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August 2012

Volume 3 Number 6

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Who needs a vacation? ~ Page 2

COLUMNISTS Ask the Vet

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Judy Van Put

Horse Tales

8

Lynn Palm

Palm Partnership

5

Bob Jefferys & Suzanne Sheppard

Two As One Horsmanship 10 Mitzi Summers Summers E.T.

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George Peters

From the Ranch

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Local trainers selected for Extreme Mustang Make-Over ~ Page 7

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Who needs a vacation?

by Judy Van Put Farming. Horse farming. The words bring to mind an idyllic life in the country, with pastoral scenes, sunshine and fresh air...a lifestyle that many people dream about. Farming is labor of love — often with the emphasis on ‘labor.’ And, especially for those who keep horses or other animals, it is an occupation that leaves little time for vacation or travel.

Many’s the time when we dream about ‘taking off’ — taking a break from chores, slowing down from the hustle-bustle of everyday life to enjoy those precious days of summer — but unlike other professions, when scheduling a vacation is mostly a matter of putting in a request for vacation time off, packing your bags and locking your doors, the farmer has to worry about who will take over the daily duties and most especially, the good care of the animals on the farm. Keeping horses and other farm animals involves much more than just feeding, grooming and cleaning stalls. What if the water source runs dry? Or a section of fence breaks? Or an animal gets out or becomes sick or injured? Or there’s not enough feed/hay/supplements? There are a number of things that can go wrong when you are not at home…almost enough to cause one to think “it’s not worth it!”

Fortunately for those who do wish (or need) to vacation away from home from time to time, there are ‘farm sitters’ or caregivers who will come to your farm as often as necessary to do your chores, walk your dog, clean your stalls and feed your horses. Some will even stay at your farm for the duration of your vacation, exercise your horses or do whatever is requested. We found such a helpful person through our veterinarian. Other sources may be found through posts at your local feed store or tack shop, even your local Cooperative Extension office. You might check at a riding stable or boarding facility or even put an advertisement in your local newspaper, farm journal or community bulletin board.

Once you’ve located a prospective farm sitter, arrange an interview at your farm.

Keep in mind the importance of finding a person who is dependable, experienced, knowledgeable, comfortable working around horses and who is mature enough to be able to handle those unexpected incidents or emergencies that can

occur — such as illness, injury, or having a horse break out of the paddock or pasture. Don’t feel as though you must hire the first person that you meet — you should ask for references and check them out, ideally before the person arrives at your farm. Talk with other horse owners who have used the person and don’t be afraid to ask questions.

Be prepared for the interview by listing a number of questions and comments, and have ready a list of your daily duties — in the order you expect them to be done. Schedule enough time to provide a tour of your barn and facilities, and to have a good talk with the person. Have a separate description of your morning and evening routine, as well as what time you expect those chores to be done — and list who gets fed first, the order of turnout, whether to put on a fly mask or safety halter, etc.

For example, when turning out the horses, young Morgan should never be turned out with even a safety halter, as she often scratches under her chin with a hind foot — and you can imagine what could happen should someone unwittingly turn her out in the pasture with a halter on, and then not return until the evening feeding, 10 hours later!

Have a chart ready with a list of how much and what kind of food each animal is fed, as well as any supplements and hay — and be sure to have more than enough food/supplements/hay on hand before you leave (in case of an unexpected delay in your return.) If you have more than one horse, you may want to prepare each horse’s food and supplements ahead of time and have the caregiver feed, water and do the turnout in the exact order you usually do. This will ensure that the caregiver will meet each horse in her charge, ask any questions she may have — and she can note which ones may need special care.

Plenty of fresh water is a must, especially in the heat of the summer, and you should have your caregiver become familiar with your water source, and check to see that it is running each day. On occasion the screen over the plastic pipe that brings the spring water to our paddock becomes clogged with silt and debris and needs to be cleaned in order to run freely again.

Show her where your manure pile is located, how much bedding to use and

Let your caretaker know whether to leave a safety halter on or remove halters when turning your horses out. Go over the routine with each horse, so she gets to know each one and any special handling that may be required.

Let your caregiver know if you turn out your horses with fly masks and/ or safety halters. Having them practice the routine will help them get to know your horse before you leave.

Photos from Judy Van Put where the bedding is located. Remember to note doors and gates that need to be locked, or which ones remain open, and how to leave the barn when the chores are finished (swept clean, tools hanging up, lead ropes/halters on hooks, etc.)

Most importantly, show the caregiver where to find your telephone, and list prominently where you can be reached as well as emergency numbers such as your veterinarian, farrier, fire department, close neighbors who are knowledgeable about horses and familiar with your farm. In addition, a first aid kit, flashlight and extra lead ropes and halters should be readily on hand. Review the procedures you expect to be followed in case of emergency or unexpected oc-

currence.

Leave time for the caregiver to ask you any questions she may have. Go over her contract so that you both understand what is expected.

Once you have decided on a caregiver, notify family members and a trustworthy neighbor who lives nearby that you will be gone and are having a caregiver come in your absence, and provide her name and number in case of emergency.

Going on a vacation takes a great deal of planning in advance — but if done properly and thoroughly, you can enjoy your time away knowing that your animals are being cared for by someone who is knowledgeable and experienced and well familiar with your daily regime.

Taking precautions during mosquito season Mosquito season is here and with the season comes concern about infected mammal-biting mosquitoes. As local mosquito control programs and state officials actively monitor mosquito pools in the Commonwealth, residents are urged to take precautions to avoid mosquito bites. Protect yourself and your loved ones by covering up, using repellent and avoiding the peak mosquito hours of dusk to dawn.

Massachusetts residents are reminded to not only take measures to protect themselves but also domestic animals they may own. Fortunately for animal owners, there are precautionary measures that can be taken to protect against mosquito-borne diseases like West Nile Virus (WNV) and Eastern Equine Encephalitis virus (EEE), including vaccinations.

There are effective vaccines for both WNV and EEE available for horses. The best time to vaccinate animals is in May, before the height of mosquito season.

However, since exposures can occur well into October, any unaffected equine can still benefit from the protection of vaccination. It takes several weeks for an animal to be fully protected by a vaccine.

Foals may be vaccinated as early as 2-3

months of age when there is an increased disease risk. Animals infected by EEE and WNV develop neurologic symptoms that can lead to death. There is no treatment for either infection, although supportive care can be provided. In addition to horses, WNV and EEE pose a serious risk to other species, including ratites (e.g. ostrich, emu), pheasants, llamas and alpacas. Owners of those species should consult with their veterinarian about vaccinations.

Animal owners should also reduce potential mosquito breeding sites on their property by eliminating standing water from containers such as buckets, tires, and wading pools — especially after heavy rains. Water troughs provide excellent mosquito breeding habitats and should be flushed out at least once a week during the summer months to reduce mosquitoes near paddock areas.

Horse owners should keep horses in indoor stalls at night to reduce their risk of exposure to mosquitoes.

If an animal is diagnosed with WNV or EEE, owners are required to report to MDAR, Division of Animal Health by calling 617-626-1795 and to the Department of Public Health (DPH) by calling 617-983-6800.

When you have to enter the herd first big blizzard of the year, a scary-looking person stomping through snow drifts in huge, clunky boots and a survival parka with a big hood can panic horses.

If another knowledgeable horse person offers to help you catch your horse, so much the better. It never hurts to have an extra hand to shoo away other horses or to restrain a herd aggressor while you walk your own horse by.

But never take vulnerable people along when you’re entering a herd of horses: no infants, toddlers or anyone of limited experience or mobility. If a person can’t assess imminent danger and move quickly out of harm’s way, park them outside of the fence.

The same can be said of dogs. Some horses will charge even well-behaved canines.

Nothing transforms a normally sedate group of horses into a shoving, head-slinging, ear-pinning, heel flinging, a milling mob of fiends quicker than a bucket of grain — and if you’re holding it, you’ll be smack dab in the middle of their discord. Try not to feed a single horse in a group situation. If you have to bribe your horse with grain to capture him, he needs additional training. See that he gets it before someone gets hurt.

The same can be said for treats. If you feel you must reward your horse with a treat when you catch him, bring just one, conceal it in your pocket, and slip it to your horse on the sly.

Be certain all the horses know you’re there; speak them, sing or whistle. Constantly observe the body language of every horse in your vicinity. Stay alert for aggression toward you or toward any horses you interact with. Know where boss horses and individuals known to dislike humans are at all times. Herd stallions and mares with tiny foals sometimes behave erratically; if in doubt, give them a wide berth. Watch for brawls, even distant ones, which can escalate into chain reactions encompassing you and your horse.

When necessary, use you whip and voice to establish personal space. Don’t flail the whip wildly, which only spooks horses, possibly including your own. Extend it straight out as if it were an extension of your arm.

Few horses will trample a human if they can avoid it, so if harried horses stampede your way and you’re not

NYS National Barrel Horse Association acquires new State Director

by Elizabeth A. Tomlin With the 2012 NYS NBHA Finals barely past, Karen Rebello has decided to leave her position. “After a lot of heartfelt thought, I have come to the conclusion it would be best if I stepped down as the State Director,” Robello stated. Robello says the decision did not come easily and she thanks all that helped out, especially the District Directors.

NY05 District Director Samantha Eyster will be taking over the position as State Director.

Eyster, who started in competition as an 8year-old and has qualified for the World Show every year since 2004, has been a NBHA member since ‘03.

“I’ve qualified on Moonie (Tonto Bars Top Moon), Arcado’s Dash, Honey (Easy Nancy Bar) and Drifter (Driftin Dasher),” Eyster reports.

She notes there will be a few changes made in the program for the State.

“We’re changing the whole State schedule,” Eyster said. “There will be no more running at 1 o’clock in the morning. Seniors will run on Fridays during the day and we’ll be bringing the Calcutta back.”

Eyster also says that “mini horsemanship clinics” will be available during the year where topics such as “what to look for in a barrel horse, like conformation and attitude” will be discussed.

“I’m really excited about this,” Eyster said.

“I even get to keep my district!”

NY 05 District Director Samantha Eyster, seen here with her barrel horse Easy Nancy Bar (Honey), has taken the position as NYS NBHA State Director as of June 15.

Photo by Elizabeth A. Tomlin

If your horse is part of a herd, it’s wise to eliminate some of the risk — which can be done by having an awareness of equine behavior and taking a few precautions.

Photo by Marilyn Munzert

sure they see you, whoop and wave your arms.

Don’t lead your horse past boss horses or bullies. If you can’t avoid them and one attacks your horse, be prepared to defend him — or to release him and get out of the way. It’s a good idea to teach your horse to lead using a rope or hay string looped around his neck. Then if you must release him, he won’t be encumbered by a trailing lead.

If a small herd is headed by a domineering boss, it’s sometimes wiser to catch her instead of your own horse.

The other horses will generally follow wherever you lead her and you can release her, shush her away, and snag your own horse in safety nearer the gate.

Because low-ranking herd members are the ones most likely to be chased, don’t allow them to bunch up around you, nor let them accompany your horse when you’re leading him, especially if you must pass by boss horses.

And be especially careful near gateways and in enclosed spaces like barn lots and loafing sheds, where you and your horse could be easily cornered.

The less time you spend amongst the herd catching your horse, the safer you’ll be. If he avoids capture on an ongoing basis, remove him from the herd until he’s been fully retrained. To do so, put him in a small pasture, a paddock or a large round pen.

Enter the enclosure with his halter held discreetly against your body. Don’t charge straight for your horse’s head. Avert your eyes and approach his left shoulder. If he moves off, halt. Approach the horse again, when he stops moving. Speak to him. Take it slow and easy, being patient but persistent.

Eventually he’ll stand. When you’ve maneuvered alongside his left shoulder, tell him what a terrific horse he is. And if he likes being scratched, by all means indulge him. If he lives to eat and you feed treats, hand him a single goodie. Then slip the lead around his neck to secure him, quietly undo the crownpiece buckle, and ease the halter over his head. Scratch him again, maybe hand out another treat, then remove the halter and walk away. Walk completely out of the enclosure, wait a few minutes, then begin the process again — over and over, and repeat it day after day until you can march right up to him every time and halter him without fuss.

Only then return him to the herd.

To keep him catchable, don’t drag your horse away from his pasture and pals and roll immediately into something he dislikes. A little grain, if only a handful or two consistently fed away from the other horses, perhaps outside the gate right after you’ve captured him, gives him a reason to want to be caught.

For safety’s sake, turnout halters should be breakaway style, which will break or release if caught on something.

No matter how you slice it, coping with herd-kept horses is risky business. So if your horse lives as part of a herd, awareness, quick-thinking, and a confident attitude will go a long way toward keeping you safe.

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by Marilyn Munzert Catching a horse from a herd of feisty equines can be a scary, risky chore, yet it’s one that some horse keepers must handle on a daily basis.

In every herd of every size, there is a top-ranking boss horse and a poor pitiful bottom-dweller. Each remaining herd member ranks someplace in between in the hierarchy or “pecking order.” Higher ups continually assert their authority over low-ranking individuals — and when a human enters the equation, watch out! A human afoot can be (and often is) run down and injured when assertive herd members discipline their subordinates. Add an incentive like a bucket of grain or a pocket full of treats, and things can turn nastier still.

If your horse has been recently added to an established group of horses, take time to study that herd. The best opportunities to watch are at feeding time or when someone else is removing a horse from the crush.

Which horses are bosses? Which horses are outcasts? Try to avoid both, since the top horses are likely to discipline other horses while the lowest in the pecking order are targeted for dominance. Either way, it’s easy to get caught in the crossfire.

And where does your horse fit in? If he’s a boss, catching him shouldn’t be much of a chore — the others will leave him alone. If he’s a doormat, you’ll have more bodies to dodge.

For your safety, wear boots or stout leather work shoes; no bare feet, sandals or sneakers. Jeans and a sturdy shirt will also offer protection. If you’ll be leading your horse away from the herd, particularly if he’s an underling, wear gloves; if he’s accosted and you have to hang on, burn glove leather instead of your hands.

