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Volume 2 Number 12

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Equine Affaire 2011 ~ Page 3

COLUMNISTS Judy Van Put

Horse Tales

11

Lynn Palm

Palm Partnership

5

Bob Jefferys & Suzanne Sheppard

Two As One Horsmanship

6

Mitzi Summers

4

Stallion Directory

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Guy McLean ~ finding a better way ~ Page 2

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Guy McLean finding a better way

by Sally Colby Guy McLean canters into the arena on Quietway Spinabbey, a liver chestnut that might seem somewhat ordinary. But Spinabbey isn’t ordinary, and neither are the three horses that accompany McLean, all at liberty. No halters, no leads. As McLean works his way around the arena, the at-liberty horses remain tight against him and one another; seemingly attached by an invisible thread. Although it’s not apparent, each horse is keenly aware of every cue from McLean.

McLean is an Australian horseman, entertainer and bush poet who is currently touring the U.S. He says that his childhood dream was to become the world’s best horseman, but he didn’t know how he was going to accomplish that. “I thought maybe I’d be a trainer,” he said. “People would send me their problem horses and I’d make a big difference. Then I realized that if I kept the horse for four weeks, I got too attached to them.”

McLean figured that if he wanted to become a force in the horse business, he’d have to become an entertainer. He says that it was the father of the three horses working at liberty - Hope, Sequel and Pride - that made him realize he could do it. “I paid $200 for a little buckskin colt named Nugget,” said McLean, adding that his plan was to train Nugget then sell him. That plan ended when McLean fell in love with the colt. “Nugget was the first horse I rode in front of 20,000 people. Two hundred dollars but he rode like a million dollar horse. He was just amazing. People were blown away with him.”

The youngest of five boys, all with strong personalities, McLean was painfully shy and bullied because he wore glasses. “I felt very insignificant not because I was made to, but because they (his brothers) were so bold,” he said.

“But on the back of a horse, I was faster, stronger and braver. I felt like an equal.”

As a teenager, McLean cared for the 50 horses at his family’s holiday ranch resort in Queensland, which helped build his skills and strengthen his determination. “I had to deal with horses and people there, and the more I dealt with people, the more I wanted to deal with horses,” he said. “Now I’m dealing with people

even more, and I’m comfortable in that arena.”

McLean says that when he was working with horses as a teenager, he started them in the usual way - with a bridle and saddle - but those extras would eventually be shed. “From the time I was 15, I thought that if I really want the horses to work, they shouldn’t have gear on to do it,” he said. “If I have to have gear on to make them work, I’m not the horseman I need or want to be.”

How does the leap between riding one well-trained saddle horse and working a group of horses at liberty happen?

McLean says that before leaving Australia to begin his U.S. tour, he was performing with the four-horse team he’s currently traveling with. People wanted to see Nugget, the $200 bush stallion, but McLean had moved on and was doing more, including laying one horse down and putting three horses over top.

McLean says that when Nugget’s offspring started to mature, he knew that he couldn’t sell them - he had to do something special with them. “I’d see other horsemen do it. There were some great horsemen at home running horses side by side. Once I see that something can be done, I instantly say, ‘if he can do it, I can do it.’ Then I’d go home and play with it.”

In Australia, McLean performed in front of standing-room only crowds and conducted clinics. “Everyone says they want a connection,” he said. “Everyone wants to be the friend of the horse first, but a horse doesn’t respect his friend.

People say, ‘I love my horse - why does he stand all over me?’ Love doesn’t mean respect. Respect has to come first and love can follow. There are so many people that want to treat their horse like a dog, but the horse isn’t a dog. If they don’t have manners, we aren’t making them safe for the rest of their lives.”

As an example of how he started training horses to work in harmony him, McLean relates the story of a young mare he was teaching to lead. “I’d lead the mare into the bush, then hop on and lead the lead horse home,” he said. “I dropped the lead and this young mare continued to canter with me. I stopped, she stopped. I backed up, she backed up. I went home and started to develop it more, then I did the same thing with oth-

Guy McLean puts a tarp over a horse to demonstrate how he has earned the animal’s trust. Loud noise and applause from the audience didn't distract the horse.

Three horses stand over a third while Guy McLean stands on the backs of two of the horses.

Photos by Sally Colby er young horses.” McLean says that once a horse does what he asks of them and becomes valuable to him, he is dedicated to caring for that horse for the rest of its life.

McLean says that dedication must come with an understanding of the horse’s natural instinct. “Once we bring a horse into our world, we’re telling him not to be a horse any more,” he said. “To be a horse is to react against any pressure. If you pick up a wild horse’s foot and they let you hold it, they could be eaten. The moment he’ll stand on three legs and be held, he’s no longer wild.

When we bring a horse into our world, we’re asking him to understand our world. We have to treat him in a way that says we understand his natural instinct.

We’re saying to him, ‘forget your wild past - forget pulling against pressure learn to give to pressure - and if you do these things, you’ll never go hungry, you’ll never go thirsty and you’ll always be safe.’”

McLean says that his horses have shown him what they can do. He looks for the best in each individual, and devotes his full attention to bringing them to what he calls brilliance.

“I never put a limit on a horse,” he said.

“If I find one that sprouts wings in the middle of his back, I’ll ask him to fly.”

Guy McLean will be at the Pennsylvania Horse Expo February 23-26, 2012, and will participate in the Road to the Horse for Team Australia.

Guy McLean puts a horse on the ground in preparation standing over top of it with three other horses.

Equine Affaire 2011

ideas relating to his work involving recovering cancer patients who were introduced to horses as part of their therapy.

Dr. Hamilton is Professor of Surgery, Radiation Oncology and Psychology at the University of Arizona and also a dedicated horseman. He noted that the horse, being a herd animal, relies on non verbal communication, this arising from their need to protect themselves and the herd from predators that might be alerted by verbal communication. Our relationship with horses causes us to shut down the left side of our brains, that part that is considered the verbal side. Horses always are living in the present so that when we relate to the horse it tends to keep us in the moment and focused on the now. The human brain often tries to make things happen and when working with horses this is less likely to occur, a valuable aid when working with patients recovering from a serious illness.

Dr. Mark Reilly, owner of the South Shore Equine Clinic and Diagnostic Center in Plympton, MA gave his audience an overview of some basic health care guidelines. It is Dr. Reilly’s contention that worming, as practiced by many horse owners, is greatly overdone. His advice is that great reliance should be placed on regular fecal exams to monitor the parasite load in any given population and develop the worming program accordingly.

Worming based on intuition and suspicion is a waste of money and resources.

A twice yearly program for the control of bots and tapeworms is necessary as these parasites are difficult to detect when relying on routine fecal exams.

Proper dental care is as important for the horse’s well being as it is for the owner and when properly instituted at an early age should be considered as a routine procedure and not a threat. The question of who should conduct routine dental care is a question that has no easy

Mike Carpenter explains about working with draft horses.

Photo by George Looby answers but when a thorough oral examination is called for, a veterinarian is by far the best qualified to recognize subtle changes that may be occurring in the mouth.

Signs of early dental problems may be overlooked but owners should be alert to changes in eating habits, foul odors coming from the mouth, and small facial swellings. Dr. Reilly feels that horses in the 2-5 year range may be best seen 2-3 times yearly as their dentition matures and caps and points may need to be removed. It is his further suggestion that it is best not to try to do too much at one time to avoid undue stress to the patient.

Annual vaccinations are a must in order that the horse be as protected a possible against many of the more common diseases with foals being started at being started at 4-6 months of age. The basic

vaccination program should include rabies, tetanus, EWEE, and Potomac Horse Fever. Rhino should be administered in three doses at approximately two month intervals. Vaccination reactions although rare do occur and it is important that each owner discuss his/her own veterinarian as to the best advice to follow in the event of such an occurrence.

A first aid kit should be part of any horse owner’s supplies.

Readers who have not yet taken the opportunity to attend Equine Affaire would be well served to make it a point to attend next year’s show, even those who may not be horse oriented would find that it has many areas of interest for those involved in agriculture in any way.

Other speakers will be presented in a future edition of County Folks Mane Stream.

Equestrians take part in Special Olympics

by Katie Navarra Sixty-five riders from Buffalo, Tioga, Long Island and beyond gathered at Dream Catcher Ranch in Fort Ann in October to compete in the New York State Special Olympics Fall Games Equestrian

Kevin Cornwell celebrates his Gold medal finish in the Western Trail.

Events.

Twenty classes gave athletes the opportunity to compete against riders of similar ability levels in English Equitation, English Trail, Western Equitation and Western Trail. Depending upon the rider’s experience and comfort level with riding, athletes rode with the assistance of side-walkers or completely alone. At the end of each division riders were honored with a podium ceremony where they received Gold, Silver or Bronze medals for their placing.

Local horse owners like Mary Murphy from the Capital District, volunteered several of her horses for athletes to compete with during the day’s events. For 12 years Mary Murphy, from the Capital District has worked with Special Olympics athletes. “I have used my horses Huey and Buster for the last 5 or 6 years with the Special Olympics athletes,” she said, “Buster can go from the roping pen to having these guys on his back without a second thought.”

Riders Kevin Cornwell and Greg Tanczos travel to Murphy’s farm every Friday night for lessons. “I have coached Kevin for 12 years now,” she said, “Greg has been riding with me for two years now too.” Lucky to have the fall games in Fort Ann, both Kevin and Greg were able to compete with Huey and Buster, the hors-

es they ride every week during their lessons. Kevin earned a Gold in Western Trail and a Silver in Western Equitation and Greg finished with two Silvers in the Western classes.

Divided into a Fall, Winter and Summer Games, Special Olympics seasonal meets feature 22 different sports. The Fall Games give athletes the opportunity to compete in Bocce, Cross Country, Cycling, Golf and Golf Skills, Equestrian, Soccer Team and Softball Team events. The Special Olympic World Games also includes Dressage and Western Riding events in addition to equitation and trail classes most commonly held at local and state competitions.

Special Olympics is the largest amateur sports organization in the world. The New York State chapter is the largest in North America and the sixth largest world-wide. Based on a 2010 survey Special Olympics New York has 51,809 athletes that train and compete year round at no cost to themselves, their families or caregivers.

An athlete negotiates ground poles in the English Trail Class.

Photos by Katie Navarra

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by George Looby, DVM The horse reigned supreme in West Springfield, MA for four days in mid November as the gates of the Eastern States Exposition Grounds swung open for the annual Equine Affaire, an event devoted to all things relating to the horse. From Nov. 10-13, each day featured renowned speakers and live demonstrations by world class horsemen designed to inform and entertain those who attended.

Entertainment starring the horses was held in the coliseum on consecutive evenings sponsored by Pfizer Animal Health. This musical affair entitled the Pfizer Fantasia included reining, Roman riding, dressage, driving, trick riding, and vaulting. Featured acts included Sylvia Zerbini, Aaron Ralston, Craig Johnson, Jennifer Baumert and Guy McLean.

Another event on the program was the versatile horse and rider competition.

Various teams competed against on another over the course of the program for the title of Equine Affaire Versatile Horse and Rider Champion.

The wants and needs of everyone associated with the horse industry were addressed and one was hard pressed to find an area that was not well served. On entering the Mallery Pavilion one was struck with the size and diversity of the wares on display and by the range of vendors and yet this building was just one building of four with every sort of horse related service. In the Mallery Complex not only did vendors hold sway but in addition there were ongoing demonstrations in two rings simultaneously.

The Young Building also had a demonstration ring in addition to dozens of vendors while the Better Living Center had a seminar stage where lectures on a range of topics were offered over the course of the four day event. It was in this setting that Dr. Alan Hamilton presented some

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Paradigm shifts in horse training theory

by Mitzi Summers A record of how humankind worked with horses started ‘way before Xenophon’, who is commonly regarded as the first fairly humane horseman who wrote books about the subject of training. The end result of his trained horses was to be able to successfully carry his rider into battle and bring him out of it alive.

