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October 2012

Volume 3 Number 8

Equine costume show is still a hit at the County Fairs ~ Page 2

COLUMNISTS Judy Van Put

Horse Tales

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Lynn Palm

Palm Partnership

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Bob Jefferys & Suzanne Sheppard

Two As One Horsmanship 7 Mitzi Summers

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George Peters

From the Ranch

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Back problems in horses ~ Page 3

Equine costume show is still a hit at County Fairs

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by Elizabeth A. Tomlin “The costume class is something that the kids enjoy tremendously!” said New York’s Montgomery County Silver Spur Horse Club President Debby Yacobucci.

“Some adults go all out for it, too!” she added.

Costume classes allow the opportunity to be creative with your horse, while still having the challenge of competition.

Yacobucci, who has been running the horse show at the Fonda Fair in Montgomery Count for the past couple of years, said that some years the classes are so large they fill the entire ring.

If you plan to show in a costume class

it is a good idea to pair up with your horse as a set. Yacobucci mentioned a local teacher who showed in the costume class two years ago dressed as a knight with her horse suited up as a dragon.

“It was really an amazing costume,” Yacobucci said. “The gal who made the costume used material that made the horses look like it had scales. It was pretty incredible.”

This year there were a few first time contestants, including 11-year-old Alexis Oliver of Mayfield, NY and her pony Pumpkin Spice. Oliver won the pony class dressed as “Mary with her Little Lamb.”

Kerri Wood of Delanson, NY dressed her horse KTS Triple Jewels to promote Breast Cancer awareness.

Five-year old Amelia Cosselman of Gloversville, NY dressed her Quarter Horse, Ginger, as a witch while she played the part of the black cat.

Another first timer was 5-year-old Amelia Cosselman of Gloversville. She was dressed as a cat with her horse dressed as a witch.

Yacobucci said she books the judges for the show at least six months in advance.

“The judges look for costumes that use your imagination, but also have safety factors,” she explained.

She advises practicing with your horse in costume before actually competing.

This way you will know how comfortable your horse is all dressed up, and whether or not the horse will tolerate the costume you have chosen.

Keep in mind not to impair the horse’s vision, not to uses toxic materials and not to use anything with sharp edges.

“If you use your imagination and are careful about safety concerns the costume show can really be fun!” Yacobucci said.

New Paltz girl “Breezes” to 4-H equestrian victory at NewYork State Fair

by Pat Malin SYRACUSE, NY — Carly Stirewalt sits a little higher in the saddle whenever she gets to the 4-H equestrian show at the New York State Fair. Even at the tender age of 13, the girl from New Paltz, NY (Ulster County) is already a veteran and became a three-time champion in the junior hunter hack class.

This is the English style, replete with the riders’ formal black jackets and very precise moves coordinated with their obviously well-groomed horses in the canter and walk. Stirewalt rode Sweet Virginia Breeze, aka Ginny, her 10-year-old thoroughbred mare to a blue ribbon in the jump and ride in the flat on Aug. 28.

The riders could choose to compete in five events in her age division, she said: western division, hunt seat, dressage, mini equine and driving. Hunt seat covers 2 1/2 days and includes Gymkhana and western competition. Following a day’s rest, Stirewalt was going to switch tack and saddle to compete in the western.

Stirewalt belongs to the Equestrians Unlimited 4-H Club, coached by Gary and Susan Clark of Lucky C Stables in

New Paltz. Stirewalt competes in shows throughout the year. On Aug. 5, she competed at the Ulster County Fair and earned enough championship points to qualify for the State Fair along with six teammates from Equestrians Unlimited.

This year was one of the best turnouts of 4-H youth riders, ages 9-19, coming from 50 counties and six regions in New York State. “We had well over 120 4-H participants, closer to 134,” confirmed show superintendent Robin Bartholomew. “We had 118 last year. We had roughly 30 ponies, 40 horses in the junior division and 30 seniors, and 87 competed today. I think we’ve gotten some new people and a big influx of ponies.

This is also one of the highest levels of quality competition.”

Bartholomew looked around the perimeter outside the show ring and spotted the large ferris wheel and cattle barns nearby, all on the backside of the noisy fairgrounds and remarked, “Yes, the quality of competition has gone up even though the cows are a distraction, and the fairgoers and rides, too.”

Carly Stirewalt of New Paltz, NY, aboard Sweet Virginia Breeze, earned her third blue ribbon in the 4-H hunter seat class during the New York State Fair.

Photos by Pat Malin

Back problems in horses Time for a new saddle? quick nose to the side when you’re girthing up. Head shaking when starting out riding, especially if there are no flies apparent, can also indicate a problem.

Morgan is a very pleasant, willing mare that loves new trails and going riding or doing other activities on a daily basis.

She is curious, interested and easy to work around, and gets along well with her pasture mate, Sabrina. So it was entirely out of character for her to start acting up while saddling. And when I realized that her behavior was digressing — she had begun to sidestep and move away even before I put the saddle pad on her, in addition to moving around as I stepped up on the mounting block — I knew that there was a problem. I also noticed that although she was ‘antsy’ when saddling, she was extremely good and helpful when being bridled — she’d lower her head without being asked, and would take the bit in her mouth almost without any assistance….and once I was in the saddle, she was ready to go and walked out nicely on the trail. I realized that all these signals pointed toward the possibility that she was uncomfortable with the saddle and could possibly have a resulting back problem.

I did a little research and found that although Morgan is a small horse (she measures just 14.1 hands, and weighs about 875 pounds) she is somewhat

mutton-withered and requires a wide bar (full Quarterhorse bar) saddle.

The little Western saddle I had switched to was definitely not wide — and so I went back to trying the Australian Outback that did appear to be wider.

Morgan was still a bit fidgety when I was saddling her, but stood quietly when I stepped up on the mounting block, so I figured I had at least eased Watch your horse's reaction when he's being saddled or her discomfort somewhat mounted. A swishing tail, awkward or upright head and helped identify one carriage and ear position shows that this saddle is problem. uncomfortable for the horse.

My research also rePhoto by Judy Van Put vealed other symptoms that point to experiencing rough and fast trot. back problems which may have been Other symptoms of back pain include caused by poor saddle fit and discomfort refusing to jump, being ‘grumpy’, toe — such as bucking (fortunately we didn’t dragging or tripping, uneven hoof or shoe have that problem) and being unwilling wear, carrying the tail or head to one side, to move into a canter. This was definitely muscle asymmetry, unwillingness to another sign that there was a problem, move forward, constantly resting a leg or as I had difficulty getting her to switch shifting a leg when standing still, trying to easily into that gait. And although I don’t bite or kick when being groomed, saddled find it necessary or even convenient to or having the hind feet picked up. have to canter on our steep and someIf you do suspect your horse is in pain times rocky trails, I was having trouble or suffering from a back problem, congetting her to canter even on a flat grassy sult your veterinarian or equine health trail without first moving into a very professional.

Amanda Brantmayer wins Extreme Mustang Makeover A standing-room-only crowd at Gloucester County’s Dream Park saw Amanda Brantmayer and her Mustang trainee Pauly D capture the title of champion by accumulating 61.5 points in the compulsories and 111 points in the freestyle for a total of 172.5, 2.5 points more than their nearest competition. The wild horses and trainers began their training journey in April in preparation for the Extreme Mustang Makeover, which was held Aug. 10-12, in Gloucester County, NJ. Trainers had approximately 98 days to gentle the horse and train it to be ridden for the competition.

Pauly D is a brown gelding that was born in 2006 in the High Rock, CA, Herd Management Area. Brantmayer is from

Bridgeton, NJ. In addition to being named champion, Brantmayer also received a custom Gist Silversmith belt buckle for being the top rookie trainer, as this was her first Extreme Mustang Makeover competition. Pauley D was adopted for $2,000.

Danielle Leh of Bernville, PA, and Absolute Honor earned 58 points in the compulsories and 112 points in the freestyle to finish as reserve champions with 170 total points. Absolute Honor is a 5-year-old pinto gelding gathered from High Rock, CA, Herd Management Area.

Leh received the Young Gun Award, as the highest placing trainer that was 1821 years old.

Cynthia Pritchard-Koeller of Lafayette, NJ, received the Silver Bullet Award, which recognizes the top trainer 50 years old or older.

Pritchard-Koeller finished seventh in the finals with Traveler, a 2007 dun gelding from Fox Hog Herd Management Area in California. Monica Erman of Louisa, VA, was the Double Down Champion. The Double Down award is for the trainer that took the challenge of training two wild horses for the competition. The two horses’ All competing Mustangs were available for adoption at preliminary scores are the completion of the competition. Amado, a pinto added together to detergelding gathered from High Rock Herd Management mine the Double Down Area in California, was the highest adopted horse at winner. Both of Erman’s $3,000. Amado was trained and adopted by Summer trainees, Toffee and CoBrennan of Old Chatham, NY.

Amanda Brantmayer and her Mustang trainee Pauly D won the Extreme Mustang Makeover, which was held Aug. 10-12, at Gloucester County, New Jersey. Trainers had approximately 98 days to gentle the horse and train it to be ridden for the competition.

Photos by Jennifer K. Hancock/Mustang Heritage Foundation coa, advanced to the finals. Toffee, a 2007 dun gelding from Fox Hog HMA, placed fourth, and Cocoa, a 2007 bay gelding from a 2007 dun gelding from Fox Hog HMA, finished sixth.

The Mustangs competing in the Extreme Mustang Makeover challenge were all geldings gathered from HMAs in California, and the horses were virtually untouched prior to the April pick-up. The horses were judged on their body condition and new skills. The trainers and Mustangs competed in a series of classes that showcased their new skills. The top 10 from the preliminary go-rounds advanced to the finals on Saturday, Aug. 11, where they wowed the judges and crowd with routines set to music. Class results and adoption information is available at www.extrememustangmakeover.com/emmnewjersey.php.

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. Thousands of the removed animals are then made available each year to the public for adoption. More than 3,300 wild horses have been adopted through Mustang Heritage Foundation events and programs since 2007.

The Extreme Mustang Makeovers are made possible through our partnership with the Bureau of Land Management and the generosity of our sponsors Ram Trucks, Western Horseman, Pfizer, Vetericyn, Roper Apparel & Footwear, Twister Trailer, RES Equine Products, Gist Silversmiths, Martin Saddlery and Smith Brothers.

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by Judy Van Put Recently I noticed a change in behavior in my new little mare, Morgan. When she first came to us, several months ago, she would stand quietly as I stepped up on the mounting block, even going into a ‘park’ position at times. I was using my Australian Outback saddle, which I thought seemed to fit her pretty well. But as time went by, she began to act fidgety as I was trying to mount, and it would take several tries of stepping in the stirrup before she’d settle down and stand still.

I remembered that she had been ridden in a small English saddle before I got her, and wondered if my Australian Outback was too large, too heavy, or with those long fenders just too much leather for her. I was not comfortable riding in my old English saddle any more, and wanted to go with what was in my tack room — so I began using a small Western saddle I’d had since I was a young teenager. At first she seemed to go along without any apparent problems or issues, but as she has such a great attitude and really enjoys being out on the trails, I wasn’t as aware of the little discomfort signals she was sending out.

Generally, when a horse ‘acts up’ there is a good reason for it — in most instances, your horse is trying to tell you something is bothering her — whether it’s a swish of the tail, ears back, or a

The ethical responsibility of a horse owner

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by Mitzi Summers Most people involved with horses try to anticipate the basic needs that need to be met by each horse and to follow through with this responsibility. We realize that we have taken the horse out of his natural environment and now we have to accept that we are now his caretakers.

