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The Original Horse N Ranch TM Volume 7 Issue 6 2021

Everything Horse Related

An Over Night Adventure Crystal Lyons.......................................................... 6 Treats For Horses - And Cowboys............. 10, 13 DIY Gifts..........................................................12-13 Winter Care Tips For Horses And Ponies ...... 14 Horse Trailer Maintenance Robert Eversole ................................................... 16 Western Dressage: Beginning Ground Training Lynn Palm.......................................................18-19 Calendar Of Events.......................................20-21 A Cowboy’s Christmas Prayer........................... 24

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AN OVER NIGHT ADVENTURE

by Crystal Lyons After almost five years of living in my horse trailer, I bought a small place deep in the Texas Hill Country. Super cute little one bedroom/one bath house, built on the bank of a wet weather creek with good pasture. No fences though… not yet anyway. So with make-shift pens we put together, I brought Strider down. He had plenty of grass and shade and he SHOULD’VE been satisfied… but that’s not the case. As soon as his belly was full and it was dark (of course), Strider used his size to find the weakest place in the fence and further weaken it. Well… actually he simply bulldozed it and went exploring! At around 9:30 I realized he was gone.

I jumped on the motorcycle with the side car that also sports a spot light, and began scanning the open pastures nearby. No horse. You know how you can start to build a panic? Sometimes panic hits like a Tsunami, but other times it simply builds as you begin putting thoughts together of all the negatives that are woven into the fabric of your particular situation. Well mine began to build. Here’s the facts… I JUST moved in two days ago and NO ONE knows me. Strider just got hauled down today and NO ONE has seen him to know who he belongs to. It’s pitch black outside, I can’t see well enough to find a sign as to which way he went, and I don’t even know the lay of the land as to how far he can travel… etc., etc. Panic is steadily building.

Finally sometime after 10:30, I realized there was absolutely nothing I could do to find my horse until it got daylight. Staying up and worrying over the situation wasn’t going to help find my horse, so I placed him fully in the Lord’s hands and went to bed. Amazingly I fell asleep pretty instantaneously. I slept so hard that when I woke up, I lay there for a minute thinking of all that needed done that day, before the thought dropped into my brain… “Strider is out and gone”! Let me just say that one tiny little thought like that can do more to energize you than five cups of pure caffeine injected straight into your heart.

I was dressed and out the door in a flash just as the sun was rising over the ridge. I started looking for signs of his movements, and going to neighbor’s houses I had not yet even had the chance to meet. In a couple of hours I had met several of my neighbors, exchanged phone numbers and eventually found Strider over a mile away, standing in someone’s car port

as confidently as if it was built for him!

I pulled up on my motorcycle and the young man said, “I know you! You’re Colt Wrangler’s mom!” It’s amazing how far you can move away and still, somehow there’s some crazy little connection to let you know that as big as this world is, there’s still a smallness to it.

The young man rode Strider home for me. He does tooling in leather and makes all kinds of western things. I will for sure need to take advantage of his craft. All my neighbors are very friendly and now wave at me. What I thought would take a few months to accomplish, was done in a few hours because I own a Houdini on four legs… and because God knows how to keep what we love safe… while we REST.

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HORSE COOKIE APPLE TREATS 1/4 cup Molasses 4 Apples ; chopped 1 cup Carrots ; chopped 2 tablespoons Corn oil 1 cup Flour 1 cup Rolled oats 1/2 cup Bran Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a large cookie sheet. Mix the apples, carrots, oil, and molasses together. Mix in the oats and flour. Shape by hand or roll and cut the dough into cookies. Cook for about 20 minutes.

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NO-BAKE PEPPERMINT THUMBPRINT COOKIES 1 cup rolled oats ¼ cup water 1 to 2 tbsp. molasses 5 peppermints

½ cup peanut butter or sun butter (for peanut allergies) ¾ cup powdered sugar ¾ cup milk 1 cup quick or old fashioned uncooked oats ¾ cup unsweetened puffed wheat or granola ¼ apple chips crunched into small pieces

Mix the oats and water until the oats are damp.

Add molasses by the tablespoon until the mixture is sticky.

Roll into balls and press peppermint in the middle of each cookie.

Put in refrigerator (uncovered) to harden.

Measure out ingredients into a large bowl.

