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by Crystal Lyons

I once had a GOOD blue heeler dog that we used regularly at certain bull buckouts to run the bulls out of the pen. He’d take the bull right to the let out gate and then return to wherever I was in the arena and sit down beside my horse quietly until the next cowboy was off his bull and I gave permission to go run him out.

It was a PRCA rodeo in East Texas. They were bucking bulls and this one bad to the bone, bull was at the far end of the arena refusing to go out. UN-INVITED….I decided to do the “hot shot thing” and send my dog into the arena. It’s amazing how pride can totally blind us. Not to mention, how it seems to drain our brains of all common sense….. About the time I stepped into the arena with my dog, I “sorta heard” somebody say, “that’s a no climb fence there lady”. Did I stop for even a SECOND to consider what that tiny piece of information meant??

Oh no! I was on a bender to be the obvious hero of the rodeo!

Made totally stupid by my own self-importance…..I sent my dog out to “sic em”. Off he went bouncing and running a big circle which landed him in front of the bull and then bouncing back to ME……with bull in tow!! I ran to jump up on the fence and climb over, only to experience just what “no climb” meant!

I smacked the fence and sorta slid down it while the crowd was SCREAMING. I never looked behind me…..I knew it was BAD by the faces and screams from the crowd. Men jumped out of their seats and leaped to the top of the fence as others got under them to help them reach over and grab my hands to pull me out. I was totally at the mercy (and strength) of those men! Somehow, (THANKFULLY) they were able to pull me up over the fence! But what I DIDN’T see behind me, (frankly because if I was gonna die that day, I’d just as soon NOT watch it!) was the pick up man had ONE SHOT ONLY to rope that bull in time and he did! Emory Weekly….(if you happen to read this Emory….you are STILL MY HERO!!) roped him and dallied off just in time to stop him hard only about 3-5 feet from my backside!

The cocky cowgirl that had strutted INTO the arena, walked away quite humbled and flat out EMBARASSED at my own stupidity! THANKFUL that others were there to save me, because I was powerless to save myself! Had it not been for the expert ability with a rope by Emory and the quick thinking of men in the stands…..I was gonna have a mud hole hooked in me and then stomped dry by that bull. I have forgotten MANY events and happenings over the years….but this one is CARVED in my memory! Why oh WHY if we’re gonna be incredibly STUPID do we seem to never do it out by our lonesome?? Oh no! We have to have an entire AUDIENCE when we show our ignorance!!

Pride makes us STUPID. We can be so blinded by our own pride until we get ourselves into a jam where our meat is cooked…unless God has mercy! And thankfully…..He DOES! In this life….it’s like we’re surrounded by “no climb fences”….and we can’t save ourselves! We must REACH UP. He’s there….. ready to dally off and stop the inevitable wreck cold…and LIFT you out, if you’ll simply call on Jesus for HELP!

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Broadening the Envelope I

With Richard Winters Horsemanship

conduct horsemanship clinics and seminars all over the country and around the world. Recently someone asked me, “What is your goal when you begin a clinic with a new group of riders?” There is certainly a whole list of things we would like to accomplish in each clinic. Rein management, focused riding, body control and more refinement are just a few of the objectives. However, This is how I responded. Everyone comes to my clinic with some things that they are comfortable with and many things that they are not comfortable handling. For many people, the envelope of where they feel safe, comfortable and confident is pretty small. My goal is to open up their envelope and increase their comfort level to be able to enjoy their horses to a greater degree.

Most equine enthusiasts did not start out with such a small envelope of competency. Most of us had big ideas and grand visions when we were young of what we would accomplish with horses.

We envisioned what we saw in the movies and read in books. We would be galloping across big open country, jumping over down timber, riding through beautiful streams and gathering cattle.

What happened? For many of my clients, it was simply the effects of time.

The invincibleness and immortality that we felt in our teens and twenties is now a distant memory as we live our lives at 40+

years of age. Where did all of the confidence go? For some, there was a specific accident or incident that shattered that confidence.

Now those dark memories are ever present with them every time they put their foot in the stirrup.

As mentioned earlier, my goal is to build confidence and increase each rider’s comfort level. How do I accomplish this? First, the greatest confidence builder is knowledge. It’s my job as the clinician to share information.