It is pretty much an accepted fact that the more a horse is turned out the better.

Land limitations, number of staff, weather conditions, and schedules for horses being used certainly can limit a 24-7 turn-out situation, but a dedicated plan to allow horses free access to just walking, roaming, and seeking is valid for their physical and mental stability. Having your horses turned out into a large field may be ideal, but it does not limit the owner’s responsibility to check these horses twice daily if they are not being brought into a stable for additional feeding or use. Twice daily they have to be checked for injuries and any illnesses that may occur, especially colic or foundering.

It is ideal if there is enough room for quite a bit of exercise. Standing all day in a 14 foot by 14 foot pen is not the ideal,

but for some very responsible horse owners there is no other option. What I do object to is some of the limitations of standard stalls. Many that are built and sold are essentially prison cells. They have no place where a horse may simply hang his head out over the door and observe what is going on, or be in sight of his neighbor.

There are several human behaviors that I commonly see that with a moment of thought and consideration may make a horse’s life a bit less confusing and stressful: 1. Your farrier. However, make certain that your farrier recognizes that if a horse starts to struggle while being trimmed or shod, he may just be objecting to his leg being held too long, or at an angle unnecessarily stretched. I have seen farriers who rush through their job in order to work with more horses, i.e. make more money, and do not take the individual horse on whom they are working into consideration. How else can your horse tell you that he just needs to put his leg down FOR A MINUTE and rest, than starting to struggle and move? The farrier who without a thought bangs on your horse with a rasp on his ribs needs to be excused.

Cover photo by Elizabeth A. Tomlin Eleven-year-old Alexis Oliver of Mayfield, NY won her Costume Class dressed as Mary and her Little Lamb with her pony Pumpkin Spice, at the Fonda Fair in Montgomery County, NY.

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2. Tacking and untacking. Try to lift the saddle and place it gently on his back...the same for unsaddling. When you loosen the girth, hold on to it as you let it drop vertically. Do not let it drop and bang into his foreleg. Learn how to bridle correctly. Do not bang the bit on the front of his teeth and expect him to like the process. When you take the bridle off, let HIM spit the bridle out...do not drop it suddenly and bang into his teeth.

Fold his ears FORWARD when putting the crown piece over his ears.

3. When leading your horse, lead him in the way you were taught as a child.

Stand at his jowl and have part of his head in front of you. If he does not come, pull on his cavesson noseband or pull him slightly off balance. Do not lead him from the front pulling forward on his bit.

You would not want to move forward into painful pressure on your mouth.

4. When backing him from the ground, face him slightly and simply pull on his halter and push on the point of his shoulder, saying “back”. He will soon learn this just from your body language.

Do not ask him in the presently popular “natural” way of standing in front of him and violently waving the rope. He will not understand. It causes him to react in the “startle” response, raising his head, hollowing his back, and disengaging his haunches, making it extremely difficult for him to physically back up. A chiropractor told me that his practice has increased several thousand dollars every year by working with horses who have been subjected to this recently marketed method.

5. Take the time to develop an independent seat. First a rider needs to have body awareness. Being lunged correctly on a balanced lungeing horse for many, many hours is the best way to develop the body control that is necessary in riding. A rider has to be able to have complete balance and consistency in their seats. For example, their left leg may need to be in a certain position with a certain pressure to correctly cue their horse, and their right leg may need to be in a different position with varying pres-

sure. The same education needs to be applied to hands and weight.

Then all of the separate, independent parts of the body need to agree with each other in applying the aids. As an instructor and judge, I often see this confusion of a rider’s aids. One leg is telling the horse one thing, and, for example, a hand is telling the horse something else.

The unfortunate horse is trying to figure out exactly WHAT he is supposed to be doing, and if he guesses wrong, he is often blamed, instead of the rider blaming their skill level.

6. Learn to half halt your horse correctly. Many riders think it originates in their hands. Half halts are used to physically and mentally prepare the horse for a change....they are a rebalancing, a preparation. They are used whenever the horse needs your help to be in a balanced position to do what you are asking him to do. In my opinion, the ability to half halt a horse correctly through the seat INTO your hands separates people who are passengers to those who are riders actively helping their horse.

7. Be responsible in your riding. Recognize that it is YOUR responsibility to figure out how to explain to your horse what you want of him. Be analytical in your riding. You learn from your mistakes.

Do not label your horse, i.e. stubborn, stupid, mean, etc. Work from the positives. Be aware of all of the cruel devices that are marketed to “discipline” and control your horse. There are bits and auxiliary reins, and aggressive training methods out there that belong in the dark ages. Horses are not trained through force.

In spite of the way they look, we all know that physically horses are not really made to be ridden. Their backs are very vulnerable to injury. Their mouths are extremely sensitive. We need to develop the pushing power of the haunches and develop the “suspension bridge” effect in their backs. When you ride your horses, the sad fact is that you are either making them better or breaking them down. We owe them the acceptance of that responsibility.

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Sheldon’s new owner is Magan Bellamy of Ballston Spa. Sheldon was one of the horses in the Extreme Mustang Makeover. Joe Migdal of Mandak Tack and Horse Sales of Ballston Spa, NY worked with Sheldon and competed in the event held at Gloucester County’s Dream Park, in New Jersey Aug. 11.

Building a Partnership with Your Horse Communicating with Your Aids - Keys to Success, Part 1 to correctly use seat, leg, and hand aids.

I will teach you how to introduce these basic aids to your horse through using different patterns. I use patterns because, when a rider changes direction, gaits, or speed within any gait, the horse learns more easily. As a rider, you will learn how to more effectively use your aids to communicate with the horse. This work will help you learn more about your horse’s personality, sensitivity, and level of knowledge. By continuously and consistently analyzing his reactions, you will build a willing rapport with your horse. Our goal is to have a horse respond to the lightest of aids effortlessly, softly, willingly, and immediately. When we reach this point, riding and training become rewarding and fun.

I always start with the basics to build a strong foundation for future advanced lessons. In this series of articles, I will start with the very basics of riding. This will be helpful for beginning riders.

Those of you who are more experienced riders also will benefit from these lessons if you use them to help you correct any problems you may be having with your horse. So many of the problems experienced riders encounter may be traced back to a problem in a basic element of their riding-a flaw in their foundation. By going back to these basics, you may discover the missing element to help you correct that problem.

Equipment I like to use a bit-less bridle, called a sidepull, for either beginner riders who

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are learning to use their aids or with young horses. It is a great tool for building confidence and relaxation in both the horse and the rider. For horses that display signs of not accepting the bit, such as opening the mouth or having a busy mouth, a sidepull is a good bridle to use.

A sidepull resembles a regular bridle; but, instead of the reins being attached to a bit, each rein is attached to a ring on the side of the bridle’s noseband.

A sidepull works off the bridge of the horse’s nose. Properly fitted, the noseband of the sidepull should lay down on the bridge of the horse’s nose, but not so low that it is down on the nostrils. To find the correct spot where the sidepull noseband should rest, run your hand down the horse’s face towards his nose.

You will feel the bone change to softer cartilage as you get near the nose. The sidepull should lie over this cartilage above the nostrils. The noseband should fit just snug enough to get two fingers underneath it. If you were to use the reins to move the horse’s head from side to side, the noseband should be secure enough so that it does not twist or turn on the horse’s nose. Note: If you do not have a sidepull and do not wish to obtain one, a simple Western or English snaffle bit will work with the training exercises in these articles.

The First Step-Mounting For me, the most important display of good manners that any horse must have is to stand still during the mounting process. If he does so, it shows me that he is obedient, mannerly, and

Mounting properly requires good timing and practice. thinking slowly.

The rider also has a responsibility in the mounting process. The rider must learn to mount properly, in a balanced manner, without pulling the saddle towards her across the horse’s back. Whether you are using an English or Western saddle, following are some tips to help improve your mounting technique.

Mounting is typically done on the

Partnership 6

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by Lynn Palm This month’s article is the beginning of a series based on a section in my visual series, “Dressage Principles for the Western and English Horse and Rider.”

I believe that it contains the lessons every rider needs to learn in order to create a responsive and willing horse.

Throughout this series, I am going to share training techniques built upon the use of the rider’s natural aids-the seat, the legs, and the hands-rather than artificial training aids or gimmicks. By learning how to use the natural aids, the rider learns how to control the horse’s entire body. The rider’s aids are the keys to success because they are the keys to communication with the horse.

The aids used to communicate with the horse are not complicated for us, or for our horse, to understand. The challenge comes in learning how to coordinate the use of these aids with the horse’s actions or movements to get the response we want. In this series of articles, I will explain how to use each of the rider’s aids correctly and according to the horse’s knowledge. You will learn how to teach your horse to respond more willingly without using force. This is the path to building a long-lasting and true partnership with your horse.

As we proceed with the important lessons in this series, I will cover simple basics to teach the horse to respond to the rider’s aids. The foundation in building an understanding between the horse and rider comes through learning how

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Ask the farrier

by Frank Gringeri Hoof trimming Question: I’ve watched many farriers at work and always wondered; how do you know how much and what to trim off? ~Jenifer W. Answer: This is a very relevant question because the trimmed hoof dictates the size and shape of the shoe to be applied and overzealous trimming leaves the horse in a deficit and it will become footsore or tender. A 30-year veteran was asked how much he would charge to trim a horse. He replied, “two dollars to trim and 10 dollars for knowing what to trim off.” At the time we were getting 12 to trim and that was considered good payment.

There are many factors involved in determining the right amount to take off or remove. The size of the horse, the length of the toe and the interval between shoeings are among them. Coupled with that is the fact that all horses don’t grow the same amount and some growth gets obliterated with hard work.

Some horses with the same length may be foot sore due to their thinner or flatter soles. So each horse must be trimmed accordingly. The farrier must study the structure before him and consider the whole horse as he passes judgment on what to remove. For many horses the shortest, soundest length will suffice but sometimes a horse will be better off with a little extra. Some show horses, in an effort to get them to move with floatation as opposed to

choppy will be left longer but still be balanced. So how does one figure out the amount to take off?

The old adage, measure twice, cut once is still good advice today. The average riding horse falls anywhere in between 3 1/4 to 3 3/4 for length of toe.

As we move to bigger size horses we may be leaving the toe closer to just under 4 inches. I would keep a journal of all the horses with measured toe lengths and degrees of angle so I could refer to it from time to time. Measuring the toe prior to trimming can be very helpful in determining how much to take off. The bottom view of the hoof will also reveal how much wall is available for removal. The hoof knife carefully uncovers the white line at the toe and begins to pare down the exfoliated sole.

Once removed, the hoof length can be cut without getting into living sole. Most horses need more cut off the toe than the heel. The knife, the nippers and the file all reduce the hoof in smaller or greater amounts. Better to cut too little than cut too much. The amount of hoof will vary with seasonal changes as very little hoof grows in cold weather. Circulation is reduced as well as usage. The hoof can go into a state of non growth at this point.

The length of toe is just one half of the trimming equation. The hoof must be “balanced”, that is we are looking for alignment on the side view which is the hoof angle and we also need medial-lateral balance or side to side bal-

ance. Another goal is having the hoof land flat on the ground. The limb and any deviation must be considered in balancing the hoof. Many horses are best trimmed level with both heels being in the same plane but sometimes because of crookedness one must leave the inside slightly higher than the outside or vice versa.