The relationship began, of course, a long time before that, with our favorite equine partners being especially useful as a food source. The predator-prey was a reality back then. Gradually, of course, it became apparent that equines were useful for work and war, and the long process began on how to convince these grazing herbivores that it may be worth their while to listen to us.

The methods used were, and still can be, quite forced and brutal. It was often a confrontational pairing, and a perusal of ancient and not-so-ancient horse training, (aka, often breaking) literature and artwork lends validity to this premise. Bits often looked like instruments of torture from the Spanish inquisition.

Let’s review the then and here and now, and note any changes.

The use of horses Before the end of World War II they were used primarily for work or war.

People still used them in the fields, and although the automobile took over for most transportation, they were still used as a riding horse. There were races and hunts and some horse shows, but for the most part there was not enough of a leisure class to keep horses just for pleasure.

You will notice everything was very utilitarian. You will find no pink sparkling pony leg wraps or stirrup covers. But the blankets and hoods and tack were very utilitarian and obviously very well made. Some of the bits are awful, but you can go into your local tack shop and find much the same thing.

When I was a little girl, there simply was not that much information out there. So, as we all realize, now there is certainly, if anything, an overabundance of information.

A trip to the recent Equine Affaire which had many different clinicians, reams of material, and 10 trainers who may have supplied 10 different opinions to your one question. It truly now is ‘consumer beware’. It is important to

Cover photo by Sally Colby Guy McLean puts a horse on the ground in preparation for three other horses to stand over top of it.

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trust your instincts as to what is correct information and what is information mainly designed for mass consumption and selling. Anyone who refers to all horses as if they can all be trained in the same way, and handles all horses, whether it be a large Draft or a Thoroughbred, in the same manner, is one warning signal.

Some methods tout ‘Partnership’, and ‘bonding’, but then treat this mostly fearful prey animal as a wild beast….not “invading your space” and insisting on almost machine-like reactions is not correct. Of course a horse is not allowed to threaten you, but I saw a “Natural Horsemanship” person literally cause welts on the horse because it took a step forward toward his “trusted” owner and was treated as if he attacked her. The horse was yanked on his head with a halter which has a metal piece under the halter which caused PAIN. When the horse still did not understand, he was eventually whipped on his chest and head which left welts.

This is obviously abusive and there should be laws developed which protect horses against this type of treatment.

So how did this sort of behavior and treatment toward horses develop? Anna Sewell wrote the book Black Beauty in 1877. She wrote it during the last years of her life to protest the inhumane treatment of mostly harness horses in England at that time. It awoke in people the awareness of how these animals were treated. It changed their paradigms of thinking how horses should be treated and created empathy in some. It was an immediate best seller and helped to change the treatment of horses in England.

It is up to the individual to choose which advice to follow. If someone has worked with horses for many years, it may be easier. I had just had a conversation with a man who has just started teaching and training. He was a witness

to the abusive training which resulted in horses with welts on their bodies.

Even he, who thought the training was really rough and caused the horse pain, was unsure of the efficiacy of the information as the clinician was very famous. These horses were not brought to the clinic because they were difficult to handle or dangerous, but they were all treated as though they were wild mustangs off the range. One woman even burst into tears because she did not want to treat her horse in this way, but the famous “trainer” was telling her it was necessary.

There are many effective ways in which to work with your horses. There is good and effective “Natural Horsemanship”. This can be a blanket marketing word. There are trainers out there who advertise “Natural” horsemanship who do anything but. Target or clicker training is very effective.

There are authors like Dr. Temple Grandin who gives her readers a real insight into the horse’s mind.

I think each individual needs to investigate any methods that they may decide to use. Classical methods are based on over 2,000 years of study, but not all of these methods are humane or make sense to the horse. I think you need to trust a “gut” reaction that you may have if you are watching a session.

Do they allow the horse to understand what they are asking the horse to do.

Does a calm horse stay calm during the training or does it get more and more upset? Does the horse get more tense?

Is the trainer working with fear or force?

Either of these emotions have no business in horse training. It is not a confrontational thing to do with your horse.

It is not “us against them”. Is it a true partnership you are developing or “truckling subservience?

So remember why you “got into” horses.…you love them. Yes, they cannot threaten you, but they can be trusted and can have a special place in your life without a confrontational attitude.

Study all advice with eyes wide open.

Every horse, like Pippen shown here, may need a different approach...this is the changing of paradigms.

Photo by Mitzi Summers

Developing the young horse Teach your horse to ground drive, part 6

by Lynn Palm We will conclude this series on ground driving with some course work.

Setting up a course is a great way to keep ground driving lessons fun, interesting, and challenging for you and your horse. It makes you think ahead and stay creative with your lesson plans.

Besides having the horse properly outfitted for ground driving, for this lesson you will need plastic cones or markers (plastic gallon jugs partially filled with sand will work). Set up the course in a large enclosed area like an arena, paddock, or pasture.

I will give you a couple of courses to practice. Be creative and make your own courses to vary the direction of turns, tightness of turns, and speed. By using markers and a pattern, you will improve your precision. All of the courses I will describe can be performed at a walk or the trot. Patterns should be practiced in both directions.

Course No. 1: The Cross (requires six markers or cones)

Course No. 2: The Serpentine (requires six-eight markers) Set up single markers in a straight line. The distance between the markers can be the same or it can vary. Start at a line at one end of the markers and drive the horse in a serpentine (weaving) pattern between the markers. Halt after the last marker is completed.

Course No. 3: Poles and Markers (requires 13 markers, plus three poles) This course is going to be a little tricky to describe, so I am going to give you the elements of the course and let you use your imagination to create it. The important concept is that we’ve added poles to go with the markers to help the horse pay attention and help the handler reach the middle more easily.

The course includes these elements: 1) A start line made of a pole on the ground with two markers on each end.

2) A “V” shaped element made by setting up a three markers on each point of the “V”. Lay poles from each of the top points of the “V” to the closed point on

The secret to ground driving success is practice. the bottom, 3) A large square or box consisting of four markers set up equal distance from each other. You will be driving the horse around the Box. The size of the Box can vary. The larger it is the easier it will be to turn around. The smaller the Box, the tighter a turn. 4) A line of three markers spaced to form a short serpentine. 5) A single marker that will mark the spot to halt.

Here is one example of how to use these elements: Start by ground driving the horse over the start pole, then proceed to the “V” obstacle. Drive him over the right side of the “V” then proceed to the Box. Drive the horse completely around the outside of the Box one to one and a half times, then proceed to the Serpentine. Drive him through the

Serpentine, then return to the “V” and drive him over the pole on the left side.

Finish with a halt at the single marker.

A ground driving course will help reinforce the importance of keeping the horse straight from the poll through the withers to the back of the hip. Because you are walking behind the horse, you can analyze whether his body is straight. When you are turning, lightly position the horse’s head and neck in the direction you want to turn, just enough to see the horse’s eye with the body staying straight. When turning, the horse must move off the outside rein.

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This course is in a cross or “+” style configuration. For ease of reference, let’s call the arms of the cross north, east, south, and west. Markers are set in pairs so the horse is driven between them. One pair of markers should be at each end of each arm of the cross. The pattern is started from a start line located anywhere in the southeast corner of the cross. Start by driving the horse straight past the starting point, then turn him left to pass between the cones

on the south arm. Proceed straight, and then turn right to pass through the cones on the west arm. Proceed straight, and then turn right again to pass through the cones on the north arm. Follow the same pattern and finish by halting as you pass through the cones on the east arm. The sharpness of the turns made in this course can be varied by where each pair of markers is set up on the cross.

Helpful hints on long distance trailering

by Bob Jeffreys & Suzanne Sheppard We’ve traveled across the country many times with our horses and would like to share some tips to make your journey a safe and enjoyable one.

Start your trip at your kitchen table, planning your route, where you’ll stop and where you and your horses will stay each night. There are a couple of nationwide directories of overnight horse boarding facilities, most of which are close to hotels or are combination bedand-breakfast plus horse facilities.

Before you start, make sure your truck and trailer are ready: Check tires, floorboards and electrical connections.

Bring your jack, tire iron, flares and make sure everything is in good working

order. Remember your first aid kit, which should include bandages, gauze, antiseptic and Banamine or some other medicine for colic. Leg wraps or shipping boots are fine if you want to use them, but we find most horses travel just as well without them.

Your horses should be comfortable loading and unloading and familiar with riding in the trailer. We usually go about 500 or 600 miles per day stopping only for food and fuel. These stops are really all the horses need as well.

We feed both hay and grain in the trailer and always have a five-gallon bucket of water about half full for the horses to drink along the way. Carry several containers of water with you.

If you run out, you can usually find potable water at truck stops. In order to make sure my horses will drink different tasting water, we’ll put some Gatorade in their water at home before leaving and then flavor the different tasting water with it while we’re on the road.

When it’s really hot, we carry a hose with us, hook up at the truck stop and hose the horses off while they’re standing in the trailer. Make sure your horses will accept being hosed before you try this. You might also buy a block of ice and place it securely on the trailer floor to reduce road heat.

Take enough of your own grain along to complete the trip and have enough to

mix with different grain at your destination for about one week. We also like to take alfalfa cubes with me to supplement their hay intake since you never know about the quality of the hay you’ll find along the way.

If we’re traveling where it is inconvenient to stop or there is simply no place for our horses, we might spend one night sleeping in the truck and trailer. However, we never allow our horses to stay on the trailer for two consecutive nights. You’ll need a current Coggins test and a veterinary health certificate while en route. Traveling with your horses can be great fun … enjoy your journey! ©Two as One, LLC

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Saratoga County Fairgrounds riding high with new bleacher covers Thanks to a donation of nearly $4,000 in building materials from Curtis Lumber, the Saratoga County Fair was able to construct new roofs over the bleacher area adjacent to the horse riding arena on the fairgrounds. These roofs replace temporary tent style coverings, and will protect spectators in this area from both rain and sun for many years into the future.

Gail Palmer, supervisor of the Horse Department of the fair helped design the layout, and her husband, past Fair President Roy Palmer, supervised the fair’s grounds crew team of Jerry DeGraff and Mike Frizzi during construction.

“Without this generous donation from Curtis Lumber, this project would not have been possible,” stated Fair Treasurer Sarah Welch. “Curtis is a true supporter of the fair and the community in general, and they have our hearty thanks.”

The 2012 fair dates are July 17-22 and

Employees of Curtis Lumber and members of the Saratoga County Fair Board discuss the new roof that will cover the horse ring bleachers at the fairgrounds, built with materials donated to the fair by Curtis. In the photo (left to right) Jim Carpenter, director of Marketing; Ed Harris, assistant store manager, Ballston Spa; Dave Bielawski, advertising manager; Bob Eakin, store manager, Ballston Spa; and Gail Palmer, Roy Palmer and Sarah Welch, all Fair representatives. discount admission tickets are available now online at saratogacountyfair.org.

The Fairgrounds hosts many events throughout the year starting with the annual Tree & Shrub Sale in late April,

and including music festivals, AKC sanctioned Dog Shows, a long running Antique Truck & Tractor Show, the Village of Ballston Spa Family Fun Day, al-

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Heritage Farm Western IEA team members are left to right, back row, Coach Anne Porter, Kaylee Quenneville, Jennifer Szafir, Mackenzie Raucher, Taryn Loven and Claire DiLeo. Second row, Carlie Raucher, Erin Wooldridge, Samantha Davis, Savannah Kellogg, Kayla Thatcher and Nicole Jablon. Kneeling, Jason Wooldridge and Gracie Raucher.

Photo by Diane Raucher Miller The challenge of getting riders as young as 12 years old competent enough to show on unknown horses and be competitive is a weighty one that both coaches take seriously.

