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Judy Van Put

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Lynn Palm

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Bob Jefferys & Suzanne Sheppard

Two As One Horsmanship

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Mitzi Summers

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George Peters

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Page 1 • COUNTRY FOLKS MANE STREAM • May 2012

Riding notes from South Africa ~ Page 2

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Riding notes from South Africa

by Mitzi Summers I recently returned from a three-week trip to South Africa. I was fortunate to be able to work with many accomplished riders. A good proportion of them were trainers and instructors. The area was near Bloemfontein, which is a lovely city about 5 hours southwest of Johannesburg. It is comprised of mostly grasslands, with lovely horse farms in the area. Most of the people I worked with rode Open jumpers, dressage, and Saddlebreds.

Before leaving, I had discussed with my sponsor specifics about the trip, i.e., what kind of horses I would be working with, the goals and expertise levels of the riders, and the background of horse interest in the area. I was told I would be working with many off-the-track Thoroughbreds.

The Thoroughbreds I worked with were wonderful. They were sleek, very well cared for, and much of the basic training was done. They were being used for Open jumping or dressage, and had most of the basics pretty well established. Most of the work I did with them was to focus on schooling that had been a bit rushed through. It was necessary to work on the rider’s use of aids in their proper sequence and timing, and allowing the horse to be more aware of quiet signals — the use of the rider’s seat and half-halts.

I also taught several of the horses and owners to lunge and “double-lunge” their horses correctly so that their horses would develop the proper muscling, suppleness, and quiet responsiveness that would make their job easier.

I stayed at Nick and Sue van Heerden’s wonderful farm, and their facilities were perfect. They had two open, airy small stables, which were immaculate. Nick had a wonderful jumping paddock with all types of fences, and a very innovative cross country course with many fences made from inventions from bits and pieces of material which might make a horse look twice, but were extremely safe. My favorite was the “dragon jump“, a long jump which could be jumped in

many places and sported a dragon head and tail. On a show close to Halloween they would place a device which caused smoke to issue forth from the dragon’s mouth!

There was also a lungeing paddock and a dressage ring, plus many acres of horse fields with lush grasslands. There were three full-time grooms, two to do the really heavy work, and a person in the stables to care for the horses all day.

Everything was kept super clean. The horses were all shining all brushed thoroughly every day whether or not they were ridden. The brushes were all scrubbed and left to dry in the sun weekly, as were the muck baskets. Feed tubs and water buckets were washed daily.

Bedding is at a premium, and so they used a type pf peat moss bedding. The manure and wet spots were removed on a continual basis, and then the bedding was taken out of the stall on a regular basis and dried in the sun and then put back into the stalls. This was certainly labor intensive, but the result was that the stalls were clean with no odor of urine at all. Of course tack was cleaned after every use.

I could have had the horses all groomed and tacked up for me, but I prefer to do most of this myself to let the animal get to know me. Many of my students trailered in. Almost all of them had grooms to assist them, and this was very useful. It took me a bit of time to learn to do less as far as loosening girths, and holding horses for people to mount. Most of the riders are given leg-ups by their grooms. They did have a mounting block made by two tires stacked and welded together, or mounting by a fence or the side of a jump, but there were no regular hard plastic mounting blocks such as we are all used to.

The riders are all “tough”, in a very good way. If their lesson was at 10 a.m. they were there at 9:45 and mounted and ready to go right on time. Many of the trailers are the light-weight fiberglass kind — not as many large trucks to pull them as we see in the States. The riders

Charne Scholtz jumping her horse with a Bitless and a snaffle as a second rein.

This horse had formerly been running away with her as soon as she got within 12 strides of a fence. Charne had had spurs. I removed the spurs and used a Bitless for several lessons. In this picture she is using an added snaffle rein and trotting her horse into the fence. We started on low fences. I just received an e-mail from her. She is showing successfully now at 3"9" and her horse is calm but forward. are also very accomplished in their balance, and their ability to stay on no matter what. Many of the horses I reschooled to be calmer — especially the jumpers.

They had a tendency to gallop to their fences without the ability to add or subtract a stride. I worked with a lot of riders on developing half halts in jumping position, and many gymnastics over fences to teach the horse to wait and listen to their rider.

We were often able to put the horses into milder bits, and probably a third we reschooled in Dr. Cook’s Bitless Bridles.

They responded well to being ridden bitless, and it helped horses who rushed their fences. Horses who seem uncontrollable when being jumped, with riders hauling on them between fences trying to get them to slow down so that they can rate them, are usually anxious, tense, and frightened about jumping. These horse all calmed down, became more tractable, but maintained their forwardness. Indeed, they became eager to jump in a good way, and could maintain their bascule over fences. Before they had been jumping with a hollow back, as the riders were trying to slow them down from their mouths instead of their hindquarters.

Shows abound in South Africa, but the distances are so vast that each section of

the country has their own series. My host is an F.E.I. course designer, and it was fascinating to listen to him describe how he plans jumps for each division. He and his wife Sue, are trying to get more hunter-type classes accepted for people who do not want to open jump. Many of the jumper classes start with time determining the winner on the first round. We both thought that this exacerbated the problem of so many horses rushing their fences.

I also worked with Saddlebred clients, and was successful again at getting the horse to go more happily with less bit, and again was able to train them at first with a Bitless. One horse went behind the bit with mouth open and tongue out and would not perform a four-beat walk.

I put a Bitless on the horse, adding a mild lozenge French-link headstall with another pair of reins tied in a knot in case in case the rider felt she needed them to put the rider at ease. The horse immediately went correctly on the bit, improved his action in front, and closed his mouth and performed a four-footed walk! It was amazing.

There are so many more tales to tell, but a November return trip is planned.

This time I am giving a Centered Riding Instructors Course as these methods were so well received by all of the people.

Driving

Mitzi on one of the off-the-track Thoroughbreds being used for dressage. This horse was schooling at about our equivalent of First Level.

by Katie Navarra For centuries, the horse and buggy were an integral part of everyday life transporting supplies and passengers from one location to the next and connecting individuals with their community. The introduction of the automobile quickly replaced the horse and buggy as a necessity, but did not dampen horse enthusiasts’ interest in hitching their horse to a cart for the enjoyment it provided.

Today, horse owners interested in carriage driving have the option of staying close to home, using local trails, participating in Quadrilles (similar to drill teams) or opting to travel to compete in

judged events. Driving competitions can be divided into two categories, a pleasure show or a combined driving event. Both offer opportunities that test the skill of the driver and the ability of the horse.

Pleasure Driving Shows offer multiple classes that are based on the size of the horse, the experience of the driver, the type of vehicle used and the number of horses in the hitch.

Hitches are determined by the number of horses harnessed and attached to the vehicle at one time. Single hitches are one animal. Pairs are two, side-byside. A unicorn hitch has three horses, two hitched in the back as a pair and one

Driving

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Dealing with a rearing horse ter of his rider, so it’s wiser to reach a temporary compromise now (and look for a training solution later) than to provoke a rear.

But suppose that, despite your precautions, your horse goes up. What you do at this point depends on how high he goes and how skilled a rider you are.

However, one primary warning goes for every rearing situation: don’t grab the reins. That’s your instinctive response, but in this case it’s wrong. A horse that’s going up with you on his back is precariously balanced. Your pulling on the reins can be enough to pull him over backward.

In most cases, a rearing horse doesn’t stand straight up. He rises 45 degrees or less, possibly bouncing up and down several times in succession. If you can stay securely with your horse when he bucks or shies, you can probably ride through this kind of rear. Lean forward and grab some mane as you press your hands against his neck. This will free him to use his neck and head for balance, especially on the way down. Another option is to throw your arms around his neck.

As you lean forward, try to keep your seat close to the saddle so that you can quickly recover your position when your horse comes down — he may lunge forward, duck a shoulder, or go down to his knees. Close your thighs to help yourself stay on, but don’t clutch with your lower legs. Instead, use steady pressure to tell him you want him to go forward. Talk to him in the tone you might use to make him move over when you’re cleaning his stall — “Come on, what’s this nonsense?”

If you’re a skilled rider with good balance, grab mane with one hand and urge him forward or discipline him with a stick in the other. Don’t put pressure on his mouth until all four legs are on the ground again. Then get him going forward with a firm increase of leg pressure and a touch of your stick to keep his attention. When he’s going the way you want, end the session.

Above 45 degrees, you face a question:

do you ride the rear through, or do you bail out? The answer depends on your horse and on you. An experienced horse, especially a habitual rearer, usually has a pretty good idea of how high he can safely go without going over. He may stand almost straight up and stay there for quite a long time; but unless you make a violent move that throws off his calculations, he probably has the situation under control. A young horse is another story: he may not know how to compensate for Julie Poling and Kismet completing the "Good Citizen even minor weight Test".

Photo by Marilyn Munzert shifts.

If you are a capable, ple advocate hitting the horse between confident rider and your horse is experi- the ears while he’s at the height of his enced enough to know his altitude limits, rear, which can be effective if you can you’ll probably do better staying with manage it and if you don’t hit him so him. Follow the same procedure as for hard as to cause injury at that sensitive the half-rear. The only real difference spot. A safe tool is a plastic wiffleball bat; (though a sizable one) is in degree. But if it’s too light to do damage but noisy you feel any waver in his balance, if enough to be memorable. you’re terrified (which he’ll sense), if you One remedy that’s a bad idea under know you risk unbalancing him because any circumstances is deliberately you’re not a strong enough ride to keep pulling the horse over backward to your weight forward, or if you’re on a “teach him a lesson.” Regardless of your youngster that’s likely to lose his bal- riding skill, this is just too dangerous. ance, getting off is the better part of valConfidence is the key word in dealing or. Steady yourself first by leaning for- with a rearer, and you can improve your ward and pressing against his crest if confidence if you do ground work with you can. Now kick free of the stirrups your horse. Seeking the advice of a proand push yourself away. fessional trainer who uses groundwork Even when you opt to ride out a rear, as the basis for his program and who any disciplining you can do in the course teaches you and your horse how to deof it is pretty limited. If you have the agili- velop trust in each other is the safest and ty of a monkey, you may be able to grab most reliable way to cure the rearer. mane with one hand while you reach Once your horse has reared with you back and lay on your stick with the oth- on his back, don’t mount him again uner. Of course, if your horse’s behavior til he has been retrained with groundcomes from genuine terror, strong disci- work and has passed the “good citizen” pline may be out of place, at least until all test. four feet return to the ground. Some peo-

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single horse in the front and a tandem hitch is one horse in front of another.

Teams are multiple pairs of horses hitched together to form a four-in-hand, six-in-hand, eight-in-hand or more depending on the driver’s level of experience.

Each class emphasizes a specific skill or ability. “Rail” classes emphasize the performance of the driver, the horse or the entire package. Reinsmanship classes, similar to mounted equitation classes, showcase the driver’s skill. Working classes on the other hand, are comparable to mounted pleasure classes, where the horse’s ability and performance is most important. Turnout classes take into consideration the overall look and appropriateness of the vehicle, the harness and the driver’s attire.

Pleasure shows also typically offer additional classes that combine elements of speed, accuracy, obstacles and even riding. Obstacle classes are similar to show jumping or barrel racing events. Sets of cones, with balls on top are placed in an arena. Drivers must negotiate tight turns, without incurring “faults” (dropping a ball off the cones) within an allotted time.

Variations can include Fault and Out,

where drivers are eliminated when the first ball is dropped off a set of cones or Double Jeopardy, which involves the driver and his/her passenger. The driver completes the course in one direction and then the passenger completes it in the opposite direction. Obstacle classes can also include Gambler’s Choice. In a Gambler’s Choice course, a set time is given for completing the course and each set of cones is assigned a specific point value. Competitors race to drive through as many sets of cones and accumulate the highest point value possible within the time limit.

For individuals who also enjoy riding, some shows offer a Ride and Drive event.

Competitors enter the ring with their horse hitched to a cart. Once the driving portion is judged, the rider saddles the horse and rides. In Hunter combination classes the horse may need to jump one or two small jumps. This event was developed from traditional fox hunting. Participants would drive their horse to a meets, saddle up and ride the fox hunt.

Pleasure driving shows may also include a marathon class, similar to a trail class. Entries are first judged in the ring, then exit and drive through town or into

— Driving

The introduction of the automobile quickly replaced the horse and buggy as a necessity, but did not dampen horse enthusiasts’ interest in hitching their horse to a cart for the enjoyment it provided.

Photo by Joan Kark-Wren

the country. Each is judged on turnout and performance. The distance of the drive depends on the location.

Dressage is also available at a number of pleasure shows. During the driven dressage test the horse is required to perform pace changes, three distinct trots and smooth transitions.

Combined Driving Event, also known as horse driving trials, are competitions held separately from other pleasure driving shows. Modeled after the Three-Day Event, combined driving events require each entry to perform in dressage, a cross-country marathon course with up to eight obstacles, and an obstacles/ cones course.

Because the event is a 3-phase competition, the scores from each phase are combined for a final total. In each of the three phases, time and scores are converted into penalties. Those penalties are totaled and the competitor with the lowest score wins. At FEI sanctioned events, competitors can enter a single horse, pair of horse or four-in-hand (team) division.

Combined Driving is one of the 10 disciplines recognized by the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) with competitions being held around the world.

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by Marilyn Munzert After days of rain, the skies have cleared; for the first time in nearly a week, you can take your horse out for a serious school. But suddenly, halfway around your ring, you realize that he isn’t going forward any more. Instead, he’s going up. What do you do?

Rearing is an alternative to going forward. The horse that rears may be afraid to go forward — he’s frightened of crossing a stream, for example. He may not want to go forward — perhaps he’s resisting a schooling maneuver. It may even be that he wants to go forward but you are not letting him — other horses in the group you’re with are moving on but you want him to stand. Whether you’re using legs and stick in an effort to make your horse go or he’s revved up and you’re holding him back, the result is the same: the energy that can’t be expressed in forward motion comes out as upward motion.

If your horse is genuinely frightened, you’ll feel his heart thumping wildly and hear his excited breathing. A young horse is more likely to be alarmed by an unfamiliar sight or a new training demand — which an older horse might simply use as an excuse to test you or to work off his high spirits. A few horses, including some breeding stallions, are habitual rearers — they’re not worried in the slightest. In fact, many of them figure out that they can use rearing to establish their own agendas, and they retain that belief until someone convinces them otherwise. But before we worry about correcting behavior, let’s concern ourselves with survival — yours.

If you have a horse that’s the rearing type — or if you feel a rear coming on — keep him moving forward. As long as he doesn’t stop, he can’t rear. If he wants to gallop after other horses, don’t try to make him stand still; walk him in a circle. If he doesn’t want to pass a tree stump; find an oblique path past it that he’ll accept. In most cases, and with most riders, a horse learns nothing from rearing except maybe how to get the bet-

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Colic and Equine Lipomas

by Judy Van Put The loss of a horse is a devastating blow, especially when that horse has been a part of your life for a long time.

Such was the case with our red-roan Tennessee Walking Horse mare, Misty.

She was the Queen of the Barn — such a good horse that I added the words “Good Girl” to her official name.

Misty died on St. Patrick’s Day morning, after experiencing a sudden onset of upper abdominal pain and being treated for colic the day before. We’d enjoyed Misty’s company for the past dozen or so years, and in that time, the sturdy mare had never colicked or had any health problems, save a discharge several years ago that the veterinarian thought could be due to a slow-growing tumor.

However, despite all of our and our veterinarian’s best efforts, we were not successful in providing a remedy or cure; Misty passed away and we were just grateful that it was a peaceful passing.

After consultations with the veterinarian and a few other horse experts, as well as copious research I conducted, we believe that Misty’s colic and ultimate demise came from complications due to a lipoma.

Many believe that “Colic” is a disease — and would say that their horse died of colic. But to be correct, the term “colic” is defined by the Merck Veterinary Manual as “abdominal pain.” It explains that over the years ‘colic’ has become a broad term for a variety of conditions that cause the horse to exhibit clinical signs of abdominal pain. The horse has a relatively small stomach compared to its

size, just two- to two-and-one-half gallons, and is located on the left side of the abdomen beneath the rib cage. It is equipped with a one-way valve that allows gas and fluid to move into the stomach but not back out; consequently, conditions that impede the normal movement of gases and fluid through the small intestine may result in severe dilation and even rupture of the stomach.

And if a horse rolls to alleviate the pain in his abdomen, his intestines may twist or even rupture, which will result in the death of the horse. In some instances of intestinal twist, surgical intervention may save the horse.

Colic may be caused by “excessive gas in the intestinal lumen, obstruction of the intestinal lumen, obstruction of the intestinal lumen and the blood supply to the intestine (strangulating obstruction), interruption of the blood supply to the intestine alone,(nonstrangulating infarction) inflammation of the intestine (enteritis), inflammation of the lining of the abdominal cavity (peritonitis) erosion of the intestinal lining (ulceration) and ‘unexplained colic.’ In general, horses with strangulating obstructions and certain simple obstructions require emergency abdominal surgery, whereas horses with other types of disease can be treated medically.”

This is why it is so important to call your veterinarian immediately if you suspect your horse is exhibiting signs of colic. These signs include “pawing repeatedly with a front foot, looking back at the flank region (or touching the abdominal area with their nose), curling the

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Lee Van Put riding Misty Good Girl - our dependable "Go To" horse - at age 27, just two days prior to her passing.

Photo by Judy Van Put upper lip and arching the neck, repeatedly raising a rear leg or kicking at the abdomen, lying down, rolling from time to time, sweating, stretching out as if to urinate, straining to defecate, distension of the abdomen, loss of appetite and the decreased number of bowel movements.”

