Everything Equine 2013

2013 OFFICIAL PROGRAM

CHAMPLAIN VALLEY EXPOSITION • ESSEX JUNCTION, VERMONT

SATURDAY, APRIL 27 8:30 - 5:00

SUNDAY, APRIL 28 8:30 - 4:30

2013 HIGHLIGHTS:

Featuring Dan James of Double Dan Horsemanship “The 2012 Road to the Horse World Champion”

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EVERYTHING EQUINE 2013 IS SPONSORED BY: University of Vermont Extension • Poulin Grain, Inc. • Guy’s Farm and Yard • Blue Seal Feeds, Inc. Equine Journal • The Horse Works • Alltech • Farm Family Insurance • Vermont Horse Council The Champlain Valley Exposition • Vermont Farm Bureau

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A Decade of Equine Education Celebrated at Everything Equine!

Dear Everything Equine participants, We are very pleased to mark this milestone in educational and equine industry opportunities brought to you for ten years at Everything Equine. This decade long partnership between UVM Extension, Champlain Valley Exposition, and Vermont equine industry business partners has provided an all encompassing venue for equine enthusiasts (from recreational rider to professional) to gather to learn, network, and find just about anything they could need for their equine lifestyle. The consumer trade show brings vendors together to market products and services from all ends of the equine spectrum, be it management, health or training services, attire, equipment or art. I am pleased to be a part of this informative and successful event.

This year we welcome our headliner, Dan James from Double Dan Horsemanship. He brings expertise in horse training that will give our audience of diverse equine disciplines and experience solid techniques to gain a better working relationship both on the ground and under saddle. Dan has put his techniques to the test in multiple national and international equine training challenges. He won “The Way of the Horse” competition at the 2008 Equitana Asia Pacific event, and more recently, he partnered with Guy McLean to win the 2012 Road to the Horse competition. Although he was “reserve champion” in the 2013 Road to the Horse Competition a few months ago, he was beat by last year’s partner…not too bad a track record! And, if television stars draw your attention, Double Dan Horsemanship competed on the 2011 Australia’s Got Talent television show.

Horsin’ Around on Saturday Night returns with a variety of talented horses and humans teaming up to entertain and educate the audience during this 90-minute show. A few highlights include “At Liberty” and three-horse “Roman Riding” acts by Dan James, drill team exhibitions,

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breed demonstrations, and a special tip of the hat to a familiar local movie star as he looks forward to his retirement. Oscar, equine star of the movie Hidalgo has had a presence at Everything Equine and Horsin’ Around since our early years, and we are pleased to honor him in his last public performance. Once again, this event is organized by UVM Extension and Chittenden County Farm Bureau and resulting funds have supported promotion and educational projects including the Horse Farm of Distinction program, as well as our most recent and very exciting collaboration on the “Mutual Respect Can Save a Life” public service announcement (see page 17).

Vermont Horse Council is organizing the “Extreme Trail Challenge” this year, and we are looking forward to a course to challenge even the most skilled horse/rider teams. You won’t have to look too closely to see a recurring theme throughout this exciting trail course as Vermont Horse Council draws attention to a focus on horse safety on the road.

Some of the proceeds from this event will likely go to help support the next in a series of public service announcements in collaboration with UVM Extension and Farm Bureau.

Special thanks go to our media partner, The Equine Journal, for producing and distributing our program booklet at the event and to all subscribers via the electronic journal. This early and broad distribution allows potential attendees to see the exciting educational activities and events and to plan accordingly. In addition, the informative articles reach a wider audience and are available to be passed on through Social Media avenues and beyond. In this booklet there are articles on Equine Herpes Virus, Vermont’s contaminated compost issues and how horse owners were involved, the life of equine movie star Oscar, and the recently released public service announcement on horse road safety.

As always, I highly recommend that you take in as many seminars and demonstrations as you can, it really does make a difference. We have a fantastic line up on a variety of veterinary, training, nutritional, business, and other topics in two seminar rooms, the arena, and a demonstration pen. We brought back the demonstration pen to provide a venue for close up educational demonstrations and a place for Breed Row exhibitors to showcase their horses. Breed Row will be indoors at the same location as last year, and the demo pen will be nearby.

Please fill out evaluations with pertinent comments as to how you will use the information learned at each presentation, and don’t miss the annual computer survey. We actually read and summarize the evaluations and send feedback to presenters. Also, in case you were wondering, data from the previous years of computer surveys will be presented at the 2013 Equine Science Society meeting in Ruidoso, NM this summer. As always, when you provide valuable and necessary feedback, you become eligible for the door prize drawings that are so graciously donated by sponsors, vendors, and friends of UVM Extension and Everything Equine.

Welcome, enjoy, and learn great things!

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2013 Everything Equine “A Decade of Equine Education” Dear 2013 Everything Equine Guests, thank you for joining us at “everything equine”- our tenth year! this year’s theme is “A Decade of equine education”. in keeping with this theme we have a large and dedicated group we consider “family”; individuals, organizations and companies planning & organizing the myriad of details that go into making this a quality event. the two days of everything equine is the result of continued strong partnerships between many organizations and businesses such as - the university of vermont extension, horse Works, equine Journal, Poulin grain, inc., guy’s Farm and yard, Alltech, Blue Seal Feeds, inc., Farm Family insurance, vermont horse Council, vermont Farm Bureau, Champlain valley horse Shows & Champlain valley exposition.

We would like to extend a special welcome to our keynote clinician Dan James of Double Dan horsemanship. Mr. James, a world class equine expert, will be highlighting long reining, body control and liberty performance.

