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Helping the Head Shy Horse

Ground Manners for Turnout

HOPE Miracles happen through horses!

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Stumbling Forward

by Crystal Lyons

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aising kids is such a blast!

Oh it definitely has its times when you feel so stretched and stressed that you can barely remember what it was like to have a quiet, peaceful moment without a kid pulling on you for something. I once heard that being a mom was like being pecked to death by chickens! While that humorous analogy has some truth to it, all in all…raising kids is an awesome experience and an honor. What’s awesome is recognizing the signs of what they’re interested in and possibly the direction that interest will take them in life. When my youngest son, Colt Wrangler was about 3, I came into the house and found him sitting on the kitchen floor with every pot and pan I owned arranged in a semicircle around him.

He had

ose ...it’s th bling m u t s f times o akes t t i t a th e to courag keep g reachin

wooden spoons in hand and with bright eyes and total joy, he said “look mom….different sounds”! I thought….”drummer”!

Sure enough, among other things, he is an excellent drummer!!

My oldest, Tyger Tuff, spent his days dressed in army gear; and one day I caught him jumping off the peak of the roof onto the trampoline with full army dress and helmet. One basic mistake he made that day on his first jump was he forgot to strap his helmet on before jumping. He descended faster than the metal helmet and met it on his way up.

For a few hours the pounding of his head deterred another jump. Where is Tyger now? Well…..not surprising, he’s a paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne.

God made us where we naturally gravitate to what’s inside us, if we will simply follow the interests that get stirred up within. Sometimes it takes a few years and a tedious journey through life to stumble on to the right path that was paved in the mind of God for us before we were ever born….but if we keep stumbling forward….we will find it. But it’s those times of stumbling that it takes courage to keep reaching. That’s another reason to recognize what’s within our kids and be an encourager to their giftings, letting them become who God made them to be and not try to stuff them into the image WE want.

Because my own interests were not within the normal boundaries of what

society at the time accepted for girls… .I always seemed to be faced with “bucking the system”. But following my heart has led me on an adventure with my Creator through life, and I’m addicted to that lifestyle. We were never created to simply exist! Though society or peers or family members may not see what’s on the inside of you crying out to “become”…..God sees!

He’s the ultimate “Cheerleader” of our uniqueness! I’ve turned a few pages in life and honestly at this moment, I’m kinda at a loss as to what I’m to do or be….but I can certainly rely on one thing…if I simply keep stumbling forward, I KNOW that the One Who made me and breathed Himself into my DNA will by His grace allow me to fall into the next perfect slot that He has awaiting my arrival. We NEVER need worry that following God will force us into a mold that we don’t fit! So, keep “stumbling forward” and trust that where you land will not be an accident. God is GREATER than our stumblings! But we’ve got to keep forward motion…a parked car can’t be steered.

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Helping the This head shy mare is very touchy about her ears

Head Shy Horse If

you handle enough horses, you will eventually come across one that is head shy to one extent or another. The head shy horse has a fear or phobia about being touched or handled around their head. Each horse is different. With some, the problem is subtle and can be easily overcome. With others, the fear and paranoia is so great that they can become very difficult to handle and even dangerous when someone is attempting to do something near their head.

Are horses born head shy or is this something that is created through bad handling or abuse? In my experience, it is often a combination of both. Some horses, regardless of handling or experience, are just naturally sensitive and fearful when handled around their head. Most of these horses, with good handling, can overcome the vast majority of their apprehension and learn to accept human interaction around their head. However, some of the more sensitive horses will insist that the handlers be smooth and correct in their dealings with them or the problem can resurface. There are other horses that have such a laid-backnature that even with poor or crude handling never seem to be too concerned or bothered with activity around their head.

