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FEATURES PASO ROBLES HORSE PARK............................................................... 6 ‘UNBRIDLED’ GALLOPS INTO BANK............................................... 10 MUSTANGS RETURN TO NATIONALS................................................ 12 T N T BOOT SHOP AND SHOE REPAIR............................................ 14 26TH ANNUAL CATTLEMEN’S WESTERN ART SHOW.................... 16 LENA COULSON NAMED 2016 MISS SALINAS VALLEY FAIR.......... 18 A DAY OF LEARNING........................................................................ 18 SALINAS VALLEY FAIRGROUNDS......................................................19 MICHAEL BRADLEY NAMED THE NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE CALIFORNIA MID-STATE FAIR............................ 20 MISSION DAYS...................................................................................21
GUEST COLUMNS HERTHA WOLFF-AREND LEARNING TO LET GO AS THE PATH TO HAPPINESS.....................22 THE EQUINE CENTER STRETCHING YOUR HORSE - PART 2...............................................24 BARBI BREEN-GURLEY WHAT THE SPECTATOR SHOULD BE LOOKING FOR..................... 26 LEE PITTS OFF MY FEED.....................................................................................29
LENA COULSON named 2016 Miss Salinas Valley Fair Read more on page 18.
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T N T BOOT SHOP AND SHOE REPAIR OWNERS, TONY AND DAYNA MININNI Read more on page 14. photos and story by ALLYSON OKEN
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Photo by: Alden Corrigan Joie Gatlin and horse Thumb’s Up were showing their skill jumping at the Paso Robles Horse Park last year. Photos Contributed by: Paso Robles Horse Park
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PASO ROBLES HORSE PARK JOIN THE SPRING CENTRAL CALIFORNIA HORSE SHOW SERIES, MAY 25-JUNE 5 By ALLYSON OKEN OF EQUINE ENTHUSIAST
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aso Robles Horse Park is giving venues on the East Coast a run for their money and quickly becoming known as the premier facility for all types of equestrian events, here on the Central Coast. This year, May 25-June 5, the horse park will host their Spring Central California Horse Show Series. According to Paso Robles Horse Park Director Amanda Diefenderfer, the location has also expanded their offerings to include a large feed
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barn and have opened the location up as a venue for everything from soccer teams to hosting the Paso Pops concert July 2. “We are very excited about the new developments out here at the Park,” Diefenderfer said as she walked to the show rings. “We have really expanded our offerings this year and have opened up the park to host events from soccer teams and dressage shows to special schooling shows and will be hosting the Paso Pops concert and fireworks display this year.” Paso Robles Horse Park began construction in 2014 and officially opened in May 2015. Diefenderfer
said the facility is a dream come true for owner Linda Starkman, who wanted to create a mid-state equestrian showground for Hunter and Jumper competitions. In just under a year, the venue has become the place to compete on the Central Coast in particular, because of the high-end equestrian competitions being hosted at the venue. Diefenderfer said that the major equestrian events that spectators and competitors won’t want to miss out on are part of the Spring Central California Horse Show Series, that includes the Central Coast Memorial Day Classic, May 25-29, and the Central California Classic, June 1-5. Both are part of the
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The Grand Prix arena at the Paso Robles Horse Park is a field of colorful jumps that challenge even the best jumpers in the equestrian world. Photo by Danielle Ballard West Palms Shows hosted in congress with West Palms Events Management. “The Central Coast Memorial Day Classic events will include complimentary wine tasting in the afternoon with local wineries on Friday, May 27, followed by the USHJA National Hunter Derby presented by Asuncion Valley Farms,” Diefenderfer said. “This will include a prize of $5,000 to the Hunter Derby Champion. The event will end with LA Saddlery Grand Prix of Paso Robles and the prize will be $24,500. The fun does not end there with a VIP dinner sponsored by Equiline at 5 p.m. May 28. This will be our second year hosting these events and they are very well attended. Many spectators bring picnics and just spend the day enjoying the horses and the shows.” The Central California Classic main events will take place June 3 with the USHJA International Hunter Derby presented by Cross Creek Farm with a prize of $10,000. The main event will be the Grand Prix of Paso Robles Presented by Travel Paso with big prize money amounting to $24,500. This will be followed by a VIP dinner and complimentary art and wine reception. The reception, 5 p.m. on June 4, will feature local wineries and artists from around the country. “Our equestrian events draw people from all over the country,” Diefenderfer said. “Many have said that our facility compares and in many cases surpasses the equestrian venues on the East Coast and we are very proud of what we have been able to accomplish in the short time we have been open. We hope to see the community out to enjoy the season of equestrian events, our beautiful green, colorful event layouts and all that makes our little slice of heaven out here great.” All events at the Central California Horse Show Series are free and open to the public. Seating is available under multiple tents and on bleachers. To learn more about he Paso Robles Horse Park, how to schedule and event at their venue and to see a full schedule for upcoming equestrian events, visit pasorobleshorsepark.com. Published by News Media Corporation | SPRING/SUMMER 2016
Thumb’s Up & Joie Gatlin. Photo by Alden Corrigan
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Rider and horse made it over the red and blue jump, one of the more precarious jumps in the ring at the Paso Robles Horse Park. Photo by Danielle Ballard