“We have a wide variety of horses in the lesson program,” said Porter “which helps my kids feel ready to ride anyone they

draw at a horse show because they have so much experience on different horses in their lessons.”

The 2011-12 school year is only the second year for Western IEA teams to be in existence in New England. Based on the results from the initial two shows in the Western calendar, the

Heritage Farm team is already headed towards Zones, with their goal of making it to Nationals for the second year in a row very likely. Western IEA Nationals will be in Oklahoma City, OK, in June.

The Hunt Seat shows in Zone 1 are exceptionally competitive, but the Heritage Farm Hunt Seat team is already earning

points towards its Regionals and Zones, which will be held in the spring.

For more information on Heritage Farm, their IEA teams or coaches, please check their website at www.farmheritage.com. For more information about the IEA, please read up on their website: rideiea.com.

40th The Raucher Family, Heritage Farm Staff and Community would like to thank our many friends and business contacts across New England for their support as we ride into our 40th year!

We wish each and every one of you, whether you have 2 legs or 4, a very Happy and Healthy Holiday Season with Best Wishes for 2012!

Cabin n Feverr Auction!! A New w England d Tradition n • Sunday,, Feb.. 26th 10 am Tack, Supplies & Equipment followed by Horses at 2 pm More details, consignment info, directions and horses currently for sale online at www.farmheritage.com Whatever your interests, we have something for you.

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Look for an expanded calendar of events to be held at Heritage Farm in 2012: Heritage Farm Auctions * Hunter Shows The Raucher Family * Stock Horse Shows 30 Florence Rd. * Games Series Easthampton, MA 01027

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Heritage Farm has hosted both Hunt Seat and Western IEA shows

this fall. Allison Guerin, graduate of Centenary College and IHSA veteran, coaches the Hunt Seat team. Anne Porter, frequent competitor in the New England Stock Horse Series, is the coach of the Western team. All Hunt Seat riders compete in a Walk, Trot, Canter Equitation class, and most beyond the beginner level also compete in an Equitation Over Fences class as well. Similarly, all western riders show in a Walk, Jog, Lope Equitation class, with riders at the Intermediate level and up also ride in a Reining class.

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3 generations of horsemen and women.

Horses available for sale suitable for every sport, lesson or family use. Several auctions each year feature new and used tack, equipment and trailers, followed by horses and ponies from local consignors as well as out west. Heritage Farm is also home to the New England Stock Horse Series, has a lesson program and both Hunt Seat and Western IEA teams.

New England’s largest quality sales stable.

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Adirondack Foothills Equine is a newly built facility with a 70’x134’ indoor riding arena with an enclosed viewing area. Our brand new 120’x280’ outdoor arena provides the perfect space for ranch sorting, team penning, (with our cattle located on the premises), barrel racing, team roping and gymkhanas. There is also an outdoor riding arena, round pen arena and miles and miles of trails on over 270 acres. The facility offers riding lessons, professional horse breaking and training, horse boarding, horses for sale and/or lease and trail riding. Bring your horse(s), there is plenty of parking for your trailer and turn around area. Browse our Web site often for a calendar of upcoming events.

Adults driving ponies

by Marilyn Munzert Like peanut butter and jelly, kids and ponies just seem to go together. However, with interest in carriage driving on the increase, many ponies have found a new performance niche — they make outstanding “adult” driving ponies.

Some of them are too green or too highspirited to be suitable mounts for children, but most of them are simply too much fun to be just for kids any more.

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In Great Britain, ponies have always been popular at driving events and shows. Their popularity in the United States varies from region to region, but it is steadily growing. Now, ponies often out-number horses at pleasure drives and shows.

The rules of the American Driving Society, which governs many carriage driving shows, state that any horse that is “14.2 or under will be classified as a pony. A registered horse of a breed permitting horses to be under 14.2 (i.e. Arabian, Morgan, Quarter horse, etc.) may show as a horse, but not as a horse and a pony at the some show.” The American Driving Society then complicates things by requiring that horses 14.2 and under compete as ponies in Combined Driving Events regardless of breed.

The issue is further complicated because pony breeds include many individuals that are over 14.2. Connemaras are a good example. By the same token,

there are many small Morgans that are competing quite successfully as ponies.

The Hackney Pony was developed for show ring driving. Bred down from the English Hackney horse, they range in size from 12 to 14.2 hands high. High headed and high stepping, they are the flashiest of the pony breeds. While they are very beautiful, some of them can be quite hot. They make impressive carriage driving ponies, and many excel in Combined Driving as well.

“Hackney Ponies are very highcouraged and very unforgiving,” said Hopeton Kimball of New York. Kimball’s family owned the Cassilis Hackney Stud and bred one of America’s best-known line of show ponies. While she does drive some of her hunters, she prefers to drive the ponies. “It’s like driving a sports car,” she claims.

While American Shetland Ponies are larger and more refined than their Scottish ancestors, they are the smallest of the American pony breeds, ranging in size from 9 to 11.2 hands high. Shetlands have competed successfully as pairs, and four-in-hand as well as singly hitched.

Most Shetlands are too smart for children to train, but handled properly, they are easy to train and fun to drive.

Welsh ponies are well known as pony hunters, but their popularity as driving ponies is growing. They are registered in

Although they may be considered “kid-sized”, ponies like this Shetland Rapunzel can make outstanding driving partners for adults.

Photo by Marilyn Munzert four types: Mountain or Section A ponies are under 12 hands high, Section B ponies are light ponies 12.2 to 14.2 hands high, Section C ponies are Welsh Cobs under 13.2. The Cobs are heavier boned and tend to have more motion. Many of the Section D Cobs are over 14.2 and therefore compete in horse divisions.

Camarillo, CA, claims that ponies “can do everything a horse can do, and they eat half as much.” However many of them have a Napoleon complex.

Welsh pony enthusiast Jody Cutler of

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• Maintain a minimum 6-foot distance behind the horse when driving. The closer you are to the horse, the better your control and timing.

tion and timing. It will teach you a lot about your horse and improve your ability to analyze his body position. A young horse will learn how to respond to rein pressure. He will learn the basics of turning, changing directions and gait, stopping, and backing with the stress of the rider’s weight on his back.

“They know that they are little, and they are going to prove that they are not.” She says that even her 20-year-old pony will occasionally try something “just to see if he can get away with it.”

Developing from 5 where you would like him to stop. Ask him to “whoa” and simply drop the lines on the ground from your driving position. Walk up to the horse’s head. First unsnap the longe line from the bit, and then take it out of the surcingle ring or stirrup working from the front of the horse to the back. Bring the line to you.

Do the same with the opposite line.

When both lines are free from the horse, coil them into neat loops so they can be easily handled. The horse should stand quietly when you are doing this until you are ready to lead him back to the barn. Praise him and congratulate yourself on a great driving lesson.

Build on this basic knowledge to do more patterns at different speeds within the walk and trot. Ground driving can even be done at the canter

once the handler and horse have enough experience.

A ground driving review: • The secret to ground driving success is practice. Do not start ground driving until the horse has completely mastered your voice commands and maneuvers through ground work and longeing session.

• Do not attempt to ground drive a horse that has a tendency to kick or that you do not know well.

• Hold your arm and hand position similar to how you would hold the reins for riding. Let the line come from the bit, over your index finger to rest between it and your thumb and then come out the bottom of your hand.

• Always look at the topline of your horse when driving, not the legs.

• Do not attempt to drive until the horse shows you that he is steady and comfortable with the reins at his side as evidenced by him standing still when he is sacked out with the reins.

• Use verbal commands to execute maneuvers and only a light tension on the lines.

• Do not drive until the horse is perfectly secure with the longe lines dragging behind him.

Have fun with ground driving. Take the time to learn how to do it and practice. It will help you develop coordina-

• Use variety in your driving lessons by varying speed, gait, and direction.

For the older horse, ground driving will improve his response to bending to either side, transitions, simply to do something different together with you to add variety to the training routine you can use as training and conditioning tool any day of the week, even on days when circumstances do not allow you to ride.

For more information visit www.lynnpalm.com or call 800-503-2824.

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

Email: jkarkwren@leepub.com JAN 8, FEB 12, MAR 11 & APR 8

4261 or e-mail mtalutis@aznet.com.

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

Barrel Race

FEB 16

Circle “C” Arena, 5104 Purdy Creek Rd., Hornell, NY. 2nd Sunday of each month. Must ride in 2 of 5 shows to qualify for finals. Contact Circle “C” at 607-698-4373.

CNY Horse Club Meeting

APR 19

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

CNY Horse Club Meeting

CNY Horse Club Meeting

MAR 15

JM McDonald Sports Complex, 4292 Fairgrounds Rd., Cortland, NY. 7:30 pm. Contact Marge Talutis, 607-863

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.

JM McDonald Sports Complex, 4292 Fairgrounds Rd., Cortland, NY. 7:30 pm. Con-

CNY Horse Club Meeting

JAN 19

MAY 17

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.

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, February 26 • 10:00 AM: Heritage Farm, 30 Florence Rd., Easthampton, MA. Cabin Fever Auction, A New England Tradition. 10 am tack, supplies, equipment followed by horses at 2. Heritage Farm, The Raucher Family, 413527-1612 www.farmheritage.com

HORSE TALES

By Judy Van Put Back to the barn … keeping horses healthy and safe We’ve been fortunate to see a slower transition to winter weather here in the Northeast. Generally, in our area of upstate New York, there is enough cold weather and snow on the ground by the end of

November to end our horses’ pasture days, but this year, the transition has come later and the horses have enjoyed those last bits of grass longer into the year despite having to keep them close to the barn during the biggame hunting season.

They have made the

changeover to hay for their daily sustenance, in addition to those precious bits of green in between.

By this time, most horse owners will have prepared their barns and turnout areas for winter horse keeping — but it is a good idea to check your paddocks and turnout areas on a regular basis, especially for those horses that have been used to being pastured for much of the year. Check for fallen trees or branches in or around the fenced-in

area that might have broken or loosened up fencing. Look for and tend to loose nails, replace cracked boards, straighten and sturdy-up fence posts. If you have electric fence or wire, tighten and check the tension on your fencing, and be sure there is no short in your electric system.

If you have a cribber or “fence chewer,” cover wooden fence, rails and stalls with wire mesh, or use an anti-chewing paint. We have a young

cherry tree just outside the paddock fence that one of our horses started chewing on; and since cherry bark is poisonous to horses, we wrapped the trunk in burlap and tied it securely. Remove any overhanging branches, especially those of red maple, the wilted leaves of which are also poisonous if ingested by horses.

Keep an eye on your paddock or turnout area to make sure your horses have good footing.

Remove as many rocks

or obstructions as possible, and level out rough or hilly areas if necessary. Try to level and remove any buildup of loose and mucky soil and old hay piles to provide firmer footing.

Check to see that there is proper drainage in your turnout area, especially if you have a watering trough, spring or automatic waterer. Drag or rake muddy and uneven areas and install gravel or other material to provide

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Virginia Winkler of Gardiner, NY, drives a 14 hand high Connemara mare. “They are very steady and a pleasure to drive.” Like many of the pony breeds, they are also very hardy.

Austria’s contribution to the pony world is the Haflinger, descended from Alps mountain ponies. In 1870, an infusion of Arabian blood refined their heads and improved their forequarters.

They are all chestnut in color, and most of them have flaxen manes and tails. They are heavy ponies 13 to 14 hands high. The draftier ponies weigh 1000 to 1200 pounds. The more refined weigh 800 to 900 pounds.

Robert MacArthur, president of the Haflinger Registery of North America, has raised Haflingers in Pattersonville, NY, since 1980. He characterizes them as “very forgiving. They are an ideal allaround family horse.

They ride, drive and jump, and they can stand in the barn all week and still take the family for a nice drive on Sunday.”

