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ARIZONA COWPUNCHERS REUNION ASSOCIATION Clay Logan leaves the box in the calf roping during ACRA’s 35th annual rodeo in Williams, Ariz.
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WILD HORSE, BURRO ADOPTIONS HURT BY ECONOMY ...................................................................6 JACOB HAMBLIN DAYS .....................................................................................................................................9 TOUGH COOKIE ...............................................................................................................................................10 ARIZONA COWPUNCHERS ROPE ‘N’ RIDE ...............................................................................................12 SKI-HI STAMPEDE GETS BETTER WITH AGE ...........................................................................................14 FREEDOM IN MOTION ....................................................................................................................................16 IT’S TLC, NO MATTER HOW YOU LOOK AT IT ...........................................................................................17
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The Arizona Cowpunchers Reunion is not your typical rodeo. Its events are derived from actual ranch activities, like wild cow milking, the wild horse race and lots of roping. Check out the story for more photos and all the winners from this year. Cover photo by Jeanie Wright
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WILD HORSE, BURRO ADOPTIONS HURT BY ECONOMY By BLAKE TILKER SW Equine Enthusiast KANAB, Utah — Wild horses have decorated the southwest’s sun-kissed horizon for centuries and are now under the careful watch of modern-day cowboys armed with advanced college degrees and a passion for the land and wildlife they manage. The Bureau of Land Management and its Wild Horse and Burro Program held an adoption on June 14 during the Jacob Hamblin days in Kanab, Utah. Chad Hunter, 42, is the wild horse and burro specialist for the BLM’s Color Country District out of Cedar City, Utah. Hunter and his team of BLM wranglers brought 30 wild horses and 12 wild burros for the adoption. “It’s not only a placement event but it’s also an advertising event to get the word out to as many people as possible,” said Hunter. “But our biggest thing is we would
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really like to place these animals in good homes.” The BLM conducts the roundups and adoptions because horses and burros in the wild have very few natural predators and that they can reproduce at a rate of 20 percent a year, according to Hunter. “Within Utah, most of our herds are way above their appropriate management level. They are above what the carrying capacity of the land is,” said Hunter. To bring back balance to the carrying capacity of the land, BLM wranglers will roundup various wildlife within numerous Herd Management Areas (HMA), starting with cattle because they are easier to control, according to Hunter. The BLM uses many different tactics to roundup the horses and burros for the adoption. Some techniques, such as water traps, capture the animals in a corral that is constructed around a water source. Once the animal walks through the one-way fingers of the chute, they are confined to the corral
and then managed by BLM wranglers. However, the wild horses at the Kanab adoption were wrangled by helicopters at Swasey’s HMA, according to Hunter. BLM Wild Horse and Burro Wrangler Heath Weber, 32, says, “We set up a trap and the helicopter drives them in one herd at a time. From there they are separated by sex and age and are vaccinated, dewormed, and processed.” “We can’t let the wildlife get to numbers where they’re taking all the forage, and because of that we have to bring horses off the range,” said Weber. Unfortunately, the adoption rates have gone down in conjuction with the economy. The first horse or burro adopted costs $125 and each additional one costs $25. “Buying the horse is the initial step. You have feed and vet bills, trimming to keep the feet healthy, and all those things are expensive,” stated Hunter.
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BLM has partnered with the Utah Corrections Department and Gunnison Prison where inmates will take 25 to 50 animals at a time. Hunter and his team hoped to have 10 horses or burros adopted but point to the long-term cost associated with owning these animals as the reason adoptions have been lower in numbers. “They’re hearts are in the right place, but they just can’t afford a horse,” said Hunter. The adoption process includes an application that legally binds the purchaser to follow the guidelines for the animals. Hunter states that the animals must have a 20-foot by 20-foot corral for each horse and a trailer inspected by the BLM to transport the animals. From time to time, the BLM will visit the adopted horses and their facilities in order to verify the contract is being honored. “There’s some penalities associated if they don’t do the right thing,” said Hunter. Horses and burros that aren’t adopted will go to long-term holding pastures in places like Nebraska and Oklahoma. “They’ll live out their lives in plains of green. It’s a good life,” said Weber. The BLM has also partnered with the Utah Corrections Department and Gunnison Prison where inmates will take 25 to 50 animals at a time. “Prisoners will get [the animals] halter and saddle-started. This program teaches the prisoners and horses a new set of skills. It’s a win-win situation,” said Hunter. “Sometimes it gets pretty emotional for those guys to
see the horses get adopted,” said Hunter. Many of the prisoners go on to work on ranches once released from prison, according to Hunter.