Dan was the 2012 world champion at the road to the horse Championship as a member of team Australia. in 2010, at the World equestrian games, Dan rode two Friesian horses roman style in the opening ceremony before a worldwide audience. Don’t miss Dan’s performances in this year’s horsin’ Around event, breath taking and world class! Dr. Betsy greene, extension equine Specialist at the university of vermont, has brought together an incredible team of seminar and demonstration presenters who will offer information for all levels of equine enthusiasts – from the experienced experts to those just getting started.

We are excited to feature the very popular Breed row sponsored by Blue Seal Feeds and Farm Family insurance, and don’t miss the 4h Kids Corner in the Blue Seal Feeds Pavilion. All of these areas offer excellent family activities related to horses.

Also, back by popular demand is the extreme trail Challenge with $2,700 in prize money on Sunday, April 28th at 9:30am. this event is being coordinated by & benefiting the vermont horse Council.

Be sure to visit the seminar rooms, sponsored by the equine Journal, and watch demonstrations in the Poulin grain indoor arena and the demo pen area. Also get your tickets early for the very entertaining “horsin’ Around Show”, an equine variety show on Saturday April 27th at 6:30 pm. A portion of the proceeds from horsin’ Around helps benefit the vermont Farm Bureau equine industry Committee.

A special thanks to: • Guy’s Farm and Yard for providing an excellent arena system and footing for the Poulin grain Arena and to Sevcik’s trucking for the work they have done on the arena.

• Equine Journal for producing our program & sending it electronically to over 15,000 potential guests • The Everything Equine Committee, exhibitors and seminar/demonstration presenters who have agreed to be part of this growing ten year event.

• equine Journal and Alltech for sponsoring the vendor, equine educators & volunteer reception.

Have a great weekend & thank you for attending! We hope to also see you next year on April 26-27, 2014.

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Headliner Bio and Presentations DAN JAMES All the way from queensland, Australia, Dan James will generate excitement as he showcases his world-renowned horsemanship abilities and knowledge of the horse in this tenth year of everything equine. Dan has wowed audiences with his training methods, especially his abilities to work with multiple horses at liberty. his skills and talent have been tested under pressure as a road to the horse Competitions where Dan and his Australian teammate (guy McLean) were 2012 Championship team. in 2013, Dan was edged out by his 2012 partner, but was credited with an impressive showing. in 2008 Dan James won “the Way of the horse” competition at equitana Asia Pacific, and the Double Dan horsemanship team amazed Australians on 2011 Australia’s got talent.

Dan James will bring his world class training skills to essex Junction, vt as we celebrate a Decade of equine education. Dan will show how his skills and patient techniques translate to any breed and discipline as he creates building blocks beginning with gaining trust and respect on the ground and moving to de-

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veloping forward movement into contact on Saturday. Sunday brings rider skills into the picture, helping any horse and rider combination by giving riders exercises to achieve a more willing horse. his final session on Sunday afternoon will be the culmination of putting it all together with exciting demonstration with his advanced liberty horses. Don’t miss the entertainment at horsin’ Around on Saturday night when Dan will perform a Liberty Act and finish the show with roman riding.

Dan was born on a small Australian cattle farm and officially began his riding career at the ripe old age of six weeks. he spent time of the back of the family milk goat until he got his first pony when he was ten. By 14, Dan had broke his first horse and things moved quickly from there on. After time at Longreach Pastoral College, Dan gained on the job training experience with stops in hokkaido, Japan (breaking horses) and Celina, texas to work with Cutting horse trainer Punk Carter. Dan spent six years working on a small (1.5 million!) acre cattle station in Western Australia, managing and breaking a herd of over 200 horses. this is where he honed his knowledge and developed his unique style of horsemanship. in 2008, Dan decided to team

up with fellow horseman Dan Steers to provide knowledge, understanding, horsemanship, and excitement while pushing the limits, from which their business “Double Dan horsemanship” originated. in 2010, Dan showcased his talent riding two Fresians roman style before a worldwide audience at the “World equestrian games” in Kentucky. Soon after in 2012, Dan decided to set up the north American branch of “Double Dan horsemanship” at taylor Made Farm in nicholasville, Ky. Dan’s aim is to push limits with his horsemanship to spark excitement in his audience, while providing beneficial knowledge and training to people worldwide. As Dan always says it’s “for the love of the horse.”

Dan’s presentations: Ground Control: Achieving a Trusting and Respectful Relationship on the Ground From the ground, you will learn the foundation techniques for Double Dan’s remarkable liberty performances.

Boost your confidence on the ground and in the saddle with easy to follow groundControl methods. give your horse a relaxed softness in a halter, teach basic ground reining, lateral flexion, side passing and introduce cues.

Long Reining Basics: Teaching Horses to Move Forward into Contact Learn the same techniques that Dan James used to win the 2012 road to the horse Colt Starting World Championship! valuable training techniques for starting young horses and re-educating older ones, allowing you to teach flexibility, control and overcome behavioral issues in a safe, controlled manner for you and your horse. this demonstration will provide you with easy to understand exercises to take home and utilize with any horse.

Body Control: Rider Exercises to Achieve a Softer, More Willing Horse Body control builds on the lessons from ground control and long reining to further construct the foundation for a soft and responsive partner. the exercises in this method are used to develop control of the five main body parts: the head, neck, shoulders, rib cage and hind quarters. Body control is beneficial for horses of any age and riders with any amount of experience. By teaching the fundamentals to achieve flexibility and softness riders will discover beautiful circles, smooth lope departures, and flawless lead changes. riders reach their goals by refining the riders’ body control

to develop a more supple horse with a willing attitude.

Advanced Liberty Horses: Putting It All Together for an Awesome Partnership this electrifying liberty horse demonstration displays the ultimate relationship between horse and handler. With the horses free from tack, Dan cues horses to perform feats including rearing, sitting, laying down, side passing over one another, running to marks and working in opposite directions and patterns. educational and entertaining you will be wowed by the amazing partnership of Dan James and his equine team.