Combine peanut butter, sugar and milk, mixing well. Stir in oats and remaining ingredients.

Drop rounded teaspoonfuls onto wax paper.

Let stand until firm.

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Ranch Club Crescent Roll Tree 2 cans of refrigerated Pillsbury crescent rolls Half pound of deli turkey chopped I cup shredded cheese 4 tablespoons ranch 8 slices microwave bacon chopped 4-6 scallions chopped Heat oven to 350°F Mix the chopped turkey, shredded cheese bacon and chopped scallions together in a bowl.

Unroll dough; separate into 2 long rectangles. Press each into rectangle, firmly pressing perforations to seal.

Place a small amount of the mixture on each rectangle covering the whole surface except for the edges, you want to leave a seam to help with sealing the rolls up.

Roll up each rectangle into a log, sealing them at the seam.

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2. Screw door hinge to a long face of the 4” board, so the hinge plate sticks out over only one edge.

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DIY TOTE BAG HANDLES

Using the cheek pieces of a halter and 2 crowns (or 2 rolled throatlatches) – Make your own tote bag personalized for your horse. This project could be completed using a hole punch and chicago screws to attach the handles to the cheek piece

without needing riveting tools. The cheek could be attached to the bag via glue, or for heavy duty use, with an awl and thick waxed cotton thread.

LEATHER EMBELLISHED GLASS HURRICANE

In recent years designers like Ralph Lauren and even Target have featured glass hurricanes with faux-equestrian leather detailing. All you need to make your own from a broken leather halter is a plain hurricane, a hole punch, and a package of Chicago screws (Chicago screws are rivets which attach with a screwdriver instead of requiring rivet setting tools). You can find extra hardware like buckles and O rings at tack stores. A very heavy duty glue and lightweight clamps (even binder clips) to hold glued pieces together as they dried might be enough to complete this project.

USE A HALTER AS A WAY TO HANG A BUCKET OF FLOWERS IN THE GARDEN

The noseband of an old halter makes a perfect holder for a tapered flower pot or small galvanized bucket of flowers. A small galvanized pail from the feed store fits perfectly into the noseband of a padded leather halter to brighten up a chicken coop, barn, or porch!

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it than repurpose it. Engraved halter cheeks look great framed on their own, or displayed as a collection. Create a gallery wall in a tack room or arena viewing room that features horse shoes and halter plates from horses past, in an assortment of interesting frames and backgrounds. Find a frame appropriately sized, remove the glass and wrap the existing image with canvas or burlap, then reassemble frame. Cut the cheek piece from your halter, keeping the halter square and o ring attached. Use an awl to pierce the cardboard backing and then use wire to secure your cheek piece in place.

PERSONALIZED STALL PLAQUE

How about making a fancy name plate for your favorite horse? All you need is barn wood, rope, and paint or some letters from a craft store - galvanized metal letters are a great option. Add some horseshoes for flare!

DIY HORSE TREATS - ALWAYS A FAVORITE!

Here is a easy recipe for Horse Carrot/Apple Cakes! You can browse the Internet for a variety of treats!

Ingredients – 1 carrot – 1 apple – 1 cup molasses – 2 1/2 cups oats – 2 tablespoons oil

Directions 1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees 2. Grate the carrot and apple 3. Mix together all ingredients 4. Place mixture in baking tray 5. Bake for 40 minutes or until golden brown 6. Cool for four hours in refrigerator

1 cup flaked coconut 3/4 cup chopped pecans 1 cup butter softened 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar 1/2 cup sugar 2 eggs 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 cups Bob’s Red Mill Organic Unbleached All Purpose White Flour.

1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups old-fashioned oats 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips 1/4 cup holiday red and green chocolate chips 1/4 cup white chocolate chips 1/4 cup dried cranberries Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place coconut and pecans on a 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Bake for 6 to 8 minutes or until toasted, watching very closely so they do not burn. Set aside to cool.

In a large mixing bowl, beat together butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla; beat well. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt.

Add to creamed mixture; beat well. Stir in the oats, white, dark, and holiday chocolate chips, dried cranberries and toasted coconut and pecans.

Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto parchment covered baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees F for about 10-12 minutes or until browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.