For more information on the BLM’s Wild Horse and Burro Adoption Program, visit: http://www.blm.gov/wo/ st/en/prog/whbprogram.html.
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The Jacob Hamblin Days kicked off their fifth annual rodeo at the Kane Plex Arena in Kanab, Utah, June 15. To the right, a boy checks out the buckle he won in the competition. Below, a little cowboy tries desperately to stay astride his sheep during the “mutton busting” event. The event was an opportunity for families to get together and compete against other cowboys and cowgirls, and to celebrate the pioneer heritage and history of the area. Photos by Blake Tilker
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WILD HEARTS EQUINE SANCTUARY By PI POLLETTA SW Equine Enthusiast TUCSON, Ariz. — Jessica Gray operates support and apply it directly to vet bills. Wild Hearts Equine Sanctuary and she’s a Horses that are surrendered or seized that tough cookie. She is relentless in her drive are able to be adopted and placed in a new to help horses that are neglected or abused. home are moved to a sister organization that Wild Hearts Equine Sanctuary is primarily specializes in that. Because Wild Hearts a medical rehabilitation organization for is primarily a medical rehab organization horses that have been surrendered or seized the horses that come there have often been by law enforcement. Some surrendered abused or have permanent health issues horses come because their owners are unable due to neglect. Each horse is thoroughly to properly care for them anymore. Most of evaluated by a vet. Expense is not spared in the horses though are surrendered to avoid determining if a horse can be saved. Often heftier prosecution weeks later when the there is not the possibility of any quality of horse’s condition has deteriorated further or life and the horse is euthanized. they are seized by law enforcement. Gray explains it by saying the Wild Hearts Equine Rescue is not widely organization is, “not to protect their life, known mainly because it is privately but to perfect it.” She refers to it as a last funded. This gives them the ability to chance saloon. If anything can be done to focus on rescues and not funding. It also rehab the horse it will be. If there is nothing gives them more flexibility in the number that can be done to ensure some quality of of horses they help and the extent to which life then the horse will be euthanized. they can help. Even though Wild Hearts is A few months ago Wild Hearts sought the privately funded they gladly accept financial help of local trainer, Jerry Petersen. Peterson
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has been training horses for 30 years, the last 20 in Tucson and the surrounding area. His approach to horse training is to work from the horse’s point of view. His first order of business is for owners to understand the horse’s nature. He then moves on to the specifics of the discipline that person is interested in and helps in facilitating them reaching their goals. Peterson said, “If they’re just interested in treating their horse like a hairy bicycle then I’m not interested in working with them.” When working with rescues Petersen never assumes anything. Even if he’s told the horse is gentle and experienced he doesn’t just take that as being true. He says that rescues come in all states of emotional and physical shape. Some may settle in easily and some are obviously scared to death and get terror in their eyes from anything new. Lilly is a Standardbred and came to Wild Hearts after being in a sulky wreck at a very young age. While she was lying on the ground entangled with the sulky she was hit on the head with a chain in an effort to “calm her down.” It resulted in partial blindness. She came to Wild Hearts very scared and very aggressive. Petersen’s approach with her has been very slow and with lots of hands on work. He does this so Lilly will start to see humans as good and something to look forward to versus a reason to become
stressed and afraid. There are horses that come into Wild Hearts that make a lasting impression. When Gypsy came to Wild Hearts she was much different from Lilly. She obviously likes humans and hasn’t shown any signs of having been mistreated. Everything Petersen asked of her, like flexion and collection, came easily. She had a soft collected canter too. He became interested in her as a lesson horse and took her for a week trial. Peterson refers to Gypsy as a “rare and wonderful horse.” As a lesson horse she excels. He can put little kids on her and she babysits them. For students with more experience and knowledge that want more advanced work she’s an enjoyable ride. This summer Gypsy is working as a school horse at summer camp. Most weekday mornings she can be found standing at the rail with four little girls circling her, brushing her, braiding her mane and Gypsy just stands and soaks up the love. Both Gray and Petersen stress that people needing to surrender their horse should contact their vet for a referral. They add there are both well-intended and ill-intended groups that will accept your horse. Gray suggests that if surrendering your horse, you should see the whole facility including where the horse will be living. For more information about Wild Hearts Equine Sanctuary call (520) 661-4522.