One of the oldest pony breeds, the Norwegian Fjord, is gaining in popularity. These large ponies are easily recognized by their dun color and dark dorsal stripe that runs through the mane. The tradition of hogging or roaching the mane dates from the time of the Vikings. They were used as draft horses in their native Norway and are

strong, intelligent, and tractable. They range in height from 13 to 15 hands high, and from 900 to 1200 pounds in weight.

Virginia Cowles of Santa Fe, NM, has had Fjords for several years and is very much sold on their attributes. “They are a nice size to handle, and most are big enough to ride.”

Last is America’s own pony breed called the Pony of Americas or, more commonly, the POA. This breed was developed in the 1950’s by crossing small ponies with Appaloosas. The result was a versatile pony 11.2 to 14 hands high with Appaloosa markings.

Peter and Susie Dallow of Fort Collins, CO, bought their first POA as a riding pony for their daughter Jessica. When she outgrew that one, they purchased a larger POA. Eventually, Jessica began to show horses, but the POAs stayed because Susie and Peter wanted to drive. “I like the little clip-clop,” Susie sid. “They are fun to be behind.”

Whatever their breed preference, most pony drivers are passionate about their equine buddies. By and large, they drive ponies because they prefer them over horses. Regardless of type, all ponies seem to share great intelligence and winning dispositions, coupled with innate hardiness and relatively inexpensive maintenance. In addition, smaller equines equal smaller carriages, lighter harness boxes, and therefore less effort to haul it all around.

Thinking about driving? There may be a pony in your future, too.

They’re not just for kids any more.

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The Connemara was developed in Ireland by crossing native ponies with Andalusian stock.

They range in size from 13.1 to 15.2 hands high, with the majority measuring between 14.1 and 14.3. Well-known as hunters, they are equally well-suited to driving.

Crystal’s Performance Horses Pine Ridge Farm, owned and operated by Ray and Debbie Nalley of East Schodack, NY is a 200 acre boarding and training facility. It offers an 80 x 120’ Indoor arena with 26 stalls, large pastures, heated viewing room and miles of beautiful trails. Debbie competes in Barrel Racing and Pole Bending she has achieved numerous AQHA ROM’s, NBHA Awards and this year qualified for the AQHA World Championship

show on her gelding Quick Deck Jet.

training for every level of horse and rider.

Ray and Debbie’s daughter Crystal Marshall, is also no stranger to the show arena. She bases her business, Crystal’s Performance Horses, at Pine Ridge Farm.

Crystal has trained state and regional champions in Halter, Western Pleasure, Hunter Under Saddle, Trail, Reining, Barrel Racing and Pole Bending. She offers professional instruction and

Pine Ridge Farm is also home to Blue Ice Man. “Blue” is a 15.3 hand AQHA Stallion. He is 86 percent foundation bred, an AQHA point earner in Barrel Racing and Pole Bending and has begun to excel in the roping arena.

You can find more information about Pine Ridge Farm and Crystal’s Performance Horses on the Web at www.crystalsperformancehorses.com.

Win$um Ranch in Schuylerville

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by Scott Keyes

Crystal Marshall offers professional instruction and training for every level of horse and rider.

For more years than we can count, George and Terry Peters of Win$um Ranch in Schuylerville have been providing horse training, lessons, and cattle events to horse men and women from all over the North Country.

to the Hudson Valley Ranch Horse Association.

HVRHA holds sanctioned and non-sanctioned Ranch Horse events throughout the year.

Check them out at

www.hvrha.com for the 2012 schedule.

The Peters and the Win$um Ranch family invite you to stop by, or give a call at 518-695-5510 to talk about lessons, train-

ing, or any of the exiting events they will be hosting this winter.

“Like” them on Facebook at facebook.com/ win$umranch.

The Peters, along with their son Shawn and his family, welcome riders of all levels and disciplines for an array of events that challenge riders and horses and focus on fun, family and horsemanship.

“At Win$um Ranch, we focus on building relationships between horse and rider,” said George Peters, co-owner and trainer. “I have been teaching for 40 years and really enjoy helping riders grow in their ability to communicate effectively with their horses.”

He added, “But most importantly, we have a ton of fun!”

The cold, wet weather this fall has not dampened the spirits of the Win$um family or the many riders who call

Jen Margosian tells the cows where to go!

Photo by Mark Sumo the ranch their home away from home. In November, Win$um hosted a team penning competition, along with weekly group lessons, and cattle drive and team roping practices.

Win$um is also home

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Tales from 11 better drainage. You may need to dig a trench and install perforated pipe covered with gravel to lead water away from the area. Remember that muddy and wet areas in the early winter soon become icy and slippery as the weather gets colder.

There are a number of areas of your barn that will need to be monitored for safety as well. If your barn has running water, check for leaky faucets, pipes and hoses, and make sure your plumbing is in good shape before the cold weather sets in. You may want to consider applying heat tape to your exterior water supply pipes and shutoff valves. For safety’s sake, plug the heat tape directly into a receptacle (do not use an extension cord) and make sure that it is not in an area where curious horses can access it.

Clean cobwebs and dust often, as

Check your stall flooring on a regular basis, inspecting rubber mats for holes or wear, and wooden floors for cracks or holes; replace boards if necessary. If you have a dirt floor, you will have to fill in low spots with dirt, sand or clay from time to time. Stall doors should be operating smoothly and have no protruding or loose nails or screws. Windows should be protected with wire mesh or grills to prevent breakage.

Your feed room should have a solid, hinged door that is horse-proof and rodent-proof. If there’s a gap between the floor and the bottom of the door, tack or nail a rubber strip along the bottom of the door so that it sweeps along just above the floor, to provide a rodentproof seal. If you do not have a separate room for feed, make sure that the container you keep your feed in is not accessible to hungry or mischievous horses. Keep your feed bins and pails clean; use up old feed from the bottom before

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Check electric wires, outlets and fuse boxes to be sure all are free of cobwebs and are in good repair. You may need to switch to Ground Fault Circuit Interruptor (GFCI) outlets for safety's sake.

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during the winter.

Check the expiration dates on your horse’s medications, de-wormers and feed supplements from time to time, and toss those that are outdated. If your barn is unheated (as most are) take medications and liquids into the house that might freeze in the barn

By taking the time to keep your turnout in well repair, and your barn tidy and well-organized, you’ll rest assured that your horse is safe and secure and sheltered from the cold and inclement weather of winter.

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Inspect your barn’s electric wiring, outlets and light fixtures; protect light bulbs with cages or safety shields, and upgrade, if necessary, to Ground Fault Circuit Interruptor (GFCI) outlets.

Check wiring regularly for rodent damage, and watch that any electric lines that may run across the ceiling rafters of your stalls or barn aisles are affixed securely to the rafters — wires that are hanging down can be dangerous and can become entangled around a horse’s head should he rear unexpectedly.

they will build up quickly and can become a fire hazard. A fire can be started from dusty cobwebs touching a hot light bulb — and can travel quickly along ‘ropes’ of cobwebs from one end of the barn to the other, dropping sparks and flames from stall to stall. Floors and aisles should be swept and kept free of hay and organic matter on a daily basis, preferably when your horses are outside, so as not to cause them to breathe in excess dust.

Stallion Directory Penn State receives Legacy award from American Quarter Horse Association

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The American Quarter Horse Association recognized the Pennsylvania State University with its Legacy award at its Breeder Recognition dinner in Amarillo, Texas at the Quarter Horse Hall of Fame and Museum. The award honors those who have registered at least one foal for 50 consecutive years.

Dr. Terry Etherton, head of the Department of Dairy and Animal Science, said, “Penn State’s equine program has a strong historical legacy of success, and it is gratifying to receive this distinguished recognition of the continuity of this outstanding program.”

He noted that the program began in 1955 when the American Quarter Horse became the breed of choice for departmental emphasis.

Shirley and WMD Orphan Annie, became the foundation broodmares in the breeding program.

Penn State’s herd usually contains three to five stallions and 12 to 20 mares, and all horses are used in teaching, research and extension programs. Undergraduate Research programs using the herd presently emphasize nutrition, growth and development. Extension programs utilize the horse to reach youth and adults alike in a variety of topics related to management, ownership, and handling of horses.

Courses emphasize farm management, reproduction, marketing, training and nutrition.

The American Quarter Horse was selected, in part, because of its popularity in Pennsylvania and because livestock judging contests replaced draft horses with Quarter Horses.

Stallions stand to outside mares with both on-farm breeding and transported cooled semen available. Most offspring are maintained until they are 2 years old, used in the handling and training program and marketed through the student run sale in late April.

The era of the Quarter Horse began with the purchase of the stallion Sorrel Chief purchased as a yearling from Michigan State University.

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Penn State’s renown as a leading breeder was solidified when they purchased the palomino Quarter Horse stallion Skip Sioux in 1971 from Hank Weiscamp in

Wincredible is a Talented and Athletic Stallion who crosses well for warmblood and sport horse breeding. “Wincredible”, a registered black Percheron, is an All-American halter champion, with fantastic movement, great feet and legs and charisma. Fresh, chilled and frozen semen available.

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Alamosa, CO. In all, Skip Sioux produced only 255 AQHA registered foals; 66 of these foals went on to be point earners. In 1982 Penn State was the sixth leading breeder of halter class winners due to Skip’s success as a sire. This marked the first time a university was ranked as a leading breeder, and Penn State earned this distinction several times in several categories throughout the early 1980s. More information about the history of horses at Penn State can be found at: www.das.psu. edu/about/history.

Brian Egan, Penn State Horse Farm coordinator and equine science instructor said, “We strive to produce attractive, well balanced, structurally correct, athletic horses with a willing attitude and adapt-

ability to many situations. These horses are used to educate the future leaders of our industry as well as the public on correct management, handling, and training techniques.”

Donations of outstanding horses over the years have been extremely important in creating a herd that has proven useful in all aspects of the Penn State program.

A great example of this is the stallion PSU Dynamic Krymsun who is a result of a donated breeding to One Hot Krymsun for the superior Western Pleasure mare Dynamic Zippo. This young stallion’s foals are already proving beneficial to the usefulness of the herd.

There is no doubt that recent donations will allow the herd to continue its success into the next 50 years.

Willie Be Nimble is a 1994 sorrel stallion by The Jac Be Nimble and out of Skips Brown Velvet. 2012 Breeding Fee $500.

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Penn State’s renown as a leading breeder was solidified when it purchased the palomino Quarter Horse stallion Skip Sioux in 1971.

Time To Score is a 2008 sorrel stallion by Time To Touch and out of Precisely TH Coolest. 2010 Breeding Fee $500. Foals eligible for AQHA Incentive Fund and Stallion enrolled in PQHA QIP.

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Otter Creek Quarter Horses

by Kristen Markowski

out of Skips Cream.

In 2003, my stepmother saw an ad in The Quarter Horse Journal for a yearling stallion.

About a month later, my sister, stepmom, stepsister, and I made the trip to Nebraska.

When it was time for Frost’s show career to begin, he made his way to a trainer. There in his first two years of showing, he earned his AQHA ROM in Western Pleasure, Trail, and Western Riding. In 2005, he made his way to his first AQHA Region 6 Experience.

There, he was the Junior Trail Champion and 3rd in the Junior Western Riding. He went on a two year break during this time to breed, and so the family could focus on their other prospects.

In 2007, his first foal born was a filly. He went back that year and bred three mares. In 2008, two fillies and a colt were born. It was the family’s daughter, Kristen that

After the 2010 season had finished, it was our decision to go to the PHBA World Show. Frost did ranch horse competitions during that time and did very well. When July came around, he went to the World Show. There, he won Two World Championships and was a top 10 finisher in all of his classes. His versatility has Patrons Gold Legacy. Reg. APHA Tobiano Stallion. Palomino/white 15.2 hh.

Homozygous 100% color producer! Very handsome. Excellent temperament.

