Lake County Horse Council Journal 2015 volume3 summer

Lake County Horse Council

Journal 2015 Volume 3

LCHC at Grillin’ on the Green (Westgate Community Park) Californio Days

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Rodeo Parade

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Shire Horse

California Dressage Society Lake County Chapter

When was the last time you had your horse or stock trailer in for “grease & pack bearings� service?

A well-maintained trailer is a safer trailer

Call CARLTON TIRES today!

Contact: Lake County Horse Council P.O. Box 1551 Kelseyville, CA 95451 707-263-3899 2014-2015 LCHC Board of Directors Visit www.LakeCountyHorseCouncil.com for Board profiles President: Carol Maxwell ~ cjcmaxwell@yahoo.com

Lake County Horse Council Journal ~ 2015 Volume 3 Inside this Issue President’s Message, Mission Statement

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Life’s a Parade (Editor column)

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LCHC at Grillin’ on the Green

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Rodeo Parade Photos

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Californio Days / Fiesta of the Horse

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California Dressage Society Lake County Chapter

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The Shire Horse - Meet Angus!

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Carleene Cady ~ carleenejcady@gmail.com

Rattlesnake Bites and Your Horse (or Dog)

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Sally Green ~ baliusfarm@gmail.com

Equine Blast from the Past

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Dave Lowrie ~ dalow46@yahoo.com

Businesses that Support the Lake County Horse Council

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Fiesta Grand Entry Photos

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Rate Your Riding Ability

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Emergency Preparedness—Quick Guide to Resources

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LCHC Calendar of Equine Events

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Membership/Renewal Form / Journal Advertising rates

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Vice-President: Donna Thornton ~ 707-987-3964 Secretary: Jaxan Christensen ~ jaxanc@yahoo.com Treasurer: Barbara Kroboth ~ Bmerrybey@aol.com Directors: Deb Baumann ~ web@vaqueroheritage.org

Mike Riley ~ themikeriley@gmail.com LCHC Committee Chairs Executive Committee ~ Carol Maxwell Finance Committee ~ Barbara Kroboth Membership Committee ~ Deb Baumann Trails Committee ~ Mike Riley Historian Donna Thornton 707-987-3964 Communications / Social Media Calendar— Kim Riley 279-0343 kimriley58@gmail.com Journal Editor –Deb Baumann 275-9234 Website & Facebook – Kim Riley 279-0343 kimriley58@gmail.com Advisors/Advisory Groups Disaster Rescue -Lynette Bertelli, 279-2125 Dressage -Dave Claus, 998-9564 Dressage/Driving -Sally Green, 279-9595 Trail Safety -Carleene Cady Veterinary -Jerri Waddington, docjerri@att.net Youth Council -Carol Thorn, 263-5082

Cover Photo Members of the Clear Lake Junior Horsemen presented the colors at Californio Days

Photo by Phil Scherrer

To stay current with Lake County equine events, check out our Facebook page “Lake County Horse Council”, and our website, www.lakecountyhorsecouncil.com

The Lake County Horse Council is incorporated as a non‐profit, public benefit, membership organization under California Corporations Code sections 5000‐9927 and IRS tax‐exempt status of IRC 501(c)(3). All donations are 100% tax deductible. © Lake County Horse Council. All rights reserved. The Lake County Horse Council is a non-profit volunteer organization. This journal is published for informational purposes only, and has been written and edited in good faith with no willful, negligent, malicious, or fraudulent activity in mind. * * * Please contact us with any errors or omissions. * * *

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Lake County Horse Council Journal ~ 2015 Volume 3

President’s Message A year ago I sat with one group of horse-folk after another, discussing how we could prepare for emergencies—fire, in particular. No one had a handle on the complexities. Six months later your Horse Council hosted “Stay Safe 2015”, which brought an impressive group of emergency-related professionals together to help Lake County residents prepare for disasters. Now, the Rocky and Jerusalem fires have brought home to many the points made by those speakers. But the message didn’t get out to everyone.

Evacuation stories have floated around like ash. Some stories are reassuring and heartening--friends that evacuated others’ animals in good time, friends that are housing evacuated animals, and, on the Horse Council website, the amazing response of some 64 people from six counties posting their availability to help evacuate and house animals in harm’s way. However, other stories are disturbing--animals panicking and refusing to load, being left behind.