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ARIZONA COWPUNCHERS ROPE ‘N’ RIDE
A young man pays his respect to the American flag during the grand entry.
Art Savoini and Ivan Stuart try their luck in the Century Team Roping. Teams in this event must be seasoned enough that their ages add up to more than the century mark. Lorrie and Chad Smith were the eventual winners of the century roping.
The team of Cody Moore, Justin Scarbrough (with saddle), and Clancy Goswick competes in the Wild Horse Race. Four teams of three guys worked to each get a saddle on a bronc, get a man in the saddle and get the horse across the finish line. It’s a rough and tumble event for those in the arena, but a crowd favorite.
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Story and photos by JEANIE WRIGHT SW Equine Enthusiast Every June, men and women who make their livings on Arizona ranches load up the kids, horses and dogs and head to Williams for one of their favorite events, the Arizona Cowpuncher’s Reunion. Not your typical rodeo, these events are derived from actual ranch activities, like wild cow milking, the wild horse race and lots of roping. This year was no exception as the town filled up June 21-23 for a weekend of fun, cowboy style. When the dust settled, buckles were awarded and the following folks went home with braggin’ rights. Event Winners Dally Calf Roping- Ivan Stuart Incentive Dally Calf Roping- Milo Dewitt Wild Cow Milking- Terry Blackmore, Trey Blackmore, Matt Shiew Steer Riding- Cole Cameron All Girl Team Roping-Dani Jeanne Lawrence & Carrie Bias 12 & Under Team Roping- Everett & Leann Ashurst Century Team Roping- Lorrie & Chad Smith Ranch Bronc Riding- Olan Borg Both Ends Over 60 Team RopingRobbie Sproul & Fred Davis 16 & Under Mixed Team Roping- Pete Magill & Jacob Auza 16 & Under Mixed Incentive Team Roping- Josie Anderson & Steve Hampton Team Tying- Shad Beebe & Brian Hampton Incentive Team Tying- Shad Beebe & John Crowder Wild Horse Race- Cooper Dewitt, Dillon Dewitt, Logan Westcott Calcutta Team Roping- Cassie & Sam Hambrick Incentive Calcutta Team Roping- Lindsey & Ethan Crockett Ribbon Roping- Kyle Stone & Chelsey Stuart Incentive Ribbon Roping- Carter & Emily Williams All-Around Winners All Around Cowboy- Ivan Stuart All Around Cowgirl- Carrie Bias All Around Over 50- Tom Stuart All Around 16 & Under- Jacob Auza All Around 12 & Under- John Duey Dummy Roping Buckle Winners 5 & Under- Trevor Lawrence 6-8 yrs- Ketch Kelton 9-12 yrs- Cole Auza Gymkhana High Point Winners 5 & Under- Kyle Kasun 6-8 yrs- Skyler Alvarado 9-12 yrs- Taytum Brito Published by News Media Corporation
Dawson Byrne blasts from the chute on Git ‘er Done during Saturday’s ranch bronc riding. Following Sunday’s goaround, Olan Borg took home the event buckle.
