Winter 2009
INSIDE THIS ISSUE: KyQHA Celebrates 50 Years page 15 KyQHA 2008 Award Winners page 24 Breeders’ Seminar Coverage page 29
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE KENTUCKY QUARTER HORSE ASSOCIATION www.kyqha.com
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2009 KyQHA Officers Directory.............................................. 9
Editor Stephanie Czuhajewski
President's Message................................................................ 10
Editorial Board Cheryllee Sargent, Chair Rich Wilcke Gina Stephenson
Kentucky Association News................................................... 12 Legislative Update.................................................................. 16 The Business of Horses........................................................... 17 Youth News............................................................................. 20 Member News......................................................................... 24
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Kentucky Breeders’ Seminar Covers Key Issues..................... 29
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2009 KyQHA Officers & Directors Shea Stephenson, President 10671 Michelle Drive Union, KY 41091 (859) 657-6278 sheastephenson@insightbb.com
Kelly Salmon, Secretary 5906 Chenoweth Run Road Louisville, KY 40299 (502) 817-4945 kellyannsalmon@aol.com
Richard W. Wilcke, 1st Vice President 1258 Woods Pike Pleasureville, KY 40057 502.845.1912 wilcke@louisville.edu
Verna Stewart, Treasurer 5135 Gratz Rd. Owenton, KY 40359 (502) 484-5321 grsph@bellsouth.net
Cheryllee Sargent, 2nd Vice President 302 Royal Springs Street Georgetown, KY 40324 (502) 523-0345 cherylleesargent@msn.com
Randy Meurer, Past President 2411 Running Brook Trail Fisherville, KY 40023 (502) 267-8315 president@kyqha.com
Stephanie Czuhajewski, Executive Director PO Box 910607 Lexington, KY 40591-0607 (888) 367-5742 info@kyqha.com Bennie Sargent, Director Emeritus/AQHA Director 101 Victoria Way Georgetown, KY 40324 (502) 863-2944 btsquarter@aol.com Perry Brookshire, Director Emeritus 1262 Coleman Rd. Marion, KY 42064 (270) 965-4041 Keith LeFevre, Director Emeritus 2850 Parkers Grove Rd. Magnolia, KY 42757 (270) 317-5630 keithanddonnalefevre@hotmail.com Norm Luba, Director Emeritus P.O. Box 85 Eastwood, KY 40018 (502) 599-2468 nkluba@bellsouth.net Barbara Rea, Director Emeritus 483 Locust Grove Road Shelbyville, KY 40065 (502) 647-7692 reaqh@bellsouth.net
District Directors: District 1 - Wayne Boyd, Princeton District 2 - Terry Barrow, Bowling Green District 3 - Sissy Anderson, Leitchfield District 4 - Tim Sparks, Louisville District 5 - Betsy Smith, Taylorsville District 6 - Thomas Curry, California District 7 - Davin Smith, Mt. Sterling District 8 - Paul Coffey, Russell Springs
Howard Rea, Director Emeritus PO Box 217 Shelbyville, KY 40065 Jim Rudolph, AQHA Director 94 Alex Forks Drive Murray, KY 42071 270.753.6864 jim.rudolph@murraystate.edu
Directors-At-Large
Christopher Luba, KyQHYA President P.O. Box 85 Eastwood, KY 40018 (502) 599-2468 cwluba@bellsouth.net
Bob Coleman Justin Talip Chuck Givens
Tim Sparks, Youth Advisor 5906 Chenoweth Run Road Louisville, KY 40299 (502) 817-4941 timsparks1@aol.com
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President’s Message By Shea Stephenson, KyQHA President I am honored to serve as KyQHA’s President for 2009. This organization is rich in history and passion for promoting the interests and wellbeing of the American Quarter Horse, and I am proud to be a member. As KyQHA celebrates its 50th anniversary, we have much to learn from our rich history and much work ahead to ensure a bright future. For many of us, horses are simply a way of life. For some, it is a passion that turned into a career, for others a hobby that dictates how we choose to spend our time, energy and resources. For all, it seems to be a way of life we hold dear and will fight to preserve. I grew up with horses as a constant in my life and my fondest memories of childhood involve horses. I have two daughters and they seem to have inherited the same love for horses as my brother and I did from our father. At an early age, I learned there is a bond between horses and some people that defies explanation. To quote Winston Churchill, “There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man” This association is comprised of many dedicated individuals willing to fight for this way of life. I continue to be impressed each day with how much this organization has been able to accomplish. Through the tireless dedication of
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key individuals, the KyQHA has influenced the passage of important legislation benefiting horse owners in the state and beyond. Of note, the Kentucky Breeder’s Incentive Fund is a tremendous program that has energized the industry well beyond the borders of Kentucky. Each year, the KyQHA hosts events such as the annual Breeder’s Seminar, our annual convention with a full day of educational sessions, a reception for Kentucky legislators to ensure your voice is heard in Frankfort, horse shows and one of the largest Ride programs in the country. To be certain, we live in challenging times. The recent, unprecedented downturn in the economy has challenged many of us to re-think how we allocate our resources and spend our precious free time. The KyQHA must do the same and we want to hear from you. There is no better time than now to get involved in your association. We are in the planning stages for several activities for 2009 and committees are still forming. Please, reach out to any of the KyQHA Board of Directors or visit the web site at KyQHA.com. For those of you I have not yet had the opportunity to meet, I look forward to seeing you at an event this year. Please don’t hesitate to contact me and other members of the KyQHA Board of Directors with your ideas for additional activities and initiatives that will foster KyQHA’s mission to serve the breed, to serve our members and to serve as the premier organization for quarter horse enthusiasts within the state.
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Kentucky Association News KyQHA Convention Recap On December 6th, KyQHA members from around the state and beyond the Commonwealth converged at the Crowne Plaza/Campbell House in Lexington, KY for the 2008 KyQHA Annual Convention, Annual Business Meeting and Awards Gala. KyQHA was pleased to partner with the Kentucky Quarter Horse Racing Association, which conducted its annual membership meeting in conjunction with the KyQHA convention. Convention events included the KyQHA General Membership Meeting and 2009 elections, the Youth Membership meeting and 2009 elections and guest speakers including Dr. Joe Pagan, President, Kentucky Equine Research and Dr. Bob Coleman, Assistant Professor, Equine Extension, University of Kentucky. The awards banquet featured guest speaker Tim Capps, Professor, University of Louisville and Emcee Savannah Craddock, along with a silent auction and a D.J.
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Kentucky Association News 2009 Junior Queen and Princess Crowned The Kentucky Junior Queen and Princess were crowned on Dec. 6, 2008 at the Campbell House Crowne Plaza in Lexington, Ky. Helen Ashdown 14, of Cincinnati will be representing Kentucky as the 2008-2009 Junior Queen. The 2008-2009 Princess is eleven-yearold Kelsey Bishop of Taylorsville. The contest consists of three divisions; horsemanship, an interview and a written test over the AQHA rulebook. Each competitor must participate in each category and the results determine who is crowned Junior Queen and Princess.