Each jump is expertly set to insure that the horse and rider are safe in the jump. The use of the colorful brick wall and natural jump is one of many obstacles at events. Photo by Danielle Ballard
Photo by Danielle Ballard
Spectators that attend equestrian events at Paso Robles horse Park have the opportunity to enjoy more than just the show. Photo by Alden Corrigan
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“Garcia’s Band” by Tom Jacobs is part of the Santa Cruz County Bank’s new exhibit, “Unbridled.” Photo by: Tom Jacobs
‘UNBRIDLED’ GALLOPS INTO BANK By ERIK CHALHOUB OF EQUINE ENTHUSIAST
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or Janet Ferraro, riding a horse is like reliving the wonders of childhood. “I love galloping with the wind blowing through my hair,” she said. “It’s thrilling to be on this powerful, fabulous animal and sailing down the beach.” When Ferraro decided to focus on her painting about 10 years ago, she knew she had to concentrate on what she loved. Horses were the obvious choice. The Santa Cruz-based artist will show her work along with five other artists in the Santa Cruz County Bank’s latest exhibit, “Unbridled.” The exhibit, across the bank’s five branches, explore horses, both domesticated and wild, through various artistic mediums. Curated by Mary Anne Carson, director of the Santa Cruz County Bank Arts Collaborative, “Unbridled” features more than 80 works of art by Ferraro, Karen Asherah, Susan Cartwright, Susan Hillyard, Tom Jacobs and Tobin Keller, which will be on display at the branches through June 17. “I’m really happy to be a part of the show,” Ferraro said. “It’s exciting to be with such a talented group of artists.” Ferraro describes her relationship with horses
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as a “spiritual connection, a heart connection.” Being around horses is a calming experience, she said. “It’s awesome to have an animal that is so large, but so gentle,” she said. “There are the gentlest, softest creatures.” With the support of her husband, Ferraro left her career in the clothing business to pursue her passion for art. Never a slow period, she said she is consistently working on commissions, with 90 percent of her work focused on horses. Among other exhibits, Ferraro showed her work in the Equine Jubilee last year in Delaware, Ohio. Jacobs, in his artist statement,
said his work ranges from domestic horses in Santa Cruz County to wild mustangs in the Pryor Mountains of Montana. “I seek to express their unbridled spirit, their stoic elegance, their gentle nature, or their remarkable beauty — or all of these qualities at once,” he said. ••• “Unbridled” runs through June 17, and is shown across the bank’s five branches: 595 Auto Center Drive, Watsonville; 7775 Soquel Drive, Aptos; 819 Bay Ave., Capitola; 720 Front St., Santa Cruz; 4604 Scotts Valley Drive, Scotts Valley.
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Monte Vista Christian senior Molly Pedulla and her horse Quinn clear an obstacleduring a practice in Watsonville. Photo by: Tony Nunez/EQUINE ENTHUSIAST
MUSTANGS RETURN TO NATIONALS MONTE VISTA CHRISTIAN HIGH SHOOL, MIDDLE SCHOOL TEAMS QUALIFY FOR IEA CHAMPIONSHIP
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he Monte Vista Christian Mustangs headed back to the Interscholastic Equestrian Association nationals and this time they brought everyone. Both the middle school and high school programs qualified for the national championships, which took place at the Alltech Arena in Lexington, Ky. from April 20-24. The results of the competition
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were unavailable as of press time. It was the third straight trip to the nationals for the middle school team. The high school team made its first appearance since 2013. The qualification did not come easy for the latter. It took a first-place finish from freshman Lizzy Schmitzer in her class to salvage the reserve championship by one point and advance to Kentucky. Her win came a day after she had finished in eighth during the individual championships. “That was really exciting because I didn’t expect
that I was going to do well,” Schmitzer said. “Not after I placed eighth in the individuals. Everything came together.” Four others joined Schmitzer on the trip: Emily Benito, Skye Bolen, Sean Woock and Molly Pedulla. Those five riders competed in seven classes. Pedulla, a senior who has competed in equestrian for six years, made the trip as a freshman and remembers the environment and the atmosphere. “It was cool to see everyone,” Pedulla said. “You see all the east coast riders and all the great
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competition. It’s impressive.” Like many of the riders on the team, Pedulla started riding during the summer at her head coach Cassie Belmont’s camp. She hasn’t been able to stop since. “I ride six days a week and during spring break I was here for hours,” the Watsonville resident said. Eighth-grader Sydney Shelby was on the middle school team during last year’s trip to nationals and has a different memory of the experience. “It’s a little scary,” Shelby said. “It’s kind of nerve-racking because you have great competition from all over the country.” The focus has heightened at practice in preparation for nationals. Pedulla said she is taking the necessary steps to improve her jumps with her own horse Quinn. The rest of the riders also use their own horse or borrow one of 35 horses at the Belmont Training Stable on the Monte Vista
Christian campus. That will change when they head to Kentucky. At the IEA nationals, riders pick a horse at random and are paired with the horse for the competition. It’s supposed to not only test how good of an overall equestrian rider an athlete is but how quickly they can adjust to a new companion. “It’s a leap of faith really,” Pedulla said. The middle school team has three straight Zone 10 titles to its name. This year the team is small but mighty, carrying Elisa Broz, Rachel Haas and Shelby. The three competed in five classes at nationals. The key to the extended success for MVC? Belmont said it was very simple. “Hard work,” Belmont said. “Coming to practice every day with the right attitude. Attitude is everything.”