The properly trimmed horse should not be sore or tender. If he is, then

chances are he was trimmed too short or he may have been sore prior to trimming. Skillful trimming is an educated judgment call. It takes many, many years of practice. Like most skills with horses, it is the daily practice and the willingness to improve that will get you down the road to a perfect trim.

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Partnership from 5 horse’s left side. The horse should be standing relatively square. As you address the horse to mount, hold the reins evenly. You must be flexible enough to pick your left foot up and put it in the stirrup without pulling the saddle towards you.When you are ready to mount, look ahead and push off with the right foot. As you rise up in the stirrup, bring your right hand up so it gently grasps the cantle. Swing your right leg over the saddle while moving the right hand from the cantle to the pommel. Sit down easily on the horse’s back. Put your right foot in the stirrup.

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Common trail riding problems and solutions - part 2 by Bob Jeffreys & Suzanne Sheppard Hello again; we hope you’ve all had great success in dealing with obstacle crossings. In this second installment of our two part series we’ll discuss spooky horses, horses that kick other horses, and horses that won’t stop or won’t calm down after cantering. We’ll also talk about the ‘Energizer bunny type’ horse who ‘jigs’, wound up the instant your foot hits the stirrup and stays that

way for the entire ride.

Horses spook because they naturally have flight reactions to danger, whether the danger is real or perceived. Some have bigger reactions than others. To be safe we must initially change this ‘spin-bolt-get out of Dodge’ reaction to one of ‘stop your feet and stare at what frightened you’.

We are not talking about desensitizing horses to various objects here but rather what to do when they do become afraid.

There is absolutely nothing wrong with desensitizing; in fact, the more things you can desensitize your horse to, the better off you’ll be.

But there are just too many things in the world and it is therefore impossible to desensitize him to everything. So teach him to stop his feet when he’s scared. Start by outfitting your horse in his halter and attach a rope that is approximately 20 feet long. Ask your horse to stand while you face him

and back away the length of your rope. Then gently say ‘Boo’; if he doesn’t move, pet him. Progress by introducing scarier phases — add a little more zest to the ‘Boo’ then change to a ‘poof’ sound or a ‘raspberry’ noise; graduate to shaking a feed bag at him and build up to shaking a tarp. Each time he stands drop the bag or tarp and go up and praise him.

However, if he tries to run, keep doing whatever it was that scared him

type of horse will not have time to think about kicking and eventually the ‘bad’ habit will go away.

The horse that goes into overdrive as soon as you mount, the horse that won’t stop on the trail and the horse that stays hyper after the first canter are all showing symptoms of a lack of emotional training. Most of us take care of the physical and mental requirements of our horses, such as proper feed, shelter, care and control, but we neglect their emotional training. By this we mean we must acknowledge the existence of higher levels of distraction — the more stimulation/distraction, the more excited horses can get. For example, when we trail ride we usually have to leave the comfortable confines of our own arena and adjust to new surroundings, unfamiliar horses or an increased number of horses. We ourselves might be (and probably are) a little anxious in this type of situation, which can further upset our horses. But with proper emotional training we can resolve all of these problems.

Begin by taking your horse on small trips away from home often, even if in the beginning you don’t ride him when you get there. When at home work on getting better

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(let’s say he took off when you shook the feed bag) but lower the intensity of the shaking and with the hand holding your rope gently encourage him to look in at you and stop his feet. The instant he does, stop shaking the bag, put it down and then walk up to your horse and pet. This is where the lesson (that stopping the feet and looking gets the release of pressure, i.e. shaking the feed bag) is learned. There are even advanced lessons to teach your horse to “ignore” the scary thing (a subject for another day) but you must begin with this lesson first.

Now let’s deal with the horse that kicks at other horses on the trail. It is the person riding the kicking horse that is responsible for this bad behavior and simply placing a red ribbon on the horse’s tail does not exonerate them from accountability. The reason the horse kicks is because he’s paying too much attention to other horses and not enough to his rider. The rider must take a proactive approach to this problem and keep the horse busy doing little things such as giving to the bit, stepping laterally, moving the forehand or the hindquarters, or just about anything else that requires the horse to think and act. If you continuously give him jobs to do then pretty soon this

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From the Ranch to You

by George Peters Someone asked me “How do you pick a good cow from the others?” My answer, as are all of mine, is long and winding. In some events you have no choice, you have to rope the one drawn for you, you have to pen the ones drawn for you, or sort them in order, starting with the number called as you go in to start your work. In other events, you can pick and choose a little, such as the cutting horse class,

or even in the cattle drive.

If you know the cattle are good or bad, you work to take the good and leave the bad in the pen for your drive or the herd for your cut.

In all of those classes or events, the one common denominator is that after a few runs, the cattle develop a “pattern”. When I was working hard at team roping, I would watch every steer go, write down his number, speed, pattern, (left, right, or straight) because the next time it

would probably do the same thing. Cattle are an animal of habits and repetition and once they get doing an event, they rarely change their routine.

At one team penning, I was sitting next to Robert Bentley, and was asking him some advice on what he thought we needed to do when it was our turn to compete. The whole time Robert never took his eyes off of the cattle, but talked to me about this steer or that steer.

That’s why he had won so

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Trail riding from 7 stops, more bending and giving but now start adding speed to your exercises. Do this in a way that actually helps to train your horse and yourself emotionally.

Most typical training sessions start with the horse warming up at a walk and then some trotting or gaiting and finally a canter, cool down and put away. What we’re doing in this scenario is training physically and mentally but we’re only addressing emotions in one direction, up. Instead we need to bring our horse’s emotions up by asking for speed, but then follow with downward transition. For example, warm up first, then trot/tolt or canter, canter faster but then walk. You might then follow up with another fast canter down to a slow lope then walk then tolt really fast then walk then trot really slowly then

walk. Mix it up and get those emotions up and down as often as you can.

This way your horse practices not only getting excited but he’s also practicing calming down.

All of this training is also producing a more responsive horse who will be far more tuned in to just how hard you’re pressing the “gas pedal”. When you asked for speed you’ll get it, but when you ease up your horse will respond with a downward transition of not only his feet but with his mind.

We hope this and the article presented in the last issue helps you and your horses to better enjoy your time together in what is far and away for most of us my favorite equestrian activity… trail riding! © Two as One, LLC 10/2012. For more information please visit TwoasOneHorsemanship.com or call 845-649-8869.

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Special events include the National Reining Horse Association’s Ride A Reiner, Master’s Classes, Cinch Freestyle Reining, Congress Cutting, Super Sale, Racing and Puppy Alley. Select events require the purchase of an event specific ticket. For details visit www.oqha.com/aaqhc .

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competing. “Congress is the opportunity to experience everything that’s wonderful about having Quarter Horses in our lives,” Sue DePalma of Albion, NY said, “it’s the place where you reconnect with old friends, watch the best horses and professionals in our business, shop ‘til you drop, and make a lifetime of memories.”

Though the 2012 Congress is the first DePalma will attend as an exhibitor, she has attended as a “horse-show mom” for many years while her two daughters, Meg and Lynnie, competed as youth and now amateurs.

“As a first time Congress exhibitor myself, I think it will be important to keep things in perspective,” she said, “winning is certainly a very rewarding feeling; however, doing my best and having fun is my ultimate goal this year.”

DePalma will show No Fun Being Good, nicknamed Jimmy, a six-year old red roan gelding in the Novice Amateur Showmanship event. Jimmy belongs to her daughter, Lynnie, who will also be showing him in Performance Geldings, Amateur Showmanship, Novice Amateur Showmanship and Trail.

“Jimmy is extremely talented, which makes him a great all-around horse.

He’s fun to show,” she said, “he is very good at the showmanship, and if I can keep the butterflies in check and do my part, he’ll take care of me!” she said.

DePalma’s debut at the Congress is guaranteed to be memorable, but she is already counting down to next year’s event. She recently purchased a horse of her own, Good To Be Invitd, aka Gabe,

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Wound care and treatment options

by Sandy Tasse, DVM When your horse has a minor cut or abrasion that needs treatment but not necessarily a vet visit, how do you decide what to put on it? Some horse owners may use whatever they happen to have in their tack cabinet, or whatever a friend recommends. Most labeling on wound products does not distinguish what types of wounds the product should be used on or for how long. If you have anything more than a minor cut or abrasion, especially over a joint or tendon, you should call your veterinarian. Your vet can then determine if the horse needs an exam or recommend a product to you. If your vet is coming to examine the wound, avoid putting very thick or colored creams and sprays into the wound, which will make the tissues hard to examine.

For a wound that needs sutures, most veterinarians would prefer you to gently clean off any external debris and place a light bandage on it to reduce bacterial contamination.

Creams and sprays in a wound that is sutured can actually inhibit and slow wound healing and your veterinarian will have to spend extra time cleaning the cream off before they can begin suturing.

Here is a list of some of the most common wound creams/ointments/salves /sprays that either can be purchased at tack stores or from your veterinarian and what their actual intended purpose is, as well as how and when to use them. Some of the information was taken off the label of the product or from the insert.

Products for decreasing swelling/stocking up: Nitrofurazone dressing (Nitro Top) - antibacterial preparation. Better for using as a “sweat”, especially in combo with DMSO gel. Can sometimes be irritating if putting directly in the wound and can kill the top layers of tissue. Better for putting on the skin around the wound to remove swelling.

Finish Line Fura-Free Sweat and Salve - Safer handling than Nitrofurazone dressing. Claims to do the same but with less toxic chemicals.

DMSO Gel or solution

(Dimethyl sulfoxide) Acts as a carrier, so when mixed with other products, will help them cross the skin barrier.

Also works as a free radical scavenger and to reduce inflammation, although can be a skin irritant. Must use gloves when handling.

Animal lintex poultice pad - Use as a poultice (drawing agent) or wound dressing. Can use both hot and cold.

Aids in wound healing and relief of minor stiffness and soreness. Most useful for hoof abscesses, in combination with Epsom salt soaks.

Epsom salts - can mixed in hot water for soaking feet/abscesses, or mixed into DMSO/Nitrofurazone sweat to provide extra drawing power, (pulls fluid out of tissue).

Make sure you purchase plain Epsom salts with no added scent.

Ichthammol drawing salve (derivative of coal tar) Most important label claim - “can be used as an agent for soothing and softening areas of skin irritation.” Useful on foot abscesses, as well as a drawing agent on an abscess anywhere on the horse’s body. Also useful on wounds in the last stage of healing, to soften scar tissue. Ichthammol is better for localized swelling of a small area (typically an abscess) and can be used directly on the wound.

Antimicrobial wound creams: Silver Sulfadiazine cream - antibacterial, but like Nitrofurazone dressing, can cause irritation and damage to the top layers of skin.

Iodine - for antiseptic properties. Comes in different strengths. A dilute solution of 1 percent, the color of strong tea, is used as an antiseptic.

Dew Poison ointment as the name implies, used to treat “dew poison” or “scratches”, a bacterial infection of the lower limbs that develops from standing in a moist environment and causes swelling and pain of the limb, as well as thick crusts on the hair.

Panalog - anti-inflammatory and anti-pruritic, antifungal, and antibacterial. Good for any skin disease that is particularly itchy or inflamed. Will also reduce

granulation tissue.

Chlorohexadine cream - antibacterial/antiseptic.