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Kentucky Association News Kentucky Quarter Horse Association Celebrates 50 Years in 2009 The Kentucky Quarter Horse Association was established in 1959. The mission of KyQHA is to promote and protect the interests of the Quarter Horse in Kentucky, to raise the standards of the breed, to encourage and foster cooperation among Quarter Horse owners and enthusiasts and to provide beneficial services for its members. As we look to the future, we celebrate the leaders that have helped to advance the KyQHA mission over the past 50 years. KyQHA Presidents 1959: Jess Wilkins
1976: James Marsh
1993: Gary Russ
1960: Kenneth Henshaw
1977: Phyllis Wilson
1994: George “Butch” Fluhr
1961: Guy Harris
1978: David Smith
1995: Howard Rea
1962: Dick Fry
1979: Charles Parket
1996: Perry Brookshire
1963: Artis Cook
1980: Earl Kelley
1997: Bennie Sargent
1964: C.R. Powell
1981: Howard Rea
1998: Keith LeFevre
1965: Charles E. “Buster” Omer
1982: Marie Kitchen
1999: Barbara Rea
1966: Adolphus McKinley
1983: Perry Brookshire
2000: Barbara Rea
1967: C.R. Powell
1984: Keith LeFevre
2001: Ernie Dowell
1968: Tony Wilson
1985: Bennie Sargent
2002: Larry Corbin
1969: Charles E. “Buster” Omer
1986: Mickey Hayes
2003: Ashley Griffin
1970: Fred Richardson
1987: Al Schieman
2004: Bruce Brown
1971: Len Cambron
1988: Tony Wilson
2005: Bennie Sargent
1972: Loren Grubbs
1989: Ernie Dowell
2006: Norm Luba
1973: Tony Wilson
1990: Bennie Sargent
2007: Norm Luba
1974: Robert St. Clair
1991: Larry Frans
2008: Randy Meurer
1975: Roy Huffman
1992: Mike LaFramboise
2009: Shea Stephenson
Kentucky Amateur Dues Now Included with Regular KyQHA Membership Beginning in January 2009 your Kentucky Quarter Horse Association dues will AUTOMATICALLY give you access to the new KyQHA Amateur Committee! Busy schedule? Hectic Pace? Not enough hours in the day? If you are like most Amateur horse owners, you struggle to find time to spend with your horse and enjoying your hobby. In an effort to meet the ever-changing needs of its members, KyQHA has allowed the Amateur Association to begin functioning as an Amateur Committee. The KyQHA Amateur Committee will continue to provide opportunities for Amateurs to meet and learn from one another at KyQHA events without the necessity of conducting business meetings.
EVA Testing Reminder All stallions intending to participate in the KyQHA BIF must be tested for Equine Viral Arteritis (EVA) during the breeding season of 2009. Testing will be done at the University of Kentucky's Gluck Equine Research Center laboratory free of charge to the stallion owner--however, the stallion owner is responsible for any veterinary fees for the actual collection of the blood sample on the farm. Please take the following link to view the University of Kentucky protocol page and submission form page for EVA testing: http://www.ca.uky.edu/gluck/ serveva.asp. Please list KyQHA under the history section of the EVA submission form so that the UK staff will be able to coordinate this process efficiently for KyQHA members.
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Legislative Update 2009 Kentucky General Assembly Session By Jay Hall
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he 2009 Kentucky General Assembly gaveled into session on January 6th. Normally the first week of session is not very exciting. In a normal first week, legislators who won elections in November are sworn in, leadership elections are held with very little fanfare or changes, and committee assignments are made with little change except for the newly elected legislators. The first week of the 2009 session has been anything but normal. The first week of session included many changes in the House leadership and committee chairman assignments.
The most noteworthy change was the Speaker of the House. Jody Richards, the longest serving Speaker of the House in Kentucky history, lost his leadership position in a tight race with Greg Stumbo. Speaker Stumbo has served in the Kentucky State House from 1980 to 2003 when he left to serve as Attorney General. After his term as Attorney General, Speaker Stumbo returned to the House of Representatives in 2008. Along with the change in Speaker, two other leadership positions changed hands; Bob Damron unseated Charlie Hoffman for Democratic Caucus Chair and John Will Stacy beat challenger Tommy Turner for House Majority Whip. The House voted to keep Larry Clark as House
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Speaker Pro-Tem and Rocky Adkins was unopposed as Majority Floor Leader. As the new Speaker of the House, Speaker Stumbo has made some changes in the committee chairman assignments. One of the most coveted chairmanships will go to Rep. Rick Rand (D-Bedford) who will now be the Chairman of the Appropriations and Revenue Committee. The Appropriations and Revenue Committee is the committee that crafts the State’s budget and handles all matters related to taxation and financial administration. In addition to Appropriations and Revenue, five other House Committees have new chairpersons, they include; Rep. Rick Nelson with chair the Labor and industry Committee, Rep. Carl Rollins will chair the Education Committee, Rep. Jeff Greer will chair the Banking and Insurance Committee, Rep. John Tilley will chair the Judiciary Committee and Rep. Sannie Overly will chair the Budget Review Transportation Subcommittee. The KyQHA, having assessed the new political landscape, now turns its focus on pending legislation. We are currently evaluating several bills that have been filed relating to the horse industry. For more information about these bills and where we stand, please visit our website at www.kyqha. com. We will be updating the website with new information as the session progresses. As always, the KyQHA will continue to advocate for Quarter Horse owners and breeders across the Commonwealth and support legislation in Frankfort that benefits our industry. Jay Hall is the legislative agent for the KyQHA and a Business Development Specialist for Jackson Kelly PLLC in Lexington, Kentucky.
The Business of Horses Uncertainty, Planning and Auctions By Richard W. Wilcke
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t would be nice if making business decisions were always a matter merely of calculating the potential costs of all the alternatives and then comparing those to the potential revenues from the same alternatives. No businesses would ever go broke, go bankrupt, or even fail – just as long as the owners or managers were willing to take the time to calculate. The problem, of course, is that in the real world, there are factors that just cannot be known; that is, unknowable realities.. No one can know for sure how the economy will fare in coming years, affecting not only overall demand for foals or finished horses, but the price of capital, the price of fuel, and the price of steel. No one can know for sure what the weather will be in the next year, affecting the costs of hay and feed, and, thereby, the cost of horse maintenance. And no one ever knows what markets will bear. That’s the number one mystery. Business planning is essential because it achieves three important things. One, it ensures that bad decisions will not be made because of having ignored information that was, or could have been, known. It’s one thing to err because of unknowables, but it is the epitome of poor management to err because of factors that were unknown but not unknowable. Two, it forces decision-makers to deal on paper with the contingencies created by all of the unknown worse-case scenarios. What if, for example, the economy goes bad? And the weather also is bad? What, if anything, could be done to cope? Knowing that a course of action, other than bankruptcy or suicide, does exist will dramatically improve the odds of survival or success…especially since it is highly unusual for everything to go bad all at once. And three, it allows the decision-makers to attempt, to the best of ability, to weigh the chance of an unknowable occurring. When one simply cannot know what some alternative promises, then develop a feel for probabilities.