Horsin’ Around on Saturday Night Demonstrations Dan James will entertain the audience with both Liberty demonstrations and a roman riding exhibition sure to excite and entertain the crowd! Attend his daytime demonstrations to see how he builds the trust and skills with his equine team, and join the fun on Saturday night to see the end product in action! http://doubledanhorsemanship.com/about-us/ dan-james/

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Everything Equine’s Extreme Trail Challenge Hosted by Vermont Horse Council

returning after last year’s successful event is the extreme trail Challenge, which takes place in the Poulin grain/ guy’s Farm and yard Arena on Sunday, April 28, 2013 at 9:30 a.m. top competitors from new england will compete for up to $2700.00 in prize money as well as prizes. the horse and rider teams will show off their partnership and skills by completing a series of judged and timed obstacles. new this year, we welcome the vermont horse Council as host of the event. in keeping with the vermont horse Council’s mission of promoting safety and education in vermont’s horse industry, this year’s theme for the trail course is “road Safety”. Come out and watch our competitors navigate such hazards as culverts, back up beepers, and safety vests! See the list of activities and the full course layout below.

Obstacle 1. Spin Box 2. Culverts 3. Back 4. Safety Vest 5. Balance Beam 6. Barrel Board Pinwheel 7. Tire 8. Tarp 9. Water 10. Barrel 11. Teeter Bridge 12. Noodles 13. Side Pass 14. Saddle Rack 15. Trailer

Activity ride into spin box, spin 360 degrees (either way), ride out.

Jump culvert tubes.

Back through L-shape without touching or stepping over sides.

Stand horse, put on safety vest.

Walk all four feet across the length of the balance beam.

Pick up rope attached to board, circle (either way), replace in original position.

Pedestal: Place all 4 feet simultaneously on pedestal enter between cones, move across tarp through foot wash go through water, exit between cones.

Pick up rope, pull barrel across arena, place rope over panel Cross teeter bridge. go through noodles.

Side pass the L-shape, straddling the outer 4 x 4’s. horse can face either way. inside spin box, dismount, ground tie, unsaddle. Place saddle on saddle rack.

Lead horse to trailer, load horse, close and latch door. rider run to finish.

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From the Sands of Morocco to the Pastures of Vermont - Hidalgo Star “Oscar” Announces His Retirement the life of a movie star may conjure up images of fancy homes, luxurious cars, and rubbing elbows with the rich and famous. not all celebrities live in such environments though. there is one that prefers sleeping in open fields, eating around the clock and spending time with his friends swatting flies.

Meet Oscar, equine celebrity from the 2004 Disney film “hidalgo”, based on the true story of long distance rider Frank t. hopkins (played by viggo Mortenson), and his painted Spanish mustang stallion hidalgo. this epic adventure movie tells of their 3,000 mile race across the Arabian Desert. Written by screenwriter, John Fusco, hidalgo’s story and equine star Oscar have brought name recognition to the rare Spanish mustangs, America’s first horse.

Oscar is not a Spanish mustang; he is registered with the American Paint horse Association (APhA) as impressively Better. A 1991 sorrel overo, he accumulated APhA points in western, english and halter classes. After leading a full life as a show horse, being in the hollywood spotlight, and being a Breyer model, Oscar has spent the last nine years as an ambassador for the Spanish mustangs. he now lives among the largest herd of Spanish mustangs in the eastern united States at the Center for America’s First horse in Johnson, vermont.

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continued from page 11 hours filming. the search took hollywood horse trainer rex Peterson all over the country. they located Oscar in Missouri where he had been showing with his young owner. he had the credentials, the personality, and the right markings to play hidalgo. he was purchased and transported to California to begin movie training with Peterson. it was in California that Fusco first met Oscar. he rode him often on the set as they scouted locations for the upcoming film.

Oscar’s easy going personality and steadiness were what Fusco liked about him. Oscar and the other hidalgo stars traveled to numerous western states and were eventually shipped to Morocco to shoot the desert scenes.

Oscar starred in some of the most exciting scenes and moments of the hidalgo movie.

As well as being in the opening scene, he can be found at the start of the race among nearly one hundred purebred Arabian horses. the story is told that Oscar anxiously stood among them, ready to gallop off as the gun fired. he was so anxious that actor viggo Mortenson, who played Frank hopkins, was having a hard time holding Oscar back. they had to do a number of takes before they decided to just let Oscar improvise and take the lead where he knew he belonged.

Oscar is also featured in the rescue scene of Princess Jazira. She and viggo rode him bareback and double, jumping over the 3-foot ruins to safety. the last scene of the race shows Oscar in slow motion as viggo narrowly crosses the finish line. Oscar’s nostrils are flaring and a look of competitiveness is in his eye as he finished ahead of the other horses.

After thousands of miles of travel, the movie wrapped up and Fusco wanted to be assured that Oscar and the other hidalgo horses would be living good lives after their hard work.

Oscar, at age 13, was to retire at his horse farm in vermont. he arrived to his new home and it was apparent that the months of traveling had been hard on him physically and emotionally.

Oscar needed rest and to be turned out in grassy fields to just be a horse again. he needed a special someone to call his own, as he once had before becoming a star.

Oscar soon found a young girl that would become an important part of his life. tori, an 11 year old horse lover and a talented young rider, liked to jump and show at local events for fun. She loved learning about natural horsemanship and riding bareback with no bridle. And like every young horse girl, could spend hours brushing manes and tails. Oscar became her special horse to care for. in 2005 Oscar and Fusco were invited to everything equine as the featured headliners. this was the first of many more appearances that Oscar would make at the annual event,

but the only year he would be in the company of Fusco. A year later Fusco generously gifted Oscar to tori. the horse and rider pair had bonded and spent summers competing in local dressage and jumping shows. tori began presenting Oscar at everything equine and the annual horsin’ Around performance. together they represented the Spanish Mustangs, educating the public about the history and preservation efforts of the breed.

