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The Horsemen’s Corral is the official publication for the following clubs: Adams County Horseman’s Association National Pole Bending Association Ashland Paint & Plain Saddle Club Northern Ohio Dressage Association Avon Lake Saddle Club Northern Kentucky Horse Network Northern Ohio Miniature Horse Club Black Swamp Driving Club Ohio Appaloosa Association Buckeye Horse Park Classical Attraction Dressage Society O.H.I.O. EXCA Central Ohio Saddle Club Association Ohio Foundation Quarter Horse Association Central Ohio Wagoneers Ohio Gaited Horse Riding Club Colorado Ranger Horse Association Ohio Haflinger Association District One National Show Horse Ohio Horseman’s Council Dusty Boots Riding Club Ohio Morgan Horse Association Flatlanders Dressage & Combined Ohio Paint Horse Club Training Association, Inc. Ohio Quarter Horse Association Geauga Horse & Pony Association Great Lakes Appaloosa Horse Club Ohio Ranch Horse Association Ohio State Buckskin Association Indiana Horse Council Ohio Western Horse Association, Inc. Indiana Mounted Regulators Knox County Horse Park Ottawa County Horse Foundation Lake Erie Mounted Vaqueros Pinto Horse Association of Ohio Tri-County Trail Association Massillon Saddle Club Tri-State Rodeo Association Michigan Trail Riders Association, Inc. Wayne County Saddle Club Mid-Eastern Farriers Association Mid Ohio Dressage Association Western Reserve Carriage Association Mid-Ohio Marauders

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

WRITERS & PHOTOGRAPHERS

Features: ....................Eleanor Blazer, Bobbie Coalter, Debbie Disbrow, ................................................ Robert Eversole, Nettie Liburt, Terry Myers, ..................................................... Lynn Palm, Sarah Vas, Jennifer Woodruff Guests:....................................................................... Abby Keegan, Lisa Kiley

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Inside This Issue Corral Calendar .............................................................................42 Farnam Invites Horse Owners to Enter the “No Fly Zone” ............16 Feed Room Safety Tips .................................................................34 If You Dream It, You Can Do It.......................................................20 Notes from Inside The Corral ..........................................................6 Owning Horses Economically ........................................................22 Palm Partnership Training .............................................................58 Post-Winter Weight Gain ...............................................................28 Ride In Sync ....................................................................................8 Struggling with Saddle Fit? ............................................................12 TrailMeister ....................................................................................10 View From the Cheap Seats..........................................................56 Club News Ashland Paint & Plain Saddle Club ...............................................32 Black Swamp Driving Club ............................................................77 Buckeye Horse Park ......................................................................54 Central Ohio Saddle Club Association...........................................30 Classical Attraction Dressage Society ...........................................78 Colorado Ranger Horse Association .............................................50 Dusty Boots Riding Club................................................................38 Geauga Horse and Pony Association ............................................36 Great Lakes Appaloosa Club .........................................................18 Indiana Horse Council ...................................................................26 Knox County Horse Park ...............................................................26 Lake Erie Mounted Vaqueros ........................................................14 Michigan Trail Riders Association, Inc. ..........................................62 Mid-Eastern Farriers Association...................................................55 Mid Ohio Marauders ........................................................................6 National Pole Bending Association ................................................50 Northern Ohio Dressage Association ............................................78 Northern Ohio Miniature Horse Club .............................................55 O.H.I.O. EXCA...............................................................................12 Ohio Gaited Horse Trailriders ........................................................60 Ohio Haflinger Association ............................................................54 Ohio Horseman’s Council, Inc. ......................................................64 Ohio Morgan Horse Association ....................................................27 Ohio Paint Horse Club ...................................................................32 Ohio Quarter Horse Association ....................................................30 Ohio State Buckskin Association ...................................................18 Ohio Western Horse Association ...................................................52 Ottawa County Horse Foundation .................................................32 Tri-County Trail Association ...........................................................60 Wayne County Saddle Club ..........................................................38 Western Reserve Carriage Association .........................................55

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un For The Roses”, written and recorded

by Dan Fogelberg, is one of my favorite songs, especially this month with the Kentucky Derby. Fogelberg was raising horses in Colorado and said that he wrote it to express his love of horses. He had never been to the event but debuted the song on May 2, 1980 on the ABC special ‘Friday Night Live From

the Kentucky Derby’ which took place the night before the 106th running of the Derby. The song is about a young colt from Western Kentucky growing up and running in the race. Having bred and raised some of my own horses, I especially love the verse that says “From sire to sire, it’s born in the blood. The fire of a mare and the strength of a stud”.

2019 will be the 145th running of the Kentucky Derby or the ‘Run For The Roses’ as New York sports columnist, Bill Corum first called it in 1925.

Corum called it that because historically, the winning horse of the race receives a wreath of roses. This tradition started in 1896 when Ben Brush received an arrangement of white and pink roses. In 1904, the red rose

became the official flower of the Kentucky Derby and in 1932, the garland as it exists today was first introduced for the 58th running, won by Burgoo King.

According to the Derby website; each year, a garland of more than 400 red roses is sewn into a green satin backing with the seal of the Commonwealth on one end and the Twin Spires and number of the race’s current renewal on the other. Each garland is also adorned with a ‘crown’ of roses, green fern and ribbon. The ‘crown,’ a single rose pointing upward in the center of the garland, symbolizes the struggle and heart necessary to reach the Derby Winner’s Circle.

The Kroger Company has been crafting the garland for the Kentucky Derby since 1987.

After taking over the duties from the Kingsley Walker florist, Kroger began constructing the prestigious garland in one of its local stores for the public to view on Derby Eve. To learn more about the 145th running of the Kentucky Derby, visit https:// www.kentuckyderby.com If you are not attending this year’s Kentucky Derby, I hope you are at least planning a watch party. It is an amazing site to see all the pomp and circumstance but mostly to see these beautiful horses do what they were bred to do. As Dan Fogleberg says in his song, for them “it’s the chance of a lifetime in a lifetime of chance”.

Mid-Ohio Marauders

Starting the Season with First Shoot May 24-26 PRESIDENT, Tim Calvin VICE PRESIDENT, Tom Byrne SECRETARY, Judy Foster TREASURER, Laurie Maris PHONE, 740/206-7214 EMAIL, midohiomarauders@gmail.com WEBSITE, www.midohiomarauders.com

Some of our Marauders have been out shootin up this season.

JD Hughes and Steve Keech went to Guthrie, Okla. JD won his class and Steve finished a strong second. We also had some Marauders participate in Cowboys For Veterans in Swanton, Ohio, with Braden Morey winning Reserve Overall Cowboy and Candi Conniff was Reserve Overall Cowgirl on day

1. On day 2 Fred Conniff was Overall Cowboy, and Renee Calvin was Reserve Overall Cowgirl. Recently, some of our Marauders took place in Border Wars in Columbiana, Ohio.

We will be starting our season with our first shoot May 24-26 at the Madison County Fairgrounds in London, Ohio. Future dates at this location include; June 21-23, Aug. 9-11 and Sept. 20-22.

We are also looking forward to hosting and competing at the 2019 Ohio State Fair July 27-28.

Finally, finishing up the season with the Congress Classic, at the All American Quarter Horse Congress Oct. 27.

As always, we are looking forward to seeing our fellow shooters, along with new ones and their families this 2019 season! Again, if you

Cowboys For Veterans: Day 1 Reserve Overall Cowboy Braden Morey and Reserve Overall Cowgirl, Candi Conniff. Day 2 Overall Cowboy, Fred Conniff and Reserve Overall Cowgirl, Renee Calvin. are interested in learning, or participating in this fast-growing equine sport, feel free to contact

us on Facebook, Mid Ohio Marauders or visit our website, www.midohiomarauders.com.

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Ride In Sync

A Horse’s Perspective

by Terry Myers

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ave you ever truly thought about what your horse is thinking? Ever thought about how they interpret their world? Growing up, people used to tell me that to be a good horseman you have to think like a horse. But yet, no one ever told me how a horse thinks.

Today we have all kinds of horse psychology books and videos published by the well educated and the not so well educated. So Terry Myers I’m going to give you my view point from experience (no college degree here, just scars from the school of hard knocks). In past articles, I frequently referred to the rider’s instincts. Hope you liked those articles, because we are going to talk about that again, but this time from the horses’ perspective.

Horses learn by repetition. They need the same thing done over and over before they understand your expectations. They also have an amazing ability to see things in great detail, hence their great ability as wild horses to see the slightest movement or change in the landscape to detect danger, as part of their self-preservation. Where we humans mess up, we don’t see things in great detail and we focus too much, missing the details. So when we think we are training our horse and think we are training an aspect over and over, because of our lack of attention to detail, we actually are not doing the same motions in

repetition. We are actually sending all kinds of mixed messages. For example, the other day I was giving a riding lesson and told the rider to pick up their inside rein and ‘feel’ it. When the horse gave their nose, I told the rider to let go, teaching their horse to give to the rein pressure. Then I told the rider to do that exact same thing another 10,000 times (to teach their horse to give). What do you think the chances are that the rider will pick up the inside rein in exactly the same way and release the pressure at exactly the point that the horse gives to the pressure? Repetition and attention to detail are the keys to training your horse.

Here is your horse’s view point…

(Trigger says…) Oh geez, here comes (insert your name) again. He’s going to put that big bit in my mouth again and it’s gonna be “kick to go and pull to whoa”. Why doesn’t he understand that by jerking on me to make me put my head down, I brace in my throat latch and my jaw. It makes my shoulders feel tense and my front feet are killing me. If they keep jerking me down and making me do that stupid hop at the lope, my hocks are gonna need injected before long.

The human translation…

Be more aware of your horse’s movement, rather than always focusing on their head. Learn how to make your horse light in the bridle and drive them into the bit, so they can use their hind quarters and avoid being forehand heavy. Stop focusing on your horse’s head, and start being aware of their body and the rhythm of their feet. When the horse is correct in their body, their feet (stride) will soften. When they are driving with their hind quarters, they pick up their back to do so. The byproduct of this collection is to drop their head.

Another view point from your horse…

(Trigger says…) You sure do pull on me a lot. You pull the reins, you pull on the lead rope and you pull on the lunge line. I am guessing that you want me to pull back, since that’s all you do to me. Get a clue, I’m bigger and stronger, so I can out pull you.

The human translation…

Horses learn by the release of pressure. Using the lightest pressure necessary to accomplish your task, then knowing when to reward your horse by releasing the pressure is key to just about all training and riding. Reins, lead rope and lunge line should be held like you are holding hands with your girl friend, boy friend, spouse or other significant person. Using a lightness of hand will help you feel the horse, increasing pressure only as necessary. When you need to use more pressure, use a bump (not a jerk); Never Pull! Same goes for leg pressure.

We’ve said this in the past. When you think about people and horses, many of the instincts are exactly the same. The exception is that horses cannot reason in order to change their habits; people can.

With humans supposedly being the smarter species, we have to learn to adjust our instincts to be able to work with the horse’s instincts.

Sometimes when you are having a problem and starting to get angry or frustrated with your horse, you need to stop, get off your horse and think about what you are doing. Try to think from the horse’s perspective.

One final thing to remember…horses don’t make mistakes, people do. If you try to keep this philosophy in the forefront of your mind when working with your horse, you will become a more effective partner.

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-In-Sync Horsemanship methods as well as clinic and training services available, visit Myers at www.tmtrainingcenter.com and on Facebook.

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TrailMeister

Trailer Insulation

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by Robert Eversole

nsulation is one of the first steps in any diy build, and it’s also one of the most misunderstood. There’s a lot of misconceptions about trailer insulation, and people end up wasting money and time on unnecessary steps and products.

When we were building our trailer we had all kinds of questions about insulation: What’s the best material to use? How do we install it? Do I need a vapor barrier? What questions do I not know enough to ask?

So what is the best way to insulate a diy horse trailer? Below, we’ll go over how heat is transferred and how to stop it; discuss everything you need to know about insulation, the different products out there, and how best to use them.

There are three types of heat transfer: radiation, conduction, and convection.

Radiation is heat that can be transferred through the air or a vacuum —Think of the warm sunlight that comes through your windows on a sunny day. It’s very nice in winter but miserable in the summer.

In a trailer, radiation occurs mostly through the windows.

If you park your trailer with large windows in direct sunlight, the inside will heat up quickly. This is because radiant heat transfers easily through glass. Combat radiation heat by parking in the shade or extending your awning.

Convection is heat transferred through the natural movement of liquids and gasses. This is due to liquids and gasses being different densities and temperatures. In a nutshell, hot air is less dense than cold air so it rises which is why the nose of gooseneck trailer gets so hot in the afternoon. Combat convection by adding a ventilation fan to suck out the warm air near the ceiling while pulling in cooler air from a cracked window.

Conduction is heat transferred through a solid material. The metal skin and framing of your trailer walls are excellent conductors of heat. Without any insulation, a trailer sitting directly in the sun heats up fast. The inside metal can be too hot to touch because the heat is transferred very efficiently through the outside walls. Combat conduction by insulating the inside of your trailer to stop your trailer from conducting the sun’s heat inside during the summer and help prevent heat loss through conduction during the winter.

Insulation

Insulation slows the rate of heat transfer into and out of your trailer, which makes it easier to maintain the temperature you want. A properly insulated trailer is easier to heat and cool. It won’t heat up as quickly in the summer, and stays warmer in cool weather.

Every insulation material has an R-value, which is a measure of the material’s Resistance to heat transfer. The higher the R-value, the better the ability to resist heat transfer via conduction.

Different materials have different levels of conduction. In general, the more porous a material is, the less it conducts heat because air is a poor conductor. Example: If you hold a metal bucket full of ice, it will quickly draw the heat out of your hands. If you hold a foam bucket full of ice, the heat will stay in your hands.

Nothing resists conduction better than a vacuum; this is why vacuum insulated mugs work so well.

A thermal bridge is an area that has greater thermal conductivity than the materials around it, providing an opportunity for heat to pass through.

When you place insulation between your trailer’s frame ribs but don’t do anything to the ribs themselves, the frame then becomes a thermal bridge. Heat can conduct inside the trailer through the 10

exposed frame much more easily than it can through the insulated areas. This thermal bridge reduces the overall effectiveness of your insulation, since heat and cold can easily go around it.

Insulating on the top of your trailer’s hollow frame ribs can reduce the effect of thermal bridging.

These thermal breaks, are basically non-conductive materials (i.e. insulation) placed in the pathway of a thermal bridge to block the flow of heat. NOTE: HVAC tape is not insulation.

While an insulated trailer with some thermal bridging is more resistant to heat transfer than a trailer with no insulation at all we’re embarking on this project to do as good a job as we can.

Now that we understand how basic heat transfer works, let’s take a look at the insulation materials we can use to slow it down.

While there are a lot of options out there, not all of them are good choices for insulating your trailer. Good trailer insulation needs to have the following: High R-value per inch. Space is at a premium inside a trailer, and you want to insulate with materials that will do the most in the least amount of space.

Bang for your buck. There’s no need to spend hundreds of dollars insulating your trailer. Some materials may work well, but cost more than your trailer did. The best insulation materials do their job effectively and are friendly to your wallet.

Able to withstand vibration. Unless you’ve got your trailer up on blocks, you’re probably hauling it all over the place. Traveling causes lots of vibrations inside your trailer, and your insulation needs to be able to take it without falling apart.

Resistance to moisture, mold, and mildew. Either the material is impervious to moisture (like rigid foam board or spray foam) or has moisture control properties and natural mold resistance (like Thinsulate or sheep’s wool).

Non-toxic. You don’t want harmful gases or microscopic particles from your insulation filling your living space. Bonus points if the insulation is produced in an environmentally-friendly way.

What we used in our trailer:

Extruded polystyrene (XPS) is a type of rigid foam board insulation that’s widely available. You’ll recognize it as the big pink or blue foam sheets at the hardware store. XPS has a very good R-value per inch at R-5, and is impermeable to moisture. Another benefit is its high compressive strength, making it perfect for floor insulation.

What we should have used: Polyisocyanurate is another rigid foam board insulation. It typically comes foil-faced on one side, which both acts as an effective vapor barrier and provides a radiant heat barrier if you install it with an air gap. Polyiso is completely non-toxic and doesn’t off-gas anything harmful. It’s also much more environmentally friendly and has a slightly better R-value per inch than XPS foam board. It is a little more expensive and my local hardware store didn’t carry it.

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use: Expanded polystyrene (EPS) is another type of foam board insulation. It’s basically the same as the stuff in your Styrofoam cooler. EPS is super cheap and is a good insulator.

But it contains a lot of air gaps that allow moisture to penetrate, which degrade the material over time. It also won’t stand up to vibration as well as polyiso or XPS, and isn’t nearly as durable.

Insulation Steps by the Numbers:

1) Insulate walls, ceiling, and floor with foam board 2) Fill gaps with spray foam 3) Cover all exposed aluminum ribs with thermal break – We used ¼ inch fanfold sheathing insulation 4) Seal seams with HVAC tape to create moisture barrier 5) Attach 1x3 wooden furring strips to ribs to create a solid base for the ¼“ plywood sheet walls and channels for electrical wiring And there you have it! A fully-insulated trailer!

Now you’re ready to head up to Alaska in December, or haul down to Arizona in August. Well, maybe not. No matter how well-insulated your van is, it’s still a good idea to follow the weather you want.

While insulation does make the inside of your van more comfortable, horse camping isn’t about staying in your trailer—it’s about getting out there and enjoying the world on your horse!

For more on the Trailer Project 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.

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Struggling with Saddle Fit?

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by Abby Keegan, M.S., PAS

oor saddle fit can be a symptom of a much larger issue. If the musculature of the horse’s back/topline area is not full and rounded, expressing high quality of muscle, many times a saddle will not fit correctly. In these instances riders may try to over compensate for this deficiency by using extra padding and/or trying multiple saddles. Poor saddle fit can cause pain and soreness in the horse with pressure and points that may pinch and be uncomfortable. This pain and pressure can manifest itself in a poor attitude or poor performance. In addition, saddle fit issues may show up in irritability during tacking up, hesitation or refusals to take action on one side vs. the other (think leads, etc.) and overall unpleasant disposition.

While poor saddle fit can come from a variety of areas, including size, shape and defects of the saddle, one thing that should be considered is that the topline of the horse is lacking and therefore causing issues with saddle fit. In extreme cases, when topline scores have been improved from a low grade to an ideal grade, the fit of the saddle is enhanced to a noticeable extent. In the illustration below, you can see how the key muscles in the topline area may impact the way that the saddle sits on the horse.

Addressing that Hollow Area

When it comes to saddle fit, there are multiple factors, but presuming tree size and quality are taken care of, we’ll focus on those factors that nutrition can address. Often times phrases like “he’s just hollow alongside his withers” come into the conversation and owners attempt to address the issue by adding fat to the diet. The area alongside the withers is comprised of muscle, fat does not start to be deposited until the horse becomes a body condition of 7 or above (on a scale of 1-9).

Knowing this allows us to address the issue by either ensuring enough amino acids are provided in the diet or by adding a higher quality source of bioavailable amino acids to the diet. This area of the horse’s topline can also be the most challenging. Typically horses will add muscle over their topline from croup and hindquarters, then over the loin and lastly the withers and back. Realizing each horse is an individual and does not follow the rule book is a great first step. If you are feeding a proper feed or ration balancer according to the manufacturers feed tag directions along with a quality hay, your individual horse may just need more bioavailable amino acids to achieve filling in that hollow area. We often address this by either switching to or supplementing with a product such as Empower Topline Balance fed at 2#/day along

with free choice forage. If the horse requires more calories per day, we may look at also supplementing 1-3# Empower Boost per day.

This works nicely to supply a few extra calories the horse needs to break down the amino acids and utilize them to build muscle. For more information visit www.toplinebalance.com Abby Keegan, M.S., PAS is an Equine Nutritionist with Cargill Feed and Nutrition. Abby enjoys connecting research and development with realworld application, helping Cargill create new products, services and solutions that support improving the health of the horse.

Keegan is passionate about educating horse owners and veterinarians on equine nutrition. Over the last 15 years, she has professionally consulted on equine nutrition with equine veterinarians, farm managers and horse owners.

Keegan has guest lectured across the industry. She has lectured at several veterinary schools and taught continuing education courses on nutrition for equine veterinarians in several states, and has also taught equine nutrition for the Master of Equine Program at Iowa State University. Additionally, Keegan spoke at the Wellington Equestrian Festival and at the AAEP Convention. Keegan received her bachelor’s degree in animal science from Iowa State University and her master’s in animal science from Kansas State University. Visit ToplineBalance. com to evaluate your horses needs.

O.H.I.O EXCA

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

by Anissa Fuller O.H.I.O. EXCA is ready for the Extreme Cowboy Race season thanks to crazy awesome club members!

With the Rumble at Riverland (a practice race) under our belt, we were blessed to witness our club members rise to the occasion in support of our mission of Opening doors to Horses, Insights and 12

Obstacles. Members shared in providing generous donations for door prizes, delicious concessions (benefiting youth member Ayla Holmes’ Mustang Makeover project), and their time and smarts needed to successfully produce this friendly and fun EXCA practice experience. Member Jamie Darrah sang a heartwarming rendition of the national anthem and member LeAnn Mallernee provided a meaningful prayer.

Member Tammy Gradijan is now a certified EXCA judge and provided excellent instruction and scores to our participants, from novice to the very skilled.

Member Sean Hagerty invited Fishers Council, and three of their youth were helpful volunteers

and greatly appreciated! Our season could not happen without the crazy awesome support of our many club members.

By the time you read this we will have completed our first of three 2019 Eastern Ohio Obstacle Series sanctioned EXCA races.

The accomplished Lee Hart was town on April 26 and provided a clinic, then stayed April 27 to enter our race and help judge.

We invite you to enter our second and third races on June 29 and Aug. 17, or just join our club to enjoy your equine partner with others. While we support those who want to race, our club is so much more than racing.

Check us out on Facebook, or contact us for more information.

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Stirrup Sponsors ($50 or above): Sweets By Mags, Black Horse and Tack Supply, Smokin’ K Stables, Habrun’s Insurance Services, Inc., Scrypt Sense, Fishers Council, Morgan L. Graham, and Saltwell Western Store.

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Support our Sponsors 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 Karen (Chilipepper) Davis We finally jumped into spring at least that is what the weatherman says. Siracki Realty became a sponsor for the club and we would like to take this time and thank them for becoming one of our sponsors.

Our second practice was held on March 23. There was a nice turnout with a few members coming to practice and potential member Darrell and Caron Maines, who brought three of his horses just to see how they would react to gunfire and they did fantastic. They had them on the outside of the arena while everyone was shooting, flinched a little but all and all they stood there watching everyone with no fuss even with the gun fire being really loud in the indoors arena.

Everyone had a fun day and did great. Mr. and Mrs. Hanson’s daughter, Savannah, who is about or around 9 years of age, is hoping next year she can join her mother, Roxanne, in shooting with all of us.

The club would like to thank Carmen and Nancy Virzi for the use of their indoor arena for our practices. They also added more sand in their arena that made the footing really nice and no dust, it was wonderful riding in it.

Nancy Virzi is our treasurer of the club. She is a Ladies Senior 2 and her husband, Carmen, is always there to help with or do whatever he can for the club. He is a member but not a riding or shooting member but is always

willing to do what he can. They also let us hold our meetings at their house each month. We really appreciate everything they do for our club.

In three months our Runnin and Gunnin season begins. Time is really flying by fast, it will be here before we know it. We are hoping to have another good year with all our shooting family and friends.

2019 LEMV SCHEDULE June 22-23, July 20-21, Aug. 24-25, and Sept. 21-22. We hope everyone can come runnin and gunnin with us!

Special thanks to our sponsors: Big Dee’s Vet and Tack Supply where you can get all your pet

supplies and everything they need; CMSA; Lonesome Pine Ammo; Uncle Jimmy’s Brand Products for all your pets treats; Horsemen’s Corral; Stagecoach West; Wendy Shaffer, MMCP, massage therapy for your horses; KDGowins Photography for great equine photos of you and your horse; Park Side Trailer Sales and Services, Inc.—look them up for new or used horse trailers, parts or service on the one you have; Trumbull Locker for good tasting meat; Diana Bernhardt and Family; Rocks Farm and Garden for good tasting fruits and vegetables; and Siracki Realty—if you are looking for a new house, apartment or need a place to rent.

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Farnam Invites Horse Owners to Enter the “No Fly Zone” If you’re looking forward to warm weather riding, but dreading fly season, it’s time for a different approach.

Farnam wants to change your view of fly season permanently, starting with the “No Fly Zone” Sweepstakes. No purchase is necessary to enter. Just visit the Farnam website at www.farnam. com.

Ten lucky horse owners will win “No Fly Zone” kits containing a variety of tried-andtrue Farnam favorites, as well as the newest innovations in fly control. Each kit is valued at $500. Plus, everyone who enters gets a $2 instant coupon good on any Farnam® fly control product, which can be used at your local equine supply store.

Smart horse owners know it takes more than just a good fly spray to win the pest control battle. For superior protection

against flies, gnats, mosquitoes and ticks, you need a multi-zone program that blocks, repels and reduces.

A physical barrier, such as a fly mask, blocks flies and insects, while sprays, wipe-ons, rollsons and spot-ons repel flies and pests. Using a feed-through product breaks the fly life cycle and actually reduces the fly population.

The “No Fly Zone” Sweepstakes ends May 31, 2019 so enter today for your chance to win. For complete rules and to enter, just go to www.farnam. com and click on the “No Fly Zone” Sweepstakes button.

On the Farnam website, you’ll also find helpful articles and tips on protecting your horse 24/7 from annoying flies and pests that can carry disease. Make a decision to enter the “No Fly Zone” this season!

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Ohio State Buckskin Association

Show Dates, Awards, Trail Riding Program, Calling All Youth

Hello everyone! We thought we would give you a refresher about the Ohio State Buckskin Horse Association (OSBA). OSBA was incorporated in 1988 as a charter affiliate with the International Buckskin Horse Association. Our association has a long history of innovative and competitive members including several IBHA Miss Buckskin World queens, Honor Roll champions, world champions and IBHA Hall of Fame recipients. We invite you to join us!

White and Buckskin Show will take place July 6-7. Both shows are held at the beautiful Eden Park Equestrian Center in Sunbury, Ohio, with stalls and arena under one roof. Classes include halter, longe line and showmanship as well as hunter under saddle, western pleasure, equitation and horsemanship, trail, western riding and timed events as well as ranch horse classes and a full division for miniature horses.

You don’t need a buckskin, dun or grulla to participate! This show includes open classes approved by Mid-Ohio Horse Show Association. However, you can even register your buckskin, dun or grulla at the show and still show in buckskin classes!

To reserve a stall please call or text Carmen Kellenbarger-Porter at 740/877-1910.

IT’S SHOW SEASON! We are gearing up for our two 2019 horse shows and we invite everyone to attend! The Buckskin Memorial Classic horse show will be held June 1-2 and the Red

YEAR-END AWARDS Members can nominate for year-end awards in individual classes or a blanket nomination for a specific division, which includes open, amateur, amateur

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select, Youth, Youth walk trot, mini or ranch horse divisions.

For more information about nominations or year-end awards, please see us at the first show on June 1.

TRAIL RIDING PROGRAM OSBA members may also nominate themselves for trail riding year-end awards. Yearend awards are based on hours logged riding IBHA registered horses between April 1 and Oct. 31, and can include any riding time that is not part of a formal training program. OSBA also hosts an annual trail ride each fall. Contact Trail Riding Coordinator Dr. Chris Coudret for more information at 740/8370217 or drcoudret@gmail.com.

CALLING ALL YOUTH AND QUEEN CANDIDATES OSBA is looking for youth aged 18 and under who ride and show a buckskin, dun, red dun or grulla horse who would like to join in the fun of the Ohio State Buckskin Youth Team!

Youth team members will

compete at the IBHA World Championship Show July 23-28 at C Bar C Arena in Cloverdale, Ind. There are several fun activities planned including a stall decorating contest. Interested youth can contact Judy Harrison at 419/460-1487.

OSBA is also calling on young ladies between the ages of 17 and 24 to represent the Ohio State Buckskin Horse Association at shows and events around Ohio as well as compete for Miss Buckskin World at the IBHA World Championship Show!

Candidates participate in a horsemanship ride and interview, and are judged 50 percent on horsemanship and 50 percent on personality, congeniality and appearance. To learn more about the Queen Contest, contact Carmen Kellenbarger-Porter at 740/877-1910.

For more information about any of our programs, please visit us on the web at www. ohiobuckskins.org or our Facebook page, Instagram or Twitter feeds!

Great Lakes Appaloosa Club

Point Show Dates Announced PRESIDENT, Todd Michael; VICE PRESIDENT, Patty McCartin; TREASURER, Patty Nye; SECRETARY, Melanie Dzek; CLUB WEBSITE, www.GLApHC.com

by Chuck Schroeder Hi everyone! Show season is in full swing! Our club point shows have begun, the first was in Cloverdale, Ind. Many of our members went to show, some with new horses, and came away with some Hi points, class wins and placings that counted for national and club points.

The next point shows will be in Mason, Mich., on May 3-6 put on by the MApHA. The Quad A Rama show put on by our Great Lakes Appaloosa Club at the University of Findlay’s Western Farm on May 18-19, and on June 1-2 in Mason, Mich., sponsored

by WMAR. Details for these shows are in the Appaloosa Journal and on the club’s website.

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in Mason, Mich., on July 13-14.

The MApHA/WMAR will host the ‘Summer Sizzler’ show Aug. 3-4 in Lansing, Mich. One of the largest point shows for our club will be the MApHA’s Classic Show held at the MSU pavilion in East Lansing, Mich. All of these shows are held in excellent show facilities, are well run, and are very well attended. Make plans to show your horses, your riding and showing skills and have some fun!

The Quad A Rama showbill is on the website. Todd Michael, our show manager, is looking for volunteer help to work at the gates, setting up and taking down the elements for the trail and game classes. Additional help is also need in the office to help with entries. Hope to see you at the show!

The Appaloosa Horse Club National Show and the 2019 Youth World show dates are June 24-July 6 in Fort Worth, Texas.

Details for these shows will be on the appaloosa.com website and in the Appaloosa Journal.

Come join us at the shows !

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If You Dream It, You Can Do It

The Best and the Brightest...

The All American Youth Show

by Jennifer Woodruff

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s we flip the calendar into May, many things come to mind. The first ‘real’ month of showing horses north of the Mason Dixon line, Mother’s Day, Memorial Day plans and...The Youth Show!

Known as the granddaddy of all open all youth horse shows, it’s the largest in the United States and the highest level of competition seen anywhere. The youth show has truly become the ‘mini Congress’ and so it’s is a life goal and a dream to place there for many. Being early in the season it catches many exhibitors and families off guard in terms of preparation, from that hairy coat being shed out, to your horse being physically fit, to you as a rider being mentally fit and on your ‘A’ game. I’ve been blessed to judge there in

the past and to haul a large show team there in the more recent years, so I chose this month to talk about tips, strategies and the little touches that make it a more enjoyable, and successful event.

Let’s start with preparation at the very basic level. Bedding, feed, buckets, muck pails and the like. While we spend hours polishing silver, oiling leather and scrubbing bits, we tend to forget or slack off on the basic horse keeping skills that we need to take on the road. If you have never shown in Columbus you will be in for a shock by the miles and miles of asphalt and concrete which include your horse’s stall floor. The easiest way to set yourself up for a bad show is with a tired and sore horse standing on and laying on that concrete with a bag or two of shavings scattered on the floor. Taking rubber stall mats

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along is always a great plan, but there are easier options. Peat moss, which is sold in bales in your garden centers, makes an amazing cushion under shavings.

In a 10x10 stall I use two or three bales adding a little water to fluff it up and solidify the base. Then, add four to five bales of shavings on top of the moss. The moss also provides moisture to sore feet as an added bonus! If neither moss or matts are an option, use at least five bales of shavings as your base and add one fresh bale per day as you clean. I remove ironed daily or as possible and pick manure piles at least twice a day. This will encourage your horse to rest whenever possible, which is critical.

Blocking aisles at a show is not only a nuisance but a safety hazard as well. Be sure to pack a set of cross ties to hang in your stall. I leave a set in my trailer permanently just for this reason.

The only time your horse needs to be in the aisle way is for a touch up of hoof polish or leaving the area to head to the pen. You will be amazed at how much quieter and relaxing your aisle is without horses crowded in it.

Bring many extension cords!

For stall fans, clip lights, clippers, cell phone chargers.

The barns in Columbus have lots of outlets but not one at every stall junction. Bring duct tape as well to safely tape off cords out of reach from your horse or dangling in work areas.

To stay squeaky clean you’ll need a hose with a sprayer— keep it with you, don’t leave it laying in the wash rack. I love the collapsible hoses that fold

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up on themselves. If you want warm water bring a bucket heater. They can be purchased at Big D’s or local hardware stores. One heater will heat a five gallon bucket to 100 degrees in less than 15 minutes. If it’s cold warm water is a huge asset even just for touch up baths. If it’s not a splash of Bigel Oil or Vetrolin will soothe sore muscles and relax your horse. I also love the bottles of both liniment and shampoo that attach to the hose for the ease of application and less waste.