Information is power. The information I share gives riders confidence that their equipment is adjusted properly. It’s my reassurance that the horse they’re riding is suitable for their level. (Or in some instances, is not.) It’s helping them understand when their horse is warmed up and prepared to ride. It’s helping each rider to be aware of and act on the signs of trouble before the trouble has overtaken them. Sometimes it’s me personally riding a participant’s horse and giving them a picture in their “minds eye” as to how they can work through an issue.

We just wrapped up a great event at a working cattle ranch in Central California we call “Ride to Rancho”. This weeklong horsemanship experience exemplified my goal of opening up each rider’s personal envelope to greater possibilities with their particular horse. It was my goal to spend a minimal time in the arena and the maximum of time out in the big open country working through real life experiences. I wanted to take

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everybody’s personal list of “can’t, won’t, don’t, yeah buts” and shrink it down as small as possible.

I have a good friend who is the headmaster at the Thacher School. This is a private boarding school with a strong emphasis on outdoor activities. My friend would always talk about “carefully calibrated challenges.” It has nothing to do with taking unnecessary risks, ignoring safety procedures or being haphazard. Rather it is equipping each student with knowledge, encouragement and a plan to do more than they thought they could ever done on their own. At this year’s Ride the Rancho we accomplished that mission!

What do you need to open your envelope and expand your comfort zone?

It might be taking a series of lessons. It might mean committing to more training for your horse or possibly attending a clinic.

With some solid guidance, knowledge and support you can step up your horsemanship game to the next level.

Take a look at these accompanying photographs. These riders are just like you.

Many of these riders came with the same questions, concerns and fears that perhaps you are harboring. With help and support they stepped out of their comfort zone, became strong leaders for their horses and accomplished great things. They broadened their envelope. Who’s next?

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Richard’s credentials extend from the rodeo arena and high desert ranches of the west to being a highly sought after horse trainer and horsemanship clinician.

Richard Winters horsemanship journey has earned him Colt Starting and Horse Showing Championship titles. Obtaining his goal of a World Championship in the National Reined Cow Horse Association became a reality in 2005. He is an AA rated judge. Another of Richard’s horsemanship goals was realized with his 2009 Road to the Horse Colt Starting Championship. Richard has returned as the Horseman’s Host for 5 consecutive years. Being a Top Five Finalist at the Cowboy Dressage World Finals was a great way to end our 2015 show season.

International travels include: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Mexico, Scotland, Sweden and Poland where he earned the European International Colt Starting Championship Title. Richard is a “Masterful Communicator” with horses and humans alike.

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We are happy to announce the 2016 release of Richard’s brand new book, “From Rider to Horseman” that was published by Western Horseman Magazine.

Richard and his wife Cheryl currently reside in Reno, Nevada, and invite you to “Connect” with Richard Winters Horsemanship on Facebook and YouTube. You can also read Winters horse training articles, published monthly, in many horse magazines.

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Start the Year Off Right By Giving the Gift of Exercise Do remember that the horse is hard-wired to move. Nothing pleases him as much as doing what he is supposed to do!

Horse lovers love showing their horses how much they are appreciated.

We do it in all sorts of ways: hand-fed treats, special dinners filled with delicious goodness, or even the extra hug or pat on the neck. We talk to them in soft soothing tones, and we are careful to be extra calm when they are startled by something. We buy them supplements and make sure they get the veterinarian attention they need. Most importantly, we buy well-fitted saddles, properly adjusted bridles, and even get something with a little bling to add that special spark to their overall look.

In our desire to show our horse affection, we lose sight of one thing - how the horse perceives our actions, and what they would interpret as being a positive interaction.

Of course your horse enjoys your treats, extra nibbles in their feed tub, or your pats and soft-toned voice.

Your horse certainly needs the supplements, vet care and correctly fitting tack to work at his best. And he does need your expert guidance to help him be adequately socialized for this human-dominated environment in which he lives.

But there is one thing that absolutely resonates with your horse on a level that none of the above methods can begin to match - and it’s more simple than you can imagine.

The Gift of Exercise What can make the horse snort, become playfully alert, soft in the eyes and exuberant?

Exercise, of course!

And most horses aren’t even particularly picky about what kind of exercise they participate in. Go for a nice trail ride in the woods and smell the crisp outdoor scents. The change of scenery is stimulating as are the sights and sounds of (hopefully!) little critters scurrying about doing their daily chores.

