April 12-15 at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus and offer what Equine Affaire has become famous for: an educational program that is second-to-none, the largest horse-related trade show in this hemisphere, top equine entertainment and competition, and endless opportunities to experience, buy, and sell horses of all types. Whether you are just becoming involved with horses or you’re a seasoned veteran of the horse world, your destination of choice this spring will be Equine Affaire—North America’s premiere equine exposition and equestrian gathering. At a time when so much of what we do and experience is through online avenues, Equine Affaire offers the grand alternative to see, feel, touch, compare, try on, experience and even smell the horse world in person... to share one’s love of horses with others who feel the same. Equine Affaire is about first-hand opportunities to witness great horses, learn from top equestrians, shop for all things equine, research, connect, hang out with fellow horse people and immerse one’s self in the world of horses. At the heart of Equine Affaire is an educational program designed to help horsemen of all riding and driving persuasions reach their equestrian goals at home, on the trail, or in a competitive arena. Hundreds of clinics, seminars and demos by many of the foremost trainers, coaches, 22
competitors, judges, TV personalities, and industry professionals will be presented in seven venues. Clinicians scheduled to present at the Silver Anniversary event will include Ken McNabb, Dan James, Van Hargis, Warwick Schiller, Stacy Westfall, Tommie Turvey, Nancy Cahill, Jan Ebeling, Jeff Cook, Lynn Symansky, Paul Humphrey, Stephen Hayes, Bob Giles, Larry Whitesell, Liz Bentley, and a host of others. Clinic topics will cover the gamut from the English disciplines of dressage,
Equine Affaire is about first-hand opportunities to witness great horses... jumping, eventing, driving, English pleasure and hunter under saddle through the western sports of reining, western horsemanship, barrel racing, contesting, and trail. New riders and horse owners of all ages may also acquire basic horse and horsemanship expertise through demos, video presentations, interactive exhibits, and special activities at Equine Affaire’s Equine Fundamentals Forum sponsored by Cosequin®. And, if you’ve never ridden a horse or haven’t ridden in a long time, you’ll have an opportunity to connect or reconnect with horses this spring. Equine Affaire is partnering with the American Horse Council’s Time to Ride program to provide opportunities for new and aspiring horse lovers to have their first encounter with a horse—to learn about the basics of horses, horse care, horsemanship, and to actually ride a horse for the first time. Equine Affaire is expanding its educational offerings this year with the introduction of the Your Farm Forum sponsored by Equine Equipment and located in the Bricker Annex. This new specialty area will include a range of farm and stable-related exhibitors as well as a seminar stage featuring sessions focusing on the horse’s home and environment and covering a wide range of topics for owners of horse farms of all sizes. Discover ways you can improve your equine operation and horse’s world and learn about other farm activities and animals. Students hoping to pursue equine-related studies and careers will be able to research college programs and career options by participating in a new Career/College Scavenger Hunt. The hunt will be an engaging way to meet a variety of industry HORSEMEN’S CORRAL
professionals and college representatives. The kickoff presentation for the hunt will take place at 10 a.m. on Saturday in the Equine Fundamentals Forum demo ring in the Celeste Center, and the scavenger hunt will follow until 3:45 p.m. Prizes will be awarded during a final panel discussion at 4 p.m. Interested students should check in to participate at the Equine Fundamentals Forum upon arrival at the show. Of course the true focus of Equine Affaire is obviously horses, and you’ll find plenty of ways to discover and appreciate the amazing diversity of the horse world in the Breed Pavilion, Horse and Farm Exhibits, and breed demos throughout the weekend. Get up close and personal with equines from miniatures to drafts, gaited to easy gaited breeds, and stock horses to sport horses. Representatives of dozens of horse, pony, color, and breed associations and registries will be on hand to answer your questions and share their exceptional horses with you. Equine Affaire’s popular test of horsemanship, the Versatile Horse and Rider Competition, will once again be an entertaining as well as educational part of the event. Up to 25 pre-selected horse and rider teams will race through a challenging obstacle course in the coliseum on Friday, April 13, in pursuit of $5500 and the coveted title of Versatile Horse and Rider Competition Champion. The VHRC is open to adult riders of all disciplines and horses of all breeds and has evolved over the years into one of the most popular features of Equine Affaire. Put your skills to the test—or come and cheer on your favorite contestants in this exciting, fast-paced event! The deadline to apply to compete was Feb. 20. A second competition has been added to the schedule for the Silver Anniversary Equine Affaire. An Interscholastic Equestrian Association Western Horse Show will take place on Sunday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. in Cooper Arena and feature youth competitors representing schools from throughout the region. The show will not only highlight the abilities of youth competitors, but will also provide an opportunity for high school students to learn about the IEA and how they can become involved in showing horses. Outstanding equine and equestrian acts from throughout the United States are slated to perform at Equine Affaire’s popular musical celebration of the horse—the Fantasia—to create an evening of fabulous and affordable entertainment. The 2018 Fantasia will take place at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday in the coliseum and is made possible through the generous sponsorship of Absorbine®. As the entertainment cornerstone of Equine Affaire, the Fantasia showcases the beauty, diversity, talent, and spirit of horses of a great variety of breeds and disciplines and provides the perfect ending to a busy day of
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Northern Kentucky Horse Network
Join NKHN at Their Events this Year PRESIDENT, Trisha Kremer VICE PRESIDENT, Charles Poppe SECRETARY, Monica Egger TREASURER, Judy Arkenau; WEBSITE, www.nkhn.info EMAIL, nkhorsenetwork@gmail.com
by Jim Mayer We had our NKHN Annual Dinner on Sunday, Jan. 28, and had around 150 come out for a wonderful meeting and dinner. We had 12 of our vendors come and display their products. We had awards for our major show sponsors for 2017; if it weren’t for our sponsors and of course our volunteers we couldn’t put on our events for our horse community. Several members turned in their hours to ride/drive hours. They were with their horses on the trail, in the show ring, weather they were in the saddle or if they were driving their horses, but
put in well over 6000 hours with their horses this year. We have many events planned for our equestrians in Northern Kentucky in 2018. We will start off with Horse Health Day on Saturday, March 24, where Wolfe Equine Services comes out and does our vaccines for the year. This is a fundraiser for our NKHN and the Campbell County 4-H Saddle Up Club. Dr. Wolfe donates back to each organization a percentage of every Coggins test that is drawn that day. Next we have a Bomb Proofing Clinic on April 7 and 8 at the Halt N Salut Equestrian Center, with clinician Holly Williamson. The clinic filled up in less than two weeks after we put out the information. We have rooms for auditors in case anyone is interested in coming out to audit. The information is on the Corral Calendar if you are interested. We have a Dressage Schooling Show and Enrichment Day on Saturday, April 21 at the
Alexandria Fairgrounds along with free driving lessons for all NKHN members. If you want a driving lesson it would be $10 (this day only) and that will get you an individual membership with the NKHN. We also have Dr. Leick, our Chiropractor, and Susan Moore, a Massage Therapist, demonstrating their techniques. Dr. Leick, will also do a saddle fitting clinic. May 19 will be our 9th Annual Drill Team Competition Show at the Alexandria Fairgrounds in Alexandria, Ky. Admission is free! You don’t want to miss these equestrians compete with several teams across Kentucky, Ohio, Canada, and we have a team that also comes from Massachusetts. If you want any information to bring a team or to just come and watch you can contact Jim Mayer at jimwmayer@yahoo.com or call 859/496-4976. Please see our ad this month in the Corral! Something new this year is a
Carriage Roundup Fun Show at the Alexandria Fairgrounds in Alexandria, Ky., on July 6, 7, and 8. We will have a ‘Meet N Greet’ on Friday night and play with your horses for the evening. Saturday we will have a cones course set up and an obstacle course. Saturday evening we will have dinner and drinks and a very social evening. Cost will be $25 a person, $30 a stall for two nights. This includes your dinner and drinks and Meet N Greet. We will also have an All Breed Show on Saturday, July 28 at the Alexandria Fairgrounds. We will have more on this show next month and be looking for the showbill here in the Corral. By the way, all of our shows at the Alexandria Fairgrounds are free admission! This magazine keeps all the horsemen addressed what is going on in the horse community, we love this magazine. Well Pardners, happy trails until we meet again and God Bless!
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activities at Equine Affaire. With just the right mix of comedy, drama, action, stunning horses, phenomenal horsemanship, and diverse music, the Fantasia has been one of the highlights of Equine Affaire in Columbus since the show was first introduced nearly 20 years ago. Advance tickets for this mustsee event are onsale through April 10. Tickets not sold in advance will be available at the information booth in the Bricker Building beginning at 9 a.m. on Thursday, April 12. At Equine Affaire’s legendary trade show you’ll be able to see, touch, try on and compare everything you and your horse need….and some things you might not be able to resist. With several large ‘stores’ to explore, hundreds of exhibit booths, and acres of trade show to cover, you’ll want to review the vendor list online in advance before shopping in person at the show. You can also plan to find bargains on quality horse-related items including tack, training equipment and riding apparel for sale on consignment at The Marketplace located next to the Breed Pavilion in the Voinovich March 2018
Livestock and Trade Center. Presenting a program as extensive as the one at Equine Affaire is very costly, and we are truly grateful to the many companies and organizations that underwrite production expenses through their generous sponsorships. We extend our most heartfelt thanks to Absorbine®, Rod’s, Wahl, Horse Network, US Equestrian, Farnam, Equine Savings, and the dozens of other outstanding companies and organizations that endorse the mission of Equine Affaire and keep ticket prices affordable for all horse people through their sponsorship support. Visit equineaffaire.com, click on the Ohio event, and follow the links to detailed information on everything that Equine Affaire has to offer—and everything you need to know to attend and/or participate in the event. Or call our helpful staff of dedicated horse people at 740/845-0085 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET for personal assistance. Get together with your family and horseloving friends to make a weekend of Equine Affaire and get your springtime dose of all things equine this April in Columbus. HORSEMEN’S CORRAL
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Ride In Sync
Tips to Improve Your Patterns for Ranch Riding by Terry Myers Interest in ranch riding has exploded. Both at AQHA Congress and World shows, there is no doubt that ranch riding numbers are showing huge increases year to year. There are many reasons for this. This discipline showcases the natural movement of the stock horse. It is also possible that the average person with a good broke horse and maybe a little help can excel in these classes. However, a horse can be a great performer but if the rider doesn’t know how to execute the pattern, they will not do well in ranch riding. You must know how to run the patterns. First, you must know the rules for the show you are showing at. Read the rule book and know your dos and don’ts. Memorize your pattern. When you go to a show, be sure you really know the pattern you will be riding. I like to tell people to study the paper, then do it on foot. You can have a friend call out the maneuvers (like a reader in dressage) while you execute it on foot. Then you call it out while you do it on foot. The act of doing plus verbalizing will help you memorize the pattern. Don’t ride the entire pattern excessively before a show. If you do that your horse will start to anticipate the next move. For example, if the pattern calls for a lope to the middle, then break down to a trot in the middle, your horse might anticipate that in the show ring. While this might sound like a good thing, it’s not. The ring you are showing in might be a different size than your practice ring at home and the horse will anticipate a change sooner than you want. The judge will see that and your scores will show it. Instead, practice your transitions and the various elements of the pattern. Remember, in ranch riding, there are no cones or markers to designate a change. When you get to a show, with your pattern in hand, look at your arena and find landmarks that will be your markers for your transitions. Run through some practice runs at the show arena using your landmarks. But again, don’t do so many practice runs that your horse will start to anticipate the changes. Also, use your full arena 24
as much as possible. That gives you time and space to showcase your ranch horse. I would like to run through AQHA ranch riding pattern 2 (which is very similar to the Ohio 4-H ranch riding pattern D). For this pattern, there are 13 different elements (15 in the 4-H pattern). Each element is scored by the judge from a -1 ½ to a + 1 ½. The score starts out at 70, with each element potentially adding or deducting points. So, when you look at a pattern, look at each element as a potential to gain or lose points. Let’s run through the elements of this pattern and break it down. The pattern starts with a ranch
extended trot. Come across the arena in a rounded arc, not straight across. Don’t go deep into the corner, because you are following the pattern EXACTLY as it is shown. After you round the far corner and begin to come down the rail (again keeping at least a horse length from the rail), you start into your ranch lope. Go all the way to the end of the arena and stop. Do a 540 degree turn (1 ½ times). Remember we stayed at least a horse length from the rail. If you had not, you would not be able to do your turn. If possible, try to execute your turn without a pause between the stop and turn. Look competent but not rushed.
Ranch Riding — Pattern 2
walk, rounds the corner and goes 1/3 of the way up the pen. When you make your turn, notice that the pattern has it as more of a square corner, not a rounded corner. Stay a horse length off the rail. If you get too close to the rail, you can run over your judge (definite point deduction!). After going the 1/3 up the rail you should have your landmark set, so you know when to break to a trot. Start your ranch trot and go the 2/3s of the arena. Once you hit the corner you break to your
After completing your turn, lope off on your right lead and extend the lope. Don’t gallop your horse right out of your turn. Start your lope and take a stride or two to extend the lope. Right after you round the corner come back to a lope. Lope to the side of the pen, make your two turns (remember your land marks) and do a lead change in the middle. Don’t do the lead change too late, or you will have problems making your next turn. You can do either a flying or simple lead change. If
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Terry Myers your horse does not do a good flying lead change, opt for a good simple lead change. Continue on your left lead. Make a left turn and another left turn then break to a walk when lined up in front of the logs. This is not a stop, but a break from lope to walk. Leave yourself enough room to walk to the logs so your horse has enough time to see them. Walk over the logs. As soon as your horse’s back legs have cleared the logs, break into a trot. After you round the next corner start your extended trot. Go around the corner and come across the pen. When you get almost to the place where you did your 540 degree turn, you stop and back (I like to see 5 or 6 strides in the back). Tada! You are done. This entire pattern takes under 2 minutes to execute. There are a lot of elements and transitions to pack into that two minutes. That is why it is important to know your pattern and execute it exactly as it is shown. Do each element at a time, keeping in mind the one coming up. Know your horse’s strengths so you can showcase them in the pattern. One final thing to remember… horses don’t make mistakes, people do. Practice your gaits, transitions and elements. Then put them all together in the pattern. Questions about this or any of our articles can be emailed to us at myers5000@aol.com. Terry Myers is a national clinician and champion horse trainer with a depth of knowledge developed from over 45 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 Myers at www.tmtrainingcenter. com or on Facebook. March 2018
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Massillon Saddle Club
Celebrating Our 70th Year in 2018 PRESIDENT, Leanne; TREASURER, Terri; VICE PRESIDENT (PLEASURE), Jen W.; VICE PRESIDENT (CONTEST), Erin; EMAIL, massillonsaddleclub@gmail.com WEBSITE, massillonsaddleclub.org
Hello, everyone! Although it seems difficult to remember anything other than cold, snow, more cold, ice, and even more cold, spring truly is just around the corner….and, Massillon Saddle Club has quite a few events planned for 2018! 2018 is a year of celebration for MSC as it marks its 70th Anniversary as an official, incorporated organization. MSC has been around longer than 70 years, but its official introduction came in 1948 when it was incorporated as an Ohio nonprofit group. Over the decades, MSC has changed, and evolved, from a
group of trail riding families to a group of horse people who trail ride, and show Pleasure and Contest events. To celebrate the anniversary, MSC has a few things planned, and some things still in the planning stage. Contest, Pleasure, Fun, and Youth shows are planned. (Please see the MSC Facebook and/or website for the list of dates.) For the 70th anniversary, we hope to have added money to an ‘anniversary’ show that will combine both timed and pleasure classes. If you would like to sponsor a 70th anniversary class, or place an ad in the 70th anniversary sponsorship book, please contact us through the MSC Facebook page. MSC is also looking for donations of time, or product. There are a few show grounds improvements that would be make a fantastic Eagle Scout, or group project. For example, the flower beds have matured to the point that they
could use a gardener’s hand, and eye, to truly showcase them. Among the additions to the 2018 show season are a few more classes at the Pleasure shows. Added are a handful of new, and returning, classes. Added are mini horse and pony classes, such as a halter class exclusively for the smaller equines, and, an open driving class for all breeds. The lope classes for 14-18 year old Western riders has returned this year. The ‘open’ Ranch Horse classes are still part of the show day. Although traditional Ranch Horse tack and clothing is encouraged for these classes, MSC does allow cross entering for those Pleasure riders that might like to experience the class. Banding, braiding, hoof polish, and ‘bling’ are permitted for any horse/rider team in this class; no change of tack or attire is needed. The class is judged on the horse’s movement only. MSC has very reasonable class
and grounds fees that are discounted for our members. We also have awesome year end awards. In addition to the show day discounts, MSC also is able to offer Corral subscriptions at just $10 for an entire year’s worth of horse articles, club news, and a calendar of local, and out of state, events. We hope that you will be a part of our 70th anniversary year, and become a member. Membership forms received before the first show will include a discount, also. MSC is looking for fundraising ideas. If you have any suggestions, please feel free to contact us. Were you an MSC member in the past? Would you like to share some of your photographs from past events? We would love to fill our Facebook page with photographic memories. If you would like to share, please let us know. Hope everyone has a great month!
Ohio Arabian & All-Breed Trail Riding Society
Trail Etiquette
PRESIDENT, Mollie Krumlaw-Smith; VICE PRESIDENT, Mickie Newnam; SECRETARY, Maureen Fehrs, DVM; TREASURER, Bill Cameron; EMAIL, mkrumlaw@webcincy.com; WEBSITE, www.oaats.org
by Tina S. Ponder Due to an encounter, some friends and I had during an Endurance ride I was asked to write an article on trail etiquette. This article is for all levels of Endurance riders. It isn’t necessarily newbies that lack knowledge of trail etiquette, seasoned front runners coming up on riders from other distance classes may lack trail etiquette as well. We must always keep in mind the safety and welfare of our fellow riders, their horses, ourselves and our horse. We must use common sense and common courtesy. A few basics: • Don’t assume when approaching from behind that the rider and horse know you’re there. Call out, make yourself known. Ask if you can pass and you may want to ask what side you can pass on. We don’t know 26
if a rider or even the horse ahead of us is new to the sport. Last year a seasoned rider was out with her new horse to the sport, a rider came from behind and ran up on them without warning, spooked the new horse and the rider came off and got hurt. From that point on, this new horse now has an issue with horses coming up behind it and had to be sold. Unfortunately, the same day, sometime after that incident a few more riders encountered this same rider causing some very dangerous situations. • When riders/horses are approaching each other, slow down if necessary. • If you have a nervous horse when others are passing, guide your horse to a safe spot on the side of the trail with their head facing the trail and oncoming rider/horse. Butts facing the trail can lead to an unsafe situation with horses kicking out at the other horses as they are passing by. • DON’T ride the horses’ butt in front of you, it’s just rude and you’re asking to be kicked. If the horse in front of you isn’t a kicker now, this is a good way to teach it to be one. The hocks of the horse in front of you should be in your sight and if not either
back off or ask to pass. Water is a high commodity on the endurance trails and cause some ill feelings amongst fellow endurance riders if proper etiquette is not applied. • Water troughs may be the only resource of water on the trails, always wait your turn. Don’t push your way through to the trough. • When approaching a body of water again, wait your turn or ask if you can enter into the water. This also applies to leaving a body of water, we may have to sit and wait if another horse is still drinking. Once a horse gets distracted from drinking, they are more than likely to be done. We must ensure our horses have adequate hydration out on the trails to the best of our ability. Best practice is to always ask, not forging on with no regard to those around us. • If riders are waiting their turn for water either at a trough or a body of water and your horse is not drinking then move on. If approaching a rider down off their horse, • Ask, if they are OK and need assistance. If assistance is needed, guide your horse to a safe area to dismount and tie your
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horse before helping down rider. • If no assistance is needed again, ask if you may pass, they may need you to wait until they are back up on their horse before you can pass. Horses get nervous or anxious when they feel they are being left behind and can cause a dangerous situation for a down rider. When on narrow trails • It is important to always keep moving forward on narrow trails. We do not want to stop on narrow trails, this can cause a ‘traffic jam’ and then can cause for nervous horses, now we have another dangerous situation where horses are stepping off trail into unsafe terrane or worse yet, off a cliff. To avoid ill feelings and/or putting our fellow endurance riders, their horse, ourselves and horse in unsafe situations it would not hurt to review Trail Etiquette tips. The higher the level of riding experience does not give us a free pass to improper trail etiquette. It is all of our responsibility to ensure safety of our fellow riders, their horses, ourselves and our horses. Refer to AERC’s website for any further education. Safe trails are happy trails! March 2018
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Corral Calendar 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”. MARCH 2018 MARCH 1-4 — PA Horseworld Expo-Gaited Clinician Ivy Schexnayder, Harrisburg Farmshow Complex, Harrisburg, PA. FMI: www.horseworldexpo.com. MARCH 3 — Extreme Bull Riding & Barrel Racing, 6:30 p.m., Garwood Arena, Columbiana, OH. FMI: 330-921-8116. MARCH 3 — Ranch Riding/Ranch Pleasure Clinic, Terry Myers Training Center, Ostrander, OH. FMI: 740-666-1162, www. TMTrainingCenter.com. MARCH 3 — Ashland Co. Horse Committee 4-H Tack Auction, Ashland County Fairgrounds, Ashland, OH. FMI: Phoebe Spidel, 419-651-2064. MARCH 3 — 1st Annual Franklin County Tack Sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., 5043 Northwest Pkwy., Hilliard, OH. FMI: Johnson.6935@ osu.edu. MARCH 3 — 2018 Winter Show Series, Riverland Arena, 9675 Riverland Ave. SW, Navarre, OH. FMI: Jeanette, 904-477-6019.
MARCH 3 — Mercer Co. 4-H Horse Club Tack Swap, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Pine Township Engine Co., Grove City, PA. FMI: Laura Buchanan, 724-854-2634, lajbuchanan@ hotmail.com. MARCH 3-4 — Southern Ohio Quarter Horse Spring Into Action Show, Champions Center, 4122 Laybourne Rd., Springfield, OH. FMI: www.facebook.com/SOQHA MARCH 4 — Hoppin’ Around The Angels Haven Horse Rescue Barn with the Easter Bunny, 1-4 p.m., Evergreen Farm, 13297 Durkee Road, Grafton, OH. FMI: 440-7815060, www.angelshavenhorserescue.org. MARCH 4 — Mounted Shooting Practice, Riverland Arena, Navarre, OH. FMI: 904477-6019, www.riverlandarena.com. MARCH 4 — Tack Sale & Clinics, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Madison County Fairgrounds, 205 Elm Street, London, OH. FMI: Colleen Martin, 614-374-6149. MARCH 4 — Horseman’s Tack Swap, 10 a.m., General Butler Vagabonds, 138 Whitestown Rd., Lyndora, PA. FMI: 724496-4582. MARCH 6 — Barrel Night, Riverland Arena, Navarre, OH. FMI: 904-477-6019, www. riverlandarena.com. MARCH 8-11 — Shamrock Shuffle, C Bar C Arena, Cloverdale, IN. FMI: www.iqha.com. MARCH 9-10 — IBRA-NPBA, Bill Cherry Expo Center, 2101 College Farm Rd., Murray, KY. FMI: Bailey Jo, 724-415-8319. MARCH 9-11 — 2018 Michigan Horse Expo, MSU Pavilion, 4301 Farm Lane, East Lansing, MI. FMI: Marilyn Graff, 231-8212487, m.marilyngraff@frontier.com, www. michiganhorseexpo.org.
Community Event for all Equine Disciplines Used Tack ~ Clothing ~ Hats ~ Boots ~ & Much More! All vendor spots must be reserved by phone or private message Custom Conchos on Facebook.
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General Admission: $1.00
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MARCH 16-18 — IASHA Spring Warm-Up Show, C Bar C Arena & Expo, Cloverdale, IN. FMI: www.indianasaddlebred.net. MARCH 17 — 3rd Annual Old Fashion Tack Swap, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Richland County Fairgrounds, Mansfield, OH. FMI: Tammy, 567-560-4457, www. customconchosandtack.com. MARCH 17 — Buckeye Mini Horse & Donkey Sale (followed by Ponies & Horses), 9 a.m., Wayne County Fairgrounds, 199 Vanover St., Wooster, OH. FMI: Daniel Schrock Auctioneer, 330-763-0905, danielschrock1990@gmail.com. MARCH 17 — COSCA Annual Banquet, 6 p.m., S.Y.B. Hall, 4157 Hudson Dr., Stow, OH. FMI: www.440-829-1959, www. coscaonline.com. MARCH 17 — Rodeo & High Point Buckle Series, 8 p.m., Double B Arena, 12578 N. Gasburg Rd., Mooresville, IN. FMI: 317-4408439. MARCH 18 — Mounted Shooting Practice & NOO Clean Shooter Jackpot 2018, Riverland Arena, Navarre, OH. FMI: 904477-6019, www.riverlandarena.com. MARCH 18 — Painting With A PurposeAngels Haven Horse Rescue, 1-4 p.m., 36840 Detroit Rd., Avon, OH. FMI: 440281-5728. MARCH 18 — 24th Annual Darke County 4-H Tack Sale, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Darke County Fair, Greenville, OH. FMI: Amy, 937423-4452, Amy.Frantz.PA@gmail.com. MARCH 18 — Open Horse Show, Blue Lakes Farm, Newbury, OH. FMI: 440-564-7303, www.bluelakesfarm.net. MARCH 20— Barrel Night, Riverland Arena, Navarre, OH. FMI: 904-477-6019, www. riverlandarena.com. MARCH 20-21 — Patrick King Horsemanship Clinic, Willow St., PA. FMI: www.pkhorsemanship.com. MARCH 20 and MARCH 22 — Horse Forage Management, 6-9 p.m., AgCredit Upstairs Conference Room, 5362 US Hwy. 42, Mt. Gilead, OH. FMI: Carri Jagger, 419-9471070, Jagger.6@osu.edu, www.morrow. osu.edu. MARCH 20-23 — Topeka Spring Draft Horse, Carriage & Equipment Sale, Topeka, IN. FMI: 260-593-2522. MARCH 23 — Indoor Children Fun Series, 6-8:30 p.m., Camouflage Stables, 3249 SR 45 S, Salem, OH. FMI: www. camouflagestables.com. MARCH 23 — Patrick King Horsemanship Clinic, 275 PA-247, Greenfield Township, PA. FMI: www.pkhorsemanship.com.
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MARCH 9-11 — Ranch Sorting Competition, Champions Center, 4122 Laybourne Rd., Springfield, OH. FMI: championsexpoohio@gmail.com. MARCH 10 — Genuine Horsemanship Clinic, Riverland Arena, Navarre, OH. FMI: 904-477-6019, www.riverlandarena.com. MARCH 10 — Trail Class Clinic, Bar W Equestrian Center, St. Paris, OH. FMI: 937602-7625, www.barw.net. MARCH 11 — The 33rd Annual Great Tack Exchange, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Warren County Fairgrounds, State Route 48, Lebanon, OH. FMI: Judy Picklesimer, 513494-1417, www.greattackexchange.webs. com. MARCH 11 — Cuyahoga Farm Bureau 15th Annual Used Tack Sale, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Cuyahoga Fairgrounds Home & Hobby Bldg., Berea, OH. FMI: 440-877-0706, www.cuyahoga.ofbf.org. MARCH 11 — Definance County OHC Horse & More Sale, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Paulding County Fairgrounds, 503 Fairgrounds Drive, Paulding, OH. FMI: Michelle Cogswell, 260-445-4240, cogswell824@gmail.com. MARCH 11 — Mounted Shooting Practice, Riverland Arena, Navarre, OH. FMI: 904477-6019, www.riverlandarena.com. MARCH 11 — Follow Me Farm Winter Jumper Schooling Series, 5776 Waynes Trace Rd., Hamilton, OH. FMI: 513-6677865. MARCH 11 — Jack Frost Jubilee Winter Fun Show Series, Crescendo Training Centre, Elphrata, PA. FMI: Kriss, 717-475-3047, www.crescendotrainingcentre.com. MARCH 13 — Barrel Night, Riverland Arena, Navarre, OH. FMI: 904-477-6019, www.riverlandarena.com. MARCH 13-14 — 1st Annual Keystone Draft Horse Sale, Centre Co. Grange Fair, Centre Hall, PA. FMI: Elmer, 717-989-8260. MARCH 16 — Square Dance Gibsonburg Saddle Club Fundraiser, 8 p.m., Ole Zim’s Wagon Shed, 1375 N SR 590, Gibsonburg, OH. FMI: Mary Heaps, 419-351-9715. MARCH 16 — Winter Team Sorting Series, Riverland Arena, Navarre, OH. FMI: Philip Mullet, 330-204-6012. MARCH 16-18 — Cowboys For Veterans, WB Ranch, 1640 County Rd. B, Swanton, OH. FMI: Pam, 419-708-9762, hope@ thearmsforces.org. MARCH 16-18 — On The Road with Dawn & Clea 2017/2018 Winter Half Baked Series, The Champions Center, Springfield, OH. FMI: 330-592-5745, www. ontheroadwithdawnandclea.com.
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Poppin' George Kettle Corn will be here!
Sponsored by the Wood Co. 4-H Horse Clubs
March 2018
2018 Show Bill April 28-29: Judge Robin Miller May 26-27: Judge Pat OBrien June 30-July 1: Judge Steve Carter August 11-12: Judge Phil Harstine
AP&P is PAC AND OCAP Approved!
All shows are held at the Ashland County Fairgrounds, 2042 Claremont Avenue, Ashland, Ohio 44805
Saturday 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31.
