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Lynn Palm

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Bob Jefferys & Suzanne Sheppard

Two As One Horsmanship Mitzi Summers

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Pedigree, performance and old-fashioned values found at Raycliff Farm

by Elizabeth A. Tomlin When you’re looking at Ray Hulten’s registered American Quarter Horses, you’re looking at the traditional Quarter Horse. Old-fashioned, foundation pedigrees; soundness and performance highlight his breeding program.

“As a kid I lived in New Britain, CT, but I was raised by my grandparents out in the country in Burlington,” Hulten recalls. “And I went to school with a fellow named Roy Ferro, who got really big into reining horses back when Columbus, Ohio, had the first Reining Expos with Dale Wilkinson in the early 60s. They had a big training arena in Harwinton, CT, and that’s where I learned to handle horses.”

Roy Ferro’s father was Joe Ferro, one of the men responsible for beginning the American Quarter Horse Association in 1942. Roy won the 1st National Reining Horse Association Futurity. He went on to be a renowned trainer for 45 years, before starting up an equine rehabilitation center at his Southland Ranch, near Pilot Point, Texas.

Dale Wilkinson was a huge influence in the formation of the National Reining Horse Association in 1966, and the first person inducted to the NRHA Hall of

Fame in 1986. He is the only rider to have won the NRHA Futurity and the NCHA Futurity.

With these incredibly influential AQHA people in his background, it is no wonder that Hulten has some of the finest horseflesh in the territory — with an emphasis on foundation pedigrees, excellent disposition, and a focus on ranch horse versatility disciplines.

Hulten says that his grandfather bought him his first horses, and he has been breeding AQHAs since 1964, with a few pointed halter horses to his credit as well as the versatile Ranch Horse.

When Hulten moved to New York State some 37 years ago, he moved some horses up with him. At the time he was raising stock with Poco Bueno, Two-Eyed Jack, and Peter McQue bloodlines up close in the pedigrees.

Hulten now has ‘How Blue Are You’ standing at stud at Raycliff Farm.

“Blue” is a 1999, 15.2 hand, blue roan stallion. He boasts a double-bred Blue Valentine pedigree. “Blue” is double registered with both the AQHA and AQHA Foundation.

“Out west, he’s known as ‘Roping Horse bloodlines supreme’,” Hulten said.

“I heard about him in a sale in Nebraska;

Judy Mijares removes a knot from Valentine’s mane.

Ray Hulten shows his double registered Foundation, AQHA stallion, How Blue Are You. Photos by Elizabeth A. Tomlin it was a Hancock/ Driftwood bloodline sale, so I bought him.”

At one time Blue Valentine was known as “the best steer horse in the arena.” His sire was Red Man, by the legendary Joe Hancock. At eight years old, he earned his AQHA Racing Register of Merit, and at 17 years old, he earned his Performance Register of Merit.

In the history of the Quarter Horse, only a few horses have made such an impact on the industry that their reputation outlived them by more than only a few generations. However, Blue Valentine’s name is mentioned alongside the best of the foundation bloodlines in the Quarter Horse industry.

As one of the last few of Red Man’s registered foals, Blue Valentine established a ranch and arena horse legacy of his own. And, like his sire Red Man — and his grandsire, Joe Hancock, Blue Valentine passed on speed, strong bone, a gentle disposition, and cow smarts.

“Take a look at their pedigrees,” Hulten advises. “You’ll see why our horses have good bone, excellent feet, substance, ability, speed and good looks. These are the same qualities that have sustained the reputation of the Hancock and Driftwood horses.”

“All of my horses are bred for all around ranch horse versatility, and that’s pretty much it!” Hulten acknowledges.

“We will sell only to individuals who understand and can support the respon-

Horse feeds and horse needs

by Judy Van Put As the days of autumn grow shorter, the thought of winter looms ever closer. For those who keep horses in colder climates, such as the northeast, it’s a time when horse needs and horse feeds will change.

The most basic requirements for feeding a horse are forage (grass or hay) and water. For most horses that are not doing moderate or heavy work, pasture grass and free-choice hay should suffice. Obviously, the quality of the pasture forage will have an impact on how much pasture will be needed; general rule of thumb is a ‘pasture stocking’ rate of one horse per two to four acres to meet all his forage requirements 24 hours a day, seven days per week. For horses that are kept stabled for most of their days, it is important to examine exactly what you are feeding your horse, in order to be sure he is receiving the proper balance of nutrients on a daily basis.

As pastures become thin and temperatures begin to drop you must supplement your horse’s diet with hay; if your horse is older or has special needs he will probably need some concentrated feed or supplements as

well. Many horses are fed free-choice hay; if you prefer to weigh your hay, figure on about 20 pounds per day for an average 1,000-pound horse that is not being moderately or heavily worked. You can use a bathroom scale to determine how much hay you are feeding by weighing yourself, and then weighing yourself holding hay until you reach the 20 pounds.

Your horse will require a constant supply of fresh drinking water — the average horse needs from four to nine gallons a day. It is especially important in the colder weather to make sure your horse’s water supply isn’t frozen — as horses will be reluctant to break through the ice to drink. A horse that has no unfrozen water to drink will not eat hay and can develop hypothermia, even with a manger full of hay.

Whether or not you choose to feed concentrates or just grass and hay, your horse will need to have adequate sodium added to his diet, as all horses require plain white salt, regardless of their feeding regime. It’s safest to provide your horse with salt, either as a freechoice salt lick or by adding 1-2 tablespoons of salt on top of his daily feed.

sibilities and expenses of horse ownership and will give a horse a good home,” Hulten said, adding that you can pretty much expect to be screened when purchasing one of his stock.

Hulten also recommends spending extra time with any horse before purchasing it.

“This is my theory if someone came to my house looking to buy a horse. Come and bond with the horse. There are twenty-some horses here. Go out and see if you like the looks and the overall horse.

Spend some time with the horse in the arena. Come back the next day and the next day. There’s no rush. Figure out if it’s the horse that you want as your companion. Because 95 percent of the time all you’re doing is taking care of them.”

Hulten’s partner Judy Mijares, has had experience with horses all of her life, and she oversees the day-to-day farm and barn management. Raycliff Farm hosts many community agricultural events at their farm and in their 60’ x 120’ indoor arena.

They produce and harvest most all of their own hay, and employ part-time help as needed.

To schedule a visit to Raycliff Farm to get acquainted with Hulten, Mijares, and the horses, call 315-823-4321. “We’re old-fashioned,” says Mijares. “We only have one phone and no computer.”

Stop in and visit Raycliff Farm at 795 Snells Bush Road, Little Falls, NY.

If your horse has special needs, such as an older horse, one with an existing medical condition, a mare that is pregnant or nursing or working strenuously; you’ll need to feed concentrates and/or supplements.

It’s best to learn how to read a feed label, and understand just what you’re giving your horse.

Feed labels contain a lot of information — beginning with the name of the product. If a product includes medication (which is rare in horse feeds) the word “medicated” must follow the name, along with the name and concentration of the medication, and the FDA-approved “claim” for the medication. The feeding directions must be very specific to the claim, and any warnings or cautions must be included on the label. In addition, there will be a “Purpose Statement”, in which the product indicates the class of horse which it is designed to feed.

The two most important things listed on the feed label are the Nutrient Guarantee and the Ingredient Listing.

In addition, the label must include the manufacturer’s name and address, as well as feeding directions.

When choosing a feed, the list of nutrients and ingredients are of utmost importance. The nutrient guarantee

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Fall Empire State Quarter Horse Show

by Katie Navarra The 50th annual Empire Fall Show sponsored by the Empire State Quarter Horse Association (ESQHA) attracted veteran and novice exhibitors alike. Featuring classes for youths, novices, amateurs, professionals and select riders (50 and over), the Empire Fall Show brought together riders of all ages and riding levels.

Ed Brenkus (80) of Marion, NY, is a regular exhibitor at Quarter Horse events and until recently competed in the Select Division in both Western and Hunt Seat events. “After my hip surgery they told me I couldn’t ride English anymore,” he said. That did not stop him from competing in Western events. After his second hip surgery in January 2011, “I am back riding better than ever,” he emphasized. Ed and Trouble’s Skippin Town, “Trouble”, specialize in Western Pleasure and Horsemanship classes. “I like horsemanship classes the most because of the patterns and because you have to be pre-

Horse feeds from Page 2 provides consumers with important nutritional information, such as the minimum amount of crude protein.

Horse feed or grain mixes are typically sold and purchased based on the crude protein concentration.

Crude protein is not indicative of the protein quality in the diet.

In addition, you’ll want to know the minimum amount of crude fat and fiber in the feed. A rough estimate of the energy level in a feed is provided by the minimum of crude fat and maximum of crude fiber. Increasing the concentration of fat from 2.5-3.0 percent (no added fat) to 5-6 percent fat (which requires added fat) results in a higher energy. And when the fiber maximum guarantee is 10-12 percent (as compared to 4-5 percent) this generally indicated greater usage of roughage ingredients such as alfalfa meal and soy hulls, which decreases the energy concentration.

Other listings will include vitamins and minerals, such as the percentage of Calcium, minimum and maximum; Phosphorous, Copper, Selenium, Zinc and Vitamins.

These nutrient guarantees are used by state feedcontrol officials to verify the nutrient concentration using laboratory analyses.

Following the nutrient guarantees on the label is the complete listing of all the ingredients added to the product. Feed companies are not required to list the ingredients of horse, livestock and poultry feeds in descending order of predominance; and while some manufacturers list the specific ingredients used on the product, others may use collective terms such as “grain products.” Included in the category of “grain products” are barley, corn, sorghum, oats, wheat and several other grains. Be aware that manufacturers will use collective

Natalie Conte getting ready for her first Quarter Horse Show. proximately 250 members. The association also sponsors a youth club, the Empire State Quarter Horse Youth Association. For more information visit www.esqha.org.

Trail class at the Empire Fall Show. The course was designed by Jimmy Farrell of Connecticut.

Photos by Katie Navarra terms so that they can alter the source of grain in the product without having to reprint the labels.