Performance bloodlines. All breeds welcome! Stud fee $500 for reg. Paints/ Q.H./T.B. Stud fee $400 for grade mares (all foals produced by grade mares can be registered with the Pinto Horse Registry)

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Spanish Evade competing in Versatile Horse & Rider Competition. been proven in his show career and that has been passed on to his foals.

Suddenly Secret is a 2006 sorrel stallion by The Top Secret and out of Misters Little Te. 2010 Breeding Fee $500. Foals eligible for AQHA Incentive Fund and Stallion enrolled in PQHA QIP.

Penn State Quarter Horses

Contact Brian Egan email: began@psu.edu Call 814-863-0569 or Fax 814-863-6042 324 Henning Bldg. University Park, PA 16802 www.das.psu.edu/stallions Spanish Evade is a 2002 AQHA/PHBA Palomino stallion, affectionately known as Frost. By Spanish Sense, out of Skips Cream. In his first two years of showing, he earned his AQHA ROM in Western Pleasure, Trail, and Western Riding. In 2005, he was the AQHA Region 6 Junior Trail Champion and 3rd in the Junior Western Riding. In 2008 at the AQHA Region 6 he was the Amateur Horsemanship Champion and also the Amateur Western Riding Reserve Champion. In 2010 he started on the PHBA Circuit and has won numerous Circuit and Hi-Point Championships in Open and Amateur. Also in 2010 he went to the AQHA Region Six Experience and won the Amateur Trail, Amateur Performance Stallions, and the Open Performance Stallions taking him to the title, Open All-Around Reserve Champion. He continued on to the 2011 PHBA World Show in Tulsa, Oklahoma. In the mean time he competed in Ranch Horse and Trail Competitions and did very well. There, he won Two World Championships and was a Top Ten Finisher in all of his classes. His versatility has been proven in his show career & that has been passed on to his foals. To date, he has sired 7 foals: 4 Palomino fillies and 3 sorrel colts. Each one of his babies is extremely talented with wonderful movement and a great mind. Be sure to look out for them this year. *$750 before Jan 1st $1,000 after the 1st.

Contact us at ottercreekquarterhorses@yahoo.com or 802 342 0377.

To date, he has sired seven foals: four palomino fillies and three sorrel colts. Each one of his babies is extremely talented with wonderful movement and a great mind.

Be sure to look out for them this year. **Spanish Evade is standing the 2012 Breeding Season at $750 before Jan. 1st and will be $1000 after the 1st.** We also have a few great

prospects available for sale, including a 2009 AQHA sorrel stallion, Open Bar Last Call, by the great Open Range out of Startn Fancy, who was a proven producer. He is eligible for the Reichert Celebration 3-year-old stakes classes. To inquire on breeding, or for a listing of other prospects, contact us at ottercreekquarterhorses@yahoo.com or 802-342-0377.

PSU Dynamic Krymsun is a 2007 Brown stallion by One Hot Krymsun and out of Dynamic Zippo. 2012 Breeding Fee $650.

Foals eligible for AQHA Incentive Fund and PQHA QIP.

Penn State Quarter Horses Contact Brian Egan email: began@psu.edu Call 814-863-0569 or Fax 814-863-6042 324 Henning Bldg. University Park, PA 16802 www.das.psu.edu/stallions

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We made our way to the ranch and went to the paddock where he was going to be shown to us.

Out came a beautiful palomino stallion that just floated around the pen with such beautiful movement and cadence.

After watching him out in the paddock doing lead changes effortlessly, we knew we had to have him.

That 2002 AQHA/PHBA palomino stallion is Spanish Evade, affectionately known as Frost. He is sired by Spanish Sense

had the idea to start showing him again on the circuit. He only made his way out to just one show that year, the AQHA Region 6 Show where he won the Amateur Horsemanship with Kristen aboard, and were also the Amateur Western Riding Reserve Champion. In 2010, another colt was born. Both Lindsay & Kristen went out to show Frost again but this time started on the PHBA Circuit. There he was the Open and Amateur High Point Circuit Champion for the weekend. A month later, he made his way back to the AQHA Region Six Experience and won the Amateur Trail, Amateur Performance Stallions, and the Open Performance Stallions. At this show he was named the Open All Around Reserve Champion.

Healthy horses in winter

by Judy Van Put Keeping horses during the winter is challenging; not a task to be taken lightly. However, you can help keep your horse happy, healthy and more comfortable by using good common sense, some planning and preparation and perhaps a few new ideas.

First and foremost in most people’s minds is the importance of keeping your horse safe from the elements — cold, wind, rain, ice and snow. This not only involves preparing your horse’s stable facilities (barn or run-in shelter) but also keeping your horse in a healthy body condition and a healthy state of mind.

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If your horse is kept in a barn rather than a run-in shed during the winter, one of the most important things to consider is proper ventilation. Fresh air entering the barn is probably more crucial in the winter than in the summer, be-

cause your barn is more likely to be closed up for warmth; and a horse kept in a poorly ventilated barn is subject to illness — and in extreme conditions, can even lead to death.

Poorly-ventilated barns will contain an overload of dust, mold, ammonia and other pathogens due to the nature of barns from hay, bedding, a build-up of urine, etc. Hay dust that contains mold, pollens and the like can cause your horse to have respiratory issues, such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (heaves). Everyday chores, such as feeding hay, cleaning stalls and putting down bedding, sweeping and grooming will add irritating particles into the air that will become trapped in the barn without good ventilation. One way to prevent excess particles and irritants from entering your barn is to turn your horses out before cleaning stalls

and sweeping. Another is to limit the amount of hay that is fed indoors, saving the greater amount of hay that is fed for outside.

Your barn’s design will have a lot to do with the amount of fresh air that enters and circulates; barns with a ventilated cupola will allow the barn to ‘breathe,’ as will barns with high ceilings and vaulted roofs. If your barn is not designed to encourage air flow, you might consider adding ceiling fans over the stalls and down the center aisle, to encourage the stale air to be drawn up and out of the barn. In addition, you can install stall vents or Dutch doors that open to the outside to bring fresh air directly into the stall.

Horses are designed by nature to adapt to their environment, given the ability to grow a good heavy haircoat in winter and cold weather. As long as a horse has adequate time to prepare, he

should be able to withstand cold weather enough to maintain his body temperature as long as he is dry. For undernourished or older horses, a blanket might be needed in very cold weather; horses that are shown are often blanketed to prevent them from growing a heavy haircoat, as after a workout they will dry off more quickly with a shorter coat.

When trailering your horse during winter, a blanket is a must, as he will be stationary in the trailer with the chilly breezes blowing on him. Remember that when blanketing, care must be taken to monitor outside temperatures and adjust blanketing time accordingly.

During the cold months of winter, your horse will need to consume extra calories and fat in order to maintain a comfortable body temperature. To accomplish this, you’ll need to increase

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This is a good example of a well-ventilated barn. the vaulted ceiling provides plenty of air circulation, as does the window and door at the end of the alley, opposite the main door. Note that the stalls are constructed with sturdy boards that enable air to circulate and carry off any ammonia smells, dust, etc.

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SUNY Cobleskill equine competition featured at Alumni & Family Weekend

by Steven E. Smith

campus also concluded Whelihan.

Friendly competition and a few “remember when’s” were shared at the first annual Alumni Family Fun Horse Show during the Alumni and Family weekend held at SUNY Cobleskill this fall. The program was designed to highlight the Equine Center and give alumni and college family members the chance to compete in a fun event.

Hunt Seat Equitation was the first portion of the day’s events. There was an Open/Intermediate Hunt Seat Equitation on the flat as well as Novice on the flat competitions. There was an Open/Intermediate Hunter Seat over fences and a novice over fences. This portion of the day’s event included a walk/trot/canter as well as a children’s walk/trot leadline class for future SUNY Cobleskill students. As a family event, the competition included

In the afternoon, a Stock Seat Equitation competition was held. This aspect of the program included Novice, Beginner, Intermediate and Open/Advanced Western Horsemanship competitions. Additionally, Cody Waro ‘03 graduate of the program gave demonstrations of dressage and reining to attendees. Later there was a cattle

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Adirondack Foothills Equine announces upcoming special events for 2012

During the Alumni Family Fun Horse Show, competitors demonstrated their skills at cantering.

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Adirondack Foothills will have two weekends of lessons available with Rene Gagnon. Jan. 21, 28 and 29. Rene Gagnon as been in the horse industry for many years and reining has been his specialty for nearly 20 years. He has trained reining, reined cowhorse, English and western pleasure horses, dressage horses and hunter jumpers. He competes in the pro/open reining divisions of the NRHA and has many U.S. and Canadian championships. Call for an appointment.

There will be private and group lessons available

both weekends.

On Jan. 22, Feb. 19, and March 18, Billy Smith’s Winter Series will be held at Adirondack Foothills Equine. Horseman Billy Smith specializes in colt starting and problem solving with all horses — from track to trail. He relies on a strong foundation training program to build a relationship based on mutual respect and trust. Billy is dedicated to promoting good horsemanship through education and understanding of the horse.

Billy Smith’s message is ….“Horses Whisper. We are supposed to Listen.”

New this year will be the Ranch Sorting National Championships held Feb. 25, with more to come. There will be a Non-Sanctioned Show on Jan. 14 to introduce competitors to Ranch Sorting.

Every Friday Night from 6-8 p.m. Cattle Drive Practices are held.

Please contact Adirondack Foothills Equine to find out more information on any of these events. Everyone is welcome. 518-642-3755 or 518-538-0202, adkfoothillsequine@r oadrunner.com, www.adkfoothillsequine.com

Healthy from 16 the amount of hay your horse receives, and possibly increase his grain ration as well. This will assist your horse in building up his fat reserves.

Each horse is different; for example, an idle, eld-

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erly “easy keeper” Morgan mare may require a lot less grain/hay to keep her weight up than a young energetic Thoroughbred. You may need to use a fat supplement if your horse is losing weight in winter. Warm mashes will also encourage your horse to consume more water, which is a concern in the winter.

weight tape every week.

Be sure to record your horse’s ‘weight’ on a regular basis — you can write on a calendar or chalkboard kept in the barn for easy reference.

In addition, pay attention to signs that your horse might be losing weight, such as needing to take up the girth a notch when saddling.

Horses will drink from 10 to 30 gallons of water a day in the winter — but will often refuse water if even a thin layer of ice covers it; they prefer a water temperature of between 45 and 65 degrees Fahrenheit.

Electric bucket warmers or buckets with a false panel in the bottom with a heating element are relatively inexpensive and will ensure that your horse will drink enough water to be properly hydrated. Remember, a thirsty horse will not eat hay — and by not providing enough ice-free water, he can actually develop hypothermia from inadequate consumption of roughage.

And lastly, remember that during winter, horses (like people) can become bored when they are confined to stalls for long periods and have less time to go outside and ‘play.’ Feeding freechoice hay will prevent boredom, as horses are used to grazing for long periods of time. In addition, you can find a number of ‘horse toys’ on the market — from rubber balls to hanging objects that can occupy a horse for hours. These will keep him occupied and less likely to develop bad habits such as cribbing, stall walking and the like.

It is important to monitor your horse’s weight and condition; this can be as easy as using a

By doing a little advance planning, you will be sure to have a happy, healthy horse during the winter!

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“We wanted to encourage all alumni to come back and spend some time in our area of the animal science department,” said Ray Whelihan, the SUNY Cobleskill professor who was in charge of the event. Participants were only required to arrive in their riding clothes and helmet as only SUNY Cobleskill horses were used in the day’s events.

These horses were selected by drawing.

“It evened the competition and created an added connection to the campus. We were glad to see many of our graduates during the event. It was our thought that an event like this would bring alumni back to be reunited with riding and lesson horses they knew during their years at the college. For others it would be a chance for them to enjoy the campus’s updated facilities and new program offering. We were pleased to see that numerous families came to make this part of their weekend at the

a lead line program for novice and youth participants.