Alternately, ride in the ring and work on specific movements. You can even do them over and over and over and the horse will STILL relish the fun, because working well and moving correctly feels good just as much to him as it does to you.

Not enough time for a full ride? Then enjoy a 20-minute lunging session and work on developing length of stride in all the gaits.

How fun can it be? Just look at your horse’s face and body language as the minutes roll by and you’ll get your answer.

How about a nice bonding session mixed with grooming and a serene hand-walking down the driveway of the barn? So many experiences can be shared just by keeping your horse beside you as you go places!

In bad weather, try staying in the barn and playing with a few horse tricks! Tricks are not only physically challenging, but they encourage problem solving and memory work for your favourite equine friend. Even with limited space, you can connect in a way that both you and your horse can enjoy!

The Bottom Line In this era of horses as recreational pets (rather than working livestock), do remember that the horse is hard-wired to move.

Nothing pleases him as much as doing what he is supposed to do. Keep it physical, and your horse will appreciate being with you more than any horse treat, tack or bling can ever buy!

Get out there and enjoy time with your horse!

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Western Dressage: More About the Sport

By Lynn Palm

I find it exciting that dressage has become so widely accepted by all disciplines and breeds. At the 2010 World Equestrian Games in Lexington, Kentucky, I saw many breeds including Morgans, Saddlebreds, Arabians, and gaited horses, showing in a correct balance and collection. They were doing lead changes, extending and slowing in the gaits, and performing lateral movements in either Western or English saddles.

It was amazing and most of the time I had my mouth open with surprise and happiness. Cyril and I performed our clinician demonstration on “Dressage Principles” at the Games and explained how “riding well” will emphasize the willing and correct responses from the horse. I realized we were on the right track and now people truly understood that dressage is naturally training a horse and rider.

We now have horse owners telling us, “I have been taking Dressage lessons to improve my western riding,” and “Dressage has improved my horse and my riding so much, I never want to quit this type of riding!” We also have recreational/ trail riders coming to us and wanting to learn Dressage to “Ride Well” for their horses. This is actually how we came up with our clinic name.

Whether you ride Western or English, I encourage everyone to visit USDF.org, the extremely informative website of the United States Dressage Association.

Released just a few years ago, there is no other on the web like it. It is for all levels of riders and horses and you can get so much education from this site.

We all know that if we want to be good at something, we have to spend time training and educating ourselves about the subject that we have an interest in. The USDF educational web site offers so much.

Even though this is a site for classical dressage, if you ride western you can still relate. It does not matter that you are in the western saddle. You will not find the terms “jog” and “lope,” but you will be able to learn about the requirements of the levels and tests to learn a perfect progression for the training of your horse and how you can learn to become a good rider for your horse.

It does not matter what saddle your ride in or what breed of horse that you choose, classical dressage will teach you what is natural for a horse to learn from easiest to most difficult. You will learn how much time it takes to develop your horse to do harder tasks, correct collection and how you can become an effective rider for your horse. It is really something special in which everyone can gain an education and common sense knowledge about the sport of riding.

I suggest you closely review the following areas: 1. Understanding Dressage Training 2. Understanding the mechanics of horse a horse operates naturally 3. Understanding that collection is not a head set 4. Understand how you can become a rider who has balance and communicate with natural aids 5. Understand how you can develop the horse training with the guidance of the famous Dressage Training Pyramid

6. How you can get involved with local, state, and national dressage associations and clubs 7. How you can find instructors, trainers, coaches, and shows Becoming a member of USDF/USEF also will allow you to show. Being a member you are also eligible for all the wonderful and many awards. There are many awards for all breeds. Also, as a member you will receive a USDF booklet with all the dressage tests and all the awards that are offered for Jr., Amateur, and Open riders and horses. You will also find breeders, trainers, coaches, and competitions that are offered throughout the year.

I am proud to be a member of USDF/ USEF, even though I have as much an interest in Western Dressage. I also encourage you to join the Western Dressage of America (WDAA) www. westerndressageassociation.org. WDAA is a non-profit association with a great mission to educate and follow the traditional/classical training of dressage, only within a western saddle and with more breeds then your traditional warmblood as seen in the International (FEI) Dressage.

Another website that you’ll find help is www.usef.org, the site of the United States Equestrian Federation.