The most common cause of colic is excessive gas or intestinal obstruction.

This may come from overeating foods such as grain, lush grass, pelleted feed, beet pulp, straw, barley. Some contributing factors may include diseased teeth, inadequate intake of water, and rapid eating. Young horses that are kept on farms without an adequate deworming program can develop colic from the impaction of ascarids, which should be suspected if the horse is a weanling or yearling, in poor bodily condition and has a recent history of deworming. Masses of these worms in the small intestinal lumen can cause obstruction. Older horses that are not on an adequate deworming program may colic from an overload of worms such as roundworms, bloodworms, tapeworms and bot larvae, ranging from irritation of the lining of the stomach and intestinal walls to blood clots and even rupture.

If a horse dies from colic, it may be too difficult to determine what the cause of the colic was that resulted in the horse’s death without a necropsy (autopsy).

However, in Misty’s case, taking into account all of the above and knowing her so well, we believe the cause of her colic was

due to a “pedunculated” or strangling lipoma (fatty tumor.)

Colic due to pendunculated lipomas occur in horses greater than 10 years of age. A horse can have a lipoma for years without having any problems; however, if the lipoma developes a stalk or pedicle, it becomes suspended from the mesentery (supporting membrane) and becomes wrapped around a segment of the intestine, and interferes with the blood supply. The lipoma frequently forms a knot with the pedicle or stalk, and actually shuts off or strangulates that segment of the intestine. Clinical signs of colic occur; and unfortunately the only hope of recovery is surgery — if diagnosed early enough. If surgery is not performed until signs of cardiovascular deterioration is present (in Misty’s case, her consistently rapid heartbeat) the prognosis is poor.

Due to her advanced age (27) we felt surgery was not an option.

Again, should your horse begin to exhibit signs of colic, it is imperative to call your veterinarian. In many cases, the administration of medications and steps taken such as walking your horse may be successful — but if left untended, even a simple colic can become complicated and result in the death of the horse. Be sure to keep your horse on a deworming program, watch his intake of feed and especially new grass, and be aware of your horse’s medical history and overall physical condition and daily habits in order to keep him healthy, safe and sound.

Cover photo by Andrea Barber Saint Skutla Icelandic Horse Club Member Steven Barber guides his stallion Kalman frá Lækjamóti over an obstacle at a Trail Trial competition at Davidson Knoll Farm in Canandaigua, NY.

Building a Partnership with Your Horse Rider Position, Part 3 you find yourself holding your breath, try to talk or to sing to encourage regular breathing.

As you do these exercises, I want you to think, “CENTER-SQUARE-BALANCED.” Continually analyze your position using these three key words to maintain proper rider position while you work to improve your flexibility.

Upper body exercises at the walk Head and neck stretch: The purpose of this exercise is to stretch neck and shoulder muscles.

Looking straight ahead, very slowly lower your chin to your chest as far as you can. Hold this position for a few seconds, and then very slowly bring your head back to the straight-ahead position. Next, very slowly drop your head backward as far as you can and hold. Then return to straight-ahead position.

Gently drop your right ear towards your right shoulder, keeping the left shoulder down and relaxed. Hold a few seconds, and then return to straight-ahead position.

Repeat the same stretch with the opposite shoulder.

Continue these stretches until your neck and shoulders feel relaxed. I like to close my eyes while doing this exercise because it helps me relax and move slowly.

Bent and straight elbow arm swings: The purpose of this exercise is to flex the shoulder joint and relax the arm. Let’s work the right arm first. Put both reins in your left hand. Start with your right arm in the position it would be in if it was holding the rein. The right elbow should be bent with the forearm following an imaginary straight line to the horse’s mouth. Very slowly swing the entire arm back, leading with the elbow, while retaining the line from elbow through the forearm.

Keep the arm close to your body and the elbow bent. The movement should be in the shoulder joint not the elbow joint.

Next, very slowly swing the entire arm forward from the shoulder joint enough to bring the el-

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bow in front of the body.

Do several repetitions with the elbow bent.

For a variation of this exercise, straighten the elbow and continue to slowly swing the arm backward and forward from the shoulder. Alternate between swinging the arm with the elbow bent and with the arm held straight. After you have done several repetitions of arm swing stretches on the right side, switch the reins to your right hand without looking, and repeat the arm swing exercises on the left side.

Upper body exercises at the trot There are two benefits to the following exercises — they help stretch the upper arm area while improving the rider’s balance. They are best practiced at the trot. Work on a large circle within an enclosed area like a paddock or arena to give both you and your horse more security.

Arm rotations or “one-arm backstrokes”: While riding your horse at the trot, put the

Exercising can be fun, and the right type of exercise can help you improve your riding. reins in your left hand.

Extend your right arm in front of you with the palm down. Keeping your eyes on your hand, rotate the arm in a full

360-degree arc: up overhead, behind you, down alongside your leg, and then back to the starting

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by Lynn Palm Do you consider “e-x-er-c-i-s-e” a four-letter word? Exercising can be fun, and the right type of exercise can help you improve your riding.

In this article, I will teach you some simple stretching and flexibility exercises to help build relaxation, proper form, and balance. For these exercises you will need a consistent, well schooled horse tacked up with saddle, bridle and leg protection. Practice in a large enclosed area like a paddock, corral, or arena to give you and your horse more security.

Here are a few pointers before we get started. As with any physical activity, if you experience any pain or have medical conditions that could be complicated by doing any of these exercises, STOP! Seek advice from a health care professional before continuing.

All of these exercises should be done very slowly. Be sure to breathe when doing them. This is important because it encourages relaxation. If

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Frost Valley YMCA offers horse programs Frost Valley YMCA’s horse programs combine experienced horses, qualified staff, and excellent facilities to create a positive atmosphere where campers can focus on horses. These programs allow campers the opportunity to advance their horseback riding skills, expand their horsemanship knowledge, and enjoy riding with friends. Our programs are kept small to ensure plenty of individual attention for campers.

Previously only held on our Main Campus, our horse programs have become so popular that we’ve expanded to a second location called the East Valley Ranch. The Main Campus facilities feature a 32 stall horse barn, indoor classroom space, three arenas and 2 miles of trails. The East Valley Ranch is a remote facility featuring an 11 bedroom lodge with its own private dining room, living room and indoor classroom space, five yurts, a bathhouse, an arts and crafts building, a 26-stall horse barn, three riding arenas and over 15 miles of trails.

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Pure Country Campground events Pure Country Campground in New Berlin, NY has included many new events in 2012 for horse and rider. One of the events is the Cowboy Versatility Race. Each Race is timed and has obstacles that are judged both on the rider and the horse. Now these obstacles are all built right on the grounds at Pure Country. Jim Weidman, Manager, has built a 10-acre course for the riders. I am sure more than one horse and rider team is going to be stumped trying some of the obstacles — cowboy curtain, bridges, tarps are normal, wonder what else he came up with?

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Mares in late gestation have specific nutrition needs “This increased energy demand is met usually by simply increasing the daily allotment of grain by a few pounds per day for mares weighing in the 1,000 pound to 1,200 pound range,” Freeman said. “It’s important for a mare to remain in fleshy condition if she is to be rebred following foaling.”

Added additional stress brought on by early lactation can cause a mare in marginal body condition to drop to the point of negatively affecting rebreeding efficiency.

In addition, pastures are in their lowest nutritive value this time of the year, so close inspection of mare condition is necessary so that grain and hay levels can be adjusted accordingly.

Protein requirements for the gestating

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mare also are slightly higher than for an open animal. Daily crude protein requirements increase about a third of a pound when mares are in late gestation.

“This increased need usually is met when the mare is fed more grain mix to supply adequate energy, so a higher percent protein ration generally is not necessary,” Freeman said.

Calcium and phosphorus requirements also increase during late gestation. A mare requires approximately 10 grams more calcium and phosphorus than when in an open state. As with protein, these amounts typically are met when increasing the amount of grain mix for energy purposes.

“The major vitamin concern during late gestation is vitamin A,” Freeman said. “Vitamin A requirements can dou-

ble in late gestation and lactation.”

Most commercially prepared grain mixes have sufficient levels of added vitamin A to meet the mare’s increased requirements adequately. Still, some broodmare managers feed a vitamin premix to guard against questionable vitamin levels.

“Vitamin requirements as such that supplements should contain a minimum of six-to-one vitamin A to D, and be fed at levels recommended on the label,” Freeman said.

Additional information on proper nutrition for mares is available through OSU Extension Fact Sheet No. 3975, “Nutritional Considerations for Broodmares,” at http:// osufacts.okstate.edu online.

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Partnership from 5 position. Always hold the palm facing towards the ground. The challenge with this exercise is to maintain proper lower body position and not twist your body as the arm is rotated. Do several repetitions. Change the reins to the right hand, and repeat with the left arm.

Practice a variation of this exercise by bending the elbow at a 90-degree angle and closing the hand. In this exercise, the elbow not the palm will be “drawing” the arc.

Bring the elbow up in front of you, rotating it overhead and then back behind you, and returning to the starting position. Look at your elbow instead of your hand while doing this exercise.

Do the exercise using the other arm.

Arm to the side: Holding the reins in your left hand, bring the

right arm straight in front of you with the palm down. Keeping your eyes on this hand and the arm straight, rotate it out to your side, and then extend it behind you. Slowly bring it back to the starting position. Do several repetitions and switch arms. The challenge with this exercise is to keep your lower body from twisting out of proper position as you follow the motion of your hand with your eyes. Try the same exercise but without looking at your hand.

Alternate between looking at your hand and not looking at it.

Here is another variation of this exercise: Bring the arm straight out in front of you. Close the hand and bring the lower arm towards you so it is at a 90-degree angle to the elbow. This is the starting position. Now rotate your arm from the

shoulder to bring the elbow to your side, behind you, and back to the starting position. Keep your eyes on the elbow while doing this exercise.

Do several repetitions, and then switch arms.

Shoulder rotations: With the reins in your left hand, place the fingertips of your right hand on top of your right shoulder, keeping your elbow at shoulder height.

Rotate your shoulder in a 360-degree arc from front to back and vice versa.

Imagine you are drawing a circle in the air with your elbow!

Overhead single arm stretch: This one is just like it sounds. With reins in left hand, extend the right arm straight overhead with the palm facing forward. Then bring your arm back into your body and extend it straight down to your side with

the palm facing backwards. Concentrate on stretching the shoulder joint up and down. Keep looking straight ahead during this exercise. Do several repetitions and change sides.

Shoulder shrugs: With the reins in either or both hands, inhale and bring both shoulders straight up as if trying to touch your earlobes. Hold this position for a few seconds, and then exhale and relax the shoulders down.

Do a several repetitions.

For more exercises that will help you improve your position and balance, please see “Respecting the Rider’s Form,” the first part in my five-part Dressage Principles for the Western and English Horse and Rider visual series. For more information visit www.lynnpalm.com or call 800-503-2824.

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by Donald Stott Horse breeders with mares in late gestation need to remember that the mothers-to-be have different nutritional needs than open mares.

“A pregnant mare’s nutrient requirements are slightly higher because she is maintaining not only her bodily needs but also is supplying nutrients to a growing fetus,” said Dave Freeman, Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension equine specialist.

In the last 90 days of pregnancy, fetal growth will increase the mare’s need for energy. Since grain mixes typically have more digestible energy per pound than pastures or grass hay, this means increasing the amount of grain fed per day.

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Taming the “Clipper Monster”

by Bob Jeffreys and Suzanne Sheppard As you read this, we shall have entered into Spring, and like everything else, our horses will probably need a good spring cleaning. You may also wish to clip excess hair around eyes, nose, ears, bridle path, fetlocks, coronary bands, or even perhaps a trace or full body clip. Before we can begin however, we must teach our horse to accept clippers. Attempting to approach a horse with a set of clippers in your hand can be very menacing to a horse, and very dangerous to the person attempting to do the clipping if the horse hasn’t been taught to accept the clippers.

It’s important that we focus on the “teaching” and “accepting” part of the previous sentence. We are therefore, by definition, eliminating the use of twitches, ear twisting or even sedation as a means to accomplish our task. We shall define our goal as teaching our horse to accept clipping anywhere on his body calmly and comfortably. We’ll begin by developing a lesson plan, breaking down the steps required to reach our goal into a logical, manageable process. We shall implement these steps gradually, and in this way, we shall build our horse’s confidence in us as we move along. This step by step plan will help him to succeed, rather than test him to failure.

So, let’s start at our desk, or kitchen table, making a list of lots of things to rub on our horse’s body, especially his head, which is usually the challenging part to clip. These items should familiarize him with both the physical contact and noise element (remember clippers buzz!) involved in the clipping procedure. Your list might consist of the following items: 1) your hand, 2) sponge, 3) washcloth, 4) towel, 5) candy wrapper, 6) aluminum foil, 7) crumpled newspaper, 8) plastic bag, 9) brush, 10) clippers There are obviously hundreds of different objects you could use, but most

horses only require 5-10 items in order to learn the lesson properly.

After you compile your list, rearrange it sequentially, starting with what you think would be the easiest for your horse to tolerate and ending with what would be the most difficult for him. The first item on your list must always be your hands, because if you can’t even touch his ears, for example, you shouldn’t even be thinking about clipping them! The last item used should be the actual clippers.

Your horse should not be tied during these first sessions; just have him outfitted in a halter and either wrap the lead rope around his neck, or let it fall to the ground in front of him. Begin by rubbing your hands all over your horse’s head and body. He must be completely comfortable with you rubbing his nose, his ears, his feet, body, etc. If you encounter resistance to being touched in a certain spot, use the approach and retreat method until the resistance is eliminated. As an example, let’s say your horse doesn’t want you to touch his ears; rub his head between his eyes with your hand, but then move your hand one inch towards his ears and immediately retreat to the area between his eyes. Continue rubbing there, but then allow your hand to briefly move two inches upward (closer to his ears). Keep repeating this approach and retreat until you get closer and closer to his ears. When you think he’s ready, quickly and smoothly, move your hand over his entire ear and onto his neck.

Remove your hand and pet your horse in his favorite spot. Your horse may not have been comfortable with what just happened, but by the time he figured out that you actually touched his ear, it was already over and done. It’s important that you do not become apprehensive and creep your hand towards his

Start sacking out with your hands.

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by Kevin J. Kosach In this article we will review the different types of insurance coverage available to those of us who live and work with horses.

Insurance is basically the transfer of risk. When we purchase insurance the insurance company, for a premium, agrees to underwrite our property and or our liability for a prescribed period of time and with certain conditions in place.

The most important of these conditions is that the application be completed accurately and truthfully. If for some reason this is not done, it could lead to a gap in coverage or a declination of a claim.

One of the most common coverage gaps we see occurs when people have a Homeowners Policy and are conducting commercial equine activities on their premises. These activities range from

boarding to lessons and training. Most if not all homeowners policies have a Business Exclusion in the policy. The threshold that triggers this exclusion is very low, in others words having a boarder or two to help with overhead could leave you without coverage should you have a claim.

The way to avoid this situation is a Farm Package. A farm package combines a homeowners policy with a commercial equine liability policy, thus filling the gap. Even if you do not engage in boarding or lessons the number of horses that you own can put you beyond the number of horses your homeowners policy will permit. Depending on the company, I’ve seen numbers as low as two and even the most generous companies rarely go beyond five. Again the answer is a farm package.

Here is a short list of equine insurance products available to you: Boarding/Breeding Summer Horse Camp Riding Instruction Training Carriage/Hay/Sleigh Rides Horse Shows (Including but not limited to Hunter Jumper, Dressage, Gymkhanas, Pleasure Classes, Barrel Racing, etc…)

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So, my advice to anyone and everyone with questions or concerns regarding your insurance coverage would be to talk to an agent who is well versed in the area of equine insurance and the products available to you.

Then at least you’ll know if a risk you thought you transferred to your insurance company, is not one that you actually retained.

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Taming from 12 around his head and body, then try all of the above with item number two on our list, then item number three, etc., until all of the items on your list have been used and your horse doesn’t mind any of them.

The next step is to use the actual clippers on your horse but without turning it on and without the blades. Rub him all over his head with the clippers, while you “buzz”. If your horse is fine with this, try turning on the clippers (still without blades) and desensitize him to both the sound of the clippers and the feel of the vibration.

You might want to start this while off to the side of your horse and up by

his shoulder. Turn on the clippers, and just begin petting his neck with them. When he’s very comfortable with this, you’ll be ready to insert your blade, turn on your clippers and give him his first haircut.

While this lesson from beginning to end may take multiple sessions, remember to make his first actual clipping session a relatively short one. Just do one small section and when you’re done, pet him and maybe even give him a treat on this special occasion as a reward for being so very brave. We must always let him know when he does something right. As always, when teaching a horse rushing never With the right training, clipping can be relaxing for horse and human! helps, so be sure to allow the time your horse needs to feel successful every step of the way, Indeed, this will result in less time overall, and a more confident horse.

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ear like you’re going to stick him with a needle.

Repeat the procedure several times before eventually slowing down your hand speed as you rub over his ear. In time, the horse will be comfortable having his ear touched, then cupped, then stroked. Now you can begin to rub your thumb inside the ear and quickly remove it. When he’s comfortable with that, you can advance your lesson by making verbal buzzing sounds as you rub around and inside the ear with your hand.

Repeat this procedure on all body parts that you eventually wish to clip.

When your horse is completely comfortable with your hand anywhere

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Uniquely Dressage at Saratoga

by E.L. Keehan The Eastern New York Dressage and Combined Training Association’s (ENYDCTA) Dressage at Saratoga (DAS) has been a long standing Memorial Day weekend tradition for over 20 years. It’s a dressage show unlike any other — a unique experience of equestrian competition surrounded by the ghosts of racing greats and roaring fans. Many riders and spectators come back year after year just for the ambiance that is uniquely Saratoga.