Carry a short whip, especially if your horse is low on the totem pole. Be certain your headgear doesn’t obstruct your vision; tied-up parka hoods and some caps can do just that. And if you know the situation you’re entering is an especially volatile one, consider protecting your skull with a riding helmet.

Out-of-the-ordinary togs sometimes upset the status quo, so if you’re wearing something unusual, watch out. If horses have never seen them before, crackling raincoats and slickers can cause spooks. And after the

Horse training myths and misconceptions ~ part II

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by Mitzi Summers Last month’s issue of Mane Stream included Part 1 of a series of articles discussing accepted trends in horse training. The use of round pens and knotted rope and plastic halters were discussed.

This month I will include “one-rein stops”.

The One-Rein Stop The most frequent explanation given for the one-rein stop is that the horse will lean into pressure when asked to stop because of the pressure applied to his mouth, and explains that horses may well go INTO pain. They do also admit that the horse braces against the hand, falls on his forehand, and this makes it difficult for him to stop.The one-rein stop is used to displace the haunches and thereby the pushing power of the hindquarters, but it only addresses part of the biomechanics of how a horse does stop. It also often foregoes the responsibility of the rider to prepare the horse physically and mentally so that he CAN stop.

The one-rein stop is often demonstrated

by the clinician pulling the horse’s head to the side with the left or right rein. They often lift one hand, and pull the rein up and over to the rider’s opposite hip. It is explained that it is the preferable manner to use to stop a horse as it puts him off balance and will become submissive and stop. It is also suggested that it be used when the rider is finding it difficult to stop at all (an emergency halt). Remember that as many of the natural aids as possible should be used so that the horse has a chance of understanding what is required. The four natural aids of seat, legs, hands (the hands should really be used to AGREE with seat and legs), and the voice.

There are several problems in the teaching of this method as more than just a tool to be used in SOME situations in asking a horse to stop: 1. Especially when used with a bit, it can cause pain. This can result in serious consequences. I recently had a horse brought to me that would not go forward.

The problem started because the horse had been “professionally “and expensive-

Cover photo by Tina Krieger Joe Migdal lets Sheldon know that he will be getting on as he trains him for the Extreme Mustang Makeover in Gloucester County, NJ.

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ly trained by a person who constantly jerked on the horse’s mouth while spurring it to go forward. This “trainer” also used backing up as a punishment, and included it in her daily training for no reason that anyone could explain.

The one-rein stop was her method for stopping the horse.

This horse finally objected to this treatment by not only not going forward, but by backing up and spinning. This was of course blamed on the horse, and the trainer who was responsible for the behavior advised her hapless client to fix this situation by yanking the horse’s head to the side by doing the one-rein stop. This only accelerated the situation into becoming dangerous. Horses MUST be conditioned to go FORWARD from the rider’s leg. All this training did was to teach the horse to go behind the rider’s leg. The next thing to happen would have been rearing, but with correct ground work (lungeing to go forward and reteaching the horse by POSITIVE reinforcement that the leg meant forward), the horse was reclaimed.

2. The horse has no opportunity to correctly prepare his body to halt. A horse’s power and thrust is indeed in his haunches, and he needs to be able to lower his haunches, shifting his weight and lighten his forehand to stop correctly. The one-rein stop actually makes the horse very crooked. It is not natural for a horse to slow down or stop this way. It will destroy his straightness, and will cause problems later in his schooling.

3. It is not comfortable for the horse in his entire body. If you have tried this with your horse, you must have been aware of the discomfort faced by your horse as his neck was pulled to the side. Even though you are a biped, turn your neck sharply to the side (do not do this if you have ANY physical problems in your neck or back), and see how this feels. This method of stopping can well cause chiropractic problems in your horse. Training should only build a relationship of trust between you and your horse.

4. There is no half-halt involved…no preparation. Whenever you wonder if a training method makes sense to you, try “reverse anthropomorphic” exercises.

Get a friend to try this fun experiment to put yourself in your horse’s place. Have your friend stand to the side of a large area. Start walking really fast, and then have your friend yell “Stop!” Yank your head sharply to one side, and try halting.

It is not only very uncomfortable, but very difficult to do. Now go back to where you started, and have your friend tell you that you are going to walk fast, but halt when you are opposite her. Knowing ahead of time where you are going to stop is akin to giving a horse half halts before asking for a change. Walk fast, keep her in your peripheral vision, and come to a balanced STRAIGHT halt. Notice how much easier that is. Pulling your horse’s head to the side does not explain to your horse ahead of time what you want it to do, and it actually makes it harder for the animal to stop.

5. Teaching your horse to “rubber neck”. Of course a horse needs to be flexible and able to bend. This is a gradual process….it is what correct training is all about-to strengthen your horse and through well-thought out exercises make him as ambidextrous as possible .

However, the connection between the back and the front of the horse has to be kept. It is still imperative that by pushing with his haunches, the energy created travels throughout the body to the front.

Only in this way can a rider control the “four corners” of the horse, and be able to collect and extend him and rebalance him, whether the final goal is reining, jumping, or a safe trail horse.

By bending just the neck of the horse, whether it be by the one-rein stop or the “flexion of the neck exercises” frequently overdone, you can break the connection between the back and front of the horse and thus lose control. An example of this was a large Quarter horse I had in a presentation in Florida. His owner had been training him exclusively with one-rein stops and neck “gives” to one rein. To begin with, she could not lunge the horse.

He would just bend his neck to the inside or outside and throw the rest of his body in the opposite direction. He ended up lungeing her almost back into his stall!

I showed first the horse and then his owner how to double-lunge, which of course made him straight again and unable to disconnect his body so she was able to control and direct him on the lunge line. Then she rode him. She had been directed to just steer him from his head, and he soon had her in tears, as he took her wherever he wanted….he had no understanding of the leg. His training had truly made him “rubber-necked” and he was basically uncontrollable.

I got on him and just by using by legs and seat was able to explain to him to move away from leg pressure, and I was able to connect his haunches with his forehand again. He was a great horse and very smart, just really confused. I then had his owner get on him, and before too long they were able to connect and understand each other because now she could control in a positive way his WHOLE body, which made it physically and mentally possible for him to respond correctly.

So in your riding, and in your reading, just be cautious of any “new” methods that are suddenly touted as the only way to work with your horse. There are as many minute changes in your training as there are horses. Each is an individual.

The serious study of how to train a horse is over 2,000 years old, and is carefully documented. Do not blindly accept a method because it is the new, improved way. Study it and see if it makes sense to you and, more importantly, your horse.

Building a Partnership with Your Horse Rider position, part 6, exercises on the longe line breathe, think center-square-balanced, and stop if you experience any pain.

To start this lesson, the rider should be mounted on the horse. The helper should be in position, holding the longe line that is attached to the horse. As the rider uses her aids to ask her horse to move forward into the walk, she should tie a knot in her reins and put the knot over the saddle horn. The rider should be able to do this without looking. Note: the rider is responsible in this lesson for keeping her horse out on the circle and for speed control through the use of her seat, leg, and voice aids. The helper can assist in keeping the horse on the circle by “tossing” the longe line towards him if he falls in.

The rider should start at the walk with her arms at her sides. Let the horse walk a few circles on the longe to allow the rider to feel comfortable being on the longe and not having any rein contact.

The next step is to extend the walk and begin the exercises. Here is a list of exercises the rider should try on the longe while the helper assists in critiquing her form.

Upper Body Rotations Do this exercise at the walk. Extend both arms straight out to your sides at shoulder height. Slowly twist at the waist so one arm extends in front while the other arm extends behind you. Then rotate so the opposite arm comes forward. You should feel a nice stretch in your torso. Tip: To do this exercise

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properly, the rider must continue to look straight ahead and relax her upper body. Her legs should stay relaxed with her hips moving with the horse, and her weight in the saddle. It is important not to twist the lower body or swing the legs in motion with the arms. The stretch we are looking for comes from keeping the lower body relaxed and in position while the upper body from the waist rotates.

Four-Point Arm Circles This exercise can be done at the trot.

Ask your horse to pick up a trot and extend both arms straight out in front of you. Trot a few strides in this position to get the feel of trotting without rein contact. Keeping your left arm in front of you, bring your right arm up overhead.

Hold this position for a few seconds, and then rotate the arm behind you with palm down. Hold. Rotate the arm down to your side. Hold, and then return it to the starting position in front of you. Now repeat this sequence with the left arm, keeping the right arm straight out in front of you. Tip: This exercise is more challenging because the horse’s movement at the trot requires the rider to keep her balance by putting more weight in her seat. The rider should take her time and continue breathing to help her relax.

Are you ready for more challenge? For the next set of exercises, drop your stirrups, but keep your toes up and heels down. If you feel less secure, adjust your shoulders further back so your seat stays in closer contact with the saddle.

Hands Behind the Back Trot a circle without stirrups and with your hands dropped down behind you.

Hold this position for several strides, and then bend the elbows and bring the hands up so they are clasped behind the small of your back. Trot a few strides in this position.

Shoulder Rotations While continuing to trot without stirrups, bring the elbows up and touch the top of your shoulders with your fingertips. First, using the right arm, keep contact with the top of the shoulder, and rotate the shoulder to make medium-sized circles clockwise with the elbow. Do several circles rotating the right shoulder, and then repeat the exercise with the left shoulder.

Shoulder Shrugs While continuing at a trot without stirrups, shrug both shoulders up as if pulling them up to your ears. Hold this stretch for a few seconds, and then relax the shoulders down. As you pick up your shoulders, breathe in through your nose. As you release them down, exhale out through your mouth.

As we continue to add to the repertoire of exercises, remember to be creative as you do them. Mix and match them to develop your own personal warm-up and flexibility routine.

Here is a sequence of upper body exercises that will add more challenge to your stretching routine. Do these exercises at an extended trot. This adds

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by Lynn Palm In this article, I will share some exercises that are done when the rider is “on the longe” with the rider mounted on a horse while it is being longed by a helper. Without the reins for security and balance, a rider can use this technique to build confidence and establish a more correct form. Working on a longe line was such an important stage in my development as a rider, and I want to share with you.

To prepare for this lesson, you will need a consistent, well schooled horse tacked up with a saddle, a halter with longe line properly attached, and leg protection. Your helper should know how to longe a horse. Practice exercises on the longe in a large enclosed area like a paddock, corral, or arena to give you and your horse more security.

These exercises can be done in either a Western or English saddle. A Western saddle will help you feel more secure and confident. However, using an English saddle for these exercises is a good way to build better form, balance, and confidence. For the purpose of this article, I will explain these exercises as if the rider is doing them in a Western saddle.

Many of the same exercises that I already have explained in this series can be done on the longe line. I now am going to share some special variations that take advantage of the rider not having the use of the reins to help balance. The same techniques for properly doing these exercises still apply-do them slowly,

In memoriam ~ William J. Strain Jr. Bill Strain, proud owner of the Strain Family Horse Farm passed away peacefully, July 16, 2012, at the age of 72. Bill was a 2nd generation horseman and started the family horse business almost 50 years ago.

Bill loved spending time with his family and friends and was a true horseman. He had a zest for life and believed in living life to the fullest, milkshakes and all! He will be missed.

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Partnership from 5 some degree of difficulty because the horse’s greater movement challenges the rider to keep her balance and position.

It helps to build the rider’s skills for future exercises at the canter or lope.

Note: Whether the rider is using a Western or an English saddle, she should post when doing these exercises unless a sitting trot is specified.

The rider should let the horse’s movement lift her out of the saddle slightly as she posts while maintaining her balance and position.

Arms on HipsPosting Trot While at the normal trot, place your hands on your hips. Pick up your stirrups without looking.

Extend the trot or jog.

Pick up a posting trot and place both hands on the hips. Make several longe circles as you continue to post.

Arm ExtensionsPosting Trot Add a little more chal-

lenge to the last exercise by continuing at the posting trot and extending your arms out at your sides for several strides.

Now bring them forward in front of you as you continue to post. Then bring them back out to the side again.

Arm CirclesPosting Trot Continue posting at an extended trot and extend your arms out to your sides. Look to the inside of the circle at the helper.

Make small clockwise arm circles at shoulder height with both arms. Do several strides of this exercise.

Now drop the arms down to the sides. Finish this set of exercises by looking to the outside to stretch the head and neck, and then look back to the inside. Continue several repetitions of these neck stretches. They should feel good and relax any tension you may have built up in your neck.

Here is a little test to see how effective these

exercises have been at improving your balance, position, and confidence.

While still on the longe line, try sitting your horse’s extended jog or trot. Do you feel that you are sitting better, mean-

ing more balanced than when you first started the lesson? Do you feel more relaxed in your upper body and better able to move it independently from the lower body? Do you feel more confident

and secure in your position? If you continue to work on these exercises, I guarantee you will build these important skills.

My book Head to Toe Horsemanship has even more exercises that will

help you improve your position and balance. To order it or other instructional materials, please visit my website at www.lynnpalm.com or call 800-503-2824.

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Photo courtesy of Emma Minteer stacles. The top 10 from the preliminary go-rounds will compete in a freestyle finals on Saturday, Aug. 11. All events are free, except for the Saturday night finals, which costs just $15. Tickets and event information about the New Jersey Extreme Mustang Makeover are available at www.extrememustangmakeover. com/emmnewjersey.php.

Mustangs competing in the Extreme Mustang Makeover are available for adoption through an auction on Sunday, Aug. 12. Adoption fees will be set by competitive bid. To qualify to adopt, individuals must be at least 18 with no record of animal abuse. In addition, adopters must have suitable facilities and can adopt no more than four

Joe Migdal is letting Sheldon know that he will be getting on. Each step taken prepares Sheldon for the next one.

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

The purpose of the competition is to showcase the beauty, versatility and trainability of these rugged horses that roam freely on public lands throughout the West, where they are protected by the BLM under federal law. The BLM periodically removes excess animals from the range to ensure herd health and protect rangeland resources.