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SKI-HI STAMPEDE GETS BETTER WITH AGE By ERIC R. FLORES SW Equine Enthusiast MONTE VISTA, Colo. —As items age they tend to deteriorate, become weaker, wither, lose interest. That is not the case with the Ski-Hi Stampede that takes place every summer in Monte Vista, Colo., the second largest town in the San Luis Valley. The Ski-Hi Stampede, tabbed Colorado’s oldest pro rodeo, has roots as deep as the San Luis Valley itself as it will be celebrating its 92nd year July 25 through 28. According to the Stampede’s website, it began in 1919, but two years were deducted because of World War II, when no events were held. The first rodeo was held Aug. 11-13, 1919, and was called the Ski-Hi Stampede. Old newspapers reported that more than 10,000 people assembled to watch the local competition. It has continued for nine decades as an annual event and is an important piece of Western history that can still be lived. The five-day event has always been a staple for families in the summer in the Valley but in the past couple of years, events
such as the concert series has really helped the Stampede grow, and draws more and more into the Ski-Hi Park for Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association performances. The Stampede festivities include five days of Wright’s Amusement Carnival festivities. Children and adults alike converge on the west side of the Ski-Hi Park for hours of carnival rides, the always-popular funnel cakes and of course socializing. According to the website, “Wright’s Amusements has been providing carnival entertainment for more than 43 years.” This year, the Stampede is trying to have its patrons help the local community food bank and have fun at the same time. On July 24, anyone that brings two cans of food to the carnival ticket office can obtain an all day pass for $20. Last year, it was estimated Wright’s Amusements and the Stampede Committee raised more than $400 in canned food items. Another huge draw for the stampede is the Thursday night concert. In previous years, some big named country stars made
appearances including, SHeDAISY, Sara Evans, Rodney Atkins, Blake Shelton, Clay Walker, Travis Tritt, Hunter Hayes and Craig Morgan. This year the concert will feature Tracy Lawrence with opening by Thomas Rhett for preconcert entertainment. There will are also dances scheduled Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. There is also a parade that makes its way around Monte Vista to lined streets. The main attraction of the stampede of course is the rodeo. Like other rodeos, the stampede is known for the four-time and reigning PRCA Announcer of the Year, Boyd Polhamus and bringing in PRCA Special Act of the Year and Barrelman of the Year acts like Troy “The Wild Child” Lerwill or Rockin’ Robbie Hodges, and cowboys coming to town from all over the country to compete on the fiercely challenging horses and bulls of the nine-time reigning PRCA Stock Contractor of the Year Stace Smith Rodeo Co. Almost 300 professional cowboys and cowgirls take part each year as they compete
over three days on some of the best rodeo animals in the South. Stace Smith produces more PRCA rodeos than any other stock contractor in the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association and has won PRCA Stock Contractor of the Year nine consecutive years (2004- 2012) a feat that has never been achieved since the awards’ inception. Smith Pro Rodeos, which is located in Athens, Texas, owns 321 head of horses in its bucking horse program. Of these, approximately 140 head are of age and condition to be hauled to rodeos and bucking events. Some of the bulls that are featured include some with names like 070 Headhunter, 145 Wild Berry, 772 Sports Center, while some of the bareback horses include some that have names like Wild Flower of Vanderbilt. With all there is to do in Monte Vista during the Ski-Hi Stampede, adults and children alike will get a taste of the southwest and the wildlife that “Colorado’s Oldest Pro Rodeo’ has to offer.
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p.m. Saturday, August 17, 2 p.m. – 5 4:30 p.m. Trainer Showcase and Wild Horse Adoption Ten saddle-started wild horses showcased by trainers from the Mantle Wild Horse Training Facility and the Wyoming Honor Farm. 4:30 p.m: Showcased horses will be available for adoption, by oral bid.