Dressage at Saratoga is held at the Saratoga Race Course, the oldest race track in the United States. Four competition rings are laid out on the backstretch with ample warm-ups situated between the rings and in the curves of the track.

The picturesque grandstand, famous peaks, and a gazebo provide a beautiful back drop for the elegantly dressed equestrians and their handsomely turned out mounts.

When not competing, dressage horses rest in the luxurious shaded stabling that many of racing greats have enjoyed.

Competitors and spectators alike experience a relaxing, friendly atmosphere, with some enjoying stable-area get-togethers or picnics along the back stretch rail. The worries and cares of the world melt away amid the smells of warm horses, hay, and shavings or are whisked away on the late spring breezes that waft through the numerous maples that reside in the backstretch.

Competitors putting together their show schedules will want to add this event to their roster. Riders from all levels — amateurs to professionals — and from all areas of the New England, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Canada share the turf for two-full days of competition. Traditional dressage breeds such as warm bloods and baroques intermingle with new fad breeds such as the Fresians and your not-sotypical breeds like Ponies of the Americas and Fjords. In every direction there is a mixture of coloring, sizes and experience levels, enhancing DAS’ uniqueness for

dressage shows.

DAS offers more than $6,000 in High Point Awards for those competing in Training through 4th Levels. This prize money is divided among high score earners in the adult amateur and open divisions as well as the Junior/Young Rider and Para-Equestrian classes.

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prize awards. Dressage at Saratoga is especially supportive of and thankful to the many amateur competitors who are the loyal supporters and backbone of many equestrian events.

In addition to the regular schedule of classes ranging from walk/trot through grand prix, and in keeping with tradition, DAS offers qualifier classes for the USDF Region 8 Championships to be held later in the year in

HORSE TALES

By Judy Van Put Misty Good Girl On Saturday morning, March 17, 2012, Misty Good Girl passed away.

She was the “Queen of the Barn” — a striking, big-bodied red roan Tennessee Walking Horse mare with a broad white blaze and strawberry blonde mane and tail.

She was our go-to horse and we’d come to depend on her more than we realized, for her good common sense and obedient manners. Whenever a friend or relative came to

ride, Misty was the horse that we could trust to take good care of her rider, no matter how limited their abilities.

She came to us about a dozen or so years ago.

We were thinking of looking for a horse when a neighbor brought over a copy of Country Folks with an ad for a Tennessee Walking Horse mare — “great trail horse.” I drove to the farm with a friend to see her and on that very first ride, she convinced me

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Although the racecourse is large, the competition is held on the backstretch portion of the track. Entrance for competitors and spectators is the stabling gate located on Nelson Avenue. Admission and parking are free, food

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that she was exactly what we needed. We were riding down hill through the woods when we encountered a fallen tree. I attempted to guide her over, but she refused — stopped, then slowly side stepped till she found a better place to cross! I knew then and there what a special horse she was, and that she would take good care of me. Throughout the years I would rely on her wisdom and trail sense again and again, and she was always correct in her decisions.

Misty and her stablemate Sabrina came through this past winter quite well, despite their ages (27 and 28) and

achey joints; and, due to warm weather and hardly any snow, we were able to ride them each week, all through the fall and winter. Just recently I had enjoyed riding Sabrina and having Misty loping along beside us; then switched horses and rode Misty with Sabrina following. On Wednesday our son Lee came home on Spring Break and we had a great ride. We loped and trotted a bit, and the horses seemed to enjoy the ride as much as we did. My husband and I were planning on leaving early Friday morning for a weekend away, and Lee was going to take care of the animals for us while we were gone.

On Friday morning I went out to give the mares a flake of hay at about 5:15 a.m. and found Misty down in her stall — all the bedding churned up along the edges. I was shocked to think she had colic, as in all these years she’s never colicked before. I got her up and walked her outside, where she immediately passed some very normal-looking manure — and gave her some Banamine, which seemed to help a bit. She ate a cut up apple out of my hand, as well as a handful or two of feed — so I figured the colic was passing — but as the

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From the Ranch to You

by George Peters Up to this point in my series, the cattle work has been with one cow, one on one. The next step for me is to now do some “herd” work. The herd can be as few as 5-10 head, or up to as many as you can gather in one arena. At first, this can be intimidating to the new cattle horse, so be patient. If the horse is skittish, a buddy horse that is confident in the middle of the herd is the easiest way to show the new horse how to handle having cattle on both sides of it’s space. Remember, horses are monocular, seeing on one

side for the most part, or one eye sees this, the other eye sees that. The fear of cattle on both sides is fairly common. Without a buddy horse, try to keep a fence on one side, and the herd on the other side to start. If that goes well, circle the herd a few times, then go the opposite way around the herd so the horse sees the cows move away from it on both sides. At some point try to step into the herd and split it into cattle on both sides of the horse, getting brave and go right through the herd. This work is done 90 percent at the walk, never fast or upsetting

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Tales from 14 morning wore on she was restless, and she kept reaching her nose around behind her left front leg, touching her side. I called the veterinarian at about 6:30 a.m., as a colicking horse needs immediate attention. The veterinarian came out at about 8 a.m. and injected her with more Banamine, as well as Rompun, a sedative, and attempted to ‘tube’ her to administer mineral oil to enable any blockage to pass, but she wouldn’t swallow the tube. He checked her internally and said there were no twisted intestines, and could see nothing abnormal, but there must have been a blockage further up. He

left after a while and said not to let her roll, and to try to get some oil into her. As the day wore on I tried to get her to drink — and gave her some water by squirting a water bottle in her mouth.

We would walk up to a favorite clay spot in the paddock where she would lay down and get up, then lay down again.

I called the veterinarian a few more times, who suggested another dose of Banamine, later on in the day. She did sleep for a couple of hours in her stall, but spent most of the day just walking and trying to get down and get the pain out. Finally I turned her out in her paddock with her stablemate Sabrina, who was

anxious to be with her.

She passed some more manure and seemed to calm down with Sabrina at her side. As it was drizzling and getting chilly I covered her with a blanket.

The next morning I went out before dawn and she was standing in the alleyway of the barn, where I had spread out some straw and hay for her. She nuzzled me and weakly ate a piece of apple I offered her. I called the veterinarian, who suggested I send someone out to get more Banamine and try to get more oil into her in an attempt to free up and pass whatever the blockage might be. I gave her some water, and again she

wanted to walk. I kept her in the paddock with Sabrina — put a clean and dry blanket over her back and went inside to wake Lee and ask him to drive to the veterinarian’s for the medicine. I came out about 15 minutes later to see him off — went to the barn and looked for Misty — and found her lying in the paddock, on her side, with the blanket still neatly over her back; she had laid down carefully and had just passed away peacefully. Sabrina was standing up on the hillside above her, silently, staring off in the distance. I couldn’t believe Misty was gone — so soon after I’d left her — and I was so sorry to see her go.

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Keep doing the around or through until the horse is comfortable with this step of its growth in working cattle.

Only when this is going well can you start thinking about getting one cow to step away from the herd, and then trying to keep it out for a couple of seconds. Your baby steps for cutting, team sorting, team penning have now begun.

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Horse owners encouraged to take steps now to prevent West Nile Virus HARRISBURG. PA — Agriculture Secretary George Greig is urging Pennsylvania horse owners to consult their veterinarians about options for West Nile Virus prevention before mosquito season begins.

“From recreational trail riders and trained competitors to top-notch breeding and racing, Pennsylvania’s equine industry represents an important segment of our state’s leading economic driver — agriculture,” said Greig. “Animal health is a top industry priority, and I encourage horse owners to speak to their veterinarians about protecting their animals against encephalitic diseases like West Nile Virus.”

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Equine encephalitic diseases are transmitted by mosquitoes and cause inflammation of the brain. Mosquitoes become more active with warm weather in early spring.

Vaccines are available to help prevent West Nile Virus and other equine encephalitic diseases such as Eastern Equine Encephalomyelitis. Vaccines

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Horse owners should talk with their veterinarians to determine the best time to start the vaccination process.

only on the sides collect enough water to act as mosquito breeding sites;

Horses vaccinated against Eastern, Western and Venezuelan equine encephalitis are not protected against West Nile Virus.

• Turn over plastic wading pools and wheelbarrows when not in use;

Greig cautioned that vaccination of horses is not a guarantee of protection against infection. The best way to prevent infection of West Nile Virus is to reduce the risk of exposure to mosquitoes by eliminating mosquito breeding sites. Important steps to be taken include: • Dispose of tin cans, plastic containers, buckets, ceramic pots or other unwanted water-holding containers on the property; • Pay special attention to discarded tires, which are mosquito breeding sites; • Drill holes in the bottom of recycling containers left outdoors. Containers with drainage holes located

• Clean clogged roof gutters every year. Millions of mosquitoes can breed in roof gutters each season;

• Empty and refill outdoor water troughs, buckets and birdbaths every few days so water does not stagnate; • Aerate ornamental pools or stock them with fish. Water gardens can become major mosquito producers if they are allowed to stagnate; • Clean and chlorinate swimming pools when not in use. Mosquitoes may breed in the water that collects on pool covers; and • Use landscaping to eliminate standing water that collects on your property, especially near manure storage areas. Mosquitoes may breed in any puddle that lasts for more than four days.

Additional steps can be taken by

horse owners to protect their horses: • Reduce the number of birds in and around the stable area. Eliminate roosting areas in the rafters of the stable. Certain species of wild birds are the main reservoir for the virus; • Check the property for dead birds, especially crows. Any suspicious birds should be reported online to www.westnile.state.pa.us or by calling the Department of Environmental Protection at 717-346-8238. Use gloves to handle dead birds and place the birds in plastic bags. If not submitting the bird for testing, the bagged bird can be placed in the trash. Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water after discarding the dead bird.

Topical preparations containing mosquito repellents are available for horses. Read the product label before using.

For more information, contact the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture’s Bureau of Animal Health at 717-783-6897 or visit www.westnile.state.pa.us.

Massachusetts Farm Bureau Federation members rally to help rescued horses MARLBOROUGH, MA — The call came in recently asking for help. The MSPCA and Animal Rescue League (ARL) were in the midst of a major rescue effort, taking in 32 malnourished miniature horses. But these little animals presented a big problem — not enough hay to feed them. Massachusetts Farm Bureau Federation (MFBF) was notified of the situation, reached out to its members for assistance, and within a matter of hours, was able to secure an ample donation of hay to nour-

ish the abused animals.

Finding good hay at this time of year isn’t easy, however, and there is a shortage due to the fact that 2011 was one of the wettest growing seasons on record.

Because of all the moisture from summer storms and snowfall in October, it was difficult for the hay to dry properly in the field. On top of that, all hay is not created equal; 1st cut hay tends to be very fibrous and difficult for mini horses to digest. Second cut hay is rich in

Hippology contest challenges horse expertise of 4-H’ers CASTLETON, VT — The ability to correctly answer questions on horse breeds, animal nutrition and other equine topics coupled with high scores for two judging classes, placed several Vermont 4-H club members at the top of their age divisions at the State 4-H Horse Hippology Contest, April 14 in Castleton.

The competition, one of many University of Vermont (UVM) Extension-sanctioned horse events offered throughout the year for 4-H’ers, ages 8 to 18, was held at Tedesco Stables at Angier Farm (judging) and Castleton-Hubbardton Elementary School (written test, cognitive and hands-on skills tests and identification stations). Rutland County 4-H co-sponsored this event, which attracted 85 competitors.

The four top finishers in the senior division for ages 14 years and older qualified for the State 4-H Horse Hippology Team, which who travel to Louisville, KY, in the fall to compete at the Eastern National 4-H Horse Round-Up. They include, in order of placement, Hillary Fay, Westford; Alli Bachmann, Ira; Giovi Mier, St. Johnsbury; and Caitlin Hughes, North Chittenden. Alternates are Emily Campbell, Montpelier; Emi

Schweikert, Underhill; and Kaelyn Jenny, Essex.

Highest scorers in the junior and novice senior divisions were: Eight and nine years old: Eva Joly, Essex Junction; Faith Ploof, Colchester; Emma Cushman, Barre; McKenna White, Whiting 10 and 11 years old: Connor Jenny, Essex; Lauren Hodsden, Bridport; Shea Tomlinson, Colchester; Chelsea Carcoba, Danville 12 and 13 years old: Emma Pearson, North Hero; Beth McGranahan, Whitehall, NY; David Gringeri, West Haven; Betsey Coburn, Castleton Novice senior division (14 years old and up and new to 4-H or the hippology contest): Caraline Flaherty, Colchester; Lauralee Nop, Middlebury; Marissa Jochum, Addison The next major Vermont 4-H horse event will be the State 4-H Horse Judging Contest, May 5 in Jericho.

To learn more about the 4-H horse program, contact Wendy Sorrell, UVM Extension 4-H livestock educator, at 802-656-5418 or toll-free at 800-571-0668, ext. 2.

After a call asking for help, members of the Massachusetts Farm Bureau Federation donated over 220 bales of hay to aid in the recovery of 32 rescued minis! nutrients and more suitable to their dietary needs.

The response was typical of the Farm Bureau membership — quick, quiet and effective. Farmers from Dunstable, Littleton, Newburyport, Stoughton and Taunton pitched in to help the unfortunate equines. Family members helped load bales of hay onto large trucks to be hauled to the MSCPA farm in Methuen, and the ARL’s facility in Dedham. The result was that over 220 bales of hay were donated to aid in the recovery of the minis!

“When a situation like this presents itself, it’s Farm Bureau that gets called on to help out.” said Richard Bonanno, MFBF President. “Farm Bureau works to support agriculture in the Commonwealth, but as our members have demonstrated, it’s not only farmers who reap the benefits.”

The effort was coordinated at MFBF’s

Marlborough headquarters, where staff contacted Farm Bureau members who produce hay as a commodity. MFBF would like to thank the individuals who stepped up to the plate and met this challenge. They are: Lisa and William Colby of Colby Farm in Newburyport, Arthur Lopes of Taunton, Charles McNamara of McNamara Farm in Stoughton, Dan Pickard of Indian Hill Farm in Littleton, and Charles Tully of Tully Farm in Dunstable. These individuals contributed the hay, and in some instances delivered it themselves, so that the emaciated equines have appropriate forage to begin their road to recovery.

The Massachusetts Farm Bureau Federation is a non-profit, memberdriven organization representing 6,100 family members across the Commonwealth. Its mission is “to protect the rights, encourage the growth, and be of service to its members, in the best interest of agriculture.”

Ask the Farrier

by Frank Gringeri Navicular disease Q: My Horse was recently diagnosted with navicular disease and I am wondering if you had any recommendations as far as shoeing and management. Thank You. A: Navicular lameness involves the front feet of the horse. One or both feet can be affected. Lameness is generally worse on one than the other. Lydocaine blocks of the heels and x-rays are helpful in determining the area of most pain. Each case is different with varying degrees of discomfort. Many horses that are x-rayed prior to sale are found to have some navicular changes. I can recall three separate horses that on the vet check were found to have navicular changes; A Trakehner gelding for flat work, a thoroughbred for novice jumping, and a Dutch Warmblood for low level dressage. They were said to have lesions on the bone but were purchased anyway. The buyers felt it was worth a chance. All three in a period of less than two years went sore so they had to stop training. It was very sad but the people were forewarned. It didn’t have to end here. If the navicular horse is managed properly he can still be a good riding

horse. You just can’t do whatever with him; he has problems so he must be managed differently than the healthy, sound horse.

First up, he needs to rest while he is not being used. I’m not talking stall rest as he will stiffen up if he has any age on him. The navicular horse should never be allowed to run around at top speed.

Large areas where he can really let it rip will lame him up for months. Being chased by paddock buddies doesn’t help him either or if he is running to get away from biting flies. Many of these horses are more lame coming in from turnout than they are from being ridden.

Some riding horses that are being ridden don’t benefit from tearing around large areas and they usually end up hurting themselves. A small paddock with some shade that is adjacent to other horses or an in and out would work the best. Even if he walks to and from the water trough and back to his hay that would be enough. This will keep him in a state that he will be rested enough for some riding. Don’t overdo it, try to ride him some every day so you have less of a chance of doing too much on any given day. You will be surprised

trimmed down makes for a good set up.

I really like the soft gel materials you can inject under pads they have out today. That can cushion the landing as the foot hits the ground and gets loaded. Setting the shoe back for break over helps too. But more importantly it is the raising of the heels that seems to get these horses comfortable. Bar shoes are very useful in spreading the load the heels receive upon landing. Also, they can be an aid in keeping the heels from sinking into soft footing. Some would say the bar shoe can cause contraction and restrict the heels from expansion but I say when a horse is confident that he won’t feel pain he will load up the foot more that if he was trying to get off the heels. The soft materials that go under the pads also helps in expansion of the hoof because the frog is getting increased pressure.

Another consideration is timely shoeing and re-fitting. The navicular horse can be prone to stumbling. These horses won’t tolerate getting long and low in the angle. You may have to refit every four or five weeks during the rapid hoof growth season. Your farrier can monitor growth and tell you the best time to cut him down. Don’t get ahead of the growth but six weeks may be too long a period for these horses. I’ve had some of these horses go barefoot in an effort to restore soundness. The limping would go away but when I hoof tested the soles they were positive on both. The hoof was warm and they were short on both

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how sound you can get him just with this change in turnout.