Youth Show, like the Congress, is known for some wild weather.

I’ve seen 80 degrees and snow flurries in the same week. That said pack lots of horse clothes.

A medium weight blanket, sheet, fly sheet, hood or sleazy, cooler and a rain sheet. If it gets very cold and damp, a cooler with a rain sheet over it is incredibly insulating and warm.

Wraps are a big point of discussion at any show. To wrap or not to wrap? My simple answer, if you wrap at home, do!

If you don’t wrap at home, don’t!

If you or your horse aren’t use to doing it on a regular basis, it won’t go well for either of you.

I’ve seen many horses ‘corded’ or injured at a show by a wrap that’s applied incorrectly or a horse that’s kicked and stomped for hours since they are not used to them. Deeper bedding is way more effective than a stall wrap for the average horse. In your riding time outside the show pen the same theory applies. If you use boots or wraps at home, do!

If you don’t, don’t!

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but don’t over train them. You will be able to find them online prior to the show so save, screenshot and study! Remember that work space at the show is very limited! Don’t plan on setting up cones and riding that whole pattern in the overhang or the coliseum. While I never support drilling, be sure to work your patterns once from start to finish to have a good feel on them. Tune up the weaker parts at home in advance and come to the show with confidence in your memory and execution. Bring a set of cones along (I always keep a set in my trailer) so you can, at a minimum, walk through your pattern on foot if need be. We all learn in different ways so use what works best for you!

While there is always a vet on call they might be an hour or more away. That said always pack a medical kit. It can be very basic to include vet wrap, furacin or antibiotic salve, a thermometer, banamine paste, bute paste, cotton, duck tape, cloth medical tape, and saline flush. It can be more in depth based on your needs and number of horses you are bringing. It is always better to be prepared!

Whether you are staying on the grounds or in a nearby hotel a stall card to include the horse’s name and your contact information is critical. I’ve been called and called others for a cast horse, colic or even a loose horse! A laminated card can be reused but at the least an index card works well!

I am amazed at how many exhibitors miss their class at shows of this size. While the Youth Show is known for great announcers it is not their responsibility to get you to the ring on time. You should arrive in the make up area when the class prior to yours is showing, at a minimum. Check in with your gate steward and be sure of your draw number if it’s an individual class such as showmanship. If you are stalled far away from the arena where you are showing, station a show dad or family relative at ring side with their cell phone to keep you informed.

The day prior walk the distance and time how long it takes you

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while leading your horse. Those parts all play into a less stressful show day on the whole.

Exposure is key. When you first arrive, unload and allow your horse to relax and unwind.

Throw some hay in with him and a fresh bucket of water. Once the dust has settled then tack up and head out for a light ride. Spend some time, but not forever, on the longe line if need be. Start with a long warm up loosening up and stretching, especially if you had a long trailer ride. Then check out all of the show pens where you will compete. Take it slow, especially if it’s crowded.

If your horse doesn’t like tight spaces a ride at midnight may be much more beneficial for this desensitizing. Ride the rail and through each gate. Be sure to praise confidence if your horse is green or if Columbus is a new place. Don’t over work or try to fix things. That’s for another day back home. On average you will have 75 percent of the horse under you at the show that you have at home. Nerves, environment and schedule change can disrupt focus and connection. That said, you won’t fix things that aren’t working on that day in that ring.

Get some rest and stay fueled.

Like your partner you will need as much quality sleep as you can squeeze in and good fuel in your body to keep feeling good and thinking sharp. If the nights are short, find a good chair for a power nap when you can. If you show at night, sneak in a shower and redress, it will refresh you and revive your tired body! Stay hydrated, water and Gatorade are best, avoid too much sugary soda and coffee as too much sugar and caffeine will only fuel your nerves and make you crash harder later on. I bring a cooler to every show I attend packed with water, Gatorade, fresh fruit, Greek yogurt, cheese, crackers, protein bars, nuts and trail mix.

While that pizza and nachos from the vendors stationed outside the barn might look amazing in the end your wallet will stay fuller and you’ll feel better living off of your stash. Try to eat one good ‘sit down’ meal a day such as a giant salad with grilled chicken or steak.

Lastly, while the ribbons are beautiful and symbolize in our minds that we’ve been successful, that’s not the only reason we show.

As I’m famous for saying, “it’s not about the ribbon it’s about the ride.” Don’t make your goal to be about winning something. You may have the best ride you’ve ever had and get nothing, you could have a terrible go and win! There are so many factors that play into this game, many we can’t control as an exhibitor. Go into each class prepared and confident, give it your very best. Leave the ring with two things in mind, what went well and, what could be better and you need to tune up for the next show. Then when ribbons come, it’s a bonus, the icing on the cake. And whether they come or not, you’ve already won. Over those who aren’t even there!

Until next month...let’s go and grow!

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,

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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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Owning Horses

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by Debbie Disbrow

ne of the pleasures of owning horses is to be able to introduce others to the passion we all share.

Introducing new riders to horses can lead them to owning their first horse and figuring out a budget that works. The costs of starting up can be a little intimidating, but with some good helpful ideas, costs can be kept relatively low. Whether helping someone get involved with horses or seeking ways to help your current budget, here are some good ways to keep costs low and still give good care.

Horses need shelter from any inclement weather. A barn is wonderful for housing all equipment, tack, hay and stalls. However, if you’re not at a place to build a barn, outdoor sheds can give the needed shelter for your horses. A three sided shed with its back facing the prevailing winds is enough. If you are unable to build the shed yourself, portable stalls can be used for sheds with an added slanted roof. Stalls frame fronts, sides and backs can be secured together with connectors that hold frames in place. Wood can be inserted into the panels vertically. Add a slanted roof (that will need to be retrofitted) and your shelter is ready. We have used portable stalls for our sheds through this last, very cold winter and our horses did very well in them. I actually think they have been happier outside rather than in the barn at night. Until our barn is built, this is an economical shelter.

Hay needs to be kept off of the ground and stay dry. You can also use a shed for hay storage being sure hay is off of the ground with the use of pallets or a lifted floor. Solid walls will keep the weather at bay. Be sure that there is no area that rain can run inside of your shed to keep your hay dry. Grain can be stored in large plastic waste containers with fitted lids to assure that animals do not open them.

Keep containers under cover, a garage or shed will do.

Your tack needs to be undercover as well. My garage is a temporary ‘tack room’ for now. Utility rooms, mud rooms, the back of your car, it all works until you can get an actual place for tack. Plastic trunks work well for medical supplies, supplements, saddle pads and more!

They can be stacked and stored easily. Simple as it may seem, I saw a plastic waste basket that was rounded on one side and flat on the other to go against a wall. The lid opened and closed. Turned on its side, your saddle can rest on top of the rounded side and your other tack can be placed inside with a door that closes. A nice place for brushes too.

Fencing is a needed product for horses.

Economical fencing can start with electric tapes, ropes or coated wire.

With any fencing, your posts are very important to be sure your rail stays in place. One investment to consider is a good pressure treated post that is the right length and size for your horses. With horses, always use 8, 10 or 12 foot post spacing between posts.

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before you start to be sure you can get prices per foot and determine the best fence for the best price. Be sure your gate areas are wide enough for trucks and equipment to pass through. Also, purchase the best gates that you can. They will last longer and you will save money in the long run.

An economical water source can be as simple as a large plastic bucket or trough and filling them with a hose. The number of horses determines the number of buckets or troughs. One or two horses need enough water to fill a muck bucket or two in hot weather, being filled twice a day. If you get a larger sized trough, you do not have to fill it full to the top—it’s easier to turn over and clean daily with less water. Just always be sure there is enough water per filling. If you are able to look at outside waterers, the drinking water post is a good economical pick. It does not use electricity and works with water pressure. The horses learn to use a paddle in the bowl that they push when they need water. Once they drink, the excess water drains down into the ground. Fresh water is always available at about 50 degrees year round. My horses learned quickly to use them and they are great waterers in the pasture.

Having an area large enough for your horses to daily graze is an added bonus.

When horses can graze on grass, you can cut down on your hay consumption. You have to be aware of getting horses used to grass gradually. Make sure to learn and know how to avoid laminitis or founder.

Also, watch easy keepers so they do not become overweight. Muzzles allow horses to get grass, but not overeat. I use these in the summer to allow my horses to get the grazing in, but keep extra weight off.

There is a fine line to being economical and yet, keeping your horses safe and healthy. It can be accomplished by making your smaller sheds and storage areas dry and secure, by providing needed water, hay, grass and grain to your horses and provide the best and safest fencing that you can. Don’t forget, be sure to vaccinate, worm and trim horses feet!

With these tips you can help others fulfill a passion for an equestrian lifestyle or reap the benefits by improving your own current budget!

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 www.rammfence.com, or call 800/878-5644 for safer alternatives for your horses.

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12th Annual

OQHA All Breed Trail Ride & Mountain Trail Challenge June 13-15, 2019

Hosted by and held at Creek Side Horse Park 7460 Elson Street, Waynesburg, Ohio 44688

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Indiana Horse Council

Plans Underway for the Octoberfest Charity Horse Show PRESIDENT, Mike Gerrish.

VICE PRESIDENT, Victoria Hill.

TREASURER, Annette Pitcher.

SECRETARY, Jeff Hearon WEBSITE, www.indianahorsecouncil. org

by Victoria Hill Hello everyone! I am Victoria Hill; the vice president of the Indiana Horse Council and I would like to let you know what we have been up to these last few weeks. We have been preparing for our big fundraising event, a little thing called the Hoosier Horse Fair & Expo. I’m sure some of you have heard of it and if you haven’t, well, that’s OK. This was our 42nd Annual HHF & E and I guess you could say that we are the Indiana equivalent to Ohio’s Equine Affaire, sort of.

We don’t claim to be anything as large as the EA and will never try to be, that is a huge task and we are content to be just what we are, a very nice place to come learn about all things horse. The

Hoosier Horse Fair takes place over three days and our very first Hoosier Horse Fair & Expo took place at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis back in 1978. For the next 40 years, 41 annual horse fairs we stayed right there at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. After last year’s event the IHC decided that it might be time to move to a more modern, horse friendly venue.

We found a perfect fit in the Hendricks County Fairgrounds and Conference Complex in beautiful Danville, Ind. The HHF committee folks talked and got things settled and the planning commenced. We had to start from the ground up as we had never experienced putting on a horse fair at the new location so a lot more thought and planning had to be applied to get the right combination of vendor space and horse space.

We had a great group of folks to work with, all volunteers who donated so much of their personal time, very dedicated folks who have been with us for many years. With their expertise and some young blood’s energy

and new ideas we did it!

Now that the horse fair is over the planning for next year has already begun…again. We are super excited to have partnered up with the Hendricks County Fairgrounds. Now, the IHC will turn it’s focus to the Octoberfest Charity Horse Show in its 11th year down at the Hoosier Horse Park in Edinburgh, Ind., on Oct. 11-13. We will have nine shows in different disciplines over the course of two and a half days. This is our second largest fundraiser and we work in partnership with the Hoosier Horse Park to raise funds for repairs, upgrades, and general maintenance for the facility. We also contribute to the scholarship fund that gets distributed by the Indiana Horse Council

I believe I will close for now.

Thank you for reading about the happenings with the Indiana Horse Council. If you are interested in learning more about us and what we do you can visit us at our website listed above and come give our Facebook page a ‘like’. Please feel free to check out the IHC Foundation and the IHC Octoberfest Charity Horse Show where we have several opportunities to sponsor in some way. See you next time!

Knox County Horse Park

Cowboy vs Cowgirl Challenge Scheduled for August PRESIDENT, Debbie Cole VICE PRESIDENT, Travis Ross & Dave Huge; TREASURER, Pam Niner SECRETARY, Courtney Letts PHONE, 740/973-3059; WEBSITE, www.knoxcountyhorsepark.com

Spring has arrived! The grass is getting greener and the flowers are blooming, so that means that cleanup at the park is also starting and our first show is just around the corner.

May 4 is the first Fun Show! It will have a rain date of May 5 (let’s hope we don’t have to use it). The park will open at 8:30 a.m. The show will start at 10 a.m.

The entry cost is $2 per class. All classes are Walk/Trot only! The classes are Trail Obstacle Race, Clover Leaf Barrels, Indiana Flags, Balls in the Bucket, Ride and Run, Pole Bending, Golf Ball and Spoon, Stake and Bend, Back Thru the Cones, Thread the Needle, Dollar Bill Race, Phone Book Race. Ribbons for first through sixth place for each class.

Boots and long pants are required.

No tank tops. Hats are optional, helmets are suggested for youth.

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Foundation to deserving students in the many different categories that the IHCF offers. If you would like more information on those opportunities please visit www.indianahorsecouncil. org and look for the link to the Foundation page.

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rider combination. You must be a KCHP member for points.

Concession stand and water for horses available. You must sign our insurance liability form to participate.

August 3 will be our Cowboy vs Cowgirl Challenge. Ladies we need to win this year so start working now on all of your skills.

August 18 is our Open Invitational Driving Day. For a complete list of our shows for the year please check out our webpage at www. knoxcountyhorsepark.com. You can also see what is going on by visiting our Facebook page KCHP (Knox County Horse Park).

Our monthly meetings are held on the first Saturday of the month with a potluck at 6:30 p.m. and meeting at 7 p.m. However, our May meeting will be held after the fun show. All of our shows are open to the public!

If you are looking for a place to ride trails, work in the arena, or practice on an obstacle course you should become a member of the park. You can get a membership application at our shows, webpage, or email me and I will send you one. Our email is kchpknoxcountyhorsepark@ yahoo.com.

I hope to see you at the park this year! ~Courtney Letts May 2019

Ohio Morgan Horse Association

Have You Renewed Your Membership?

PRESIDENT, Alyssa Rose VICE PRESIDENT, Elizabeth Thomas SECRETARY, Nancy Rinz TREASURER, Elizabeth Burick WEBSITE, www.ohiomorganhorse.com

by Susan Walker As I write this in early April, the spring weather has been glorious. Along with nature, Midwest equestrian activities are coming out of hibernation. By the time you read this, the Indiana Spring Classic and River Ridge will be history. Our regional, the Gold Cup, will be right around the corner.

Membership Secretary Carol Selinsky reports that OMHA memberships have been trickling in slowly. This is a public service reminder that before any high points can be recorded, the horse or rider must be enrolled in the high point program. Enrollment can only be done with an active membership in effect. Remember, this year’s membership includes two high point entries (horse or rider.) Don’t let any hard-won winning points be wasted by not being signed up.

As one of the OMHA representatives on the Gold Cup show committee, Carol also had some news regarding that upcoming show. The Gold Cup is hosting a judges’ clinic at this year’s show, from June 13-15.

For anyone who enjoyed the ‘Tips from the Judge’s Table’ portion of the March OMHA/ UPHA workshop (and my hand is high in the air), this is a great opportunity to learn more about the judging process. Fees will be: Applicants and Carded Judges $200; Applicants Second Clinic $150; Auditors $150. Anyone interested in participating in the clinic can contact Carol Selinsky for more information and a flyer.

Application deadline is May 31.

Now, forgive me, but I’m going back in time just a bit. Back to December 2018 to be exact. At that time, three directors/officers had made the decision to step down from their positions. In that December column, I tried to express in some small way the contributions made throughout the years by former recording secretary, Lois Magisano. But I failed to give the other two departing ladies their due. I May 2019

apologize to them and hope to rectify that now.

Previous Vice-President Louise Frazer…of the three, I worked with Louise for the shortest amount of time. But in that time, I came to know that ‘Go-getter’ should be Louise’s middle name.

Louise brought business acumen to the club and convinced the board to examine such things as profit/loss statements and better budgeting. Louise planned and ran the banquet the last couple of years, including the high point program and awards. Following the Frazer family on social media is frankly exhausting with so many sports, activities, organizations and events, yet Louise managed to give of her spare time so freely. We appreciate the hard work Louise contributed to the OMHA and thank her for her dedicated service.

Former Vice-President and President Claudia Grimes…how can words express the legacy of the time, money and effort Claudia has given to the Ohio Morgan Association throughout the years? Technically, Claudia still holds a seat on the BOD, as past president. But so far in 2019, life in all its other aspects has prevented her participation.

It’s not easy being a wife and a mother and a grandmother and a small business owner and a farmer and a horse breeder and a community leader and a friend to all who need her help. Claudia, along with her husband, Mike, have always been there pitching in at club functions, from hosting clinics at their Windcrest Farm, to storing and then hauling supplies and equipment for the Buckeye Horse Show, to setting up and tearing down center ring, to getting showbills printed, to providing floral landscaping or centerpieces, to bringing donuts to the morning coffee table. I’m sure there are tasks performed and generosity given that I have failed to mention or didn’t even know about. A huge big thank you to another club member, director and officer worthy of a lifetime achievement award!

MARK THE DATE AUG. 7-11: Buckeye Morgan Horse Show, Springfield, Ohio.

NOV. 30: Annual Meeting and Year End Banquet, Galaxy Restaurant, Wadsworth, Ohio.

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Post-Winter Weight Gain

by Nettie Liburt, PhD, PAS

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ow that spring has arrived, blankets come off, saddle time increases, and we all enjoy more quality time with our horses. A common concern among horse owners is with regard to a horse’s weight loss over the cold winter months, and what to do to get the weight back on safely. Over winter, amount of exercise often declines, and in some cases turnout may be limited if the footing is unsafe for horses. However, cold temperatures demand more energy for the horse to maintain body temperature and stay warm. It’s especially challenging for senior horses and young foals, who have a harder time maintaining body temperature. Providing proper nutrition and exercise can help remedy loss of condition.

Cold Increases Energy Needs

Cold has the effect of increasing the amount of energy a horse burns to keep warm. It is estimated that horses have a lower critical temperature (LCT) between 30-50oF, depending on length of hair coat and general body condition. Below the LCT, a horse needs to burn energy to keep warm. For every 10oF the temperature drops below LCT, a horse needs approximately an extra 2,000 kilocalories (kcal) to maintain body temperature. Often, this can be achieved with an extra three pounds of hay. However, when rain and wind are factored in, this increase in energy quickly grows to more than that which can be supplied by hay alone. (Note that hay is the best option for warmth. Hay is fermented in a part of the hindgut called the cecum. Heat is a byproduct of fermentation, which helps the horse stay warm!) In this case, fat supplements are a great option to supply a lot of calories without a lot of bulk. For example, ½ cup of vegetable oil provides approximately 2,000 kcal.

Body Condition

When spring arrives, and throughout the year for that matter, it is important to assess body condition. The Henneke Body Condition Scoring System is a scale from 1-9 that evaluates fat cover and condition.

A score of 1-2 is an emaciated horse (a veterinary emergency), 3-4 is considered thin, 5-6 is ideal, 7-9 is considered obese (Henneke, et al., 1983; Dugdale et al., 2012). There are six areas on the horse’s body that are evaluated for amount of fatness (Figure 1).

In addition to keeping tabs on a horse’s body condition, it is also important to monitor weight. A weight tape, placed around the horse’s barrel, directly behind the shoulders as the horse stands square, is an excellent tool for helping to estimate weight and monitor change. Measuring is important—one often will see changes in a measurement before noticing changes visually. Weigh regularly, for example the first day of every month, or each time the horse’s hooves get trimmed. Keep a log so you can track weight fluctuations and adjust the diet accordingly.

If a horse is thin after winter, it is important to ask why that may be. Is it health related? Is the horse stressed(for example, is he being bullied in the paddock)? Have your veterinarian conduct a wellness exam at least once per year. Take stock of the horse’s environment and behavior—what may have changed?

Diet For Weight Gain Basics

Forage, in one form or another, is the basis for every horse’s diet.

Fiber needs to have some length to it, about two inches, in order to help food move through the digestive tract normally. For horses with dental concerns who may not be able to chew or consume hay, substitutes like soaked hay cubes, chopped forage and soaked beet pulp often work well. Forage should make up no less than 50 percent of the entire diet, and ideally more (70-100 percent, depending on the horse’s needs).

An underweight horse will need to consume more calories than he burns in order to gain weight. Weight gain should be slow and controlled—rapid weight gain with improper diet can cause problems, so it’s important to take your time and do it right. Forage alone may not have enough calories for significant weight gain, so grain concentrates and/or fat supplements can help in that regard.

In any case, to achieve an increase of one body condition score (i.e. from a 3 to a 4), the average adult horse needs to gain 4428

Figure 1. Areas of the horse’s body evaluated for fatness, according to the Henneke Body Condition Scoring System.

Illustration courtesy of BuckeyeNutrition.com.

50 pounds (NRC 2007). That amount of gain can take 30-60 days, so patience is needed. Regularly using a weight tape can help one monitor changes in the horse’s weight, even if those changes aren’t apparent to the naked eye. The amount of increased feed in the diet will depend on the individual horse, overall health and activity level.

And, of course, any increases in feed should be added slowly to allow the digestive tract to adjust. Adding three or more feedings to spread out larger grain meals is a great option as well.

For horses with metabolic concerns, such as Equine Cushing’s Syndrome or Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS), who also need to gain weight, a high fat, low carbohydrate diet is ideal. Select a grain concentrate with no more than 12-14 percent non-structural carbohydrates that contains 8-12 percent fat. If you are unsure, contact the manufacturer. Fat supplies calories without increasing insulin concentration, unlike carbohydrates. Hence the reason fat is a good energy source for horses with metabolic concerns. Pasture grazing may need to be limited with a grazing muzzle or turnout on a dry lot. Hay may need to be soaked to reduce dietary carbohydrates as well. Soaked hay, a high-fat, low carbohydrate grain ration plus an additional fat supplement often suites these horses well. A qualified nutritionist can help you build the proper mix of feed and ensure nutrient needs are met.

Summary

Spring is a great time to take stock of your horse’s health and fitness. Schedule your veterinarian for a check-up, and assess body condition. Does your horse need to gain or lose weight? Contact a nutritionist for help to ensure vitamin, mineral, protein and calorie needs are being met. Have a great ride!

REFERENCES • Dugdale, A., Grove-White, D., Curtis, G., Harris, P., Argo, C. 2012. Body condition scoring as a predictor of body fat in horses and ponies. The Veterinary Journal. 194(2): 173-178.

• eXtension.org, Winter Care for Horses. https://articles.extension.org/pages/25673/winter-care-forhorses • Henneke, D.R., Potter, G.D., Kreider, J.L., Yeates, B.F. 1983. Relationship between condition score, physical measurements and body fat percentage in mares. Equine Veterinary Journal. 15(4):371-372.

• National Research Council 2007. Nutrient Requirements for Horses, 6th Edition. National Academies Press, Washington, DC.

Dr. Nettie Liburt, PHD, PAS currently serves as Senior Equine Nutrition Manager, BUCKEYE™ Nutrition/Mars Horsecare US. 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 medicationfree facility, sourcing 100 percent traceable, pure ingredients for consistency. www.BuckeyeNutrition.com. 800/898-9467.

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May 2019

Geauga Horse & Pony Association

2019 OPEN HORSE SHOWS Geauga County Fairgrounds — Burton, Ohio

EAST SHOW RING • 8:30 A.M. May 26 Richard Rau

June 2 June 23 July 7 Allison Applegett Donald Recchiuti Tammy Braham

FREE STALLS!

July 21 Phil Harstine

Regular Class Entry Fee: $7 per class or $60 Show All Day (same horse, same rider) Regular Class Paybacks: 1st-$7, 2nd-$5, 3rd-$3, GHPA bucks for 4th & 5th **Classes must have 4 entries or more to qualify for payback Jackpot Open Ring Classes: $12 entry fee with 80% payback Office Fee: $5 per exhibitor or $10 per family Contest Entry Fee and Paybacks: $7 per class with an 80% payback per class Contesting Timing Fee: $2 per horse per show Exhibition Class: $4 per run (2 run max, same horse/same rider) **15 contestant minimum for 3D or class will be run as Open

1. Open Ranch Riding Pattern 1 a. PATTERSON FRUIT FARM Jackpot Ranch Riding Pattern (runs concurrent with Open Ranch Riding Pattern) $50 Added 2. Limited Ranch Riding Pattern 3. Open Ranch Horse Rail 3 a. WAHL Jackpot Ranch Horse Rail (runs concurrent with Open Ranch Horse Rail) $50 Added 4. Limited Ranch Horse Rail 5. Ranch Reining 6. Ranch Trail 7. Ranch Conformation at Halter — INTERMISSION — (Not to start before 11 a.m.)

8. Open Hunter Under Saddle (All Ages) 8 a. BUCKEYE NUTRITION Jackpot Hunter Under Saddle (runs concurrent with Open Hunter Under Saddle) $50 Added

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19a. ARMS TRUCKING Jackpot Western Open Youth Hunter Under Saddle Horsemanship (run concurrently with (18 & under) Open Western Horsemanship) $50 Added Open Adult Hunter Under Saddle 20. Open Youth Western Horsemanship (19 & over) (18 & under) Open English Equitation (All Ages) 21. Open Adult Western Horsemanship GRADE LINE Jackpot English Equitation (19 & over) (run concurrently with Open English 22. Open Western Pleasure (All Ages) Equitation) $50 Added 22a. JACQUELINE WARD, REALTOR, Open Youth English Equitation (18 & under) HOWARD HANNA Jackpot Western Open Adult English Equitation (19 & over) Pleasure (runs concurrent with — INTERMISSION — (30 Minutes) Open Western Pleasure) $50 Added Open Youth Showmanship (18 & under) 23. Open Youth Western Pleasure (18 & under) Open Adult Showmanship (19 & over) 24. Open Adult Western Pleasure (19 & over) Open Horse Halter — INTERMISSION — — INTERMISSION — 25. Key Hole Open Trail 26. Stakes Open Discipline Rail English or Western 27a. Open Poles Exhibition Open Western Horsemanship (All Ages) 27. 3D Poles 28a. Open Cloverleaf Barrels Exhibition 28. 3D Cloverleaf Barrels

SMALL GRANDSTAND RING • 8:30 A.M. May 26 Lisa Miller

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June 23 Jim Bower

July 7 Duane Stutzman

July 21 Amber Wise

Regular Class: $7 per class or $60 Show All Day (same horse, same rider) Jumping Classes: $7 per class (not included in Show All Day Fee) Office Fee: $5 per exhibitor or $10 per family

Awarding Trophy & Ribbons in W/T & Novice classes 1st-6th 3 DAILY HIGH POINTS: W/T 9 & under, W/T 10-18, Novice

Walk Trot Equitation over cross rails Walk Trot Working Hunter over cross rails Walk Trot Canter Equitation over cross rails Walk Trot Canter Working Hunter over cross rails Equitation over Fences (2.0 ft) Working Hunter over Fences (2.0 ft) Hunter Hack (2.0 ft) — INTERMISSION — Walk Trot English Equitation (9 & under) Walk Trot English Equitation (10-18) Novice English Equitation Walk Trot English Pleasure (9 & under) Walk Trot English Pleasure (10-18)

41. Novice English Pleasure 42. Lead Line (6 & under) — INTERMISSION — 43. Walk Trot Halter 44. Novice Halter 45. Walk Trot Showmanship (9 & under) (English or Western) 46. Walk Trot Showmanship (10-18) (English or Western) 47. Novice Showmanship (English or Western) — 30 MINUTE INTERMISSION — 48. Walk Trot Trail (9 & under) 49. Walk Trot Trail (10-18) 50. Novice Trail

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3 DAI HIGHPO LY IN EVERY S TS AT HOW! Walk Trot Western Horsemanship

(9 & under) Walk Trot Western Horsemanship (10-18) Novice Western Horsemanship Walk Trot Western Pleasure (9 & under) Walk Trot Western Pleasure (10-18) Novice Western Pleasure Walk Trot Barrels Novice Barrels Walk Trot Golf Ball & Spoon Novice Golf Ball & Spoon Walk Trot Fanny Race Novice Fanny Race

A list of classes counting toward daily high point for Walk Trot and Novice will be posted and available in entry booth.

Contestants in Jackpot classes must also enter the corresponding GHPA class. Jumping classes will be placed and awarded ribbons for 1st through 6th.

Check our website: www.ghpa.us for all rules, regulations, and how to qualify for year-end awards! GHPA shows are Paint Alternative Competition (PAC) approved.

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Ohio Quarter Horse Association

Show Dates to Add to Calendar; Congress Events CEO, Dr. Scott Myers PRESIDENT, Brent Maxwell EMAIL, media@oqha.com WEBSITE, www.oqha.com www. quarterhorsecongress.com

Now that the 2018 show season is wrapped up, the Ohio Quarter Horse Association would like to wish all exhibitors good luck for 2019! Before the All American Quarter Horse Congress, in October, the months of May and June are packed full of shows throughout Ohio. Here is a list of the following shows approved for OQHA points through those months: MAY 10-12 & 14-19 – The Madness, Wilmington, OH MAY 23-26 – Buckeye Reining Series, Springfield, OH MAY 24-26 – NOQHA, Findlay, OH MAY 27 – NOQHA All Level 1 Show, Findlay, OH JUNE 1-2 – Fulton County Saddle Club, Wauseon, OH JUNE 13-15 — OQHA

Trail Ride and Mountain Trail Challenge, Waynesburg, OH JUNE 20-23 – NOQHA, Findlay, OH JUNE 29-30 – OMIQHA, Sunbury, OH A full list of the 2019 show schedule is available online.

Please visit oqha.com to access more show dates.

The schedule you’ve all been waiting for, The All American Quarter Horse Congress 2019 schedule, has been set by the Ohio Quarter Horse Association.

The 53rd annual Congress will be held on Oct. 1-27. Visit www. quarterhorsecongress.com/ horse-show-schedule to view or download a complete schedule.

New classes have been added for the 2019 schedule: • Congress Super Sale 2-YearOld Open Hunter Under Saddle Stakes • Congress Cutting Champions Challenge • 4 & 5 Year Old Open Ranch Riding Stakes Presented by CarbonKlean • Super Sires classes added to the following classes: (Visit supersires.org for entry information.)

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• 2 Year Old Maiden Open Western Pleasure Futurity Presented by Coughlin Automotive • 4 & 5 Year Old Non Pro Trail Stakes • Non Pro Hunter Yearling Longe Line Stakes Don’t want to miss out on Congress events like Heroes on Horses and the Congress Super sale? Here’s a list of important dates to mark in your calendar: Friday, Oct. 4 — Trade Show Opens Saturday, Oct. 5 — NRHA Open Reining Futurity Finals (Level 4 & 3) presented by Friends of Congress Reining.

Sunday, Oct. 6 — Congress Cutting Champions Challenge Friday, Oct. 11 — PBR and Heroes On Horses Saturday, Oct. 12 — Freestyle Reining presented by dac and Congress Queen Crowning during intermission Wednesday, Oct. 16 — Intercollegiate Judging Tournament Saturday, Oct. 19 — Congress Super Sale Sunday, Oct. 20 — NYATT Saturday, Oct. 26 — Congress 2 Year Old Masters presented by The Equine Chronicle Have a happy and successful 2019 show season!

Central Ohio Saddle Club Association

Why Join the Central Ohio Saddle Club Association?

PRESIDENT, Bob Huff; VICE PRESIDENT, Mandy Dacek; SECRETARY, John Anicas; TREASURER, Marge Conner; WEBSITE, www.coscaonline.com

by Mandy Dacek Hard to believe that when this issue of the Corral is in print, show season will be upon us.

Winter might seem never ending this year, but we at COSCA have been hard at work getting ready for show season. Our first COSCA approved horse show is on May 18 at the Medina County Fairgrounds. That showbill, and others as they are approved will be posted on our website. The COSCA Benefit Show is coming up as well. It has a new date for 2019: June 1 and 2 at the Medina County Fairgrounds.

That showbill is on our website, and also in the April and May issue of the Corral. We will need some help with gates at this show. Keep looking at our website and social media pages for our new incentive program. Volunteering your time at a COSCA show could earn points that could help you earn some great rewards. If you can spare some time to help at this show, or any of our other summer shows, please let any one of our officers or directors know. This is a great way to get service hours in for school or other organizations!

We can also use class sponsors for our shows as well. You can

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find sponsorship forms on our website, and there is a way to sponsor a class or two when you fill out your membership application!

This is the time of year where the weather is finally getting nice, and we are all thinking about show season. You might ask, “why COSCA?” Well, let me tell you why! We offer a variety of classes at our shows: breed classes, youth, adult, walk trot and open and jackpot classes. There are also show high point awards for 13 and under, 14-18, adult 19 and over, walk-trot and ranch. We also offer a fantastic year end awards program. Last year we gave out $5000 worth of year end awards at our annual Championship Show. You also get to receive those awards with your horse at the Championship Show...how cool is that? There is also our COM program, where for a one time fee of $10, you and/or your horse can earn awards as your class points accumulate. We also offer a scholarship program, as well as sponsorship opportunities that are tax deductible. Oh, and one more thing: your COSCA membership card can get you a 10 percent discount at Schneiders Saddlery! So get that membership form in to our membership secretary, Karen Kline, and get started having fun and earning points towards year end awards!

