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Equine Affaire 2012 ~ Page 2

COLUMNISTS Judy Van Put

Horse Tales Lynn Palm

Palm Partnership George Peters

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Equine Affaire 2012

by George Looby, DVM For those involved in the equine industry at any level the place to be during the second week in November was Equine Affaire held on the grounds of the Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield, MA. From Nov. 811, the grounds were devoted to all things related to the horse and its very closest relatives. Six buildings on the fairgrounds were given over to the show and each was packed with the whole spectrum of information, lectures demonstrations, vendors of every conceivable product, live animals and more. It is safe to say that if a party attended one or more demonstrations and made a stop at even a fraction of the exhibitors the day would be gone and there would still be much to see and do.

Since its inception in 1994 the Equine affaire has been produced annually at various locations throughout the U.S. This year the show was held in Columbus, Ohio in April in addition to the West Springfield location. With over 450 commercial exhibitors it is the largest horse-related trade show in the east. As is often said in commercial promotions if you couldn’t find it here you probably don’t need it. There was tack, riding apparel, health and grooming supplies, barn equipment, feeds, fencing and a whole host of other goods.

The mission of Equine Affaire encompasses several areas. First it attempts to improve horse management, training, and riding skills of today’s horsemen. Secondly it strives to improve communication and cooperation within the very diverse horse industry throughout the country. A third mission is to provide a broad overview of the extraordinary world of horses. Last, but not least,

Connecticut Horse Council representatives Loree Osowski and Judy Beliveau were on hand to distribute valuable information.

Photos by George Looby

it showcases the finest horses and riders representing almost all horse breeds and equestrian disciplines.

As one might anticipate in a show of this scope there were representatives of almost 40 breeds of horses on display with booths extolling the merits of each of the breeds exhibited and demonstrated.

During the course of the show there were more than 60 training clinics featuring horse trainers, judges and competitors well recognized at both the national and international level representing the full range of equine sports. Sessions devoted to English disciplines including dressage, jumping, eventing and driving. Western events included barrel racing, reining, cutting and western pleasure. There were also clinics on general training and trail riding among many others.

There were over 160 seminars, presentations and demonstrations covering almost any topic relating to the horse that one could imagine. The staffers who developed the program deserve a word of recognition from all of those who attended any session, it is difficult to imagine how they were able to put together such a diverse offering.

An area in the south end of the Mallary Building was devoted to young horsemen. Special demonstrations by expert horsepeople and geared to the younger attendees was a popular feature of this segment of the show. A special feature of the youth show was the appearance of three celebrity horses who have achieved a degree of fame either through their acting careers as was the case with Oscar who was one of four horses that played the title role in the movie Hidalgo or for their roles as models for ideal types of their particular breed.

A random, unbiased overview of some of the offerings included Mellisa Hamlet and Sarah Paul who discussed a very topical issue; to blanket or not, answering commonly asked horse blanket questions, myths and debates. Jack Millman, CJF, discussed common hoof problems and some solutions: caring for abscesses, cracks, thrush and other hoof problems. Barbara Schulte spoke to the issue of a rider making a mental makeover for the ring; the most important mental and emotional tools to consistantly ride with a high level of confidence.

On Friday Molly Powell’s topic was bitting and horsemanship for barrel racing, helping riders communicate effectively with their horse for optimum performance.

Kerry Kuhn demonstrated neck rein exercises to build power steering in your horse. Patricia Shields offered some words of advice about ponies, a versatile partner for adults and children, an overview of pony conformation and how to make the most of a pony partnership.

Proper feeding practices are always a topic of concern and Gayle Reverson, PAS, offered some ideas about

Dawn Peetrlik talked with attendees about the mission of the Rosemary Farm Sanctuary South in Kortright, NY. customizing a diet based on body condition, forage evaluation and feeding ratios. Even instructors need to sharpen their skills periodically so Christy Landwehr gave that group some teaching tips to use with their students.

On Thursday through Saturday evenings an equine oriented musical was presented in the coliseum. Horses of many breeds were represented in this popular show featuring equine sports including jousting, vaulting and dressage.

The Equine Affaire not only serves as a most valuable resource for horse owners throughout the eastern seaboard but also acts as a boost to area businesses including hotels, restaurants, and other service oriented businesses bringing in millions in revenue to the local economy. For those who have not yet taken the opportunity to attend it should be a must see for anyone who has an interest in agriculture at any level, who knows it may awaken some long latent yearning to one again climb into the saddle and ride off into the south forty just for the pure pleasure of it.

Your temperament affects your horse’s behavior

by Marilyn Munzert A successful businesswoman once kept a pretty mare at a local stable. She came to ride most afternoons, and from the patting and affection that went on in the stall, they looked like the perfect partners. However, as soon as she climbed into the saddle, things changed dramatically.

When given the cue to walk, the mare would prance around and fidget like a bomb ready to explode. Further jabs in the ribs amid angry shouts of “Behave yourself!” only made things worse. The horse would shuffle sideways down the stable driveway almost cantering in place, and it often took most of the trail ride to calm her down.

On days when the owner was unable to ride, a female groom took over the exercise duties. You wouldn’t think it was the same horse. After the mare gave a few minor hops of enthusiasm on being let out of the stable, the girl would mount up, give an almost imperceptible leg aid, and they would just calmly walk off.

It doesn’t matter whether you are

novice or advanced, ride English or western, or prefer the trail to the show ring, the ultimate pleasure in riding is a horse that is athletic, calm and obedient. Unfortunately, some people will never enjoy this experience, and the cause might be due to one frequently overlooked aspect of horsemanship: temperament. In this instance it’s not the horse’s temperament we are talking about, but the rider’s.

Riding is a partnership between two living beings, and one doesn’t need a degree in psychology to realize that if it is going to be a harmonious one, then both parties must be reasonably compatible.

Because the horse is unable to express ignorance, confusion and fear through speech, it relies on basic instincts and reactions, which appear in varying degrees depending on the animal. Your empathy and response to these signals can determine whether the horse is willing to work with you or against you.

Why wouldn’t the mare walk off calmly for her owner when she would for the groom? It was purely a clash of tempera-

ments. Although the owner loved the horse and had a warm personality, she was a businessperson known for giving orders and demanding results. Without realizing it, her “do what I say, and do it now,” attitude had become part of her riding technique.

The groom, on the other hand, was a placid and rather shy woman, so the sensitive and somewhat high-strung mare felt more secure with her calmer approach. Eventually someone did tell the mare’s owner that she was, “too darned bossy with the horse.” She didn’t like it, but realized the error of her ways. After a few weeks of readjusting to each other, they also started their trail rides with a quiet walk down the driveway.

This example prompts the question, “What kind of temperament do I have?

And is it affecting my horse?” Do some real soul searching, and try to determine: Are you an extrovert or an introvert? Are you patient and calm, or are you inclined to lose your temper and want instant results? Are you shy and nervous, or loud and dominant? This is

difficult because people really don’t like to expose their weaknesses, but not being honest with yourself is not being honest with your horse.

Obviously, there’s also a need to look at the other side of the partnership. Most riders are able to describe their horse’s temperament in general terms, but they need to go deeper. What is the horse really like? Watch it and observe the reactions in different situations. Is the horse as quiet on the trail as it is in the stall?

What is its attitude toward training and competition? How does it get along with other horses? What are the horse’s main anxieties and fears?

Your partnership with your horse is similar to a marriage or friendship. To avoid conflict, you need to fully understand the temperament and personality of the other party to know what adjustments must be made to your own.

The riders with a head start in the temperament stakes are the ones who are calm and placid. You can observe this at any horse show by standing at the rail of the practice ring. Normally, those horses that are concentrating and relaxed have Temperament page 3

Equine acupuncture

by Sally Colby Pony Boy, a young gelding, wasn’t happy about standing in front of a group gathered to learn about equine acupuncture. But Dr. Mary Ellen Sayre, who would be doing the acupuncture demonstration, wasn’t concerned about his agitated state and unwillingness to stand still.

Sayre is a small animal veterinarian who became interested in alternative therapies for animals. She took a course in acupuncture and has been practicing it since.

“Acupuncture involves the insertion of needles into specific points within the body in order to modulate or change the disease process,” said Sayre. “Once the needle goes in, its rotated clockwise or counter-clockwise depending on what we want to accomplish.” Sayre explained that once the needles are inserted, they remain in the skin from 10 to 30 minutes. The longer the needles are in, the more the animal relaxes. For dogs, needles are usually in for about 10 minutes, and in horses and ponies, the needles are kept in place for about 30 minutes.

How does it work? “Acupuncture is thousands of years old, and based on that, you’d think we’d know how it works,” said Sayre, “but we don’t. But there has been a lot of research in the past decade, so we know a few things. We know that acupuncture points are different than other points on the body — there are more nerves and blood vessels under the skin at these points.

Temperament from 2 similar tempered riders.

Patience is the greatest asset in horse training, and those without it are at a serious disadvantage. A horse’s learning ability has often been compared to that of a young child’s. It’s worth keeping this in mind during schooling sessions, especially if your patience is being tried.

It’s not easy for the impatient to become more patient, but it can be done.

Our affection for the horse and concern for its welfare should curb the frustrations to some degree, but the rest is entirely down to self discipline. Remember, you only need one bad lapse of self control to weaken the animal’s trust and undo all the weeks of hard work that were

Dr. Sayre, a veterinarian who became interested in acupuncture and other alternative therapies, inserts needles into Pony Boy's neck.

starting to bring results.

During a horse’s training, there are times when some degree of discipline becomes necessary, so calm and shy people can find themselves in the opposite position. By their nature, they find it difficult to summon sufficient authority to deal with the problem, allowing the horse to “get away with it.”

In cases of real disobedience, they must not shy away from the task, but be firm. Giving the horse a clear and tactful “no” in response to its poor behavior is only considered bad horsemanship when taken to the extreme.

Really aggressive riding is a very ugly sight, and that’s something you have probably also seen at some time in the

Although Pony Boy was highly agitated prior to the placement of acupuncture needles, he calmed down considerably once Dr. Sayre started to insert needles.

Photos by Sally Colby as Sayre began the exam. She checked all of the pressure points, from his head and neck, through the midbody and rear, and down to his legs and feet. “We also check Ting points,” said Sayre. “Ting points are along the hoof, and each Ting point is associated with a particular organ such as the small intestine, heart, large intestine and lung.” She pointed out the pericardium point at the back of the hoof and the stomach point at the front of the hoof, which could indicate ulcers. Sayre noted that some veterinary acupuncturists use only the Ting points for diagnosis and treatment.

To treat a problem such as laminitis, Sayre would place needles in the appropriate Ting points. “What happens in laminitis is that there’s an accumulation of blood and the hoof wall separates from the bone,” she said. “The bone begins to rotate downward, which is painful. The object of acupuncture is to get the blood flowing so it isn’t stagnating in that area.” She points out that treating laminitis with acupuncture should be done in conjunction with traditional veterinary medicine including medication for pain relief and therapeutic shoeing.

The needles are placed quickly and purposefully; about one and one half inches into deep muscles and not quite as deep where the horse isn’t as heavily muscled.

Sayre explained she has a specific treatment plan for Pony Boy, and over time, she expects him to become less fearful and more willing to cooperate.

practice ring. You know the scene: The horse spooks at a rolling soda can or some other silly object and instead of quietly calming the horse, the rider decides to show the horse who is boss.

What started out as a minor upset quickly turns into a conflict.

Horses rarely give their best to aggressive riders, but they certainly will for confident, effective and tactful ones.

Look at the mare mentioned at the start.

Every rider must “tune in” to the horse, especially those animals that easily get tense or nervous. Look for the warning signs: the gait suddenly shortens or there’s an unwillingness to go forward. The head may start to toss; perhaps the horse suddenly looks to one

side, balks or starts to go sideways.

When they fear danger, horses usually look toward the object of concern, and then try to promptly back off or run away from it.

In these situations, riders must never get impatient, but neither must they be timid. Giving the horse an opportunity to overcome the fear will help to build confidence.

In general, horses are very generous animals, and a large number never reach their true potential. Analyzing your temperament and trying to make it compatible with the horse can draw out much of the hidden talent. While there’s no guarantee of success, you will be taking a huge step toward achieving it.

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Dr. Mary Ellen Sayre places acupuncture needles in a young horse during a demonstration.

Because of this, when we stimulate an acupuncture point with a needle, nerve impulses are transmitted to the spinal cord, then come back to a target organ.”

Sayre explained the target organ can be anything — muscle, brain, stomach. “Once the nerve impulses are transmitted to the target organ, there’s an increase in blood flow to the target area. This is really important for something such as arthritis, where we can bring blood into the area.”

Another use of acupuncture is to drain blood from a specific area to aid in healing. “Horses tend to get really painful,” said Sayre. “They’re basically four legs and a spine. They’re athletic, and tend to have a lot of injuries. For tendon and ligament problems, we can draw blood into that area for healing. With splints, there’s a bruise that can turn into a chronic inflammatory condition. We try to get to the horse as soon as the trauma occurs to try to get the blood flow away from that area.”