If he’s big and heavy, get some weight off him. Keep grain to a minimum if at all and give plenty of clean first cut hay with a recommended daily dose of minerals to round out the ration. I’d rather see him on the thrifty side than looking like a blue ribbon hog. This will reduce the load on those fronts more than you know. Restricting grain can sometimes reduce energy levels too so he isn’t looking to burn off excess steam. We want to keep him moving, but not moving with speed or quickness.

Secondly, a wide choice of shoes are available to help support and contain the heel area of the foot. Most of these horses need more than a plain shoe to be comfortable. With the turn out being managed, the Farrier has more options he can utilize and not have to consider senseless running around ripping off shoes. A good supportive shoe will be fitted extra wide and extra long, not a good running shoe. Myself, I like an aluminum shoe with a wedge pad thick enough to restore alignment plus a couple degrees more. Aluminum quickly wears away at the toe providing a natural setback for break over. A full wedge pad coupled with a bar wedge pad will give good elevation to the heel as well as provide extra space under the pads for soft gel. Sometimes this is a lot of equipment the hoof has to carry and the aluminum being lightweight, lessens the load.

The navicular horse does get comfort when you increase the angle of the hoof. That, coupled with a toe well

Adirondack Foothills Equine Adirondack Foothills Equine has been having a great time kicking off our RSNC show season.

We’ve seen some great rides and they are always plenty of fun to be had by all! We are having a series of 10 shows, with our next one coming up on the 19th of May. We love seeing new faces and are always welcom-

ing in both new and old RSNC members.

The start of May also brings the start of our pointed gymkhana series. We will be holding these (weather permitting) in our large outdoor arena under the lights, starting at 6 p.m.

These are every Saturday in May, with the exception of the 19th. In-

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Confused about carbs?

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Carbohydrate clarification from Nutrena The topic of carbohydrates for horses has often a lot of people asking questions and has created a certain amount of confusion, particularly when comparing carbohydrates in equine diets to human dietary recommendations. Starches, carbohydrates, sugars, non-structural; carbohydrates (NSC) and non-fibrous carbohydrates (NFC), among others, are terms thrown around for equine diets, and all those terms can get very intimidating, when it comes to what these nutrients mean to your horse and how much your horse needs or doesn’t need.

Types of Carbohydrates and their uses: There is a lot of discussion these days about carbohydrates, the good and the bad. In reality, they are all related. Carbohydrates contain carbon, hydrogen and oxygen in varied chemical relationships.

• Sugars are the simplest of the carbohydrates and can be simple sugars such as glucose or more complex sugars.

• Starches are strings of sugars linked together in such a way that most starches can be broken down into glucose by the action of enzymes, primarily amylase.

• Fibers (lignin, cellulose, hemicelluloses etc.) are also chains of sugars that cannot be broken down easily by enzymes and must be fermented by the animal to release the energy.

Starches and sugars are produced by plants as a means to store energy, so they contain energy that is more readily available than the energy in fiber.

Because horses produce less amylase, the enzyme used to break down starch, than some other animals, say perhaps pigs, they are more limited

in their ability to digest large quantities of starch.

However, they digest smaller quantities very efficiently and very effectively!

Starches and sugars are a fairly concentrated source of Calories to be used as a source of energy when extra energy is required to maintain body condition and do more work. In the wild, horses would consume seed heads (grain) when available in the fall to help them gain weight (added Calories) to be ready for winter, so starches and sugars are a part of the diet in horses in the wild.

Today’s working horse requires Calories, and a combination of fiber, starch, sugar and fat can be the best way to support the horse to maintain the balance of optimal health and optimal performance.

Here is a list of each of the common terms, and what they include: • Structural Carbohydrates — This category includes primarily the carbohydrates that are part of the cell wall in plants.

• This will include the Neutral Detergent Fibers (NDF), primarily lignin, cellulose and hemicelluloses.

• These carbohydrates are all fiber sources that give cell walls strength and shape.

• Some types of fiber analysis, such as the Total Digestible Fiber (TDF) measurement used in human nutrition, will include the structural carbohydrates plus pectins, gums, beta glucans and some polysaccharides.

• These are the carbohydrates that are not broken down by enzymes and need to be fermented in the hind gut of the horse.

• Non-Structural Carbohydrates (NSC) — This includes the sugars and starches, and is a very important group of nutrients for horses because

these are the carbohydrates that can be broken down by enzymes and absorbed from the small intestine into the blood stream as glucose and stored as glycogen in the muscles and in the liver.

• Ideally, NSCs get absorbed entirely in the small intestine before they reach the cecum and large intestine, where they can be problematic for horses. When people ask about a “low-carb” diet, they are frequently really asking about a low NSC diet.

• Water Soluble Carbohydrates (WSC) — This includes ethanol soluble carbohydrates (ESC) which are primarily sugars, both monosaccharides and disaccharides.

WSC will include various oligosaccharides and polysaccharides. Fructans in forages are included in the WSC. When looking at a feed or hay analysis report, ESC should be a small proportion than WSC of the NSC. • Non-Fiber Carbohy-

A COMPLETE LINE

drates (NFC) — This is a different nutrient which is calculated in certain analytical techniques.

NFC is equal to (100-Water -Ash-Fat-ProteinNDF). NFC is calculated by difference and is not measured by a specific analysis. NFC will contain all of the organic acids, starch, sugars, oligosaccharides, polysaccharides, beta glucans, pectins and gums.

For this reason, NFC will be a larger number than NSC in a feed or hay analysis report Colic, laminitis and starch levels in horse diets: Many horse owners are concerned about carbohydrate levels in their horses diet, particularly if the horse is prone to colic or laminitis. Often, the owner will look to simply feed a product with a lower starch or NSC percentage. But that’s often not the best, or only, solution, particularly if elevated levels of performance

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New York State is now added to the NBHA National Tour Excitement is building among National Barrel Horse Association members for the 2nd Annual sanctioned NBHA Super Show held in the state of New York.

The “Syracuse Spectacular” barrel racing event will be held June 15-17 in the Toyota Coliseum at the New York State Fairgrounds in Syracuse. New York State will now officially be an annual stop on the NBHA’s National Tour after last year’s success.

All current NBHA members are eligible to compete in this four-divisional format. Non-members can join the NBHA at the show and be eligible to compete.

NBHA Executive Director Van Manley, who has been a director since the NBHA was formed in 1992, will supervise the show, with assistance from the NBHA home office staff. The NBHA is known for its on-time, professionally-run shows and for maintaining superior ground conditions.

Commercial vendors will offer participants and spectators the best of westerntheme merchandise and equine products.

This Super Show offers opportunities for participants to win cash, prizes and wild cards (which allow a person to enter a world championship even without qualifying).

The National Barrel Horse Association — the largest barrel racing organization in the world — is headquartered in Augusta,

GA, which also is home to the world-famous Masters golfing tournament.

The NBHA revolutionized the barrel racing industry by pioneering the divisional format, which allows riders of all skill levels a chance to win money and prizes in barrel racing competition.

More than 23,000 NBHA members of all ages are scattered through the United States and in Canada, Italy, France, South America, China, Panama and the Netherlands.

NBHA official events to date have paid out $8 million with added money approaching $2 million.

The Youth NBHA World Championships with pre-qualified racers is held the last week of July in Perry, GA, and the Open and Senior NBHA Championships is held the last week of October in Perry, GA. For more information about the New York State Syracuse Spectacular Super Show, contact the NBHA home office at 706-823-3728 or visit the Web Site www.nbha.com. For information on becoming a vendor or sponsor, ask for Len Carter at 706-823-3728.

New York State NBHA Director Karen Rebello can be contacted by calling 607760-2942, by writing her at RR 1, Box 1644, Friendsville, PA 18818 or by visiting the Web site nynbha@ gmail.com.

Cayuga County 4-H Members compete in Regional Horse Education Programs

by Dorothy Slegle, Extension Educator 4H Youth Development Each year Cayuga County 4-H youth are invited to participate in Regional Horse Education Programs, including Horse Bowl and Hippology. For each of these contests, members study horserelated topics including: horse diseases, breeds, nutrition, anatomy and physiology, uses, handling and care. Members begin studying these topics in Early Fall, so that they are prepared to demonstrate information learned at the Regional Contests, which typically occur in March.

For both contests, youth team up in groups of four to six members (usually by county) and are asked a series of horse-related questions. The Horse Bowl contest is conducted similarly to a jeopardy game, where each member will “buzz in” to answer a question. In the Hippology event, members rotate throughout several stations where they are asked to identify horse parts, horse feeds, horse colors, horse breeds and perform horse judging. Both events are scored individually and as a team.

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Eight senior members of the Cayuga County 4-H program participate in Region Horse Education Program, in March 2012. Back Row-(L-R) Emily Clark, Regan Emerson, Kelly Giannone, Emily Bates, Coach Heather Whitten. Front Row-(L-R) Grittany Somes, Sarah Belz, Amy Stranger and Leah Stahl

“Happy Trails” and thanks to the Clarkson Community and hope for the future to 1,100 guests in 2011 and the Cross Over the Line Rodeo would love to have this doubled or tripled this year. They are extending an invitation to all youth patients both current and past of the area hospital burn units such as the Golisano Children’s Center at Strong Memorial Hospital and special needs children throughout the region. If anyone reading this article knows of any youth who has experienced such a life-altering situation or is living with any type of life-altering special need, please contact the Cross Over the Line Rodeo to obtain information about this event.

It takes the support of many people to continue an event such as this. It is our hope that all of those businesses and individuals who have given freely to support the Special Friends event over the last 7 years will continue to support it through the new team from Cross Over the Line Rodeo.

For more information contact Fred Backlas 719525-6011 or through the facebook page for Cross Over the Line Rodeo.

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The Clarkson Rodeo Days Inc. has decided to hand over the reins to a new rodeo manager and producer for the 2012 event. After 7 years and the loss of many board members due to their other responsibilities, Pat Tooley and Andrea Louis have handed off to Cross Over the Line Rodeo Company of Warsaw. Although our hearts want to continue, it is just not practical for our very small team to manage this large event. We extend our thanks to the entire Clarkson community, many business and many individuals who have helped over these past seven years.

Cross Over the Line Rodeo Company will hold the event the same weekend in June at Hafner Park in Clarkson, NY, June 7-10.

We are very pleased that Fred Backlas and his family will continue to hold the Special Friends event for special needs children and adults on Thursday, June 7. Fred’s experience in meeting and talking to special needs children during his very successful career as a championship bareback bronc rider on the International Pro Rodeo, American Pro Rodeo, and Professional Rodeo Cowboys Associations tours left him with a special desire to reach out to these children. He is committed to bring as much joy as possible to all children who have experienced such hardship in their young lives.

This charity performance has entertained up

Saratoga Horse & Tack Expo moved to September The Saratoga Horse & Tack Expo is scheduled for Sept. 22-23, at the historic Saratoga Race Course, Union Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY. Come join us at the Grandstand and track area for this exciting two-day event hosted by the New York Horse Park and sponsored by Saratoga Saddlery and NYRA. (More sponsors to be announced.)

Here’s your chance to watch Guy McLean, CoChampion of the 2012 “Road to the Horse,” do three demonstrations each day including starting a colt or filly. Chat with him at his booth.

Enjoy on track demonstrations of various equine activities in addition to Guy. Visit numerous horse-related and other vendors; participate in the raffles and the silent auction. Sell and buy at the Expo’s used tack sale. Fun crafts and activities for the kids.

FREE PARKING. Proceeds will support development of the New York Horse Park in Saratoga County. NYHP, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) corporation. Admission: Adult $5; Children 12 and under - Free; Family - $10.

We are currently seeking vendors, used tack sellers, donors and spon-

sors and equine demonstrations for the Expo. To learn more about the Saratoga Horse & Tack Expo, get the forms to be a vendor, rent a table to sell your used tack, to be a donor of raffle prizes or silent auction items, be a sponsor, present an “equine demonstration” and/or to learn more about Guy McLean, please visit www.nyhorsepark.org - “Saratoga Horse & Tack Expo”. For questions or more information contact Dot Christiansen at dot@nyhorsepark.org or 518885-7817 or Mick Rodgers at Mick@saratogasaddlery.com or 518-

Emily Clark - 2nd; Reagan Emerson - 6th; Amy Stranger - 10th; Sarah Belz - 14th; Brittany Somes - 17th; Kelly Giannone - 20th. Junior Horse Bowl Members placing in the top 20 are: Michelle Robinson - 9th and Madison Becker - 18th.

Senior Hippology Teams placed 4th and 6th. Junior Hippology Team placed 6th. Senior Hippology Members placing in the top 20 are: Emily Clark - 3rd; Sarah Belz - 12th; Reagan Emerson - 13th; Emily Bates - 17th; Kelly Giannone - 19th. Junior Hippology Members placing in the top 20 are: Michelle Robinson - 7th.

Congratulations to the following individuals who will be going onto the State Level Contests: Michelle Robinson, Emily Clark, Reagan Emerson and Amy Stranger.

Thank you to our coaches, Heather Whitten, Karen Kulha and Liz Matijas. Thank you also to all the parents and volunteers who made this event possible!!

If you are interested in volunteering for, or learning more about, the Cayuga County 4-H program and what it has to offer; please call the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Cayuga County at 315-255-1183.

338-8358.

The events at the Saratoga Horse & Tack Expo will complement the CCE-Equine Horse Symposium scheduled on Sept. 21-22 at the Saratoga City Center. The Horse Symposium events will focus on educational sessions encompassing a variety of equine related topics from health care to riding and training Plan to spend time at both the Expo and the Symposium for a well rounded weekend of exciting and informative equine related activities during this “Saratoga Celebration of the Horse.”

Guy McLean will perform at the 2012 Saratoga Horse & Tack Expo in September.

Photo by Dot Christiansen

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Cayuga from 21 This year, Cayuga County 4-H had 13 youth on 3 teams compete in both contests. Those junior members competing were: Michelle Robinson, Makenna Rozelle, Madison Becker, Olivia Nalley and Bailey Mannigan. Senior members competing were: Emily Bates, Kelly Giannone, Sarah Belz, Leah Stahl, Reagan Emerson, Emily Clark, Amy Stranger and Brittany Somes.

Results for Cayuga County Youth are as follows: Senior Horse Bowl Teams placed 2nd and 7th. Junior Horse Bowl Team placed 3rd. Senior Horse Bowl Members placing in the top 20 are:

Junior Cayuga County 4-H members participate in 2012 Region Horse Education Event. Members who participated are (L-R) Michelle Robinson, Makeena Rozelle, Bailey Mannigan, Madison Becker and (front row), Olivia Nalley.

Cayuga County 4-H Member’s who participated in the 2012 Region Horse Education Program which took place in March. Senior members pictured are (L-R) Emily Bates, Kelly Giannone, Sarah Belz and Leah Stahl.

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 MAY 3 Barrel Races Cuttin’ Corners Arena, Poultney, VT. 2012 3-D Jackpot Barrel Race series to start Thursdays - May 3rd!

Year end awards for top 5 in each division $15 sign up fee. Contact Wendy Chesnut, 802-353-2263 or e-mail wcc@fwwebb.com. On Internet at www.freewebs.com/ cuttincornersarena MAY 3-6 MassQHA AQHA Spring Shows Three County Fairgrounds, Northampton, MA. Contact Alice Andrews, 607-2261289 or e-mail bgcandrews@yahoo.com.

MAY 5 Annual Horse Auction

Fun at the Farm Fundraiser The Root Farm, 6000 Rock Road, Verona. An open house style fundraiser right at the farm. Meet our equine staff, enjoy music and food, a vaulting exhibition and more. Contact Alice Root, 315-363-6124 or e-mail aliceroot@gmail.com. On Internet at www.rootfarm.org HVRHA Open Ranch Horse Show Win$um Ranch 1392 Rte. 32N, Schuylerville, NY. Numerous ranch classes / Ranch Trail - $100 added Open Cutting(sponsored by Sand Castle Farm) - Horsemanship - Command - Boxing - Ranch Riding - Ranch Reining - Ranch Cutting - Conformation - Day End Awards- Open - Amateur Novice - Youth Divisions. Contact Linda Delisle, 518-7440601, e-mail dbdranch@localnet.com or hudsonvalleyranch@gmail.com. On Internet at www.hvrha.com State 4-H Horse Judging Contest Freedom Farm, Cilley Hill Rd., Jericho, VT. 9:45 am. 4H’ers, ages 8 to 18, will be judged on their ability to judge horses with the top four senior division winners earning a place on the state horse judging team. At the conclusion of these classes, the event moves to Jericho Elementary School for lunch and oral reasons, educational programs and the announcement of the contest results Food and beverages will be available for purchase at the farm and school. Contact Wendy Sorrell, 802-6565418 or 800-571-0668 ext. 2.

MAY 6 Collins Draft Horse, Ox & Pony Club 30th Annual Plowing Fesival

NCBRA Benefit Barrel Race Burnin Time Arena, Gansevoort, NY. Contact Jennifer Romriell, 518-8838957.

On Internet at www.nbha.com MAY 11-12 NYSQHA/AQHA Youth Sponsored Horse Show Superior Housing Sports Complex, Cobleskill Fair Grounds, Cobleskill, NY. Contact Sandi & Bruce Emanuel, 518-294-2022 or518-2317807 w-mail bemanuel3@nycap.rr.com. On Internet at wwwNYSQHA.com MAY 11-13 Bridle Path Manor Jr./ Amateur Hunter Show NYS Fairgrounds Coliseum, Syracuse, NY. Hunter, English and Equitation classes.

Early entry discount until April 26. Call 315-729-8507 for prize list & entry form and leave name, address & show name. Contact Kathy Zimmer, 315-673-1072.

Mothers’ Day Weekend Pure Country Campground, 176 Kelly Rd. New Berlin, NY. Mothers’ Camp free at our Campground. 30 pipe stalls, 30 hook up sites, Brookfield trail system.