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FREEDOM IN MOTION By PI POLLETTA SW Equine Enthusiast Freedom in Motion Equine Therapy is a whole horse approach to equine sports massage therapy. Owner Kristy Maffucci explains it as an entire body balancing process. When a horse’s muscle is pulled or strained the horse will compensate to avoid the pain, much like people do. Maffucci’s approach is to work with the horse, not simply work on the horse. The difference in her approach is her dedication to listening to the horse and watching for an indication of where they hurt. Once the horse understands what she’s doing they will often indicate to her where the pain is. They will turn their head or point their nose to the area. Because of her years of experience Maffucci will see what owners may have missed. It may be a slight asymmetry, muscle spasm, bulge or indentation. So the owner can better understand, she’ll tell them, “Feel this. Look at this.” Maffucci addresses and balances the whole horse, not just the trouble spots. As a result her equine massages can take up to two hours. Maffucci’s keen eye and understanding comes from years of practice and a lifetime of being around horses. In 1989, Maffucci went to Wyoming and worked on a ranch that had 60 horses. By being around that many horses day in and day out Maffucci started to recognize when they were in pain and identify where the pain was. Freedom in Motion is based in Mesa, Ariz., but Maffucci travels the state and occasionally goes out of state. She requires a minimum of seven horses in an area before she’ll make the trip. Once in the area, Maffucci travels to each individual horse. She prefers the horse to be comfortable and in its own environment. Most of her clientele are performance horses. Maffucci looks at performance horses like professional athletes. Pro athletes include massage therapy as part of their regime. Competitive horses are no different. Maffucci has seen the horses that include equine massage therapy as part of their routine, improve their performance and placement in competition. Although the bulk of Maffucci’s clients are performance horses, she says that every horse that walks this planet that is either
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The horse’s head drops in relaxation as Kristy works. used or retired can benefit from massage. Older horses can have their aches and pains just like people do and massage can help improve their quality of life. Horses can take issue with a massage at first. Some will try to bite when Maffucci finds the area that is causing discomfort. She works slowly at first especially if the horse is being rehabilitated after an injury. Once the horse figures out what Maffucci is doing, they tend to be very accepting. With higherstrung horses it seems that about halfway through the first massage they realize that they like what she’s doing. On the second visit they may be apprehensive at first but settle down quickly. Maffucci says by the third visit the horses react more like, “Yeah.
She’s here.” Maffucci’s main tools of her trade are her hands but there are times when a case calls for additional help. Many owners of racehorses and endurance horses like her to use the Equisports Massager because it has a leg adaptor and can stimulate blood flow in the legs more effectively than hands can. When the horse has a deep tissue issue that is too painful to be worked on by hand, Maffucci will use photonic red light therapy first. She adamantly states that before she uses anything on a horse she has used it on herself, then she laughs and adds that it’s been used on her family as well. Maffucci enjoys every horse she works on and absolutely hates to see a horse in
pain. She has been known to walk up to owners in an arena and ask to work on their horse when she can see the horse’s discomfort. She’s happy when owners take the whole horse into consideration and add massage therapy into their routine along with feeding, grooming and farrier visits. Maffucci feels this make the horse feels better and that it makes him a better partner for the owner. More information about Freedom in Motion Equine Therapy can be found at www.freedominmotionequine.com. There you’ll also find Maffucci’s upcoming schedule of where she’ll be around the state. To schedule your visit or get answers to your questions call Maffucci at (602) 908-0955.
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IT’S TLC, NO MATTER HOW YOU LOOK AT IT By PI POLLETTA SW Equine Enthusiast
TUCSON, Ariz. — The “TLC” in the name Step Up into TLC actually stands for Therapeutic Loving Caballos, but Tender Loving Care certainly fits too. The horses at Step Up into TLC come in three sizes, XS, M and XXL. As Nancie Roahrig, founder of the organization, walks among the horses she stops to pet and play a bit with each, first bending down and then reaching up. She is a woman on a mission and her Therapeutic Loving Caballos work alongside her. A friend of Roahrig’s that had lost a teenage daughter to leukemia, mentioned how nice it would have been if a horse could have come to the hospital to visit. She said her daughter had been a horse lover and that it would have brought a bit of normalcy to her days in the hospital. That was in 1998 and at that time
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Roahrig had Lenny, a five year old Clydesdale. Lenny had been pulling wagons in parades and a carriage for weddings. Lenny was a gentle giant and Roahrig knew he had a lot more to offer. Roahrig knew right away what to do. Roahrig and Lenny went to a local hospital with just a saddle and a ladder. Their first visit was to a little girl that had been in a car accident with her mother. Her mother had been killed and since the accident the little girl would not respond to anything. A nurse and the girl’s father brought her outside. Roahrig walked up to her with Lenny, and the little girl raised her head to look at him. With that simple recognition of a giant horse by a little girl a mission was born. The mission continued with a rancher in hospice that had been hanging on for days. Roahrig brought Snickers, a miniature, into his room. Snickers set his muzzle on the rancher’s arm and fell
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asleep. Later that night the rancher’s wife called to say he had passed away a few hours later. The wife was certain that her husband’s time spent with a horse was the closure he needed before dying. These Therapeutic Loving Caballos, giant and tiny, also bring entertainment and education to the public. JJ is a 2,000 pound draft horse and Roahrig takes him into churches, libraries and schools. They don’t just pull into the parking lot. JJ goes into the buildings. Roahrig, with JJ’s help, does presentations on volunteering and being kind to others. Because Step Up into TLC is a nonprofit, the horses also work to raise money. JJ pulls a carriage at La Mariposa for weddings and sometimes the bride will ride in on him. Yahya, an Egyptian Arab gelding, pulls a cart at all types of events. The minis give rides and pull carts at parties as well. All proceeds made from their work go to support the organization. Roahrig also receives support for Step Up into TLC in other ways. Volunteers that come to help are welcome to do whatever chore makes them happiest. One volunteer who is a cancer patient simply likes to hang out with the horses, while another enjoys washing out the water buckets.