Good for use early on in wound healing when infection is a concern or in a chronic open wound.

Triple Antibiotic (Neosporin) - general use anti-bacterial. The best overall wound cream for any wound. No first-aid kit should be without it.

Elta Silver Gel (ionic silver) - prevents growth of bacterial and fungal pathogens. Gel formulation provides moisture while minimizing tissue damage. Clear gel also allows monitoring of the wound without having to remove and replace the product.

Manuka honey gel has led to 27 percent faster healing times in leg wounds in horses.

These were wounds that were left open and not bandaged. Seems to have an anti-bacterial and immune modifying healing effect.

Sprays: Granulex aerosol spray - aids in the treatment of external wounds such as wire cuts, rope burns, abrasions, and lacerations. Better for large, open wounds with a lot of tissue exposure that cannot be sutured or covered with a bandage.

Alu-spray - acts as a “liquid bandage” to cover the wound. May also cause excessive drying of the wound.

Scarlet Oil - should be sprayed on 4-6 inches from the wound, keeps an open wound moist and encourages drainage. Best used for stimulating chronic

wounds that do not want to heal and to produce granulation tissue.

Tincture of Arnica - use topically for strains, bruises, and swelling. It

is an alcohol based antiinflammatory. Not for use on open wounds.

Vetrocin Spray - dilute

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Round Robin at 2 p.m. It is $75/man, 2head with a 3rd short go round. Don’t forget, also, that our Jackpot Barrel Races are held every Wednesday night (weather permitting) with warm-ups beginning at 7:15, and the race at 7:30. $5 warmups, $20 entry.

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Swat - A fly repellant cream for wounds and sores. Applying on the wound itself is not recommended, as it will delay wound healing and will probably cause a burning sensation. Instead, it is useful to apply in a circle around the wound and use a regular anti-bacterial wound ointment or gel on the wound itself.

Corona ointment - according to it’s website, Corona ointment has “for 100 years, has been protecting skin while controlling its moisture balance for prompt healing.”

Initially wounds are better off moist.

Use a light ointment or gel for the first 1-2 days. You will notice a yellow or clear discharge. Using an ointment or cream that is too thick at this stage will slow healing and cell growth. Powders will make the wound too dry. The best option is to gently clean the wound once daily and apply a hydrogel.

The second phase of healing will be the most difficult time to determine what to put on the wound, and you may need a recommendation from your veterinarian. At this point, the wound will either start to heal well, be infected and swollen/abscess, draining excessively (some drainage is normal), or even too dry. The proper amount of moisture is important for the wound. If it is too wet, there is a high chance of bacterial

growth and infection. If it is too dry, cells will not be able to migrate properly to the area to promote healing. You will also have to watch for proud flesh and may need to switch to a product that decreases proud flesh, especially if the area is not being bandaged.

During the last phase of healing, the newly formed cells are reorganizing.

Horse owners can make the mistake of ignoring the wound at this point and no longer treating it, or possibly even putting too much strain on the weak area by working the horse. Emollients are helpful to apply to the wound at this point. Creams that have lanolin or ichthammol in them can create a barri-

er on the skin surface, trapping in moisture. This will also help prevent the horse from scratching the wound and also will keep insects off. You can apply these thick creams for months. Often the scar from the wound will be less noticeable if you keep treating it.

Most horses will develop some type of wound over their lifetime, whether it is minor or major. Wound care can be a confusing aspect of horse ownership, as manufacturers release many different products with vague labeling as to their intended use. It is best that if you are in doubt on what to put on a wound, to call your veterinarian for advice.

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hypochlorite (bleach) solution. Excellent for the initial wound cleaning and debridement.

Powders: Neo-Predef powder - anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and anesthetic. Best for use on wounds that are too wet, have proud flesh forming or likely to form, and wounds that may be painful/itchy.

Wonder Dust - Not recommended for horses.

Anti-inflammatory creams: Hydrocortisone cream - helps relieve minor skin irritations due to rashes, insect bites, soaps, and detergents. Best if used for insect bites and rashes, rather than large, open wounds because it has the potential to slow healing.

Surpass - topical anti-inflammatory cream. For control of pain and inflammation associated with osteo-arthritis in hock, knee, fetlock, and pastern joints. May work for an area of trauma where the skin is not broken. Allows the owner to give less systemic Bute while still controlling inflammation.

Elta Hydrovase wound gel - provides anti-inflammatory relief. Non-steroidal.

Miscellaneous: Saline solution (at home recipe - 2 Tablespoons of salt in one gallon of distilled water) - good for using to clean a wound rather than tap water.

Memorial ceremony held for William Strain A ceremony was held at D R Chambers & Sons Auction Barn on Aug. 31 to remember William Strain.

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.

His sons, Bill and Dave will proudly continue the family business providing high quality horses to the northeast.

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Bill’s sons, Dave (shown here) and Bill will continue the family business.

Kendra Nicols hangs the spurs of Bill Strain at a memorial ceremony on Aug. 31.

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By Judy Van Put

Safety tips for trail riding The time period of early autumn, with its cooler air temperatures, crisp mornings and sunny afternoons, is considered “prime time” for trail riding. Despite the fact that you and your horse might be in great physical condition after riding in shows all summer, there are some basic safety tips you should be aware of before setting out on the trail.

Remembering that many trails are located in secluded areas, often in hilly or mountainous areas, you’ll want to spend a little practice time riding up and down steep grades or embankments, riding on unusual surfaces such as in slippery mud, sand, rocky trails or roadways with culverts, riding past cows or other livestock (many horses are afraid of cows!) and riding past mailboxes and flags. In addition, you should also work on getting your horse used to

riding along hard roadways with cars or traffic going by. And even a seasoned show horse can be reluctant to ride through chest-high grass and weeds, heavy brush or under low hanging tree branches.

Be sure you know the distance and duration of the trail ride, and make sure that it is within your horse’s stage of fitness and conditioning.

The importance of riding with a properly fitting, certified ASTM safety helmet cannot be stressed enough. Time and again, accidents happen — some even before embarking on the trail. Helmets can save lives, and can prevent serious injury. Along the same lines, wear sturdy boots or shoes with a heel to prevent your foot from sliding through the stirrup. Long pants and chaps are also preferred, especially when riding in the back country. If rain is expected, bring a rain slicker (and make sure your horse is accustomed

Groom your horse thoroughly and apply fly repellant prior to going out on the trail. You might consider bringing along extra fly repellant with you on the trail if flies are a problem.

Photo by Judy Van Put to having you put the slicker on and take it off prior to embarking on your ride.)

In addition to being fit, your horse should be well-prepared for the

trail. Before leaving your barn, check to see that your horse’s feet are evenly trimmed, and if shod, with shoes that are tight and well-fitted.

Groom him thoroughly,

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And don’t forget the sunscreen! All tack should be in good repair and working condition; check all straps, buckles, fasteners

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and girths for wear — you don’t want to have anything break while on the trail or far from home.

Always let someone know when you are going trail riding — where you are going, and how long before you plan to return. If you are driving to your destination, also let someone know where the keys to your vehicle are in case of an injury. It’s a good idea to bring along a well-charged cell phone, basic first aid kit, hoof pick, water, compass and flashlight. Carry an ID card; emergency telephone numbers and identification information can be stored in your helmet.

Ride with a buddy, and stay with your buddy. Be polite and respectful of others on the trail. Refrain from galloping past other riders who might not be up to your level of speed and confidence! And while it’s fun to talk with your buddy on the ride, make sure you are always aware of your horse and his ‘body language’.

Keep a good horse-length between you and the horse in front of you; if trotting, increase your distance to two horse-lengths. If your horse tends to kick others, tie a red ribbon on his tail — a red ribbon is the universal warning for a ‘kicker’ — and if you are following a horse with a red ribbon, give extra room between. Don’t let your horse move up suddenly on another horse, and keep his head away from others.

If you need to pass another horse, do so on the left, after giving the other riders ample warning, and take your time.

It’s a good idea to change leaders from time to time, to enable horses to move forward and back in the line and keep them alert and obeying your direction.

Be a good leader for your horse, directing him in the direction you wish to go, not following his lead. Give him a rest after periods of trotting or moving at faster speeds; monitor his breathing and heart rate after going up steep hills and strenuous slopes.

When traveling up a steep slope, lean forward and move your arms up toward your horse’s neck. You can grasp onto his mane for extra support. Conversely, when traveling down hill, lean slightly backward, with your feet extended a bit forward ahead of the girth. This will help your horse balance himself.

Watch for rocks, holes, roots and uneven footing. If you encounter an object or obstacle on the trail that causes your horse to spook, you may dismount and lead him over to the object. It’s a good idea to practice mounting and dismounting from either side prior to setting out on a trail ride.

Be prepared for puddles and water crossings, and know where you are going to cross, and how deep the water is.

When you come upon a water crossing, let your horse have the opportunity to drink. This can often relax a horse that is otherwise unsettled at crossing water.

On your way back, be sure to keep your horse at a walk; it’s not a good idea to let him race for home, and can result in bad habits in the future. In addition, this cooling off period is important, especially if you need to trailer your horse home after the ride.

Once you’ve completed the trail ride, walk your horse for awhile after he’s been untacked and check to see that he has sweated evenly under the saddle pad or blanket; look for pressure points, and treat cuts, bites or any other problems that might have occurred. Offer him some water once he’s properly cooled down. You might want to notify family members that you’ve completed your ride and are on your way home. If you’ve been on an organized trail ride, remember to thank your host and any property owners who may have given permission for you to ride. If you use common sense and keep safety foremost in your mind, you will enjoy many ‘Happy Trails’.

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Arianna Italiano and Skipa Sparks JJ, winners of the Funny Farm Designs Best Junior Rider award, Beginner Series Champion and top-5 finisher in the Equine Clinic at OakenCroft WTJ Equitation Championship.

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Two exhibitors were chosen as this years’ Most Improved Riders, receiving awards sponsored by Shupperd’s Tack Shop. Congrats to award winners Cheryl Rudolph and Marsha Roberts.

That particular weekend also featured AQHA sanctioned classes. New for this year were AQHA classes in the Open,

Green and Equestrians with Disabilities divisions. The number of entries and points available in AQHA classes nearly doubled from the prior year thanks to the continued support of our exhibitors!

This year’s Funny Farm Designs Best Junior Rider was Arianna Italiano, and the Cowgirl Couture Best Amateur Rider was Tammy Barnard. These riders

Tammy Barnard and Just Swattin Bugs had a very successful show series earning the Cowgirl Couture Best Amateur Rider award, Equine Clinic at OakenCroft Open Equitation Champion, Western Division Reserve Runner-up and top-10 finish in the Triple Crown Pleasure Challenge.

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Olivia Louise Campbell riding KTS Triple Jewels owned by Kerri Wood on their way to winning the Leadline Series Championship sponsored by Lake Pines Arabians.

earned these awards by earning points with their placings in specific classes, a written test and general sportsmanship.

New for 2012, our Championship class placings were expanded to Top5, not just Champion and Reserve.

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Alyssa Taccinelli and Mystery Commander were the Unity Stables Showmanship Reserve Champions and top-5 in the Walker's Farm & Tack Halter championship.

The Unity Stables Showmanship Champion was Tammy Donato showing That Would Be Te, Reserve was Alyssa Tacinelli showing Mystery Commander and top 5 included Erika Wolf, Jennifer Austin and Nicole Keppler.

