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RIDING AND WRITING........................................................................................................................................6 AZ TRIPLE CROWN..............................................................................................................................................7 LIKE FATHER, LIKE SON...................................................................................................................................10 4H HORSES.........................................................................................................................................................12 JAW-DROPPING JOURNEYS IN UTAH’S CANYON COUNTRY..............................................................15 CUTTING HORSES............................................................................................................................................16

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IT SEEMS TO ME.................................................................................................................................................18

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HACKAMORE CLASSIC.....................................................................................................................................10 HORSE AGILITY CLUB.....................................................................................................................................12 NEWS BRIEFS....................................................................................................................................................17 FROM THE SHOW RING TO QUEEN OF THE MOUNTAIN...................................................................20 EVENT CALENDAR............................................................................................................................................22 CLASSIFIED MARKETPLACE..........................................................................................................................26

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Josh Valdez and Jac Be light

Josh Valdez, of Alamosa, Colo., won the Youth Bridle Championship with his horse, Jac Be Light, at the National Reined Cow Horse Association Stakes March 29 at the South Point Equestrian Center in Las Vegas.

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CORRECTION

In the Winter 2013 edition of the SW Equine Enthusiast is was incorrectly reported that Nelson Farms in Tucson works with cutting horses.

The SW Equine Enthusiast regrets the error.

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RIDING AND WRITING HORSES BRING AUTHOR BACK TO HIS ROOTS

By RUTH HEIDE SW Equine Enthusiast

When Phil Ray Jack’s world was falling apart, horses helped him put it back together.

The author of the recently published, “The Spirit of the Horse” and Other Works, is from the small town of Manassa, Colo. in southern Colorado, but was teaching college in Washington state when he was drawn back to his rural roots.

“I had a horse before I owned a bike,” he recalled. “When I was growing up, we always had horses.”

His first horse was Lady, such a gentle spirit he thought nothing of putting his 2-year-old sister on the horse’s back. His mother was not as pleased when she found out, but Jack’s sister was no worse for the experience.

Jack’s journey in life led him to rainy Seattle, Wash., a far cry from the high mountain desert in southern Colorado where he grew up. He was teaching at a community college in Seattle when it seemed his life began falling apart.

“Everything that I was and thought was important was being taken away from me, a lot of it due to my own choices, my own mistakes. I was losing everything,” he recalled.

A friend of his said to him, “you need some equine therapy.”

Jack spent a day at a riding stable in Seattle, just letting horses in and out and watching them graze. He went back to the stable and paid for private riding lessons so he could become reacquainted with horses without a big group around.

“I climbed in the saddle. As I was riding, I realized I felt that connection with myself, and I realized I needed to be back home where I could have a horse, be in the saddle where I could have the Rockies [Rocky Mountains] at

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my back.”

When his job ended, Jack returned home to Colorado. One of his first acts was to buy 150 bales of hay, even though he had nowhere for it to be delivered and no horse yet. His brother-in-law Tim helped him line up a 40-acre parcel where he could unload the hay and keep a horse, whenever he got one. All he had to do was put up the fence.

Jack lives nearby in a cabin near the river in South Fork, Colo.

Then he got Wink, a 23- or 24-year-old Appaloosa cow pony that was just what he needed.

“I started riding again. He was so mild and gentle.”

He later gave Wink as a Christmas present to his brotherin-law, but Wink still shares the pasture with Jack’s other horses.

When one of Jack’s daughters was visiting, they drove by a farm that had a sign, “horses for sale,” and his daughter reminded her dad he had said he wanted a second horse.

“I thought, ‘I will go back and at least look’.”

When he did, the owners brought out a couple of horses that were nice, but when they brought out Colorado Rose, “I just fell in love with her. The connection was there. It was clear.”

Rose is a 17½ hands tall Tennessee Walker, a beautiful horse.

“Rose is the queen of the field.”

Phil Ray’s third horse is Midnight Wind, a big black Freason that is the youngest of Phil Ray’s “herd.”

His horses have brought healing to Jack’s spirit and inspired him to compile “The Spirit of the Horse” and Other Works, a book that mixes poetry and prose to provide an overview of the author’s journey through life. (The book is available at http://philrayjack.wix.com/itseems-to-me) “In the poem ‘Spirit of the

Phil Ray Jack, educator and author of “The Spirit of the Horse” and Other Works, rides Colorado Rose in southern Colorado. The two formed an instant bond.

Horse’ I try to capture that feeling of connection. It’s like the spirit of the land is there through the horses, and I feel connected to that.”

Jack is an Adjunct English Instructor at Adams State University in Alamosa, Colo., where he embraces another of his lifelong passions, writing.

“Manassa is a small town. You work hard to find entertainment.

One of the more popular forms of entertainment was beating me up after school,” Jack said.

Because he could not make it all the way home from school without being intercepted, he often made it as far as the town library and ducked in the door for safety.

Since he was there, he would read.

“Reading was a form of self preservation,” he recalled.

Things changed in third grade, however. His teacher would let the students do what they wanted between subjects, so one day he was writing a story during the

break and was so involved in it he did not notice when the teacher had moved on to the next subject.

When the teacher interrupted him to find out what was so interesting, she started to read his story to the whole class. She asked how the story ended, and he told her he didn’t know yet because he had not finished writing it. The teacher asked him to share the ending when he finished it.

That day when he left the school, the bullies were outside, but this time they stopped him to ask how the story ended.

“I got to go home and finish the story. The teacher read it to the class, and I was a hero,” Jack said.

From then on, he knew he wanted to be a writer.

The story he was writing was about a horse.

So, the “Spirit of the Horse” and the passion for writing have been intertwined in Jack’s life.

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he would like to someday open an equine therapy ranch where rescued horses could connect with people who need a bit of rescuing themselves, just like he believes horses did for him when he needed it.

He witnessed another example of that kind of therapy when his mom and dad came out to see the horses. When his father entered the field where Jack’s horses were, Rose right away came up to him, and an immediate connection was formed.

“Mom was like a kid in a candy store,” Jack recalled. “Her face just beamed.”

She rode Wink. It was the first time she had been on a horse in more than 50 years, since she was young and a stallion had taken off with her. “ I t ’s l i k e s h e b e c a m e invigorated. Her health improved.

Her spirit improved, and dad said it’s because of the horses. She found herself again.”

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AZ TRIPLE CROWN WINNER DECIDED AT BUMBLE BEE RIDE

By CRISTINA BALLARD SW Equine Enthusiast Hosting three North American Trail Ride Conference (NATRC) rides in three months at three different locations takes a dedicated team, who work well together and still enjoy each other’s company after the final ride. That would definitely describe the Arizona Triple Crown’s management team. All of the team members were tired when the final ride wrapped up at the Bumble Bee Ranch but they were also filled with pride and satisfaction in their success of hosting the first Arizona Triple Crown rides.

The only thing harder than hosting the three Triple Crown rides would be to compete in all of the rides within a three month period of time. It is quite an accomplishment for both horse and rider to

stay sound and fit enough to allow them to successfully complete the three-ride series.

In the end, only nine horse-and-rider teams achieved this goal, which automatically qualified each of them as a potential winner of the Arizona Triple Crown. Special decals were made by the Triple Crown team to present to each rider that completed the Triple Crown rides to acknowledge the significance of their accomplishment.

For readers unfamiliar with competitive distance riding, the NATRC describes its organization this way: “A competitive trail ride is a long distance sport where the competitors cover a measured distance within a window of time. In NATRC rides, veterinary and horsemanship judges provide a qualified review of both horses and riders. The emphasis is on education, safety and sportsmanship in a fun, familyoriented environment.”

Riders may enter rides in a division that is commensurate with their skill level. The Novice division is for beginning riders and/ or horses that are learning the sport and riders may be offered one-day (Novice B) or two-day (Novice A) entries, depending on the ride. Competitive Pleasure riders use the same trails as the Novice but this division is for experienced competitors who may be starting a new horse or prefer a more laid back ride. Open riders go farther and faster than the other two divisions and are expected to be experienced distance horse/rider teams that can handle tougher terrain and obstacles.

