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by Crystal Lyons

He was a nice colt that I had hopes of making a barrel horse out of. (That, I have come to realize was a joke in itself) But be that as it may, when I was starting him out my biggest hurdle was just to get him to MOVE. He was SO lazy! I would wear myself out just trying to break him into a trot! Seriously. Spurs bumping, smooching and even popping his butt with a quirt….all of the above…..lethargy. He was 3 at the time and I was hauling him on our summer run.

We were at Spooner, WI for the PRCA rodeo there and that afternoon several of us girls were working our horses in the arena. I literally gave out simply trying to get him into a TROT! That was the day I changed my strategy.

Spooner, WI has fish ponds back behind the rodeo grounds with nice, wide areas to ride a horse around. I got a friend to ride one of my other horses and we headed back to the ponds. I decided to have a race, a FIXED race. I wanted this colt to get a taste of running and WINNING. So we lined em up with my friend having strict instructions to hold his horse neck and neck with mine for a while but then to let mine pull away and win. We did it and let me tell you, my friend had to work hard to lose that race!

We walked and rested them for a bit and then did it once more. I leaned way out over the neck of my colt and hissed encouragement to him to run as if we were in a real race that I knew he could win.

You know, that did it! He was different from that time on. Oh, he never was a fireball, but he at least would run a descent pace. He ended up making a nice 2D horse with gorgeous, smooth turns around

the barrels. All the forcing and pushing I could dish out didn’t do what one afternoon of racing him did. Being encouraged to excel instead of using negative force was a huge factor in causing him to LIKE to run. The competitive desire was there on the inside….he just needed to be introduced to it!

We are so like that aren’t we? As humans we are much more responsive to positive encouragement than negative pressure. Instead of speaking negatively about what our children or spouses OUGHT to be…..why not encourage them to believe that they already ARE someone of great value and quality? All it took to release that horse into his destiny was to make him believe he could win….and get the taste of winning in his system. He liked it. He wanted more.

We had to make him believe he COULD! Once he believed he could….he DID! That’s what God does for us. He speaks over us GOOD THINGS because when He thinks of us, He has GOOD THOUGHTS. If we ever listen to Him, we will begin viewing ourselves differently than we did before. We can begin to believe that we CAN and once we truly believe that we CAN…..we DO! Positive words of encouragement give strength…. negative critical words drain strength. We can empower each other and ourselves simply by speaking words that GIVE power! We have a race to win. In actuality, it’s even “fixed”……we are told clearly that we will win….if we don’t quit!!

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HOOF HEALTH

by Wayne Blevins

Finding Balance A veteran farrier’s perspective on assessing your horse The best way to analyze bone alignment is with a radiograph, as in this laminitic horse.

The holistic approach to hoof care could mean barefoot trimming to some; for others it may mean learning more than a layman’s understanding of conformation and farrier science. Without this information, a new horse owner is destined to rely on the advice of others when choosing a farrier, or knowing if that farrier is doing what is correct for his or her horse. To accurately evaluate natural hoof angle and lateral balance of a well-trimmed horse, the horse must be in a straight, square and relaxed position. This is generally referred to as “squaring up” the horse. The head positioning needs to be straightforward; any turning of the head to one side or another can influence weight bearing. Each leg must be taking its equal share of weight. Picture a line drawn from the nose along the top of the neck and continuing across the backbone to the tail. To achieve a straight line on your horse may take some cross-tie training. The most basic training any horse owner can do is to teach the horse with slight prompting of movement of the haunch or shoulder that encourages the horse to stand straight for proper evaluation. The more attention an owner spends toward straightness in the daily handling of the horse, the easier it will be to evaluate balance over the life of the horse.

HOOF ANGLE In evaluating hoof angle, conformation is the main consideration. When the front legs are standing side by side it is easy to assess from a profile perspective if the pastern angles of the two front feet are the same. The horse of a long shoulder angle that takes a long stride, such as that of the thoroughbred racehorse, should have a low hoof angle, and a corresponding pastern angle. The horse with a sharp slope of the shoulder, such as the classic Paso Fino, would be less able to extend its gait, but in need of an easier breakover, so the hoof would be trimmed to a much higher angle. You know that you have the proper natural angle when the leg and hoof stand below the shoulder like a plum bob, and the bone column of the front legs are in proper alignment.

LATERAL BALANCE

The lateral balance can be viewed by standing far enough behind the horse that you can view the heels of each hoof. When standing square, the medial and lateral heels of each hoof should appear equal. The lateral balance is the hardest for the farrier to master. It can take a good bit of time to develop an eye for determining if the plane of the hoof is perpendicular to the line of the bone column of the leg. A gage was created for this purpose, called a Finnegan gage, which is used by many farriers, but I believe it is worth the time to acquire an eye.

When you lift a front leg (as you would when cleaning the hoof before riding), instead of holding the hoof itself, grasp the leg by the cannon bone area and allow the joints below that point to fall open by gravity. Then align your eyes with the plane of the hoof and imagine a T, where the plane of the bottom of the hoof is the top of the T, and the bone column is the straight line that is perpendicular to it. A farrier has to develop a trained eye to be able to evaluate many different horses, but the owner only has to know what is right for his or her horse or horses to identify lateral balance.