Please join and take advantage of all that you can with your memberships. If you have any questions that I can help you with in this regard, please do not hesitate to contact me at generalinfo@lynnpalm. com.

PALM PARTNERSHIP TRAINING ™ Building a Partnership with Your Horse We would love to have you come ride with us. We love to share our dressage backgrounds and knowledge with you. You can join us at our farm in Ocala, Florida, or at one of our Ride Well Clinics on our USA Tour at a location near you. If you would like to train with Lynn & Cyril at home with Western Dressage, take advantage of the following supportive training materials: Books: “Head To Toe Horsemanship” “Western Dressage—A Guide to Take You to Your First Show” “A Rider Guide to Real Collection” DVDs: “Dressage Principles for the Western Horse & Rider” Volume 1 Parts 1-5 “Dressage Principles for the Western & English Horse & Rider” Volume 2, Parts 1-3 “Let Your Horse Be Your Teacher” Parts 1&2 For more information about training courses, educational materials and much more, please visit www.lynnpalm.com or call 800-503-2824.

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of Events Every Monday - Burrell Horse Auction, Horse & Tack Sale: Tack 6:00, Horse 8:00; 6450 Bates Pike, Cleveland TN 423-472-0805

First Tuesday of every month National Racking Horse Assoc, Choo Choo Chapter meets at Wally’s Restaurant in East Ridge Tn @ 7pm. New members and visitors always welcome! Jerry Clark 423-667-0440 Fourth Thursday of every month Gordon County Saddle Club monthly meeting @ Gordon County Agricultural Service Center Visitors welcome! Info: (770) 548-5956 First Monday of every month Club Meeting 7:00 pm Last Monday of every month BOD Meeting 7:00 pm Murray County Saddle Club.com

Upcoming in 2017 January 13-14 - AL West Bucking Bulls 13 6pm – 14 10pm Central Time Main Arena nealagribusinesscenter.com

January 14-15 - TN Intercollegiate Horse Show Assoc

Thompson’s Station, TN. Jaeckle Centre. IEA Show January 20-22 - TN Hunter/Jumper

Thompson’s Station, TN. Jaeckle Center.

TJC Snowflake I Show.

Melanie Fransen 859-492-7348 or mfransen@jaecklecentre.com

First Monday of every month Meeting 7pm Bartow County Saddle Club bartowcountysaddleclub.org

January 21st - FL 12 noon - Saturday Registered Horse Sale Southeastern Livestock Pavilion Ocala Florida 813-361-6734; floridahorsesales.com

3rd Saturday each month - GA Catoosa County Saddle Club For the 2016 show season...we will be going back to the 3rd saturday each month for our shows....will seem like old times with lots of new people.....looking forward to it. facebook.com/catoosacountysaddleclub

January 28 & 29 -TN Last Lap IEA 8am to 10pm Both Arenas Free to spectators Roger Elder 865-567-2539 Email Roane State; roanestate.edu

Upcoming 2017

February 4 - TN Volunteer Ranch Horse Show TN Livestock Center Murfreesboro TN

www.mtsu.edu/tlc February 11 - TN Tack Swap - 4H Club TriState Arena - Cleveland TN 10am to 6pm; Sarah Petty 423-280-8643; bskp04@gmail.com February 11 - TN C & C Productions Barrel Race 9am to 10 pm Indoor Arena $5 per person Morgan Brown, Email 865-719-1150 Roane State; roanestate.edu February 17 - 19 - TN East TN cutting Horse Assn 8am to 9pm Indoor Arena Free to spectators Lynn Hicks 423-741-1435 Email.

Fri – Paid Warm ups 5pm – 9pm Roane State; roanestate.edu February 17-19 - TN Hunter/Jumper

Thompson’s Station, TN. Jaeckle Center.

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February 4-5 - TN

Monthly Horse Sales/Adoptions Second Friday: Gleason, TN. West TN Auction Barn. 330 Fence Rd. 6:30 pm.

Info: Chucky Greenway 731-571-8198 Second & Fourth Saturday: Scotts Hill, TN. Scotts Hill Stockyard.

Info: James Linville 731-549-3523. www.facebook.com/scottshillstockyard

Thompson’s Station, TN. Jaeckle Center.

Karen Healy Clinic.