The Bumble Bee Ride was not only the final jewel of the Triple Crown series, but was also the most spacious. The 30 competitors enjoyed many amenities that are not usually available at rides. Aside from camping in a huge pasture area, the

Photo by Jennifer LaBelle/Silver Buckle Photography AZ Triple Crown team members are (inside coach from left to right) Catherine Peterson, M&M Ride Manager Beni DeMattei, Triple Crown Rides Secretary, Karen Kafka, STAR Ride Manager, Penny Nichols, Triple Crown Rides Volunteer Caterer. Pictured outside coach from left to right, Cris Ballard, Triple Crown Promotion/Marketing, Kandace French, Bumble Bee Ride Manager.

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riders were also treated to flushing toilets, hot showers and prepared dinners by the Bumble Bee Ranch staff each night under a large pavilion, which was also used for ride briefings and awards presentations.

Each rider packet also included a generous goody bag provided by Tack Solutions by Leslie, located in Phoenix, which contained horse treats, discount coupons and key See BUMBLE BEE page 9

Triple crown’s second jewel a real gem

By CRISTINA BALLARD SW Equine Enthusiast McDowell Mountain Park was the location for the M&M Ride, Arizona Triple Crown’s second leg. The park hadn’t hosted a North American Trail Ride (NATRC)-sanctioned ride in this location since the 1990s and the trails were just as beautiful this time as they had been in the past.

Although Catherine Peterson is a veteran NATRC rider and has volunteered at her fair share of rides, she was a first-time ride manager for the M&M Ride. She agreed to do this so that there would be more NATRC rides available for Arizona riders and was nervous about the responsibility of managing a ride.

“It really went so much better than I could have even have imagined,” Peterson said. “I had fun and I think everyone else did as well.”

Based upon the enthusiasm demonstrated by the riders and volunteers, Peterson’s assessment seemed to be on point.

The ride had 25 competitors entered, but the Triple Crown team was most excited that three junior riders had entered the one-day Novice division as first-time competitors. Karen Kafka, ride manager for the Crown’s first jewel, brought three of her Superstition Mountains Pony Club members and not only mentored her pony clubbers, but rode with them and showed them See SECOND JEWEL page 8

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the ropes of competitive riding. Kafka wasn’t the only one making sure that her juniors made it back to camp safely. An army of volunteers, including the ride’s safety riders, made sure that all details were handled so that everyone navigated the park successfully.

After the first day on the trail, Burnt Biscuit provided a delicious catered meal for the riders and volunteers. With a few sunburned faces and a lot of full bellies, the awards for the Novice B (one-day) competitors were announced.

Kafka put together bouquets of various M&Mcandied delights for the first-place winners and also made the breed awards, which were candy jars of M&Ms with a plastic horse of the appropriate breed glued to the jar lid. For the Sweepstakes and High-Point Team awards, Cris Ballard used the NATRC logo to create cross-stitched and framed pictures, which also included the division award, the ride name and year.

First-time junior rider, Caden Williams, must have been paying very close attention to Kafka’s tutoring. Williams won first place in the Novice B Junior Horsemanship class and her horse, RA Chloe, also took the blue ribbon. Although Williams was very excited about taking two blues, she was positively giddy when it was announced that RA Chloe also won Sweepstakes for the

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Novice B division, the highest scoring horse for the whole division. Williams’ family was also present for the awards and her parents beamed with pride.

In the two-day divisions, the Open Heavyweight horsemanship winner was Northern California rider, Doug Brown. Bailey’s Angel Baby, ridden

by Cheri Westmoreland, won first place Open Heavyweight horse. Bailey’s Angel Baby went on to win the Open Sweepstakes award, as well.

In the Competitive Pleasure division, Debbie Zinkl and Society Man’s Sunny Boy collected blue ribbons for both horsemanship and horse, also making them the winner of the High-Point Team award for the Competitive Pleasure division.

Similarly, Mary Pickard and her horse, Ranger, swept the blue ribbons in the Novice A Lightweight class. The Novice A Heavyweight horsemanship winner was Megan Mesarsky from Las Vegas and Night Hawk, ridden by Sharon Noake from Kingman, AZ, was the top Novice A Heavyweight horse. Much to Sharon’s delight, Night Hawk also won Sweepstakes for the Novice A division.

If you are interested in attending or hosting a distance-riding clinic, please contact Beni DeMattei at (480) 892-4120 or by email at beni2406@hotmail.com.

Visit www.natrc.org or www.natrc2.org Region 2 to learn about this sport.

Photo by Catherine Peterson AZ Triple Crown winner Debbie Zinkl.

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Photo by Catherine Peterson AZ Triple Crown contenders, from left to right, Tammy and Doug Brown, Sherrie Bray, Debbie Zinkl, Susan Dreyfus, Jill Worley and Cris Ballard, pictured below, holding the winner’s prize. Not pictured, but also Triple Crown contenders, were Carol Evans and Sharon Noake.

chains.

Again, Triple Crown team members, Karen Kafka and Cris Ballard created ride-specific, unique trophies for both class and division winners. Kafka and her team assembled prize bags, which contained bumble-bee related items of all kinds. For the Sweepstakes and High-Point Team awards, Ballard made bumble-bee themed wind chimes, which also included the division award, the ride name and year. Please note that all awards mentioned below are unofficial until verified and confirmed by NATRC. Saturday night was time for the one-day awards, which included Novice B and the mini-AZ Triple Crown presentation. Susan Beard won the Heavyweight horsemanship class, while Angie Fura took Lightweight horsemanship’s top award. The Heavyweight horse winner was RP Fiery Dream, ridden by Monica Phillips, and the first place winner for Lightweight horse was Toledo Tilly, ridden by Pat Montgomery. Toledo Tilly also took the Novice B Sweepstakes prize. The mini-Triple Crown was given to the highest scoring horse and rider team to complete all three AZ Triple Crown rides, which was awarded to Susan Beard and Little Bit’s Merry Lad. Beard was presented with a lap rug bearing the AZ Triple Crown logo, a coupon for her horse to receive a massage/ treatment from Kristy Maffucci, owner of Freedom In Motion and a Triple Crown completion decal to display on her trailer or vehicle.

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LIKE FATHER, LIKE SON VIRGIL AND JOSH VALDEZ WIN NRCHA CHAMPIONSHIPS IN LAS VEGAS Josh Valdez, a 17-year-old Alamosa, Colo., high school junior, rode to the winner ’s circle in Las Vegas, March 19, claiming the National Reined Cow Horse Association Stakes Youth Bridle Championship aboard his gelding, Jac Be Light (Jac Daniels Neat x Spooky Lucy).

The Centauri High School student has been riding since he was five, and started showing reined cow horses when he was about 12. He also knows how to handle a rope, and can often be found team-roping with his father, Virgil Valdez, who also shows cow horses Jac Be Light, a 17-year-old bay gelding known around the barn as Dan, is a seasoned campaigner who shares valuable knowledge with his young rider.

“I’ve been riding him for about three years. He’s one of my first real cow horses. He’s taught me a lot; he’s such a good horse and such a good teacher for me,” Valdez said.

D u r i n g l a s t F r i d a y ’s competition at the South Point Equestrian Center in Las Vegas, Valdez piloted Dan to scores of 140 in both the rein work and the

cow work, and the total 280 score earned the $537 Championship paycheck. The win also came with a C.R. Morrison Trophy and Gist buckle sponsored by the NRCHA, and a $50 gift certificate and cooler bag sponsored by NRCHA Corporate Partner Santa Cruz Biotechnologies.

Va l d e z , w h o a l s o p l a y s on the Centauri High School baseball team, trains with leading professional horseman Don Murphy, Marietta, Okla., a NRCHA Hall of Fame inductee widely respected throughout the cow horse industry.

“I don’t know if I can break down to just words what Don has taught me – it’s everything.

Confidence in the show pen, working your horse at home, preparing your horse, showing smart – anything you can think of. He’s helped me so much,” Valdez said.

At the NRCHA Stakes in Las Vegas, he received some words of wisdom from his aunt, Betty Lou Valdez, La Junta, Colo., also a cow horse competitor. Her insight steadied Valdez’s nerves the night before he showed.