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Messaging the base of the ear in a circular motion

With Richard Winters Horsemanship

Take just as much care removing the bridle as putting it on

have their own unique triggers that will set around their ears. Using my hand, palm off their fear. With some, it can be any apdown, I will begin to work my way toward proach or attempt to touch them anywhere the base of my horse’s ear using the apon their head. With others, they won’t proach and retreat technique, with rhythm. mind being touched around their muzzle My goal is to rest my hand around the base and face but are worried about their ears. of my horse’s ear surrounding it with my Others have a phobia about being haltered, thumb and forefinger. Now I will begin to bridled, or perhaps being clipped. Here are massage the ear in a round, circular moa few techniques and approaches you can tion. I will begin to feel the ear soften and try to help your head shy horse overcome relax as the horse realizes that nothing bad his fears. Each situation is unique and is going to happen. different. Choose the technique that best Set Your Goals Aside applies to your horse and don’t be afraid to Rather than think that you have to get modify and tailor your approach to meet the halter or bridle on, take some time to your horse’s specific needs. simply groom and rub your horse with the Be Smooth piece of intimidating equipment. You can Honestly evaluate your own movement. use a soft halter and lead rope and begin to How smooth are you? Are your movements rub your horse with rhythm along his neck, harsh and abrupt? Your horse might be a cheek, and face. If your horse is not comproduct of you. Make sure your movements fortable with you rubbing him smoothly or reassuring and building confidence in with the equipment, he is probably not your horse rather than building apprehengoing to tolerate you trying to put it on his sion and intimidation. This doesn’t mean face. you should start sneaking around your Take Your Time horse. Your movements should exemplify If you know your horse is bad to bridle, confident leadership that builds confidence don’t try to rush through the process. It’s in your horse important that every bridling experience is Approach and Retreat positive and able to build your horse’s conIf your horse is worried about a particufidence. Also, remember that removing the lar spot being touched on his head, find an bridle is just as important. Once the bridle area where they are secure and not bothis off his ears, make sure the bit slips out ered. Now, with rhythm, begin to rub back of your horse’s mouth smoothly. If you get and forth, moving from your horse’s conin a hurry, you’re liable to lose much of the fident area toward the apprehensive spot. progress that you had been making. The The idea is not to stay at the worried spot seasoned horseman said, “Take the time it too long. If your horse is sensitive about his takes and it will take less time.” ears, I might begin to rub his face and then The head shy horse can overcome his bring my hand smoothly up over the top of fears. However, it will take strong leaderhis head, along his ears, and down his neck. ship, clear communication, and a smooth Approaching and retreating with rhythm, hand from you his handler. Use this chalnumerous times, will help build my horse’s lenge to work on your own horsemanship tolerance towards my hand being in his skills. You’ll be able to take pride in knowsensitive area. ing that you’ve helped your horse overcome his fears.

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Miracles happen through horses!

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hink about how you feel connected to your horse.

Think about the sensation you feel touching the soft fur while grooming. Remember the smell of leather when tacking, and the feel of your body motion while riding your horse. Recall the barn smells also, that organic earthly fragrance.

Imagine the power, acceptance, energy and connectivity horses can have with special needs individuals. Equine Assisted Therapeutic Activities for special needs individuals is a growing alternative that introduces physical, occupational, speech and sensory therapeutic activities to individuals with physical, cognitive and emotional needs. The program allows individuals to experience horsemanship activities based on abilities they possess. Lessons are designed to use those abilities to condition, strengthen and further develop skills.

PATH website states: �Horseback activities encourage stretching and strengthening of underused or underdeveloped muscles, improve posture and coordination, help develop gross and fine motor skills, increase the riders awareness of their body in space, and improve their range of motion. In addition, riders with disabilities increase their self-esteem and self-confidence, learn problem solving skills, and increase their ability to focus and stay on task. All of this while they are having fun.�

PATH educates and certifies instructor and develops safety standards for centers offering equine therapeutic programs.

Therapeutic Horsemanship Centers support the individual through a certified PATH instructor, therapeutic horse, and many volunteers which make the lesson a positive conditioning and learning experience.

Cullman, AL offers HOPE! HOPE is a non- profit, PATH equine therapeutic horsemanship center offering therapeutic riding and EFL(Equine Facilitated Learning). HOPE is dedicated to providing safe therapeutic programs to individuals with special physical, cognitive and emotional needs. Some areas in which individuals can be served include Autism, ADD/ADHD, Down Syndrome, Muscular Dystrophy, Cerebral Palsy, Multiple Sclerosis, Mental Delays, Emotional Disorders, Learning Disabilities, Deafness, Brain and Spinal Cord injuries, Stroke, and Visually impaired.

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Ground Manners For Turnout

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By F.J. Thomas

o you dread turnout out time because your horse crowds you as soon as you open the door? If so, it might be time to take a good hard look at your horse and his ground manners, or lack thereof, as well as your routine.