Melanie Fransen 859-492-7348 or mfransen@jaecklecentre.com February 4-5 - AL Alabama Arena Cross Feb 4 2pm – Sun Feb 5 12am nealagribusinesscenter.com

March 15-16 - TN Memphis, TN. Showplace Arena.

Julie Goodnight clinic. juliegoodnight.com/clinics

February 24-25 -TN

NCA Pro Rodeo Roane State; roanestate.edu February 24-26 - TN Southern Equine Expo Tennessee Miller Coliseum Murfreesboro, Tennessee for more info and online tickets www.southernequineexpo.com

Tennessee Reining Horse Association Tentavie Dates March 23 - 26 - Harriman May 18-21 Murfreesboro July 13-16 Harriman Oct 12-15 Murfreesboro April 29 - FL Sat January 21st 12 noon Registered Horse Sale Southeastern Livestock Pavilion Ocala Florida 813-361-6734 floridahorsesales.com

BARREL RACING www.where2barrelrace.com, www. nbhatn05.com, www.nbhams06.webs. com, http://ms05nbha.com JAN. 1: Mason, TN. Coyote Run Arena.

Winter Series Show #6 JAN. 14: Mason, TN. Coyote Run Arena.

Winter Series Show #7 JAN. 28: Mason, TN. Coyote Run Arena.

Winter Series Show #8 FEB. 4: Mason, TN. Coyote Run Arena.

Winter Series Show #9 FEB. 18: Mason, TN. Coyote Run Arena.

Winter Series Show #10 MAR. 11: Mason, TN. Coyote Run Arena.

Winter Series Show #11 MAR. 25: Mason, TN. Coyote Run Arena.

Winter Series Show #12 APR. 1: Mason, TN. Coyote Run Arena.

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Trail of the month

Tsali Recreation Area, Robbinsville, North Carolina On the web: https://www.trailmeister.com/trails/tsali-recreation-area/ Trailhead Coordinates: 35.406188, -83.585557 Over 40 miles of trails blooming with mountain laurel, rhododendron, and flame azalea await riders in the scenic Smoky Mountains at the Tsali (sounds like Sally) Recreation Area within the Nantahala National Forest. With stunning mountain and lake views, a wide range of trail challenge levels, and easily located less than 3 hours from the major cities of Charlotte, Knoxville, and Atlanta it’s no wonder that Tsali is a very popular destination point for riders across North Carolina, Tennessee, and Georgia.

Trails at Tsali are multi use and are shared with hikers and mountain bikers. Tsali has a unique trail sharing arrangement that allows both equestrians and cyclists to co-exist in a safe manner while allowing both groups equal access to the trails. An alternate day schedule for trail usage is in effect in which on any given day half the trails are open for horse usage and closed to bicyclists, on the following day the trail selections are reversed. This ensures that everyone can enjoy everything that Tsali has to offer without the nagging fear of encountering silent wheeled horse eating monsters clad in lycra and spandex. Don’t worry about the schedule as all the trailheads have signs clearly detailing which routes are allowed on what day.

Riders at Tsali have two main loops, comprised of 4 smaller loops to discover. All the trails here offer meandering routes through mixed pine and hardwood forests on peninsulas that stretch into Fontana Lake.

Located to the north of the trailhead are the right and left loops of the Tsali Horse trail. Totaling about 23 miles this is the larger of the two areas. The Left Loop the longest (11.9 miles) of the trails at Tsali, offers a bit of a roller coaster experience as the trail repeatedly climbs and descends as you ride along the shore of Lake Fontana. A point of interest on the Left Loop is “The Old Chimney” the lone remaining relic of a cabin from days past. The trail passes through what used to be the cabin. Wiping of shoes is not required. The Right Loop is slighter shorter (11 miles) but makes up for decrease in distance with a couple of bridge crossings and some side hills. Both loops return to the trail head on the gravel County Line road.

Head west from the trailhead to explore the Mouse branch and Thompson loops.

Totaling about 16 miles these trails are similar to those found to the north, passing through; both forest and clearcut; remains of old homesteads, and great lake views.

Best times to visit Tsali are throughout Fall, Winter, and Spring before summers’ heat and humidity take hold.

Until next month for more information on these and other equestrian riding destinations throughout the U.S. please visit www.TrailMeister.com for free trail maps and fully validated trail and trailhead information.

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