$100 Open Showmanship Lead Line & Small Fry Showmanship Walk-Trot Showmanship-All ages Showmanship 19 & Over Showmanship 14-18 Showmanship 13 & Under Lead Line 8 & Under 5 minute warm up for Lunge Line only Lunge Line-Yearling and 2 year olds BREAK Schooling Class $500 Open Walk-Trot Pleasure-may cross enter $100 Walk-Trot Pleasure-no cross enter Small Fry Walk-Trot Hunter Under Saddle 9 & Under Walk-Trot Hunter Under Saddle 10-18 Small Fry Walk-Trot Equitation 9 & Under (rail work only) Walk-Trot Hunter Under Saddle 19 & Over Walk-Trot English Equitation 10-18 Walk-Trot English Equitation 19 & Over Generation Gap Walk-Trot Pleasure-may cross enter BREAK $100 Hunter Under Saddle Hunter Under Saddle 19 & Over Hunter Under Saddle 14-18 Hunter Under Saddle 13 & Under Junior Hunter Under Saddle-Horses 5 & Under Senior Hunter Under Saddle-Horses 6 & Over $100 Open English Equitation English Equitation 19 & Over English Equitation 14-18 English Equitation 13 & Under BREAK Open Pleasure Driving Open Walk-Trot Trail-may cross enter Open In Hand Trail
Sunday 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. 51. 52. 53. 54. 55. 56. 57. 58. 59. 60. 61.
$100 Open Halter AQHA/APHA Registered Halter All Other Halter Performance Halter Reining Youth Reining 18 & Under Ranch Horse-will use AQHA patterns Ranch Horse Pleasure-on the rail-followed by 5 minute break to untack for the next class Ranch Horse Conformation Open Disciplined Rail Schooling Class $500 Open Walk Trot Pleasure-may cross enter $100 Walk-Trot Pleasure-no cross enter Small Fry Walk-Trot Western Pleasure 9 & Under Walk-Trot Western Pleasure 10-18 Small Fry Walk-Trot Western Horsemanship 9 & Under (rail work only) Walk-Trot Western Pleasure 19 & Over Walk-Trot Western Horsemanship 10-18 Walk-Trot Western Horsemanship 19 & Over Generation Gap Walk-Trot Pleasure-may cross enter BREAK $100 Open Western Pleasure Western Pleasure 19 & Over Western Pleasure 14-18 Western Pleasure 13 & Under Junior Western Pleasure-Horses 5 & Under Senior Western Pleasure-Horses 6 & Over $100 Open Western Horsemanship Western Horsemanship 19 & Over Western Horsemanship 14-18 Western Horsemanship 13 & Under
Start Time: 9:00 a.m. Entry Fees $5, Grounds Fee $5/horse Stalls are available for $30.00 per day. Electric available for $30.00 per day.
For more information contact President Chunk Watts at 330-317-0945
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MARCH 23-25 — Blue Ribbon Springtime Classic, Champions Center, 4122 Laybourne Rd., Springfield, OH. FMI: www. ohiosaddlebred.com. MARCH 23-25 — Road To The Horse, Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington, KY. FMI: Tammy, 877-772-5425, tammy@ roadtothehorse.com. MARCH 24 — Dusty Boots Awards Banquet, Garden Brook Banquet Center, 4820 Warren Rd., Cortland, OH. FMI: Holly Carr, 440-858-7912, www. dustybootsridingclub.com. MARCH 24 — Horse Health Day, Alexandria Fairgrounds, Alexandria, KY. FMI: Jim Mayer, 859-496-4976, jimwmayer@yahoo.com, www.nkhn.info MARCH 24 — 9th Annual Stark County Tack/Pet Expo, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m, Stark County Fairgrounds, Canton, OH. FMI: Darlie Katz, 330-316-3214. MARCH 24 — Winter Series Contest Show & “Beginners” Fun Show, Blue Lakes Farm, Newbury, OH. FMI: 440-564-7303. MARCH 24 — Indiana Horse Council Queen Contest, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Henry Co. Saddle Club, New Castle, IN. FMI: www. hcsaddleclub.com. MARCH 24-25 — Tack Sale at MODA Spring Schooling Show, Eden Park Equestrian Complex, Sunbury, OH. FMI: Lisa Mathis, lmathis2009@yahoo.com, www.midohiodressage.com. MARCH 24-25 — 4th Annual Dirt Road to the Horse: The Championship Round, 10 a.m., Stockhands Horses for Healing, 3788 Olentangy River Road, Delaware, OH. FMI: 614-318-5781.
MARCH 24-25 — Patrick King Horsemanship Clinic, RO-NO Ranch, Waymart, PA. FMI: Julie, 440-865-6963, www.pkhorsemanship.com. MARCH 25 — Wood County Horseman’s Flea Market, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wood County Fairgrounds, Bowling Green, OH. FMI: Kelly Adams, 419-466-9316. MARCH 25 — Mounted Shooting Practice, Riverland Arena, Navarre, OH. FMI: 904477-6019, www.riverlandarena.com. MARCH 25 — Equine Ride For Awareness, 1-4 p.m., Gibsonburg Saddle Club, 961 N. Main St., Gibsonburg, OH. FMI: Pastor Robin, 419-450-2994. MARCH 25 — Winter Fun Show Series, Sapphire Sky Stables, 6810 Barrett Road, Geneva, OH. FMI: 440-813-9478. MARCH 25 — Hendricks Co. Horseman’s Farm, Hendricks Co. 4H Fairgrounds, Danville, IN. FMI: Jeff Hearon, 317-6947693, hchc4u@gmail.com. MARCH 26-27 — Patrick King Horsemanship Clinic, Feather Hill Stables, New Columbia, PA. FMI: Brenda, 570-568-8222, BHall@ Featherhills.com. MARCH 27 — Barrel Night, Riverland Arena, Navarre, OH. FMI: 904-477-6019, www.riverlandarena.com. MARCH 28-APRIL 1 — MQHA Easter EggStravaganza, MSU Pavilion, East Lansing, MI. FMI: www.miquarterhorse. com. MARCH 29-APRIL 1 — Buckeye Reining Series Show, Champions Center, 4122 Laybourne Rd., Springfield, OH. FMI: www. buckeyereiningseries.com.
9th ANNUAL GALLIPOLIS SHRINE CLUB BENEFIT TRAIL RIDE (In Memoriam of J.C. Glassburn)
Hosted by Gallia - Ohio Horseman’s Council
MAY 12, 2018
Ride out at 12 Noon from Ohio Horseman Council Shelter Located at O.O. McIntyre Park c/o Raccoon Creek County Park, 518 Dan Jones Road, Perry Township, Gallipolis, Ohio 45631
ALL PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT THE GALLIPOLIS SHRINE CLUB Concessions will be available on the grounds
FOOD — PRIZES — FUN FOR ALL
Photographer will be on the grounds. Please, no dogs or alcohol. Appropriate conduct is expected. All riders must sign a waiver of liability. Not responsible for accidents.
MARCH 30-31 — The TrailMeister: Trail Riding & Horse Camping Basics, Smoke Rise Ranch & Resort, 6751 Hunterdon Rd., Glouster, OH. FMI: 740-767-2624, www. smokeriseranch.com. MARCH 30 & MARCH 31 — Shipshewana Wild Wild West Equestrian Variety Show, 7-9 p.m. each day, 455 E. Farver, Shipshewana, IN. FMI: 269-625-0364, www.shipshewanamerchandisemarket. com. MARCH 31 — Extreme Bull Riding & Barrel Racing, 6:30 p.m., Garwood Arena, Columbiana, OH. FMI: 330-921-8116. MARCH 31 — Confidence Building Clinic, Terry Myers Training Center, Ostrander, OH. FMI: 740-666-1162, www. TMTrainingCenter.com. MARCH 31 — Tack/Barn Sale hosted by Flatlanders Dressage & Combined Training Association, 9 a.m., 18380 Twp. Rd. 51, Bluffton, OH. FMI: www. flatlandersdressage.com. MARCH 31-APRIL 1 — Your Inner Cowgirl Horsemanship & Cow Working Clinic with Trina Campbell, Meadowhaven Farm, Lexington, KY. FMI: Toby Cross, 734-6495067, cowgirlredd@gmail.com. MARCH 31-APRIL 1 — Patrick King Horsemanship Clinic, Hillside Farm & Stables, Smicksburg, PA FMI: www. pkhorsemanship.com. APRIL 2018 APRIL 1 — Mounted Shooting Practice, Riverland Arena, Navarre, OH. FMI: 904477-6019, www.riverlandarena.com. APRIL 1 — Follow Me Farm Winter Jumper Schooling Series, 5776 Waynes Trace Rd., Hamilton, OH. FMI: 513-667-7865. APRIL 3 — Barrel Night, Riverland Arena, Navarre, OH. FMI: 904-477-6019, www. riverlandarena.com. APRIL 5-7 — Indiana Spring Classic Morgan Horse Show, Michiana Event Center, 455 E. Farver, Shipshewana, IN. FMI: www. facebook.com/IndianaMorganClassic APRIL 6-8 — 40th Annual Hoosier Horse Fair & Expo, Indiana State Fairgrounds, Indianapolis, IN. FMI: www. hoosierhorsefair.org. APRIL 6-8 — Dawn & Clea Panty Raid $15,000 Futurity Barrel Race, Champions Center, 4122 Laybourne Rd., Springfield, OH. FMI: www.otrroadie.com. APRIL 6-8 — Spring Tune-Up with Lynn Semingson, Smoke Rise Ranch & Resort, 6751 Hunterdon Rd., Glouster, OH. FMI: 740-767-2624, www.smokeriseranch.com. APRIL 7 — NKHN Bomb Proofing Clinic, 9 a.m., Halt N Salut Equestrian Center, 205 Bracht Piner Rd., Walton, KY FMI: Jim Mayer, 859-496-4976, jimwmayer@ yahoo.com, www.nkhn.info. APRIL 7 — Wayne County Saddle Club Spring Clean-up, 10 a.m., 4200 Overton Rd., Wooster, OH. FMI: www. waynecountysaddleclub.com.
ALSO: Horses for rent at OHC Shelter.
Located at O.O. McIntyre Park. Call Patti Slayton (740) 645-2352 or Eddie Wolfe (740) 416-3531 Limited number of horses available. $10 Rental.
For More Information
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Patti Slayton (740) 645-2352 Terry Gallion (740) 245-2531 HORSEMEN’S CORRAL
APRIL 7 — Resurrection Egg Hunt & Summer Preview Day, 2-6 p.m., Wanake Camp and Retreat Center, 9463 Manchester Ave. SW, Beach City, OH. FMI: 330-756-2333, www.campwanake.org. APRIL 7 — Open Show, Faustman Ranch, 4301 Rt. 4, Dayton, OH. FMI: 937-4754111, www.faustmanranch.com. APRIL 7-8 — Spring Fling Trail Obstacle Challenge, Camp Creek State Park, Camp Creek, WV. FMI: 304-673-7629, wvcta@ aol.com. APRIL 10 — Barrel Night, Riverland Arena, Navarre, OH. FMI: 904-477-6019, www. riverlandarena.com. APRIL 12-15 — Equine Affaire, Ohio Expo Center, Columbus, OH. FMI: 740-8450085, info@equineaffaire.com, www. equineaffaire.com. APRIL 12-15 — Advance Cowgirl Bootcamp, Smoke Rise Ranch & Resort, 6751 Hunterdon Rd., Glouster, OH. FMI: 740767-2624, www.smokeriseranch.com. APRIL 12-16 — Madison Shambaugh Clinic & Meet The Zebras, Henry County Saddle Club, New Castle, IN. FMI: www. hcsaddleclub.com. APRIL 13 — Wayne County Saddle Club Fun Show, 7 p.m., 4200 Overton Rd., Wooster, OH. FMI: Leanne Louive, 330844-4041, www.waynecountysaddleclub. com. APRIL 13 — Winter Team Sorting Series, Riverland Arena, Navarre, OH. FMI: Philip Mullet, 330-204-6012. APRIL 13-15 — Patrick King Horsemanship Clinic, Hidden Hollow Farm, Benton, PA. FMI: www.pkhorsemanship.com. APRIL 14 — Youth Clinic, Riverland Arena, Navarre, OH. FMI: 904-477-6019, www. riverlandarena.com. APRIL 14 — Buckeye Bonanza Open House & Sale Preview, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Ohio State Equine Facility, 3658 Kays Ave., Dublin, OH. FMI: www.buckeyebonanza. osu.edu. APRIL 14 — Western Dressage/Yoga On Horseback, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Camouflage Stables, Salem, OH. FMI: 234-567-4066. APRIL 14 — Gymkhana Show, Faustman Ranch, 4301 Rt. 4, Dayton, OH. FMI: 937475-4111, www.faustmanranch.com. APRIL 14 — Ohio Valley Team Penning Association Sorting Show, Simmons Equestrian Center, 49053 Fredericktown, Negley, OH. FMI: Pam Bradshaw, 814-5044215. APRIL 14 — Cowboys & Angels Saddle Club Spring Fun Show, Madison Co. Fairgrounds, Richmond, KY. FMI: 606-386-1608. APRIL 14 — Hickory Hill Tack Swap, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 18355 Hare Creek Rd., Corry, PA. FMI: Darcy, 814-323-2981. APRIL 14-15 — Champions Center Open Show, 4122 Laybourne Rd., Springfield, OH. FMI: championsexpoohio@gmail.com.
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You can also contact Jim Mike at (330) 323-4738 or Ellen Van Pelt at (330) 323-2834 for more information. March 2018
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Corral Calendar Continued from page 30 APRIL 14-15 — Beyond Horse Massage Weekend Seminar-Workshop, Kentucky Equine Humane Center, Nicholasville, KY. FMI: Karen, 859-881-5849, www.kyehc. org. APRIL 14-15 — Lower Michigan Horse Association Show, Ingham County Fairgrounds, 700 E. Ash St., Mason, MI. FMI: www.imha.net. APRIL 15 — NOO Clean Shooter Jackpot 2018, Riverland Arena, Navarre, OH. FMI: 904-477-6019, www.riverlandarena.com. APRIL 15 — Open Horse Show, Blue Lakes Farm, Newbury, OH. FMI: 440-564-7303, www.bluelakesfarm.net. APRIL 16 — Patrick King Horsemanship Clinic, New Dawn Farm, New Brighton, PA. FMI: 412-289-1845, www.pkhorsemanship. com. APRIL 17 — Barrel Night, Riverland Arena, Navarre, OH. FMI: 904-477-6019, www. riverlandarena.com. APRIL 18-22 — IQHA Youth Show, C Bar C Arena, Cloverdale, IN. FMI: 765-714-4324, www.AnEquineProduction.com. APRIL 20 — Indoor Children Fun Series, 6-8:30 p.m., Camouflage Stables, 3249 SR 45 S, Salem, OH. FMI: www. camouflagestables.com. APRIL 20 — Winter Team Sorting Round Robin Buckle Series, Riverland Arena, Navarre, OH. FMI: Philip Mullet, 330-2046012. APRIL 20 — Open Barrel Show-$500 Added, 6-10 p.m., Henry Co. Saddle Club, 321 W 100N, New Castle, IN. FMI: 765-5242400, www.hcsaddleclub.com.
APRIL 20-22 — Bring In The Spring Cattle Event, Smoke Rise Ranch & Resort, Glouster, OH. FMI: 740-767-2624, www. smokeriseranch.com. APRIL 20-22 — Ohio Half Arabian Horse Association Spring Show, Champions Center, 4122 Laybourne Rd., Springfield, OH. FMI: Cindy Clinton, 937-962-4336, cindy@cindyclinton.com, www.ohaha.org. APRIL 20-22 — Mid Ohio Dressage Spring I & II, Eden Park Equestrian Complex, Sunbury, OH. FMI: www.midohiodressage. org. APRIL 21 — Wayne County Saddle Club Pleasure Show, 4200 Overton Rd., Wooster, OH. FMI: Katy Amstutz, 419-6517892, www.waynecountysaddleclub.com. APRIL 21 — Angels Haven Horse Rescue 9th Annual Spring Fling, Quaker Steak & Lube, 4900 Transporation Dr., Village of Sheffield, OH. FMI: 440-781-5060, www. angelshavenhorserescue.org. APRIL 21 — Winter Series Contest Show & “Beginners” Fun Show, Blue Lakes Farm, Newbury, OH. FMI: 440-564-7303, www. bluelakesfarm.net. APRIL 21 — NKHN Dressage Schooling Show & Enrichment Day, Alexandria Fairgrounds, Alexandria, KY. FMI: Jim Mayer, 859-496-4976, jimwmayer@ yahoo.com, www.nkhn.info APRIL 21 — Gibsonburg Saddle Club Expo Show, 11 a.m., 961 N. Main St., Gibsonburg, OH. FMI: 419-304-3429. APRIL 21 — Reality Dreams Open Horse Show, 9 a.m., Lancaster Fairgrounds, 157 E. Fair Ave., Lancaster, OH. FMI: www. realitydreamshorseshows.com.
Buckeye Mini Horse & Donkey Sale Followed by Ponies & Horses Wayne County Fairgrounds 199 Vanover Street Wooster, Ohio 44691
Saturday, March 17, 2018 9 a.m. Tack & Equipment 12 p.m. Mini Donkeys & Mini Ponies Horses & Ponies to follow. All Animals Must Have Halter & Lead Rope. Commission Rates is as follows: Each animal $25 plus 10%, Tack 20%, Saddles & Carts 10%, No sales $25. Veterinarian will be available day of sale for Coggins: $25. Terms of Sale: Cash or GOOD Check Next Sale with proper ID. Out-of-State checks must Date: have letter of credit from your bank. May 19
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Deadline to be in the catalog is March 5, 2018. Contact: Tracy Dodzley, (440) 935-7852, redpony8@gmail.com
For More Information: Daniel Schrock, Auctioneer (330) 763-0905 danielschrock1990@gmail.com Ohio License #2015000116 32
APRIL 21 — Rodeo & High Point Buckle Series, 8 p.m., Double B Arena, 12578 N. Gasburg Rd., Mooresville, IN. FMI: 317-4408439. APRIL 21-22 — New Shooter Clinic & Club Shoot (no CMSA points), Madison County Fairgrounds, London, OH. FMI: 740-2067214, midohiomarauders@gmail.com, www.midohiomarauders.com. APRIL 21-22 — MVHSA Youth Association Spring Show, 8 a.m., Circle G Arena, Lewisburg, OH. FMI: www.mhvsa.com. APRIL 22 — Bath Pony Club Dressage Schooling Show, 141 Remsen Rd., Medina, OH. FMI: www.bathponyclub.org. APRIL 24 — Barrel Night, Riverland Arena, Navarre, OH. FMI: 904-477-6019, www. riverlandarena.com. APRIL 26-29 — Westfall Horsemanship Foundation for a Lifetime Clinic, Loudonville area, OH. FMI: www. westfallhorsemanship.com. APRIL 26-29 — 2018 Kentucky Three-Day Event, Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington, KY. FMI: www.kentuckythreeday.com. APRIL 27-29 — Buckeye Reining Series Show, Champions Center, 4122 Laybourne Rd., Springfield, OH. FMI: www. buckeyereiningseries.com. APRIL 27-29 — Rob Gage 3-Day Clinic, Serenity Acres, 8480 Canal Rd., Frazeysburg, OH. FMI: Kate, 614-204-4100, serenityacresequestrian@yahoo.com. APRIL 27-29 — MQHYA Spartan Spectacular, MSU Pavilion, East Lansing, MI. FMI: www.miquarterhorse.com. APRIL 28 — Spring Horse Sale, The University of Findlay, 14700 US Route 68, Findlay, OH. FMI: www. findlayequestrianevents.com. APRIL 28 — Reality Dreams Open Horse Show, 9 a.m., Lancaster Fairgrounds, 157 E. Fair Ave., Lancaster, OH. FMI: www. realitydreamshorseshows.com. APRIL 28 — Wayne County Saddle Club Contest Show, 4200 Overton Rd., Wooster, OH. FMI: Tricia Crilow, 330-763-4564, www.waynecountysaddleclub.com. APRIL 28 — 6th Annual Farm & Home Flea Market & Tack Swap, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Belmont County Fairgrounds, St. Clairsville, OH. FMI: Larry Morris, 740-238-1000. APRIL 28 — Tack Swap, 10 a.m., Crooked Creek Horse Park, 467 Crooked Creek Dam Road, Ford City, PA. FMI: Christine Blystone, 724-681-0040. APRIL 28-29 — Ashland Paint & Plain Saddle Club Show, 9 a.m., Ashland County Fairgrounds, 2042 Claremont Ave., Ashland, OH. FMI: Chunk Watts, 330-3170945, www.ashlandpaintandplain.com. APRIL 28-29 — Michigan State Pinto Breeders & Owners Show, 8 a.m., Shiawassee County Fairgrounds, Corunna, MI. FMI: www.mspbo.org. APRIL 29 — Massillon Saddle Club Contest Show, MSC Show Grounds, 12680 Sally SW, Massillon, OH. FMI: Regina Sword, 330-234-7637. APRIL 29 — Winter Fun Show Series, Sapphire Sky Stables, 6810 Barrett Road, Geneva, OH. FMI: 440-813-9478. APRIL 29 — Windfall Farm Horse Show, 6898 Wes Curt Lane, Goshen, OH. FMI: 513680-3690, www.windfallfarmhorseshows. com. APRIL 29 — Kimberton Hunt Club 73rd Annual Horse Show, Ludwig’s Corner, Glenmoore, PA. FMI: www.kimbertonhunt. org.
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MAY 2018 MAY 1 — Barrel Night, Riverland Arena, Navarre, OH. FMI: 904-477-6019, www. riverlandarena.com. MAY 4 — Wayne County Saddle Club Fun Show, 7 p.m., 4200 Overton Rd., Wooster, OH. FMI: Leanne Louive, 330-844-4041, www.waynecountysaddleclub.com. MAY 4-6 — Ohio Paint Horse Club Buckeye Extravaganza, Champions Center, 4122 Laybourne Rd., Springfield, OH. FMI: www.ophc.org. MAY 4-6 — NKHN Annual Trail Ride/ Campout, Midwest Trail Ride, Norman, IN. FMI: Jim Mayer, 859-496-4976, jimwmayer@yahoo.com, www.nkhn.info MAY 5 — Wayne County Saddle Club Pleasure Show, 4200 Overton Rd., Wooster, OH. FMI: Katy Amstutz, 419-6517892, www.waynecountysaddleclub.com. MAY 5 — Buckeye Jackpot Dressage Show with Western Dressage, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Eden Park Equestrian Complex, Sunbury, OH. FMI: www.buckeyeequestrianevents. com. MAY 5 — Open Show, Faustman Ranch, 4301 Rt. 4, Dayton, OH. FMI: 937-4754111, www.faustmanranch.com. MAY 5 — Ohio Valley Team Penning Association Sorting Show, Simmons Equestrian Center, 49053 Fredericktown, Negley, OH. FMI: Pam Bradshaw, 814-5044215. MAY 5 — The Kentucky Derby, Churchill Downs, Louisville, KY. FMI: www. kentuckyderby.com. MAY 5 — Scavenger Hunt on Horseback, The Flying W Ranch, Tionesta, PA. FMI: 814-316-1064. MAY 5-6 — PtHAO Spring Fling Show, Findlay University Western Farm, 14700 US Route 68, Findlay, OH. FMI: Megan Herner, 419-681-0133, herner7@yahoo. com, www.ohiopinto.com. MAY 5-6 — Tracey Morgan Clinic sponsored by MCDA, Windrush Farm, Metamora, MI. FMI: www.metamoracarriagedriving.org. MAY 5-6 — Windfall Farm Horse Show, 6898 Wes Curt Lane, Goshen, OH. FMI: 513-6803690, www.windfallfarmhorseshows.com. MAY 5-6 — Kentucky Derby/Straight Away Racing, Smoke Rise Ranch & Resort, 6751 Hunterdon Rd., Glouster, OH. FMI: 740767-2624, www.smokeriseranch.com. MAY 5-6 — Horse Day Camp & Clinic, Shelby County Fairgrounds, 655 S. Highland St., Sidney, OH. FMI: Shelby County Extension, 937-498-7239, www.shelby.osu.edu. MAY 6 — Open Horse Show, Blue Lakes Farm, Newbury, OH. FMI: 440-564-7303, www.bluelakesfarm.net. MAY 6 — Reality Dreams Open Horse Show, 9 a.m., Lancaster Fairgrounds, 157 E. Fair Ave., Lancaster, OH. FMI: www. realitydreamshorseshows.com. MAY 8 — Barrel Night, Riverland Arena, Navarre, OH. FMI: 904-477-6019, www. riverlandarena.com. MAY 9-10 — Patrick King Horsemanship Clinic, Straight Up Stables, Nottingham, PA. FMI: 717-278-8374. MAY 10 — Tri State Boot & Saddle Club Exhibition & Jackpot (Barrels & Poles), 6 p.m., 14930 Old Lincoln Highway, East Liverpool, OH. FMI: www.facebook.com/ Tri-State-Boot-and-Saddle-Club. MAY 10-13 — All American Youth Horse Show, Ohio Expo Center, Columbus, OH. FMI: 614-620-9784, youthhorseshow@ gmail.com, www.aayhshow.com.
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Corral Calendar MAY 11-13 — Ohio American Saddlebred Pleasure Horse Association Heartland Classic Horse Show, Champions Center, 4122 Laybourne Rd., Springfield, OH. FMI: www.oaspha.net. MAY 11-12 — Mid-Ohio Marauders Club Fun Shoot (no CMSA points) & Bubba Shot The Balloon I CMSA Shoot, Madison County Fairgrounds, London, OH. FMI: 740206-7214, www.midohiomarauders.com. MAY 11-13 — SOQHA Challenge, World Equestrian Center, Wilmington, OH. FMI: www.oqha.com. MAY 12 — Knox County Horse Park Fun Show, 12 p.m., 7360 Thayer Road, Mt. Vernon, OH. Rain Date: May 19. FMI: Courtney, 740-973-3059, www. knoxcountyhorsepark.com. MAY 12 — 9th Annual Gallipolis Shrine Club Benefit Trail Ride, 12 p.m., Ohio Horseman Council Shelter-O.O. McIntyre Park, 518 Dan Jones Road, Gallipolis, OH. FMI: Clarence Hill, 740-645-0343. MAY 12 — Gymkhana Show, Faustman Ranch, 4301 Rt. 4, Dayton, OH. FMI: 937475-4111, www.faustmanranch.com. MAY 12 — Winter Series Contest Show & “Beginners” Fun Show, Blue Lakes Farm, Newbury, OH. FMI: 440-564-7303, www. bluelakesfarm.net. MAY 12-13 — Michigan State Pinto Breeders & Owners Show, 8 a.m., Shiawassee County Fairgrounds, Corunna, MI. FMI: www.mspbo.org. MAY 12-13 — Lower Michigan Horse Association Show, Ingham County Fairgrounds, 700 E. Ash St., Mason, MI. FMI: www.imha.net.
MAY 12-13 — TSQHA The Show With A View, Harlansburg Showgrounds, New Castle, PA. FMI: www.tsqha.com. MAY 13 — Massillon Saddle Club Contest Show, MSC Show Grounds, 12680 Sally SW, Massillon, OH. FMI: Regina Sword, 330-234-7637. MAY 13 — Trail Challenge Practice, WinSeek Performance Horses, 5022 Everett Hull Rd., Cortland, OH. FMI: 330-638-2255 MAY 14 — Spring Mixed Sale, Delaware County Fairgrounds, 236 Pennsylvania Ave., Delaware, OH. FMI: www.bloodedhorse. com. MAY 15 — Barrel Night, Riverland Arena, Navarre, OH. FMI: 904-477-6019, www. riverlandarena.com. MAY 16-20 — SOQHA The Madness, World Equestrian Center, Wilmington, OH. FMI: www.oqha.com. MAY 18-20 — Great Lakes Appaloosa Quad A Rama, University of Findlay, Findlay, OH. FMI: Todd Michael, 419-6183043, www.glaphc.com. MAY 18-20 — Spring Ride Weekend, TriCo Trail Association, 2662 Downing St. SW, East Sparta, OH. FMI: Jim, 330-323-4738, www.tri-cotrails.org. MAY 18-20 — Best of America by Horseback, Smoke Rise Ranch & Resort, 6751 Hunterdon Road, Glouster, OH. FMI: www.smokeriseranch.com. MAY 18-20 — 21st Anniversary Michigan Apple Blossom Classic Open Horse Show, MSU Pavilion, East Lansing, MI. FMI: 517-655-4712, rtrainct@aol.com, www. michiganappleblossomclassic.com.
9th Annual
D R I L L T E A M COMPETITION March 2018
MAY 18-20 — Patrick King Horsemanship Clinic, Heart of Phoenix Equestrian Rescue, Shoals, WV. FMI: 304-784-4061, www. pkhorsemanship.com. MAY 19 — NKHN Drill Team Competition Show, 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Alexandria Fairgrounds, Alexandria, KY. FMI: Jim Mayer, 859-496-4976, jimwmayer@ yahoo.com. MAY 19 — Classical Attraction Dressage Society Show, Ridgewood Stables, 2250 Ridgewood Dr., Medina, OH. FMI: CADSrider@gmail.com, www. cadsdressage.org. MAY 19 — Ranch Riding/Ranch Pleasure Clinic, Terry Myers Training Center, Ostrander, OH. FMI: 740-666-1162, www. TMTrainingCenter.com. MAY 19 — Medina Horse Council Committee Open Horse Show, 8:30 a.m., Medina County Fairgrounds, 720 W. Smith Rd., Medina, OH. FMI: www.coscaonline. com. MAY 19 — Wayne County Saddle Club Contest Show, 4200 Overton Rd., Wooster, OH. FMI: Tricia Crilow, 330-763-4564, www.waynecountysaddleclub.com. MAY 19 — Rodeo & High Point Buckle Series, 8 p.m., Double B Arena, 12578 N. Gasburg Rd., Mooresville, IN. FMI: 317-4408439. MAY 19 — Western Dressage Schooling Show, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Eden Park Equestrian Complex, Sunbury, OH. FMI: www.buckeyeequestrianevents.com. MAY 19 — Gibsonburg Speed Show, 961 N. Main St., Gibsonburg, OH. FMI: 419-3043429.