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Joe Migdal, Ballston Spa, NY, and Emma Minteer, Branchport, NY, have been selected to compete in the Extreme Mustang Makeover on Aug. 10-12, in Gloucester County, New Jersey. Trainers have approximately 90 days to gentle a wild horse they pick up in April and compete for an estimated purse of $12,500 in prize money as well as a custom-made Gist belt buckle.

Joe Migdal is co-owner of Mandak Tack and Horse Sales on Middleline Road in Ballston Spa, NY, with Teddy Smith who also owns Mandak Veterinary Services at the same location. Joe started riding horses about three years ago and since then, they have basically taken over his life! While Joe doesn’t consider himself a trainer, he works with his personally owned horses every day, as well as those for sale through the business trying to better himself as well as the horses.

Joe started training and working with his mustang “Bridger” and said he would like to try to do a Mustang Makeover event if they ever came to the northeast. Well surprise, surprise!! Here they come!! Joe picked up “Sheldon” in a holding area in Virginia, and has been working with him daily. Sheldon is a very shy horse who is cautious of everything. He is a 5-year old sorrel that was captured in The Nut Mountain Area of California/Nevada which is located near Sheldon National Park. That’s where he got his name along with the show The Big Bang Theory where the character Sheldon on the show is very similar to

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By Judy Van Put Book Review: The Horse Agility Handbook A Step-By Step Introduction To The Sport For those who are not familiar with the concept of a sport dedicated to horse agility at liberty, it may come as a surprise — however for many years, Dog Agility classes have been popular and well received. Most dog-lovers are familiar with canine agility classes, in which dogs compete in classes with their handlers, who give subtle direction to perform many athletic moves over, around and under various colorful obstacles, without the use of a leash or any detectable means of constraint.

Rather, these dogs are completing the course because they chose to, not because they are forced or bribed to do so.

So, why not horses? For the past few decades, an emphasis has been placed on horse handling, or “gentling” rather than breaking horses, on the horse-human relationship, on encouraging good behavior, willingness and partnership between horse and rider whether for competition or just for pleasure. And the emphasis with modern horse trainers and handlers has shifted from saddle work to ground work — quite a bit of groundwork — before ever doing any work from the horse’s back.

Author Vanessa Bee, founder of the International Horse Agility Club, spent most of her life working around horses — from her teenaged years working in

racing stables to competitive driving while in her 20s. She was gifted with an “un-rideable” race horse as a wedding present, and undertook the challenge of learning all she could through research, studying and training with some of the best mentors in the horse world in the late 1990s.

She’s used her skills and knowledge as a teacher with a degree in education to develop a course of study called Positive Horsemanship, to teach her students how to foster a good working relationship with their horses. She founded the International Horse Agility Club with a training facility in England, to help change the way horse owners and handlers think and interact with their horses in a more enjoyable way — so that their horses will ‘play’ at liberty — without the use of a lead rope over, under and through obstacles by choice.

The Horse Agility Handbook gives an overview of the difference between Horse Agility and “trick” training, and devotes a chapter to general equipment, gives a description of an ideal training arena, suggested tack and obstacles to get started; as well as a list of equipment that won’t be needed (whip, stick or treats!)

Two very informative chapters are dedicated to “reading” the horse, learning what posture says about the horse’s mental state, and the proper way of catching and releasing the horse. I found her section on horses that nip

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and bite to be especially useful. She describes how young horses will nip playfully with each other — one nips, and the other nips back. A nippy young horse could be testing you, to see if you’ll ‘play’ in this way. Other horses who are used to being fed treats by hand will nip or bite to try and get something to eat — yet others will nip to get your attention, such as to tell you that something you are doing is bothering him — but in any event, nipping (which can turn into biting) and biting are totally unacceptable behavior. She suggests you act instantaneously and make your horse uncomfortable. You need to be committed to doing this — “once, loudly, effectively and with theatrical verve.”

Equally important is learning how to understand the horse, and how to detect and understand softness and acceptance in the horse, which is so important in training for agility and willingness. Once your horse understands what you would like him to do, there are chapters on how to work the horse freely without a lead, how to introduce obstacles, how to construct

safe obstacles, and how to cope with unwanted behavior.

The book is divided into sections, one of the most important being the chapter on how to handle the horse in a safe manner. The author suggests that the reader finish the entire book before beginning to practice Horse Agility in order to get a sense of ‘where you’ll end up and how to get there.’ Foundation work is so important, and will take the most time. As in building any skill, a good, solid foundation is most important for the success of the overall project. She emphasizes the two rules she’s devised — stay safe, and have fun!

I found the Horse Agility Handbook to be very enjoyable, and an easy read.

Thanks to numerous color photos and step-by-step instruction, I felt that I learned valuable information that I will use in working with my own (new) horse. Whether or not you choose to join a Horse Agility Club or compete in Horse Agility, you and your horse will benefit from reading and following the suggestions in this entertaining and educational book.

Open Horse Show at County Fair set for Aug. 5 GOUVERNEUR, NY — The Open Horse Show of the Gouverneur-St. Lawrence County Fair is scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 5, beginning at 9 a.m. The show is being sanctioned by the St. Lawrence Valley Horsemen’s Association (SLVHA). You do not need to be a member of SLVHA to show at the Open Horse Show. If you are a member of SLVHA any points you earn will count toward end of year awards with SLVHA. Classes offered include halter, Eng-

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Many classes will have payback offered.

Hard copies of the class list are available at the fair office or calling Anita Morrill at 315-347-4314.

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From The Ranch to You

by George Peters People often ask me about how to learn “cow sense”, or basically how to make a cow go where they want it to go. My response is “let’s tie up the horses, or don’t even saddle them, and work the cattle on foot.” At first most think I’m crazy, which is true, and don’t want to do it because it is a hard exercise. But think of those great cowmen and women, and they have one common

denominator. They grew up around livestock, and learned how to put pressure on, or take it off, and how to make moves to stop, block, turn, or push on the cattle by working the chutes, sorting for the market, weaning the calves, or other cow work much of it on foot with an extension of their arm, a cane, a stick, or something that buzzed. After many hours or even years of loading cattle in chutes, trailers or other

obstacles, these people when on horse are usually the ones to beat!

For the aspiring cow eventer, a few lessons working cattle on foot will help them learn about how to advance or retreat, turn the cows head or to back off to the middle of the cow’s ribs to slow or stop the cow, and to cut, sort, pen, or drive a group of cows. As a kid growing up on a dairy farm, and then beef farm, watching the cow after many mistakes, it became somewhat second nature. My wife Terry has loaded roping steers for Shawn my stepson, and me for almost 37 years.

She can “read” cattle.

At one of my events, someone said that the cow was too smart. I hate to put cow and smart in the same sentence, but

Work them on foot and learn how the cattle react to your positions and you’ll get “cow sense” and exercise.

Photo by Mark Samu cows natural instincts will make us all look silly at some point. Even the world’s best will draw a cow that is totally uncooperative, but the majori-

ty of the time, the people with the basics of cow sense and good cattle are the ones to beat. Work them on foot and learn how the cattle react to

your positions and you’ll get “cow sense” and exercise. Nothing shows the weakness of a horse and rider like a cow.

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SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY — “Silks & Saddles Party For a Cause,” CCE Equine’s summer fundraiser is being held on Thursday, Aug. 2 in the Vapor Nightclub at the Saratoga Casino & Raceway in Saratoga Springs.

CCE Equine is one of five local non-profits selected by the Casino & Raceway to receive a “Party For A Cause” grant.

Each group gets to use the Vapor Nightclub, at no cost, to host a

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a cash bar. “Funk Evolution,” one of the hottest new cover bands in the Capital District, will play from 7-9 p.m. and a videodj will take over from 9-11 p.m. Tickets will also be available at the door. Attire is “dress to impress.”

“Silks & Saddles - Party For A Cause” is not limited to just the “horsey set.”

Anyone looking for a fun and affordable night out is encouraged to come

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Full throttle on the trail

by Bob Jeffreys and Suzanne Sheppard We do a lot of trail riding here at Two as One Ranch, and still think it’s the most fun you can have with your horse. No rules, regulations, or requirements, just you and your horse, and maybe a good friend or two with their horses. We’re lucky enough here to have a 3,800 acre undeveloped state park right at the end of our driveway, so we don’t even have to trailer out to enjoy a great ride. The key here is to truly enjoy your ride. Forget about work, or paying the bills, or the latest crisis in your life, and when you’re on your favorite mount, just relax, listen to the birds, catch a

glimpse of the deer running, or maybe even a fleeting coyote. Take in the scenery of the lakes, streams, open fields, or wooded areas, and just let yourself be totally absorbed in the moment.

This is a pretty easy thing to do when you’re on a well-trained, safe and willing horse. Most of them will enjoy being out on the trail as much as you do. If, however, on the other hand, your horse is not so nice, willing, or well-trained, then your trail riding experience might be anything but relaxing. Personally, I’ve never met a single (or married!) person who purchased their horse in order to increase the stress in their life. How-

ever, quite often we meet people who tell us how their horses either bolted off and ran up the hill, bucked when asked to lope, galloped uncontrollably toward a road, “jigged” the whole ride, or who “spooked at everything” and threw a complete hissy fit when they tried to correct it to regain control.

You don’t have to put up with this type of behavior unless, of course, you enjoy it. We’re convinced some people actually do like the adrenalin rush of such emergency situations because they do nothing about it, until that one time that they are seriously injured.

Please take the time to train your horse, and

even more importantly, educate yourself so that both of you can experience that fantastic bond between horse and rider that can be achieved in a relatively short period of time. If you need help… seek it. Don’t be afraid to get some professional advice; it could make your rides much safer and a whole lot more fun.

By the way, if you are an adrenalin junkie, just know that there’s nothing more exciting than a full throttle gallop down the trail on a horse, but it’s nice to know that he’ll slow down or stop when you ask him too.

Until next time, ride safe!

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Bob and Suz enjoying the trail.

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Ulster County Horse Council’s Ulster County Fair Round Pen Demo Arena 2012 Horsemanship demonstration events held at the Ulster County Fair include two 1-hour sessions, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 4 and 5.

Kristen Lamastro Saturday - Aug. 4, 11 a.m.-noon and 1-2 p.m.

“Desensitizing While Resensitizing” Kristen Lamastro is a local assistant riding instructor and farm manager of Twin Spruce Farm, Accord, NY, under the tutelage of Diane Schoon-

maker. In 2004, Kristen purchased her first horse.

In the following years she has trained and reschooled numerous horses and has won a variety of Championships in the local area. In 2006, Kristen began her teaching career at Flying Change Farm, and furthered her studies in equine psychology and horsemanship under various Natural Horsemanship methods taught by Tim Hayes and Julie Robins. You can contact Kristen at 845674-6720, or e-mail kla-

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Dan McCarthy is a certified Richard Shrake resistance free trainer as well as a recognized trainer for Leslie Desmond, co-author of True Horsemanship through feel with Bill Dorrance. Bill Dorrance is considered the grandfather of Natural Horsemanship. Dan is committed to the training con-

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by Mark Munzert Being a ‘Jack’ of too many trades and not a master of one I’m often asked to delve into my past to address present’s question. So was the case as I semi-socialized with an excited group of new friends at a well-known equine clinician’s presentation venue. The conversation ensued as we climbed the arena’s stairs for lunch break. The plodding ascent was not indicative of someone who even knew what an elliptical machine is let alone this packs’ leader

who professed allegiance to elliptical training. Halfjoking, one lady lamented of her inability to mount her horse or even lead her horse to pasture without losing breath. Gulping air to speak and climb simultaneously, she compared her efforts to those of the apprentices of the aforementioned clinician jogging with their horses.

Another horsewoman suggested her NutriScheme program was the ‘best ever’ yet, she ‘found’ the weight she had ‘lost’.

“Well, if you don’t exercise you can’t lose weight,

I tried to pretend I didn’t hear it. Perhaps if I chew slowly they will pass right over the question. It didn’t work. I was on the spot. I diffused: “I WAS a trainer but I don’t do much of that anymore.”

Persistence has made my friend the self-described barn-b….boss she is: “Really, what is the ONE most important thing to lose weight?”

I tried reverse but the back-up beepers went on and now everyone was looking at me. I countered that “weight really isn’t a great measure of fitness, muscle tissue weighs much more than fat tissue so I generally suggest goals towards improved overall fitness.” I had the corners of my tray in each hand and I was beginning to push my chair away, but NO. “Yeah, yeah, ya…but we need to lose serious poundage,” said a slightly shorter younger

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than Penny Chenery looks a lot alike. There was no way out. I didn’t want to offend anyone and I wanted to encourage their combined desire to improve. I quickly contemplated: picking the right parents; good nutrition; exercise; stresses; metabolic rate; body mass index; and many other variables. I offered that the ONE most important thing is: ATTITUDE. Some eyes rolled, a fork dropped, crumbs ran down a blouse, and another was consuming (or was she being consumed by food). “You asked, I answered, and that’s my truth. Attitude is a selffulfilling prophecy. Believe you will succeed and you will. Believe you will fail and you already did.”

I related that some months ago I was working with some horses (and their people) at a fairly large lesson and boarding facility. I was approached by a woman I had met only briefly. We, along with our introducer had talked about walking ‘show’ horses onto surrounding trails for their benefit and the parallel exercise benefit for we humans. Sarcasm was her forte, “I tried the walking you suggested and it’s great for her (as she tinged her mare’s rump) but I haven’t lost one stinkin’ pound.” She rather unceremoniously squeezed at her thighs and slapped her derriere.

The rain poured, “I’ve tried everything, I used to be skinny, I’ll never lose weight, maybe I should get stapled, I should just give-up, what da ya know about the gut-buster, what about colon cleansing?” Whoa.

I was getting soaked by a self-generating doom fulfilling cloud. Understand this is the same person concerned about her horse’s health. If her horse coughed, she’d call the Vet. She ensures good hay, grain and even has ‘Part-Smak’ supplements delivered. She told me “I even try to keep him in the right frame of mind.” (yes, LOL) She continued ‘our’ conversation, handed up many excuses, gave herself more passes, and rambled on until she realized I was leading a horse away. She followed.

