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Publication Mailing Agreement No. 41251513

STRATEGIC VISION INTO MOTION ARE YOU A GOOD SPORT? SUMMER GAMES COME TO A CLOSE

Fall 2016 The Official Publication of the Saskatchewan Horse Federation

SHF Administrative Office 2205 Victoria Avenue Regina, Saskatchewan, S4P 0S4 Phone: 306-780-9244 Fax: 306-525-4009

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PUTTING A STRATEGIC VISION IN MOTION

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Summer Games Come to a Close

ON THE COVER: Rivers West Equestrian Team District 7

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President’s Message

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Putting a Strategic Vision in Motion

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West Nile Virus

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Rabies Fact Sheet

Office Manager Pam Duckworth Adminstrative Assistant Averil Parsons Communications Director Bridget Andrews-306-631-9254 bridgetandrews.livestockplus@gmail.com www.saskhorse.ca No solicited submissions will be returned unless accompanied by a self-addressed, stamped envelope.

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Time to Deworm

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Summer Games Come to a Close

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Sportmanship...Are you a Good Sport?

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Vaccinating Your Horse

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Stable Directory

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Heavy Horse Highlights

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Saskatchewan Reined Cowhorse Association

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Saskatchewan Reining Horse Association

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Saskatchewan Cutting Horse Association

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eptember has arrived and the summer equestrian events are starting to wind down.

With autumn upon us we all feel that sense of responsibility. Weather that means heading back to school for our youth, deep into harvest, preparing for fall fun or getting back to the grindstone for work we all feel a sense of changed responsibility.

2016 SHF Board of Directors President Doug Howe, Moose Jaw, SK

The events produced throughout our province have been very successful; our short summer season seems to amaze other provinces within our country on how many events are hosted and the amount of diversity within. Our routes are strong in Saskatchewan with Equestrian and it just keeps growing. The membership once again has exceeded our expectations with a 9.3% increase. This is remarkable; seeing 2015 was the largest membership the Federation has ever recorded.

Many of our Corporate Clubs and Associations have hosted their finals and provincials or are deep in the planning stages to produce their fall events. We still have a strong contingent of events happening this fall and we want to wish them all best of luck.

President - Elect Shirley Brodsky, Saskatoon, SK VP Finance/Past President Jill McDonald, Saskatoon, SK VP Sports Brenda Gilchrist, Maple Creek, SK VP Industry Dr. Jim Sawatsky, Humboldt, SK VP of Recreation Norm Kohle, Grandora, SK Directors

I want to take this time to congratulate all the Athletes, Coaches and Manager that participated in the 2016 Saskatchewan Summer Games.

We are very fortunate to be a part of this multi-sport event. The experience, friendships and team comradery this event produces is a very unique experience; memories that will last a lifetime. Youth are the future of our industry and we are very proud of them all.

Michelle Hough, Saskatoon, SK Pat Michael, Regina, SK Carol Masecar, Val Marie, SK

With fall, the office is preparing for the SHF Heritage Circuit Provincial Finals that will be hosted at the Moose Jaw Exhibition grounds September 29th-October 2nd. Entries are coming in strong and we look forward to some great competition; where all competitors come to celebrate their year-end accomplishments and compete with the best of best within their respected categories.

As always please feel free to contact any board member of the Saskatchewan Horse Federation to share any information you may have or want to discuss. Our ears are always open to our membership as we move forward with planning for 2017. I want to take the time to thank the Board of Directors and SHF staff for all their hard work and dedication and most of all than the membership for your continued support of the Saskatchewan Horse Federation.

Colleen Norrish, Saskatoon, SK Katherine Oster, Turtleford, SK Cassandra Bolingbroke, Qu’Appelle, SK Director at Large Donna Johnson, Robsart, SK

Doug Howe SHF President

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FEATURE STORY

PUTTING STRATEGIC VISIONS INTO MOTION |BY BRIDGET ANDREWS

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“I have always wanted to do something positive for the horse industry, the people, the province and Canada.”

If you have ever visited the Western College of Veterinary Medicine, located in Saskatoon, you probably would have crossed paths with Dr. Fernando Marqués; one of the college’s outstanding large animal medicine veterinarians.

From the age of 8, Dr. Marqués knew he had a passion for horses, especially show jumping. His home country, Argentina, is well known for its high level equine athletes. Fernando competed in Category 2 show jumping, one level below the highest competitive level in Argentina. He worked in private practice as an equine veterinarian for 15 years. He practiced neonatology and reproduction in well-known Thoroughbred stud farms, and then shifted into equine sports medicine.

In 2003, an opportunity arose from the veterinary college in Madison, Wisconsin. A large animal internal medicine residency opened. Dr. Marqués felt this would be an opportunity of a lifetime and it was. He received the Resident of the year Award, and in 2005 completed his board certification as a specialist in large animal internal medicine.

Dr. Marqués performing an Echo Cardiograph on a horse.

In 2006 another change would happen. The University of Saskatchewan had an opening for a professor to teach large animal internal medicine. This position included all large animals, not just horses. Dr. Marqués and his wife, Monique, were thrilled to move north to the great province of Saskatchewan. His goal was “to do something positive for the horse industry, the people, the province, and the country by having a strategic vision put into motion.”

The implementation of an Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) testing plan, EIA education and awarenss for Saskatchewan would be one of the Equine Health and Welfare Committee’s strategic visions.

“This was a tough time for everyone. Even the vets that had to face putting horses down such as Pedro, Grant Winterholt’s horse.

Every positive EIA horse was a stressful situation, but it did enforce the fact that something had to be done.”

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Dr. Marqués and Salvia Show jumping in Argentina

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FEATURE STORY “To date, about 4000 Saskatchewan horses have been voluntarily tested. This is due to the Saskatchewan Horse Federation taking action and building a stronger relationship with the Western College of Veterinary Medicine, Saskatchewan Veterinary Medical Association and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. Together, an EIA testing plan was put into motion with partners from the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture, Prairie Diagnostic Centre, Saskatchewan of Veterinarian Medical Associations, Food and Farm Care Saskatchewan, Western College of Veterinary Medicine and the Saskatchewan Horse Federation. With actions like these the Saskatchewan horse industry will be able to build a stronger industry. The key is to educate horse owners so they can make the best decision possible for their horses.”