Dr. Betsy greene, university of vermont Professor and everything equine coordinator reflects on the amount of enthusiasm that Oscar has brought to the event over the years. “in 2005, everything equine was pleased to host vermont’s famous equine star and John Fusco, hidalgo screen writer. Folks were excited to see “hidalgo” in the flesh, and get their picture taken with “the horse that rescued the princess.” Since then, Oscar and his Spanish Mustang friends have been a welcome addition to both the demonstrations and our horsin’ Around on Saturday night edu-tainment event”. Children have learned about hidalgo’s native American ancestry by “painting the indian pony”, putting their hand in paint and stamping him with their handprint. he was the official spokes-horse for the eXtension (www.extension.org/horses) and he has greeted vermont governors during their annual appearances at everything equine.

As Oscar turns twenty-two this year, he will be recognized for the important role he has played not only as hidalgo but also for the Spanish mustangs and the APhA. More importantly, he will be recognized for his part in bringing joy to the people that meet him.

At every public appearance he has made, whether at everything equine, a horse show, or a school where a youngsters can simply pet him, Oscar brings a smile to people’s faces.

On many occasions he has brought tears to the eyes of those who have seen the movie and remember the image of the last scene-hidalgo being set free to roam with his herd. his life today is filled with everything a horse would want. he lives rather simply for a movie star. no fancy trailer, no star-studded nameplate. he enjoys a good roll in the mud just like the rest of his pasture mates. Oscar and tori, (now 18 years old) enjoy light trail riding in the woods and occasionally gracing the town of Johnson with a movie star sighting.

At everything equine’s 10th anniversary this year, it is with honor and appreciation that Oscar is recognized for his contribution to the horse world with a retirement ceremony during the horsin’ Around show. Please join us in celebrating Oscar and his many impressive accomplishments.

Stephanie Lockhart is the founder and education program director of The Center for America’s First Horse in Johnson, Vermont, a non-profit organization dedicated to Spanish mustangs. Since 2004 she has been committed to educating the public about this rare and historic breed and worked with John Fusco launching the Choctaw Indian pony Conservation Program. Stephanie lives in Johnson, Vermont with her daughters Tori and Eliza. For more information about The Center visit www.centerforamericasfirsthorse. org n everything equine

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2013 Everything Equine Exhibitors (Exhibitors as of March 30, 2013)

- Sponsors in bold * Breed Row ** Exhibitors who have been with Everything Equine for all 10 years!

4-h Club Kids Corner Adirondack tack Alvin’s Art Studio AMZ Farms Arrowhead horsemanship Barn Sweet Barn DvD’s.com BCi Construction Blue Seal Feeds** Bourdeaus’ & Bushey inc.

Cedar Ledge Fence Co. Center for America’s First horse* Champlain Valley Exposition Champlain Valley Horse Shows Conklin Fastrack Dapple equine Products, LLC Double Dan horsemanship Edelweiss Farm* Equine Journal** erin Longworth Performance horses* Farm Family Insurance Companies Field Jumps, LCC Finest image Photography** gentle touch training green Mountain Draft horse Association green Mountain horse Association green Mountain Pet & tack Supply Guys Farm & Yard** hall home Place heidi Potter natural horsemanship he-leadeth-me Farm* hooved Animal Sanctuary horses and Pathfinders - Sky horse equine guided education Key r-D trailer Sales Kingdom trailers Komen ride for the Cure (vt-nh) Land & Mowing Solution Lucerne Farms, inc Lucky’s trailer Sales** Mainely nu Pulse Mane Stream - Country Folk 14

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Maple valley Stables* Mary reed Art Studio Pet Portraits Mill Brook Shavings** Miner institute** Morgan horse heritage Foundation** network Chiropractic of vermont new horizons Farm, LLC northwestern riding & Driving Club nutrena Feed (Cargill) Old Ford Auto Patwood Farm/Stately Steed Percy rentals, Sales & Service, inc.

Phenomenal Fudge inc.

Poulin Grain** Purina Mills** Save your Ass Long ear rescue Silver horse Studios Smith-Worthington Saddlery Co. Spring hill horse rescue Sprucewood Farm Steed read

the Adams Farm* The Horse Works** the north American Shagya-Arabian Society* the Sign Carver tonys tack Shop** touchstone Farm uS Animal nutritionals** UVM Extension** vermont Assoc. of Conservation Districts vermont Creations vermont Farm Bureau** vermont gymkhana Championships Vermont Horse Council** vermont horse Show Association vermont Morgan horse Association** vermont quarter horse youth Association vermont technical College Walker’s Farm, home & tack Willow hill Farm

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Anatomy of a Contaminated Compost Case (And a Land Grant University Still Functioning as Intended 150 Years Later) The land grant university has the major responsibility for agricultural research and teaching responsibility as well as a major "outreach" or extension education mission to the public. (http://ohioline.osu.edu/lines/lgrant.html) Many vermonters saw the television and print media stories about compost from green Mountain Compost damaging tomato plants last summer and questioned why investigations and issues weren’t resolved “in a timely manner�. equine businesses expressed frustration that they were being accused of wrongdoing in a public venue without adequate testing and proof that they were in any way responsible. the following outline of events should help readers understand the level of complexity around the entire situation, how misinformation was addressed, and how many people and agencies were and continue to work to find viable answers and solutions.