Monte Vista Christian senior Molly Pedulla and her horse Quinn complete a jump during a practice in Watsonville. Photo by Tony Nunez
Owners, Tony and Dayna Mininni and their two sons, Aaron and Dolin are keeping the shoemaker trade alive for generation with nearly 30 years in the trade. They are now settled into their new location at 3250 North Main Street in Morro Bay. Photo by: Allyson Oken/EQUINE ENTHUSIAST
T N T BOOT SHOP AND SHOE REPAIR NOW IN A NEW LOCATION ON NORTH MAIN IN MORRO BAY By ALLYSON OKEN OF EQUINE ENTHUSIASTE
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ealing soles one boot at a time is the passion and trade of T n T Boot Shop and Shoe Repair in Morro Bay. Owners, Tony and Dayna Mininni and their two sons, Aaron and Dolin have been in the business of shoeing people for nearly 30 years and continue today in their new location at 3250 N. Main St., Morro Bay. Tony took up the passion for making, repairing and selling boots and shoes of all types from pervious owner and brother in law, Trevor in 1989. Last year Tony said he was in poor health so his son
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Dolin, came home to learn the family business. “Dolin and Aaron are the future and Dolin came back at first to help while I recovered, but found a passion for it,” Tony said. “Dolin gave up school at Cal State Bakersfield and came home to learn the trade that I had learned it from my brother-inlaw. Dolin will be the a third-generation with our son Aaron to work hear and we take great pride in that.” T n T Boot Shop is family-owned and operated with the third generation working behind the counter and in the back, buffing, nailing, shining, repairing soles, and even making orthotic shoes for customers in congress with a local podiatrist. Tony will actually take a person’s favorite pair of
shoes and make them orthotics. With measurements given to him by the partnering podiatrist, he replaces the soles with a thicker composite material that allows the customer to leave with their best foot forward. “It is really fascinating work that I enjoy very much because in today’s day and age, I can actually add the orthotic to the person’s favorite shoe where way back when their were orthotic shoes they were awful looking,” Tony said with enthusiasm. “It is just a wonderful feeling repairing a person’s shoes that they are so attached to. We repair everything from a woman’s favorite pair of heels or sandals to a guy’s tennis shoes or boots. We also carry a large selection of designer boots, work boots and cowboy
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boots. The guys that come in here can find larger sizes, too. We carry up to size 15 in the store and can order larger if needed.� Tony and Dayna are a great team, Tony repairs the boots and shoes with their two sons and Dayna
is a leather smith working on strap and zipper refitting’s for boots, sandals and shoes. T n T Boots and Shoe Repair is open Monday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday
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from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. To learn about repair, how to drop off and pick up call 772-8364 or stop by and visit Tony Mininni at the new shop to get outfitted in a new pair of boots.
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Black and White Pair: The Cattleman’s Western Art Show Artist of the Year Don Weller had works, Black and White Pair and Three Digit Heat, on display at the event.
Three Digit Heat: Don Weller’s art tends to take over the room and was chosen by the jury of the Cattleman’s Western Art Show to be the Artist of the Year for 2016.
Valeriy-Kagounkin-Biting-the-Dust-acrylic-30-x-40: The Peoples’ Choice award was won by Valeriy Kagounkin, a new artist to the show. This is an acrylic work titled Biting the Dust that illustrates the mastery of his craft.
Sarah Phippen: Sarah Phippen a participant of the Cattleman’s Western Art Show won the Artist’s Choice Award for her acrylic work depicting a horse with mane blowing in the wind.
PAINTINGS, SCULPTURES AND WESTERN CRAFTS 26TH ANNUAL CATTLEMEN’S WESTERN ART SHOW HONORS DON WELLER Photos Contributed by: Cattlemen’s Western Art Show
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rtwork that captures the beauty of a horse’s mane blowing in the wind, the solitude of a woman with her baby in a papoose, the burning sunrise over the plains — all were on display at the 26th Annual Cattlemen’s Western Art Show in April at the Paso Robles Event Center. “The show did well with brisk sales throughout the weekend,” said Event coordinator Dee Pellandini. “The Peoples’ Choice award was won by Valeriy Kagounkin, a new artist to the show, and the Artist’s Choice Award was won by Sarah Phippen.” Pellandini went on to say that the show is an outstanding event that brings a bit of culture to the area each year, with 50 artists from around the country on display. At the show there was a large variety of artistic mediums on display, from paintings in oil and acrylic to pastel drawings, bronze and metal sculptures, beaded Native American arts and many landscapes and animal-inspired art. “This is a juried art show and each year our judges choose an Artist of the Year that they feel is outstanding based on their popularity in the art world,” Pellandini said. “This year we featured Don Weller who has participated in a few of our shows over the years. People just love his work and he is so energetic. He and his art tend to take over the room.” Pellandini said that Weller is a water colorist who has an uncanny ability to capture the depth of light and shadow, explaining that his level of detail and control is amazing. Weller, hailing from Washington state, is the embodiment of the West Coast cowboy and drew horses and cowboys and roped calves in high school and college. His arts background includes a long stint in Los Angeles after he graduated from Washington State University and sold his horse. He spent decades doing graphic design, illustration and also teaching, first at the University of California, Los Angeles and then for a decade at the Art Center School in Pasadena. According to his biography, realizing that he had seen all the cement and palm trees he could stand, he and his family moved to rural Utah and live there to this day. Weller’s numerous accolades include the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Los Angeles Society of Illustrators, the Jones Award from the Bosque Art Center, Artists’ Choice Award in the Western Artists of America Exhibition, Best Water