“I was feeling unsure. She said, ‘You know what your horse

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Virgil Valdez took home the NRCHA Stakes Non-Pro Bridle Reserve Championship in Las Vegas, winning $2,736 on his horse, He Be Fierce. can do. You know what you can do. Just put it together and get your mind straight and go out and ride your best.’ I’d like to thank her, and Don Murphy, my dad (Virgil Valdez) and my mom (Sherri Valdez). My parents have helped me so much. I wouldn’t be showing horses if it wasn’t for them. They give me all the confidence in the world. My dad

helps me so much,” Valdez said.

Cow horse competition is a family affair for the Valdez clan, and there was cause for father-son celebration in Las Vegas when Virgil claimed the NRCHA Stakes Non-Pro Bridle Spectacular Reserve Championship on his horse, He Be Fierce (Peptoboonsmal x Smart Starlight), taking home

$2,736.

“I’ll be showing horses, or roping or something until I die.

I love it,” Valdez said. “Being humble is a big lesson that I’ve learned from showing cow horses, and how to work hard and cope with disappointment.

Always keep going, and know there will be another show and another chance to be on top.”

PARTY AND STRAY GATHERING ADD FUN AT NRCHA HACKAMORE CLASSIC

The fun continues outside the show arena at the National Reined Cow Horse Association Hackamore Classic in Pueblo, Colo., with the Exhibitor Party and Stray Gathering competition at the Colorado State Fairgrounds, at 5 p.m., May 3.

The Exhibitor Party features a Fiesta Dinner and drinks for those 21 and older.

The meal is sponsored by Quintana Performance Horses.

Adult beverages are provided courtesy of Breckenridge Brewery, owned by Trish and Scott Smiley; Butch and Charleen Morgan, who donated the Pendleton Whisky; John and Gretchen Keller, who donated wine; and Clymer Performance

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The Stray Gathering is a rough-and-ready timed team roping event with an estimated jackpot of more than $5,000.

Horses, who also sponsored wine and helped plan the event. Live musical entertainment will be provided by Lobo and Sheryl.

Following the dinner, the no-holdsbarred Stray Gathering contest will command attention in the show arena.

This is a rough and ready timed team roping event with an estimated jackpot of more than $5,000 up for grabs.

Each four-person Stray Gathering team will break into two pairs. When two

steers are released at the far end of the arena, each pair of ropers must head and heel the two steers. Ropers may only rope with their pre-selected partner and each roper may only rope once. When the steers have been roped, they must be tied by any three legs and remain tied for six seconds.

If one or both steers come untied before six seconds have elapsed, the team will receive a no-time.

Teams will have two-and-a-half minutes to complete the stray gathering task, or

receive a no-time.

Ropers wishing to enter the Stray Gathering must do so before the entry deadline at noon on May 3.

There is a limit of 15 teams, and with that number of entries, the jackpot will total $5,250 and pay five placings. The team entry fee is $400, with $350 going to the jackpot and $50 to the stock charge.

Contact Lindsay Wadhams at (719) 4397255 or Lindsay.Wadhams@state.co.us for more information.

The NRCHA extends its appreciation to the Pueblo community and its members who have made the Exhibitor Party and Stray Gathering possible.

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After all of the competitors were checked out early Sunday afternoon, the number crunching started - not only for the ride awards but, more importantly, also to determine the winner of the first AZ Triple Crown. The field was so tight that in the end, the top two scores for the Triple Crown were only separated by less than a point.

In the Novice A Lightweight class, Jill Worley and her horse, Rio, took home both of the blue ribbons. Likewise, the Novice A Heavyweight winners were Holly and her rider, Carol Evans. Evans also happily collected the Sweepstakes prizes for Holly in the Novice A division.

The Open Heavyweight Horsemanship winner was Matt Baker, who rode Peanut.

Doug Brown rode National Treasure to another win in the Open Heavyweight Horse class. The Open Lightweight class was swept by Terri Smith, aboard Hot Saki.

Hot Saki also earned the Open Sweepstakes prize and Smith was thrilled to pieces.

In the Competitive Pleasure division, Debbie Zinkl was awarded first place in Horsemanship on Society Man’s Sunny Boy, while Andarko, ridden by Lory Walls, took the blue in Horse. Walls and Andarko also won the High-Point Team award for

the Competitive Pleasure division.

At long last, the winner of this year’s Arizona Triple Crown was to be announced.

The Crown went to Zinkl and Society Man’s Sunny Boy. Zinkl seemed taken by surprise when her name was announced and she was presented with her awards, which consisted of a horse cooler with Arizona Triple Crown Winner – 2013 and Triple Crown logo embroidered on it, a free entry to an AZ Triple Crown Ride in 2014, a very large championship ribbon and bragging rights as the first winner of the Arizona Triple Crown.

After months of hard work and time spent preparing for these rides, the management team, and their families, was thrilled with their success but ready to relax.

Until next year, that is. Rest assured that the team won’t be resting on their laurels too long. Soon they will be gearing up to prepare for 2014 and hope to spread the word between now and then to attract even more competitors at the next year’s AZ Triple Crown rides.

If you are interested in attending or hosting a distance-riding clinic, please contact: Beni DeMattei at (480) 892-4120 or by

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Photo by Jennifer LaBelle/Silver Buckle Photography Mini-AZ Triuple Crown winner Susan Beard.

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The Arizona Triple Crown team dedicates the 2013 rides to Doug Brown - a man always with a ready smile, a kind nature and a true horseman. He will be dearly missed.

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4H HORSES PROGRAM TEACHES LIFE SKILLS

By JIM BRADBURY SW Equine Enthusiast Want to cut down your child’s time on video games? How about less texting?

A good strategy might be the Pima County 4-H Horse Project in Pima County, Ariz.

Current President Jodie Bagley, 58, said that as a parent, “The program is priceless.

The child is busy, interested and out of trouble.

“They learn everything they need to become a good adult,” she said.

Life skills she listed include confidence, self-esteem, responsibility, and public speaking.

4-H kids elect their own officers, set agendas and run their meetings, with adults serving as advisors. Service projects and fundraisers must be selected and implemented.

The name of Bagley’s group is the Pima County Pathfinders. The club often does activities in conjunction with the Silverbelle Riders.

Bagley said numbers are down this year because of higher gas and feed prices.

However, the Horse Project in Pima County has some 250 participants.

Membership is open to kids from nine to 19, boys or girls.

The 4-H horse year begins in September and points to the Pima County Fair that begins April 18. The fair involves four jampacked days of activities, including cattle sorting and roping, an English and Western Day, and showmanship. Kids are divided

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Jamie Ricksecker, 15, horse, Memphis, Mickey Bagley, 18, Dream, Emma Wilford, 18, Volcon, Emma LaVigne, 17, Brego, Annie Rhee, 12, Rose. by age and ability level. On Sunday there is Gymkhana Day with barrel and pole racing.

“This is for kids who like to go fast,” Bagley smiled.

Bagley has been involved for 10 years, with four as a leader.

Part of that commitment comes from what the program can do for children. For example, one member of her group had a rough patch because of a divorce.

“The club was her lifeline,” Bagley noted.

She added that kids don’t have to own a horse to belong. They can lease an animal or just come and hang out. The cost to participate is $20 per year.

Bagley believes 4-H is a great thing to have on a college or scholarship application as students can cite commitment, leadership, awards and community service.

And, a 4-H jacket is awarded to those who can complete some stringent requirements.

Bagley’s daughter, Mickey, 18, is a freshman at the University of Arizona. She joined 4H when she was nine. Like many of the older kids, she enjoys mentoring younger members. Many of her friends in college are people from all over Pima County that she met in 4-H. With her major, she hopes to make working with horses her lifelong pursuit.

Angela Braunreiter, 19, is a sophomore

at UA, majoring in psychology. She is now a leader. She started when she was 11 and self admittedly was painfully shy. She said 4-H has helped her confidence Annie Rhee, 12, a seventh grader at Pusch Ridge Christian Academy, is in her second year and said 4-H is a great place to meet friends with similar interests.