The Equine Clinic at OakenCroft Open Equitation Champion was Tammy Barnard showing Just Swattin Bugs, Reserve was Cheryl Rudolph showing No Emotions Involved and top 5 was Meghan Norton, Melissa Riehl and Katelyn Kveragas. The Equine Clinic at OakenCroft WTJ Equitation Champion was Ashley Barnard showing Sippa Black Gold, Reserve was Gayle Russell showing CS Black Diamond and top 5 included Ashley Landry, Arianna Italiano and Jeannie Capogna.

The Triple Crown $100 added Pleasure Challenge winner was That Would Be Te shown by Jennalinn Teal VanHeusen for owner Tammy Donato and second was Invite This Edition shown by Crystal Marshall for owner Cathy Elia. Top 5 included Touch of French owned and shown by Tammilinn Doxtrader, Sippa Black Gold shown

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Two new special events were added in 2012...

Congratulations to the Right at Home Farms $100 added Trail Challenge winner Step Ahead Two Tango shown by Crystal Marshal for owner Maryanne Dronchi and second place Sippa Black Gold shown by Sherrie

Van Tassel for owner Ashley Barnard. Other placings included Dr Peppy’s Lena shown and owned by Laura Ryan and Zippos Pass MnM’s To Me showed and owned

by Melissa Riehl.

The North County Horses Hunter Classic was won by Jem Trader owned and shown by Katelyn Kveragas and second place was Copenhagen Angel shown by Teddi Monette for owner Amanda Vance. Top 5 included Cisco Kid shown

by Ashley Coyne for owner Amanda Vance, Cricket shown and owed by Tayler Rohling and Fleetwood Memoirs shown by Sydney Gabryshak.

Thanks to our great exhibitors for their continued support of our Ride for a Reason classes! Due to their generosity we were able to donate over $550 to several local

charities. Congratulations to Ride for a Reason class winners Natalie Conte, Haley Claes and Amanda Swartz and to Hannah Chorlton for receiving a special award donated by Robin Hoods for participating in multiple Ride for a Reason classes during the show series. We also collected donations for the Animal Shelter of Schoharie Valley during our exhibitor parties as the entry fee to participate in Carrot Trail.

Special thanks has to go out to all of our great sponsors and vendors who help make all of the special events and awards handed out possible: Walker’s Farm & Tack, Equine Clinic at OakenCroft, Triple Crown Nutrition, Hobby Horse Show Clothing, Unity Stables, Upstate Equine Medical Center, Shupperd’s Tack, Lake

Melissa Riehl and Zippos Pass MnM’s To Me earned several awards including the Reserve Series award in the Western division, and top-5 placings in the Equine Clinic at OakenCroft Open Equitation championship, Triple Crown Nutrition Pleasure Challenge and the Right at Home Farm Trail Challenge.

Pines Arabians, North Country Horses, Tuck A Hoe Farm, Arenus Pet Health Products, Cowgirl Couture, Funny Farm Designs, Right at Home Farm, Farnam, Robin Hoods, Mane Stream/Country Folks, Bainbridge & Co of Ct and Wandering Cowboys.

Many great pictures of our award winners and class participants were taken by our official horse show photographers, Dil-

lon Photography (April show) and Bryan Nigro (June Show). Thanks to our food concessions: Hitching Post (Fonda) and Glens Concessions (Cobleskill), and our EMT coverage was provided by James Hunsinger (Fonda) and Cobleskill Rescue Squad (Cobleskill).

Winning Weekends now busy planning for 2013.

We will be once again planning a “Show & Tell” event, and we are happy

to announce that our judge will be Gretchen Mathes. An Exhibitor Survey and 2013 show dates can be found on our web site at www.WinningWeekends.c om. To be added to our mailing list to receive the most up to date information about this exciting show and our other future events, e-mail us at WinningWeekends@empireone.net or call 518466-2445.

HORSE AUCTION CALENDAR To have your auction listed in this calendar, contact your Country Folks Sales Representative, or Tina Krieger at 518-673-0108 or e-mail: tkrieger@ leepub.com.

Saturday, October 7 • 10:00 AM: Heritage Farm, 30 Florence Rd., Easthampton, MA. 40th Annual Fall Roundup Auction. 10 am - New & used tack, equip., stable supplies, trailers & buggies. 2 pm - Fresh & locally consigned horses for sport, pleasure or family use. Consignment and catalog deadline is Oct. 1.

Heritage Farm - The Raucher Family, 413-5271612

Saturday, October 13 • 1:00 PM: 32 Shoemaker Lane, Agawan, MA. Crowley’s Commission Sales. Dispersal Sale. All dispersal horses must sell, accepting consignments. Huge Tack Sale, tack 1PM, horses 6PM. 413-786-1744 or 413-786-1624 fax: 413-786-1690 www.crowleyshorses.com

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by Mark Munzert Barn cats at my feet, race me to their tack room bowl.

Sammy wraps my ankle. Trouble keepin’ weight, age takin’ toll.

Patient Joey sits. Lost most of his tail long ago.

Looks like an ol’ bobcat, still a hunter though.

Sammy and Joey in their zone, with their food, they leave me alone.

Note to self: lube door hinge.

I prep the six horse, a.m. binge.

Just my nature to greet my friends.

We have a bond that forever mends.

Heads lift, eyes peer, resounding whinnies make it clear.

It’s about time I fill the scoop,

dish the good stuff, complete the loop.

I talk to them, they listen to me.

I hear from them in what I see.

Supplements and joint flex for Chelsea and Rusty.

Joey is mellow. Annabelle, lusty.

Young and awkward, Gunnar pins his ears.

Clara grinds her grain like long worn gears.

Knife open a bale and deliver the hay.

Often thanked with wholehearted neigh.

Cats emerging.

Horses splurging.

Stretch the hose and fill the pails, taking burdocks out of tails.

Halter and lead out to the pasture

or perhaps another lesson to master.

Chelsea believes she is the queen struts the center aisle proud of her sheen.

Me and Belle are pretty tight, used to be quite a fight.

First we met, she’d spin real quick, more than once she tried to kick.

Now she is happy to say hello, calm enough, but rarin’ to go.

I usually pair the two old men, their lush field across the glen.

Rusty and Jay clomp slowly lookin’ around, their pace quickens with raising ground.

Then comes Clara, a quiet mare, mature lady with a regal aire.

The quiet is quite calming even with Gunnar’s behavior alarming.

I stay chill and give him time to learn and I am taught a lesson in return.

Eventually, for the day, they’re turned out.

We enjoy our session without a doubt.

I close up the barn and ready to go.

Always a deep breath because I know… my life is better ‘cause of equine kin, and I start my day with a great big grin!

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

3rd Annual “Hoof It For the Horses” - 10K Run & 5K Run-Walk Benefit for the Horses benefit the horses of Easy Street Horse Rescue, an IRS 501(c)3 approved charity. Easy Street Rescue rescues, cares and rehabs horses in need, that without help would suffer physically or mentally.

Pre-registration online at raceit.com.

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A benefit “Hoof It for the Horses” 10K Run and 5K Run/Walk will be held Oct. 13. Races start and end at the Town of Florida Social Hall, 167 Fort Hunter Road, Town of Florida NY 12010 (just 1/4 mile from Easy Street Horse Rescue).All proceeds

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New York State Draft Horse Club Demonstrations in 2012 80 & West of Interstate 81) to cities throughout the northeastern United States. In addition, virtually all local dairy farms had ice houses and creameries normally located along the railroad to facilitate shipping milk to the city. The club, led by Ron Luchsinger, usually plans to have at least three teams of draft horses hauling ice from the lake to the ice house and giving bobsled rides to spectators. However, in 2012, Mother Nature had other plans so in February the lake was more suited for swimming than ice harvesting. The club looks forward to continuing the

Instructors teach beginners how to drive Draft Horses at NYSDHC Novice Clinic.

Photo is courtesy of Karen Mulligan

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Molly Woodworth plows with a pair of Belgians at recent New York State Draft Horse Club Plow Day. In 2012, the Plow Day was held at the Chris Chase Farm in Ira on Sunday, May 20.

Members of New York State Draft Horse Club deliver ice and passengers to ice house during 2011 Ice Harvest Reenactment in Tully NY.

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Every year, the NY State Draft Horse Club hosts four demonstrations to show what draft horses can do and to interest others in responsibly owning and enjoying these gentle giants. Every other year, the club also conducts a novice/youth clinic for new draft horse enthusiasts.

The year normally begins with an old fashioned ice harvest (weather permitting) held at Green Lake in Tully, NY on the third Sunday in February from 11 to 3 o’clock. In the early twentieth century, Ice Harvesting was a major industry which employed over 10,000 people in the Tully area. Trains carried ice cut from the Tully Kettle Lakes (south of NY

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The next event of the year is the Youth and Novice Clinic. This year, as usual, the Novice and Youth Clinic was held on a Saturday in April at the Morrisville State College Nancy Stowell Memorial Arena on Swamp Road in Morrisville, NY. Although the clinic is intended for novice and youth that work with drafts, it is open to anyone who has an interest in learning more about how to use

and care for draft horses.

Prospective owners, new owners, and experienced teamsters can all learn from top-notch instructors. There is no charge for the clinic and the club has a variety of books related to learning about draft horses for sale. This year the clinic was exceptionally successful with 36 participants and around 25 club members and volunteers attending.

The clinic started with Scott Seymour talking

held a very Successful Plow Day at the Chris Chase Farm in Ira on May 20. The weather was outstanding although a little hot, the land suitable, and the turnout was good. About 14 teams of draft horses were available to demonstrate how plowing was done in the pre-tractor era and to give free wagon rides.

Hamburgers, hot dogs, sausages, drinks, and other snacks were provided by the Ira Firemen.

New this year, the club also demonstrated fitting and planting corn. The corn planted on May 20 was used to demonstrate corn harvesting at the annual corn harvest on Sept. 16. The Best Teamster at the event was Lance Coit. The Youngest Teamster was Loren Coit, while the oldest teamster was Jack Mulligan at age 81, and the owner that brought horses the farthest was Bill Schofield from Adams, NY. For many years, the New York State Draft Horse Club has sponsored a horse drawn Corn Harvest in September.

This year, the event was held at the Chris Chase Farm in Ira, NY on Sunday, Sept. 16. The Corn Harvest was 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.

This year the weather was great, the corn was exceptional, and the turnout was good. Fun was had by all.

For 35 years, the New York State Draft Horse Club has sponsored an auction of draft horses, draft horse tack, and equipment normally pulled by draft horses at the Cortland County Fairgrounds in Cortland, NY. This year, the sale is going to be held Thursday, Oct. 4 and Friday Oct. 5. On Thursday, two auctioneers will be busy most of the day selling tack and equipment. Friday is reserved for the sale of nearly 100 draft horses.

Although the sale is an important fund raiser for the club, it also contributes to the club’s goal of increasing the number of people in New York that responsibly own and enjoy draft horses. The sale allows people with the resources and interest to get a quality draft horse, necessary harness, and some equipment to get started all at

reasonable prices.

The New York State Draft Horse Club was formed in 1956 with the purpose of promoting draft horses in the state of New York. In the ensuing years, the club has donated an estimated $160,000 to help New Yorkers understand how to use and enjoy these gentile giants. The club meets monthly for a membership meeting, leadership planning, club picnic, or annual dinner meeting. At these gatherings, members get to share experiences and learn from each other.

These meetings are especially valuable opportunities for new or prospective owners to learn from long time draft horse enthusiasts who are always willing to help less experienced members.