Fernando and his wife Monique Providing equine education events across Saskatchewan was another strategic vision that Dr. Marqués has helped put in motion. Many educational equine events for horse owners were organized and held at the Veterinary Medical Centre (VMC) at the vet college. Recently, there has been a herpes virus outbreak in Saskatchewan. The vet college has provided educational sessions to provide horse owners the correct information about the virus. “This is something the vet college needs to continue to do. It is important,” says Dr. Marqués.

Dr. Marqués was also instrumental in planning and implementing an Equine Gastric Ulcer Program. A few years ago Merial Canada donated a state-of-the-art 3 meter gastroscope to the vet college and currently provides free antiulcer medication to horses enrolled in the program that fail to heal after the first round of treatment. SHF members can enroll in the program at the vet college and receive diagnosis and treatment at a subsidized cost. The project bridged the gaps between the SHF, vet college, SHF members and industry.

“Linking and helping organizations, vet colleges, equine enthusiasts and industry is what I do.

That’s my passion!”

“When I look back at the last 10 years at U of S there Dr. Marqués coaching the equestrian team in Argentina are many things I have found rewarding. Continuing to teach in Saskatchewan was very rewarding for me. I really enjoyed it. Equine research at the vet college was fantastic. And the list continues: building a stronger partnership with the SHF, helping the horse community, aiding in the implementation of an EIA testing plan, and being chair of the SHF Equine Health and Welfare Committee. There are so many things I feel proud of and appreciative of the opportunity I was given at the vet college, the SHF and the horse community and industry. I would like to thank the SHF, its members, and all the horse community here in Saskatchewan and Canada.”

September 2016, Dr. Marqués will move onto different pastures at Madison, Wisconsin. He has taken a faculty position as a Clinical Associate Professor in large animal internal medicine at the School of Veterinary Medicine, University of WisconsinMadison. His role will include performing clinics, teaching, and research. He is looking forward to a new chapter in his profession and new opportunities. Dr. Marqués we wish you good luck in you new endeavor and you will always have a place here in Saskatchewan.

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Key Facts about West Nile Virus

disease may die or have to be euthanized because of complications. Sometimes horses that do recover may still exhibit permanent neurological symptoms.

West Nile Virus is a mosquito-borne virus that can cause inflammation or swelling of the brain and spinal cord in horses, birds and humans. The virus first appeared in 1937 in Uganda. In 1999 it made its way to the United States, and has become established across North America. The first equine case of West Nile Virus in Saskatchewan occurred in 2002.

Since West Nile Virus is transmitted by mosquitoes, insect control is important. The species of mosquito responsible for West Nile Virus infection breeds in small, warm, still puddles of water. These puddles of water include those found in poorly drained eaves troughs, bird baths, discarded rubber tires and even hoof prints formed in mud. Removal of stagnant water and tall vegetation as well as the use of insect sprays and repellents are some preventative measures that can be taken. In addition, there are approved vaccines that can protect horses against West Nile Virus infection. Horse owners should contact their veterinarian for information about the vaccines available and to receive recommendations on a disease prevention program.

There is no evidence that West Nile Virus can be spread from birds to humans, birds to horses, or from horse to horse or horse to human. Only certain species of mosquitoes spread the disease. These mosquitoes become infected as they feed on infected wild birds such as crows, blue jays, magpies and ravens. The prevalence of West Nile Virus varies from year to year.

The risk of humans or horses becoming infected tends to peak in Saskatchewan during July, August and early September, when standing water and other mosquito larva habitats are present, and following extended periods of warm weather.

West Nile Virus in Horses In horses, West Nile Virus causes an encephalomyelitis, or brain and spinal cord infection. Most horses bitten by a mosquito infected with West Nile Virus will not develop clinical disease. They develop an asymptomatic infection, eliminate the virus and are none the worse for it. For those that do become sick, clinical signs may include, but are not limited to: • • • • • • • • • • •

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Listlessness Weakness of limbs Inability to swallow Loss of appetite Depression Muscle twitching Inability to stand Stumbling Lack of coordination Fever Death

These signs may be confused with other nervous system disorders in horses such as rabies, sleeping sickness, equine herpes virus and tetanus. There is no specific treatment for horses affected with West Nile Virus. Just over one third of horses showing clinical

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FACT SHEET Communicable Disease

Rabies Information for Animal Owners What is rabies?

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Rabies is a disease of the nervous system caused by a virus that affects humans and animals. This virus infects the brain and ultimately causes death.

Rabies is a disease of warm-blooded animals, most commonly foxes, skunks, bats, cattle, horses, dogs and cats.

In Saskatchewan, rabies is most often diagnosed in skunks.

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Exposure to rabies is considered to have occurred when: o an infected animal’s teeth penetrate the skin as in a bite; o the saliva or other potentially infectious material (brain tissue) of an infected animal comes into contact with scratches, abrasions, cuts or mucous membranes (mouth, nose or eyes) of an individual or animal.

How can I protect myself and my animals from rabies?

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It can be weeks or months before rabies symptoms begin to show. This can vary depending on the type of species and location of wound.

The first symptoms of rabies are similar to any flu-like illness; an individual may experience fever, headache, or general discomfort.

Within days, the symptoms can progress to anxiety, confusion, abnormal behaviour, hydrophobia, and hallucinations.

Once symptoms appear, the disease is almost always fatal. Therefore, any person who has been exposed (bitten, scratched, or as above) to a potentially rabid animal should see a physician as soon as possible.

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Animal symptoms may not be easily recognized. However, you should be suspicious if an animal: o behaves in either an unusually sluggish or aggressive manner; o attacks a person or another animal without reason; o appears to have difficulty swallowing (causing drooling or foaming at the mouth); o has a decreased appetite or refuses to eat; o becomes partly or entirely paralyzed meaning it may have difficulty moving all or parts of its body.

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Keep your pets on a leash.

Use caution when approaching animals that don’t know you, even when they are accompanied by their owner.

Don’t go near or touch stray animals.