Keep checking our website for showbills as they are approved and posted, www.coscaonline. com. See you at the shows!

May 2019

36th Annual COSCA Benefit Horse Show

Saturday & Sunday, June 1 & 2, 2019 • Medina County Fairgrounds, Medina, Ohio Check www.coscaonline.com for more COSCA approved show dates & showbills!

Show High Points and Reserve High Points in Walk-Trot, Youth 13 & under, Youth 14-18, Adult 19 & over and Ranch.

COSCA SUMMER SIZZLER: AUGUST 17-18 COSCA OPEN SHOW: SEPTEMBER 7 COSCA CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW: OCTOBER 4-6

— JUDGES —

Saturday: Amy Hoelscher Preston, Hilliard, OH Sunday: Hillary McGowan, North Jackson, OH *Denotes COSCA non-point class. # To be eligible to show in the Paint/Pinto classes, solid horses must have registered papers from the American Paint Horse Association (APHA).

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*Jackpot Open Halter- H/P, E/W, S/M/G Open Halter Horse - 3 Yrs. & over - E/W, S/M/G Open Halter Horse - 2 Yrs. & under - E/W, S/M/G Adult Open Halter Horse – 19 Yrs. & over - S/M/G Reg. Appaloosa Halter Horse - All Ages - S/M/G Reg. Quarter Horse Halter - All Ages - S/M/G #Reg. Paint/Pinto Halter Horse - All Ages (No solid Pintos) - S/M/G 8. Youth Open Halter - 18 Yrs. & under - H/P, E/W, M/G 9. Adult Showmanship – 19 Yrs. & over - S/M/G, E/W 10. Youth Showmanship - 14-18 Yrs. Incl. - H/P, E/W, M/G 11. Youth Showmanship - 13 Yrs. & under - H/P, E/W, M/G 12. Walk-Trot Showmanship – all ages – H/P, E/W, M/G 13. 4-H Showmanship – 8-18 yrs – H/P, E/W, M/G 14. Open Showmanship – H/P, E/W, S/M/G 15. Pony & Horse Lead-In Equitation - 8 Yrs. & under E/W, M/G Break 15A. SCHOLARSHIP CLASS 16. *Training Class – All Ages – W/T/C – training aids allowed – Not Judged 17. Jackpot Open English Walk-Trot Pleasure - All Ages H/P, S/M/G (may cross enter canter classes) 18. Open Jr. Snaffle Bit English Pleasure Horses 5 Yrs. & under - S/M/G 19. Walk-Trot Equitation - 10 Yrs. & under - H/P, E/W, M/G 20. Jackpot English Pleasure Horse - Open - S/M/G 21. Youth English Equitation - 13 Yrs. & under H/P, SS/HS, M/G 22. Youth English Equitation – 14-18 Yrs. - H/P, SS/HS, M/G 23. Walk-Trot Pleasure - 10 Yrs. & under - H/P, E/W, M/G 24. Adult Open English Pleasure Horse – 19 Yrs. & over S/M/G 25. Walk-Trot Equitation - 11-18 Yrs. Incl. - H/P, E/W, M/G 26. Youth English Pleasure - 18 Yrs. & under H/P, SS/HS, M/G 27. Adult English Equitation – 19 Yrs. & over - S/M/G 28. #Reg. Paint/Pinto English Pleasure Horse - All Types (No solid Pintos) - S/M/G 29. Walk-Trot Pleasure - 11-18 Yrs. Incl. - H/P, E/W, M/G 30. Open Hunter Pleasure Horses - S/M/G 31. 4-H English Equitation – 8-18 Yrs. – H/P, M/G 32. Reg. Appaloosa English Pleasure Horse All Ages - S/M/G 33. Reg. Quarter Horse Hunter Under Saddle All Ages - S/M/G 34. 4-H English Pleasure – 8-18 yrs – H/P, M/G Break 35. *Jackpot Open Western Walk-Trot Pleasure - All Ages H/P, S/M/G (may cross enter canter classes) 36. Open Jr. Snaffle Bit Western Pleasure Horse Horses 5 Yrs. & under –S/M/G 37. Walk-Trot Equitation/Horsemanship - 19 Yrs. & over H/P, E/W, S/M/G 38. Jackpot Open Western Pleasure Horse – S/M/G 39. Walk-Trot Pleasure - 19 Yrs. & over - H/P, E/W, S/M/G 40. Adult Open Western Pleasure Horse 19 yrs & over - S/M/G

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Jack Benny Pleasure - 39 Yrs. & over - H/P, E/W, S/M/G Youth Western Pleasure - 18 Yrs. & under - H/P, M/G Men’s Western Pleasure Horses - 18 Yrs. & over - S/M/G Adult Western Horsemanship – 19 Yrs. & over - S/M/G Youth Western Horsemanship - 13 Yrs. & under - H/P, M/G Youth Western Horsemanship – 14-18 Yrs. - H/P, M/G Reg. Appaloosa Western Pleasure Horse - All Ages S/M/G #Reg. Paint/Pinto Western Pleasure Horse - All Types (No solid Pintos) - S/M/G 4-H Western Horsemanship – 8-18 yrs – H/P, M/G Reg. Quarter Horse Western Pleasure - All Ages - S/M/G 4-H Western Pleasure – 8-18 yrs – H/P, M/G Ladies’ Western Pleasure Horses - 18 Yrs. & over - S/M/G Western Hack Horse — S/M/G

RANCH HORSE CLASSES WILL NOT BEGIN BEFORE 3 P.M.

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SUNDAY, JUNE 2 • 9:00 A.M.

57. *Jackpot Open Halter – H/P, E/W, S/M/G 58. Reg. Arabian & Half-Arabian/Anglo Arabian Breeding and Geldings In Hand - S/M/G 59. Reg. Morgan “In-Hand” - S/M/G 60. Reg. American Saddlebred In-Hand 61. Adult Open Halter Horse – 19 yrs & over – E/W, S/M/G 62. Youth Open Halter – 18 Yrs. & under – H/P, E/W, M/G 63. Open Easy Gaited Model (Conformation) – S/M/G 64. Registered Paso Fino Bella Formas (Conformation) 65. Adult Showmanship - 19 yrs & over – E/W, S/M/G 66. Walk-Trot Showmanship – all ages – H/P, E/W, M/G 67. Youth Showmanship 13 Yrs. & under – H/P, E/W, M/G 68. Youth Showmanship 14-18 Yrs. – H/P, E/W, M/G 69. Pony & Horse Lead-In Equitation - 6 Yrs. & Under E/W, M/G Break 70. *Training Class – All Ages - W/T/C – training aids allowed – Not Judged 71. *Jackpot Open Walk-Trot Pleasure - All Ages H/P, E/W, S/M/G (may cross enter canter classes) 72. Jackpot Open Easy Gaited Pleasure (No Canter) S/M/G 73. Walk-Trot Equitation/Horsemanship 10 Yrs. & under H/P, E/W, M/G 74. Jackpot English Pleasure Horse –Saddle Seat S/M/G (No cross entering with class 77) 75. Registered Paso Fino Country Pleasure Horses Open 76. Walk-Trot Pleasure 10 Yrs. & under – H/P, E/W, M/G 77. Jackpot English Pleasure Horse – Hunt Seat - S/M/G (No cross entering with class 74) 78. Reg. Morgan English Pleasure Horses (Saddle Seat) Open 79. Reg. American Saddlebred Three-Gaited English Show Pleasure 80. Reg. Arabian & Half Arabian/Anglo-Arabian Country English Pleasure (Saddle Seat) - S/M/G 81. Adult Open English Pleasure Horse 19 Yrs. & over – S/M/G 82. Reg. Paso Fino Pleasure Horses Adults 18 Yrs. & Over 83. Reg. American Saddlebred Three-Gaited Amateur English Country Pleasure 84. Youth English Pleasure – 18 Yrs. & under – H/P, M/G 85. Adult Open English Equitation – 19 Yrs. & over – S/M/G 86. Youth English Equitation – 13 yrs & under – H/P, M/G 87. Youth English Equitation – 14-18 Yrs. – H/P, M/G 88. Reg. TWH English Lite Shod Specialty - S/M/G 89. Registered Paso Fino Performance Horses Adults 18 Yrs. & Over Break

A Point Show for Central Ohio Saddle Club Assoc., Inc. (COSCA), American Saddlebred Horse Assoc. of Ohio

ENTRY FEES & PAYBACKS:

• Jackpot Classes $15 - 5 Payback of 35%, 20%, 15%, 5%, 5% • All Other Classes $5 - One set of ribbons will be awarded in each class to 5 places. No payback.

• Stalls will be available AFTER 6 p.m. on Friday on a RESERVED FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED BASIS, and WITH ADVANCED PAYMENT ONLY. Cost of stalls is $15 per day. No bedding will be provided. No bedding will be offered for sale.

• Grounds Fee $5 per horse per day will be charged for all horses showing out of a trailer.

• Office Fee $5 per horse per day. • Camper Fee: $20 per day.

• Food available on grounds.

• All Registered Classes require registration papers and MUST be presented to the Show Secretary.

• Walk-trot classes are open to exhibitors who have not cantered at a COSCA show in the current show season.

• COSCA rules shall supersede all other association rules & stewards, including individual county 4-H rules for this show; however, it is each 4-H exhibitor’s responsibility to remain within their own county rules. Check your county rules!

• Exhibitors may not cross entry between Ranch classes and Western Pleasure classes at the same show.

• This show is open to all exhibitors. No spectators gate admission will be charged.

• Entries close 2 classes prior. 2-minute gate call will be strictly enforced from when the first horse enters the ring.

• NO ENTRY FEE REFUNDS WITHOUT VALID VET EXCUSE. 90. Pleasure Driving - Open – H/P, S/M/G 91. Reg. Arabian & Half-Arabian/Anglo-Arabian Mounted Native Costume - S/M/G 92. Open Easy Gaited Pleasure (Canter) - S/M/G 93. Reg. American Saddlebred Three-Gaited Park Full Mane & Tail 94. Registered Paso Fino Pleasure Horses Youth 17 Yrs. & under 95. Pleasure Driving: Reinsmanship 96. Walk-Trot Equitation/Horsemanship 11-18 Yrs. H/P, E/W, M.G 97. English Road Hack Horses - S/M/G 98. Easy Gaited Pleasure (No Canter) - 17 Yrs. & under 99. Walk-Trot Pleasure 11-18 Yrs. – H/P, E/W, M/G 100. English Bridle Path Horses - S/M/G 101. Reg. Arabian & Half-Arabian/Anglo-Arabian Hunter Pleasure - Open - S/M/G 102. Reg. Morgan Hunter Pleasure Horses – Open 103. Reg. TWH English Lite Shod (Canter) - S/M/G 104. Reg. American Saddlebred Hunter Country Pleasure 105. Registered Paso Fino Performance Horses Youth 17 Yrs. & under Short Break 106. Jackpot Open Western Pleasure Horse – S/M/G 107. Open Easy Gaited Equitation/Horsemanship (No Canter) - S/M/G 108. Adult Open Western Pleasure Horses 19 Yrs. & over – S/M/G 109. Reg. Arabian & Half-Arabian/Anglo-Arabian Western Pleasure - S/M/G 110. Youth Western Pleasure – 18 Yrs. & under – H/P, M/G 111. Reg. Morgan Western Pleasure Horses – S/M/G 112. Easy Gaited Equitation/Horsemanship (No Canter) 17 Yrs. & Under 113. Adult Western Horsemanship – 19 Yrs. & over – S/M/G 114. Adult Walk-Trot Equitation/Horsemanship 19 Yrs. & over – H/P, E/W, S/M/G 115. Youth Western Horsemanship – 13 Yrs. & under - H/P, M/G 116. Youth Western Horsemanship – 14-18 Yrs. – H/P, M/G 117. Adult Walk-Trot Pleasure 19 Yrs. & over H/P, E/W, S/M/G

FMI: Rachel Zielinski • 16650 Crowley Rd., Grafton, OH 44044 • (440) 864-3209 — Stall Reservations: Barb Nixon, (330) 607-5681 May 2019

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Ashland Paint & Plain Saddle Club

We Hope You’ll Join the Fun at Our Second Show PRESIDENT, Steven “Chunk” Watts; SECRETARY, Jean Yancer; TREASURER, Ashley Christian; WEBSITE, ashlandpaintandplain. com; EMAIL, paintandplaininfo@ yahoo.com

by Chesna Wertz Hi everyone! It seems spring has finally made its appearance in Ohio! As of this writing, we are experiencing temps in the high 60’s, with the hopes of hitting the low 70’s. Definitely much nicer weather to be out in the barn!

We hope that your show season

is in full swing and going well.

We are now just a couple weeks away from our first show of the season on April 26-27.mBy the time you read this, it will be past, and we will be gearing up for our second show of the season on May 25-26, under judge Kathryn Boggetta. It’s not too early to reserve stalls for the

May show! Text Emily Scott at 419/685-0761 to reserve. Stalls are $30 a day, or $60 for the weekend. There is also camping spots available for $30 a day.

With it being Memorial Day on Monday, what is better than horse showing with your friends over the holiday weekend? We hope to see you there!

Ohio Paint Horse Club

Border Blast Show with Michigan Fast Approaching 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 Is everyone enjoying this grand spring weather? It is such a great time to be outside. Those beautiful foals turned out on those lush pastures, getting those

horses ready for their first show, planning the fall trail rides. It’s a good time!

I need to remind our past members to get your 2019 OPHC memberships into Lauren Johnson. You can find the membership form on Facebook and our website. If you want to have the Horsemen’s Corral delivered monthly you must have an Ohio membership.

SHOWS The Ohio Paint Horse Club Amateur show is scheduled for June 2 and 3. There possibly

Ottawa County Horse Foundation

Join OCHF for the 2019 Show Season 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 Please join us for the 2019 show season! The Points on the Portage Circuit offers high point awards which are presented at the annual OCHF banquet; exhibitors must be OCHF members to be eligible.

APRIL 27: Spring Fuzzy Show (Speed) APRIL 28: Spring Fuzzy Show (Performance) MAY 25: Tri-State Show (Speed) MAY 26: Tri-State Show (Performance) JUNE 29: Points on the Portage #1 (Speed) 32

JUNE 30: Points on the Portage #1 (Performance) AUG. 17: Points on the Portage #2 (Speed) AUG. 18: Points on the Portage #2 (Performance) AUG. 31: Points on the Portage #3 (Speed) SEPT. 1: Points on the Portage #3 (Performance) SEPT. 14: Run on the River Speed Show OCT. 5: Fall Fuzzy Show Speed) OCT. 6: Fall Fuzzy Show (Performance) The weather has finally broke (we think), so we are having open arenas on Thursday nights from 6 p.m. until dusk! Riders must be OCHF members or pay a $10 day membership fee; membership prices are $20 for youth, $25 for adults, and $35 for a family membership.

Please join us and good luck to all for a fabulous season!

maybe a change in location.

Please check the OPHC Facebook page and/or the Amateur Facebook page for any changes with this show!

July 13 and 14 brings you the Michigan and Ohio Partnership Scholarship Show now known as the Border Blast. It will be held at Fulton County Fairgrounds, 8415 St. Rt. 108, Wauseon, Ohio. The showbill will be on the Michigan Facebook page and website and also the Ohio Facebook page and website. It is a two judge each day show.

Saturday, Carly Veldman Parks and Christa Lynn Baldwin.

Sunday will bring you Sally Puzacke and Pauli Crull. This show will offer NSBA classes at a per class rate or a flat rate.

Youth, Amateur and Open Solid Paint Bred classes along with a full slate of ranch classes.

Attention Youth: Two youth scholarships will be randomly drawn for $250 each. Contact Melissa Gordon at 734/3531875 or G3SH220@gmail.com with your stalls reservation.

Forms will be on the Michigan and Ohio website, mail your forms to Melissa at 352 Sherry Lane, Dundee, Michigan 48855. All Around High Point Awards Divisions: WT Youth, WT Amateur, Novice Youth, Amateur, Youth, Amateur, Open and Solid Paint Bred.

No arrival to the grounds before 9 a.m. the day before the show.

There will be an Exhibitor Party on Saturday night, please bring a dish to share! Do plan to attend this show! A lot of fun planned!

August 23-25 brings us to the Buckeye Bonanza POR along with Premier Paint Sires to be held at the World Equestrian Center, Wilmington, Ohio.

Judges are Chris Arnold, Randy Wilson, Teresa Pelton, April Devitt. Prepaid stalls with a discounted rate of $100 if

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postmarked by Aug. 15. After Aug. 15 the stalls will be $125.

Mail to Roxann Rohrl, 11972 Robson Road, Grafton, Ohio 44044. You can find the stall reservation form on the website and also on the Facebook page.

The Stallion Auction Futurity will feature Weanling, Yearlings and Two Year Old’s. Contact SSA Futurity Chair Tina Eller with your futurity entries. Forms will be on the website and Facebook.

Big bucks paid out in this futurity.

Check it out! We are working on some other ideas to put more jingle $$ in your pockets.

Monday, Sept. 2 brings us to the OPHC Holiday Special— an APHA one judge show along with the Southern Ohio YEDA. This show will be held at Champions Center in Springfield, Ohio. This is not only an APHA Holiday Special, this weekend is a showman’s dream. August 31 through Sept. 1 will be the well-known Fallen Horseman Open Show.

September 2 YEDA and OPHC. More to come next month. There will be open classes on Monday.

Check out the 2019 first time showman incentives. Bring this sheet to an OPHC show and receive a $100 credit at one OPHC show (cannot be used at the Michigan-Ohio Show).

The Youth club is again asking anyone using Tribute feed to please save your proof of purchase from your feed bags.

Also please save your receipts if you purchase tonnage. There will be a box at each show to drop these in.

OPHC is extremely happy when APHA notified us that our 2018 Buckeye Extravagance was awarded one of the Top 20 shows. Thank you to all attending!

Good luck to all the Paint Horse Youth showing at the Ohio Youth Show! See you next month!

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Feed Room Safety Tips

P

roviding the best quality feeds for our horses is at the core of proper horse management.

However, care of the feed room and the feed it holds is sometimes overlooked.

Ignoring monitoring of feed and maintenance of the feed room can put your horse’s health at risk.

Shane Penick, feed expert from Buckeye Nutrition, provided some great information on making the feed room a safer and healthier place for your horses. Buckeye Nutrition proudly produces feeds with ingredients that are 100 percent traceable and produced in a medication free facility.

Penick broke down a few simple guidelines for keeping feed fresh and storage areas safe for your horse:

Feed Room Conditions

These steps will keep mold at bay: • Feed should be kept out of the sunlight in a cool/dry area.

• The area should be well ventilated.

• Feed bags should not be stored directly on the ground to prevent moisture from causing mold and spoilage.

• Stored feed should be kept 12 to 18 inches off the wall to assist with cleanliness and monitoring for pests.

Planning

Don’t overstock feed: • Don’t store feed too long, it will have greater chance of spoilage.

• Make sure to use your feed in a first in, first out rotation.

• Check the dates of the product at the store and monitor dates after purchase.

Feed Storage

Open bags of feed require special attention: • Store open feed in bins with lids to keep pests out.

• Plastic or metal feed bins will need to be cleaned out between each fill.

• Keeping feeds (especially sweet feeds) in the bag and then placing in a bin will cut down on bin maintenance and chances of moldy build-up.

• Feeds with higher fat content are at a higher risk of going rancid and should be monitored closely.

Pest Control

There are a variety of pests that can invade the feed room: • Examine the structure of your feed room and look for any entry points where pests could gain access and address.

• Keeping the feed off the wall, and having a light-colored flooring in that area, will allow identification of pest droppings or paw prints, so quick action can be taken.

• Ventilation and moving air can help reduce the chances of dust mites.

• Inspect feed bags before you bring them into the feed room and dispose of damaged product immediately.

• Make sure products used to control pests will not allow for cross contamination to feed, livestock or pets.

Keep the Area Clean

• Remove spillage or infested/spoiled feed from the storage area.

• Keep area around the feed storage tidy.

• Repair torn bags immediately.

In addition to the above considerations, there are some ways that you can make the maintenance a quick and easy part of your daily barn chores. Keeping cleaning supplies (like a broom and dust pan) in the feed room will encourage cleanliness. If you keep a trash bin in the feed room, make sure that it has an air tight lid and empty it frequently. Use a white board to record the dates that grain is bought and determine if rate of usage is keeping the feed fresh. Good lighting in the feed room will help to monitor access points of pests and cleanliness. Develop a plan of pest prevention that works for your barn while keeping your animals safe, prevention of pests is always an easier process than eradication.

The final tip to share is of critical importance, the feed room must be horse safe. If a horse gains access to the feed room and binges on feed, they can experience health risks that range from colic to laminitis or even death. The door must always be secured to prevent horse entry. If you find that a horse has entered the feed room and eaten excess grain, remove the horse from the situation immediately.

Determine how much grain your horse may have eaten and call your veterinarian for direction at once.

As horse lovers, we spend a lot of time in the barn in the spring and summer. This season, take a closer look at the feed room to determine if there are some necessary upgrades needed. Making simple changes will lead to a functional feed room and feed that is healthier and safer for your horses.

Lisa Kiley is a life long horseperson who has worked in the industry for many years. She is a member of the Cashmans Horse Equipment team. This year Cashmans is celebrating its 40th anniversary as one of the oldest drive-thru feed stores in the nation. If you are interested in getting more information on Buckeye feeds, you can stop by the store or check out www.Cashmans.com for details.

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Geauga Horse and Pony Association

Banquet Wrap Up PRESIDENT, Niki Barry; TREASURER, Shauna Gingrich; SECRETARY, Carmella Shale. WEBSITE, www. ghpa.us

by Paige Belew Once again we would like to thank everyone who was involved in GHPA’s 31st Annual Awards Banquet, Showing Off with GHPA, for its major success.

A shout out to our banquet committee, the banquet couldn’t have been put on without all of your help. Also, thank you to everyone who donated baskets or items to the Chinese or silent auctions. We would also like to extend our congratulations to all of the high point winners and those who received yearend awards. Rich Bradshaw also received the Lifetime Member Award and we would like to thank him for all of the help and support he gives GHPA, the organization wouldn’t be the same without him.

GHPA’s annual Clean Up Day

for the upcoming show season is May 18. Join us cleaning up the barn and show rings starting at 8:30 a.m.

The Will to Want clinic with Obbie Schlom-Hefner is set for June 14-16 this year.

Seth Clarts three-day clinic is back for its sixteenth year! Youth members spend the day learning and riding then fall asleep to the sounds of the barn. The dates are June 26, 27, and 28. Check the website or social medias frequently for registration information with both of these knowledgeable clinicians.

Our shows are on June 2, June 23, July 7 and July 21, and Aug. 11. See our showbill in the Corral! Thank you to those businesses and individuals who are sponsoring our jackpot classes and show days!

Check the GHPA website, www.ghpa.us, for updates and clinics. You can also find membership forms, rules, and links to horse-related topics.

General membership meetings are on the first Wednesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. at the Geauga County Fairgrounds Education

Congratulations to GHPA’s end of the year high point winners.

Rich Bradshaw receiving the lifetime membership award.

Building. Other ways to follow GHPA like us on Facebook, Geauga Horse & Pony Assoc.; Twitter: @GHPAhorseshows; Instagram: GHPAhorseshows.

GHPA would like to thank Big Dee’s Tack for their generous

support of our organization through their Bonus Bucks program. Likewise; thank you to Schneider’s Saddlery for their generous donations. We really appreciate all that both of these fine companies provide for us.

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Dusty Boots Riding Club

2019 Queen and Prince Crowned at Awards Banquet PRESIDENT, Billy Jo Brown; 1ST VICE PRESIDENT, Jason Brown; TREASURER, Donna Rohrer; SECRETARY, Tonya Wilson; EMAIL, dustyboots@dustybootsridingclub.com WEBSITE, www. dustybootsridingclub.com

by Tonya Wilson Casey Kotanchek and Michael Lett were crowned the 2019 Dusty Boots Queen and Prince at our annual awards banquet at the end of March.

The royalty competition is comprised of a junior and a senior competition based on age. The categories include horsemanship, attendance and involvement, an interview, and a test. If you are interested in competing in the

2019-2020 Dusty Boots Royalty Competition contact Tonya Wilson at 440/812-5779 or tmstenger@yahoo.com.

Casey is honored to be the Queen of Dusty Boots for 2019! This year Casey will be showing her 2015 AQHA bay gelding, Smile N Be Happy. ‘Happy’ and Casey will be showing in the novice amateur and amateur showmanship and hunter under saddle. She is currently a student at Lakeland Community College, where she is studying accounting. Casey would like to thank Dusty Boots for giving her the opportunity to represent the club over the next year. Casey is highly active in the organization and serves as the Special Event Co-Chair. Last year Casey’s efforts resulted in a fantastic turnout for our Ride for the Cure where we were able

Our new 2019 Dusty Boots queen, Casey Kotanchek. to donate over $1000 to cancer research! She would also like to thank all of her family and friends who have helped her get this far in her horse showing career! She wishes all of the Dusty Boots exhibitors the best of luck for the upcoming show season!

A special thanks is extended to

all of the generous sponsors of our 2018 royalty competition: Rome Ranch, Donna Rohrer, the Wendell family, Sarah Hornung, Kathy Speck, Glamorous Threads, Easy Tags, Bling it On, @ The Barn Tack and More, Jennifer Taylor, Whispery Pines Percherons, and Hold It.

Wayne County Saddle Club

A Little History About the Wayne County Saddle Club PRESIDENT, Charlene Clark; VICE PRESIDENTS, Rich Gortner, Angie Didinger; SECRETARY, Tricia Crilow; TREASURER, Beth Eikleberry; WEBSITE, waynecountysaddleclub.com

Having been a member of the Wayne County Saddle Club since the early 1960’s, I sometimes tend to think every horse person in northern Ohio knows about us. Obviously that is just plain not true. A recent comment from one of our board members made me realize not all of you know who we (Saddle Club folks) are.

I reckon maybe it’s time for a little history. The Wayne County Saddle Club was officially founded in 1939 which means we’re 80 years old this year.

Our property, popularly known as ‘the Hollow,’ was acquired in two purchases in the late 1950’s and early 1960’s. The area where the arena and buildings are was a riding stable before the club bought it. The section which is pretty much all wooded hills was

acquired a few years later from the Weygandt family.

Somewhere along the way we were incorporated, a constitution was written, the offices of president, vice president, secretary and treasurer and six directors were created and we became ‘non-profit.’

Early saddle club members rode their mounts to a gathering place to play games on horseback, have a picnic and decide what to do next. One of the popular places was the old golf course across from the radio station.

When COSCA was formed we used to put on a horse show with their franchise. We called it the ‘June Show’ and continued it for many years at the Wayne County Fairgrounds and later at the Hollow.

The arena was graded and fenced in 1960. It has been enlarged twice to its current 117’x265’. Originally all work was accomplished via members volunteering their time. More recently monies for advertising have been used for building projects, but vast amounts of donated time contribute to the

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overall production of equine events here. Through the years, improvements to buildings, equipment, and the grounds have contributed to what you see today when you attend one of our events.

The location is 4200 Overton Road, Wooster, Ohio 44691. The website is www. waynecountysaddleclub.com.

Showbills are posted there along with names and contact information for those in charge.

Current officers include President Charlene Clark; Vice President of Contest Rich Gortner; Vice President of Pleasure Angie Didinger: Secretary Tricia Crilow: Treasurer Beth Eikleberry. Directors are Susie Gortner, Rachael Adamson, Leanne Louive, Matt Schaaf, Caroline Bedlion, Bobbi Jo Mackey, and Youth Director is Brooke Wyss. Our Sunshine appointee is Susie Gortner and Stan Bosler writes the newsletter.

The Wayne County Saddle Club was formed as a group of folks who loved horses. It continues the same way today. We welcome folks from everywhere to “come, join us.”

Coming events include: May 10 Fun Show at 7 p.m.; May 11 Open Pleasure Point Show at 10 a.m.; May 25 Open Contest Point Show at 10 a.m.; May 31 Fun Show at 7 p.m.; For more dates see the Corral Calendar. Two

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new dates: June 30 from 2-5 we invite you to attend a memorial open house for Sis Mowrer and other passed founding members and life members. There will be pictures and we’ll have some refreshments. Bring any pictures and memories of Sis and the other great folks who played major roles in this great organization.

(Questions, call me at 330/6075106.) Welcome!

And Aug. 24 our Youth Director, Brooke Wyss is putting together a clinic to help us grow our equine skills. We’ll have more details next time.

You can find more information on our website, www. waynecountysaddleclub.com.

We are 80 years old this year.

Are we the oldest saddle club in northern Ohio? If you know of, or belong to a club as old or older, I’d be curious to know.

Please let me know at boslers1@ frontier.com.

The Wayne County Saddle Club is made up of a lot of great folks who enjoy producing and attending some of the best produced equine events you’ll see. We have some pretty wonderful times here.

Now that you know a little more about us, we’d love to welcome you to join us for any of our events. There is no charge for most. (The only exception is the clinic.) ‘Hope to see you then. ~Stan May 2019

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”.

MAY 2019 MAY 1 — 3D Barrel Jackpot, 7 p.m., Crazy Woman Ranch, 6450 Lancaster Circleville Rd. SW, Lancaster, OH. FMI: 614-595-1850, www.crazywomanranchohio.com.

MAY 2-5 — The Royale, C Bar C Expo Center, Cloverdale, IN. FMI: 330-771-3205, www.ontheroadwithdawnandclea.com.

MAY 2-5 — The National Drive Spring Fling, Hoosier Horse Park, Edinburgh, IN. FMI: 217-621-7845, www.thenationaldrive.net.

MAY 3 — Competitive Trail Clinic, 6 p.m., Firestone Equestrian Center at Camp Y-Noah, 6801 Christman Rd., Clinton, OH. FMI: 330-418-3719, equineborn@aol.com.

MAY 3-4 — The Superior Friesan Sale, Mt. Hope Auction, 8076 SR 241, Mt. Hope, OH. FMI: 330-674-6188.

MAY 3-5 — Ohio Paint Horse Club Buckeye Extravaganza Show, Champions Center, Springfield, OH. FMI: Roxann, 440-4585022, www.ophc.org.

MAY 3-5 — NKHN Derby Day Weekend, Annual Trail Ride, Midwest Trail Ride, Norman, IN. FMI: Jim, 859-496-4976.

MAY 3-5 — Hoosier Horse Fair & Expo, Hendricks County Fairgrounds, 1900 E. Main St., Danville, IN. FMI: 317-607-1705, www.hoosierhorsefair.org.

MAY 4 — Classical Attraction Dressage Society Show, Brecksville Stables, 11921 Parkview Rd., Brecksville, OH. FMI: Cathy, 234-804-8735, www.cadsdressage.org.

MAY 4 — Ohio Foundation Quarter Horse Association Ranch Horse Show, 9:15 a.m., Guernsey Co. Fairgrounds, Lore City, OH. FMI: 740-877-7993, www.ohfqha.com MAY 4 — Gibsonburg Saddle Club Expo (Barrels & Poles), 961 N. Main St., Gibsonburg, OH. FMI: Mary Heaps, 419351-9715, www.gibsonburgsaddleclub.org.

MAY 4 — OVTPA Sorting Show, 9:30 a.m., Simmons Equestrian Center, Negley, OH. FMI: Pam Bradshaw, 814-504-4215.

MAY 4 — TCTC Equine Horse Show, 9 a.m., 528 Educational Highway, Warren, OH. FMI: lisa.street@tctchome.com.

MAY 4-5 — Kelly Chapman Clinic/ Mountain Trail Challenge, Creek Side Horse Park, 7460 Elson St., Waynesburg, OH. FMI: Cynthia 330-323-3559, www. creeksidehorsepark.com.

MAY 4-5 — Buckeye Equestrian Events Jackpot Dressage Schooling Show, Eden Park Equestrian Complex, Sunbury, OH. FMI: Duane, 740-610-4129, www. buckeyeequestrianevents.com.

MAY 4-5 — Pinto Horse Association of Ohio Spring Fling, Findlay University Western Farm, 14700 US Route 68, Findlay, OH. FMI: Megan Herner, 419681-0133, herner7@yahoo.com, www. ohiopinto.com.

Rocky Fork Rodeo Company Youth Rodeo K-12 ATTENTION: All horses must have a current Coggins on file!

You must show current paperwork at the first sign in.

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MAY 18: CLINIC: $10 per participant for the day & begins at 10 a.m.

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All Rodeos begin at 10 a.m. • Rain or Shine (most of bleachers are covered) FREE Admission to spectators! Concessions on grounds.

JUNE 1 • JUNE 15 • JUNE 29 • JULY 13 • JULY 27 AUGUST 10 • AUGUST 24 • SEPTEMBER 7 FINALS: SEPTEMBER 21-22 DIRECTIONS: Located 13 miles North of Cambridge, Ohio, at the Rocky Fork Ranch Resort.