MAY 19-20 — Great Lakes Appaloosa Club Quad A Rama, University of Findlay Western Farm, Findlay, OH. FMI: Todd Michael, (419) 306-2259, tmcowboy@aol. com, www.GLApHC.com. MAY 19-20 — NEOHA Open Horse Show, Wpqha Western, 3722 Harlansburg Rd., New Castle, PA. FMI: www. dustybootsridingclub.com. MAY 20 — IMTCA Trail Course Clinic with Kelly Chapman, 9 a.m., Creek Side Horse Park, Elson Street, Waynesburg, OH. FMI: Cynthia Bauman, 330-323-3559, CreekSideHorsePark@gmail.com, www. CreekSideHorsePark.com. MAY 22 — Barrel Night, Riverland Arena, Navarre, OH. FMI: 904-477-6019, www. riverlandarena.com. MAY 22 — Patrick King Horsemanship Clinic, 1150 Ledge Road, Medina, OH. FMI: Irene, 330-606-7321, www. pkhorsemanship.com. MAY 23-27 — Buckeye Reining Series Show, Champions Center, 4122 Laybourne Rd., Springfield, OH. FMI: www. buckeyereiningseries.com. MAY 23-27 — Patrick King Horsemanship Clinic, Sand Hill Stable, 4311 St. Rt. 303, Mantua, OH. FMI: Betsy, 330-221-8819, betsyshaw@sandhillstableoh.com, www. pkhorsemanship.com. MAY 24 — Tri State Boot & Saddle Club Exhibition & Jackpot (Barrels & Poles), 6 p.m., 14930 Old Lincoln Highway, East Liverpool, OH. FMI: www.facebook.com/ Tri-State-Boot-and-Saddle-Club.
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Come out and enjoy the day watching Drill Teams from across the U.S. compete!
Free Admission **** Vendors and Food On Site
Gaited Drill Open/Rodeo Drill Open Theme Drill Open/Freestyle Open Freestyle Youth/Freestyle Novice Quadrille Open/Quadrille Youth Quadrille Novice/Impromtu Open Quadrille Driving/Quadrille Theme
May 19, 2018 Opening Ceremonies: 9:30 a.m. Awards Ceremony: 6:00 p.m.
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The Wanake Ranch Summer Camp Do horses fill your child’s mind and imagination? Offer your child (grades 1-12 in the fall of 2018) opportunities to connect and build friendships with horses, peers, and mentors this summer. The Wanake Ranch, located in Beach City, Ohio, offers week-long horse adventures for children and teens of all ages. Campers learn safe horsemanship while having fun through daily adventures with the horses in the arena and equine science classroom. Older, experienced riders also enjoy trail rides. Progressive instruction is led by a Certified Horsemanship Association instructor and includes horse care: feeding, grooming, tacking, chores, and more. Campers are challenged to practice decision-making, leadership, and responsibility in a safety conscious, well supervised and encouraging environment. Campers living in the ranch
bunkhouse feed, groom, and tack their horses, and then spend the morning in the riding arena for progressive horseback riding lessons and the equine classroom for horse science. After lunch campers go swimming or take part in horse related activities and have fun studying the Bible. After supper campers enjoy games, snack, worship, and campfires. Horseback trail rides on Wanake’s trails through the rolling hills are a highlight of this week immersed in horses. Wrangler Week (Grades 9-12) offers the most time with horses, followed by Ranch Camp (Grades 6-12), and then Horse Lovers (grades 4-12). Horse Day Camp (Grades 2-6) features horse science and arena time each morning, plus they enjoy swimming in the pool, games, and Bible study. Visit www. campwanake.org for more details. The Wanake Ranch also offers
week-long programs for campers who live in the main part of camp and visit the ranch once each day. Saddle Up (grades 4-12 in the fall of 2018) features four horseback riding lessons and four horse science lessons plus opportunities to assist with the horses. Splash and Saddle (grades 4-12) features time in the saddle and time in the pool with four horseback riding lessons and two horse science lessons, plus extra pool time daily. For children who will be in grades 1-3 in the fall of 2018 Just Horsing Around is a three-day, two-night, threehorse-lesson introduction to the horse world. Unique to Wanake is the small group de-centralized model of camping, allowing children to live in a family-like group with counselors and campers who eat, live, worship, study, work and play together in a Christ-centered
environment situated in the outof-doors. Full week (Sunday-Friday), partial week, and day camp programs are available over an eight week summer starting Sunday, June 10 and ending on Friday, Aug. 3, 2018. If your child is registered by May 1, 2018 you will receive a $20 Early Bird discount and a oneof-a-kind Early Bird T-shirt not available anywhere else! Sibling discounts and Camperships are available. Register for camp at https://eastohiocamps. campbrainregistration.com/. You can find out more details at www. campwanake.org. Questions, need more information? Call Wanake’s office at 330/756-2333 or email info@campwanake.org. The Wanake Ranch also offers trail rides year-round and horseback riding lessons each spring and fall.
MAY 25 — Wayne County Saddle Club Fun Show, 7 p.m., 4200 Overton Rd., Wooster, OH. FMI: Leanne Louive, 330-844-4041, www.waynecountysaddleclub.com. MAY 25 — Keystone Saddle Club Contesting Show, 5969 Clay Drive SE, Uhrichsville, OH. FMI: www.keystonesaddleclub.com. MAY 25 — Indoor Children Fun Series, 6-8:30 p.m., Camouflage Stables, 3249 SR 45 S, Salem, OH. FMI: www. camouflagestables.com. MAY 25-28 — Memorial Day Family Weekend Campout, Wanake Camp and Retreat Center, 9463 Manchester Ave. SW, Beach City, OH. FMI: 330-756-2333, www. campwanake.org. MAY 25-28 — MQHA Summer Series, Midland County Fairgrounds, Midland, MI. FMI: www.miquarterhorse.com. MAY 26 — Perry County Open 4H Horse Show, 8 a.m., Perry County Fair, 5445 State Rte. 37W, New Lexington, OH. FMI: www.facebook.com/PerryCounty4H HorseCommittee. MAY 26 — Reality Dreams Open Horse Show, 9 a.m., Lancaster Fairgrounds, 157 E. Fair Ave., Lancaster, OH. FMI: www. realitydreamshorseshows.com. MAY 26-27 — COSCA Annual Benefit Open Horse Show, Medina County Fairgrounds, 720 W. Smith Rd., Medina, OH. FMI: www. coscaonline.com. MAY 26-27 — Ashland Paint & Plain Saddle Club Show, 9 a.m., Ashland County Fairgrounds, 2042 Claremont Ave., Ashland, OH. FMI: Chunk Watts, 330-3170945, www.ashlandpaintandplain.com. MAY 26-27 — PtHAO Summer Warm Up Show, Fulton County Fairgrounds, 8514 SR 18, Wauseon, OH. FMI: Megan Herner, 419-681-0133, herner7@yahoo.com, www.ohiopinto.com.
MAY 26-27 — Mountain Trail Challenge, Win-Seek Performance Horses, 5022 Everett Hull Rd., Cortland, OH. FMI: 330638-2255 MAY 26-28 — OSBA Open/Mini Show, 8 a.m., Eden Park, Sunbury, OH. FMI: 740877-1910, www.ohiobuckskins.org. MAY 27 — Wayne County Saddle Club Speed Show, 4200 Overton Rd., Wooster, OH. FMI: Matt Schaaf, 330-466-2749, www.waynecountysaddleclub.com. MAY 27 — Winter Fun Show Series, Sapphire Sky Stables, 6810 Barrett Road, Geneva, OH. FMI: 440-813-9478. MAY 27 — Penn Ohio Barrel Racing Associaiton Show, 14930 Old Lincoln Highway, East Liverpool, OH. FMI: Lindsay, 724-650-6291. MAY 29 — Barrel Night, Riverland Arena, Navarre, OH. FMI: 904-477-6019, www. riverlandarena.com. MAY 30-JUNE 2 — Indianapolis Charity Horse Show, Indiana State Fairgrounds, Indianapolis, IN. FMI: www. indianasaddlebred.net. MAY 31-JUNE 3 — TSQHA Summer Celebration, Harlansburg Showgrounds, New Castle, PA. FMI: info@tsqha.com, www.tsqha.com.
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MAY 24-27 — Spring Fling, Hoosier Horse Park, Edinburgh, IN. FMI: Linda Sadler, 217621-7845, TheNationalDrive@gmail.com, www.nationaldrive.net.
MAY 24-27 — 55th Annual Buckeye Sweepstakes & NSHR District Championships, Ohio Expo Center, Columbus, OH. FMI: Cindy, 937-962-4336.
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JUNE 2018 JUNE 1-2 — Seymour Draft Horse Sale, Centreville Fairgrounds, Centreville, MI. FMI: DeWayne, 260-350-9829. JUNE 1-3 — Mid-America Miniature Horse Club Silver Jubilee, Champion Center, 4122 Laybourne Rd., Springfield, OH. FMI: www. mamhc.org. JUNE 2 — Wayne County Saddle Club Contest Show, 4200 Overton Rd., Wooster, OH. FMI: Tricia Crilow, 330-763-4564, www.waynecountysaddleclub.com.
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Pinto Horse Association of Ohio
2017 Year-End PtHAO Award Winners PRESIDENT, Megan Herner; VICE PRESIDENT, Amy Leibold; SECRETARY, Nancy Bredemeier; TREASURER, Patti Wittensoldner; EMAIL, herner7@yahoo.com; WEBSITE, www.ohiopinto.com
by Amy Leibold On Feb. 10 the Pinto Horse Association of Ohio held its 2017 Year End Awards Banquet at the Quality Inn and Suites Rain Water Park in Sandusky, Ohio. A great time was had by all in attendance. Congratulations to our Grand and Reserve 2017 winners: HUNTER TYPE HALTER: Grand Champion Richard Cribbs and Krymsum & Gold; Reserve Champion Debbie Slocombe & Zips Sacred Asset. STOCK TYPE HALTER, STALLIONS AND GELDINGS: Grand Champion Kaylee Altman & Good Sultry Time; Reserve Champion Marie Ternes & Lookin Like A Kid. STOCK TYPE HALTER, MARES: Grand Champion Kolten VanHuizen & Hot Krymsun Lady; Reserve Champion Marie Ternes & Artistic Impressions. PLEASURE SADDLE TYPE: Grand Champion Samantha Kaber & Alybaster N Gold; Reserve Champion Ruth Deters & Shyannes Sassy Shot of Bourbon. MINIATURE HALTER: Grand Champion Kaylee Kuns & Reeces Thunderstorm; Reserve Champion Angela Wolfe & Painted Lik Detail. PONY HALTER: Grand Champion Lisa Costa & Carmelitas Sweet Surprise; Reserve Champion Celeste Golland & Sparty The Spartan. OVERO COLOR: Grand Champion Kaylee Altman & Good Sultry Time; Reserve Champion Thomas Recker & Lucky’s Model Te. TOBIANO COLOR: Grand Champion Marie Ternes & Artistic Impressions; Reserve Champion Donald Shelatree & AMYR Pocahontas. AMATEUR TOBIANO COLOR: Grand Champion Marie Ternes & Artistic Impressions; Reserve Champion Cara Habermehl & LSF Easy Rider. AMATEUR OVERO COLOR: Grand Champion Mary Osborn & Good Sultry Time; Reserve Champion Thomas Recker & Lucky’s Model Te. YOUTH TOBIANO COLOR: Grand
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Champion Thomas Wells & Artistic Impressions; Reserve Champion Allison Roath & Got To Luv My Assets. YOUTH OVERO COLOR: Grand Champion Thomas Wells & Lookin Like A Kid; Reserve Champion Hannah Freitag & Delux Image of Zip. OPEN WESTERN PERFORMANCE: Grand Champion Kaylee Altman & Good Sultry Time; Reserve Champion Debbie Slocombe & Zips Sacred Asset. OPEN ENGLISH PERFORMANCE: Grand Champion Kaylee Altman & Good Sultry Time; Reserve Champion Richard Cribbs & Krymsum and Gold. PONY/MINIATURE COLOR: Grand Champion Kaylee Kuns & Reeces Thunderstorm; Reserve Champion Wyatt Wolery & Diamond In Disguise. OPEN PONY/MINIATURE: Grand Champion Kaylee Kuns & Reeces Thunderstorm; Reserve Champion Megan Perrine & The Big Bad Boogey Man. YOUTH HALTER: Grand Champion Kolten VanHuizen & Hot Krymsum Lady; Reserve Champion Thomas Wells & Artistic Impressions. YOUTH WESTERN PERFORMANCE 13 & UNDER: Grand Champion Julie Knapp & Scent to Be Fancy; Reserve Champion Megan Leibold & No Doubt Im Gorgeous. YOUTH WESTERN PERFORMANCE 14-18: Grand Champion Kolten VanHuizen & Hot Krymsum Lady; Reserve Champion Celeste Golland & Sparty The Spartan. LEADLINE: Grand Champion Rachel Vincent & Cruzin In A Limo; Reserve Champion Hwong-Tao Bowers & Peek At This Page. AMATEUR HORSE HALTER: Grand Champion Mary Osborn & Good Sultry Time; Reserve Champion Marie Ternes & Artistic Impressions. YOUTH ENGLISH PERFORMANCE 13 & UNDER: Grand Champion Julie Knapp & Scent to Be Fancy; Reserve Champion Megan Leibold & No Doubt Im Georgeous. YOUTH ENGLISH PERFORMANCE 1418: Kolten VanHuizen & Hot Krymsum Lady; Celeste Golland & Sparty The Spartan. YOUTH PONY/MINIATURE: Grand Champion Celeste Golland & Sparty The Spartan; Reserve Champion Rachel Wolery & Carmelitas Sweet Surprise . AMATEUR PONY/MINIATURE: Grand Champion Edith Kuns & Doughty Valley Beauty; Reserve Champion Megan Perrine & The Big Bad Boogey Man.
Some of the awards passed out. Reserve Champion Mary Osborn & Good Sultry Time. SENIOR AMATEUR: Grand Champion Traci Bousman & Vested Sensation; Reserve Champion Cara Habermehl & LSF Easy Rider. JUNIOR AMATEUR: Grand Champion Britleigh Goodman & Clus My Daddy; Reserve Champion Kristin Freitag & Delux Image of Zip. AMATEUR ENGLISH PERFORMANACE ELITE AMATEUR: Grand Champion Debbie Slocombe & Zips Sacred Asset; Reserve Champion Ruth Deters & Shyannes Sassy Shot of Bourbon. SENIOR AMATEUR: Grand Champion Traci Bousman & Vested Sensation; Reserve Champion Cara Habermehl & LSF Easy Rider. JUNIOR AMATEUR: Grand Champion Kristin Freitag & Delux Image of Zip; Reserve Champion Megan Schott & Rosies Sharper Image.
2018 Royalty: Prince Thomas Ternes, Queen Sena Jodoin, Sweetheart Kim Bowers. NOVICE AMATEUR: Grand Champion Britleigh Goodman & Clus My Daddy; Reserve Champion Jennifer Galloway & Will B A Champion. Grand Champion WALK/TROT: Kimberly Bowers & Peek At This Page; Reserve Champion Thomas Wells & Artistic Impressions.
Our first 2018 show will take place May 5 and 6 at The University Of Findlay (Western Farm). Please visit our website, www.ohiopinto.com, regarding registration information. Looking forward to a great 2018 show season!
AMATEUR WESTERN PERFORMANCE ELITE AMATEUR: Grand Champion Debbie Slocombe & Zips Sacred Asset;
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Inspect Your Stalls to Eliminate Unexpected Injuries by Debbie Disbrow Winter can make caring for horses a bit challenging. With some above average snowfall this year, your horses could have been in the barn more than usual. And that can lead to more wear and tear to your stalls. We often go into our horses’ stalls to fill water buckets, move our horses or clean. But we can be missing the bigger picture if we do not actually inspect the inside of our stalls. Now is a good time to check them for any damage to prevent injury to your horses. Here are some tips and ideas to take some preventive measures for your stalls, plus avoid further damage or help to eliminate unexpected injury to your horses.
however, newer sealed bearing trolleys may need to be replaced. If your trolley bolts are bent, they will need to be replaced to allow your door to move smoothly. If you have trouble with your doors coming out of your tracks, you can install end caps to keep your door on the track. Your door closure is the most obvious component to check, but if it is not working properly, a new one should be on your purchase list. There is nothing worse than coming into the barn after a long winter’s night and finding your horse walking around in the barn or worse, in the grain room. Additionally, be sure the bottom of your door is held in place with a stay roller and door catch. If horses can push on a closed door that swings outward into your aisle, legs and heads can get caught outside of the door and create a disastrous injury or a fatality when the horse pulls back in towards the stall. Door stay rollers and door catches can solve this problem and are easily purchased on the web or at a reputable stall company.
Accidents can be avoided with good maintenance. When horses are unable to be out of their stalls,
Good lighting can be a big help finding any areas in your barn or stalls that need repair, as well as being able to evaluate our horses. If you need to install new lighting look for UL approved products that produce daylight quality light which will give better distribution in your stalls and surrounding areas. These lights also provide ‘color rendition that is accurate’, unlike fluorescent lighting that can be unnatural. Cool burning lights can have instant on even at temperatures as low as 20 below zero. Find out if the electronic ballasts are designed to withstand power surges that can be common in farm facilities. Gasketed lights are enclosed and seals out moisture, dust and bugs. Just what we need in our barns to keep things bright and in sight.
Have you ever run your hand across your stall walls and partitions? Take care when doing this because you might be surprised with what you find. Any splitting wood, gaps in between boards or sharp edges can be an accident waiting to happen. Heavy winter coats can make horses itchy and rub against stall walls. If your walls are not smooth to the touch or have protruding nails or hardware, make repairs before an accident occurs. Check window areas, dutch doors, hay feeders, grain and water bowls or buckets for sharp edges. Horses have thinner hides than other large farm animals and surprisingly, many splinters, cuts and puncture wounds can come from unchecked or older stalls. These accidents can be avoided with good maintenance. Do your horses crib or chew in your stalls? As time goes by, a little bit of chewing one day seems to turn into a big amount of chewed wood over time. Think of the amount of money that you have invested into your stalls. Labor, materials and repair can be costly and you can save money by stopping the abuse when you first see it. You can start with galvanized, all-steel 8’ post edging. They not only protect your posts and stalls edges from your horse, but most importantly they protect your horse from colic and wood splitters. Additionally, 8’ galvanized wall capping is available and slides right over your wooden boards. They will eliminate rough or jagged wooden edges where your horses have been cribbing. Pre-punched wall capping is a breeze to install and can be cut down to fit any size needed. Depending on your horses and use, your stall doors can take a beating through the winter months. Pawing, leaning or pushy horses can play havoc on stall doors. So, beginning at the top of the door, assess how well your door is sliding. If you have to ‘heave-ho’ your door to open and close it, check to see what kind of a track you have in your barn. Square track tends to hold dirt, dust and hay particles more than a round, (better than square), or teardrop shaped track, (best). You can clean debris out of your tracks with a leaf blower or air compressor. Your track should roll easier than before. If not, you can check your trolleys that roll in the track. Older steel trolleys can be lightly oiled, 36
they may circle and paw. Over time your stall floor can become less than level and harder to clean. If you have dirt floors, you will find yourself adding more dirt to fill bottomed out stalls due to circling. Stall bedding mixes with the dirt and goes out the door when you muck creating the need for further bedding. This ongoing problem can be solved by installing stall mats. Mucking will take less labor and you will save greatly on bedding costs. Additionally, your horses will be much more comfortable standing on a level and softer surface. Straight edge, interlocking, one piece tops or mattress systems are available. Each mat has its own advantages; however, most important is taking the time to do a proper installation so that the mats are level and do not move. (Mat movers are a simple, yet indispensable tool that allows you to pick up your mats easily). Fill and tamp your stall floor to be sure the surface is compressed and level. Then be sure mats fit tightly in the stall by following steps that should be provided by your supplier. Ask if the mats you are thinking about getting are considered ‘firsts’ rather than ‘seconds’. This means your mats will not curl or crack over time and last longer. In this case, you definitely ‘get what you pay for’. Lastly, grill work in your stalls maybe bent, uneven or missing. Grill work can be purchased in either a kit or a one piece welded section. Bar spacing should be no wider than your fist or not allow a tennis ball to go through. If you’re on Facebook for any length of time, you will see the outcome of uneven bar spacing. Hoofs can get caught in grill work that is not even or properly sized. Stop preventable accidents from happening in your stalls. Nothing is 100 percent with horses, as all horse owners know. But we can do our best to prevent injury with good stall and barn maintenance. Questions? Feel free to email me at debbie@rammfence.com. I look forward to answering any of your questions! Debbie Disbrow, owner of RAMM Stalls and Horse Fencing, has over 45 years experience with horses and equine-related businesses. She is a certified fence installer and has helped build fencing and stalls for horse facility owners across the USA as well as into Europe. Debbie is highly involved in horse ownership and riding. Visit her website at www.rammfence.com, or call 800/878-5644 for safer alternatives for your horses.
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If You Dream It, You Can Do It
A New Year, An Old Idea by Jennifer Moshier As we begin this monthly journey together, a ride down a path or a trail, I thought I’d begin as we mount up, on common ground. When you pick up the latest edition of the Horsemen’s Corral, you are doing so because of your love of the horse. Whether you are an avid trail rider, show ring competitor, supportive parent, 4-H advisor, or, an owner who loves the time they share with their backyard horse. We are all bonded together through this love, this passion for the equine world. Yet, each year, each month, each day, that work is shrinking and the gaps are widening between all of us. Gone are the days of 100 horse single day open shows, county fairs who run out of stalls for their youth based on demand, group trail rides spanning weeks, riding from one state line to the other. The list goes on and on. We can take the defensive attitude
and blame the economy, the age of instant gratification and entitlement or the simple fact that many of our lives are engrossed in the digital world. While all of those things are a big piece of the proverbial puzzle, there is one underlying cause that is hard to look in the eye. Division. Closed mindedness. Lack of Understanding. Lack of Desire to continue to learn and grow. Those are some strong words, some judging and critical ones. But let’s take a look at how by taking the reverse side of them, we can create positive change in our industry and, breathe fresh life into it. While we all obviously have favorite breeds, disciplines, training methods, competition styles, there is not one of any of them that is perceived as superior over another. A good example is the recent critical firestorm of the halter horse in all breeds, through social media. While any one of us might love or hate the methods used in training and conditioning,
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the presentation of the horse in the ring and, what the standard of perfection is that is rewarded by the judges, showing support of this small part of our industry keeps it alive and growing. And, IMPROVING. Knowledge is power in any facet of life. If you feel the need to judge, to be critical, to be harsh, take a moment and educate yourself on these factors. If you still disagree, of course that is a right, but it doesn’t make that champion halter horse any less beautiful than our beloved trail companion or ranch riding class winner at the county fair. Unity comes from embracing differences and support across the board. It also fuels positive change. I look back as a judge to the early part of my career, back in the early 90s. Hunter Under Saddle had become a ‘Wenglish’ class, where horses who were very broke, but moved on their forehand, low and way too slow, were rewarded. The class had moved away from suitability to purpose and quality of movement to the broke and steady mentality. Horses who would never see a fence in their lives were winning vs a quality horse who made a little bobble along the way. Classes had shrunken and even disappeared at some shows completely. Through education, unity and working together as horsemen, we raised and changed the standard of perfection. And, our class sizes exploded. People returned to the ring, in large numbers. And, this class remains as one of the largest at every weekend show. I will be contributing monthly on understanding the standards of perfection in a variety of classes, show ring strategy and, training techniques at home to improve communication, feel and unity with your horse. You will find I will send you home with a message each month as the parting remark. This month it is EDUCATION. As I’ve said in the past, knowledge is power. And with knowledge comes clarity, understanding, purpose and goal setting. It also binds us
Jennifer Moshier together. As you turn the calendar page over to March, we know spring is around the corner. It’s time to embrace that education. Clinics. Seminars. Some riding instruction. Take the time you normally spend on social media scrolling and chose to read instead on an equine topic. Especially ones that are unfamiliar. Share what you have learned, be the one to pay it forward. And when you have the chance to learn, to hear, to be touched, from the youngest rider to the world class professional, shut out the noise, the distractions of life, and truly hear their words. You will be amazed how much you can really, truly, grow. Ride on my friends... Jennifer is a 28 year veteran of the show ring, where she has been blessed to mark the cards in over 700 shows lifetime. Stemming from roots deep in the 4-H program in New York, she grew up both training her own horses at home on the family farm and, soaking in knowledge anywhere she could find it through clinics, instruction, internship and eventually, through her equine degree at Morrisville College. As a competitor, Jennifer has shown a large variety of breeds and disciplines, from Arabians to AQHA, USEF Hunters to Ranch and Barrel horses. As a clinician, her roster spans from local 4-H clinics to Equine Affaire, Horse World Expo, Midwest Horse Fair and Hoosier Horse Fair. Jennifer is currently serving as an advisor for the state 4-H programs in New York and Kentucky.
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Central Ohio Saddle Club Association
The Future Rides With Us PRESIDENT, Mike Musto; VICE PRESIDENT, Phil Harstine; SECRETARY, Robin Hobdy; TREASURER, Theresa Whiteman; WEBSITE, www.coscaonline.com
by Mandy Dacek Our annual banquet is fast approaching! Come celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with COSCA! The banquet is Saturday, March 17 at the SYB Hall in Stow. Social hour starts at 6 p.m., and there is buffet dinner, a DJ and dancing, door prizes, raffles, and a great chance to catch up with the horse show friends you haven’t seen since Round Up! Tickets are $25 for adults and $13.50 for kids under 13. Hope to see you there! We are hard at work finalizing our showbills for the shows that COSCA puts on. (Remember there are shows put on by COSCA and some that are put on by other clubs and approved for COSCA points). We have some new ideas and fun things up our sleeves, keep checking our website for those showbills. As they are approved, they will be posted to our website. They will also be published in the Corral, so keep an eye out in this great magazine as well. The Youth division of COSCA has the motto “The Future Rides With Us.” Our future is bright based on the two young
Youth 14-18 Reserve Champion Hope Askew and Is He Radical. Photo credit: JEM Photography. ladies we shine our spotlight on this month. (Special thanks to JEM Photography for the great pictures!) The 2017 Youth 14-18 Champion is Adriana Jeziorski and Got My Dress Sox On. Adriana and the talented Quarter Horse gelding known affectionately as Bobby, had a great summer in the COSCA show ring. They competed in all of the classes in the youth division: from western pleasure and horsemanship, to English equitation and English pleasure. They competed in showmanship as well, which Adriana trained Bobby to do. He may try and grab the lead from her but that is just part of his fun personality. Adriana is a freshman at Ohio Northern University. To show how dedicated she was this summer to both school and horse shows, after school started, she would drive home Friday nights from ONU, show all weekend, and drive back late Sunday night.
Youth 14-18 Champion Adriana Jeziorski and Got My Dress Sox On. Photo credit: JEM Photography.
Got My Dress Sox On is owned by Adriana’s sister Lauren, and shown all summer by Adriana as well as her niece Lindsey in lead line. Congratulations Adriana and Got My Dress Sox On! The 2017 Youth 14-18 Reserve Champion is Hope Askew and Is He Radical. Hope and her chestnut Quarter Horse gelding known to his fans as Calvin, had another fantastic summer on the COSCA circuit. The pair showed in all of our youth classes, from showmanship to equitation to western pleasure, and horsemanship and all in between. Hope and Calvin were also the 2017 Quarter Horse All Around Champions and also won
the Jackpot Versatility at Round Up! In addition to those awards, Hope and Calvin brought home countless champion and reserve champion year end high points in the plethora of classes they show in. Hope is a senior at Brunswick High School, but she’s also taking college classes through the postsecondary enrollment option. School keeps her busy, but she finds a way to make her horse a priority and work towards new goals each season. Congratulations to Hope and Is He Radical! Don’t forget to turn in your membership and sign up for points. Who knows…a future spotlight could shine on you and your horse!
Ohio State Buckskin Association
Reminder to Register Horses and Renew Your Membership PRESIDENT, Carmen KellenbargerPorter; VICE PRESIDENT, Ben Grandstaff; SECRETARY, Brianne Mathews; TREASURER, Meg Powell PHONE, 740/403-4551 WEBSITE, www.ohiobuckskins.org
by Carmen Kellenbarger-Porter March is finally here and spring is just around the corner. Just a reminder to get your horses registered with IBHA, memberships renewed, high point nominations and trail forms in so you are not rushing at the March 2018
last minute. All the forms are on the website. March is IBHA convention month in Milwaukee, Wisc. Our OSBA queen Kenzie Goddard will be making the trip to represent our state of Ohio. I know some of us are expecting new foals soon and some already have arrived…Congratulations! FYI: ICPHA is now called Mid Ohio Horse Show Association or MOHSA just so when you see the showbill you don’t get confused. Dates May 26-28 and July 7-8 are the show dates for this year all shows at Eden Park in Sunbury, Ohio. Give me a call to RSVP 740/877-1910. Short and sweet this month, see you in April. HORSEMEN’S CORRAL
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View From the Cheap Seats
Marching Orders by Sarah Vas If years of competition have taught me anything, it’s that horse show season waits for no one. Twenty years ago, horse shows brought out the militant task master in me. Perfection from beginning to end was my only acceptable standard. You’d think perfect performances would get easier as “With Age Comes Wisdom”, or so they say. My aging brought with it overcommitment issues, complete loss of punctuality, and the frustrating degeneration of my eyesight. I used to be singularly focused on that in-gate, blind to anything else. Now, I’m just blind. I need drug store ‘cheaters’ just to locate any of my ump-teen pairs of drug store ‘cheaters’. Even so, the harsh Ohio winters’ end still sparks a tenacious competitor buried deep within this tired, old, wrinkly faced trainer. She sets the
perfection-obsessed expectations and I scramble to meet them. Expectation: Training workouts from 8:30 sharp to 2 p.m., synchronized with afterschool pick up, teaching lessons, and dinners with family. Mondays: easy stretching/hacking out. Tuesdays: long work outs reinforcing basics. Wednesdays: new skills/resolving weak points. Thursdays: light hacks then a sports therapy treatment of choice. Fridays: good, long foundation ride with calisthenics. Saturdays: review new skills from Wednesdays. Sunday: grooming and a good once-over. Reality: Training will occur every week…no, wait… at least every month…no, wait! Training will occur. Yes. That’s the goal. Training will occur, especially when referring to my 11-yearold homebred that’s still greener than a beer on St. Patty’s Day. The goal—be as fit as last year or at least look less foolish.