Sayre explained that acupuncture stimulates endorphins, the body’s natural pain killers, and also elevates serotonin which is the ‘feel-good’ neurotransmitter.

Acupuncture can also help regulate the immune system and stimulate the bone marrow to put out white blood cells when infection is present. “In the case of Lyme disease,” she said, “we can help out the immune system through acupuncture. We can also stimulate the release of adrenal, reproductive, pituitary and thyroid hormones.” Sayre noted that horses experience extreme pain with gastrointestinal problems such as colic, and that acupuncture can help relieve the painful spasms of the colon.

Before she begins an acupuncture session, Sayre observes the animal, then does an exam that includes checking pressure points for sensitivity. “I’m looking for painful acupressure points,” she explained. “I’m looking for a muscle twitch; a response from the horse that shows me he’s tender in that area.” Sayre also noted there are numerous diagnostic points on the horse’s body. If the horse shows signs of pain in one those points, it may indicate a problem in that specific area, but could also correspond to a different area of the body. For example, an area of the hock corresponds with immune-mediated diseases.

Although Pony Boy was quite agitated and difficult to handle prior to the exam, he calmed down considerably

Cowboy Mounted Shooting a fast-growing sport in equestrian circles

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Cowboy Mounted Shooting is one of our nation’s fastest growing equestrian sports. Contestants, mounted on horseback, compete using two .45 caliber single action revolvers, each loaded with five rounds of blank ammunition.

Courses of fire are set in a variety of patterns. The first half of a course (which consists of five targets) will vary with each go and can require the horse and rider to stop, turn, change leads

and to accelerate rapidly. The second half (another five targets) is referred to as the “run down,” a straight course with targets set at intervals of approximately 36 feet. After a contestant fires the fifth shot, he or she returns the empty revolver to a holster, circles a barrel and then races to the far end of the arena while drawing a second revolver. At the far end of the arena, the horse and rider circle yet another barrel

Cowboy Mounted Shooting is one of our nation’s fastest growing equestrian sports.

Photos by Shawn Yospin

and then engage the five remaining targets of the run down at full speed.

Scoring is based on lapsed time.

Penalties occur for missed targets or knocked over barrel. An average course of fire normally takes a contestant between 15 and 25 seconds to complete.

Clothing requirements are either traditional western style, which includes a long sleeve western shirt, 5 pocket blue jeans covered by chinks or chaps, western boots, and a cowboy hat, or you can dress in the old time style of the late 1800's by wearing shirts without collars, and high-waisted pants with buttons, not zippers, and an old style cowboy hat.

You can use any horse or mule that you want. Some horses take to this sport easily, others do not. It is up to your horse's temperament and your desire to train him or her to get used to shooting, turning, and going fast. Some riders will use earplugs for themselves and their horses.

The purpose of this sport is to instruct safe handling of firearms while educating people interested in cowboy culture and the history of the “Old West.” Multiple clubs and workshops can be found throughout the country that host the sport. Some of these events include educational hands-on clinics.

To learn more about this sport, visit: Connecticut Renegades at www.ctrenegades.com Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association at www.cmsaevents.com Keystone Cowboys: www.keystonecowboys.com Long Island Riders: www.islandlon-

Courses of fire are set in a variety of patterns.

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Mounted on horseback, riders compete using two .45 caliber single action revolvers, each loaded with five rounds of blank ammunition.

Cover photo by Shawn Yospin Cowboy Mounted Shooting is one of our nation’s fastest growing equestrian sports.

Can the barn sour horse be sweetened up? by Bob Jeffreys & Suzanne Sheppard If you’ve never encountered a barn sour horse, consider yourself lucky; these horses simply refuse to leave the vicinity of the barn or their favorite companions. Their refusals range from standing with their hooves “nailed to the ground” to jigging, bucking, backing up violently, rearing or even throwing

themselves on the ground. Good news — with some simple training exercises you can teach these horses to get over their issues and willingly go forward wherever and whenever you ask.

Barn sourness can be caused by laziness, separation anxiety, fear of the unknown, or a lack of faith in the rider. When you teach your horse the following lesson, you are

teaching him a higher level of obedience. You’ll also move up in the pecking order and prove your leadership abilities, thereby giving your horse the confidence to carry out your requests.

The first step is recognizing that this problem is the lack of a “go forward” cue. It can be cured by teaching a horse to move forward on command. This can be acPush the lead rope forward and use the whip in your right hand to lightly tap the horse’s left hip bone until he moves forward. move your left hand further down the rope, while still pointing in the direction of travel.

• When he’s really good with this lesson, teach it all over again on the right side.

Troubleshooting Tips As you teach your horse these exercises, remember: • Safety is always first.

• You must have a secure, independent seat to teach these lessons. If you don’t feel comfortable, have a professional help you.

• The key question should always be: “How can I make it easy for my horse to succeed?”

The confirmed barn sour “I refuse to go forward!” horse may initially react by backing up

Sour 7

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complished more safely by starting on the ground: you’ll need a lead rope, a halter, and a dressage whip.

Lesson One: Go Forward • Stand on the left side of your horse’s neck, using your left hand to hold up the lead rope by the snap.

Push the lead rope forward and use the whip in your right hand to lightly tap the horse’s left hip bone until he moves forward.

• When he does walk forward, stop tapping and pushing, turn in the direction he is going and walk with him for five or six strides. Stop him and reward with a good rub and a kind word. Repeat this procedure over and over again.

• As your horse starts to understand what you’re asking, begin to

Building a partnership with your horse

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Communicating with your aids …keys to success, part 4

by Lynn Palm The rider’s aids are the tools with which the rider communicates with his/her horse. The “natural” aids the rider uses are the seat, the legs, and the hands. The rider’s legs and seat control the two-thirds of the horse’s body from the withers back. The rider’s hands control the forward one-third of the horse’s body including the shoulders, neck and head.

The rider’s seat works as an aid to help the horse go forward or slow down. The seat works by applying weight into the saddle on the horse’s back according to what response the rider wants. The rider uses more weight in her seat for more response and less weight for a lighter response.

The weight that the rider applies through her seat has two functions. It indicates to the horse her desire to go forward or to slow down, and it helps the horse accomplish these actions.

The rider’s legs work as an aid because the horse moves away from pressure. In moving away from the rider’s leg pressure, a horse can go forward, sideways, or backwards. The legs as an aid are used slightly behind the girth. When the rider applies her legs to communicate with the horse, it should always be first done with the lightest squeeze possible slightly behind the girth.

If the rider does not get a reaction when a leg aid is lightly applied behind the girth, the rider should then move

her leg slightly further back on the horse’s barrel and reapply the leg aid.

To do this properly, the rider should move her leg back from the hip and only slightly bend her knee to bring her lower leg further back. The heel should stay down. When the rider applies a leg aid further back from the girth, it always is a stronger request of the horse to move his body. When using this stronger aid, avoid the common error of bending the knee to lift the lower leg higher on the horse’s barrel. This brings the heel up high on the horse’s side which is not a good position for an effective leg aid.

If the horse does not respond to the rider bringing her leg slightly further back on his barrel, then the rider should use a vibrating leg pressure.

Keeping the heel down, the rider should apply a rapid on-and-off pressure with the side of her lower leg behind the girth. A vibrating leg pressure is not the same as poking the horse with the heels! Poking and kicking will irritate the horse and eventually make him duller to the leg aids. A vibrating pressure should wake him up without a lot of excess squeezing.

If the horse still does not respond, use an abrupt action with the leg behind the girth. Again, it is done with the lower leg flat against his barrel and not with the heel. A quick, assertive bump behind the girth should get a reaction from the horse. When it does, go back to asking him with a light squeeze with the leg. A golden rule of communication is that

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no matter what level of communication you must use to get a response from your horse, always go back to the lightest aid possible.

The rider uses the reins for two purposes-speed control and turning. To give rein aids properly, the hands must be in the correct position in front of the saddle at all times.

Speed control is achieved through the action of the rider’s fingers on the reins.

With her hands holding the reins, the rider closes her fingers around the reins to ask her horse to slow down. When she wants her horse to go forward, she opens her fingers slightly to allow her horse the freedom to move forward.

The second use of the hands on the reins is to turn the horse. I like to use an “open rein” to direct the horse to turn. Starting with my hands in the correct position in front of the saddle, to turn the horse to the left, I move my left hand and left rein sideways and slightly away from the horse’s neck. I do this through the action of my elbow not my wrist and never by pulling back on the rein. Pulling back restricts the horse’s forward motion, and it is impossible to do a turn without forward motion.

When turning, the inside rein (rein on the side toward where you will be turning) is the positioning rein. Its job is to position or direct the horse in the direction you want to travel. The outside rein is the turning rein. The turning rein is held against the horse’s neck without the rider’s hand crossing over the

horse’s neck. The horse moves away from the action or pressure of the outside turning rein lying against his neck.

To turn left, I lay the right rein against the horse’s neck, asking him to move away from the rein pressure and turn to the left. At the same time I use my left rein to lightly position him for the turn.

If more turning action is needed, the rider should slightly raise the outside hand to move the turning rein further up the neck. If less turning action is desired or a lighter response is sought, the rider should keep the outside rein closer to the base of the horse’s shoulder.

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Hardly Whispering

by Mark Munzert I recently caught up with whirlwind trainer Katherine Barbarite [Whispering Hooves LLC] at her hideaway in the woods. Who’d of thunk you could find miles of unabated trails tucked in between the hustle and bustle of New York’s recently pummeled Long Island.

Super-storm Sandy had left the area with little electricity or gasoline, so the ever resourceful trainer settled into her sand and scrub pine lined forest parkways aboard steed Romeo. I followed closely on another of her auto-

pilot yet responsive herd members, Cherokee. Talking was easy meandering up hills and long winding paths, it was even easier to listen (‘Record’ app engaged) as Katherine offered up tidbits of her philosophy. I’m certain I got a one on one of her popular ‘Instructional Trails Program’.

ergy right out of their so called partner.”

spurs. What would you think?”

She is clearly bothered by what some people think is NATURAL horsemanship. “They accomplish foot movement by being dominant in one way or another. It takes a lot of effort, patience, skill, practice, experience and knowledge to truly be your horse’s partner.”

Her disapproving scowl left no doubt what I should think. Thankfully I had no spurs on my boots, whew. “Double reins, brutal bits…really(?)…you wouldn’t do that to your dog.”

“You have to Connect with their mind, then, the feet will follow. So many socalled trainers make a horse submit to move its feet. Some coax, some force, some use intimidating posture, some use sticks or whips, some lunge the en-

Make no bones about it, this woman takes her relationship with her horses to a higher level. Stroking Romeo’s neck, she quips “I always wonder what goes on in their mind when people bring out the whip, the stick, or ropes, or even

that’s nice; you can rear. But I’m going to keep on tapping until you go forward.” Continue tapping with the whip until he stops rearing and moves forward; otherwise he’ll learn that by rearing he can cause you to change your focus and back off. As always, if an inner voice says this is too dangerous for you to handle, remember that safety is always first! Live to train another day and get a pro to help you.

Eventually, every time you point with the whip your horse will move forward.

Now you’re ready to transfer the cue to your saddle.

1. Mount up, look forward, engage your seat and squeeze with your legs while simultaneously pushing slightly forward with your reins. If your horse moves forward, release all cues and praise him.

2. Most horses will not go forward on this alone. If this is the case, start bumping lightly with both legs at least ten times, or until he moves forward.

When he does so, release all cues and praise him.

3. He probably still won’t go if he doesn’t know what the bumping means (hasn’t yet been taught). In this case, continue bumping with your legs as you start tapping his hip with your dressage whip. Be sure to stay focused, looking forward as you tap.

4. If you’ve done your groundwork properly, he should move forward as soon as he recognizes the tapping cue.

In time, your horse will realize that a gentle cue always precedes step 2, and

“People need to understand herd mentality and structure. From the earliest age, the mare is teaching, communicating and nurturing the foal…not with whips or stick either. As partner, I sort of fit into the mold of the nurturer. That

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Sour from 5 then step 3. Because step 3 is more annoying than step 2, so he’ll begin to go forward on step 2. Likewise, step 2 is more annoying than step 1, so he’ll go on step 1, therefore becoming lighter and more responsive. Eventually you can “think” go forward, and your mount will willingly comply.

Once you have these two lessons down pat, begin by riding just a short distance from the barn, then return and praise the horse, showing him he won’t be gone forever. Leave the barn again and again, going farther each time, reinforcing the right behavior, building a whole new level of mutual trust, and putting an end to his days as a barn sour horse.

Do these exercises, and your horse will become more confident in you as his rider, and more comfortable with daily routines. Until next time, ride safe, & enjoy the journey together! ©December 2012 Two as One, LLC. For info please visit TwoasOneHorsemanship.com or call 845-649-8869.

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Our ride continues until a branch scrapes the lid from my head. “Whoa” as I shift to reverse to retrieve my hat.