In order to provide the best diet you can for your horse, try to familiarize yourself with the words used by the feed industry — for example, “wheat middlings” are a second-rate by-product of food processing generally referred to as “floor sweepings,” and commonly used as an inexpensive filler for animal foods. You might find more value in buying a feed that does not contain middlings, even if it is a bit more expensive, as your horse’s body condition and general health will benefit in the long run. Try to find a feed that lists specific grains (rather than ‘grain products) so that you’ll have a better idea of exactly what you’re paying for, and what you are feeding your horse.

Remember, when introducing new horse feed, do so gradually, a little bit at a time, mixed in with your horse’s current food over a period of about 10 days. By monitoring your horse regularly with a weight tape or photos, you can watch and record his progress. In addition to weight gain or loss, important indicators of your horse’s general health include his haircoat, eyes, hooves, energy level and general condition. If you have specific questions on horse feed products, call the horse specialist employed by the feed manufacturer.

Once you’ve decided on what to feed your horse, take care to store it properly. Feed concentrates and supplements should be clearly labeled and tightly covered, or kept in rodent-proof bins or containers.

Keeping horses in winter is a challenging task; but by thinking ahead, and providing the correct feed and forage suited to your horse’s specific needs, you can rest assured that he will be happy and healthy and wellcared for over the long winter ahead.

Horses with special needs require special feeds in order to keep them healthy. Here an aged Morgan mare exhibits signs of Cushing's syndrome, and needs to be put on a special diet. At age 27, she has responded well and enjoyed a very comfortable summer with almostdaily riding, thanks to careful feeding and supplements.

Photo by Judy Van Put

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Ed Brenkus prepares for the Select Division.

cise,” he said.

For Natalie Conte of Manlius, NY, the Empire Fall Show was her debut on the Quarter Horse Circuit. She has been riding for three years and until this show has only competed in open shows. At the Empire Fall Show she and her horse, Give Me the Prize, “Cash”, are competed in the 13 and under Hunter Under Saddle and Showmanship classes. “I like the classes that focus on the horse,” she said.

Held Sept. 21-25 in Syracuse, NY, the Fall Empire Show drew 1,407 entries for the weekend shows, Charlotte Jaynes, Show Secretary said, and there were 1,262 entries for the shows Wednesday, Thursday and Friday morning.

Multiple judges offered exhibitors the opportunity to earn multiple sets of points. “Friday’s halter classes were judged by five judges and awarded five sets of points,” Susan Winters, ESQHA’s 2nd Vice President and Committee Chair for the show said, “Two sets of points were awarded by two judges on Wednesday and Thursday and exhibitors earned three sets of points from judges on Friday (except halter), Saturday and Sunday.”

A “One Fee Package Deal” offered a significant cost savings to exhibitors. Riders could pay a flat rate for the entire weekend. The all-in-one fee included a box stall, unlimited entry fees for all five judges, the grounds fee, drug fees and warm-up fees for trail and fence classes.

The Empire State Quarter Horse Association has ap-

A discussion of “forwardness ” in our horses

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What IS impulsion?

by Mitzi Summers I travel to many different barns and teach many disciplines and types of riders — from the man who wants his western pleasure horse to have better action, to the Event rider who wants her horse to have a steadier rhythm when galloping over cross country fences. Almost every rider I meet is totally dedicated to his/her horse, wants to learn to do things correctly, and wants the horse to participate willingly. We are all learning; it is a life-long process, and at times common threads in riding and schooling horses become apparent. What it means for a horse to be forward, i.e. in front of the leg, is one of the principles that are easily misunderstood.

Obviously a horse is not born understanding that a squeeze on the side of his barrel means that he should start moving forward. This has to be taught.

When done correctly, it becomes almost a reflexive response. Later on the training will include a combination of the aids so that the horse learns that his rider’s leg can mean lateral movements, half halts, and even balanced halts.

Vladimir Littauer, whose book Com-

monsense Horsemanship should be in every educated horseperson’s library, promoted his concept of Stabilization in the training of his and his students’ horses. Stabilizing his horses was “merely” the result of educating the young horses to go forward willingly with loose contact with just very light leg aids and the use of the rider’s voice.

The trainer would squeeze the horse with his legs and verbalize the gait, “walk, trot”, etc. The horse would learn to maintain that gait. The rider’s legs could then just be used for lateral aids, an increase in impulsion, or lateral work.

There is much to be said for this method of starting a young horse. He used this method in his school horses and I found it very useful when I supervised the training of the school horses in a large riding center which I managed. The students could concentrate on their position and the correctness of their aids instead of focusing on expending much of their energy in just getting the horse to go forward.

When you observe a horse behind the rider’s leg, it is quite evident. The horse

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Ridden by Sue Percival, Tuffy is going forward from his rider's leg and seat. He has naturally rounded due to impulsion into a passive and soft hand. A Bitless Bridle is being used in this initial training to make certain that the horse (an ex race horse), is comfortable going into contact.

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is not moving forward with energy and purpose, and the rider is just working too hard. She has a propensity to “pump”, move her body too much and not in relation to her horse’s movement.

Riders mistakenly think that this will encourage the horse to move out. Have someone put their hand on your back and move it energetically back and forth. This certainly results in just dropping your back and wanting to get away from the irritating action, not to move forward freely. It is the same for the horse.

Most of the time on a trained horse, that is, a horse that has been schooled to know what leg pressure means, I find that the unwillingness to go forward is usually because of the way it is being ridden. Almost invariably I can get on the horse or teach the rider how to use their leg and body and hands and energy correctly to teach the horse to go brightly forward. The rider’s body posture is important — tall with open shoulders, and also the quality of their leg aids. If you think that you need to kick your horse, use spurs to get your horse to go forward, (which is, in itself, an eventual lesson in futility), or if you touch him with a crop or dressage whip and there is not an immediate, “oh, okay, where did you want me to go?”, then your riding needs a change or your horse needs a bit of reschooling.

The willingness to go forward is more important in some disciplines. It is certainly important for a jumping horse to willingly go forward from their rider’s leg. One week I jumped three types of horses cross country. This was when I was catch riding. The first type was a nappy horse who was definitely behind my leg. He was sullen, and it took much effort on my part to keep him forward.

When approaching a fence, I had to really use driving aids to get him to the fence, and in spite of my efforts we had two refusals. The next horse I was told was “forward”. When I got on him, I realized that to me he did not meet my criteria of what is truly forward. He was tense, nervous and excited. He did not accept my leg as a reassuring suggestion to go forward, but sprang forward from it as though he was a coiled spring.

His body and muscles were very tight.

There was no accepting of the leg forward through to contact.

I was able to take him into a warm-up area and I trotted him with as much quiet energy as possible. I did get him to relax a bit and to stretch forward into my contact, but of course when we started jumping cross country he immediately became tense, as the reaction to aids had not had time to be established. It was a very difficult ride. We went clear, but the whole ride was very close to being dangerous. This horse needed reschooling, mostly on the flat, and started back to ground poles. I had no control over the situation at the time, and later found that he had been sold, labeled as dangerous. This is always sad, as it is not the horse’s fault.

The third horse was correct in his training and had what I label as true impulsion. A good definition of impulsion is “controlled energy”. He was eager and excited to do his job…jumping the cross country course, but in our brief warmup he was responsive to my light leg aids. The big factor was that he responded well to half halts, I was able to rebalance him whenever I needed to.

The first horse who was behind my leg could not respond to half halts as there was not enough energy from behind to recycle the energy through his body.

The second horse was so tight and unable to soften, that an attempted half halt just resulted in pulling on his mouth. The third horse was supple because he accepted my leg, would go willingly from my aids, and so I had a communication with him through his body.

Think about the quality of your leg and your energy when you ride your horse. Consider his acceptance of the leg , to willingly go forward either into light contact, or even a slightly loose rein if you ride him in self carriage, i.e. your western horses. If you are riding your horse and using spurs because you cannot get him forward, and your horse is not going forward freely and happily, you can change this in a way that makes sense to both of you.

Developing the Young Horse Teach your horse to ground drive — part 5

by Lynn Palm You and your horse now have learned the basics of ground driving. Once you have worked several ground driving sessions successfully at the walk with your horse responding consistently, you are ready to speed things up a bit and learn how to ground drive at the trot.

Your horse should be outfitted with a surcingle or a saddle and pad, a bridle with a snaffle bit, and simple cotton longe lines (no chain) attached to each snaffle bit ring and properly “threaded” through the surcingle rings or stirrups.

The horse should have leg protection such as polo wraps or splint boots.

We will use a medium-sized circle to teach ground driving at the trot. Continue to use the same voice commands that the horse knows from all the groundwork you have done with him in past lessons. Position yourself approximately six to seven feet behind the horse. Hold each longe line in neatly coiled loops so each loop is stacked on top of the one before it. Keeping your longe lines or “reins” organized is imperative to safe ground driving success.

Start by asking your horse to ground

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To improve your coordination and your horse's responsiveness, practice ground driving a figure-eight pattern at the trot. mouth if you cannot keep up with his faster pace.

Once you have established a trot, ask the horse for a circle or two to the right and come back to the walk. Walk forward out of the circle onto a straight line. As you straighten out, change your position so you are once again more directly behind your horse.

Take a moment to see that your longe lines are organized. If you find that you have little loops around your hands or you are losing control of the lines, stop and reorganize them before proceeding.

It is good for the horse to stop and stand as this helps slow down his thinking and lets him absorb what he is learning.

When you are reorganized, give a cluck and the command “walk” to establish forward motion. Then prepare for a circle to the left at the trot. Bring your horse onto a medium-sized circle to the left by gently shortening up on the inside left rein and loosening the

outside right rein. Move your position inward and give him the command “trot.” Continue to follow his movement by walking in a smaller circle as he trots around you to the left.

If the horse falls in while making circles at the trot, gently toss the inside rein towards him in the same manner we used in longeing and ground driving at the walk lessons. This motion asks him to move out or away.