Soluble in the Western Art Association, the Steel Dust Award from the AQHA Museum and Hall of Fame, the Best Watercolor and the Patron’s Purchase Award at the Bosque Art Center. He won two Patron’s awards at the Traces of the West Show. Weller was joined by 50 featured artists for 2016: Ruth Andre, Laila Asgari, John Balloue, Cliff Barnes, Keith Batcheller, Lorrie Beck, Margaret Benfante, Cheri Cappello, Vicki Catapano, Jacob Cloward, Valerie Coe, Bob Coronato, Caly Garris, Jessica Gilbert, Toni Haigh, Tim Harmon, Donna Heer, Michael Hoagland, Susan Jarecky, Valeriy Kagounkin, Stephanie Rose Long, Lisa Lopuck, Joe Milazzo, Glynnis Miller, Vel Miller, Gary L. Moore, Ron D. Moore, Richard Myer, Brian Nelson, Robert Osterloh, Michele Ottmann, Barbetta Parlet, L. Tracy Paz, Laurie Petkus, Sarah Phippen, Barron Postmus, Rebecca Riel, Denise Rich, Cynthia Rigden, Kathy Rittwage, Pat Roberts, Marilyn Salomon, Rusty Smith, Jim Stuckenberg, Susan von Borstel, Sarah Webber, Rick Wheeler, K. W. Whitley and Gary Williams. The show began April 8 with a PG&E Reception that will preview the show and sale from 5 to 9 p.m. with a no-host bar and wine tasting featuring Ancient Peaks Winery, B&E Vineyards, Eberle Winery, Frolicking Frog, Graveyard Vineyards, Locatelli Vineyards and Winery, Marin’s Vineyard, Vintage Cowboy Winery, Ranchita Canyon Vineyards, River Star Vineyards, Steinbeck Vineyards and Winery and San Antonio Winery. Hors d’oeuvre made by the Cattleman’s Club were served at the reception and paired with wines. Saturday and Sunday the show and sale opened for its two-day run and was free to attend with a Cattlemen’s Barbecue from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. both days, proceeds benefitted the Cattlemen’s Association Youth Ag Projects. Since its inception in the late 1980s the Cattleman’s Western Art Show and Sale has grown by leaps and bounds. In its first year 35 regional artists signed up and about 500 people attended the event. Today the show boasts 50 professional artists from around the United States and more than 1,000 attendees. For more information about the Cattleman’s Western Art Show and Sale or to find out how to sign up as an artist or join the event as a vendor, visit cattlemenswesternartshow.com.
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LENA COULSON NAMED 2016 MISS SALINAS VALLEY FAIR
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even young women competed Saturday, March 26, in the 2016 Miss Salinas Valley Fair contest and when the last judge’s sheet was tallied, Lena Coulson of Salinas was chosen to represent the Fair. Also competing was Mayte Alcantar (King City), Rena Escobar (Salinas), Cahleigh Martin (King City), Mariah Martin(King City), Tessa Nunez(King City) and Morgan Randall (Salinas). “We had a great group of women competing this year. Each contestant contributed to the competition with their charming personalities and showing off their individual style. Any of them would represent the fair well,” said Darla Mantel, Competition Coordinator and Salinas Valley Fair Director. “A big thanks to each of our seven contestants and their families for the time and effort they put into preparing for the Miss Salinas Valley Fair contest.” Lena attends Notre Dame High School in Salinas and is the daughter of Jim and Cecilia Couslon. She has been riding horses since the age of three and actively competes in western horsemanship competitions throughout California. She is no stranger to local fairs. As an active member of the Spring 4-H club she has raised market lambs for the Salinas Valley Fair, Monterey County Fair,
Santa Cruz County Fair and San Benito County Fair. Lena will reign over the 2016 Salinas Valley Fair, May 12–15 in King City and will represent the Fair throughout the year. She is also eligible to vie for the Miss California Rodeo title next year. “Miss Salinas Valley Fair is a prestigious title in our community and our winner plays an important role at the Fair. She is our official Fair ambassador; she is the face of the fair at numerous events, she greets and welcomes our Fair patrons and she presents awards during the Fair,” added TJ Plew, Salinas Valley Fair, CEO. As Miss Salinas Valley Fair, Lena received a $2,000 scholarship, Miss Salinas Valley Fair buckle and jacket from the Fair, rose bouquet from The Garden House, Miss Salinas Valley Fair concho pin from the Monterey County Cattle Women, a sliver bracelet from Earl and Cindy Escobar, Silver Swarovski Earrings from Rhinestone Lipgloss (Sarah Pyles) and a handmade necklace with earrings from Mackenzie Bailey. Each contestant received numerous awards for participating including Layla Sophia Sunless Spray Tan by Vanessa Gomez. Dominque Mantel, a former Miss Salinas Valley Fair and 2016 Miss Rodeo Glennville, was emcee for the event and 2014 Miss Salinas
Valley Fair, Tahnee Bray, was on hand to assist with distribution of prizes and crowning 2016 Miss Salinas Valley Fair. 2015 Miss Salinas Valley Fair, Lauren Davis, is currently attending Viterbo University in Wisconsin on an athletic scholarship and was unable to attend. Her beautiful letter thanking the community and staff for their support during her reign touched many hearts during the competition.