Katherine reminds me in her patient yet authoritative clinician voice…”Ask, wait, give.” One of her programs is all about getting the results you want WITH, not from, your horse by ASKING (seat first), WAITING (let it sink in), and GIVING (praising for the right result).

Cherokee backs, around a tree, with smooth purpose with barely an ASK from my seat.

Back on the porch our discussion of ‘connection’ continues.

Katherine’s turquoise bracelets rattle with her passion and her voice arches “not communicating properly results in our partners demonstrating their displeasure. Misunderstanding, confusion, and frustration can be the precursor to behaviors like biting, kicking, rearing, and bucking.”

“When WE communicate properly, their feet will follow seamlessly, fluently. It gets to the point where less is more, less pressure, more responsive. I like to say it’s like a joyful dance.”

“So,” I ask, “communication is the key?” (I think she wanted to say “Duh”) “When we get involved, there is nothing truly natural, we compromise their

balance, movement, and timing. You try moving with a saddle and rider on your back, how natural does that feel?”

Off the porch and to the corral, lead rope in hand, dancing with Waco, the diminutive trainer explains “this process of working the horse’s feet After you have connected with the (horse’s) mind, resolves and eliminates stress.

Challenges to authority and resistance to perform are gone.”

“Shhh” she says, so I stop my question mid stream bringing her a hearty laugh. “No, no, not you. See, there too, perfect, even human communication can be tricky.”

“S H H H” she explains is an acronym for one of her ground based ‘Connection’ clinics standing for: Soul, Heart, Hand, Halter. “Basically, I am an advocate for the horse and I keep the horse’s well-being first, that’s what I teach.”

Though a Certified Horse Trainer and Certified Horsemanship Association (English & Western) accredited trainer, she questions convention. Her favorite learning tool: “ask WHY”. She is asking Waco to move but with barely a movement, the only ‘tool’ her lead rope (though slackly engaged).

I offer up another softball when I ask about lunging. Her response: “Ay yay yay” (wait for it)…”Why?” Not a fan of lunging, “yielding the hind quarters”, using “what some people call tools” (whips, sticks, nose chains) or even “exaggerated, often intimidating” body language. She exalts: “did you ever see a Mare run a foal in circles, make it move just its rear end; how ‘bout pick up a stick? Their communication is imperceptible to people unfamiliar with hors-

es. The flick of an ear or swoosh of a tail, the speed and intensity in which just those things are done say so much.

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doesn’t mean I can’t be definitive and leave no doubt what I’m asking for. But,” she turns around in her saddle to punctuate, “never forget their instincts. After so many years training horses and their people it is second nature for me to be in that frame of mind…for others, well, I think they mean well, but can easily lose focus and slip back to being dominant, the boss, if you know what I mean.”

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The best plan is to address the parasite problem before the winter months begin. This can be achieved by performing a FEC on your horse’s manure in the fall to determine what the worm burden is. The ideal temperature for parasites to complete their life cycle is between 45-65 degrees, which is why we see more health issues related to parasites in spring and fall. Also, keep in mind that parasites that are not transmitted via pasture, such as tapeworms and pinworms, will still be active during the winter. Tapeworms and pinworm eggs will not show up on a FEC either. Tapeworms can be a problem all year round, as they are carried and transmitted to the horse via mites that are present in the stable area, on pasture, hay, and bedding. Pinworms cause a horse to be itchy around the rectum (often seen as tail rubbing), and are transmitted from horse to horse or through shared blankets and brushes.

Winter is also when small red worms (cyathostomes) encyst in the gut wall.

Encysted parasites will not produce eggs on the FEC, and they will remain in the gut wall until temperatures warm in the spring, when they will then start cycling again.

The common parasites that we are

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fighting during spring and summer are large strongyloides, bots, and roundworms. During the Fall, it is effective to give an Ivermectin paste with tapeworm control (praziquantel), to eliminate the spring/summer parasites before winter.

This way your horse will only have to deal with the winter parasites (Pinworms, Tapeworms, and encysted small cyathostomes, also known as “redworms”) if the summer ones are cleared out. The most ideal time for this Fall worming is around October, or right after we have had a hard frost. In early spring when the encysted parasites start to cycle due to an unknown trigger (most likely warmer air temperature), the most effective wormers for encysted small cyathostomes are moxidectin (Quest) or fenbendazole at double dose (Panacur Power Pac) for 5 days. These wormers need to be administered before there is a really warm day, so that the encysted parasites are killed before they have a chance to “bloom”. Large numbers of simultaneous emergence of these encysted parasites can cause diarrhea, colic, severe weight loss, and even death. In addition to irritating the bowel lining when they encyst, they also cause decreased surface area of the bowel for absorbing nutrients, which leads to diarrhea and weight loss.

Effective worming during Fall and then in early Spring can allow your horse to go safely through the winter without requiring any additional worming. Some horses that have decreased immunity to parasites (very old or very young horses) may need to be wormed

in the winter as well. If a horse had a very high FEC in the Fall, it may also benefit from an additional wormer during the winter months. There is no set in stone worming protocol that works for all horses. It is best to run FECs on your horse a few times a year and consult your veterinarian on how well your worming program is working.

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by Sandy Tasse, DVM During winter months in the Northeast, the ground can remain frozen for months, and some years, there is snow cover from December until March. This means horses will be grazing less pasture, as it is covered with snow, and they may spend more time indoors when weather is particularly bad or icy.

Parasites will also not be completing their life cycle due to the cold temperatures. Parasites can still complete part of their lifecycle within the horse’s body and release eggs into the manure. However, these eggs are unlikely to hatch and grow into the infective larvae once the temperature is below freezing. Fecal egg counts (FEC) will be less effective in determining if your horse needs to be wormed during this time. Often, a FEC can come back as zero if collected in February, but that does not mean the horse is free of parasites. Parasites can be in the horse’s gut and be either encysted in the gut wall or not producing eggs. If another sample is collected in March after warmer temperatures, eggs can be present that were not before.

Keep in mind that frozen ground and cold temperatures do not kill parasites, it just keeps them from cycling. They can lie dormant until spring and on a warm day, they will “bloom” and start cycling again. Some horses that have not been properly wormed in the fall or winter, or their pastures have been crowded or overgrazed, can experience detrimental effects from this parasite “bloom” in the spring. Horses can get diarrhea or watery manure passed along

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by Frank Gingeri Thrush Question: My Horse has thrush from time to time and it doesn’t seem to go away. We board at a show barn where stalls are spotless. The feet get picked out every time they go out in the aisle way. What else can I do to clear this up for good? Thank You ~ Alicia B. Answer: This is a super question and I often wondered that myself travelling to show barns. Everything appears to be spotless only to find out there were quite a few horses with thrush. There weren’t any significant muddy areas and the horses were on a good shoeing schedule. So how could this be?

One particular stable I visited had more than their share of thrush. There were several things we discontinued to clear up the feet. They were using wood pellets for bedding. As the horses

walked on them they became very dusty. They are made of fine sawdust and when they separate they become a fine dust. In an effort to rectify this problem they sprinkled them down with the hose. The dust was gone but they were feeding the bacteria in the stall with moisture. On a hot day the bedding and water would heat up to whatever the temperature was for the day.

This became a great medium for the growth of bacteria. Add some urine and manure and it makes for a real problem because the hoof is in constant contact with all of this. So, no more watering of pellets. Instead, they put clean shavings on top of the pellets and that kept the dust down.

Another problem was bathing. The show horse gets a lot of baths, sometimes two and three a day. Many people use the hose to do this and consider

him clean. Rinsing a horse with the hose is like doing your laundry without detergent. You’re not cleaning anything, just rinsing. Years ago we used body wash which did not need to be rinsed off. This would kill a lot of surface bacteria without washing all the oil out of the hair coat. So, no more just hosing off horses. Body wash and coarse sponge and elbow grease to get him clean. The wash goes right to the hoof and frogs disinfecting them too.

Another problem was not getting the horse dry before returning to stall. You spent all that time and energy getting your horse clean but before the job is done he must be dry. Get in the sunlight and hand graze him outside and rub that coat dry. It is very important to dry his legs thoroughly because bedding will stick to anything wet and

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2013 Saratoga Horse & Tack Expo dates set Mark your calendars and save the date. On Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 21-22, 2013, the New York Horse Park will host the 3rd annual Saratoga Horse & Tack Expo at the Saratoga Race Course, Saratoga Springs, NY. The 2013 Expo is part of the upcoming celebration of 150 years of the Saratoga Race Course.

Everyone is invited to join us as the Saratoga Horse & Tack Expo cele-

brates the world of horses with demonstrations, vendors, presentations, a parade of breeds, a used tack sale, a silent auction and a raffle of equine items and gift certificates and more. This is also an opportunity to learn more about the New York Horse Park as the organization continues to raise funds for the horse park groundbreaking in 2014.

Applications for vendors, used tack sellers, sponsors, advertisers,

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If you would like to participate in the 2013 Expo, join the cause or simply find out more information about the New York Horse Park, visit our website at www.nyhorsepark.org or contact Marsha Himler, NYHP President, at marsha@nyhorsepark.org or 518-281-6674.

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From the ranch to you

by George Peters Is there any common ground in the maneuvers needed in a good cow horse and non-cattle events? Absolutely! My problem is, I see so many, where do you start? KISS. Keep it Short & Sweet, or better yet, Keep It Simple Stupid. To steer any horse, start at the nose/head. We have some type of headgear on the horse, with reins back to our hands. As we pull the left, the horse needs to look, then go left. To the right rein, then look and go right.

Now to both reins evenly, and the horse flexes at the poll, or gives to the pull and should stop.

Continue to pull and the horse backs. Sounds simple. In every event, it is their common ground.

I’m not here to talk (write) horse training, but any good horse must do the above and much more.

Good horses in all events of riding need also to work off the leg or legs of the rider. The sidepass, two track, turn on the

forehand, and turn on the haunches (pivots & spins & rollbacks) are found in many classes or events. A solid stop and a straight back with correctness is a must for most riders and their horses, for without this collection and balance will be compromised. Common Ground?

Fundamentals are the basics of every good working horse’s foundation and need to be reviewed every ride! When the horse is razor sharp in the basic maneuvers, then and only then does the team have a chance to do well in whatever event they attempt.

Cattle do great rollbacks, so to match the cow; the cowhorse must do good rollbacks. So does the better jumper in the timed jump off, the outstanding keyhole racer, the top reiner, etc.

Watch a top polo pony when the ball is reversed in play, and it will look like the working cow horse turning a cow on the fence.

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Nothing shows the weakness of the horse and rider like a cow.

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Now he’s clean and dry and you can paint some non toxic thrush medicine on there. My favorite is sugardine which is betadine scrub mixed with table sugar. This is very non caustic and does a good job.

I can assure you that if you follow all of these things his feet will be close to perfect and you will clear up problems simply because you changed your management practices. If you don’t have time then have someone do this for you.

The horse depends entirely on us to keep him clean, fed and watered. With all the horse does for us the least we can do for him is to take proper care of him while he is under our management.

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Horses require a minimum of 10-12 gallons of fresh, ice-free water a day; some will drink as much as 30 gallons! In addition to providing a source of fresh, ice-free water, make sure your water source is easily available to your horse. Good drainage and a supply of sand or other material will help keep your horse from slipping or falling during freezing and icy conditions.

Photo courtesy of Judy Van Put and the whole area swept and kept clean each day.

Barns are dusty places in the best of circumstances, but alleyways and aisles that are not swept clean become collecting places for hay, straw, shavings and other flammable items. Not only can those alleys or aisles become a potential source of fire, but they can serve as a link for a line of fire to ignite from stall to stall. Alleys and aisles that are kept clean and free from flammable debris will serve as a firebreak and help to keep a fire from spreading.

Rafters, ceilings and corners should be cleaned

of cobwebs, which can also act as a link for fire to travel along.

Barns are flammable places; if possible, you should store gasoline and gasoline-powered vehicles separately or as far away from stalls and hay/bedding storage as possible. Ideally, hay and bedding will be stored away from where your horses are stabled; if this is not possible, you’ll need to be more diligent in your cleaning and prevention efforts.

Wiring, lights and electrical outlets should be checked regularly. Loose or frayed wires should be taken care of immediate-

ly. Check to see that light bulbs are free of dust and cobwebs, which could ignite if the bulb becomes hot enough. Investing in safety cages for your light bulbs is a good idea that will help keep the bulbs free from contact with flammable debris.

Rodent control is a must, not only for the safety of the barn, but for the health of your horses.

Rodents love to chew, and can damage wiring that can cause a fire. In addition to being destructive, they can carry and spread disease. Horse feed should be kept in tight-fitting

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Your feed storage room should have a door that can be securely fastened — not only can feed become contaminated by rodent infestation, but if your horse is able to get into the feed storage area and access the feed, he will be a very likely candidate for serious consequences, such as founder or colic.

When faced with a barrel full of feed, horses will continue to eat long after they should — and this propensity for overeating can be deadly.