Pond Hill Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) team off to a winning start Pond Hill’s IEA team has been to five, Zone 1 Region 4, horse shows throughout New England this fall. The team has won three Championships in the High School Division. In the Middle School Division Pond Hill has won two Championships and a Reserve Champion, as well as having High Point Riders in both divisions. The team will continue to

compete throughout the winter and spring in hopes of qualifying for the national competitions.

Zone 1 of the Interscholastic Equestrian Association includes middle school and high school equestrian athletes from all over New England. Zone 1 currently has teams competing from Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire,

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English Team members front row; Catherine Thrasher, Rupert, VT; Lauren Hodgsen, Bridport, VT; Shannon Halnon, Castleton, VT; Kennedy Mitowski, Rutland, VT; Caitlin Hughes, Proctor, VT; Allie Duke, Manchester, VT; Kerry Cahill, Hudson Falls, NY; and Lexy Brooks, Whitehall, NY. Missing from photo are Harper Hutchins, Manchester, VT; Kaci O'Rourke, Castleton, VT; and Amber Sumner, Castleton, VT. Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut. Zone 1 has over 1,700 members in total.

Western Team Members are left to right, kneeling, Catherine Thrasher, Rupert, VT, and Amanda Martin, Poultney VT. Second row, Kaci O'Rourke, Castleton, VT; Shannon Halnon, Castleton, VT; Donovan Chappell, Whitehall, NY; Amber Sumner, Castleton, VT; and Lexy Brooks, Whitehall, NY. In back, Kerry Cahill, Hudson Falls, NY; Kennedy Mitowski, Rutland, VT; Caitlin Hughes Proctor, VT; Chaylen Lemieux Castleton, VT; and MaKayla Ferguson-Reid, Castleton, VT.

The IEA is a national organization whose mission is to introduce students in middle and secondary schools to equestrian sports and to develop understanding and appreciation of equestrian sports through organized competitions and educational opportunities. The IEA is organized to promote and improve the quality of equestrian competition and instruction available to middle and secondary school students. Its purpose is to set minimum standards for competition, to provide information concerning the creation and development of school

associated equestrian sport programs, to generally promote the common interests of safe riding instruction and competition, and to educate on matters related to equestrian competition at the middle and secondary school levels.

Riders in the IEA go to stables that host shows and compete on the horses supplied by that stable, not on their own horses. This is a unique concept in equestrian competition; given the rider has a disadvantage in not knowing the horse they are riding. Hence the judges are faced with selecting the riders that can show a horse, which they don’t know, and showcase their overall riding ability.

Cobleskill from 17 sorting demonstration for the audience to observe. The event truly offered something for many different interest areas.

SUNY Cobleskill has experienced growth in programs and facilities over the last 20 years.

The equine program has been an important part of that expansion. “We moved to our new facilities near the old Cobleskill airport in the fall of 2005. The new facility features a large indoor riding arena, outdoor facilities and pastures and an additional barn student to board their own horses. There are 50 horses used in the curriculum all still within walking distance of the main campus,” indicated Whelihan.

SUNY Cobleskill’s equine program is also unique because students trained to teach therapeutic riding. “This is an important application for students to learn and take into their career as it is an increasingly popular activity for children as well as

adults,” added Whelihan.

SUNY Cobleskill’s equine program offers comprehensive training for animal science students who are focused on just horses as well as for specialized studies for students who are pursuing advanced degrees. “We have had additional interest in our programs thanks to the new Master of Science in Animal Science program here on campus. As with the Bachelors of Technology program, these students look to our campus to combine challenging higher education in a learning environment that features many hands on and interactive experiences.

SUNY Cobleskill Alumni president Jennifer Regelski-Rotman ‘97 was one of the many alumni to take part in the event.

“Although I was not a student in equine program area, it was exciting to ride in the competition.

We were please so many took part in this first ever event. This is part of the growing excitement back

at campus as plans to construct a new Animal Science hall of lecture

and laboratory instruction underway.”

For more information about activities at the SUNY Cobleskill Equine

Center, contact them online at equinecenter@ cobleskill.edu.

Cobleskill Bachelor of Technology student Maeve Rice of Cambridge Massechutes on the lead of “Bully” was joined

by Alumni board member Jacqueline Conklin '97, College Alumni president Jennifer Regelski-Rotman '97, and Jennifer Walrath '97; advisor to the Alumni board.

Vermont Farriers Association Vermont Farriers Association held its sixth annual forging clinic and contest the beginning of November at Ira Brook Stable in Ira, VT. A huge thanks to Mustad Delta Hoof Care products for sponsoring us this year.

Chris Gregory from Heartland Shoeing School, Lamar, MO, was our clinician and judge for the two days. We had 23 people in attendance at the clinic on Friday with 16 of those braving the fire (literally) on Saturday to participate in showing off their skills during the forging contest.

In the Novice Division, Tom Morin pounded his way to not only overall

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Champion but also won the chaps in the live shoeing division. Harold Adams managed to hold onto reserve champion in that division.

The Intermediate Division had the largest group of competitors. Jeremy Scudder forged his way to the top of the division to take the Champion belt buckle as well as taking first place and the chaps in the live shoeing class. Fierce competition

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Overall winners in the forging competition: (from left to right) Novice Division Champion, Tom Morin; Intermediate Reserve Champion, Scott Button; Intermediate Champion, Jeremy Scudder; Open Division Reserve Champion, Corey Oldroyd; Open Division Champion, Mark Schneider.

Photo by Vikki Fortier on Scott Button’s part, netted him the reserve champion ribbon.

Master and apprentice competed against each other in the open forging division. Mark Schneider banged his way to a new set of chaps in the live shoeing as well as garnering the championship belt buckle. Corey Oldroyd took home reserve champion honors.

After handing out awards, we did our infamous auction. Top selling item was a shoe board of shoes from the contest that was made and donated by Mark Schneider.

A big thanks to Bruce Cilley of Horseshoes Plus for his winning bid on this great piece.

New this year, we were the last contest in which competitors could acquire points towards the Northeast TriChapter Forging Series — a col-

Mark Schneider with a hot shoe.

Photo by Diane Saunders laboration of Southern New England Forging Association, Empire State Farriers Association and Vermont Farriers Association to award belt buckles and plaques to the champion and reserve winners in three divisions. Competitors with the most points overall, received those awards.

Winners of these awards

where as follows: Novice Division, Champion, Tom Morin with Mark Albee reserve; Intermediate division champion was Josh Hornquist and reserve was Scott Button; Mark Schneider was champion with Corey Oldroyd reserve champion in the Open division.

A big thanks to Mark Schneider for getting the competition shoes to put on the plaques for the forging series and to Georgia Barry for providing us with those plaques and also the brass identification plates.

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After a hot day in front of the forges, we went for a delicious banquet by Sal’s after which we handed out awards.

Championship belt buckles were once again generously sponsored by Vettec Products.

Group photo from forging clinic with Chris Gregory.

Five EMRHA members place in top 10 at Equine Affaire’s Versatility Horse and Rider Competition

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When ranch horses are asked to perform a job, most would think the jobs would be roping, cutting, branding and the like. This was not necessarily the case if wranglers entered the Versatility Horse & Rider Competition during Equine Affaire in West Springfield, MA. With $5,500 up for grabs, your horse needed to be able to complete a variety of obstacles smoothly and efficiently.

From kiddy pools to back through mazes, the ranch horses performed the tasks at hand like it was just another day on the job.

EMRHA members took home $4,500 of the $5,500 purse, and winning the overall competition was our own Lia Savas from Huntington, NY. For Lia, the fourth time was a charm as she has been in the top three for the past three years. She finally got her long sought after first place finish. She was in it to win it this year and win it she did. With an outstanding performance, Lia and her trusty quarter horse stallion, Yo Quero Cat, not only survived a rigorous course, but nailed every aspect of it. Lia and “Cat” are also EMRHA’s year end

champions for Open and Amateur Versatility, and Open and Amateur High Point Champion.

Second place went to EMRHA member Kathy Urbanski from Scotia, NY. Kathy and her lovely quarter horse mare Colonels April Kid were outstanding. “Sis” is very connected to Kathy and it really showed the amount of love, work, and time this team devoted to preparing for this difficult event. With Kathy’s soft touch and Sis’ willingness to do whatever Kathy asks of her, they were soon a crowd favorite. Kathy is very competitive in the Amateur Division at the EMRHA shows.

Wayne Dougal, EMRHA member from Huntington, NY, earned a fourth place spot on his stout and ever so honest quarter horse stud Sanjos Top Gun aka Goose. From team penning to precision obstacle courses, Wayne has a laid back approach to competition.

As one of the best team penners in the country, he is ever so level headed and pre-competition jitters didn’t seem to play a factor in his attempt to com-

Association News plete the obstacle course. He has been overheard as saying “Just go out and do it.” Sage advice indeed.

Not to be outdone by any stretch of the imagination was EMRHA’s Chrissy Dekoning from North Bellmore, NY. A top amateur competitor at EMRHA shows and elsewhere, Chrissy and her quarter horse stallion, Peppy Has A Freckle, pleased the crowd and the judge, John Lyons, with a solid performance. Chrissy and “Frog” have been a team for three years and each year they become more and more connected and competitive. When Chrissy rides, her horse just seems to ask, “What would you like me to do and I’ll do it.”

Every equestrian’s dream. Chrissy and Frog are EMRHA’s Year End Reserve Champions for Amateur Versatility and Amateur High Point.

Randy Dini, from Hopewell Junction, NY stole the crowds’ heart when it was announced that his quarter horse gelding, Smoke House Doc, was 23 years old. Taking an eighth place finish with a solid performance, Randy and “Zack” are not only a great team but he and his

horse are such gentlemen. A testimonial to Randy’s pride and care of his horse is the age at which “Zack” remains a top competitor at EMRHA ranch horse shows and at events like the Versatility.

With Randy’s excellent care of “Zack,” it is assured that this team will be strong competitors for years to come. “Good ride, cowboy, good ride.”

If the above is not proof enough that ranch horses are extremely versatile, then perhaps one of EMRHA’s shows in the coming year will help decide. Why not attend a show? There are classes for green/novice, youth, amateur, and open competitors. For more information about this association and ranch horses in general, visit their website at www.emrha.com.

Dates for the 2012 show season, clinics, and other events will be posted on EMRHA’s website and on the EMRHA page on Facebook. We need input from current members, new members, and folks that just may want to come and see what the association is all about.

Hope to see you at an event in 2012.

Happy trails from all of us at EMRHA.

New York Reined Cow Horse Association New York Reined Cow Horse Association, an affiliate of the National Reined Cow Horse Association, held its annual meeting and awards banquet at the Conesus Country Club on Saturday night Nov. 19. NYRCHA events were held at Firecracker Expo, Hamburg; Nash Hill Equestrian, Gowanda; and Alfred University Equestrian Center.

Awards were presented in all divisions.

The NYRCHA Signature Saddles from Stagecoach West in Irving, NY, were presented. The Open Bridle saddle went to Royally Dun It owned and ridden by Mike Bednarek, the Non-Pro Saddle went to Cowboys Kentata, ridden by Karen Phillips and the Green Rider Saddle was won by Derek Partridge.

NYRCHA buckles were presented to all class winners and monogrammed halter were presented for reserve champions.

Class Champions were: Open Bridle: Citas Black Diamond owned by David Phillips Limited Open Bridle: Royally Dun It owned by Mike Bednarek Non-Pro Bridle: Luxurious Sunshine owned by Aimee Lavery Novice Non-Pro Bridle: Jacks Little Dolly owned by Karen Phillips Intermediate Non-Pro Bridle: Cowboys Kentata owned by Karen Phillips Non-Pro Hackamore: Gangsta Girl owned by Frank Prisco

All around saddles were presented by Harry Hurd, NYRCHA president. Winners are Mike Bednarek and Derek Partridge.