When Chittenden County, vermont gardeners began experiencing damaged vegetable crops (particularly tomatoes) in June, 2012, the vermont Agency of Agriculture (vt-Ag) was called to investigate. the symptoms include twisted and stunted stems, curled leaves, reduced and misshapen fruit, and poor seed germination. Agency personnel partnered with the university of vermont extension (uvM-eXt) Plant Diagnostic Clinical Plant Pathologist to act as a resource to field complaint calls, examine samples, and consult with gardeners. uvM extension also trained garden evaluators before they went out to assess affected gardens to confirm that the damage was caused by herbicide exposure. ultimately, 510 out of 626 complaints were verified to be caused by herbicide-tainted compost amendments originating from green Mountain Compost (gMC), a large commercial compost facility in Chittenden County. this facility processes yard waste, food scraps, equine and other livestock manure and organic by-products such as coffee bags and chaff into a marketable compost commodity for sale to the public. When damage was reported, gMC sent multiple samples to a laboratory to be tested, and the compost samples tested positive for Clopyralid and Picloram. the four primary herbicides that can elicit this type of plant injury after composting include picloram, clopyralid, and aminopyralid (from Dow) AgroSciences and aminocyclopyrochlor (from DuPont). Some trade names for these chemicals include tordon and grazon (picloram), Curtail and redeem (Clopryalid), Milestone and Forefront (Aminopyralid), and imprelis and Perspective (Aminocyclopyrachlor). however, when vt-Ag sent 68 different samples of feedstocks (hay samples from multiple horse and dairy farms), animal feeds (e.g. beet pulp, oats, rice bran, mixed feeds), beddings (e.g. straw, wood shavings, wood chips) and composts to a second independent laboratory to verify initial gMC laboratory results, all samples were negative for picloram, some samples tested positive for clopyralid, and 78% of samples tested positive for aminocyclopyrachlor. At this time, Dow Agrochemical offered to cover the costs associated with having additional samples analyzed at yet a third commercial laboratory to determine potential sources of contamination from raw product brought into gMC. this third set of results did not support the initial gMC results or the second set of vt-Ag test results, in terms of consistent values or presence of active ingredients. in the meantime, the gMC manager had given television interviews drawing conclusions and pointing the finger at equine manure and shavings and grass clippings. horse business owners expressed concern about the damage this negative information could have on reputations and/or businesses, when in fact, they had not necessarily done anything wrong. the uvM-eXt equine Specialist responded by maintaining communica16

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tion with VT-AG personnel and correcting public misinformation through newscasts and social media outlets in an attempt to mitigate the unjustified negative perception on an agricultural industry, responding to the broad brush blame, and requesting quick jumps to judgment and/or accusations be withheld until actual and repeatable data had been collected and verified.

In an effort to attempt to replace assumptions and information in media reports that had not been verified, UVM-EXT worked with producers of the daily agricultural show Across the Fence to interview several national experts to address facts and research surrounding composting and herbicide use. Across the Fence producers aired an episode on which the UVM Equine Specialist and VT-AG Pesticide Section Chief discussed the facts and misconceptions regarding the contaminated compost.

Because a complex testing situation emerged based on abilities (or lack thereof) of multiple local and national testing facilities to accurately and consistently identify herbicide presence in compost and raw products, VT-AG is now working with the American Association of Pesticide Officials and Dow AgroSciences to establish and validate testing techniques. The open communication and collaboration between VT-AG and UVM-EXT helped to mitigate a volatile situation and minimize negative impacts.

Efforts to identify and address these issues with long term herbicide persistence and compost are being discussed and undertaken at a state and national level, especially as more municipalities adopt compost streams in their waste systems. Since then, GMC has decided not to sell compost in 2013, while they work out a system to be able to pre-test compost product on greenhouse plants.

Mutual Respect May Save a Life!

Road Safety Public Service Announcement As rural landscapes throughout the United States become less open due to population growth, horseback riders and automobiles are more likely to cross paths on the road, with a high risk of a bad outcome. Many drivers are not aware of how unpredictable and skittish a horse may become when frightened or excited. The objectives of the Share the Road Public Service Announcement (PSA) were to: 1. inform motorists about safe procedures when encountering horseback riders on the road, 2. remind horseback riders to ride safely and communicate with motorists, 3. provide free access for any television station (locally and nationally) and distribute the video widely through many Social Media avenues.

UVM Extension, Vermont Horse Council, and Vermont Farm Bureau partnered to create the 30-second PSA television spot; it was filmed/edited

by UVM Extension’s Across the Fence show. This spot has recently been uploaded on the National eXtension Horse YouTube channel (eXHorses) and received almost 1,800 views in a month. The video is being sent out through Social Media avenues as riding season approaches to educate both motorists and folks riding or driving horses on the road.

Video Location: (http://youtu.be/WNii-UbA_Bg)

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“Horsin’ Around on Saturday Night” The Decade of Equine Education takes a fun turn on Saturday night, adding entertainment to the educational aspects and making an exciting evening mix of “edu-tainment”! Our headliner for Everything Equine, Dan James will wow the crowd with his Horses at Liberty demonstration, as well as a Roman Riding X 3 exhibition.

We will have a variety of breeds and disciplines showing off their talents, including drill team performances and breed exhibitions.

Don’t miss a special retirement tribute for Oscar, equine star of the movie Hidalgo, as he steps back from the limelight and prepares for life after stardom. Oscar has been a presence and friend to Everything Equine and Horsin’ Around almost from the beginning, and we are pleased to honor him as he trots to greener pastures at his retirement home in Johnson, VT. For more information on Oscar’s movie star days, check out the article on Page 11 in this booklet.

Admission is separate for the variety show and tickets are limited.