Being far more patient with horses than hu-

mans, I led the gelding to pasture (I’m pretty sure he too was rolling his eyes). Calm, collected, and confidently (nod to the clinician) I spoke: “You need a check-up from your neck up.”

“Huh?” said she.

“You just gave me an hour’s worth of negative in a few minutes. If you keep that up you might as well quit… ‘cause nothing will work if you don’t believe it will.”

Dejection overcame her facial expression and quieted her anxiety.

Me: deep breath, exhale, “What are your goals?

What do you want to do?”

“I wanna lose this tube to begin with!” as she grabbed at her waist.

Deep breath, exhale, “That was pretty negative, don’t you think?

(Rhetorically) I think you should try to step back, get a clear picture of the person that you want to be. Then cement that image in any way you can and work towards it… without falling negative.”

We talked a couple minutes more, about selfimage, re-shaping her attitude, nutrition, and simple activities.

The situation nearly repeated itself with less drama a week later. She said her attitude had improved some. I wasn’t sure she took our chat to heart.

She apparently had as the last time I saw her, smiling, she flashed both her hands at me twice through the viewing room’s glass. She is lighter by 20 pounds and bushels of negativity.

Each of us shapes our own destiny. Attitude is your choice and your most valuable tool. Put it to use for your and your horses’ benefit.

Mark Munzert is a public speaker and writer from Tully, NY who works regularly with ‘problem horses’. He can be contacted at munz@nycap.rr.com

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no matter what you eat” added Mr. Outofbreath.

One woman volleyed she has “to get with it. I did okay with ‘Wallow Waddlers’ but they changed the diet.”

“Well, I’m on a see-food diet…ha, ha, ha” said a hungry for lunch cowboy.

The round table was covered with cafeteria trays amped with ‘supersize it’ proportions. Between burger bites and brownie inhalation, banter swayed between the clinic’s demonstrations and ‘I gotta’ get in shape’ consciousness rumblings.

A long-time ago, I learned the valuable lesson of knowing when to just shut-up. I zipped it, however, my past came to haunt me as I was out-ed.

“Mark, you’re a trainer, what’s the most important thing to lose weight?”

E.F. Hutton would have been proud at the immediate silence of the lambs.

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Ask the Vet

by Sandy Tasse, DVM Q: We have a 22-month old filly that has a small wolf tooth. Should it be removed now or should we wait until she is fully grown?

A: First lets review some anatomy and the definition of a wolf tooth before determining when and if it should come out. A wolf tooth is also known as the first premolar tooth. It is much smaller than the other premolars because it is a residual tooth, persisting from prehistoric times. Wolf teeth can erupt as early as 5-6 months of age. A horse can have anywhere from one to four wolf teeth, however two is the most common.

Also, when glancing in a horse’s mouth without the help of a speculum, be careful not to confuse canine teeth with wolf teeth (see photo for the difference between the two). Since canines are residual “fighting teeth” usually only male horses will have canine teeth, but occasionally they can be found in a female horse. Canines are located farther forward in the mouth and usually appear as a rounded or pointed eruption that is not next to another tooth. The wolf teeth are smaller than canines and are located directly in front of the 2nd and 3rd premolars, usually on the top arcade.

There can be wolf teeth on the bottom arcade as well, however this is rare.

Horses have a total of 36-44 teeth.

The number varies because they may or may not have four canines and may or may not have two to four wolf teeth.

There are three incisors, three premolars, and three molars in each “quadrant” of the mouth. A horse’s mouth is split into quarters, similar to human dentistry, with a numbering system that starts with 101 for the upper right

quadrant, 201 for the upper left, 301 for the lower left, and 401 for the lower right. Labeling a tooth with a number allows for easy communication between veterinarians on which tooth has a problem or has been removed.

Wolf teeth removal remains a controversial issue. Many owners and trainers elect to have wolf teeth removed at 1-2 years of age, just before the horse is broke, or right after breaking but before serious training and bit contact starts.

People fear that wolf teeth will interfere with the bit or cause mouth problems when riding. There is no clinical evidence that this occurs, unless a wolf tooth is loose or unusually large. However, wolf teeth do not serve any useful purpose in a horse’s mouth, and because they may do harm, most owners elect to have them removed. Usually if someone purchases a horse that is 5 years or older, the wolf teeth will have already been removed. Some horses do not get wolf teeth or will only have one instead of two. An older horse that has had limited or no dental care may still have wolf teeth. Wolf teeth do not seem to be a problem in an older horse that has had them for years. They will commonly be worn down and smooth. If the older horse is found to have wolf teeth still in place on a routine dental and they are not causing any problems, it is okay to leave them in.

There is some risk with wolf teeth removal. There is a large artery that runs in the soft palate close to the teeth (palatine artery). If this artery is accidentally hit with a tooth elevator, profuse bleeding can occur. There will always be a small amount of bleeding after a wolf tooth is removed, and this is

normal. A wolf tooth has a much smaller root than a molar or premolar. Removing a molar is a lengthy and tedious procedure. Removing a wolf tooth is much quicker and easier and requires less sedation. A veterinarian will usually use a local anesthetic to block the area so the horse does not feel much pain upon tooth removal. There is also the potential that the root will be broken when attempting to remove the tooth and the broken piece will have to be left in the mouth. These fractured roots do not usually cause any problems or pain to the horse and may eventually work their way to the surface of the gum, where they can be extracted at a later date. Most horses do not seem to be bothered once the wolf tooth is re-

moved and will continue to eat and drink as they normally would.

When is it the perfect time to remove a wolf tooth? It depends on the horse. If only one wolf tooth is visible, you may want to wait and see if a second one comes in on the other side, so they can both be removed at once. Some people prefer to have them removed when the horse receives it’s first dental at 2 years of age, in preparation for training with the bit. They can also be removed when a yearling colt is castrated, since it may be more convenient if the colt is already at a vet clinic and sedated. It is generally easier to remove wolf teeth when the horse is younger, although they can be removed at any age.

Equine thermography

by Katie Navarra Without a doubt you know the coloring of your horse’s coat and any swirls, whorls or white markings. A horse’s coat coloring and markings make him unique and chances are you know every scar or white patch without needing to look. But do you know the color of his muscles and soft tissue? Why is that important?

Horses naturally emit a thermal pattern that displays higher heat in some areas more than others. “The horse’s midline (back) is generally warmer, which is normal,” Steve Sedrish, MS, DVM Dipl ACVS and owner of Upstate Equine Medical Center in Schuylerville, NY said, “their chest and rump will be warmer too.”

“Hot” or “cold” spots identified outside the normal thermal pattern can indicate soreness or injuries. While a hot spot signals inflammation a cold spot can be equally telling. A cold spot suggests swelling and a lack of blood supply to a specific area.

Equine thermography is one type of imaging procedure that can give veterinarians and horse owners a snapshot of what is taking place beneath the horse’s coat. A thermograph is a digital image that measures the heat in any given area. “It is a pictorial representation of

surface heat,” he said.

Compared with other types of imaging procedures like bone scans, ultra sounds, x-rays and MRI’s, thermography is a simpler, less expensive method for pinpointing where a soft tissue injury is located. A thermography exam can cost as little as $100 rather than upwards of $1,500 for a nuclear scan.

Most commonly, thermography is used as a diagnostic tool. “I use it all the time at the harness track,” Sedrish noted. Lameness diagnosis can be particularly frustrating, especially in situations where the lameness is subtle. “It’s really good for dressage horses and barrel horses that just feel off,” he added. Even though thermography cannot determine exactly what is wrong, it points the veterinarian in the right direction before an investment is made in more costly imaging procedures.

Thermography is also gaining popularity as an assessment of training stress. “One thoroughbred owner had 45 horses in training scanned over two seasons,” Sedrish said of a study he read, “the thermography could see problems (i.e. bowed tendons) two weeks before the trainer could.”

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Ask the farrier mission must be answered. Back him up two steps to let him know something was wrong. One customer I had would always walk the horse in a circle every time I put the foot down. She wondered if all the horses did that and I said no, just yours because you’re asking him to move in a circle. When I put the foot down and she tried to keep him still he wanted to move because that was what she taught him. Many horses only know what some person has programmed them to do. For better or for worse, we are teaching the horse something just by being around them. If he stands good but won’t let the farrier work on him then he may be anxious or afraid and I use a flake of hay to settle him down.

Sometimes, a little grain just at nailing time will get him through. Feeding makes return trips much easier and soon you won’t have to feed him anything as he will remember the comfort of the last visit. If feeding and comfort don’t relax him then maybe he was traumatized at some point in the past.

These horses need more than just a gentle hand. I have used sedation on these cases with very good results.

Three shoeings later the horse has some memory of calm associated with the shoeing and that really helps. Before long sedation won’t be necessary. Keeping a horse calm over and over again will start to change his thinking.

Remember, horses are always on the alert for danger and they have only their

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flight instincts to keep them alive. Like most living things, they are just trying to survive. Keep your horse in the stable where other horses are around while the horse is being shod. No horse likes to be by himself and he may get comfort with his peers close by. If flies are a problem, wipe him down with fly solution so he will not be kicking while he’s being worked on. Also keep noise to a minimum. If there is construction going on he will not settle. Loud noises gets them anxious as they have to figure out if they are in harm’s way. About hot fitting, if he’s having trouble with just the process I would not hot fit him as all the smoke and sizzle could rattle him and he may not get back to calm.

The best thing that will help is what you do in between shoeings that will make life less stressful when the Farrier comes. Pick out the feet often. This will teach the horse how to re-balance on three legs. You simply cannot overdo it.

Tap the shoe with the hoof pick to mimic the nailing sound. Tap easy then increase it as he settles in. On the fronts, put his leg right up between your knees like farriers do. This will help him get accustomed to the slight lateral pull he will feel when being shod. Have a friend hold him for you so he doesn’t panic if he loses his balance. On the hinds, set his hoof bottom up resting on top of your bent legs. If you take the time to do this he will learn balance and be less tense for shoeing. Many horses just don’t get enough handling. Like loading on the trailer, the horse must be taught that he will not be in danger. One must earn a

horse’s trust, it is not automatic.

Lameness can make a good horse hard to shoe. Front end lameness like navicular makes it uncomfortable to stand on the affected limb. Stringhalt, an involuntary spasm of the hind limb is very difficult to shoe. Foundered horses can be hard to shoe because of pain. Horses with back problems, and arthritis in the hocks make the hind legs difficult to pick up. So again, we must do all that we can to get the horse comfortable. In some cases regular use of joint suppliments plus analgesics prior to shoeing can help as well as sedation. Consult with your veterinarian on what analgesics are best for your horse.

Sometimes a light workout will loosen the sore horse and give him a chance to work out of stiffness.

Age is a factor because the young horse is at the beginning of the learning curve. He has very little background and simple things will challenge him.

These horses take patience but as they progress they will catch on quickly as long as they are not forced. The young horse can get ready for shoes by brushing his legs right down to the fetlock and picking up all four feet. Grooming is good training because the horse must accept the hand; the motion of the hand as well as the contact of the hand, so important. Tapping with the pick or a small hammer will get him accustom for the work ahead. And teaching him to stand without tying is helpful too. I have found that horses really like to be

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by Frank Gringeri Hard to shoe horse Q: My horse is hard to shoe and won’t stand for the Farrier. We tried everything. What have you found helpful in these cases?

Many Thanks. ~ Joanie D. A: We teach the horse to do many things and standing for shoes is one of them. It is very difficult to shoe properly if the horse is moving around especially at nailing time when he must be somewhat still so nailing can be accurate. Teaching a horse to stand even if he isn’t getting shoes is very important.

He must stand to be groomed, stand to be mounted, stand to be bathed. But there are many reasons that come into play as to why horses can be tough to shoe. The most frequent ones are improper or insufficient handling, lameness and age.

If you know your horse has issues with shoeing, don’t crosstie him or tie him at all. I have found that a horse held by an experienced person can be more comfortable with the process. It takes a little bit of skill to hold a horse still. This cannot be done with a loose rope as you have no contact with the halter and this invites or allows the horse to move. Take a short hold of him with a slight downward pressure on the noseband of the halter so he can feel some pressure. If he starts to move, increase your hold so he knows you want him to stop. A step forward without per-

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Using tractor test data for selecting farm tractors The Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory (NTTL) at the University of Nebraska is the official tractor testing station for the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) in the United States. This independent laboratory is responsible for testing a representative tractor of each model sold in the state of Nebraska. It also tests tractors manufactured in the United States and sold in international markets. The laboratory publishes the results of all tests conducted.

The test reports published by NTTL can be extremely useful in the selection of tractors or for comparing the performance of different makes and models of tractors. For example, when a farmer is in the market for a tractor, the performance data in the test reports can be used to select a tractor that will meet his/her needs. Farmers who are more informed about the performance characteristics of tractors already owned will be able to operate in the most efficient range and select equipment sizes that complement and optimize their tractor's capabilities. These reports can also serve as an effective tool for making tractor sales. Dealership personnel can

use the performance data to compare their products to those of competitors.

For either application, familiarity with the content of the test reports and the know-how to use the information effectively are essential.

Tractor tests The purpose of the tests is to collect data that can be used to assess the performance of tractors of different makes and models. For this reason, all tests are conducted under the same or similar test conditions and procedures.

Tractor tests are generally conducted to assess the PTO performance, drawbar performance, hydraulic lift capacity, and hydraulic system pressure and flow. In addition, sound level measurements are also taken at operator and bystander locations.

PTO performance tests are conducted with a dynamometer attached to the tractor PTO. The purpose of the dynamometer is to apply varying loads through the PTO and to measure the power generated by the tractor. These tests are conducted at ambient temperature of 75°F and a barometer reading above 28.5 inches of mercury. During

tests, when the tractor performance has stabilized, the data are recorded at predetermined intervals.