Whether we realize it or not, every single time we handle our horses we’re teaching them good or bad ground manners. What they are learning can ultimately translate to when we ride. Because horses learn by repetition, and our daily routines tend to be repetition as well, good or bad behavior becomes solid over time.

Little things like crowding your space when you’re haltering or leading can progress over time. Initially, it might start out simply as your having to take a step back when you put the halter on because your horse has pushed his head into your space. Eventually it turns into ignoring your space entirely. Instead of taking a step back, take the time to make your horse step back at least two steps to reinforce respect of your space.

repetition. Doing repetitive exercises at turn out, such as stopping and backing up, is a great to get your horse to listen to you. Take a few steps forward and then immediately ask your horse to back up a few steps. This is one simple exercise can be done several times on the path to their turnout area.

Horses that anticipate are more sensitive to routine. They generally act out because they get excited about the impending turnout, or in some cases coming in. These types of horses are always thinking and are always one step ahead. Horses that tend to anticipate are also more likely to be on the muscle at turnout time, especially if they’ve been up for a few days.

Because routine actually causes these horses become antsy about turnout, the best way to deal with them is to change the routine. Instead of walking straight out to the turnout area, set up a scenario where they have to wait and work before they go out. Lateral ground work exercises are good for this type of horse because it

When you’re leading, does your horse stay respectfully at your shoulder and wait on you, or does your horse charge forward dragging you along? If your horse is pulling on you, it’s most certainly time to work on leading. Daily turnout is a great time to work on leading your horse because it gives you a chance to set up consistent training, especially since you’re already leading your horse out anyhow.

As mentioned earlier, horses learn by

makes them think. Include some groundwork as often as you can and they’ll soon figure out that turnout time isn’t a mad dash to the gate - they have to take their time.

Simple things such as asking your horse to lower his head before haltering can also make a difference with these types of horses. When haltering, take your time and don’t rush. Take a deep breath and just relax, especially if you’re dreading taking

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your horse out. Your horse will take a cue from your body language and will start to relax too over time.

With horses that anticipate, it’s also good to review even the simple of act of exiting the stall or pasture. When you open the stall door, don’t just mindlessly step out.

Wait for a moment. If your horse takes a step forward, ask your horse to back up a step or two. To keep them guessing a little more, you can even ask for a lateral movement of the shoulders or hips. The idea is to get your horse waiting on you and not rushing through the stall door or gate.

When you step out into the hallway, ask your horse to stop and wait on you just as you did in the stall. The goal is to keep your horse relaxed and guessing what you’re going to do next.

On the way to the turnout area, you can practice the leading exercise mentioned earlier to reset your horse’s mindset and keep him waiting on you. Another helpful exercise is walking extremely slow. These two exercises will quickly help your horse to relax and not anticipate the turnout process.

Once through the gate, again take your time in turning your horse loose. Ask him to lower his head and take your time taking the halter off.

Another strategy you can use if your horse is full of energy is to work your horse just a few minutes in the turnout area before your turn him loose. Ask him to move his shoulders or hips over, or work on side pass. Make sure you don’t over drill, and be sure to end on a good note.

You can use turning them loose as their reward for doing a good job.

While it’s easy to get in the habit of rushing through barn chores, especially if you’re running late for work, taking a little extra time and slowing down can have a big impact on your horse’s ground manners. Look for new ways to incorporate groundwork into your daily routine and your horse will have better manners because of it.

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Info: (770) 548-5956 September 4-6 - TN East TN Cutting Horse Assoc Roane State Community College Expo Ctr Lynn Hicks 423-741-1435 September 5 - TN Copper Basin Riding Club Sign-ups 5pm; show starts at 6pm www.copperbasinridingclub.org September 5 - GA Olde Milton Horse Show A & B Wills Park Equestrian Center 11915 Wills Road Alpharetta, GA Barb Goda 770-475-1244 September 5 -TN Smoky Mountain Horse Show Series, Stone Gate Farm, English Only www.smokyshowseries.com, 865-306-1196

September 6 -TN Smoky Mountain Horse Show Series, Badgett Field, Western Only www.smokyshowseries.com, 865-306-1196 September 8-12, TN Cowboy Mounted Shooting Eastern Championships Miller Coliseum, Murfreesboro, TN cmsaevents.com