The way that firms in consumer products deal with this uncertainty is to offer a product, thereby to discover what the market will bear. If the product is purchased in large quantity, the price will rise until the market demonstrates the limits of the demand. The movements of price will balance supply and demand, thereby efficiently calculating the resource priorities of society. Unfortunately, in a market in which every single product, or almost every product, is unique, this method is not an alternative. Likewise, when owners or sellers have no idea whether there is any demand for an item, such as at an estate sale, or at the sale of damaged or used goods, this won’t work either. In markets in which every product is unique, or in which no one knows if there is any demand, a method other than price-setting is required. The most common approach is “liquidating,” which is what occurs at auctions, a market devise that allows each potential buyer, as opposed to the seller, to set the price that he or she will pay for the item. There are several different approaches to auctions but all of them serve the same basic function. They benefit sellers because they increase the chances of selling the good to those buyers who value it highest, as opposed to those merely first in line. They benefit buyers because it increases the chances that those who value it highest are likely to acquire it. The auction method is a fair and practical way of allocating many goods. Rich Wilcke of Bethlehem is Second Vice President of the KyQHA and Director of the Equine Industry Program in the College of Business at the University of Louisville.
One of the greatest of unknown factors in business is potential demand for the product, and, in particular, the range of values within a spectrum of whatever demand there is.
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Youth Association News Wayne Boyd and West Kentucky Horse Sales Receive Youth Recognition The Kentucky Quarter Horse Youth Association (KyQHYA) has a “Champion” for their cause in Wayne Boyd of West Kentucky Horse Sales, Princeton, KY. The goal of KyQHYA is to endow a scholarship with the American Quarter Horse Association Foundation for future Kentucky youths, a goal they set for themselves back in December of 2007. And Wayne Boyd appears to be on a mission to almost single-handedly help them achieve their goal. The concept for an endowed scholarship for Kentucky youths was the idea of then American Quarter Horse Youth Association President Colin Luba who brought the concept to outgoing KyQHYA President Jillian Craddock. The youth association discussed and voted to approve the idea and were off and running. They had a great start because over the years the KyQHYA youths have worked hard on generating scholarship funds. Not only did they award one or more scholarships each year, but KyQHYA youths were silently building a strategic reserve and saving for the day when just the right idea would be developed. The idea was right, but the AQHA Foundation gave them some very sobering information: it would take $100,000 to endow the scholarship. Not to be diverted from their goal, they continue forward. Wayne Boyd hearing of their plan, and thinking it worthy, has auctioned various items off at each of his horse sales since the plan was approved. The KyQHYA youths, appreciating everything that Mr. Boyd has done for them, decided to present Wayne and the West Kentucky Horse Sales a special recognition for his efforts.
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Current KyQHYA President, Christopher Luba, made the following presentation at Wayne’s January 10, 2009 sale: “Good morning everyone. First, and foremost, I would like to thank Mr. Boyd for the opportunity to speak to everyone this morning. Over the years, the Kentucky Quarter Horse Youth Wayne Boyd and Christopher Luba Association has generated dollars to go toward a scholarship fund to be disAt the December 2008 meeting of the tributed to outgoing youths. In 2007, KyQHA board of directors, a decision the KyQHYA decided to establish was made by the board to match youth a scholarship fund with the AQHA funds up to $5000 per year, as long as Foundation. There have been a numthe funds are available at the end of ber of states in the past that have made each fiscal year. this decision, and in an effort to proIf you would like to assist the youth in tect and preserve our own scholarachieving their goal, please consider ship fund, we decided to do the same. donating an item that can be auctioned The AQHA Foundation’s requirement off at a future West Kentucky Horse is that $100,000 be deposited in the Sale. Or, if you prefer, financial conaccount before the distribution of the tributions can also be made – regardfunds can occur to a Kentucky youth. less of how modest – and would be To date, we have raised approxivery much appreciated. Donations mately $28,000 for the endowed fund. can be made to: Kentucky Quarter Although our goal many be lofty, and Horse Youth Association Scholarship take several years to reach, the generFund and sent to the KyQHA office. ous contributions of our friends are helping us reach our goal. No single individual has helped us more over the past year than Mr. Wayne Boyd. Thus, I would like to take this opportunity to present this plaque for the 2008 Outstanding Supporter to Mr. Boyd, Christopher Luba, President and the West Kentucky Horse Sales, Claire Hardesty, Vice President for their efforts in support of not only our goal, but the youth association in Laura Clark, Secretary general. On behalf of the entire KenWill Bingham, Treasurer tucky Quarter Horse Youth AssociaMaggie Downen, Reporter tion, thank you very much Mr. Wayne Hannah Wallender, Member-at-large Boyd.” Daniel Bishop, Member-at-large Kelsey Bishop, Member-at-large
Kentucky Quarter Horse Youth Association 2009 Board Members
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Member News KyQHA 2008 Year-End Award Winners KyQHA congratulates the following award winners:
All Around Open Horse: Supremotee For Me
Reserve All Around Open Horse: Good Huh
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All Around Amateur: Cheryllee Sargent, Supremotee For Me
All Around Novice Amateur & Amateur Rookie of the Year: Donna Roberts, Kings Flashy Poco
Member News Reserve All Around Amateur: Lisa Naïve, Don’t Zip Down (no picture)
All Around Amateur Select: Leslie Meurer, Hes Sumkinda Asset
Youth Association Sportsmanship Award & All Around Novice Youth: Emily Weithorn, Eye for Potential
Youth Association Hardest Worker Award & Reserve All Around Youth 14-18: Christopher Luba, Blueboy Dreamer
Youth Rookie of the Year: Helen Ashdown, Shes Got the Details
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Member News All Around Youth 13 & Under: Houston Huff, Just My Cash (no picture)
Reserve All Around Novice Youth: Lauren Geisman, Heza Fancy Version (no picture)
All Around Youth 14-18: Courtney Firth, Shanghai Impression
Trainer of the Year: Missy Jo Hollingsworth
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Youth Association Scholarship Award: Brittney Fields and Colin Luba
Trainer of the Year Runner Up: Bennie Sargent
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The value of the 2006 KY BIF payout was $2,771 a point, based on AQHA IF Finally, a total of $446,629 will be distributed for 2007 events. This will reward both owner of BIF eligible horses, as well as owners of broodmares and stallions. Now is the time to get in on the reward. We have heard under 100 suds produced $446,629 for 2007. NOW Kentucky has near 500 studs working on the 2008 payouts. Even at $238 a point our studs offspring, if like their sire, at a weekend QH show should do 20 points and make over $4,000 a weekend. That and any day money is just fine and you can still do NBHA, NPBA, IBRA, the rodeo and futurities with them. KY OUTLAW ACRES QH FARM is now located in WINCHESTER, KENTUCKY. 90 acres available for your broodmares or check out some of ours for sale in foal for a 2009 BIF foal. www.kentuckysfarmdirectory.com 631 445 2412 for more info.