Don’t leave garbage outside – it attracts stray and wild animals.

Do not handle sick or dead wild animals without using protective gloves.

Identify and cover locations (e.g. chimneys, windows, etc) where wildlife, including bats, could enter your home.

Call a veterinarian if you notice unusual animal behaviour or if your pet is bitten by a wild animal.

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TIME TO DEWORM |BY HAYLEY KOSOLOFSKI

Fall is here and it’s time to deworm your horse again — or is it?

Traditional deworming protocols with a zero tolerance for any parasites may not be the best option for your horse, says Dr. Fernando Marqués, a board-certified specialist in large animal internal medicine at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine’s (WCVM) Veterinary Medical Centre.

There’s no one-size-fits-all protocol for every horse, but the principles of strategic deworming will help you develop a more effective deworming protocol for your situation and reduce your impact on the development of parasite resistance to deworming products.

“Strategic deworming takes into account all factors involving the parasite life cycle, the environment and the horse,” says Marqués.

There are many types of parasites, each with their own life cycles. While we primarily think about parasites living in the horse’s gut, they can migrate to the lung, liver, and other organs to cause disease. Typical clinical signs of a severe parasite infection are colic, weight loss, poor growth, ill thrift and a dull hair coat. Parasites can even become deadly if they are left unchecked.

Because parasites have the potential to harm horses, the traditional way of thinking was to kill them all by deworming periodically throughout the year. However, parasites are capable of developing resistance to deworming products just like bacteria develop resistance to antibiotics.

each animal’s immune response to parasites varies.

“If you look at a herd, only 20 per cent of those horses are high shedders,” he says, adding that those 20 per cent of horses are possibly shedding 80 per cent of the parasite eggs in a herd. A horse that tends to be a high shedder is most likely to be one for life.

A strategic deworming protocol will target these problem horses. By conducting fecal egg count tests on each member of your herd, your veterinarian can determine which of the animals are shedding higher levels of parasite eggs. The number of parasite eggs present in a horse’s fecal sample reflects its parasite burden.

“For you as clients and owners and for us as veterinarians we need to be careful,” says Marqués. “We don’t want to develop resistance [to these drugs].”

Since some parasites will always be present in horses, Marqués says veterinarians would much rather deal with parasite populations that still respond to drugs. Refugia are parasites that are susceptible to deworming products, are present in an equine herd and are maintained by limiting the use of dewormers.

While dewormers are necessary for controlling parasites, the horse’s immune system is also a vital defence. Parasites will try to reduce the immune response to get the upper hand in the battle, so it’s important to help your horse develop a strong immune system.

But parasites don’t just live in your horses: they also live in pastures where they develop from eggs in the feces to larvae that are capable of infecting your horse. Trying to break the life cycle of parasites before they get to your horse is an effective way of controlling infection.

“Good nutrition, good water source, good vaccination protocol, good dentition,” says Marqués. “All these things will help to keep the immune system strong.”

“There are many factors that we can, or we should, assess before deworming and deciding when to deworm with regards to the environment,” says Marqués. Parasites require specific temperature, humidity and other circumstances to develop into infective larvae.

The more dewormers are used, the more likely parasites are to develop resistance.

As well, Marqués points out that horses are individuals and

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EQUINE HEALTH & WELFARE Here are some environmental control methods that can help to control parasite development on your farm or acreage: • pick up manure and remove it from your horse’s environment • keep the number of horses per acre to a minimum to prevent overgrazing and to reduce pasture contamination • avoid spreading manure in a pasture as this spreads parasite eggs • rotate pastures with other species to break parasites’ life cycles • house young animals separately from adult animals as they carry different parasites There’s no standard recipe for controlling parasites in every horse, stresses Marqués. The key point is to think about how to break the parasite life cycle with more than deworming products. A strategic deworming protocol will reduce your contribution to the development of parasite resistance and, more importantly, it will be more effective for your horses.

“Assessing the place, assessing the horses, assessing the type of parasites,” says Marqués. “Remember the triangle of parasites, environment, and horses to assess the whole picture and to make a good strategy and plan for your specific situation.”

For More Information contact: Howard Floyd, National Director hwaf69@hotmail.com 306-736-8011 Tammy McLeod SHSRASecretary t.s.farm@sasktel.net

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SUMMER GAMES COME TO A CLOSE

have our horse. Athletes arrive separate from their horses so it can be challenging organizing schedules of when the district busses of athletes arrive to when the athlete’s horse arrives.

The 2016 Saskatchewan Summer Games have come to an end, with the Closing Ceremonies taking place at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 30. Estevan hosted 2000 athletes, coaches, managers and mission staff from over 270 communities across Saskatchewan, making these Games the largest in their history.

“It has been an incredible week,” said Brian Smith, Co-Chair of the Estevan 2016 Saskatchewan Summer Games. “The weather cooperated, the spirit of competition was high, and the skills exhibited were inspirational.”

Within this multi-sport provincial competition, Equestrian did not go unnoticed out of the 13 different sports represented.

With its largest Saskatchewan Games contingent yet - 64 athletes from 8 different Districts - Equestrian had an impacting presence in the Games. “The Saskatchewan Horse federation is to be congratulated for their commitment in the recruitment of coaches and participants for the 2016 Saskatchewan Summer Games” said Lorne Lasuita, Provincial Games Consultant for the Saskatchewan Games Council. “The athletes and coaches should be proud of their performances, as well as their compassion and sportsmanship during the Games.”

Out of all the Provinces and Territories in our Country only British Columbia and Saskatchewan have Equestrian as a sport in the summer games. The Saskatchewan Summer Games only occurs every 4 years. This is for multiple reasons. An event this large with so many moving parts takes 4 years to produce such a successful event.

The stakes were high and the competition was fierce in each of the four disciplines. Sportsmanship was at an all-time high and is one of the main focuses at the Summer Games. It is always great to win a medal at the summer games but as we have found in speaking with past competitors, winning a medal is just a perk. The memories and friendships that are made at this type of events last a lifetime. That is what truly matters.

Many of these youth will go onto being leaders within the industry. Some of the top leaders in our industry got their start at the summer games. We look forward to what this group of talented athletes and all the youth within our Province will bring to the future.