For me, hearing friends and professionals talk about the problems entailed in evacuation, and ways to circumvent them, made a difference. I’ve graduated from having no more than a halter and lead at the ready, to having a detailed plan to evacuate my horses while I’m away from home, a place for them to stay once they’re safely out, and a network of people who know the plan.

Sadly, sometimes even the best preparation cannot avert loss. I know how it feels to have everything you own go up in smoke--worse, to have animals lost to fire. I also know what it’s like to have people come together to share what they have, and help you keep going. A huge thanks to all who are working to help those burned out by these fires! What you do makes a difference.

Carol Maxwell

The Lake County Horse Council’s Mission is to: • • • • • •

Promote and preserve the horse as agriculture, industry, and recreation Inform the public about horse community goals, projects, and events Promote educational programs for the horse industry Support private and public equine facilities and activities Serve as liaison between the horse industry, the community, and government agencies Promote all aspects of the equine industry

A Message from the Editor Many thanks to those who contributed to this issue of the Journal, and especially to Scott Bennett (of Scotts Action Photos) for providing so many photos of equestrians at Lake County events.

You can help the Lake County Horse Council Journal cover the local equine scene. We welcome your articles and photographs on any horse-related topic, and any ideas you have for articles.

Send your stories and photos by email to: web@vaqueroheritage.org (please identify location and persons in photos).

Quarterly Deadlines are: December 1, March 1, June 15, September 15. Please send your “event” stories right away (within 2 weeks of event), while memory is still fresh (and you can still remember who is in the photos!).

If you have a story idea you’d like to discuss or request help with, feel free to call Deb at 275-9234

Life’s a Parade The Rocky Fire was a huge wake-up call for us all… followed by a series of additional fires across Lake County. In our last issue, our story about the March LCHC Safety Faire provided links to agency sites that have valuable information that can help livestock owners be prepared to handle disasters like wildfire. That list of links has now become a permanent fixture on page 20 of the Journal, just like the links themselves are a permanent part of the LCHC website. If you have not already done so, please visit those sites and download the forms and guidelines. Because if there is nothing else to learn from the past month, it is the need to PLAN AHEAD. In the flurry of the moment, you may overlook obvious things. A sound plan and a check-off list can save time and make sure nothing important is overlooked.

Consider having an advance agreement with friends you trust, like “My animals will go to your place if we’re in trouble, and your animals come to my place if YOU are in trouble.” Obviously this should be arranged with someone who does not live in the same general area that you do. By making such arrangements in advance, and both parties knowing the plan, you can take action BEFORE things get desperate. (One reason people may hesitate to pro-actively evacuate is because they don’t know where their animals will end up , or they hesitate to impose on strangers... Advance arrangements can alleviate that concern, and make pro-active early evacuation a no-brainer.)

If you wait until the last minute to evacuate your animals, you may have very few options available (worst case scenario: no options). You may have no choice but to watch people you don’t know load up your animals to take them who-knows-where (if you are lucky). We are all VERY grateful to the heroes from LEAP and elsewhere who raced in to evacuate other people’s animals. But wouldn’t it be better to get your animals out early, yourself, to a place you know? So what if your animals spend a day or two at a friend’s place, perhaps unnecessarily (if it turns out you did not need to evacuate, after all). Isn’t that better than last-minute panic? (or worse..?)

Evacuate early, before the view looks like this!

Photo taken by Lake County Animal Care and Control on August 12

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editor column

Read the Journal online in full color! http://issuu.com/lakecountyhorsecouncil The Lake County Horse Council JOURNAL is now published online. Photos in current and future issues published online will be in full color whenever possible. Past issues have been uploaded, too.

Hint: bookmark the above LCHC ISSUE HOME PAGE for easy access to current and past issues of the JOURNAL. On a happier note… Californio Days on June 28 was great fun for everyone. While I enjoyed every part of it, I must confess my personal highlight was the mounted shooting demonstration put on by a great cowboy, Mark Thomas, who came all the way from Cotati to share his love of the sport (see Mark in action on page 11).

Mounted shooting is the most fun I’ve ever had on the back of a horse. It is such an adrenalin rush to gallop through an obstacle course shooting balloons (with blanks, no live ammo!). There’s a great camaraderie among mounted shooters. And it is one of the most democratic equestrian sports. With some sports, there is a clear advantage for folks who can afford to spend moreit.— buying the best horses, the to the crowd.