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Kentucky Breeders’ Seminar Covers Key Issues
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he KyQHA sponsored its second Kentucky Breeders’ Seminar in February at the Executive Inn West in Louisville as a cooperative event with the Equine Initiative of the University of Kentucky. In spite of a record week of icerelated power outages across the Commonwealth, nearly 100 breeders and owners representing several breeds spent a Sunday getting the latest information on veterinary science, nutrition, foaling, control of diseases, current legislation, and business management Director of the Seminar was Dr. Bob Coleman of UK. Bob is not only on the UK faculty and heavily involved in the Equine Initiative, he is also an at-large director of the KyQHA. His expert advice and conscientious efforts are deeply appreciated. For all the members who were unable to attend, printed summaries of some presentations from the Breeders’ Seminar can be found on the KyQHA website. Industry overview Leading off the seminar was Ward Stutz, Director of Education for the American Quarter Horse Association. Ward’s talk, “Trends in the Light Horse Industry,” has been included as an article in this issue of the KyQHA Quarterly. Stutz advised the Kentucky industry to continue to strive to improve the economic and political climate for breeding horses, especially in light of the national economic downturn. Patrick Neely, executive director of the Kentucky Equine Education Project, gave a brief overview at lunch about the political efforts to pass HB 158, as proposed by Rep. Greg Stumbo, Speaker of the House. This bill would allow the Kentucky Lottery to place video lottery terminals at parimutuel racetracks in the State. This bill is supported by the KyQHA because it could expand the Breeders’ Incentive Fund, expand racing for Quarter Horses, and, it is hoped, remove the sales tax on horse feed. Stallions Dr. Mats Troedsson, Chair of the UK Department of Veterinary Sciences, spoke on “Reproductive Technologies for the Stallion.” Troedsson, an international researcher in equine science, appeared for the first time on the program of a KyQHA seminar, as he accepted his position at UK barely a year ago. He enlightened the audience on the basics and the status of technology in the area of stallion management. Also on a KyQHA program for the first time was Dr. Ed Squires, the Director of Advancement and Industry Relations for the Gluck Equine Research Center. From Colorado State University, where he earned a sterling reputation for his work on equine reproduction, Dr. Squires came in 2008
to the University of Kentucky, and to the equine industry in the Commonwealth. Squires discussed the management of breeding stallions of all breeds, focusing especially on “Stallion Behavior.” Vaccinations Dr. Bonnie Barr of Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington gave attendees an excellent overview of “Vaccination Protocols for Kentucky.” Important, she said, are not only the vaccine choice, as warranted by the individual diseases but also the vaccine schedule, both of which can be affected by the use and movements of the horse. Certain vaccines are recommended to be given annually to every adult horse while others are to be given less often or only to foals or pregnant mares. Mares Optimal nutrition of broodmares was covered by Dr. Laurie Laurence, a professor in UK’s Department of Animal & Food Science. Her talk, entitled “Feeding Mares Under Kentucky Conditions,” varied the nutritional needs of mares among four different stages: 1) breeding, 2) gestation, 3) lactation and rebreeding, and 4) post-weaning. The needs of broodmares differ at each of these stages. Especially important are the needs to maintain adequate condition and to supplement forages as warranted.
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The veterinary science and breeding management of broodmares was covered by Dr. Kristina Lu, a veterinarian with Hagyard Equine Medical Institute in Lexington. Her address, “The Mare,” provided an overview for broodmare owners preparing for foaling and the foaling process itself. Dr. Lu went over in detail a list of possible problems for a broodmare in gestation, as well as some of the problems encountered during foaling. She stressed the need for careful monitoring prior to parturition. Business The luncheon address was given by Mike Scanlon, CEO of Thomas & King, from Lexington, a successful franchise owner-operator of a large number of Applebee’s restaurants from Kentucky to Arizona. He discussed problems and challenges in the foodservice industry, especially during the current “crisis,’ which he termed an “opportunity.” He urged the attendees to remember that the reason for doing things in business in a certain ideal way are often for end purposes that will ultimately determine failure or success. The importance of business planning was stressed by Rich Wilcke of the College of Business at the University of Louisville. Working or “messing” with horses is great, he said, but any business is far more apt to succeed if the owners or managers devote time to their business plan. Creating a job for one’s self is easy; building a business that’s worth something takes planning. To build a substantial building requires a blueprint which can be consulted daily. The same is true for a substantial business.
Laurie Laurence, UK Dept. of Animal & Food Science
Attendees enjoying lunch
Diseases Dr. Rocky Bigbie, a veterinarian for Fort Dodge Animal Health, gave a rundown on “Developing a Farm/Ranch Protocol for Equine Viral Enteritis.” EVA is a contagious upper respiratory disease that acts similar to influenza and rhinopneumonitis in terms of clinical signs, but which has the unique problem of being transmitted via sexual contact. Stallions can become chronic carriers and shed the virus in their semen. Managing EVA is not difficult, said Dr. Bigbie, assuming good management. The final speaker on the day was Dr. Robert Stout, Kentucky state veterinarian for the Department of Agriculture. Dr. Stout reviewed the status and history of the outbreak of CEM (Contagious Equine Metritis) in Kentucky. He said that the initial investigation has traced the origin to Wisconsin, and that experts feel the outbreak can be contained if it does not spread to the Thoroughbred industry, the registry rules of which require live-cover breeding. Regular CEM updates will be posted on line. Watch for the 3rd Annual Breeders Seminar in 2010!