Competing is just one element of the participating in the summer games. The education and learning experience for all competitors is life changing. The quality and years of experience of the coaching staff and officials The Finals Standings in both the Individual and Team Competitions:

The Equestrian disciplines represented at this year’s summer games where Jumping, Dressage, Reining and Barrel Racing.

In each of these disciplines, athletes competed as individuals and as a team for medal standings for their represented zone.

“This event is truly unique for the sport of equestrian as there are very few events within our sport that you compete as a team”. Donna Johnson the Chair of the SHF Summer Games Committee.

Barrels Team GOLD – South East (Zone 1) Kayla Wanner from Estevan, SK McKenna Desautels from Zehner, SK

The Saskatchewan Summer Games runs much like the Olympics where the youth stay at the Athlete’s Village and travel to and from the games with their represented zone. The athletes, much like the Olympic athletes, are very proud to be representing the zone where they are from.

BRONZE – South West (Zone 3) Kiana Ehmann from Holdfast, SK Kyra Tyerman from Moose Jaw, SK

This year’s summer games for the Sport of Equestrian hit the ground running as soon as the athletes arrived at Estevan.

Equestrian is unique as we do not only have one athlete; we

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Arrival day is a completely different scene than what you would normally see at an equestrian event. “It was amazing to see the coaches and managers of each zone build the team spirit within these athletes. You could see the bond these athletes developed. Many did not know each other immediately but become friends, mentors and teammates in such a short period of time.” Says Johnson.

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SILVER – Rivers West (Zone 7) Bailey Van Metre from Paradise Hill, SK Denver Van Metre from Paradise Hill, SK

Dressage Team GOLD – Lakeland (Zone 8) Salina Bailey from Debden, SK Jesse Gaudry from Debden, SK

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BRONZE – District Prairie Central rider Mackenzie Jones from Dinsmore, SK Individual Barrels GOLD – District Rivers West rider Denver Van Metre from Paradise Hill, SK

BRONZE – South East (Zone 1) Robynne Moureau from Bellegarde, SK Rylie Reichel from Edenwold, SK

SILVER – District South East rider Kayla Wanner from Estevan, SK

Jumping Team GOLD – Regina (Zone 2) Rebecca Robinson from Regina, SK Kendra Schaeffer from Regina, SK

BRONZE – District South East rider Kia Rosenbaum from Estevan, SK

SILVER – Lakeland (Zone 8) Stephanie Eskes from Prince Albert, SK Brooklyn Leschyshyn from Prince Albert, SK

For a full listing of competitors, Coaches and Athletes that represented each district please visit our website at https:// www.saskhorse.ca/sask-summer-games. For a full photo gallery of the event visit: https://www.flickr.com/photos/141291902@N02/albums/72157668516340304/page2

BRONZE – Saskatoon (Zone 6) Madisson Onishenko from Saskatoon, SK Tasha Woodhouse from Saskatoon, SK

The Saskatchewan Horse Federation would like to take the time to Thank all the Coaches, Managers, Officials, Athletes and Families that participated in the Summer Games to contribute to the success of this event. The next Saskatchewan Summer Games will be hosted in 2020. It seems like it is a long-time to wait but it will be here before you know it!

Reining Team GOLD – Prairie Central (Zone 5) Jessica Renkas from Lumsden, SK Jace Ehnisz from Aberdeen, SK SILVER – Lakeland (Zone 8) Keisha Senum from Spiritwood, SK Courtney Hansen from Weldon, SK BRONZE – South West (Zone 3) Christina Franks from Scout Lake, SK Abby Goddard from Swift Current, SK Individual Dressage GOLD – District Lakeland rider Jesse Gaudry from Debden, SK SILVER – District Rivers West rider Doug Sroka from Maidstone, SK BRONZE – District Lakeland rider Casey Hyllestad from Big River, SK Individual Reining GOLD – District Prairie Central rider Jessica Renkas from Lumsden, SK SILVER – District Lakeland rider Courtney Hansen from Weldon, SK

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SPORTSMANSHIP...

ARE YOU A GOOD SPORT? |BY BRIDGET ANDREWS

Just because you are successful in the show does that mean you are a good sport? Are you a good sport when you aren’t as successful in the show? Do you congratulate and encourage others when you are competing? Dig deep within and really ask yourself these questions.

Riding is a journey. It take lot so time, dedication and commitment, not to mention money. As equine enthusiasts we need recognize that everybody has worked just as hard as ourselves to go out and participate and compete. So even though you are in a competition, your competitors still deserve a round of applause, a pat on the back and words of encouragement.

We are not in the spotlight shining all the time, so when it is not your time to shine, try being genuinely happy for other riders. And when it is your time, be humble and kind; a trademark the Rivers West Equestrian Team (District 7-Northwest Saskatchewan) exemplified at the 2016 Saskatchewan Summer Games. The team was awarded the Sportsmanship Award.

Ruth Presley and Katherine Oster coached District 7 to this prestigious award. “We wanted the kids in both English and Western disciplines to get to know each other and have an appreciation for each other’s sport. We organized

two meetings before the Summer Games competition; all 8 competitors and their parents attended. One meeting we had the western kids showcase their discipline and what they had to do in the competition. The other meeting, the English kids showcased their discipline. This gave the kids a better understanding of each other’s sport; which was very important. We then teamed each English rider with a Western rider. Each rider didn’t necessarily know the other. They were partners and were expected to help each other during the competition and back in the barns. It worked really well.

The kids got to know each other and developed friendships that would last forever.”

“The team really came together and were united. The one night, during the games, Katherine and I went down to the common room where the kids hang out in the evenings and our whole team was together playing bean bag toss. It was great to see how these kids had bonded and formed an everlasting friendship.”

“During the competition, the kids were positive and were genuinely interested in their partner’s sport. They encouraged each other and it was so nice to see! As coaches, we continually promoted how important being a team is and that we all want to do well individually, but we still need to encourage and help each other out.”

Good sportsmanship encompasses many aspects of a person’s character with the most significant being respect. A good sport respects his/her competitor as equals, is honest and has the desire to see his teammates and competitors participate and enjoy the competition. Good sportsmanship is humble when successful and gracious when unsuccessful.