The annual NYSDHC events are exciting, free, events for the whole family where young and old can see draft horses in action.

These events also offer a chance for spectators to learn more about the activities of the NYSDHC and how to use and enjoy draft horses. For more information about the club and how to join go to www.nystate-draft-horse-club.org or call the Club President, David Johnson at 315662-3440.

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Chuck Minturn, long time NY State Draft Horse Club member and a past President of the club, uses horse drawn corn binder and his pair of draft horses to cut and bundle corn at the annual NYSDHC Corn Harvest held at the Chris Chase Farm in Ira, NY on Sunday, Sept. 16.

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Stop In and See US at Equine Affaire November 8th -11th, 2012 Eastern States Exposition Center West Springfield, MA.

about conformation and what to look for in a horse. From there, participants learned about showmanship and had the chance to practice with a horse. Kyle Quartaro, Wyatt Carbaugh, Jennifer Jones, and Erin McCaffrey helped show how to present your horse in a halter class.

The morning ended with a session on braiding.

After a lunch break, the afternoon session focused on fitting a harness, being safe with your horse, and driving teams and single. After Joe Mulligan demonstrated how to fit a harness and how to safely hook a team to a wagon participants were able to drive one of the teams or a single horses.

There was a lot of positive feedback. Some examples from post clinic surveys were: “Thank you for the clinic. Someday I will have a draft horse” “Good work with all ages of people.” “It was very informative and the hands-on stuff made it easier to understand and learn.”

“Very cool. Great variety of activities to see and participate in.” “Thank you for a very helpful opportunity.” “Mostly nice to get to interact with folks who know what they are doing.”

For the last 40 years, the New York State Draft Horse Club has sponsored a horse drawn Plow Day in May. This year, the NYS Draft Horse Club

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

$13. Single membership, $33. Family

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

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

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

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

Green Mountain Draft Horse Association

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

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

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

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

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

New York State High School Rodeo Association

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Randolph, VT

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

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

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

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

www.nyspwhc.org

Renesselaer County Draft Animal Association

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

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

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

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

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NYSQHA October article When the pages of the calendar are turned to October, all eyes in the Quarter Horse Industry will be focused on the All American Quarter Horse Congress in Columbus, Ohio. Every year, New York State Quarter Horse Association sponsors a Youth Team that competes in the NYATT competition. These Youth are chosen on their involvement in Youth Fund Raising Activities, work related activities at shows, and showing in designated qualifying shows that are held by NYSQHA each year.

The National Youth Activity Team Tournament (NYATT) is the most popular youth event at the All American Quarter Horse Congress. State and Regional Quarter Horse Associations across the U.S. and Canada form teams consisting of at least four youth that compete in Barrel Racing, Horsemanship, Hunter Under Saddle, Reining, Showmanship and Western Pleasure.

This year, the NYATT classes will be held throughout the day on Sunday, Oct. 21. At the conclusion of the competition, the NYATT will hold an Awards Ceremony that evening in the Coliseum at 7 p.m.

NYSQHA is proud to announce their 2012 NYATT Youth Team. The Members are as follows: Ashley Plant, a graduate of Duanesburg High School and presently attending Hudson Valley Community College. Ashley will be showing her horse, Elegant Boston Gal in Barrel Racing. This is Ashley’s last year as a Youth and she will be moving into the Amateur Competition next year.

Sierra Harris is entering her first year of college at Sienna College in Loudonville, NY. Sierra is showing her horse, Gotta Getta Shoofly in Showmanship and Hunter Under Saddle. Sierra has been a member of NYSQHA for eight years.

McKayla Sossei is a Junior at Cobleskill-Richmondville High School and the current president of NYSQHYA. McKayla is showing her horse, Katie Sue Silver in Showmanship. Madison Frasier is a Junior at the Greater Johnstown High School. Madison began competing in horseshows at 3 years of age in Leadline classes. Madison is showing her horse, NYPD Blue in

NYSQHA is sponsoring Morgan Hipkens in the Small Fry Division.

Photo courtesy of Deanna Ross Hunter Under Saddle. Katie Dolen is a a Junior at Cobleskill-Richmondville High School. This is Katie’s second Congress, but her first year competing with the NYATT Team. Katie is showing her horse, Ready Set Win in Horsemanship.

Marykate Cartwright is a sophomore at the University of Connecticut. This too is her last year competing as a Youth, thus she will be moving into the Amateur competition next year. Marykate is showing her horse, Martha’s Bug in Barrel Racing. Mikaela Harris is a Senior at The Academy of Holy Names in Albany, NY. Mikaela has been an active member of NYSQHA for six years and this will be her fourth year competing in the NYATT competition. Mikaela is showing her horse, Sheiks a Star in Trail. Lenore Sossei is the Youth Advisor for NYSQHA and will be attending the Congress with the team. Lenore has spent countless hours attending Youth meetings, assisting the coordination of Youth activities and attending the 16 NYSQHA Shows this year.

In addition to sending the NYATT Team to the Congress, NYSQHA is sponsoring Morgan Hipkens in the Small Fry Division. Morgan is in the 4th

The 2012 NYATT Youth Team includes Sierra Harris, McKayla Sossei, Katie Dolen and Mikaela Harris.

Photo courtesy of Sierra Harris

Marykate Cartwright is on the congress youth team for New York for barrel racing and poles.

Photo courtesy of Marykate Cartwright grade at East Syracuse Monoa Elementary School. She is nine years old and started riding in September 2009. Morgan will be riding I Be The Kats Meow in Small Fry Horsemanship.

New York State Quarter Horse Association is committed to the Youth members of their Association. In addition to sponsoring a NYATT Congress Team, NYSQHA also awards college scholarship(s) to qualifying youth member(s), hosts activities for Youth Members to

Ashley Plant will be showing her horse, Elegant Boston Gal in Barrel Racing.

Photo courtesy of Ashley Plant participate in and recognizes their Youth at a Year End Banquet each year.

NYSQHA believes that our Youth of today are our Members of tomorrow. Want to join the Youth of NYSQHA? Visit our website at www.nysqha.com for additional information. Wishing all of our NYATT Team Members, our Small Fry Representative and all of the NYSQHA Members showing at the Congress a Fun and Successful Show!

Green Mountain Draft Horse Association Teamster burned in truck fire following day at fair SUDBURY, VT — A fund has been established to help popular Vermont teamster and horse trainer, Ted Russell of Sudbury, VT, recover from injuries he suffered Aug. 17 while trying to save his horses.

Ted, one of the early members of the Green Mountain Draft Horse Association (GMDHA) and a well-respected draft horse trainer, suffered third degree burns to his hands, arms and back when the Ford truck he was driving caught fire. The Ford was towing a trailer containing Ted’s draft horses, Clayton and Lupine, when the fire started.

Ted, and other GMDHA members had spent the day at the Addison County Fairgrounds, offering free demonstrations of farming with horses as part of the club’s outreach efforts. As he was close to his farm when the fire broke out, he attempted to keep driving to get his team home safely.

But the fire won. Ted was forced to jump out of the truck cab. Police state

he suffered a head injury as well as severe burns. Amazingly, Ted ran back to the trailer to free his horses before he collapsed by the side of the road — a heroic act horse owners understand.

Clayton and Lupine ran home and escaped injury thanks to Ted. The truck was a total loss and the horse trailer was also damaged by the fire.

Medical personnel attended to Ted, who was flown by helicopter to Massachusetts General Hospital due to the severity of his injuries. He has received multiple skin grafts to his arms and hands. While friends and family are helping provide his horses with the care they need and taking care of the family farm, which has been in the family for six generations — we all know insurance will not cover the entire cost of physical therapy, travel and extended care needed in the months ahead. Moreover, as Ted is self-employed, the farm’s income will also suffer as he heals.

For this reason, GMDHA has established an account to help Ted and his

Ted Russell drives his team of Belgians at Shelburne Farm’s Harvest Festival 2011.

Photo by Jean Cross family through this difficult time. Anyone interested in donating is asked to send a check to: Ted Russell Fund, c/o GMDHA, 271 Plank Rd Vergennes,VT 05491. Donors can also visit any branch of the Merchants Bank and make a do-

nation into the Ted Russell Fund. One hundred percent of funds donated will go directly to the Russell family.

For more information, e-mail GMDHA President Jean Cross at jmnvt@yahoo.com

Eastern Mountain Ranch Horse Association Wildermuth, Queensbury, NY Reserve - Magic Moon Breeze ridden

by Maegan Dix, Plainville, MA The Day End High Point Winners were: Open Division High Point - Jay Boonlight ridden by Art Snow, Pembroke, NH Reserve - Little Big Pants ridden by Lia Savas, Huntington, NY Amateur Divison High Point - DJS Kaboon Nu ridden

by Matt Cafasso, Deerfield, NH Reserve - Smart Ritz Bitz ridden by John Rhodes, Huntington, NY Green Adult Division High Point - Tejons Okie Doc ridden

by Allison Wilshere, Argyle, NY Reserve - Jetta Roani ridden by Suzanne Rhodes, Huntington, NY Green Youth Division High Point - Minza Pine ridden by Meg Wildermuth, Queensbury, NY Reserve - Magic Moon Breeze ridden

by Maegan Dix, Plainville, MA As we look forward to 2013, plan on attending our annual membership meeting Nov. 3 at Sandy Hill Quarter Horses, Fort Ann, NY. EMRHA will hold a roping clinic followed by the annual meeting. We hope to see you there.

Until then Happy Riding, Jane EMRHA to Hold Roping Clinic & Annual Meeting EMRHA will be holding our annual

Connor Richards, Randolph,VT riding Magic Moon Breeze in the leadline class at the EMRHA Gelinas Farm Ranch Horse Show.

Allison Wilshere, Argyle, NY riding Tejons Okie Doc in the reining pattern of the amateur ranch boxing class at the EMRHA Gelinas Farm Ranch Horse Show. general membership meeting on Saturday Nov. 3, at Sandy Hill Quarter Horses, 232 Eldridge Lane, Fort Ann, NY. The day will start with a roping clinic at 10 a.m. This clinic will be on the

ground, no horses needed. We will hold a dummy roping contest at the end of the clinic for everyone to try out their new skills. Following the clinic at 2:30 we will hold our annual membership meeting with election of board of director positions. Also at the meeting will be discussion of our 2013 events. EMRHA officers and board hope that EMRHA members will attend this meeting, as we are looking for input from you.

If you are interested in being on the board, please contact Tammy Sapowsky 413-335-2618 or e-mail Tammy at bluespur@gogtt.net.

For more information on the roping clinic please contact Jane Moulton 518632-9227 or e-mail jmoulton@dishmail.net. We hope to see you on the 3rd.

Hudson Valley Ranch Horse members in the news Hudson Valley Ranch Horse Association members Amber Roberts and Linda Delisle traveled to the 2012 American Ranch Horse Association (ARHA) World show with their horses Colonel Smokem and Charmin Cisco Kid. Word is that all four had a fun and successful week.

Both Linda and Amber received many awards and enjoyed time with friends, horses, and family. It was an awesome trip!

Amber Roberts and her stallion Colonel Smokem (aka Hemi) competed at their 3rd Ranch Horse Show this year, which just happened to be the 2012 ARHA World Show in Wilmington, Ohio.