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Mike Scanlon, CEO of Thomas & King
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Racing News Owenton Resident Inducted Into Kentucky Quarter Horse Racing Association Hall of Fame
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ifelong horseman Ed Ashcraft of Owenton breeds, owns and trains American Quarter Horses and Thoroughbreds Ed Ashcraft while he donates a great deal of time and effort to advance the entire horse industry in Kentucky. He serves on the board of directors of the Kentucky Quarter Horse Racing Association (KyQHRA) and is the organization's treasurer. He is a member of the board of KEEP (Kentucky Equine Education Project) and has served as the KEEP County Team Leader in Owenton since KEEP’s inception in 2004. Ashcraft credits his love of horses and his desire to protect Kentucky's signature industry as his reason to serve. “If an industry in Kentucky that employed nearly as many people as the horse industry was threatened, the legislature would be in special session, and everyone would be up in arms to try to protect and save this industry,” Ashcraft said. “The horse industry is one of the largest employers in state of Kentucky with a tremendous economic impact.” To recognize Ashcraft's contributions to the state's Quarter Horse racing industry, the KyQHRA inducted him into its Hall of Fame on December 6 during a joint convention, dinner and awards gala with the Kentucky Quarter Horse Association at the Crowne Plaza Campbell House in Lexington. Ashcraft – with his wife, Debbie, and son, John – owns Ashcraft Farms in Owenton, where they own 11 broodmares and stand two stallions, the Quarter Horse Zimo, by Strawfly Special, and the Thoroughbred Cat's Career, by Mr. Prospector. Meanwhile, Ashcraft keeps his runners at The Thoroughbred Center in Lexington. Originally from Boone County, Ashcraft showed ponies, Saddlebreds and walking horses as a youth. While attending Northern Kentucky Community College (now Northern Kentucky University), he got a job ponying racehorses at nearby Latonia (now Turfway Park). There he learned not
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only about Thoroughbred racing, but also about Quarter Horse racing because Latonia at the time was holding an annual fall meet for the sprinters. Ashcraft, who has spent most of his professional career in real estate development, married Debbie in 1970, and nine years later the couple moved to Owenton. During that time, he always owned a horse, but his involvement in racing was limited to a few afternoons he was able to spend at the track. “I stood and watched it from a distance until about 15-18 years ago,” said Ashcraft, who claimed a few Thoroughbred mares and became involved in breeding. “When I saw that racing Quarter Horses were regaining a toehold in Kentucky, that's when I got some (Quarter Horse) broodmares.” Now Ashcraft is pleased with the growing interest in Quarter Horse racing industry in Kentucky, including the return of sprint racing to Turfway when the track held the $25,000 John Deere Turfway Park Stakes in September. “I think Quarter Horse racing has a great future in Kentucky because we have a lot of race-bred Quarter Horses here,” Ashcraft said. “The majority of these horses are in barrel racing and pole bending (another timed event), and I think a lot (of their breeders and owners would) go back to running, get back into racing when it becomes more available.” Ashcraft is the third Kentucky horseman to be inducted into the KyQHRA Hall of Fame, following Marcus Connelley of Salyersville (in 2007) and Keith Coltharp of Mayfield (2008).
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Trends in the Light Horse Industry By Ward A. Stutz Director of Education, AQHA
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f there is a bright spot in the light horse industry, it is in Kentucky. For Kentucky, the Breeders’ Incentive Fund couldn’t have been implemented at a better time based on our current economy. The program has created a demand for Kentucky bred horses. Additionally, horse breeders aren’t the only ones enjoying this new found boon. The agriculture industry, real estate, small businesses as well as the financial infrastructure are enjoying the benefits the Breeders’ Incentive Fund as well. The question we have to ask is how long will this last? We can begin to answer this question by looking at what is currently happening to the demographics in our country, which are undergoing a significant change. The Baby Boomers, ages 45-60 were the primary spenders in the economy. Because they are reaching retirement, their spending is decreasing, especially in the current economy. Now enter Generations X and Y, the main spenders in our current economy. Their population is half of the population of the Baby Boomers (almost 80 million). Looking at the industry now, what generation makes up the majority of people currently participating in the horse industry? You guessed it, Baby Boomers. AQHA members’ average age is 47 for women and 49 for men. So, knowing this information, we could say that twice the numbers of people are producing horses for a market that has been cut in half. Current attitudes, beliefs and opinions are playing a consequential role in the industry. While most Baby Boomers have some familiarity with agriculture, younger generations have little understanding or experience with farm or ranch life. Currently, the most dramatic example of attitudes and opinions affecting the horse industry is equine slaughter. Most Americans don’t approve of equine slaughter; therefore, the ceasing of this practice has impacted the horse market drastically. Throughout the country at horse sales, many horses aren’t being sold, and sale barns have been forced to offer a free pen. Additionally, online horse sale sites are offering horses for free. This situation will more than likely force the industry to cope with the probability of many new uneducated and inexperienced owners. This raises the question, do we have the infrastructure to handle these extra horses in the market as well as to provide education for new owners? Getting back to my first question, how long will this upswing in the Kentucky horse market last? When the program was
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first implemented, it reminded me of the California Gold Rush. The harried rush to Kentucky to get a big payout also brings to mind Aesop’s fable of the goose and the golden egg. This fable is the story of a poor farmer who one day discovers in the nest of his pet goose a glittering golden egg. At first, he thinks it must be some kind of trick. But as he starts to throw the egg away, he has second thoughts and takes it in to be appraised instead. The egg is pure gold! The farmer can’t believe his good fortune. He becomes even more incredulous the following day when the experience was repeated. Day after day, he awakens to rush to the nest to find another golden egg. He becomes fabulously wealthy; it all seems too good to be true. But with his increasing wealth comes greed and impatience. Unable to wait day after day for the golden egg, the farmer kills the goose to get all the eggs at once. But when he opens the goose, he finds it empty. There are no golden eggs, and now there is no way to get any more. The farmer has destroyed the goose that produced them. Back to my original question how long will this upswing in the market last? The previous fable should provoke more questions as well as raise thoughts of caution. Ask yourself the questions: what do we need to do as an industry to ensure we don’t end up like the greedy farmer and kill a program that is making Kentucky bred horse more valuable than horses bred elsewhere. You as leaders in the industry have to make smart and responsible decisions based on principles so demand remains greater than supply. Poor decisions based on greed and emotion can lead to significant financial losses for you and your customer/s. Your breeding decisions have to be founded on a plan. Additionally, your customers are going to want sound advice to maximize their investment. It is your responsibility as breeders to ensure the integrity of the market.
As you know, outside of Kentucky, the industry is experiencing a dramatic downturn. Without an infrastructure of programs and people that creates demand, their market will suffer as horses become less valuable. Knowing Kentucky can’t exist as an island, the poor economy and poor horse market will eventually affect Kentucky unless you adapt an abundance mentality. Remember my second question: do you have the infrastructure to handle new inexperienced owners and low-priced horses? You will have to look to yourselves to keep the industry viable. What I mean, is that you owe it to the industry to give back with your time and/or money. Use your knowledge to educate new owners so they achieve their goals with their horse. Help with a 4-H horse project. Invite potential horse owners to your place for a test ride. Help your association financially, so they can continue to represent you and a strong horse industry. You are benefitting financially from a program that enhances your livelihood so now is the time to give back and not continue to take. Finally, as an industry we must look for opportunities in a down economy. People are naturally going to spend less in tough economic times. So let’s create activities and events
close to their home. Tap into your membership to volunteer locally to help with a show or clinic. Remember the shows at the Sheriff’s Posse Arena, where you could tie to the trailer and the whole family came to show. Don’t be afraid to try things the way they used to be. You may find out they work. To ensure that the horse industry in Kentucky thrives and the rest of the country’s industry tries to survive, we have to be prepared to take action and commit ourselves to the greater good of the industry. Don’t forget that the Kentucky Incentive Fund is your golden egg, so take care of the program by supporting it and the rest of the industry at all levels Quarter Horse racing grew in western states where it had a tradition, and also where the opposition to it was least adamant. During the 1950s and 1960s, the efforts to get Quarter Horse racing established in eastern states, such as New York, Florida, and even Kentucky, were either unsuccessful or short lived. Several periods of Quarter Horse racing in Florida (harness track) and New York (special track) in those decades met limited success, partly because of opposition politically from competing tracks and Thoroughbred horsemen.