14 Winter Care Tips for Horses and Ponies Winter can be hard on horses and horse owners. Feeding can be a challenge and the snow and cold can make some horses lose condition. Stable care can become more difficult and riding almost impossible depending on snow depth and temperature. Here are tips for making life easier for you and your horse during the frigid winter months.

Adjust Feeding Programs Even in areas not affected by snow cover, grass often stops growing and the nutritional quality may decrease. As pasture quality or accessibility declines consider increasing hay and concentrates.

That way, your horse won’t lose weight during the winter or lack important nutrition.

Supply Water You won’t want to give your horse warm water, but studies have shown that horses offered water that isn’t frigid will encourage them to drink. Impaction colic increases during the winter because horses aren’t drinking enough and there is little moisture in hay compared to grass.

They also won’t be able to digest hay and get the most of its nutrition if they aren’t hydrated well, even in the cold.

Help Horses Keep Warm Horses kept outside need to eat more fodder. Horses produce a lot of heat during digestion. A generous supply of hay helps keep the horse’s internal furnace stoked, helping to keep them warm in cold weather.

Add Minerals If your feeding program does not include a mineral supplement consider adding one. Test your hay so you know exactly what minerals and concentrates you need to add to your horse’s diet.

Have Teeth Checked Make sure your horse’s or pony’s teeth are looked after by an equine dentist.

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nutrients and energy it needs--especially if energy needs increase during colder weather.

Prevent Snowballs If snow packs into your horse’s hooves try smearing the bottom with petroleum jelly.

Talk to your farrier to discuss adding ice calks and snow pads to your horse’s shoes and don’t skip farrier’s visits just because it’s winter and you’re not riding as much.

If You Ride Frequently Drying a horse out after a workout is difficult. Consider clipping a heavy hair coat. A clipped horse, without natural insulation, will require stabling and blanketing to keep warm. Don’t put a horse out in the cold wet with sweat.

Allow extra time for a horse to dry out before turning it out after a ride.

Add Insulation Consider blanketing during wet, very windy, or frigid weather. A wet coat loses its loft—like a wet down jacket, and won’t hold body heat. Windy weather pulls warmth away. Some horses are comfortable during very cold weather; some will be more comfortable in a warm winter blanket.

Provide Shelter Even if your horses are stabled overnight, provide them with a windbreak or a run-in shelter, especially if you are away most of the day.

Banish Bots Plan to deworm after the first heavy frost.

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fall or early winter, use a wormer that includes medication to kill bot larvae.

Continue Deworming Continue a regular deworming program throughout the winter months.

Don’t Let Hooves Get Overgrown Keep your horse’s hooves clipped.

Properly trimmed hooves will chip less, hold less snow, and will provide a bit more grip on the slippery ground. Hard ground and ice can cause serious cracking to overgrown hooves and your horse’ s grip on slippery surfaces won’t be good if the hooves are too long.

Check Under Blankets If your horse or pony wears a winter blanket (or rug) during the winter remove it daily and check for chaffing and irritation. Daily grooming keeps coats cleaner and your horse more comfortable if he wears a blanket. If it’s rubbing or chaffing, try a different blanket or have the blanket altered. A bib made to go beneath the blanket can help stop rubbing.

Make Cleaning Frozen Water Buckets Easier Rubber buckets are easier to knock the ice out of if they become frozen than plastic ones. Plastic buckets used for water can shatter when they freeze. This can create a hazard and waste money when replacing them. Rubber buckets may cost more initially but last longer.

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Before the riding and camping season gets going full swing, now is a good time for your horse trailer’s yearly safety checks and service. If you aren’t mechanically savvy, or just not inclined, to the job yourself a qualified professional can do all the work for you.

Just make sure that they know what you want examined as the mechanic may not be familiar enough with horse trailers unless you ask for specific tasks.

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INSPECTING YOUR TRAILER TIRES

susceptible to leaks and tread separation.

More horse trailer tires wear out from rot rather than from road miles. Trailer tires often sit for prolonged periods. This creates flat spots that are high-risk for separation. Additionally, UV light from the sun contributes to cracking and premature aging.

Finally, you want to ensure that there is a valve cap on every tire.

These cost just a few dollars, but protect the tire valve from damage and is added protection against slow leaks through the valve itself.