More than 9,000 youths in Arizona are members of 4-H, supported by 2,000 adult volunteers. There many different areas open to 4-H, including photography, computers, building rockets, or raising sheep or rabbits.

Anyone interested in the youth horse project can call Jodie Bagley at (520) 7449477.

FOUNDER OF INTERNATIONAL HORSE AGILITY CLUB COMES TO ARIZONA Vanessa Bee has been around horses most of her life, working in the racing stables throughout her teens, then driving competitively into her early 20s.

As a qualified teacher with a degree in education, Bee uses her training facility in England and her own method known as Positive Horsemanship, to specialize in building relationships between the horses and the handler from the ground up.

She has studied and worked with some of the greatest horseman of the age.

By creating the International Horse Agility Club, she has provided a social competitive outlet for those relationships

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to grow.

Horse Agility brings together people who have been practicing horse agility worldwide and support those who would like to become part of a competitive arm.

Bee will be presenting Horse Agility Fun Day in Arizona from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., on May 25, at Mile High Ranch, 12225 E Hwy 92, Hereford.

From 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., on May 26 and 27, Bee will present a two-day clinic on Get Really Good at Horse Agility, at the Mile High Ranch.

All proceeds from both events will benefit Care for the Horses. For more information and to register for either

event, email Ann Jost at careforthehorses@msn.com or Denise Anthony at tiggerpower@junocom.

The International Horse Agility Club now has more than 500 members in the UK and with overseas, 40 registered instructors and more than 800 horses registered as Agility Horses. Horse Agility is not just about playing with horses it strengthens the bond between horse and handler without gadgets or quick fixes, indeed the aim of horse agility always is for the horse to run completely free of any restraint, directed round a course of obstacles by the handler.

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TRAIL RIDING

JAW-DROPPING JOURNEYS IN UTAH’S CANYON COUNTRY

Sentinel Rock Horseback Adventures located just west of Page, Ariz., offers a variety of horseback tours that take in the majestic views of northern Arizona, southern Utah and the Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument area.

Owners and operators, Sara and Mike Woodcliffe say they created their trail riding business out of a love of horses and the unique, natural beauty of the area.

“Our belief is the horse must respect us at all times but we must also respect the innate dignity of the horse,” said Sara.

According to the Woodcliffes, their goal is to offer an unbeatable, unique trail and horseback riding experience by focusing on the enjoyment and welfare of both guests and horses.

The friendly guides have outstanding natural horsemanship skills and trail experience and they are happy to share information and stories about the local area for your enjoyment, according to Mike, who added all of the guides are also certified in first aid and CPR. “We continue our horses’ training

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both on the ground and under saddle, developing their softness and lightness to human aids,”said Sara. “We are also pleased to announce that we are now offering the opportunity to learn new horsemanship skills or take a riding lesson at our ranch.”

Sentinel Rock Ranch is 26 miles west of Page on U.S. 89. Turn right onto Clark Bench Rd. between mile markers 16 and 17, cross two cattle guards, drive approximately 20 yards and turn right into the driveway.

It’s about 43 miles east of Kanab, Utah, on U.S. 89.

They currently offer four tours as well as custom rides for those looking to explore a specific area in-depth.

There is a half-day trip to Secret Canyon, which, according to Sara, is about a three-and-a-half hour ride with a brief rest for pictures.

The Woodcliffes say this ride has jawdropping views at every turn and is truly one of hidden treasures of the area.

They also offer a half-day Hoodoo

“We tailor the ride depending on your riding ability and we provide the opportunity for more challenging and faster rides to experienced riders.”

Sara Woodcliffe Ride which take riders on a memorable tour of the Hoodoos and White Ghost, which is also around three and a half hours.

Another option is the two-hour trail ride that leaves from the ranch and explores both the basin and the rim of White Canyon and is suitable for riders of all levels. The White Canyon trail ride can be extended to half or full day if requested.

All rides are private or semi-private, and guided, and they provide thorough, hands-on instruction prior to all rides for safety.

“None of our rides are ‘nose-to-butt,’ ‘eat dust’ trail rides,’” Sara said. “We tailor the ride depending on your riding ability and we provide the opportunity for more challenging and faster rides to experienced riders. Our horses’ training is such that they are safe and considerate mounts for novice or slightly apprehensive riders one day and can be equally enjoyed by an experienced equestrian the next.”

A minimum of two riders are required for each ride; riders must be age 10 or older at management discretion; maximum weight for horse’s comfort is 240 pounds; riders are required to wear long pants and closed-toe flat shoes; and long-sleeved shirts are recommended but not required.

Whether you live in the area, or if you need an equestrian encounter to round out your visit to Canyon Country, the Woodcliffes would be glad to accommodate you.

To schedule a ride, contact Mike or Sara at 928-660-3134 or visit them online at sentinelrockhorses.com.

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CUTTING HORSES

NAVID KHARRAZI IS ADDICTED TO THE SPORT

By JIM BRADBURY SW Equine Enthusiast Cutting horses and football wide receivers have a lot in common, according to Navid Kharrazi, of Marana, Ariz.

“You don’t send a center out for a pass. By the time he gets there the game will be over. You want little guys who can zig and zag.

“It’s the same with cutting horses. They must be tiny, powerful and able to turn on a dime,” he said.

Navid and his wife, Christine, own On A Wing And A Prayer, near Marana High School.

They raise and train Arabian and one-half Arabian and Quarter Horses for the strenuous and exacting world of cutting horse competitions.

The couple purchased five acres of uncleared land 12 years ago for their passion. They first built a barn and since have added a house and several corrals.

Navid, 52, admits he is addicted to the sport, with most of his free time from his engineering job at Raytheon spent training and attending competitions.

Christine, 41, is an enthusiastic partner and chose the name. She works in payroll and coordinates substitute teachers at nearby Mt. View High School.

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While the economy has slowed horse sales in the past couple of years, the rewards can be quite good.

A promising horse can go for $10,000 and a proven competitor for $80,000 and more, Navid said.

There have been three parties this year who are interested in buying a horse, a hopeful sign, Navid says. They would like to sell three horses a year.

They have five horses advertised on their website www.wingandaprayerfinehorses.com.

Navid came from Iran when he was 14 to get a better education. He did some riding in Iran at an early age.

After his southern California childhood, he went to the University of California and then the University of Arizona to complete his degree. It’s there where he met Christine.

He went back to southern California for his first job, but returned to Tucson to escape that lifestyle.

The couple married and bought a house in Tucson.

Christine’s aunt changed their life when she bought her an Arabian. They boarded her at AlMarah Ranch. Soon, they had three animals and moved to Marana.

They still have that first horse, Shiraz, 20, but now have eight animals on site and a half interest

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in another.

Navid says they are picky about stallions for breeding, and travel as far as Texas and California if necessary.

Their champion horse is Shahrazad, 13. She won a competition in Scottsdale three times and other local shows. She was national champion and won second place in an Arabian breed show.

“She is one of the best Arabian cutting horses,” Navid said.

The National Cutting Horse Association governs the exacting sport with the big event a multi-week competition in Dallas, Texas in December.

Healthy cash prizes can be won. Navid competes in the non-professional category, but has won $2,500 in one event.

Training a cutting horse takes a long time, Navid pointed out. The horse must be athletic, and smart. Once the two and a half minute competition begins, the success depends mostly on the horse.

In the old days, cowboys taught their horses to go into a herd quietly if they needed to separate a sick cow, or one for branding. The same principle applies today in cutting competitions.

The cows desperately want to stay in their herd, Navid said.

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NEWS BRIEFS

COWBOY CELEBRATION

Sedona’s 9th Annual National Day of the Cowboy Celebration in Uptown and the Main Street District of Sedona is scheduled for July 27.

Come enjoy “a whole lot of cowboy goin’s on.” See live performances of gunfights, roping, bullwhip cracking, storytelling and historical re enactments. Listen or dance to live western music. This free event is presented by Sedona Main Street Program with the “Red Rock Posse” and area businesses.