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Aim towards educating yourself to be the very best equestrian your horse deserves. Whether it’s the show ring or no ring, we wish our Cheap Seats readers good luck and good rides as we near the beginning of spring and show season.
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Winfield Farm & Forge 34342 Law Road Grafton, Ohio Coaching and Competition with the Arabian Sport Horse for the Intellectual Equestrian
Expectation: Qualifying classes are strategically mapped out by date for every horse show leading right up to the Regional events. Travel itineraries are cross referenced. Hotel rooms booked. The rig is scheduled for inspection and tuned up well before the first trip. The horse show binder brandishes current membership cards, registration papers, and health records neatly alphabetized by horse. All pre-entries are postmarked well before the cut off and show office staff praise my flawless entry forms. Show managers suggest a special plaque for Zero Entry Form Errors at the yearend banquet. Reality: After a frustrating 3-week search for last year’s show binder, I start another from scratch. Two days before the third horse show on my schedule (I missed the first two because I couldn’t get my #@+& together!), last year’s show binder crawls out from under the truck seat. It contains the rotten baby carrot stuffed in the front pocket that’s producing a smell resembling the mortician episode of Dirtiest Jobs. The mechanic slides my tune up appointment into the shop schedule the night before departure, then slides the express service bill across the counter just after I notice the expired trailer tags. If the horses and at least the absolute necessities make it on the trailer before sunset on departure day, it’s a go. Hotels are booked en route but only if they are three towns away from the show grounds, priced at a premium, a confirmed flea bag motel, or all three. I chicken scratch entry forms while holding up the entry booth line as the Show Secretary glares a hole through me. Memberships get renewed on the spot only after a show office staffer calls the association hotline and rushes my card renewal through before the first class. I don’t get a plaque for this. Expectation: Horses load eagerly for every trip in peak condition. Every possible required item is efficiently tucked into the trailer two days early, having been dutifully checked off the laminated inventory list. Upon arrival, horses unload into stalls fluffed with bedding.
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Sarah Vas The tack room is set up with ease, and after a hearty sit-down dinner had by all, the horses enjoy an uneventful waltz around the grounds to see the sights. The youngsters receive light work outs before the herd is tucked in for the night. Our crew is early to bed and rises well rested for the first day of classes. Reality: Two horses (mine, of course) will stay home, having not seen my butt in the saddle for at least a month. The remaining horses begrudgingly load up a half day later than the targeted departure time and unload at the show sweat-crusted and wildeyed. One has mysteriously pulled a shoe on the trailer, somehow knowing the farrier won’t be at the show until tomorrow. Nor will my bedding order. Dinner is a greasy burger in a bag because set up time included shoveling bedding from the trailer into the stalls. Horses won’t get more than just meals and a passing glance on day two because I spend the morning changing a flat tire, complements of the screw picked up in the trailer lot. The rest of my day is spent bathing crusty horses, and let’s not forget holding that wildeyed horse for the farrier. Expectation: Dutifully coordinated, class line ups flow seamlessly from easy warm up to ingate to stall to the next warm up. Footing is top notch. Weather is perfection. The horses all feel fresh, perform solidly with room for improvement, and our stalls are lined with the spoils of center ring by show’s end. Championships are in sight. Reality: While at the trailer searching for something that
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District One National Show Horse Association
Night At The Races Scheduled in March PRESIDENT, Jane Malmsberry; VICE PRESIDENT, Jan Passell; SECRETARY, Kristin Detwiler; TREASURER, Barb Wright; EMAIL, barbwright4100@ gmail.com. FACEBOOK, www. facebook.com/DONSHA
by Barb Wright We are rapidly approaching the spring show season but for many all we have done is clear snow, fight the mud then bundle up for the below zero wind chills. What a roller coaster it has been with the weather this winter. Our club officers for 2018 will be posted next month. We are having a Night At The Races on March 10 and still plan on having a spring tune up clinic at Buckeye Horse Park hopefully in May. Stay tuned for more details. This month we are featuring another club officer. Kristen Detwiler serves as our secretary. Her horse biography is below. I guess you could say that I was born into the horse business, caught the bug and have been in love since. I never remember a time in my life that I was not involved with the horses in some way. Just before I was born my father bought his first horse, a purebred black Arabian stallion. He was gorgeous, and that’s how it all started. We moved to the farm shortly after and several brood mares followed thus beginning our breed program. At that time we also dove head first into the arabian horse show
world. I started taking riding lessons when I was 6 years old and my father showed pleasure driving horses for many years as well. For years we bred purebred Arabians and showed a mare that we bred by the name of Mistral’s Daughter, ‘Misty’, with much success locally and on a regional level. When I was a teenager another very signficant horse came into my life, a Half-Arabian mare by the name of Brimstone & Lace. This is when our love of the Half-Arabian and National Show Horse was born. She was a small; but mighty mare with a heart of gold who I showed for many years both locally and regionally. After that we also purchased a few Saddlebred mares and started to breed Half-Arabian and National Show Horses. Several years later we purchased what has been to date, the most influential horse that has been in my life, Baton Rouge. For many years we traveled the country with Baton Rouge showing locally, regionally and nationally. In 1998 Baton Rouge and I were named HalfArabian Country English Pleasure Reserve Champion in Oklahoma City at Youth Nationals. The class was one of the largest at the show that year with 84 horses. It was one of the most amazing moments of my life. After that, I went off to college and cut back on the showing; but, continued to breed Arabians and HalfArabians. In my years after college I moved to Kentucky where I worked at the race track, Keeneland, and then for many years at the United States Equestrian Federation with the
Arabian and National Show Horse committees, among others. While in Kentucky I dove head first into the Saddlebred community attending many shows, taking riding lessons and enjoying the many equine related activities in Kentucky. At that time my father and I also showed a Saddlebred mare, Isabel’s Supreme Lady, under saddle and in the pleasure driving divisions. Lady went on to become one of the most successful brood mares that we have owned, producing three Half-Arabian and National Show Horse champions. When I returned to Ohio in 2008 I dove head first back into the Arabian and National Show Horse shows participating in many shows competing in the halter division with many of the babies that whe had bred over the years. For me, this was one of the most rewarding apsects of showing horses through the years, successfully showing babies that we had bred and raised at shows like the National Show Horse Finals. For now, we have scaled back with only two HalfArabian mares and one purebred
Kristin Detwiler Arabian mare in the barn with the hope of doing more breeding in the future and showing the HalfArabian mare that we bred under saddle and in the pleasure driving divisions. The hope is to also purchase a pony soon for my nieces and nephews to ride, in hopes that one of them will catch the horse ‘bug’ and continue the horse tradition in the family. In some way, shape or form horses will always have a place in my heart and will continue to be a huge part of my life.
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never got packed, I hear the announcement to please return any reading glasses inadvertently ‘borrowed’ from the loaner basket in the show office. Oops. Now too late for any warm up, a sudden monsoon turns the footing to quicksand. My frustrated horse ends the class on its hind legs. I miss my next class trying to do a tack change without my cheaters. And so it goes through the summer… You’d think my inner dictator would ease up but considering how a long Ohio winter blurs anyone’s memory of show season hardships, it’s not just my eyesight that fails me! March 2018
Perfection? This year, I’m just trying not to get called to the Show Office again! Sarah Vas, second generation horsewoman, owns and operates Winfield Farm & Forge in Grafton, Ohio. Even as a selfdescribed Little Guy trainer, her depth of knowledge and list of accomplishments have gained the respect of many prominent professionals in the industry. She has quietly worked her heart out finding a niche in the Arabian ring as well as a multitude of other breeds and disciplines. Keep up with Sarah’s schedule, clinic dates, and innovative educational programs via Facebook. HORSEMEN’S CORRAL
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Stallion Services Available Until June 1 PRESIDENT, Mike Schwendeman; VICE PRESIDENT, Tim Snapp; TREASURER, Roxann Rohrl; SECRETARY, Holly Ebelberger; EMAIL, r_paints@msn. com; WEBSITE, www.ophc.org
by Roxann Rohrl Paint foals are being born. Send pictures! January 20, the Ohio Paint Horse Club had their 2017 Awards Buffet Luncheon at Madison County Fairgrounds, London, Ohio. Tina Eller and her daughter Whitney got there early and had the tables decorated, pictures of each of the SSA Stallions in beautiful frames with literature about them. Tina made special table decorations that were drawn for and the winners loved them! The Amateur Club meeting had a huge long table of amateurs that attended and planned their show. Each of those Amateurs had their hands full of raffle tickets. The Amateur Club is raffling off a Harris work saddle—everyone needs one of these! The tickets are being sold for $10 a ticket. Drawing will be at the Labor Day Buckeye Bonanza held at The World Equestrian Center Sept. 1 and 2. The buffet luncheon food was great and Tina also baked a ham to go along with all the side dishes and desserts. Sheri Love had the awards arranged beautiful in a display. This year she had a theme of wood; beautiful picture folders, wood TV trays with the OPHC logo and a place to place that special horses picture along with all the special rotating trophies. Let’s, name these special OPHC award winners!
Landon Siefer received four Grand Youth Awards. Walk Trot Youth Showmanship, Walk Trot Western Pleasure, Walk Tot Horsemanship and Youth Mares, showing Color Me Blonde. Janet Niese was the winner of Amateur Walk Trot Showmanship, Amateur Walk Trot Hunter Under Saddle, Amateur Walk Trot Horsemanship and Reserve in Walk Trot Western Pleasure and Walk Trot Trail with IB The Main In White. Sue Johnson won Grands in Amateur Walk Trot Western Pleasure and Amateur Walk Trot Trail. Reserve in Walk Trot Horsemanship showing MSP Just A Dixie Star. Holly Ebelberger won a Grand in Novice Amateur Showmanship. Holly also won a Reserve in Amateur Showmanship and a Grand in Amateur Western Pleasure showing Good Directions. Lauren Johnson won four Grands in Novice Amateur Showmanship,
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N. Amateur Hunter Under Saddle, N Amateur Western Pleasure and N Amateur Trail with Color Me Blonde. Amateur Grands were Connie Runkle; Sr. Geldings, Amateur Showmanship, Hunter Under Saddle, Equitation and Horsemanship, Connie also received Reserves in Amateur Western Pleasure showing So Blazing Im Blue. Lee Streater won Grand in Amateur Sr. Mares with Bearin UR Assets. Sue Johnson won a Grand in Amateur Pleasure Driving with MSP Just A Dixie Star. Lauren Johnson won a Reserve in Amateur Equitation with Color Me Blonde. Holly Ebelberger was awarded the Jennifer A. Fedorek Memorial High Point Amateur Western Pleasure. Connie Runkle was awarded the Ron Fille Memorial Trophy for High Point Amateur. Overall Awards Top 2 Amateur Walk Trot – Janet Niese and Sue Johnson. Top 2 Novice Amateurs, Lauren Johnson and Holly Ebelberger. Top 5 Amateurs were Connie Runkle, Holly Ebelberger, Lee Streator, Geri Capretta and Sue Johnson. APHA Open Class winners are Grand to Connie Runkle with So Blazing Im Blue for Performance Halter Geldings. Connie also went Grand in Green Hunter Under Saddle and Senior Hunter Under Saddle and Green Western Pleasure. Lee Streator was Grand with Bearin UR Assets in Performance Halter Mares. Sue Johnson with MSP Just A Dixie Star was Grand in Tobiano Color Class, Pleasure Driving, Green Hunter Under Saddle, Grand 2 Yr Hunter Under Saddle with MSP Zip Up My Sox and 2 Yr. Old Western Pleasure, Reserve in Green Western Pleasure. Grand in Senior Western Pleasure and Reserve in Senior Hunter Under Saddle with MSP Just A Dixie Star. Connie Runkle was awarded the Bob Snyder Memorial Trophy for High Point Halter Horse and was also High Point Performance Horse and All Around Horse with So Blazin Im Blue. Lee Streator won the Glenn Bennett Memorial Trophy with Bearin UR Assets. Suzanne Allen Chairperson for Ride Ohio also had some big winners. Shirley Hart with Heavenly Proposal was awarded the 1000-hour plaque along with Elaine Bennett with Shes A Frosted Heir logging in 1104.5 hours. Certificate earners are Nora Fish with R Hot Lil Leaguer logged in 2459.5 hours, Nora Fish with R Swiss Miss logged in 3464.5 hours. Malcolm Fish with R Hot Lil leaguer logged in 638 hours and with R Swiss Miss Malcolm Fish logged in 1023 hours. Suzanne Allen with Justin Aledo Robin logged in 900.5 hours and with Chips Fancy Breeze 111 hours logged. Theresa Burke logged in 1500 hours.
Congratulations to all who came and showed with us and to all the Ride Ohio exhibitors who came and rode with us. We invite you all to check out the Ohio Paint Horse Club activities. Congratulations to all our award winners and also to all the committee chairs and the volunteers! It was a great awards luncheon and a special Stallion Service Auction where
breeding stallions services were sold. Many of the stallions are multiple futurity eligible, world champions, world champion producers, breeders halter futurity eligible breeders trust and double and triple registry. You must be a current member of OPHC to purchase a breeding. Check out the OPHC website for more breeding information. These stallion services will be available until June 1. Contact Tina Eller, 937/303-3632 or ellersheating@hotmail.com, for information or to purchase one of these fantastic special stallions.
Almighty APHA, AQHA $510; A Good Zippo APHA $540; All Star Kid APHA $375; Attencion, APHA AQHA $750; Brr APHA AQHA $450; Bring on the Heat APHA $300-PT; By Appointment Only, APHA $600; Caribbean Touchdown APHA, AQHA, PHBA $450; DC Legacy APHA AQHA $750; Double Up Investment APHA AQHA $600; DGS Replicated AQHA Sold; Execute Imprint APHA, AQHA Sold; TB Totally A Charmer APHA AQHA $750; Frozen AQHA Sold; FDF Hesgotthe Assets APHA $300; Gentlemen Jacks Club APHA AQHA $250; Hey How Ya Doin APHA $450; Hottest Ck In Town AQHA $480; Hez N Command AQHA $750; Hez N Command AQHA $750; Invite The Artist APHA $435; Implusified APHA AQHA $480; JBEZ Smokin Jo APHA $300 PT; JN Total Attraction APHA AQHA $300 PT; Justifiable APHA $330; JMS Scarlets Aris AQHA $300 PT; KR Hes Xceptional AQHA Sold; Lookinat the Sierras AQHA $600; MDS Chromed Fella APHA AQHA Sold; Mi Te Secure APHA AQHA Sold; Mr Redneck Romeo AQHA $600; Never Compromise APHA Sold; PR Tells A Tale AQHA $510; RHF One Fancy Phantom APHA $480; TD Amazing Kid $300 PT; Totally Pizazzed APHA $480; That’s A Cool Dude APHA AQHA $570; Transcendence APHA, PtHA Sold; Virtuous APHA AQHA $375 PT; Vigilanti AQHA $600; Zipped From Heaven APHA $250.
Do you have a Registered Paint Horse? Are you an OPHC member and have not shown an OPHC show in the past three years? Come to an OPHC show bring an OPHC coupon (ask for one at the show), become an OPHC member at the show, you will receive a $100 show credit at one of the 2018 Ohio shows. The credit does not include the APHA show fee. One horse one rider—check out the OPHC Incentive Program for 2018. Mark your calendar, do not miss these shows! May 4-6, Buckeye Extravaganza along with Premier Paint Sires, Champions Center, Springfield, Ohio. Stalls prepaid by April 15, $90. Mail to Roxann Rohrl, 11972 Robson Road, Grafton, Ohio 44044. Friday two judge Youth and Amateur Show. Friday last class, Premier Paint Sires $1000 added money All
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Age Limited Non-Pro Western Pleasure Sweepstakes followed by an OPHC pizza party and the PPS sponsored evening of fun Donkey Basketball! Saturday and Sunday Show four judge POR. Class Circuit Awards. Six judges—special flat fee of $300 per horse. Judges: Chris Arnold, Amy Watkins, John Boxell, Randy Wilson, Larry Little and Steve Lackey. Class sponsorships available for $25 per class. Mail your sponsorships to Treasurer Roxann Rohrl. The Ohio and Michigan Scholarship Partnership Show is June 2-3 at the Madison County Fairgrounds Coughlin Arena, London, Ohio. Two judges each day. Bring your $100 show coupon, if you meet the requirements, two $250 scholarships will be drawn at this show. Youth are welcome. Bring a covered dish to share Saturday evening. OPHC announces new Youth club advisors! Janet Niese and her daughter Lauren Johnson have volunteered. Next month I will introduce them to you with their plans for 2018 and the future. Youths please get your memberships in so you will be included in any new plans. Special membership price is still available. Individuals, three year for $50; Family, three year $100; Youth (18 and younger) $15. All OPHC members will receive the Horsemen’s Corral as part of their membership. If you are currently receiving the Horsemen’s Corral from the OPHC it will be discontinued if your OPHC membership is not paid by March 1. Membership forms are on the website, www. ophc.org. Mail to Lori Hersey, Membership Chair, 2023 Heyl Road, Wooster, Ohio 44691. Any questions call 330/263-0933 or email lori.hershey@aol.com. Include your email address along with telephone number. Your National Directors, Dan Blay, Sue Johnson, Tim Snapp, Marie Ternes, Roxann Rohrl will be attending APHA Convention March 2-5 in Irving, Texas. Check our website or Facebook frequently for showbills and other information or call an officer or director if you have any questions. Thank you for volunteers; they are special to our club. We will need volunteers for our first show along with the other shows; scribes, gate, office, runners, awards. Please contact any board members of your availability. March 2018
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Foal Nutrition: Right From the Start by Kristen Janicki, MS, PAS It’s foaling season and cute fuzzy foals are making their appearance in pastures everywhere. They may be little but proper nutrition at this early age is important in structuring their success as an athlete later in life. Could you be feeding the next American Pharoah? Or the next Zippos Mr Goodbar? Let’s get them off to the right start with nutrition!
Newborns
Colostrum, or first milk, contains high levels of antibodies that are absorbed by specialized cells in the foal’s small intestine. With all foals, the adequate consumption of colostrum is a must to initiate the foal’s immune system. Mares typically secrete colostrum 24 to 48 hours postpartum; however, the foal’s ability to absorb those antibodies from colostrum is confined to the first 24 hours of life. It is ideal that the foal ingest the colostrum as soon as possible within six hours after birth. A newborn foal relies completely on the mare’s milk for nutrients and they are capable of ingesting up to 25 percent of body weight in milk per day during the first week of life. Foals will begin to explore and nibble on grain, hay and pasture at about two days of age, mimicking the behavior of the mare, but won’t be fully capable of digesting these feeds until they are older. It’s a common misconception that the mare’s grain is an acceptable form of feed for the foals. A newborn foal’s digestive system is not developed to effectively digest cereal and protein grains. This is because the levels of amylase and protease, the enzymes required to digest these grains, have very low activity during this time. Lactase, an enzyme used to break down the nutrients in milk, is highly active in the foal after birth until around three to four months of age.
Another option is to monitor the foal’s growth rate simply by taking weekly measurements such as weight, wither height or hip height. To provide the best nutrition possible, a creep feed designed for the foal’s unique nutritional needs should be fed. Creep feeds are formulated for foals prior to weaning and can range from milk replacer pellets, grain mixes or some combination of the two depending on the age of foal intended. Research shows that creep feeding foals does have its advantages, including lowering weaning stress during the transition from milk to their own growth ration. Creep feeds should be placed into feeder designed for access by the foal only. The energy and protein sources used in the creep feed should be easily digestible to foals and provide adequate amounts of the essential amino acids, particularly lysine, methionine and threonine. In foals less than three months of age, whey and soybeans provide highly digestible sources of energy and amino acids. Added prebiotics, such as mannan oligosaccharides, help to establish a healthy microbial flora in the hindgut of the foal which helps to increase fiber digestion as the foal transitions to a forage-based diet. On the guaranteed analysis, a suitable creep feed for foals will contain about 18 percent crude protein, and a minimum of 0.8-1.0 percent calcium and 0.6-0.8 percent phosphorous.
Three months to weaning
At around three to four months of age, foals can be gradually introduced to a growth formula while they are still nursing from the mare. At this time their digestive tract is producing enzymes capable of digesting grains in the foregut and microbial fermentation is beginning in the hindgut. If you are providing a milk-based creep feed, begin to replace it with the growth ration at a rate recommended by the feed manufacturer. Typical diet composition of young, growing foals
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Special circumstances may require supplementing or completely replacing the mare’s milk. Maiden mares, those foaling for the first time, will normally produce less milk when compared to a more seasoned mare. Foals can end up rejected by the mare or orphaned for a variety of reasons, too. In these cases, a milk replacer formulated to mimic mare’s milk can be used to make sure the foal receives proper nutrition.
One to Three Months of Age
During the first few months of life, the mare’s milk will continue to supply all of the nutrients necessary for the foal. On average, a mare will produce 3 percent of her body weight per day in milk, so, for example, a 1,000-pound mare will produce 30 pounds or 4 gallons of milk per day. How do you know if your foal is receiving the right nutrients for growth and sound development? One method is to monitor how many times a foal suckles from the mare. Foals typically suckle for one to two minute periods at a rate based on age. Newborns suckle five to seven times per hour and older foals suckle one to two times an hour. 46
Proper foal nutrition is key to developing strong, sound athletes later in life. The mare’s milk will provide energy, protein, minerals and vitamins to the foal early in life. Adding a creep feed will help to ensure the foal is getting the proper balance of nutrients for growth and development, especially if the mare’s milk quality or quantity is low. Foals can be slowly introduced to a growth feed between three to four months of age. ABOUT BUCKEYE® NUTRITION Headquartered in Dalton, Ohio, BUCKEYE® Nutrition has been manufacturing quality products since 1910. BUCKEYE® Nutrition takes feed safety seriously, implementing many programs mandated in human food manufacturing facilities. With the backing of WALTHAM®, a world-leading authority on pet care and widely renowned as an institution of the highest scientific caliber, our equine nutritionists provide scientifically-based equine nutritional solutions which guide our formulations and our BUCKEYE® Nutrition brand promise of being the highest quality, fixed formula feeds available. BUCKEYE® Nutrition is a 100 percent equine-focused company, 100 percent medication-free facility, sourcing 100 percent traceable, pure ingredients for consistency with a 100 percent money-back guarantee on all products. For coupons, a free hay analysis and diet consultation, contact us at 800/898-9467. www.BuckeyeNutrition. com. BUCKEYE® Nutrition. Your Passion. Our Purpose™.
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Dates for Shows Announced PRESIDENT, Charlene Clark; VICE PRESIDENTS, Tricia Crilow and Katy Amstutz; SECRETARY, Bobbi Jo Mackey; TREASURER, Beth Eikleberry; WEBSITE, waynecountysaddleclub.com
How about a date...or several? At the February meeting the 2018 officers and directors met and were officiated over by new president, Charlene Clark. Numerous items were discussed and dates for Contest and Pleasure point shows and Fun shows were set. They are as follows: Contest dates (VP Tricia Crilow) April 28, May 19, June 2, July 14, Aug. 25, and Sept. 22. Pleasure dates (VP Katy Amstutz) April 21, May 5, June 23, July 21, Aug. 18, and Sept. 1. Dates for the Fun shows (Leanne Louive) April 13, May 4 and 25, June 8 and 29, July 20, Aug. 3 and 31, Sept. 28, and Oct. 5 and 19. Four Sunday ‘Speed Shows’ were approved. Matt Schaaf is
2018 officers and directors (l to r): Jazon LeMaster, Leanne Louive, Angie Didinger, Rich Gortner, Charlene Clark (president), Matt Schaaf, Bobbi Jo Mackey, Katy Amstutz, Tricia Crilow, Rachael Adamson, and Susie Gortner. Not present Beth Eikleberry and Caroline Bedlion. organizing them. The dates are May 27, June 24, July 22, and Aug. 19. The spring clean-up is set for April 7 with a rain date of the next day. We’ll start at 10 a.m. and go until things are cleaned and set for the season. It’s a good idea to bring rakes, shovels, and various hand tools. Showbills will be available after the March meeting. We’ll have more on them next time, but I can say Katy doesn’t plan many changes from last year. Tricia has a few changes in mind to
hopefully entice more folks to enter. Leanne didn’t comment but she probably won’t make any major changes to the fun showbill either.Most likely, we’ll have a few more dates next time. One important change for
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Exciting Times! PRESIDENT, Holly Carr; 1ST VICE PRESIDENT, Ruth Stimburys; TREASURER, Donna Rohrer; SECRETARY, Deb Koffel; EMAIL, dustyboots@dustybootsridingclub.com WEBSITE, www. dustybootsridingclub.com
by Holly Carr 2018 brings new ideas and exciting times for the Dusty Boots Riding Club! Upcoming Events MARCH 24 — Awards Banquet. All are welcome for a great night of awards, chinese auction, DJ, photo booth and fun! This event is BYOB, mixes provided. Members are encouraged to bring a basket or item for the chinese auction. Don’t forget to get your ads in for the banquet book. We are still looking for 2018 show sponsors. Deadline for book ads and sponsors (to be on T-shirts) is March 5. Check the Sponsorship tab on website for more information. APRIL 15 — Dusty Boots Horse Stall Name Workshop. This fundraiser will be held at Tonya and Rick Wilson’s Barn. APRIL 21 — Show Prep Clinic. 48
meeting locations: Starting in May and running through September the meetings will be at the club grounds. Again board meetings are the first Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. Members are encouraged to attend. By the time you read this, spring will be really close and it’s time to get your critters ready. With the cold this winter, I hadn’t ridden nearly as much as I’d have liked to but that has changed by now—hopefully. The trails are calling. So is the arena. I’ve enclosed a picture of this year’s officers and directors from the February meeting at East of Chicago Pizza in Wooster. The worship group meets Sundays at 11 a.m. at the ‘Hollow.’ As you can see, we’re off to a running start. So, how about climb’n on for a great ride?! ~Stan
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Banding/Braiding/Clipping. Two time slots available (more if needed). More information to come. NEOHA Approved Show Schedule MAY 19-20 — Harlansburg Show Complex. JULY 4 — Ashtabula County Fairgrounds. JULY 15 — Ashtabula County Fairgrounds. AUG. 4-5 — Harlansburg Show Complex. AUG. 26 — Blue Lakes Farm. SEPT. 9 — Ashtabula County Fairgrounds. New this year for Dusty Boots Riding Club: Youth Group, Advanced Leadline class, EWD classes, Slot classes and a Team Tournament! Look for more details on the website or Facebook. As always, we still have our Royalty competition (Junior and Senior Divisions, for boys and girls), Scholarship, Horsemen’s Corral offer and much more! A very special thank you to all officers, directors, trustees and team members who are doing their part to make this a great 2018! Please contact Holly Carr 440/858-7912 or hollycarr26. hc@gmail.com if you have any questions. Can’t wait to see you all at the banquet! March 2018
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Trail Riding’s Most Wanted
The most dangerous mistakes are the ones you don’t recognize. by Robert Eversole, TrailMeister.com The advice that I usually write about is geared towards avoiding mistakes. But what defines a mistake? And how do you recognize one? After all, one person’s gaffe could be another’s routine. Many drivers, for example, don’t wear seat belts. And those folks do just fine—until they wreck. Before the accident, the mistake wasn’t visible to them. If it were they would have buckled up. Instead it was a bad habit that they didn’t recognize. And because they didn’t see it, they didn’t fix it. Human nature encourages us to pursue the path of least resistance, which often means doing things the same old (and maybe wrong) way until we get caught. How does this affect those of us who play outdoors? Horse and mule riders practice bad habits just like everyone else. In fact, trail veterans who follow a “that’s the way I’ve always done it…” attitude are some of the worst offenders. Maybe at one time you could empty the trailer wherever you wanted, but not anymore. The same goes with weed free feeds and burning trash.
To become better and safer trail riders, we need to recognize which of our outdoor habits are mistakes. These are bad decisions we make while planning trips, packing gear, or riding the trail. And while not wearing a seat belt seems like an obvious error, some of the most common outdoor blunders are just as knuckleheaded. How do you uncover your own bad habits? You’ve got to examine your pre-trip and on-trail routines. Or better yet, ask your friends and hiking partners for feedback and advice. To get started, here are the three of trail riding’s most wanted mistakes.
Not leaving information with a responsible person. Always tell someone where you’re going, the route you plan to take, and when you expect to be back. And here’s the important part: Do it for every trip, not just the ones you think are dangerous. Whether you plan your ride a week ahead or wake up with an itch for the trail, taking a few extra minutes to sketch out an itinerary is always worth it. Creating a plan and leaving it with friends or family is a safety basic, and one to cultivate into a habit. It prevents unnecessary anxiety and, in an emergency, will save precious time for search and rescue responders. Here’s a link to our Ride Itinerary Form for you to download and use. https://www.trailmeister.com/ trail-ride-itinerary/ Creating an itinerary also forces you to think about, and include, a backup plan. If you ride regularly, it’s inevitable that something— from wildfire to a washout to a full trailhead—will force you to change your plan on the fly.
Riding without a map. The difference between a complacent and a clever trail rider is realizing you don’t need a map, but bringing one anyway. When do experienced riders get lost? Not the first time they explore a new trail with a good map in hand. And not the 100th time, when they know the route well. The danger zone is the second, third or fourth outing, when overconfident riders convince themselves they don’t need a map, but actually do. Miss a crucial turn or gamble on a short-cut, and an easy trail quickly becomes a maze of doubt.