Measure the Tread Depth Tread depth is the measurement from the top of the tread to the bottom of the tire’s deepest grooves. It determines if the tire can maintain safe tracking and handling performance. An easy way to tell if the tires have neared the end of their life is by using a penny to confirm the tire’s tread depth. If Lincoln’s entire head is visible, then the tire is considered worn out in most instances, and should be replaced.

Check the Tire pressure One of the most common issues drivers face with their trailer tires is under inflation. Under inflation of your tires causes preventable wear to the tires and can even cause a blow out, derailing your trip before it gets started. Unfortunately, due to trailer tire’s stiff sidewalls, most won’t bulge out when the pressure is low like a car tires. The only way to accurately check your PSI is with a quality pressure gauge.

How old are my trailer tires?

To check the pressure in your tires, look for the PSI recommendation from the trailer manufacturer. The psi should be listed in the owner’s manual, or on a plaque on the trailer body. The tire inflation recommendation is according to the max load capacity of the trailer itself, not the amount written on the side of the tire.

Finding Your Tire’s Date Code -To find your tire’s date code, identify the code on the tire that begins with ‘DOT’. The ‘DOT’ should be followed by a series of letters and numbers. The last four digits of this code tell you the date when your tire was manufactured. The first two numbers indicate what week of the year it was made (out of 52 weeks per year), and the second two numbers represent the year. For example, 3408 would reveal that a tire was manufactured during the 34th week, or mid August, of the year 2008.

Check your trailer tires “cold” so either before you drive or at least 3-4 hours after a trip. Then use the pressure gauge. Once you have a reading, you’ll know if your tire’s PSI is under or over the recommended amount, and you can act accordingly.

Visually inspect the tread and sidewall While you’re checking your tire’s air pressure look for foreign objects that may be caught in the tread, cracking, deep cuts, or bulges on the sidewall that may indicate a broken cord. Tires that are overly worn or cracked can lead to potential blowouts, putting you and your loved ones at risk.

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All tires sold in the US have a DOT code which indicates the tire meets all federal standards, these identification numbers also include the tire’s date of manufacture. It is recommended to replace all trailer tires every 3-7 years. When purchasing new trailer tires talk to the dealer to ensure the product that you are receiving has been recently manufactured.

By taking these easy steps, you can extend the life of your tires while decreasing your risk. Don’t forget to check your spare tire.

INSPECTING YOUR TRAILER FLOOR: It’s imperative that the trailer floor be in good condition. Take out the mats and check the floor for soundness. Your horses are counting on it.

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from the tow vehicle while driving. For this to happen you must have operational electric brakes on the trailer, the 12 volt battery must be charged & the switch cable must be attached to the towing vehicle.

Ensure that the breakaway cable is NOT attached to the hitch or the safety chains. Doing so is neither legal nor safe. The breakaway cable should be attached to a part of the tow vehicle that cannot fall off – the frame.

same from underneath. Rot can be hiding where you can’t easily see it.

If you have an aluminum floor, check for corrosion or pitting. Also check the welds for cracks. If you see a potential problem, contact the dealer.

INSPECTING YOUR TRAILER LIGHTS: Turn on the lights. Are all the taillights, stop lights, clearance lights and turn signals working properly? Replace bulbs as necessary.

Verify that the trailer’s electrical connection to your vehicle is clean and tight.

A quick way to check if the breakaway system is working is as follows: Hook up the trailer but keep the trailer electrical plug disconnected. Pull out the pin from the breakaway switch. Slowly pull the tow vehicle forward. If the trailer brakes lock up & the wheels won’t turn, your breakaway system is working functioning.

If your trailer rolls without restraint, you need to have the system repaired. Re-insert the pin into the switch.

Inspect the Trailer Jack: Operate the jack to ensure that it raises and lowers smoothly when lifting the trailer to connect and disconnect from the tow vehicle.

Ensure the jack is stable and tightly fastened to the trailer. For swivel jacks, check mounting/swivel hardware for worn or broken parts. Grease if needed.

INSPECT THE INSIDE OF THE TRAILER: Look inside the trailer for any potential problems. Do all moving parts, doors, and latches work properly? Ensure that no animals or insects have built unwelcome homes since the trailer was last used.