Ground driving at the trot takes practice and coordination. Pay special attention to your position and rein length when doing turns. Keep your position inward and slightly off his inside hindquarter. If you are too far behind him, you will lag behind him, pull on his mouth, and get him out of the proper position. If you get too far in front, he will become confused and may even stop. Use your peripheral vision to keep track of the reins. Be careful not to over

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drive in a medium-sized circle to the right at the walk. When you are ready to pick up a trot, shorten up on the inside rein (the right longe line) and loosen the outside (left) rein. The horse’s head should be flexed a little more toward the center of the circle. The outside rein should gently lie against the left side of his neck and pass around his buttocks.

Be careful not to drop your arm or loosen the outside rein so much that it drops down around his hocks. Use the voice command “trot.”

The biggest difference between ground driving at the walk and trot, besides speed, is the handler’s position.

As soon as the horse makes the transition from the walk to the trot, you should change your position so that you are more toward the center of the circle.

Do not stand stationary in the center of the circle, but rather continue following the horse, walking in a smaller circle than the horse as he trots around you.

This position saves the handler from walking as much as you would if you were following directly behind the horse. It also keeps you from lagging behind the horse and pulling on his

HORSE TALES

By Judy Van Put

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The autumn of their years Early this summer we ‘downsized’ a bit, due to time constraints and finances — and found a wonderful new home for our energetic young Thoroughbred, who is being worked on a daily basis and given new challenges, that are surely keeping him entertained and satisfied. We were left with our two dear old mares, a 26-year old Tennessee WalkingHorse and a 27-year old Morgan, both of whom seem to have come through the summer very well, left to their own slower pace.

Having older ‘aged’ horses presents its rewards as well as its challenges; their tempera-

ments are so calm and dependable that practically anyone can ride them, no matter how long it’s been since the last ride, unlike a spirited youngster with boundless energy. However, these ‘elders’ are often prone to health problems, and can present challenges requiring extra time and care in order to keep them in good condition.

Both of the mares suffer from ‘achey joints’ from time to time — the Tennessee Walking Horse in her knees, and the Morgan mostly in her fetlocks. We’ve changed our riding to accommodate, and find that we no longer can ride them on our steep trails, as carrying a rider downhill puts a

great deal of stress and strain on those joints and causes them pain. In addition, they stumble from time to time, and their reflexes are a bit slower.

There are also many more tubs of supplements and “joint-ease” products on the shelf in the feed room.

Caring for elder horses requires careful attention to their diet. It’s important to have their teeth checked on a regular basis to ensure that they are able to chew their food properly and thus get all the benefits from what they are being fed.

Elder horses can develop sharp points on their teeth if they are not ground down evenly, which will cause pain while chewing; and it’s not unusual for elder horses to begin to lose their teeth, making chewing hay and concentrated feeds almost impossible.

If you notice cigarshaped wads of hay or grass in your horse’s stall

or feed bucket, called “quids”, chances are good that your horse is having tooth problems and is not able to properly chew her food. Another sign of tooth problems is finding undigested grains passing through her manure — that feed you’ve been giving is not benefitting your horse and becomes expensive if she’s not able to chew and digest it.

Older horses are prone to a condition called choke, which is a tendency to gag or choke when swallowing food, and is usually the result of poorly chewed food, probably arising from dental issues. Having an equine dentist check your horse’s teeth prior to the winter months is important to ensuring that she is getting the proper nutrition from her food — and if not, it will assist you in determining what changes you may need to

right rein and change direction again. As you get more proficient with this pattern, alternate the change of direction after each circle.

For variety, add a diagonal line to change direction across the middle of the figure-eight. This will require you to walk faster behind your horse (do not run). Loosen the lines so he stays straight on the diagonal track and keep him forward. When you are ready for the next

loop of the figure-eight, shorten both lines to get closer behind the horse again. Slightly shorten the inside rein to ask him to flex on the circle as you loosen the outside rein.

Give the command “walk” and then “whoa.”

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Developing from 5 flex the horse to the inside by using too much inside rein or not flex him enough so that his body is not arced and following the circle.

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Start by ground driving a circle to the left at the trot. About three-quarters of the way around

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The next step - what to do after basic round pen work

by Bob Jeffreys & Suzanne Sheppard Previously we discussed the first steps in starting a horse in the round pen. We got him listening and paying attention. Then we sacked him out with our hands, a lariat, a saddle blanket, and finally got him to accept and move around comfortably with the saddle.

That’s a lot of good work but it’s just the beginning, and we’ve not at this point got him anywhere near ready to accept a rider. So where do we go from here?

We’ve got to teach him to follow the feel of the halter and lead rope, and later, to the bit; we’ve got to teach him to focus on his handler, despite what might be going on around him; he needs to know how to move away from pressure, give us his feet willingly, move forward on request and change directions when asked to do so while on the end of a lead rope; to line drive well, and to settle and relax when he gets afraid, which of course he will!

We’ll start with what we call “spook

proofing”. Our goal is to change his natural flight instinct to one of “Hey, if I’m scared but my handler says it’s safe, I’ll just stop my feet and look at what is scaring me.” This is a much safer response for both horse and rider than the spin and get out of dodge bolt that so many of us have (hopefully) ridden out. You can teach this lesson in the round pen, an arena or a corral. Start by outfitting your horse in a halter and lead rope about 20’ long. He should also be wearing his “clothes“ (saddle and blanket) for all of the groundwork so he gets used to packing the saddle.

Position your horse approximately 15’ in front of you and face him directly, make sure there’s slack in your lead rope, and just say, “Boo!” Say it mildly and without moving toward him. If he stands, which he should, just go up and praise him for standing still. Then go out in front of him again at the same

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We can’t desensitize a horse to everything in the world, so we need to teach him how to handle his fear when something unfamiliar scares him.

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Tales from 6 make in your horse’s diet.

Elder horses have different needs than when they were younger; they will require more calories, protein and fat in their diet than their middle-aged counterparts. And they will do better if you can provide them with fiber in their diet that is easily digestible, as their digestive system is less efficient as they age.

It’s important to feed good-quality hay to older horses, as overly-mature or stemmy hay will be difficult for their aged teeth to chew and digest. Often keepers of older horses will use pelleted or extruded feeds; these feeds are cooked in the processing, making them more easily digestible. Some of these feeds are specially formulated for older horses, known as “Senior” feeds — which contain higher levels of protein and fat. In order to provide more calories that are digestible, you can add vegetable oil to your horse’s food. Start with a tablespoon or two per day, and work gradually up to a cup or two of oil mixed with your horse’s feed. Another product that is commonly used is beet pulp, which adds fiber and easily digestible calories to a horses’ diet.

For our elder mares, we purchase shredded beet pulp (without molasses) and soak it well before feeding. To the soaked beet pulp, we add a handful of a good-quality organic feed that does not include chemicals, pesticides, soy, corn or middlings, but rather depends on clean, whole grains such as oats, barley, peas and flax seed. In addition we add in a vitamin/mineral/micronutrient supplement that helps ensure

our horses are receiving all the necessary trace elements, and a product that contains chondriotin/glucosamine for keeping their achey joints more comfortable.

In order to keep those aches and pains from worsening, I started a regimen of regular exercise 5-6 days a week. On days when I didn’t have a buddy to ride with, I’d saddle up one mare and ‘pony,’ or lead the other alongside for about 30-45 minutes each day. After a while, I didn’t even have to use a lead — the mares enjoyed our walks together. We’d often end up with a little running walk or single-foot (both are gaited horses) around the arena after a nice ride through the pastures and fields — and even without a lead, the second mare would duly go through her paces, following her pasture-mate and me first “trotting” around to the left, then to the right, then coming to a halt in the center of the arena. The exercise is so helpful; any stiffness they may have started out with on the first few minutes of the ride slowly went away, and by our cool-down they were walking with ease, not to mention enjoying being out together and seeing the sights in the summer pastures and fields.

The mares have been turned out on pasture for most of the summer, which provided plenty of free-choice grass, good exercise, mental well-being and an aid in their digestion processes. They are now beginning to come back to the barn for some hay on cold, rainy evenings as the days grow shorter and temperatures drop. We leave the back

door and stall doors open to encourage them to go in and out, rather than being confined to their stalls. This prevents having to deal with puffiness in their legs and stiff joints; they are much happier and more comfortable in the mornings after having the opportunity to move around during the night.

Now that the first frost has come it’s a good time to deworm the horses. It’s important in older horses to keep up with their medical regimen in order to ward off diseases or other health problems.

You should have a schedule for each horse that includes when she was dewormed and with what product, when

the teeth were examined and floated, and when the horse was immunized, with which vaccines. Also keep track of when your horse’s feet are trimmed and/or shod; sound footing can help prevent lameness issues in the future.

By monitoring your elder horses closely, and keeping them on a healthy regimen of good nutrition, daily exercise and up-to-date deworming and medical care, you will be adding to the quality of their lives; and by taking the time to provide this extra special care, you’ll be able to carry them through to (hopefully) yet another good year.

Six easy steps to prepare your horse for winter in the northeast the water, giving your horse a shock or a tingling sensation on the muzzle when he goes to drink. Even if you do not have a bucket heater, keep in mind that providing warm water from the tap, instead of cold, can encourage some horses to drink more during winter months. Horses tend to prefer water at 45-65 degrees. Keeping a horse well hydrated during the winter is the best way to avoid impactions and colic. It can be a challenge, because when it is not hot out and the horse is not sweating, there will be less stimulus to drink.

Normal water intake is 1 gallon for every 100 pounds of body weight (an 1100 pound horse should drink 10-12 gallons per day). As air and water temperature drop, a horse will consume less water, possibly taking in only 1-3 gallons per day.

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2. Administer a Fall wormer.

Have your horse’s fecal checked in the Fall for parasite eggs

to determine what kind of worm burden he is dealing with. If the fecal is fairly clean, you can wait until November, after we have had a few days of a good frost and administer an Ivermectin based wormer. This will clear out the majority of parasites, potentially allowing your horse to stay relatively parasite free all winter (Keep in mind that all horses will tend to have a few parasites present at all times and this is normal. It is only when they have large amounts of parasites that it is a burden on their system).

During the winter months in the Northeast, when the ground and surroundings stay frozen, parasites are not hatching from eggs to the infective larvae stage. Eggs need a moderate temperature (45-85 degrees) to

hatch and develop into infective larvae. There is much less chance of your horse picking up parasites that are in the infective stage during the winter months. If you are going to go a longer period between wormers, winter is the time to do it. However if your horse is turned out in an area that is heated, such as an indoor arena, or if it is a really mild winter, you may need to recheck your horse’s fecal during the winter to make sure it is okay to wait until spring to give another wormer.