A DAY OF LEARNING FOR THIRD-GRADE STUDENTS FROM THE SALINAS VALLEY By SAMANTHA BENGTSON OF EQUINE ENTHUSIAST
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griculture is a very complex field and makes up the majority of businesses in the Salinas Valley. Third-grade students from up and down the Valley made their way to the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds to see just what it takes to be a part of various agricultural fields during Farm Day in March. Javier Rodriguez, a representative of Clean Globe spoke with the third-grade students about his job as a pest control advisor. A Pest Control Advisor or a plant doctor is a person who specializes in insects and fertilizer. “One of the biggest pest problems in my job would be the plume moth and artichoke,” said Rodriguez. “I brought some samples of artichoke to show them what the worm damage looks like.” Rodriguez was surprised to see that students knew what aphides were and said that the students are learning from the Farm Day project. The students made their way to the Topo Ranch Center and the Rava Equestrian Center and learned about different aspects of agricultural.
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Students could venture to Robert Guillen, a viticulturist CCA Green Valley Farm Supply, who showed the third-graders how important it is to attend college. Guillen brought some grape vines with him and demonstrated how to prune and the technology that is available. Guillen said that growers are able to be more productive with the right equipment like shears and to be safe by using gloves. Outside of the Rava Equestrian Center and the Topo Ranch Center were five King City FFA members and their Advisor Patrick Smith. Emily Brewen, Morgan Randall, Tessa Nunez, Victoria Mercado, and Chelsea Garcia gave celery, red cabbage, cabbage and broccoli plants to the third-graders. “We live in the Salad Bowl and we grow all these plants,” said Randall. “It would be fun for them to grow these vegetables in their own back yard. They could go outside, pick the vegetables, wash them and put it in their own salad.” Over 1,000 third-grade students took part in the Farm Day experience and learned about plants, soil, pests, tractors, law enforcement, and various animals.
Students from South County schools learn about agriculture during Farm Day in March. Photos by: Samantha Bengtson/EQUINE ENTHUSIAST SPRING/SUMMER 2016 | Published by News Media Corporation
SALINAS VALLEY FAIRGROUNDS NOT JUST ANOTHER FAIR FAIR, FLEA MARKETS, WINE COMPETITIONS, BARREL RACING, BASKETBALL GAMES AND VOLLEYBALL GAMES
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he Salinas Valley Fairgrounds is home to the annual fair, the Monterey County International Wine Competition, the King City Flea Market every Sunday, Chalone Peaks Middle School volleyball and basketball teams, and Salinas Valley Ranch Rodeo events. The Salinas Valley Fair is set for May 12-15. “Our mission is to showcase the annual fair, promote the talent and education of our citizens and provide a year-round setting for community service and celebration,” said CEO TJ Plew. “Our vision is to ensure that the facility is the hub of the Salinas Valley reflecting our tradition, equality, leadership and teamwork.” The Salinas Valley Fair, also known as SVF, is a platform for lifelong education and learning. SVF began as Farmers Days in the 1930s after the Horse Racing Act that legalized horse racing in California. “About 30 men came together and decided that
King City needed to have its own fair for Southern Monterey County,” Plew said. “The Salinas Valley Fair was established and has been ongoing since 1946.” SVF is a nonprofit agency located on Monterey County ground and operates through the County. The nonprofit consists of 16-member governing board, six full-time employees, seven part-time employees and up to 35 seasonal employees. SVF is one of 78 California fairs and has been recognized as Business of the Year by King City Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture. SVF was honored with the Merrill Award through the Western Fairs Association when the community and fair came together to build the Rava and Topo barns. “It’s where you come to see your friends and your family,” Plew said. “It’s the hugest community reunion in Southern Monterey County.” The SVF spans 25 acres with two covered arenas and barns, three event spaces with attached catering kitchens, three smaller event spaces and a covered
stage area. The Orradre Building which received upgrades last year including air conditioning, new restroom facilities and motion sensitive lighting, is approximately 12,000 square feet. The Pavilion Building is 7,000 square feet and last is the Expo Building which is one of the most versatile buildings with basketball games, volleyball games, quinceaneras, weddings, community fundraisers, wrestling, boxing and bull riding. “Almost a quarter of a million dollars was raised from the fairgrounds for our community,” Plew said. “We see folks coming from throughout Southern Monterey County to hold their fundraising events.” This year will bring two flat track motorcycle races at the Stampede grounds, the Circus, the West Coast Barrel Racing and NBHA (National Barrel Horse Association) state finals to the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds. Approximately 500 barrel racers are expected for the West Coast Barrel Racing event in September.