For more information, visit www.sedonamainstreet.com

NEW BLM POLICIES

The Bureau of Land Management made policy changes to its national Wild Horse and Burro Program that help ensure the humane treatment of animals during gathers; establish protocols for the management of gathers that strengthen communications and teamwork; provide for safe and transparent access for the public and media; and increase timely and accurate internal and external communications during gathers.

“At the end of the day, we need to find better ways to manage for healthier animals and healthier rangelands so that we can keep these symbols of the American West on our nation’s public lands,” said BLM’s Mike Pool.

See the new policies at http://on.doi.gov/2013BLMPolicy.

NATRC FUND-RAISER WILL HAVE SIX WINNERS

At the February 2013 convention in Denver, the North American Trail Ride Conference kicked off its 2014 Two Sixes fund-raising raffle.

In this year’s fund-raiser, which is open to all, six people will each win a week-long equestrian vacation donated by six ranches across the U.S.: the Coffee Creek Ranch in northern California, the White Stallion Ranch in Marana, Ariz., the M Lazy C Ranch in central Colorado, the Bar Fifty Ranch in southwest Arkansas, the Brushy Creek Lodge and Resort in southeast Missouri, and the Mammoth Cave Horse Camp in south central Kentucky.

At NATRC’s 2014 national convention in February in Oklahoma City, Okla., the six winners will be drawn from only

1,000 tickets. The grandprize winner will choose which ranch to visit from all six. The second winner will choose from the remaining five ranches, and so on. Winners will be responsible for their transportation to the ranches.

The wonderful ranches offer a variety of options. For information on the ranch packages and the raffle, go to www. natrc.org or call (303) 688-1677.

NATRC is a non-profit educational and competitive trail ride organization with a national family of several thousand competitors, volunteers and supporters. Its rides are fun, challenging and open to all breeds and folks from all disciplines.

Riders are invited to see what they and their horses can achieve.

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GUEST COLUMN

IT SEEMS TO ME

BY PHIL RAY JACK

After moving away more than 20 years ago, I returned to the Valley last June. While I enjoyed most of the places I’ve lived, it feels great to be back home again.

I left to pursue a career teaching in college, and for more that 17 years, I struggled to survive as a “professional part-time instructor” while trying to land a full-time position. A lot of people are surprised when they hear that approximately eighty percent of college classes are taught by adjunct, or part-time, instructors, and that there is a lot of competition of full-time positions.

I eventually realized that if you don’t like the way things are, you can either work to change them or remain miserable until someone else does something, and I became involved in our faculty union. A couple of years later, I became the first part-time instructor in the history of the State of Washington to be elected president of a faculty union local.

Finally, after more than seventeen years of a career that spanned three states and included teaching for seven institutions of higher learning, I was hired as a full-time instructor. I felt this was the culmination of my hopes and dreams.

The tenure process is much more grueling than most people realize. While each state and institution has its own set of guidelines, they all strive to assure that those who are granted tenure will maintain high standards of learning. In my case, I worked with a committee comprised of three faculty members (one from our division, one selected by the union, and one that I chose), an administrator, and a student. For three years, they observed my classes, conducted student evaluations, and offered constructive criticism and guidance.

Unfortunately, in spite of the fact that my tenure committee unanimously recommended that I be granted tenure, the Board of Trustees rejected my application and gave me an additional year to work on an improvement plan. The recommendation of a committee comprised of professional educators who had worked closely with me for three years (not including the 10 years I had worked there as a part-time instructor and the president of the faculty union) was rejected based on anonymous student responses to two questions on student evaluations in two of my classes.

And then, last January, I almost lost both of my parents and flew back so that I could spend what I

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I realized that I needed to be in a place where I could have a horse underneath me and the Rockies at my back, and I decided it was time for me to return to my roots and to my real, authentic self. thought were their last days with them. The timing couldn’t have been worse. I left at the same time my tenure committee was having to make their final recommendation, but my family came first. Fortunately, my parents are stubborn enough to pull through, and are doing fine, but few weeks after I returned to Seattle, I was given the choice between resigning or having my tenure application rejected.

My best friend, Diane, saw my struggles and took me to a ranch where she was taking riding lessons. On that first day, I simply helped lead the horses from their pastures to their stables and watched Diane as she rode, but being near the horses fed a part of my soul that I had ignored for too long. I went back to the ranch a week later and paid for a private lesson. As soon as I sat in the saddle, everything became clear to me. It had been more than 20 years since I had been on a horse, and I had forgotten how much I love being in the saddle.

I realized that I needed to be in a place where I could have a horse underneath me and the Rockies at my back, and I decided it was time for me to return to my roots and to my real, authentic self.

For years, I had boasted that my friends and family get frustrated on my birthdays and Christmas because

they don’t have any idea what to get me. I believed that it was because my life was complete and that I had everything I wanted, but when I sat in that saddle, I realized that I had become so caught up in providing service to others – both as a teacher and a leader in the union – that I had lost sight of who I am. I really didn’t even know what I wanted out of life – how could anyone else?

It was hard to leave Seattle. I had made a lot of friends, and all three of my daughters, as well as my two granddaughters, live in Washington State. At that time, I believed it would mean ending my career as a teacher, and it meant walking away from a relationship that had become very important to me. At least, that’s how I felt at the time. In spite of all these things, I knew it was a move I had to make. I didn’t feel like I was running away from anything, rather I felt like I was moving toward my future.

But once I made the decision, things seemed to fall into place for me. The huge issues and problems I had been dealing with didn’t disappear, but I realized that they weren’t as overwhelming as they had seemed. I worked to the end of my contract and used the time to gain a better understanding of who I am and what I

want to accomplish in my life.

My sister helped me find the cabin in South Fork so that I had a place to live when I got here. I only brought the possessions I could get into my van, and I started building my new life from scratch.

When I reached my new home, I started getting ready for a horse. I began looking for a place to keep him. I heard that feed is pretty scarce this year, so I bought enough hay and oats to feed two horses for a year. A few people felt it was strange that I bought feed and had found a pasture when I didn’t even own a horse! Still, I didn’t want to own a horse and not have anything to feed it or a place to keep it.

Now, I own two horse, Wink and Colorado Rose, and I spend as much time in the saddle as I possibly can. I begin my day sitting next to the river and enjoying the peaceful sounds of the morning. I’m close to family and get to see my parents often. I’m currently teaching a class at Adams State, and in a few months, Abbott Press will be publishing a collection of my poems and reflections followed by a novel that I’m working on.

I’ve re-discovered myself, and I’m getting to know myself better every day.

It feels good to be home again.

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FROM THE SHOW RING TO QUEEN OF THE MOUNTAIN

Who says a former show horse cannot become a top trail champion by earning NATRC’s highest achievement award?

Susie’s Stardust, a Missouri Fox Trotter, embraced her breed’s “Show Me” state slogan, proving the naysayers wrong. Owner, Tammy Lineback, accepted the coveted 2012 President’s Cup, the high point horse in the nation award, at the NATRC National Convention held in Aurora, Colo, Feb. 21-23.

Susie, a former model and performance show mare was purchased in the fall of 2006 as a coming seven-year-old by Tammy Lineback of Woodstock, Georgia. Lineback realized immediately that this stunning sorrel mare had the build as well as the smarts to make a top competitor in the sport of competitive trail riding.

“I said that I didn’t want a mare and didn’t want red, and I ended up with both,” Lineback said. “She had to learn I was the leader. She didn’t have much in the way of brakes and her gas pedal was always full throttle. We did more backing up than going forward to help her realize that I regulate the speed. I guess I was multi-tasking with

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her training this way, because she is the best backer-upper ever and gets ‘Excellent’ on most of her judged trail obstacles.”

Lineback’s dedication to conditioning and trail obstacle training paid off. In 2007, she and Susie entered their first ride together in the Competitive Pleasure (CP) division and at the conclusion of the ride season ended up with top honors regionally and nationally.

The duo repeated their performance wins in 2008 and again in 2009 with the addition of receiving the CP national high average horse and high average horsemanship awards.

It was time for the aptly named Georgia Peaches to move up to more miles and the faster pace of the Open Division. In their first and second years of Open competition, the duo won National Championships.