Pavilion, wi-fi, arena. Contact James Weidman, 607847-9265, or e-mail jimbo58@peoplepc.com. On Internet at www.purecountrycampground.com MAY 12 Plowing the Community Garden Wilbraham, MA. Contact Melissa Graves, 413-2444934. On Internet at www. easternctdrafthorse.com Rensselaer County Draft Animal Association Plow Day Schaghticoke, NY. Contact Diane Crandall, 518-686-4815 or newsletter@rcdaa.com.

Western IEA Zone 1 Horse Show Heritage Farm, Inc. 30 Florence Rd, Easthampton MA .

Determines which riders move on to Western IEA Nationals in June. Contact Heritage Farm, Inc., 413-5271612.

On Internet at www.farmheritage.com

MAY 12-13 Beginner Driving Clinic Shelburne Farms Breeding Barn. Learn how to drive a team or single draft horse in the beautiful setting of Shelburne Farms Breeding Barn.

We provide the horses, you provide the excitement.

Contact Jean Cross, 802877-6802 or e-mail jean@ greenmountaindraft.org.

MAY 13 46th Annual Ulster Co. Open Horse Show Ulster County Fairgrounds, Libertyville Rd., New Paltz, NY. Starts at 8:30 am. English, Western & Driving.

Horse show & vendors. Free admssion, all are welcome.

Contact Carla Picayo 845247-0546, picayo4@aol.com or Sue Clark 845-2553220m sclark8@hvc.rr.com.

On Internet at www.uchcny.org NBHA Districts NY 02 & NY 05 Ker-A-Mel Arena, Argyle, NY. Entries open 9 am, close at 10:15 am. Run at 11 am.

Contact Kerrie Mcwhorter 518-638-8015, Laura Derrick 518-746-0087 or Samantha Eyster 518-4240972.

On Internet at www.nbha.com New York State Quarter Horse Association Open Horse Show Cobleskill Fairgrounds, Cobleskill, NY. Contact Sandi Emanual, 518-231-7807.

Plowing Fun Day

Fonda Fairgrounds, Fonda, NY. AQHA Open/Green, Novice Youth and Novice Amateur classes offered.

New for 2012 - Open and AQHA Equestrians with disabilities classes! Winning Weekends shows are open to all breeds of equines, with nine different divisions offered for all levels of riders.

On Internet at www.WinningWeekends.com MAY 19-20 NBHA Districts NY 02 & NY 05 Double M Arena, Ballston Spa, NY. Entries open 9 am, close at 10:15 am. Run at 11 am. Contact 518-885-9543, Laura Derrick 518-746-0087 or Samantha Eyster 518424-0972. On Internet at www.nbha.com PtHA Open, Amateur & Youth Classes (approval pending) Cobleskill Fairgrounds, Cobleskill NY. On Internet at www.WinningWeekends.com MAY 19-21 Buster McLaury 3 day Colt Starting - Problem Solving, Horsemanship Clinic County Line Stables, 985 State Highway 67, Amsterdam, NY. $475 Colt Starting/Problem Solving, morning session & $400, Horsemanship, afternoon sessions each day. Contact Pasquale and Jean Marie Coppola, 518 842 2978, e-mail countylinestables@nycap.rr. com. On Internet at www. countylinestables-ny.com MAY 19, JUNE 9, JUL 14, AUG 4, SEP 22, OCT 20 & NOV 3 Adirondack Foothills Equine RSNC Saddle Series Sorting Competition

Shelburne Farms. Bring your draft animal and plow with us. We will have students from the driving clinic watching you show your stuff. Contact Jean Cross, 802-8776802 or e-mail jean@greenmountaindraft.org.

Adirondack Foothills Equine - 116 County Route 17A Comstock, NY. 50% payback classes. Sign-ups at 9, show at 10. Contact George, 518796-1818. On Internet at www.adkfoothillsequine.com

MAY 13, JUN 10 & SEP 9

MAY 20

Tri-County Pony Club Show Series Announced

WNEPHA Affiliated Hunt Seat Show

Altamont Fairgrounds.

Mother’s Day, TETWP Benefit & Fall show. Trophies, day end awards. Classes for all levels. All equines welcome. Reasonable prices.

On Internet at www.tricountyponyclub.com

Heritage Farm, Inc. 30 Florence Rd, Easthampton MA .

Classes from lead line to 3’ equitation medals. Contact Heritage Farm, Inc., 413527-1612. On Internet at www.farmheritage.com

MAY 17

CVMHA Annual Open Show

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

MAY 19 WCDAA Fun Day Herb Troumbley, 60 Morehouse Lane, Granville, NY. Wagon rides, plowing, manure spreading, cones and bring a dish picnic. Contact Herb Troumbley, 518-642-3599.

MAY 19 & 20 & JUN 2-3 2012 Winning Weekends

MAY 25-27

Clinton County Fairgrounds, Plattsburgh, NY. Divisions for just about everyone with breed classes for Morgans, QH, Appaloosas, Paints, Miniatures as well as English/Western Pleasure, Hunters over Fences, Dressage and Carriage Driving.

Prize list is available by contacting Karen at 518-8467121 or at the website www.cvmhany.com.

rence Rd, Easthampton MA. Morning sessions/ Working Cow Horse Clinic Evening sessions. Contact Heritage Farm, Inc., 413-527-1612. On Internet at www.farmheritage.com MerckForest Camping Trip Merck Forest, 3270 Route 3315, Rupert, VT. Three days of camping at “The Glenn” in Merck Forest. Either bring your horse and wagon or hike in. Contact Karin Vollkommer, 518-584-6933.

MAY 26-27 NYSSHA Spring Fling Open Horse Show Cobleskill Fairgrounds, Cobleskill, NY. Contact Sandi Emanual, 518-231-7807.

Pure Country Versatility Cowboy Race Pure Country Campground, 176 Kelly Rd. New Berlin, NY. Six classes, payback every class, awards end of year, 10 acre onsite obstacle course, dinner on Saturday.

Contact James Weidman, 607-847-9265, or e-mail jimbo58@peoplepc.com. On Internet at www.purecountrycampground.com MAY 26-28 NYS NBHA Championships Fonda Fairgrounds, Fonda, NY. Contact Karen Rebello, 607-760-2942 or e-mail nynbha@gmail.com. On Internet at www.nbha.com JUN 1-3 24th NYSHC Competitive Trail Riding Clinic Madison County Fairgrounds, Brookfield, NY. Info and entries can be downloaded from www.nyshc.org.

Contact Eva Norris, 607693-4024.

JUN 2 2012 NYS 4-H Horse Program/Inservice Dept. of Animal Sciences, Cornell University, Morrison Hall Resource Room 154, Ithaca, NY. 9 am - 4 pm.

There is still room available.

Cost is $35 for the general public. Go to www.ansci.cornell.edu/4H/horses/inservice and select registration.

Contact Vicki Badalamenti, 607-255-7712 or e-mail vb65@cornell.edu.

ARHA Sanctioned Ranch Horse Show Win$um Ranch, Gansevoort, NY. Contact Linda, 518-7440601.

On Internet at www.hvrha.com Eastern NY Plantation Walking Horse Club Open Horse Show Cobleskill Fairgrounds, Cobleskill, NY. Contact Paulette Lindner, 518-6685084.

Gentle Dove Farm Demonstration: NYS 4-H Youth Development Horse Program Inservice Training

MAY 25-28

Cornell University, Ithaca, NY. Contact Joann, 585738-7477 or e-mail JKLong@rochester.rr.com. On Internet at www.GentleDoveFarm.com

Jon Ensign General Horsemanship Clinic

HVRHA / ARHA Sanctioned Ranch Horse Show

Heritage Farm, Inc. 30 Flo-

Win$um Ranch 1392 Rte.

32N, Schuylerville, NY. Classes offered: Barrels - Poles - Ranch Riding - Ranch Cutting Ranch Boxing - Ranch Reining - Ranch Trail - WCH - WRH Conformation - Divisions: All Age(open) - Amateur - Youth Novice - Walk Trot & Novice Youth. Day end awards. Contact Linda Delisle, 518-7440601, e-mail dbdranch@localnet.com or hudsonvalleyranch@gmail.com. On Internet at www.hvrha.com JUN 2-3 Winning Weekends Show Fonda Fairgrounds, Fonda, NY. Open to all breeds of equines, with nine different divisions offered for all levels of riders. Contact Winning Weekends, 518-466-2445.

On Internet at www.WinningWeekends.com JUN 3 NBHA Districts NY 02 & NY 05 Hawthorn Farm, Gloversville, NY. Entries open 9 am, close at 10:15 am. Run at 11 am. Contact Robyn Valentine 518-725-5924, Laura Derrick 518-746-0087 or Samantha Eyster 518-4240972.

On Internet at www.nbha.com NY Percheron Association Spring Clinic & Jr. Draft Horse Show Cortland Fairgrounds, Cortland, NY. All Jr. exhibitors must be members of the NY Percheron Association. Membership can be made when sending in registration. This show is for Draft Horses only.

Exhibitors not required to bring their own horses, but are encouraged to do so. All horses must have current coggins and rabies papers. $3 entry fee/class paid before May 15. An additional $2/class for late entries.

Prize money and ribbons.

Contact Tom Sposato, 518339-6700 or e-mail tomsposato@gmail.com.

JUN 7-10 NYSHC Spring Pleasure Ride Pure Country Campground, 176 Kelly Rd. New Berlin, NY. Four days of fun. Join the NYS Horse Council with scavenger hunts, dressage clinic, tack shop, pace, poker run and delicious dinners!

Get your tickets now. Contact James Weidman, 607847-9265, or e-mail jimbo58@peoplepc.com. On Internet at www.purecountrycampground.com JUN 9-10 Yoscoharo Riding Club Open Horse Show Cobleskill Fairgrounds, Cobleskill, NY. Contact Sandi Emanual, 518-231-7807.

JUN 10 NBHA Districts NY 02 & NY 05 Hurricane Hill Arena, Argyle, NY. Entries open 9 am, close at 10:15 am. Run at 11 am.

Contact Laura Derrick 518746-0087 or Samantha Eyster 518-424-0972. On Internet at www.nbha.com

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Addison County Fair Grounds, New Haven, VT. Hosted by Green Mountain Draft Horse Association.

Contact Jean Cross, 802877-6802 or e-mail jean@ greenmountaindraft.org.

Wheater Rd. & Rt. 62, Collins, NY. Start at 9 am getting horses ready to plow, end at 5 pm. Drawing for a handmade quilt is at 4 pm.

The event is free and features working draft animals, a baked goods sale, auction (to benefit youth programs), crafts, petting zoo, wagon rides, pony rides, various demonstrations, a Chicken BBQ and live music by Country Memories. No dogs allowed on premises.. Contact Skip Rundle 716-5607681, skipsbarn89@ msn.com or Robin Genco 716-597-4988, healingartstm@yahoo.com.

Horse Show Series: Show & Tell with Margo Ball

Calendar from 23 Woodstock Riding Club Annual June Show Woodstock, NY. One day horse show including English, Western and Driving classes. Contact Woodstock Riding Club, e-mail woodstockridingclub@yahoo.com.

On Internet at www.woodstockridingclub.com JUN 15-17 NBHA Syracuse Super Show NYS Fairgrounds, Syracuse, NY. On Internet at www.nbha.com JUN 16-17 2012 ACTHA Trail Challenge Pure Country Campground, 176 Kelly Rd., New Berlin, NY. Two days of separate ACTHA rides. Six obstacles each day with six different judges.

Dinners each day. Bonfires at night. Awards. Contact Pure Country Campground, 607-847-9265. On Internet at www.purecountrycampground.com

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Bridle Path Manor Open Horse Shows NYS Fairgrounds 4-H Area, Syracuse, NY. Hunter & English classes. Each day is a separate show Call 315-7298507 for prize list & entry form and leave name, address & show name. Contact Kathy Zimmer, 315-673-1072.

Equine Valley Association AQHA/PHBA/NSBA Shows Cobleskill Fairgrounds, Cobleskill, NY. Three judges

- classes run once over the two days. One NSBA show. 8 am start time. Contact Sandi Emanuel, 518-294-2022, 518-231-7807 or e-mail bemanuel3@nycap.rr.com.

Montgomery County Equine Club Open Horse Show and Gymkhana Fonda Fairgrounds, Fonda, NY. Contact Chris St. Amour, 518-829-7366.

Whipple City Days Main St. Greenwich, NY. Come and join the WCDAA for two days of wagon rides, craft fair, music and great food. Contact Karin Vollkommer, 518-584-6933.

JUN 17 Equine Valley Association AQHA Special Events Show Cobleskill Fairgrounds, Cobleskill, NY. Barrel Racing, Pole Bending & Trail classes. Starts 1 pm or later.

Contact Sandi Emanuel, 518-294-2022, 518-2317807 or e-mail bemanuel3@ nycap.rr.com.

New England Stock Horse Show Heritage Farm, Inc. 30 Florence Rd, Easthampton MA. 5 individually judged classes for riders and their western horses: Ranch Handiness, Ranch Pleasure, Trail, Reining & Working Cow Horse.

Day end and series end awards in Green, Youth, Non-Pro and Open Divisions.

Series runs 3rd Sunday each

month thru October.. Contact Heritage Farm, Inc., 413-527-1612. On Internet at www.farmheritage.com JUN 21 Equine Valley Association AQHA Special Events Show Cobleskill Fairgrounds, Cobleskill, NY. Trail and Western Pleasure Show. Starts at 9:30 am. Contact Sandi Emanuel, 518-294-2022, 518-231-7807 or e-mail bemanuel3@nycap.rr.com.

JUN 21-22 Equine Valley Association AQHA/PHBA/NSBA Show Cobleskill Fairgrounds, Cobleskill, NY. Starts at 4 pm on Thurs. and 8 am on Fri. Contact Sandi Emanuel, 518-294-2022, 518-2317807 or e-mail bemanuel3@nycap.rr.com.

JUNE 21

Zimmer, 315-673-1072.

JUN 23 EMRHA ARHA approved Ranch Horse Show Sandy Hill Quarter Horses 232 Eldridge Lane, Fort Ann, NY . ARHA classes as well as green rider classes. Day end awards. Contact Jane Moulton, 518-632-9227 or jmoulton@dishmail.net. On Internet at www.EMRHA.com Saratoga Friends of Horses Exhibit Route 67 Country Store & Café, 1958 Route 67, Charlton, NY. 10 am - 5 pm. Hosted by the Route 67 Country Store & Café. Vendor space is limited so get your application in early. Call 518882-7347. On Internet at www.rt67cafe.com JUN 23-24

CNY Horse Club Meeting

Equine Valley Association AQHA/PHBA/NSBA Shows

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.

Cobleskill Fairgrounds, Cobleskill, NY. Two judges classes run once over the two days. One NSBA show.

Starts at 8 am. Contact Sandi Emanuel, 518-294-2022, 518-231-7807 or e-mail bemanuel3@nycap.rr.com.

JUN 22-23

JUN 24

Weather or Not Horse Shows

Classic Horse Show Series

NYS Fairgrounds 4-H Area, Syracuse, NY. Hunter & Equitation classes. Each day is a separate show Call 315-7298507 for prize list & entry form and leave name, address & show name. Contact Kathy

NYS Fairgrounds 4-H Area, Syracuse, NY. Hosted by Bridle Path Manor. Hunter & Equitation classes. Call 315729-8507 for prize list & entry form and leave name, address & show name. Contact Kathy

Zimmer, 315-673-1072.

Equine Valley Association AQHA Special Events Show Cobleskill Fairgrounds, Cobleskill, NY. Barrel Racing and Pole Bending Classes.

Starts 1 pm or later. Contact Sandi Emanuel, 518-2942022, 518-231-7807 or e-mail bemanuel3@nycap.rr.com.

NBHA Districts NY 02 & NY 05 Painted Pony. Entries open 9 am, close at 10:15 am, run at 11 am. Contact Shana Graham 518-696-2421, Laura Derrick 518-746-0087 or Samantha Eyster 518-4240972.

On Internet at www.nbha.com JUN 30 Horse & Pony Benefit Show CCE Training Center, 356 Middleline Rd, Ballston Spa, NY. 8:30am. Hosted by the Rearin’ To Go 4-H Club. Rain or shine. NO 4-H membership required to participate.

We have 75 classes, from children to adult, (three classes are designated for equestrians w/disabilities).

AM - western and green division; PM - english and adult W/T/J. Classes pinned 1-6 place and 12 day end championships. Classes are $8, Save 25% by pre entering.

Contact Alice, 518-321-5684.

Northwest Riding & Driving Youth Introduction to Extreme Cowboy Contact Barbara Rousseau,

802-796-3440, e-mail rousseau@fairpoint.net.

JUL 1 EMRHA Cowboy Race Gelinas Farm, 471 4th Range Road Pembroke, NH. Open & Green Divisions, day end awards. Contact Jane Moulton, 518-632-9227 or jmoulton@dishmail.net. On Internet at www.EMRHA.com JUL 1-13 & 15-27, JUL 29 - AUG 10 & AUG 12-24 Frost Valley Horse Camps Frost Valley YMCA, Claryville, NY. For all levels and skill of rider in the heart of the Catskill Mountains, just 2.5 hours from New York City.

Contact Jenny Stover, 845985-2291 or e-mail horses@ frostvalley.org. On Internet at www.frostvalley.org JUL 7-8 Pure Country Versatility Race Pure Country Campground, 176 Kelly Rd., New Berlin, NY. Six classes, all with payback, awards at end of year, enter them all! 10 acre obstacle course on site. Contact Pure Country Campground, 607-847-9265. On Internet at www.purecountrycampground.com The Ride Way Clinic: Cattle Working with Aaron Ralston 2012 & Jeff Veicht.