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MID-STATE FAIR BOARD NAMES NEW CEO NEW CEO BRINGS BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, MARKETING AND MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE TO THE JOB Submitted Article
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he California Mid-State Fair Board of Directors announced the appointment of Michael Bradley as the new Chief Executive Officer of the California Mid-State Fair and Paso Robles Event Center, effective May 16. The Board of Directors retained Ralph Andersen and Associates of Sacramento, to conduct the extensive search, which produced interest from talented candidates from across the nation. Bradley provides a unique combination of fairs and exposition management, non-profit leadership and business development; has developed an extensive background in agriculture and hands-on experience in marketing and community relations. Most recently he has directed the Arizona National Livestock Show in Phoenix as the CEO. “We are thrilled that Mike is joining the California Mid-State Fair team and will be leading the organization in the future,” said Bob Lilley, president of the Fair Board. “This was an extensive process, with many applicants, and we are confident that Mike’s accomplishments, his active involvement in the business world and his significant experience with the Fair industry will serve the Paso Robles Event Center well.” Bradley’s professional career includes nearly three decades as an executive with the California State Fair and five years of management
responsibilities with the California Farm Bureau Federation. Since his tenure at Cal Poly, he has served on various Cal Poly Advisory Boards and University events. He participated in the program development for the inaugural Savor the Central Coast celebration at Santa Margarita Ranch. His family includes wife Kimberly, a journalist, sons, Gabriel, 28, a food industry specialist, Luke, 24, a recent Cal Poly graduate of the Orfalea College of Business and Levi, 15, who recently earned the State FFA Creed Champion title for the State of Arizona. “Mike Bradley is the perfect selection to serve as the Executive Director for the California Mid-State Fair. His passion for agriculture and education provides the foundation for successfully showcasing the synergies between agriculture and urban consumers. Mike’s vision and sense of innovation are uniquely matched with his ability to plan and execute the logistics for successful venues. His leadership and engaging passion will benefit the future of the Mid-State Fair and the citizens of San Luis Obispo County,” said Paul Wenger, President, California Farm Bureau Federation. Bradley replaces Vivian Robertson, who retired on Jan. 31, 2016, who had been with the fair since 1978. He will be responsible for overseeing the annual 12-day Mid-State Fair (July 20–31), as well as the interim events and facility rentals and the infrastructure of the Paso Robles Event Center.
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Musical entertainment was provided by Los Arribenos de San Francisco.
Attendees learn about cutting off the cactus stickers before cooking the cactus leaf.
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undreds of Monterey County locals and visitors enjoyed the warmth on April 2 during Mission Days at Mission San Antonio De Padua. To add a little bit more to the experience, reenactors dressed in the apparel of the early Mission days. Mission San Antonio de Padua is the third oldest mission and it is in its most authentic state. “Mission Days is a historical reenactment and it’s important to understand our history to know where we came from,” said Dominic Gregorio, coordinator and docent. “People come to Mission San Antonio and it’s a very original mission. It’s not surrounded by a city and it’s in its natural environment.” The historical re-enactors come from an assortment of different places in California
including La Purisma Concepcion, located on the outer edge of Lompoc. La Purisma Concepcion group is a larger group that comes in and shows fourth-grade students, parents, and families not only what they were wearing during mission times but how they ate and how they survived. Mission Days is especially geared toward fourthgrade students who are completing their mission projects. Several different activities were available from panning for gold, making candles, taking photos with the historical re-enactors and making jewelry. “People need to know about our culture and our history here in California,” said Gregorio. Edward Hudson an artistic, who has been attending Mission Days and uses the event to create artwork. “I like to paint people and paint big so the viewer can feel more of a connection to the people portrayed,” said Hudson.
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Hudson also researches pieces to see what people were wearing in the time period that he paints and what color the clothing items would be. The food served during Mission Days was freshly homemade tortillas, tri-tip, beans, spanish rice and salad. To beat the heat event-goers took to the cafeteria or any shade that they could find. In the Mission San Antonio De Padua square event-goers were able to enjoy the fresh blooming flowers while they visited the booths inside the square including smashing acorns, art work by locals, and much more. Driving into Mission San Antonio De Padua visitors and locals could see blue tarps covering the South Wing symbolized the move to Phase two of the Campaign for the Preservation of Mission San Antonio De Padua. The Mission was recently made aware of an anonymous donor who is matching donations up to $500,000.
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Guest Columnist Hertha Wolff-Arend
LEARNING TO LET GO AS THE PATH TO HAPPINESS Y ou might wonder what the topic of this article has to do with horses. Or you might ask how horses can help you to get on your path to happiness. I would like to help you finding the answer — I promise an eye-opening experience.
Let us start with the question what it is you need to let go of and what exactly is preventing you from living a happy life. The answer is simple: Everything that makes you unhappy. This can be any kind of disappointment, anger or fear, but also feeling guilty about a mistake you made, feeling neglected, dealing with loss or resentment. There is so much happening in our lives that is not in our control (most things if you ask me), but we still try so hard to maintain the illusion of control by dwelling on the painful thoughts, feelings and mindsets that stand in the way of realizing our inner most desire — a longing for true happiness.
How horses can support you
This is where the horses come in. These sensual and sensitive animals are masters in letting go. They live in “horse time,” which is living in the moment and keeping their senses open to what is happening around them at all times. This behavior is rooted in their survival instinct. The ancestors of our modern horses always had to be alert for predators because a surprise attack could easily be fatal. We humans on the other hand are stuck in our narratives, distracted by mind activity with poor or often no connection at all to our immediate surroundings. Stuck in thoughts and worries, humans forget to embrace and inhale what is happening around them. How often do we feel stressed, overwhelmed and anxious, living the life of a hamster in a wheel without any ideas how to get out? But, there is a way. Start by comparing the hamster with the horse. Who looks happier to you? The hamster stuck in his ongoing routine or the horse living in nature
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with an open mind and spirit? Of course, life is not always a green pasture, but even when the green pasture is not nearby, you can create it at any time by focusing on being in the moment. Concentrate on your breathing and make room for your senses and positive thoughts. How? Notice the everyday beauty around you. Flowers, green grass, singing birds, horses galloping freely on a field, the smile of another person…you name it. Once you have developed the power of being in the moment and you open your heart to the positive and beautiful aspects of your life, you will also be able to distance yourself from whatever limits you or makes you unhappy. The power to be happy is inside of you, but first you need to learn how you can make room for it.