The load applied by the dynamometer follows the operating curve of the engine at full throttle. Data collected include torque, rpm, power, and fuel consumption. A series of PTO tests are conducted for these parameters: • at rated engine speed, • at standard PTO speed (either 1,000 or 540 rpm), • at the engine speed where maximum power is produced, • at varying loads, and • at maximum torque.

Drawbar performance tests are conducted in all gears between one gear below the one which provided maximum drawbar force (without exceeding a wheel slip of 15%) and a maximum speed of 10 miles per hour. In each gear, at full throttle, the load is increased until maximum drawbar power is achieved. Engine speed, wheel slip, and fuel consumption data are recorded when test conditions are stabilized.

Drawbar tests are also conducted with partial loads at 75 percent and 50 percent

of the maximum drawbar load (at rated engine speed). These partial load tests are also conducted at reduced engine speeds (selected by the manufacturer).

Hydraulic lift capacity and flow tests are conducted to determine the maximum lift capacity of the hydraulic system through the full lift range. The lift capacity in the report is 90 percent of the maximum load carried through the full lift range.

Additional tests are also conducted to determine the pressure-flow relationship of the hydraulic system for supplying power to external actuators (such as motors or cylinders). Reports include data on delivery rate, pressure, and available power.

Sound level measurements during performance tests are taken at the operator and bystander locations. At the bystander location, the readings are taken by locating the microphone 25 feet from the center line of the tractor. Sound levels are recorded using “A” scale in the sound level meter and is expressed in terms of dB(A). The “A” scale is a filter that responds like a human ear.

plained, “in Europe it is a very common tool for detecting breast cancer, but the U.S. hasn’t picked it up in human medicine.” During a routine scan at the harness track, Sedrish’s camera scanned not only the horse, but its owner’s legs in the background. “I asked her if something was wrong with her leg because the thermograph was bright red,” he said, “she went to the doctor and found out she had a blood clot.”

While thermography is designed to measure the amount of heat emitted from a specific area, it cannot differentiate between heat sources. Prior to a thermography exam it is important to plan where the horse will stand. Heat radiated from overhead lights, hot pavement or direct sunlight can skew the outcome. Any blankets or wraps should also be removed a few hours before the exam. Once the veterinarian arrives, the

handler should avoid touching the horse to position as heat from a person’s hand easily transfers to the horse.

A thermograph will not show if a horse has a bone chip or a cannon bone fracture, but instead will localize where the problem is allowing a veterinarian to know where to look closer. “(It) doesn’t tell me what is wrong, it tells me where to look,” he concluded.

shorter for trimming and they usually can get along with that.

Every horse will be better to shoe if someone is willing to put the time in.

Try to find out all you can about the horse’s past and make a plan ahead of time where you will shoe him and when.

Many times if you shoe later in the day before pm feeding the horse will have a chance to be out most of the day and

settle as he returns to the stable. Make sure there is plenty of help around.

Team up with a friend with some experience in case the horse needs consoling. If you can keep him calm, a horse will gladly do just about anything you want him to do.

Lameness can really make a good horse look bad. The painful horse has trouble balancing and shifting his weight. A horse with bad stringhalt can

be very difficult to shoe. The involuntary spasms of the hind leg can be hard to control. These horses may need sedation to alleviate the spasms. The navicular horse doesn’t stand well on one front if the other is painful. Also, he may not tolerate the nailing if he’s sore.

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Thermography from 12 Equine thermography is also being used in pre-purchase exams, in regular clinical exams and for the evaluation of wounds during healing, the evaluation of casts to avoid sores/sensitive areas and the evaluation of catheters. It has also been used in conjunction with identifying abscesses, during dental exams and even when fitting English saddles.

“Human thermography has been around for a long time,” Sedrish ex-

Farrier from 15 around people; they like attention and seem to thrive on it. But it’s a hands on job and touching the horse all over is the key to acceptance. The older horse cannot move with the same range of motion as younger ones. A little stiffer, they must be held by the farrier lower to the ground. The joints just aren’t what they used to be and pain medication may be necessary. Many of these older horses are barefoot so the time is much

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Equine facilities: barn tack room

by Ashley Griffin, University of Kentucky Tack room A well-organized and maintained tack room that is enclosed, dry, and free of dust is important to good stable management. The tack room has traditionally been the headquarters for essential equipment and activities associated with managing horses. It can be simply a small area or room for riding equipment, or it can be large enough to serve as an office, a service shop for cleaning and maintaining tack, and/or a meeting place for clients and workers.

Tack room - riding equipment, harness The tack room should comfortably accommodate equipment. It should be large enough for the number of horses

that can be housed in the barn plus the number of horses that are ridden by more than one person in more than one discipline. Crowded or dirty equipment makes it more likely that the room will not be kept clean. Dirty equipment is checked less frequently and thoroughly and is more likely to fail. In large, multidiscipline stables, one may want to consider separate tack rooms for English and Western equipment as the racks for storing each are different, as are the needs of the riders.

Build the tack room large enough for the activities associated with it. The tack room may contain all or some of the following equipment and facilities: • Special use room saddle racks • Tack hooks

• Bridle and halter racks • Shoeing box • First aid kit • Clothes closet • Storage cabinets • Shelves • Filing cabinets • Working or loafing areas • Heating equipment • Hot and cold running water • Refrigerator • Microwave.

Install at least 300 watts of incandescent lighting (100 watts fluorescent) per 100 square foot of floor area, and provide adequate convenience outlets. Side wall and ceiling insulation 2 inches thick plus electric heat and ventilation

ists. Depending on the needs identified, the purchaser should estimate the power requirements at the PTO and drawbar.

• After estimating the power requirements, identify tractor models that are capable of providing the required output power. This list may include tractors from different manufacturers if more than one dealership is available nearby.

• Compare the performance data of the tractor models identified. It may help to prepare a table that includes performance variables plus any other variables that are pertinent to the selection process. The number of additional columns will depend on the number of tractor models identified during initial screening. The data for each column can be extracted from the test reports.

The tractor information available in the summary reports may be used for the final selection. Consider such factors as: • stability, • tire size, • tractor configuration (2WD, FWA, 4WD), • repair frequency, • proximity and reputation of dealership, and • price.

Summary Reports for tractors tested since 1999 can be found, for no charge, at: http://tractortestlab.unl.edu/testreports.htm While the NTTL data provided can help farmers select which tractor their operation needs, it can also be used to evaluate many energy decisions con-

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Tractor from 14 fronting farmers. For example, how much more can a farmer afford to pay for a more fuel-efficent tractor? Producers can calculate the operating and ownership costs of the tractor model they are considering to answer this question and then compare those costs with their present equipment. A spreadsheet tool prepared by University of Minnesota economist, Bill Lazarus called Machinery Cost Calulator is useful for this analysis (http://faculty .apec.umn.edu/wlazarus/tools.html).

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Using the test reports for tractor selection Many factors are considered in the selection and purchase of a new tractor, including types of jobs to be performed, price, proximity and reputation of the dealership, desired power output at the drawbar and PTO, hydraulic system capacity, and fuel efficiency. The tractor test reports can play an important role in the decision-making process. Both summary booklets and summary reports on individual tractors are useful in selecting tractor models or for evaluating and comparing performance of different tractor models.

Steps in selecting a tractor • The first step in the tractor selection process is to evaluate the need that ex-

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New York Horse Park Inc. is granted $50,000 to develop master plan The New York Horse Park Inc., NYHP, is pleased to announce receipt of a $50,000 grant from the USA Equestrian Trust, USAET, based in Lexington, KY. The funds are designated for developing a master plan to build an expansive all in-

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Granting the New York Horse Park the largest amount of funds of all the 2012 round one funding

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The Trust was originally founded in New York in

1917, as the American Horse Show Association, and its name changes over the decades — to American Horse Shows Association, to USA Equestrian, and now to USA Equestrian Trust — mirror the evolution of equestrian sport in the

United States. The Trust is now a Sustaining Affiliate of U.S. Equestrian Federation, the National Governing Body for equestrian sport in the United States as recognized by the U.S. Olympic Committee, and the National Equestrian Federation for the U.S. as recognized by the Federation Equestre Internationale.

The NYHP will bring together all equine enthusiasts as well as create jobs, improve business prospects year round, not just during the summer months for the upstate New York region. The park will bring business to the communities and increase business for those already in place when horse shows, events and thousands

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After 11 years the event known as the “Best Of Gymkhana” is changing its name. The new event will now be called the “Vermont State Gymkhana Championships”. This event is in its 12th year of success is still being held at the Champlain Valley Fair on Aug. 31 starting at noon.

Competitors are welcomed from anywhere they are willing to travel.

This year we have competitors from New York, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Canada, and yes even Vermont. This event attracts some of the fastest and best western horse and rider teams on the east coast and will be giving away $3250 to the top five horse and rider teams and $1000 to the fastest Barrel time.

A gymkhana consists of western horse games.

Our event will have six games including the popular Barrel Race, Pole Bending, Arizona Keyhole, Scramble Race, Turn-N-Burn, and a game designed for our event specifically called the Lost Sock. For more information please look us up on FaceBook at Vermont State Gymkhana Championships, or at our website at www.champlainvalley fair.org/Gymkhana.html.

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Best Of Gymkhana changes name

The Eastern Competitive Trail Ride Association booth had information on joining, including upcoming activities and events.

Ron Turk and Mark Juvin, of Rolis Auto, Muscle Cars, Motorcycles, Imports and Trailers, talk about the many options available on their Equine Haulers.

Saratoga Friends of Horses Expo

Kathy Van Pelt of Saratoga Equine Veterinary Services discusses the medical and surgical services offered at the clinic with an attendee.

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June 23, 2012 Route 67 Country Store and Cafe Ballston Spa, NY To benefit The New York Horse Park

Leo and Cindy Martin of Double M Tack Store brought some of the many items available at their store. They carry a full line of tack, western apparel and boots.

Ballston Spa Agway representatives were discussing the many feeds available at their store.

Marsha Himler of the New York Horse Park answers questions about the plans for a large Equine Facility in New York State which would host large scale horse, livestock and agricultural events.

Carol Vischer discusses pre-purchase exams.

Photos by Tina Krieger

Saratoga Therapeutic Equestrian Program was on hand to educate people about what services they provide.

Bob De Lorenzo demonstrates how to lunge your horse using a person placed in the center and positioning the horse as if he were on a lungeline.

Saratoga Horse & Tack Expo features Guy McLean Sponsors, vendors, used tack sellers, donors, horse lovers and the community are invited to participate in the 2nd annual Saratoga Horse & Tack Expo hosted by the New York Horse Park at the Saratoga Race Course, Saratoga Springs, NY, Sept. 22-23. Sponsors to date include NYRA, Saratoga Saddlery, Embrace the Race and Purina. Join us in a celebration of the world of horses.

We are again having covered vendor, used tack sale, not-for-profit and organization areas on the lower level of the Grandstand, give-aways, a silent auction, raffles of donated items/gift certificates and a “fun activities” area for the kids. This year we are expanding all of

these activities and adding a breed parade, a carriage parade, on track demos of a variety of Western, English and other equine activities, and pony rides for the kids.

Guy McLean, Master Horseman and award winning Outback Poet from Australia and the 2012 “Road to the Horse” Co- Champion, will again be our headliner. He has also been asked to participate in the 2013 “Road to the Horse” championship. Guy will be doing three shows each day, including ‘starting” a young horse on Saturday and completing the process on Sunday. You’ll also have a chance to chat with him at his booth at the Saratoga Horse & Rack Expo.

This year there will also be a Saratoga Horse & Tack Expo Program listing our sponsors, donors and vendors, the layout of the booths and tables in the Grandstand area, the schedule of on track events and other presentations and space for black and white or color advertisements.

Admission: $5 for adults, $10 for a family of four and children under 12 free. Food vendors will be available and parking is free.

The Expo is also an opportunity for horse lovers and the community to learn more about the New York Horse Park, Inc. as NYHP Inc., a 501(c)(3) corporation, continues to raise funds to purchase land for the horse park. A site location map and a conceptual drawing of the NY Horse Park will be on display at the Expo.

Visit www.nyhorsepark.org and click on the Expo Flyer for information about being a Saratoga Horse & Tack Expo sponsor, vendor, donor, used tack seller, having a not-for-profit/breed or equine disciple organization table at the Expo

Guy McLean, Master Horseman and award winning Outback Poet from Australia and the 2012 “Road to the Horse” Co- Champion, will again be the headliner. and/or placing an advertisement in our Expo Program guide.

If you want to participate in the breed parade, please contact Dot at Dot@nyhorsepark.org or 518-885-7817. We hope you’ll join us for this exciting event!

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interest in the Trust’s grants program, which saw applications rise 38 percent.

Because of the need by equine organizations, the Trust’s leadership approved an expansion of the program earlier this year, offering a second grant application period for the first time in the foundation’s history. For more information about the USAET and its grant programs, visit the Trust’s website: www.trusthorses.org

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upon thousands gather to enjoy the park. The grant will now allow the NYHP to contract a consultant to create a full master plan.

The $50,000 grant to the NYHP is part of the nearly $240,000 in USAET grants given to 11 equine non-profits and was the first round of grants awarded for 2012. The grant money is an increase of 21 percent compared to 2011. That mirrored the continued dramatic jump in

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Eastern Mountain Ranch Horse Association Message from the EMRHA President Hope this finds you enjoying the summer weather. We had gorgeous weather for the Cowboy race held on July 1 at Gelinas Farm in Pembroke, NH, and the majority of the day at our EMRHA Ranch Horse show on June 23 was nice.

Our Ranch Horse show held at Sandy Hill Quarter Horses in Fort Ann, NY, was a great success.

We saw 39 horses and riders from New York, Vermont, New Hampshire and Massachusetts compete in 40 classes throughout the day. It was great to see all our friends and meet new friends that came and gave ranch horse showing a try for the first time. Exhibitors were competing for awards and cash payouts. In our open division exhibitors were competing for $300 added money for the day end versatility award. In the amateur, youth and green divisions, exhibitors were competing for awards.