Forgetting a headlamp. You might be planning ‘just a day ride’. Take a hint from the Gilligan’s Island crew who expected a three-hour tour, and got 99 episodes instead. A thousand unforeseen problems could strand you on the trail after sunset. Remembering to pack a 3-ounce headlamp or flashlight can prevent a wretched overnight in the woods. Because once you’ve had that experience, you won’t ever forget a flashlight again.
Not checking your cinch. Think of the cinch or girth on your saddle like your seat belt in your car. The cinch is what keeps your horses saddle properly placed on his back. While I’m sure you always check the horses cinch before you mount the horse, often times the cinch will loosen up during a ride, as the animal warms up. Fight the urge to say, “it’ll be OK”. It won’t. Re-adjust the saddle and tighten the cinch. What are your favorite trail rider faux pas? As always for more tips on trail riding and camping with equines, and the world’s largest and most accurate horse trail and camp guide visit www.TrailMeister.com. Robert ‘The TrailMeister’ Eversole owns and operates the largest horse trail and horse camp guide in the world, www.TrailMeister.com. When he’s not speaking with horse and mule riders at events across the US, writing regular feature columns in leading equine publications including the Horsemen’s Corral, Robert can be found riding and packing trail maintenance crews into wilderness areas throughout the Pacific Northwest. 50
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Great Lakes Appaloosa Club
The Latest on the Quad A Rama Show PRESIDENT, Todd Michael; VICE PRESIDENT, Patty McCartin; TREASURER, Patty Nye; SECRETARY, Melanie Dzek; CLUB WEBSITE, www.GLApHC.com
by Chuck Schroeder Spring is just around the corner! Some of you will be thinking about showing your horses at some of the early shows. The
first point show is the Freedom Special in Cloverdale, Ind., on March 30 through April 1. This will be a four judge show. More information about this show is on the Appaloosa Horse Club website. Membership and horse nominations must be completed before any of the point shows for the year-end points to count. The forms are on the glaphc.com website. The Swap Meet spaces were sold out and I’m sure there were lots of items sold and traded at
reasonable prices. Thanks to all of you who supported this great equine event! The latest update on the Quad A Rama show is that it will have a full slate of Walk/Trot classes for Non Pro and Youth, Ranch riding, ranch rail pleasure, ranch reining and ranch trail. The ranch classes have become very popular, so get your horses ready for these classes! Our show attracts some of the best Appaloosa horses and riders in the Midwest. Todd Michael, our
show chairman, is working hard to make this one of the best shows ever! Come join in the fun and show your horses for some great Hi point awards for Open, Non Pro, Halter and Youth classes. The show will be held May 19 and 20 at the U. of Findlay’s Western Farm, just south of Findlay. More information on this show will be in the next newsletter and on the website. Equine Affaire will be held at the Columbus Exposition Center in Columbus, Ohio, April 12-15.
Western Reserve Carriage Association
Spring (Think) a Head for More Good Times to Come PRESIDENT, Kim Stegh VICE PRESIDENT, Diana Beardsley TREASURER, Ann Petersen MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY, Henry Rish. WEBSITE, www.wrcarriage.com
by Jim Christner With longer days starting to show their face it is no secret that spring and warmer weather will soon be upon us! Hurrah! The Western Reserve Board meeting was a success although the
weather wasn’t working in every ones favor and had to be moved up a day due to snow and ice. The annual meeting (potluck) and bi-annual auction with donated items auctioned off with the proceeds going to the benefit of our club was a major hit! Thanks to all who attended! Lots of fun and once again a huge thank you to our auctioneer, Ken Bonnigson from Clyde Ohio. Ken always does a fine job and we surely appreciate him! There was something for everyone. Also a big thumbs up to Fieldstone Farm for the great
facility and hospitality. Lots of memberships were renewed as well as welcoming some new members to the club. If any readers need to get in touch with our membership secretary, Henry Rish, his email is hrish@ stratos.net and he will be glad to get you signed up. Mark your calendars as May 6 is the date for everyone to come to Zoar, Ohio, for the WRCA Zoar Drive through historic Zoar Village (hosted by the Roemer’s) this drive is sure to bring out some of the finely dressed turn outs as it has in the past! While
you have your calendars out go ahead and mark down May 26 so you don’t forget about the WRCA Infirmary Mound Drive in Grandville, Ohio, (hosted by Sherry Olecki and Michele Steven), hope to see you there! On a different note there has been some talk going around of a possible WRCA potluck favorites cook book so that all the tasty dishes we enjoy so much would be at your fingertips. Just a rumor! Count this guy in. Until next month, have fun and be safe.
Black Swamp Driving Club
Black Swamp Driving Club Organizes for 2018 PRESIDENT, Greg Leidel; VICE PRESIDENT, Roger Higgins, Jr.; SECRETARY & TREASURER, Susan Murray. WEBSITE, www.blackswampdrivingclub.com
by Mary Thomas Outgoing president, Julie Emmons called the Jan. 14 meeting to order in the fellowship hall of the Good Hope Lutheran Church, Arlington, Ohio. Emmons thanked Sharon Hayhurst for her service on the board. She and her husband Ron will be doing mission work for the next two years. Two dozen members were in attendance to hear Treasurer Sue Murray give her report, citing that 14 members had not yet renewed for 2018. The holiday banquet auctions 52
helped the treasury top $3300. Four members were nominated for the board with Roger Higgins, Jr., Bobbe Polvony, and Mary Thomas elected. Angie Hohenbrink reported that she has arranged a drive under the Ohio Horse Council auspices at Independence Dam State Park, near Defiance, Ohio. Hopefully, the April 22 event will show OHC that drivers would like to use Ohio trails as well as riders. The new board convened to elect officers with Greg Leidel chosen as president, Vice President Roger Higgins, Jr., Secretary/ Treasurer Sue Murray, and Mary Thomas, reporter. Jon Heffernan will contact a local veterinarian to present a brief presentation at the Feb. 11 meeting while a show and tell will highlight the March 11 meeting. The board also voted to cover additional expenses beyond
the usual $50 payment incurred by event hosts. Receipts should be turned in for reimbursement. The board rejoined the group to report the results of their meeting and introduce the 2018 officers. Members then announced dates for already scheduled events and discussed other possible drives, field trips, and historical presentations. BSDC has been invited to Charlie Poppe’s driving weekend July 6-8 in Alexandria, Ky., as well as a Day of Driving Aug. 19 at the Knox County Horse Park near Mt. Vernon, Ohio. Ann Leightey suggested a tour of the Humane Society’s horse facility near Upper Sandusky. Scheduled events: others will be added as finalized APRIL 22 — Drive with OHC at Independence Dam, Defiance, Ohio.
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MAY 19 — Tour of Barhorst Farm, Ft. Loramie, Ohio. JUNE (TBA) — Wayne and Ann Leightey drive at their farm, Upper Sandusky, Ohio. JULY 6-8 — Charlie Poppe Drive, Alexandria, Ky. JULY 22 — Byers Woods drive, Ashland, Ohio. AUG. 19 — Day of Driving, Knox County Horse Park. AUG. 25 — Potluck and Carriage Tour of Ft. Wayne, Ind., with Will and Shirley Stevenson. SEPT. 9 — Parker Bridge Drive, Upper Sandusky, Ohio. SEPT. 23 — Coon Hunters Drive, Tiffin, Ohio. OCT. 2-7 — National Drive, Hoosier Horse Park, Edinburg, Ind. OCT. 28 — Hayride at Mary Elliott’s farm, Galion, Ohio. March 2018
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Westfall Horsemanship
Predict the Outcome of Your Ride by Stacy Westfall Spring is in the air! Horses are shedding, the days are getting longer, and I was even able to hit the trails in January and February! The beauty of doing something again for the first time after a long break is that it makes comparison easier. Let’s take my February trail rides for example. After several months of indoor riding my horse was excited to be headed towards the trails. Although she is ridden five days a week she felt fresh! I would call this ‘mental freshness’ because her physical activity level has been higher in the arena than what was required of her for the first 20 minutes on the trail. This reminds me that horses enjoy a change of scenery too. Keep in mind that when I say ‘enjoy’, maybe it would be more accurate to say ‘are excited by’ the change. Her energy level was up, as was her alertness. She noticed everything. The new culvert the neighbor installed, the snow bank that wasn’t quite melted and the
chipmunk that typically darts around his area all caused her to tense up. This tensing wasn’t filled with worry but with excitement. However, either way it does make for more risk. So what makes the difference between a successful spring ride and an unsuccessful one? My definition of success: know myself as a rider and what I can handle. Strive to know my horse and I make educated guesses as to what they can handle. Prioritize safety and steady progress. No exceptions. This means that I have systems in place that serve as a way to predict the outcome. I have practiced them for so long that they are second nature for me because that is my area of expertise. I’ll bet that in your area of expertise you also have the ability to ‘pre-dict the outcome’ of situations that others may not. Pause and think about that. Here are some of the things I use to predict the outcome of my ride: 1) my horses behavior as I put the halter on
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2) how my horse leads to the place I saddle 3) my horses willingness to stand ground tied while I brush, saddle, etc. 4) the first five minutes between saddling and mounting Are you surprised? Were you expecting something a little more…hard to envision? The biggest predictors are often hidden in the small things, the tiny areas that we don’t pay attention to or we willingly overlook. Growing up my horses would have acted completely different during that four step process. Back then it may have sounded something like this. Head out to catch my horse. Hide halter behind my back slightly, approach cautiously, trying to appear normal vs suspicious. When close enough, wrap rope around neck knowing horse will attempt to leave. Horse looks away from me several times as I attempt to get nose piece over nose. Once haltered, head to barn. As this is the only place we go, horse will half way lead the way. I accept the slight tug of leadership because I’m happy enough that she is headed in the direction of the barn. Once in the barn she almost drags me into the stall as she assumes this is where we are headed but I manage to drag her in a semicircle back to the cross ties. Once tied, she paws and shifts while peaking out the door to try to see her buddies. Ground tying is not an option. Saddling goes OK. Bridling is a bit more tricky. She lifts, drops and turns her head left and right, bumping me as she turns left. I don’t correct her because I’m afraid she will leave and I only have a rope around her neck. I chose to ignore the bump. Once bridled and saddled we leave the barn, again she is leading the way slightly. I’m happy she’s excited to go for a ride so I ignore it. She moves constantly as I try to mount. I’m young and I can cling while hopping on one leg, so I accept it as normal. Once mounted, she tosses her head, pulling the reins from me slightly and she speeds up. This cycle is normal for the first few miles, or maybe the whole ride, so I work around it. Do any of those sound familiar? Contrast this with now. I walk to the paddock and open the gate, hold the halter up and my horse
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puts her own head into the halter. My only issue is keeping her pasture mate from putting HER head into the halter. We exit the paddock calmly, one wave keeps the buddy inside while my mare comes out. I walk to the spot I saddle with no tension on the line, my horses head beside my shoulder yet she never bumps me. I ground tie her and turn to grab brushes and a hoof pick. I move quickly because I’m excited to ride. She stands comfortably while I work quickly. Once, she reaches to pick up hay but I simply say, “Hey” and she stands again at attention. She stands quietly while I mount and moves off quickly and easily when I suggest it. She feels so good that I skip my arena warm up and head straight to the trail. She is excited! We rode these trails several times a week last year but haven’t been out for over three months. She notices the neighbor has installed a new culvert. Her body tenses and she leans to the right. I am prepared and I close both legs and both hands to bring her back to balance under me. She responds by yielding to all four aids and brings her focus back on me. The excitement level is there, yet controlled. Two hundred feet further ahead there is a snow bank that she has never seen before. Her rhythm breaks as she slows and leans left. Again, I close both legs and ask her to balance. She is a little slower to respond and within two seconds I decide I will close my legs more firmly, adding small bumps. This brings her attention back to me. She doesn’t give up the idea that the snow bank is out of place, yet she resumes rhythm and begins to relax into my cues. Six hundred feet further we are trotting up a hill and a chipmunk darts beside us, my mare breaks her trot rhythm…but before I have a chance to collect her…she collects herself. I laugh out loud and the trail ride begins. And it all started with putting the halter on. With Excellence. I hope to see you next month at Equine Affaire! March 2018
Ashland Paint & Plain Saddle Club
Sign Up for High Point Awards PRESIDENT, Steven “Chunk” Watts; SECRETARY, Jean Yancer; TREASURER, Ashley Christian; WEBSITE, ashlandpaintandplain. com; EMAIL, paintandplaininfo@ yahoo.com
by Chesna Wertz Hi everyone! I hope this newsletter finds you all well, and surviving this chilly Ohio winter. At this writing, we are almost to the mid point of February, so hopefully spring isn’t too far off. Show season is almost here! On Feb. 3, AP&P held our 7th Annual Tack Swap at the Ashland Fairgrounds. A big thank you to everyone who came out! I hope everyone was able to find something they were in search
of, or sold what you didn’t need anymore. We collected almost 100 non perishable food items to donate to the Ashland Food Bank. Also, a big thank you to Ashley Christian who put this event together! Even though it is still cold and snowy outside, our first show will be here before we know it. Our showbill is officially released! Look for it in this issue of the Corral. We have some new stuff to look forward to this year: the addition of Youth Reining, a rail Ranch Horse Pleasure class, and Ranch Horse Conformation. Our judges and dates are the following: APRIL 28-29: Robin Miller MAY 26-27: Pat O’Brien JUNE 30-JULY1: Steve Carter AUG. 11-12: Phil Harstine Don’t forget about our end of the season High Point awards! We have some really cool prizes
Our fearless vocal leader, Mr. David Brainard, will be back to guide us through our show days! in the works. To be eligible to run for High Point you have to become a member. Individual membership is $20, or $25 for a family membership. Don’t forget about being able to earn three additional points per class
Good horses and good friends! That’s what showing is about! with a class sponsorship.Class sponsorships are $20 each. At the end of the season, we will name our 2018 Horse of The Year! Who will it be this season? It could be you!
Knox County Horse Park
First Fun Show Scheduled for May PRESIDENT, Ken Niner VICE PRESIDENT, Travis Ross & Pete Ferris; TREASURER, Pam Niner SECRETARY, Courtney Letts PHONE, 740/973-3059; WEBSITE, www.knoxcountyhorsepark.com
Snow, wind, ice, and sunshine have been affecting all of us recently. If you live in Ohio you have probably had all those in the same week if not the same day. If you have been brave enough to continue to ride in this weather that is awesome; if not the good thing is spring is coming. If you have not started getting out your tack to see what you have and what you need it is time. I know there are several tack sales going on. Check with your local 4-H chapter and OHC groups to see where the next tack swap will be. I have some showbills to share with you for this year. The first one is our Saturday, May 12 Fun Show. The show will start at 12 p.m. The park will open at 10 a.m. for you to come and get ready. The cost of the show will be $2 per class. The classes for this show are: Crepe Paper Ride (Pairs), Clover Leaf Barrels (Trot), Indiana Flags, Ball in the Barrel (Trot), Ride and Run, Pole Bending (Trot), Trail Race (Trot), Golf Ball and Spoon, Thread the Needle (Trot), Dollar Bill Transfer Race, Phone Book Race, Crawl Thru the Tunnel. The rain date for the show will be May 19. Ribbons for first through sixth place in each class. March 2018
On July 8 we will have our Cowboy Challenge; which this year we will be calling it a Trail Challenge. If you see on our calendar Cowboy Challenge please make note it is the same as our Trail Challenge. The first rider will hit the course at 12 p.m. Our open class is any age and the entry fee is $20. There will be first place trophy with 30 percent payback, second place 20 percent payback, third place 10 percent payback. We will also be having a novice class for all ages. The entry fee for the novice class is $10 and will have a ribbon award. Proper attire required and helmets are encouraged. If you have never attempted our course please come out and give it a try. It is always a good time and a challenge for both horse and rider. We will be having a second Open Invitational Driving Day. Our driving day will be held on Sunday, Aug. 19 at Noon. Driving for carts, carriages, and eventers. It will be a sight seeing tour of our horse park. Also this year a $10 jackpot obstacle course has been added. Stay tuned to future Corral articles to learn more about this event. Our March meeting will be held at New Hope Industries on the first Saturday of the month. We will start with a potluck at 6:30 p.m., meeting to follow at 7. If you would like to become a member of the Knox County Horse Park or need to renew
your membership, send an email to kchpknoxcountyhorsepark@ yahoo.com and I will send you an application.
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Stay safe as we head into spring. I hope to see all of you at a meeting or a show this year. ~Courtney Letts
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Tri-County Trail Association
Chili Cook-Off, Chicken Barbeque and Trail Rides PRESIDENT, Jim Mike; VICE PRESIDENT, Leroy Wilson; SECRETARY, Neva Gibson; TREASURER, Sally Roush. EMAIL, ckrumm1958@gmail.com WEBSITE, www.tri-cotrails.org
by Cindy Krumm Hello everyone! It is March and there are lots of plans to be made for your summer trail riding! It is hard for me to think about spring today as I write this article in February. We had five to seven inches of snow dumped on us in NE Ohio this morning, making a rough commute to work! But, I will try to stay focused so I can
keep you informed of all the fun to be had at Tri-Co Trails this summer. Get your calendars open and start planning! Tri-Co’s camp is located at 2662 Downing Street SW, East Sparta, Ohio 44626. In addition to the weekend events we have scheduled and I told you about last month (see below), we also have a Chili Cook-off scheduled for March 4. The cook off is at 2 p.m. in our camp pavilion. It costs nothing to enter your chili in this contest and there will be prizes awarded for the winner. If you do not bring chili, there is a charge of $5 to taste as many different recipies as your heart—or tummy— desires! If the weather is decent, there will be some riders going out for a trail ride at 10 a.m.
Should you be interested in all that goes into keeping our club running, you are welcome to stay after the Cook-off and join us for our monthly meetings (board meeting at 4 p.m. and general meeting directly after at 5 p.m. On July 21, we will host our Second Annual Chicken Barbeque. We will be serving from 3 p.m. through 7 p.m. Dinner will consist of half a chicken with your choices of sides along with a roll and drink for only $10! We will have raffles for you to try your luck at and a local 4-H club will hold a bake sale during the event. This is a dinner only event. However, you are welcome to come and ride during the day before you have dinner and even stay over
and ride again in the morning. The schedule for our very popular weekend events is as follows: MAY 18-20 — Spring Ride Weekend JUNE 8-10 — 11th Annual Trail Ride and Challenge Weekend AUG. 17-19 — 14th Annual Raffle and Ox Roast Weekend SEPT. 21-23 — Fall Ride Weekend OCT. 12-14 — Halloween Weekend Mark your calendars now for any or all of these weekends and watch our website (www.tricotrails.org) throughout the year for flyers and contact information for these events. Stay warm and dry in the meantime!
Michigan Trail Riders Association, Inc.
Responsibilities of the Board of Directors PRESIDENT, Chuck Fanslow; 1st VICE PRESIDENT, Al Davis; SECRETARY, Kathleen Moss; TREASURER, Mindy Ellis. WEBSITE, www.mtra.org EMAIL, mtra.office@gmail.com PHONE, 989/723-1425
by Jan Wolfin The Michigan Trail Riders Association, Inc. was incorporated in 1963. It is and always has been run by a Board of Directors that is elected by the membership. The Board is made up of 15 members. Each member serves a three year term. Every year, five board seats are filled. The election is held in March at the Annual Banquet/General Membership meeting. After the election, the board members elect the President, 1st Vice President, 2nd Vice President and Recording Secretary. The Board meets four times a year (January, March, June and October). Board meetings are always open to members and the public.
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The Michigan Riding and Hiking Trail consists of 17 rustic campgrounds and 19 sections of trail. Each Board member is assigned a camp and a section of trail (some members take on a second camp and an extra section of trail). It is the Board member’s responsibility to keep their assigned section of trail and campground cleared and usable. Northern Michigan has some nasty winds throughout the year, so clearing the trail and campground can be a task that has to be done several times during the riding season. Large work bees are scheduled in May and August by the Board. The project for a work bee is determined by need and can be scheduled at any of the campgrounds or sections of trail. MTRA members, their family and friends and any other interested people come to the work bees. I am always impressed by how much work they can do in a weekend. Some recent projects include the clean-up of South Branch Trail Camp after oak wilt devastated the oak trees in the camp, rebuilding of the Wilbur
Creek Bridge near Curtisville and installing ground cloth and gravel on the trail surface at the Mayhem Swamp near Kalkaska. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) and the United States Forest Service (USFS) have been partners in maintaining this trail. In the past few years, the MDNR graveled the roads in the Goose Creek Trail Camp and the USFS rebuilt the Boardwalk near Luzerne. Along with work projects, the MTRA Board hosts a May Blossom Ride, a first June Trophy Ride, a second June Trophy Ride, an August Family Ride, September Trophy Rides, and an October Color Ride. These rides have mandated that MTRA have employees who are hired and supervised by the Board. Our rides could not happen without our Trail Boss and Bus Driver. Along with the necessary personnel, the board must keep the MTRA bus in safe operating condition.
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MTRA’s Board is always looking towards the future. They started a youth fund to help with the camping fees for families with children. By helping with the fees and providing the August Family Ride, the BOD is trying to show equestrian youth how much fun trail riding can be. These youth riders are the future members of MTRA. 2018 is the 55th anniversary of MTRA. Congratulations to all present and past Board of Director members. You have done a remarkable job of keeping this awesome organization moving forward. This is just a short list of the responsibilities of the MTRA Board of Directors. If you are interested in learning more about MTRA, the Michigan Riding and Hiking Trail or MTRA sponsored trail rides, check out our website at www.mtra.org. MTRA can be reached at mtra.office@gmail. com or 989/723-1425. March 2018
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Controlling a Horse’s Movement by Steve Lantvit When building a house the first thing you work on is the foundation. It supports the floor, walls, and roof. A solid foundation ensures the longevity of the house. But if the foundation is rushed and not constructed well, problems will develop over time; cracks in the wall or uneven floors. The same holds true with building the foundation in a horse. The obvious difference between the horse and the house is that the horse has a mind. The foundation that we need to develop starts with the horse’s mind and we accomplish this by controlling his movement through his feet by creating movement, re-directing movement, or inhibiting movement. First, I suggest being in the round pen and starting by creating movement. By this I mean sending the horse forward. In order to train a horse we need forward movement, not sideways, not rearing up but forward. The forward movement puts us in an alpha role. Do this by creating energy or a posture that moves the horse away from us. Start to experiment with your body position. Take a more dominant posture and walk at your horse’s hip while pointing one arm in the direction you want him to move. With the other arm, send the horse forward with a cue stick. After the horse has responded and is moving forward, stop cueing. If you continue to apply the aids after the horse has responded he will start to dull to the cues and will become less responsive. Now that we have achieved forward movement, we need to re-direct the movement. Stop driving him away and step back slowly. You are going to gently cut him off by switching the cue stick in the other hand and by pointing in the other direction. Continue sending him in the new direction a few times around
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the round pen and then change directions again. Remember, the alpha horse has the ability to send the herd where ever they want. These exercises put you in that alpha role. If he respects you on the ground he will respect you in the saddle. The final exercise is to inhibit movement. This does not mean to hang on the halter like an iron anchor and get dragged around the round pen as you are thinking that you’re really training now. Instead, have a plan of attack and wait for the horse to be in a stopping mind set. Set yourself and your horse up for success. A great way to achieve this is with the “whoa.” Send the horse around enough so the fresh is off of him but not so that he is hot and exhausted. We are trying to gain respect not fear. Once the horse has settled in and the fresh is off, position yourself in the direction he is heading by quietly cutting him off while saying “whoa” in a quiet tone. When the horse starts to stop, step yourself back drawing him towards you. He should end up facing you square on. If he turns away, evaluate what just happened. Did you stop him too fast and he was unprepared? Was he too fresh? Did he turn away out of a lack of respect? Determine what happened and adjust to fit the situation. All good horsemen want to earn the respect through effective communication and understanding. Learn to be an effective listener and really listen to what your horse is telling you through their reactions and body language. These three simple exercises can be done with a round pen or on a lunge line. In an arena or out in the field, they are effective on a young colt or a twelve year old mare. It takes just a few minutes before each ride to make sure that horse has all of his attention on you. It is the basic principle that I go back to time and time again in my training sessions. The
foundations that I am building are accompanied by good experiences. I am alpha and he can trust in that and the fact that alpha has always done right by him. So take the time to create movement, re-direct movement or inhibit movement and start to develop the communication tools that are so needed in young and older horses alike. These are the keys that can lead a horse through almost anything. Remember, never stop working on those foundation skills, they could never be good enough. Award-winning trainer/instructor/ clinician, Steve Lantvit, holds multiple World Champion and Reserve titles in Ranch Horse competitions. Steve believes in training versatile, well-rounded, capable horses and riders through confidence, mutual respect, and solid communication. He promotes versatility through cross-training and a variety of experiences to improve both performance and attitude in the
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Steve Lantvit show pen or out on the trail. Steve provides training, instruction, and conducts clinics year round at his facility in LaPorte Ind., and other locations across the US. Steve’s knowledge and expertise is shared nationwide, on his TV show, “Steve Lantvit, Sure in the Saddle” on RFD-TV, Thursdays at 3 p.m. and 11 p.m. EST. Visit SteveLantvit.com for more information.
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Ottawa County Horse Foundation
Exciting Changes Coming to OCHF Shows PRESIDENT, John Vallance; VICE PRESIDENT, Rich Petersen, Jr.; SECRETARY, Brianne Mathews; TREASURER, Adam Steinmiller; PHONE, 419/707-0398; EMAIL, ottawacountyhorsefoundation@ gmail.com; WEBSITE, www.ochf.net
by Brianne Mathews The busy spring season is upon us and show season is right around the corner! The Ottawa County Horse Foundation had a tremendous year in 2017 and we are looking forward to 2018 being even better! We invite you to show with us at the Ottawa County Fairgrounds in Oak Harbor for our Fuzzy shows, Tri-State Show, and Points on the Portage (POTP) Circuit: APRIL 28 — Spring Fuzzy Show (Speed) APRIL 29 — Spring Fuzzy Show (Performance) MAY 26 — Tri-State Show (Speed) MAY 27 — Tri-State Show (Performance) JUNE 23 — POTP (Speed) JUNE 24 — POTP (Speed) JULY 7 — POTP (Performance) JULY 8 — POTP (Performance)
SEPT. 1 — POTP (Speed) SEPT. 2 — POTP (Speed) SEPT. 15 — POTP (Performance) SEPT. 16 — POTP (Performance) OCT. 6 — Fall Fuzzy Show (Performance and Speed) We’ve changed the format of our Points on the Portage circuit, so we hope exhibitors will enjoy the opportunity to show twice over the course of the weekend. We do offer box stalls and camping close to the arenas, so plan on making it a weekend-long event and hang out with us along the banks of the Portage River! Another exciting change for this show season is that we will be holding a year-end awards banquet. This should be a great opportunity for us all to gather to celebrate the season and actually see each other without the smell of Show Sheen or sweaty saddle pads nearby. OCHF members will be selling 50/50 raffle tickets at each show to help us reach our goal of raising enough money to build a new two-story dual-purpose entry booth and announcers stand. If you’ve seen our office staff in action during the rush of entries being made at a show, you know that we don’t have a lot of space
Jennie Whitman, September 2017 POTP show; photo by Woof Wear Phography. to work with and at times it seems we are crawling over one another. With a new entry booth, we will be able to be more efficient, organized, and finally be able to get out of the announcers hair! If you’ve never heard of the Ottawa County Horse Foundation and don’t know what we’re about, we are a non-profit organization that exists to support the horse facilities at the Ottawa County Fairgrounds. Many of the 4-H horse clubs across the state struggle with trying to ensure there are safe arenas and barns for their horse project members, and we have risen to the occasion to do just that for our county. In 2014, we completely re-built our show arena and also built a new make-
Lynette Lawless, Sept. 9, 2017 POTP show; photo by Woof Wear Photography. up arena at the Ottawa County Fairgrounds. We are very proud of our arena and continually work to make it one of the best outdoor pens in the area. We always welcome new faces at our shows and hope to see you soon! We will again be hosting open rides on Thursday nights from 6 p.m. until dusk. These nights are free for OCHF members and $10/ horse for non-members. We will start once the weather cooperates and the arena is ready to go! Make sure you’re following our Facebook page for all of the latest OCHF updates! Showbills and entry forms can be found on our website, www.ochf.net.
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Never Say “I Can’t” by Don Blazer If you’re going to make money with horses, you need confidence. And a lack of selfconfidence is one of the greatest deterrents to success. Here are six ways to help you boost your confidence, which in turn will boost your income. The first thing you must do is eliminate the words, “I can’t.” You hear those words all the time, because people say them all the time. If you say I can’t out loud, eventually you’ll begin to believe it. “The market is down; I can’t sell horses at a decent price.” Horse feathers! If you think you can’t you are probably correct. But I know dozens of horse traders who make money when the market is down and when the market is up….they simply eliminate “I can’t” and substitute “I can.”
The next time you hear yourself say, “I can’t” try immediately saying, “Oh, yes I can…and here’s how I’m going to do it.” Having a plan ‘to do’ is more than half the battle for success. With “I can’t” out of the way, you can: (2) avoid blaming yourself for problems. That, of course, doesn’t mean you can blame others. Actually no one should ever be blamed; blaming yourself or others is self-destructive and counterproductive. Instead of ‘blaming’, think of how you start ‘taming’ the situation. What has happened has happened….you may be able to fix it, you may not…but in every case you can ‘tame’ the negative consequences and turn them into positives. Few people realize how powerful they are when they ignore ‘blame’ and take positive steps to correct the problem. (3) Imagine yourself performing
a task well. It’s the old sport psychology of ‘seeing the ball go in the hoop…seeing yourself hitting a home run…seeing yourself catching the touchdown pass.’ See the horse as the top seller at the sale—now get started at making him look that good in real life. When you think business is bad, (4) start remembering when business was good. It isn’t very smart to focus on errors, problems, economic downs…. it is very smart to focus on successes, high sales and the best months your business has had. There are answers in the successes that you can use again and again to repeat success. I’ve advised again and again to think how your business is changing and will be in 10 years. Whatever you think it will be, you should be trying to makeing today. If you can see what your horse business will be in the
future, then you can (5) project a positive image of yourself managing that business. If you are ahead of the curve, ahead of your competition, you can plan with confidence. Finally (6) understand that you can learn to build your selfconfidence. Here are some dos, and some don’ts: Do believe you are good enough. Do practice speaking with confidence. Do focus on your success. Don’t dwell on problems, dwell on finding solutions. Don’t criticize yourself or others. Don’t assume you can’t...try until you can. Begin to boost your confidence. Visit www.horsecoursesonline. com to earn certification as a horse trainer, riding instructor or stable manager, or work toward a Bachelor of Science degree in Equine Studies. All courses online.