The importance of an adequate supply of good, clean ice-free water cannot be overstated. When the temperature drops and water sources begin to freeze, many horses will not be able drink. A rule of thumb is that most adult horses weighing 1,000 pounds should consume a minimum of 10–12 gallons of water a day for their basic physiological functions; many will drink as much as 30 gallons. Horses cannot eat enough snow to satisfy this requirement, and many horses will not break through an icy crust to drink from a frozen pond, stream or watering trough. Horse-keepers should be diligent in checking their horse’s watering source twice a day, or invest in troughor bucket-warmers to ensure a constant supply of unfrozen water. Many horses will prefer to drink water that is slightly warmed in freezing weather, and there are good varieties of bucket warmers available. We use a five-gallon heated plastic bucket in each stall. The bucket has a thermostatically controlled heating element that operates

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The cord is covered in a metal wire guard and the heating element is underneath a panel in the bottom of the bucket so that the horse never comes in contact with it. It is important to empty and clean the bucket each day, however, as the warm water can cause bacteria to build up and can result in an off-flavor to the water that your horse will refuse.

As important as ice-free water is for your horse, so is a safe, ice-free place for him to access that water. Be diligent in observing your watering areas and keep them as ice-free as possible. Good drainage is a must; in times of ice buildup have a supply of sand or other material available to put down to help prevent your horse from slipping or suffering a fall and resulting injury. Use this material also in front of your barn doorways and other areas your horses will be traveling.

In addition to the importance of enough fresh water, horses that are kept in a barn require plenty of fresh air. Barns that are poorly ventilated are not healthy places for horses. The resulting dust, mold and ammonia fumes can build up to the point of causing respiratory issues, such as heaves (a common name for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease). This condition is similar to asthma, and can occur as a direct result of being confined in a barn without good ventilation and fresh air. A horse suffering from this condition will cough, sometimes uncontrollably, and have difficulty breathing. You can take

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preventive measures by limiting the amount of hay that is fed indoors and feeding the bulk of your hay outside; in addition, turn your horses out before cleaning stalls and sweeping. If your barn is not designed to encourage good airflow, you might consider adding ceiling fans over the stalls and center aisle, to encourage the stale air to be drawn up and out of the barn. In addition, you can install Dutch doors that open to the outside to directly bring fresh air into the stall, or add a grill or mesh to the bottom half of the stall door with a bedding guard.

Keep a well-working flashlight and halter/lead rope at each doorway.

Emergencies may occur during the night, and the longer periods of darkness in winter will lengthen the time that a flashlight will be needed. Have

emergency numbers in a place that is easily accessible.

If you own a horse trailer, be sure it is in good repair and ready to go — with lights that work and a hitch that is easy to use. Check the tires for proper inflation and even wear. It’s no fun during the middle of a deep freeze to have to put air in the tires, especially if an emergency arises and you need to move your horse quickly.

Lastly, be sure to ‘stay ahead’ with your horse’s hay, feed, supplements and medications in winter. It only takes one instance of running out of some critical item during the midst of a bad snowstorm or ice storm to point to the importance of being well-stocked.

By thinking ahead and using good preventive care you will ensure that your horses will stay safe this winter.

Stem cells could heal equine tendon injuries Tendon injuries affect athletic horses at all levels. Researchers from the University of Connecticut are studying the use of stem cells in treating equine tendon injuries.

Their findings were published Oct. 16 in the Journal of Animal Science Pa-

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Tendon injuries in horses tend to worsen over time as damage to the tendon creates lesions. Currently, horse owners treat tendon injuries by resting the horse and then carefully

exercising the horse to control the growth of scar tissue in the tendon. Unfortunately, this treatment does not always work.

“These injuries result in lameness, which requires substantial recov-

ery time and carry a high risk of re-injury,” write authors S.A. Reed and E.R. Leahy.

Stem cell injections are already common veterinary medicine, and scientists are curious how to make stem cell treat-

ments more effective. In this paper, the authors looked at the use of three types of stem cells: bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells, adipose-derived stem cells and umbilical cord bloodderived stem cells.

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However, stem cells are not a miracle cure. Implantation can be tricky, and stem cells do not always decrease recovery time. Some BMSC transplantations have also led to the growth of unwanted bone in the tendon.

Umbilical cord bloodderived stem cells (UCB) may have the most potential for healing horse injuries in the future. These cells may be better able to grow into new types of cells and repair tendon damage. So far there have been no studies of UCB use in actual horse tendon injuries. But in vitro studies show that UCB could be capable of tendon regeneration.

The authors recommend future studies into implantation techniques and the role of stem cells in different parts of the tendon. With this knowledge, horse owners, veterinarians and animal scientists can help keep equine athletes healthy.

This paper was based on a presentation at the 2012 Joint Annual Meeting. To read the paper in full, go to http://journalofanimalscience.org/c o n t e n t / e a r ly/2012/10/16/jas.2012 -5736.1.abstract

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These types of cells have the potential to strengthen a tendon after injury. Implants of bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (BMSC) can increase collagen production and organized collagen fibers in the tendon. Adipose-derived stem cells can express certain proteins important in healing.

Dream Park to host Extreme Mustang Makeover in 2013 The Mustang Heritage Foundation is looking for talented horse trainers to be part of its Extreme Mustang Makeover Aug. 2-4, 2013, at Gloucester County, New Jersey. Trainers will have more than 100 days to gentle a randomly assigned wild horse and train it to be ridden for the competition. The events are taking place at Dream Park.

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The Mustangs competing in the Extreme Mustang Makeover challenge are horses that will be virtually untouched prior to the April 5-6 pick-up taking place in Lorton, VA. Trainers will have to gain the horses’ trust before they can even begin the training process for the Makeover competition.

At the August event in New Jersey, the horses will be judged on their body condition and new skills. The trainers and Mustangs will compete in a series of classes that will showcase their athletic ability and their gentled disposition. The horses will also compete in a trail course in the arena, where the horse and rider will maneuver over obstacles. The top 10 from the preliminary go-rounds will compete in a freestyle finals on Saturday, Aug. 3, where they will wow the judges and crowd with a routine that is set to music. All events

are free, except for the Saturday night finals, which costs just $15.

Trainers will compete for an estimated $25,000 in prize money (based on 50 trainers participating). Each trainer will also receive $500 reimbursement for the care of the Mustang and will be eligible to receive a 20 percent commission on the adoption price of the animal, if the Mustang is adopted for more than $200.

Trainer applications and event information about the New Jersey Extreme Mustang Makeover are available at www.extrememustangmakeover.com/emmnewjersey.php.

The iconic Mustangs competing in the Extreme Mustang Makeover are available for adoption through an auction on Sunday, Aug. 4. Adoption fees will be set by competitive bid. To qualify to adopt, individuals must be at least 18 with no record of animal abuse. In addition, adopters must have suitable facilities and can adopt no more than four animals.

Adoption applications will be approved on site by the Bureau of Land Management during the event.

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A standing-room-only crowd at Gloucester County’s Dream Park saw Amanda Brantmayer and her Mustang trainee Pauly D capture the title of champion at the 2012 Extreme Mustang Makeover. The event returns to New Jersey in 2013 and is taking trainer applications until Feb. 15.

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Livestock trailer safety Towing a livestock trailer is a common practice on most farms and ranches. Livestock trailers, also referred to as stock trailers, are used to move livestock between locations, haul show animals to county fairs, and transport animals to processing plants.

To safely tow a livestock trailer, your truck must be capable of towing the weight of the trailer plus the added weight of the livestock. Check

with the manufacturer to determine the Gross Combined Vehicle Weight (GCVW), which includes the tow vehicle’s weight plus the loaded trailer weight. The GCVW rating can be located in the vehicle’s serial number or in the operator’s manual.

When calculating the weight, remember to include the weight for fuel, passengers, and cargo.

— the amount of the trailer’s weight that presses down on the truck’s trailer hitch when using a bumper pull trailer or the truck’s bed when using a gooseneck trailer. The majority of the weight (85 percent to 90 percent) should be carried over the axles so that only 10 percent to 15 percent of the weight is carried on the tongue.

ensure that they are in good working condition.

In addition, take the following actions:

The manual for the trailer should specify a maximum tongue weight

Before using a livestock trailer, check both the truck and the trailer to

• Trailer brakes: Inspect the breakaway cable or brake system.

• Latches and safety chains: Double check the latches and the safety chains and cables between the truck and trailer to make sure they are fastened securely. Make sure you are using a ball that is the correct size for the trailer.

Manufacturers recommend that any trailer exceeding 1,000 pounds have its own brake system, but you should also check state regulations regarding brake system requirements.

• Wheel bearings: Repack the wheel bearings on a regular basis and replace as necessary.

• Tires: Examine the tires for signs of dry rot, wear, or damage, and make sure that all tires, including the spare and inside dual tires, have the correct air pressure. Consider replacing tires at least every five years, regardless of use.

• Lug nuts: Inspect the lug nuts regularly to ensure they are properly tightened.

• Trailer: Inspect the trailer floor to make sure it is sturdy and clean. If more traction is needed, install rubber matting.

Consider replacing floor boards that are showing signs of wear or rot.

• Battery: If you use battery-powered accessories, ensure that your emergency battery is charged

• Brake controllers: Test your brake controllers and make adjustments as needed depending on the weight of your trailer.

• The first step in testing your electric brakes is to locate the controller or adjustor, which is typically located beneath the instrument panel on the tow vehicle. The controller has an adjustment button (+ or -) and sliding lever. You may need to use the controller to increase braking power (+) for heavier loads or decrease braking power (-) for lighter loads.

• Once you have located the controller, slowly move forward on a level surface and shift the tow vehicle transmission to neutral. Use the slide lever on the brake controller to bring the load to a stop using the trailer brakes.

• If the trailer brakes cause the truck to jerk, your trailer brakes are adjusted too high. Lower the braking power on the trailer until the trailer comes to a smooth stop.

If the truck and loaded trailer do not slow to a stop, the brake controller must be adjusted to a higher level.

Loading the trailer Loading animals into a trailer can sometimes be a frustrating task, but there are steps you can take to make the

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About the Mustang Heritage Foundation The mission of the Mustang Heritage Foundation and the goal of the Extreme Mustang Makeover events are to increase the adoption of Mustangs across the country. The Mustang Heritage Foundation created the Extreme Mustang Makeover events to showcase the recognized value of Mustangs through a national training competition. The nonprofit organization also created the Trainer Incentive Program and youth programs to raise awareness about America’s Mustangs. For more

information, visit www.mustangheritagefoundation.org.

About the Bureau of Land Management The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is responsible for managing 258 million acres of public lands, located mostly in the West. Wild horses and burros roaming public rangelands are managed in a manner consistent with BLM’s overall multiple-use mission, as set forth in the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976. For more information, visit www.wildhorseandburro.blm.gov or call 866468-7826.

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• Electric Wiring and Connections: Make sure all wiring is in good condition. Trailer connectors should match the truck connectors. Check to make sure that all the lights (brake light, turn signals, and tail lights) on both the truck and the trailer are working. Make sure the electrical connection is securely plugged into the truck.

and ready for use.

Stallion Directory PSU Dynamic Krymsun celebrates successful All American Quarter Horse Congress Show The Penn State Department of Animal Science’s home-raised stallion PSU Dynamic Krymsun had a very successful showing at this year’s All American Quarter Horse Congress in Ohio in October.

He had two top-10 finish-

es out of the four events in which he showed. The stallion is in training with Randy Mitchell of Randy Mitchell Quarter Horses, Freeport, PA. In Performance Halter Stallions he placed fifth in the limited division and

sixth in the open division, and was led by Rhonda Replogle of Rhonda Replogle Quarter Horses, Clear Spring, MD. Performance Halter is a class designed to evaluate the conformational correctness of performance horses. To be

eligible, a horse must have earned its Performance Register of Merit (ROM) from the American Quarter Horse Association.

PSU Dynamic Krymsun placed seventh overall

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Dusty Acres Mr T stands at Sunset View Farm for the 2013 breeding season Dusty Acres Mr T is a four year old Registered Belgian Stallion. As a yearling he won the NYS Draft Horse Club’s Belgian Futurity, and came back to win it as a two year old. In NY State Fairs and Shows he was Grand Champion 18 out of 21 during his show career to date. Some of the fairs where he has taken Grand Champion are The

Cobleskill Sunshine Fair Draft Horse Show, New York State Fair Draft Horse Show, Saratoga County Fair Draft Horse Show, and Otsego County Fair Draft Horse Show.

He has a nice crop of yearlings, and some weanlings at the farm to look at. Call Sunset View Farm, Canajoharie, NY 518-673-2431.

PSU Dynamic Krymsun is shown here in the Green Western Riding class surrounded by faculty and staff from the Penn State Department of Animal Science, Randy Mitchell Quarter Horses, and the students of the 2012 Penn State Horse Judging Team. Mitchell is riding the stallion. On the left side of horse, kneeling, from left are: Rachel Klinefelter, Elizabeth Pope, Jannina Saastamoinen, Jillian Spector, and Carolyn Cooper. One the left standing, front row, from left: Jamie Letham, Lacey Floyd, Laura Wilde, Jodi Letham, Melissa Wise, Kylie Mitchell, Justene Testa, and Brian Egan Standing row two: Kristen Hayman On the right side of horse are, from left: Darcy Mitchell, Pat Comerford, Kailyn Goldinger, Kelly Goldinger, and Kierra Goldinger.