September 9 -TN 12th NRHA World Show, Tri-state Exhibition Center, Cleveland, TN, September 10-13 - TN Arabian Horse Assoc., Distance Nationals Big South Fork NRRA, Oneida TN Eric Rueter at 865-986-5966 ArabianHorses.org/DNL September 11 - GA Fun Show 7:00 pm Murray County Saddle Club Chatsworth GA, murraycountysaddleclub@gmail.com September 12 - GA Open Show 4:00 pm Murray County Saddle Club Chatsworth GA, murraycountysaddleclub@gmail.com September 12 - AL TVRA 2105 Team Roping Agribition Center, Huntsville AL Rope @ 10am sharp!

Eric Graham (Team Roping Director) 256-717-4266

September 5 - GA Rivermont Farm The Rivermont Ride For Hope Series Lyerly, GA, 706-676-5566 RivermontFarm@gmail.com

September 11-13 - TN East Coast Regional Ride & Tie Championship Big South Fork, Oneida TN RideandTie.org, Joanne Mitchell 423-337-6194, 865-250-1645; ifgmhorse@gmail.com

September 5-6, TN TN Cowboy Mounted Shooting State Championships Miller Coliseum, Murfreesboro, TN www.tncmsa.com

September 12 - TN IEA English Show Last Lap Ranch, Maryville Tn 865-405-3080

September 5-6 - TN Volunteer Ranch Horse Show www.digitalcowgirls.com/volrha/ Tn Livestock Center, Murfreesboro TN Contact: Kim Smith 615-714-3202

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September 13 - TN IEA Western Show Last Lap Ranch, Maryville Tn 865-405-3080

September 12 - TN Saddle Pals Riding Club Adam Presley, 423-595-5409

September 12 - TN NBRC Nooga Barrel Racing Club State Line Arena, Extreme Trail Challenges noogabarrelracingclub@hotmail.com September 12-13 - GA Horseshow Ventures (H, J) Wills Park Equestrian Center 11915 Wills Road Alpharetta, GA Morgan Taylor 770-827-0175 September 12-13 - AL Mountain Music Dressage Show NE AL Agri-Business Center info@nealagribusinesscenter.com 256-638-1650 September 17-19 -TN National Spotted Saddle Horse Show TN Agri-Business Center Livestock Center, Murfreesboro TN, Info: 615-890-2864 Donna Fletcher September 18 - GA Bartow County Saddle Club, Cartersville, Ga Friday Night Lights Barrel Show Info: 770-314-9156 September 18 - TN NBRC Nooga barrel racing club State Line Arena Friday Night Lights JackPot noogabarrelracingclub@hotmail.com September 18-20, TN TQHA Circuit, Miller Coliseum, Murfreesboro, TN, TQHA.org September 18-20 - TN Tn Reining Horse Assoc Roane State Community College Expo Ctr Nick Cowan 423-851-2543; 865-278-6160 September 19 -TN Al Miller Walking Horse Show, Tri-state Exhibition Center, Cleveland, TN, September 19 - GA Two Creeks Saddle Club Mystery Dog Ranch Check Facebook page for updates and rain dates. Every third Saturday of month til November. Tim Martin 423 503 4735

September 19-20 - GA Cheryl & Co (H, J) Wills Park Equestrian Center 11915 Wills Road Alpharetta, GA Cheryl Sims 404-518-9198

September 20 - TN Ranch Sorting @ Tri-State arena in Cleveland TN, Practive 10-12; Youth jackpot 1pm/$30; Novice and Open to follow/$40 50% payback; 706-455-7893 Samantha September 26 - TN 2015 Sweetwater Valley Saddle Club Open Horse Show - Shows start at 4:00 PM Susan Thompson - 423-253-4993 September 26 - GA IEA Horse Show-St Francis Wills Park Equestrian Center 11915 Wills Road Alpharetta, GA September 26 - TN TN Paint Horse Show Roane State Community College Expo Ctr Penny Sadler 615-388-7180 Sept. 26 - GA Gordon County Saddle Club Annual Fundraiser Event Saddle Up for St. Jude Dry Creek Trails, Armuchee Ga. Registration 9am Info: (770) 548-5956 www.gordoncountysaddleclub.com September 26-27 - AL NE Alabama Cutting Horse Assoc NE AL Agri-Business Center info@nealagribusinesscenter.com 256-638-1650 September 27 - GA IEA Horse Show - Milton High Wills Park Equestrian Center 11915 Wills Road Alpharetta, GA Laura Davies

OCTOBER 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

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People Encouragement) Cullman, AL, Melanie at 256.338.1784, hope@hopehorses.org; www.hopehorses.org.