“Susie is a hard-headed red-head, very strong, fit and endures well, and all girl,” Lineback said. “People have commented that Susie looks like a lady in high heels when she is moving down the trail…her little rump just moves so fast and those legs just go.”

In 2012, Lineback and Susie competed in a total of 16 Open rides in 10 states. That’s

more than 900 competitive trail miles in one ride season. They finished the season with a National Championship, the national Jim Menefee Memorial Award for the Combined Overall High Point Horse and Rider in addition to claiming the President’s Cup title.

Not bad for a former show mare. Susie’s

Stardust is now Queen of the Mountain.

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EVENT CALENDAR APRIL APRIL 16 Adobe Vet Clinic’s Evening of Education Equine Series, April topic is Let’s talk about Cats, 8300 W. Tanque Verde Road, Tucson, Ariz. www.adobevetcenter.com APRIL 16-17 Lazy Dog Arena 4D Barrel Series and Gymkhana Benefit Series, Lazy Dog Arena, Chino Valley, Ariz.

For more information call Rose at (928) 710-5157 April 18-21 Collman Equestrian Productions Hunter/Jumper Show, Horseshoe Park and Equestrian Centre, Queen Creek, Ariz. www.queencreek.org APRIL 18-21 Colorado Gold Circuit, Colorado State Fairgrounds, Pueblo, Colo. www.rmqha.com APRIL 19-21 Dressage for the Cure, Colorado Horse Park, Parker, Colo. www.rmds.org APRIL 20 Rudy Clark Team Roping, Marana Heritage Arena, Marana, Ariz. www.maranaheritagearena.com APRIL 20 Scottsdale Saddle Club English Show, Horse Lovers Park, Phoenix, Ariz. www.scottsdalesaddleclub.com APRIL 23-28 ASH04U and Region 7 Arabian Horse Show, WestWorld Horse Park, Scottsdale, Ariz. www.scottsdaleaz.gov

Heritage Arena, Marana, Ariz. www.maranaheritagearena.com April 27 J&J Productions Barrel Race, Horseshoe Park and Equestrian Centre, Queen Creek, Ariz. www.queencreek.org APRIL 27 Eastside Progressive Barrel Racing Association Day Show, P&M Arena, Mesa, Ariz. espbra.com APRIL 27 RMDS Show I at Sun Prairie, Sun Prairie Stables, Peyton, Colo. www.rmds.org APRIL 27 Whispering Winds Farm Schooling Show, Whispering Winds, Colorado Springs, Colo. www.rmds.org APRIL 27 and 28 Parelli Horse and Soul Tour, Horseshoe Park and Equestrian Centre, Queen Creek, Ariz. www.queencreek.org APRIL 28 BVD Spring Fling, Singletree Farm, Boulder, Colo. www.rmds.org

MAY MAY 1 Heritage Arena Barrel Race, Marana Heritage Arena, Marana, Ariz. www.maranaheritagearena.com MAY 1-4 NRCHA Hackamore Classic, Pueblo, Colo. www.coloradoreinedcowhorse.com

APRIL 24-MAY 6 Western Nationals, Reno, Nevada www.utahcha.com

MAY 3-4 Verde Valley Fair and Rodeo, Cottonwood, Ariz. www.gcpra.net

APRIL 27 CCOBRA Barrel Race, Marana

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MAY 10-12 Woolly Horse Circuit, Wyoming State Fairgrounds, Douglas, Wyo. www.rmqha.com MAY 11 CCOBRA Barrel Race, Marana Heritage Arena, Marana, Ariz. www.maranaheritagearena.com

MAY 4 Arizona Saddle Club Gymkhana, South Buckeye Equestrian & Event Center, Buckeye, Ariz. www.arizonasaddleclub.com

MAY 11 Arizona Ponies of the Americas Club competition, WestWorld Horse Park, Scottsdale, Ariz. www.scottsdaleaz.gov

MAY 4 Southern Arizona Barrel Racing Association, Schulz Arena, Tucson, Ariz. www.sazbra.org

MAY 11 East Valley Arabian Horse Association, Horseshoe Park and Equestrian Centre, Queen Creek, Ariz. www.queencreek.org

MAY 5 Blue Ribbon Horse Show, Horse Lovers Park – Main Arena, Phoenix, Ariz. www.blueribbonhorseshows.com

MAY 11 Scottsdale Saddle Club Gymkhana, Horse Lovers Park, Phoenix, Ariz. www.scottsdalesaddleclub.com

MAY 5 Queen Creek Gynkhana, Horseshoe Park and Equestrian Centre, Queen Creek, Ariz. www.queencreek.org MAY 5 Cochise Dressage and Eventing – Western Dressage, J-6 Equestrian Center, Benson, Ariz. www.tucsondressage.com MAY 5 Cochise Dressage and Eventing Association Schooling Show, J-6 Equestrian Center, Benson, Ariz. www.tucsondressage.com MAY 9-12 Mother’s Day presented by AzRHA Slide #3 and #4, WestWorld of Scottsdale, Ariz. www.azrha.com MAY 10-11 Cooper Dust Stampede, Globe, Ariz. www.gcpra.net

MAY 11-12 Rocky Mountain 1 & 11 – NAJYRC, Somerset Farm, Longmont, Colo. www.rmds.org MAY 12 AQHA Rookie-AQHA Novice, Weghe Farms, Franktown, Colo. www.excelshows.com MAY 12 New Mexico Buckskin and AllBreed Show www.nmarab.com MAY 16-19 Mile High Classic, NW Complex, Denver, Colo. www.rmqha.com MAY 17-18 UCHA Red Rock Cutting, Blackhawk Arena, Salina, Utah www.utahcha.com MAY 18 Eastside Progressive Barrel Racing Association Night Show, P&M Arena, Mesa, Ariz. espbra.com SPRING 2013

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EVENT CALENDAR MAY 18 Windswept Farms Schooling Show, Windswept Farms, Black Forest, Colo. www.rmds.org MAY 18 Rudy Clark Team Roping, Marana Heritage Arena, Marana, Ariz. www.maranaheritagearena.com MAY 18 Scottsdale Saddle Club Western Show, Horse Lovers Park, Phoenix, Ariz. www.scottsdalesaddleclub.com MAY 18 Horses providing Healing for your Body~Mind~Emotions~Spirit event, WindHorse Ranch, Marana, Ariz. www.horsehealinggateway.com MAY 18-19 Charles de Kunffy Symposium, Pima County Fairgrounds, Tucson, Ariz. www.tucsondressage.com MAY 19 NAC Pronghorn Series School Shows, Platinum Ranch, Prescott Valley www.azdressage.org MAY 19 Queen Creek Gynkhana, Horseshoe Park and Equestrian Centre, Queen Creek, Ariz. www.queencreek.org MAY 19 Autumn Hill Spring into Summer Show, AHIEC, Longmont, Colo. www.rmds.org MAY 21 Adobe Vet Clinic’s Evening of Education Equine Series, May topic is Strangles/Pigeon Fever and the fly, 8300 W. Tanque Verde Road, Tucson, Ariz. www.adobevetcenter.com MAY 21-22 Lazy Dog Arena 4D Barrel Series and Gymkhana Benefit Series, Lazy Published by News Media Corporation

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MAY 24-25, 26-27 SWQHA Horse Show, Southern New Mexico Fairgrounds, Las Cruces, N.M. www.swqha.com

JUNE 1-2 GVDS Summer Schooling Show and Clinic, Mesa County Fairgrounds, Grand Junction, Colo. www.rmds.org

MAY 25 J&J Productions Barrel Race, Horseshoe Park and Equestrian Centre, Queen Creek, Ariz. www.queencreek.org

JUNE 2 Scottsdale Saddle Club English Show, Horse Lovers Park, Phoenix, Ariz. www.scottsdalesaddleclub.com

MAY 25 CCOBRA Barrel Race, Marana Heritage Arena, Marana, Ariz. www.maranaheritagearena.com

JUNE 5 Heritage Arena Barrel Race, Marana Heritage Arena, Marana, Ariz. www.maranaheritagearena.com