We want to congratulate all of the day end award winners. Wendy Bink of Argyle, NY, riding Dustys Jackinthebox was the open Versatility Champion and Tammy Sapowsky of Granby, MA, riding Haidas Olena was Versatility Reserve Champion. In the amateur division Matt Cafasso of Deerfield, NH riding DJS Kaboon Nu was the Versatility Champion and Lee Darling, Manchester, NH, riding Paddys Saralena was Versatility Reserve Champion. In the youth division our Versatility Champion was Alex Morency of Argyle, NY, riding Skippers Buster and Bethany Tyler, Hartford, NY, riding Magic Moon Breeze was Versatility Reserve Champion.

Suzanne Rhodes, Huntington Station, NY, riding Jetta Roani was the green adult Versatility Champion and Tracy Bartick, Schuylerville, NY, riding Xtra Spoonful was the Versatility Reserve Champion. In the green youth division, Meg Wildermuth, Queensbury, NY, riding Minza Pine was Versatility Champion and Maegan Dix, Plainville, MA, riding Magic Moon Breeze was Reserve Versatility Champion. As well as being Versatility cham-

pions each were also the day end high point champions and received a bag of grain from our sponsor, Nutrena Feeds.

We thank our exhibitors and sponsors for such a great show and we hope to see everyone again on Aug. 4 at our EMRHA Sunshine Fair Ranch Horse Show held at the Cobleskill, NY, fairgrounds. Show starts at 8:30 am.

For more information about our events please check out the events page on our website, www.EMRHA.com.

Happy Riding, Jane EMRHA Ranch Horse Show June 23 results (Top 2) All Age Ranch Riding 7 entries: 1st Wendy Bink & Dustys Jackinthebox; 2nd Lia Savas & Little Big Pants Youth Ranch Riding - 3 entries: 1st Alex Morency & Skippers Buster; 2nd Bethany Tyler & Magic Moon Breeze Amateur Ranch Riding - 8 entries: 1st Lee Darling & Paddys Saralena; 2nd Carol Moon & A Little Out Of Tune Green Adult Ranch Riding - 8 entries: 1st Sue Chagnon & Decks First Rocky; 2nd Suzanne Rhodes & Jetta Roani Green Youth Ranch Riding - 2 entries: 1st Maegan Dix & Magic Moon Breeze; 2nd Meg Wildermuth & Minza Pine All Age Cutting - 6 entries: 1st Tammy Sapowsky & Haidas Olena; 2nd Jane Moulton & Precious Quixote Amateur Cutting - 4 entries: 1st Scott Flowers & CTR Peptos Sugar Cat; 2nd Lee Darling & Paddys Saralena All Age Ranch Cutting 7 entries: 1st Wendy Bink & Dustys Jackinthebox; 2nd Robert Bink & Meradas Fair Catch Youth Ranch Cutting 3 entries: 1st Alex Morency & Skippers Buster; 2nd Bethany Tyler & Magic Moon Breeze Amateur Ranch Cutting - 7 entries: 1st John Rhodes & Smart Ritz Bitz; 2nd Matt Cafasso & DJS Kaboon Nu Green Adult Ranch Cutting - 8 entries: 1st Tracy Bartick & Xtra Spoonful; 2nd Kendyl Foristall & Jokers Wild Green Youth Ranch Cutting - 2 entries: 1st

Meg Wildermuth & Minza Pine; 2nd Maegan Dix & Magic Moon Breeze All Age Working Ranch Horse - 4 entries: 1st Tammy Sapowsky & Haidas Olena; 2nd Wendy Bink & Dustys Jackinthebox Youth Working Ranch Horse - 2 entries: 1st Alex Morency & Skippers Buster; 2nd Bethany Tyler & Magic Moon Breeze Amateur Working Ranch Horse - 7 entries: 1st Matt Cafasso & DJS Kaboon Nu; 2nd John Rhodes & Smart Ritz Bitz Green Adult Working Ranch Horse - 7 entries: 1st Kendyl Foristall & Jokers Wild; 2nd Suzanne Rhodes & Jetta Roani Green Youth Working Ranch Horse - 2 entries: 1st Meg Wildermuth & Minza Pine; 2nd Maegan Dix & Magic Moon Breeze Amateur Ranch Boxing - 2 entries: 1st Linda Delisle & Charmin Cisco Kid; 2nd Rebecca Ramsey & Peppys Red Hot Molly Leadline - 3 entries: Ella Davignon & TR Haidas Cattin; Brin Tyler & Ladys Little Loop; Kenny Michel & Magic Moon Breeze All Age Ranch Reining 2 entries: 1st Tammy Sapowsky & Haidas Olena; 2nd Dan Moulton & Peppys Red Hot Molly Amateur Ranch Reining - 3 entries: 1st John Rhodes & Smart Ritz Bitz All Age Ranch Trail - 4 entries: 1st Tammy Sapowsky & Haidas Olena; 2nd Lia Savas & Little Big Pants Youth Ranch Trail - 2 entries: 1st Alex Morency & Skippers Buster; 2nd Bethany Tyler & Magic Moon Breeze Amateur Ranch Trail - 9 entries: 1st Amy Clute & JD Too Tardy; 2nd Lee Darling & Paddys Saralena

Association News Green Adult Ranch Trail - 7 entries: 1st Suzanne Rhodes & Jetta Roani; 2nd Tracy Bartick & Xtra Spoonful Green Youth Ranch Trail - 2 entries: 1st Meg Wildermuth & Minza Pine; 2nd Maegan Dix & Magic Moon Breeze Yearling In Hand Trail 3 entries: 1st Bethany Tyler & Peppys Gunza Smokin; 2nd Allison Wilshere & Stars Smashn Feature Conformation 3 & Over Geldings - 3 entries: Grand Champion - Tammy Sapowsky & Haidas Olena; Reserve Grand Wendy Bink & Dustys Jackinthebox Conformation Youth 3 & Over Geldings - 2 entries: Grand Champion Bethany Tyler & Magic Moon Breeze; Reserve Alex Morency & Skippers Buster Conformation Amateur 3 & Over Geldings 6 entries: Grand Champion - Matt Cafasso & DJS Kaboon Nu; Reserve - Lia Savas & Little Big Pants; 3rd Amy Clute & JD Too Tardy Conformation 2 & Under Mares 2 entries: 1st Bethany Tyler & Peppys Gunza Smokin; 2nd Allison Wilshere & Stars Smashn Feature Conformation 3 & Over Mares -2 entries: 1st Dan Moulton & Peppys Red Hot Molly; 2nd Kristal Clark & Jasabell Hickory ooo Grand Champion Mare - Dan Moulton & Peppys Red Hot Molly; Reserve Kristal Clark & Jasabell Hickory ooo Youth 3 & Over Mares 2 entries: Grand Champion - Ella Davignon & TR Haidas Cattin; Reserve - Bethany Tyler & Precious Quixtote Amateur 3 & Over

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saw 19 riders compete in the Cowboy race. Thanks to the great hospitality and help from Gelinas Farm staff the cowboy race was a great success.

The results were: Open Division: 1st Kirslyn Foster-Yee, Concord, NH, riding Twigs; 2nd Elaina Enzien, Bow, NH, riding Woody; 3rd Sherri Trombley, Florence, VT, riding Roadstar Paige Green Division: 1st Casey Bardier, Pembroke, NH, riding Atti; 2nd Shari Landry, Loudon, NH, riding Prince; 3rd Madyson Richard, Hookset, NH, riding Teddy

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Saturday, August 25 • 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 • 10:00 AM: 66 N. Brockfield Rd., Spencer, MA. Real Estate & Personal Property Auction by owner.

Jacquier Auctioneers, 413-569-6421 www.jacquierauctions.com Sunday, August 26 • Heritage Farm, 30 Florence Rd., Easthampton, MA. Summer Wrap Up Auction. Wonderful group of child safe horses & ponies back from their summer work, ready for new homes. Preview photos online as auction nears. Horses available for trial Aug. 2023, will be sold through the auction on te 26th.

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New York State Horse Council

This photo shows the start of a veterinary inspection.

The volunteer instructors, from left to right, were Nancy Hart, Eva Norris, Dr. Ann Chaffee, Anne Filley, and Bonnie McDevitt. Missing from the picture is Heather Vecchio.

Two horses cross a road to a trail near the beginning of the 15 mile ride. riding Mr. Chip. Lightweight division winners were 1. Lynn Geoffrey riding Exeters Aurora, 2. Katherine Chajka riding Rose, 3. Sarah Heitzman riding Moonshine, 4.Stacy Gutheinz riding Cowboy, 5., Vera Toth riding She’s All Royal, 6. Sue Wimmer riding Alex and 7.

Shari Chase riding Ashana’s Buddy Boy. Awards and prizes were donated so that all who attended the clinic, riders and audits, took home a gift. We hope that you will help us thank the following by supporting their businesses: Nutrena Feeds, Cargil Feed Division, Liverpool, NY; Agway Feeds and Nutrition, Batavia, NY; Horse Bits Magazine, Camden, NY; Jack’s Turf Goods, Vernon, NY; Equine Journal magazine, Keene, NH, Running Bear Farm, Inc., Kitts Hill, OH; Triple Crown Horse Feed, Lake Luzerne, NY, Nationwide Agribusiness, and NYSHC. Our week-end clinic was enhanced by the meals catered by Jeff Mayne, owner of Brookfield’s Beaver Den diner. We thoroughly enjoyed the spaciousness, cleanliness, and privacy headquartering at the Madison County Fairgrounds. It was a treat to have warm showers for people and box stalls for horses. We sincerely appreciate the efficiencies, courtesies, and trail preparations of the NYS

In the gait analysis and conformation section every horse was observed.

The on-the-ground exercises were used to teach horses how to go in the lead, in the middle or to follow.

DEC Region 7 staff of Sherburne, NY. In the past 26 years we have held 24 clinics. Two were cancelled. The clinics have been held at Brookfield and Otter Creek Horse Trails, both outstanding riding trails of the NYSDEC. We thank the hundreds of participants over the years for being a part of this experience.

It is our hope your clinic experiences were helpful to both you and your equines. We hope that you will now enter an ECTRA ride and discover why we, your clinic instructors, love the sport.

Our clinic was founded as an educa-

tional opportunity sponsored by NYSHC. We thank them for their continued support. We have been sanctioned by ECTRA because they provide rules and regulations that make competitive trail riding a safe and honest sport. Both of these outstanding organizations need your membership for support. Go to their websites, www.nyshc.org and www.ectra.org, to see what they do for you.

This was our last clinic. We bid you a fond farewell.

New York State Quarter Horse Association When it comes to success, New York State Quarter Horse Association does not “Horse Around”. The NYSQHA/AQHA approved Liberty Circuit, that was held in July, had over 3,600 Entries throughout the course of the six-day show. Congratulations to all of our All Around Winners who showed their horse in three or more AQHA approved categories to win the prestigious title of All Around in their respective division.

Small Fry: Morgan Hipkens - I Be The Kats Meow; Hannah Wetsell - MWSSevenFlashyDude

Novice Youth: Stacy Beaulieu - Good Deal Better; Kalie Lange Bach - This Chip To A Te Youth: Katie Dolen - Ready Set Win; Alaina Halter - Huntin A Hot babe; Rebecca Anne Pirger - RL A Lucky Sudden Novice Amateur: Sandy Mietz Allen Smooth Playing Chip; Jill Bentz - Doc Zip My Tears; Melloney Birkett - Fabra Kadabra Amateur: Vito Latini - Lil Bit of Krymsun; Cathy Perron-Lapalme - RR The Best Man Amateur Select: Sherry Volo - HP

Prime Invitation; Marty Beaulieu - OHK Potential Krymsun Open: Cory Welch - Wanna Be Invited; Marty Beaulieu - OHK Potential Krymsun Overall High Point Horse-Rider Combination: Katie Dolen - Ready Set Win. Winner of the NYRA Package for Five at the Saratoga Race Track.

Stall Decorating Contest Winner: Diane Tetlak and Dr. Heather DeLucia.

Thank you to Carol Carlos who welcomed Exhibitors and Owners on Monday Night with complimentary pizza and drinks. What a great way to welcome

and say thank you for those who were arriving on the grounds. Many compliments were heard about the countless volunteer hours that were put forth by Ron Bubniak at our week long show.

Thanks to Ron, our arenas were always ready for each day’s events! Also many thanks to Terry Mothon who generously donated her jumps to NYSQHA. We lost many of our poles and jumps during last year’s floods, so thanks to her generosity we were able to upgrade our fences.

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Submitted by Nancy Hart, clinic chairman On June 1-3, the 24th Annual Competitive Trail Riding Clinic, sponsored

by New York State Horse Council (NYSHC) and sanctioned by Eastern Competitive Trail Riding Association (ECTRA), was held at the Brookfield DEC Horse Trails, Brookfield, NY. Twenty-three riders, including one junior, and one audit attended.

Rules and regulations of both NYSHC and ECTRA are carefully followed. Because the care and welfare of your horse is the top priority in any ECTRA event the clinic focus is to teach to this purpose through lecture, small group instruction, and hands-on activities. Topics included conditioning the horse and rider, horse’s anatomy and physiology, shoeing, saddle fitting, cardiovascular knowledge with stethoscope practice, long distance and hill riding techniques, pacing, presenting your horse to the judges, horse camping safety and scoring on an ECTRA sanctioned competitive trail ride. We had three full days.

We were fortunate with the weather.

Friday evening’s rain came when we were under a covered porch during a lecture. It threatened to rain throughout the day on Saturday but it never developed. We appreciated staying dry as we were outdoors all day and were able to enjoy an evening bonfire and tell fun personal experience stories.

On Saturday evening Todd Gorton talked about hoof care and shoeing horses and mules. A question and answer session followed. Todd is a knowledgeable and respected farrier in the Brookfield area and beyond. He was the official farrier for the NY 100/60 mile rides for several years.