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Handling The Pressure With Richard Winters Horsemanship

I’ve just returned from a Quarter Horse Show where over the course of one week I showed four horses a total of thirty-seven times. Those classes include Ranch Pleasure, Cutting and Reined Cow Horse competitions. All of these classes ask for speed and agility. Certainly the Reined Cow Horse class required the most speed, intensity and physicality. I enjoyed some modest success and also had my share of difficulties.

However, as always, it was a great learning experience and I hope I’m smarter for it.

This is what I’ve learned: As I’ve have been preparing my horses for competition, I have attempted to be slow, methodical and correct in my training. I’m not one who is confrontational or eager for a fight, whether it is with horses or humans. In retrospect my training program has asked my horses for about 75% of their ability on any given day. They have been exposed to a certain amount of pressure but rarely testing their physical and mental limits.

Now here is the problem: When I entered the show pen, I began to ask them for 100% effort. This was a mental request that they were not emotionally prepared for or comfortable with performing.

During the course of that week I could feel my horses get increasingly worried and anxious about entering the big empty arena, in front of a judge. They began to think that this was a place where bad things might start happening (i.e. running, stopping and turning with Richard clucking, kicking and pulling!) This is not the scenario I am trying to create. I want my horses to be confident, happy and secure with their jobs.

However, I realize that I have not been adequately preparing them to go out and perform with maximum effort.

I need to change my thinking and thus my practice. Rather than train at 75% and then show at 100%, I need to frequently ask for 100% effort at home and then step into the show pen at 75%. Now, I understand that this is an over simplification and not an absolute formula. Yet, I think the general idea is more realistic to the achieving of my goals. Coaches ask athletes to put out 100% effort during practice and create drills that build the muscle memory and mental toughness required on game day. Our son is a Rescue Swimmer in the U.S. Coast Guard. During training, his instructors put him in almost every pressurized water scenarios possible. There were times that Joe thought they were literally trying to drown him. Yet, that training has prepared him to handle the most intense and unexpected situations he encounters during real life rescues.

I don’t like getting “Charlie and Richard’s fence work at the AQHA show. into trouble with my horses and I don’t like my horses being troubled. That’s a good thing. Yet, I think I’ve been guilty of protecting my horses too much and not building the mental toughness that is necessary in today’s competitions. My horses need to get comfortable dealing in that realm of mental and physical pressure so that show day just becomes “another day at the office.”

For me, practically, this means asking and expecting controlled high speed and intensity in my reining circles and run-downs on a regular basis. In the cow work it means going down the fence and circling a cow more than once or twice a month or just right before a show. We cannot expect our horses to hold together at the horse show if we have not adequately prepared them at home.

O.K. What might all of this mean to you? What areas have you been staying away from in your training? Are there times that you protect your horse (And possibly yourself!) and not allow them to make a mistake? Perhaps with one of the following: 1. Asking your horse to lope.

2. Going down an embankment or crossing a creek.

3. Riding away from the group.

4. Having riders approach and retreat at different speeds.

You can fill in the blank for your particular situation.

That’s what I’m doing and I’m going to make the appropriate adjustments in my training program. Horses can do extraordinary things for us, yet it is our responsibility to properly prepare them to handle the pressure.

Mr. Chibbs and Richard circling the cow demonstrates the pressure, speed and intensity required

Richard Winters Horsemanship For over 30 years Richard has dedicated himself to honing his horsemanship skills and to passing this knowledge on to others. His vast experience includes starting literally hundreds of horses that have gone on to almost every equine discipline imaginable. Richard’s credentials extend from the rodeo arena and high desert ranches of the west to being a highly sought after trainer, horsemanship clinician and expo presenter.

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. He is an AA rated judge. Another of Richard’s horsemanship goals was realized with his Road to the Horse Colt Starting Championship win! There is no

question to Winters’ qualifications as Horseman’s Host, returning to Road to the Horse as a commentator, for the 5th consecutive year, International travels include Canada, Australia, Mexico, Sweden and Poland where he earned the European International Colt Starting Championship Title. Richard is a “Masterful Communicator” with horses and humans alike!

Richard Winters Horsemanship television show can be seen every Tuesday at 4:00 P.M. (PST) and 7:00 P.M. (EST) on Dish Networks HRTV- Channel 398.

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June 17-­20 -­ TN 38th Annual Chattanooga, Cleveland Charity Horse Show Judge: Mitchell June 27 -­ TN Clark Tri-­State Exhibition Center Cleveland, TN Tri State Exhibition Center Secretary Janie Hamilton 214-­478-­0897 NRHA Ride To Remember Racking Horse Show 200 Natures Trl. McDonald, TN June 19 -­ GA Bartow County Saddle Club June 27 -­ TN Cartersville, Ga 2015 Sweetwater Valley Saddle Club Friday Night Lights Barrel Show Open Horse Show -­ Shows start at Info: 770-­314-­9156 4:00 PM 770-­314-­9156 Jerry Clark -­ 423-­667-­0440 June 20 -­ AL June 27-­28 -­ GA TVRA Team Roping at The Agribition Wills Park Equestrian Center Ctr in Huntsville, AL Books 11915 Wills Road Alpharetta, GA 8:30 & starts 9:00 Sharp.