MAY 25 RMDS Show II at Sun Prairie, Sun Prairie Stables, Peyton, Colo. www.rmds.org

JUNE 8 AzRHA Damn Hot Derby Daze, WestWorld of Scottsdale, Ariz. www.azrha.com

MAY 25 Whispering Winds Schooling Show, Whispering Winds Farm, Colorado Springs, Colo. www.rmds.org

JUNE 8 Scottsdale Saddle Club Gymkhana, Horse Lovers Park, Phoenix, Ariz. www.scottsdalesaddleclub.com

May 25 Triple Creek Schooling Show, Triple Creek Ranch, Longmont, Colo. www.rmds.org MAY 25-27 Coconino Cross Country Fundraiser Weekend and Schooling I Day Horse Trials, Coconino County Fairgrounds, Flagstaff, Ariz. www.coconinohorsetrials.com MAY 30-JUNE 2 Drought Buster, McCook, Neb. www.coloradoreinedcowhorse.com MAY 31-June 2 High Prairie Dressage I, II, III, Colorado Horse Park, Parker, Colo. www.rmds.org

JUNE JUNE 1 Blue Ribbon Horse Show, Horse

JUNE 8 CCOBRA Barrel Race, Marana Heritage Arena, Marana, Ariz. www.maranaheritagearena.com JUNE 8 Arizona Saddle Club Gymkhana, South Buckeye Equestrian & Event Center, Buckeye, Ariz. www.arizonasaddleclub.com JUNE 8-9 CDEC Open Dressage Show, Laramie County Community College, Cheyenne, Wyo. www.rmds.org JUNE 10-15 NRCHA Derby, Paso Robles, Calif. www.coloradoreinedcowhorse.com JUNE 13-16 Colorful Colorado Circuit, Norris Penrose Equestrian Center, Colorado Springs, Colo. www.rmqha.com

JUNE 15 Jr. Bull Riding, Marana Heritage Arena, Marana, Ariz. www.maranaheritagearena.com JUNE 15 Southern Arizona Barrel Racing Association, Sonoita Fairgrounds, Sonoita, Ariz. www.sazbra.org JUNE 15 Eastside Progressive Barrel Racing Association Night Show, P&M Arena, Mesa, Ariz. espbra.com JUNE 15 J&J Productions Barrel Race, Horseshoe Park and Equestrian Centre, Queen Creek, Ariz. www.queencreek.org JUNE 15 Rudy Clark Roping, Marana Heritage Arena, Marana, Ariz. www.maranaheritagearena.com JUNE 15-16 Rocky Mountain Summer I & II, Somerset Farm, Longmont, Colo. www.rmds.org JUNE 16 Horses providing Healing for your Body~Mind~Emotions~Spirit event, WindHorse Ranch, Marana, Ariz. www.horsehealinggateway.com JUNE 17 Adobe Vet Clinic’s Evening of Education Equine Series, June topic is Nutrition, 8300 W. Tanque Verde Road, Tucson, Ariz. www.adobevetcenter.com JUNE 18 Lazy Dog Arena 4D Barrel Series and Gymkhana Benefit Series, Lazy Dog Arena, Chino Valley, Ariz.

For more information call Rose at (928) 710-5157 JUNE 19-22 Sage Creek I & II, Sage Creek Equestrian Center, Heber, Utah www.rmds.org

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EVENT CALENDAR JUNE 21-23 Firecracker Special, Castle Rock, Colo. www.coloradoreinedcowhorse. com JUNE 22 Windswept Farms Schooling Show, Windswept Farms, Black Forest, Colo. www.rmds.org JUNE 22 CCOBRA Barrel Race, Marana Heritage Arena, Marana, Ariz. www.maranaheritagearena.com JUNE 23 Centaur Rising Dressage Show I, Anchorage Farm, Pine, Colo. www.rmds.org JUNE 23 USDF Region 5 Adult and Team Competition, Tomora Training Center, Greenley, Colo. www.rmds.org JUNE 27-JULY 1 Colorado Super Circuit, Colorado State Fairgrounds, Pueblo, Colo. www.rmqha.com JUNE 28-29 UCHA Big Bang Cutting, Legacy Events Center, Farmington, Utah www.utahcha.com JUNE 29-30 Autumn Hill Dressage Festival I & II, AHIEC, Longmont, Colo. www.rmds.org JUNE 29-30 SWQHA Horse Show, Southern New Mexico Fairgrounds, Las Cruces, N.M. www.swqha.com JUNE 29 Whispering Winds Farm Schooling Show, Whispering Winds Farm, Colorado Springs, Colo. www.rmds.org JUNE 29 Scottsdale Saddle Club Western Show, Horse Lovers Park, Phoenix,

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JULY JULY 6-7 Rocky Mountain III & IV, Somerset Farm, Longmont, Colo. www.rmds.org JULY 6-7 Millbrook Farms Summer Festival, Millbrook Farms, Fairfield, Utah www.rmds.org JULY 6 Southern Arizona Barrel Racing Association, Sonoita Fairgrounds, Sonoita, Ariz. www.sazbra.org

JULY 18-20 Summer Coconino Horse Trials II, Coconino County Fairgrounds, Flagstaff, Ariz. www.coconinohorsetrials.com

JULY 28 NAC Pronghorn Series School Shows, Platinum Ranch, Prescott Valley www.azdressage.org

JULY 20 J&J Productions Barrel Race, Horseshoe Park and Equestrian Centre, Queen Creek, Ariz. www.queencreek.org

JULY 31 Horses providing Healing for your Body~Mind~Emotions~Spirit event, WindHorse Ranch, Marana, Ariz. www.horsehealinggateway.com

JULY 20 Eastside Progressive Barrel Racing Association Night Show, P&M Arena, Mesa, Ariz. espbra.com

JULY 13-14 Summer Coconino Horse Trials I and USDF Dressage Show, Coconino County Fairgrounds, Flagstaff, Ariz. www.coconinohorsetrials.com

JULY 25-28 Heart of the Rockies Show, Douglas County Fairgrounds, Castle Rock, Colo. www.rmqha.com

JULY 16 Adobe Vet Clinic’s Evening of Education Equine Series, July topic is Colic, 8300 W. Tanque Verde Road, Tucson, Ariz. www.adobevetcenter.com JULY 16-17 Lazy Dog Arena 4D Barrel Series and Gymkhana Benefit Series, Lazy Dog Arena, Chino Valley, Ariz.

For more information call Rose at (928) 710-5157 JULY 17-21 Energy Capital Circuit, Torrington, Wyo. www.rmqha.com

JULY 27-28 SWQHA Horse Show, Southern New Mexico Fairgrounds, Las Cruces, N.M. www.swqha.com

JULY 19-21 Southwest Pine Classic, Equestrian Estates, WestWorld Horse Park, Scottsdale, Ariz. www. americansaddlebredassociationof arizona.com

JULY 12-13 Dressage at the Peak II Summer Show, Fountain Valley School, Colorado Springs, Colo.

JULY 14 Centaur Rising Dressage Show II, Anchorage Farm, Pine, Colo. www.rmds.org

Ariz. www.sedonamainstreet.com

JULY 26-27 Sage Creek III & IV, Sage Creek Equestrian Center, Heber, Utah www.rmds.org JULY 27-28 AHIEC III & IV, AHIEC, Longmont, Colo. www.rmds.org JULY 27 RMDS Show III at Sun Prairie, Sun Prairie Stables, Peyton, Colo. www.rmds.org JULY 27 Whispering Winds Farm Schooling Show, Whispering Winds Farm, Colorado Springs, Colo. www.rmds.org JULY 27 Sedona Main Street’s National Day of the Cowboy Celebration, Sedona,

AUGUST AUGUST 2-3 UCHA Oakley Cutting, Oakley Fairgrounds, Oakley, Utah www.utahcha.com AUGUST 2-4 Dressage in the Rockies I, II, III, Colorado Horse Park, Parker, Colo. www.rmds.org AUGUST 3 Southern Arizona Barrel Racing Association, Sonoita Fairgrounds, Sonoita, Ariz. www.sazbra.org AUGUST 6-11 Mid-America Spectacular, Pueblo, Colo. www.coloradoreinedcowhorse. com AUGUST 10 Mid-Summer Fool’em and School’em, WestWorld of Scottsdale, Ariz. www.azrha.com AUGUST 10 Scottsdale Saddle Club Gymkhana, Horse Lovers Park, Phoenix, Ariz. www.scottsdalesaddleclub.com SPRING 2013

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CLASSIFIED MARKETPLACE BITS AND SPURS

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BOARDING FACILITY

Premier Boarding Facility, “If you can’t keep your best friend at your house, we have the next best place.”