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Good Times at the Award Banquet PRESIDENT, R David Davis; VICE PRESIDENT, Brian (Doc) Hric; SECRETARY, Karen Davis; TREASURER, Nancy Virzi. PHONE, 330-719-3290 EMAIL, karenld0819@gmail.com WEBSITE, www.lakeerievaqueros.net
by Nancy ‘Go Forward’ Virzi The awards banquet for 2017 is history and we had a great time. Jay Habate played guitar and sang old country songs all night. We had a terrific Chinese auction with items donated by some of those attending. Thank you to all who donated. Colleen Kelly and Jim Urbansky brought his Mama again this year. We really enjoy her being there. She is as much a part of this shooting family as they are. Tim and Jeanie Gage judged the best dressed competition. Best dressed cowgirl was June Schmidt and best dressed cowboy was Brian ‘Doc’ Hric. The best dressed couple was June’s daughter Tarah Schmidt and her boyfriend Brian Kelly. It is so much fun to see everyone dressed in their best shooting attire. I 60
Left: Overall Overall Charlie Brown with Karen and Dave Davis. Right: Tarah and June Schmidt and Brian Kelly. honestly think the men enjoy dressing in their Calvary, Wyatt Earp and Doc Holiday clothes more than the girls do in their fancy dresses. There is definitely a competition for best dressed for both the guys and the girls. Thank you to Tim and Jeanie Gage for our great food. As usual they outdid themselves and everyone went away with full stomachs. They will be feeding us at our shoots this year as well as catering our July rib dinner. It’s hard to beat their food. If you don’t come to shoot come to eat! Dawn and Kevin Gowin were in attendance to take photographs and they got some good ones.
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Dawn and Kevin can be seen at our shoots capturing some great moments. Their photographs can be seen on Facebook. Congratulations to our winners:
Overall Overall was Charlie Brown, Overall Cowboy Tom Rock, Overall Cowgirl Charissa Broennle, Overall Senior Cowboy Charlie Brown, Overall Senior Cowgirl Rhonda Brown, Reserve Cowboy Lucas Riley, Reserve Cowgirl Erica Brininger, Reserve Senior Cowboy James Urbanski, Reserve Senior Cowgirl Colleen Kelly. Class Winners: L2 Charissa Broennle, L4 Erica Brininger, M1 Shaun Broennle, M2 Lucas Riley, M3 Tom Rock, SL1 Karen Davis, SL2 Diane Schmidt, SL4 Rhonda Brown, SM1 Denis Cooper, SM2 Dwayne Joyner, SM3 James Urbanski, SM4 Charlie Brown. Top 5: Charlie
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Brown, Charissa Broennle, Tom Rock, Erica Brininger, Stephanie Berry. Most Improved Cowgirl Charissa Broennle, Most Improved Cowboy Brian ‘Doc’ Hric. Rifle Tom Rock.
Thanks to our wonderful sponsors: Uncle Jimmy’s Horse Treats, Steele Rose Horseshoeing, Big D’s Tack Store, Wendy Schaffer Equine Bodyworks, KD Gowins Photography, Pueblo Real Restaurant, Parkside Trailers, Trumbull Locker, Warren Family Farm and Home, Horsemen’s Corral and Lonesome Pines Ammunition. Hope to see you all runnin’ and gunnin’ this summer for our 2018 season. March 2018
Palm Partnership TrainingE
Aids Communication Keys to Success: Include a Warmup by Lynn Palm Most people who do any type of exercising know the importance of a warm-up. When riding, including a warm-up helps the horse loosen and limber up his muscles after standing in the stall or pasture. It prepares his mind and body for the work you will be asking him to do whether it be schooling, trail riding, pleasure riding, or showing. The same principle applies to warming up ourselves before riding. The warm up is time for the rider to get into correct form and balance as she warms up her muscles and joints. I find it is a precious, pleasant time when I reconnect with my horse before starting the more serious work at hand. Here are some tips for making your warm up time more effective. Start the warm up by letting your horse walk on a loose rein. The warm up pattern should include very large circles, large turns, and straight lines. The horse should be moving forward,
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but relaxed. After warming up at the walk, ask him for the trot or jog. The trot is the best gait for the horse to limber himself up. At this point, the rider should not be worried about the horse being ‘on the bit’. Instead he should just be allowed to move forward on a loose rein with the rider guiding him to stay on the circle, large turn, or the straight line. Remember the rule of thumb to equal the amount of time going in one direction as the other. Change directions to limber up both sides of your horse and help keep his interest during the warm up. I recommend that the rider, even if using a Western saddle, post when trotting/jogging during the warm up period. This gives her the opportunity to warm up and use her muscles. As she begins to get warmed up, she will notice her muscles respond better. Her coordination improves. Her thinking slows. She begins to relax as her warmed up body allows her to better follow the horse’s movement. As part of the warm up, the
rider can try taking her feet out of the stirrups to get down in the saddle and closer to her horse. As her body warms up, she will find she is able to follow the horse’s movement even without stirrups, and stay in balance! Our next articles will turn to one of the most important keys to riding...the use of the rider’s hands, seat, and legs. These ‘natural’ aids influence how she communicates to her horse and responds to him. If you want to learn how to ‘speak’ to your horse with aids that whisper, instead of shout, don’t miss our articles.
Your Next Step…
I am often asked, how much time should be allowed for a warm up? The answer is: there is no set amount of time. It depends on many factors that you, as the rider, must take into account for each ride. The colder the weather, typically the longer and slower the warm up should be to loosen up cold muscles and joints. It must be long enough to physically and mentally warm up
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Lynn Palm the horse up, but it is not intended to wear him out or bore him! Enough time should be spent so that both sides of the horse are equally warmed up. For the rider a good gauge of how long her warm up period should be is that she should feel the same balance and relaxation without her stirrups as with them. At the end of the warm up, the rider and horse should feel good and positive about the next step they will take in their riding. Until then, follow your dreams…
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Ohio Horseman’s Council, Inc. Member of American Horse Council www.ohconline.com RECORDING SECRETARY Catherine Estill 513/899-2267 cnestill6@gmail.com
MEMBERSHIP Del Stanbeck 216/392-5577 dstnback@yahoo.com
PRESIDENT Arden Sims 740/350-2339 president@ohconline.com
TREASURER Jo Ellen Reikowski 330/806-3146 treasurer@ohconline.com
VICE PRESIDENT Eric Estill 513/899-2267 vicepresident@ohconline.com
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Greetings From Your President Hello OHC Friends, I would like to take this opportunity to invite all OHC members to attend our upcoming Spring General Membership meeting scheduled for Saturday, March 24 at the Eagles lodge in Delaware, Ohio. The Youth Committee and OHCYP will be our host for this meeting. There is no cost to attend this meeting. Lunch is available at a nominal charge. Go to ohconline.com to order your meal tickets. I look forward to seeing everyone there. Our Mid-Winter Planning Meeting held in January at Deer Creek State Park was very well attended. A special ‘Thank you’ goes to our Promotions Chair, Mary Alice Kuhn, and to each of the officers and committee chairs who were involved
in the development of this event as well as presiding over informative sessions. I would like to thank our guest speakers, Mr. Don Gibson, and Mr. Joe Coalter for sharing their time and expertise in very informative and constructive sessions. Congratulations to this year’s winners of the 2018 Grant awards. This year saw the highest number of grant application requests making the Cabinet’s decision on winners a very challenging one indeed. A complete list of this year’s Grant Money program winners is available on our website. We look forward to hearing about the finished trail projects later this fall. Lastly, I would like to remind everyone that this year’s Equine Affaire is right around the corner. The dates are April 12-
15 at the Ohio State Fairgrounds. Set-up day for our OHC booth is Wednesday, April 11. Volunteers are needed to serve as ‘greeters’ at our booth to help share information about our organization and encourage sign-up of new members. Please consider signing up for a shift. Your help and support is greatly appreciated. To add your name to the roster, go to ohconline.com and click on ‘Sign up to volunteer at Equine Affaire’ in the scrolling line items on the homepage. For more information, you may also contact Brian Roudabush at 614/304-1101 or Ann Beathard at 614/314-0984, our Equine Affaire committee chairs. Enjoy a healthy, happy and productive spring! ~Arden Sims, OHC President
County Lines ASHTABULA My first duty, while writing this article, is to acknowledge the death of George Law, beloved friend and husband of Diana. He had been sick for quite a while and, though I never met him, I am touched by the tributes that have posted on Facebook on his behalf. He must have been a terrific person and will be sadly missed by a lot of people. The kind words I have read are very touching. Our condolences to Diana in this time of her great loss. Tickets are out for the dance on March 17. I’m quite certain there will be many basket items brought to the meeting on Wednesday night. I have to get to the store myself to pick up the Grey Goose I am in the habit of contributing. We always make out on our basket raffle/door prize and this year should bring the same revenue as always. I heard the band is terrific from one of our new members so I can’t wait for March to roll around. Tickets are available at Bushnell Store and Arcaro’s Saddlery at $10. See you at the fire hall with Hilltop Honey! 62
Our chapter is always changing and growing to meet the needs of members and the community. As a group, we are very civic minded and generous. To that end we are now forming committees to deal with organizational restructuring and fiscal matters. This will strengthen our core and increase our relationship with our members as well as those with whom we deal on a professional level. We are donating $500 to the Hatches Corners project for wood chips necessary in the construction of trails. Growth is good and we are open to opportunities to make a real difference in the horse world. In addition, there was discussion at our last meeting about doing another charity ride. One of the suggestions was that we choose an animal related charity to make our ride more meaningful to our lifestyles and our horses. I’ll keep you posted on the progress of this endeavor that is so worthy of our support. So it’s off to the barn or the sofa or wherever our winter comfort zone takes us. Soon we will be on the trail again for the sake of ourselves and our beautiful
animals. Happy trails to all till we meet again! ~Jennifer ATHENS Our next meeting will be March 7 at the State Highway Patrol Post on Della Drive in Athens. Peggy Sisson will be demonstrating what to do if someone experiences trauma on the trail. The social half hour starts at 6 p.m. and the meeting at 6:30. We also will start planning our trail riding schedule. Several Athens County OHC members continued to ride despite the cold weather we had in January and early February. Angie Pyle, Jackie Fokes and a few other members accepted the Northwood Farms Challenge 2018. The challenge began Jan. 8 and goes on for 12 weeks. The challenge is to ride your horse for 40 hours and 30 times during the 12 week period. The purpose is to give people a reason to make time for their horses when normally they probably wouldn’t. There is a Facebook group and blog to help people stay connected and motivated and provide encouragement and
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Jackie Fokes support. Good luck to all who accepted this challenge. Another group of riders accepted a different challenge. We are participating in four Ranch Riding/Western Dressage play days at Windy Hills Farm and Therapeutic Riding Center LLC. They were originally March 2018
County Lines scheduled to all take place in January but the weather had other ideas. The first session didn’t happen until Jan. 28. The sessions are being led by Adrian Hartman and Lisa Bonner both of whom are accomplished equestrians. The first session included a brief overview of both disciplines and an explanation of the different gaits. We each got to ride a ranch riding pattern and a western dressage test. Thanks to Jackie and Gerry Hilferty for hosting these play days. Wishing all safe rides and Happy St. Patrick’s Day! ~Stacia BUTLER Greetings from Butler County. At the last meeting, held on Jan. 9, a motion was passed to allocate the funds to fix the switchback trail at Elk Creek/Sebald Park. Hopefully this fix will provide a more enjoyable and safer way up to the Valley View portion of the trail. The winter months are a great opportunity to start planning rides and work that is needed to keep our trails safe and accessible. Also, the winter months have provided an opportunity to meet new friends by attending the Mid-winter State meeting held at Deer Creek State Park. It was a great opportunity to see and meet fellow OHC members that ordinarily I would not get to meet. A lot of new information was shared with all those who attended, I am sure in your chapter meetings the new information will be shared and implemented. Well it is time to put another log on the fire and make a nice hot cup of tea. ~Mary Pope
Winter meeting Butler County and Madison County.
Mary’s Boys napping in the sun. March 2018
CARROLL We’re very excited to announce two huge sources of aid for our ongoing efforts to revitalize Jefferson Lake State Park! First of all, the Carroll County chapter was awarded a $500 matching grant from the Ohio Horseman’s Council! We plan to use these funds to build tie lines at a common lunch spot along the Lakeside Trail. For those of you familiar with Jefferson Lake, this is the pavilion on the south side of the lake, near the dam. Our hope is this will encourage more riders to spend more time on the trails at Jefferson Lake since they will have a safe (and beautiful!) spot to stop and take a lunch break. It also allows us to make equestrians more visible to hikers since this pavilion is close to the lake, where the majority of non-riders spend most of their time at this park. We love when we can build relationships with non-equestrians we share these parks with. And since we strive to be good stewards of our public lands, we should note that it is illegal to tie a horse off to a tree in an Ohio state park or state forest, unless the area is specifically designated for such use. This project will also help us follow the law and build better relationships with the public and land managers, showing we are willing to follow all applicable laws in order to enjoy these beautiful trail systems with our horses. Thanks to the extraordinary effort and relationships built, Mary Alice Kuhn was able to bring our efforts at Jefferson Lake State Park to the attention of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). Those of us from Carroll County OHC and Jefferson County OHC who worked on trail repair in 2017 and are familiar with the trails will be meeting with ODNR the beginning of March. At this meeting, we’ll be focusing on the Logan and Trillium (Red and Orange) trails at Jefferson Lake State Park and discussing what work needs to be done. We’re excited to partner with ODNR and even more thrilled that they have offered to provide all the materials, equipment and labor for these projects! Other than muddy areas (which will be our main focus), if there is any other work you think needs done on Logan or Trillium, please let us know! Email us at carrollcohc@ gmail.com.
Riding into the pavilion area on Lakeside Trail where CCOHC plans to construct tie lines. We will be having our ride at Jefferson Lake State Park this year over Memorial Day weekend (May 25-28) with a trail work party two weeks beforehand (May 12-13). Stay tuned for more details, we’d love to see you there! Check out our website, www. carrollcountyohc.org, or like us on Facebook (Carroll County OHC) to stay in touch. See you on the trail! ~Kristin Davies CHAMPAIGN Our next meeting will be Saturday, March 3 at 6:30 p.m. at Lori Longs. Please bring a covered dish to share, your own beverage and table setting. Our January meeting was cancelled due to extremely cold weather. Our first meeting of 2018 was held Feb. 3 at Lori’s. Newly elected President Linda Imke called the meeting to order after we all enjoyed some wonderful food and desserts. Linda and Dan cut down a nice straight tree and cleaned it up and it will be used for a hitching post. Cindy will post information on the cemetery cleanup on the club’s Facebook page and make sure the settings are such that any club member can post messages and/or photos on it. Please let Cindy know if you are able to post on it. Valeria Manemann agreed to email Cindy photos of trail maintenance workers so she can send them to the Corral and also put on the club Facebook page. Linda gave a trail update report: Evidently squirrels have been devouring our wooden trail markers, so Kristy is donating corrugated plastic material that will replace the wooden ones. Dan and Linda worked at Ward Cemetery today to drop the necessary trees in advance of next week’s work day. Dan wanted to do this ahead of time to be able to safely drop them with less people around.
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Dr. Ebert wrote an article about the planned February cemetery cleanup that appeared in the Urbana newspaper on Jan. 27. Bonnie Knull will cut out the article for us. Linda spoke with Ranger John Lewis and the Township Trustees about disposal of the downed trees and they said anyone that works is welcome to the wood. Linda did send in an application for the grant, but have not heard if we won it. Bonnie Knull had an older chainsaw that hadn’t been used in a while and donated it to the club if it could be fixed, but it was determined not to be worth the expense. Cindy, Linda and Lori Long will check into pricing of a Stihl Wood Boss 16” and 18” blade and chipper blades. If possible, the club will purchase our own chainsaw to be used on the trails and pay for its maintenance. Brenda Brunotte reported the club’s trail mileage and inquired about getting patches for those reaching new goals this past year. She and new Treasurer Janet Roop will cooperate on that task. They will also inquire at the State level to see if they keep a running tally of member’s miles. Linda Imke reported our trail maintenance hours. It was suggested that if the club receives donated materials, those should also be recorded and reported to the State. John Lewis will move the split rail fence that is being removed from John Bryant to the cemetery to be used after it is cleaned up. Linda asked for volunteers for a Trail Ride Schedule Committee: Lori, Linda, Kristy, Janet, Cindy and Carol Mills stepped up. Kristy suggested that we attached a membership application to the bridle trail maps in hopes of getting riders to join our club. ~Cindy Glaser CLARK Greetings from Clark County! Our next meeting is Thursday, March 8, 6:30 p.m. at Hustead Fire/EMS Station. We hope to see you there. If you have friends that ride, please invite them to meetings and events. Welcome to Dee Silliman, she joined our council in January. Several council members, including our president Polly attended the January meeting at Deer Creek State Park. It was announced that Clark County was chosen to receive a $750 monetary grant. Thank you Ohio Horseman’s Council. The 63
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Silent Auction gift. money will be used to improve the driveway of the Horseman’s Area. We will keep members advised as help will be needed for the project. Sunday, Jan. 28 was the Annual 4-H Tack Sale at the Clark County Fairgrounds. Our council rented space where we sold donated items. Chris Price gave us a reindeer and snowman he made from horseshoes that were raffled. We also recruited new members. Pictures from the tack sale show the event was well attended and the council signs at our booth. We donated a silent auction gift, a handsome armadillo shaped purse and $25 gift card to Texas Roadhouse restaurant. Thank you Kailene and Bonnie for chairing this event. Great job! At our January meeting we scheduled council events for 2018. Meetings: April 12, 6:30 p.m. Horseman’s Area. May 10, 6:30 p.m. Horseman’s Area. July 12, 6:30 p.m. Horseman’s Area. August 9, 6:30 p.m. Horseman’s Area. October 11, 6:30 p.m. Hustead. November 8, 6:30 p.m. Hustead. Camp weekends at Buck Creek State Park: June 8, 9, 10 and September 7, 8, 9. On both weekends we will have a dinner and meeting on Saturday night. 64
Our Christmas party will be Sunday, Dec. 2, 5-8 p.m. Details will be provided at meetings prior to camping weekends and Christmas party. Also information will be posted on our site, ClarkCountyOHC.com. Until next month, happy trails. ~MaryEllen
Clinton County OHC will be exhibiting at the Warren County OHC Great Tack Exchange being held at the Warren County Fairgrounds in Lebanon, Ohio, on March 11. This will be the 33rd year for this event and is considered one of Ohio’s largest horseman’s flea markets. It takes place in a heated building so don’t let the weather keep you away. We always look forward to this event as it is the first sign that spring is around the corner. Hope you have a great month and happy trails! ~Ann Elliott
forgetting the hard work of every volunteer who made this an exciting, entertaining evening for each of our guests. Thank you for your hard work and to the guests who supported us to make it successful. The 2019 NTR event is already in the planning stage. Yearend awards will be presented at our March meeting to be held at Mark’s Landing, Guilford Lake, Ohio. The meeting starts at 7 p.m. If you wish to eat first please come an hour earlier. Everyone is welcome to join us. April 4 meeting will be held at Mark’s Landing also, same time. As most of you who use Beaver Creek Trails know the heavy rains and over use have left a few of the trails in bad condition and in desperate need of attention. Our plans include some major improvements to the Log Trail, tie lines at the State Park picnic area and the one tie line in Horseman’s Camp which was taken down by a large tree during a storm. Work days will be announced for those wanting to help maintain this beautiful trail system. We do have a wonderful crew of dedicated workers but can always use some help from other OHC chapters who use the trails. This year we are planning something different for several of our summer meetings, camping meetings. The May meeting will be held the weekend of May 12 and 13. Saturday will include trail work from 9 a.m. to 12 noon, a ride in the afternoon, with a potluck at 6 p.m. including a fire and fellowship at the fire pit. Members can bring their camper/horse and stay the whole weekend. If this works well we plan the same for June 22, 23, and 24 including an open Poker Run for guests. We’re sure there will be many work days announced to complete our goals. So get your saddles cleaned and ready to go. Come join us for some exciting events. Happy trails. ~Sally Stamp
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We’re sure many of you are breathing a sigh of relief to see March finally show its face. We know many trips were planned during those cold winter months. Our main money maker, ‘Night at The Races’ was a huge success thanks to the hard work of our Co-Chairmen Vicki Smith and Kim Richards. No, we’re not
Hang on horsemen we are one month closer to opening our gates for the 2018 riding season. Our club is currently working on the trails to clear downed trees and re-ditch the drainage ditches. If you would like to donate your time to help maintain the trails we would greatly appreciate it. Last year we had two group
CLERMONT We had a really nice Christmas party. The Schulte’s donated and fixed the ham and everybody did bring a covered dish. Merrill we missed you and your granddaughter at the party. The club took the winter off, but the next meeting will be March 15 at 7 p.m. at Don’s building on old 32. At the March meeting we will go over trail rides and campouts. Everybody try to make it to the meeting. The club is now collecting coupons from the Tribute© feed bags, each coupon is worth 25 cents for the club. The coupon is on the back of the bag and it has a horse head on it. Tribute© is a great feed and we make money for the club. Butch Brashear’s mare had a black stud colt. If your mare is in foal let me know and send a picture for the Corral. Happy trails, ~Judy CLINTON
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Christmas party at Shumaker’s.
Jamie, Lorre and Todd.
2018 officers, Mary, Mark, Jamie, John. outings and then several club members went out on their own when they had an evening off that suited them. Those who went out for maintenance on their own were asked to check in with our club president, Mary Bissonnette, and let her know what day and what time. The most important rule to follow is never go out alone in case of an emergency. Everyone who went out checked into the clubs Facebook page to let others know what trails had been cleared. Our club met on Jan. 6 at Shumaker farms for the 2017 Christmas party. We had a short meeting before the meal and voted on two scheduled rides. The first club ride will be our poker run on June 2. Lunch will be provided as it has been in the past and it will be 100 percent payback as well. The second ride will be our fundraiser hog roast on Sept. 15. I hope to see you at both events. Miles and maintenance hours have been turned in and the highest miles ridden are as follows: Jamie and Mark Jellison. Gigi and Clay Hartman and Kathy Steinbury. The most maintenance hours goes to Gerald Bissonnette, followed by Jamie and Mark Jellison, John Bash, Gigi Hartman and Coral Bissonnette. Arnie Davis and family did not turn any time in, but spent many hours mowing the trails. A few others that had 20 plus hours were, Mary March 2018
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and Kenny Skoczen chalked up the most miles ridden winning the Trail Horse award as they guided riders multiple times on their beloved bridle trails. Photos were taken and recognition was given to two very special riders, one being the youngest age 12 and one being the most senior at age 97! We all now have the new goal of riding into our late 90s and beyond! Penny Passalacqua was our CEO for the event, came up with the original idea and followed through on every detail, accompanied by capable members who stepped up whenever and wherever needed. Multiple county chapters (Lorain, Lake, Geauga, Summit and Medina) assisted willingly to make this one of the most exciting and memorable events ever for northeast Ohio and the Cuyahoga County Chapter of the Ohio Horseman’s Council. This joint effort, support and cooperation made this ride the success that it was. Come ride these beautiful trails in 2018. We would love to show you around. Mark Oct. 5-7 on your calendar and join us for a weekend of riding, eating, and fun. ~Margaret Wolfe DEFIANCE Happy March! March into spring! Our Year End/Christmas party was held in January at Hickory Hills Golf Club. Linda Mabis was recognized for riding 503 miles and Teresa Roughton logged 447 miles. Way to go! Included is a picture from the party and pictures of Linda and Teresa with their horses. Michelle Cogswell is busy planning the 6th Annual Tack Sale on March 11. It will be held at a larger facility this year, at the Paulding County Fairgrounds
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Christmas party from January. Bobbi Arters, High Mileage Award.
Linda with her horse. from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Reserve a table or come and shop. Also, come to our DriveThru! On April 22 we will host a driving-only event at the (very long) Independence Dam Park. Volunteer slots need filled. Come help or participate. Contact Angela Hohenbrink or find us on Facebook. Happy trails! Enjoy your fuzzy horses! ~Deb H. DELAWARE Greetings from Delaware Chapter! This year has gotten off to a great start for our chapter! It has been very enjoyable to see so many members in attendance at our meetings and we continue to welcome several new members to our chapter with each passing month. With President Dan at the helm, our chapter is planning an exciting and fun-filled year for our members and guests. Three chapter rides have been scheduled thus far, consisting of our spring inaugural day ride slated for April 29, our second annual ‘Autumn At Alum’ campout on Sept. 21-23 and our Mohican State Forest campout scheduled for Oct. 12-14. Other chapter activities being considered include hosting rides in collaboration with other chapters in our Central region, hosting a fundraising Poker Run or scavenger hunt trail ride just to name a few. Stay tuned for more details! Calling all Delaware County Youth! Our chapter has pledged to sponsor a youth to attend the week-long OHCYP summer camp held at Camp Mohaven, Danville, Ohio, on June 10-15. Any Delaware County youth or,
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Dan Chambers Award. preferably, a Delaware chapter youth, are eligible. Criteria for selection will be forthcoming soon. Last month saw over 30 people in attendance for an educational seminar sponsored by DAC Vitamins and Minerals. Attendees learned valuable tips on how to keep their equine partners sound, healthy and happy. Randy Jacobs, owner of DAC, hosted this informative discussion which included dinner at the Der Dutchman Restaurant, Plain City, Ohio. Thank you to member, Ruth Kimpel, our local DAC distributor, for coordinating this event. Braving the bitter winter temperatures, our trail maintenance crew continue to work on our Alum Creek bridle trails. Weather permitted several opportunities to work on the trails which consisted of clearing fallen trees and other debris from the trails as well as clearing a log jam at one of the many water crossings. According to Bobbi Arters, two new trail projects are being considered as potential Eagle Scout candidate projects for 2018. These proposed projects involve the establishment of two additional rest stops, one being along Winterhawk East and the other along Hunter’s Hollow at Overlook Loop. Mark your calendars for two upcoming events! The Spring OHC General Membership meeting scheduled for Saturday, March 24 at the Delaware Eagle’s lodge on SR 36/37. There is no charge to attend. Lunch tickets are available in advance for a 65
County Lines nominal fee. Go to ohconline. com for more details. The Equine Affaire is coming to the Ohio State Fairgrounds, Columbus, Ohio, on April 12-15. If you have extra time, consider volunteering at our State OHC booth and help spread the word about our worthwhile organization. Last month’s meeting saw several members receive awards for accomplishing the most saddle hours and trail miles ridden for 2017. See pictures of all our award recipients on our chapter’s Facebook page. Congratulations to member Tanya Corzatt for earning the highest saddle hours award (395 hours) and to Secretary Bobbi Arters for her high mileage of 1,154 trail miles ridden. Lastly, congratulations goes to President Dan for having won a jacket for finishing third in Ohio in his class in a cutting horse competition. The accompanying photo shows Dan with his trainer, Jack McDonald. Way to go, Dan! Until next month, wishing each of you a very Happy Saint Patrick’s Day and Happy Trails! ~Theresa Burke ERIE Greetings from Erie County! Our monthly meeting was moved to the park house at Edison Woods. Park Ranger, Mark, had it all warm and toasty for us to gather as we shared our monthly potluck and new ideas for the year. He also shared with us that the Erie MetroParks will be celebrating their 50th Anniversary this year. The kick off will be held at Edison Woods. Sounds like a celebration might be in the plans. The cold weather might have kept us inside, but it definitely had us all thinking of riding. Our annual ride planning meeting was held Jan. 25 at Jim’s Pizza
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Box in Milan. We had reserved a meeting room for this. Good thing because we packed the space, needing more tables and chairs. What a fun time planning future rides and places to go. Our ride committee chairman, Julie, put together a great ride and camping calendar for the members. Break out the green and celebrate a St. Patrick’s Day ride with your favorite four-legged friend. Happy Trails! ~Shelley FAIRFIELD Last month I mentioned one of our own, Richard Reisinger, had triple bypass surgery. All went well with the surgery and Richard is recovering at a rate that has impressed his doctor. Not quite the jabber jaw he was prior to surgery but getting there. I also mentioned a major project under way to create a new more detailed map of the horse trails at Hocking State Forest. Several meetings have taken place and the project is moving ahead nicely. By the time you read this article in March, I would anticipate the map will be near completion and work to install directional maps etc. throughout the park will have started. The goal is to have all of this work completed prior to Memorial Day. Along this same line, on Feb. 3 our OHC chapter had a work day to tear apart and rebuild 12 picnic tables which will be scattered throughout Hocking State Forest at popular rest stops along the horse trails as well as at the camp grounds. A proto type of a mounting block has been built and approved by the state. These mounting blocks will be built and installed along the horse trails as time permits. Due to a couple circumstances beyond our control, we have not yet put together our summer ride schedule. We have applied for and received permits for a few of our rides where a special
Completed picnic tables for Hocking horse camp and trails.