Take I-77 Exit 54 (Kimbolton) turn East. Go 1/2 mile and turn left at stop sigh onto CR 35 (Old 21), in 5.5 miles turn right on to Broadhead Rd. (CR 585), go 3 miles, arena is on the right.

Events Offered at Rocky Fork Rodeo Company • • • • • • • • • • • •

Jr. Bulls, Steer, Calf & Jr. Calf Riding Sheep Riding Chute Doggin Steer Daubing Dummy, Advanced Dummy, Breakaway, Team & Tie Down Roping Drag Dummy Breakaway Roping Goat Tail Tying, Advanced Goat Tail & Goat Tying Bareback Ponies Barrels Flags Poles Down & Back

FOR MORE INFORMATION Stephanie Dolweck (740) 581-0447 Melissa Gardner (740) 228-2589 Facebook: Rocky Fork Rodeo Company 42

MAY 4-5 — The 5th Annual Beverly Upell Memorial Horse Show, Fulton County Fairgrounds, 8514 OH-108, Wauseon, OH. FMI: Katti Leitner, 419-376-4895.

MAY 4-5 — Clark County 4-H Horse Show, Champions Center, Springfield, OH. FMI: 937-324-4353, www.championscenter.net.

MAY 4-5 — Youth Horse Clinic, Shelby Co. Fairgrounds, 655 S. Highland Ave., Sidney, OH. FMI: Shelby County Extension, 937498-7239, go.osu.edu/shelbyhorses MAY 4-5 — Northern Ohio Outlaws Back at it Again 1 & 2, Wayne Co. Fairgrounds, Wooster, OH. FMI: Diane, 330-205-2071, www.nooutlaws.com.

MAY 4-5 — Windfall Farm Horse Show, 6898 Wes Curt Lane, Goshen, OH. FMI: 513-6803690, www.windfallfarmhorseshows.com.

MAY 4-5 — Kentucky Derby and Straight Away Racing, Smoke Rise Ranch & Resort, Glouster, OH. FMI: 740-767-2624.

MAY 4-5 — Rangers Ambush & HorseSheBang Cowboy Mounted Shooting, Cowtown Arena, Williamstown, KY. FMI: Kentucky Cowtown Rangers, 859-3399000, www.kycowtownrangers.com.

MAY 4-5 — Gene Brown Driving in Harness Clinic, Beaver Run Equestrian Dance Theatre, Punxsutawney, PA. FMI: Pam, 814246-8221, equestriandance@gmail.com.

MAY 5 — 18th Annual Medina Kids Care 4 Medina County Home Residents Benefit Horse Show, 9:30 a.m., Medina County Fairgrounds, Medina, OH. FMI: 330-7222342, medinakidscare@yahoo.com.

MAY 5 — Reality Dreams Open Horse Show, Fairfield County Fairgrounds, Lancaster, OH. FMI: Karen Sarver, 740-385-3431.

MAY 5 — Spring Clinic with Trainer Ashley Harris, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Portage Co. Randolph Fair, Atwater, OH. FMI: Tri-State Miniature Horse Club, wisedaniel@att.net.

MAY 5 — Clark County Mini-Circuit Dressage, Champions Expo Center, Springfield, OH. FMI: Tirzah, 937-631-9134.

MAY 8 — 3D Barrel Jackpot, 7 p.m., Crazy Woman Ranch, 6450 Lancaster Circleville Rd. SW, Lancaster, OH. FMI: 614-595-1850, www.crazywomanranchohio.com.

MAY 9-12 — 51st Annual All American Youth Horse Show, Ohio Expo Center Coliseum, Columbus, OH. FMI: 614-6209784, www.aayhshow.com.

MAY 10 — Wayne County Saddle Club Fun Show, 7 p.m., 4200 Overton Rd., Wooster, OH. FMI: Leanne Louive, 330-844-4041, www.waynecountysaddleclub.com.

MAY 10-11 — WHAO Spring Fling Horse Show, Henderson Arena, Jackson, OH. FMI: Pat Stout, 419-483-2563.

MAY 10-11 — American Haflinger Registry 31st Annual Spring All Age Registered Sale, Ashland Co. Fairgrounds, Ashland, OH. FMI: 330-784-0000, www.haflingerhorse.com MAY 10-12 — Ohio American Saddlebred Pleasure Horse Assoc. Heartland Classic, Champions Center, Springfield, OH. FMI: Judy Peters, 614-402-1260.

MAY 10-12 — Horse Valley Ranch Saddle & Buckle Series, 4565 Horse Valley Rd., East Waterford, PA. FMI: Lew, 717-994-7329.

MAY 11 — 10th Annual Gallipolis Shrine Club Benefit Trail Ride, 12 p.m., OHC Shelter located at O.O. McIntyre Park, Gallipolis, OH. FMI: Clarence, 740-645-0343.

MAY 11 — Wayne County Saddle Club Pleasure Point Show, 10 a.m., 4200 Overton Rd., Wooster, OH. FMI: Angie Didinger, 330-201-1022, www. waynecountysaddleclub.com.

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MAY 11 — Avon Lake Saddle Club Open Miniature Show, 11 a.m., Weiss Field, 33141-33199 Webber Road, Avon Lake, OH. FMI: Kathleen, 440-536-0145, kathleen@getdependable.com.

MAY 11 — Horse Sale, Mt. Hope Auction, 8076 SR 241, Mt. Hope, OH. FMI: 330-6746188, www.mthopeauction.com.

MAY 11 — Don’t Break The Bank Series, 10 a.m., Mercer County Fairgrounds, 1001 West Market St., Celina, OH. FMI: Lindsey Behm, 419-852-5860.

MAY 11 — Ruggles Arena Speed Show, 2651 Township Road 155, Cardington, OH. FMI: Janet, 419-210-7204.

MAY 11 — Gymkhana Series, Crazy Woman Ranch, 6450 Lancaster Circleville Rd. SW, Lancaster, OH. FMI: 614-595-1850, www. crazywomanranchohio.com.

MAY 11 — Copper Horse Crusade Spring Trail Ride, 11 a.m., Brecksville Reservation, Cleveland Metroparks, Brecksville, OH. FMI: 740-601-2752, www. copperhorsecrusade.com MAY 11 — 2019 Harry Hughes Speed Series, Harry Hughes Equestrian Center, Swanton, OH. FMI: Brad, 419-583-6737.

MAY 11 — Pennsylvania Percheron Youth Clinic, Diamond 7 Arena, Dillsburg, PA. FMI: 570-490-8798, ajsnover@aol.com.

MAY 11-12 — Ranch Clinic, Terry Myers Training Center, Ostrander, OH. FMI: 740666-1162, www.TMTrainingCenter.com.

MAY 11-12 — Youth Rodeo Series 2019, Garwood Arena, 2538 Middleton Rd., Columbiana, OH. FMI: 330-482-3961, www.garwoodarena.com.

MAY 11-12 — Southern Ohio Mounted Desperados ‘Light It Up’ & ‘Mama is Running and Gunning’ Shoot, Pike Co. Fairgrounds, Piketon, OH. FMI: 513-616-5135.

MAY 12 — Penn Ohio Horseman’s Association Horse Show, Sun Beau Valley Farm, Ravenna, OH. FMI: 330-719-2464.

MAY 12 — Sarah Lupori Fundraiser Show, 9 a.m., SydMor Arena, Monogahela, PA. FMI: 724-969-0510.

MAY 14 — Spring Mixed Sale, Champions Center, Springfield, OH. FMI: 859-8584415, www.bloodedhorse.com.

MAY 15 — 3D Barrel Jackpot, 7 p.m., Crazy Woman Ranch, 6450 Lancaster Circleville Rd. SW, Lancaster, OH. FMI: 614-595-1850, www.crazywomanranchohio.com.

MAY 17-18 — Hendricks Co. Horseman’s Club Contesting & Performance Open Show, Hendricks Co. 4H Fairgrounds, Danville, IN. FMI: 317-694-7693, www.hchc4u.com.

MAY 17-19 — 3-Day Mounted Archery Clinic Kent Battenfield, Creek Side Horse Park, 7460 Elson St., Waynesburg, OH. FMI: Cynthia Bauman, 330-323-3559, www.creeksidehorsepark.com.

MAY 17-19 — Spring Ride Weekend, TriCo Trails, 2662 Downing Street SW, East Sparta, OH. FMI: Jim Mike, 330-323-4738, www.Tri-CoTrails.com.

MAY 17-19 — Mike Hurst Colt Starting Clinic, Smoke Rise Ranch & Resort, Glouster, OH. FMI: 740-767-2624.

MAY 17-19 — 22nd Anniversary Michigan Apple Blossom Classic Horse Show, MSU Pavilion, East Lansing, MI. FMI: 517-6554712, www.michiganappleblossumclassic. com.

MAY 18 — KIKO Outstanding Horse Farm Auction, 12 p.m., 8123 Dines Rd., Novelty, OH. FMI: KIKO Auctioneers, 330-455-9357, www.kikoauctions.com.

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Corral Calendar Continued from page 42 MAY 18 — NKHN International Drill Team Competition, Alexandria Fairgrounds, 100 Fairgrounds Rd., Alexandria, KY. FMI: Jim Mayer, 859-496-4976.

MAY 18 — Buckeye Mini Horse & Donkey Sale, Wayne County Fairgrounds, Wooster, OH. FMI: Daniel Schrock, 330-763-0905, schrocksauctioneering@gmail.com.

MAY 18 — Rocky Fork Rodeo Company Clinic, Rocky Fork Ranch Resort, Kimbolton, OH. FMI: Stephanie, 740-581-0447.

MAY 18 — Western Dressage & Ranch Horse Clinic Featuring Jennifer Woodruff, Eden Park Equestrian Complex, Sunbury, OH. FMI: 740-610-4129, www. buckeyeequestrianevents.com.

MAY 18 — Summit County Open Show Series, 9 a.m., Summit County Fairgrounds, Tallmadge, OH. FMI: 330-958-0027.

MAY 18 — Gibsonburg Saddle Club Speed Show, 961 N. Main St., Gibsonburg, OH. FMI: Mary Heaps, 419-351-9715, www. gibsonburgsaddleclub.org.

MAY 18 — Shenandoah Valley Riding Club Show, Exhibition Barrels/Poles 3 to 5 p.m., Show 6 p.m., 56095 Marietta Rd., Pleasant City, OH. FMI: Brian Yurco, 740-581-1648.

MAY 18 — Mid-Ohio Horse Show Association Speed, Pleasure, Ranch Show, Hartford Fairgrounds, Croton, OH. FMI: Melissa, 614-507-0541.

MAY 18 — Rolling Rock Hunt Hunter Pace, 9 a.m., Blandings, Ligonier, PA. FMI: Marcie, 814-659-7511.

MAY 18-19 — Great Lakes Appaloosa Quad-A-Rama Horse Show, University of Findlay Western Farm, Findlay, OH. FMI: Todd, 419-306-2259, www.glaphc.com.

22nd Annual

MAY 18-19 — Randolph Spring Classic AMHR & AMHA Shows, Portage Co. Randolph Fair, Atwater, OH. FMI: Tri-State Miniature Horse Club, wisedaniel@att.net.

MAY 18-19 — ASHAO Annual Horse Show, Ashland Co. Fairgrounds, Ashland, OH. FMI: Alan Brindle, 330-723-0094.

MAY 18-19 — Keystone Shootout Series: Event 1, Keystone Horse Center, Bloomsburg, PA. FMI: Keystone Cowboys, 814-263-7155, www.keystonecowboyscmsa.com.

MAY 18-19 — Northern West Virginia Quarter Horse Association Show, 155 WVU Reedsville Farm Drive, Reedsville, WV. FMI: 304-613-7148, www.nwvqha.com.

MAY 19 — Buckeye Equestrian Events 2019 Ranch Horse Series, Eden Park, Sunbury, OH. FMI: 740-610-4129, www. buckeyeequestrianevents.com.

MAY 19 — Straight A’s Speed Open Show (NBHA), 11 a.m., 2250 Alliance Rd. NW, Malvern, OH. FMI: 330-868-3772, www. ranchcity.com.

MAY 19 — Tri-County Speed Horse Association Show, 1 p.m., Stalwart Fairgrounds, Stalwart, MI. FMI: Tracey, 906322-4032, www.facebook.com/TCSHA. MAY 19 — Combined Test/Dressage Show Jumpin For Joy Series, Walnut Creek Stables, Cincinnati, OH. FMI: Kristie, 513257-1026, www.walnutcreekstables.net.

MAY 22 — 3D Barrel Jackpot, 7 p.m., Crazy Woman Ranch, 6450 Lancaster Circleville Rd. SW, Lancaster, OH. FMI: 614-595-1850, www.crazywomanranchohio.com.

MAY 22-26 — World Equestrian Center Summer Series I, 4095 SR 730, Wilmington, OH. FMI: 937-382-0985.

MAY 23-26 — Buckeye Reining Series Show, Champions Center, 4122 Laybourne Rd., Springfield, OH. FMI: 937-324-4353, www. buckeyereiningseries.com.

MAY 23-26 — The Buckeye and NSHR District Championships, Ohio Expo Center, Columbus, OH. FMI: 937-962-4336.

MAY 23-JUNE 2 — 123rd Devon Horse Show & Country Fair, 23 Dorset Rd., Devon, PA. FMI: 610-964-0550, www. devonhorseshow.net.

MAY 24 — Mid Ohio Memorial Cataloged Trotting Sale, Mt. Hope Auction, 8076 SR 241, Mt. Hope, OH. FMI: 330-674-6188, www.mthopeauction.com.

MAY 24-26 — Mid Ohio Marauders Shooting Into Spring, Madison Co. Fairgrounds, London, OH. FMI: 740-2067214, www.midohiomarauders.com.

MAY 24-26 — 1st Ohio CMSA New Shooters Clinic (24th) & Memorial Day Buckle Shoot, Gymkhana Club, 7957 Harrison, Cleves, OH. FMI: 513-479-5984, www.1stohio.com.

MAY 24-26 — The 2019 Standardbred Classic Show Series, Den Park Equestrian Complex, Sunbury, OH. FMI: Chris Glover, 330-635-8121.

MAY 24-27 — Memorial Day Family Weekend, Camp Wanake Camp & Retreat Center & The Wanake Ranch, 9463 Manchester Ave. SW, Beach City, OH. FMI: 330-756-2333, www.campwanake.org.

MAY 24-27 — Memorial Day Weekend/ Sorting, Smoke Rise Ranch & Resort, Glouster, OH. FMI: 740-767-2624.

MAY 25 — Buckin’ Ohio Pro Bull Riding Event, 8154 Garman Rd., Burbank, OH. FMI: 330-624-7205, www.buckinohio.com

MAY 25 — Preble County Ohio Horseman’s Council Speed & Fun Show Series, Hueston Woods Horseman’s Camp, Morning Sun, OH. FMI: Donn, 937-417-4358, www. facebook.com/groups/pcohc MAY 25 — Wayne County Saddle Club Contest Point Show, 10 a.m., 4200 Overton Rd., Wooster, OH. FMI: Rich, 330-4661171, www.waynecountysaddleclub.com.

MAY 25 — Mid-Eastern Farriers Association Rich Peterson Memorial HammerIn, Pegasus Farm Therapeutic Center, Hartville, OH. FMI: Roger, 330-904-1489.

MAY 25 — Crazy Woman Ranch 2019 Bonus Cash Series, 6450 Lancaster-Circleville Rd., Lancaster, OH. FMI: 614-595-1850.

MAY 25 — Open Speed Show, 12 p.m., Huron County Fairgrounds, Norwalk, OH. FMI: Tricia, 419-921-6116.

MAY 25 — Muskingum County OHC Hog Roast, Blue Rock State Park Horseman’s Area Shelter House, Muskingum, OH. FMI: 740454-8195, muskingumohc@yahoo.com.

MAY 25 — Reality Dreams Open Horse Show, Fairfield County Fairgrounds, Lancaster, OH. FMI: Karen, 740-385-3431.

MAY 25 — Horsemanship Trail Obstacle Challenge, Beaver Run Equestrian Dance Theatre, Punxsutawney, PA. FMI: Pam, 814246-8221, equestriandance@gmail.com.

MAY 25-26 — Ashland Paint & Plain Horse Show, Ashland Co. Fairgrounds, Ashland, OH. FMI: Chunk Watts, 330-317-0945, www.ashlandpaintandplain.com.

MAY 25-26 — The Red, White and Blue Horse Show, Canfield Fairgrounds, Canfield, OH. FMI: Amy Braden, 330-457-7440.

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Sponsored by the Northern Ohio Miniature Horse Club

OPEN MINIATURE HORSE SHOW

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Judge: Chris Strine

LORAIN COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS — COVERED ARENA Route 18, Wellington, Ohio

JUNE 2, 2019 • 9 A.M. Rain or Shine!

Trophies awarded for all first place winners of the different divisions, as well as Grand, Reserve and Supreme Mares, Geldings and Stallions.

CHAMPIONSHIP HALTER CLASSES FOR MINIATURE HORSES (38” & UNDER) Fees: $5 per class Office Fee: $3 per horse A wide variety of 41 classes will be offered and trophies awarded for all first place winners, including:

“PEEWEES” • YOUTH • ADULTS • SHOWMANSHIP • DRIVING COSTUME • LEADLINE • JUMPING • OBSTACLES

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For more information: Sharon Schreiner at nomhclub@gmail.com • Pam Fritz (419) 271-2176 • Elly Magyar 419-271-6008

Complete Showbill can be found on the Northern Ohio Miniature Horse Club Facebook page!

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Angels Haven Horse Rescue 2019 Fun Shows

Carlisle Equestrian Center • 13630 Nickle Plate Diagonal Rd., LaGrange, Ohio Lewis Road Riding Ring Show Grounds • Cleveland MetroParks, Olmsted Falls

SUNDAY, JUNE 2 Lewis Rd. Show Grounds (rain date: June 9) Judge: Amber Wise

5 Ribbons Awarded For Each Class!

SUNDAY, JUNE 23 Carlisle Equestrian Center Judge: Sonya Pitts

SUNDAY, JULY 21 Lewis Rd. Show Grounds (rain date: Aug. 8) Judge: Eric Schultz

SUNDAY, AUG. 11 Carlisle Equestrian Center Judge: Amber Wise

CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION AWARDED FOR 5 SHOW SERIES (3 at Lewis Rd.) for Select Equitation Classes (2 at Carlisle Equestrian)

1. Open Halter 2. Jr. Showmanship 17 & Under 3. Showmanship 18 & Over 4. **English Equitation 18 & Over (Walk/Trot/Canter) 5. English Pleasure 18 & Over (Walk/Trot/Canter) 6a. Lead-Line 8 & Under (Walk Only) English/Western Rider Cannot Enter in Walk, Trot or Canter Classes 6b. Pre Walk-Trot (Rider cannot enter in 6a) E/W Riders will be asked to do a short walk, trot, halt, back. Rider is not attached to lead line; handler nearby.

7. **English Equitation 17 & Under (Walk/Trot/Canter) 8. English Pleasure 17 & Under (Walk/Trot/Canter) 9. **Walk-Trot Equitation 18 & Over English/Western Rider Cannot Enter in Canter Classes 10. Walk-Trot Pleasure 18 & Over English/Western Rider Cannot Enter in Canter Classes 11. **Walk-Trot Equitation 17 & Under English/Western Rider Cannot Enter in Canter Classes 12. Walk-Trot Pleasure 17 & Under English/Western Rider Cannot Enter in Canter Classes 13. **Walk-Trot Bareback Equitation All Ages Rider Cannot Enter in Class 14 14. **Open Bareback Equitation (WTC or WJL) All Ages Rider Cannot Enter in Class 13 15. Gaited Pleasure (Walk/Pleasure Gait Only) 16. Generation Gap (Walk/Trot) - Carlisle Show Trail - Lewis Rd. Show Course description & rules posted at registration area.

Entry Fees: $5 per class or $35 for 7 classes or more. MUST BE THE SAME HORSE/EXHIBITOR TEAM. Riders, spectators & volunteers are welcome at all our events. Food will be onsite and rescue horses present.

SHOW RULES 1. Walk-trot classes are open to riders who have never competed in any class requiring a canter - riders may only cross enter into other walk-trot classes.

2. Registration must be made at least two (2) classes prior to your class - for a refund, you must cancel two (2) classes prior to your class - no refund after class has started.

3. Proper show attire is optional - long pants and boots required.

Helmets are mandatory for anyone under 18 on a horse on the show grounds.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 22 Lewis Rd. Show Grounds (No rain date) Judge: Jay Lanzer

Shows begin at 9 a.m.

17. **Western Equitation 18 & Over (Walk/Jog/Lope) 18. Western Pleasure 18 & Over (Walk/Jog/Lope) 19. **Western Equitation 17 & Under (Walk/Jog/Lope) 20. Western Pleasure 17 & Under (Walk/Jog/Lope) 21. Jack Benny Pleasure (Walk/Trot Only) Riders must be 39 years of age or older 22. Musical Sacks (Walk/Trot - No Dismount) Canter Class Horses May Enter This Class 23. Pre Walk-Trot Keyhole Rider is not attached to lead line; handler nearby.

24. Keyhole (Walk/Trot Horses Only - No Canter Div.) May not enter both keyhole classes 25. Keyhole - Open (Walk/Trot/ Canter Division) May not enter both keyhole classes 26. Pre Walk-Trot Barrel (same rules as class 23) 27. Barrel - Walk/Trot (same rules as classes 24 & 25) 28. Barrel - Open (same rules as classes 24 & 25) 29. Egg & Spoon (Walk/Trot) Canter Class Riders May Enter This Class 30. Carrot Race - Walk/Trot (same rules as classes 24 & 25) 31. Carrot Race - Open (same rules as classes 24 & 25) 32. Pre Walk-Trot Pole Bending Rider is not attached to lead line; handler nearby 33. Pole Bending - Walk/Trot (same rules as classes 24 & 25) 34. Pole Bending - Open (same rules as classes 24 & 25)

4. Walk/Trot/Canter riders may NOT enter into Walk/Trot classes.

The exception is Musical Sacks and Egg and Spoon.

5. Pre Walk-Trot: Riders more advanced than lead line but not ready for regular W/T classes. Riders learning to transition on their own to regular W/T classes. NEW: some game classes.

Handler nearby.

Proceeds to benefit Angels Haven Horse Rescue to aid in the care and comfort of their rescue horses and to the Cleveland and Lorain County Metroparks for improving the show grounds.

Cleveland and Lorain County Metroparks and Angels Haven Horse Rescue or anyone connected with the show, will not assume responsibility for accident, injury, loss or damage to persons, animals or property. Angels Haven Horse Rescue is a 501(c)(3) non-profit volunteer based organization.

For More Information or Questions: (440) 781-5050 or (440) 781-5060

Check Facebook for weather updates: www.facebook.com/Angels.Haven.Horse/ Visit www.angelshavenhorserescue.org for complete showbills, rules and other 2019 Events!

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Corral Calendar Continued from page 44 MAY 25-26 — Pinto Horse Association of Ohio Summer Warm Up, Fulton Co. Fairgrounds, 8514 SR 18, Wauseon, OH. FMI: Megan Herner, 419-681-0133, www. ohiopinto.com.

MAY 25-26 — Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association Competition, 9:30 a.m., Madison County Fairgrounds, 205 Elm St., London, OH. FMI: Tim Calvin, 740-2067214, www.midohiomarauders.com.

MAY 25-26 — Ottawa County Horse Foundation Tri-State Show (Speed & Performance), Ottawa County Fairgrounds, 7870 W. State Rt. 163, Oak Harbor, OH. FMI: 419-656-9000, www.ochf.net.

MAY 25-26 — Memorial Day Shoot, Warren Co. Fairgrounds, Barton Run Rd., Pittsfield, PA. FMI: Stagecoach Outriders, 716-7530231, www.stagecoachoutriders.com.

MAY 26 — Geauga Horse & Pony Association 2019 Open Horse Show, Geauga County Fairgrounds, Burton, OH. FMI: ghpa08@yahoo.com, www.ghpa.us.

MAY 26 — Introduction to Cattle Sorting Clinic, Hickory Creek Wilderness Ranch, Tidioute, PA. FMI: 814-484-7520, www.

HickoryCreekRanch.com.

MAY 29 — 3D Barrel Jackpot, 7 p.m., Crazy Woman Ranch, 6450 Lancaster Circleville Rd. SW, Lancaster, OH. FMI: 614-595-1850, www.crazywomanranchohio.com.

MAY 29-JUNE 2 — World Equestrian Center Summer Series II, 4095 SR 730, Wilmington, OH. FMI: 937-382-0985.

MAY 31 — Wayne County Saddle Club Fun Show, 7 p.m., 4200 Overton Rd., Wooster, OH. FMI: Leanne Louive, 330-844-4041, www.waynecountysaddleclub.com.

MAY 31-JUNE 2 — 2019 NBA Championship, C Bar C Expo Center, 1501 County Road 925 SE, Cloverdale, IN. FMI: Sarah, 859-4090161, simann01@gmail.com.

MAY 31-JUNE 2 — Mid-America Miniature Horse Club Silver Jubilee Show, Champions Center, Springfield, OH. FMI: Laura Mullen, 607-769-6743, www.mamhc.org.

MAY 31-JUNE 2 — Team Roping, Crazy Woman Ranch, 6450 Lancaster Circleville Rd. SW, Lancaster, OH. FMI: 614-595-1850, www.crazywomanranchohio.com.

MAY 31-JUNE 2 — Eastern Upper Peninsula Horseman’s Assoc. Show, Chippewa Co. Fairgrounds, Kinross, MI. FMI: Tracey Laitinen, 906-322-4032, www.facebook. com/rideEUPHA, www.eupha.weebly.com.

JUNE 2019 JUNE 1 — Avon Lake Saddle Club Open Show, 11 a.m., Weiss Field, 33141-33199 Webber Road, Avon Lake, OH. FMI: Kathleen, 440-536-0145.

JUNE 1 — Ohio Foundation Quarter Horse Association Ranch Horse Show, 9:15 a.m., Guernsey Co. Fairgrounds, Lore City, OH. FMI: Donnie Uffner, 740-877-7993, www. ohfqha.com JUNE 1 — Rocky Fork Rodeo Company Youth Rodeo K-12, Rocky Fork Ranch Resort, Kimbolton, OH. FMI: Stephanie, 740-581-0447.

JUNE 1-2 — Mid-Ohio Horse Show Association Speed, Pleasure, Eden Park, Sunbury, OH. FMI: Melissa, 614-507-0541.

JUNE 1-2 — Brookfield Saddle Club Horse Show and Fun Show, 696 Bedford Rd. SE, Brookfield, OH. FMI: Stella, 330-457-7440.

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

Saturday, May 18, 2019

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 with proper ID. Out-of-State checks must have letter of credit from your bank.

Deadline to be in the catalog is May 8, 2019 Upcoming 2019 Sales: July 27 • September 28

Nearby Places to Stay Best Western (330) 264-7750 Super 8 (330) 439-5766 Hampton Inn (330) 345-4424

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JUNE 1-2 — Kelly Chapman Clinic/ Mountain Trail Challenge, Creek Side Horse Park, Waynesburg, OH. FMI: Cynthia 330-323-3559, www.creeksidehorsepark. com.

JUNE 1-2 — 36th Annual COSCA Benefit Horse Show, 9 a.m., Medina County Fairgrounds, Medina, OH. FMI: Rachel, 440-864-3209, www.coscaonline.com.

JUNE 1-2 — Buckskin Memorial Classic, Eden Park Equestrian Complex, Sunbury, OH. FMI: Carmen, 740-877-1910, www. ohiobuckskins.org.

JUNE 1-2 — Gibsonburg Saddle Club/Tri State Rodeo Association Speed Show, 961 N. Main St., Gibsonburg, OH. FMI: 419-3519715, www.gibsonburgsaddleclub.org.

JUNE 1-2 — Fulton County Saddle Club Show, Fulton County Fairgrounds, SR 108, Wauseon, OH. FMI: 419-340-8288, www. fultoncountysaddleclub.com.

JUNE 1-2 — Clinic with Rick Meyer of Royal Oak Ranch, Scenic View Farm, 1712 Lake O Pines St. NE, Hartville, OH. FMI: Dr. Ashley Misner, DVM, 330-388-2072.

JUNE 1-2 — SOQPA Open Horse Show, Bob Evans Farm, Rio Grande, OH. FMI: Sam, 740-503-5555, S.O.quarterpony@gmail. com, www.soqpa.com.

JUNE 1-2 — Windfall Farm Horse Show, 6898 Wes Curt Lane, Goshen, OH. FMI: 513-6803690, www.windfallfarmhorseshows.com.

JUNE 1-2 — Guns Ablaza & Lone Star Cowboy Mounted Shooting, Cowtown Arena, Williamstown, KY. FMI: Kentucky Cowtown Rangers, 859-339-9000, www. kycowtownrangers.com.

JUNE 2 — Geauga Horse & Pony Association 2019 Open Horse Show, Geauga County Fairgrounds, Burton, OH. FMI: ghpa08@yahoo.com, www.ghpa.us.

JUNE 2 — Northern Ohio Miniature Horse Club Open Fun Show, 9 a.m., Lorain County Fairgrounds, Wellington, OH. FMI: Pam Fritz, 419-271-2176.

JUNE 2 — Angels Haven Horse Rescue Fun Shows, Lewis Road Riding Ring Show Grounds, Cleveland MetroParks, Olmsted Falls. FMI: 440-781-5050, www. angelshavenhorserescue.org.

JUNE 2 — Straight A’s Speed Open Show, 11 a.m., 2250 Alliance Road NW, Malvern, OH. FMI: 330-868-3772, www.ranchcity. com.

JUNE 2 — Preble County Open Horse Show, 10 a.m., Preble Co. Fairgrounds, Eaton, OH. FMI: Carolyn Geise, 937-533-0889.

JUNE 2 — Susquehanna Equestrian Club’s 7th Annual Spring Pace Event, 10 a.m., Spring Valley Park, Glen Rock, PA. FMI: 717228-9996.

JUNE 5 — The One Day Adventure (Grades K-8), Wanake Camp & Retreat Center, 9463 Manchester Ave. SW, Beach City, OH. FMI: 330-756-2333, www.campwakane.org JUNE 5 — 3D Barrel Jackpot, 7 p.m., Crazy Woman Ranch, 6450 Lancaster Circleville Rd. SW, Lancaster, OH. FMI: 614-595-1850, www.crazywomanranchohio.com.

JUNE 6-8 — Summer Carriage & Draft Horse Sale, Mt. Hope Auction, 8076 SR 241, Mt. Hope, OH. FMI: 330-674-6188, www. mthopeauction.com.

JUNE 6-9 — 12th Annual Tri-Co Trail Challenge, Tri-Co Trails, 2662 Downing Street SW, East Sparta, OH. FMI: Jim, 330323-4738, www.Tri-CoTrails.com.

JUNE 7-9 — NKHN Annual Trail Ride Campout, AJ Jolly Park at the Equestrian Campground, Alexandria, KY. FMI: Jim, 859-496-4976, jimwmayer@yahoo.com.

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JUNE 7-9 — Mounted Archery Competition, Creek Side Horse Park, Waynesburg, OH. FMI: Cynthia 330-3233559, www.creeksidehorsepark.com.

JUNE 7-9 — Inter-County Horseman’s Association Triple Points Horse Show, Canfield Fairgrounds, Canfield, OH. FMI: Amy Paradise-Braden, 330-457-7440.

JUNE 8 — Buckeye Equestrian Events Western Dressage Horse Show, Eden Park Equestrian Complex, Sunbury, OH. FMI: 740-610-4129, horsejudge125@gmail.com, www.buckeyeequestrianevents.com.

JUNE 8 — Classical Attraction Dressage Society Show, Brecksville Stables, 11921 Parkview Rd., Brecksville, OH. FMI: Cathy, 234-804-8735, www.cadsdressage.org.

JUNE 8 — Wayne County Saddle Club Pleasure Point Show, 10 a.m., 4200 Overton Rd., Wooster, OH. FMI: Angie Didinger, 330-201-1022, www. waynecountysaddleclub.com.

JUNE 8 — Don’t Break The Bank Series, 10 a.m., Mercer County Fairgrounds, 1001 West Market St., Celina, OH. FMI: Lindsey Behm, 419-852-5860.

JUNE 8 — Rocky Fork 2019 Hunter Pace Series, Rocky Fork Kennel, 5189 Clark State Rd., Gahanna, OH. FMI: 888-619-2227, pace@rockyforkheadleyhunt.com, www. rockyforkheadleyhunt.com JUNE 8 — Summit County Open Show Series, 9 a.m., Summit County Fairgrounds, 229 E. Howe Ave., Tallmadge, OH. FMI: Samantha Owen, 330-958-0027, www. summitfair.com/open horseshows.html JUNE 8 — Let’s Have Fun Show, 9 a.m., Harry Hughes Equestrian Center, 5563 Waterville Swanton Rd., Swanton, OH. FMI: Beth Arnold, 419-308-2890.