Spirit Dog Ranch, 13750 N. Bowman Rd., Tucson, Ariz. (520) 237-4807 www. spiritdogranch.com Tucson Equestrian Center, exclusive Aqua Stride Hydrotherapy, event hosting, training, Marana, Ariz. www. tucsonequestriancenter.com, winter visitors welcome Mesquite Oasis Ranch, offering large pipe stalls w/ automatic water and shade/Tack room/Trailer parking, board starts at $240 per month, located east

of Tucson, Ariz., (520) 749-4916 www. mequiteoasisranch.com

with Bentonite. Call 719-589-2607 anytime.

ton Delivery available (on larger orders) 719-221-6868

EQUINE ASSISTED HUMAN INSIGHTS

LIVESTOCK PROTECTION DOGS (LPD’s) UKC registered Anatolian shepherd puppies. Call 505-351-4522 or warpweave@windstream.net.

MONTE VISTA CO-OP 1901 E. Hwy 160 Monte Vista CO (719)852-5181 We carry Tack, Roping Supplies, Feed, Clothing, Hardware, Boots & Hats.

Therapeutic Ranch for Animals and Kids (TRAK), 3230 N. Craycroft Rd., Tucson, Ariz. (520) 298-9808 www. traktucson.org

HORSE/COW HAY, 3X3 grass/alfalfa mix, limited quantity. 719-850-8917

FEED, SEED AND SUPPLY

O l d To w n F e e d & S u p p l i e s , “Dedicated to providing quality livestock and pet supplies,” 5665 W. Ajo Road.

(West of Kinney), Tucson, Ariz., www. oldtownfeedstore.com

Horse Healing Gateway, WindHorse Ranch, Marana/Avra Valley, Ariz. (520) 891-6242 www.HorseHealingGateway. com Vicki Talvi-Cole

EQUINE MASSAGE

FOR SALE: LARGE round bales alfalfa/grass mix and native hay call 719-843-5223 evenings

FOR SALE / FARM EQUIPMENT

FOR SALE: GOOD Cow Hay 3x4’s $120/bale, Canola Hay $25/bale, Straw $35/bale. Delivery. Nic 719-580-9260

FOR SALE: Hesston 6650 swather 16ft head steel rollers $8500, 1365 Hesston pull type disk cutter $15,500.

Both in good condition. 719-588-0463.

HORSESHOEING/FARRIER LEWIS HART (719) 850-0734

ALFALFA/GRASS SMALL bales $5 per bale, limited quantities C# 719580-0702

FOR SALE: 471 DETROIT brand Diesel stationary pump motor. Call 719-588-0416

ATTENTION FARMERS/ RANCHERS. SEAL your leaking livestock tanks, ponds and reservoirs

QUALITY ALFALFA HAY mix $150 per bale (850-900 lbs) OR $285 per

FOR SALE: 500 GALLON Steel gasoline tank on stand 719-588-0416

Elissa Hambright, licensed massage therapist, www.animalmassagetherapy. net, elissa@animalmassagetherapy.net

FARM AND LIVESTOCK SERVICES

AT YOUR SERVICE

Frank Banes Dressage Saddle

Like new. Black w/leathers & release irons, girth. $ 1,000 17½ MW

PERFECT BALANCE EQUINE DENTISTRY Jana Echols, CEqD 702.232.4522

www.askmyequinedentist.com Tucson, Arizona

Judy Ferrig

- University of Nevada, BSBA Business Management - Academy of Equine Dentistry Trained - International Association of Equine Dentistry Certified

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CLASSIFIED MARKETPLACE FOR SALE: TWO 1,000 Gallon Diesel fuel tanks with pumps 719-5880416 FOR SALE: NEW Holland grinder mixer Call 719-588-0416 FOR SALE: PULL Type 5 yard Handcock paddle scraper 719-5880416

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ANTIQUE SHEEPHERDER’S CAMP trailer, two antique kitchen cabinets, antique wood stove (have to see to appreciate) 6 Oak desks (cheap) portable dish washer, 5 dressers (antique) clearing out basement, much miscellaneous, best time Sat. and Sun. Call 719-580-4689 Specializing in Ford trucks, new and used. We want your trade. Lake Powell Ford, www.lakepowellford.com, 928645-5450.

GUNS

FOR SALE: ONCE fired brass, for reloading. Different calibers. Call for info 719-580-0398.

COLT SAUER 300 mag. Rifle. $1400 Call 719-754-2366.

HEAVY EQUIPMENT

FOR SALE: NEW 2800h Branson Tractor with IND00 tires (12 hours) Bought new in June 2012, still under warranty. Includes: BL00 Branson Loader and BH860 Branson Backhoe $18,000 Call 719-580-4612.

S. Lake Powell Blvd, Page, AZ 86040, 800-645-7881 www.lakepowellford. com

FOR SALE: Quarter horse stallions, mares and yearlings which will produce quality performers and ranch working offspring for years to come.

This breeding stock has the highest percentage of Three Bars, Doc Bar and Blue Valentine in the world which results in great breeding consistency, intelligence, disposition, cow and athletic ability. All three of these bloodlines, especially Three Bars, outcrosses really well on most other ranch bloodlines (ie King, Leo, Burt, etc).

Most of the yearlings are roan, which include three blue roans and several buckskins. Some of the horses can be seen at www.bbarcquarterhorses. com Owner is retiring; only serious inquiries, please, call 563-299-6177.

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UTILITIES / INTERNET SERVICE

VETERINARY CARE

Adobe Veterinary Center - Dr. Barbara Page, Dr. Christine Staten, Dr. Shelly Martin and Dr. Aimee Ratzlaff, www.adobevetcenter.com

VETERINARY CARE / MOBILE

Reata Equine Veterinary Group, LLC, 24/7 emergency care. We come to you day or night, Tucson, Ariz. (520) 749-1446 www.reataequine.com

WESTERN GALLERIES

COLORADO COWGIRLS & The Gallery at the Windsor 625 Grande

REAL ESTATE / RANCH PROPERTY

Sam Allbright - Long Realty Company, Dove Mountain Office, (520) 440-3972

RESTAURANT / CANTINA

Fred’s Arena Bar & Steakhouse, live entertainment, monthly specials, RV spots available w/horse stalls, horse drawn wagon rides, open seven days a week (520) 88-FREDS BISTRO BARBRA and the Dining Room at the Windsor 605 Grande Ave Del Norte CO (719) 657-9031 Visit thewindsordelnorte.com for more information on reservation and dining.

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INSURANCE

Joshua Hyde Agency, Farm Bureau Financial Services, Tucson, Ariz. (520) 219-3600 www.agentjoshhyde.com

Cholla Metal Crafts, Inc., complete horse trailer repair and service, central Tucson, Ariz., (520) 882-8905

TRAINING AND LESSONS

LIVESTOCK

FOR SALE: Tie down calf horse, hauled and won on in pro & amateur rodeos 19-year-old, QH papers, guaranteed sound. Good horse for anyone.

Call (308) 641-2008 SMALLEY’S ANGUS. RED and black Published by News Media Corporation

Angus bulls for sale. High Altitude. PAP tested, top bloodlines, calving ease.

Maternal and growth. In business since 1945. 719-378-2459, 719-588-4664.

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Lazy E Crescent, Jana Echols, Lessons for all levels, training for all disciplines, lazyecrescent@gmail.com, (702) 232-4522

TRUCKS / TRAILERS

Lake Powell Ford. New and used cars and trucks. Full service department. 619

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