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Time Tips For A Fun Show Day

By F.J. Thomas

When was the last time you were running late? How did it make you feel? What happened in the end?

Regardless of whether or not you’re one of those people that is chronically late, you already know the anxiety that it can cause. Competing with horses is a stressful hobby in itself, but add being short on time to that and you have a recipe for disaster. It pays to be on time, in fact very early, if you are going to a horse show.

If you have to follow directions, or use GPS to get to the show location, allow additional time in calculating how long it will take to get to the show.

Pulling a horse trailer requires driving slower and therefore it will take a little longer to get to the show. Additionally, accidental wrong turns can sometimes mean quite a detour since you can’t turn around just anywhere with a horse trailer. By allotting a few more minutes, you may save yourself some stress and a speeding ticket.

A good general rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours prior to your ride time, or before the event starts. Allot even more time if it’s a show you’re not familiar with, you have more than one or two horses, or you think there may be a big turnout.

There are several significant advantages to arriving early to a horse show.

The first is optimal parking space. This is extremely important if you have a horse that requires more room when being tied, especially if you have several horses. It is also crucial if you have trouble with backing your horse trailer.

The second benefit is that it gives you plenty of time to warm your horses up. Some horses require more warm up time than others, but there is nothing worse than riding in a class without your horse properly warmed up. Make sure you know your horse’s warmup needs. Give them plenty of time to see the sights and wear off a little energy if needed prior to your class. Taking the extra time will most certainly pay off in the show pen.

Another benefit to arriving early is less stress. When you are less stressed, your horse will feel that and respond. Good trainers often say that horses are mirrors to their rider. That is very true. If you are nervous because you’re late, or you didn’t have enough time to warm your horse up, your horse will feed off those emotions and stress and will act out accordingly.

One last advantage to arriving early is that it gives you plenty of time to sign up for your classes. Signing up early not only makes the show staff happy, but it also helps them to be more accurate in getting entries signed up. This can be key if you’re riding for a year-end award. Signing up early for classes also gives you time to learn any patterns, or assess ground or

arena set up and conditions. This can give you a real advantage in the show pen. There’s nothing worse than not knowing your pattern, or not knowing what you’re riding into when your class is called.

Make sure you allow enough time for saddling and warm up prior to your class. Take into consideration any tack changes you may have. If you do have to change tack prior to your class be sure to let them know at sign up so that they can alert the judge.

You’ll also want to take into account how crowded the warm up pen is. If there are lots of riders in the warm up pen, the energy level is most certainly going to be higher. Your horse could potentially feed off of that and may require more warm up than usual.

On a side note, if you have a young horse or a horse that has not been hauled much, you’ll definitely want to allow for more warm up time. It’s not unusual for horses that are completely calm at home to act completely different in a new environment. They may spook more, have more energy, or even misbehave. This is especially true if you’re showing a stallion.

It’s better to be early than to be late and either have a bad ride, or potentially miss your class. This is an elementary rule of showing but you’d be surprised how many people struggle with this one thing.

If you’re running to your class the last minute, not only will you be rushed but you horse will as well. That fact will most certainly be reflected in your ride as you won’t be as focused and your horse will again play off of your stress.

Additionally, if you’re riding in a judged class, your whole class is based on a good presentation. Being late and making the judge and other contestants wait is not a good first impression. Judges like to see riders that are confident and well prepared and being on time plays a huge role in that.

There are times when being late cannot be avoided. Unexpected things

Say you saw it in HORSE N RANCH TM www.HorseNRanchmag.com MAYl 2015 21 happen and sometimes we just don’t have enough time. If you’re potentially going to arrive late to the show, especially if it’s a smaller schooling type show you may want to contact the show staff to see if they’re starting on time and to let them know that you’re running behind.

If you’re running late, once you arrive you’ll want to take care of sign up first thing to get that out of the way. If you’re not going to have enough time to change tack or clothes, check with the judge to see what their requirements are in that case.

Good preparation is the key to a winning ride. By allowing yourself plenty of time you’ll improve your chances of success in the show ring.

BIO A cowgirl at heart, F.J. Thomas resides in east Tennessee on her horse farm with her husband Steve and their menagerie of horses, cats, and dogs. Working full time in the healthcare industry, F.J. spends the rest of her time judging open horse shows and competing in anything from huntseat to barrel racing and ranch events every chance she gets.

F.J. started writing in high school and never looked back. She’s written articles that have appeared in America’s Horse and Hoofbeats. Her real life pursuit of the cowgirl lifestyle has provided plenty of first-hand experience and inspiration for writing.

F.J. Thomas Published Author - Lost Betrayal - Solstice Publishing Founder of Cowgirls With Curves Blogger - Musings From The Leadrope & Talking In The Barn Owner of Fairweather Farm

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