Anne Filley, Trumansburg, was the head instructor of the clinic. It is common at competitive trail rides to find fellow competitors willing to help you in any and all ways. This spirit is exemplified at the clinic where highly qualified and veteran competitive trail riders come to the clinic as volunteers to teach others about the sport they love. These people were Dr. Ann Chaffee (veterinarian), Trumansburg; Eva Norris, Port Crane; Bonnie McDevitt, Fabius; Heather Vecchio, Amsterdam; and Nancy Hart, Marietta.

The culminating activity of the clinic was a 15-mile mock competitive trail ride run according to the rules and regulations of ECTRA. The junior rider division winner was Cassidy Martinez riding Gigi. Heavyweight (rider plus ALL articles carried by the horse) division winners were: 1. Donna Johnson riding Dakota, 2. Wendy Soucy riding Maximum Exposure, 3. Judy Guske riding Bids Pretty Sassy and 4. Karen Trowers

Associations Directory

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

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

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

www.nyspwhc.org

Renesselaer County Draft Animal Association

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

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

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Vermont Farriers Association c/o 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, 518-673-0108 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

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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New York State Draft Horse Club For many years, the New York State Draft Horse Club (NYSDHC) has sponsored a horse drawn Corn Harvest in September. This year, the event will be held at the Chris Chase Farm in Ira, NY, on Sunday, Sept. 16. Spectators are welcome and encouraged to come and see how draft horses can be used and enjoyed. The Corn Harvest is a complete event with horse drawn wagon rides, refreshments provided by the Ira Volunteer Firemen, and club members available to answer questions and help observers understand the way draft horses are trained and used for work and pleasure. The horses will be used to cut the corn and transport it to the silo from 11 a.m. to about 4 p.m. and 20 teams of horses are expected at this year’s event. Due to insurance considerations, pets are not allowed on the grounds.

To get to the Chase Farm from Syracuse go West on 690 toward Baldwinsville. Take Route 31/Route 370 Exit. Go West on Route 370 about 9 miles. Then turn right on to Route 176 and go about 5 miles to Corn Harvest 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 event site. From Fulton, take Route 48 toward Baldwinsville. Before leaving Fulton turn right on to Route 176. Follow Route 176 about 12 miles to Corn Harvest.

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 spent an estimated $150,000 to help New Yorkers understand how to use and enjoy these gentle 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. This year, the event will be held on Oct. 4 and 5. On Thursday, two auctioneers will be busy most of the day selling draft horse related tack and equipment. On Friday, about 100 horses will be sold. This sale and a raffle of a young draft horse are the major money making events of the club. The club uses the money raised to provide prize money for draft horse classes at fair horse shows throughout the state of New York and scholarships to deserving students interested in equine studies.

Additionally, each year, the club hosts several draft horse demonstrations to show what draft horses can do. In addition to the Corn Harvest, for 2012, the NYSDHC demonstrated Horse Drawn Plowing at the Annual Plow Day also held at the Chris Chase Farm and will demonstrate grain harvesting at the annual Wheat Harvest at King Ferry on Aug. 4. The club also held a well attended Novice Clinic in April and club members participated in a trail drive in June. The club will hold its annual picnic for members at the Dave and Pam Williams Endless Trails Farm in July and a dinner meeting where officer elections are held in November.

The annual Corn Harvest should be an exciting opportunity to see draft horses in action. It will also be a chance to learn more about the activities of the NYSDHC and how to use and enjoy draft horses. More information is available at www.ny-state-draft-horseclub.org.

David Johnson (NYSDHC President) and his pair of Percherons transport corn and spectators from the fields to the silo at Smithland Farm during the 2010 NYSDHC Corn Harvest. In 2011, the Corn Harvest will again be held at Harlow Smith's Smithland Farm in Canastota on Sunday, Sept. 11 at 11 a.m..

Loren Coit uses pair of Percheron geldings and old fashioned corn binder to cut and bundle corn at 2010 NYSDHC Corn Harvest in Canastota NY. Photo by Stacy Young

NYSQHA from 21

I Am Naturally Iron ridden by Jenna Volo

SG Rich-N-Royal ridden by Tammy Huber

Photos by Brian Nigro

The Liberty Circuit had the privilege of having Ray Whelihan to be our course designer for the duration of the Show. Ray is a Faculty Member at SUNY Cobleskill in Animal Science and is the Coach for the Inter Collegiate Hunt Seat Team. He has an extensive background in Three Day Eventing and showing Hunters, Jumpers and Hunt Seat Equitation. Ray will once again be our course designer for the August and September Shows.

More fun prizes will be awarded at our August Show in the Adult Walk - Trot Division. This class can be used for schooling, as a warm up or a competitive event. Let the fun begin as Adults compete for a “Basket of Cheer” to be awarded to the High Winner at the conclusion of the Four Days! Other Prizes will be awarded in this class throughout the duration of the show.

Our NYSQHA/AQHA/NSBA approved show will be held Aug. 16-19 at the Cobleskill Fairgrounds. There will be FIVE judges in Four Days. Once again, Exhibitors can pay the flat fee (Halter not required) or ala carte prices. Super size classes are FREE! The last AQHA/NYSQHA show of the season will be held Sept. 7-9. Due to the increased number of classes and entries, AQHA has given their approval to extend this show from the original twoday format to a three-day event. This show is offering classes for Palominos along with over $9,000 to be paid out in our Maturities and Futurities. Glen’s Concessions will be hosting an end of the year party for the Exhibitors on Saturday Night, Sept. 8. Looking forward to seeing you at the Shows!

For more information, please visit our website at: www.nysqha.com

NBHA NY Districts 02 & 05 hold Annual Awards Banquet 2012 NBHA World Qualifiers announced

District Champions for NBHA NY02 & NY05 proudly display their Buckles and Awards.

L to R: Cynthia Casper, Rachel Rapp, Tina Krieger, Alyece Russo, Gi Gi Dahoda, Katie Mauer, Karen Reeves, Jessica Nilson, Karlee Benincasa, Lynn Granger. son, 3rd Deb Wormuth, 4th Diane Martin, 5th Jim Heckler.

Youth 1D: 1st Karlee Benincasa, 2nd Dana Erickson, 3rd Eryn Cardinale, 4th Emily Arnold, 5th Shelby Edwards; 2D: 1st Karlee Benincasa, 2nd Dana Erickson, 3rd Eryn Cardinale, 4th Abigail Chicoski, 5th Sidney Gorman; 3D: 1st K C Hoyt, 2nd Sidney Gorman, 3rd Abigail Chicoski, 4th Dana Erickson, 5th Christian Eyster; 4D: 1st Abigail Chicoski, 2nd Melissa Breen, 3rd Josie Cronk, 4th Jessica Sherman, 5th Dana Erickson NBHA District NY 05

Open 1D: 1st GiGi Dahoda, 2nd Hannah Kennedy, 3rd Krista Kennedy, 4th Nod Reo, 5th Bonnie Harvey; 2D: 1st GiGi Dahoda, 2nd Krista Kennedy, 3rd Nod Reo, 4th Place Ties were Yvonne Anderson, Sidney Gorman and Maggie LeClaire; 3D: 1st Alyce Russo, 2nd Liz Deveno, 3rd Katie Mauer, 4th Beth Rapp, 5th Place Ties Sharon McNeil and Mallory Perkins; 4D: 1st Katie Mauer, 2nd Sharon McNeil, 3rd Haley Morrison, 4th Sue Perry, 5th Melodie Cook Senior 1D: 1st GiGi Dakota, 2nd Maggie

LeClaire, 3rd Kerrie McWhorter, 4th Alyce Russo, 5th Liz Deveno; 2D: 1st GiGi Dahoda, 2nd Kerrie McWhorter, 3rd Alyce Russo, 4th L ynn Granger, 5th Liz Deveno; 3D: 1st L ynn Granger, 2nd GiGi Dahoda, 3rd Liz Deveno, 4th Alyce Russo, 5th Kerrie McWhorter; 4D: 1st Rachel Rapp, 2nd Sue Perry, 3rd GiGi Dahoda, 4th Liz Deveno, 5th Alyce Russo Youth 1D: 1st Hanna Kennedy, 2nd Bonnie Harvey, 3rd Elizabeth Lawless, 4th Hayley Morrison, 5th Carley Kennedy; 2D: 1st Han-

The 2011 Little Partner’s Barrel Race Series was for kids 8 and under who were not ready to compete in the Youth Division. They were able to ride alone or could be lead through the pattern with the help of an assistant. Prizes and/or ribbons were awarded to all kids who entered and ran at each barrel race. The kids who attended at least four barrel races throughout the summer qualified to receive a year end award bag and T-shirts, which were given out at the NBHA banquet.

(L to R) Back Row: McKenna Radel, Pepper Cronk, Josie Cronk; Middle Row: Mia Benincasa; Front Row: Abby Werner, Kate Radel, Sarah Mauer nah Kennedy, 2nd Bryanna Lawless, 3rd Bonnie Harvey, 4th Elizabeth Lawless; 3D: 1st Carley Kennedy, 2nd Autumn Walker, 3rd Reba Tracey, 4th Elizabeth Lawless, 4th Hayley Morrison, 5th

Hannah Kennedy; 4D: 1st Emily Bushey, 2nd Elizabeth Lawless, 3rd Haley Morrison, 4th Autumn Walker, 5th Place Ties were Bryanna Lawless and Carley Kennedy.

Eastern Connecticut Draft Horse Association

by Janice Telfer On June 23 at our Briar Hollow Farm, Ned Kamradt and I held the second Fund Raising Dinner. If I do say so myself — it was a huge success! On that day it seemed to have rained everywhere except Briar Hollow, it was a beautiful sunny clear day. We had great attendance by club members and everyone had a wonderful time. It couldn’t have been any better — great food (thanks Ned) — great friends — and a great setting. Thanks everyone for coming and for your generosity.

On Sunday, July 8, the club held an impromptu gathering at Escoheag State Park in Rhode Island. Again the weather was great, although warm, the humidity was down considerably. This was a good time to practice being in the ring with other horses before the start of the

show season. For some of us, myself included, this was a first time in any ring with our horses and it was a safe, no pressure time.

After working in the ring, several groups headed out to drive the trails, some taking the short route and the more adventuresome taking the longer trail.

It was a nice time for all and we would like to thank Beth Holland for putting it all together for us.

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.

Sue Lado with her Clydesdale.

Peter von Halem with his Draft Crosses.

Photos by Ned Kamradt

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The NBHA Awards Banquet was held at Al’s Roadhouse in Broadalbin, NY, this past spring.

The World Qualifiers and District Champions were announced. The following people in the Open and Senior Divisions have qualified to go to the NBHA World Championships held in Perry, GA, Oct. 28–Nov. 3. The Youth World’s were held July 22–28 in Perry, GA. NBHA District NY 02 Open 1D: 1st Cynthia Casper, 2nd Nancy Nelson, 3rd Kris Roy, 4th Tina Krieger, 5th Joyce Heckler; 2D: 1st Tracy Wall, 2nd Tina Krieger, 3rd Nancy Nelson, 4th Robyn Valentine, 5th Joyce Heckler; 3D: 1st Karen Reeves, 2nd Jessica Nilson, 3rd Sandra Thompson, 4th Joyce Heckler, 5th Valerie Brock; 4D: 1st Jessica Nilson, 2nd K C Hoyt, 3rd Rhonda Opalka, 4th Karen Reeves, 5th Sam Eyster.

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Sweet disposition 3 yr. old Reg. TB grey mare. 16.1 H. 60 days pro training. Beautiful mover.

Sound, gentle, started over fences.

Great form, very willing.

Born & raised on our farm.

Asking $6,000 negotiable.

Dale Chambers 315-829-2287 SUMMER WRAP UP Auction Sunday, August 26th. Featuring a group of child safe Horse’s + Ponies back from their summer work. Horses available for trial August 2023, all will be sold through the auction. Catalog available online offer August 23rd. Heritage Farm. 413-527-1612 3 YEAR OLD Standard bred mare, boy’s horse, needs work. 315-823-3017

SARATOGA EQUINE Veterinary Service PC HG (Bill) Barnes DVM 63 Henning Rd. Saratoga Springs, NY. 12 Years of excellence, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for all your Horses medical and surgical needs. www.saratogaequine.com 518-583-7273 MANDAK TACK and Horse Sales, 67 Middleline Rd. Ballston Spa, NY 12020. M-F 9-6, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 1-5 or by appointment. mandaktackandhorsesales.com 518885-1158 PAINTED PONY RODEO every Wed., Fri., and Sat. at 8pm. through Labor Day weekend. Texas Style BBQ every rodeo night 6-8pm. kids special $5. Rte. 9N South, Lake Luzerne. 518-696-2421 The STRAIN FAMILY HORSE FARM is New England’s largest quality sales stable offering sales, trade-ins, consignment horses and transport. www.StrainFamilyHorseFarm.com 860-653-3275 3Yr Old Palomino Mare, 15.1H, green broke, double registered (quarter horse & Palomino), well bred. Asking $4,500. Call 401-789-5982 leave message HALTER MARE, 16.1H Big Mare, Qualified for the World, was invited but couldn’t make it. Has won at Cobleskill.

Asking $10,500. Call 401-7895982, please leave message

Victoria Acres Equine Facility

WIDE SELECTION of quality performance horses for sale, reining, working Cow Horse, ranch, trail, English, Adirondack Foothills Equine. 802683-4624

3771 Western Turnpike Altamont, NY

Jewelers

HORSE BOARDING/ RIDING LESSONS

Stall Rental $125/mo Full Board $300/mo Daily Turnout Outdoor Riding Arena

518-859-2932 Real Estate For Sale

Beautiful Custom Designed Gold or Silver Masonic Rings.

Made by a Brother for a Brother. Jonathan’s Jewelry, 417B East Main Street, North Wilksboro, NC 28659. Phone 336667-0144

Real Estate For Sale

1-800-836-2888 classified@leepub.com

Real Estate For Sale Well Kept 100 Acre Horse Farm In Schoharie County, close to NYS Thruway. 3 BR., 2 ba. Farm house with recent updates. 30x160 barn, 8 stalls, tack room & hay storage. Paddocks with fencing.