You may also need to recheck a fecal if turnout areas are crowded or cycled through different horses, or if manure cleanup on your farm is less than ideal. Horses under the age of two may also need more frequent worming, as they have

less natural resistance to parasites.

3. Decide if you need to/want to blanket or not. If you have had your horse for many winters, you may already know the answer to this. However if you have a new horse and do not know what kind of hair coat he grew last winter, or if you have just moved to a new climate, it may be a bit trickier. Whether you want to blanket or not can also depend on if you are going to continue to ride/show your horse through the winter months. Horses with a long, thick haircoat can become quite sweaty if in strenuous exercise, and can be difficult to cool out completely. Also, for owners that are showing, the look of the winter coat is

don’t want too much of a reaction, such as running away. But at some point he probably will (and this is the really important part), and what we do at this point really cements the lesson in his mind.

Let’s say we’re shaking the feed bag from 15’ away at him, he gets scared and tries to run away. Do NOT stop shaking the bag — simply lower your intensity and try to encourage him with the lead rope (which is draped over your arm) to stop his feet and look at you.

When he does immediately put the bag down and go to him, praising and petting profusely. He has

just begun to experience something very significant — that running away doesn’t stop the scary thing, but stopping his feet and looking at it does!

If you had stopped shaking the bag when he left, you would’ve accidentally been confirming his flight instinct as the best strategy when spooked.

Remember, spook proofing is not a desensitizing lesson (we can’t desensitize a horse to everything in the world, so we need to teach him how to handle his fear when something unfamiliar scares him), so never approach and pet with the scary object; instead, always drop it before ap-

proaching so he can’t check it out and get familiar with it. We’ll discuss how to desensitize in another article.

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Next Step from 10 distance and repeat, but this time with a little more gusto. Again, if he stands still go up and pet him. Continue to add gusto to your boos until you can turn quickly, say ”Boo!” loudly and even wave your arms simultaneously. Praise him if he stands still!

Progress to shaking a feed bag, plastic bag, the end of a training stick, and finally a tarp. Here’s the key — you must get some reaction (a surprised look, slight raising of his head, splaying out of the front feet, etc.) to know that he’s learning the lesson and not just sleeping through it. We

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by Sandy Tasse, DVM, Saratoga Equine Days when there is a foot of snow on the ground and the wind chill is below zero may seem far off now, however winter can sneak up quickly. Not having your horse and barn prepared can mean a lot more extra work in those freezing temperatures.

Here are six things to start thinking about and preparing for now, while the outside temperature is still tolerable.

1. Have a watering plan. One of the most important things you can do during the winter is make sure your horse has access to clean, non-frozen water. This may be much easier if you have heated buckets or troughs. However, you still need to periodically check heated buckets with your hand to make sure there is no electrical charge traveling through the water. Sometimes as the bucket heaters get older, they may transmit a charge to

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Some owners will even clip their horse’s winter coats to make winter training and showing easier. Blanketing a horse in the fall will discourage a thick winter coat from coming in. Some horses will grow a thick coat even when blanketed, and that is when an owner will sometimes elect to body clip a horse. Keep in mind that if you body clip, you will need to blanket (sometimes even several layers thick), and your horse will be less tolerant of turnout in cold, wet weather conditions. Foals and senior horses will also be less tolerant of cold conditions, and are more likely to need blanketing.

Whether a horse has shelter in his turnout paddock is another factor. If a horse can get out of wind and rain in a run-in shed, heat loss can be reduced by 20 percent. If you are going to blanket, whether it is because of need (the horse does not grow a good winter coat), or because of want (you want to keep riding and showing), purchase one now and have it ready to use, as the weather can be unpredictable.

4. Take a close look at your horse’s diet. If your horse receives regular turnout in a grass pasture, your horse’s diet will change drastically in the next few months. Instead of having ample grass to graze on all day long, the ground will be frozen and snow covered.

A horse can dig in the snow and nibble at some grass, however the intake will be much less. You may need to add additional hay or pelleted feed to your horse’s diet so that he maintains his ideal weight. Adding additional hay will also prevent boredom and keep your horse warmer. Fermentation of forages (hay) in the large colon produces more heat than concentrate mixes. It is a

myth that feeding more grain or corn will keep your horse warmer. Concentrates contain more energy than hay, however the heat given off by the digestive process is a lot less. During cold periods, a horse should consume 1.5-1.75 percent of its body weight as hay. This means a 1000 pound horse should consume 15-17.5 pounds of hay per day.

Senior horses may need an increase in senior pelleted feed to keep weight on.

Their bodies will be using more energy to keep warm, and if their feed is not increased, they may lose weight. 45 degrees is known as the “critical temperature”. A significant amount of energy is used by the horse to maintain its body temperature when conditions are 45 degrees or below. In addition, older horse’s teeth are not as good, making them unable to digest hay as well as a young horse. Older horses can normally digest grass very well because it is softer and less “stemmy”, requiring less chewing/grinding. They may have a harder time with the hay, and therefore even with increased amounts of hay fed, they may still lose weight. You may need to slowly start increasing your horse’s hay and pelleted feed in the fall, as pasture becomes less available for grazing.

5. Make sure the routine health care for your horse is up to date. If there are any nagging issues with your horse’s health, get them figured out now. You will regret it in the long run if you don’t, as it will be much harder to nurse a horse through health issues in 10 degree temperatures with a foot of snow on the ground. This is especially true if a horse has any weight loss issues. Most likely the horse will lose even more weight over the winter, so get him on a good plan where he is putting on or

holding steady with weight if he is a hard keeper. Make sure your horse has had Fall vaccines, his teeth are in good shape, and the farrier has made routine visits for his feet. If there are any existing disease processes that have been nagging your horse, try to resolve them now. This can include any skin conditions such as rain rot (as it will only get worse with blanketing), or foot issues such as thrush (wet Fall and Winter weather will only make it worse). Schedule a routine visit with your veterinarian if you are unsure on how to proceed to resolve any health issues. You may also want to consult with your farrier on shoeing and pads for the winter.

6. Have a plan for exercise. In addition to food, water, shelter from the elements, and preventative healthcare, exercise can also keep your horse healthy.

Exercise can often be the most over looked element in your horse’s well being. Keep in mind that horses are not dogs and cats, and they do better when in a more natural environment and fresh air. Make sure your horse has a way to get outside during the majority of the winter. There will always be a few days when a horse may need to stay in due to dangerous ice or very cold winter chill with blizzard conditions. However, you should have a plan in place for your horse to be able to get some exercise on most days. This can be achieved through regular turnout, whether it is outside or in an indoor arena, or from regular riding. Depending on a horse’s

age and health, both turnout and some form of regular riding would be ideal. If you do not have a place to ride, you may be able to clear an area to do some lounging or hand walking. Also, do not rule out trail riding on a warmer, sunny day. Some trails may even be groomed, allowing for easier footing.

Following these six simple steps will allow you to think ahead and plan for winter, making those rough, cold months go as smoothly as possible for you and your horse. Keeping your horse in good condition over the winter will allow him to bloom in the spring, so you can quickly return to riding and showing when those beautiful spring days return.

Pure Country Campground ACTHA ride On Oct. 1, Pure Country Campground hosted its second ACTHA ride in New Berlin, NY. Although the clouds did cut loose some rain, the turnout of 14 good riders made it worthwhile. The trails provided enough “natural” obstacles, but Jim Weidman, manager of Pure Country conjured up some great ones for folks to try their horses. ACTHA is all about “not just a trail horse anymore” — bringing horses out of just trail riding, and putting them through natural obstacles you might find on

normal trail rides. Each obstacle has a judge, with each obstacle judge 10 points on the rider and 10 points on the horse. Obstacles can be a bridge, water, uphill, downhill, or even mounting and dismounting. This course included a dismount, spray your horse with fly spray and mount up. That was a tough one for most!

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Ask the Vet

by Sandy Tasse, DVM, Saratoga Equine Q: I found a few ticks on my horse this past spring. I recently had my horse screened for Lyme Disease. She was not showing any signs, but something is just not right. The test came back positive. What do I do now? Do I treat her even though she is acting normally or just a bit off?

A: This is a common scenario in the Northeast. Many horses have been exposed to Lyme Disease through a tick bite, so it is not uncommon to see a positive test result, even in a horse that is not showing any clinical signs of disease. Signs of disease can also be very subtle, exhibited by a change in attitude, grouchiness, irritability when being groomed, or a slight lameness in which the cause cannot be pin pointed.

It is not very often that we see the fullblown Lyme Disease signs of fever, over all stiffness, and decreased aappetite.

Treatment for Lyme Disease is also not inexpensive and can vary from giving an IV tetracycline over a period of days, and or administering an oral antibiotic (Doxycycline) for a month. Before you decide if you want to invest in treatment, we recommend running the newer Lyme Test that Cornell University of-

fers. These results may give you a clearer picture. The test will distinguish between exposure and infection and also determine if your horse has an acute or chronic infection. This way you will be better informed if the horse needs treatment or not. Also, keep in mind that anytime a treatment is given, it is not benign, and there is always the chance of a reaction or side effect from treatment. Response to treatment can be another clue to whether treatment was indicated. As you can see, the answer to this question requires different considerations and each case will be different.

Consulting with your veterinarian is the best option to determine if your horse requires treatment for Lyme Disease.

Dr. Sandy Tasse is a graduate of Oklahoma State University College of Vetrerinary Medicine and is a member of the medical team at Saratoga Equine. Dr. Tasse’s primary medical interests include reproduction, opthalmology, dentistry and internal medicine.

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Directly following the ride and trot out for soundness was a delicious chicken dinner served by Pure Country, awards and discussions. Pure Country plans on hosting one a month in 2012 in coordination with other facilities in New York.

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Mane Stream’s Ask the Vet Country Folks Mane Stream is happy to announce that an “Ask the Vet” column will be included each month.