TRAILER INSPECTIONS THAT CAN BE DELEGATED TO A PROFESSIONAL WHEEL BEARINGS AND HUBS: Trailer wheel bearings need regular maintenance, and with enough towing, replacement. The bearings are located within the wheel hub and reduce the friction between the wheel and wheel assembly.

Because the bearings are hidden from plain view, it is crucial to remember to take the necessary time to open the wheel hub and inspect.

INSPECT THE SAFETY CHAINS: Trailer safety chains are the first line of defense in case anything causes a sudden disconnection of tow vehicle and trailer. If your ball or coupler do fail, your safety chains will allow you to guide your trailer and ease your way into a stop.

Check the chains for wear and tear. Replace as needed. When connected the chains should not drag on the ground or be twisted to shorten them. Ensure that the chains are attached to the frame of the towing vehicle not to any part of the hitch.

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Wheel hubs connect the trailer tires to the axle and allow them to spin. Check to see if they are damaged, corroded or improperly installed in order to avoid issues such as impaired steering or a broken axle.

BRAKE SHOES AND DRUMS: Properly functioning brake shoes and drums are essential to ensure your, and your animals, safety. As such they should be inspected for excessive wear or heavy scoring. Depending on the amount of wear, the drums may have to be turned or replaced.

Regular trailer maintenance is critical to ensuring the longevity of your trailer, as well as ensuring you arrive at your destination safely. If you have specific questions regarding your trailer, consult your owner’s manual or your dealer.

As always, for more practical information on trail riding, camping with horses, or tips on getting to the trailhead safely, visit www.TrailMeister.com. It’s also the world’s largest and most accurate guide to horse trails and camps.

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PALM PARTNERSHIP TRAINING™ Building a Partnership with Your Horse

Western Dressage:

By Lynn Palm

Beginning Ground Training Developing your horse into a safe, willing partner for years to come starts with ground training. Often the problems I see riders having with their horses can be solved with ground training – and the next few Lynn Palm articles will lead you through the process.

Where you conduct ground training lessons is critical to giving your horse the best chance to learn. Distractions can take away from a horse’s ability to respond to the handler’s commands. He will be better able to concentrate in a smaller area, rather than in a larger space. Select a location where he will be able to retain and learn what you are teaching him, without the distractions of the outside environment. Once he is familiar with the lesson, you can graduate to a larger work area. When teaching a new maneuver, always practice it at the same location until your horse responds very well and then go on the other areas.

I recommend these steps of progression be followed when ground training any horse. Begin ground training lessons in the horse’s stall where the location is familiar to him and there is the least amount of distractions. When he demonstrates that he has learned the ground training lesson in the stall, he can graduate to repeating the lesson in a slightly less secure location. The aisle of a barn makes a great next step. Once he shows responsiveness in the aisle way, graduate to a slightly less secure place like a round pen or paddock. Continue this progression to less secure environments moving to an indoor arena, to an outdoor arena, finally asking for the maneuver on the trails or other off-site locations.

Follow this progression as you introduce each new ground training lesson to give your horse the best opportunity to learn while keeping distractions to a minimum. If your horse demonstrates he does not understand or is not responsive, go back to a more secure location to repeat the lesson until there is improvement. For the horse, continuing this learning process at each new location is like learning the lesson again—so be patient to build a great partnership with your horse.

HELPING EACH OTHER IMPROVE I worked with a group of four women who were interested in learning through Palm Partnership Training. They had very different riding interests.

Three of the riders rode competitively as novice, amateur riders. The competitive riders had just finished successful show seasons and won many end of the year championships. The fourth member of the group was a commercial airline pilot! She enjoyed riding recreationally. Everyone in the group rode both Western and English.

What I found most interesting was how the competitive riders and the recreational rider helped each other improve. Even though the recreational rider was mounted on a horse she’d never ridden before, her job skills gave her determination, focus, and confidence.

I challenged her with different obstacles and courses unfamiliar to her, but well known to the competitive riders who were mounted on their own horses. The recreational rider did a better job of successfully controlling her horse and completing the maneuvers than the competitive riders.

The recreational rider demonstrated that the very skills that made her a good airline pilot were important for having good control of her horse. In turn, she learned from the competitive riders that the challenge of showing can be a rewarding, exciting experience that she might someday enjoy. The competitive riders learned to control their horses better and had to improve their “pilot” skills!