JUNE 8 — OVTPA Sorting Show, 9:30 a.m., Kuhlber Farm, New Galilee, PA. FMI: Pam Bradshaw, 814-504-4215.

JUNE 8 — Dice Ride, Two Mile Run County Park, Franklin, PA. FMI: Robin, 814-5737412.

JUNE 8 — Dianne Olds Rossi Senior Riders Clinic, Beaver Run Equestrian Dance Theatre, Punxsutawney, PA. FMI: Pam, 814246-8221, equestriandance@gmail.com.

JUNE 8-9 — Tri State Rodeo Association Speed & Peformance Show, 961 N. Main St., Gibsonburg, OH. FMI: Mary Heaps, 419351-9715, www.gibsonburgsaddleclub.org.

JUNE 8-9 — Youth Rodeo Series 2019, Garwood Arena, 2538 Middleton Rd., Columbiana, OH. FMI: 330-482-3961, www.garwoodarena.com.

JUNE 8-9 — Southern Ohio Mounted Desperados ‘Slow Burn’ & ‘High Horse’ Shoot, Pike Co. Fairgrounds, Piketon, OH. FMI: 513-616-5135.

JUNE 8-9 — Northern Ohio Outlaws Memorial Shoot 1 & 2, Wayne Co. Fairgrounds, Wooster, OH. FMI: Diane, 330205-2071, www.nooutlaws.com.

JUNE 8-9 — Crawford County Horse Council 4-H Horse Show (9th) & Clinic (8th), Crawford County Fairgrounds, Bucyrus, OH. FMI: Text Trisha 419-563-5170.

JUNE 8-9 — Train Robbery, Smoke Rise Ranch & Resort, 6751 Hunterdon Rd., Glouster, OH. FMI: 740-767-2624.

JUNE 8-9 — Northern West Virginia Quarter Horse Association Show, 155 WVU Reedsville Farm Drive, Reedsville, WV. FMI: 304-613-7148, www.nwvqha.com.

JUNE 8-9 — 2nd Annual Outlaw Hunt & FAHA Fun Show, Crooked Creek Horse Park, Ford City, PA. FMI: 412-480-0840.

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Corral Calendar Continued from page 46 JUNE 9 — Buckeye Equestrian Events 2019 Ranch Horse Series, Eden Park, Sunbury, OH. FMI: 740-610-4129, www. buckeyeequestrianevents.com.

JUNE 9 — Erie County Horse Advisors’ 4-H Pleasure Show, 9 a.m., Erie County Fairgrounds, Sandusky, OH. FMI: Betsy Gordon, 419-573-9614.

JUNE 9 — Tri-State Miniature Horse Club Open Miniature Horse Fun Show, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Portage Co. Randolph Fair, Atwater, OH. FMI: www.tristatemini.com.

JUNE 9 — Gymkhana, Crazy Woman Ranch, 6450 Lancaster Circleville Rd. SW, Lancaster, OH. FMI: 614-595-1850, www. crazywomanranchohio.com.

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

JUNE 9 — Butler County Open Horse Show, Butler Co. Fairgrounds, Hamilton, OH. FMI: Chad Idle, 513-285-2087.

JUNE 9 — Tri-County Speed Horse Association Show, 1 p.m., Stalwart Fairgrounds, Stalwart, MI. FMI: Tracey, 906322-4032, www.facebook.com/TCSHA. JUNE 10-14 — Unicorn Adventures Camp, Hidden Stables of Dover, 6810 Detters Mill Rd., Dover, PA. FMI: 717-395-1634.

JUNE 12 — 3D Barrel Jackpot, 7 p.m., Crazy Woman Ranch, 6450 Lancaster Circleville Rd. SW, Lancaster, OH. FMI: 614-595-1850, www.crazywomanranchohio.com.

JUNE 13-15 — OQHA 12th Annual Trail Ride & Trail Challenge, Creek Side Horse Park, 7460 Elson St., Waynesburg, OH. FMI: Cynthia, 330-323-3559, www. creeksidehorsepark.com.

JUNE 14 — Friday Night Show, Country Estates, 18488 Grill Road, Doylestown, OH. FMI: 330-472-7410, www. countryestatesfarm.com.

JUNE 14-15 — Hendricks Co. Horseman’s Club Contesting & Performance Open Show, Hendricks Co. 4H Fairgrounds, 1900 E. Main St., Danville, IN. FMI: Jeff, 317-6947693, www.hchc4u.com.

JUNE 14-15 — Payback Friday Night Game Show & Colorado Ranger Horse Association Open Pleasure Horse Show, Mercer County 4-H Park, Route 19, Mercer, PA. FMI: Toni, 724-894-2474.

JUNE 14-16 — Ohio Ranch Horse Association Show, Hendersons Arena, 830 Van Fossen Rd., Jackson, OH. FMI: Amy Roberts, 740-819-8446, www. ohioranchhorseassociation.com.

JUNE 14-16 — 1st Ohio CMSA Practice (14th) & Border War I & II, Gymkhana Club, 7957 Harrison, Cleves, OH. FMI: 513-4795984, www.1stohio.com.

JUNE 14-16 — Horse Valley Ranch Saddle & Buckle Series, 4565 Horse Valley Rd., East Waterford, PA. FMI: Lew, 717-994-7329.

JUNE 15 — Wayne County Saddle Club Contest Point Show, 10 a.m., 4200 Overton Rd., Wooster, OH. FMI: Rich, 330-4661171, www.waynecountysaddleclub.com.

JUNE 15 — Avon Lake Saddle Club Open Show, 11 a.m., Weiss Field, 33141-33199 Webber Road, Avon Lake, OH. FMI: Kathleen, 440-536-0145, kathleen@ getdependable.com.

JUNE 15 — Dice Ride, Hickory Creek Wilderness Ranch, Tidioute, PA. FMI: 814484-7520, www.HickoryCreekRanch.com.

JUNE 15 — Rocky Fork Rodeo Company Youth Rodeo K-12, Rocky Fork Ranch Resort, Kimbolton, OH. FMI: Stephanie Dolweck, 740-581-0447.

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JUNE 15 — Shenandoah Valley Riding Club Show, Exhibition Barrels/Poles 3 to 5 p.m., Show 6 p.m., 56095 Marietta Rd., Pleasant City, OH. FMI: Brian Yurco, 740-581-1648.

JUNE 15 — NKHN Beginners Barrel & Pole Clinic, Alexandria Fairgrounds, Alexandria, KY. FMI: Jim Mayer, 859-496-4976, jimwmayer@yahoo.com.

JUNE 15 — Cowboys & Angels Saddle Club Horse Show, Madison County Fairgrounds, Richmond, KY. FMI: Buddy, 606-386-1608.

JUNE 15-16 — Clark County 4-H Horse Show, Champions Center, 4122 Laybourne Rd., Springfield, OH. FMI: 937-324-4353, www.championscenter.net.

JUNE 15-16 — Diana Olds Mounted Archery Weekend, Smoke Rise Ranch & Resort, Glouster, OH. FMI: 740-767-2624.

JUNE 16 — Combined Test/Dressage Show Jumpin For Joy Series, Walnut Creek Stables, Cincinnati, OH. FMI: Kristie, 513257-1026, www.walnutcreekstables.net.

JUNE 17-21 — Kids Riding Camp, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sapphire Sky Stables, 6810 Barrett Road, Geneva, OH. FMI: Leanne, 440-8139478.

JUNE 19 — 3D Barrel Jackpot, 7 p.m., Crazy Woman Ranch, 6450 Lancaster Circleville Rd. SW, Lancaster, OH. FMI: 614-595-1850, www.crazywomanranchohio.com.

JUNE 21 — Wayne County Saddle Club Fun Show, 7 p.m., 4200 Overton Rd., Wooster, OH. FMI: Leanne Louive, 330-844-4041, www.waynecountysaddleclub.com.

JUNE 21 — Friday Night Show, Country Estates, 18488 Grill Road, Doylestown, OH. FMI: 330-472-7410, www. countryestatesfarm.com.

JUNE 21-23 — Buckeye Baroque Summer Jubilee, Champions Center, Springfield, OH. FMI: 502-468-4953, www. buckeyebaroque.com.

JUNE 21-23 — Twin Rivers Horse Show, Delaware County Fairgrounds, Delaware, OH. FMI: Leslie Backus, 740-815-3189.

JUNE 21-23 — Shadow Montag Pass The Torch Leadership Clinic, 62669 Ault Rd., Belmont, OH. FMI: Shadow, 740-238-3444, www.shadowmotag.com.

JUNE 21-23 — Mid Ohio Marauders Riding Gunslingers, Madison Co. Fairgrounds, London, OH. FMI: 740-206-7214, www. midohiomarauders.com.

JUNE 22 — Buckin’ Ohio Pro Bull Riding Event, 8154 Garman Rd., Burbank, OH. FMI: 330-624-7205, www.buckinohio.com JUNE 22 — Open Show, 9 a.m., Huron County Fairgrounds, Norwalk, OH. FMI: Tricia, 419-921-6116.

JUNE 22-23 — Ladies Clinic, Terry Myers Training Center, Ostrander, OH. FMI: 740666-1162, www.TMTrainingCenter.com.

JUNE 22-23 — Lake Erie Mounted Vaqueros Shoot, Ashtabula County Fairgrounds, Jefferson, OH. FMI: Karen, 330-719-3290, www.lakeeriemountedvaqueros.net.

JUNE 22-23 — Southern Ohio Mounted Desperados ‘Cool for the Summer’ & ‘Summer Fever’ Shoot, Pike Co. Fairgrounds, Piketon, OH. FMI: 513-616-5135.

JUNE 22-23 — Windfall Farm Horse Show, 6898 Wes Curt Lane, Goshen, OH. FMI: 513-680-3690.

JUNE 22-23 — Tri-County Speed Horse Association Show, 7 p.m. (22nd) 1 p.m.

(23rd), Stalwart Fairgrounds, Stalwart, MI. FMI: 906-322-4032.

JUNE 22-23 — Miami Valley Open Horse Show, Champions Center, Springfield, OH. FMI: 937-324-4353, www.mvhsa.com.

JUNE 22-23 — 2019 Battle at Baker Arena Cowboy Mounted Shooting, Hoosier Horse Park, Edinburgh, IN. FMI: Indiana Mounted Regulators, 260-667-1770, www. indianamountedregulators.com.

JUNE 22-23 — Cowboy Dressage Clinician Michaella Walker, Wild Feather Farms, 2109 State Rd. 38 E, Westfield, IN. FMI: 317-258-4663, agettinger7@gmail.com.

JUNE 23 — Geauga Horse & Pony Association 2019 Open Horse Show, Geauga County Fairgrounds, Burton, OH. FMI: ghpa08@yahoo.com, www.ghpa.us.

JUNE 23 — Wayne County Saddle Club Speed Show, 1 p.m., 4200 Overton Rd., Wooster, OH. FMI: Matt Schaaf, 330-4662749, www.waynecountysaddleclub.com.

JUNE 23 — Angels Haven Horse Rescue Fun Shows, Lewis Road Riding Ring Show Grounds, Carlisle Equestrian Center, 13630 Nickle Plate Diagonal Rd., LaGrange, OH. FMI: 440-781-5050, www. angelshavenhorserescue.org.

JUNE 23 — SOQPA Open Horse Show, Madison County Fairgrounds, London, OH. FMI: Sam, 740-503-5555, S.O.quarterpony@gmail.com, soqpa.com.

JUNE 23 — Silver Spurs 4H Club Youth Horse Show, 9 a.m., Highland County Fairgrounds, Hillsboro, OH. FMI: 937-466-2330.

JUNE 23 — 2019 Harry Hughes Speed Series, Harry Hughes Equestrian Center, Swanton, OH. FMI: Brad, 419-583-6737.

JUNE 24-28 — CowBoy Camp, Hidden Stables of Dover, 6810 Detters Mill Rd., Dover, PA. FMI: 717-395-1634.

JUNE 25-27 — Camp Littles, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Sapphire Sky Stables, 6810 Barrett Road, Geneva, OH. FMI: 440-813-9478.

JUNE 26 — 3D Barrel Jackpot, 7 p.m., Crazy Woman Ranch, 6450 Lancaster Circleville Rd. SW, Lancaster, OH. FMI: 614-595-1850, www.crazywomanranchohio.com.

JUNE 26-30 — Region 14 Silverama Horse Show, Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington, KY. FMI: Cindy, 937-962-4336, www.aha14.com JUNE 28 — Friday Night Show, Country Estates, Doylestown, OH. FMI: 330-4727410, www.countryestatesfarm.com.

JUNE 28-30 — Buckeye Haflinger Show, Champions Center, Springfield, OH. FMI: Buckeye Equestrian Events, 740-610-4129, www.buckeyeequestrianevents.com.

JUNE 28-30 — Inter-State Triple Point Horse Show, Summit County Fairgrounds, Akron, OH. FMI: Terry Walker, 724-5344.

JUNE 28-30 — 3rd Annual Horse Palooza 2019, Ashtabula County Fair, 127 N. Elm St., Jefferson, OH. FMI: 440-415-3710.

JUNE 28-30 — Eastern Upper Peninsula Horseman’s Assoc. Show, Chippewa Co. Fairgrounds, Kinross, MI. FMI: Tracey Laitinen, 906-322-4032.

JUNE 29 — O.H.I.O. EXCA Craig Cameron Extreme Cowboy Sanctioned Show, Creekside Horse Park, 7460 Elson St., Waynesburg, OH. FMI: Steve Fuller, 330343-2617.

JUNE 29 — Back In The Saddle Clinic sponsored by Summit County OHC, 8 a.m., Richfield Heritage Preserve Summer Horse Barn, Richfield, OH. FMI: 216-970-3416.

JUNE 29 — Lake County OHC Poker Ride, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., North Chagrin Reservation, Willoughby Hills. FMI: Michelle, 440-8972707, th_angelm69@hotmail.com.

JUNE 29 — Crazy Woman Ranch 2019 Bonus Cash Series, 6450 LancasterCircleville Rd., Lancaster, OH. FMI: 614595-1850.

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JUNE 29 — Rocky Fork Rodeo Company Youth Rodeo K-12, Rocky Fork Ranch Resort, Kimbolton, OH. FMI: Stephanie Dolweck, 740-581-0447.

JUNE 29 — Mid-Ohio Horse Show Association Speed, Pleasure, Ranch Show, Hartford Fairgrounds, Croton, OH. FMI: Melissa, 614-507-0541.

JUNE 29 — Reality Dreams Open Horse Show, Fairfield County Fairgrounds, Lancaster, OH. FMI: Karen, 740-385-3431.

JUNE 29-30 — Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association Competition, 9:30 a.m., Madison County Fairgrounds, 205 Elm St., London, OH. FMI: Tim Calvin, 740-2067214, www.midohiomarauders.com.

JUNE 29-30 — Ottawa County Horse Foundation Points on the Portage Circuit #1 (Speed & Performance), Ottawa County Fairgrounds, 7870 W. State Rt. 163, Oak Harbor, OH. FMI: 419-656-9000, www.ochf.net.

JUNE 30 — Tara Jones Pieceful Solutions Mini Clinic, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Rustler Ranch, Pierpont, OH. FMI: Dana Kerkentzes, kerkentzes86@gmail.com.

JUNE 30 — Tommy Sheets Trail Clinic, 1-4 p.m., Mason Co. Fairgrounds, Ludington, MI. FMI: Michigan Quarter Horse Association, 616-225-8211.

JULY 2019 JULY 3 — 3D Barrel Jackpot, 7 p.m., Crazy Woman Ranch, 6450 Lancaster Circleville Rd. SW, Lancaster, OH. FMI: 614-595-1850, www.crazywomanranchohio.com.

JULY 3-AUG. 11 — Great Lakes Equestrian Festival, Flintfields Horse Park, Willamsburg, MI. FMI: 941-744-5465, www.greatlakesequestrianfestival.com.

JULY 4-7 — Ohio NBHA Buckeye Summer Jam, Champion Center, Springfield, OH. FMI: Hope Longaberger, 740-294-3033, hlongaberger@hotmail.com.

JULY 4-7 — 4th of July Weekend/Sorting, Smoke Rise Ranch & Resort, Glouster, OH. FMI: 740-767-2624.

JULY 4-7 — Carriage Roundup Clinic, Alexandria Fairgrounds, 100 Fairgrounds Rd., Alexandria, KY. FMI: Charles Poppe, 513-315-7143, cwpoppe@hotmail.com.

JULY 5 — Friday Night Show, Country Estates, 18488 Grill Road, Doylestown, OH. FMI: 330-472-7410, www. countryestatesfarm.com.

JULY 5-6 — Hendricks Co. Horseman’s Club Contesting & Performance Open Show, Hendricks Co. 4H Fairgrounds, 1900 E. Main St., Danville, IN. FMI: Jeff, 317-6947693, www.hchc4u.com.

JULY 5-6 — Rodeo, Hickory Creek Wilderness Ranch, Tidioute, PA. FMI: 814484-7520, www.HickoryCreekRanch.com.

JULY 5-7 — Ohio NBHA Summer Jam, Champions Center, Springfield, OH. FMI: Hope, 740-294-3033.

JULY 5-7 — Michigan Apple Blossom Classic Horse Show, MSU Pavilion, East Lansing, MI. FMI: Mark Russell, 517-655-4712, www.michiganappleblossumclassic.com.

JULY 6 — Fun Show on Obstacle Course, Creek Side Horse Park, 7460 Elson St., Waynesburg, OH. FMI: Cynthia 330-3233559, www.creeksidehorsepark.com.

Find more Equine Events on the Horsemen’s Corral website www.thehorsemenscorral.com

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National Pole Bending Association

$12,000 Added 5D Pole Bending PRESIDENT, Steve Thomas VICE PRESIDENT, Chip Nicholson SECRETARY/TREASURER, Kristine Nagy EMAIL, coordinator.npba@gmail.com WEBSITE, www.polebending.org

by Kristine Nagy $12,000 added 5D pole bending...really?

You read correctly—get ready for 5D pole bending. The National Pole Bending Association is excited to announce that at our 2019 national championship show

our open pole class will have five divisions with $12,000 added money. And even more exciting...our youth class will be a 4D! Is it too late to qualify? Nope!

There are three ways to qualify: • attend two local qualifying shows by the end of May. Check out polebending.org for dates.

• Attend the Great Lakes NBHA Super Show and enter the NPBA pole class on May 26 in Gifford, Ill. You will be automatically qualified.

• Attend an NPBA regional show. Check out our website for dates, www.polebending.org.

And, if all else fails, you can pay a ‘non qualifier’ fee and attend...we want you there!

Want to learn more about pole bending or interested in becoming a member of the National Pole Bending Association? Please visit our website. Don’t miss out on our year-end awards. Each state has approved shows and gives end of the year awards on a 4D format in the open and 3D in the youth.

MAY 31-JUNE 2 — NPBA National Championship Show.

Saddes—Buckles—Fun!

Nathan Peoples on Lightning Sky Bar. Nathan was the 2018 winner of the World’s Fastest Pole Bending at our championship show. Photo credit Brent Puhl.

Colorado Ranger Horse Association

2018 Open Point Program Awards and 2019 Shows Planned PRESIDENT, Toni Lukavich; 1ST VICE PRESIDENT, Charmaine Wulff; SECRETARY, Barbara Summerson; TREASURER, Jane Montgomery.

WEBSITE, www.coloradoranger.com EMAIL, riderangerhorse@yahoo.com

by Monica Doddato

The 2018 Overall High Point award winner for the Open

Ranch Summer Camp Learn safe horsemanship while having fun!

Horse care, mounted lessons, trail rides, equine science and traditional camp fun.

Show Point Program (OSPP) was Fit to be Dazzled owned and ridden by Eryn Hicks. Fit to be Dazzled also earned a Certificate of Versatility and Register of Merits (ROM) in showmanship, western riding/reining and trail.

The 2018 Reserve High Point award was Totally Stylin owned and ridden by Erin Sorrell.

Totally Stylin earned Register of Merits in halter and trail and a Superior Award in English Pleasure. Sunnys Golden Lady owned by Vicki Borland ridden

by Maya Borland won the OSPP Timed Division and earned a ROM. Welcome Frosty owned

by Amy Mershimer and ridden

by Emma Snow and Ryder Snow won the leadline and walk-trot OSPP divisions. PRR Zip N Brite Eyes owned and shown

by Charmaine Wulff won the OSPP other division and earned

a ROM in English Pleasure. KK Leggs Diamond earned a ROM in trail. Congratulations to all the winners!

The CRHA’S 46th National Show will be held Sept. 21 and 22 in Wattsburg, Pa. The show is always held the third weekend in September. Open pleasure and games show will be held on Saturday, June 15 and Friday evening open game shows on June 14, July 19 and Sept. 26.

All four shows will be held at the Mercer County 4-H Park in Mercer, Pa. Please mark your calendars and plan to attend.

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 Assn.

• Camp is for K-12 • One week sessions: June 16-August 2 Visit our website and

Register Today!

Eryn Hicks and Fit to be Dazzled are the 2018 Overall High Point award winner for the CRHA’s Open Show Point Program.

The Wanake Ranch

9463 Manchester Ave. SW Beach City, Ohio 44608 (330) 756-2333 info@campwanake.org

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2019 Creek Side Mounted Archery & Ground Archery Weekend Events

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June 7-9 BBQ Pulled Pork/Shredded Chicken Dinner Jessie & The Buckridge Boys Dinner & Entertainment $15

July 12-14 Baked Chicken Dinner ~ Cory Grinder Band Dinner & Entertainment $15

August 9-11 Spaghetti & Ravioli Dinner ~ Classic Essence Dinner & Entertainment $15

September 6-8

National Ranking for Mounted Archery Prime Rib & Cornish Hen Dinner ~ Coal Cayon Dinner & Entertainment $25

Mounted Archery Weekend Package: ● Camping Friday & Saturday Night ● Friday Archery Practice, Trails & Obstacle course ● Mounted archery competition all weekend ● Ground archery competition Saturday (1 Class) ● Friday Pizza Party, Saturday Breakfast, lunch, dinner, live entertainment, Sunday Breakfast and lunch

For More Information www.creeksidehorsepark.com Cynthia Bauman (330) 323-3559 creeksidehorsepark@gmail.com

● All for only $199 per adult, $99 Per Youth

Ground Archery Competition Saturday ~ Only $20 Per class ● Traditional bows only for competition

Food Stand Friday, Saturday & Sunday Bow & Arrow Rental Available

Prepaid Reservation Deadline 2 Weeks before each competition

Hungarian, Korean, Qabag and Walk/Trot Courses

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Ohio Western Horse Association

Show Season is Here PRESIDENT, Greg Leidel VICE PRESIDENTS, Megan Gossard & Krista Beck; SECRETARY, Bev McDanile; TREASURER, Sue Reeder WEBSITE, www.owha.org

by Andy Farley The 2019 OWHA sanctioned shows started in April at Riverside Acres and ending at the Fall Round-Up, Sept. 13-15 at the Allen County Fairgrounds.

Here are just a beginning few: MAY 3-5: Speed & Pleasure, Marion, Ohio, fairgrounds MAY 18: Speed, Riverside Acres MAY 19: Pleasure, Riverside Acres JUNE 1: Speed, Riverside Acres There are 12 more shows scheduled for later in the season.

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As you participate in other shows throughout the state, remember to take showbills of our upcoming OWHA events to post or extras to have available to distribute, especially our Officer and Trustee show at Auglaize County Fair and the Fall Round-Up season finale.

The club wants to make sure that as many members as possible can participate in the sanctioned shows. Remember, the more the merrier...we hope to see you all at the upcoming events!

You can also find our schedule on the website, www.owha.org.

CLUB MEETING It was brought up at the April club meeting that it would be fun to find a way to get together as a club outside the show ring.

Each show we see each other at we are all busy prepping and showing our horses and many times do not get to socialize with our horsey friends. Our only

other club event is the Annual Banquet. Please send ideas to any trustee of what would be a good opportunity to organize a social gathering for members and their families.

Also, there are a few ‘safety related’ changes to the class rules. Please familiarize yourself with the OWHA rulebook on the website before your show season starts.

Membership cards and pony cards will be distributed this month. Please contact an officer to make sure you receive a card.

There are plenty of show classes that qualify for either Pleasure Incentive Fund or Contest Incentive Fund. You must register early to take advantage of all your show points earned.

You only accumulate Incentive points after your registration date. Let’s get more members to sign up for these rewards.

Lastly, all members please provide your email to Secretary Bev McDaniel, or Points Secretary Laura Gossard, or Newsletter Editor Andy Farley if you have not done so since 2018 because many email extensions have changed. We need to make sure

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MEMBER ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Please think of Ed Kirk, husband of Julie and dad to Christine, as he recovers in the hospital from medical issues. It was good to see Dave McDaniel recovering from last month’s illness. We hope Larry Pingry continues to get stronger also.

Our thoughts go out to members who are dealing with any illness or hardship. Please let any trustee or officer know of members that need our thoughts.

MEETINGS FOR 2019 The monthly meeting change between Kenton (currently at St. Johns Church) and Lima (at the youth building of the Allen County Fairgrounds). It continues to be the first Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. The dates for Lima: May 2, Aug. 1, Oct. 3, De.c 5. The dates for Kenton: June 6, July 11, Sept. 5, Nov. 7.

“Horses are never wrong. They do what they do for a reason and it’s up to us to figure it out.”

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Buckeye Horse Park

The Future of Buckeye Horse Park Association, Inc. PRESIDENT, Susan Smith-Gordan VICE PRESIDENT, Patricia Andio SECRETARY, Sally Kish TREASURER, Cathy Romack WEBSITE, www.buckeyhorsepark.org

by Sally Kish It is with heavy hearts, but in complete fairness to our equestrian public, and supporters, the board of directors, of Buckeye Horse Park Association, Inc. will cancel the schedule of events for 2019 at the location of 9260 West AkronCanfield Road (Route 224) Since 1994, the Buckeye Park Association, Inc. has leased the 47 acres at the 9260 W. AkronCanfield Road location. We have been excellent stewards of the

property, and have followed our missions of equestrian education, environment and community development, sportsmanship in various styles of equestrian competition, and with charitable support to other non-profit organizations.

Many volunteer hours of literal blood, sweat, and tears, and generous donations, have lent themselves, to form the lovely equestrian facility we all enjoy today.

Within the 25 years, countless volunteer hours, have produced two show rings, a practice ring, three barns, a large covered pavilion, permanent restroom, Memorial Walkway, a moveable gazebo, bleachers, electrical, sound system upgrades, two storage facilities, a lovely obstacle course, the Dennison Building used both for the office, and the kitchen needs to support events.

Buckeye Horse Park, and Buckeye Horse Park Association, Inc. are not, and have never been supported by Mahoning County tax levies, or by Millcreek Metro Parks.

The Buckeye Horse Park Association, Inc. is a 501(3)c nonprofit organization, that has solely been financially supported by annual memberships, fundraising, grants, park rental fees, donations, and clinics.

In 1994, the original 25year lease worked for our predecessors, and we are grateful for their vision, hard work, and dedication. However, as we are all keenly aware, the equestrian community, and its demographics, have changed dramatically.

To move forward, with wise business practices, Buckeye Horse Park Association, cannot commit to extend a lease, that is not cost effective, and is counter

productive to our missions and operations.

The negotiations have yielded many restrictions, and barriers, that would not lend themselves to operate in a manner in alignment with our goals and principles.

The uniqueness of the Buckeye Horse Park Association, Inc. lies within its very fabric of incredibly experienced, and talented membership, volunteers, supporters, donors, and those brave individuals, both past, and present, who have stepped up, to sit on the board of directors.

The Buckeye Horse Park Association, Inc. will continue its mission, wherever it may call its future home base.

Sincerely, Susan Smith-Gordon President, Buckeye Horse Park Association, Inc. P.O. Box 861 Canfield, OH 44406

Ohio Haflinger Association

The Future of the Ohio Haflinger Association PRESIDENT, Tara Williamson VICE PRESIDENT, Stan Norris TREASURER, Duane Stutzman SECRETARY, Judy Winkler EMAIL, info@ohiohaflinger.com WEBSITE, www.ohiohaflinger.com

by Mae Yoder Last month I introduced you to our new OHA president Tara Williamson here is a little bit more about her in her own words...

Greetings and happy spring from the Ohio Haflinger Association!

Last month Mae was kind enough to give me an introduction as part of her wonderful article, and now I would like to introduce myself and give you a sneak peek at my hopes and goals for the year to come!

I have been a horse enthusiast from the first months of my life. My parents would set me on the bare backs of our family horses and I would giggle in delight. Removing me was a different matter...I would tangle my fingers in those manes and wail in frustration at the attempt to dismount me. Although my manners may now be better, the same sentiment is in full effect today. I am at my happiest with my horses.

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Above left: Tara and Wil-Von Mikas RVH. Above middle and right: Tara competing at one of the many shows she attends. horses. However, about 8 years ago I was properly introduced to the Haflinger breed and lost my heart to these golden beauties. I first borrowed my sisters horse, Magical Lights WRF for a few hunter rounds at the Haflinger Championship Challenge Shows.

Then I leased the immensely talented Lucky Princess MMS, and began to catch ride some wonderful horses that I am still truly humbled to have handled.

I now own three Haflinger geldings. Wil-Von Mikas RVH started as a catch ride for me, but soon became my first Haflinger.

He then became my drill team partner, my show and trail partner, and eventually my driving and farming partner. N’Pressive followed soon behind becoming my second Haflinger and Von’s eventual pair for pleasure and farm driving. Finally, I added

A-Rod the Great to the herd completely by accident! I guess what they say is true, you can’t have just one!

But enough about me, let’s get down to what really matters; the future. It is my belief that we have an amazing, versatile and athletic breed to enjoy and promote.

I believe that we promote the breed by participating in all areas of equine activity because many horse enthusiasts still don’t know how much Haflingers have to offer. By encouraging others that showcase the breed in the public eye through awards and recognition of their achievements.

By proving our organization to be one that offers an unrivaled sense of fellowship and enthusiasm for our purpose.

The board of directors met and we discussed some of my ideas and they all shared some of their

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own. Although not everything is in place to share at this time, I am proud to say that there are many exciting things in our future!

A new program to reward excellence in Haflinger-showing youth, a clinic day at an amazing location to try a newly emerging sport in our area, a camping weekend and many other ideas that I hope to have solidified and ready to put into action soon!

Now is the time. Join our group for the first time, or renew your membership. Submit your ideas and suggestions so that we can take the steps to make them a reality.

Get your lovely golden ponies out into the world and spread the best kept secret in horses; Haflingers can do anything!

Plan to attend the AHR Registry Sale and stallion showcase held May 10 and 11 at the Ashland County Fairgrounds!

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Northern Ohio Miniature Horse Club

Showing and Growing PRESIDENT, Karen Taylor VICE PRESIDENT, Elly Magyar TREASURER, Pam Fritz SECRETARY, Sharon Schreiner EMAIL, nomhclub@yahoo.com PHONE, 419/787-9668

by Sharon Substanley We are excited to be making final decisions and completing tasks for our annual miniature horse show on June 2 in Wellington, Ohio. Look for our yellow and green ad in this issue of the Corral. For more information, contact show chairpersons Pam Fritz at 419/271-2176 or Elly Magyar at 419/271-6008. We have an experienced new show management crew this year with Julie Thompson and Kim Jayjohn; they will be working hard to keep the show running smoothly and safely. Our judge Chris Strine will be assisted by ring steward Leo Raab, and Dennis Shreiner

will be assisting with show ring radio communications.

We are looking forward to a good turnout for our fun show which offers 41 different classes, an awesome raffle, a food vendor who offers delicious breakfast and lunch items, and friendly and helpful NOMHC members.

This is our biggest event of the year, and we all pull together to make it a success.

We are always grateful for sponsorships for our show, as it is quite expensive to rent the fairgrounds arena and holding barn, as well as pay all the other expenses involved in running a show.

We always are welcoming to new members to join us in monthly meetings March through November and to participate in our other educational and service outings. We are a very caring group, not only for our horses and pets, but for each other. We have been together for over 20 years, and have supported each other in sickness and in health and even

Dutch’s Little Ray of Sunshine, DOB April 7, 2019.

Midnight’s new filly.

when death has taken some of our most cherished members.

However, we have been adding new members in the last few years including some nice families. Our latest additions are Rondelle DeLong’s baby girl, Sophie and Jessica Hawkin’s little one, Anastasia, both only a few months old. Also on our last meeting day, April 5, Jessica’s mare, Midnight, gave birth to a filly named Dutch’s Little Ray of Sunshine (Sunny). Springtime has officially arrived!

Sincere thanks to Julie Thompson for hosting the April meeting, and explaining how she and her crew are going to be running the show for greater efficiency. Our next meeting will be held at the home of Georgetta Meyer near Castalia at 1:30 p.m.