Gently rolling open and wooded farm land. $395,000

Trailers

Trailers

Martin’s Farm Trucks, LLC

Trucks for All Your Needs - Specializing in Agri-Business Vehicles 2002 Gladiator Horse Trailer Gooseneck, 2 Horse Slant, Telescoping Slant Divider, 7,000GVW, 6’6” Wide, 7’ High, 10’ Floor Length, Poly Flooring, Side Entrance Door $4,500

Call Debbie Stanton

518-573-2693

888-497-0310

Realty USA Cobleskill HAMPTON,NY House for sale, 5 bedroom, 2 baths on 8 acres, includes horse barn, 40x40 garage, in-ground pool & pond, $275,000. View pictures at landandfarm.com search Hampton, NY 518361-7958

Services Offered WEDDING INVITATIONS printed and designed by Lee Publications: 100 (4.5x6) Invitations including envelopes with 100 RSVP postcards.

Only $150.00 +tax. We can also do smaller and larger amounts. Call for pricing and designs 518-673-0101, or bsnyder@leepub.com Also Save the Dates • Shower Invitations • Baby Announcements and more.

KAST HILL FARM, Herkimer, NY. Poulin grain dealer. Horse, Cow, small animal feed, stall mats, shavings, boarding, indoor arena, Adirondack candles. 315-866-1188 CANVAS PRINTS: All sizes.

Mounted or Unmounted. Just bring in or send us your photo at Lee Publications. Call 518673-0101 bsnyder@leepub.com HORSE BOARDING: $150/ month. Daily turnout. Will ride, drive for extra fee livelong experience. Eli, 5530 CR.10, Heuvelton,NY

Trailers PAUL CONGELOS; Trailer Sales new, used, bought, sold, traded, parts, hitches, on site DMV. www.CongelosiTrailerSales.com 845-3612246 845-361-2141

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Real Estate For Sale

Nice draft pony mare Perch/welsh cross 14H 11YO drives single, pair or multi hitch $ 2,500 contact 802-522-2156 or lonewolfstudiovt@gmail.com for details and photos.

HORSE AND FARM Insurance, specializing in Horse farms, boarding, breeding, training and racing facilities, Equine mortality/medical riding instructors, Horse trainers, Horse shows, clinics, clubs, rodeos, large breed veterinarians, private Horse owners. www.horseandfarminscci.com 518-602-2020 800-824-5191

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Call Butch Colbert 518-966-5549 Email - gehs@nyair.net

Horses

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HORSE CALENDAR

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

Email: jkarkwren@leepub.com AUG 2 “Silks & Saddles” - CCE Equine’s “Party for a Cause” 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.

AUG 4 Beginner’s Luck Novice Horse Show Series Unity Stables, Montrose.

Open to novice riders of all ages in their 1st & 2nd year of showing. Contact Stephanie Koloski, 570-663-2751 or lkoloski@frontier.com or Jennifer Joines, 570-663-2703 or jjoines1@stny.rr.com.

Carriage Rally

AUG 10 Open Horse Show

AUG 13

Essex County Fair, Westport, NY. 8 am English, Western, Trail, Driving & Costume classes. Contact Scott Christian, 518-962-8650, e-mail countyfairfun@yahoo.com.

On Internet at www.essexcountyfair.org

Southern Dutchess Horse & Pony Assoc. 3-D Cloverleaf Barrel Series

AUG 10 & AUG 12-24

AUG 14 Open Draft Horse Show

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

Altamont Fair. Full range of Draft Horse halter and hitch classes. Contact Joe Purcell, pat.canaday@altmaontfair.co m 518-797-5104. On Internet at www.altamontfair.com

AUG 11

Altamont Fair. The Pony Show is held August 14-16 with classes ranging in fitting & showmanship, walk/ jog, walk/trot, equitation, driving, costume classes, etc. Contact Rose Norkus, rose.norkus@altamontfair.co m 518-887-2489. On Internet at www.altamontfair.com

Ridden Dressage Schooling 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

Madison County Fairgrounds, 1968 Fairground Rd., Brookfield, NY. Contact Karen, 315-899-7778.

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, 607847-9265. On Internet at www.purecountrycampground.com

Fair Horse & Pony Pulling Contest Essex County Fair, Westport, NY. 10 am Mini’s, 50-inch Ponies, Under 3200 lbs., Horse Free For All **Must pre-enter by Aug. 1, no post entries accepted. Contact Scott Christian, 518-9628650, e-mail countyfairfun@yahoo.com. On Internet at www.essexcountyfair.org AUG 11-12 Classic Country Horse Association Open Horse Show

NYS Eastern District Morgan Horse Society Open Horse Show

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

Fonda Fairgrounds, Fonda, NY. Contact Jackie Ross, 607-432-8977.

AUG 12

AUG 4, SEP 22, OCT 20 & NOV 3 Adirondack Foothills Equine RSNC Saddle Series Sorting Competition Adirondack Foothills Equine - 116 County Route 17A Comstock, NY. 50% payback classes. Signups at 9, show at 10. Contact George, 518796-1818. On Internet at www.adkfoothillsequine.com AUG 8 Beginner Horse Show Essex County Fair, Westport, NY. 2 pm Lead line, W/T, W/T/C classes, includes Gymkhana games. Contact Scott Christian, 518-9628650, e-mail countyfairfun@yahoo.com. On Internet at www.essexcountyfair.org Open Pony, Light Horse & Draft Driving Show Essex County Fair, Westport, NY. 9 am Showmanship,

116 Hosner Mt. Rd., Hopewell Jct., NY. 10 am.

Contact Doreen Higham, 845-724-3721. On Internet at www.sdhpa.com

Frost Valley Horse Camps

EMRHA ARHA approved Ranch Horse Show

AUG 4-5

tween 8-10 am, 2400 lbs. & under, 2800 lbs. & under, 3200 lbs. & under, over 3200 lbs. **Must pre-enter by Aug. 1, no post entries accepted.

Contact Scott Christian, 518962-8650, e-mail countyfairfun@yahoo.com. On Internet at www.essexcountyfair.org

New York Horse Park 1st Annual Texas BBQ Saratoga Winery, 462 Route 29 West, Saratoga Springs, NY. Enjoy this fundraiser BBQ including whole pork loins, certified Angus beef, other fixings and music by Rita Curley. Sunday, 7-10 pm. Order tickets, $50/person at www.nyhorsepark.org.

Contact Dan Lewis, 518-5849463 or e-mail dan@nyhorsepark.org. On Internet at www.nyhorsepark.org Gymkhana Show Essex County Fair, Westport, NY. 9 am Age divisions 9-13, 14-18, 19 & over. Contact Scott Christian, 518-9628650, e-mail countyfairfun@yahoo.com. On Internet at www.essexcountyfair.org

AUG 14-16 Pony Show

AUG 16 NYS Horse Pulling Altamont Fair. NYS Horse Pulling - lightweight and heavyweight. Contact Larue Austin, 570-596-3540 rose.norkus@altamontfair.c om. On Internet at www.altamontfair.com Open Pony Show Altamont Fair. Driving, InHand, Western and English pony classes. Contact Lynne Baldauf, 518-872-9320 lynnemb@juno.com. On Internet at www.altamontfair.com AUG 18 Open Horse Show Altamont Fair. Full range of Horse show classes, English and Western. Contact Susan Mason, smason2@nycap. rr.com 518-872-9406. On Internet at www.altamontfair.com AUG 18-19 Versatility Cowboy Races No. 3 Pure Country Campground, 176 Kelly Rd., New Berlin, NY. Contact Pure Country Campground, 607-8479265.

On Internet at www.purecountrycampground.com AUG 19 Gymkhana

Oxen & Steer Pulling Contest

Altamont Fair. Barrel, Turn and Burn, many other fun and fast contests. Contact Sue Mason, smason2@nycap.rr.com 518-872-9406.

On Internet at www.altamontfair.com

Essex County Fair, Westport, NY. 10 am, Weigh ins be-

New England Stock Horse Show

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.

Yacobucci, 518-673-5668.

On Internet at debyacobucci@yahoo.com

Trumansburg Draft Horse Show

Fonda Fair, Fonda, NY. Open Truck In Show 9 am. Age Group Divisions and Open Division, NYSSHA Pointed.

Contact Deb Yacobucci, 518-673-5668. On Internet at debyacobucci@yahoo.com

Horse Power Haying Demonstration

Northwest Riding & Driving Extreme Cowboy Race

80 Whitehall Rd. Litchfield, CT. Northwest Connecticut Draft Horses Association in conjunction with White Memorial will be demonstrating all the stages of haying with Horses. Contact Tony Roswell, 203-264-5066 info@northwestctdrafthorse. com.

On Internet at http://www.northwestctdrafthorse.com AUG 20-26 Washington County Fair Greenwich, New York. Aug. 21, 9 am - Youth Dressage Show; Aug. 21, 6, 6:30, 7, 7:30 & 8 pm - Adirondack Drill Team; Aug 22, 9 am Youth English Horse Show; Aug 22, 5 pm - NBHA Barrel Racing; Aug 23, 10 am Draft Animal Versatility Show; Aug 23, 6 pm - Open Gymkhana; Aug. 24, 9 am Youth Western Horse Show; Aug. 24, 6, 6:30, 7, 7:30 & 8 pm - Chicks-N-Chaps Drill Team; Aug 25, 9 am - Youth Gymkhana Horse Show; Aug 26, 9 am - Open Horse Show. Contact Doug Weaver, 518-747-0034. On Internet at www.washingtoncountyfair.com AUG 22 NBHA Districts NY 02 & NY 05 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 22-24 & 24 Dutchess County Fair Horse Shows English Horse Shows, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Aug. 22- 24, Western Horse Show, Sat., Aug. 25.

Call e-mail info@dutchessfair.com or dmoun22083@aol.com.

AUG 23 Trumansburg Youth Horse Show Trumansburg Fair Grounds, Rte 96, Trumansburg, NY. 9 am Premiums paid. Call 607-387-5072 or indigoacres@msn.com.

AUG 24 NBHA NY 03 Show Oakwood Farm, Medford, NY. 6 pm warm up’s. Classes for all ages, 4D barrel racing.

Contact Sue & SheraleeFiore, 613-26-9105.

AUG 25 Field Days at Bridle Path Manor Bridle Path Manor, Howlett Hill Rd., Camillus, NY. Hunter & Equitation classes.

Some over fence classes are

Trumansburg Fair Grounds, Rte 96, Trumansburg, NY. 10 am. Premiums paid. Call 607-387-5072 or indigoacres@msn.com.

AUG 26

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

Summer Wrap Up Auction Heritage Farm, Inc. 30 Florence Rd, Easthampton 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., 413-5271612.

On Internet at www.farmheritage.com

SEP 1 Gymkhana

Skyline Corral Speed Show Tioga County Fairgrounds, Owego, NY. Open shows starts at 9 am. $500 3-D/ 4D (not to start before 3 pm); 3-D $$ poles. NPBA approved. Call 607-692-2526 or donetteg@frontiernet.net or 607-624-2658 or telindsay3258@yahoo.com.

On Internet at www.skylinecorral.com Southern Wayne Trail Riders Association Madison County Fairgrounds, 1968 Fairground Rd., Brookfield, NY. SEP 2 $1000 Added Skyline Memorial Classic

Trumansburg Fair Grounds, Rte 96, Trumansburg, NY. 9 am. Open to all those who have not already participated in the 2012 Trumansburg Fair Youth or Draft Horse Shows. Premiums paid. Call 607-387-5072 or indigoacres@msn.com.

Tioga County Fairgrounds, Owego, NY. Exhibition 1011:30 am. Open arena 11:30 am - Noon. 4-D barrels & 3D poles. Barrels to begin at 12:30. NBHA NY06 Sanctioned. Call 607-692-2526 or donetteg@frontiernet.net or 607-624-2658 or telindsay3258@yahoo.com.

On Internet at www.skylinecorral.com

AUG 28

Western Show

Fair Kick off Fun Horse Show

Fonda Fair, Fonda, NY. Open Truck In Show 9 am. Western classe. Contact Deb Yacobucci, 518-673-5668. On Internet at debyacobucci@ yahoo.com

Trumansburg Sunday Horse Show

Fonda Fair, Fonda, NY. 10 am Fun classes for horses stabled at the fair for the week.

Contact Deb Yacobucci, 518673-5668. On Internet at debyacobucci@yahoo.com AUG 29 Mini & Pony show and Light Driving Fonda Fair, Fonda, NY. Open Truck In show 9 am. In Hand classes for Mini and Pony, Light Driving Divisions include Mini, Pony and Horse.

Contact Deb Yacobucci, 518673-5668. On Internet at debyacobucci@yahoo.com AUG 29-SEP 3 The Schaghticoke Fair 69 Stillwater Bridge Road, Schaghticoke, NY. Celebrating our 193rd anniversary this year. Go to www.schaghticokefair.org/ for a complete list of events, entertainment and attractions.

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 518-4240972.

On Internet at www.nbha.com

SEP 3 Draft Animal Show Fonda Fair, Fonda, NY. Open Truck In Show. 9 am Halter classes, 1 pm Hitch classes.

Contact Deb Yacobucci, 518673-5668. On Internet at debyacobucci@yahoo.com 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

AUG 31

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

Costume Classes and Hunt Seat Show

Open English/Western Horse Show Series

Fonda Fair, Fonda, NY. Open Truck In Show. 10 am Costume classes, 12 pm Hunt Seat classes. Contact Deb

Madison County Fairgrounds, 1968 Fairground Rd., Brookfield, NY. Contact Crystal, 315-899-7743.

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Blue Slope Country Museum, Franklin, CT. Contact Ernie Staebner, 860-642-6413. On Internet at www.easternctdrafthorse.com

Halter, Hitch & Draft Under Saddle Classes; Pony, Light Horse & Draft Driving Classes. Contact Lacey Smith, 518-572-1134, 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., 413527-1612. On Internet at www.farmheritage.com

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