Rivers West Equestrian Team District 7 winners of the Saskatchewan Summer Games 2016 Sportmanship Award L-R: Denver Vanmeter, Bailey Vanmeter, Doug Sroka, Shae Smith, Alana Olson, Trent McDonald, Hannah Jurke, Natalie Hinter, Ruth Presley, Katherine Oster

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FEATURE STORY Below are some sportsman tips to consider: 1) Be sure to congratulate the people in your class and encourage them.

2) Make sure you ask the person passing you in the barn how their ride was. Make sure to listen and respond.

7) Don’t complain about having a bad ride. If your disappointed take some time by yourself with no one around to reflect and move on. Others don’t want to hear your complaining.

3) Thank the show sponsors and volunteers. It takes a lot of work to organize an event.

8) Don’t judge other competitors. It’s not your job. There are judges hired to perform the duties and no one wants to hear the judgment commentary.

4) If you need information at the show office BE PATIENT and wait your turn.

9) If you’re in a team event, make sure you thank your team and do your best to work with your team.

5) Say hello to fellow competitors, judges and show officials and always lend a helping hand.

10) The most important rule of good sportsmanship is to treat your horse like GOLD. They are, after all, what you are there showing off.

6) Express encouraging words to other riders before they compete and after

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VACCINATING YOUR HORSE Every horse is an individual, so please discuss your animal’s specific needs and your region’s specific vaccine requirements with your veterinarian CORE VACCINES

RISK-BASED VACCINES

Core vaccines are important for all horses in a specific area, regardless of their lifestyle

Veterinarians recommend these vaccines based on the lifestyle of the horse and the risk of contracting each disease

Tetanus toxoid

Influenza (flu)

• Tetanus causes difficulty eating and swallowing, lockjaw and muscle rigidity

• Flu virus causes fever, nasal discharge, lethargy and a dry cough

• Horses are very susceptible to disease. Its most common infection route is through a puncture wound

• Different vaccines to target European and North American virus strains

• Available as a combination vaccine or on its own

West Nile virus (WNV) • Mosquito-transmitted disease that causes a range of symptoms from flu-like symptoms to neurological disease • No treatment other than supportive care • Available as a combination vaccine or on its own

Eastern and western equine encephalitis (EEE and WEE) • Mosquito-transmitted diseases that cause severe neurological signs • Consistent and widespread vaccination have almost eradicated these diseases in North America • Available as combination vaccines only

Rabies • Virus is transmitted from the bite, or saliva, of an infected animal. The disease has three forms: • furious (causing aggressive behaviour) • dumb (causing depression) • paralytic (causing paralysis) • Horses are rarely infected, but the exposure of an unvaccinated animal to a rabid animal results in a long period of quarantine (60 days) or immediate euthanasia.

• Vaccine available on its own and must be administered by a veterinarian

• Highly contagious among horses, especially young ones

• Vaccine recommended for horses that travel or are stabled in a facility where horses are moving in and out • Available alone as an intranasal vaccine or in combination vaccines

Equine herpesvirus 1 and 4 (rhino) • Equine herpesvirus causes rhinopneumonitis (rhino), a highly contagious viral disease • Most commonly causes respiratory symptoms in horses, but it also causes abortions in pregnant mares and neurological signs • Once a horse is infected, the virus can remain latent and then reappear when the horse is under stress • Vaccines do not protect against the disease’s neurological form • Vaccine recommended for horses that travel or are stabled in a facility where horses are moving in and out • Available alone as an intramuscular vaccine or in combination vaccines • Specific vaccine for pregnant mares

Strangles • Highly contagious disease among horses, especially young animals on breeding farms. Its clinical signs include: • fever • thick, white nasal discharge • abscesses of the lymph nodes around the head • Since some horses can carry the disease and spread it to others, the vaccine is recommended for horses that travel or are stabled in a facility where horses are moving in and out.

• Due to the risk of fatal side effects, exposed horses should not receive the strangles vaccine for at least five to 10 years after exposure unless an analysis of antibody titres (concentration levels) has been completed.

• Only available on its own as an intranasal vaccine

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VACCINATING YOUR HORSE VACCINE COMBINATIONS Three-way + WNV • Tetanus toxoid • Western equine encephalitis (WEE) • Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) • West Nile virus (WNV) • Given intramuscularly with a booster shot one month after initial dose • In subsequent years, given as an annual vaccine each spring before mosquito season

Five-way + WNV • Tetanus toxoid • Western equine encephalitis (WEE) • Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) • Equine influenza virus (flu)

INDIVIDUAL VACCINES

• Equine herpesvirus 1 and 4 (rhino) • West Nile virus (WNV) • Given intramuscularly with a booster shot one month after initial dose

Rabies • Given intramuscularly with an annual booster

Tetanus toxoid

• In subsequent years, given as an annual vaccine each spring before mosquito season

• Given intramuscularly with a booster shot one month after initial dose. Annual vaccine in subsequent years.

Two-way (flu/rhino) • Equine influenza virus (flu) • Equine herpesvirus 1 and 4 (rhino) • Given intramuscularly with a booster shot one month after initial dose. Subsequent vaccines are given every six months (spring and fall).

• Different versions of this vaccine for different strains of flu: • Version 1: Given to horses that are at risk for flu/ rhino but not in contact with European horses. Fall “booster” if horse was given five-way + WNV in spring.

• Version 2: Given to horses that are at risk for flu/ rhino but not in contact with European horses.

Doesn’t work as “booster” to five-way + WNV vaccine combination.

• Version 3: Given to horses that are at risk for flu/ rhino and are in contact with European horses.

Doesn’t work as “booster” to five-way + WNV vaccine combination.

• Since most horses receive an annual tetanus vaccine in combination with other vaccines, tetanus toxoid is usually only given on its own to horses that have obtained wounds and had their last tetanus booster more than six months earlier.

Equine herpesvirus • Given intramuscularly to pregnant mares at five, seven and nine months of gestation

Equine influenza (flu) • Given intranasally with a booster shot every six months (spring and fall). Vaccine does not need to be given if the horse received a flu/rhino combination vaccine.