That’s Nada. best you training, etc. But in mounted shooting, it’s a perform! much more level playing field. Every type and breed of horse (and mule) can Con do it,Dios and you never know in Vaya advance which individual equine was “born” to excel at this sport, just like you don’t which shooter will excel, until they try it. No amount of money can make a mediocre rider/shooter score better. Every day, paupers beat princes at mounted shooting. And everyone is having fun..!

If you’d like to learn more about this fastgrowing sport, please contact me. We collected a few names at Californio Days, and if we can get a dozen or so people lined up, we might have a little local clinic here in Lake County, so people can bring their horses and try it out.

Vaya con Dios, Deb Baumann

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Lake County Horse Council Journal ~ 2015 Volume 3

Grillin’ on the Green

Above: attendees took advantage of free horse-drawn wagon rides sponsored by the Lake County Horse Council and provided by Andre and Ellen Boersma of Scotts Valley. Excerpted from Lake County News. Photo by Susan Stout.

Saturday August 1 marked the sixth annual Grillin’ on the Green barbecue contest, an annual fundraiser for the Westside Community Park project. Organizers deemed this year’s event a success with over $17,000 in revenue from ticket and drink sales, sponsorships and donations.

More than 340 people attended the fundraiser and enjoyed tastes from 10 grilling teams, kids’ activities, and classic and vintage cars. A special treat this year were wagon rides provided by Andre and Ellen Boersma, with support from the Lake County Horse Council.

"The Westside Community Park Committee appreciates the support of the community for this year's Grillin',” said Dennis Rollins, chair of the Westside Community Park Committee. “The grillers and other food providers, our sponsors, volunteers, the car clubs, the Horse Council, and the people who came out to enjoy the evening in the park all made for a highly successful event."

"The wagon rides were well received,” said Rollins. “Dozens of people took the guided tour of the future equestrian area. The committee thanks the Boesmas and the Lake County Horse Council for providing this new addition to Grillin'."

Opposite Page, clockwise from top: Rodeo Parade participants Wanda Roe, Lonne Sloan, Lake County Horse Council, Bob Brassier, Rodeo Queen’s Entourage with Sheriffs behind them

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Rodeo Parade ~ July 11

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The second annual Californio Days on June 28 at Rancho de la Fuente was a rousing success, enjoyed by hundreds of people from Lake and Mendocino Counties.

Growing on the theme of California history, there were historical displays and artists, authors and craftsmen of horse and vaquero arts displaying their know-how and sharing the intricacies of their trade with a fascinated public.

Judy Wilson of High Valley provided detailed explanations of the art of braiding rawhide, Winnie Lea of Lakeport shared her beautiful horsehair jewelry, and local author Roni McFadden autographed copies of her books and shared wonderful stories. There was great food from Lakeport's Susie Q's Donuts, and live music and singing from local sensation Irma Lopez (who does some pretty fabulous Patsy Cline covers, in addition to her repetoir of popular Mexican folk and rancho music).

The keynote event was Fiesta of the Horse, a lively entertainment put on by equestrians from Lake, Mendocino and Sonoma Counties, happy to share their love of their beautiful equines with all their friends and neighbors.

This years' audience enjoyed the show in cool comfort, thanks to expansive new 2000-square-foot tenting that provided shade for several hundred people. Admission to this family-friendly event was, as usual, free of charge. The show's producers are passionate in their commitment that Californio Days will continue to be a place where families on any budget can bring the kids and have a wonderful time. In that same spirit, Susie Q's provided great food at bargain prices, supporting the ideal that budget constraints should not keep anyone away -or prevent them from enjoying a great family meal, too.

The producers wish to thank the generous sponsors whose donations helped make this event happen: Balius Farm Miniature Horses, Highland Springs Equestrian Center, Hooves and Wheels Driving Club, Lake County Horse Council, RB Peters, and Williamson Hay of Ukiah.

In addition, many thanks to those who donated gift items for the Raffle table: including Lake County Wine Studio, Rainbow Ag, Roni McFadden, and Sally Green.

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Mark your calendars!

Next year’s event will be Sunday, June 12, 2016

And of course, many thanks to all the great volunteers, whose energy and enthusiasm made the day happen, including: Harvey Abernathey, Barbara Brown, Christy Brown, Carleene Cady, Elodie Salmon, Marian Hill, Janaea Hill, Laura Jernigan, Alexandra Marchand-Vidich, Nemecio Ortiz, Wanda Roe, Phil Scherrer, Julianne Vidich, Joelle Zavarro (and more... apologies to those whose names are missing).