October 11 -TN Smoky Mountain Horse Show Series, Badgett Field, Western Only www.smokyshowseries.com, 865-306-1196

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

Championship & Autumn Nat’l Fall Dressage Show, GA International Horse Park Sandy Donovan 901-218-0613 October 10 - GA Bartow County Saddle Club Cartersville, Ga NWGHA Open Show Info: 770-314-9156

October 1-4 - GA D & R Global Enterprises NBHA Georgia State Championship GA International Horse Park Buck & Kathy Harrelson 770-775-9203

October 11 - GA Bartow County Saddle Club Cartersville, Ga NWGHA Running Show Info: 770-314-9156

October 3 -TN Smoky Mountain Horse Show Series, T ri-State Exhibition Center, Cleveland, TN, www.smokyshowseries.com, 865-306-1196

October 10 - TN National Barrel Horse Assn.

Exhibitions 10am, Race 2pm Outdoor Arena Roane State Community College Expo Ctr Brea Hodge 865-773-6285

October 3 - GA Rivermont Farm The Rivermont Ride For Hope Series Lyerly, GA, 706-676-5566 RivermontFarm@gmail.com October 3 - TN Copper Basin Riding Club Sign-ups 5pm; show starts at 6pm www.copperbasinridingclub.org October 2 - GA Fun Show 7:00 pm Murray County Saddle Club, Chatsworth GA, murraycountysaddleclub@gmail.com October 3 - GA Open Show 4:00 pm Murray County Saddle Club Chatsworth GA, murraycountysaddleclub@gmail.com October 3- TN NBRC Nooga Barrel Racing Club State Line Arena, Extreme Trail Challenges noogabarrelracingclub@hotmail.com October 9-11 - GA Great Amer. Ins. Group/USDF Region 3

October 8-10 - TN Smokey Muntain Reins, SMR Futurity, SMR Derby,VBC Derby Murfreesboro TN, Miller Coliseum.

TNRHA.org October 10- AL TVRA 2105 Team Roping Agribition Center, Huntsville AL Rope @ 10am sharp!

Eric Graham (Team Roping Director) 256-717-4266 October 10 -TN Smoky Mountain Horse Show Series, Stone Gate Farm, English Only www.smokyshowseries.com, 865-306-1196 October 10 - GA Catoosa County Saddle Club Mill Lane, Ringgold, GA CCSC Show Jerry Clark 423-667-0440 October 10 - AL Horsin’ Around , Evelyn Burrow Legacy Benefit Trail Ride for HOPE (Horses Offering

October 15-17 - TN Southern Saddlebred Fall Finale Show Murfreesboro TN, Miller Coliseum.

SouthernSaddleBredsales.com October 16-18 - TN East TN Cutting Horse Assn.

8am-7pm, Indoor Arena Roane State Community College Expo Ctr Lynn Hicks 423-741-1435 October 16 - TN NBRC Nooga barrel racing club State Line Arena Friday Night Lights JackPot noogabarrelracingclub@hotmail.com October 17 - TN Sunflower Stables Arts, Crafts & Antiques Show 5pm, Tri-state Exhibition Center, Cleveland, TN, October 17 - GA Two Creeks Saddle Club Mystery Dog Ranch Check Facebook page for updates and rain dates. Every third Saturday of month til November. Tim Martin 423 503 4735 October 17- AL North East Alabama Mule & Horse Show NE AL Agri-Business Center David Dover 205-353-8118; JT Snead 205-353-1400 October 17-18- GA H. J. Fox Halloween Classics I & II GA International Horse Park Vickie Bryans 706-342-3029 October 23-24 - TN C&S Rodeo Productions-Pro Bulls & Barrels Rodeo, 8pm-11pm, Indoor Arena Roane State Community College Expo Ctr Hilah Cummings 865-856-5086 October 23-25 - GA 7th Annual Spooktacular Murray County Saddle Club Chatsworth GA, murraycountysaddleclub@gmail.com

October 24 - TN NBRC Nooga Barrel Racing Club State Line Arena Extreme Trail Challenges noogabarrelracingclub@hotmail.com October 24 - TN 2015 Sweetwater Valley Saddle Club Open Horse Show - Shows start at 4:00 PM Halloween Costume Class 1st class Susan Thompson - 423-253-4993 October 24-25 - GA Athens Area Hunter/Jumper Assn.