Non-Pro Limited: MJ Dunit owned by Lauren Pfeifer

Green Rider I: Derek Partridge

Youth Bridle: Chics Tejon ridden by Travis Harvey

Green Rider III: Alice Hurd

Green Rider II: Darren Roberts

Green Horse Box: SM Playful Cat owned by Kristen Kovatch

Pairs: Dry Work: Lauren Pfeifer

Green Horse Fence: Peppy Quick Olena owned by Joe Decker

Reserve Champions:

Ranch Boxing: Smart Red Colonel owned by Chet Greene Green as Green: Cassandra Ploetz

Cow Work: Ron Inzinna, Tim Partridge Open Bridle: HA Steady Lena owned

by David Phillips Limited Open Bridle: Cattastic Headliner owned by Marie Dougherty

Novice Non-Pro Bridle: Docs Berties Dream owned by Frank Prisco

Green Horse Fence: Smart Colonel owned by Chet Greene

Intermediate Non-Pro Bridle: Jacks Little Dolly owned by Karen Phillips

Green as Green: Tim Partridge

Non-Pro Hackamore: Plumb Starlight owned by Karen Phillips

Green Rider II: Doug Court

Non-Pro Limited: Start With Diamonds owned by Barb McCaughery

Pairs Boxing: Dry Work: Travis Harvey

Green Horse Box: Smart Red Colonel owned by Chet Greene

Red

Green Rider I: Jacob Partridge Green Rider III: Daren Roberts Pairs Fence: Dry Work: Derek Partridge

New York State Draft Horse Club 2011 Annual Dinner and Election of Officers, Directors and Youth Representative Approximately 50 members and guests attended the Annual Dinner and Election of Officers, Directors and Youth Representative on Nov. 6 at Stone Hedges Golf Course, Groton, NY. A buffet dinner was enjoyed by all, followed by door prizes given out by Master of Ceremonies, Mark Woodworth, assisted by our 2010 and 2011 Youth Representative, Loren Coit. Music was provided by Ron Lajoie of Catch the Express DJ services. In addition, Club President David Johnson announced that there were no applicants this year for the Club Sponsored scholarships.

2012 Election Results are as follows: President, David Johnson; Vice President, Gordon Howard; Treasurer, Denise Goedel; Secretary, Lesley Coit; Directors, Karen Mulligan, Steve Kalet, David Minturn; and New York State Draft Horse Club participates in Tully Ice Harvest On Sunday, Feb. 19, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. the New York State Draft Horse Club will once again take part in the annual (weather permitting) Ice Harvest in Tully, NY. This year the club plans to have at least three teams of draft horses hauling ice from the lake to the ice house and giving bobsled rides to spectators.

In the early 20th century, Ice Harvesting was a major industry which employed over 10,000 people in the Tully area. Trains carried ice cut from the Tully Kettle Lakes (south of State Route 80 and west of Interstate 81) to cities throughout the northeastern United States. In addition, virtually all local dairy farms had ice houses and creameries normally located along the railroad for shipping milk to the city.

In 1979, The Tully Area Historical Society conducted the first re-enactment of the CNY Ice Harvesting tradition at Tully's Green Lake. Since then the NYSDHC and other local community part-

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

NYSDHC members enjoy Annual Dinner Meeting held at Stone Hedges Golf Course.

The New York State Draft Horse Club was formed in 1956 with the purpose of promoting draft horses in the state of New York. In the ensuing years, the club has donated an estimated $150,000 to help New Yorkers understand how to use and enjoy these gentile giants. The club meets monthly for a membership meeting, leadership planning, club picnic, or annual dinner meeting. At these gatherings, members get to share experiences and learn from each other. These meetings are especially valuable opportunities for new or prospective owners to learn from long time draft horse enthusiasts who are always willing to help less-experienced members.

Every year, the NYSDHC has a number of events. The club holds a sale at the Cortland County Fairgrounds on the first Thursday and Friday of October. In 2012, the event will be held on Oct. 4 and 5. On Thursday, two auctioneers will be busy most of the day selling draft horse related tack and equipment. On Friday about 125 horses will be sold. This sale and a raffle of a young draft horse are the major money making events of the club. The club uses the money raised to provide prize money for draft horse classes at fair

Loren Coit (on left), our 2010 and 2011 Youth Representative, helps Master of Ceremonies, Mark “Woody” Woodworth, hand out door prizes at the Annual Dinner. horse shows throughout the state of New York and scholarships to deserving students interested in equine studies.

Additionally, each year, the club hosts five draft horse demonstrations to show what draft horses can do. In addition to the Ice Harvest, in 2012 the NYSDHC will demonstrate Horse Drawn plowing at the annual Plow Day in May, Haying in July at the Farm Museum in Sennett, Wheat Harvesting at King Ferry in August and

Corn Harvesting in September. Club members also participated in a trail drive in June and the club will host Novice Draft Horse Owner Clinic in April.

The annual Ice Harvest should be an exciting opportunity to see draft horses in action. It will also be a chance to learn more about the activities of the NYSDHC and how to use and enjoy draft horses.

More information is available at www.ny-state-draft-horse-club.org.

MassQha Massachusetts Quarter Horse Association would like to announce the election results for 2012.

President - Raeanne Bowden Vice President - Michael McCallan Treasurer - Samantha Palmer Recording Secretary - Diane Raymond Corresponding Secretary - Cindy Anderson Board of Directors - Nancy Moos, Jackie Hughes, Patti Liquori, Pam Currie, Toni Gregoire, Don Gillspie Newsletter Editor - Cindy Hidell Youth Advisor, Queen/Princess Coordinator - Marge Tanner Members of New York State Draft Horse Club deliver ice and passengers to ice house during 2011 Ice Harvest Re-enactment in Tully, NY.

The youth election results: President - Alyssa Freitas

1st Vice President - Jessica Stepanek 2nd Vice President - Amanda Putney Secretary - Olivia Cundari Treasurer - Rylee Desmarais Reporter - MaryKate Mahassle Board Of Directors - Macy Saulnier, Kelsey Brooks, Katie O’Connell, Amy Putney, Morgan Stevens We would like to congratulate all of our winners. And we look forward to seeing everyone for the 2012 show season.

There have been some big changes for AQHA this year if you are showing. So make sure you check out the website for information. The planning for our April Novice Show and Spring show are well under way.

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Youth Representative, Loren Coit.

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

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

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

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

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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

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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

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

New York State Quarter Horse Association New York State Quarter Horse Association is pleased to announce their show schedule for the 2012 Show Season.

NYSQHA is offering 16 recognized shows at the Cobleskill Fairgrounds in Cobleskill, NY. The Covered and Outdoor Arenas have new footings and many of the stalls have been refurbished in anticipation of the upcoming year.

Shupperd’s Tack has generously donated a saddle that will be awarded at the end of the year to an exhibitor that has participated in one or more of the shows that are sponsored by

NYSQHA. One ticket will be given per horse per judge that they show under throughout the year.

NYSQHA’s Show Schedule is as follows: NYSQHA Youth Sponsored Show - May 11-12,

Split Combined/Double Judged. May 13 - Introductory AQHA Show and Open Show sponsored by NYSQHA and NYSSHA. NYSQHA Liberty Circuit July 3-8, Split Combined/Double Judged.

NYSQHA Show - Aug. 1619, Split Combined/ Double Judged 16-17, Triple Judged 18-19.

NYSQHA Open Futurity Show - Sept. 8-9, Split Combined/ Triple Judged. Over $9,000 in

Futurity Monies was offered in 2011.

For more detailed information on the exciting show season that is before us, please visit the NYSQHA website at www.nysqha.com.

The Western class lines up for judging.

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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As an association that is recognized by AQHA, NYSQHA is offering a flat fee at their shows that will enable exhibitors to show at a discount rate, have an opportunity to show in more classes and know what their cost will be up front. In addition to the flat fee, exhibitors still have the option to show ala carte, or pay for the individual classes that they choose to enter.

NYSQHA is also offering super size classes in the Novice Youth, Novice Amateur and Youth Divisions allowing exhibitors to enter and show with free entry fees in their corresponding Youth, Amateur, Amateur Select and Open Classes. NSBA Dual approved classes will be offered throughout the year. NYSQHA will also be hosting Rookie classes at their May Show that are inviting exhibitors to try out an AQHA class that the Horse/Rider combination have earned fewer than 10 points in that class in any division.

Hudson Valley Ranch Horse Association (HVRHA)

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When you open your 2012 calendars, make sure you pencil in all the events lined up for Hudson Valley Ranch Horse Association. 2011 was a busy year, with a variety of events offered, and 2012 is lined up to be even better. We asked our members what they were interested in, and we have listened. This year we plan on offering a wider variety of classes within our events, some fun and informative clinics, and opportunities for everyone to participate in ARHA Sanctioned shows.

Poles and barrels will be added to our show-bill, along with Ranch Boxing, which is a new ARHA Class this year.

Whether you are just starting out in Ranch Riding, or you are an old hat, there is something for everyone. We will be offering classes to meet everyone’s needs, with plenty of opportunities for competition as well as a friendly venue for the beginner to dabble in Ranch Riding. We would like to thank our many sponsors, our board members, and George and Terry Peters at Win$um Ranch for supporting HVRHA. 2012 should prove to be our best season yet!

2012 HVRHA Events March 24 - Roping Clinic at Win$um Ranch; April 14 - Russell Dilday Clinic at Win$um Ranch; April 21 - Horsemanship Clinic at Win$um Ranch; May 5 - Open Show at

Win$um Ranch; June 2 - ARHA Show at Win$um Ranch; Sept. 15 - Open Show at Adirondack Equine Getaway; and Sept. 29 - ARHA Show at Win$um Ranch.

Watch our website for more events and like us on Facebook, hvrha..com info@hvhra.com Congratulations to our 2011 winners: Year end results Open (All Age) High Point: Champion - George Peters, Reserve -Wendy Bink, 3rd - Danielle Grasmeder High Point Amateur: Champion - Amy Clute, Reserve - Kathy Urbanski, 3rd - Robert Bentley High Point Novice: Champion - Tracy Bartick Sedrish, Reserve - Melodie Cook, 3rd - Connie Liebig, 4th - Mark Samu

Wendy and Rob Bink offer instruction at the HVRHA Open House last Spring.

Everyone had something to learn.

High Point Novice Youth: Champion Megan Wildermuth; Reserve - Patrick Shannon, 3rd - Gabrielle Grasmeder, 4th - Megan Tyler Open (All Age) Versatility: Champion - George Peters, Reserve - Wendy Bink, 3rd - Danielle Grasmeder Amateur Versatility: Champion - Amy Clute, Reserve - Kathy Urbanski, 3rd - Carol Moon Novice Versatility: Champion Tracy Bartick Sedrish, Reserve - Melodie Cook, 3rd Mark Samu, 4th - Deb Moulton Novice Youth Versatility: Champion - Patrick

A great turnout for the HVRHA Open House at Win$um Ranch.

Shannon, Reserve Megan Wildermuth HVRHA Board President - Robert Bink;

Vice President - Jeff Harrison;

Treasurer/Charter Representative - Linda Delisle;

Secretary Shannon;

Youth Advisor - Wendy Bink; and

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Tacey

Board of Directors Tracy Bartick-Sedrish, Wendy Bink, Jeannette Larmon, Mark Samu.