PALM PARTNERSHIP TRAINING ™ Building a Partnership with Your Horse

We love to share our dressage backgrounds and knowledge with you and would love to have you come ride with us. 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 Lynn Palm; her educational programs at Palm Equestrian Academy in Ocala, Florida; Lynn’s Ride Well clinics across the U.S.; saddles; DVDs; books; and trail and Western dressage competitions; visit www.lynnpalm.com or call 352/629-3310.

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The group’s instruction included in-hand work. The competitive riders learned how to use ground training to perfect the maneuvers required for showmanship events with greater coordination. The recreational rider found ground training a great way to help her work better with her horse and improve her hand-eye coordination from the ground with more correctness.

The students’ experiences reminded me of the importance of ground training. Ground training and showmanship can become an “art”. It can take years of practice to perfect.

It’s well worth the time for the benefit in brings in building a harmonious relationship with a horse and improving the handler’s training and riding skills. All my long-term riders master showmanship and in-hand training skills.

YOUR NEXT STEP… Whether you are starting a young horse, re-schooling an older mount, or needing to improve your eye for understanding your horse…ground training will improve a horse’s responsiveness to commands and build your skills as a handler and rider.

Ground training will bring out the best in your horse. There is no better reward than your horse respecting and trusting you. It is also the greatest foundation that you can give your horse for a very successful future under saddle!

Ground training is an important part of all of my schools.

Visit www.LynnPalm.com and click on “Clinics.”

For more information or to schedule your own event, please call 1-352/629-3310.

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Make sure all Equestrians know about you, and where you are!

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HORSE/TACK SALES & ADOPTIONS Burrell Horse 6450 Bates Pike, Cleveland TN , 423-472-0805 West TN Auction Barn.

330 Fence Rd. Gleason, TN. Livestock schedule: November 13 & 27 December 11th only

Scotts Hill Stockyard.

Scotts Hill, TN. Cattle sale every Monday at 12.

Receiving cattle on Sundays from 12-6.

Goat and Sheep sale the first Friday of every month at 6. Chicken and small animal sale the first Saturday of the month at 9.

Info: James Linville 731-549-3523. www.facebook.com/scottshillstockyard MEETINGS Fourth Thursday of every month Gordon County Saddle Club monthly meeting @ 7pm Everyone welcome! Info: (770) 548-5956 Monthly Club meetings are held the first Monday of every month except July, there is no July meeting due to Wagon Train & September is on Tuesday, due to the holiday, at 7:00 pm in the club house.

Murray County Saddle Club.com Monthly meeting, the 1st working Monday night of the month.

Bartow County Saddle Club bartowcountysaddleclub.org Catoosa County Saddle Club facebook.com/catoosacountysaddleclub

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EVENTS! BARRELL RACING LUCKY DOG PRODUCTIONS luckydograces.com December 3-5, 2021 – Memphis, TN DRESSAGE tndressage.com GAITED HORSE SHOWS nwha.com

HUNTER/JUMPER ushja.org ZONE 4 HORSE OF THE YEAR CHAMPIONSHIP November 23-28, 2021 SFHJA Annual Charity Wellington, FL ZONE 4 HANDY HUNTER CHALLENGE Nov 18-21 Fox Lea November Venice Fl QUARTER HORSE SHOWS 2021 www.tqha.org HILLBILLY CLASSIC December 3-5,2021 Harriman, TN TQHA ANNUAL CONVENTION February 4-6, 2022 Courtyard by Marriott Pigeon Forge, TN CELEBRATION CIRCUIT March, 2022 Harriman, TN RODEO Tennessee HS Rodeo Association http://tnhsra.com Lebanon, TN RODEO SCHEDULE 2021 Nov 13-14 - Cleveland, TN ((Joint Rodeo with Georgia) RODEO SCHEDULE 2022 Mar 19-20 - Memphis, TN (Joint Rodeo with TN Jr High & KYHSRA ) April 2-3 - Holly Springs, MS

May 14-15 - Tuscumbia, AL June 3, 4, 5 - Martin, TN - STATE FINALS CUTTING Dates - TBD NATIONAL FINALS NHSFR Gillette, Wyoming July 17th-23th, 2022 NJHFR Perry, Georgia June 19th – 25th, 2022

CLINICS / CLASSES www.eventclinics.com www.stridepro.com LE BONHEUR SCHOOLING SHOW Nov 20-21, 2021 Dec 11-12, 2021 Combined Training, Dressage and Show Jumping -GDCTA Approved!