Strangles • Given intranasally with an annual booster shot

Ask your veterinarian for advice on what specific products to use

Visit the Townsend Equine Health Research Fund for more information

ehrf.usask.ca

WCVM VETERINARY MEDICAL CENTRE usask.ca/vmc | 306-966-7178

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STABLE DIRECTORY

Contact One of these Stables Near You! Cain Quam Performance Horses

Living Water Paints & Quarters

Ride in comfort this winter Contact: Roberta Quam 306-424-2034 www.quamperformancehorses.com 50 minutes SE of Regina, 48 highway Horse Boarding now available in our heated, indoor riding arena and barn – 80 X 180. Daily and monthly rates available.

Professional horse trainer onsite – 30 years experience.

Boarding, lessons, training, equine assisted learning and clinics. Regardless of discipline, new horse owner, or veteran horse owner, find the support and guidance you seek. Lessons available on horsemanship, reining, working cowhorse, cutting (buffalo or flag), mounted shooting, barrels, poles, or anything else horse related.

Ebon Stables

APHA & AQHA Horses for sale These are versatile horses that excel in any disciplined event!

Horses for competition, working cattle and recreation riding.

References online at livingwaterpaintsandquarters.com Interested? Call Ed Lesko 306-283-4495

The Greenwood Ranch – Home of Ghost Wind Appaloosas

Phone: 306-477-0199 • info@ebonstables.com • www.ebonstables.com Dressage & Hunter/Jumper with a focus on classically correct basics & effective horsemanship. For the serious recreational or competitive rider who would like to benefit from our training program, either full time or on a drop in basis, in a safe and motivating environment.

Clearview Arena

Connie & Jim Chaplin, 306-332-1332 Junction#10 & #35S, 35 minutes NE of Regina near Fort Qu’Appelle. clearviewarena@sasktel.net www.clearviewarena.com

Bill & Joanne Greenwood, 306-957-2181 Box 160, Odessa, SK S0G 3S0 45 min S. E. of Regina Call for Directions Hwy. 48 South East to Odessa, turn south first grid road, 3 miles on right.

Breeding versatile foundation and modern bred Appaloosas for all disciplines. We stand the Foundation Appaloosas, Apache Kid Galahad and HMH Phantom Spirit at stud; ApHC, ApHCC, FAHR and IPAA. Our foundation Appaloosa and AQHA mares are truly superior, whose breeding quality directly reflects in our outstanding foals, yearlings, and two year olds.

Please check our horses or sales on our website at www.greenwoodranch.ca or www.thegreenwoodranch.com Organic horse hay, horse training, and farrier services are available,

Horse boarding available. Pasture with windbreaks & water, outside pens with shelters, box & standing stalls, daily or monthly horses. Arena rental inquiries welcome.

Inquires invited for full & part time board, indoor & outdoor arena access, tack room, heated viewing area, lessons.

Equine facilities that can stable up to 188 horses • Heated Arena • Outdoor Arenas • Rodeos

• Schooling Shows • Meeting & Convention Centre – Catering from 10 to 1500 People • Horse Shows

Please Visit Our Saskatchewan Burrowing Owl Interpretive Centre (SBOIC)

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HEAVY HORSE HIGHLIGHTS | BY MERLIN FORD

At the 13th Annual SWTA Field Day, which was held at the Campbell farm near Bjorkdale on June 18 and 19, an eight horse hitch was demonstrated. The four black Percherons in the lead are owned by Lloyd Smith of Pelly, while the four grey Percherons behind them are owned by Larry Loessl of Humboldt. Susan Campbell photo.

Glenn Bishoff of Medicine Hat competes with his black Clydesdales during the Frontier Days draft horse show, which was held in Swift Current from June 29 to July 2. Photo by Just A Few Photos.

Prins View Ace, a Belgian gelding shown by Zephrin LaRiviere of Kennedy, and owned by Gayle Gerein of Unity. A new and enthusiastic draft horse exhibitor, Gayle exhibited this summer at the Central Alberta Draft Horse Classic in Olds, Alberta; the Calgary Stampede; Colonial Days in Lloydminster; the Manitoba Provincial Belgian Show at Birtle, Manitoba; and the Dawson Creek Fair in Dawson Creek, British Columbia. After a successful and enjoyable summer, Gayle is now scouting for horses in order to have a six horse hitch ready for the 2017 shows. We wish her all the best. Photo courtesy of Gayle Gerein

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CLUB NEWS

SASKATCHEWAN REINED COW HORSE ASSOCIATION NEWS | BY DARLENE TINGTVED The SRCHA finished up it’s series within a series, the OK Corral Summer Series was a wrap on June 25 – 26 at the OK Corral at Martensville, Sk. When the points were tallied up over the two weekends and four shows series, high point buckles were awarded in all divisions except Novice Horse.

Seven of the hard riding competitors were first time buckle winners, and it makes me excited and proud to have been one of them.

The three amigos in this picture are all first time buckle winners, Debbie Flegel, Ben Fehr and myself, Darlene Tingtved. We are showing off our hardware, and you can bet we will all wear these beautiful buckles with pride.

We were high point in the following divisions, Debbie Flegel - Open Bridle Horse on Northern Kit Kat, Ben Fehr - Intermediate Non Pro riding YOR Sweet Shake and Darlene Tingtved - Limited Non Pro on One Smart Chicklet.

This was the also the first time the following four competitors had won a buckle, for their hard riding efforts. They are the high point winners in the following divisions.

High Point winners in the other divisions were: Youth 14 – 18 Jaret Farrow and Y0R Cruiser Nic, Snaffle Bit/Hackamore horse Miss Boontastic owned

by Meghan Brill and ridden Taylor Douglas, Non Pro Rider Barry Clemens on Majors Pic A Nic and 3 Year Old Snaffle Bit Horse YOR The One owned and ridden by Roger Johnson.