Call or text Georgetta at 419/6562079 if you would like to meet us there. She is our hardworking membership person, and she would be glad to add your name to the membership list if you choose to join our growing club.

Western Reserve Carriage Association

WRCA Planned Upcoming Events PRESIDENT, Jon Roemer VICE PRESIDENT, Pam Root TREASURER, Ann Petersen SECRETARY, Cathy Rhoades MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY, Henry Rish. WEBSITE, www.wrcarriage.com

by Cathy Rhoades Improving weather brings out the carriages and harnesses and our planned picnic drives. This is the current list of planned drives.

We welcome new members to join us. If you come horseless and want to be included we are offering small colorful post it tabs to add to your name tag.

Put an H if you are available to be a ‘Helper’—head a horse, help a newbie, etc. Put an L if you wish to learn more from the seasoned drivers. We hope both experienced and new drivers will take advantage of this new offering.

MAY 11 — (Saturday) Zoar Village Maifest, Zoar Village.

No picnic; driving at will on

public roads through the historic village.

JUNE 9 — (Sunday) Carlisle Drive, Lorain County Metroparks.

Picnic drive combined with Black Swamp Driving Club.

JULY 7 — (Sunday) Howe Meadow Drive, Cuyahoga Valley National Park Picnic Drive.

JULY 21 — (Sunday) Byers Woods Drive, Ashland Ohio.

Picnic drive combined with Black Swamp Driving Club.

AUG. 11 — Desensitization Clinic, Lake Farm Park with driving games.

SEPT. 29 — Coonhunters Drive, Tiffin, Ohio. Picnic drive combined with Black Swamp Driving Club.

How do we plan these drives?

A member may know of a park, private farm, or horse trails. The main points to be considered: ample trailer parking, groomed trails or area with good footing for driving, picnic/eating area, and available restroom facilities.

Fees are not the responsibility of the host and should be reviewed with the board prior

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to committing. We have even reimbursed for port a potty rental! Once approved the drive will be added to our insurance and calendar.

The host should be at the event before 11 a.m. Usually we meet at 11:30 a.m. with the ever famous potluck at noon. After a satisfying meal, we usually harness and

drive, ride or relax and chat with friends. There is no standard formula for driving at the event.

Driving at will, a cones course, or games may be planned. Most of the time drivers are just happy to enjoy friends, food, and fun!

If you want to help or host, contact event coordinator Henry Rish: hrish@roadrunner.com.

Mid-Eastern Farriers Association

Upcoming Mid-Eastern Farriers Association Events PRESIDENT, Michael Boal VICE PRESIDENT, Toby Burdette SECRETARY, Chrissy Landreth TREASURER, Tim Dodd PHONE, 330/904-1489 FACEBOOK, www.facebook.com/ Mid-Eastern Farrier’s Association

by Chrissy Landreth The Rich Peterson Memorial Hammer-In will be held

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Saturday, May 25 at 8 a.m. at Pegasus Farm Therapeutic Center in Hartville, Ohio 44632.

For more information contact Roger Howard, 330//904-1489.

The MEFA AFA Certification is scheduled for Oct. 4-5 at Grizzle Ridge Arena, 52106 Grizzle Ridge Road, Jerusalem, Ohio 43747. Examiner is David Sierra. To reserve a spot contact David Bentrem, 412/580-4458.

All levels and areas will be tested.

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View From the Cheap Seats

Sometime, Life Just Sorts It Out

by Sarah Vas Sarah Vas

Out in the paddock stood my dear Frick and Frack Both were full pony, from front to the back One was thick and wild-hair tough Strong and brave and nary cared ‘nough The other a bit more careful and shy Delicate boned and a soft, kind eye The big one was always stealing the food Pushing his poor partner aside, awfully rude Frack getting bitten or chased or a shoo Frick hogging supper and water troughs, too One was the boxer, the other the bag Frack took the hits, Frick was the nag Poor Frack caught his licks without a complaint And never tried to be where Frick ain’t He’d figured that life was the way it must be Frack didn’t know there was a way he could see That Frick was the bully but actually, not strong And Life gave no reason to think this was wrong The pair were together through thick and thin Frick always leading, Frack falling in One made the rules and the other abide The lessor would listen or have no choice but hide They came to agreement as to who could go first And Frack had accepted Frick’s lips remained pursed Until the day a third pal arrived And Frick barely made it, hardly survived His rank over Frack was about to be changed And Frick never saw his pal so deranged It was finally the time to see what Frack could do A New Kid in town, he also would too The fighting began at the swing of the gate The New Kid charged in, could hardly wait To be the first one to scream and bellow Before Frick had the chance to tell him to whoa Together they wrestled and stirred up a fray Frack though to himself of this fighting…no way His cow-towing and bowing to Frick’s every whim Were just about ready to get very dim He watched as the battle began to change hands This New Kid in Town had other plans The previous leader of all of the land Was struggling to keep step with this fast-moving hand And Frack kindly waited his turn to survey The whole of the New Kid who headed his way Frick had decided he needed no crew No New Kid to pass on the barn rules to No New Kid he felt should come up the ranks And do some of his job, of doling out spanks Then, Frack had no plans to be left in the dust He’d decided it time to test Ol’ Frick’s trust This New Kid was giving his Frick a fast pass And heading towards Frack like a hot wet hen’s ass Frack knew he was up for the fight of his life And dug in his hooves and prepared for the strife Once face to face, it was just as it seemed 56

The New Kid was coming in hot and high-steamed Frick watched from the side, not wishing to help And Frack gave a squeal and a buck and a yelp The New Kid came faster and harder, but still It was Frack that returned with a much stronger will Ya see, Frack didn’t know it but here was the truth Ol’ Frick had been training him with every busted tooth Frack had learned how to conserve his big punches And keep himself safe from Frick’s blows in the crunches Frick challenged that meek, mild soul just right So that Frack fought for his leader with loyalty tight Frick was the elder and now it was plain His time as the top was becoming a pain Frack didn’t know it but here was the poop Frick taught his both sides of the whole herd-bound group How to be tough so to keep what was mine While being just soft enough to watch out for the line Frick ducked to the side of the newest tussle He’d no idea his Frack had such muscle The New Kid tried one more time to defend And Frack brought the whole thing to a quick end He’d wacked and he’d chased and he’d run both ‘round Until Frick and the New Kid were puffing, unsound Turns out it was Frack who had been in the wrong It was not the New Kid or Frick that would now lead along And since that loud squabble, the places have changed Or at least it became clear how the three were arranged First at the trough is our sweet, mild Frack Then Flick, the one now instead to scratch Frack’s soft back And bringing up the sad, lonely end of the line Was the New Kid, the pony told never to whine So, if you think you know by the looks of the horse Which one is the type to take charge of the course Don’t write off the kind one, the soft, or the meek When push comes to shove, you may hear them speak In volumes so loud, it will catch you off guard And in one short moment, they become King of the Yard There’s only two times we have no control over our horses’ lives, folks—when we close the pasture gates and when we close the trailer doors. I’m always watching the herds for scuffles. It’s a little bit of a bummer when the old farts lose their lead status to the younger, stronger kids. This is followed by an almost imperceptible rotation in the group. I try to guess who will buddy up with the new horse so the herd accepts it into the fold. My experience has dictated that the biggest explosions seem to always happen in the first four minutes, at the fourth hour, or not until the fourth day. I swear, I’m not making this weird statistic up! And I never introduce new horses into the pasture group on a Sunday, either. The vet costs more on Sundays, ya silly.

Sarah Vas, second generation horsewoman, owns and operates Winfield Farm & Forge in Grafton, Ohio. Even as a self-described 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.

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Palm Partnership TrainingE

Working at Liberty: Changing Directions Alone

by Lynn Palm Don’t have a helper available to assist you work your horse at liberty? No problem! Here’s a variation of the neat method I gave you last month to change your horse’s direction when working at liberty in a paddock or arena when you don’t have an assistant. You can still ask the horse to change directions at liberty without ‘manually’ stopping him and turning him around. Instead he will learn to respond to your commands to turn and change directions on his own as he travels on a ‘diagonal track’ across two of the paddock/arena’s diagonal corners. This allows him to keep his forward momentum as he changes direction.

Technique #2: Changing Directions At Liberty—Working Alone Here’s how to do it. (Reminder: whenever working at liberty without an assistant, work in a moderately sized area. Too large a paddock or arena will cause you to lose control of your horse.)

This time I’ll use an example of a horse traveling at liberty around the paddock to the left. To change directions to the right, first make sure that his attention is you. If it isn’t, use your voice to say “hey” or call his name. If you need a little more emphasis, gently flick the longe whip toward the ground to make sure he has his eye on you.

When you are ready to ask him to change directions, walk toward him as he is moving down the fence line and raise the whip horizontally so it points to the spot where you want him to turn around. This gives visual cue to stop or block his forward movement. Say “whoa” and hold the whip in position. Most horses will react to their forward travel being blocked by turning or pivoting to face the other direction.

When learning this maneuver, a horse may just stop not knowing what you are asking him to do.

Give him a little reinforcement by giving him a cluck and walking closer to him as you keep the longe whip up in your left hand to block him from continuing to the left. He should pivot and turn to travel in the opposite direction.

Use your voice, and whip if necessary, to send him off.

No matter what technique you use, make sure the horse stays forward while changing direction at liberty. Use your whip behind Lynn Palm him to encourage forward movement. However, if the horse gets anxious and increases his gait on his own, use voice command to slow him down. Use your voice to keep his attention if he starts looking over the fence or gets distracted from you.

After working through different gaits, speeds within gaits, and both directions it is time to evaluate him. If he stays ‘quiet’ and responsive, after you have seen a definite indication that he has played, it means that he has ‘burned off’ some of his inner energy out. His nostrils should be flaring. This shows that he has gotten some exercise. A horse should be brought to this point to build his conditioning each time liberty work is done.

Wind down the liberty work with an easy trot or jog to the walk, then ask your horse to “whoa” along the fenceline. I always want my horse to address and look at me when he stops.

Because liberty work asks the horse to move forward and away from the handler, we want to end each liberty lesson by reinforcing in the horse’s mind that he should not flee or run from us. After asking horse to “whoa”, lower the tip of your whip to the ground and walk toward the horse. Stop within a few feet of him and give him the ‘come to me’ command. If he needs more encouragement to come to you, extend your hand out toward him. As he steps toward you, step backwards so he follows you. He has to walk straight toward you until you ask him to “whoa” with a voice command. If needed, reinforce the “whoa” by holding your hand in front of his face like a stop sign.

Praise him when he follows and stops with you.

Your Next Step…

After liberty work, the horse is ready to go on to working in-hand maneuvers or under saddle. Because he has been allowed to release some of his inner energy, he will be in a much better state of mind to concentrate on what you will be asking him to do in the lesson.

Liberty work improves the horse’s respect, attention, and balance… all the things you will need for work under saddle!

Until then, follow your dreams…

Lynn

For more information about Lynn Palm, her clinics in Florida and other parts of the U.S., DVDs and more, visit www.lynnpalm.com or call 800/503-2824.

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Ohio Gaited Horse Trailriders

Garden of the Gods at the Shawnee National Forest

by Richard Anderson This was our first trip to Hayes Canyon Horse Camp near Eddiville, Ill., in the Shawnee National Forest, which covers over 300,000 acres with hundreds of miles of trails.

It could become one of our favorites since Hayes Canyon has some great places to visit by horseback, such as the ‘Garden of the Gods’, the ‘Buzzard’s Roost’, the ‘Twin Towers’, the ‘H Cave’, and the ‘Circle of the Golden Knights’ encampment, just to name a few. It is also near to the River to River trail, which leads from Battery Park on the Ohio River to Cape Gerardo, Mo., on the Mississippi, some 200 miles distance, over portions of the trail of which we have traveled many times.

It is also known by another name: the ‘Trail of Tears’, made infamous by the forced march of a proud and successful Indian people, the Cherokee Nation, from North Carolina to Oklahoma, where thousands died on the march. It all began when a little Indian boy offered a small nugget of gold to a white man, and that solitary act marked the end of the Cherokee nation. It took no time at all for Andrew Jackson to draft up a phony treaty

Members of our trail riding group on the trail at the Garden of the Gods in the Shawnee National Forest of Illinois. to force the Indians from their homes, many times at gunpoint.

Indians were ordered from their homes, many barefooted and improperly clothed, and not being allowed back into their home to dress properly, were forced to begin the disastrous 1,200 mile march westward, where an estimated 5,000 Cherokees died from starvation, typhus, cholera and dysentery. By 1840, tens of thousands of Native Americans living in the area had been driven from their lands, where their families had lived for generations.

It was truly a sad tale in our nation’s history. But we loved riding at Hayes Canyon and would recommend it to anyone.

The 34 campsites with water, electric and sewer are great, the horse stalls are excellent, and the rates are reasonable.

We also got to the Equine Affaire in Columbus, where

we saw Guy McClean, Julie Goodnight and Tom Seay, from ‘Best of America by Horseback’ out of a total of 57 presenters, as well as the spectacular annual event, ‘Fantasia’, with outstanding presentations of horses doing incredible feats.

We will be riding with Tom Seay later this year when we visit ‘Hang em High’ Horse Camp.

But we are on a roll with our 2019 trail riding expeditions for this season with a trip to Midwest Trail Ride in Norman, Ind., next.

Meanwhile, please feel free to join us by calling 614/436-9002 if you would like learn more about our riding schedule. We’re looking for fun.

TRAIL RIDING SCHEDULE MAY 4-11: Midwest Trail Ride (Hoosier National Forest), Norman, IN JUNE 1-8: Deep Creek Horse

Richard on board his Tennessee Walker, Rio, and Linda on board her new Rocky Mountain, Rocky III, at Hayes Canyon.

Camp) (Smokey Mountains), Bryson City, NC JUNE 15-23: Hang Em High Horse Camp, London, KY AUG. 30-SEPT. 6: Marienville Horse Camp (Allegheny Mountains), Marienville, PA SEPT. 6-14: Big Elk Lick (Thunder Mountains), Benezette, PA SEPT 28-OCT. 5: Harrison Crawford (Hoosier National Forest), Corydon, IN OCT. 7-14: Mammoth Cave Horse Camp, Mammoth Cave, TN *This schedule is tentative and is subject to change during the year.

Tri-County Trail Association

Spaghetti Dinner, Corn Hole Tournament and Weekend Fundraiser PRESIDENT, Jim Mike; VICE PRESIDENT, Leroy Wilson; SECRETARY, Amy Crawford; TREASURER, Chuck Stephens EMAIL, ckrumm1958@gmail.com WEBSITE, www.tri-cotrails.com

by Cindy Krumm I hope that you successfully survived Ohio’s turbulent and unpredictable winter relatively unscathed! Tri-County Trails has several options for you to consider when planning how to spend your spring and summer.

We hope you can include some of our events in your plans.

First of all, on May 4 we will hold a spaghetti dinner at our camp. The spaghetti dinner will be served from 1-7 p.m. This dinner will cost $8 for adults and $4 for kids age 12 and under. We will have a 4-H bake sale going on during this time to satisfy your sweet tooth!

This day will consist of plenty of activities geared to keep all of the members of your group, both riding members and non-riding members, busy. If you choose to bring your horse you can go out on our 39+ miles of trails. We will have an organized ride leaving camp at 10 a.m. We will also host a corn hole tournament throughout the day. The corn hole field and boards will be set up at 10 a.m., after which practice rounds

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can begin. Registration for the tournament will begin at 1 p.m. and the tournament will begin at 2 p.m. The entry cost is $40/team of two players and it will be a double elimination tournament.

After dinner there will be a 50/50 drawing and other prizes will be raffled off—including a one-night stay at the Residence Inn, a $250 gift card from Perfect Power Wash and a Booze Basket. We will even hold a cake walk! Please call Patty Farmer at 330/608-3126 or Ellen Van Pelt at 330/323-2834 for more information about this day.

Our first weekend fundraiser will be May 17-19. It will include the opportunity to purchase a weekend meal package that will cover your Friday evening meal, your breakfast, lunch and dinner on Saturday and your breakfast and lunch on Sunday. This meal package will cost $55/per person for non members and there are

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discounts available to members, couples and families. We will have an organized ride leaving camp on Saturday morning at 10 a.m. and if enough interest, another on Sunday morning. Of course, if you know our trails well enough you are welcome to venture out on your own at any point during the weekend.

Saturday evening will include some entertainment in our covered pavilion along with a 50/50 drawing and raffles of other prizes. For more information about this weekend please contact Ellen Van Pelt at 330/323-2834.

Don’t forget to plan to attend our 12th Annual Obstacle Challenge and Summer Bash weekend June 7 through June 9. See our full page ad in this edition of the Horsemen’s Corral or visit our website at www.Tri-CoTrails. com for more information about this or any of our future events.

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Michigan Trail Riders Association, Inc.

First June Ride Begins May 30 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 MTRA’s 2019 calendar of events is nicely underway. The Annual Banquet and General Membership meeting was held March 23 at the Doherty Hotel.

Congratulations to Ron Anderson, Jenny Duvall and Chuck Fanslow for their re-election to the Board and congratulations and welcome

to Jon Greer, Dug Jordan and Ron Wolfin for their successful run for the board. After the election and meeting, 120+ MTRA members spent a wonderful evening dancing and listening to the music of McCarn Entertainment.

At this printing, the May Blossom Ride is underway.

MTRA members are spending five days at the beautiful Luzerne Equestrian Camp, conditioning their horses for a summer of fun riding, shopping at local businesses, eating at nearby restaurants and enjoying the company of their horse riding friends.

May 30 starts the 1st June across the state ride. This is a ‘get-er-

done’-ride everyday for 10 daystrek from Lake Huron at Oscoda to Lake Michigan at Empire. Rain or shine, for 10 straight days, our MTRA 1st June riders get up in the morning, break camp, move their rigs to the next camp, set up camp, take the bus back to their horse and ride the distance to the next camp. What a great feeling of accomplishment every rider has when they ride onto the beach and into the waters of Lake Michigan. Each and every rider is so proud of their horse for completing this ride. Those many hours in the saddle create a special bond between rider and horse.

The MTRA 2nd June Ride begins June 14. This 16 day

ride begins at Lake Michigan and travels east across northern Michigan to Lake Huron at Oscoda. This shore to shore ride is more relaxed than the 1st June ride as it has four layover days.

Our die-hard riders go out on the layover days to explore the area and do some circle riding.

Our not-so-die-hard riders take advantage of the layover days to sleep in and socialize, both in camp and by going out of camp to shop, dine and sight see.

If you are interested in joining MTRA for one of these fun rides or would like more information about MTRA, contact the MTRA secretary at 989/723-1425 or by email at mtra.office@gmail.com.

Think spring and Happy Trails!

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Greetings From Your President I attended the Ohio Trails Caucus meeting at the Ohio State House in Columbus in March.

I was impressed by the size of the meeting. We filled a large conference room. The Caucus is growing. Tom Arbour of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources reviewed the Ohio Trails Vision document that will be published in June or July. The

plan was well received by the Legislators.

Later the same day, several teams of trail advocates from the Ohio Trails Partnership (OTP) (OHC is a member) visited individual legislators. All the conversations I had and those I heard about from other teams were positive. We ended the day with a reception for legislators

hosted by OTP. The Ohio Trails Caucus is alive and well.

The weather is finally turning to good riding weather. As you are out on the trails, please think about how those trails got there.

Also think about who maintains those trails. As you pass a cut tree that is no longer across the trail, think about who moved that

tree. If it was you, thanks. If not, please thank the person or group that took care of it. There’s a good chance it was a team of OHC volunteers. If you don’t know who keeps the trails clear, ask your local chapter. Thank them for their help, or better yet, join them as soon as you can. ~ Eric Estill

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In March, Roger Walch, Mike Gerard and Dan Reynolds cleared some trees that were down on the trails at Malabar State Park. They then crossed Route 95 and cleaned up some of the trail on Pleasant Hill Lake Park. Upon completion, they went over to the camp and noticed several trees were broken off or leaning near the tie lines.

Mike contacted the park manager to review the situation and determine the desired process to correct it. For safety reasons, park management said they would have professional tree contractors handle the situation.

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See you down the trail and remember not to drink and ride. ~ Dan & Jean Reynolds ASHTABULA Good-bye Old Man Winter!

I really can’t say it’s been a terrible season, but let’s face it, nothing is better than rebirth. It seems that is what’s happening to our club as well, as new people bring new ideas and things start to pop.

To begin, our Spring Fling was another huge success. Thank you Mariah and Kathy for making this another night to remember.

So many people were rocking the dance floor, I joined the crowd to boogie down with them.

Financially, all the effort was paid in full with a nice reward for our treasury. So many members were there to have a great time!

Thank you to John Patterson for the work you have been doing at Hatch’s Corners. We’ll soon be riding there in groups or on our own. Either way, Ruth has done a bang-up job on this one.

I am happy to applaud our young lady rider, Gina Sheets,

for her huge win. She came in 8th in the state in youth saddle hours for 2018! She has supportive and loving parents who are also members of our group and contribute so much to their daughter’s development in the saddle and in everyday life.

Amanda Drda is putting together an all breed horse show at the Jefferson Fairgrounds on June 6. She sure seems to know what she’s doing with an all-day event that includes just about everyone. Gaming will take place in the afternoon with many of our club members looking forward to this opportunity to ‘show off their stuff.’ I’m certain many will attend, and Amanda is calmly making her way toward this goal. Please check our website for updates and more information. See you there!

Once again, we are offering the Coggins Clinic on May 18 at the Albion Fairgrounds. Mariah is our crackerjack organizer, and we welcome Dr. Lyon to this event. He will do a Coggins test for $35, rabies for $10, a health certificate for $10, and will administer previously purchased shots for free. You can’t beat this offer, and we encourage participants to throw a donation into the hat for this much appreciated service.

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on April 28. They have really nice trails that wind their way through a variety of forest settings. Other rides are being planned, and I am so happy that we are true to our trail riding roots as I close with “Happy Trails to You” ...and you and you! ~ Jenny Walsh ATHENS The Athens County Chapter of OHC met March 6 at the Gran Ranchero Restaurant in Athens.

The main topic of business was establishing our trail ride and event schedule for the year.

Our next meeting will be May 1 at Una Gilfert’s Stepping Stone Stables. I had the privilege of taking my horse there for a horse day at the conclusion of a winter workshop conducted by Jill Schermacher. It is a beautiful facility for horses and humans! I can’t wait to go back.

We plan to have a camp and ride day at Lake Snowden on May 11 and 12. Information about how to camp with your horse will be provided.

On June 29 and 30, we will challenge ourselves with an obstacle course at Smoke Rise Ranch Resort in Glouster. Our July 10 meeting will be a potluck with a speaker at the Federal Valley Resource Center in Sewart. We have our infamously May 2019

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Una Gilfert and her horse Jackson.

Kimm Nicolay, Eric Estill, Kris Green, Dave Krazl.

Jane Jacob’s Fab smelling the rose’s (balloons).

Kimm’s Blu

delicious taco ride scheduled for Aug. 10 at Lake Snowden. I will include the rest of our schedule next month.

At our last meeting, we decided to donate $500 to the Athens Belpre Rail to Trail Project to make the trail better for horses.

We plan to ride there in October.

BUTLER Howdy from Butler County.

Trail riding season is starting to ramp up. Hopefully, the trails that you ride on are starting to dry up and the projects that chapters have planned are getting started to make this a productive trail riding season. The Butler County chapter is galloping along and getting one of our long-awaited trail projects started. At our last meeting Kris Green presented the Letter of Intent, which was written by our trail committee, Scope of Work for the Sebald Park switchback repair was also attached. The Letter of Intent was signed by our President Kimm Nicolay, and will be presented to Tony Carpenter, Supervisor of Operations at Metro Parks. Metro Parks will draft a Roles and Responsibility document. The money allocated for the repair will then be transferred to Metro Parks and the work will begin. It’s a lot of steps to get a much-needed repair completed to our Switchback Trail, but it will be worth it for a safe ride to the upper part of the trail.

At our March meeting, the chapter had the pleasure of having Bev Bradley, Certified Equine Sports Massage Therapist/ May 2019

Rehabilitation Practitioner, give a talk and presentation on equine massage and essential oils.

Bev has been practicing equine massage for over 30 years, and has held classes all over America, Canada and Australia, with over 300 students having graduated from her classes. We learned the MNHA Eyeballing method for determining where problem areas are with your horse. An important point that Bev stressed several times is using massage therapy on a regular basis can be beneficial to the health of our equine companion. It is also an important adjunct therapy prior to a chiropractic treatment as it helps quickly loosen tight muscles so that adjustments the chiropractor makes will provide better outcome. Bev also gave information on essential oil use for certain conditions in horses. We also learned safety of essential oils including the dilution, and monitoring your horse after applying to observe for any adverse reactions.

There is poem written by Jess Vee that I have read. The first lines of the poem start out by saying, “She has seen some better days, she’s eating up my profits, and costs lots for hay. Another horse would suit me well, but her home is here to keep.” Blu was Kimm Nicolays, ‘This Old Horse.’ Blu passed away on March 28 at the ripe old age of 34, with the last 25 years being with Kimm. He will be missed by all that had the pleasure to know him. Run free my dear Blu. ~ Mary Pope

Our planned workday on March 30 to build new tie-outs in the horseman’s area was cancelled due to rain. We rescheduled for April 6. I had hoped to have pictures from the March date to include with this article. Watch for pictures in the June issue of the Corral.

At the March meeting we distributed information and applications for those interested in attending either of the OHC youth camps this summer.

Forms to log trail miles/locations and volunteer hours were also made available at the meeting.

Bonnie brought a metal plaque to recognize the Eagle Scout who built the wooden mounting bridge in the horseman’s area.

Our first weekend camping event will be June 7-9. Plan to attend the group dinner on Saturday night. At the May meeting details for the weekend will be discussed.

More information is to be emailed and posted on Facebook.

A ride at Kiser Lake is scheduled for June 15 or 16.

Go to https://trails.ohiodnr.gov/ trails for more information.

I am looking forward to seeing everyone at our May 9 meeting, which will be held at the horseman’s area starting at 6:30 p.m.

Until next month, happy trails! ~ MaryEllen COSHOCTON Hello fellow horsemen. I am happy to report that we were finally able to go to Fallon Park, and we have all the trails cleared as of late March. There were a ton of trees and branches down, but all the trails have been gone over and are good for equines. There is still work to be done, such as all the ruts from all the torrential rains we have had. We will take care of them as the season progresses.

AEP has cut 18 trees down at the camp. They are being cut up for firewood, and the branches are being cleaned up as well.

The water trough has also been cleaned and is ready for the 2019 riding season. Thank you to the members who have taken time to do all these tasks.

The morning of March 23, our club lost a long-time member, Carol Bissonnette. It was the day we were cleaning up the last of the downed trees on the trails.

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Carol Bissonnette In fact, I was given the news of Carol’s departure from this earth right before heading out to the trails. As I spent the morning and afternoon clearing branches and trees, I was consumed in thought of Carol and her family.

She was a life-long friend to my mother, so I knew her my entire life. I found myself at such a place of indifference. Life can be so giving and generous, and it can also be cruel and unkind.

I am heartbroken for her five daughters and husband who lost someone so precious, so giving.

I pray God grants them peace as they navigate this uncharted and undesired course for the next several months. My wish for all is that we, as a people, love one another and celebrate each moment we have together.

Carol was a 20-year member of Coshocton OHC. If you are not sure if you knew her, she was the lady who never sat down.

She made chicken and noodles for the hog roast and managed the entire kitchen. She worked everyone under the table. She attended all the meetings and trail maintenance outings. RIP Carol, you will not be forgotten! ~ Gigi CUYAHOGA Hello fellow horse enthusiasts!

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We are so fortunate to have the Equine Affaire in our back yard of Columbus. It is a world of knowledge to attend their clinics and, of course, to shop. I hope you had a chance to visit the event.

Our calendar is getting posted with dates and events. I’m looking forward to participating in many of them this year. My goal: more camping and more riding. Hopefully I’ll see you this summer.

Here are several events that are coming up soon: MAY 11: Trail ride, Brecksville Meadows, Copper Horse Crusade Fundraiser. Donation of $25+, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. riding at your leisure.

JUNE 1: Regional ride, Polo Fields South Chagrin Reservation. Registration 8–9 a.m. ending at 4 p.m. Ride, eat, drawings, prizes and more. Come for a day of fun and friendship!

JULY 13: South Chagrin Reservation, Richmond Road, Trailhead Dedication, 6575 Richmond Road, Solon 10:30 refreshments.

JULY 27: Trail ride, Hinckley Reservation. Ride 606 Trailhead 1-1:30 ride out.

AUG. 17: Trail ride, Bedford Reservation, Jack’s Place Trailhead; Dunham and Tinkers Creek Road. Ride out at 10 a.m.

SEPT. 28: Trail ride, Mill Stream Run Reservation, Wallace Lake to Edgerton Corral, 10:30 ride out.

These are just some of the rides currently scheduled for CCOHC. Please bring a snack or lunch, hang out and visit! It’s a great way to meet everyone, and it’s always a great time. Looking forward to seeing you on the trails.

Our general monthly meetings are held the last Monday of the month. Please join us for a fun and informative evening. In the meantime, stay happy, healthy and safe! Wear your helmets!

See you on the trails. ~ Joani DEFIANCE The 2018 Horse and More Tack Sale in Paulding was a success!

Thanks to Michelle, Nancy, Vicki, and Hope.

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Hope, Bridget, Patty, and Nancy.

A between-the-ears view.

Abrie Knight and a Rhythm Horse Necklace.

A couple members made it to the Road to the Horse Colt Breaking Championship in Lexington in March. They camped and had a good time!

In March, a few got together at Teresa’s to make rhythm bead horse necklaces. They turned out very nice. Pictured are Hope, Bridget, Patty, and Nancy.

Kathleen and Jennifer got a ride in during the nice weather this March. Most of the other members were jealous. Attached is a between-the-ears view.

We will continue to have rides the first Sunday of every month at 10 a.m. Park at Oak Openings Day Lot. The fun horse show on June 1 at Paulding Fairgrounds is now open to out-of-state horses. Gary Goll will be the judge.

Our regional ride is the last weekend in September at Van Buren State Park.

“The breath of paradise is that which blows between the ears of a horse.” Arabic quotation.

Enjoy the trails! ~ Deb H.

Greetings from your friends in Delaware chapter! Wow! Lots of activities have been taking place this spring over here in our ‘neck of the woods’! For example, work began on our Winterhawk West bridle trail improvement project for which we were awarded grant money by the state OHC. This portion of trail, referred to as ‘The Curves,’ is located approximately threequarters of a mile out of the horse camp. Excavating equipment along with an awesome volunteer effort went into correcting the deeply eroded and trenched areas and establishing an improved base of gravel and limestone. We are hopeful that by the time this issue reaches you, our 2019 grant project will have been completed.

In addition, we are proud to announce the completion of the Maple Glen Trail improvement.

Our chapter wishes to thank Steve Harvey and his ODNR trail crew for their work and efforts to improve this section of trail. The work involved benching a brandnew path through the ravine allowing us to close the badly deteriorated platform formerly known as the OAATS platform.

Another club activity occurred earlier this spring when several members and guests were treated to a very informative and worthwhile tour of the Weaver Leather factory in Millersburg, Ohio. I, for one, had no idea that Weaver Leather was such a large, diversified company.

(Top photo) The Curves at WHW before improvement began. (Bottom photo) The Curves after grading and applying base stone.

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Maple Glen trail improvement.

Equine products only account for about 35 percent of their sales.

Our two-hour tour through the entire factory began with a view of their unique inventory of raw materials and included the chance to observe actual production lines of many of their products. Our chapter would like to extend a sincere thank you to Mr. Myron Stutzman, for sharing his time and knowledge with us.

Last month’s meeting saw our members enjoy a pizza dinner graciously furnished by our guest speaker, Mr. Garret Gandee, new owner of the Kilbourne Market. Mr. Gandee and his partners recently purchased the Kilbourne Market and are working on improvements to attract the horseback riders, kayakers, and cyclists to their establishment. We look forward to the exciting changes Garrett and his partners will make as this will be an awesome stop for food and drink while riding the trails north of the horse camp.

May 5 is our club’s ‘Isolations’ workshop/clinic. The clinic will begin at 10 a.m. at Dan and Sherry Chambers’ farm. Member Mike Shott will lead the participants in learning the ‘importance of isolations,’ a concept developed by the 5-star Parelli instructor, Bernie Zamball of Switzerland.

Attendees will learn to isolate different parts of their horse and how to ask their horse to move these different parts of their body in order to develop a better communication with their equine partner. A small donation is being requested from both participants and auditors with all proceeds going to Delaware chapter trail improvements. For more information, please contact Mike Shott at 614/389-7876.

Hope to see you there!

Would you like to join in our fun? Delaware chapter meetings are traditionally held the first Friday of every month at the Tri-Township Fire station on SR 36/37 and are open to all OHC members and guests. Our next meeting is scheduled for May 2019

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June 7, beginning at 7:30 p.m.