Producers Frank and Rosana Perez of Rancho de la Fuente and Deb Baumann of Rancho Californio are already busy making plans to make next year's event bigger and better.

In addition to the historical and crafts displays, 2016 Californio Days will sponsor essay writing contests for local school children, with hundreds of dollars in scholarship prizes. "There is so much to be learned from California's early history that can make us better informed when considering the problems we face today," said Baumann. "It is a privilege and honor to encourage young people to learn from our past, since they are the citizens and leaders who will shape this state in the future."

For more photos and videos, and to contact Californio Days, visit www.californio.us

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Photos by Phil Scherrer Left: The Clear Lake Junior Horsemen Color Guard lead the show's participants into the arena for the Grand Entry, and wow'd the crowd with an exciting display of breathtaking high-speed horsemanship.

Judi Mitchell, Tom Hughes, Ellen Boersma and Jaxan Christensen greet hundreds of people enjoying the newly expanded audience shade.

Lake County's Hooves and Wheels Quadrille team, driving miniature horses as well as ponies, was once again the crowd favorite, performing a precision drill set to fun fiesta music. (For more Grand Entry photos see page 18) "Lord Brian" Claiche and "Sir Scott" Donohoe spar with swords as the Claiche Family Jousters (of Kelseyville) provided both laughs and thrills with plenty of knightly braggado and derring-do.

NOTE: Despite some very realistic clashes, no humans, animals or fake decapitated heads were harmed in this production.

More photos AND videos! www.californio.us

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Fiesta of the Horse continued...

Not just in fairy tales!

Laura Jernigan of Lakeport exhibiting, in-hand, a Silver Unicorn (Colonial Spanish Horse from Rancho Californio). This mare represents possibly the purest-blooded descendent of the Californio era you could ever meet in person.

Below: Mike Holmberg came all the way from Dago Creek Ranch in Philo, CA, to thrill the crowd with his magnificent young Shire stallion, Angus. (see page 14 for more)

Cindy Campman in native Bedouin costume riding purebred Arabian mare Angelicalova, owned by Barbara Kroboth of Lakeport.

The Arabian may be the oldest domesticated breed in the world, renowned for its grace, beauty, stamina and speed.

According to the Quran, the Arabian horse was created when God ordered the wind to "condense itself."

The beautiful flowing Bedouin costume shows off the horse's natural carriage dramatically.

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Right: Rancho Californio’s Deb Baumann in 1820's Californio clothing and tack, riding a genuine Californio horse as she spins a full 360-degree circle atop a revolving platform.

Below: Mark Thomas, aka "The Cotati Kid," came all the way from Sonoma County to dazzle the crowd with his skill at Cowboy Mounted Shooting, one of the fastest growing equestrian sports in the world. It's safer than it looks -- only blanks are used, never live ammo. But the explosive power of a Colt .45 shell filled with old-time black powder can break a balloon from twenty feet away (unless facing a stiff head-wind).

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June 27, 2015 Lake County Chapter CDS Show Lake County Chapter CDS held their 3rd Dressage show for 2015 on June 27th. This was a CDS Rated Show.

There was a great turnout with 12 horse/rider combos which resulted in 21 entries! The judge was Laurel Bruun from San Juan Bautista. Laurel is a USDF "r" Dressage Judge Congratulations to all the winners! There were several awards given: HSEC High Point Award ($250.00 and a Trophy) went to Anna Macomber riding Valor in the Open/Adult Amateur Division. Miah Nelson riding Tonka Truck in the Junior Division ($100.00 and a Trophy) Thurston Honda High Score Schooling class award ($50.00) went to Liz Rohnstock riding Nicki.

Davis Tire and Auto High Point awards (leather halters and ribbon) went to: Liz Rohnstock for Training level, Marci McDaniel-Davis for First Level, Ursula Worthen for Second Level.

Without our many dedicated volunteers we would not be able to have such a great show! Many thanks to: Paul Marchand- EMT and Announcer Juliana Vidich-Show Secretary Zoe LeBlanc- Scribe Jan Robinson-Scorekeeper Alexandra Marchand-Food booth and set up Lana Thompson- Photographer Ric Davis-BBQ Anna Macomber, Nicole Goodman, Juliana Vidich, Liz Rohnstock- Dressage Court set-up We would like to thank all our sponsors, volunteers and riders for making this show a success!