Dave Glass, Hocking Forest manager, leading discussion of new trail map. camping permit is required (Hocking group area, Zaleski and Scioto Trails). After our March meeting, I should be able to bring you a complete schedule. Our total trail miles for the club was up over 2000 miles from 2016. Once again our top rider was Old Jim McGuire turning in 2130 miles. I know for a fact there were several days last summer when he rode with a group 15-20 miles during the day at one of the state parks then went home and rode another 3-5 miles in the evening working new horses or mules. Not too shabby for someone much closer to 80 than 20 in age. You go Jim! January 25 was one of those rare warm days for that time of year in this part of the country. Eight of us drug some of the dirtiest and hairiest horses out of the barn I’ve seen assembled at one time and went for a ride at Tar Hollow State Forest. It was great and the fact our mounts were not perfectly groomed just didn’t matter. Be safe on the trails and in your travels. ~Chris FULTON The trails have been pretty icy. Even if you’re lucky enough to have access to an indoor, it’s still been cold. Since it’s been cold outside, it’s a good time to make sure you come to your OHC’s meetings, which are inside! The Feb. 5 meeting had about 30 people attending. We meet each month on the first Monday of the month at Route 64 Pub and Grub at 7 p.m. We went over our calendar of events. There were printouts of it available and it is also on the website, fcohc.com, make sure you take a look. There are a couple meetings not on Mondays, such as May and July. There are a lot of club rides and trail rides. Even if you don’t start looking for a spare bucket or lead rope five minutes before you’re supposed to leave, at least you’ve already started thinking about these things.
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Laura, over 900 miles. And speaking of rides, don’t forget to record your miles and saddle hours. Congratulations to the top riders in the club: Kenny Vaughan with 1036 miles, Laura Schmidt with 924 miles, and Robin Hawkins with 897 miles. Leroy, did you have a high number, too? If you did, I apologize for missing it and will get it in next month. Trail miles and hours are important. We know we’re out there; we want everyone else to know, too! Another good indoor activity is our Winter Blues Brunch and Breakfast. Nineteen people attended brunch at Brandywine Country Club on Sunday, Feb. 4. Our next Winter Blues Brunch is actually a breakfast at Wing Station in Swanton on Saturday, March 17, at 8:30 a.m. Michelle will pass out a sign-up sheet at the next meeting. Another future idea is the First Aid class. Check out the website for more information on this possible upcoming event. Don’t forget that the OHC State Meeting has been changed to March 24. If you’ve never been to a State meeting, think about attending. There’s a lot going on in our fine state. By this time next month, ice will be melting, mud will be forming, March 2018
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Reserve Champion in the Mustang Challenge. Plus, many more accolades she brings with enthusiasm to help us be better riders. This clinic is proudly presented by the GHPA April 20-22 at the Burton Fairgrounds. Auditing is also an option. Semiprivate sessions are available April 18-19 at Meadowlane Farms. Spaces are limited. All details are on our GOHC Facebook page or contact Kendall 216/346-9187 or Jamie 440/223-7695. The ‘Nora Stanton Memorial Ride’, formerly known as the Mary Yoder Ride will take place Saturday, May 19 at West Woods. A luncheon and ‘Trail Awards’ will follow at Mangia. Here is one of my favorite quotes that I think of all the time in all aspects of my life. “If you act like you’ve only got 15 minutes, it’ll take all day. Act like you’ve got all day and it’ll take 15 minutes.” By Monty Roberts ~Linn Walker GREENE I was fortunate enough to make it to the Mid-Winter planning meeting for a short bit this year. I only made it long enough to attend the Corral reporter meeting and most of the one for the secretaries, treasurers and membership chairs. It was nice to see people I hadn’t seen for a bit. It seemed like the main meeting going on at the same time was quite lively, and it’s always fun to brainstorm with other members. We’ll again have our booth at the Great Tack Exchange. And this year it will be a bit larger. If you have items you want to sell, you can bring them to the GTE, priced with your name on them. Please remember to pick them up at the end of the day, unless you have made prior arrangements. If you don’t have items to sell, you can still come shop. If you need anything for your horse, there’s a good chance you can find it there. Even if you don’t need anything, feel free to stop by and say hi. There’s a great food booth, and it’s fun to catch up with people you may not have seen since last camping season. By the time you read this, we will have had our activity meeting for the year. We will continue to schedule club rides, and hopefully Mother Nature will cooperate with us. We don’t
usually have a large crowd, but weather permitting, several of us usually make it. Stay warm! ~Mickie GUERNSEY Upcoming meeting dates are Thursday, March 8; Thursday, April 12 at Mr. Lees in Cambridge, Ohio. Cleanup day at Salt Fork State Park Horseman’s Camp is April 28 and 29. Next month we hope to have our 2018 ride schedule completed and April cleanup projects in the mix. Cambridge Christmas Parade: Bruce and Cindi Smith attended Cambridge Main Street breakfast on Feb. 21 at Francis Restaurant where they received our trophy plaque. Great job! Winter trail clearing season has started. Due to snow and injuries (Lee, hope you are feeling better and on the mend) of some of our members we were late getting started. We will meet at Salt Fork Horseman’s Camp every Thursday, weather permitting, at 9 a.m. until the end of March.
Anyone wishing to help just show up and we will put you to work. Don McIntyre will have new State Park volunteer forms for everyone to fill out and sign who has not completed one this year. Forms must be current and completed yearly before working within the park. Stay warm and safe! Happy Trails! ~Montana C HAMILTON
Don and Marcy, 2017 trip to Colorado, beautiful!
After critically evaluating what activities work, what activities do not work and discussing new ideas for 2018, a dedicated group of Hamilton County OHC members put their heads together to create a terrific slate of 2018 events where we hope every member of HC-OHC can find some activity to enjoy. With the goal of engaging every HCOHC member, selected activities needed to meet at least one of four HC-OHC’s broad brush club objectives which is to promote equine education, conservation, recreation and communication. Please watch for club invitations and additional communications regarding our 2018 activities in HC-OHC’s monthly Hoofprints newsletter, on Ohio Horseman’s Council Hamilton County Chapter Facebook page, the club’s calendar of activities and member emails and flyers! Our four educational programs for 2018 include the ever popular ‘Ask the Vet’ program, Merck Animal Health flying in Virginia’s Dr. Fairfield Bain, DVM to speak on Equine Skin Diseases at the Fernald Preserve and tours of Rumpke’s Landfill and Recycling Center and the Oxbow Nature Conservancy. Conservation efforts include scheduling multiple Miami Whitewater Forest horse trail cleanup days plus fundraising to contribute money to Great Parks Forever’s Bridle Trail Fund, a fund that serves to support the public bridle trails of
Harold P. busy as a beaver after the storm, 2017.
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Febrary planning meeting. Hamilton County. Recreational activities include May’s Derby Day ride, August’s Corn Roast ride, October’s Chili ride and November’s Harvest day ride plus four night rides on the Miami Whitewater Forest Shaker Trace horse trail scheduled during the full moon Saturday nights of June, July, August and September. Non-riding recreational activities include June’s pizza party, August’s pool party and December’s Christmas party. Plus, we also have parades, parades, and more parades where there is a place for everyone to join in the fun. Parades like Cincinnati’s Opening Day, Crosby Township and Cheviot’s Memorial Day parades, Harrison’s 4th of July, Cheviot’s Veterans Day and Harrison’s Christmas parade. Parades are where members can choose to ride a horse, lead a pony, drive a cart, walk and hand out candy, carry the HC-OHC banner, ride in the decorated truck or be the ever important HC-OHC parade division apple picker. Lastly, to help us communicate our love of horses to our youth, HC-OHC is offering six full ride scholarships to provide six local youths the opportunity to enjoy a free summertime overnight horseback riding week or weekend camping trip Camp Mohaven in Danville, Ohio. HC-OHC scholarship applications can be obtained from Ann Frederick at mafvet@gmail. com and are due by April 1, 2018. If our programs and activities sound like fun to you come join Hamilton County OHC and share in the fun! Membership applications are available online at ohconline.com, homepage overhead toolbar select ‘Chapters’ then ‘Chapter List’ then ‘Hamilton County’. All our contact information, Facebook page link plus membership applications are right there. Come join us! Many new friends were made last year and we look forward to more awesome adventures in 2018. ~ Ann Frederick 68
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Our March meeting will be March 15. Our meetings are on the third Thursday of each month. Come join us. We have partnered with Buckeye Trail Riders to expand parking at Harrison State Forest campgrounds. It will consist of a 200 foot section on the upper loop of the camping area. Topsoil will be removed; geo-tech laid and stone compacted on top. This area will accommodate larger rigs as parking of large rigs is limited or not easily accessible. Harrison OHC applied for a grant from the State OHC for help in the financing of this project. At the winter planning meeting held at Deer Creek State Park, I heard we did indeed get the grant. Work is scheduled for the end of April weather permitting. Justin DellaPenna conducted a clinic, entitled ‘Power Steering for Your Pony.’ Carl and Cheryl Francis participated. They were a dedicated group as the weather was quite cold. Cheryl and Carl seemed to really get in tune with their horses as Carl even rode bareback and Justin didn’t know whether he was coming or going riding backwards on Carl’s horse. A good amount of trust involved in that maneuver. God Bless and be safe. ~Dorothy Glover
We started off the year with 19 people at our first meeting led by our new president. Our club discussed fundraisers and we voted on several issues that will take us through the New Year. We welcomed visitors from Fairfield County OHC Tom and Julie McGuire. They shared with the club about all the improvements that will be taking place to the Hocking trails. New signs will mark the trails clearly and there will also be signs marking the points of interest such as 21 Horse Cave, Artisan well, and Airplane Rock, etc. There will be signs at each intersection showing the trail system. Gravel will be put on the orange trail. Come ride Hocking Hills you won’t be disappointed. Beautiful scenery and nature at its finest. We had our after the holidays party in January. We had a good turnout, lots of great food, and a DJ playing some of our favorite tunes. Some of us even got our boogie on. I’m sure all of us are anxiously awaiting the arrival of spring; can’t wait to camp and ride again. Looking forward to some fun trips making new memories for 2018. Let’s see who will make the blooper list first. It seems there is always someone close to catch our crazy antics and laugh with us or at us and our group never disappoints. Happy trails to all. ~Jeannette HOLMES
Cheryl, Carl and Justin.
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Our trainer, he is a little backward.
In March we will be busy making pizzas. This is our main fundraiser for the year. We ask all members to please try to sell at least 10 pizzas each. We gather on one morning, make all the pizzas then deliver to our buyers. Thanks to all for ordering and selling these pizzas. We have an officers and board meeting scheduled to work on upcoming events this year. We look forward to a fun year with lots of fellowship and riding. We had our winter banquet in January. Our dinner was very good with a lot of variety. Our loyal cooks Leanna Miller and crew tolerated the date and time being adjusted to keep our member’s safe driving back and forth. We were pleased to see some new people present this year.
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Treasurer Susan Rhoades, Secretary Vicki Zook, President Ricki Mast, Vice President Cindy Gray. After we ate we had fun with Albert Miller providing our hilarious auction. Also, we had a Chinese auction, so the big and little children members could have fun putting their tickets in and hoping theirs was picked. We had many items donated for this which I am very thankful. We sold tickets for a saddle that was graciously donated by Mel Wengerd. The winner was a girl that I met at Mohican and she bought the very first set of tickets that were sold. This was a Weaver saddle that was donated for our fundraiser. Trail and work weekend schedules will be sent to all our members soon. A special thankyou for those who always come to help us out by volunteering their time. Happy Trails, ~Ricki KNOX In Knox County, our OHC members came together to enjoy like interest with their respective mounts to have fun. The consensus is we enjoy trail riding the most. Whether you are into shows, hunter jumper contesting, barrel racing, cowboy mounted shooting, or camping and trail riding, you do so because it is fun to you. Often, we fall out to assist with trail maintenance, create new trails in parks so we have a place to ride. To achieve these tasks, we volunteer at
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Phil’s birthday. chapter fundraisers. Our recent turn out at the KCOHC Tack Auction is a prime example. On Jan. 26 several of us met up to ride. We rode 18 miles, part of it on the Mohican Valley Trail, and I have body parts that obviously do not belong to me. Of course, it was mostly road riding. We work to not track up muddy trails. Then on Jan. 27, somebody posted on that Always Riding Facebook site that they were riding on the Mohican Valley Trails at 12 noon and all were invited. We had 21 riders show up. Rode 17 miles on the same route…just parked closer to the starting point. KCOHC rocks. We are having fun. Note our sign off. Pictured, are most of the riders along with Brenda Woodford, one of newer members. Our first scheduled ride in 2018 is March 17, Mohican Valley Trail at 10 a.m. This is a Saturday so parking at the church is allowed. Since this falls on a Saturday, may I suggest pizza at the Dug Out after the ride. You are of course, paying your own way. Our KCOHC sponsored Tack Auction, Feb. 24, at the Martinsburg Activity Center is now history. We want to thank all our volunteers for the wonderful job they did. Monies earned will go towards funding additional activities at Thayer Ridge Park, OHCYP support, and any other suggested activity voted on by our primary and secondary members. Speaking of activity, we have pledged to support the OHCYP in 2018. No outline as to what help we are to provide at Mohaven has been received Jackie, and do keep in mind, our horses are lean because we do ride them and as riding season approaches, it becomes increasing difficult to obtain volunteers. Watch Facebook for any March 2018
possible activities that are not on the official KCOHC schedule that you may want to join in. Kathy Shoemaker puts out a very informative newsletter each month to KCOHC members. We still have a couple of events in the formative state that you may be interested in. As one of the attached pictures shows, we recently helped one of our well known members (when not in the large sombrero) celebrate a birthday. See you on the trail, ~Terry L. Baker LAKE Hurray for spring! Our meetings are held at Lake Farm Park at 7 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month unless otherwise stated. In January we held our annual awards banquet at Mangia Mangia in Newbury. Our food was good, our games were fun, and our friendships strong. Vince Granito, a longtime friend between Lake Metroparks and our OHC chapter was given a special award honoring him for initiating the Penitentiary Glen/ Chapin Forest regional ride and overseeing our La’Malfa occasions in Mentor. Barbara Meholick received a second 1000 mile badge. Michelle Sheliga and Rosemary Morgan completed the Emerald Necklace End to End 100 Mile Ride and were acknowledged at the Cuyahoga OHC banquet at the Holiday Inn in Independence. Three of our members, Michelle Sheliga, Riki Bunkin, and Rayneen Tisovic, attended the OHC conference at Deer Creek Lodge in Mt. Sterling. All three went to meetings relevant to issues concerning our chapter. They found other chapters had many of the same issues. Rosemary Morgan and Michelle Henderson attended the Northeast Regional meeting in Akron where concerns specific to our particular area were discussed. Our group will consider some of these issues at upcoming meetings. Cheyenne Ware will share her experiences at OHC camp and we will discuss sponsorship of more youth activities. Hoping your trails are happy and safe! ~Rayneen Tisovic LICKING Hello from Licking County. At the January meeting we
welcomed some new members to the group. Always good to see new faces. Treasurer Craig Santee announced the winner of the membership for turning in your application by the end of December and it was Dick Cotterman. Craig and Charlene won the free renewal membership for signing up new members. Congratulations to all. The club has been busy planning events for this year. The committee chair persons are: Cards Diana Wheatley, Corral News, little old me Deb Sheka, Facebook, Charlene Santee and Holli Wheatley, Newsletter Teresa McGregor, Park Liaison and Improvements Karen McCabe and Charlene Santee, Peep (parties, events, entertainment, parties) Debbie Stevens, Show Diana Wheatley, Trail Maintenance Craig Santee, Trail Mileage Deb Sheka, Trail Rides Cinda Wilson and Website Charlene Santee. If you are interested in being on any of the committees the contact information is on our website. All members are welcome to join any they wish too. Diana had her show committee; the dates for our fun shows are July 28 with a silent auction, the second show on Sept. 8. We can use all the volunteers we can get; the day starts around 7:30 a.m. and goes till the last class or the sun goes down. That does not mean you have to be there at 7:30 a.m., some do, but any time you can help contact Diana and let her know what time. Both shows are held at the Infirmary Mound Park, Granville, Ohio, on State Route 37. The showbill and complete information will be on our website. Thank you to the ones who turned in their trail mileage and hour reports. Our March meeting is when the top riders in our group will be announced and who won the $25 gift card. Make sure you are at the March meeting, last Monday of the month for cake and maybe get your gift card. Debbie had her Peep committee; and she has some good ideas for us this year. In April there is a park event we participate in called the Great Outdoors. We set up a booth, bring a couple of horses and some saddles for kids to set on so parents can take their pictures. Always a lot of fun. We may be in Granville’s July 4 parade—riding in the back of Charlene’s truck and handing out
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Jan Dean. candy. Discussed about which speakers we would like to have at the meetings. When to have potlucks, I think every meeting would be OK. Several other ideas still in the making. We received a thank you letter from the Food Pantry for giving them a donation. Every year we donate to the Licking County Food Pantry. We also go down on the square in Newark the first week in December for a couple of hours and sing for food items to give to the pantry. For the last couple years it was canceled due to road construction now this year it is back; known as the Elves In Action. Charlene let everyone know that Dillon State Park has new trail maps; they worked with a GPS last year to get this completed. Check Dillon’s website for the trail map. Several of us attended the Licking County Park District Volunteers Appreciation Dinner. We were recognized for all the hard work we have done on the park trails. Let’s give Jan Dean a big Happy Birthday. In February, Jan turned 86 years young, she says it’s just a number. She is already planning where we are going to go this year for camping and riding and driving her mini. President Charlene is mailing out a survey with the newsletter. You may have already received it, please fill it out and return. If you have ideas of what you would like to see our group do, please let us know, you may be surprised at all we have done in the past. There is still the big concern about the state opening up the horse campgrounds to anyone. Voice your opinion to the State Parks. OHC has worked hard and invested a lot of money into these campgrounds to lose them. Don’t forget to sign up on the OHC state website to volunteer at the OHC booth at Equine Affaire. I personally want to thank 69
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Wake up Mark summer’s coming! Defiance OHC for putting a carriage driving event on their calendar. For the ones that don’t drive come and see what fun driving came be. Anyone is welcome to come to our meetings; please check our website for meeting information. Charlene has done a great job keeping it updated with information; membership forms, trail mileage report forms, contact information for each committee, officers, showbills, pictures and more. Across the top is a red banner used for any changes in schedules or cancelations. Our website is lickingcountyohc.org, and we are on Facebook too. From sunny Licking County, ~Deborah Sheka LOGAN Logan County OHC has some great activities planned for this year and would love for you to join us. Please check out our planned activities and mark your calendar so you don’t miss out. We are starting the year with a non-horse activity; Putt-Putt! Putt and Play Golf Center is located in downtown Bellefontaine. Our fun will start at 5 p.m. on March 17. April 21 we will have a group ride at Buck Creek State Park. May 6 we will ride at Kookie Berry’s with a potluck after. Several members usually stop by just for the potluck, so there’s always plenty to eat. June 23 we will have a club ride and campout at Alum Creek. Come for a day or come for the weekend. Our annual canoe trip is always a big hit. We’ll meet at Birch Bark Canoe Livery on Aug. 12 for a two or four hour trip. Lunch is at Mad River Market then another two hours on the water if you go for the four hour ride. September is always a busy month with the All Horse Parade one weekend, the Mohican State Park chili cook-off and ride the next weekend and a club ride at Barb Corwin’s with a potluck after, the third weekend. We will wrap up the year with 70
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a silent auction at our October meeting, a night of playing cards on Nov. 17 and our Christmas party on Dec. 8. Our meetings are held the first Sunday of the month in the East Liberty community hall and everyone is welcome to join us. Please check our Facebook page for more details on any of these events. We would love to see you at any and all of our activities and meetings. ~Diana LORAIN Think green my friends. Spring is just around the corner and those delicious four leaf clovers will make your horses kick up their heels and do a jig like a leprechaun. Come on out for our Annual St. Patrick’s Day Ride on Saturday, March 17 at the Carlisle Equestrian Center. Jazz up your horse in green and/or yourself and maybe you’ll find a pot of gold or at least Nate’s famous pot of stew at the end of the rainbow at 3 p.m. in the enclosed pavilion. On March 24 there will be a State OHC meeting in Delaware, Ohio, beginning at 10 a.m. If interested in attending please contact Jim Wallace. Our monthly membership meeting will be held on Monday, March 19 at 7 p.m. We will have our Trail Mile awards presentation by Brenda Lang and a free safety inspection of members’ tack by Kym Farley, from 5:307 p.m. Kym has her own tack shop and can help you with tack repairs or questions you may have about proper tack fitting or maintenance. She also is a sales person for new saddles and the Hit Air vests that many in our club are now wearing as a preventive measure in the event of a fall from a horse. Being a physical therapist that has worked with individuals that have had spinal cord injuries, I purchased one for myself as I feel that these Hit Air vests are a small price to pay to protect my neck and back from a serious injury. While on the topic of safety, please consider
wearing a helmet because head trauma can result in a lifelong disability as well. This leads me to our Valley Tack March Madness Sale held at 6780 Center Road (Route 303) on Friday, March 23 from 9-11 p.m. Valley Tack has been a supportive store for us over many years and they happen to be our sponsor of this month. Valley Tack offers an exceptional variety of boots as well as English and western wear. If you need a new or used saddle, check out their wide array of saddles, as well. Another fun way to spend Friday, March 23 is to attend the Weaver Leather Supply factory tour starting at 10 a.m. in Mt. Hope, Ohio. They manufacture a large variety of leather and nylon goods. We will then proceed to lunch and at 1:30 p.m. we will tour Fairview Country Sales. This company specializes in harnesses and tack made from biothane. In addition, they are builders of horse-drawn vehicles. If interested, contact Jim Wallace with questions you may have regarding this outing. Saturday, March 24 plan to join in the fun at Wellington Reservation for a short day ride starting at 1 p.m. This ride takes you through open fields, past numerous ponds and wetlands and winds through wooded areas in a few places along the way. It’s a great place to bird watch so consider bringing a pair of binoculars if you have them. More than once I have seen bald eagles soaring above us. Sue Mollica will be our contact person for this ride. Please note that carriages are permitted on the Carlisle Equestrian Trails on March 6, 10, 15, and 18. We are gathering at North Chagrin on Saturday, April 7 for a ride at 11 a.m. Plan to park at Oxbow Trailhead off Oxbow Lane (across from Rogers Road) which runs off Chagrin River Road between Route 6 and Wilson Road the driveway will be on the right after turning onto Oxbow Lane. Pack a lunch. Carole Kenyon is our contact for this ride. Let us leap for joy with the anticipation that warmer days will be upon us sooner than later! ~Kathy Duncan MADISON Change of show date: we’re starting our Gymkhana series off on April 15 instead of May 6. We will be skipping the month of
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May and then getting back to it on June 10; followed by July 29; the evening show Aug. 18; September 16 and our final show Oct. 14. Our Gymkhanas have the basics, barrels, flags, etc., but we also do classes with different patterns and we always have a partner class. We can help match you with someone too. All ages are welcome. We give participation ribbons to all lead line riders. It’s a wonderful way to let your little one have some fun and it’s great exercise! Come ride, come cheer on others, or come help out. You can work for an hour or two, all day, or anything in between. There is always plenty to do. We’d love to see you. Speaking of seeing you, we welcome you to any of our meetings or rides. We normally meet the second Thursday of each month at either the Engineer’s Office or the Coughlin Building at Madison County Fairgrounds. We may change things up some by doing business meetings during a day ride or a weekend trail ride this year. We’ll be sure to have them posted on our Facebook page, Madison County Chapter of Ohio Horseman’s Council. I know we’ve been lax on staying current on our Facebook page and we promise to keep it up-to-date. It was good to see so many counties represented at the MidWinter Planning Meeting held at Deer Creek the end of January. If any of you drove into the overnight horse camp you saw the remnants of the ODNR Ash Tree cutting crew. They left a mess, but most of the cut wood has been removed. There’s lots of brush left, but we’ll get that cleaned up soon. It would make great kindling if anyone wants to take a load out. Or come camping, spot 3 is clean and open, use the brush for your campfire and ride our new trails between the campground and the lodge. One of our tie lines was hit by a falling tree (a trainee I suspect) and Deer Creek management will be putting in a new post and new line this spring. Hopefully mud, better known as March, won’t suck your boots off in the pasture and your horse won’t feel the need for too many mud baths. Stay safe everyone. ~Cheryl MEIGS Our club is making plans to start doing some trail work, one thing we want to do is change March 2018
County Lines one of our trails to get away from the mud. It is the red clay mud and those horses hate that. We talked about doing a challenge event in the arena and some different events at the fun shows. I have heard members planning some of their camping trips for the summer. We have members that have been going to a cow sorting event and three of our youth are going to some of the rodeos at Lancaster. They are Victoria Wilson, Shayla Hysell and Kaelin Steele, this is such a good experience for them. I must tell you that we have been very fortunate to have met a couple at one of our events at the AEP camp. They are Earl and Sally Icard. Earl is 87 years young and Sally is 81. Earl has trouble with one eye and doesn’t see out of it, but that doesn’t keep him from riding the trails. He can tell you anything you want to know about horses. Sally doesn’t ride any more due to heath issues but she used to be involved in raising Standard Bred horses, doing several events with them and winning several shows. They can both tell you some amazing stories and how much fun they have had over the years with all the camping events they have attended. They treat you just like family, they will invite you in and offer you some coffee ask you about your life and they will tell you about some of their experiences. Keep your eyes open on the trails you might see Earl out their riding and if Sally comes she will be at the camp with us who don’t ride. St. Patrick’s Day is March 17. If you do not want pinched, be sure to wear green. Happy Trails, ~Dian MONTGOMERY Howdy, from the Montgomery County OHC, just a few more days and we can officially say spring is here. We had our first regular meeting on Jan. 16. Like most of you, we didn’t have a lot to discuss as winter has us all in limbo for now. At the meeting we had a visit from a new veterinarian in the area. Her name is Dr. Natalie Simmons, DVM. and she is located in Brookville, Ohio. Dr. Natalie was willing to answer any questions we had and we all thought she was super nice; she specializes in large animals, primarily horses, she works from a mobile unit. If you are in the March 2018
area and need a new equine vet, give her a call, 937/689-9021. We also had in attendance a new member to our club, Christie Brand from Arcanum. She has six horses and is just now getting into trail riding. Welcome Christie! We look forward to riding with you this year, and many years to come. We have lots of fun activities planned for the year here in Montgomery County. We are eager to hit the trails to start conditioning our horses and ourselves for the peak riding season of 2018. If you are sore the first time you get out of the saddle after the first ride of the year, your horse is probably a little sore as well. After all, like us they didn’t do much of anything but eat and get a little chunkier over the winter months. Be kind and get them ready before you head out to do any long rides. I’m sure they will appreciate you for it. In case you need to upgrade your equipment or are just or sick of being in the house and need a place to go socialize, it’s that time of the year to go check out all of the wonderful tack sales. If you need information of the tack sales coming up this month and next you can find them on our activities schedule posted on our website at montgomerycountyohc.com. Of course if you don’t find what you need at the local sales, you can always find what you need from one of the many vendors that will be at the Equine Affaire, Expo Center in Columbus, dates are April 12-15. A few of us are planning a trip there, we may just see you there. Until next time, happy trails and good heath to all! ~Taronna MORROW Relatively nice weather the last weekend of January encouraged me to saddle Cheyenne for a solo local ride on our wooded trails, which got rather dicey when the neighbor’s Golden Retriever charged us from the woods. Readers may remember from last month’s report that Cheyenne suffered a serious chest injury in late 2017 but has healed nicely although it will be many months before her hair covers the scar. Chapter members have not reported any 2018 riding although the regular January meeting had good attendance with lots of
great equine fellowship. This year regular meetings will be the second Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. in the Mount Gilead Library Annex. However, it was suggested that summer meetings could be an evening ride at Mount Gilead State Park followed by a picnic. When such weather becomes a reality in a few months, contact Gerald (DOC) at 419/768-2128 or (cell) 610/7641612 or rrockdoc@hotmail.com the day of the scheduled meeting as to the actual plans. Floyd and Gerald attended the Mid-Winter State OHC Planning Meeting at Deer Creek State Park which they deemed a very enriching experience to learn from so many dedicated horsepersons who are advancing the OHC motto across Ohio. Ted and Gerald attended the Buckeye State Mounted Deputy Sheriff’s Annual January winter meeting which reviewed 2017 accomplishments and scheduled some 2018 training events plus hosting an early May 2018, weekend State Ride/ Meeting at Mohican State Forest. Although not as intense as last month, current weather has all chapter members letting their steeds rest until warmer weather. Their equine ‘fix’ may be RFD programs, monthly horse magazines, thinking about 2018 Equine Affaire, and/or visualizing past and future horse adventures plus maybe a last-minute weekday ride on a rare nice winter day which us ‘retirees’ can do. As reported last month, Simon, the Amish farrier for several of our members, suffered a serious lower leg injury in a wood cutting accident. With months of healing required, his brother Lewis and two nephews have filled in for some of us and will continue to do so until probably early summer. Hopefully all readers will be able to enjoy some great riding of their trusty steeds with likeminded equine friends soon in 2018, maybe before publication of this article. Until next month, let us continue to ride, ride, and ride while we can or at least have great dreams. Happy trails to you and stay safe in the saddle, on your horse if you do have an opportunity to ride. ~DOC