The vets of Saratoga Equine will answer questions about your equine partner’s health and well being.

Please send your questions to: Mane Stream, PO Box 121, Palatine Bridge, NY 13428, Attn: Tina Krieger, or e-mail to tkrieger@leepub.com Meet the veterinarians of Saratoga Equine H.G. (Bill) Barnes, DVM, MS Owner/Founder of Saratoga Equine and head surgeon Dr. Barnes realized his dream of becoming a veterinary surgeon after having worked with animals, large and small, since childhood. Following undergraduate studies in sculpture and animal nutrition at Hampshire college, Dr. Barnes pursued his passion of racing sled dogs in Interior Alaska. In the early 1990s, Dr. Barnes left Alaska to attend veterinary school at Colorado State University. His in-

animal veterinary clinics as a veterinary assistant while in school. Following veterinary school, Dr. Tasse completed an internship in equine medicine at Saratoga Equine and has become an integral part of the medical team. Dr. Tasse’s primary medical interests include reproduction, ophthalmology, dentistry, and internal medicine. In her free time, Dr.

Tasse enjoys running, snow shoeing with her dog Willie, and photography of racehorses.

Julie Cornell, DVM Associate at Saratoga Equine for 2 years Dr. Julie Cornell graduated from Kansas State University in 2009, fulfilling a lifelong dream.

She joined Saratoga Equine as an intern in 2009 and since then has remained a member of

the SEVS team as an ambulatory veterinarian and anesthesiologist.

She also holds a bachelor’s degree in biology from Russell Sage College in Troy, NY. Prior to receiving her DVM, Dr. Cornell raised her children through high school while attending college and working for the US Postal Service.

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terest in surgery led him to complete an internship and surgical residency at Washington State University. Upon completion of his residency and a master’s program there in 1994, “Doc” moved to Saratoga Springs with his family to begin his career as an equine veterinarian and

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Sandy Tasse, DVM Associate at Saratoga Equine for 7 years Dr. Tasse graduated from Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2004. Since childhood, Dr. Tasse’s life has involved horses. She grew up riding hunterjumpers in New Jersey and received her undergraduate degree in Large Animal Science from Delaware Valley College in Pennsylvania. She also worked at several small

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How much weight can a horse bear?

by Marilyn Munzert Any horseperson who tours the medieval gallery at a museum must stop at the displays of suits of armor and marvel. Imagine the sheer weight of such an outfit — then imagine trying to maneuver oneself into the saddle wearing it. The burden borne by noble war horses of the 14th Century must have been staggering. And it begs the question; how much weight can a horse really bear?

With its suspensionbridge construction, the equine spine is actually

rather poorly designed for weight-bearing — as anyone will attest who’s felt a youngster, being backed for the first time, hollow and sink toward the ground in discomfort and confusion.

Much more logical a skill for the average horse is weight-pulling. Without pressure from above on the spine, horses are able to round their toplines and put their prodigious haunches to good use for the task of pulling weight while in harness. Those who work

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Vet from 14 She also completed several externships and worked as an intensive care unit assistant at SEVS in 2006 and 2007. Her interests include medicine, anesthesia, dentistry and reproduction. When not treating horses at the clinic or on the road, Dr. Cornell enjoys spending time with her husband, Mark White, their family, and horses, dogs, and cat in Bennington, VT. Recently, Dr. Cornell attended the “Focus on Dentistry” meeting sponsored by the American Association of Equine Practitioners and looks forward to sharing the latest concepts with our SEVS clients and patients.

Lauren Javernick, DVM Seasonal Associate at Saratoga Equine

Lauren Javernick, DVM, is a Colorado State University School of Veterinary Medicine graduate who joins us after spending the past four years as an ambulatory associate in Lexington, KY, at Hagyard Equine Medical Institute.

Dr. Javernick’s clinical interests include reproduction, neonatal care, critical care, and general medicine. During the fall and winter, Dr. Javernick travels to New Zealand in the North Island to do equine medicine relief work in Matamata. When she is not treating horses, Dr. Javernick enjoys spending time with her husband, Ryan Foster, hiking, camping, and canoeing. Dr. Javernick spent the summer of 2009 at Saratoga Equine Veterinary Service, P.C.

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Weight from 15 with driving horses observe, quite correctly, that even young, growing equines can be taught to pull weight without damaging their immature musculoskeletal systems, whereas to rush them into work under saddle while they’re still developing puts them at risk for all sorts of weight bearing related injuries.

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But whether it’s pulling weight or carrying it, there’s an important question here: how much weight is appropriate, and how much is too much?

The answer to the question is: it depends.

The optimum weight a horse can safely carry will vary according to his size, conformation, condition, age, and the duration of the work to be done, as well as the footing and the speed with which it’s done. It’s one thing to carry a heavy load for five minutes, and another entirely to shoulder it for six hours — not to mention the obvious difference between lugging a heavy load on a hard, dry surface and on one sticky with mud.

Many charts, such as the ones used today by some therapeutic riding facilities, lean towards 20 percent of the horse’s body weight as a general upper limit for the weight the horse can carry. By this estimation, an average 1,000 pound horse would be capable of carrying a 160 to 180 pound human (with another 20 to 40 pounds added for tack). This figure seems reasonable to most horse people, but we really have little indication of whether that is, indeed, a realistic upper limit.

Those who analyze the form of Thoroughbred race horses know that a horse’s ability to carry

weight can be a critical factor in his success. In the case of a race horse, of course, we’re not talking about maximum weightcarrying capacity, but the amount of weight he is able to carry before his speed is compromised.

Past a certain point a race horse risks total breakdown if asked to perform with too much weight on his back. The problem is, each horse has an individual weight limit beyond which he can’t express his natural ability — but there seems to be no way of determining that individual limit without testing the horse.

without strain, and that certain conformation qualities can make that easier for the animal. In her article, “Is Your Horse A Riding Horse?” she offers the following wish list for weight-carrying ability:

Equine physiologist Karen Gellman, DVM, PhD of the Department of Biomedical Sciences, Section of Anatomy, at Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, points out, “I very much doubt there is any scientific way to calculate weight carrying ability, or if anyone has done so.

Seems to me it’s a pretty de facto situation. The animal votes with its feet if the load is unacceptable. Different breeds seem to be more or less suited for different loading situations, as well.

Donkeys and mules are well known to carry or pull enormous weights relative to their size. Similarly, ponies, some standing barely 11 hands high, shoulder adult humans without batting an eyelash. I would think that weight carrying ability under saddle is very individual, dependent on the animal’s strength, condition, and willingness to please.”

• A long shoulder and deep, medium-to-wide chest.

Conformation analyst Deb Bennett, PhD, notes that the primary requirement of a riding horse is to bear a rider’s weight on the freespan of his back

tutes at least 30 percent of the body length and slopes for 18 to 22 degrees.

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Management options for horse mortalities

by Beti Spangel No horse owner likes to face the fact of euthanasia of their beloved equine. Unfortunately, it is a part of life that many of us will have to deal with at one time or another due to an animal’s illness, age, an accident, or something else beyond our control. Having a plan worked out ahead of time, before the stress and emotion of the actual situation arises, is a ma-

jor part in preparedness and responsible horse ownership.

The next step, however, can be even more unpleasant — what do I do with my horse’s body?

In many areas it has long been common practice for owners to bury their horses right on their property. This method works as long as the animal is placed above the water table and is covered with a minimum of 3

feet of soil. However, this is not always possible due to space restrictions, shallow and/or rocky soils, and increasing local law restrictions. If not done correctly, there is the possibility of ground water contamination or of a carcass becoming exposed to predators. If you do not own your own excavator equipment, there is also the cost of having a site prepared.

The practice of com-

posting has been gaining popularity with dairy and other livestock farm operations and is becoming more of an option to horse owners. Similar in theory to garden composting but on a grander scale, large animal composting consists of the carcass being placed on a 24 inch bed of bulky, absorbent, carbon rich organic material such as wood chips, ground hay or straw, or sawdust.

This layer will capture the leachate from the carcass before it reaches the soil or pavement surface. The base should be large enough to allow for 2 foot clearance around the carcass. The body is then covered with 24 inches of a dry, high carbon material, such as sawdust or stable compost, which will help the composting process.

Some semi-solid manure will expedite the process.

This volume of bulking material will help control odors and deter scavengers. The goal is a good carbon to nitrogen ratio and moisture content for optimum aerobic activity.

The pile should not be turned early in the process; the site should sit for 4-6 months, however it can be turned after 3 months and which will help speed the curing process. Once the carcass is fully degraded, the compost can be used as a base for the next composting pile. It is not recommended for use on food crops.

The Cornell Waste Management Institute provides a wealth of information on on-farm composting best management practices. Their Web site, http://cwmi.css.cornell.e du/composting.htm, provides a large array of helpful articles, video presentations and other materials on small and large scale composting.

If burying or composting your animal on your property is not possible (or desirable), equine mortality services, which provide composting on their own site, are beginning to serve as alternatives for the backyard horse owner. The service will pick up the carcass for a fee and place it in their own composting site. You want to ensure that this is a legal business, however, as not everyone who will take your money to remove your deceased animal is above board. Know who you are dealing with.

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The composting process will only work if done correctly. The first necessity is adequate temperature, as the internal pile temperature will affect the rate of decomposition.

The most efficient temperature range is between 130°F and 150°F and should be maintained for approximately two weeks, followed by a gradual decline in internal pile temperature. During periods of very cold weather, piles may need to be larger than usual to minimize surface cooling. As decomposition slows, temperatures will gradually drop and remain within a few degrees of ambient air temperature. Thermometers with a 3-4 foot probe work best for monitoring temperatures. Moisture should also be monitored; a handful of compost squeezed in your hand should leave your palm wet, but not dripping.

Vermonters earn recognition at “Big E” 4-H horse events University of Vermont (UVM) Extension 4-H was well-represented in equine competitions at Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield, MA, Sept. 2126, with several state horse delegates taking home top awards.

Topping the list of achievements was the first-place finish of the Vermont 4-H horse quiz bowl team, which won by a whopping 34 points over the secondplace winner. Team members are Jessie Bachmann, Ira; Amy Blazej, Windham; Meaghan Hughes, Jericho; and Katelyn

Phillips, Fair Haven.