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PRESS RELEASE: NCSL Supports The Horse Industry
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he National Council of State Legislatures (NCSL) is a bipartisan organization that serves the legislators and staffs of the nation’s 50 states, its commonwealths and territories, and as such is a respected and effective advocate for the interests of the states before Congress and federal agencies. At their annual Fall Forum in Atlanta, Georgia on December 11-13, 2008, with an overwhelming majority of the states in support—NCSL adopted a Horse Industry policy resolution cosponsored by Representative Sue Wallis of Wyoming, and Representative Dave Sigdestad of South Dakota. The Horse Industry Policy urges Congress to oppose legislation that would restrict the market, transport, processing, or export of horses, to recognize the need for humane horse processing facilities in the United States, and not to interfere with State efforts to establish facilities in the United States. The passage of the policy provides the authority for NCSL staff in Washington D.C. to lobby on Capitol Hill as it effectively establishes the position of the States.
Rep. Wallis is a Vice Chair of the Agriculture and Energy Standing Committee at NCSL. “We have received an absolute flood of support from literally every crook and cranny of this nation, and from all walks of life,” said Wallis, “we had letters of support from Horse Councils nation-wide, we heard from horse owners, horse rescue and recovery organizations who are over-whelmed and without options, breed registries, professional rodeo cowboys, horse owners and many, many people who are sincerely concerned about the fate of horses and the equine industry.” “I am especially pleased,” said Wallis, “that the strong support of this resolution will allow our NCSL staff the ability to lobby on Capitol Hill with factual, accurate,
and compassionate information about the horrific unintended consequences of certain proposed federal actions that would deprive livestock owners of private property rights, and thwart state efforts.” Besides countless emails and phone calls, letters of support, petitions, and resolutions from organizations, Sigdestad and Wallis made good use of solid academic resources—in particular, Dr. Patricia Evans, Equine Specialist from Utah State University and her work on the “State of the Horse Industry Since the Closure of the Processing Plants,” and a graduate paper presented by Ashton Graham from New Mexico State University, “Wild Horses and Federal Tax Dollars.” Former US Senator Conrad Burns of Montana was in Atlanta to assist Sigdestad and Wallis and was instrumental in getting the resolution out of the Agriculture and Energy Committee,
and onto the General Session floor for debate. The committee vote was nearly unanimous with a single dissenting vote from Rep. McCoy of Washington. “The horse people of America owe a special thanks not only to Rep. Sigdestad who first brought the issue to NCSL; and to Senator Burns for his straight-forward effectiveness; but also to the many state senators and representatives who supported the resolution at our General Session—especially Rep. Steve Riggs of Kentucky who spoke in support,” says Wallis, “without question, animal agriculture in the US is under siege by radical animal rights organizations—this doesn’t win us the war, but it is a significant skirmish, and we have one more valuable tool in our arsenal.”
2009 Calendar of Events March 14 KQHYA Event: Tour Gumz Farms/Meeting/Pizza, Morganfield, KY April 25-26 Last Chance Rally AQHA Horse Shows Union County Fairgrounds Sturgis, KY June 18-21 Mid East Quarter Horse Association Show Kentucky Horse Park Lexington, KY Details for these events can be found at www.kyqha.com.
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Last Chance Rally AQHA Horse Shows Presented by the
Union County Quarter Horse Club & Kentucky Quarter Horse Association
April 25 & 26 2009 – Two Single Day Shows at the Union County Fair Grounds THE LAST QUALIFYING WEEKEND FOR THE 2009 AQHYA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW John A Arnold Indoor arena – 125 Pryor Blvd. Sturgis, KY 42459
Saturday, April 26, 2008 – 8:00 am – Judge Unknown 1. Amateur Stallions (2 & Under) 2. Amateur Stallions (3 & Over) 3. Amateur Stallions - Performance Grand and Reserve 4. 2007 Stallions 5. 2006 Stallions 6. 2005 Stallions 7. Aged Stallions 8. Stallions - Performance Grand and Reserve 9. Youth Mares (2 & Under) 10. Youth Mares (3 & Over) 11. Youth Mares - Performance Grand and Reserve 12. Amateur Mares (2 & Under) 13. Amateur Mares (3 & Over) 14. Amateur Mares - Performance Grand and Reserve 15. 2007 Mares 16. 2006 Mares 17. 2005 Mares 18. Aged Mares 19 Performance Mares Grand and Reserve 20. Youth Geldings ( 2 & Under) 21. Youth Geldings (3 & Over) 22. Youth Performance Geldings Grand and Reserve 23. Amateur Geldings (2& Under) 24. Amateur Geldings (3 & Over) 25. Amateur Performance Geldings Grand and Reserve
26. 2007 Geldings 27. 2006 Geldings 28. 2005 Geldings 29. Aged Geldings 30. Performance Geldings Grand and Reserve 31. Showmanship at Halter - Novice Youth 32. Showmanship at Halter - Youth 33. Showmanship at Halter - Novice Amateur 34. Showmanship at Halter - Amateur 35. Showmanship at Halter - Select Amateur Break 36. Hunter Under Saddle - Green 37. Hunter Under Saddle - Novice Youth 38. Hunter Under Saddle - Youth 39. Hunter Under Saddle - Novice Amateur 40. Hunter Under Saddle - Amateur 41. Hunter Under Saddle - Select Amateur 42. Hunter Under Saddle 43. Hunt Seat Equitation - Novice Youth 44. Hunt Seat Equitation - Youth 45. Hunt Seat Equitation- Novice Amateur 46. Hunt Seat Equitation - Amateur 47. Hunt Seat Equitation - Select Amateur 48. Hunter Hack - Youth 49. Hunter Hack - Amateur 50. Hunter Hack Break 51. Leadline - Riders 6 & Under 52. Walk-Trot - Small Fry (9 & Under)
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Walk-Trot – Open Western Pleasure - Green Western Pleasure - Novice Youth Western Pleasure - Youth Western Pleasure- Junior Western Pleasure - Novice Amateur Western Pleasure - Amateur Western Pleasure - Select Amateur Western Pleasure - Senior Horsemanship - Novice Youth Horsemanship - Youth Horsemanship - Novice Amateur Horsemanship - Amateur Horsemanship - Select Amateur Western Riding - Green Western Riding - Youth Western Riding - Amateur Western Riding Reining - Novice Youth Reining – Youth Reining - Novice Amateur Reining - Amateur Reining - Select Amateur Reining Trail – Green Trail - Novice Youth Trail – Youth Trail -- Novice Amateur Trail – Amateur Trail – Select Trail
Saturday, April 26, 2008 – Not before 4:00 pm – Judge: Unknown 77. Trail -Green 78. Trail - Novice Youth 79. Trail - Youth
80. Trail – Novice Amateur 81. Trail – Amateur
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Sunday, April 27, 2008 – 8:00 am – Judge: Unknown 1. Amateur Stallions (2 & Under) 2. Amateur Stallions (3 & Over) 3. Amateur Stallions - Performance Grand and Reserve 4. 2007 Stallions 5. 2006 Stallions 6. 2005 Stallions 7. Aged Stallions 8. Stallions - Performance Grand and Reserve 9. Youth Mares (2 & Under) 10. Youth Mares (3 & Over) 11. Youth Mares - Performance Grand and Reserve 12. Amateur Mares (2 & Under) 13. Amateur Mares (3 & Over) 14. Amateur Mares - Performance Grand and Reserve 15. 2007 Mares 16. 2006 Mares 17. 2005 Mares 18. Aged Mares 19 Performance Mares Grand and Reserve 20. Youth Geldings ( 2 & Under) 21. Youth Geldings (3 & Over) 22. Youth Performance Geldings Grand and Reserve 23. Amateur Geldings (2& Under)