Fall Classic & 2015 Medal Finals GA International Horse Park Kathy Jones 678-549-7012 October 24-25 - AL ALQHA All Novice Show W.O. Crawford Arena, Montgomery AL yellowhorsecrt@comcast.net October 24-25 - GA Westminster/Lovett IEA 2-day Horse Show GA International Horse Park Kathy Martin 404-723-8384 October 25 - AL North Alabama Mounted Shooters NE AL Agri-Business Center info@nealagribusinesscenter.com 256-638-1650 October 30-November 1 - TN National Academy Championships Murfreesboro TN, Miller Coliseum.

NationalAcademyChampioships.org October 31 - GA Bartow County Saddle Club Cartersville, Ga FFA Cattle Show Info: 770-314-9156 October 31 T N Dirty South Barrel Racing Series IBRA Co-Sanctioned Iron City Arena 9133 Iron City Rd, Iron City TN ironcityarena.com October 31 - GA Atlanta Youth Dressage Challenge GA International Horse Park Liz Mollo 770-634-4089 October 31 - GA Put Your Breast Hoof Forward: ACTHA Trail Ride, GA International Horse Park Carla Krehely 678-464-2984

Please call before you haul. Always verify dates and times BEFORE you travel.

FREE CALENDAR of EVENTS LISTINGS: If you would like to include an event please Contact: Lisa Fetzner , 423-933-4968, Info@horsenranchmag.com

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The Importance of Hoof Care

Fitting the shoe to the hoof….is the Correct way to shoe Fitting the hoof to the shoe…is the wrong way So what is the difference? A professional farrier shoeing for a living every day can tell if a horse has been shod correctly or not by observing the hoof wall thickness and outer appearance, the soles, white line, old nail holes, the worn areas on the steel or aluminum shoes, the angle of the hoof in reference to the pastern and if the shoe was fit to the hoof properly and the right size of shoe was chosen.

The front hooves naturally have a more rounded shape while the hinds are softly square shaped. Manufactured shoes right out of a box are normally stamped out by size, not shape. The farriers’ role is to shape the shoe with a hammer on the anvil at what we call “cold shoeing.” If the farrier owns a propane gas forge, he can heat up the shoe, shape it easily and with less power hits by the hammer to mold and shape that shoe, pull clips if needed, add heels, apply traction like drill tech and perform what we call “hot shoeing.”

And….there are standard sizes that fit most horses…unless hoof loss, cracks, splits, thin walls, soft hooves, etc, etc…may require handmade or “corrective shoes.” Let your farrier determine the best way to approach the job.

A horse with strong healthy hooves with the normal pastern angle that is shod over and over incorrectly will have a long term effect on the health of the hooves and entire horse.

The purpose of shoeing a horse which is the basis of our teaching is “to keep the boney column of the leg in alignment, wherein when the foot strikes the ground, the entire bony column, including the spine, equally absorbs the concussion. In order to achieve this, we must balance the horse. Balance is defined as equal weight distributed all around the shoe.” Thus, our six steps begin to fall into place.

Here is a photo of a horse overdue for re-shoeing. (Most owners will wait

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till the shoes fall off. Never wait over 8 weeks, and 6 weeks is recommended) We have drawn a line down the center of the bony column of the leg using a Finnegan Hoof Gauge to show you how “the hoof is NOT in the center of the bone.”You can see how the hoof has grown to one side, out of alignment with the bones. With the hoof being out of alignment, the weight is not being properly distributed and WILL cause lameness throughout the entire body. The movement of the horse will also be incorrect and can cause dangerous interfering problems In purchasing a horse or acquiring a “free” or “rescued” horse, hoof care is as important as the feeding regimen. We suggest you purchase horses with shoes on all four feet and you personally pick up all four feet yourself, hold each for a full minute while cleaning and see how the horse reacts. Call the last farrier and ask if the horse acted calm or was it a struggle and overall opinion. If the horse is barefoot and the seller refuses to shoe the horse, it may be a problem horse that will not stand still and they don’t want to admit it.