Chris Grant is standing in the back.

Dusty Acres Mr T is named Grand Champion Belgian.

Timee to o Score is a 2008 sorrel stallion

by Time To Touch and out of Precisely TH Coolest. 2013 Breeding Fee $500.

Foals eligible for AQHA Incentive Fund and Stallion enrolled in PQHA QIP.

Entering the ring at the Saratoga Fair.

PSU U Dynamic c Krymsun is a 2007 brown stallion (One Hot Krymsun x Dynamic Zippo) 2013 Breeding Fee: $1,000.

2012 Quarter Horse Congress: 7th Green Western Riding, 5th & 6th in Performance Halter Stallions.

Performance ROM Earner. Point Earning producer.

Foals Eligible AHQA IF and PQHA QIP.

Penn n State e Quarterr Horses Contact Brian Egan • email: began13@gmail.com Phone: 814-863-0569 • Fax: 814-863-6042 324 Henning Bldg, University Park, PA 16802 animalscience.psu.edu/facilities/horse/quarter-horses/stallions

Suddenlyy Secret is a 2006 Sorrel Stallion by The Top Secret and out of Misters Little Te. 2013 Breeding Fee $500.

Penn n State e Quarterr Horses Contact Brian Egan • email: began13@gmail.com Phone: 814-863-0569 • Fax: 814-863-6042 324 Henning Bldg, University Park, PA 16802 animalscience.psu.edu/facilities/horse/quarter-horses/stallions

Willie e Be e Nimble is a 1994 sorrel stallion by The Jac Be Nimble and out of Skips Brown Velvet.

2013 Breeding Fee $500.

Nominated for PQHA QIP.

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Contact Brian Egan • email: began13@gmail.com Phone: 814-863-0569 • Fax: 814-863-6042 324 Henning Bldg, University Park, PA 16802 animalscience.psu.edu/facilities/horse/quarter-horses/stallions

Contact Brian Egan • email: began13@gmail.com Phone: 814-863-0569 • Fax: 814-863-6042 324 Henning Bldg, University Park, PA 16802 animalscience.psu.edu/facilities/horse/quarter-horses/stallions

Dusty Acres Mr. T Sired by Barb’s Billy Boy & by Moondance Monterey Dam Waving Acres June Sire of Dam Stony Point Master A very gentle and easy to handle stallion. Stands 18 hands.

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Motion sensors detect horse lameness earlier than veterinarians ScienceDaily — The most common ailment to affect a horse is lameness.

A University of Missouri equine veterinarian has developed a way to detect this problem using a motion detection system called the “Lameness Locator.” Now, Kevin Keegan, a professor of equine surgery in the College of Veterinary Medicine at MU, has found that his Lameness Locator can detect lameness earlier than veterinarians using the traditional method of a subjective eye test.

The Lameness Locator, which is now in commercial use, places small sensors on the horse’s head, right front limb and croup, near the tail. The sensors monitor and record the horse’s torso

movement while the horse is trotting.

The recorded information is then transferred to a computer or mobile device and compared against databases recorded from the movement of healthy horses and other lame horses. The computer is then able to diagnose whether or not the horse is lame.

“There are two reasons why the Lameness Locator is better than the naked eye,” Keegan said. “It samples motion at a higher frequency beyond the capability of the human eye and it removes the bias that frequently accompanies human subjective evaluation.”

In a new study published in the Equine Veterinary Journal, Keegan and co-author Meghan McCracken, an equine surgery resident at MU, put special adjustable shoes on horses that temporarily induced symptoms of lameness. The horses were then monitored by the Lameness Locator as well as by a number of veterinarians using any lameness testing methods they wished.

If no lameness was detected by either the veterinarians or the Lameness Locator, the special shoes were adjusted slightly to increase the symptoms of lameness. This process was repeated until both the Lameness Locator and the participating veterinarians properly identified in which leg of the horse the lameness was occurring. Keegan and McCracken found that the Lameness Locator was able to correctly identify lameness earlier than veterinarians using subjective eye test methods more than 58 percent of the time and more than 67 percent of the time when the lameness occurred in the hind legs of the horse. Keegan attributes this to the sensors’ high sensitivity levels.

es. Mitchell showed the stallion in all of the riding classes.

These two top-10 finishes are a testament to PSU Dynamic Krymsun’s correct conformation and attractiveness as well as his athleticism, trainability and willing attitude. In addition to his personal success, the Penn State stallion had his first and only two 2-yr-old offspring compete at the Congress. PSU Rockin Robin showed in the non-pro 2year-old Western Pleasure under the di-

rection of Darcy Mitchell, Freeport, PA. Also, PSU Krymsun Shadow competed and made the open division final in the two-year-old Hunter Under Saddle Stakes under the direction of Susan Stocker, Port Washington, OH. The All American Quarter Horse Congress is the World’s Largest SingleBreed Horse Show.

The equine program at Penn State dates to 1855 when the University was established, and in 1955 the American

Quarter Horse became the breed of choice for departmental emphasis. Penn State’s herd usually contains 3 to 5 stallions and 12 to 20 mares, and all horses are used in teaching, research and extension programs.

For more information about PSU Dynamic Krymsun, his breeding services, or his offspring please visit our website at http://animalscience.psu.edu/ or contact Brian Egan at began@psu.edu or 814-863-0569.

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• Weight distribution: When using a bumper pull trailer, place the heaviest animals in the front of the axles. Load older and larger animals first, followed by younger and smaller animals.

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out of 83 entries in the Green Western Riding, shown by Randy Mitchell. Green Western Riding is a class that evaluates a horse’s athleticism and ability to do flying lead changes. The designation of Green indicates that the horses entered in this class must not have earned more than 10 AQHA points in the event prior to the beginning of the current year.

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A S S O C I AT I O N N E W S The New York State Draft Horse Club participates in Tully Ice Harvest on Feb. 17 and many other events in 2013

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Every year, the New York State Draft Horse Club (NYSDHC) hosts four draft horse demonstrations to show what draft horses can do. The year begins with an old fashioned ice harvest. In 2013, the Club will once again take part in the annual (weather permitting) Ice Harvest at Green Lake in Tully, NY on Sunday, Feb. 17, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

This year the club plans to have at least three teams of draft horses hauling ice from the lake to the ice house and giving bobsled rides to spectators.

munity partners have joined them in conducting the annual event. Several years ago, the Estey Farm Icehouse was moved to Town property adjacent to Green Lake where ice is now stored each year to be used to make homemade ice cream for a town Ice Cream Social in June.

In the early twentieth century, ice harvesting was a major industry which employed thousands of people in the Tully area. Trains carried ice cut from the Tully Kettle Lakes (south of NY 80 & West of Interstate 81) to cities throughout the northeastern United States. In addition, virtually all local dairy farms had ice houses and creameries normally located along the railroad maintained their own icehouses for shipping milk to the city.

During the Ice Harvest reenactment, large blocks of ice weighing about 40 pounds will be cut using antique ice saws and floated through water canals to shore where they are loaded onto sleds for the horse drawn trip to the ice house. The ice blocks will then be stacked in the ice house and insulated with sawdust so they will be available in the summer. Spectators are encouraged to try their hand at cutting, moving, loading, and stacking the ice. There will also be food, demonstrations, and lots of fun. For more information on the New York State Draft Horse Club participation in the Tully Ice Harvest contact Ron Luchsinger at 315-696-8249.

In 1979, The Tully Area Historical Society conducted the first reenactment of the CNY Ice Harvesting tradition at Tully’s Green Lake. Since then the NY State Draft Horse Club and other local com-

In addition to the Ice Harvest, in 2013 the NYSDHC will demonstrate Horse Drawn plowing at the annual Plow Day in May, Wheat Harvesting at King Ferry in August and Corn Harvesting in Sep-

Loren Coit uses pair of Percheron geldings and old fashioned corn binder to cut and bundle corn at a NYSDHC Corn Harvest in Canastota NY. This year, the Corn Harvest will be held at Chris Chase Farm in Ira. Photo by Stacy Young tember. Club members also participated in a trail drive in June, monthly meetings, and an annual sale at the Cortland County Fairgrounds.

For the last 40 years, the NYSDHC has sponsored a horse drawn Plow Day in May. This year, the event will be held

at the Chris Chase Farm in Ira, NY on Sunday, May 19. Club members will also be planting corn using horse drawn corn planters on the land plowed and fitted earlier in the day using horse

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NYSQHA is looking forward to the upcoming year and has many activities and events planned for the new year. On Feb. 5, our Annual Awards Banquet will be held at the Holiday Inn in Cobleskill, NY. We will be

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Tied for First - AQHA Justin Amateur Rookie Of the Year - New York State. Classes shown in - Halter, Western Pleasure, Horsemanship, Hunt Seat Equitation. auction and a D.J. will be available for the evening’s entertainment.

Hes Got The Details - Owned and Shown by Madeline Keyes AQHA Justin Rookie of the Year - New York State - 1st Place; Currently 2nd in the Nation - AQHA Justin Rookie of the Year - Youth 11 & Under; AQHA Youth Limited Rider - Working Hunter - 2nd Place. Equitation Over Fences - 3rd Place. Hunter Hack - 5th Place.

Only Skys Escape - Owned by Amy Hanssen-Keyes, Shown by Virginia Beaton.

AQHA Open Division - Junior Division: Progressive Working Hunter - 1st Place. Green Working Hunter - 1st Place. Hunter Hack - 1st Place, Junior Working Hunter - 3rd Place. AQHA World Show: Progressive Working Hunter - 8th Place. Junior Working Hunter - 6th Place. Junior Hunter Hack - 5th Place. 1st Place Intermediate Rider in all three classes. awarding and recognizing those Members/Exhibitors who showed throughout the year with

NYSQHA and are eligible for great year end awards. In addition to the presentation of

awards, dinner will be served, the Youth of NYSQHA will be hosting their annual fund raising

NYSQHA has set the dates for our first AQHA approved Horse Show of the Season that will be held at the Cobleskill Fairgrounds in Cobleskill, NY. On Friday, May 17, we will be hosting an AQHA Introductory Show that will be offering Rookie, Novice and Open classes. A clinic will be held free of charge to participants at the conclusion of Friday’s Event.

On Saturday May 18, and Sunday, May 19,

NYSQHA will be holding a Triple Judged AQHA Show over the course of the two days.

NYSQHA would like to Congratulate several of our Members who are on the National Leading Lists for AQHA. These individuals worked hard to achieve these goals and it is a privilege to honor these outstanding Members of our Association.

Happy New Year to all and looking forward to seeing you in 2013! www.nysqha.com

Yo-Sco-Haro Riding Club awards a $1000 scholarship Continuing in the ment toward youth, Riding Club awarded ship to Sierra Harris,

spirit of committhe Yo-Sco-Haro a $1,000 scholarCobleskill, NY.

She is the daughter of Steve and Michelle Harris and is a freshman at Siena College, Loudenville NY. Sierra is a 2012 graduate of the Academy of Holy Names, Albany, NY. She is on the Siena Intercollegiate Hunt Seat Riding Team and will compete at various shows. Sierra is also a youth director and past Youth President of the New York State Quarter Horse Association.

In October, with her horse “Gotta Getta Shoofly”, she attended the presti-

gious All American Quarter Horse Congress, Columbus, Ohio. She competed in Hunter Under Saddle and Showmanship in the NYATT Youth Team Tournament representing the New York State Quarter Horse Association.

Sierra has won numerous circuit and Hi-Point awards in the New York State Quarter Horse Association.

The Scholarship Award is based on academics, leadership accomplishments and equine related activities. The selection committee consists of Bruce Emanuel, Doug Habers, Sue Feinman, Julia Ravencroft and Randy DiMarco.

ous support of the following donors who made these scholarships possible: Bank of Richmondville, Capital District By-Products, Cliff Down, Clifford C. Hay, Cobleskill Veterinary Clinic, Doreen and Norman Durham, Doug Habers, Elly Beauchea, Emanuel Stables, Herb and Nancy Wheeler (Glen’s Concessions) The Keating Family, Harrison and Ginny Terk, Equine Clinic at Oakencroft, Shear Design and Spa, Shupperd’s Tack Store, Sterling Insurance, Steve and Michelle Harris, Superior Housing, LLC, The Feed Bag, and Yo-Sco-Haro members.

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Funding for the scholarship was pro-

miles. Then turn right on to Route 176 and go about 5 miles to Plowing Day site. From Auburn, take Route 34 North to Cato. In Cato turn right at light on to Route 370. Go about one mile past Meridian and turn left on to Route 176.

Go about 5 miles on Route 176 to Plowing Day site. From Fulton, take Route 48 toward Baldwinsville. Before leaving Fulton turn right on to Route 176. Follow Route 176 about 12 miles to Plowing Day site.