24. Amateur Geldings (3 & Over) 25. Amateur Performance Geldings Grand and Reserve 26. 2007 Geldings 27. 2006 Geldings 28. 2005 Geldings 29. Aged Geldings 30. Performance Geldings Grand and Reserve 31. Showmanship at Halter - Novice Youth 32. Showmanship at Halter - Youth 33. Showmanship at Halter - Novice Amateur 34. Showmanship at Halter - Amateur 35. Showmanship at Halter - Select Amateur Break 36. Hunter Under Saddle - Green 37. Hunter Under Saddle - Novice Youth 38. Hunter Under Saddle - Youth 39. Hunter Under Saddle - Novice Amateur 40. Hunter Under Saddle - Amateur 41. Hunter Under Saddle - Select Amateur 42. Hunter Under Saddle 43. Hunt Seat Equitation - Novice Youth 44. Hunt Seat Equitation - Youth 45. Hunt Seat Equitation- Novice Amateur 46. Hunt Seat Equitation - Amateur 47. Hunt Seat Equitation - Select Amateur 48. Hunter Hack - Youth
49. Hunter Hack - Amateur 50. Hunter Hack Break 51. Leadline - Riders 6 & Under 52. Walk-Trot - Small Fry (9 & Under) 53. Walk-Trot - Open 54. Western Pleasure - Green 55. Western Pleasure - Novice Youth 56. Western Pleasure - Youth 57. Western Pleasure- Junior 58. Western Pleasure - Novice Amateur 59. Western Pleasure - Amateur 60. Western Pleasure - Select Amateur 61. Western Pleasure - Senior 62. Horsemanship - Novice Youth 63. Horsemanship - Youth 64. Horsemanship - Novice Amateur 65. Horsemanship - Amateur 66. Horsemanship - Select Amateur 67. Western Riding – Green 68. Western Riding - Youth 69. Western Riding - Amateur 70. Western Riding 71. Reining - Novice Youth 72. Reining - Youth 73. Reining - Novice Amateur 74. Reining - Amateur 75. Reining - Select Amateur 76. Reining
State Law Requires Health Certificates & Negative Coggins on ALL HORSES Registration Papers & AQHA Membership Cards Must be Presented for Inspection Speed Events not to begin before Noon *Additional Breaks as Needed * Announcements take Precedent over Printed Material All Dogs on Leash * No Dogs Allowed in the Building Show Manager: Buddy Shires Entry Fees Other Fees Show Secretary: Linda Mitchell (502) 477-2295 Leadline Free Grounds Fee (no stall) $10/horse/judge RV Hookups & Stalls : Sheree Hardesty Small Fry $5 Office Fee $ 2 horse/judge Prepay Stalls : First Come First Served to: All other Classes $10 AQHA Drug Test $ 3 horse/judge Sheree Hardesty All Day Packages $35 (open/green/AM) Stalls $40/weekend 89 Adamson Rd -no crossovers $40 (Nov AM/YA/NYA) Shavings $ 6/bag (270) 389-3654 $1 per additional entry for Novice to RV Hookup $30/weekend hardestyfarms1@hotmail.com respective Youth or Amateur Class
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Trail News Union County Trail Dedication
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ver 300 trail riders converged on Union County, KY in late November to show their support of the newly reconditioned trails in the Higginson-Henry Wildlife area. The welcoming warm sun and pleasant temperatures on November 29, 2008 set the stage for the well attended trail dedication and ribbon cutting ceremony. After an early morning trail ride, and local volunteer groups cleaning up on some of the trails, a chili lunch was served to all volunteers, trail riders and officials. Before embarking on an afternoon trail ride, the dedication and ribbon cutting ceremony was held to honor this first leg of the Adventure Tourism project and acknowledge all the hard work done. Present for the ribbon cutting ceremony included Judge Executive Jody Jenkins, Lt. Gov. Daniel Mongiardo, State Sen. Dorsey Ridley, State Rep. John Arnold, KEEP’s Union County team leader and KyQHA member Mary Ann Wells, KEEP’s Henderson County team leader and KyQHA member Rick Kellen, Kentucky Horse Council’s Ginny Grulke, and KyQHA Trail Advisor Mardy Smith, along with other state and county officials. Many officials hit the trails horseback to get a first hand look at all the improvements. Lt. Governor Mongiardo, Senator Ridley, KyQHA members Wells and Kellen, along with others were all horseback on the newly reconditioned trails. Riders from all over Kentucky, Illinois, Indiana, and Tennessee were present to show support and use the new trails. All breeds of horses were welcomed to the dedication, with the majority being American Quarter Horses. The newly reconstructed 11 mile loop through the Higginson-Henry Wildlife area provide 12 foot wide trails, with no tree limbs to duck under or gullies to step in. The wide, gorgeous wooded trails provide both easy and challenging trails for riders. Throughout the trails tie lines and hitching rails are available, along with picnic areas and rest stops. KY Department of Fish and Wildlife(KDFW) manages the 5,450 acre site located in Morganfield, KY for youth events, hiking, trail riding, and hunting of deer, squirrels, rabbits and quail. The Beshear administration is a big promoter of adventure tourism; particularly for horseback riders, ATV riders, hikers, and hunters to encourage tourism and entrepreneurship, especially in rural areas. Both Kentucky First Lady Jane Beshear and Lt. Governor Daniel Mongiardo are promoting the development of trails. A hope for the administration would be a state wide connecting trail across Kentucky. Union County officials whole heartedly embraced the administration’s vision, “We made a conscious effort to support the administration,” Judge Executive Jody Jenkins said, “It was a pretty inexpensive venture just to recondition an existing horse trail.” The HigginsonHenry trail is the first trail system update to be tackled by
KyQHA members Mary Ann Wells and Rick Kellen mount up with Lt. Governor Daniel Mongiardo ready to ride on the newly reconditioned trails in the Higginson-Henry Wildlife Area, Morganfield, KY
the Beshear/Mongiardo administration for the Adventure Tourism Project. With the help of volunteers, local 4-H, Boy Scout and Girl Scout clubs, and local bulldozer operators the once over grown trails were reclaimed. Key volunteers on the project included Jarrad Rudd, Mary Ann Wells, and JD Kramer. The project was started late summer 2008 and completed within about two months. Volunteers spent countless hours working to turn the idea into reality. Mary Ann Wells, worked closely with several different agencies to make sure all guidelines were complied with. Wells helped coordinate the local Union County Conservation District, Natural Resources Conservation Service, KDFW, Union County Fiscal Court, and various other state officials to construct a trail system to be enjoyed now and by future generations. Jarrad Rudd, an avid trail rider, was the workhorse of the project. He worked tirelessly on all aspects of the trail reconditioning. He and Wells manually carried rip rap down to stream crossings in order to follow KDFW guidelines. His presence everyday of the project ensured the success of the trail reconditioning and the timeliness of its completion. KyQHA’s own Mardy Smith was invaluable as source of information and contacts to the volunteers of the Union County trails. The state’s recent purchase of 12,000 acres in Union County provides an additional opportunity to trail riders. The possibility of developing trails on the newly acquired Kimball ground could prove to be a trail rider’s paradise. The breath taking beauty, wildlife, and the vast openness of the property is a sight to behold. This addition will hopefully draw large numbers of horse enthusiasts to Union County and the Western KY region. Union County aspires to officially organize a trail riding club later this spring, and become affiliated with a national trail riding group to ensure these trails are available for the next generation.