Stay tuned to our Facebook page, Delaware County Ohio Horseman’s Council, for more news and information.

We are wishing everyone happy trails! ~ Theresa Burke ERIE Greetings from Erie County!

Our monthly meeting was held at the Coupling. We had great attendance and lots of things on the agenda. Everyone loved our first annual Recognition Banquet.

Julie and Joyce did such a good job on our awards! One big goal this year is to have 100 percent of our club turn in their trail miles and saddle hours.

Lots of plans were discussed about the coming up NW Regional Ride on Sept. 27-29.

It is being held at Van Buren State Park. We get to cook on Friday night. It should be a great time! Don’t forget to make reservations. State park reservations can be made up to six months in advance!

Our monthly club ride was held at the Monroeville Rails to Trails. Our trail host, Joyce, reminded us to park on the trackside of the parking lot at the Knights of Columbus Hall.

Some of us thought she said KFC and wondered where that was in Monroeville. Everyone had a good laugh at that one. We had good attendance and a beautiful day to ride.

I will say, having a white horse makes trail riding in late winter, early spring, a real challenge sometimes! But our St. Patrick’s Day ride was fun as some of the horses were sporting their best bit of green! We rode east this time, riding over the highway, past woods and fields. We rode just past an historic stone train bridge. What a beautiful piece of workmanship. It was a great day with our horses and friends.

Spring was slowly starting to arrive.

The NW regional meeting was held in Findlay during their ranch horse show at the University of Findlay Ranch. Four members of our club attended, gathering lots of information to bring back to the club. We did get a chance to see some of the riders warming up for the show. That is always fun to see, with everyone looking their best!

May is such a fun month! Happy Mother’s Day to everyone. Even Mother Nature celebrates with May 2019

Hardening Tie Lines at Hocking State Horse Camp.

St. Patrick’s Day ride. spring flowers decorating our trails as we ride on these sunny days! Hopefully our trails are dry as we have lots of trail work on the calendar already. Lots of riding is scheduled for this month: MAY 1: Mohican, 11 a.m., trail host, Lynn.

MAY 4: N. Chagrin, 11 a.m., trail host, Colleen (w/Lorain Co.) MAY 9: First meeting at Edison Woods. Ride before meeting, weather permitting.

MAY 16-23: Brown County, trail host, Lynn.

Life is better on the trail! ~ Shelley FAIRFIELD March has been a busy month for Fairfield county OHC. The weather has not been great, but it is much improved from a few weeks back.

Back in early March we had a work day to clean trails at Hocking State Forest. A couple of the OHC members from Ross County came over to help us out. In return, on March 17 Ross County OHC had a work day so myself and our trail boss, Tom McGuire, went over to help where we could. Ross’ main focus for the day was to put up new tie lines at the Tar Hollow horse camp. Tom and I went out to clear trails. We started with the boundary trail with a goal to do at least one other before we called it a day. We spent five hours clearing the boundary, and both Tom and I were out of

gas personally, so we called it a day. We’ll tackle the other trails another day.

It is our goal at Fairfield OHC to finish up the hardening process under the tie lines at the Hocking state horse camp before warm weather when the campers show up in droves. On March 16 we cleaned out the mud and muck from under a small section of the targeted tie lines. We then put down fabric to help with the base and covered it with a mix of 304 limestone. One of our members brought a Bobcat to move the stone, and another ten of us smoothed it up with rakes and shovels. All went well, and in just a little over an hour we moved 20 tons of stone. We still have another 20 tons to spread when we can find another day.

Several of our members have been logging trail miles on a regular basis. Our first official OHC trail ride was March 29-31 at Mohican. Our second ride was scheduled at Salt Fork State Park on April 26-28. I’ll bring you more details on both rides in next month’s Corral.

Over the past couple months one of our members, Kathy Smith, has given our Facebook and web page a new look. I invite everyone to check us out. Just google ffohc.com which will take you to our website home page.

Once there you will find a link to our Facebook page. You can also browse through our website which will provide you with our ride schedule, newsletter, current activities, etc. If we are in your area, come join us.

Be safe on the trails. ~ Chris

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April rushed by and here we are barely a month away from our annual Kentucky Derby Party. Don’t forget there is the hat contest and the stick horse races! Do you have the fastest stick horse in the land? Come out and prove it! The party is a potluck; if you are an A-K, bring a salad or vegetable. If you are an L-Z, bring a dessert. The club is providing burgers and brats.

This will be a fun party, so make sure you come to the Reed Road Ranglers campground on May 4.

Of course, if you are camping, come the day before. That Saturday will also be our May monthly meeting.

We are also getting into horse show season. Several OHC members are involved with putting on horse shows. Check out the class list for the Beverly Upell St. Jude’s Childrens’ Hospital Memorial Horse Show in the April 2019 issue of the Corral. This show is May 4-5 at the Fulton County Fairgrounds.

Another member-involved horse show is on June 8 at the Harry Hughes Horseman’s Haven on Route 64 in Swanton.

Speaking of Harry Hughes, our OHC chapter is sponsoring the Harry Hughes Show Circuit this year. That show series has been going on for over 20 years and was started by an OHC member back in the day. I remember showing in it its very first year.

We’ve been thinking about our holiday party and getting plans firmed up for that. We voted last month and the party will be at

Members at last month’s meeting.

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Trina, Connie, and Kathy at the state meeting.

Otsego Park on Dec. 6. We will vote next month on whether this will be a potluck or if we’ll hire a caterer. One thing is for sure, there will be the annual ugly sweater contest. It’s never too early to start planning!

Thank you to those members who showed up at Harry Hughes’ to help with the cleanup.

Everything was under water or snow, yet you still were there.

Another cleanup to remember is the Oak Openings Trail Cleanup Day. This is one day, three hours of cleaning up the trails we horse riders use. Meet at Springbrook at nine and work till noon. Jack is reaching out to other horse groups who use the trails to turn this into a regional cleanup. Like he says, he doesn’t want to be working and watching other people ride by. For more information, check our website, fcohc.com, our Facebook page, and our Facebook group page.

Kathy Brown is doing a great job with keeping that up to date.

Vikki Lewis, thank you for getting the group page started, and thank you for being involved with that. We want to make sure everyone knows about all the fun things we are doing! See you next month! Happy Trails! ~Trina GALLIA Don’t forget the Shriners Ride in Gallipolis, Ohio, on May 11.

It’s held at Racoon Creek County Park, O.O. McIntyre Park, 518 Dan Jones Road, Gallipolis, Ohio 45631. Ride out at noon.

Food, prize’s and fun for all.

For more information call Eddie Wolf at 740/416-3531 or Sherri Repass at 740/645-3322.

If you would like to join the Gallia Ohio Horse Council contact Eddie Wolf or Sherri Repass at the above phone numbers.

We hope to see you at the ride.

Happy Trails! ~ Gallia GEAUGA Greetings from Geauga OHC. On Feb. 27, the GOHC co68

GOHC $2000 check presentation to Geauga Park District.

Bridle trail check presentation to Geauga Park Foundation. presidents Brandy Arotin and Linn Walker (me) presented a check to president Jeff Hyde and board members of the Foundation for Geauga Parks. The check goes to the bridle trail fund to help promote the expansion of the bridle trails in the county.

On March 5 we met at the beautiful home of Kendall Smith.

Our meeting featured guest speaker Doris Straka, an animal communicator. She helps you to better understand your pets and improve your relationship with your four-legged friends.

She shared her wonderful and interesting stories and told us about her gift. Thank you to Doris for sharing her experiences with us. We raffled off a session with her that was won by Linda Bradshaw. We had a great turnout at this meeting and welcomed some new members, also. Thanks again Kendall for hosting.

On March 12 Cecilia Hanish presented our $2000 check to the Geauga Park District.

The Geauga County Ohio Horseman’s Council chapter applied for and was awarded by the Ohio Horseman’s Council, a $1000 trail grant. The Geauga County chapter of OHC matched the $1000 for a total of $2000.

The Ohio Horseman’s Council Trail Grants are designed to give assistance to equine-related projects that build relationships and enhance the community. Our GOHC objective is to promote and aid in the development of the Geauga Park horse trail systems.

We love giving back.

“Some people talk to animals.

There will be a fair amount going on for our club in the next couple of months. We’ll have a work day at Caesar Ford on May 11 at 9 a.m.

Meet at the park, 520 Stringtown Road, Xenia. Then we’ll have a club ride at Buck Creek at 2 p.m. on May 25 (providing we don’t get rained out; that seems to have happened a lot the last few years).

The Summerfest at Caesar Ford will be June 1, from 2:30 p.m. until whenever, with fireworks at 10 p.m.

June 7-9 is our annual state ride at Caesar Creek, where we always have fun. I hope a lot will come and join us! In addition to his gorgeous saddle stand, Jerry is also making another really cool raffle item. It’s not finished, so I can’t include a photo, but it’s a great yard sign that should get a lot of interest. Come on and try your luck.

Once again, we had a booth at Warren County’s Great Tack Exchange. We have a great spot just inside the entry door so we get first crack at people’s attention. I was busy elsewhere, but Herb, Nancy, Jerry, Suzie and Elizabeth said they were kept quite busy and we sold quite a bit. I know the tables were piled high when I got there. I’m not sure the club always makes enough to pay for the spaces themselves, but it’s fun. And it gives the members a chance to make a little bit of money, which is a nice benefit.

Salt Fork Blue Trail. for Saturday, Oct. 12. We hope to see you there, make sure to invite your friends and family.

Start tracking those miles, and stay safe on the trails. ~ Marcy HAMILTON

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Welcome sweet month of May! May is named after Maia, the Greek goddess of fertility, spring, growth, and baseball.

Baseball? Why, yes baseball.

Spring doesn’t arrive in Cincinnati until we have the Findlay Market Opening Day parade and the Reds Opening Day game. Of course, the Hamilton County OHC parade division was in the Findlay Market Opening Day Parade.

We have the television clips to prove it, and the Budweiser Clydesdale team said it would not be a parade without us.

Seriously, we wowed the crowds at our biggest parade of the year, the Findlay Market Opening Day Parade. Over 95,000 screaming Cincinnati Reds fans cheered and photographed HC-OHC’s Opening Day Parade unit’s four banner carriers, 11 horse/rider teams, one pony/walker team, decorated truck and five-member support ground crew. Cincinnati Opening Day parade was nationally televised. Our division

Winter trail maintenance was a big success with 522 hours worked and 60 miles cleared. We will have had our work day by now, and hopefully, everything will be ready for the riding season to begin.

Our ride schedule for 2019 has been finalized. The following dates are our club rides and meetings for the summer months: May 11, June 29, July 27, Aug. 24 and Sept. 28. All trail rides leave around 10 a.m., with a potluck dinner after the ride at 5 p.m. Meetings start at 6 p.m. at Salt Fork Horse Camp.

It will be time for our annual poker run before we know it.

Make sure to mark your calendar

Opening Day Parade Tonka.

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Great Tack Exchange volunteers.

Trail cleanup, Ann Frederick. was seen on three local television stations, and ‘Tonka the Wonder Pony’s’ half page photograph was featured in the March 24 edition of the Cincinnati Enquirer advertising the parade. Many thanks go to Ronda Austing, Nick Bacis, Vernal Blum, Amy Brockman, Heather Eckstein, Mike and Ann Frederick, Linda Gerding, Grace Hobbie, Emily Jeffries, Neil Relyea, Reese Rosselott, Scott, Gail and Josie Somers, Dick and Sarah Stuart, Philip Smith, Crys Wilson and Emma Zimmer for their hard work in making the Opening Day Parade a big success!

Swinging on, five HC-OHC team workers sold everything from hoof picks to saddles, jewelry to breeches at the Warren County’s Great Tack Exchange.

One thousand, one hundred and eighty-three dollars was raised at the Warren County Great Tack Exchange to support HC-OHC’s Youth Scholarship Program and Great Parks Bridle Trail Fund.

HC-OHC would like to thank our many very generous tack donors and the HC-OHC team workers Raegan Beneker, Ann Frederick, Grace Hobbie, Sarah Stuart and Lisa Wynn for making this event possible.

Next at bat, five HC-OHC team members hit a cleanup homerun by clearing 3.2 miles of Miami Whitewater Forest horse trail A of multiple downed tree limbs, honeysuckle and thorn bushes.

Lots of fun, walking and hard work. Many thanks go to HC-OHC team workers Mary Kay Avery, Steve Benecker, Steve Bleser, Ann Frederick and Karen Osborne who are making the MWF horse trail A better for everyone.

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Who’s up next? Thursday, May 2, Dr. Jon Seymour from Oxbow, Inc. is speaking on the Oxbow Nature Preserve during our monthly meeting at the Crosby Township Community; Saturday, May 4, is the Derby Day Ride at the Miami Whitewater Forest; Saturday, May 18 is the first moonlight ride at the Shaker Trace Trail; Sunday, May 26, is the Crosby Township Community Parade; and Monday, May 27, is the Cheviot Memorial Day Parade!

Join our team and play, too!

Membership information is online at ohconline.com ‘Hamilton County’ or on Facebook at ‘Ohio Horseman’s Council Hamilton County Chapter.’ ~Ann Frederick HARRISON Oh, how we look forward to the month of May. The stinging winds of winter are replaced with the soft gentle breezes of spring.

There is a rebirth in our souls as once again we can linger in the barn yards and watch our horses playing in the fields.

The time has come to get started with trail clearing and move forward with the plans hashed out over the winter months. Our work weekend with Buckeye Trail Riders was the last weekend in April.

Several members of Harrison OHC have been dragging different things, like poles and bags filled with sand, behind and beside our horses, only in the arena so far. It could prove to be very useful on the trail to move a heavy downed limb.

Several of our members attended a seminar given by Dr. Pendelton of Cadiz, Ohio, on the tick infestation. They are very prevalent in our area and can carry many different diseases. I will be posting several flyers on our Facebook page. Please be careful as you and your animals are at risk.

We are riding in the Memorial Day parade again this year in Hopedale, Ohio. We always enjoy ourselves. Our regional ride is June 7-9 at Harrison State Forest. Make your camping reservations by contacting Judy May at 740/491-0661. There will be a scavenger hunt Friday with an ice cream and cobbler social in the evening with music

by Carl Besece of the Gypsy Cowboys. Saturday morning breakfast will be provided by

Harrison OHC. You can take a guided ride or ride on your own.

There will be a potluck dinner on Saturday night. Sunday will consist of breakfast and cowboy church. Ride on a guided ride or on your own. A flyer with the ride schedule is posted on our Facebook page.

Our May meeting will be held at the Mine Restaurant the third Thursday of the month, May 16; dinner at 6 p.m. and meeting to follow at 7 p.m.

God bless and be safe. ~ Dorothy Glover HOLMES Hello from our beautiful county of Holmes! This is the second day of spring and it has snowed, rained and sleeted, plus the sun was shining, all in one day!

We are all looking forward to warmer weather while riding and camping. I have a confession to make. Last year when I came home from our last camping trip, it had rained all four days plus was raining when I pulled into our drive. I unloaded my horse and walked to the barn in wet clothes I drove home in. I literally unloaded, went in the house, and never cleaned up anything!

I mean the camper, the horse trailer, the clothes, nothing! Now I wait until warmer weather to get started, restock, fill my feed buckets, get rid of my trash, wash clothes and clean! I am not saying anything else as I have admitted too much already. I keep Downy fabric softener sheets everywhere in my camper as well as Irish Spring soap to ward off mice, and thank heavens, it works! Note—I found out that Irish Spring soap also helps keep deer away from your plants.

I am taking a lot of hair off my horse already, and that’s a great sign. I cannot wait to give her a full bath. I am sure she will run 90 miles an hour away from me.

It is time to check all your tack for any loose screws and adjustments needed.

There is nothing worse than having something come apart when miles away from camp and your tools.

We have our work weekends scheduled for Mohican and look forward to doing our part in maintaining the trails there. I appreciate everyone that shows up to work. It goes so much faster with more help. Our first workday is coming up on May 17-19. I have been informed that there are plenty of trees down

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Having fun on pizza making day. from the last windstorm. Be careful riding, but remember, if it is a muddy mess, please don’t attempt to ride. We will have our first scheduled ride and camp at Malabar May 2-5. Thanks to Wendy and Jack Stetson!

Wayne County had a great turnout at their workday at Mohican. Thank you all for your continued support in getting these tasks completed.

Thanks to all who supported us while buying and selling pizzas.

This is our main fundraiser for the year, and we have fun making these each year. Would love to hear from other counties on what they do for their fundraisers, what works and what doesn’t.

Email me at cowgirlup341@ yahoo.com.

God Bless America and see you on the trail! ~ Ricki JACKSON Hello OHC members! Finally, spring has arrived, and the horses have shed their long winter coats. Now we’re looking forward to another riding season.

The trails at Hammertown Lake have been freshly marked and some new signage put up. The trail crew has cleared the trails of any fallen branches and trees.

We have a ride scheduled for May 5. We’ll ride out at 11 a.m. from the main parking lot 69

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Babe’s 30th birthday. at Hammertown. Anyone who would like to join us is welcome.

We always have a good time.

My trusty mare, Baby, turned 30 years old on March 28, and we celebrated with a good brushing and a party hat! She has earned her retirement, and now only my granddaughter rides her around the fields here at home.

Ride safely. ~ Margo JEFFERSON Just letting everyone know Jefferson Lake State Park has wonderful trails to ride your horses on. With the rain the past year, several trails really took a beating and became what we consider dangerous.

ODNR tried to straighten out the Trillium Trail, but was not very successful. The best advice for right now is either to avoid or be very careful when riding out of the day parking area on this trail.

We are holding several work parties to clear the trails of the fallen trees that played havoc on us during the winter months. The trails near the campgrounds are (or will be) in good shape and there are lots of them giving you good opportunities for riding.

On the bright side, Jefferson County OHC will be holding their annual ride the weekend of June 21-23 at the overnight campgrounds. There are five electric spots for campers, tie lines in several places for your horses, plus plenty of trees to put up picket lines. There will be campfires on Friday and Saturday nights along with a covered dish dinner on Saturday evening for supper. Hope you are able to join us. If you need more information, you can contact Ron Waggoner at 740/543-3120. ~Ghost Rider at Jefferson Lake 70

Knox County OHC is in the saddle and on the move. I just got in from a ride at Mohican where on a cool damp day, we had 14 riders in three separate groups with four more riders at Pleasant Hill. As experienced riders know, horses tend to move at different gaits, and it is difficult to find a large group that all want to move at the same speed. On occasion we break off and let those that want to gait out, go for it. But we all enjoy company and good food, and at the end of the ride we all come back together.

Spring is finally here and the trails are drying up. A considerable amount of trail maintenance occurred in the last month. Lots of trees blew down in a couple of winter storms. The ash borer killed a lot of good trees. Thanks to the efforts of many volunteers, we are ready for another season of riding. And thanks to those that abided by, “If it’s too wet to ride in your own back yard, why are you riding in mine?”

We are closing in on our outof-state trip to North Bend, WV. Remember to get your Coggins tests and health papers. It may not seem important, until you get stopped!

We have a pretty active schedule in May and June. We have a scheduled ride in Shawnee State Forest the second weekend of May. We look forward to joining Muskingum County over Memorial Day weekend at Blue Rock for their annual hog roast. June 2 is a desensitizing clinic and the second weekend in June is Mount Wood, WV. July 4 finds us at Elkins Creek.

In between those dates there will be a lot of activity to join. Check out Always Riding on Facebook.

The June 2 event at Thayer Ridge headed by the Shoopman’s is a horse desensitizing routine with obstacles horse and rider must overcome. The morning will start about 10 a.m. with some trail riding including formation to loosen up and acquaint the horses, followed by trail first aid, lunch, CPR training (sorry, no certification) and more opportunity to ride. The horse desensitizing with various obstacles is included as part of the riding. We did this last year and had a lot of fun. This is open to current 2019 OHC members only, any chapter. This is not a general public event. There is a

Good OHC friends.

Ride to Mohican for lunch.

Earning At-A-Boy. charge of $30 for the full day, or come for either half for half price.

For more information contact kathyshoemaker@yahoo.com.

I have, for many years, given out At-A-Boy certificates for members I have observed going out of their way to do a good deed that serves to compliment OHC. If you earn five, I buy you lunch.

Most riders, upon coming up to an obstacle on the trail, just go around. Pictured was an incident in which a tree hanging over the trail offered some element of risk, so, these two fine gentlemen dismounted and cut it up, thus clearing the trail. This isn’t the first At-A-Boy for Phil, so, I guess I have to measure up and buy lunch at Jake’s.

Come on over to Knox County where the gates are wide open, the grass is greener, the horses leaner, as we do ride them, and everyone is welcome. We meet the third Monday of each month at the Long Branch Pizza on Main St. in Centerburg at 7 p.m. ~ Terry L. Baker LICKING Hello from Licking County. It’s been a busy spring after all the rain. The trails needed a lot of work to get back into shape.

The winner of the two tickets for the Equine Affaire drawn at the

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March meeting was Paul Wilson.

Congratulations! Anyone who brought can food to the February and March meetings was entered into the drawing. Thank you to all who participated. Charlene Santee delivered the goods to the food pantry, and it was much appreciated.

We are looking for donations for the silent auction that will be held at the July 27 fun show. If you have something to donate, bring it to the meetings, or contact Charlene to make arrangements to pick it up. You can donate up to the day of the fun show; just bring your item with you.

We will have 27 classes in the show. You may get a copy of the showbill on our website.

We are again participating in the Granville Fourth of July Parade with a tailgate potluck afterwards.

No horses; do not bring your horse to be in the parade.

The shelter house project at Dillon is progressing; by the time you read this article it may be finished. A big thank you to Craig Santee for making all the arrangements to get the shelter house, and thanks to everyone who helped with the work on this project. I’m sure many will appreciate the shelter house.

Craig is also working with Dillon’s park manager to have a trail made down to the lake with a beach area just for horses.

Won’t this be great on a hot summer day?

Anyone may attend our meetings held the last Monday of the month at Infirmary Mound Park, Granville. Please visit our website, lickingcountyohc.org. for additional information about our chapter, or you can find us on Facebook. Be safe on the trails. ~ Deborah Sheka LORAIN Happy May everyone! This month, Farley Saddlery and Service, LLC is our calendar sponsor. At our April meeting Kym Farley, a LOHC member, offered free tack inspections to help ensure that we have no accidents due to faulty tack. Kym reminds us to protect ourselves and our horses by taking a few moments before every ride to thoroughly inspect the areas subject to the greatest wear and tear. We thank you Kym for your time and contribution to our safety.

Our award ceremony was at our March 18 meeting. Our May 2019

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St. Patrick’s Day Ride. club submitted a total of 17,598 miles in 2018. The top woman was Kelly Krupp Denes with 1,665 miles, the top man was Rick Augustine with 1,050 miles and the top youth riders were Kay Zitek with 100 miles and Kaden Easton with 70 miles.

Deb Hurbert recorded 218 saddle hours. Several members turned in mileage forms of at least 250 miles and were given a beautiful patch to display on their jacket or other apparel. We want to thank Brenda Lang for tallying up and submitting all our miles and hours as she has volunteered in this position for years now. Way to go Brenda! We do appreciate what you are doing. Dr. Barb Musolf from our LOHC gave a fantastic lecture on parasitology at our March horse council meeting with practical and meaningful information on parasites that can affect our horses. She shared tips on when and how to deal with them safely and efficiently.

Thank you Dr. Barb for such an informative talk.

On Saturday, May 4, we have a Pre-Cinco De Mayo ride at Brecksville Reservation. We will ride out at 11 a.m. Ramona Hernandez offered to be the contact for this ride. Our first organized campout this year will take place at Carlisle Equestrian May 2019

Center May 18-19. From newbie horse campers to well-seasoned campers, this has been a popular campout as it is close to home.

Those of us who have been at it awhile can help you learn how to properly secure a tie line and give you tips on useful items to pack when traveling with horses. A potluck dinner is set for Saturday at 6:30 p.m., please bring a dish to share.

A scavenger hunt is planned for Saturday. Registration for the hunt begins at 1 p.m. at the open pavilion, and results must be turned in by 5:30 p.m.

Awards will be given out at the potluck dinner. Please contact Brenda Lang or Cathy Zitek with questions. Well-behaved dogs are welcome but must be leashed at all times. Weather permitting, we will have a bonfire in the evening, and the Black River Astronomical Society will open up their telescopes so we can view the planets and stars.

Our membership meeting will be held Monday, May 20, at the Carlisle Visitor Center Black River room at 7 p.m. with refreshments served. Our topic is yet to be decided.

Saturday, May 25, we will have our yummy Pie Ride at the Carlisle Equestrian Center.

We will ride at 10 a.m. and then meet at the enclosed pavilion at 12:30 p.m. for lunch, pie and coffee. Please bring a pie or dessert to share. Sherry Hoover is our contact for this ride. Monday, May 27, is the Grafton Memorial Day Parade.

If you’d like to ride your horse in this parade, Karen Norton has offered to be available to inform you of the details. Friday, May 31 through June 2, we will camp at AEP, Connellsville Horse Area in Coshocton, Ohio. We ride on reclaimed mining land, and the horse camp is primitive, please bring water for both yourself and your horse. There is no fee to camp, but to ride this area, you must print out a current (yearly) AEP Rec Land Permit at AEP.com-Obtain a Permit. Sign this permit and keep it on your person when you are riding. Also, please register at the information board at the entrance of the campground so that the management of the AEP area knows how many riders are using this area. This is very important as this information helps keep our bridle trails open!

Please note the update that our Lorain Horse Council is able to

camp at Mohican Friday through Sunday, June 7-9. Sandy Shudy is our contact for this ride.

Further details on this ride will be announced at our monthly meeting and be available via email as time gets closer. As a last note, carriages are allowed on the Carlisle trails on May 7, 11, 16 and 19 as well as June 4. ~ Kathy Duncan MADISON Welcome to spring in Madison County! Mud March is behind us, the spring flowers are coming up, the trees are budding, and the grass is growing. We’re working on Deer Creek State Park cleaning trails and the horseman’s camp.

Our thanks to Lorna Kenyon, Anne Hunter, Keith and Debbie Ventresca, Susan Hunter and Jeff Fultz for working in the cold and wet the last day of March. I think the smiles in the pictures say it all. We know how to have fun in Madison County.

Our first Gymkhana is May 4. Registration opens at 9 a.m., classes start at 10 a.m. at Madison County Fairgrounds in London, Ohio. The Gymkhana committee has chosen our Bob Berg custom designed championship buckles and decided on our other prizes.

Come join us to compete, or to watch, or we can even put you to work. We hope to see you there.

Our Facebook pages, Madison County Chapter of the Ohio Horseman’s Council and Madison County OHC Gymkhana, will be updated with our gymkhana dates and ride schedule. Many

Braving the cold and wet to work on Deer Creek.

Clearing out a larger area for campers at Deer Creek.

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of us are planning on joining Muskingham County at Blue Rock over Memorial Day weekend. Remember to keep track of those miles ridden and maintenance hours to turn in at the end of the year. It helps OHC show government officials we are a force to be reckoned with. Feel free to post on your plans. Enjoy spring everyone, it’s finally here! ~ Cheryl MEDINA March 16 finally gave us a break in the weather in time for lots of leaf blowing and clearing of trails in the park and a Hale Farm pancake breakfast. We don’t always have enough time in the fall to get all the leaves off the trail, so it becomes our first job in the spring (spring—I use the term loosely based on the snow we’ve had lately). Workers were treated to pancakes, sausage and fruit at the farm’s Maple Sugar Festival. From our seats in the hall we could see our friend Todd Reidl and one of his great draft horses taking the sap from the trees to where the sap was being processed on a large wagon. It was like a scene from 100 years ago. This is a fun adventure to share with children this time of year!

Did you know that duct tape makes a great tourniquet or that a horse can lose about five gallons of blood before its condition is serious? Are you wondering why I happen to know this? Well, you would know if you had enjoyed the fine talk by Dr. Jeni Gaffney D.V.M at our April 3 meeting.

Dr. Gaffney has been our guest speaker before, and it’s always a fun and informative night when we have her expertise and bright good humor giving us tips on horse care and first aid. This meeting she prepared us for summer travels with our horse by emptying out her own trailer’s first aid containers to show us useful and essential items to carry for first aid emergencies with our horse and possibly ourselves.

We’re continuing with those popular combined rides with Summit OHC on Friday, May 10, at South Chagrin Reservation.

Upcoming rides are on May 25 at Bedford Reservation and June 7 at Brecksville. Be ready to ride at 10:30. Contact Barb Vega (216/702-1224) if you are coming, and for more information please contact Molly 71

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We’re heading outside! For our summer monthly meetings, that is. We normally meet at the historic Boston Store in the Cuyahoga Valley but decided to change it up for the nicer weather and take advantage of the park’s other spaces. Join us at Robinson Field on the first Wednesday of each month now until November for a meeting ‘round the camp fire. We have hot dog roasts and other good things to eat and an occasional talk on some interesting topics. We also just sit around and shoot the breeze.

Bring a snack to share and get in on the fun. Our first meeting will be May 1 with a talk on trailers.

Our state ride is only a few months away! August 16 through 18 is the date, and the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Robinson Field, is the place. Rides, auction, 50/50 and other fun events along with a hot dog roast on Friday, pulled pork dinner on Saturday and a full breakfast on Sunday morning. Reservations are required by Aug. 12. Bring auction items for the silent auction.

Join us on May 11 for our trail sessions with the CVNP! Our work really pays off when you consider the wonderful trails we have.

Our good friends with the park services provide the tools, and we provide the muscle, and it comes with a lunch! Watch our website, newsletter and email blasts for further information, or you can contact one of our trail bosses, Patricia Vance (pavancelaw@aol. com or 330/836-9358), or Mike Andrea (mlandrea03@yahoo.com or 330/592-5953). The valley beckons! ~ Rosemary Young MEIGS We have had some nice days for riding, but then it gets colder.

Of course I missed getting out on those days. My husband had the flu, and then I got the flu, but I had the really bad one. One night in the hospital then several days of rest, and still I am not up to power. I might be taking the flu shot next year.

There are still several people looking for hay. I hope this is a better year for hay. On Saturday, March 30, we opened the AEP camp for our vaccination clinic 72

Becky and the vet’s assistant Rachel.

Veterinary, John Krawsczyn. for the horses. Veterinarian John Krawsczyn, along with his assistant Rachel, handled the vaccinations. Vaccines given were the Innovator, West Nile and Coggins test. John had 39 horses to vaccinate with 28 members in attendance. This was a big increase from last year when we had 14 horses and 18 members. Rachel had to tell John to slow down and to do some talking to the members so she could keep up with the paper work. When you have to put the markings of the horse on paper, it takes some time, especially a paint horse. Becky Bradford helped as much as she could.

Of course, there was a donkey that was not real thrilled about getting the shots. I think it took two or three to hold him while John gave the shots. Then we had a horse that just hated needles.

John did everything he could think of, but that horse wasn’t getting a shot, and he didn’t. The horse dragged Paul and John all around. I’m looking forward to next year’s clinic. Thanks to all those who attended and to the vet and his assistant. With the weather so nice that day, some of those attending decided to ride and camp that night.

We have our Make a Wish Ride on June 8. Sign up at 9 a.m., ride out at 10 a.m. All proceeds go to the Make A Wish Foundation.

With this money they will be able to make a child with a lifethreatening illness have their wish come true. This is such a wonderful event. We have a horse ride, potluck dinner, 50/50 drawing, groom the pony. There usually is an auction with some of the items donated. Door prizes

King at the vet clinic, will be given out. Join us in this wonderful event and have a good meal and lots of fun. If you have any questions call Kenny Turley at 740/949-2657 or Paul McDaniel at 740/742-2320. We hope to see you there. Rain date will be June 15.

If we do not use June 15 for the rain date, we will hold our monthly ride and fun show that evening. Sign up is at 4 p.m., show at 5 p.m. Any OHC member can be in the fun show.

Mother’s Day is May 12, and enjoy your Memorial Day weekend. Happy trails! ~ Dian MORROW Greetings from the Morrow County OHC chapter where March behaved like a lion essentially from start to finish.

Early April has given some glimmers of spring which will be in full bloom by May. Some returning song birds like robins, killdeers, red wing blackbirds, etc., had their voices frozen on some days. However, the Canada goose has started nesting on her pond perch along with the mallard and wood duck in their pond boxes.

As of this writing, scheduled weekend riding events have been challenging, but nice weekdays have allowed us retirees to ride.

Byron is progressing to get back in the saddle after the serious neck injury 12 months ago. He does now have an instant inflating airbag vest system which hopefully will not be deployed in 2019 via an unscheduled dismount. Several ground work sessions at Westfall Arena near Mohican State Forest has kept Byron and mount in training for the 2019 riding season. Byron’s 75th birthday was celebrated by a party in early April with equine friends, South East Asia armed service friends, and family. No chapter member has reported any scheduled trail riding in the last month, although Ted has watched lots of action by his grandson’s

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successful participation in national level team penning/team sorting competition.