The musical variety revue gives a wide array of local horse enthusiasts, including many Vermont equestrians, a chance to show their creativity and appreciation for equine culture. This family-oriented show on Saturday night promises an hour and a half of high-energy demonstrations of breeds, disciplines and specialty acts showcasing many top Vermont horse people.

This year’s show is again sponsored by the Vermont Farm Bureau, UVM Equine Program and Champlain Valley Exposition. Proceeds earned by Vermont Farm Bureau were used to underwrite the “Chittenden County Horse Farm of Distinction” program, and one Chittenden County Farm was recognized with this second year program. Stop by the UVM Extension Booth to learn more about this program and this year’s winner. For more information, go to www.vtfb.org. Think about putting in an application if you have a safe, well managed equine facility and you give back to the community through your equine activities.

Cedar Spring Farm was recognized as the 2012 Horse Farm of Distinction.

Announcement to educate motorists how to approach and react safely when they come upon people riding or driving horses on the road. See the brief article on page 17 for more information. Video Location: (http://youtu.be/WNii-UbA_Bg) Chittenden County Farm Bureau members are also working closely with Vermont Legislators to get qualifying equine farm operations treated as equals to their peer agricultural operations. In this effort, a bill (H202) was introduced to the House of Representatives to allow eligible equine farms to have the same access to the Current Use programs as other farms. This bill is not asking for special treatment, just equal treatment under the law. Dr. Greene was asked to testify before the Rural Economic Caucus and the county is meeting regularly with county legislators to keep this moving forward.

What do the proceeds support?

Chittenden County Farm Bureau recognized Cedar Spring Farm as the 2012 Horse Farm of Distinction. The Sogoloff family has produced quality Morgan horses since the 1970’s, and their barn upkeep and management is held to the same standard as the champion Morgan horses produced. Congratulations Cedar Spring Farm!

The Chittenden County Farm Bureau also partnered with Vermont Horse Council and UVM Extension to create a Public Service

The Vermont Farm Bureau is a grassroots organization with policies and priorities set at the County level by individual farmer members in a democratic process that dates back to its beginning in 1915. Its Equine Industry Committee is working with State legislators to give horse business owners full and equal status within agriculture. One project concerns agricultural buildings and Current Use. EVERYTHING EQUINE

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Breed Row Highlights 2013 Horse breeds on display at Everything Equine AmericAn QuArter Horse the American quarter horse excels at sprinting short distances. its name originated from its ability to outdistance other horse breeds in races of a quarter mile or less. Some individuals have been timed at speeds up to 55 mph. the American quarter horse is also well known for performance in rodeos and horse shows as well as a working ranch horse. the compact shape of the American quarter horse is well suited to the speedy maneuvers of reining, cutting, barrel racing and calf roping.

For more information contact erin Longworth at erin Longworth Performance horses of Milton, vt or online at www.erinlongworthvt. com

clevelAnd BAy the Cleveland Bay originated in the Cleveland district of yorkshire, england. the horses are always bay, its body large and strong, with legs that are sturdy but short in relation to the body. Dating from the 17th century, the Cleveland Bay is the oldest established breed in england and is currently extremely rare with only about

600 horses worldwide. For more information contact Lynn Knight at edelweiss Farm of Milton, vt at edelweissfarm@yahoo.com .

coloniAl spAnisH Horse the Colonial Spanish horse, also known as the Spanish Mustang, is the most significant horse in American history. they are not to be confused with the wild BLM horses of the West.

Brought by the Spaniards in the 1500’s, these small, resilient horses were courageous war horses, the mounts of native Americans and the Pony express. they numbered in the millions until the mass killings of sacred herds by the uS government in the 1800’s. today there are fewer than 3,000 Spanish Mustangs in existence. the breed is valued for intelligence, beauty and versatility as well as its rich history. Many Spanish Mustangs have excelled in endurance, dressage and reining competitions. the Center for America’s First horse, a non-profit organization in Johnson, vt, is home to the largest and most diverse group of Spanish Mustangs in the east and welcomes visitors.

For more information contact Stephanie Lockhart, founder of the Center for Americas First horse. visit the Colonial Spanish Mustang at Breed row or online at www.centerforamericasfirsthorse.org

tHe missouri Fox trotting Horse

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the Missouri Fox trotting horse is best known for the comfort it affords its rider. Loved as a trail horse, the majority of registered

Missouri Fox trotters are owned by people who use them for trail riding, competition, endurance, and pleasure riding. Acclaimed as a show horse, the Missouri Fox trotting horse is also recognized for its beauty and style in the show ring. used by hunters and forest rangers for its endurance and surefootedness in rugged terrain, by ranchers for its versatility and intelligence, and on hollywood movie sets for its gentle nature, the breed has quickly earned its reputation as a horse for all situations. Surefooted in mountainous terrain, gentle in temperament, and smooth of gait for comfort, the Missouri Fox trotting horse Breed’s motto today is “to ride One is to Own One.” Come to Breed row and meet a wonderful Missouri Fox trotter and her owner, Abigail russell of AMZ Farms. Abigail is also available at abigail.h.russell@gmail.com

morgAn Horse vermont is proud to have the Morgan horse as the vermont State Animal. According to the American Morgan horse Association, the Morgan is one of the earliest horse breeds developed in the united States. tracing back to the stallion Figure, later named Justin Morgan after his owner, the breed excels in many disciplines and is known for versatility. the Morgan horse is compact and refined in build with strong limbs, an expressive face, large eyes, well-defined withers, laid back shoulders and a clean cut head. there is officially one breed standard for Morgan type regardless of the discipline or bloodline of the individual horse.