Hertha is a certified Business Coach and a certified Equine Guided Educator. She is also the author of the book “Be a woman and act like one. Succeeding in business and life.” Hertha offers leadership and team-building training as well as personal training with horses for men and women at her ranch near Paso Robles. She combines her lifelong passion for horses with her coaching skills and with her management experience. For more information please contact her at 805.234.6454, email Hertha@HWA-Coaching.com or visit her website: www.herthawolffarend.com.
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When I have workshop participants at my ranch, I always start with teaching them the meaning of “horse time.” We spend as much time as needed, standing peacefully in the pasture with the horses until we all feel connected to the herd, our environment and to ourselves. This is the beginning of a new journey, because once we detach ourselves from all the stuff occupying our minds, we begin feeling at ease and we are open for new experiences and ways to live. The horses guide us with their patience and calm nature. They show us the quality of being connected in a unique way. If you want to walk through life on the path of happiness, spend more time with your horses — not as their trainers or equestrian friends, but as their true friend without any other intention than spending time with them enjoying the moment. If you feel a need for guidance, please contact me and I will spend time with you and my horses. I offer one-on-one coaching with horses, or you can come with a group and I will customize a workshop for your needs. Be happy. SPRING/SUMMER 2016 | Published by News Media Corporation
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STRETCHING YOUR HORSE: PART TWO
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STRETCHES FOR THE HIND LIMBS, NECK AND BACK
EDITOR’S NOTE: THE CONTINUATION OF PART ONE WHICH COVERED THE INTRODUCTION TO STRETCHING AND STRETCHES FOR THE FORE LIMBS. By: Tracey O’Driscoll-Packer and James K. Waldsmith DVM OF THE EQUINE CENTER, SAN LUIS OBISPO
STEP TO THE REAR Now, here’s where things can get exciting. Horses are more agile and reactive with their hind limbs, so make sure you don’t get in a rush when stretching this area. Begin with ankle flexion as described for the foreleg, holding your horse’s leg as if you were going to pick out his foot (see photo 1). You’ll notice comparatively less flexibility than in the front ankles, which is normal. Then, similar to the foreleg, stretch the hind limb forward and downward, directing the hind foot towards the heel of the front hoof (see photo 2). Gently release the stretch, and taking care to keep the leg close to his body, move around to the back of your horse (so you are facing his hind quarters). Holding his left foot in your right hand, slowly stretch the leg out behind him with your left hand gently placed on the back of his hock. Be especially careful to keep the ankle, hock and hip in a straight line and avoid any lateral motion, which can put dangerous pressure on the hip joint (see photo 3). You will often see horses stretch this way by themselves when they get up from a nap or first leave their stalls. The last stretch for the hind legs is the “cross stretch”. As you will need to reach under your horse and pick up the hind foot farthest from you, it may be advisable to have someone on the other side pick it up and hand it to you the first couple times so your horse doesn’t get confused. Bring the leg at a slight diagonal, directing the hoof towards the heel of the opposite front hoof (see photo 4).
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ON TO THE BACK Slowly flexing the tail bone from the base so that your horse relaxes his tail and back (see photo 5) not only stretches another area of your horse’s body, but may also give you an indication of his back soundness. Horses with sore backs and/or nerve impingement often clamp their tails and resist any upward movement by the handler. Next, hold the horse’s tail just above the tip of the bone and gradually pull straight out, increasing the weight of your pull and encouraging your horse to lean forward against you (see photos 6A and 6B). Slowly release the pressure a pound or so at a time until the horse is balancing himself again- a sudden release is uncomfortable for a horse with a sound back and downright painful to a sore back. Watch for any signs of discomfort during this stretch and release.
ROUND THE BEND Horses naturally bend themselves as they reach around to scratch at their bellies and bite at flies. In a manual routine, horses respond to different methods of achieving this. Begin by standing the horse next to a wall to prevent him from stepping away, then standing at your horse’s side just behind his elbow, ask him to bring his head around to you (see photos 7A, 7b, 7c, 7D). Grain, carrots, or scratching him in front of his hip are some ways to encourage him. It’s better if the horse is reaching for something, but a gentle pull on the halter may be used as long as he doesn’t feel like he’s being forced or tugged upon. If he “ducks under” or avoids his regular range of motion it may be an indication of shoulder or neck pain. The next to last stretch is to round your horse’s back, stretching the muscles that run alongside the spine. These are the muscles that easily become sore and Our Veterinary Services tight during riding. are backed by a A good thumbnail helps for this one, as Full Service Hospital you will need to press 805-541-6367 into his abdomen in the area of this navel so that he “sucks in his belly”, thus Vanessa R. Bradley, DVM rounding his back (see photo 8). It is not necessary to get James K. Waldsmith, DVM a huge reaction for this, and remember, excessive pain or
irritation will contribute to creating an unpleasant atmosphere in the future. TAKE A BOW The last stretch encourages your horse to flex and round his neck downwards, stretching the muscles along the top of the neck and into the withers. Showing your horse a carrot or handful of grain, have him follow your hand down until his nose is between his knees (See Photo 9). Most horses will do this at least to some degree, some with more range of motion than others. How far your horse goes may reflect confidence or motivation (how much he wants that carrot) as well as possible stiffness in the neck and upper back. Backing him up to a wall may be helpful if he walks backwards to “catch up” with the treat, but keep in mind this is an entirely voluntary stretch - no hands on for this one. Keep in mind, if this routine is faithfully and patiently applied, it will result in a more relaxed, cooperative subject and over a period of time your horse should begin noticing that these stretches actually feel good – he may even begin helping you with each of them. As you acquire confidence and familiarity with each horse’s individual range of motion, you will be able to identify subtle changes which will serve as markers for further investigation should an abnormality persist. As an owner or trainer, you can be confident that manual stretching, combined with good training techniques and veterinary supervision when necessary, is giving your horse the best possible insurance against injury. To read the full article Stretching Your Horse please visit our website at: www.TheEquineCenter.com.