remember everyone is welcome to join us for our monthly meetings. The next meeting will be April 2 at 7 p.m. at Tee Jaye’s on Maple Avenue in Zanesville. The MCOHC Hog Roast on May 26 at Blue Rock is fast approaching. Members have worked hard getting donations for the silent auction, but there is still time if anyone has items they wish to donate. MCOHC is having a saddle raffle, tickets are $5 each or three for $10. The saddle is a black synthetic 16” seat with a bridle, breast collar and pad. Tickets can be purchased from any member, drawing to be held at the August MCOHC meeting on Monday, Aug. 6. You don’t need to be present to win. Pickup of the saddle is the responsibility of the winner. “Remember life is short, ride your best horse!” Unknown ~Opal PERRY Hello from Perry County! There is work to be done to get ready for riding season and it is coming upon us quickly. The officers had a meeting to discuss some ideas for the club. This year we would like to form some committees such as a membership committee, and committees to delve into special projects as just a couple of examples. The more people from the club that are involved the more successful our club will be. There was also some discussion about putting together ‘Horse Daze’ at the fairgrounds. Along with the fun things that are being planned please look for some upcoming dates for some much needed trail maintenance (which we will of course make fun as well). We will post dates on Facebook, please check Perry County’s Facebook page. It’s an easy and quick way for us to get information out to you. Our club meets on the second
MUSKINGUM Time is flying by in 2018 and spring is around the corner. We hope to see you on the trail,
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Don Wagner won the Carhart long underwear at the cut throat gift exchange. Tuesday of the month at the Top Hat Restaurant in Junction City, meeting starts at 7 p.m. a lot of us come early for dinner and fellowship. We love to see new faces, please come and join us. The Christmas party was held at the Fraternal Order of Eagles in New Lexington on Jan. 6. It was nice and spacious and festively decorated. Roxanne Drake and crew, did a nice job. Unfortunately with the flu bug that is going around the band that was booked couldn’t make it at the last minute. But luckily Mike and Gayla were able to step in and sang their hearts out for us. We had a cut throat gift exchange where Don Wagner received the ugly pair of boots that magically turned into red Carhart one piece long underwear with a ‘mud flap’ on the behind. We tried to get him to model it for us but that didn’t happen. Don’t forget to check our Facebook page for dates of important events coming up. Until then stay warm and safe in the saddle. Happy Trails. ~Heather PIKE Hello from Pike OHC. Our club actually takes a little break in January with no scheduled meetings but we always resume our activities in February. Our new 2018 officers are already elected and prepared to plan a new year of rides and events. In our February meeting, we scheduled our club rides for the entire year and it was so good to see everyone at the meeting. We had several members present and as always the potluck carry in was so good. Our 2018 club rides are March 17 riding from Sears’ farm at Pike Lake, April 21 at Shawnee State Forest, May 5 at Scioto Trails for Cancer Ride and 72
Calvin Knipp and Debby Sears won the awards for gaited and non-gaited trail miles for 2017. May 19 at Tar Hollow, June 16 at Zaleski, July 7 riding from Sears’ farm at Pike Lake and July 21 at Hammertown, Aug. 5 after breakfast at Sears’ farm and Aug. 18 at Great Seal Park, Sept. 15 at Pike Lake, Oct. 13 at Sears farm with a fish fry to follow, and Nov. 3 at the Beathard’s farm. Most of our rides start at 10 or 11 a.m. depending upon the time of the year. November will be our last scheduled club ride for the year, though many brave the cold weather and continue riding in the winter too. December once again will be our annual Christmas party on Dec. 1 and the election of the next year’s officers. Looks like another good year of riding and fun times! Everyone is welcome to come and join us. We hope to see you on the trails. We have also tallied our trail miles for 2017. Our club awarded Debby Sears for having the most trail miles with a nongaited horse, riding 685 miles. Our gaited horse award for trail miles was given to Calvin Knipp for spending 1338 miles in the saddle. The total trail miles for our club was 11,394 miles. This proves to be a lot of good times in the saddle. Our trail maintenance kept several busy this year totaling 364 hours. Good job to the riders and the maintenance crews for job well done! We’re all ready now to begin a new year of riding and fellowship on the trails. We have several new members this year also. We’re looking forward to riding with them. Every year our club chooses a special ‘Member of the Year’ for being an exceptional asset to our club. This year the award was given to Debby Sears, which was very much deserved. Debby spends a lot of time supporting our club, offering their home for our meetings, campouts and rides and doing continual trail maintenance at Pike Lake. The
Debby Sears was awarded the “Member of the Year’ . club appreciates Debby for all her kindness and hard work! Since our riding season will soon be upon us, Pat Parelli always gives us good advice which helps us as horse owners. Pat says, “a horse doesn’t care how much you know until he knows how much you care. Put your hand on your horse and your heart in your hand.” I’m looking forward to seeing everyone on the trails. Be safe and God Bless, ~Teresa Wittkugle PORTAGE Winter is usually a slow season for club news but there is a lot happening this year. At our club‘s meeting with the ODNR we learned that the State Of Ohio is standardizing the way trails are maintained in all state parks. This is mostly good news especially since our club has already organized trail maintenance teams and has a good plan to work with the park and state. The ODNR and West Branch Park are going to pay for all our trail maintenance materials and some equipment. That’s great news as long as our requests aren’t bogged down in paperwork. I’m looking forward to the ODNR’s new Certification class for chainsaw users. I hope my little battery operated 14-inch chain saw qualifies for the program. All the girls on my trail team love using my little saw. We can cut up small downed trees without a hitch and without waiting for one of the guys to help us. More good news is the park is putting water at day parking! There is lots of water in West Branch but right now only two trails have water access for horses and we don’t have any streams to speak of. Also we are thrilled to hear that the Park has agreed to a trail to the camp office running along the
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road and they will install tie lines at the edge of the camp office parking lot with possible water there also. A lot of interesting things happened at our Regional OHC meeting in January too. OHC State Director Mary Alice Kuhn said ‘Best of America by Horseback’ is doing a show about equestrian trails in Ohio. They want videos of riding on Ohio trails to mix in with still shots. You can send videos to maryalicekuhn@gmail.com. 2018 is the Year of the Ohio Trails. I did some Google research and I think this is a very big deal. Senator Shawn O’Brian is pushing the use of land for trails. Mary Alice Kuhn suggested inviting our state representative to rides and potlucks so they become more familiar with OHC. Let’s not let equine trails get lost in the mix. The most fun news is a new trail challenge the OHC is working on. It’s called the 3 in 3 Challenge. This proposition would include riding three trails or maybe three hours in each county in the northeast region. You would have three years to complete it, it would be self-recording and clubs who sponsor the challenge would provide the awards. I am very thankful for people like Joy Keco from Geauga County and Carole Kenyon from Lorain County who volunteered to make this challenge a reality. Spring will be here soon so remember to come with us and ‘Ride the WB’. ~Lee Hendrickson PREBLE Happy St Patrick’s Day! We had our chapter meeting at 4 J’s Pizza in Camden. This is a great place to eat and they have a nice backroom for our meetings. Everyone ordered food. There were about 26 of us in attendance. We had a 50/50 drawing and we split the pot with our lucky winner Judy Sheard, last month Tom Doak was the lucky winner. We did get our schedule of events finalized and had discussion about our State Ride that is the second weekend in October. We also set up our next meeting, March 3, to be at 4 J’s in Camden again. Can’t thank 4 J’s Pizza enough for sharing their wonderful place of business with us for our meetings. We will have work weekends the first weekend of the month March 2018
County Lines depending upon the weather and how the holidays fall. April we will be having our Easter Egg Hunt for the young folk starting at 3 p.m. at Hueston Woods Park office Hueston Room. Later we will have our meeting and carry in around 6 p.m. with meeting to follow at 6:30 p.m. All of our meetings fall on the first weekend of the month, watch our Facebook page for details and if any changes they will also be posted there. May will bring us into warmer weather hopefully and at the end of May our Memorial Weekend Speed/Fun show May 26 (rain date May 27), will take place at Hueston Woods Horsecamp on For Mile Valley Road just outside of Morning Sun. Registration starts at 9 a.m. and show will start at 10 a.m. We do paybacks for all classes with eight entries or more. We are going to try to have club rides on our work weekends at the park. If you want to bring your horse and camp you can and after our work day on Saturday we can ride trails. We are also going to try and attend a couple of the other rides being held by other chapters this year. There are many exciting new things going on this year so watch our Facebook page and catch all of the great things we will have going on. I will include new things for June and later in next month’s article. Here is wishing you and fellow chapter members a great spring and enjoy those trails. Happy trails, ~Becky ROSS On Jan. 20 the Ross County OHC had their Christmas party which we also revealed the youth and adult trail mileage. Danielle Miller had won the youth and Kathy Tone won the adult trail mileage for 2017. Our trail committee and trail boss has sat down and came up with a riding schedule for this year. We did not have anything scheduled for February but on March 31 we have a ride scheduled for Tar Hollow which will also be a meeting. On April 21 we have a ride scheduled for Hocking. On May 26 we have our Annual Spring/beginning of summer Poker Run in Tar Hollow Horseman’s Camp. On June 23 we have a ride scheduled for Bear Lake in Shawnee State Forest which will March 2018
also be a meeting. In July we have a ride scheduled for Elkins Creek in Pedro, Ohio, where you can ride in Wayne National Forest, Lake Vesuvius and Dean State Forest. No scheduled rides for August. On Sept. 1 we have our Annual Fall Poker Run in Tar Hollow Horseman’s Camp and we also have a ride scheduled for Helena Winegar’s place on Ward Road on Sept. 22 where we will ride the trails of Tar Hollow. In October we have a ride scheduled for Joyce Robinson’s house on Oct. 3 where we will ride on Scioto Trails. On Nov. 3 we have a ride planned for Pike Lake/Tanglewood. And we have a ride on Dec. 8 at Salt Fork. That concludes our ride schedule but we also have some work days planned. On March 3 the Ross County OHC is going to help out at Great Seal State Park. On May 12 we have a work day scheduled at Tar Hollow Horseman’s Camp and a meeting to discuss the upcoming Poker Run. On Aug. 25 we have a workday scheduled for Tar Hollow Horseman’s Camp. We will also have the Halloween Parade in Chillicothe on Oct. 27 and the Jingle Bell Parade date is still pending. Some other rides that may have your interest are Knott County, Ky., they have a spring ride which is May 3-5. Find out more on Knott County Tourism on Facebook, they also have a fall ride date pending. There is a ride in Duncannon, Va., on April 1315 called the Foggy Mountain Breakdown. On June 2 there will be a Barrel Race at the Ross County Fairgrounds, everyone is welcome. That concludes all of the upcoming events. ~Danielle SANDUSKY You know what March means, we are that much closer to spring riding! We are making some plans for rides this year, some are day rides and some overnights to try to get something for everyone in the schedule. Hope did a great job with the calendar this year, but being a busy mom and our great president she would like someone else to take this over for her. Last month, Al and I set up a table to represent our club at the annual Equine Appreciation dinner in Fremont that Westview Veterinary Clinic puts on every year. We had quite a few interested people stop and ask questions and take some information with them. After
County Horseman’s Council for up-to-date information. Give your horse a hug, soon he will be shedding up a storm, horse life is good! ~Marla Sidell SUMMIT
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the dinner there was a speaker that talked about colic and being prepared. As well as eye and leg injuries and treatment information. We had a lot of fun and hope to do it again next year. Hope, Al and I went to the mid-winter state meeting at Deer Creek Lodge. There was a lot of good information shared and was fun seeing people we met last year. The Saturday meeting focused on club strategy and how to implement new ideas. There were a lot of good ideas shared at our table. The owner of this wonderful Corral magazine was there to talk to us writers (and I use that term loosely). He had some great tips, but our time was cut short and a lot didn’t get covered so we are hoping to cover more next year! I also got to put a face to our editor Becky Clifton. She has a huge job going over every article and picture for every council that writes! Wow! We are gearing up for our awards banquet, which of course means a few awards and lots of food and fun! Hope to see everyone there. Our meetings are the second Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. at the First Brethren Church in Fremont. We meet for supper at 5:45 p.m. Check out Facebook or give me a call to find out where. For more information give one of our members a holler, we would love to see you! Visit our website, sanduskycountyohc.com, and our Facebook page under Sandusky
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Snow and subzero temps kept attendance down for our annual banquet this year at Brushwood Pavilion at Furnace Run Metro Park. Hats off to Sharon Dray and Spencer who rolled in safely and navigated the downhill run. Once inside we were greeted by the warm glow from the fireplace and the smiles from all the members setting up for the festivities. After a much needed warm up, mouths and facial muscles defrosted enough to open the way for some lively conversation, laughter and reminiscing before dinner. A lifelike equine sculpture from Elegant Ice Creations was breathtaking to behold. The spell binding creation drew people like a magnet as they lined up for their photo op with the icy celeb. The evening progressed with lots of excitement and anticipation for the events ahead. Eventually, the hungry crowd lined up to grab a plate and descend on the awaiting buffet Roxanne officiated at the White Elephant Gift Exchange,
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Board at Ponderosa. hours, we commend you for your efforts. I personally have ridden many trails that are new or repaired and have seen firsthand what team work and dedication can produce. Thank you for enabling all of us to continue to enjoy this beautiful state with the diversity of topography that we all ride and call home. Despite the tough conditions, nine members of Trumbull County participated in the Trail Miles program. Thank you to Terry and Linda Davis, John and Eleanor Clower, Ken and Judy Miller, Dave Shook, Marcie Rester and Kae Bartow; a combined total of 8884.5 miles and 240 maintenance hours was submitted to the state committee chairwoman. We will begin setting our 2018 trail ride schedule at the March meeting. I will update as I receive confirmation of locations and dates of the rides. ~Kathryn Bartow UNION Happy spring. Well it will be spring by the end of the month. Trail riding season has officially begun. Things have been slow for us in Union County with all the nasty winter weather. Jim, Debbie and Katrina Strayton spent the holidays in New Zealand and Fiji where the weather was a lot warmer. They were able to do some trail riding while in Fiji. They had a lovely ride on the beach which included breakfast and then a ride to the top of a mountain (which was hill sized) for a panoramic view of the island. Becky and Stephanie
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New Year’s Day, 2017.
Petee got their first trail ride in of the year at Buck Creek on a very blustery Sunday. Hopefully, we can start planning some rides and good times to come. Until next month be safe and happy trails. ~Karen Holland
year, if Mother Nature and my distance ride schedule cooperate with me. Despite the fact that most of my photos for this are of us working, we do ride also! There’s not a lot of other news this month, so I’ll include a few riding photos to prove it. ~Mickie
WARREN For those of you reading this in time, I hope to see you at the Great Tack Exchange March 11. It’s always a good time, as well as being the big fundraiser for the club. If you haven’t signed up to volunteer, you can still offer to help. By now everyone has received the calendar for the year. It includes several camping trips. If you like camping, try to come join in. I’ve been to several, and they were a blast. Even a couple where I didn’t ride a whole lot, but just enjoyed hanging around with friends and enjoying a campfire at night. I’m hoping to make a few this
Fourth of July parade, 2017.
Vicky and Tucson, 2016.
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WASHINGTON We have had several pictures of members out on an occasional day ride in the past month or so, but we are all anxious for real riding weather! April 5 will be our annual awards potluck dinner meeting to start at 6:30 p.m. at Christ United Methodist Church, 301 Wooster Street, Marietta, Ohio. Bring a covered dish or dessert to share and join us for an evening of fun and great food—be sure to attend. The Jackson’s are once again hosting their annual shot clinic at their farm March 31 starting at 9:30 a.m., Dr. Groah DVM will be the veterinarian on sight. April 28 is the official Kinderhook Ride at 10 a.m., ride all trails in Kinderhook without riding roads and no riding fee. Bring a dish for a potluck dinner after the ride. Good opportunity to acquaint all members with our home trail, visit with riding friends and have some good food. May 19 is the Children’s Miracle Network ride at Salt Fork. Go camp and ride for the weekend. We will be having an auction so collect items to donate! President Brent DeWees and Vice President Darrell McKay attended a volunteer appreciation dinner at the Eclipse Company in Athens on Jan. 25 sponsored by Wayne National Forest. The Forest worked with 480 volunteers, accumulating 30,360 hours. This amounts to $715,000 worth of work completed by partners and volunteers! Washington County, Monroe County and the State OHC were all recognized, ongoing work in Perry County was also mentioned. March 2018
Mid-Eastern Farriers Association
Contest Results PRESIDENT, Roger Howard; VICE PRESIDENT, Dan Carlisle; SECRETARY, Lori McBride; TREASURER, Tim Dodd; PHONE, 330/904-1489. FACEBOOK, www. facebook.com/Mid-Eastern Farrier’s Association
by Lori McBride Mid-Eastern Farriers Association Contest results are as follows: Open Division QUALIFIER: 1st place Joe Nygren; 2nd place Tim Bryne Jr.; 3rd place William Kiner. JOURNEYMAN: 1st place William Kiner; 2nd place Jacob
Manning; 3rd place Matt Lybeck. SPECIALITY: 1st place Joe Nygren; 2nd place Lewis Plummer; 3rd place Matt Lybeck. LIVE SHOEING: 1st place Jacob Manning; 2nd place Caleb Swarr; 3rd place Brandon Knight. HIGH POINT: Jacob Manning. Intermediate Division BAR SHOES: 1st place Brian Evans; 2nd place Craig McMillen; 3rd place Marcus Lyburger. JOURNEYMAN: 1st place Marcus Lyburger; 2nd place Lori McBride; 3rd place Brian Evans. SPECIALITY CLASS: 1st place Craig McMillen; 2nd place Brian Evans; 3rd place Lori McBride. LIVE SHOEING: 1st place Daniel Brown; 2nd place Marcus
Lyburger; 3rd place Craig McMillen. HIGH POINT: Marcus Lyburger.
Nygren; 2nd place Tim Hoover and Loyd; 3rd place William Kiner and Caleb
Novice Division PAIR FRONTS: 1st place Megan Miles; 2nd place Ben Barhorst; 3rd place Mark Troyer. PAIR HINDS: 1st place Ben Barhorst; 2nd place Mark Troyer; 3rd place Phillip Hatton. SET CONCAVE: 1st place Ben Barhorst; 2nd place Mark Troyer; 3rd place Carley Scaperato. LIVE SHOEING: 1st place Mark Troyer; 2nd place Ben Barhorst; 3rd place Megan Miles. HIGH POINT: Ben Barhorst. TWO MAN DRAFT CLASS: 1st place Matt Lybeck and Joe
In other news, MEFA had their annual meeting and elections. Congratulations to our new president Michael Boal! Thank you for your service and thank you to our outgoing president Roger Howard. Brian Hoover was re-elected for a one year term as a BOD. Mike Augenstein was re-elected for a two year term as BOD. Timothy Dodd was re-elected for another term as treasurer. Thank you to all who dedicate so much time to help the farrier industry in our area.
on good club participation and a joint effort to achieve these tasks. Kinderhook is our home trail and we hope many of our OHC friends will make the trip to Newport, Ohio, to ride these great trails! They are rather hilly and will test your horse’s wind, but they are worth the effort! Please volunteer to help on April 6 and 7 work days at Kinderhook. Bring four-wheelers, pruners, etc. Those who have had training by Wayne can bring chain saws. We will be clearing trails and installing signs on new trails. We will also be installing a rinse rack at trail head, if possible. Keith from Dupler’s Glass Engravings was our guest speaker at our February meeting. He brought several wonderful examples of his glass works and explained the process he goes through when he is creating a wonderful handmade one of a kind piece of art of the customers own pet or design. If you were not at the meeting you missed a great opportunity to get the perfect gift for the one you care about. The club traveled to the rodeo in Columbus at the Nationwide Arena on Jan. 20. We took a chartered bus which the club was able to provide because of the hard work of the members during the fall foliage tour last fall. There was a total of 56 from Washington County attending this event and a good time was had by all. The bull jumping was pretty spectacular! We have been in the process as of this writing of compiling the trail miles for last year. Let us just say our young riders have
amassed some impressive totals! The club as a whole did well in total miles as always, 40,000 miles altogether, but nothing like the young people. We are excited to have enthusiastic young folks in our midst and are anxious for them to take places of leadership as the years go by! We will be looking for you at the Kinderhook ride! ~Rita V. Schultheis
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(L to R): Vice President Darrell McKay, President Brent DeWees, Jason Reed, Dawn McCarthy, and Tony Scardinia. Washington County was extremely fortunate to have received an OHC grant in 2016 which lead the way to the completion of three new trails in the Kinderhook trailhead. Wayne National forest did a wonderful job in completing these trails! For years the trails were on township roads and were hard to follow. Now they are in the woods and such a blessing. We will join with the forest and many local dignitaries when the trails are officially opened on April 15 with an official ceremony. With the new trails, we will now be able to ride all day in the forest. All members are invited and encouraged to attend the official ceremony held by Wayne and dignitaries! Our next project will be to add a picket line and picnic table along the new trail for a convenient lunch spot. We are also in final stages of building a rinse rack at the trail head to wash off horses after a hard day on the trail! It is our hope to have this completed before the April 15 festivities! As always, we are planning March 2018
Martha and Theresa.
WOOD I don’t think any of our members have gotten to ride. This is the time to repair yourself and your equipment and not feel guilty you can’t ride. Our banquet is coming up and there will be lots of talk about riding. Our Top Ten Riders are Deta Miller with 1221 miles. Deta Miller will receive the 5000 mile Park and Forest patch and she is also our Most Valued Member for 2017. Diane Joseph with 1069 miles, Judy Stephens with 910 miles, Barb Oberhaus with 904 miles, Dawn Gomez with 873 miles, Jon Potteiger with 832 miles, Becky Steingass with 509 miles, Dick Stephens with 507 miles, Karen Spero with 470 miles and Jim Spero with 466 miles. Youth awards went to Paul Mooney 20 miles; Alisha Lowery 35 miles; Ty Lowery 35 miles; Shad Vondenberg 45 miles; Savanah Ley 94 miles; Danielle Rosenbauer 106 Stanley Rice 111 miles and Jaelyn Zimmerman 116 miles. I will give more results next month. Deta, Diane and I went to the
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Jerry our resident elf. Emerald Necklace End to End Banquet and to our surprise the award for completing the ride was a horse blanket! We were among the 60 some riders out of around 250 to complete the ride to all the parks. A big thank you to all the OHC chapters that put on the event in that area. We had lots of fun. ~Barb Pushover50@aol.com 75
The Way of Horses
The Need to Move by Eleanor Blazer A horse that constantly walks his stall is an annoyance. The bedding gets piled along the walls, manure gets ground to bits, stall mats shift and weight loss can be a problem. Keep in mind he is not doing it to annoy you—horses need to move and confinement is not natural. How does the blood in the hoof defeat the law of gravity and return to the body? The answer— movement and exercise. Blood is moved within the body by three types of vessels: arteries, veins and capillaries. 1. Arteries transport the blood away from the heart. They have thick muscular walls which are able to contract and relax as the blood is rhythmically pumped by the heart. This movement is what is felt when the pulse is being monitored. 2. Veins carry the blood back to the heart and have thin walls that are less muscular than arteries. The return of de-oxygenated blood back to the heart depends on the movement of muscles.
Photo of a model showing the vessels within the hoof used with permission from Dr. Christoph von Horst www.plastinate.com. 3. Capillaries are very tiny microscopic thin tubes that form a network between the arteries and veins. The thin-walled capillaries allow the exchange of gasses, waste and nutrients between the circulatory system and body tissues. Due to the pumping heart, blood has no trouble getting
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from the heart and to the lower limbs of the healthy horse via the arterial system. Upon reaching the hoof, arteries divide and branch off providing blood to the sensitive laminae, sole and bones. A network of capillaries provides nutrients to the tissues. The blood that has delivered oxygen and nutrients to the hoof now has to return to the heart via the veins. Within the hoof small veins form a network or plexus which collects the de-oxygenated blood. Veins have no ability to contract so they depend solely on the physical movement of the structures within the hoof to move the blood. Also within the hoof is a pad of tissue that is a network of tight interlacing fatty fiber which is called the digital cushion. It is above the frog and fills a large cavity. When a horse puts weight on the hoof the frog and digital cushion are compressed or squashed. The frog pushes on
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the digital cushion, and it pushes outwards against cartilages, which in turn puts pressure on the veins, squeezing the blood upwards and toward the heart. Each step squeezes more blood upwards and forces the blood to keep moving up the leg. When the foot is raised (no weight) the veins relax and blood is pushed in from the arteries— ready for the next step to squeeze the blood back toward the heart. The ‘pumping’ action of the frog is critical to the activation of the digital cushion. You should ask your farrier not to trim the frog. Clean off the loose or shedding material, but do not pare down the frog. In the upper leg and body venous blood flow depends on the contraction of muscles to aid in the transport of the blood back to the heart. One-way valves prevent the blood from returning to the hooves. This continuous blood flow within the hoof also protects the fragile coffin bone from concussion. A horse stalled for a long period of time is going to incur pooling of blood in the hooves. Lack of blood flow can cause navicular disease, laminitis, poor hoof quality and overall blood pressure problems within the body. The pacing, weaving horse is telling you he needs to move— it’s for his health and wellbeing.
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AHC Meets with DOT-FMCSA
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he American Horse Council (AHC) met with Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) Deputy Administrator and leadership team this week in response to a letter sent to Secretary Chao on Jan. 28, 2018. AHC staff went to DOT headquarters to raise the industry’s concerns and solicit clarification on how the existing regulations should be interpreted, and how those interpretations are affecting the horse industry. The AHC expressed the industry’s interest in an increased level of stakeholder outreach, the lack of uniform interpretations nationwide, the applicability of various exemptions already in place, and the appropriate avenues for future legislative and regulatory efforts. AHC shared specific situations where rodeo, racing, competition and recreational sectors have interacted with law enforcement concerning commercial regulations. The DOT informed the AHC that a new website
ELD and CDL Brochures
specifically tailored to the agricultural industry will be unveiled in the next week, with a dedicated contact for agricultural questions, and they will begin to develop a F.A.Q. to more clearly address the questions which they receive. The DOT members present did clarify that trailer drivers not engaged in business are not subject to Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) regulations, specifically where additional licensing is concerned. Regardless of weight, it was the interpretation of those present that going to an event that may issue prizes does not necessarily constitute commercial activity. As long as participation in the competition itself is not a component of the business with which that driver or the vehicle are regularly engaged, and expenses for said trip are not deducted for tax purposes, a CDL is not required to operate the CMV in question. Those interpretations, as are all CMV regulations, are specific to federal regulations, and state regulations may be less forgiving. The AHC is excited about the opportunity to develop this relationship with DOT-FMCSA. The equine community should look forward to utilizing these lines of communication in the future to assure industry wide compliance and protection of individuals driving both commercially and recreationally. The AHC encourages the industry to reach out to state law enforcement to determine how best to comply with the state regulations. As additional information on this subject becomes available, the AHC will share that with our members as quickly as possible. Visit www.horsecouncil. org/eld-mandate-cdlrequirements/ for AHC materials on this subject. Please contact the AHC with questions or concerns. STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Commercial Drivers License (CDL) requirements vary from state to state, which can be confusing to the recreational horse hauler. The AHC recommends contacting your state Department of Transportation for questions specific to your state and their CDL requirements. To view a list of state contacts, visit http:// cvsa.org/contactpage/contacts/ law-enforcement-lead-agencycontacts
With the introduction of the Electronic Logging Device (ELD) Mandate in December 2017, other issues were brought to light that were of concern to the equine industry- most notably the Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) requirements. In an effort to help provide some clarity to the ELD Mandate and CDL requirements, the AHC has put together two brochures to help provide insight into this already complex issue. Find both brochures on the American Horse Council’s website: http://www.horsecouncil. org/eld-mandate-cdl-requirements
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ABOUT THE AMERICAN HORSE COUNCIL The American Horse Council was organized in 1969 to represent the horse industry in Washington before Congress and the federal regulatory agencies. It is a nonprofit corporation that represents all segments of the equine industry.
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Geauga Horse and Pony Association
The Will to Want Clinic Scheduled for April PRESIDENT, Niki Barry; TREASURER, Shauna Gingrich; SECRETARY, Elaine Sonnie. WEBSITE, www. ghpa.us
Elise and her horse Onyx. by Paige Belew The 30th annual GHPA banquet was a huge success and everyone had a wonderful time. Members celebrated the successes of the 2017 show season as well as 30 years of the association. Thank you to all the members who brought in items for the Geauga County Dog Warden. Congratulations to everyone who participated in the 2017 show season and good luck in 2018! GHPA is bringing back The Will to Want clinic with Obbie Schlom-Hefner. The clinic is April 20-22. Spots are filling up quickly and if they are already full you are welcome to sign up to audit. GHPA is very proud to have Obbie back for another clinic. Thank you Obbie! Seth Clark of EatonClark Performance Horses will be holding his annual 3-Day
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Clinic this summer. This is the clinic’s 15th year. Our youth riders spend the day riding and learning from Seth then sleep in the GHPA barn at the Geauga County Fairgrounds with their horses! It is a fun-filled three days and two nights. Thank you Seth! (dates TBA). For further clinics and events keep an eye on the following: www.ghpa. us, GHPA Facebook page and on Rich Bradshaw Training Stable Facebook page for the Horse and Rider Challenge dates. YOUTH SPOTLIGHT Elise Kilmer is our youth spotlight member of the month. She and her horse Onyx, a 5-year-old Friesian/Percheron cross, have been showing together for a year. Elise has shown other horses at GHPA for four years. Elise mainly shows English, including jumping and
dressage, and shows almost all of the classes at GHPA shows. She has been riding for ten years which started when she went on a pony ride at the Great Geauga County Fair. Shortly after her fifth birthday she began riding lessons. The best part about riding Elise says is, “Having a green horse to bring along, like Onyx.” She loves showing GHPA because she gets to show with all of her friends and everyone is so nice to her. This year Elise is looking forward to moving up to the youth classes in the open ring. In the past she has won many end of the year highpoints and class highpoints for GHPA and other open shows. Good luck with Onyx and showing in the youth open classes this year! GHPA show dates are posted on the website. They are: May 27, June 10, June 24, July 8, July
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22, and Aug. 5. We hope to see you at the first show! GHPA would like to thank Big Dee’s Tack and Schneider’s Saddlery for their generous support of our organization. Stay up-to-date on club activities, shows and other information by checking the GHPA website, www.ghpa.us. You can also find membership forms, rules and links to horse related topics. Information on our two youth groups Silver Spurs and The Mane Attractions, is also located on the website. General membership meetings are on the first Wednesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. at the Geauga County Fairgrounds Education Building. Other ways to follow GHPA like us on Facebook, Geauga Horse & Pony Assoc.; Twitter: @GHPAhorseshows; Instagram: GHPAhorseshows.
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