The buckle sponsors for this event were Chrystal Petz DynaMAXX, MacKinnon Equine Services, Hub City Electrical, Hidden Meadows

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Novice Rein Box - Geena Flaman riding Major Pepinics Penny

Novice Non Pro – Tracy Brand on Very Smart Cassidy

Rein Box – Sandi Marchant riding BH Continental

Youth 10 – 13 Sarah LaFreniere and Super Speedy Gal

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CLUB NEWS Ranch, Cowtown Saskatoon, SCM Ranch Ltd. BnJ Ventures Inc., PCS Patience Lake, Douglas Performance Horses and Rocky Ridge Ranch /Meridian Surveys.

Our thanks to our very capable judge for this event Lorraine Gilchrist her scribe Tracy Friesen. Thanks to all you hard working volunteers who help make it all work and special thanks always to our show hosts Clint and Krista Kowalski and Ray Kneeland and family for the use of a great facility and feeding us so very well.

Then we got to do it all again at Hidden Meadows Ranch Battleford, Sk on July 23 & 24, where we were hosting by Debbie Flegel on her beautiful facility. I am sure there is no nicer place in Saskatchewan. We played, we feasted and when the dust all settled, an awesome time was had by all. We definitely set out to have a good time at all our events.

We were honoured to have Les Timmons judge our event, Les is a well know and respected Reined Cow Horse judge, he was assisted by his scribe Shelby Clemens. Shelby is also pictured above, manning the barbeque. She is a lady of many talents.

Jason Hanley was back with us announcing at Battleford, thank you Jason your talents are always appreciated. Thank you to all the sponsors of the Hidden Meadows show: Seidle Seed Farm, SS Leather, John Patterson, Battlefords Animal Hospital, Sally and Randy Epp, Austins Saddlery, BnJ Ventures, EHQR/ HVR, Healing Hands Equine Therapy, Douglas Performance Horses and Doug’s Paint Shoppe.

A special thanks to our host Debbie Flegel who was not wounded this year (last year she hosted with a broken leg), you always make sure we all have a blast.

A beautiful hand made tote crafted by 6S Leather was awarded to the High Point winner in each division.

Chandal Huber and her great horse Glowing Jose won the Limited Non Pro High Point award for the weekend.

These two awesome photos of Saturday’s action are compliments of Endless Horizons Photography, thank you Jennifer Kronemeyer for letting us use them for the news.

Chandal Huber on Glowing Jose Hunter Sattler is one of our very talented youth riders.

Hunter and her horse Storm (Tiptopsail), are getting the job done cutting in the Novice Rein/Box

You can check out Jennifer’s great photos on facebook at www.facebook.com/jkendlesshorizons The High Point winners for the weekend were, 3 Yr Old Snaffle Bit – YOR The One owned and ridden by Roger Johnson, Youth 10 – 13 – Jordy Kowalski riding YOR Pretty Women, Youth 14 – 18 – Mackenzie Seidle on Master Fear None, Novice Non Pro – Tracy Brand riding Very Smart Cassidy, Hackamore/Snaffle Bit – Taylor Douglas and Kat, Novice Rein/Box – Geena Flaman riding Major Pepinics Penny, Non Pro -Barry Clemens and Majors Pic A Nic, Open – Brenda Clemens riding Major Smoke Signal, Intermediate Non Pro – David Coates on Majors Twisten Jack, Limited Non Pro – Chandal Huber riding Glowing Jose.

The SRCHA show season winds up at Prairieland Park, Saskatoon, Sk. with the 2016 SRCHA Tim Hortons Classic Futurity and Derby which will be held August 26 – 28, 2016.

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The SRHA is affiliated with the National Reining Horse Association (worldwide), Reining Canada, and the Saskatchewan Horse Federation providing programs and events for any age and skill level. Our membership is comprised of youth, adults, and riders with disabilities throughout Saskatchewan, Alberta and Manitoba. They are dedicated Horse Owners, Breeders, and Professional Trainers who invest a lot of time and money into raising, maintaining and showing their horses.

WHAT IS REINING? Reining is a judged event designed to show the athletic ability of a ranch type horse within the confines of a show arena. In reining competition, riders are required to run one of fifteen approved patterns, each pattern includes small slow circles, large fast circles, flying lead changes, rollbacks over the hocks, 360 degree spins done in place, and exciting sliding stops. Any Person and any horse can do it!

It’s midway through the Season and SRHA members have been busy!  

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Facebook Auction & Buy A Pro Program 12 youth participated in a FREE Clinic with Vicki Braun in April. Thank You to Scott & Jessica Wruck for the use of your Facility!

Our 3 show Summer Series has wrapped up – with many new members trying out the NEW 1st time Reiner class, loudest cheering during the World Para Reining, and Extra Awesome Prizes at the Cartier Show and an NRHA Affiliate Qualifier Show added with NRHA 50th Anniversary plaques. Thank you Cartier Farms and Willow Ridge Stables for the use of your Facilities!

“To rein a horse is not only to guide him, but also to control his every movement.

The best reined horse should be willingly guided or controlled with little or no apparent resistance…"

Jim Willoughby NRHA Hall of Fame Inductee

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CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL SRHA YOUTH MEMBERS WHO COMPETED AT THE SASKATCHEWAN SUMMER GAMES! Prairie Central – Team Gold - Mackenzie Jones (Individual Bronze) & Jace Ehnisz Lakeland – Team Silver - Keisha Senum & Courtney Hansen (Individual Silver) South West – Team Bronze - Christina Franks South East – Clayton Spencer Parkland – Noelle Ivey

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Summer Series High Point Champions (taking home beautiful 40th Anniversary Buckles!)

NON PRO 3&4 YR OLD – Chester Ehnisz – Duallin Sevens & Jayde Dewhurst Martin – Jo Lee Belle RANCH & SHORT STIRRUP – Noelle Ivey – My Dual Kit OPEN, NON PRO & INTERMEDIATE NON Pro – Martine Knudsen – Tags Lil Chickadee YOUTH 14 – 18 – Mackenzie Jones – Solanos Tag Chex YOUTH 13 & UNDER – Jayde Dewhurst Martin – Boonlight Smokey BEGINNER OPEN HORSE – Vicki Braun – Gunner Special Chick BEGINNER HORSE NON PRO – Esther Forsyth – MA Whiz Kids Hick NOVICE 1500 – Gloria Bell – Tag a Major Whiz & Mackenzie Jones – Solanos Tag Chex NOVICE 500 – Chester Ehnisz – Btaz Ima Sweetie  1ST TIME REINER – Wendy Jones – Vanilla Cowboy

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SRHA Breeder Group Sires Lena in the Starlight Hesa Hot Gunner Boonlights Shining Shiners Q Chex Hollywood San Vegas Cruisin Whiz

Durable Shine Shiney Golden Gun Docs All Dun Kiddin Boogies Starlight Jewel Snipper DunitSmart ThisTime

Mark your Calendars. We invite you to Join us!