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by Liz Rohnstock, with photos by Lana Thompson

Top: Ursula Worthen Left: Miah Nelson; Below: Liz Rohnstock, Marci McDaniel, Anna Macomber

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LCCDS welcomes Dressage Trainer Jessica Naten Jessica Naten is a dressage Trainer that has moved her business to Kelseyville in Lake County, CA. Daughter to Mari Naten USDF Gold Medalist, Jessica was engrossed in riding from the time she could walk. She was competitive as a child with the United States Pony Club, competing in Colorado and Virginia. Jessica moved to Lake County from her home farm Pacific Equestrian Center in Wilton, CA. Competing as a child in Hunter Jumpers, 3 day eventing, Jessica now specializes in classical dressage. She is the owner of an 11 year old Dutch Warmblood mare named Zinzanni, which she will be taking to the United States Dressage Federation and California Dressage Society Championships this year. Jessica has trained Zinzanni through Prix St. George.

Jessica has an extensive background in dressage training from starting young horses through upper level FEI horses.

Jessica holds a USDF Bronze and Silver Medal. She has worked with some of today's finest dressage coaches. She had the wonderful opportunity of working for Hilda Gurney as her assistant rider. She has also worked with Mette Rosencrantz, Axel Steiner, Jan Ebeling, Alfredo Hernandez and many other International trainers.

Jessica is delighted to be operating her dressage program at Highland Springs Equestrian Center in Kelseyville, CA. She offers full and part time training as well as lessons.

'Dancing Horses: A Dressage Festival' to be presented on September 12 The Lake County Chapter of the California Dressage Society will present “Dancing Horses: A Dressage Festival� on Saturday, September 12. The free event will be held beginning at 11 a.m. at Highland Springs Equestrian Center, 8900 Wight Way in Kelseyville.

Enjoy the presentation of horses and riders performing dressage to music. There will be eight horses of different breeds showing off their Dressage skills in all levels in either a single performance or in a "Pas de Deux," two horses and riders doing a routine together.

Horses range from rescue projects to high level Warmbloods and everything in between including Max, a handsome Friesian.

There will wine tasting from local Lake County wines to taste and the Lake County 4-H Leadership Group will provide the barbecue with chicken, tri-tip and all the fixings.

The Lake County Chapter of the California Dressage Society will be holding a silent auction at the event with many items to bid on, including a wine tour for four with Frontier Wine Tours, an oil change or other service from Performance European in Lakeport, metal sculpture from Tom Macomber, specialty baskets, riding lessons and much more.

Bring your family and friends for a fun afternoon of music, wine, food and dancing horses.

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The Shire Horse Audiences at Californio Days were thrilled to meet Angus, a three-year old Shire stallion.

Angus' full registry name is “Huska Millennium Shires Angus.” He is registered with the American Shire Horse Association.

Angus is still a growing baby.

Today he is about 17.2 hands and weighs about 1500 pounds. He could reach over 18 hands and weigh 2000 pounds when fully grown.

The Shire is Large photo by Phil Scherrer, insert photo by Harvey Abernathy a breed of draft horse that comes in many colors, including black, bay and grey.

The breed has an enormous capacity for weight pulling, and Shires have held the world records for both largest overall horse and tallest horse at various times. Throughout its history, the breed has been popular for pulling brewery wagons delivering ale to customers. This practice continues today, with the breed also being used for forestry, leisure and promotional pursuits.

In 1878, the British organization now known as the Shire Horse Society was created, with the American Shire Horse Association beginning in 1885. The breed was exported from Britain to the United States in large numbers during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, but popularity fell as mechanization increased, reaching a low point in the 1950s and 60s. Popularity began to increase again in the 1970s and after. However, population numbers are still considered to be at critical levels by both the UK-based Rare Breeds Survival Trust and the US-based Livestock Conservancy.

Ann and Mike Holmberg at Dago Creek Ranch in Philo, California have been breeding Shires for over 20 years. They use them for everything and appreciate their nice social manner. It all began when Mike attended a tractor show 20 years ago, where he saw a man riding one Shire and leading another… Captivated by the sight of these magnificent horses, Mike never looked at the tractors after that.

Mike grew up in Sweden and remembered boyhood fascination with knights and the great warhorses they rode – ancestors of the modern Shire. Mike and Ann enjoy the pure aesthetics of the breed, which stand out among draft horses for their proud movement and spirit.