The Vermont 4-H horse judging team finished third overall with Mariah Harding, Barre, and Tiffany Couture, Colchester, earning the second highest overall scores in their respective divisions. Other team members include Victoria Mousley, Jericho, and Emi Schweikert, Underhill.

Three of the four championship riders in the four equitation classes were from Vermont: Jessie Bachmann, Ira; Chantel Charlebois, Jericho; and Jennifer Dick-

inson, Colchester. Chantel Charlebois won the Equitation Championship.

In the general knowledge contest for delegates with horses, Vermont took five of the top 10 placings: Jennifer Dickinson, Colchester (second); Chantel Charlebois, Jericho (seventh); Allison Bachmann, Ira (eighth); Amy Blazej, Windham (ninth); and Jessie Bachmann, Ira (tenth).

In addition, 4-H’ers in the Teen Leader Division, who helped out with the show, competed in this contest in their own division. First place went to Jen Carp of Colchester. Victoria Mousley, Jericho placed fourth, Kiley Baillargeon, Colchester, placed seventh and Emi Schweikert, Underhill, came in eighth.

Vermont 4-H horse delegates had a strong showing at the regional horse show at Eastern States Exposition, Sept. 21-26.

Front Row (left to right): Amy Blazej, Windham; Jen Carp, Colchester; Allison Bachmann, Ira; Tiffany Couture, Colchester; Mary Williams, Burlington; Kiley Baillargeon, Colchester; Chantel Charlebois, Jericho; Katelyn Phillips, Fair Haven (holding banner).

Back Row: Jennifer Dickinson, Colchester; Victoria Mousley, Jericho; Emi Schweikert, Underhill; Jessie Bachmann, Ira; Caitlin Hughes, North Chittenden; and Meaghan Hughes, Jericho; Mariah Harding, Barre.

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Management from 17 Rendering was once a common practice but is not available in all areas and prices have risen. Recent regulatory actions have caused significant changes in their business practices, the value of their products, and consequently the economics of this service to the backyard horse owner. Often, a horse that has been chemically euthanized is not a rendering candidate.

Controlled incineration may be an option if you are in an area that has access to such facilities. The Cornell Waste Management Institute has an onsite digester that can accommodate large animals. The next facility able to do so is located in Iowa. However, you need the ability to get the carcass to the site and, since animals are composed of over 65 percent water, incineration

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The 4-H members also competed in fitting and showing classes where they were evaluated on how well they handled and presented their horse to its best advantage as well as the animal’s body condition, grooming and overall appearance.

takes a lot of time and energy and is very costly.

Landfills are less of an option, depending on where you are located.

Check with your local municipalities.

Those that do accept mortalities may either bury or compost the carcass, depending on their site capabilities.

The available options to backyard horse owners for dealing with a mortality are few, as the sheer size of a horse makes disposal a major issue. While it may be one of the more unsavory aspects of being a horse owner, it is one of the most responsible parts of ownership and, with horses, comes with the territory. Evaluating your realistic options in advance and having a plan in place will save you some anxiety when the time comes.

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• We supply the East Coast with many top family trail and show horses.

• Worth the trip to see so many nice horses.

• We buy horses and take trade ins.

• Consignment horses welcome at no charge.

• 40 horses to choose from.

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Delegates with horses were divided into three groups of English riders and one group of Western riders for this class. Teen Leaders were allowed to borrow another delegate’s horse to compete in their own division.

Results for the fitting and showing classes are: English Division A: Caitlin Hughes, North Chittenden (third); English Division B: Katelyn Phillips, Fair Haven (second); Jessie Bachmann, Ira (fourth); English Division C: Meaghan Hughes, Jericho (tenth).

Western Division: Allison Bachmann, Ira (third); Chantel Charlebois, Jericho (fourth); Tiffany Couture, Colchester (sixth) Teen Leader Fitting and Showmanship: Kiley Baillargeon, Colchester (fourth); Victoria Mousley, Jericho (eighth).

In the English riding division, Vermont 4-H’ers placed in classes as follows: Bridle Path Hack: Meaghan Hughes,

Vermonters 19

Syndee New of Showme — 2011 American Haflinger National Pleasure Best of Show

by Brian and Dana Mitteer Showme Haflingers has been working for years on this Best of Show. A champion horse takes many correct steps in growing up before she/he earns that award. It can be compared to building a stone wall...each stone has a certain shape, putting together the correct stones makes the final outcome a sound sturdy wall.

First of all you have to find the correct mare, in this case Synthia of Excellence MHF purchased at the 2006 National Fall Haflinger Sale. She was a young, eye catching mare. Then we had to select the stallion. We found stud service to Newman RVM being offered at the 2007 Keystone Haflinger Sale. We clearly remember a leading Haflinger breeder offering laughs at the selection we

had made, but we were sure that we had selected the correct stallion but do admit our confidence was shaken a bit.

Not having done any such thing before on foaling, we read up on nutrition for the broodmare and fed accordingly.

After waiting those 11 months, Syndee arrived. She was the most beautiful young filly foal we had ever seen. Then as time went on she turned out to be the ugliest weanling. Brian decided that we shouldn’t sell her and just see what happens. That was the best decision we had ever made.

We went on to show her that season in all the Haflinger filly classes we could at halter and in-hand trail classes. By doing those shows, we built up her confidence and she was looking good.

Then it was time to select a trainer —

Equine scholarship offered to 4-H and FFA members New Jersey Equine Advisory Board announces $1,000 scholarship

The Sara Dubinin Scholarship, in memory of Sara Dubinin, who loved horses, will be presented at the New Jersey Bred Equine Breeder Awards Dinner on Jan. 15, 2012 At Charley’s Other Brother Restaurant in Eastampton.

Sara, a Sayreville resident, graduated from Cardinal McCarrick High

School in South Amboy in 2006. The 19-year-old was attending Middlesex County College when she succumbed to injuries suffered in a motor vehicle accident in September of 2007.

Those interested in receiving the scholarship must submit an essay on, “How horses have affected my life and how horses figure into my future.”

Consideration of applications will be weighted upon the candidate’s financial need.

The deadline to submit the essay is Dec. 1. It can be submitted to Debra Moscatiello at 609-984-4389 or debra.moscatiello@ag.state.nj.us.

Craig Sweeting of Hickory Creek Performance Horses of Pittsford, NY. Craig and Syndee were a team right from the start. He polished her up a little more and made her more perfect. They teamed up to win the AHR National Futurity as a yearling. She won the two year old filly class at the 2010 AHR National Show and was Reserve Junior Champion. Craig took her home and worked on any little improvements he could find.

We took Syndee under Craig’s professional fitting and showing to all the 2011 Haflinger shows where she won each of the three year old classes and was Grand Champion Mare at each.

She was named Reserve Best of Show at the Buckeye Haflinger Show, and then

Best of Show at the Central Ohio Haflinger show and the double judged NY Gold Classic Haflinger Show.

We took her back to the 2011 American Haflinger National Show. Syndee again handled by Craig Sweeting won the 3 year old mare class, Senior Champion Mare, Grand Champion Mare and then was selected National Best of Show.

We are excited about next year as Craig has been training her to drive. If all goes well, perhaps Syndee will come home with another National Award! But like fine wine, it takes time to develop a horse of such quality.

For more information www.showmehaflingers.com

visit

Vermonters from 18 Jericho (second); Mary Williams, Burlington (seventh); Jennifer Dick-

inson, Colchester (eighth) Command: Allison Bachmann, Ira (first);

Caitlin Hughes, North Chittenden (fourth) English

Equitation

Class A: Jennifer Dickinson, Colchester (fourth); Caitlin Hughes, North

Chittenden (fourth); Class B: Jessie Bachmann, Ira (first); Mary Williams, Burlington (second); Class C: Meaghan Hughes, Jericho (third) English Pleasure Class A: Jennifer Dickinson, Colchester (third); Caitlin Hughes, North Chittenden (fourth); Class B: Mary Williams, Burlington (second); Class C: Meaghan Hughes, Jericho (sixth) English Trail: Katelyn Phillips, Fair Haven (first); Caitlin Hughes, North Chittenden (seventh) Hunter Over Fences: Amy Blazej, Windham (third) Hunter Under Saddle: Meaghan Hughes, Jericho (fifth) State 4-H’ers also competed in Western equestrian classes.

Western Equitation: Chantel Charlebois, Jericho (first); Allison Bachmann, Ira (ninth) Western Handiness: Chantel Charlebois, Jericho (third); Allison Bach-

mann, Ira (fifth); Tiffany Couture, Colchester (ninth) Western Pleasure: Tiffany Couture, Colchester (fifth) Western Trail: Chantel Charlebois, Jericho (first); Allison Bachmann, Ira (eighth) Two Vermont 4-H’ers received additional recognition. Victoria Mousley, Jericho, was the recipient of the Sportsmanship Award for Vermont. Jen Carp, Colchester, was one of only two 4-H horse delegates from all six New England states to be chosen as the show ringmaster.

Heather Dalto, Fair Haven, and Brooke Mobbs, Colchester, also were selected to represent Vermont at Eastern States in horse show events but were unable to participate this year.

To find out more about the UVM Extension 4-H Horse Program, contact Wendy Sorrell, UVM Extension 4-H livestock educator, at 802-656-5418 or toll-free at 800-5710668, ext. 2 (Vermont calls only).

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TRENTON, NJ — The New Jersey Equine Advisory Board has announced a $1,000 scholarship to help 4-H and FFA members, as well as any young adult that is a member of a New Jersey Equine organization represented on the New Jersey Equine Advisory Board, pursue their equine activities.

Syndee New of Showme — 2011 American Haflinger National Pleasure Best of Show

Cayuga County well represented at New York State Fair Cayuga County was well represented at the 2011 New York State Fair by several 4-H members.

This year 18 Cayuga County 4-H members (ages 9-18) entered animal exhibits; including dog, dairy cattle, horse and rabbit into the 2011 State Fair Competitions.

2011 Horse Show Results The 4-H horse shows took place throughout the NYS Fair depending upon the division. Five 4H members entered their horses into the NYS Fair in the following horse show divisions.