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Shagya-arabianS the Shagya-Arabian was originally bred as a cavalry mount by the Austro-hungarian empire in the late 1700’s. the breed originated from the need for a horse with the endurance, intelligence and character of the Arabian but with larger size and carrying capacity required by the imperial hussars.

Although there is no longer a military use for the Shagya-Arabian, the qualities of good temperament, endurance, devotion, hardiness and athleticism make them an ideal partner for today’s owner seeking a versatile riding and driving horse. Check out the Arabian at Breed row or contact hallie goetz of northeast Shagyas or online at www. northeastshagyas.com

Standardbred traditionally used as a harness race-horse, the Standardbred is an American creation. Originally bred to be the “family car,” they took the family to church by wagon, plowed the fields, took Dad to the store on Saturday, or took Junior to school bare-back. Chance meetings on the road led to neighborly competitions, then to county fair races, and finally to the racetracks that we know today. thoroughbred blood crossed with the norfolk trotter, hackney, Morgan, and Canadian Pacer resulted in what is now called the Standard-bred. the Standardbred is known for its two distinct racing gaits — trotting or pacing. they can range from 14.1 to 17 hands and are usually bay or brown with an occasional gray, chestnut, or black. Most Standardbreds are very versatile far beyond their racing years and have proven themselves to be well suited for both pleasure use and meeting the challenge of competition. Standardbreds, there is nothing StAnDArD about them! if you would like to find out more information about the breed or how to adopt a Standardbred you can visit: http://standardbreds. ustrotting.com/adoption.cfm . Or e-mail Kelly Marshall with any questions: Kelly.Marshall13@gmail.com

the WelSh Cob the Welsh Cob is an old breed, dating back to the Middle Ages. Welsh Cobs led the larger war horses ridden by knights in armor across rough terrain. As a result, the breed developed strength, agility, and a powerful, ground-covering trot. today they are well-known for excelling in international combined driving competitions, but Welsh Cobs are also talented dressage horses, eventers, and hunter-jumpers. Of the same breed as Welsh ponies, the Cobs are loved for their gentle, friendly natures and intelligence. they are very hardy, requiring no shoes and little or no grain. they range from 13.2 hands to 15 hands or larger. to meet the wonderful Welsh Cob, head over to Breed row or contact nancy Case of he-leadeth-me Farm online at nancyhcase@ earthlink.net

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Equine Herpes Virus: Is Your Horse At Risk?

Kelsey WatKin animal science, UVm class of 2014 On January 12th, 2013, the newburgh, ny horse show was supposed to be a fun and typical event. Little did the show participants know this would be the week that would spark alarm throughout the equine community. A horse from new Jersey attending the event in newburgh exposed 11 horses from nJ, Ct, ny, and PA to the neurologic form of ehv-1. this exposure caused barn closures and quarantines throughout the four states exposed. not only did monetary losses during the quarantine hit barns and trainers hard due to cancelations of lessons and events, the possibility of euthanizing prized horses also weighed on their minds.(1) What is ehV-1?

Most horse owners have heard of equine herpesvirus-1 (ehv-1) from their local veterinarian, whether this be regarding annual vaccinations, upper respiratory illness, or vaccinating pregnant mares to prevent abortion. however, a traditionally less common form of the virus, which causes neurological symptoms, is becoming more prevalent and has been identified by experts as an emerging disease. veterinary professionals have deemed this equine herpesvirus Myeloencephalopathy (ehM). these neurological symptoms can range from fever or stumbling (ataxia) to complete paralysis and bladder rupture. horses with severe symptoms, although each case is different, generally are euthanized.(2) Although ehM is a less common form of the evh-1 virus, occurrences are one the rise. One of the most infamous outbreaks of ehM occurred in 2011 in Ogden, utah at a championship cutting event hosted by the national Cutting horse Association (nChA). More than 700 horses exhibited at the event between April 29th and May 8th. it wasn’t until horses were returning home that one horse started displaying neurologic signs of ehM. this horse indirectly caused 90 confirmed cases of ehv-1/ehM in ten states (AZ, CA, CO, iD, nM, nv, OK, Or, ut, WA). to give a perspective of how virulent this virus is, one nevada horse attending the event exposed 26 horses when it returned home, 2 of which were confirmed ehM positive.(3) this type of ehM outbreak does not just happen at events with large numbers of horses, it is happening at small, single state venues as well. On February 20, 2013, a horse participating in the horse Shows in the Sun (hitS) horse show in Ocala, FL showed clinical signs of neurological ehv-1.

Soon after, five additional horses tested positive for ehv-1. these six confirmed cases caused the cancelation of the show as well as quarantines at 11 farms.(4) hoW does my horse get ehV-1? the number one transmission method is horse-to-horse contact; however the virus can travel up to 100 yards in the air. grooming tools and tack can act as fomites and aid in transmission. Between these three modes of transmission, horses shows and competitions are perfect places for the virus to spread. the outbreak in Ogden, utah is a great example of how horses traveling to and from shows are popular viral vectors for the disease.(2) continued on page 26 everything equine

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continued from page 25 Are my horses protected if i vAccinAte? With many vaccines on the market for ehv-1 many horse owners vaccinate their horses. however, the commercially available vaccines are not labeled for protection against ehM. As such, ehM has been diagnosed in horses regularly vaccinated for ehv-1. these vaccinations do provide good protection against respiratory and abortogenic strains of ehv-1, and are thus important routine measures. Although vaccinations for ehv-1 can help your horse either avoid or have a less severe form of respiratory and flu like signs associated with the common strain of ehv-1 vaccinations make no claim in protecting against ehM. With this in mind there are other things that can minimize the potential of horses spreading or contracting ehv-1/ehM. Proper biosecurity measures such as isolating sick/exposed horses and quarantining all horses leaving and returning to the facility eg. events and shows are practices that should be utilized consistently. note: treat all returning horses as potentially exposed to ehv-1/ehM regarding quarantine procedures.(2)

how do i protect my horse from ehv?