You can always call a farrier out to just evaluate it, maybe trim and shoe it at your expense before you purchase it.

A farrier who can talk out the problem areas with you is the best teacher you can find when it comes to healthy hooves in trimming, nutrition, shoeing, etc.

More information for owners is in our DVD, “The Grammar School of Trimming and Shoeing Horses” we offer our customers at the Farriers’ National Research Center along with clinics for owners on hoof care and horsemanship.

CASEY & SON

Horseshoeing School Established in 1989 with graduates Nationwide • Full Time operating School with classes held Tuesday-Saturday, year round.

• Offering students to attend 5 days a week or part time while still working a job: - 1 Day Trim Class for Owners...with their own horses is a good place to start.

- 2 Week (10 days) Introduction Course to Shoeing your own.

- 6 week (30 days) and 12 week (60 days) Courses to Shoe for a living.

• Tuition includes clean on site lodging and meals. • Visitors are always welcome!

• Trimming and Shoeing Services are provided for the public.

• Ask about our Equine Education Clinics and Courses for Farriers & Owners.

• A Master Educator School with BWFA Farrier Certification is offered here.

Graduates of 12 week courses

Landon Damesworth, Military Veteran of Dresden TN Brandon King of Creston, Ohio Brandon Jones of Salisbury, NC with Link Casey, Owner, Instructor at right

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Jim Swanner

here is a saying, if you want to know the value of a second, ask the person that came in second.

Timing!!!

Timing is very critical when it comes to a lot of things especially when teaching horses. If your timing is off, your horse may learn the wrong thing. If you keep asking when you should have stopped asking or you stop asking when you should have kept going. Timing…

You see, because horses learn from the release of pressure, the release must be timed with what you’re asking your horse to do. When it tries, you release immediately. We must be ready to release more than keep going. Our thought process should be I want to take the pressure off, not keep it going.

For example, if you ask your horse to move its hindquarters over by stepping its left hind leg in front of its right hind leg (disengaging) and it does it, ‘STOP ASKING’… Immediately take off the pressure.

When he moves, just stand there not facing the horse but facing away from the horse, leave it alone and let it process what just happened. You see, continuing to face the horse puts added pressure on the horse. You want to turn away and leave the horse alone. Allow it to lick and chew. This also teaches us patience for the horse.

This process gets the horse to thinking.

The licking and chewing. It helps to create a thinking horse.

So, what is it thinking about?

In his own mind he’s thinking, what the heck did I do to get them to leave me alone?

You know what that’s called! It’s called getting your horse to give you the correct answer.

And you don’t stop the pressure until it gives you the correct answer or tries in that direction. Because, if it doesn’t give you the correct answer and you release the pressure, (you quit asking before it does what you are asking) then, my friend, you are teaching your horse the WRONG answer.

You are teaching it the wrong thing.

That is why horses often learn the wrong thing, and we blame the horse. The solution is in our way of teaching. On another note, we have to know what we are teaching..

This is a basic principle in teaching horses but very powerful.

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We must have clarity of intention. We must know what it is we are asking the horse to do and the correct manner in which to ask. It is our responsibility to know this. If you want the horse to move its feet, then how do you want it to move its feet. Which feet are you asking to move and how are you asking.

See it in your mind first. See it how you should ask and see how the horse should respond.

Clarity of intention is VERY important.

Be sure you know you are asking the horse correctly, to do what you want it to do, and NEVER blame the horse, it’s a HORSE ….Know before you go…..

• Jim Swanner is an internationally known Natural Horseman clinician, Keynote speaker, Instructor, teacher and writer • Jim is the host of ‘All About Horses’ radio each Monday morning at 9:30 CST wkac1080.com • Jim is the owner of KIN Stables in Athens, AL where he operates a Natural Horsemanship school and a Horse Boarding facility and also teaches the basics of horseback riding.

• Jim has several DVDs/CDs about how to teach horses.

• Jim was a Clinician at the Alabama Horse Fair in 2013 and 2015 • Jim does one-on-one skills learning sessions, group sessions, Mini Clinics, Skills Learning School-1-2 or 3 day events at his facility or yours.