Amber and Hemi placed 3rd in Amateur Ranch Boxing, 6th in Amateur Stallions 3 and over, 8th in Open Stallions 4 and over, and 10th in Amateur Ranch Riding. Amber can proudly say

that Hemi is home bred and raised. Amber also serves in the U.S. Army and volunteers with the Fallen Hero SSA, a non-profit organization where horse enthusiasts support family members of fallen soldiers through scholarships and financial assistance. Amber is stationed at Fort Drum, NY and Hemi lives nearby at Honey Do Lane Farm. Amber and Hemi are looking forward to many more Ranch Horse Competitions.

Linda Delisle & Charmin Cisco Kid (aka Cisco) entered nine classes and earned 8 ARHA 2012 World titles. Linda and Cisco came home with World Champion in Select Conformation, World Champion in Amateur 3 and over Stallion, Res World Champion in Open Stallion 4 and over, Res World Champion in Select Ranch Riding, 9th in Amateur Ranch Riding (23 entries), 10th in Sr Ranch Riding (25 entries), 3rd in Am-

ateur Barrels, and 4th in Amateur Poles. Cisco also placed 10th under one judge in Amateur Ranch Boxing, earning one point (but no world placing).

Cisco earned 48 points at the World Show. Cisco has now earned 300+ ARHA points in nine events to date. Cisco was bred and raised by Linda and Fern Delisle of Double Bar D Ranch in

Hudson Valley Draft Horse Association Attention all Veterans, families, friends and interested parties. The Hudson Valley Draft Horse Association has invited a guest speaker, Brad Bertele, President of Blackhorse 4 Heroes to our Oct. 14 meeting.

Brad’s mission is to Serve Those Who Served Us, by providing recreational equine therapy for Veterans and others in need. Brad has developed a unique supportive program for veterans who have experienced various conditions of combat.

A veteran’s problems seem to disappear when they’re driving a carriage and communicating with the horse.

Whether physically impaired or ablebodies, once a veteran has the reins in

hand, the horse and veteran become equal partners. Veterans who have physical disabilities can use a carriage especially adapted to accept a wheelchair. Those with PTSD learn to reduce their stress and relax through the physical exercise of carriage driving.

This meeting is open to anyone with interest. No horse experience necessary.

The meeting will be held on Oct. 14, 1 p.m. at the Olive Bridge Firehouse, 9 Mill Road & Rt. 213, Olive Bridge, NY 12461. Please R.S.V.P. as the Hudson Valley Draft Horse Association will provide a potluck lunch. R.S.V.P. to Robin at 845 294-9016 or dmjure33@frontiernet.net For more information on Blackhorse

4 Heroes call Brad Bertele at 516-4499610 or e-mail Brad@Blackhorse4Heroes.org For more information on The Hudson Valley Draft Horse Association call Robin at 845-294-9016, or e-mail: dmjure33@frontiernet.net or call John Ingram 845-657-2032 or e-mail Ruthgkk@yahoo.com

Argyle, NY. Cisco was started under saddle by Linda and Fern, and then sent to a trainer for a future in NCHA competition. When Cisco returned home. Linda realized she would have to start from scratch again with Cisco, and a new career goal was set. Cisco has proved he has a huge heart and continues to add more and more points and titles to his record! Linda and Fern consider Cisco as “home trained” as Cisco had to be retrained and started from scratch after his initial training experience. Linda and Fern are proud of all Cisco’s titles and awards, especially his under saddle accomplishments, as they have watched Cisco over-come huge hurdles.

Upcoming Hudson Valley Ranch Horse Events There is still time to participate in an HVRHA event. Fall will provide some new opportunities for both new members and seasoned participants.

Join us as we wrap up our season...

• Oct. 14: Show-Khana at Painted Pony in Lake Luzerne (offering both show classes and gymkhana classes) • Oct. 28: Cowboy Race at Adirondack Foothills Equine Getaway in Comstock

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Message from the EMRHA President As the seasons change and we head into fall EMRHA will be wrapping up our 2012 season and be looking forward to our 2013 season. September 8th was our last EMRHA Ranch Horse Show for the 2012 season in Pembroke, NH at Gelinas Farm and a great time was had by all who attended. The hospitality of the Gelinas Farm crew always makes this a great show and a super way to end the season. We made it through all but the last two ranch riding classes before we got wet, but the rain didn’t dampen our spirits. We had a great ham and bean supper from Punky Doodles and an evening with our award presentation.

The Day End Versatility Winners were: Open Division Champion - Jay Boonlight ridden by Art Snow, Pembroke, NH Reserve - Little Big Pants ridden by Lia Savas, Huntington, NY Amateur Divison Champion - Smart Ritz Bitz ridden by John Rhodes, Huntington, NY Reserve - DJS Kaboon Nu ridden by Matt Cafasso, Deerfield, NH Green Adult Division Champion - Tejons Okie Doc ridden

by Allison Wilshere, Argyle, NY Reserve - Jetta Roani ridden by Suzanne Rhodes, Huntington, NY Green Youth Division Champion - Minza Pine ridden by Meg

VTFA is an educational and networking resource for farriers and horse owners Vermont Farriers Association is a chapter of the American Farriers Association. We hold events at least four times each year, focusing on ongoing continuing education.

Vermont farriers plus many others who travel from Canada and other areas of New England and New York attend events and are able to network with and learn from other farriers and equine veterinarians. Presenters and educators are selected for their national and sometimes international expertise.

Many are authors, own-

ers of horse shoeing schools and inductees of the International Farriers Hall of Fame.

Our year end event held in November is the “Annual Forging Clinic and Contest” which is the third contest of a Tri Chapter competition shared with SNEFA (Southern New England Farriers Association) and New York Farriers Association, contests which were held earlier in the year. Points are accrued and winners are recognized at the VTFA Banquet and Award Ceremony with is held at the

Comfort Inn in Rutland on Nov. 17.

This year VTFA clinic will be help on Friday Nov. 16 and the contest Saturday Nov. 17. Our clinician is Master Craftsman and Certified Journeyman Farrier, Roy Bloom. Both the clinic and contest will be held at Ira Brook Farm on Route 133 in Ira, VT. We welcome farriers to our Friday clinic $35 (free to VTFA members), whether you are competing and would like to practice the shoe list or would just like to work on your forging skills! Satur-

day will be an exciting event with four classes ($35 per class) and three divisions (novice, intermediate and open) with LIVE SHOEING and PRIZE MONEY! Non-competing farriers and public are welcome to spectate free of charge!

For registration, further information and class list: e-mail vermontfarriers@aol.com or call Ken Norman, VTFA President at 802353-0705.

Article courtesy of Vikki Fortier, AFA Certified Farrier and VTFA Secretary.

Vermont Farrier Association farriers (left to right), Corey Oldroyd CF of Shoreham, Mark Schneider CJF of Middletown Springs and Ken Norman CF of West Pawlet, trimming the horses Vermont State Fair for Circus Hollywood in Rutland in early September.

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Northwest Connecticut Draft Horse Association The weather was spectacular for the Northwest Draft Horse Association Haying Demonstration. It was held at White Memorial Conservation Center in Litchfield, CT on Aug. 19. The event was organized by member Ed Dorset and we also owe a huge Thank You to both Ed

and member Dan Coutu for getting all the equipment in place in time for the demo. We were unable to actually bale this year, but the mowing and raking went off without a hitch and the demo was well received. The White Memorial representatives, along with the many

Baby in training, Tony Roswell drives his mare Val with foal ponied beside her.

Brian Clark and his nephew Noah rake hay with their team of Percherons.

spectators, felt the event was a great success and are already looking forward to next year.

Nov. 4 will be our Annual Plowing Contest at Wright’s Farm, Old Grassy Hill Rd in Orange, CT from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. If you own a driving animal but do not know how to Plow or Harrow, bring your animals out anyway. You can enjoy a drive around the field, hook to the stoneboat and work the obstacle course or ask one of our veteran members to help you hook to a plow. Members also participate in a friendly plow match

which consists of who can plow the straightest row. The public is welcome as spectators or can hitch a ride on one of the wagons. We ask for a donation of $5 per car load and refreshments are also available.

We are already planning for our annual Christmas Party in December. For more information on this event or joining our club NWCDHA Contact is Tony Roswell, President, e-mail: trozwell@aol.com, northwestctdrafthorse.com or on facebook at NWCTDHA.

Massachusetts Quarter Horse Association Congratulations to MassQHA Youth, Rose Blomgren on winning the Mass 4H Western Senior State Champion at the state 4-H horse show held in Northampton. Rose rode her sister’s horse Vestidiota a 12 year old American Quarter Horse.

Rose has other Quarter Horses of her own, An Obvious Renegade and Sweet Charlie Chip, that she has shown over the past 5-6 years. She also placed second in the 4-H Youth of the Year contest which entailed her engaging in six 4-H contests throughout the year: Horse Judging, Hippology, Visual presentation, as well as placing in equitation, pleasure and Fitting and Showmanship at the state show.

Rose has been a very active member of the Steerage Rock Riders 4-H Horse Club for 14 years and represented Massachusetts 4-H in Louisville, KY twice, once for Horse Judging and once for Horse Bowl. She is representing Massachusetts for the 5th time at the New England 4-H horse show at the Big E in Springfield. As an active Massachusett’s Quarter Horse Youth Association Member, Rose was on the MQHYA delegation at the AQHYA Youth Excellence Seminar this past June. Rose is studying Social Work at Westfield State University this Fall. What a great year!

Good luck to all the MassQHA Members attending Congress and the world show this year!

Rose Blomgren was named Massachusetts 4-H Western Senior State Champion at the state 4-H horse show held in Northampton, MA.

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.

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OCT 2 Southern Dutchess Horse & Pony Assoc. Gymkhana Game Show 116 Hosner Mt. Rd., Hopewell Jct., NY. 10 am.

Contact Andy Hunt, 845855-3199. On Internet at www.sdhpa.com OCT. 4-5 NY State Draft Horse Club Annual Sale Cortland County Fairgrounds, Cortland, NY. Oct 4: 9 AM Tack & Equip.; 10 AM Outside Machinery Oct 5: 10 AM Horses. Contact Chuck Minturn 315235-0760, David Johnson 315-662-3440, Lisa Furman 607-592-4359.

OCT 5-8 New York State Horse Council 44th Annual Fall Pleasure Ride

Wesner’s Farm, 292 McDougal Lake Rd., Cossayuna, NY. Experience the lovely fall air on this colorful autumn scenic drive. Contact Pat Wesner, 518-692-2863.

Whitney Point Fairgrounds, Whitney Point, NY. Contact Bill McGowan, 607-6924749. On Internet at MaineMavericks.com Rensselaer County Draft Animal Association Wagon Ride

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

Schaghticoke, NY. 11 am.

Contact Diane Crandall, 518-686-4815 or newsletter@rcdaa.com.

OCT 7

OCT. 18

116 Hosner Mt. Rd., Hopewell Jct., NY. 9 am.

Contact Andy Hunt, 845855-3199. On Internet at www.sdhpa.com

Fall Foliage

CNY Horse Club Monthly Meeting

Northwest Riding & Driving Extreme Cowboy Race

Bridle Path Manor, Howlett Hill Rd., Camillus, NY. Hunter & Equitation classes.

Some over fence classes are scheduled to ride on grass.Call 315-729-8507 for prize list & entry form and leave name, address & show name. Contact Kathy Zimmer, 315-673-1072.