Ted, Byron, John, and Gerald attended the Delaware OHC state meeting where it was impressive to learn of the work by so many dedicated equine enthusiasts and renew friendships with many persons that may be seen only twice a year.

The chapter is planning a July local National Day of the Cowboy celebration at the fairgrounds area for the public. Some trail maintenance plus possible evening riding at Mount Gilead State Park is on the agenda. Attendance at the regular March chapter meeting was much larger than normal.

Retired longtime president Karen Sharp plus Suzanne Allen were in attendance, both founding chapter members, so equine fellowship included lots of chapter history discussion.

Our chapter is small but dedicated to the OHC motto which is nourished by our monthly meetings which are held the second Wednesday of the month at 1900 HR in the Mount Gilead Library Annex. Until next month, let us continue to ride, ride, 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 PERRY I’m sitting here thinking when this comes out it will be May! Warmer weather is coming. I don’t know about anyone else but this has been the longest winter. I know I’m ready to get back in the saddle, and my horses are ready for spring too. There is so much to do once winter is over... get the horse ready for trail riding, not to mention the trailer, but more importantly the trails!

Clubs are meeting and planning their ride and trail maintenance schedules. Perry has a couple things planned, and we hope to

Perry County OHC at Burr Oak Lodge.

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Dave Swingle and Don Wagner. Congratulations Dave on your awards.

Don Wagner doing watermelon crawl.

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see you!

Here are a few dates for trail maintenance I am aware of.

Stone Church cleanup May 4, and Burr Oak June 1. Cleanup starts at 9:30 a.m. I am sure after this winter there will be a lot to cleanup. The Southeast Regional Ride will be held at Burr Oak, July 5-7. You will not want to miss it. I am sure President Don Wagner has a lot of fun things planned. No pressure Don. Perry County would like to congratulate Dave Swingle, a long time Perry member, on his 30,000-mile patch, a Trail Riders Hall of Fame plaque, and a very nice belt buckle from the state OHC. I am told Dave will also receive a nice coat.

Congratulations, Dave!

Now on to some old business, the Christmas party news and pics! The party was held on Jan. 12 at Burr Oak Lodge. It snowed a lot that night, so most of us had already booked a room. The DJ had not planned on staying with our crazy group, but he had no choice. Dinner was good, the DJ was good and so was the dancing...I mean Marianne Hartley was there, so you know the dancing was good. However, I think Don Wagner stole the dance floor with something that resembled ‘The Watermelon Crawl.’

Come join us. We meet at the Top Hat Restaurant in Junction City the second Tuesday of the month. Here’s to saying goodbye old man winter and hello spring!

Catch ya out on the trail! ~Heather May 2019

Hello to everyone from Pike OHC. Our club has been having their monthly meetings, it’s so good to have some new members and our familiar faces present, too. One of the agendas mentioned at the meeting was trail maintenance. Pike Lake has had logging in the forest this past and present year, and some trails need to be attended to.

Trail maintenance is underway to get the trails back in shape.

There was a scheduled ride to determine which trails need to be cleared, and many members have already started clearing the trails.

We have a good group of people dedicated to making the trails safe to ride.

In our future Corral newsletters, club members are going to give input on some exciting and pleasurable places they’ve had the opportunity to camp and ride. It’s always nice to hear of new places to see and enjoy. Randy and I had a very nice time when we went to Florida to camp and ride in February. We trailered our horses to the Black Horse Resort Ranch which borders the Ocala National Forest, south of Ocala, Fla. The camp is new and has full hook-up.

There are also nice stalls for the horses. It’s close to the Florida Greenway Trail which you can trailer your horse to. Dunnellon, Fla., has another full hookup campground called Goethe Trailhead Campground. It is just across the road from Goethe State Park. They have very nice stalls, and it is also close to the Florida Greenway Trail which has a land bridge to ride over I-75. Both places have many trails to ride.

This will be the last newsletter for our ‘Saddle Talk,’ but I’d like to mention two more of the nice families with daughters who love to ride horses. Kendall, Lori and Khloe Case are active in our club.

Khloe loves to trail ride and does well every summer in the horse

Khloe Case after receiving first place in Ranch Pleasure.

Savannah Cool competing in barrel racing. show at the Pike County Fair.

She also likes to do mounted shooting. She and some friends even rounded up some missing cows while on horseback. Their farm is called Khloe’s Acres where they also board horses.

Kendall’s experience with excavating and landscaping helps our club a lot. Lori, with her love of horses, is always willing to lend a helping hand.

Another nice family is Mike, Frannie and Savannah Cool.

Savannah is a senior in high school and has been such a good role model for the younger kids.

She has given riding lessons, and her students love her. She has also had some remarkable experiences in barrel racing and showing at the Pike County Fair’s horse show in the summers.

Savannah plans to become a veterinarian, and I have no doubt she will. Mike and Frannie are her biggest supporters and are so nice to have in our club. They all enjoy camping, and Frannie and Savannah like to trail ride.

Frannie has also been the 4-H committee leader for our club in the past.

Here’s a funny quote I’d like to share with everyone. ‘Riding has ruined my weekends, bank account, flexibility, hair, sleeping patterns, nails, life, and I’ve loved every second of it!’

I’m sure this all sounds familiar.

God bless you and be safe. ~ Teresa Wittkugle PREBLE

Randy Wittkugle riding in Ocala National Forest.

Welcome spring from Preble County OHC!

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We will be having our Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, April 27, at Hueston Woods’s horse camp.

The weather has been so crazy, and Easter is so late this year.

With that said, I hope everyone had a good time at the hunt.

Our next chapter meeting will be May 4 at the Hueston Woods horse camp. Please bring a covered dish to share. We will eat at 5 p.m., and the meeting will start at 6 p.m. We will also have a trails cleanup that weekend. If anyone would like to help out, please let Donn B. know either by calling or texting 937/417-4358 or emailing donnb@bright.net.

We will be having our speed fun show on Memorial weekend as usual Saturday, May 25. The rain date is Sunday, May 26.

There will be a food concession available. This is a good weekend to get in some muchneeded practice before the speed show season gets into full swing.

Come join us for a fun time. It is usually a great weekend to trail ride and to do some serious camping with your lovely steed and your family!

We did get gravel put on the drives at horse camp. Donn spent a day spreading it out while Doug and I went out to cut trees from trails A and B. We have some of the photos of our good deeds for the day.

We need some volunteers to help clear trails. I am sure with all the wind we had this winter, plus the rain, we have plenty to clear. If you could let us know what days work for you, we will plan on getting together and clearing these trails. Even if you can only do an hour or two, that would be of tremendous help.

It’s amazing how much can get done in a few short hours. Doug and I cleared trees for about three hours, and we removed at least 20 downed trees off the trails. We just need you to let us know when it is best for you!

We have raffle tickets for our state ride the first weekend in October this year for a $750 gift card from Rural King. Look for our ad in the April and May issues of the Corral about this weekend and all that is going on.

Check out our Facebook page for contact information as well.

One ticket is $5, or five tickets are $20. You do not have to be present to win; just make sure you have your name and phone number on the ticket stub.

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Give your horse a hug, life is good! ~ Marla Sidell

Leveling gravel at horse camp driveways.

Wearin’ of the green in Akron.

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Downed tree on Trail A. Awards night.

Doug cutting up a tree on Trail B. work on fixing these trails. If you have been to horse camp, you have seen the huge piles of gravel and rock for the trails that need repaired. We have B Trail closed for now as we have dug out the muddy spots and are anxiously waiting to get back in there to get the repairs done.

May God bless you and keep you and your four- legged friends safe! ~ Becky SANDUSKY Hello friends! April showers bring May flowers they say.

Right now, we have more water and mud than Lake Erie! I am hoping this month changes things around for us! May means all the shedding is about done and our ugly ducklings turn into beautiful, sleek swans. Lilly truly looks like an overgrown Icelandic pony in the winter. She gets lots and lots of hair. Her mane is all crazy and her bridle path goes untrimmed and stands straight up and wild; once her winter coat falls out, she once again becomes my pretty girl! She turned 15 this year, and I have started her on a Glucosamine MSM supplement.

I’ve done lots of research to find something that has a high enough concentrate to work and also be affordable and palatable. She has no issues; this is simply a 74

preventative to keep my favorite gal’s joints healthy and pain free.

Our last meeting was a little short on people due to the terrible flu that was going around. I am glad everyone is doing better and getting back on their feet.

We wanted to plan a work session at White Star, but with so many people sick and the wet conditions, we were unable to set a time or date.

There was a regional meeting at Findlay College put together by our NW regional rep Al that was very informative. Jim Wallace, our state vice president, talked to us for a while and had a few interesting things to bring to the table. The OHC is working on a new website and it should be done sometime in June. It should be more helpful in finding people in specific counties, renewing memberships online, and having more accurate data. They are also deciding if they will let the maps be public or members only.

There will be more details about that at our next meeting. After discussing the September state ride, each chapter talked about what they have been up to. Diane talked about what our club has been up to. It was really nice and interesting to hear, and I hope it is something that will be done again in the future. After the meeting was done, we walked over to the college that was having a ranch horse show. They were cutting cattle and going over trail challenges.

We have a couple fun overnights planned this month, one at Alum Creek and the other at Pleasant Hill. I hope you can make it, and we see you on the trail!

Our meetings are the second Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m.

It is now May, and the signs of spring are with us. The grounds are coming alive with the colors and smells of warmer weather— finally! Now is the time for cleanup in our yards and barns and for getting rid of all our horses’ winter hair and our tack ready for riding season.

This month our chapter was fortunate to be able to reserve the camping area at Mohican State Forest for a weekend of riding.

Many of us are looking forward to this.

Our monthly meetings end this month for the summer and will start up again in September. Our NE Region has many rides and events scheduled this summer so hopefully, we will see you there.

Until next time, happy trails to you! ~ Jo Ellen SUMMIT March Madness is not just reserved for basketball enthusiasts. Despite the typical blend of weather potpourri Mother Nature sends our way, emerging Summit OHC members are a sure sign of spring. The weather was crisp and bright for the Akron St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Our Carolyn Sullivan,

Top O’ the Mornin’, Michelle and Carolyn.

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The O’Neils, Mack on Ford, Amy. Michelle Crew and Amy O’Neil were joined in their equine tribute by Joyce Tretow, Karen Snodgrass, Karen Crist, Sherry Miller, Laurie Haibach, Cheryl Hess, Chris Wokojance, Amy’s son Mack and Joyce’s brother.

The group and their mounts were clad in the finest greenery, while their fancy footwork dazzled the crowds. Even the muck bucket trailing behind was bedecked like a pot of compost gold. Hinckley’s buzzard watchers could not top the city of Strongsville’s early sighting of rain-drenched riders outside a drive-thru waiting for hot chocolate to restart their cold engines and finish their ride. Talk about bad hair days, and then there were the riders.

The first joint Medina-Summit chapter ride at Hinckley brought out nine hardy souls for a brisk turn around the park. The Spring Ahead Ride was a great kickoff for all the upcoming joint rides planned this year.

Work continues on the Richfield Heritage Preserve. Facility and trail maintenance are well under way for the season. We wish to thank the Ohio Operating Engineers Training School which is donating their work to redo the parking lot. We wish to acknowledge and thank all the OHC members and Friends of Crowell Hilaka who have tirelessly donated their time and efforts toward making this park a jewel in the community.

Excitement is building for our upcoming summer fundraiser.

Back in the Saddle Clinic on June 29, will be a great May 2019

County Lines RIDE (Ride, Interact, Dine, Educate) opportunity open to OHC members and the public.

It will be held at the Richfield Heritage Preserve, 2445 Oviatt Road, Richfield, Ohio (Summer Barn). Lunch will be available at a nominal cost, and dinner is included. Gates open at 8 a.m. and a trail ride in the park departs at 9 a.m. A maximum of 21 walk-in/tie stalls are available for an additional $5, sign up early. Clinics include an obstacle course and ground work in saddle and on ground, PEMF Therapy, yoga for equestrians, chiropractor for the rider, tack and saddle repair, and red light therapy. Cost will vary depending on membership status, audit options and children’s ages.

All children under 18 must wear a helmet and be accompanied by an adult at all times. Helmets are strongly suggested for the safety of all our participants.

Please see our flyer for more details and a registration form on Facebook at Summit Chapter OHC. As always, there will be some great door prizes, raffle prizes and a 50/50 raffle. Also, don’t miss the sale table for some great bargains. Please bring your own water for your horse and your favorite chair. All manure and hay must be removed from the property. If you have any questions, please contact Marietta Tromp, Chairperson, at mtromp@neo.rr.com. Submit registrations by June 14. ~ Joann Ulichney TRUMBULL Happy spring time to everyone from the members of the Trumbull County chapter!

The fundraising month of March at the Warren Ponderosa Steak House was again a ‘fun’ raiser!

Many members participated throughout the entire month, individually, and in groups. We thank the owners and staff of the restaurant for their kindnesses and continuing support of our club.

Below is a web address that lists the requirements for each state and a phone number for that particular state’s state veterinarian. It is recommended that before traveling a distance, you should inquire if regulations have changed, or if there is a ‘localized concern’ to be aware of. An example is last year I had a trip planned to the Big South Fork. I learned there had been issues of Potomac Horse Fever in the ‘local area’ of the park I May 2019

Ponderosa ‘Fun’ raising.

Patti’s horses.

was to be riding in. I was able to inoculate my mare with plenty of time for protection before travel.

We had a terrific week and no worries. http://trianglecross. com/HealthRequirements.html Ohio is well known for the fine system of state parks with equestrian riding and campgrounds. The park in Trumbull County is Mosquito Lake State Park. We have a nice leisurely amble in the woods along Mosquito Lake. Our park has up to four hours of riding on easy terrain. MLSP does not have horse camping facilities. The trail head is located on Blackstub Hoagland Road just north of Everett Hull Road and the Trumbull County Fairgrounds.

Trumbull County has a Facebook page: Ohio Horse Council of Trumbull County if you are interested in more information.

Now that ride planning is underway, it would be terrific if each chapter that has a state park with or without horse camping, provide information on their park for other chapters to include in their day riding and camping schedules!

We send wishes of good rides, good horses, good friends and great memories to be made for your 2019 riding season! We look forward to meeting you on the trails! ~Kathryn Bartow

plan to outline at least one trail ride per month, allowing plenty of room for spontaneous rides.

The photo featured Patti and Rob’s horses reading the stars, predicting an early spring. Now, please turn your attention to the disabling mud bogs, and we will be happy!

The Tuscarawas OHC ordinarily meets on the second Monday of each month. We welcome new members and those who wish to attend our rides. To assure the scheduled ride has not been changed to another location, please contact us at hwaldenmyer@live.com or 330/432-5164. We also have a presence on Facebook. ~ Holly Waldenmyer

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UNION Happy spring, everyone. Jim and Debbie Strayton along with Karen Holland attended the OHC central region meeting on Feb. 24 in Columbus and the OHC state meeting on March 9 in Delaware. Karen also joined Delaware chapter OHC on March 13 for a visit to Weaver Leather followed by lunch at Mrs. Yoder’s Restaurant.

Weaver Leather is an awesome place. Definitely something to put on your off-season chapter plans when the weather makes getting out and riding difficult.

We had our chapter meeting on March 17, and we set up some

So, we prepare our muddy, hairy, rambunctious steeds for the beginning of our trail riding season. The rush is on! We intend to savor the flavor of Mexican Cuisine of Tlaquepaque at our monthly meeting, while applying pen to the calendar. We

Tuscarawas OHC group.

Weaver Leather tour for May.

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of our chapter rides. We’ll be riding June 16 at 10 a.m. at Deer Creek. Yes, that is Father’s Day, so all the fathers who ride, saddle up your steeds and join us. July 27 at 10 a.m. we’ll be riding at Alum Creek. We always have food after our rides, so please bring something to share.

Everyone is looking forward to some great rides this year, and we hope that you can join us.

Please be safe and happy trails. ~ Karen Holland WARREN The 43th annual Great Tack Exchange was again a great success. We had 1075 people attending, and it was pretty packed for a while! Our new booth looked great. Kudos to Belinda Snell who chaired that; she made a great, colorful display that showed us riding, working and having a good time.

We had two members renew on the spot, and five new members join, plus a number of people who took applications and will hopefully join in the future.

The free raffle was very popular, if a bit crazy at times. We had a wide variety of prizes. The notes attendees were given had stated we’d draw at specific intervals, but we didn’t notice that at first, so it was a bit confusing to start.

We got it figured out. We did discover that next year we may need to draw more frequently as the crowd thins out quite a bit by 2:30-3:00. Of course, announcing wasn’t always easy since we’d have to track our announcer down.

Arla Tannehill was mobile this year with a cordless microphone since the corded one was wasn’t working. She did a great job, and was out doing interviews and talking about various booths, but it was a bit hard to keep track of her! We decided next year we might need to put a tall flag on her so we could see her above the crowd.

Presentation of Most Valuable Member award to Dan Weber by president Paul Ayres at our March meeting.

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Warren county booth from the GTE. If anyone was there, please feel free to reach out to your officers or post on the Warren County Facebook page with any comments or ideas on how we can improve, or what you feel we’re doing especially right. Input is always a good thing. An incredible amount of work goes into this event, and while the people involved do an amazing job, it never hurts to get new ideas. I can’t possibly mention everyone who worked so hard, but a special thanks to Judy Picklesimer and Ruth Ann Nagle, who start work on next year’s just about as soon as the current one is over.

That’s it for this month.

Included are two photos of the Warren county booth from the GTE, and one of the presentation of Most Valuable Member Award to Dan Weber by President Paul Ayres at our March meeting.

WASHINGTON Greetings! Do you have a picture of a peaceful ride among the forest trees, soft sounds of the forest surrounding you? Yeah, me too, before OHC! Be careful what you ask for comes to mind.

Washington County is booming!

First, we are also holding three youth/adult open horse shows.

These are fun shows held at the Barlow Fairgrounds in Barlow, Ohio. We invite you to come and join in the fun. Always be sure to check the Facebook page for Washington County or Southeast Region OHC before making the trip, though. We are very grateful to the fairgrounds for helping with a place to hold the shows, but we know the arena is subject to water problems. We are being proactive in this area, but encourage you to check to make sure everything is a go! The dates are June 22, July 13, and Aug. 3. These shows are not limited to OHC members, but are, in fact, being held to help bring young folks into OHC. Of course, old folks are welcome too.

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and effort go into building a great trail system. We know the results will make us proud and will be a great place for you to come and visit. In the meantime, it’s nose to the grindstone!

Our April meeting was our awards dinner. We are proud to recognize accomplishments in miles and other areas. Once again, we had the highest number of miles as a club, 258,608 miles! The number one for adult miles is Linda Donat, with 2,724. The number one for youth miles is Daphanie McGuire with 1,680. We are very proud of all our riders and their dedication to keep mileage logs.

Richard and Debbie Jackson hosted the annual shot clinic at their beautiful farm March 30.

Even with the rain and threat of thunderstorms throughout the day, they had good attendance of 60 horses and mules. We owe them a big thank you for taking on this event each year, truly upholding the OHC motto of “Horsemen Helping Horsemen.”

The rinse rack project at Kinderhook did not go as we had planned. Our volunteers ran into some complications when they starting digging into tree roots that could not be cut out without damaging near-by trees.

After consulting Wayne officials, we will switch our plan from a concrete pad to gravel. This will help hold down the mud without damaging the trees around it.

Sometimes one has to be flexible and willing to compromise with nature for the good of all.

We would like to invite you to come ride with us at Kinderhook. The trails are in a state of rebuilding in some sections, yet, we believe it is a great place to ride. It is easy to get to, easy parking, good water for horses and people, and a pit toilet. Camping is permitted but is only primitive at this point.

The trails are very good. They are pretty hilly, and shoes are recommended. If you would like to come ride let us know, and we will do our best to have a guide or two to show you around.

See you on the trail! ~ Rita V. Schultheis WAYNE Greetings from Wayne County!

I know we had some snow the last week of March, but spring is really coming. I know this because we had our annual potluck and ride planning meeting Feb. 9. We had a good turnout

Kate waiting for pizza. and lots of food and fellowship.

A full spring, summer and fall of rides are planned. If you would like a schedule, please contact our secretary, Charlotte Enders.

Anyone who wants to ride with us, whether you belong to an OHC chapter or not, is welcome to ride with us. Just remember, the ride time listed means ‘ready to ride out’ at that time. The host will be listed on the schedule, give her or him a call or text message so they know you are coming and can plan accordingly.

The first ride was scheduled for March 2 but it was so cold Elsie Zuercher, the host, had to cancel.

That didn’t deter her from riding.

She headed out to the Dalton Rails to Trails and rode two hours to the Stark County line and back.

Our next ride was March 17, St Patrick’s Day. Marilyn Conley hosted a cold ride/drive on the Rails to Trails starting at the Holmesville trail head. Mike and Sheri Miller drove their covered wagon with guests, and Elsie Zuercher, Erin O’Neill, Shelly Shriver and Marilyn rode to Fredricskburg for pizza. Marilyn also rounded up a posse to head out April 7 from the Millersburg trail head to ride/drive on the Holmes County Rails to Trails.

Please consider using these trails this spring to save the wooded state parks trails from erosion.

They are safe, dry and fun.

March 23 brought out 27 volunteers to work on the trails at Mohican. We cleaned up much debris in camp and on the trails.

Tom Bahl and Jim Baker brought their chain saws and took seven trees off the trail. The day before, Tome Bahl, Dave Schmidt and I walked the Blue Trail and took off seven trees from that same trail. So far, mainly due to the amazing chain saw crew including, but not limited to, Tom Bahl, Nancy Strayer, Dave and Trudy Schmidt and Marilyn Conley, the club has taken 30 trees off the trails at Mohican and another 43 off of the Malabar trails. This is evidence of how much dead ash there is out there.

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Elsie on Diva.

Dolly and Bubba Please be careful and avoid riding in the woods when there are high winds or high winds forecast. The dead ash come down regularly and usually take several other trees with them. It can be very dangerous for both horse and rider.

As most of you know, we share the trails at Mohican with the Mountain Bike Club. For the most part it has been a pretty good working arrangement, and if we all continue to be courteous, it can continue to be harmonious.

Recently, Nancy Strayer had the opportunity to speak with several of the Mountain Bike Club members about the shared trails.

She told them how she knew of at least two people who had been hit by bikers on the Green Trails.

The Mountain Bikers went to work on the trail and put up a lot of debris and a new sign which forces the bikers to make a sharp right turn just before the trail begins to be shared. Hopefully this will slow down any racing bike and make a safer merge area.

The waiting is finally over!

Dolly had her colt March 16.

Dolly did well with the birth and is a very good momma. The baby’s barn name is Bubba, and he is a beauty. He is out of the Shire stallion, Nigel, owned by Trail Light Farms. He is full of himself and didn’t hesitate to give Pam a little kick in the behind just when she was so May 2019

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Black Swamp Driving Club Tours Barhorst Farm PRESIDENT, Roger Higgins, Jr. VICE PRESIDENT, Julie Emmons SECRETARY & TREASURER, Susan Murray. WEBSITE, www.blackswampdrivingclub.com

by Mary Thomas Black Swamp Driving Club members gathered April 7 at the Ted Barhorst Farm, Ft. Loramie, Ohio. Host Julie Emmons welcomed members and introduced Ted Barhorst.

Tables for the potluck were set up amidst a large array of antique metal advertising signs and an old fashioned Sinclair gas pump complete with dinosaur.

The large barn once housed thousands of chickens but now has been remodeled into paneled rooms for displaying many of Barhorst’s antiques. On the wall was the registration for a Belgian stallion that had been imported for the farm right after WWII. More than two dozen farm (box) wagons, most from area

farms, are grouped together in an impressive display. Set off by itself is a restored Studebaker wagon, with a large sleigh and a vis a vis nearby.

Several thousand ribbons, trophies, plaques, and other awards surround the large maroon and gray hitch wagon used by Barhorst’s Belgian horses in parades and shows.

While the wagons claimed lots of attention, the three frisky Belgian foals in a nearby barn captivated everyone. The youngsters when they reach three are sent out to be trained to drive. Barhorst joked that he had the idea to put together a six horse hitch, but changed his mind after thinking about cleaning all that harness.

Studebaker box wagon in Barhorst Farm collection. to entertain BSDCers. A huge thank you to Ted Barhorst for sharing his collections, Belgians, and memories.

Roger Murray (seated) and Julie Emmons discuss wagon collection at Barhorst Farm.

The tour ended in a large heated room that is used for vet work and shoeing. A large bunch of shoes and pads were pointed out, and the stocks there were used to make sure horses could be shod or vetted safely. Always thinking, Barhorst plans to heat the foal area with heat from this area. During the afternoon, Barhorst had plenty of stories

Next up is the May 18 Open House at the Hardin County Historical Society Farm, Kenton, Ohio. A carriage display is planned and driving around the adjacent fairgrounds may be possible, according to organizer Annetta Shirk. An addition to the year’s schedule is a June 9 drive at the Carlisle Reserve near Elyria, Ohio. Jackie Minges is co-hosting this joint drive with the Western Reserve Carriage Association.

Other Upcoming Events:

JULY 6 — Carriage Display, Wyandot Co. Historical Society Museum, Upper Sandusky, OH JULY 21 — Byers Woods Drive, Ashland, OH AUG. 4 — Drive at Leighteys’ Farm, Upper Sandusky, OH AUG. 10 — Meeker Park Drive, Meeker, OH AUG. 24 — Parker Bridge Drive, Upper Sandusky, OH SEPT. 29 — Coon Hunters Drive, Tiffin, OH OCT. 27 — Hayride with Mary Elliott and Linda Spear, Galion, OH NOV. 9 — Annual Banquet, Arlington, OH

Barb Recker, our Most Valued Member for 2018.

Jon and Kathy were in Florida.

Dick and Judy were in Arizona and then Florida.

their fun stories of Arizona and Florida.

At our meeting we stuffed Easter eggs for the hunt at Van Buren State Park held April 20 and talked of our first ride at Tar Hollow April 4-7 and Elkins Creek April 24-28.

March has been kind, and several of us have been up to Oak Openings several times. I heard Karen and Jim did more chain sawing at Van Buren State Park.

Thanks so much, you two!

The May rides will be Waterloo, 9-12; Memorial Day weekend at Van Buren 24-27; and Salamonie, Ind., May 30June 2.

Our next meeting is May 6 at 7:30 p.m. at Kemosabes in Fostoria.

Be safe on your horse and while

driving to the rides. Take time to smell the roses and have miles of smiles. ~ Barb Oberhaus

County Lines proud of how well his beginning handling was going. We all look forward to seeing her posts on Facebook and to meeting him in person soon.

On March 16 we all met at the Plain Lutheran Church for a potluck and game day. About 20 people, including kids, showed up for the fun and games. Thanks to Vicki Zook for bringing the pizzas we ordered from Holmes County OHC’s fundraiser to the gathering, saving many of us a drive down to south of Millersburg.

We are all looking forward to some warmer and dryer weather, we will see if Mother Nature blesses northeast Ohio this spring. Stay dry, and we will see you on the trails soon. ~ Susan Baker WOOD Spring is here and our equine snowbirds are home. They will catch us up at our next meeting, I look forward to listening to May 2019

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Classical Attraction Dressage Society

Low Arena Dust, Stall Rentals and Working Equitation Clinic PRESIDENT, Cathy Suffecool; VICE PRESIDENT, Stephanie Kame; SECRETARY, Claudia Grimes; TREASURER, David Crawford.

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

by Cathy Suffecool It looks like spring is truly here. The colors are becoming bright and eye catching, flowers are blooming, trees are starting to bud, and everyone’s horses are covered in mud! Mud is the one sign that shows all who ride that summer is just around the corner. The other way the CADS members know that summer is coming, our first winter series is over.

The winter series was more than any of us expected. Each show was more fun than the last.

Every show was filled with lots of talk and laughter. While we

could all laugh, we were also trying to make sure that each show ran smoothly at our new home. We were also working on improvements to make sure that Brecksville will be a destination for those of us who love to show and ride trails.

The most exciting improvement we’ve made is to reduce the amount of dust in the indoor arena when multiple riders are in there. When we first took over Brecksville the arena hadn’t been used for several years and the footing needed dragging and moisture. We have been doing that on a regular basis, but it wasn’t enough. That is when we started to raise the funds we needed to fix the situation. In short order, we had placed the order and started to work the Mag Flakes into the arena soil.

When we held our last winter series show the difference was amazing. During our March show the papers on the judges table were very quickly covered in dust. During the April show

there was very little dust, no matter how many people were riding. This is going to eliminate the need to water the arena before and during each show and to make clinics more comfortable for riders and auditors.

Now that the weather is giving us a break, we can start work on the outdoor warm-up ring, outdoor arena and a lunge ring.

All these changes are making CADS life at Brecksville very exciting.

This means that our May show is very close. Will you be there?

Will you become a member and join in on our fun? Membership does have benefits. The first one is that if you are a member when you sign up for a show, you save $10 on every test you ride! That adds up very quickly over the cost of five shows. The scores that members earn on their tests also qualify them for our year end awards. Membership comes in handy if the show fills up quickly, you’ll be on a first call list to jump in when a scratch

happens. Need a stall for show season? Reserve your stall before the first show for all five shows and you get five stall show day rentals for the cost of four days!

Our stall rentals this year include bedding for your stall and having your stall cleaned after the show.

The other important date to save is June 1 and 2. Why? These are the dates for our next Working Equitation clinic! Our clinician that weekend will be Ericka Peet from Illinois. She is a sanctioned judge for Untied States Working Equitation. Our first clinic last December was not only well received but very interesting.

This will be a clinic on Saturday and Working Equitation show on Sunday. Not sure if you’re ready to ride it? Then come and audit!

We would love to have you come and join us.

Watch our website and Facebook page for all the latest information on club happenings.

We plan on doing some trail rides this summer, so come and meet us and join in the fun!

Northern Ohio Dressage Association

NODA Year End Awards Program PRESIDENT, Barb Soukup; VICE PRESIDENT, Arielle Brodkey; TREASURER, Dee Liebenthal; SECRETARY, Patti Valencic. EMAIL, president@nodarider.org; WEBSITE, www.nodarider.org

by Mosie Welch The Northern Ohio Dressage Association (NODA) has an extensive year-end awards program open to all members which includes schooling show awards, awards for those showing in USEF/USDF recognized competitions, various end of the year trophies, as well as unmounted awards recognizing volunteers. All awards are presented at the annual year-end banquet. For scores to be eligible for year-end awards, a competitor must be a NODA member at the time the scores are earned.

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highest average of four scores from four different judges.

There are scholarships at each level for Junior/Young Riders (Jr/Yr), Adult Amateurs (AA), and Professionals. Beginning with Third Level and above, the Jr/Yr and the AA divisions are combined while professionals still compete against one another.

Ribbons are awarded out to tenth place. NODA also has a scholarship of $100 for the horse and rider combination with the highest average scores in either Musical Freestyle or Dressage Seat Equitation awarded based on the average of three scores from three different judges. A rider/ horse combination may win a championship three times at any level before becoming ineligible to apply for championships at that level or lower.

Schooling Show Year-End Ribbons and Scholarships are awarded at specified levels in the amount of $75 in both classical dressage and Western dressage including Equitation.

Scholarships will be awarded in each division based on the average of four scores which must be from four different judges in classes Intro Level through First Level.

At Second Level and above scores

from three different judges are averaged. Ribbons/Scholarships are awarded based on Jr/YR, AA, or Open class. In all cases, two of the scores used in the average for Schooling Show Awards must be earned from two different judges at two different NODA schooling shows. Riders can submit scores from non-NODA schooling shows if the show is open to all NODA members and has been advertised in the NODA Newsletter or on the website and the judge is a graduate of the “L” Judge Program, holds a current USEF judges license, or has held a judges license in the past. A rider/horse combination may win a championship three times at any level before becoming ineligible to apply for championships at that level or lower.

There are trophies awarded for both recognized and schooling shows with varying qualifications for breeds, young riders, those who event, novice riders, horses trained by adult amateurs, western dressage, vintage horses (15 years or older) and vintage riders to name only a few. Annually NODA’s Lifetime Achievement Trophy is awarded to an individual(s) who has devoted countless hours of service to NODA “in pursuit of

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excellence both to NODA and to our sport of dressage.” There are awards for those who provide tireless support of riders in their riding goals. Most trophies are rotating and are awarded for the year.

To apply for year-end awards, each horse/rider combination must submit four NODA bucks earned in the current award year.

If you ride more than one horse, you must volunteer a minimum of four hours per horse and earn four NODA Bucks to be turned in with your awards reporting form. Scores must be sent on the official report form available on the NODA website. You must include copies of your test fronts or a USDF score check. If you are applying for more than one level, you must send a separate official report and proof of scores at each level.

We all know that dressage is a journey for each horse and rider. Developing a bond and the horse’s strength, suppleness, and willingness to work with the rider are key. NODA’s awards program designed to celebrate all of our riders and recognize the hard work and dedication required to compete in the sport of dressage.

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