County Line Stables, 985 State Highway 67, Amsterdam, NY.

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Market snap shot from Bonnie Chandler So How’s the Market Doing?

This question is a familiar one bantered around both real estate and nonreal estate circles alike. According to the National Association of Realtors®, Pending Home Sales (PHS) home sales were down slightly in February but remain notably higher than the first half of last year. In March, existing homes sales were down but continue to outpace year-ago levels, while inventory tightened and home prices are showing further signs of stabilizing, according to the National Association of Realtors®.

The Pending Home Sales (PHS) index measures housing contract activity. It is based on signed real estate contracts for existing single-family homes, condos and co-ops.

Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist, said we’re seeing the continuation of an uneven but higher sales pattern. “The spring home buying season looks bright

because of an elevated level of contract offers so far this year,” he said. “If activity is sustained near present levels, existing-home sales will see their best performance in five years. Based on all of the factors in the current market, that’s what we’re expecting with sales rising 7 to 10 percent in 2012.”

In addition, Yun said the recovery is in the process of settling into a higher level of home sales. “The recovery is happening though not at a breakout pace, but we have seen nine consecutive months of year-over-year sales increases,” he said. “Existing-home sales are moving up and down in a fairly narrow range that is well above the level of activity during the first half of last year.

With job growth, low interest rates, bargain home prices and an improving economy, the pent-up demand is coming to market and we expect housing to be notably better this year.”

“We were expecting a seasonal increase in home listings, but a lack of inventory has suddenly become an issue in several markets with not enough homes for sale in relation to buyer interest,” Yun said. “Home sales could be held back because of supply factors and not by demand — we’re already seeing this in the Western states and in South Florida.”

The national median existing-home price for all housing types was $163,800 in March, up 2.5 percent from March 2011. Distressed homes — foreclosures and short sales sold at deep discounts — accounted for 29 percent of March sales (18 percent were foreclosures and 11 percent were short sales), compared with 34 percent in February and 40 percent in March. According to Freddie Mac, the national average commitment rate for a 30-year, conventional, fixed-rate mortgage was 3.95 percent in March, up from a record low 3.89

percent in February; the rate was 4.84 percent in March 2011.

NAR President, Moe Veissi, brokerowner of Veissi & Associates Inc., in Miami, said buyer traffic is up. “Our members are reporting an increase in foot traffic from a year ago, but more importantly, home shoppers this year are much more serious about finding the right home and making an offer,” he said. “Stabilizing home prices and historically favorable affordability conditions are giving buyers more confidence.”

So that’s how the market is doing!

The National Association of Realtors®, “The Voice for Real Estate,” is America’s largest trade association, representing 1 million members involved in all aspects of the residential and commercial real estate industries.

For more information contact Bonnie Chandler, Realtor® at bonniechandler@remax.net

Now is the time for preventative care for your horse do survive.

Here are some things that you should do now: • Vaccinate! EEE is almost always combined with Western Equine Encephalitis and Tentanus vaccine. Some combination vaccines also include WNV. Foals, broodmares and horses with unknown vaccination history can all be vaccinated if the label instructions are followed. Horses that are being vaccinated for the first time will require a booster shot 3 weeks later in order to be most effective. If the booster is not given the horse will not be protected in most cases. Don’t delay.

• Learn about encephalitis viruses — Your veterinarian is the best resource for your farm’s specific needs. There are also reputable resources online such as the American Association of Equine Practitioners’ (AAEP) website www.aaep.org for specific disease and vaccination information.

• Get your farm ready for mosquito season — Take a look at all areas on the farm where your horse(s) have access and ask yourself, “Are these areas where mosquitoes or wild birds gather?”

If so, then make these places less inviting for mosquitoes and wild birds. Eliminate standing water where mosquites breed. Fix or put up screens in stalls to keep out mosquitoes or wild birds. Put horses inside the barn during peak mosquito activity hours — typically dawn and dusk.

• Know the signs of EEE and WNV in horses — EEE generally affects a horse much more quickly and severely than WNV. The death rate for unvaccinated horses with EEE is much higher compared to WNV. You may see any of the following symptoms in horses affected by EEE or WNV: • Fever • Stumbling • Blindness • Muscle twitching around face, neck, muzzle • Can’t get up, falling over • Leaning against stall, fence • Depression • Change in behavior, appetite • Seizures, seizure-like activity • Sudden death, found dead • Sudden onset of symptoms/illness (few hours-2 days with EEE, 3-10 days with WNV) If you see any of these symptoms in your horse, do not move the horse (unless it is in an unsafe location) and call your veterinarian immediately. Experienced horse owners know that horses with neurologic conditions can be very dangerous to be around. If you’re seeing these signs in your horse, be extremely cautious. Don’t forget that rabies is also possible in a horse exhibiting these problems. Minimize your exposure and contact your veterinarian immediately.

• Protect yourself! Don’t forget to take the necessary precautions to protect

yourself against EEE or WNV. There is no vaccine for people at this time, so you need to take steps to prevent mosquito bites. Wear long sleeved clothing when working outside, especially during the high mosquito activity hours of dawn and dusk. Apply mosquito repellent and speak to your physician if you have any questions. All ages of people are susceptible to these viruses, but young children and older adults are extremely sensitive. Contact your local health department for more information about EEE or WNV in humans. Also, reliable information can be found at these resources: • New York State Dept. of Health, www.health.ny.gov/diseases/communicable/arboviral/fact_sheet.htm • CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/arbor/index.htm EEE is easily prevented in horses and there is no legitimate reason for any New York horse to die this year from EEE. Two doses of combination vaccine (if a horse has never been vaccinated) can be purchased for as little as 10-20 dollars. You can protect your horse for a year for less than the cost of 4 gallons of gasoline.

Thank you for helping to safeguard New York’s equine population. If you have questions please visit our website at: www.agriculture.ny.gov/AI/AIHome.html Sincerely, David C. Smith, DVM Director, Division of Animal Industry

Farrier from 17 fronts. So naturally they appeared to be moving even as they were equally short on both. I don’t consider a hoof sensitive horse as a horse that is ready for riding.

Equally important is your Vet’s ability to prescribe drug therapy. Many horses do well on low daily levels of analgesics.

This can help stabilize discomfort and give the horse an opportunity to move without tensing up over pain. I know I could not have gotten through the last 30 years without taking something from time to time. Drugs can be a positive but they all have side effects one must take into consideration when using them. Consulting with your Vet over the plusses and minuses is time well spent.

Treatment will vary from horse to horse

as no two cases will be alike.

The navicular horse needs a team of players all contributing to the wellness of the animal. The stable manager, the Vet, the Farrier, and yes the horse owner/rider are all equally important if the horse is to become rideable. Teamwork is essential for success. If you have a navicular horse and you like a lot of things about him, you may want to try some of these things before giving up on him. It may surprise you how much better he can feel once you change your horse keeping.

Have a question? Send it to lquinn@leepub.com and we’ll answer as many as we can.

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Dear New York Horse Owner, As our mild winter comes to an end, it’s time to start planning spring vaccinations, fecal examinations for parasites, and other routine preventative care for your horse. The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets strongly encourages all horse owners to protect their horses and themselves against two serious and potentially fatal viruses spread by mosquitoes — Eastern Equine Encephalomyelitis (EEE) and West Nile Virus (WNV). These diseases primarily threaten people and unvaccinated horses, but can also be spread to other animals such as dogs, deer, llamas, cattle and ratites (emus).

The viruses multiply in certain species of birds and when mosquitoes feed on the infected birds, the virus is carried to other warm-blooded animals when the mosquito is feeding. Mammals such as people and horses are “dead end hosts” for the viruses, meaning that infected people and horses do not spread the virus to others either directly or indirecty through mosquitoes.

Since 2009, confirmed cases of EEE in New York’s horses have been on the rise. In 2009, there were seven cases, in 2012 there were 10 cases and last year there were 12 confirmed cases. In 2009, all equine cases were fatal. In both 2010 and 2011, all equine cases but one were fatal. Serious after effects from the diseases often cause the horses to be unsafe to be around and unusable if they

Calendar from 24 $500/rider for all day, both sessions. Contact Pasquale and Jean Marie Coppola, 518 842 2978, e-mail countylinestables@nycap.rr.com. On Internet at www.countylinestables-ny.com JUL 14 Hamilton Wagon Ride Camp Over Roy Hamilton Crown Point, NY. Camp over and wagon ride. Contact Roy Hamilton, 518-4990040 or Karin Vollkommer 518-584-6933.

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Essex County Fair, Westport, NY. 9 am Age divisions 9-13, 14-18, 19 + over. Contact Scott Christian, 518-962-8650, e-mail countyfairfun@yahoo.com.

On Internet at www.essexcountyfair.org

Vapor Nightclub, Saratoga Casino & Raceway, Saratoga Springs, NY. 7 pm - 2 am. Live music by “Funk Evolution” - 7-9 pm, Video DJ - 9 pm - 2 am.. Contact Jennifer Stevens jlc246@cornell.edu, Sharon T. LaPier stl32@cornell.edu; Office 518-885-8995.

JUL 14-15

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JUL 15 Draft Horse Show North Stonington Fair, North Stonington, CT. Contact Nita Kincaid, 860-535-1416. On Internet at www.easternctdrafthorse.com NBHA Districts NY 02 & NY 05 Adirondack Foothills. Entries open 9 am, close at 10:15 am, run at 11 am. Contact Laura Derrick 518-746-0087 or Samantha Eyster 518-424-0972. On Internet at www.nbha.com New England Stock Horse Show Heritage Farm, Inc. 30 Florence Rd, Easthampton MA . 5 individually judged classes for riders and their western horses: Ranch Handiness, Ranch Pleasure, Trail, Reining & Working Cow Horse. Day end and series end awards in Green, Youth, Non-Pro and Open Divisions. Series runs 3rd Sunday each month thru October. Contact Heritage Farm, Inc., 413-527-1612.

On Internet at www.farmheritage.com JUL 21 Summer Time Fun Bridle Path Manor, Howlett Hill Rd., Camillus, NY. Hunter & Equitation classes. Some over fence classes are scheduled to ride on grass.Call 315-729-8507 for prize list & entry form and leave name, address & show name.

Contact Kathy Zimmer, 315-673-1072.

JUL 28 Shelburne Farms Draft Horse Field Day Shelburne Farms. 11 am - 2 pm. Come watch us while we show how we can use draft animals on today’s farms. Lunch will be served at the location. Contact Karen Myers, 802-316-1274.

JUL 28-29 Cowboy Weekend Pure Country Campground, 176 Kelly Rd., New Berlin, NY. Saturday & Sunday events in and out of the arena. Barrels, obstacles, trail rides, breakfast, dinners. Camping, bonfires. Book now. Contact Pure Country Campground, 607-847-9265. On Internet at www.purecountrycampground.com JUL 29 NBHA Districts NY 02 & NY 05 Cobleskill Fair, Cobleskill Fairgrounds, Cobleskill, NY. Entries open 11 am, close at 1 pm, run at 3 pm. Contact Laura Derrick 518-746-0087 or Samantha Eyster 518-4240972. On Internet at www.nbha.com Northwest Riding & Driving Extreme Cowboy Race Contact Barbara Rousseau, 802-796-3440,

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Silver Spur Riding Club Open Horse Show and Gymkhana Fonda Fairgrounds, Fonda, NY. Contact Deb Yacobucci, 518-673-5668.

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Blue Slope Country Museum, Franklin, CT. Contact Ernie Staebner, 860-642-6413. On Internet at www.easternctdrafthorse.com EMRHA ARHA approved Ranch Horse Show Sunshine Fair Cobleskill Fairgrounds, Cobleskill, NY. ARHA classes as well as green rider classes. Day end awards. Contact Jane Moulton, 518-632-9227 or jmoulton@dishmail.net. On Internet at www.EMRHA.com AUG 4-5 ACTHA Trail Challenge Pure Country Campground, 176 Kelly Rd., New Berlin, NY. Two Separate days of events.

Dinners, breakfast. Sign up for riding at actha.us. Contact Pure Country Campground, 607-847-9265. On Internet at www.purecountrycampground.com NYS Eastern District Morgan Horse Society Open Horse Show Fonda Fairgrounds, Fonda, NY. Contact Jackie Ross, 607-432-8977.

Oxen & Steer Pulling Contest Essex County Fair, Westport, NY. 10 am, Weigh ins between 8-10 am, 2400 lbs. & under, 2800 lbs. & under, 3200 lbs. & under, over 3200 lbs. Must pre-enter by August 1, no post entries accepted. Contact Scott Christian, 518-962-8650, e-mail countyfairfun@yahoo.com. On Internet at www.essexcountyfair.org AUG 18 Field Days at Bridle Path Manor Bridle Path Manor, Howlett Hill Rd., Camillus, NY. Hunter & Equitation classes. Some over fence classes are scheduled to ride on grass.Call 315-729-8507 for prize list & entry form and leave name, address & show name.

Contact Kathy Zimmer, 315-673-1072.

AUG 18-19 Versatility Cowboy Races No. 3 Pure Country Campground, 176 Kelly Rd., New Berlin, NY. Contact Pure Country Campground, 607-847-9265. On Internet at www.purecountrycampground.com AUG 19 New England Stock Horse Show

Essex County Fair, Westport, NY. 2 pm Leadline, W/T, W/T/C Classes, Includes Gymkhana games. Contact Scott Christian, 518-962-8650, e-mail countyfairfun@yahoo.com. On Internet at www.essexcountyfair.org

Heritage Farm, Inc. 30 Florence Rd, Easthampton MA. 5 individually judged classes for riders and their western horses: Ranch Handiness, Ranch Pleasure, Trail, Reining & Working Cow Horse. Day end and series end awards in Green, Youth, Non-Pro and Open Divisions. Series runs 3rd Sunday each month thru October. Contact Heritage Farm, Inc., 413-527-1612.

On Internet at www.farmheritage.com

Open Pony, Light Horse & Draft Driving Show

NBHA Districts NY 02 & NY 05

AUG 8 Beginner Horse Show

Essex County Fair, Westport, NY. 9 am Showmanship, Halter, Hitch & Draft Under Saddle Classes; Pony, Light Horse & Draft Driving Classes. Contact Lacey Smith, 518572-1134, e-mail countyfairfun@yahoo.com.

On Internet at www.essexcountyfair.org AUG 10 Open Horse Show Essex County Fair, Westport, NY. 8 am English, Western, Trail, Driving & Costume classes. Contact Scott Christian, 518-9628650, e-mail countyfairfun@yahoo.com. On Internet at www.essexcountyfair.org AUG 11 Fair Horse & Pony Pulling Contest Essex County Fair, Westport, NY. 10 am Minis, 50-inch Ponies, Under 3200 lbs. Horse Free For All **Must pre-enter by August 1, no post entries accepted. Contact Scott Christian, 518-962-8650, e-mail countyfairfun@ yahoo.com. On Internet at www.essexcountyfair.org

AUG 22 Washington Co. Fair, Greenwich, NY. Entries open 2:15 pm, close at 3:30 pm, run at 5 pm.

Contact Laura Derrick 518-746-0087 or Samantha Eyster 518-424-0972. On Internet at www.nbha.com AUG 24

hampton MA. 10 am new and used tack, equipment and more. 1 pm Horses and ponies, featuring dozens back from their summer work at camps and lesson programs throughout New England.. Contact Heritage Farm, Inc., 413-527-1612. On Internet at www.farmheritage.com AUG 30 NBHA Districts NY 02 & NY 05 Fonda Fair, Fonda Fairgrounds, Fonda, NY. Entries open 2:15 pm, close at 4 pm, run at 5 pm. Contact Laura Derrick 518-746-0087 or Samantha Eyster 518-424-0972. On Internet at www.nbha.com SEP 1 (TENTATIVE) Montgomery County Equine Club Gymkhana Fonda Fairgrounds, Fonda, NY. Contact Deb Yacobucci, 518-673-5668.

SEP 8 Burke’s Wagon Ride and Picnic Burke’s Lady Luck Stable, Crawford Lane, Hudson Falls, NY. Leisure wagon ride through the countryside followed with a dish to pass picnic at Burke’s Lady Luck Stables.

Contact Ally Burke, 518-793-3860.

EMRHA ARHA approved Ranch Horse Show Gelinas Farm, 471 4th Range Road Pembroke, NH . ARHA classes as well as green rider classes. Day end awards. Contact Jane Moulton, 518-632-9227 or jmoulton@dishmail.net. On Internet at www.EMRHA.com Northwest Riding & Driving Partner Game Day Contact Barbara Rousseau, 802-796-3440, e-mail rousseau@fairpoint.net.

SEP 9 NBHA Districts NY 02 & NY 05 Burnin Time Arena, Gansevoort, NY. Entries open 9 am, close at 10:15 am, run at 11 am.

Contact Cindy Kennedy 518-793-3513, Laura Derrick 518-746-0087 or Samantha Eyster 518-424-0972. On Internet at www.nbha.com SEP 15 $5000 Added Barrel Race JP’s North, Inc., 10251 Rt. 32, Greenville, NY. Warm ups at 7 am, race at 9 am. Contact JP’s North, 800-237-4488 or e-mail jpsnorth@hotmail.com.

NBHA NY 03 Show

Adirondack Miniature Horse Club

Oakwood Farm, Medford, NY. 6 pm warm up’s. Classes for all ages, 4D barrel racing.

Contact Sue & SheraleeFiore, 613-26-9105.