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Guest Columnist By Barbi Breen-Gurley
WHAT THE SPECTATOR SHOULD BE LOOKING FOR WHEN WATCHING A COMPETITION
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he equestrian sport of dressage is beautiful to watch and if ridden correctly, it looks like a harmonious and effortless dance by the horse and rider. The rider appears to be doing nothing because the aids or signals given to the horse look invisible. The horse, because of clearly understanding what those signals mean, responds according to the rider’s wishes. The end result looks as if the horse and rider are one. In actuality, it has taken years of proper training to achieve this end result. First of all, the rider must learn to sustain an erect, supple, quiet posture with their body. The back is held straight and the chest is stretched upright with the head looking between the horse’s ears. The arms should hang loosely down from the shoulders and the hands are placed low with the fingers closed. The legs hang down the horse’s sides and the feet are pointed straight ahead. The body is held upright yet the hips are supple allowing the rider to go with the horse’s movement. In this way, there is no bouncing of the seat, but rather fluid elastic movement of the hips.
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From this correct position, the rider must use their legs, seat, back, weight and hands to deliver precise aids to the horse. The various combinations of these aids mean a variety of different things to the horse. Through the daily regiment of training, the horse and rider practice the many exercises and movements in the walk, trot and canter, which develop the horse’s balance, confidence, and athletic ability. Over time, the horse develops from the basic training level tests, (like nursery school) to the highest level of training, the grand prix (like a master’s program). At a competition, these various levels will be offered. As a spectator, it can be very interesting to watch the progression of difficulty through these levels. One horse and rider will enter the arena at a time to be judged from one to five judges. Each movement receives a mark from 0 (not performed) to 10 (excellent). Final scores in the 40’s are rare, indicating an insufficient ride. Often if this happens, it tells the rider they are not quite ready to perform at a competition. Final scores in the 50’s indicate a
lot more practice is needed to improve the overall quality of the ride. Scores in the 60’s indicate the training is going in the right direction, yet there are areas in the training that need improvement. Scores in the 70’s are happily received, indicating a much higher quality has been achieved. Scores of 80 and above are good and very good, and are really a compliment to the high quality performed. Scores in the 90’s are becoming possible now by the top rider’s in the world. This really is a treat to observe! Ideally whatever level is being observed, the spectator should see a quiet, harmonious ride with the horse moving happily forward and performing the requirements of the test with calm, elasticity, rhythm, and stretched in his body in a rounded outline. The rider should sit quietly, making the performance appear effortless and beautiful to watch. Barbi Breen-Gurley operates Sea Horse Ranch out of 2566 Sea Horse Lane, Los Osos. She can be reached by email at barbi@seahorseranch.com or call 805-528-0222.
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thing I don’t like is that with every alfalfa slice she throws out of the truck I get an excruciating pain deep inside my wallet. Because I’m a cheapskate I’ve tried to find cheaper alternative feedstuffs. For years we fed produce that came out the back end of a grocery store. It was hilarious to watch our ewes try to eat black bananas, bunches of broccoli, rutabagas and beets. Our sheep routinely wore orange mustaches and reddish-yellow rear ends from eating way too many deformed and unmerchantable carrots. I’ll admit there was a time or two I’d eat the better looking produce, particularly if a good apple or tangerine came through, but after awhile I ate so much sheep feed every once in awhile I had a tendency to want to lay down and die for no apparent reason.We eventually stopped feeding the produce because the sheep pasture looked like a school lunch cafeteria with all the asparagus and rejected lima beans left behind. In the First Lady’s honor we called it Michelle’s Pasture to recognize her efforts in turning all school cafeterias into EPA Superfund sites.I’m hesitant to admit this but I even broke a tooth chewing on rabbit feed once. But I drew the line there. I refused to eat the chicken feed, or “mash” as it was called. With all it’s secret ingredients it reminded me too much of my mom’s “hash”. Years ago my ex brother-in-law and I raised a big field of oat hay in an effort to lower my costs for feeding the cows through the winter. I was a huge disaster as a farmer and the hay was terrible. But still, it was cheap. Due to all my past experimentation in using our cows as guinea pigs in my quest to find lower cost feed alternatives, my cows eyed me suspiciously when I tried to feed them the first load of the inferior oat hay. They warily looked at it and wouldn’t take a bite. I could just hear them saying, “You try it first, you big tightwad.” I felt like a food tester for Kim Jong-Un, North Korea’s evil dictator. Reluctantly I tried a stem and, as usual, the cows were right. It was awful. I think it needed a top dressing of ground milo, a light drizzle of molasses and just a pinch of salt mix. For more of Pitts’ writing, go to LeePittsbooks.com.
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