There is a saying, “if you want some fire, buy a Shire.”

Rattlesnake Bites

by Carleene Cady

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Only about 10% of snakes native to the U. S. are venomous.

Most of these are in the West and South. However, rattlesnakes are found in all the lower 48 states except Maine.

tion changed. Benadryl may not be of help as the damage is not really from an allergic reaction although it may help calm a dog or person.

Several hundred horses are bitten annually by venomous snakes in the U. S. with a mortality rate of 10 to 30 percent. Due to the size of the horse snake bites don't usually have the lethal effect they do on animals of smaller body size. The severity of the bite depends upon

Baby rattlers are NOT more dangerous and in fact they produce less venom. Medium to large snakes are more dangerous.

Some bites can be “dry” bites but you cannot tell until you monitor for symptoms. It is the amount of venom injected that makes a difference.

the volume and potency of the venom injected, the health of the victim, and the location of the bite. Even if a horse survives the initial bite, there is a chance it may develop laminitis and founder later on. Any metabolic trauma can initiate the process of laminitis.

The venom is destructive to local tissues and internal organs, blood coagulation and nerves. Lengthy stays in the hospital with extensive surgeries was correlated more with bites from larger snakes.

Most horses are bitten on the muzzle. The soft tissue of the muzzle swells and shuts off the horse's airway. Without medical intervention, these horses can die from suffocation. Horses bitten on the lower leg are not as obvious at first. As soon as you recognize there has been a bite walk your horse to the closest area where you can get a vet or to a horse trailer to take it to a vet. If the nostrils start swelling try placing a 6 inch piece of hose or modified syringe tube into the nostril. This will have to be held in place. It may be impossible to insert a tube due to the horse’s agitation. If you wait for full swelling you will be unable to insert the tube.

When a vet is available, he/she will probably give a sedative to calm the animal and establish an adequate airway. The vet may cut into the windpipe, called a tracheotomy, to establish breathing until the swelling of a nose bite site goes down. The horse may not be able to eat or drink and may require intravenous fluid therapy.

Antibiotics may be administered over several days. Bacteria from the snake’s mouth, not from venom, can carry tetanus (Clostridium tetani) and/ or other bacterial infections, Antiinflammatory drugs such as intravenous phenylbutazone (Bute) may be given. Tetanus shots should be current. Bitten horses should be monitored closely for at least two weeks. Some die of complications after a week since the kidney, heart and other organs may be affected.

The venom can affect the heart rhythm or damage the heart valves of any victim. (horse, human or dog). The hemotoxin causes lysis (disintegration) of red blood cells. This process can cause kidney damage.

Snakes can strike multiple times so after a strike and or bite continue to stay more than the length of the snake away.

Envenomation experts advise against suction. Suction does not remove enough venom to make any difference and may increase damage to the tissues. Definitely no cutting. Tourniquets are NOT recommended. Pressure wraps are controversial and even though the Red Cross recommends them, researchers are not recommending them and trying to get the recommenda-

Dogs now can get an immunization prior to a bite that may help lessen the reaction if they do get bit. The antivenin shot for after a bite can help but is quite expensive. It can be used in dogs and in horses. It can be given more than once but there is the chance of a severe allergic reaction after the first exposure to the antivenin.

A rattle snake will usually be quiet to avoid being seen. He will often leave if he can. He will usually warn with a rattle and only fight when he has to. The severity of the bite is the same if provoked or unprovoked. (a study showed most provoked bites were to males under the influence of alcohol) One can become envenomated from the fangs of a dead snake. A snake can bite but not strike if lying straight out but can strike from an “S” position as well as coiled and can change position rapidly.

Remember, don't lose sight of the basic rules of caring for a rattlesnake bite: 1) Remain calm. Less than 1 in 1000 people die in this country and serious effects take some time to develop.

2) Assume the bite is a serious one, even if initial signs and symptoms are not alarming.

3) Go to the nearest hospital immediately. If it's not a bad bite (and it might not be), figure that out in the emergency department. Don't wait for symptoms to develop before heading to help.

4) Antivenin is the only effective treatment. In a bad bite, time is tissue! Don't wait to seek help. Don't delay transport for first aid because there is nothing you can do in the field to significantly improve the outcome of a serious rattlesnake bite. If much venom has been injected, the patient needs antivenin, and the sooner the better. Antivenin can only neutralize free (unbound) venom molecules, it cannot reverse damage that has already occurred. ~~~ References and information by Mike Cardwell. Mike is in his 4th year of a radiotelemetry study of northern pacific rattlesnakes.