WINTER CAMP WITH SINEAD & TIK MAYNARD 12/27-30 Majestic Oaks Reddick, Fl

TRAIL RIDES/TRAIL CHALLENGE/ENDURANCE www.aerc.org SPIN AROUND THE RIM Nov 13 Limited to 50 riders 25/50/35 miles Has introductory ride!

East Fork Stables, Jamestown TN YELLOWHAMMER - SHOEING RECOMMENDED May 2-21, 2022 25/50/100 miles has Introductory ride!

Talladega National Forest, Fruithurst AL; For info: 770-301-2634 endurance0715@gmail.com AGRICENTER SHOWPLACE ARENA http://www.agricenter.org/events RUBY BUCKLE BARREL RACE Thu, Nov 4, 2021 Sat, Nov 6, 2021 https://www.therubybuckle.com JX2 TEAM ROPING Fri, Nov 12, 2021 Sun, Nov 14, 2021 https://www.jx2events.com

LUCKY DOG BARREL RACE Fri, Dec 3, 2021 Sun, Dec 5, 2021 https://www.luckydograces.com/ LIBERTY BOWL RODEO Monday, December 27, 2021 https://www.libertybowl.org/

ROANE STATE EXPO CENTER www.roanestate.edu For information please contact Diane Cox at: 865-882-4590 coxdm@roanestate.edu SOUTH EAST RANCH HORSE SERIES Nov.12, 13 & 14 Indoor Arena Michelle Turner 423-619-4467 TQHA HILLBILLY CHRISTMAS CLASSIC Dec 3,4,5 8am to 10pm, both arenas Rose Mason 865-256-1023 NO BULLS BARREL RACE, SOUTHERN SHOWDOWN Dec 17 - 19, both arenas Jeff Robinson 828-713-4717 ROANE STATE EXPO - 2022 EAST TN CUTTING HORSE ASSN. Feb. 11, 12, & 13 8am to 10pm Indoor Arena Free to spectators Frank Casey 731-514-0701 PRO RODEO March 4 & 5 6pm to 11pm Both Arenas J.R. Drake 828-713-3006 TQHA CELEBRATION CIRCUIT March 11, 12, & 13 6am to 11pm Both Arenas, Free to spectators Korry Bailey Cole 931-265-4657 4-H CLOVER CLASSIC March 18 & 19 8am to 6pm Both Arenas Free to spectators Sharron Davis 865-705-4982 TN REINING HORSE ASSN. March 25 - 27 8am to 11pm Both Arenas Free to spectators

SCENIC CITY EQUESTRIAN CENTER sceniccityequestrian.com See our events on FACEBOOK

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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TENNESSEE LIVESTOCK CENTER MTSU Murfreesboro, TN www.mtsu.edu/tlc MTSU BLOCK & BRIDLE LITTLE INTERNATIONAL Tuesday, November 9, 9am – Thursday, November 11, 2021, 8pm TLC MAIN ARENA Dr. Jessica Carter 615-631-8369 STONES RIVER PONY CLUB Saturday, November 20, 8am – Sunday, November 21, 2021, 4pm TLC MAIN ARENA Contact: Cara Scott 615-995-6106 TENNESSEE MILLER COLISEUM MTSU Murfreesboro, TN www.mtsu.edu/tmc NATIONAL ACADEMY CHAMPIONSHIP FINALS November 5-7, 2021 VOLUNTEER RANCH HORSE SHOW November 13-14, 2021 TRI-STATE EXHIBITION CENTER www.tristateexhibitioncenter.org CENTERLINE COMBINED TEST SHOW SERIES Saturday, Nov 6, 2021 www.longvuestables.com TN HIGH SCHOOL RODEO Nov 13 – 14, 2021 Donnie Covey 423-240-2307 SCENIC FLIGHT DRESSAGE SHOW Nov 20 – 21, 2021

UT MARTIN AG PAVILLION & EQUESTRIAN www.utm.edu/departments/agnr/calendar_ events.php WILLIAMSON COUNTY AG EXPO PARK Franklin, TN (615) 595-1227 www.williamsoncounty-tn.gov / 594/Ag-EXPO-Park Agricultural Center facilities are PARTIALLY OPEN Events at the Agricultural Center have are slowly resuming (some events in the parking lot) All offices are still accepting correspondence through phone lines and email, which includes the UT Extension Office.