Cortland County Fairgrounds on the first Thursday and Friday of October.

This year, the event will be held on Oct. 3 and 4. On Thursday, two auctioneers will be busy most of the day selling draft horse related tack and equipment. On Friday, about 100 horses will be sold.

This sale and a raffle of a young draft horse are the major money making events of the club. The club uses the money raised to provide prize money for draft horse classes at fair horse shows throughout the state of New York and scholarships to deserving students interested in equine studies.

vided by the support of community businesses, club members, independent individuals, and revenue from the annual horse show. With the knowledge that college costs are escalating, college members and club supporters are working together towards helping to make college education a reality.

The Yo-Sco-Haro Riding Club has been active in Schoharie County since 1947. They are members of the New York State Saddle Horse Association.

The Club is very thankful for the generous support of its members, sponsors, and the community.

Draft Horse from 20 drawn implements. Then, in the fall on Sunday, Sept. 15, the club will demonstrate harvesting corn with horses also on the Chase Farm using the corn planted in May. Like the Plowing demonstration in May, the Corn Harvest is a complete event with horse drawn wagon rides, refreshments provided by the Ira Volunteer Firemen, and club members available to answer questions and help observers understand the way draft horses are trained and used for work and pleasure. The horses will be used to cut the corn and transport it to the silo from 11 a.m. to about 4 p.m. and 20 teams of horses are expected at this year’s event. Due to insurance considerations, pets are not allowed on the grounds.

To get to the Chase Farm from Syracuse go West on 690 toward Baldwinsville. Take Route 31/Route 370 Exit. Go West on Route 370 about 9

The club also partners with the King Ferry Historical Society to sponsor an old fashion wheat harvest in August.

This year, on Aug. 3, in King Ferry, NY, the club will demonstrate harvesting wheat using a horse drawn grain binder and use horse drawn wagons to transport the wheat bundles to the threshing machine.

The annual club sale is held at the

The New York State Draft Horse Club was formed in 1956 with the purpose of promoting draft horses in the state of New York. In the ensuing years, the club has donated an estimated $170,000 to help New Yorkers understand how to use and enjoy these gentile giants. The club meets monthly for

a membership meeting, leadership planning, club picnic, or annual dinner meeting. At these gatherings, members get to share experiences and learn from each other. These meetings are especially valuable opportunities for new or prospective owners to learn from long time draft horse enthusiasts who are always willing to help less experienced members.

The annual NYSDHC events are exciting, free, events for the whole family where young and old can see draft horses in action. These events also offer a chance for spectators to learn more about the activities of the NYSDHC and how to use and enjoy draft horses. For more information about the club and how to join go to www.ny-state-drafthorse-club.org or call the Club President, Lester Coit at 607-793-4865.

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New York State Quarter Horse Association is pleased to announce their newly elected Officers and Board of Directors for 2013. They are as follows: President Ron Bubniak, 1st Vice President - Eric Dolen, 2nd Vice President Sandi Emanuel, Treasurer - Karen Dolen, Secretary - Amy Bubniak. New and Present Board of Directors are: Bruce Emanuel, Herb Wheeler, Christina Lewis, Dee Hartman, Robyn Stultz, Melissa Frasier, Alison Krazewski and Skip Hartman.

The Officers and Board of Directors have a mission to ensure a fun, yet competitive Show Season in 2013 and look forward to serving the Members of NYSQHA throughout the year.

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Jane Moulton, President 232 Eldridge Lane, Fort Ann, NY 12827 518-632-9227 jmoulton@dishmail.net

Eastern Connecticut Draft Horse Association Exchange Street Arena PO Box 58, Attica, NY 14011-0058 Tickets Sales: Tickets@AtticaRodeo.Com All other inquires: AtticaRodeo@AtticaRodeo.Com

Eastern Regional Draft Horse Association Individual $14. Family $20. Youth $7.

Roberta Healy 3418 St. Hwy. 29, Johnstown, NY 12095

Green Mountain Draft Horse Association

Grafton Trail Riders 16 Trail Riders Way Grafton, NY 12082 www.graftontrailriders.com

Jean Cross - GMDHA VP 271 Plank Road, Vergennes, VT 05491 www.greenmountaindraft.org 802-877-6802

$15 member $20 family Send your check payable to GMDHA to Karen Myers, 1233 Satterly Rd., Ferrisburgh, VT 05456

Hudson Valley Ranch Horse Association President ~ Rob Bink Vice President ~ Jeff Harrison Secretary ~ Tacey Shannon Treasurer ~ Linda Delisle B.O.D. ~ Mark Samu ~ Jeanette Larmon ~ Wendy Bink ~ Tracy Bartick-Sedrish Youth Advisor ~ Wendy Bink Charter Rep ~ Linda Delisle P.O. Box 31 Argyle, N.Y. 12809 www.hvrha.com ~ hudsonvalleyranch@gmail.com

NATIONAL BARREL HORSE ASSOCIATION For more information and a downloadable membership form visit www.nbha.com or call 706-722-7223

New York State High School Rodeo Association

Betsy Christensen 300 Rockland Rd. Guilford, CT 06437 203-457-9112 ngnurs@aol.com State Secretary

www.easternCTdrafthorse.com Dale Naegeli ECDHA Treasurer Box 715 Coventry, CT 06328

Equine Addiction Horse Club, Inc. PO Box 115, West Stockholm, NY 13696 Attn: Jen Bruno 315-212-0381 • www.equineaddiction.org

The Hudson Valley Draft Horse Association John Ingram, President - 845-657-2032 Matt Smith, Vice-President - 845-883-4007 To promote draft animals in the Hudson Valley, communicate with other draft animal enthusiasts, including horses, mules, oxen. Our events are festivals, plows, fairs, etc.

E-mail Robin at dmjure33@frontiernet.net Ask about our up & coming events New Members always welcome!

Mid State Riding Club Nancy Moos Membership Coordinator 1245 Ferry St. Marshfield, MA 02050-1802 781-536-4119 (phone calls 8 am-8pm) nmoos@yahoo.com

NEW ENGLAND WALKING HORSE Richard Lashoones, Treasurer NEWHA - PO Box 225, Marshfield, VT 05658 802-426-3781

New York State Horse Council, Inc. Stephen Ropel 221 New Road, Nassau, NY 12123 sropel@nyc ap.rr.com or 518-366-8998

Randolph, VT

www.midstateridingclubvt.org Contact: Jyl Emerson, President jyl.emerson@hughes.net 802-522-2156

New York State Draft Horse Club Gordon Howard, V.P. 315-436-5982 ghoward1951@yahoo.com For more information visit ny-state-draft-horse-club.org

Associations New York Percheron Association Linda Tangen - 518-673-5921 tangenspercherons@frontiernet.net www.nypercheron.org

The New York State Plantation Walking Horse Club Walking comfortably into the future.

www.nyspwhc.org

Renesselaer County Draft Animal Association

Web site www.NYSSHA.org Tri-County Pony Club, Inc. This organization is dedicated to fostering a positive, affordable, and safe environment for the promotion and enjoyment of equines. Bringing youth and equines together since 1959.

Get the latest news, events and membership information on our web site: www.tricountyponyclub.com Lynne Baldauf at 518-872-9320

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Vermont Farriers Association c/o Ken Norman, VTFA President 1292 South Rte. 116, Bristol, VT 05443 802-353-0705

Diane Crandall 107 Breese Hollow Rd Hoosick Falls, NY 12090 E-mail: rcdaa@rcdaa.com Web site: www.rcdaa.com

Washington County Draft Animal Association Membership is $30/year. Send dues to Jan Skelly, 3375 County Route 30 Salem, NY 12865.

For more information call Karin Vollkommer @ 518-584-6933 Check Washington County Draft Animal Association out on facebook.

THE VERMONT HORSE COUNCIL www.vthorsecouncil.org Roger Morin, President 802-899-4030 Rogerm49@aol.com

www.nysqha.com 5 Weekends of 16 AQHA Shows 1 NYSSHA open Show $9000 added to Futurities Contact: Kim LaFlair 48 Lake Road Ballston Lake, NY 12019 518-399-3414 luvqhrses@nycap.rr.com

Saint Skutla Icelandic Horse Club Seeking to promote the Icelandic horse, to educate, and to provide support for all who enjoy this unique breed

For more infomation contact Andrea Barber 585-624-4468, toltstar@yahoo.com http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Skutlaclub

Woodstock Riding Club PO Box 726, Woodstock, NY 12498 President - Hannah Moskowitz Vice President - Dawn Clayton Secretary - Roberta Jackson Treasurer - Jane Booth www.woodstockridingclub.us www.woodstockridingclub.com woodstockridingclub@yahoo.com

VERMONT QUARTER HORSE ASSOCIATION

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New York State Quarter Horse Association, Inc.

Hudson Valley Ranch Horse Association in 2013 Spring and summer will be here before we know it, and Hudson Valley Ranch Horse Association board members are busy preparing for another fun filled year of shows and clinics.

HVRHA will host our annual Open House and Member Banquet at Win$um Ranch in Schuylerville on March 16. Open House is just that, “open” to anyone who is a member, interested in being a member, or just interested in finding out what HVRHA is all about. Bring your horse and join us

as we introduce a few Ranch Horse events. We will ride from 10 a.m. to noon, eat lunch, and then announce our 2012 HVRHA winners.

Please mark your calendars for the following events as well: April 13 - Roping Clinic at Win$um Ranch June 8 – ARHA Show at Win$um Ranch Sept. 21 – ARHA Show, location TBA

Once again, we would like to thank our members for their valuable input, assistance, and ongoing participation in HVRHA events. Members are the fuel that keeps us going. We are currently accepting membership renewals and welcoming new members. Membership forms can be found on-line. Please check us out at hvrha.com, find us on facebook, or send us an e-mail at hudsonvalleyhorse@gmail.com.

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2013 HVRHA Board of Directors President – Scott Keyes Vice President – Jeffrey Harrison Treasure/Charter Rep – Linda Delisle Secretary – Tacey Shannon Youth Advisor – Mark Samu Board Member – Kathy Urbanski

Eastern Mountain Ranch Horse Association Message from the EMRHA President

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EMRHA members participated in an on the ground roping clinic on Nov. 3 which was followed by pizza and our EMRHA annual election meeting. We discussed and set dates for 2013 events and elected our Board of Directors.

We would like to welcome our 20132014 Board of Directors — Lia Savas, Huntington, NY; Deb Bateholts, Broadalbin, NY; Kendyl Foristal, Middleboro, MA; Matt Cafasso, Deerfield, NH; Allison Wilshere, Argyle, NY and Sue

Chagnon, Moores, NY. 2013 events to be held at Sandy Hill Quarter Horses 232 Eldridge Lane, Fort Ann, NY 12827 are: Feb. 23 - On the Ground Roping Clinic March 9 - Reining Clinic with Rene Gagnon March 23 - Ranch Roping Clinic with Joanne Gelinas-Snow April 20-21 - EMRHA Intro to Ranch Horse Weekend June 22 - ARHA approved Ranch

Eastern Regional Draft Horse Association The Eastern Regional Draft Horse Association will host their annual old fashioned horse drawn sleigh rally on Sunday, Jan. 20, at the home of Classic Carriage Service in Johnstown, NY. Free sleigh rides will be given to the public from noon-4 p.m. The sleigh rally horse show will begin at 10:30 a.m. Classes will include Currier & Ives, Sleigh Dog, Reinsmanship, and Obstacles. Participants must be members of the ERDHA and may join the day of the event.

In the event of bad weather, the alternate date is Sunday, Jan. 27. For more information, please call Tamara Healy at 518-762-6749.

Also, visit the ERDHA’s new website at easternregionaldraft.com or “Like Us” on Facebook at Eastern Regional Draft Horse Association.

Amy Clute, Chestertown, NY talks about rope safety to start the EMRHA roping clinic at Sandy Hill Quarter Horses.

Horse Show Aug. 3 - ARHA approved Ranch Horse Show - Sunshine Fair, Cobleskill, NY Sept. 7 - ARHA approved Ranch Horse Show - Gelinas Farm, Pembroke, NH We are planning a cutting clinic to be held in the spring with Candy Maheu.

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EMRHA will be having added money classes at each of our ARHA approved shows. We will also have $300 day end added money in the open & amateur divisions.

Check the EMRHA website www.EMRHA.com for more information.

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Horse barns are commonly built with a ceiling height of 10 to 12 feet with 8 feet being the minimum. A low ceiling not only inhibits air circulation, but also increases the chance that a horse may strike its head. In fact, many stables have open truss or rafter construction with no ceiling. In this case, the minimum height is the clearance to the lowest item on which a horse may strike its head, such as a light fixture or truss bottom chord.

Doors Doors come in a wide variety of materials and configurations, although swinging and sliding doors are common. Doors can cover the full length of the doorway opening, be divided into two panels (Dutch door), or partially cover half to three-quarters of the opening, which is more common with metal mesh doors.