All horse owners should know the clinical signs of evh-1 and ehM for the safety of their own horse and other horses with which they have contact. in the case of ehv-1, a horse might present a temperature of 101.1 째F within a day of being exposed. Still, they may not show neurologic symptoms until 7-14 days after exposure.

Knowing this incubation period (amount of time without visible symptoms) of the ehv-1 virus and its counterpart ehM is especially important for horse owners when it comes to horses that are at risk of exposure. high-risk farms, such as farms housing horses that have traveled to shows/events recently or farms with a confirmed case of evh-1, should quarantine all at- risk horses for three to four weeks to account for this incubation period. Designated paddocks, turn out areas, and separate parts of the barn/facility should be utilized as quarantine areas.(5) 26

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HOW TO HANDLE A SICK HORSE (6) • Isolate sick horse from the rest of the barn population.

• Care for healthy horses first (feed, clean, groom etc.), then sick (disinfect all tools/ equipment used) OR designate specific people and tools to care for sick horse.

• Notify all horse owners who have a horse that could have come in contact with the sick horse. This might include, but is not limited to: pasture mates, stall mates, and horses in a stall next to or across from the sick horse.

• After isolation, contact veterinarian for diagnostic testing.

• Disinfect all stalls, trailers, and equipment used by the sick horse. One-part chlorine bleach to ten-parts water will kill EHV-1 virus.

symptoms or fever, a veterinarian should be contacted.

• All horses must remain in quarantine for 3-4 weeks starting when the last horse developed symptoms and/or tested positive for EHV-1.

Work Cited: (1) Brincks, Megan. “EHV-1 Breaks Out In New Jersey.” The Chronicle of the Horse. N.p., 25 Jan. 2013.

Web. 14 Mar. 2013. http://www. chronofhorse.com/article/ehv-1breaks-out-new-jersey (2) Center for Equine Health UC Davis. Center for Equine Health UC Davis. UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, n.d. Web. 28 Feb. 2013.

QUARANTINE PROCEDURES (6) • These procedures take place directly after sick horse is isolated.

• Once EHV-1 has been suspected and/or confirmed, all exposed horses within the same barn or turnout should remain isolated. This includes any horses returning to the premise after leaving, as they are at risk for being potentially exposed.

• Horses should be monitored in the quarantine area and if exhibiting neurological

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Things You Need to Know.” TheHorse.com. Ed. Erica

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What's in Your Feed Bag? Dr. Nettie Liburt-Weiner

Horsin’ Around on Saturday Night (6:30-8pm)

Teaching TechniquesTricks of the Trade Heidi Potter

Long Reining Basics: Teaching Horses to Move Forward into Contact Dan James

Houston, We've Got a Problem: How to Manage Wounds and Swellings on Your Horse Dr. Alison Cornwall

EHV-1: Outbreaks, Updates and Protecting Your Horse Dr. Betsy Greene and Kelsey Watkin

Equine Industry Updates: Road Safety, Bad Compost, House Bill 202, etc.

Dr. Betsy Greene

Sally Swift: 100 Years Getting Back to Basics-Improve Confidence, Comfort & Communication Heidi Potter

Ride With Confidence in Your Next Trail Class Jacki St. Cyr

Riding in Lightness Suzanne Marshall

Ground Control: Achieving a Trusting and Respectful Relationship on the Ground Dan James

Lessons From the Wild: How Natural Care Improves Hoof Quality and Overall Health Marta Merrick

Sally Swift: 100 Years Getting Back To Basics-“Become a Partner Rather Than a Boss Heidi Potter

Recognizing, Treating, and Managing Gastric Ulcers Dr Phil vanHarraveld

Breeding Decisions: From Health to Ethics Katie Ballard

In Depth Trailer Loading Ben Wallace (9-10:30am)

Riding Arena Poulin Grain and Guy’s Farm and Yard

Wrapping Legs and Getting Heart Rates Wet Lab Dr. Alison Cornwall

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Using Chiropractic to Improve Horse Health Dr. Kathy Murphy

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Western Saddle Fitting Barbara Peck

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Tricks and Tips for Cleaning and Conditioning Tack: New or Old Karen Clark

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Common Skin Conditions Affecting the Horse: Itch Matters Dr. Alison Cornwall

Is Your Horse a Metabolic Mess?

–Carb Facts Dan Wright

Everything You Wanted to Know About Arenas-but were afraid to ask Brian McNeil

Common Myths Associated with Feeding Horses Dr. Nettie Liburt-Weiner

Environmental Protection 101 for Horse Owners Wendy Houston-Anderson

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Current Information about Lyme Disease in Horses Dr. Toby Pinn

Balanced Nutrition for the Easy Keeper Dan Wright

EHV-1: Outbreaks, Updates and Protecting Your Horse Kelsey Watkin

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Advanced Liberty Horses: Putting it all Together for an Awesome Partnership Dan James (3:15 until done)

Lateral Work-Increasing Fitness and Flexibility in Your Horse Suzanne Marshall 2:30-3:00pm

Body Control: Rider Exercises to Achieve a Softer, More Willing Horse Dan James (1-2:15)

(Note: Sessions Resume at Conclusion Of Extreme Trail Competition) Clear and Drag Arena

Everything Equine Extreme Trail Challenge Presented by Vermont Horse Council (9:30-12:45pm)

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From The Ground Up: Handling a Horse's Feet Ben Wallace

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Benefits of Acupuncture for Your Horse Dr. Elsa Ludwig

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Halter to Bridle: Make Bridling Easier for You and Your Horse Ben Wallace

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