These snakes have transmitters on them. (anyone want that job?)

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Blast From The Past What breed of horse is this splendid skewbald?

Clue: ignore the artist’s questionable grasp of conformation.

The answer can be found in the action the horse is executing.

Answer on page 20

Rancho Californio

Celebrating Los Californios and California’s Golden Era Rare Spanish-Era Breed Preservation Living History Presentations Horse Training “Jaquima a Freno” Doma Vaquera / La Garrocha www.californio.us

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Please Support These Businesses That Support the LCHC A&B Collision (Clearlake) 994-8800 Ag Unlimited (Kelseyville) 278-3131 Animal Hospital of Lake County

(Clearlake) 995-1138

Bamboo and Bit Exchange (HVL) 355-0358 Black Horse Tack (Redwood Valley) 485-0347 Carlton Tires

(Lakeport)

263-6770

Clear Lake Redi-Mix (Lakeport) 263-5297 Cole Creek Equestrian Center (Kelseyville) 279-0915 Cowgirl Consignment (Lakeport) Fischer Development (Kelseyville) 350-0155 Highland Springs Equestrian Center (Kelseyville) 279-1903 Holdenreid Harvesting

(Kelseyville)

hawkandhorsevineyards.com

John’s Market (Kelseyville) 279-2440 Lake County Farm Bureau

(Lakeport)

263-0911

Lake County Rodeo Association (Lakeport) Lake County Wine Studio (Upper Lake) 275-8030 Middletown Animal Hospital (Middletown) 987-2000 Mt.Konocti Truck & Auto Repair

(Kelseyville) 279-1974

Rancho de la Fuente (Lakeport) 263-3160 RB Peters (Lakeport) 263-3678 Soul 2 Soul (Kelseyville) 279-0732 Tallman Hotel/Blue Wing Saloon (Upper Lake) 275-2244 TNT Storage (Kelseyville & Lower Lake) 279-9090 U.C.C. Rentals

(Lakeport)

263-6488

Wildhurst Vineyards (Kelseyville)

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Grand Entry at Californio Days photos by Phil Scherrer

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Rate your riding ability * BEGINNER Experience: Rider has limited horse and riding experiences.

You the rider: should understand basic horsemanship; tacking up and

comfortable balanced seat.

Controlling the Horse: Rider can walk, turn and stop their horse.

Riding Environment: Rider can manage a basic flat trail, with limited obstacles.

NOVICE Experience: Rider should have more experience than a Beginner rider.

You the rider: clearly understand Horsemanship practices; tacking up, well balanced seat, properly mount & dismount, unassisted.

Controlling the Horse: Rider can bring a horse to an emergency stop, bend, able to control horse at a walk, trot, backing a horse and keep a proper distance between riders.

Riding Environment: Rider can manage basic trails with more obstacles, creek crossings, small hill climbing and descending.

INTERMEDIATE Experience: Rider should have more experience than a Novice rider.

You the rider: have a confident balanced seat and have ridden horses with different skill levels and training. Rider should also be able to recognize and resolve horse's physical signs of pinned ears, aggressive head shaking/bobbing, tail swishing, teeth bearing, jigging, popping up, uncontrolled backing or spinning, etc.

Controlling the Horse: Rider can control the horse in all movements at a walk, trot, canter, etc.

Riding Environment: Rider has the ability to handle more trail obstacles, creek crossings, climbing and descending hills at a quicker pace.

ADVANCED Experience: Individual has more experience than an Intermediate rider. Rider has years of technical experience on and around horses as a trainer, competitor, show riding and at event rides.

You the rider: can handle many difficult and unexpected situations, with confidence. Possess a true independent balanced seat. Can mount and dismount of both sides of their horse, if need be. Have the ability to help other riders, if needed.

Controlling the Horse: Rider can control a horse at all times, in any circumstance. Rider knows how to safely navigate, maneuver or position their horse in group rides, if a situation calls for advance horsemanship.

Riding Environment: Rider has ability to handle all trail obstacles, creek crossings, climbing and descending hills at a quick and confident pace. * accidently cut off in previous issue, therefore republished here

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LAKE COUNTY HORSE COUNCIL— Upcoming Events General Contact/Events for LCHC: Kim Riley (707) 245- 7468 or kimrileya58@gmail.com

Local clubs are invited to send their entire 2014 calendars for inclusion as soon as available.