Swing doors should open into the aisle rather than into the stall. Open swing doors decrease aisle workspace but may be latched open to alleviate this problem. They also require less

They also need floor-level guides to keep the lower portion in place when the horse is pawing, leaning, or kicking at the door. Full-length doors should have less than 3 inches of clearance under them to prevent the horse from getting a hoof or leg stuck.

All doors and doorjambs need to be durable, with secure latches, and free of sharp edges or protrusions. For example, door guides on sliding doors should be rounded and out of the traffic path.

Door latches and other clasps that can be operated with one hand are an advantage at chore time. Position door latches out of reach of horses that may find pleasure in learning how to operate them. Horses may try to jump over doors that are half height (such as a Dutch door); however, options are available that allow a horse to hang its head out yet discourage jumping.

Lighting and Ventilation Lighting is important for proper care and observation of stalled horses. Shadows and poorly lit areas make stall cleaning cumbersome and inhibit observation and care. For natural lighting, provide a minimum of 4 square feet of window space in each stall. Glass windows should be either out of reach (generally above 7 feet) or protected by sturdy bars or mesh. Plexiglas is a good option for window glazing.

Place electric fixtures along the front or side walls to decrease shadows in the stall. One fixture above the center creates shadows as the horse comes to the front of the stall for observation. A 100W incandescent or 20W fluorescent are suitable electric fixtures. Position fixtures at least 8-feet high to minimize contact with the horse. For further protection, provide a shatterproof cage, which is available at most lighting supply stores.

All electrical wiring in the barn should be housed in metal or hard plastic conduit since rodents may chew unprotected wires, creating a fire hazard. Metal conduit can be used but has the tendency to rust. Position electrical wiring out of reach of horses, children, and pets.

Fresh air should be available to every horse for good respiratory health. A window, which opens for each stall, eave and ridge vents, and no ceiling (or at least a high ceiling), will enhance fresh air exchange. Storing hay and bedding over the top of the stalls is not recommended. Not only are these substances a fire hazard, but they also carry allergens and inhibit air circulation.

Open panels on the tops of stall dividers and open mesh doors help the air circulate within the stall interior. Often, the stable aisles are well ventilated while the stalls suffer from stagnant air caused by poor air circulation.

Partition design Stall dividers are commonly 2-inchthick rough-cut oak or tongue-andgroove pine. Kicking and chewing dam-

age is more obvious with softwoods, with most kicking damage in the lower 5 feet of the partition. Use pressuretreated lumber for the bottom boards in contact with the ground. Plywood (3/4inch minimum width) is an alternative to boards. Unlike boards, which may shrink, warp, or crack, plywood dissipates kicks, giving it a better strengthto-weight ratio. For a more fire-resistant alternative to wood, concrete (block or poured) and stone may be used. Concrete provides strength and durability but has been criticized for its thermal characteristics, high construction cost, and unyielding nature against kicks.

Stall partitions should be about 8-feet high and be flush with the stall subfloor to prevent hooves from getting caught underneath. Boards can be spaced up to 1 1/2 inches apart to enhance air movement between stalls while discouraging encounters between stall occupants. With spaced boards, use vertical center bracing to stabilize the 12-foot-long wall and prevent the boards from breaking if kicked. Horizontal wood edges are vulnerable to being chewed by horses unless capped with metal.

Stall walls do not have to be solid all the way to the top. An open panel design at the top allows for better ventilation and easy observation of the horse. It also allows horses to see their companions and other barn activities to decrease boredom and vices. An open panel partition has solid materials along the bottom 48 to 60 inches with an open panel on top.

Bars of 3/4 to 1-inch diameter pipe, or equivalent, are common.

Place bars no more than 3 inches apart or use a heavy-gauge wire mesh with approximately 2-inch openings.

Metal electrical conduit is not strong enough for bars. To keep hooves from getting stuck between the openings, be sure the bar material is reinforced so it will not bend when kicked and allow the hoof to go through and be trapped. Some horses behave better if they can not see their neighbors, in which case, a temporary solid panel (plywood, for example) can be installed over the bars or mesh.

Fixtures Horse stall interiors, including hardware, need to be smooth, rugged, and free of projections. Typical stall fixtures include a water bucket or automatic drinker, feed tub, a ring for tying the horse, and optional items such as a hay rack or ring for a hay net/bag, and environmental enrichment devices (toys).

When purchasing stall fixtures, consider cost, durability, ease of replacement, and ease of cleaning, especially for feed and water buckets. Horses are fast, strong animals that have all day to work on the stall components. Choose highquality, durable hardware for longterm, trouble-free use.

Grain and water Be sure to separate feed and water stations in the stall. A horse will drop grain into the water bucket as he chews his ration if it is within reach of the feed tub. Water and feed buckets should be fastened to the wall rather

than placed on the floor where they can be tipped over. The bucket rim should be positioned just above horse chest height at nose level. This is low enough to allow the horse to reach it comfortably, yet reduce the chance of the horse stepping in it. Unfortunately, the correct placement of buckets is the ideal height for manure to be deposited in them. Fixtures to hang buckets should be smooth, free of gaps, and fastened securely to the wall. An eyehook and double-ended snap work well for buckets with a bail handle. Some manufacturers provide feed tubs and buckets with hardware for safe and secure wall attachment. The hardware should be equally safe whether the bucket is present or not. Be sure that fasteners allow easy bucket removal for frequent cleaning.

Tie ring A ring for tying the horse is often placed at or above horse wither height.

Place the ring away from the feed and water buckets and toward the back on one of the sidewalls. This keeps the horse secure when cleaning the stall or grooming and tacking. Be sure the wall is strong enough to withstand resistance from a horse, and fasteners are smooth on both sides of the wall.

Flooring Many stall floor options are available and should meet most of the following requirements. Horses are hard on flooring so it must be durable against pawing and use by a 1,000-pound occupant. A good floor has some “give.” A floor that absorbs some of the impact and weight of a horse will reduce stress on the horse’s legs and ease foot problems. The floor should be nonslip to prevent injuries, especially muscle pulls when the horse tries to stand from a lying position. Slippery floors can inhibit the horse from even trying to lie down.

Since horses have their heads close to the ground for most of the day, a nonodor (ammonia) retentive, nonabsorbent floor is beneficial. Minimize the time needed to clean and maintain the stall floor by choosing a low-maintenance material. No single flooring material seems to have all the desirable attributes. Dirt has “give” but is not durable; concrete is durable but has no “give.”

Some of the hardness of concrete and other unyielding materials can be overcome by using rubber mats or deep bedding. Sufficient bedding helps prevent sores or abrasions. Rubber mats and clay can be slippery when wet.

Summary By following simple guidelines that consider both handler and horse needs, you can provide a pleasant and safe stall environment. Fortunately, there are many good options for horse stall components. For example, doors and flooring materials are quite variable among successful stables. Good, safe, and easily managed stables incorporate the features presented here that address stall size, durability, and horse care. Providing a stall of proper dimensions with a good environment is essential.

Source: pubs.cas.psu.edu

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The size of the horse and the amount of time the horse spends in the stall help determine stall size. Larger horses require more square footage than do smaller ponies to be able to turn around, lie down, and get up comfortably. A 12-foot x 12-foot stall is the standard recommendation for a 1,000pound horse. Many stables are successful with stalls slightly smaller than this, but walls less than 10 feet in length are not recommended. Generally, the stall wall length is 1 1/2 times the horse’s length. The more time a horse spends in a stall or the more active it is, a larger stall size is justified. A divider between two standard stalls may be removed to allow more space for a mare and foal or a stall-bound horse.

hardware to function properly, but heavy-duty hinges are needed to prevent sagging. Sliding doors, in addition to the overhead track, need a stop to prevent the door from opening too far and falling off the track.

Cold weather feeding practices for horses Prepared by Dr. Robert A. Mowrey, Extension Horse Husbandry Specialist As the temperatures begin to fall in the early winter months, horses require additional energy to stay warm. This additional energy requirement usually calls for changes or alterations in feeding practices. This article explains how cold weather can impact your horse and what you can do to make your winter feeding program more efficient.

The impact of cold weather

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During cold weather, the horse requires additional energy to maintain its internal body temperature and keep warm. The exact amount of energy depends on the severity and extent of the cold period. When environmental temperatures, including wind chill, drop below 45 degrees F (the critical temperature), significant amounts of energy are used by the horse to maintain its internal body heat.

The amount of energy required by the horse to meet daily energy needs is measured as digestible energy (DE) in calories. The critical temperature can be used to estimate increased energy needs which the horse must obtain from its diet. For each 1 degree F decrease below the critical temperature, the horse requires a 1 percent increase in digestible energy to maintain a consistent body temperature. Wind chill, moisture and coat thickness will affect the critical temperature. The horse’s thick winter coat has an insulating effect against cold and wind. If the coat becomes wet, the critical temperature will increase by 10 to 15 degree F. The following formula is used to calculate the increased DE requirement for a horse as a result of cold temperatures and wet, windy conditions: critical temperature – actual temperature = percent increase in DE required.

Adjusting energy intake: an example The following example clarifies how to

adjust energy intake for a dry environmental temperature of 30 degrees F with a wind chill that results in an actual temperature of 25 degrees F. The example applies to a 1,100-pound horse at maintenance.

Step 1. Subtract the actual temperature, including the wind-chill adjustment, from the critical temperature, accounting for wet conditions if necessary : 45 degrees F – 25 degrees F = 20 percent increase in DE requirements.

Step 2. Because a 1,100-pound horse at maintenance requires 16.4 Mcal of DE per day (see AG-558- 1) and because the horse in this example requires a 20 percent increase in DE, you multiply as follows: 16.4 Mcal x 20 percent = +3.28 Mcal increase. The requirement thus increases as follows: 16.4 Mcal + 3.28 Mcal = 19.68 Mcal DE/day.

Step 3. Next, you need to determine the amount of feed necessary to supply these increased calories. A 1,100-pound horse typically consumes 19 pounds of ration daily, or 1.7 percent of its body weight. Because the recommended DE level of the ration (concentrate mix plus forage) fed to a horse at maintenance is .90 Mcal DE/pound of feed, we can calculate the increase in feed as follows: 3.28 Mcal ÷ .90 Mcal = 3.64 pounds of additional feed to provide 19.68 Mcal DE/ day.

Step 4. Determine the total amount of feed the horse requires by adding the 3.64 pounds of additional feed to the 19 pounds of feed the horse requires under normal conditions: 19.0 + 3.64 = 22.64 pounds per day of total ration.

The importance of hay and fat Feedstuffs vary in the amount of internal heat produced when digested by the horse. Forages, which are digested by microbes located in the cecum and large intestine, produce more heat than concentrate mixes, which are digested by enzymes in the small intestine. Al-

though concentrates contain more total DE per pound than hay, the amount of actual heat given off by the digestion process is significantly less. Thus, the best way to increase internal body heat while maintaining a safer, more consistent energy intake is to increase the intake of hay. A horse should consume at least 1.5 to 1.75 percent of its body weight as hay during cold periods.

Thus, a 1,000-pound mature horse should consume 15 to 17.5 pounds of hay daily to meet critical temperature needs during cold weather.

During prolonged periods of cold temperature — several days below the critical temperature — both the concentrate and forage portion of the diets should be increased in equal proportions. The energy density of the concentrate mix can be increased by adding fat in the form of 4 to 8 ounces of a vegetable oil per day, or by the addition of a commercial fat supplement according to label recommendations. Feeding of additional amounts of concentrate or increasing the energy density of the concentrate is especially important if the horse is in poor body condition with low body fat, or is a “hard keeper.” The extra body fat provides an additional insulating effect against wind and also serves as an energy reserve that can be used when the horse is fed an energy-deficient diet.

The importance of water

Low water intake is directly related to the increased incidence of impaction colic. Water intake can be encouraged by increasing the amount of forage being fed prior to a drop in temperature.

The resulting increase of dry matter encourages the horse to drink more water.

Concentrate mashes should be fed during the actual cold period when water temperature is below 45 degrees F. Feeding 2 to 3 gallons of hot water daily mixed into a mash with a textured or pelleted concentrate mix will provide additional water intake.

To avoid gas colic, allow the mash to sit for 15 minutes; this will permit the feed to expand prior to feeding. If possible, offer 10 gallons of water, at 65 degrees F or warmer, twice daily.

Break and remove ice from water tubs, making certain to provide water that is available free-choice.

Ten steps to effective cold-weather management • Monitor weather forecasts to determine cold periods in advance.

• Increase the dry-matter content of the diet 24 hours prior to forecasted cold conditions.

• Strive to keep your horse in good body condition prior to winter months.

• Determine your horse’s critical temperature and adjust DE intake accordingly.

Maintaining ample water intake is the most critical part of ensuring the health of your horse during cold weather. The horse prefers a water temperature of 45 to 65 degrees F. Under normal conditions, the horse will consume 1 gallon of water per 100 pounds of body weight. A 1,100-pound horse will consume 10 to 12 gallons of water daily. As the water temperature decreases, the horse will consume less water. The same 1,100pound horse may consume as little as 1 to 3 gallons of water daily when water temperature is 32 degrees F.