WILLS PARK EQUESTRAIN CENTER Alpharetta GA willspark.com/activities/equestrian-info HORSESHOW VENTURES Nov 6-7 ELITE SHOW JUMPING (H,J) Nov 12-14; Nov 24-28; Vic Russell 678-858-7192 GHJA FINALS (J, J) Nov 17-21

BARTOW COUNTY SADDLE CLUB bartowcountysaddleclub.org FFA SHOW NOV 6 NWGHA SHOW NOV 13-14

GREENRIDGE EQUESTRIAN CENTER greenridgeequestriancenter on Facebook LONG VUE STABLES 7001 Ron Road, Ooltewah,TN 239.860.2265, LongVueStables.com CENTERLINE COMBINED TEST SHOW SERIES Nov 6, 2021

BROWNLAND FARM - 2021 www.brownlandfarm.com

MURRAY COUNTY SADDLE CLUB Murray County Saddle Club.com

CATOOSA COUNTY SADDLE CLUB facebook.com/catoosacountysaddleclub CIRCLE E GUEST RANCH circleeguestranch.com NOVEMBER THANKSGIVING RIDE 23rd-26th Regular camping and stall rates apply. This is not an organized ride event.

NEW YEAR’S RIDE AND PARTY Dec 31st 2021-Jan 1ST,2022 Three day package includes a campsite, stall, New Year’s dinner & dance, Balloon drop, finger foods, party favors and New Year’s Day breakfast. $110 a person or $199 a couple plus one time $5 stall cleaning fee and tax.

SADDLE PALS RIDING CLUB Find us on Facebook STATE LINE ARENA NOOGA BARREL RACING CLUB statelinearena on FACEBOOK noogabarrelracingclub on FACEBOOK SUNDAY SERIES Nov 21, Dec 19 11am - 5pm NFR RACE Sat Dec 4 at 10 AM JINGLE BELL JACKPOT Sat Dec 18 at 10am

GORDON COUNTY SADDLE CLUB FB: gordoncounty.saddleclub/

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A Cowboy’s Christmas Prayer I ain’t much good at prayin’, and you may not know me, LordI ain’t much seen in churches where they preach Thy Holy Word, But you may have observed me out here on the lonely plains, A-looking after cattle, feelin thankful when it rains, Admirin’ Thy great handiwork, the miracle of grass, Aware of thy kind spirit in the way it comes to pass That hired men on horseback and the livestock that we tend Can look up at the stars at night and know we’ve got a Friend.

Don’t let no hearts be bitter, Lord; don’t let no child be cold.

Make easy beds for them that’s sick, and them that’s weak and old.

Let kindness bless the trail we ride, no matter what we’re after, And sorta keep us on Your side, in tears as well as laughter.

I’ve seen old cows a-starvin’, and it ain’t no happy sight; Please don’t leave no one hungry, Lord, on Thy good Christmas Night, No man, no child, no woman, and no critter on four feetI’ll aim to do my best to help You find ‘em chuck to eat.

So here’s ol’ Christmas comin’ on, remindin’ us again Of Him whose coming brought good will into the hearts of men A cowboy ain’t no preacher, Lord, but if you’ll hear my prayer, I’ll ask as good as we have got for all men everywhere.

We thank all who have made our progress possible and look forward to continuing our association in the new year.

Wishing you a Blessed Thanksgiving, and the timeless treasures of Christmas...

The warmth of home, the love of family and the company of good friends.

Have a Blessed and Meaningful Season, And a Happy Prosperous New Year!

I’m just a sinful cowpoke, Lord -ain’t got no business prayin’ But still I hope You’ll ketch a word or two what I am sayin’ We speak of Merry Christmas, Lord - I reckon You’ll agree There ain’t no Merry Christmas for nobody that ain’t free.

So one thing more I’ll ask You, Lord, just help us what you can, To save some seed for freedom for the future sons of man!