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Nutrition of the Breeding Stallion Kentucky Equine Research
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reeding stallions are often the most frustrating horses on a farm to maintain at optimal body condition; some become too lean at the height of breeding season, while others become obese. By providing a carefully balanced diet and monitoring weight regularly, stallions can be kept in appropriate condition year-round. For the stallion, the year can be divided into two basic phases, the breeding season and the off-season. The breeding season lasts approximately five months for the majority of stallions. In the Northern Hemisphere, the breeding season commences in mid-February and ends in early July, though these dates are not necessarily concrete. From a nutritional standpoint, the act of breeding necessitates increased energy requirements from maintenance. According to Nutrient Requirements of Horses, last produced by the National Research Council in 2007, breeding stallions expend nearly the same amount of energy as performance horses in light to moderate work. This may be slightly elevated when stallions are bred multiple times a day. Several large studs in Kentucky, for example, breed their charges three times daily during the peak breeding season. As frequency of breeding increases, energy requirements increase. Stallions also vary greatly in the amount of exercise they give themselves; some are naturally more sedentary than others. During breeding season, nervous stallions may burn valuable calories fence walking, stall circling, pacing, and weaving. Breeding may not be the only work certain stallions perform. Some continue to be ridden and trained while performing stud duties. In these instances, energy requirements would be higher still.
As for all horses, energy requirements for stallions are met through the feeding of forage and concentrates. First and foremost, stallions should be provided with high-quality forage, consuming approximately 1.5-2 pounds of hay per 100 pounds of body weight. A 1,200-pound stallion should therefore be offered 18-24 pounds of hay daily. Depending upon the time of year, goodquality pasture may supply some or all of the stallion’s forage needs. During the breeding season, the addition of energy-dense feeds, usually concentrates, may be necessary to satisfy energy requirements for the increased workload of breeding. No more than 0.75 pounds of concentrate per 100 pounds of body weight should be fed to a stallion per day, and no single meal should weigh more than five pounds. If a concentrate is fed, the amount of hay given may be decreased slightly. Fortified concentrates will contain the vitamins and minerals stallions require for optimal nutrition. As with all horses, stallions should have access to a salt block. Equine nutritionists have identified certain factors thought to maximize a stallion’s performance. • Reduced starch levels. A reduced-starch concentrate decreases the risk of problems associated with insulin resistance such as laminitis, reduced immunity, and diminished testosterone production. Because energy is derived from fat and fiber sources, some stallions may be more manageable when fed reduced-starch concentrates. • Antioxidant protection. Like most tissues in the body, a stallion’s reproductive organs and their end products, namely spermatozoa, are detrimentally affected by free radicals produced by oxidation. Vitamin E is a potent antioxidant that preserves the health of tissues; natural vitamin E is more readily absorbed than synthetic. • Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids.One omega-3, abbreviated as DHA, is thought to boost semen quality through the increased production of healthy, vigorous sperm. In addition to sperm quantity, sperm quality is thought to be positively affected. An optimal ratio of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids also supports reproductive efficiency.
As breeding season approaches, stallions should be in moderate to fleshy body condition, which means the stallion’s ribs should be palpable but not visible. Once an ideal weight has been achieved, every attempt should be made to keep the stallion’s weight static. This is best achieved by weighing the horse periodically, usually weekly or biweekly. A weight tape or portable scales can also help track weight. An extremely thin stallion may not have the energy stores necessary to carry on through an arduous breeding season without his performance suffering. Stallions become too thin when they expend more calories than they consume. To encourage weight gain, provide free-choice access to highquality forage (usually in the form of pasture and/or grass hay) and supplement with the recommended amount of a fortified concentrate, such as Hallway Feed’s Stallion Max1, which has been specially designed to provide advanced nutrition for stallions. If a stallion fails to gain weight on this diet, a fat supplement such as Hallway Feed’s Luminance2, rice bran or vegetable oil can be included in the ration. On the opposite end of the spectrum, obesity predisposes stallions to laminitis, other unsoundnesses, and possibly cardiac problems. Extremely overweight stallions are also thought to have lowered libido. If obesity is a problem, stallions should have restricted access to pastures, especially in the spring, and be fed only enough grain or forage balancer3 to ensure the stallion’s vitamin and mineral requirements are being met. During the off-season, stallions may be maintained on high-quality forage with a forage balancer alone, particularly if they are easy keepers. If a stallion requires concentrate1, feed only enough to maintain optimal body weight and to ensure proper vitamin and mineral nutrition, being sure not to overfeed.
Stallion Max (Hallway Feeds) is a textured concentrate that has been specially designed to deliver advanced nutrition critical for stallion performance. Furthermore, Stallion Max is available in two formulas: one for the actively breeding stallion and an off-season formula featuring reduced caloric concentration for stallions with reduced energy requirements. 2 Luminance, available from Hallway Feeds, is a high-calorie conditioning supplement fortified with omega-3 fatty acids. 3 Stamm 30 (Hallway Feeds) is an appropriate forage balancer (source of concentrated protein, vitamins and minerals) for overweight or easy-keeping stallions. 1
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Hallway Feeds, Inc. Lexington, KY (859) 255-7602 1-800-753-4255 www.hallwayfeeds.com
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