Open Horse Show. Class list and entry blanks available at NYSSHA.ORG or call 518-993-3525.

AUG 24-26

ADK Ranch Horse Show

Leather & Lace Ladies Retreat

ADK, Comstock, NY. $100 added cutting class. Contact Linda, 518-744-0601. On Internet at www.hvrha.com

Pure Country Campground, 176 Kelly Rd., New Berlin, NY. Don’t miss this special event, massages, special dinner, slushies, trail riding, only for woman. One ticket price. Contact Pure Country Campground, 607-8479265. On Internet at www.purecountrycampground.com AUG 26

AUG 11-12

Northwest Riding & Driving Extreme Cowboy Race

Classic Country Horse Association Open Horse Show

Contact Barbara Rousseau, 802-796-3440, e-mail rousseau@fairpoint.net.

Cobleskill Fairgrounds, Cobleskill, NY. Contact Linda Voehringer, 518-227-4134.

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the cecum and large intestine, which results in gas production and lactic acid buildup. The gas buildup can result in colic, while the lactic acid accumulation drops the pH of the gut, starting a chain of events that may compromise the blood supply to the hoof, resulting in laminitis.

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Hard working horses need higher, but still controlled, intakes of starches and

sugars to provide readily available energy for work and to replace the glycogen (stored energy) that may have been used up during intense exercise. NSC intake is important for horses to recover from hard work.

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The Saint Skutla Icelandic Horse Club

by Andrea Barber The Saint Skutla Icelandic Horse Club is an official regional club of the national Icelandic horse organization, The United States Icelandic Horse Congress. The club has been in existence since 2005. The majority of club members reside in Central and Western, New York, but we also have members in other locales such as Pennsylvania and even Ontario, Canada. The club’s objectives are to promote the Icelandic horse breed, to educate its membership about the breed, and to provide an environment of support for all who enjoy the unique talents and characteristics of the Icelandic horse.

Thanks to the strict breeding and culling practices of the Icelanders, the Icelandic horse of today has a unique character. Exceptionally easy on the ground, you will rarely, if ever, find an Icelandic

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horse that would lay its ears back at a human for any reason — much less kick or bite. They are extremely gentle and willing to please. Children’s groups that come to visit our members’ farms are always thrilled to find that they can groom and handle all the horses, including the stallions — and of course, hug all the foals. Though the horses are rarely stabled, when they are, two or three to a stall is not uncommon as they enjoy each other’s company so well. We can also ride close together — even touching — with horses that have never met before (even mares and stallions) without even a thought.

Our club is named in memory of a very special Icelandic mare, Skutla frá Pverholtum. Skutla was a petite black pinto mare born in Iceland and brought into the U.S. in the 1970s to be part of a handicapped riding program. Though the program would ultimately

fail, Skutla would go on in several other roles to introduce countless people to the amazing Icelandic horse. Though she was quite spirited under saddle and would give experienced riders a thrilling ride, she could be trusted with any rider of any age and of any ability. She looked upon it as her job to take very good care of her charges and allow them to experi-

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A group of the Saint Skutla Icelandic Horse club takes a break from their recent spring trail ride by the beautiful falls on the Keuka Outlet Trail between Seneca and Keuka Lakes. From left to right: Cordy Sullivan on Lysingur frá Eyjólfsstöoum, Gail Ingram on Sleipnir frá Forsæti, Susan Verberg on Greni from Blasted Rock, Steven Barber on Hrókur frá Hlemmiskeioi 1A, JoAnne Davis with Flygill from Vesturbaer, and Deb Callaway on Mósa frá Hólmahjáleigu.

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New England Stock Horse Series returns First show of the season: June 17 Open, Non-Pro, Novice, Green and Youth Divisions 5 Classes: Pleasure, Reining, Trail, Cattle Work, Ranch Handiness

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ence her ultra-smooth tolt with the utmost safety and security. One of our club members, Stephanie Sher, owned Skutla from age 25 to the end of her days at age 35.

To us, Skutla embodied all the great qualities and gifts of that the Icelandic horse has to offer and we were proud to name our club in her honor.

Though almost all Icelandic horses are easy going on the ground, riders often get a big surprise once they climb into the saddle. These horses are bred to be willing riding horses with stamina and speed. Though their legs are small, they can move them very fast and take bigger strides that most would expect. Once you

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Saint Skutla Icelandic Horse Club member Andrea Barber and Kraftur frá Hrólfsstöoum enjoy an unusual snow-free January trail ride at Mendon Ponds Park in Mendon, NY. Photo by Steven Barber

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There are lots of reasons the Icelandic horse is special. They come in almost every color of the

horse rainbow. Though we always call them horses, they are technically pony size, standing around 13-14h. In addition to the standard walk, trot, and canter they have two additional gaits; the tolt (a smooth four-beat gait that ranges in speed from a slow walk to almost as fast as gallop) and the flying pace (a speedy and thrilling two beat racing gait). They are hardy, easy keepers that thrive in our harsh Northern winters. But for many their greatest attribute by far is their exceptional character.

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Promoting and encouraging perpetuation of the miniature horse breed through the World Class Miniature Horse Registry, with shows and educational demonstrations.

$13. Single membership, $33. Family

Contact Laura Hayner at 518-848-4858

Eastern Mountain Ranch Horse Association www.emrha.com

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

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

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

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

Green Mountain Draft Horse Association

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

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

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

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

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

New York State High School Rodeo Association

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Randolph, VT

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

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

Icelandic from 27 get on you understand why they are not called ponies; they do not give a ponylike ride. Some do have less “go” than others, but most are very forward thinking horses. However, though they are very spirited, unlike other breeds, that spirit does not equal spooky. In fact, they are instead incredibly brave and levelheaded. To us, this is what makes them exceptionally fun — you can have a fast-

paced ride without any fear of your horse doing something silly or stupid. You can just enjoy the ride. What a concept!

This combination of steadiness and spirit means that we rarely ride in the ring — after all, who wants to go around in endless circles with nothing to look at? After all, you wouldn’t want to be stuck driving your sports car in slow laps around the driveway. Instead we

head out on the trail and RIDE. The majority of our club events are trail rides in different locations for variety. For us, trail riding isn’t just about going out and walking for a couple of hours. We don’t need to lunge our horses before to get off any dangerous silliness just because we haven’t ridden them in a while. We don’t have to worry that riding in a group would cause a horse to kick. Instead we

simply saddle up and take our horses out on the trail where we ride all the gaits at every speed together in a group.

We ride for performance. What fun it is to ride a horse in full speed gallop up a hill and then in the next moment go back to an easy, relaxed walk and enjoying the views — or to zip down the trail

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Walking comfortably into the future.

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

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

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Vermont Farriers Association c/o Diane Saunders, Treasurer 1292 South Rte. 116, Bristol, VT 05443 802-453-3750 Make Country Folks Mane Stream Your Association’s Official Newspaper!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

VERMONT QUARTER HORSE ASSOCIATION

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

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The New York State Plantation Walking Horse Club

New York State Quarter Horse Association New York State Quarter Horse Association will be hosting Walk Trot Ride for a Cause Classes at it’s May Show. The Youth Sponsored AQHA Show is being held May 11 and 12 at the Cobleskill Fairgrounds which includes the Superior Housing Sports Arena. NYSQHA is inviting exhibitors to show in these specially designated classes with all entry fees directly benefiting those who were affected by the tragic flooding in the Schoharie Valley in 2011.

“There is a lot to be done and the need for these victims is still strong.” Walk Trot Ride for a Cause Classes are as follows: Youth 12-18 Years Old Walk-TrotJog Pleasure, Youth 12-18 Years Old Walk-Trot-Jog Equitation, Adult 19 Years and Over Hunt Seat Walk-Trot, and Adult 19 Years and Over Walk-Jog Western Pleasure. All proceeds from these classes will go directly to the Schoharie Area Long Term Recovery

(SALT). These Classes are open to exhibitors showing an American Quarter Horse and all are welcome to Ride for a Cause! Once again, NYSQHA is giving back to it’s exhibitors by inviting interested riders and auditors to attend or participate in a FREE Clinic on Hunt Seat Equitation being hosted by AQHA Professional Horsemen Sue Howe. This FREE Clinic will be on Saturday, May 12 at 6 p.m. and will be followed the next day by the NYSQHA/NYSSHA Show on May 13.

Empire State Quarter Horse Association has recognized the NYSQHA May Show as one of the qualifying shows for the Nutrena AQHA Eastern Novice Championship Show at the Tennessee Miller Coliseum in Murfreesboro, TN. There are three ways to qualify for the upcoming Novice Championship Show: 1. Place in the top 10 at an AQHA re-

Photo courtesy of NYSQHA gional show in a Novice class. 2. Show at 20 AQHA shows in a Novice class during the qualifying period. 3. Qualify through your state or provincial affiliate’s individual qualification rules.

NYSQHA is pleased to be hosting one of the qualifying shows in New York State for this premier AQHA Novice Championship Show.

NYSQHA is offering Open Futurities and Maturities at it’s Sept. 8 and 9.

AQHA Show and will be providing $9000 in prize monies in an array of classes including Halter, Longe Line, Western Pleasure and Hunter Under Saddle. $50 payments must be made by July 1 and Aug. 1, to be eligible for these events. For more information on all of the shows and activities of NYSQHA, please visit our website at www.nysqha.com.

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Icelandic from 29 together, in smooth tolt, elbow-to-elbow with your favorite riding buddies. To us this is the kind of riding that most people only dream of, but because their horses can’t handle it, they never get to do.

Yet for our club, this is a typical ride in the park.

Several of our club members also like to compete in hunter paces, trail trials, and other competitions. In the past some have also done some showing in dressage and in Icelandic specific sport competitions, where the quality of the horse’s unique gaits are judged.

Some of our club members also drive their Icelandic horses in addition to riding them. Our horses are always up for anything and it’s fun to try all sorts of different activities.

For those that would like to experience Icelandic horse for them-

selves many of our club members are more than happy to show off their

horses and introduce people to the breed. In addition, some farms

even offer lessons and/or trail rides. But we warn you — if you come ride them with us you’ll probably get hooked too!

Our club is always open to new members whether or not they actu-

Saint Skutla Icelandic Horse Club Members Kestrel Wilder on Kraftur frá Hrólfsstöoum and Andrea Barber on her stallion Hrókur frá Hlemmiskeioi 1A enjoy a relaxing trail ride in Mendon, NY Photo by Steven Barber

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There are no club dues or any significant formalities. Just like the horses our members are friendly and welcoming to all!

For more information on the Saint Skutla Icelandic Horse Club or the Icelandic Horse please contact: Andrea Barber, 585-6244468, toltstar@yahoo.com, http://groups.yahoo.com/ group/Skutlaclub/

Eastern Mountain Ranch Horse Association 2012 season and hope to see you at an upcoming EMRHA event.

Happy Riding, Jane EMRHA holds 2011 Year End Award Presentation EMRHA held our 2011 Year End Awards presentation following our Intro to Ranch Horse Clinic on Saturday, April 21. Congratulations to all our award winners.

2011 Year End Versatility Places Open Division: Champion - Yo Quiero Cat & Lia Savas, Huntington, NY; Reserve Champion - Haidas Olena & Tammy Sapowsky, Granby, MA; 3rd Place Tejons Colonel Peppy & Dan Moulton, Fort Ann, NY; 4th Place - Jay Boonlight & Art Snow, Pembroke, NH Amateur Division: Champion - Yo Quiero Cat & Lia Savas, Huntington, NY; Reserve Champion - Peppy Has A Freckle & Chrissy Dekoning, North Belmore, NY; 3rd Place - DJS Kaboon Nu & Matt Cafasso, Deerfield, NH; 4th Place Paddys Saralena & Lee Darling, Manchester, NH; 5th Place - Smart Cowgirl Lena & Tammy Sapowsky, Granby, MA 2011 Year End High Point Places Open Division: Champion - Yo Quiero Cat & Lia Savas, Huntington, NY; Reserve Champion - Haidas Olena & Tammy Sapowsky, Granby, MA; 3rd Place Tejons Colonel Peppy & Dan Moulton, Fort Ann, NY; 4th Place - Jay Boonlight & Art Snow, Pembroke, NH Amateur Division: Champion - Yo Quiero Cat & Lia Savas, Huntington, NY; Reserve Champion - Peppy Has A

Freckle & Chrissy Dekoning, North Belmore, NY; 3rd Place - DJS Kaboon Nu & Matt Cafasso, Deerfield, NH; 4th Place Paddys Saralena & Lee Darling, Manchester, NH; 5th Place - Miss Genuine One & Teddy Smith, Ballston Spa, NY; 6th Place - Smart Cowgirl Lena & Tammy Sapowsky, Granby, MA Youth Division: Champion - Stamped Smart & Sam Vallone, Ballston Spa, NY; Reserve Champion - Magic Moon Breeze & Bethany Tyler, Hartford, NY; 3rd Place - Shiners Amber & Shayne Vallone, Ballston Spa, NY Green Divsion Youth: Champion Magic Moon Breeze & Bethany Tyler, Hartford, NY; Reserve Champion Stamped Smart & Sam Vallone, Ballston Spa, NY; 3rd Place - Shiners Amber

& Shayne Vallone, Ballston Spa, NY Green Division Adult Champion: Jokers Wild & Kendyl Foristall, Middleboro, MA; Reserve Champion - Miss Genuine One & Teddy Smith, Ballston Spa, NY; 3rd Place - Let The Dance Begin & Joe Migdal, Ballston Spa, NY; 4th Place - Dox Lady Kit & Ray McWayne, Fonda, NY Horseback Riding Hours: Adult Champion - Shesa Dunit Delight & Diane Saunders, Bristol, VT; Reserve Champion - Lads Premier Delight & Diane Saunders, Bristol, VT; 3rd Place Sugar Spice N Style & Deborah Bateholts, Broadalbin, NY Horseback Riding Hours: Youth Champion - Magic Moon Breeze & Bethany Tyler, Hartford, NY

Chautauqua County Trail Riders Hoof Beats So far it has been like an endless spring following the non-existent winter.

Seasons and rain usually even out over the course of a year which will be important for the hay crop this year as well as gardens. Someone with four legs in my backyard always looks forward to the corn growing in my garden. My Mother always said that snow was the poor man’s fertilizer so we’ll see.

and might prefer a motel, contact The Comfort Inn located at Exit 12 (Jamestown, NY) Rt I-86. There is a parking area large enough for big trailers behind the Inn and the adjacent Bob Evans Restaurant. For info call the Inn at 716-664-5920.

Club members are looking forward to meeting new trail riding families at the Meet and Greet scheduled for May 20. It is the kick-off of events at the club and will be just the start of a great summer. Contact hobhollow@windstram.net for a schedule.

There is horse stabling available at The Abbey Farm on Boutwell Hill in Cherry Creek. The Abbey Farm is close to the Cherry Creek Inn Bed & breakfast and you can make reservations by calling 716-296-5105. This stabling is close to the Cockaigne Trails and the Boutwell Hill trails being developed by Chautauqua County.

The Trail Riders offer primitive camping on the club grounds. During events water, restroom and shower facilities are available. At other times or if your family members are not rustic campers

There are lots of options to combine stabling and staying in the area so you can take advantage of some great events coming up at the Chautauqua County Trail Riders.

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Message from the EMRHA President As you are reading this EMRHA has finished our first event of the year, our Intro to Ranch Horse Weekend. This weekend was devoted to introducing exhibitors to ranch horse showing. We thank all the EMRHA members who helped with the weekend and to all the exhibitors who came and gave ranch horse showing a try. We hope to see you again at our next EMRHA Show.

EMRHA will be holding three ARHA approved shows this year and a cowboy race.

Our first ARHA approved show of 2012 will take place on Saturday, June 23, at Sandy Hill Quarter Horses, 232 Eldridge Lane Fort Ann, NY 12827. This show will offer ARHA classes in Open, Amateur & Youth divisions as well as our Green division classes. There are limited stalls available. To reserve your stall please contact Jane Moulton 518632-9227 or jmoulton@dishmail.net.

The showbill is available on the EMRHA website www.EMRHA.com.

The EMRHA Cowboy Race will be held July 1 at Gelinas Farm, 471 4th Range Road, Pembroke, NH 03275. We will offer Open & Green divisions with day end awards. For stalls contact Joanne Gelinas-Snow at 603-225-7024 or joanne@gelinasfarm.com.

Aug. 4 EMRHA will hold an ARHA approved show at the Sunshine Fair in Cobleskill, NY and Sept. 8 we will be at Gelinas Farm, Pembroke, NH, for our final ARHA approved show of 2012. Information and showbills are on the EMRHA website.

We are looking forward to a great

Eastern Connecticut Draft Horse Association

by Patty Naegeli

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Finally the weather cooperated with our ECDHA Annual Plow Match after two previous unforgettable years of dreary, bone-chilling weather.

But this year’s sunny skies looked down on 18 entries including an emerging crop of juniors we were happy to see and two teams that came from far places of Orange, CT and Chichester, NH. There were teamsters ranging in ages from 6 to 65 and draft animals of various breeds and sizes including a mammoth jack, mules, and many of the big guys (no Belgians though!). We were happy to welcome them all.

Our Judges, Peg Dockham as Plow Judge and Brad Downs as Obstacle Judge, were very thorough and competent in the difficult responsibilities of judging and we thank you both for accepting the invitation and for doing such a great job! The always daunting task of recording entries, computing scores, placements, in the midst of fielding questions, and informing the public was ultimately complete when winners were announced and ribbons and trophies given. Everyone went home with something, and we hope with memories of a good day spent with friends and great draft animals.

Jill Vaccaro with Suffolk Punch, Rusty received the highest points in the Obstacles.