Featuring:

$6000 Added NRHA 3 yr old Open Futurity

$2000 Added NRHA

3 & 4 yr old Non Pro Futurity

Moose Jaw Exhibition

October 21-23, 2016

Added Money totalling $20,700!

 Freestyle Reining  World Para Reining  Leadline & Short Stirrup classes  NO ENTRY FEE FOR SRHA 13 & UNDER & SHORT STIRRUP CLASSES!  Exhibitor Pizza Party  Trade Show & Silent Auction  FUN Youth fundraisers including Frisbee Toss, 50/50, Futurity Board

Sponsorship is rollin in! THANKs TO ALL 2016 SRHA SPONSORS P r o mwho o t i have n g contributed E q u i n e E so x cfar!!! ellence

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2016 MOOSE JAW CUTTING HORSE SHOW LIMITED AGE EVENT | BY ELAINE GOOD The Golden Mile Arena in Moose Jaw was the place to be July 28 & 29, 2016 to watch 125 horses vie for their share of over $15,500 in prize money in the Moose Jaw Cutting Horse Show Limited Age Event. This competition designed by the Saskatchewan Cutting Horse Association (SCHA) with presenting sponsors Barry and Elaine Good, gives young cutting horses an opportunity to compete against horses of their own age and is the only competition of it’s type in the province. This event is particularly noteworthy because it is the very first time that the three year old “futurity” horses will have come to town and is seen by all competitors as a stepping stone towards the major “Limited Age Events” scheduled this fall.

The 3 year old Open Futurity Aggregate sponsored by Tinman Welding and Maintenance Ltd. went to “IC The Biscuits,” a sorrel daughter of “Dual R Smokin” out of the mare “CDS Modern Millie,” owned by Scott Wardley, Okotoks, Alberta. Purchased in Texas in December 2016 trainer and rider, Keith Stewart, High River, Alberta, describes her as really fun to train because she has so much feel and is so cowie. He said “[coming into the show] I was confident that she would be good but the cow threw some surprises at her and she handled it well. I was pleasantly surprised!”

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“LiIl Rockin Lena” under the saddle of Gale Aykroyd took the Non-Pro Futurity Aggregate for Gale & Grant Aykroyd, Wainwright, Alberta.

Aykroyd’s purchased this sorrel mare sired by “Rockin W” out of the mare “Little Holly Lena” from Equistar as a yearling and with Gale’s preference for mares, she took her over. Gale describes her as “a pretty cool little mare, trying to be kinda cute on a cow. She’s a lot of fun!”

As her name implies, the pretty sorrel mare “Pretty Lil Splendor” claimed the 4 year old Open Derby for owners Wayne & Kim Knaap, Maple Creek, Saskatchewan. Sired by “Pretty Boy Cat” and out of the mare “Lil Autumn Splendor” she was started as a 2 year old by James Payne in Oklahoma; Knaap’s turned her over to Mike Belof, White City, Saskatchewan in May of her 3 year old year. Mike sums her up as “real smart on a cow, real gritty and physical, just a real nice horse!”

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The Non-Pro Derby Aggregate went to the roan stud “Grated Cocanut” for owners Les and Coreen Jack, Rocanville, Saskatchewan. Sired by “Metallic Cat” and out of the mare “Legacy Of Style” Les purchased Grated Cocanut from John Mitchell, Weatherford, Texas early in his 3 year old year, then got him ready for the Futurity in Ft. Worth last December. Les considers Grated Cocanut to be a special horse with a good future ahead of him. He’s a pretty mover and smart on a cow: the right ingredients!

“Spoonful of Trix” sired by “Hes A Peptospoonful” out of the mare “Shes A Cuttin Cat” claimed the 5/6 year old Classic Aggregate marking solid 74’s each go for owner Kali Fortner, Bracken, Saskatchewan. Trained and shown by partner Clint Christianson, this 6 year old roan mare has enjoyed a successful show career including being a 2013 Futurity finalist at the Big Sky Aged Event & Futurity, Canadian Supreme and Wrangler Futurity. In 2014 she came back as a Derby finalist at Big Sky and was the

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Canadian Supreme Open Derby Champion.

The Non-Pro Classic went to “Ginas Rey,” a six year gelding sired by “Dual Rey” out of the mare “Gina Badger” for owner and rider, Don Hudson of Sherwood Park, Alberta. With earnings just shy of $100,000 Don describes this horse as “the best one he’s ever had. He’s very smart on a cow and a super athlete!” Don purchased Ginas Rey as a 2 year old at a sale in Reno, Nevada; Chris Johnsrude rode him ‘til he was 4, then Paul Hansma took over; Don continues to work with Paul in Texas during the winter months.

The Non-Pro 7 Up is open to any horse 7 years of age and older, owned and shown by a Non-Pro. This year we had co-champions: “Catty Midget” owned by Les and Coreen Jack and shown by Les; and “Dualing Merada” owned and shown by Marilyn Anderson, Calgary, Alberta. “Catty Midget” is an eight year old bay mare sired by “Little Oakie Cat” and out of Les Jack’s great producing mare “Biscas Instant Jewel”. She is one of those very special mares that don’t come along very often. Both Les and his daughter Monica have shown her with great success. “Dualing Merada” is a seven year old sorrel mare sired by “Cats Merada” and out of the mare “Dual Flo.” Marilyn purchased her as a 4 year old and does all work and showing with her so can take full responsibly for this wonderful horse. This pair make a formidable team and were the 2015 CCHA Non-Pro Champions!

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