Huntseat Division: Huntseat Equitation on the Flat, JR: 8th - Leah Stahl

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Huntseat Equitation O/F, JR: 6th - MaKenna Rozelle Huntseat Equitation O/F, JR: 7th - Leah Stahl

Kelly Giannone with her horse, Tea and Tarts at the 2011 NYS Fair Cornell Cooperative Extension Cayuga County 4-H Horse Show. Kelly placed 8th in the working Hunter Class of the Huntseat division.

Photos courtesy of Cayuga County CCE

Hunter Under Saddle, SR: 3rd - Sarah Belz Working Hunter, SR: 8th - Kelly Giannone Hunter Hack, JR: 10th - MaKenna Rozelle Driving Division, Pony: Pleasure Driving: 3rd Emily Clark Reinsmanship, 3rd Emily Clark Obstacle Driving 3rd Emily Clark Gambler’s Choice, 4th Emily Clark Showmanship, 6th Emily Clark Gymkhana Division, Pony: Straight-line Barrels: 9th - Emily Clark Keyhole: 9th - Emily

MaKenna Rozelle exhitbits her horse, Dublin Bunny Shine, at the 2011 NYS Fair in the Huntseat Division of the Cornell Cooperative Extension Cayuga County 4-H Horse Show, held in Syracuse. MaKenna placed 6th in the Huntseat Equitation over fences class.

Clark Quadrangle: 6th - Emily Clark

Bleeding Heart: 8th Emily Clark Cloverleaf Barrels: 10th

Weight from 16 • A total body weight of less than 1,450 pounds.

Bennett suggests that weight-carrying ability is primarily a function of body breadth, especially over the top of the loins, rather than a function of height.

“Few tall horses — over 16 hands — meet the breadth requirements while at the same time staying within the ideal

weight limit. Potential soundness plummets as weight exceeds 1,450 pounds,” she explains.

Becoming a skillful and well balanced rider, while showing consideration for your horse’s limitations, will mean that with any luck your horse will never have to seriously test his weight-carrying ability.

(L to R) Leah Stahl and Sarah Belz representing Cornell Cooperative Extension of Cayuga County at the 2011 NYS Fair, 4-H Horse Show held in Syracuse.

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- Emily Clark Congratulations to all of our New York State Fair participants, both in the animal divisions and the knowledge contests! If you are interested in the Cayuga County 4-H program, please contact Cornell Cooperative Extension of Cayuga County at 315-255-1183.

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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 NOV 4-5 Vermont Farriers 6th Annual Forging Clinic & Contest Ira Brook Farm, Ira, VT. Chris Gregory, CJF will be the clinician & judge, forging and live shoeing classes.

Cost is $35 for non-members or non-competitors. At 3 pm on Friday, we will be holding the Eagle Eye Forging Class.

Contact Diane Saunders, 8 0 2 - 4 5 3 - 3 7 5 0 , dlsqtrhs@gmavt.net.

NOV 17 CNY Horse Club Meeting

JM McDonald Sports Complex, 4292 Fairgrounds Rd., Cortland, NY. 7:30 pm. Contact Marge Talutis, 607-863 4261 or e-mail mtalutis@aznet.com.

NOV 26 J.P. North Equine Tack Sale & Auction CCE Building, 480 N. Main St., Canandaigua, NY. All new items! Selling a full line of horse, stable & show supplies as well as horse equipment, Christmas gift items and winter blankets. Contact Amy Morrisey, 585-394-

3977 ext. 429. On Internet at www.cceontario.org DEC 3 Tack Auction JP’s North The Old Florida Town Hall, 214 Fort Hunter Rd., Amsterdam, NY. Used Tack Tag Sale & Preview start at 11 am. Auction starts at noon.

Presented by Adirondack Miniature Horse Club. Bring your used tack & apparel for our Tag sale. Call 518-4615039.

DEC 13 Eastern CT Draft Horse

Vermont Farriers Association

Association Christmas Party Meeting Blue Slope Country Museum, 138 Blue Hill Road, Franklin, CT. 6 pm. Contact Sandy Staebner, 860-6427084.

DEC 15 CNY Horse Club Meeting Homer Senior Center, 4 Water St., Homer, NY. 7:30 pm.

Christmas party and dish to pass. Bring your own place setting. Silent auction and collection of donations for Cortland SPCA. Contact Marge Talutis, 607-863 4261 or e-mail mtalutis@aznet.com.

JAN 19 CNY Horse Club Meeting JM McDonald Sports Complex, 4292 Fairgrounds Rd., Cortland, NY. 7:30 pm. Con-

tact Marge Talutis, 607-863 4261 or e-mail mtalutis@aznet.com.

FEB 16 CNY Horse Club Meeting JM McDonald Sports Complex, 4292 Fairgrounds Rd., Cortland, NY. 7:30 pm. Contact Marge Talutis, 607-863 4261 or e-mail mtalutis@aznet.com.

MAR 15 CNY Horse Club Meeting JM McDonald Sports Complex, 4292 Fairgrounds Rd., Cortland, NY. 7:30 pm. Contact Marge Talutis, 607-863 4261 or e-mail mtalutis@aznet.com.

APR 19 CNY Horse Club Meeting Homer Senior Center, 4 Water St., Homer, NY. 7:30 pm.

Annual election of officers and dish to pass. Bring your own place setting. Contact Marge Talutis, 607-863 4261 or e-mail mtalutis@aznet.com.

MAY 17 CNY Horse Club Meeting JM McDonald Sports Complex, 4292 Fairgrounds Rd., Cortland, NY. 7:30 pm. Contact Marge Talutis, 607-863 4261 or e-mail mtalutis@aznet.com.

JUNE 21 CNY Horse Club Meeting Homer Senior Center, 4 Water St., Homer, NY. 7:30 pm.

Annual Chicken Barbecue.

Bring a dish to pass and your own place setting. Contact Marge Talutis, 607-863 4261 or e-mail mtalutis@aznet.com.

Association News

VTFA Member Ken Wildman from Athol, MA, competing at the Rhinebeck contest.

By the ceive this have held al forging

time you reissue, we will our 6th annucontest. Chris

Gregory was our judge for this year. We are very excited about having him come and present a

forging clinic for us as well as judging our work the next day.

We are looking forward to 2012 and starting to plan events and invite speakers. If there is a special speaker or certain topic that you would like to see presented for 2012, please contact either Diane Saunders dlsqtrhs@ gmavt.net or Ken Norman

ishoeum@gmail.com with your ideas. We can get the ball rolling from there although we do appreciate any and all member input! We have a couple of ideas for our upcoming spring clinic in March but are willing to consider others as well.

We had a number of our members competing at the Empire State Farrier Association’s contest recently held in Rhinebeck. No word on how they did during the competition. We hope they had faired well!

Adirondack Miniature Horse Club to host a used tack sale and tack auction

HORSE AUCTION CALENDAR To have your auction listed in this calendar, contact your Country Folks Sales Representative, or Tina Krieger at 518673-0108 or e-mail: tkrieger@ leepub.com.

Sunday, December 4 • 10:00 AM: Heritage Farm, 30 Florence Rd., Easthampton, MA. Pre-Holiday Auction. New & used tack, unique gift items at 10 am, Horses & ponies from out West and local consignors at 2 pm. Heritage Farm, The Raucher Family, 413-527-1612 www.farmheritage.com

Just in time for the holidays! The Adirondack Miniature Horse Club will be hosting a Used Tack Sale and Tack Auction on Dec. 3, at the Old Florida Town Hall, 214 Fort Hunter Road in Amsterdam, NY. Anyone that has unwanted items, out-

grown clothes or supplies they just don’t use anymore can sell them at our Tag Sale. The Sale starts at 11 a.m. along with a preview of auction items.

winter blankets, apparel, saddles, pads, wraps, grooming & stable supplies and holiday novelties. The auction will begin at Noon.

JP’s North will be there with everything you and your horse need for the winter months. Plenty of

Food, refreshments and bake goods will also be available for purchase, provided by The

Adirondack Horse Club.

Miniature

Contact B.J. Lazarou, call or text with questions or any special requests for particular items you wish to see 518-4615039 or e-mail ELAZ11@aol.com.

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VTFA Vice President, Mark Schneider from Middletown Springs, VT forging during his class at the Rhinebeck contest.

Associations Directory 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

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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 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

www.easternCTdrafthorse.com Mary Washburn ECDHA Treasurer 281 Parish Hill Road, Chaplin, CT 06235

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

New England PERCHERON ASSOCIATION Ann Egan, NEPA Membership Chairperson tje287@yahoo.com 7 Prospect Mountain Road Litchfield, CT 06759

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

Friend us on Facebook!

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

NEW ENGLAND WALKING HORSE Richard Lashoones, Treasurer NEWHA - PO Box 225, Marshfield, VT 05658 802-426-3781 Make Country Folks Mane Stream Your Association’s Official Newspaper!

As the official publication Country Folks Mane Stream: • Offers associations the opportunity to get association news out to its members 12 times a year.

• Will send that issue to all your members at no cost.

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• Offer free calendar of events listings.

• Will publish your association’s membership contact information each month at no cost.

Please contact Tina Krieger at 1-800-218-5586, Ext #108, or email tkrieger@leepub.com

Eastern Mountain Ranch Horse Association www.emrha.com

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

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

Hudson Valley Ranch Horse Association PO Box 31, Argyle, NY 12809 www.hvrha.com OR info@hvrha.com Robert Bink - President • Mike Morency - Vice President Linda Delisle - Secretary & Charter Rep 518-638-8036 / dbdranch@localnet.com Wendy Bink - B.O.D.. and Web site

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

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

New York State Draft Horse Club Gordon Howard, V.P. 315-436-5982 ghoward1951@yahoo.com

Tri-County Pony Club (TCPC) show results

by Theresa Reynolds The TCPC June and July shows this year were held at the Altamont Fairgrounds. Despite rainy and then hot weather, both shows were well attended. Exhibitors enjoyed: added trail classes for all divisions, new driving classes, equitation over fences and also the better footing in the main ring.

The Leadline Division is going strong this year with 17 exhibitors at the July show alone! Leadline Barrels has become a highlight of the morning classes for exhibitors and spectators alike.