Send your event information to: Kim Riley (707) 245- 7468 or kimrileya58@gmail.com Due to frequent updating of the Rolling Calendar, the printed version in any Journal becomes outdated very quickly. Please visit the LCHC website for the most current Calendar information including events held in locales beyond Lake County.

www.lakecountyhorsecouncil.com Emergency Preparedness Quick Guide The LCHC website (www.lakecountyhorsecouncil.com) has a page with downloads and links to agencies and valuable contact information. Choose the right-hand menu item “More…” and from the drop-down, select “Stay Safe 2015” From Cal Fire: • Assessing Your Situation: Horse Owners SelfEvacuation Information and Form Kit • Evacuation Tips • Wildland Fire Safety for Your Livestock and Pets • Wildfire is Coming. Are You Ready?

From LEAP: • Lifestock: Evacuate or Shelter in Place?

• First Aid Kit for Horses From Search & Rescue: • Outdoor Essentials for Safe Experiences • Safe Horseback Riding From The Humane Society: • Disaster Preparedness for Horses • Disaster Preparedness for Farm Animals From UC Davis: • When Disaster Strikes, What do You Do?

Blast from the Past (from page 16) Answer: Lipizzaner Or at least, an ancestor of today’s Lipizzaners.

Originating from Spain where horses were valued for what they could do rather than their coat color, the Lipizzaner originally came in every variety of color and included spotted and paint horses. The European conceit that associates uniform, solid-colored horses with superiority is a relatively modern phenomenon. Selective breeding has made today’s Lipizzaners predominantly white, but there is nothing about that coloring that makes them more athletic or capable. It was just a fashion choice, to breed an all-white horse.

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LAKE COUNTY HORSE COUNCIL – CALENDAR OF LOCAL EQUINE EVENTS Ongoing or Multi-Date Events Back Country Horsemen Lake Mendo Unit: Quarterly meetings at Round Table Pizza, Lakeport. Contact: Paul Villanueva 263-0147 or villan13@pacific.net California Dressage Society clinics and shows - Highland Springs Equestrian Center. Juliana Vidich 2791903 LCHC Board Meetings: Second Tuesday of each month, meeting starts at 6pm at Kelseyville Pizza Redwood Empire Quarter Horse Association Team Penning - see Facebook page for new events Steam Country Equestrians Gymkhanas—Middletown Central Park Arena, Info Vicky Schmidt 707-4944929 White Dog Ranch events for Kids and Adults too—Potter Valley 707-743-9973 www whitedogranch com

One-Time Events in 2015 August 29-30 (Saturday – Sunday) Lake County Fair Horse Show Junior Horse Saturday - Open Horse Sunday http://www.lakecountyfair.com/fair/contest-handbook September 12 (Saturday) Dancing Horses: Dressage Festival Food, wine, silent auction and exhibition of dressage to music! Highland Springs Equestrian Center, 8900 Wight Way, Kelseyville 415-350-1540 September 26 (Saturday) Kelseyville Pear Festival and Lake County Horse Council’s Horse Faire. Kim Riley 279-0343 September 27 (Sunday) Hooves & Wheels Play Day Info: Judi Mitchell 707-357-3009 mitchell@mcn.org October 10 (DATE CHANGE) (Saturday) Lake County Horse Council The Great Highland Springs Scavenger Hunt Poker Ride http://www.lakecountyhorsecouncil.com October 25 (Sunday) Hooves & Wheels Brassfield Winery Drive/Halloween Costume Party Info: July Mitchell 707-357-3009 mitchell@mcn.org October 27 (Tuesday ) 7pm - LCHC Annual Meeting and Board of Directors Elections—Kelseyville Senior Center November 22 (Sunday) Hooves & Wheels Old Toll Road Drive Highland Springs Info: Judy Mitchell 707357-3009 mitchell@mcn.org December (date TBA) Hooves & Wheels Christmas Caroling Drive Info: Judy Mitchell 707-357-3009 mitchell@mcn.org Mark your calendars for 2016 June 12 (Sunday) 2016 ~ Californio Days / Fiesta of the Horse at Rancho de la Fuente

Reminder: This calendar is updated regularly ONLINE ~ please check the LCHC website for most current information www.lakecountyhorsecouncil.com

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