• Increase hay intake to horses in good body condition and “easy keepers.”

C and N in balance for successful composting. In general, less bedding in the compost results in a faster process and a higher quality final product. If the bedding material is sawdust, it takes a longer time to compost. Lignin, an important component of wood, resists decomposition by many microbes. Only a few fungi are able to decompose lignin to CO2 and water. Also the end product’s quality is low (high C:N ratio).

Adding higher N content materials such as grass clippings or N fertilizer to the pile (e.g. 1 pound of urea per cubic yard of collected waste) speeds up the process and improves its quality.

mometer. Typically, fresh materials will heat up within 24 hours and within 2-3 days internal temperature may reach 155ºF. At a point perhaps 2 feet down from the top of your pile or bin, carefully insert the thermometer halfway into the side of the composting mass. Take temperatures at several locations to obtain an average. At the start, measure temperature at least daily for the first week. When the temperatures reach between 130-160, the time between measurements may be decreased to twiceweekly intervals. Declining temperatures early in the composting, indicate declining oxygen levels, but it may also be due to less than optimal moisture or inadequate available N for the microbes.

After turning, the temperature may drop to air temperature, but should rebound within 48 hours. The thermophilic cycles may last 2-6 weeks depending on the starting C:N ratio.

• Increase forage and concentrate intake for horses in poor condition and “hard keepers.”

• Supplement fat to increase the energy density of concentrates.

• Feed the same concentrate as a moist mash during cold periods.

• Offer 10 gallons of warmed water daily.

Source: www.extension.org

Composting horse manure Why compost?

Many horse owners and small livestock operations do not have access to sufficient land to make good use of manure by spreading. Composting provides another option for managing manure on the farm.

Microorganisms in the compost pile, including bacteria and fungi, break down the organic components of manure and bedding into smaller particles while releasing carbon dioxide, water and heat. The end product of composting is a dark, crumbly, earthy-smelling product similar to potting soil. Although manure can decompose on its own, composting speeds up this natural process. If done properly, composting decreases the volume of waste, kills parasitic eggs and larvae, destroys weed seeds, and transforms a potential liability into a marketable resource.

Recipe for successful composting A manure pile does not constitute composting. Microorganisms responsible for composting need food, water, air and the proper temperature: 1. Moisture: is necessary to permit biological activities and support chemi-

cal processes. Moisture content should be about 50-60 percent. When squeezing a handful of composted material, it should feel like a damp sponge; it will wet your hand with no free water drops.

Moisture is continuously lost by evaporation due to high temperatures. Therefore, regularly wet the materials without soaking. To increase the moisture content of compost from 25 percent to 55 percent, add about 20-30 gallons of water per 100 cubic feet of compost. Wet each load as you fill the compost bin.

2. Air: Oxygen is needed for respiration of the microbes while breaking down the materials. Too much sawdust may compact so tightly that it will make the compost pile anaerobic. Thus, manure should be mixed with bulking materials, such as straw, lawn clippings (free of pesticides), leaves or hay. Inserting a perforated PVC pipe into the pile may also provide oxygen to microorganisms in the pile center.

3. Appropriate C:N ratio: Microbes use carbon (C), which is the main element found in bedding material, as their source of energy. They also need nitrogen (N) for forming proteins. The challenge is to ensure the proportions of

4. Temperature: During decomposition heat is given off creating an ideal environment for the microorganisms.

They operate best in temperatures between 130–150ºF. At 140ºF or higher, pathogens, weed seeds and fly larvae in the composting materials are destroyed.

However, at temperatures above 160ºF the microorganisms will also die. Therefore, it is essential to regulate the oxygen and temperature levels by regularly turning or inverting the compost pile (about once a week). Monitor the temperature using a long stemmed ther-

5. Choosing a composting system: You can tailor your composting system to meet your needs depending on how many animals you have, the space and equipment available, and how intensively you plan to manage the compost pile.

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HORSE CALENDAR

NOTE: Calendar entries must arrive at the Country Folks office 2 weeks prior to our publication date in order to be included in the calendar of events.

Email: jkarkwren@leepub.com JAN 5 Annual Meeting Mohican Grange, Ridge Rd. Queensbury, NY. Interested in joining the WCDAA? New always welcome. Bring your ideas and plans for the new year. Contact Karin Vollkommer, 518-584-6933.

JAN 17 CNY Horse Club monthly meeting J.M. McDonald Sports Complex, Cortland, NY. 7 pm.

Contact Margery Talutis, 607-863-4261 or e-mail mtalutis@a-znet.com.

JAN 20 ERDHA Annual Old Fashioned Sleigh Rally The Home of Classic Carriage Service, Johnstown, NY. Free sleigh rides will be

given to the public from noon - 4 pm. The sleigh rally horse show will begin at 10:30 am. Participants must be members of the ERDHA and may join the day of the event. In the event of bad weather, the alternate date is Sun., Jan. 27. On Internet at www.easternregionaldraft.com FEB 21 CNY Horse Club monthly meeting J.M. McDonald Sports Complex, Cortland, NY. 7 pm.

Contact Margery Talutis, 607-863-4261 or e-mail mtalutis@a-znet.com.

MARCH 21 CNY Horse Club monthly meeting J.M. McDonald Sports Complex, Cortland, NY. 7 pm.PM.

Speaker TBA. Contact Margery Talutis, 607-8634261 or e-mail mtalutis@aznet.com.

APRIL 18 CNY Horse Club monthly meeting Homer Senior Center, Main and Water Streets, Homer, NY. 7 pm. Election of officers and dish to pass. Contact Margery Talutis, 607-8634261 or e-mail mtalutis@aznet.com.

MAY 4 Mustang Million Adoption Auction Tennessee Livestock Center, Murfreesboro, TN. 150 Mustangs will be available for adoption through a live bidding process at the Tennessee Livestock Center.

Horses adopted through this

event are eligible to compete for a $1,000,000 purse at Mustang Million held Sept.

16-22, 2013 in Fort Worth, Texas. Contact Kyla Hogan, 512-869-3225 or e-mail kyla@mustangheritagefoundation.org. On Internet at www.mustangmillion.com MAY 16 CNY Horse Club monthly meeting J.M. McDonald Sports Complex, Cortland, NY. 7 pm.

Contact Margery Talutis, 607-863-4261 or e-mail mtalutis@a-znet.com.

JUNE 20 CNY Horse Club monthly meeting Homer Senior Center, Main & Water Streets, Homer, NY. 7 pm. Annual Chicken BBQ and dish to pass. Contact Margery Talutis, 607-8634261 or e-mail mtalutis@aznet.com.

JUN 21-23 Equine Valley Association AQHA/PHBA/NSBA shows

JUN 23 Equine Valley Association AQHA Special Events Show Cobleskill, NY. Barrel Racing, Pole Bending and Trail classes. Starts 1 pm or later.

Contact Sandi Emanuel, 518-294-2022 (home) or 518-231-7807 (cell), or em a i l bemanuel3@nycap.rr.com.

JUN 28-30 Equine Valley Association AQHA/PHBA/NSBA Show Fairgrounds in Cobleskill, NY. Shows start at 8 am each day. Three judges.

Classes run once over three days.

Contact Sandi Emanuel, 518-294-2022 (home) or 518-231-7807 (cell), or e-mail bemanuel3@nycap.rr.com.

Extreme Mustang Makeover Dream Park, Gloucester County, NJ. Trainer applications due Feb. 15. Join us as Mustang trainers compete for $25,000 in prize money.

All competing Mustang will be available for adoption following the competition.

Contact Kyla Hogan, 512869-3225 or e-mail kyla@mustangheritagefoundation.org. On Internet at www.extrememustangmakeover.com SEP 21-22 3rd Annual Saratoga Horse & Tack Expo Saratoga Race Course, Union Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY. Join us as a vendor, used tack seller, breed parade participant, sponsor, advertiser, etc. for this fundraiser to support the New York Horse Park.

Contact Marsha Himler, 518-281-6774 or e-mail marsha@nyhorsepark.org.

On Internet at www.nyhorsepark.org.

AUG 2-4

Management tips related to horse behavior Horse owners who have a sound understanding of horse behavior can use their knowledge to help prevent behavioral problems. Listed below are a few management tips related to horse behavior.

reduce boredom and digestive problems.

1. Design horse housing so that horses can see other horses.

6. Practice good pasture management to encourage horses to graze the majority of the available forage.

2. Feeding horses individually will reduce aggression and allow slow eaters to get their full ration.

3. Whenever possible, the main portion of the horse’s diet should be made up of forages to reduce digestive and behavioral problems.

4. Feed stalled horses small frequent meals rather than several large meals to

5. If horses are fed in groups, provide more feeders than the number of horses in the group and distribute the feed rapidly so that all horses can begin eating at approximately the same time.

7. Make fences and other barriers easily visible to the horse.

8. When putting horses in a new area, give them plenty of daylight hours to locate new fencing and pasture hazards.

9. Closely monitor new horses when introducing them into an established

herd and be ready to separate horses if they become too aggressive.

10. Be observant for signs of unwanted contagious behaviors (alarm reactions, running, etc.) in horses and do not allow these behaviors, inadvertently, to become the normal reaction of the horses to management procedures.

11. Be aware of the horse’s dominance hierarchy and watch for signs of aggression when working in a group of horses.

12. Keep feed rooms and gates securely fastened and fence horses away from dangerous areas.

13. Separate foaling mares from geldings and stallions.

14. When moving mares with foals, make sure the foal is awake and alert before moving the mare.

15. Be careful separating horses that are accustomed to being housed together.

16. Give stalled horses opportunities for free exercise and socialization.

17. Use safe, sturdy fencing between groups of horses.

18. Remove halters when horses are stalled or turned out. If halters cannot be removed, use a break-away safety halter.

Source: www.cceequine.org/ fact_sheets.shtml

Composting from 26 6. Compost piles: Making compost does not necessarily require a special structure to store the materials. A simple, free standing pile can be turned into an effective composting system and works well for example, for a one or two horse operation. The pile grows as composting materials are continually added to the top or sides of the mass. When the pile gets too big, additional piles can easily be created. Covering the pile with

a tarp to prevent rainfall soaking in, and frequent turning of the pile speeds up the process. Free-standing piles will require more space and careful consideration of location to prevent runoff and leaching of nutrients.

7. Multiple bin composting system: In this system decomposition takes place faster and less area is used. A three bin system is recommended for small operations. The first bin is allo-

cated to fresh collected waste until it is full. The material is then shifted into bin two for composting. Meanwhile, bin one can be refilled. When bin one is full again, materials in bin two are shifted to bin three, and materials in bin one are shifted into bin two. Shifting material from one bin to the next serves as part of the turning process. Ideally, by the time bin one is full again, materials in bin three will be completely compost-

ed. A simple low cost system for those handy with tools is to use 7 shipping pallets stood on edge to make a 3 bin system as shown above.

Note: When done correctly, composting decreases the volume of waste, kills parasitic eggs & larvae, & destroys weed seeds.

Source: http://extension.umass.edu

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Fairgrounds in Cobleskill, NY. 8 am start time. Three

judges. Classes run once over three days. One NSBA show.

Contact Sandi Emanuel, 518-294-2022 (home) or 518-231-7807 (cell), or e-mail bemanuel3@nycap.rr.com.

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Horses

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Electric Gates open to a 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Log Cabin with wrap around porch, large loft area with office space, and a 2 car garage. Amenities: Paver block walkway, wood floors, large windows, Cathedral Ceilings, exposed beams; create a bright, cozy atmosphere.

Open lawn areas and sweeping decks, are great places to entertain. Stable: 6 Stalls w/windows and mats, tack room, wash stall and paved aisle.

Outside, 1/4 mile track, Paddocks, Storage buildings and fields rising plateau fashion.

Near Cazenovia, Morrisville College and Ski resorts.

Permanent or 2nd residence, live the Equestrian lifestyle. .

Only $467,300. . .E477

1887 Farmhouse: 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Kitchen w/Breakfast Nook, Formal Dining Room, Living Room w/Fireplace, and enclosed porch. Stable updated 2011, 60x200 indoor arena, 28 stalls, tack rooms, large storage area, Boarders Lounge/Viewing room contains an Office, 1/2 Bath and Utility room. 7 Paddocks, Show Arena 100x200, 2nd Arena 60x100, all with 3 board fencing, and storage buildings for trailers, tractors, etc., with workshop.

Location: “Fingerlakes Region” 10 miles from Thruway or NYS Fairgrounds, 15 miles to Syracuse.

12.5 ACRES WITH 1006’ FRONTAGE CAN BE YOURS FOR ............... $447,200 . . W507

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Culpeper County Virginia: Hazel River frontage - a total of 272 acres of which approximately 70 acres open in pasture and hay land. Ideally suited for the horse enthusiast - plenty of room for home, barns, paddocks, training rings.

Woodland has numerous trails and is in the Warrenton Hunt (foxhunting area). $1,185,000. Olafsen Realty www.olafsen.com 540-2224125.

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