There were close races for both Plowing and Obstacle High Point Awards and for Teamster of the Day. The results are below: Teamster of the Day — Al Cyr with Percherons, Willy and Tyson High Point Obstacles — Jill Vaccaro with Suffolk Punch, Rusty High Point Plowing — Al Cyr with Willy and Tyson Al Cyr’s name will join past winners of the Teamster of the Day award on the club’s perpetual trophy created in memory of Arthur Stebner who was a great supporter of ECDHA. Dale Naegeli and the Plow Match Committee want to extend a very special thank you to every member who helped to make the day a success — This event could not happen without

your help and we are truly grateful!

ECDHA placement for all classes Team Walking, Men’s: First - Al Cyr; Second Bryan Clark Team Walking, Lady’s: First - Evelyn Pike Team Sulky, Men’s: First - Al Cyr; Second Karl Lado; Third - Earl Clements; Fourth - Jim Keily; Fifth - Bryan Clark; Sixth - Terry Joseph Team Sulky, Lady’s: First - Evelyn Pike; Second - Elaine Joseph; Third - Nicole Boutot; Fourth - Sue Lado; Fifth Jill Tyldsley Two-way Sulky, Men’s: First - Karl Lado; Second - Bryan Clark; Third Terry Joseph; Fourth - Al Cyr; Fifth - Earl Clements Two-way Sulky, Lady’s: First - Evelyn Pike Multiple Hitch: First -

Karl lado; Second - Earl Clements; Third - Terry Joseph; Fourth - Al Cyr Men’s Obstacle Team: Bryan Clark Lady’s Obstacle, Team: Evelyn Pike Men’s Obstacle, Single: First - John Lavoie; Second - Karl Lado Lady’s Obstacle, Single: First - Jill Vaccaro; Second - Evelyn Pike; Third Elaine Joseph; Fourth Crystal Morelli Junior Obstacle, Single: First - Nick Vaccaro; Second - Jennifer Vaccaro; Third - Joey Davis; Fourth - Noah Clark Men’s Team Log Skid: First - Al Cyr; Second Bryan Clark

derful judges and congratulations to all!

Junior Single Log Skid: Nick Vaccaro

ECDHA monthly meetings: Are held every third Tuesday of the month at Blue Slope Country Museum, 138 Blue Hill Road, Franklin, CT. The club welcomes and encourages visitors to join our meetings. You need not own draft horses to join! Food and beverages are always served.

Guest speakers are often scheduled. For directions, visit www.easternCTdrafthorse.com.

A tie in points for High Point Obstacle was broken by best time between Evelyn Pike and Jill Vaccaro.

There was a close race in points of just 10 points for High Point Plowing between Al Cyr and Karl Lado.

There was a close race in points for Teamster of the Day by just 20 points between Al Cyr and Karl Lado.

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Men’s Single Log Skid: Karl Lado Lady’s Single Log Skid:

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Saturday, May 12 • 9:30 AM: Gonyaw Farm, Evansville, VT. 11th Annual Horse & Tack Auction. 9:30 am tack, 12:30 pm equip. & trailers, 1:30 pm horses. Over 100 head expected. Consignments welcome but limited space, call prior to auction to make arrangements. Bruce Gonyaw, Renee, Chelsea, Lynn or Bri, 802-754-6347 gonyawfarm@live.com • www.gonyawfarms.com • 10:00 AM: University Dr., Torrington, CT. Estate Auction.

Ford 2810 tractor w/loader, hay & 3ph equip., Farmie winch, storage trailers. Jacquier Auctions 413-569-6421, jacquierauctions.com • 1:00 PM: Crowley’s Sale Barn & Stables, 32 Shoemaker Lane, Agawam, MA. Registered Horse Auction, Dennis & Alice will be bringing back the best horses they can find for you. Information is due 2 weeks prior to the sale to be in the catalog. Registered Horses will run first followed by grades. All horses will run in catalog order. Consignment forms can be found on our events page. Crowley’s Sales Barn & Stables, 413-786-1744 asmithjoys@aol.com • www.crowleyshorses.com Saturday, May 19 • 10:00 AM: Langdonhurst Farm, 1601 Rt. 7A, Copake, NY. Buildings, dairy cattle & milking equip. Case/IH 5240 & Ford 7700, (2) Mack trucks & dump trailer, hay & manure equip. Jacquier Auctions, 413-569-6421, jacquierauctions.com Saturday, June 9 • 1:00 PM: Crowley’s Sale Barn & Stables, 32 Shoemaker Lane, Agawam, MA. Registered Horse Auction, Dennis & Alice will be bringing back the best horses they can find for you. Information is due 2 weeks prior to the sale to be in the catalog. Registered Horses will run first followed by grades. All horses will run in catalog order. Consignment forms can be found on our events page. Crowley’s Sales Barn & Stables, 413-786-1744 asmithjoys@aol.com • www.crowleyshorses.com

The NYS NBHA Championships Come to Fonda, NY On May 25-28, the Fonda Fairgrounds in Fonda, NY, will be home to the New York State National Barrel Horse Association (NBHA) State Championships. Spectators are welcome to come watch this Championship Event.

Spectator admission is free and there will be several vendors on site. Some of the best horses and riders in New York State barrel racing will compete for saddles, prizes and added money in excess of $10,000.

Stop in and see the many vendors which include Skyview Fence & Pole Barns, JP’s North, North Country Tack Box, Stitchery Magic, Locust Hill Farm & Stove, Wandering Cowboys, Fuccillo Autoplex of Nelliston, Mandak Tack & Horse Sales, Lost Boyz Auto Sales, Lanie’s Leather, Mangino Chevrolet, Country Folks Mane Stream, Calico Creations and Steet Toyota Scion.

Different levels of sponsorship are offered, ranging from $550 saddle sponsors to $50. Please contact the New York State Director Karen Rebello at 607-7602942, for more information on sponsorships or the show in general. You can visit www.nbhanewyork.com for information on barrel racing in New York.

Show schedule Friday, May 25

12 p.m. - Stall Check In 4-5:30 p.m. - Exhibition 6 p.m. - $500 added 4D Jackpot!

During the NBHA NY State Finals 2012 80 Percent Payback - $15 Entry Fee - $5 Office Fee You can compete in the Friday Night Sweepstakes, but you need to be a member. Join the NBHA that night, and compete as a new member of the NBHA! Saturday, May 26 7-9 a.m. - Exhibition 9:30 a.m. - Opening Ceremonies (Western attire for those involved please) 10 a.m. - NYS NBHA $5000 added Senior Championship Finals to follow the Open (one run format) - Saddles awarded to divisional winners Senior Awards to follow the run (Western Attire please) Games and activities in the arena after awards if time allows.

Sunday, May 27 - Breast Cancer Awareness Day - Bring on the pink

8-9 p.m. - Exhibition 9:30 a.m. - NYS NBHA Open Championship 2nd go (Reverse order add-ons to be run at the end) NYS NBHA $1500 added Youth Championship Finals to follow Open (one run format) - Saddles awarded to divisional winners Youth Awards to follow the run.

(Western attire please) Monday, May 28 7:30-8:30 a.m. - Exhibition 9 a.m. - Little Partners Race - $5 Entry Fee - Entry form available in the office - Prizes for all who enter - Please refer to the rules of entry Immediately following Little Partners NYS NBHA Open Championship Finals - Saddles awarded to divisional winners Open Championship Awards Ceremony (Western attire please) Go payouts will be ready a the end of each day Come join the fun! Learn more about the NBHA Divisional Format at www.nbha.com.

7 a.m. - Cowboy Church

New York State Draft Horse Club includes planting corn with horse drawn corn planters in 2012 plowing demonstration For the last 40 years, the New York State Draft Horse Club (NYSDHC) has sponsored a horse drawn Plow Day in May. This year, the event will be held at the Chris Chase Farm in Cato, NY, on Sunday, May 20. New this year, club members will also be planting corn using horse drawn corn planters on the land plowed and fitted earlier in the day horse drawn implements.

Then, in the fall on Sunday, Sept. 16, the club will demonstrate harvesting corn with horses on the Chase Farm using the corn planted in May. To get to the Chase Farm from Syracuse go West on 690 toward Baldwinsville. Take Route 31/Route 370 Exit. Go West on Route 370 about 9 miles. Then turn right on to Route 176 and go about 5 miles to Plowing Day site. From Auburn, take Route 34 North to Cato. In Cato turn right at light on to Route 370. Go about one mile past Meridian and turn left on to Route 176. Go about 5 miles on Route

176 to Plowing Day site. From Fulton, take Route 48 toward Baldwinsville.

Before leaving Fulton turn right on to Route 176. Follow Route 176 about 12 miles to Plowing Day site.

Spectators are welcome and encouraged to come and see how draft horses can be used and enjoyed. The Plow Day is a complete event with horse drawn wagon rides, refreshments, and club members available to answer questions and help observers understand the way draft horses are trained and used for work and pleasure. The horses will be plowing from 10 a.m. to about 2 p.m. and 20 teams of horses are expected at this year’s event. Due to insurance considerations, pets are not allowed on the grounds.

The NYSDHC 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

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Molly Woodworth plows with a pair of Belgians at recent New York State Draft Horse Club Plow Day. In 2012, the Plow Day will be held at the Chris Chase Farm in Ira on Sunday, May 20 at 10 a.m. This year, the event will also include planting corn using horse drawn corn planters.

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. On Thursday, two auctioneers are busy most of the day selling draft horse related tack and equipment. On Friday, about 125 horses are sold. The sale and a raffle of a young draft horse are the major money making events of the club. The club uses the money raised to provide prize money for draft

horse classes at fair horse shows throughout the state of New York and scholarships to deserving students interested in equine studies.

Additionally, each year the club hosts five draft horse demonstrations to show what draft horses can do. In addition to an Ice Harvest in Tully (cancelled this year because there was no ice), the May Plow Day and the Corn Harvest in September, the NYSDHC will sponsor a Wheat Harvest in August. In addition, the club also sponsored a successful Novice Clinic in April and Club members will participate in a trail drive in June.

The annual Plow Day 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-horseclub.org.

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Much of this show’s success depends on its sponsors. We would like to acknowledge the following high level sponsors: Nutrena, Lost Boyz Auto Sales, Locust Hill Farm & Stove, Mandak Tack & Horse Sales, Fuccillo Autoplex of Nelliston, Mangino Chevrolet, Steet Toyota Scion, Hawthorn Farm, Team Turn-NBurn, JDS Marble Dusting, Oak-Dale Farm, Al’s Roadhouse, and Adirondack Foothills Equine. Other sponsors include Tractor Supply Stores of Gloversville, Cobleskill and Amsterdam, Cowboy Magic, Arnolds Feed & Grain, The Tire Shop, Midway Body Shop, McDonalds of Fultonville, Shults 5 & 10, Butcher Boy Market, Dunkin Doughnuts of Malta, Triple Crown, Just for

Fun Farm, Don Brown Bus Sales, Inc., Adirondack Harley Davidson, Allstate Insurance Agent - Susan Sammons Kennedy, RCR Construction, Superior Housing, LLC, Nicholas Heating and Cooling, Walker’s Farm, Home & Tack, The Shults Agency, Country Folks Mane Stream, Saratoga Equine Vet Services, and Perrone Aerospace.

NBHA NY 03 Awards The following is a list of members given awards at the NBHA NY 03 Awards Dinner.

Open: 1D - Sheralee Fiore 56, Viktoria Alonso 26, Cali Schmidt 23, Clarisse

Open: 1D - Sheralee Fiore 39, Viktoria Alonso 24, Cali Schmidt 18, Noon Ohara 12; 2D - Sheralee Fiore 20, Kenneth Schwamb 14, Noon Ohara 12, Viktoria Alonso 10; 3D - Sylvia Krill 14, Chelsea Thornhill 13, Bianca Delucia 13, Michelle Zachman 10; 4D - Rebecca Artego 16, Morgan Lewis 14, Fern Artego 11, Samantha Citrangola 11

Schwamb 22, Noon Ohara 12; 2D - Ken Schwamb 21, Sheralee Fiore 20, Clarisse Schwamb 14, Trish Ochiogrosso 12, Gerard Smith 12; 3D - Ken Schwamb 18, Sylvia Krill 17, Trish Ochiogrosso 14, Chelsea Thornhill 13, Bianca Delucia 13; 4D Morgan Lewis 19, Rebecca Artego 16, Melanie Randall 15, Lisa Puig 13, Fern Artego 11, Samantha Citrangola 11

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Senior: 1D - Doris Weiss 38, Sue Fiore 14, Trish Ochiogrosso 5; 2D Sue Fiore 10, Lynne Barba 9; 3D - Sue Fiore 5; 4D - Lynne Barba 5 Youth: 1D - Viktoria Alonso 32, Cali Schmidt 25, Noon Ohara 24, Melanie Randall 4; 2D Noon Ohara 19, Melanie Randall 19, Bianca Delucia 18, Viktoria Alonso 13; 3D - Janice Pearson 22, Chelsea Thornhill 21, Connor Johnson 17, Melanie Randall 14; 4D Taylor Brandofino 21, Samantha Citrangola 18, Rebecca Artego 15, Melanie Randall 14 Congratulations to all NY03 World Qualifiers

Senior 1D - Sue Fiore; Doris Weiss; Sheralee Fiore, director Lil Partners - Sheralee Fiore; Dustin Schwamb; Sue Fiore

Senior: 1D - Doris Weiss 38, Trish Ochiogrosso 15, Sue Fiore 14; 2D - Sue Fiore 10; Lynne Barba 9; 3D Sue Fiore 5; 4D - Lynne Barba 5 Teen Qualifiers: 1D Viktoria Alonso 37, Cali Schmidt 34, Noon Ohara 28, Melanie Randall 4, Chelsea Thornhill 3, Bianca Delucia 3; 2D Melanie Randall 24, Noon Ohara 19, Bianca Delucia 18; Viktoria Alonso 13, Taylor Stillwachs 12; 3D Janice Pearson 22, Chelsea Thornhill 21, Connor Johnson 17; Melanie Randall 14; Brooke Dirmeir 12; 4D -

Youth 4D - Sheralee Fiore; Taylor Brandofino; Melanie Randall; Sue Fiore, director Open 2D - Noon Ohara; Viktoria Alonso; Kenneth Schwamb, Sheralee Fiore; Sue Fiore, director Samantha Citrangola Rebecca Artego Melanie Randall Chelsea Thornhill 5, lian Salzmann 2

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Morgan Lewis 3, Savannah Phillips 2; 4D - Taylor Brandofino 21, Kaila Corsetti 9, Savannah Phillips 6, Morgan Lewis 4

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Woodstock Riding Club The Woodstock Riding Club in Woodstock, NY, is gearing up for the 2012 show season. We have a couple of work days scheduled to get the grounds ready although we are still dealing with the damage from Irene.

The first event scheduled is a dressage ride-a-test event on June 3. The Judge/clinician is to be announced, but for inquiries or information please contact either Peigi

Mulligan at 845-246-4824 or Roberta Jackson at 845-246-9427.

Our regular show schedule is as follows: Sunday, June 10, with Joe Hafele - English, Driving, Western Sunday, July 8, with Michael Dunn - English, Driving, Western Sunday, Sept. 9, with Sandy Croote - English, Driving, Western Sunday, Oct. 5, with

Megan Diehl Blumenthal Western, Driving, English Our annual awards banquet is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 2 so remember to get your memberships in and sign up for year end awards before the June show.

Our annual show program should be ready to go soon so look for it at your local tack shops and feed dealers or request one to be mailed to you.

We’d like to thank April

Richers for taking on the show program this year and we would also like to thank Bill Durkin for donating the steel horse silhouette gracing the cover this year. We will be raffling off the horse head at the end of the show season. We would also like to thank all our advertisers and sponsors. We hope you will use their goods and services and tell them you saw their ad in the WRC program.

Open 1D - Viktorai Alonso; Cali Schmidt; Noon Ohara; Sheralee Fiore; Sue Fiore, director On a sad note, Tony Salvatore of Sal’s lunch express will not be doing food at the shows this year for health reasons.

We wish him a speedy recovery and thank him for the many years of service to the club.

Should you have any questions please visit our

Spectators welcome at State 4-H horse Judging Contest JERICHO, VT — The public is invited to catch the action at the State 4-H Horse Judging Contest, May 5, in Jericho. Vermont 4-H’ers, ages 8 to 18, will be judged on their ability to judge horses with the top four senior division winners earning a place on the state horse judging team.

The competition, co-hosted by University of Vermont (UVM) Extension and Chittenden County 4-H, begins at 9:45 a.m. at Freedom Farm on Cilley Hill Road where contestants will judge both performance and conformation classes.

All 4-H’ers 12 years old and older are required to present oral and written reasons for each class explaining why they placed the horses as they did. These

rankings are then scored against the placings by the official judge.

At the conclusion of these classes, the event moves to Jericho Elementary School for lunch and oral reasons, educational programs and the announcement of the contest results including the names of the top four overall senior competitors, ages 14 to 18, who will represent Vermont at Eastern National 4-H Horse Round-up in Louisville, KY, in November.

Food and beverages will be available for purchase at the farm and school.

If questions, call Wendy Sorrell, UVM Extension 4-H livestock educator, at 802-656-5418 or 800-571-0668, ext. 2.

website at www.woodstockridingclub.com. You can also contact Jane Booth club treasurer at 845-688-5727 or club president Jennifer Lang at 845-706-8493 or any of the officers or directors.

We wish everyone a safe and successful show season.

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25 Acres of beautiful rolling pasture, woods, stream come with this Gentleman’s Farm in northwest Schoharie County.

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