Day-end results both shows.

for

Leadline: June - Julianna Deitz(c), Lily Cramer(rc); July - Megan

Nyia

WTJ 12 & Under: June Riley Morrow(c), Rachel DiCocco(rc); July Michaela Horlacher(c), Emilie Decker(rc).

Pony: June - Jessica Askew(c), Gina Jo Regula(rc); July - Gina Jo Regula(c), Michaela Fisher(rc).

WT 13-29: June Claire Crosier(c), Taylor Provost(rc); July - Claire Crosier(c), Thomas Payette(rc).

Eng 17 & Under: June Bree Koetzner(c), Sadie Luck(rc); July - Cheyenne Keppler(c), Stephanie Mason(rc). Eng 18 & Over: June - Kara Tracey(c), Stacy Mayhew(rc); July - Nicole Keppler(c), Brian Matis(rc).

Driving Under 52”: June - Lynne Baldauf(c), Theresa Reynolds(rc); July - Mary Garcia(c), Jessica Askew(rc). Driving 52” & Over: June Gianna Leffingwell(c), Savanna Deitz(rc); July - Gianna Leffingwell(c), Phyllis Hoyt(rc).

WJ 13-29:

June -

Claire Crosier(c), Taylor Provost(rc); July - David Leonard(c), Claire Crosier(rc).

Over the Hill: June Angie Watt(c), Sandy

Denbesten(rc); July Phyllis Friedman(c), Leslie Cuttler(rc).

West 17 & Under: June - Cheyenne Keppler(c), Kaitlin Rivituso(rc); July -

DeeDee DeRosa(c), Stephanie Mason(rc).

Western 18 & Over: June - Kara Tracey(c), Jennifer Tracey(rc); July - Martha Masters(c), Brian

Matis(rc).

Beginner: June - Natalie Buchanan(c), Rebecca Glogowski(rc); July - Rebecca Glogowski(c), Courtney Baird(rc).

Woodstock Riding Club beats the hurricane and has a successful October show Woodstock Riding Club’s grounds suffered considerable damage from Hurricane Irene. However, Club members got together and cleaned up the mess, fixed major structural issues and presented its final show of the year: the October Classic, on Sunday Oct. 2nd.

The ground was still soggy in places, but compared to what it had been (over a foot of water in the club house, and serious flooding and erosion around the stables), the various arenas at the Club were usable, and show participants were able to strut their stuff.

Don Sanford was the judge for the Show.

The

Club’s

Annual

Awards Dinner, where show champions receive their annual prizes and accolades, takes place on Friday, Nov. 4. Contact Club President Hannah Moskowitz for registration forms.

For all queries and bookings for shows and for the Annual Dinner, call 845-657-8005 or email Woodstockridingclub@yahoo.com . Reservations can also be mailed to the WRC post office address: PO Box 726 Woodstock, NY 12498.

Woodstock Riding Club is the premiere local connection and resource for all riders and those interested in things equine, and is

Western Riding contestor, Scott Booth on Zip on Principles

run exclusively by volunteers. It holds monthly meetings on the third Monday of each month,

and presents shows and competitions throughout the spring, summer and fall.

Associations Directory New York State High School Rodeo Association

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

New York State Quarter Horse Association, Inc. www.nysqha.com

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

Renesselaer County Draft Animal Association New York State Saddle Horse Association Web site www.NYSSHA.org

Vermont Farriers Association c/o Diane Saunders, Treasurer 1292 South Rte. 116, Bristol, VT 05443 802-453-3750

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

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

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

VERMONT QUARTER HORSE ASSOCIATION

www.vtqha.com Lucille Evarts - President 802-545-2547 EVARTSL@YAHOO.COM

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Our June Tough Enough to Wear Pink show raised $250 for the Susan G Komen for the Cure. Thank you to all of our June and July sponsors, workers, bakers and everyone that exhibited — you are all winners!

Whitbeck(c), Shroder(rc).

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Ulster County Horse Council • all those who contributed their donations to meet our fundraising goal for St. Jude’s; • and all our vendors listed below, for donating incentive prizes and refreshments: • Liberty Tractor Supply, Liberty, NY — one lead, halter sheep skin covers, a riding crop, and a bag of horse treats.

• Pine Bush Equine, Pine Bush, NY — $105 certificate for Teeth, shots etc.

• Kelders Farm, Kerhonkson, NY — $25 gift certificate • Tractor Supply Co., Highland, NY — saddle pad, training whip, and 2 saddle covers — value approx. $75 • Agway, New Paltz, NY — Two $25 gift certificates • Stop n Shop, New Paltz, NY — $20 gift card • ShopRite, New Paltz, NY — granola bars and calendars • Hannaford, Modena, NY — cookie tray • Wallkill View Farm, New Paltz, NY — box of apples (special thanks for donating, even when business was severely impacted by recent flooding!)

• KV Vet catalog store — Two $25 gift certificates • Jeffers catalog store — $25 gift certificate • Valley Vet catalog store — three Tshirts • And, of course, St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, for what they do for the children and families who need their help!

If anyone has suggestions for next year’s ride, let our Trail Ride Chairperson, Donna Putnum, know. It’s not too early to start planning. Our goal next year will be $2,000. We can do it with everyone’s support!

With the sincerest appreciation Leslie Purcell, President Ulster County Horse Council www.uchc-ny.org

A view of the Catskills.

New York State Draft Horse Club Big thanks to Dave and Pam Williams for hosting annual picnic The members that attended the Annual Picnic this year at Dave and Pam Williams’ Endless Trails Farm want to express their deep appreciation for an extraordinary event. The setting was majestic, the food was great, and the hospitality was unparalleled.

Dave and Pam - Thank You for a wonderful event.

Annual Corn Harvest Demonstration The New York State Draft Horse Club held its Annual Corn Harvest Demonstration at Harlow Smith’s Smithland Farm in Canastota on Sunday, Sept. 11. The weather was excellent, club participation was good, and everyone had a great time.

From about 11 a.m. to about 3 p.m. the club demonstrated cutting and binding corn stalks into bundles with old fashioned corn binder, loading bundles of corn onto horse draw wagons, and chopping corn stalks into silage using belt driven ensilage cutter. The Corn

Harvest was the last club demonstration for 2011.

The club looks forward to again demonstrating in 2012 how draft horses can be used in Ice Harvesting, Plowing, Wheat Harvesting, and Corn Harvesting. The 2012 Ice Harvest will be on Sun-

day, Feb. 19 at Green Lake in Tully, NY. All are welcome to come and see draft horses in action.

For more information on the NY State Draft Horse Club and its events go to www.ny-state-drafthorse-club.org

Members of the NY State Draft Horse Club demonstrate feeding corn into belt driven ensilage cutter at Annual Corn Harvest at Smithland Farm in Canastota.

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Picnic host, Dave Williams, talks with club members at the Annual Picnic held at Endless Trails Farm.

NY State Draft Horse Club member shows how to cut and bundle corn stalks using antique horse drawn corn binder at the club annual corn harvest demonstration on Sept. 11.

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We would like to express our sincere appreciation to all who made the 3rd annual, 2011 Ulster County Horse Council’s sponsored St. Jude Trail ride another success. Eight riders and one long distance participating fund raiser were prepared to ride in less-than-perfect weather on the trail ride event held on Oct. 1. The amount collected by the nine fund raisers totaled $1,783, with future promises of an additional donation from an Orange and Rockland employee to match one of the donations, which would put 2011 UCHC sponsored St. Jude Trail ride up to $1,993. If you wish additional information about the trails at Mohonk Preserve, please visit their Web site at www.mohonkpreserve.org.

Our thanks go out to the tireless efforts of the UCHC Trail Ride chairpersons, Donna Putnam and Laurel Skiff, who rode and marked the trails, contacted Mohonk Preserve, and graciously welcomed all riders at this year’s fund raising event. Further gratitude goes out to the following participating landowners, organizations, and award sponsors, for without their support, this could not happen.

• Mohonk Preserve, for preserving and maintaining such a great trail network, and for so quickly repairing trails after recent storm damage; • Jon Ross, Mohonk Preserve, for being so helpful planning and setting up; • Ulster County Horse Council, for sponsoring the ride; • all the riders, for showing up and being prepared for less than perfect weather with such good horses, and especially those who lent horses to others or transported horses for others, and even horseless riders who came just to help; • all those who participated, even if they didn’t ride;

New York exhibitor to compete in NRHA Adequan® North American Affiliate Championships National Reining Horse Association member Danielle Grasmeder of Queensbury, NY, age 15, has earned the right to compete in the 2011 NRHA Adequan® North American Affiliate Championships scheduled to take place during the NRHA Futurity in Oklahoma City, OK from Nov. 24 through Dec. 3.

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Danielle will be competing against more than 500 reiners from across North America aboard her quarter horse,

Stepinic, in the Youth 1418 North American Affiliate Champion Class.

The NRHA Adequan® North American Affiliate Championships are for qualified NRHA members and their horses only.

Entrants qualify for the Affiliate Championships through their respective Regional Affiliate Finals.

Each Finals sends its eight highest placing riders, plus ties, to the Championships.

The NRHA Futurity & Adequan® North American

Affiliate Championships attracts exhibitors and spectators from around the globe and includes a trade show, three NRHA horse sales, and intercollegiate judging contest, youth activities, 4R Performance Horses Celebrity Slide and many more activities geared toward the enjoyment for the whole family.

During its 10-day run, The NRHA Futurity & Adequan® North American Affiliate Championship

Show contributes nearly $50 Million to the overall Oklahoma City economy.

Exhibitors will compete for nearly $2 Million in purse and prizes.

Highlights of the NRHA Futurity & Adequan® North American Affiliate Championships will air on NRHA’s television show, NRHA Inside Reining. Check your local channel guide or visit insidereining.com for show dates and times.

growing and most popular Western equine sport around the world. Incorporated in 1966, The National Reining Horse Association is the standard setting body of the sport of Reining. NRHA, with their International Headquarters in Oklahoma City is responsible for promoting the sport and working to ensure the highest standards of competition. Get more information at NRHA.com.

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