OCT 8

OCT 19-21 The Stepping Stone Horse Show

OCT 14

OCT 20

Waddington, NY. Tack Sale at 9 am. Horses at 1 pm sharp.

Catalog deadline is Sept. 22. All horses must have a negative Coggins within one year of sale.

Entry Fee $40 for all Horses.

Commission 10 percent. No sale is $25. Contact Loomis Quarter Horses, 315-3887736.

On Internet at www.loomisquarterhorses.com

Heritage Farm, Inc. 30 Florence Rd, Easthampton MA. 10 am new and used tack, 2 pm horses and ponies from out west and local consignors, including some from late season camp and trail ride leases. Contact Heritage Farm, Inc., 413-527-1612.

On Internet at www.farmheritage.com

$5000 Added Barrel Race

Fall Leaf Peeping Wagon Ride

Maine Mavericks Silver Gmkhana Show

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

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

NOV 2-3 VTFA & AFA Tri Chapter Annual Contest & Clinic Ira Brook Farm, Ira VT. Contact Vikki Fortier, 860-5587397 or e-mail vikmart24@aol.com.

NOV 3 Fun Day Blue Slope Country Museum.

Contact Terry Joseph, 860376-8110.

On Internet at www.easternctdrafthorse.com

meeting

Pre-Holiday Auction

J.M. McDonald Sports Complex, Cortland, NY. 7 PM. Speaker TBA. Contact Margery Talutis, 607-8634261 or email mtalutis@aznet.com.

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

10 am new and used tack and many unique gift ideas for the horse person on your shopping list, 2 pm horses and ponies from out west and local consignors, including some from late season lesson programs. Contact Heritage Farm, Inc., 413527-1612. On Internet at www.farmheritage.com

NOV 17 Holiday Party Mohican Grange Hall, Ridge Rd., Queensbury, NY. Annual holiday party with a bring a dish to pass and a grab bag. Contact Karin Vollkommer, 518-584-6933.

NOV 25 Southern Dutchess Horse & Pony Assoc. 6th Annual Wild Turkey Ride 116 Hosner Mt. Rd., Hopewell Jct., NY. Noon.

Contact Andy Hunt, 845855-3199. On Internet at www.sdhpa.com WNEPHA affiliated hunt seat show Heritage Farm, Inc. 30 Florence Rd, Easthampton MA .

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

DEC 8 Salem Holiday Parade Salem, NY. Come and join the WCDAA celebrate the arrival of Santa and Mrs. Clause at the annual Holiday Parade on the main street in Salem. Music, fire engines and other entertainment.

DEC 20 CNY Horse Club monthly meeting Homer Senior Center, Main & Water Streets, Homer, NY. dish-to-pass, silent auction, donations for Cortland County SPCA. Contact Margery Talutis, 607-8634261 or email mtalutis@aznet.com.

DEC 1

JAN 5

St. Nicolas Parade

Annual Meeting

NOV 15

Main St., Schuylerville, NY. Come to Schuylerville to celebrate the arrival of St. Nicolas on his white horse. Wagon rides provided by the WCDAA. Contact Karin Vollkommer, 518-584-6933.

Mohican Grange, Ridge Rd. Queensbury, NY. Interested in joining the WCDAA? New always welcome. Bring your ideas and plans for the new year. Contact Karin Vollkommer, 518-584-6933.

CNY Horse Club monthly

DEC 2

Rensselaer County Draft Animal Association Plow Day Halfmoon, NY. 11 am. Contact Diane Crandall, 518686-4815 or newsletter@rcdaa.com.

JP’s North, Inc., 10251 Rt. 32, Greenville, NY. Warm ups at 7 am, race at 9 am.

Contact JP’s North, 800237-4488 or e-mail jpsnorth@hotmail.com.

OCT 21 Final show in series - New England Stock Horse Show Heritage Farm, Inc. 30 Florence Rd, Easthampton MA. 5 individually judged classes

Nipper Knolls Therapeutic Riding Program Nipper Knolls Therapeutic riding program has been called a “hidden treasure.” Marie Grimmke’s son, Noah, has been in the program for six months and she notes a significant impact on his confidence and anxiety, along with improved core strength, balance and sensitivity issues. The Nipper Knolls program provides people of different abilities the opportunity to experience the joys of horsemanship in a safe and friendly environment while emphasizing abilities not disabilities.

NKTR is the first Therapeutic Riding program with a PATH certified instructor in the area.

In the USA, Therapeutic riding got its start the 1960s. However, Equine Assisted Activities and Therapies have gained popularity and acknowledgement for providing an additional avenue for the special needs population. Those with physical and cognitive challenges use the three dimensional movement of the horse to promote concentration, focus, balance and strength. When the participant is not on the horse, they help lead, brush and tack the horse.

They become members of a supportive team with socialization and a sense of

belonging with the volunteers, the instructor and the horse. Diagnoses often served are LD (learning disability), ASD (Autism spectrum disorder), ADD (attention deficit disorder) ADHA (attention-deficit hyperactive disorder), Anxiety disorder, musculature weakness, and balance disorders.

All participants need a medical clearance prior to eligibility. Lessons are designed to meet the participants’ needs, as determined by the family and instructor. Our instructor knows that the lesson plan is just that, a plan. Some days are better than others, but every day has teaching moments and the opportunity for a positive experience. Not all applicants will be appropriate for the program based on the individuals’ needs and available resources, including volunteers, equines, lesson times and appropriate instructor.

Instructor Cathy Lamando, MSPT is a licensed Physical Therapist as well as a certified PATH, Intl. registered riding instructor. PATH, Intl (Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship, International) is a governing body for instructors. PATH instills safety and professional standards for instructors

to follow allowing for the highest level of professionalism.

As a physical therapist, Lamando has also completed the Hippotherapy Level 1 training. Hippotherapy follows a medical model of intervention using the motion of the horse to elicit neurological responses, whereas therapeutic riding is follows a social/educational model.

The program relies heavily on the generosity of volunteers. Not only do they provide hands-on service as side walkers and horse leaders, but they add to the enjoyment and comradery of the whole experience. The volunteers receive an orientation and additional training sessions. There are several opportunities for becoming a volunteer ranging from administrative duties to handling the horses. Volunteers must be over 13 years of age.

Horses are screened and deemed appropriate before becoming part of the team. It takes a special horse with patience and a tolerance for the varying abilities of the rider. They currently have two horses who are wonderful.

With respect to the horse’s wellbeing, they do have a weight limitation which is currently up to approximately 150

From left to right are Roger Clearwater, Noah Grimmke, Abigail Boucher and Cathy Lamando. pounds. As the herd grows, weight limitations may change accordingly.

The host facility is Burchland Country Experience in East Hartford, NY. Duane and Stephanie Burch were longtime dairy farmers who, in 2003, transitioned into the horse business. They have a full equine boarding and training facility with a Cover-All indoor arena. Duane and Stephanie offer a family-friendly atmosphere where all are welcomed.

For more information contact Nipper Knolls Therapeutic Riding Program: Cathy Lamando, 518-642-2252, nipperknolls@yahoo.com or Burchland Country Experience: Duane and Stephanie Burch, 518-632-5798

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

J.M. McDonald Sports Complex, Cortland NY. 7 PM. Speaker TBA. Golden Horseshoe Award presentation.

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

Fall Round Up Auction

OCT 6 All Breeds Fall Consignment Horse & Tack Auction

OCT 23 Southern Dutchess Horse & Pony Assoc. English Hunter Show

NYS Fairgrounds Coliseum, Syracuse, NY. Hunter & Equitation classes. Early entry discount until Oct. 4. Call 315-729-8507 for prize list & entry form and leave name, address & show name. Contact Kathy Zimmer, 315-6731072.

Madison County Fairgrounds, 1968 Fairground Rd., Brookfield, NY. On Internet at nyshc.org

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 third Sunday each month thru October.

Contact Heritage Farm, Inc., 413-527-1612. On Internet at www.farmheritage.com

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Mark Zambito, Broker • Gary Feinman, Consultant

Ross Noel Everett, Broker • Gary Feinman, Consultant

716-201-6787 www.EquinePropertiesWNY.com

www.cfmanestream.com Horses

OFFERS FOR SALE

Team of Registered Black Percheron Mares 18 H, 7/8 Sisters 3 & 4 year old, Granddaughters of the World Champion Stallion, Pleasantview King #275262 Broke Single and Double.

Ready for the farm or the show ring.

For More Information & Photos: Phone (315) 946-4353 Cell (315) 573-2650 Email: lgh4@cornell.edu

BUSINESS CARD MAGNETS only $75.00 for 250. Free Shipping. Call Beth at Lee Publications 518-673-0101 or bsnyder@leepub.com Please allow 7-10 business days for delivery

2 bedroom Ranch, 2 baths, open plan, exposed beams, Fireplace, Office /Den, 2 Car Garage, and Central Air. Indoor Arena, 18 Stalls, viewing room, and hay storage.

Other buildings offer additional storage and 1/2 bath.

Paddocks, loafing sheds, Outside arena and 3,300’ frontage. BELOW APPRAISAL ONLY $393,200. . .E475

Horse Farms Are Our Only Business!

MARALAND FARMS

Miscellaneous

PRINCETOWN, NY: 70 ACRES, MINUTES TO MALL

A PICTURE IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS

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. Free Shipping

5 Easy Ways To Place A Mane Stream Classified Ad

1. PHONE IT IN 2. FAX IT IN

- For MasterCard, Visa, AMEX or Discover customers, fill out the form below completely and FAX to Peggy at (518) 673-2381

3. MAIL IT IN

- Fill out the attached form, calculate the cost, enclose your check or credit card information and mail to:

E-mail your ad to classified@leepub.com

B&G Trailer Sales

Cost per month: $9.00 for the first 14 words, plus 30¢ for each additional word.

(Phone #’s count as one word)

run_______

Name: (Print)________________________________________________________________ Farm/Company Name: ________________________________________________________ Street: _________________________________________ County: ____________________ City: __________________________________________ State: ________ Zip: __________ Phone #_____________________Fax #________________Cell #_____________________

4. E-MAIL Trailers

FOR BEST RESULTS, RUN Number of YOUR AD FOR TWO ISSUES! months to

Just give Peggy a call at 1-800-836-2888

Mane Stream Classifieds, PO Box 121, Palatine Bridge, NY 13428

5. ON-LINE -

e-mail address: _____________________________________________________________ Payment Method: Check/Money Order American Express Discover Visa MasterCard

Go to Card # __________________________________________Exp. Date __________________ (MM/YY) www.cfmanestream.com and follow the Place a Name On Credit Card:(Print)____________________________________________________ Classified Ad button to Todays Date: ______________ place your ad 24/7! Signature: ________________________________________ (for credit card payment only)

Dryden, NY 13053

607-898-9558

It’s easy and economical to add a picture to your ad!

COMPLETE LINE ADAM & COTNER HORSE TRAILERS

For Information Call

Flatbed Trailers

1-800-836-2888

518-875-6220 www.EquineProperties.com

Also

PAUL CONGELOSI TRAILER SALES makes it easy with a full service facility plus onsite DMV. Come see the Congelosi difference. 845-3612246

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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.

Gansevoort,NY,12 miles north of Saratoga Springs, Custom Log Home,4+ Beds/2+ baths,ten acres, new three stall barn and tack room, w/water and electric, pond, landscaped.$398,000.

518-793-4395

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Mail or Fax to Country Folks, PO Box 121, Palatine Bridge, NY 13428 • Fax 518-673-2381

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