Chautauqua County Trail Riders President: Dave Schauman, 716-4879650 Vice President: Kelly Rhinehart, 716287-3788

May 14: 7 p.m., Meeting at Club May 20: 10 a.m., Meet and Greet / Ride / Potluck Dinner at Club June 11: 7 p.m., Meeting at Club

Secretary: Anne Lynch, 716 -287-4474

June 16: 6 p.m., Game Show at Club

Treasurer: Lucille Youngberg, 716 665-2095

June 23: 6 p.m., Game Show at Club

Trail Boss: Mike Youngberg, 716-6654573 Game Show Chair: Sue Waite, 716 267-4581 2012 Schedule Jan. 9: 7 p.m., Meeting at Stuart Tool & Die

July 9: 7 p.m., Meeting at Club July 14: 10 a.m., Work Day for Judged Trail Ride at Club July 15: 10 a.m., Judged Trail Ride at Club

July 21: 6 p.m. Game Show at Club Aug. 13: 7 p.m., Meeting at Club Aug. 17-19: 56th Anniversary Big Weekend-Camping / Game Show / Trail Rides at Club

Sept. 10: 7 p.m., Meeting at Club Sept. 15: 11 a.m., Ride and Drive at Allegany State Park Oct. 14: 11 a.m., Fall Color Poker Ride at Cockaigne

Aug. 17: 1 p.m. / 6 p.m., Work DayCleanup / Game Show at Club

Oct. 20: 6 p.m., Annual Club Dinner / Election of Officers/ Meeting at Club

Aug. 18: 10 a.m. / 6 p.m., Trail RideLunch on Trail/Dinner followed by Raffle Drawing at Club

Nov. 12: 7 p.m., Meeting at Stuart Tool & Die

Aug. 19: 11 a.m., Ride-Lunch following at Clubhouse at Club

Dec. 9: 2 p.m., Holiday Party / Meeting at Ellington Fire Hall

Hudson Valley Draft Horse Association

Feb. 12: 1 p.m./2 p.m., Sleigh Rides / The Hudson Valley Draft Horse AssoMeeting at Chaut. Institution/Andriac- ciation is pleased to announce the date cio’s for our 2012 Spring Plow.

March 12: 7 p.m., Meeting at Stuart The Spring Plow will be held on April Tool & Die 28, 2012, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., again at April 9: 6 p.m., Open Club House / Saunderskill Farm, 5100 Route 209, Accord, NY 12404. Addmission is free Meeting at Club and donations are gratefully accepted.

May 6: 12 p.m., Work Day-General As in the past, there will be something Cleanup at Club

for everyone. We will be plowing with horses, mules and oxen. Wagon rides will be available.

We will be happy to welcome craft, miscellaneous vendors, and folks who have a skill or craft to demonstrate.

Vendor spaces will be 10-by-10 feet for a $35 fee.

Anyone with draft animals is welcome to join us. Dry camping space will be available should you desire to camp overnight with your animals.

There will be no rain date for this event.

For more information or to obtain a contract, contact Robin Jurechko, Dmjure33@frontiernet.net or call 845294-9016.

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Woodstock Riding Club New 2012 President and Board of Directors Woodstock Riding Club’s members voted in a new president, officers and board of directors for 2012. Nancy Locke of Hyde Locke Stables was voted president. The voting took place at the 2011 Year-End Awards Banquet at the Twin Lakes Resort, Kingston, NY, on Friday, Nov. 4, where the winners and champions from the 2011 Show season received their awards.

In addition to Locke, the new officers are: Vice President, Jenny Lang; Secretary, Susan Leiching; and Treasurer, Jane Booth.

Board of directors members are: Debby Oakley, Pat Elliott, Carla Picayo, April Richers and Roberta Jackson.

The Club meets every third Monday of the month, at 7 p.m. During the winter season (October through April) meetings are held at a local diner (Superlodge Family Restaurant) in Kingston; in the summer (May through September) meetings are held at the Club grounds at 16 Broadview, Woodstock, NY. 2011 Winners Two names stood out at the Awards ceremony for winning the most awards — Gayle Russell and Bridget Kackos.

Russell, riding Going Commando, won the Louise Van Wagonen Horse & Rider of the Year Award as well as the Linda P. Every Versatility Award and Championships in High Point Open English and High Point Open Western.

Kackos, riding Heza Hot Roddin, won the Championships for Youth Hunter, Novice English, Novice Western, and High Point Novice.

The Rookie of the Year was Abigail Richiers riding Can’t End With Blondie.

Champion Bridget Kackos and Reserve Rachel Pebler showing their Youth Hunter awards.

Driving Champion Nancy Locke and Reserve Susan Leiching at the WRC 2011 Annual Awards dinner.

The other 2011 Champions were: Esme Frances Waldmann riding Justin Time (Advanced Walk Trot); Veronica Kuck riding Roll Bar Banner Chase (Adult Walk/Trot/Jog); Abigail Richers riding Can’t End With Blondie (High Point Walk Jog); Kara Hertz riding She’s Such A Treat (Schooling Hunter); Kennedy Licata riding Chester the Champion (Green English); and Nancy Locke driving Vanguard’s Jewel (Driving).

Here is the full list of Woodstock Riding Club 2011 Awards, Winners and sponsors: Louise Van Wagonen Horse & Rider of the Year: Gayle Russell riding Going Commando (sponsor Kevin Post Horseshoeing) Linda P. Every Versatility Award: Gayle Russell riding Going Commando (sponsor Catherine H. Locke) Rookie of the Year: Abigail Richiers riding Can’t End With Blondie (sponsor: Dr. Colyer) Impressive Penny Anne Sportsmanship Award: Carly Voerg (sponsored

by Sharon Bach) Advanced Walk/Trot: Champion: Esme Frances Waldman riding Justin Time (sponsored

by ABC Fuels)

Rookie of the Year, Abigail Richiers, with mother April Richiers Adult Walk/Trot/Jog: Champion - Veronica Kuck riding Roll Bar Banner Chase; Reserve - Fionnoula Murphy riding Queen of De Nile (sponsored by Hyde Locke Stables)

& Debbie Oakley)

Reno Romito Perpetual Award (High Point Walk Jog): Champion - Abigail Richers riding Can’t End With Blondie (sponsored

by Randy Ostrander)

Brighter Days Memorial Trophy (High Point Novice): Champion - Bridget Kackos riding Heza Hot Roddin (sponsored by Greene County Horseshoe Supply)

Youth Hunter: Champion - Bridget Kackos riding Heza Hot Roddin; Reserve - Rachel Pebler riding Rachael’s Red Romeo (sponsored by Green Heron Farm) Novice English: Champion - Bridget Kackos riding Heza Hot Roddin; Reserve - Kennedy Licata riding Chester the Champion (sponsored by Rick

Novice Western: Champion - Bridget Kackos riding Heza Hot Roddin; Reserve - Scott Booth riding Zip On Principles (sponsored by Randy Ostrander)

Schooling Hunter: Champion - Kara Hertz riding She’s Such A Treat; Reserve - Rachel Pebler riding Rachel’s Red Romeo Green English: Champion - Kennedy Licata riding Chester the Champion Baron Jack Perpetual Award (High Point Open English): Champion -

President Hannah Moskowitz giving Champion Gayle Russell and Reserve Kara Hertz the Baron Jack Perpetual Award (High Point Open English).

Gayle Russell riding Going Commando; Reserve Kara Hertz riding She’s Such A Treat (sponsored

by Sickler Torchia Allen and Churchill) Carol Hicks Perpetual Award (High Point Open Western): Champion Gayle Russell riding Going Commando; Reserve - Laura R yan riding Doctor Pepe Lena (sponsored by Ulster County Horse Council) Driving: Champion Nancy Locke driving Vanguard’s Jewel; Reserve Susan Leiching driving Coachlight’s Thunderball (sponsored by Ken Meisler) Woodstock Riding Club also wishes to thank its

Show Sponsors, without whom our spring, summer and fall Shows could not be held.

Dolly’s Tack Willow Creek Farm Boelim Farm LLC Paul Congelosi Trailer Sales Hackett Farms Ken Meisler Woodstock Riding Club thanks all sponsors, contributors, riders, spectators, volunteers and everyone else involved with the club for producing a successful 2011.

For all queries and bookings, call 845-6578005 or email Woodstockridingclub@yahoo.com

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We congratulate the new officers and board members, and extend our sincere thanks and gratitude to the outgoing officers and board, including President Hannah Moskowitz, who served in that position for four years. All of these positions are voluntary.

Kennedy Licata was Champion for Schooling Hunter and Reserve for Novice English.

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Yo-Sco-Haro Riding Club awards $3,000 in scholarships

by Bruce Emanuel Continuing in the spirit of commitment towards youth, the Yo-Sco-Haro Riding Club members awarded college scholarships to three recipients this academic year. The recipients each received a $1,000 scholarship to help them achieve their educational goals.

The awards are based on scholastic and leadership accomplishments, financial need and equinerelated activities. Active membership in the YoSco-Haro Riding Club is a requirement. The 2011 selection committee consisted of Yo-Sco-Haro Riding Club members Bruce Emanuel, Steve Harris, Sue Feinman, Julia Ravenbscot and Randy DiMarco.

Kristine Hay is a 2011 graduate of CobleskillRichmondville High School and is attending SUNY Cobleskill majoring in Agricultural Business.

She is the daughter of Cliff Hay and Sheila Gillespie. She was a member of FFA and also Schoharie County 4-H. She was a varsity softball player and has worked for the Schoharie County Animal Shelter and at various horse shows. Kristine has won many championships with her horse “Eyed Be Dynamite.”

Andrea Kristowaty is a 2011 graduate of Cobleskill-Richmondvile High School and is attending SUNY Binghamton majoring in Liberal Arts. She is the daughter of Ted and Kathy Kristowaty. Andrea loves riding her family’s horse Diego who is from Mexico. She has participated in various community projects using her vocal and dance talents. She worked as a tour guide for Howes Caverns this past summer. Andrea ran

cross country and was in the National Honor Society at Cobleskill-Richmondville High School.

Heather Mayoka is a 2011 graduate of Cobleskill-Richmondville High School and is attending SUNY Cobleskill majoring in Equine Studies. She was a member of FFA. Heather is an accomplished rider and has demonstrated in front of the 4-H Regional Career Conference hosted by SUNY Cobleskill. Both Kristine and Heather are members of the SUNY Cobleskill Intercollegiate Western Team.

Yo-Sco-Haro is thankful for the generous support of the following donors who made these scholarships possible: Anna Warner, Bank of Richmondville, Barbara Chuckbuck, Capital District By-Products, Cliff Down, Clifford C. Hay, Cobleskill Veterinary Clinic, Country Outlet Framing, Customized Turf Services, Doreen and Norman Durham, Doug Habers, Elly Beauchea, Emanual Stables, Eric Laubmeier, Feinnman Research, Gene and Randy DiMarco, Herb and Nancy Wheeler (Glenn’s Catering), Gil Soloway, Jack and Donna Gosselink, Jon and Rebecca Krawtec, the Keating Family, Equine Clinic at Oakencroft, Richie’s Auto Repair, Robert Gray, Shear Design and Spa, Shupperd’s Tack Store, Smitty’s Construction, Sterling Insurance, Steve and Michele Harris, Superior Housing LLC, The Feed Bag, Tony Brown Horse Shoeing, Valley Auto Repair and Yo-ScoHaro Club Members.

Funding for the scholarships was provided by the support of community businesses, club mem-

Heather Makoya showing “FS Does Cinnamon N Socks”. bers, independent individuals and revenue from the annual club horse show. With the knowledge that college costs are escalating, the college

community and club supporters are working together to help make college education a reality.

Kristine Hay and her champion horse “Eyed Be Dynamite”

2012 Horse Owners Buyers Guide The March 2012 issue of Country Folks will feature a Horse Owners buyers guide section. Please check as many categories below as apply to your company for the $25.00 listing. If you wish to have your companies logo appear in black & white above your listing, an additional fee of $50 will be charged. Your logo can be e-mailed to tkrieger@leepub.com. This form must be completed and returned by 2/3/12. Questions? Call Tina Krieger at 800-218-5586, ext. 108.

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