Join us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/jim.swanner.9 (personal) www.facebook.com/JimSwanner (professional) www.facebook.com/jimswannermedia 13124 Carter Road Athens, AL 35611 To get more information go to JimSwanner.com or contact Jim directly at 256-874-6781.

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Hit The Trail!

ALABAMA

Heart of Dixie Trail Rides, Troy, Thanksgiving Weekend, November 26-29; New Year’s Ride, December 31, 2015-January 3, 2016; (334) 670-0005; reservations@heartofdixietrail ride.com www.heartofdixietrailride.com NE Alabama Mule Wagon Train Trafford, Al to Rainsville, AL Friday Oct 9th thru Sat Oct 17th, 2015 Ride with us a day or a whole week; Ride starts every morning at 8am and will cover 16 to 18 miles a day. You will pull your rigs up each morning to the nightly campsite, then shuttled back to your wagon and mules or horses for that days ride. David Dover 205.353.8118; JT Snead 205.353.1400

GEORGIA

Gordon County Saddle Club Saddle Up for St. Jude, September 26, 2015; (770) 548-5956 www.gordoncountysaddleclub.com

Mingo Trails Saddle Club New Beginnings in Christ Benefit Ride, Toomsboro, September 11-13; Mingo Fall Ride, October 9-11; Thanksgiving Ride, November 26-29, 2015 (478) 278-6963 tina@mingotrails.com www.mingotrails.com Rockdale Trail Blazers Trail Rides October 9-11; November 6-8 2015; 678.378.4711; www.therockdaletrailblazers.org

TENNESSEE

17th Annual Buck Creek St Jude Trail Ride, Alamo, September 24-27 2105; 731.617.1225; www.buckcreektrailride.org Appaloosa Horse Club Sheltowee Trail Ride, Waynesboro, September 27-October 3, 2015; (270) 862-9357; www.appaloosa.com; rchaun@yahoo.com; www.sheltoweetrailride.homestead.com

Saddle Up!

Buffalo River Trail Ride, Inc., Waynesboro, Organized Trail Rides, October 19-25, 2015; (877) 654-3164; buffalorivertrailride@live.com; www.brtr.com Circle E Guest Ranch, Belvidere, October 12-18; Thanksgiving Ride, November 26-28; New Year’s Ride, December 30, 2015January 1, 2016 (931) 962-1790 thecirclee@ bellsouth.net, www.circleeguestranch.com East Fork Stables, Jamestown, Luau Ride, September 24-27; Oktoberfest Ride October 14-18 2015 931.879.1176 www.eastforkstables.com Saddle Creek Campground, Jamestown, Charit Creek, September 19-20; Fall 4 day ride, October 8-11, 2015; 931.879.6262 www.saddlevalleycampground.com

Enjoy The Ride!

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Lots Of New Arrivals, Including New Custom Living Quarter Slideout Floorplans Exiss 720 ST. Warmblood style 2H BumperPull. Full 7’W x 7’6” tall. Escape door per stall for walk thru.

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We have several nice LQ and day trailer trade-ins.

Fully serviced and road ready for you and your family.

Exiss STK24. Serious, pro grade HD Stocker. 24’Lx7’W. 7,000# axles.

3 compartments. 10 year structure warranty. What else could you want? Several starting at $17,903.00

Lakota 8311- Full 8’ Wide with custom front sofa floorplan. Large fridge, ducted heat & air, full kitchen and bathroom. Fully insulated throughout. Power jack & awning. Folding rear tack for horses or 4 wheelers. Only $47,948.

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Bison 8416- One of the industry’s most popular LQ trailers. Full 4H with hayrack for lots of room. Lined horse area, manger storage. The 12’ SuperSlide puts the sofa & dinette way out! Huge kitchen, large bathroom, and tons of elbow room. Truly home away from home! No options missed here. Only $67,364

Sundowner Charter TR SE- A great bumperpull for your larger horses.

At 7’6 tall, huge stalls! A great front tackroom, with full window package makes it comfortable & easy to use. Several on hand with various options. Starting at only $16,298 or about $170/Month.

Sundowner Select Custom- This trailer is the perfect all-around all-aluminum slant load horse trailer. Spacious 5x9’ front dressing room carries a walk through door to the first stud stall. Escape door, allows easy access. Folding rear tackroom gives you versatility. Full length extruded sides and running boards round out the picture. 3H for only $22,757. 4H for $27,057. Low monthly payments.

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