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A neighbor, Sylvia Surrett, brings her three kids Braden, 11, Bryce, 10 and little Karli who is just six, over to help clean and keep the horses looking their best. Sylvia says, “My children are pretty privileged and they recognize that. I want them to know what it feels like to give of themselves and to do for others and experience the feeling of having a happy heart because of it.” Roahrig describes the benefits of Step Up into TLC as being two-fold. The spirit of generosity that permeates the organization is more than simply two-fold. All those involved, equine and human, give and in turn receive the care and nurturing they need. There are a lot of rewards with the type of work Step Up into TLC does. There are also a lot of hard days. There’s little doubt that the volunteers and the horses sustain Roahrig. When asked about the tough days, Roahrig answers, “Some days are hard. But if everyone thought it was too hard, no one would get the care and comfort they need.” More stories can be found at www. stepuptlc.org. For information about the organization or hiring the horses for an event email Roahrig at stepupclyde@juno. com or call (520) 400-7426.
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A ‘STEREOTYPY’ IS AN ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR THAT SERVES NO PURPOSE TO ANIMALS By AMY MCLEAN SW Equine Enthusiast
Equine behavior is an evolving science. There’s been an increased interest from researchers, especially from Europe and Australia, in how we train and manage equine in relation to their behavior. Many behavioral problems such as cribbing (wind sucking), stall weaving or flank biting are vices, or the more current term, stereotypies, that man has created based on observation. A stereotypy is an abnormal behavior that serves no function or purpose to an animal. Equines are designed to graze for long periods of time, such as 16-17 hours per day. Due to the increase in urban growth, specific restraints and jobs we expect horses to perform, we have begun to limit the amount of time a horse spends outside, including the amount of time they spend “grazing” or consuming forage. Most horses are on a strict feeding schedule that revolves around help, management and people’s jobs; therefore, the animal that is use to grazing for a long period of time is now restricted to consuming one, or possibly two, large meals twice a day at very specific times. Feeding horses on a strict routine often increases anxiety and unwanted behaviors like pawing or walking continuously in their stall. Then we reward the horses for such behavior by giving them food. Essentially, we have taught our horses if they paw they will be fed. However, there is no simple answer for the change in how we keep horses. Most owners do not have access to enough land to enable continuous grazing. However, if they did, it is likely they would still keep their horses up at some point to observe them or to keep them in shape for competition. In many European stables, and even some racehorse farms, horses are fed three to four times a day to try and decrease stereotypies such as cribbing, stall walking or even pawing for a meal. All diets are also weighed out so the horse is not being over or under fed which can also lead to behavioral problems. Keeping in mind not all horses display abnormal behavior, but those that do are generally derived from having limited turn out, limited fiber sources and may have stressful or
demanding workout regimes. Most of today’s performance horses at some point in their career will likely develop ulcers due to exercising at a trot or canter for most of their exercise regime. Gastric ulcers can be very painful for horses and also create some of the unwanted behaviors such as cribbing, agitation and stall walking. Granted, proactive horsemen will allow horses to have turn-out time. Some horsemen will even supply an anxious or nervous horse with a companion animal to decrease anxiety such as a goat or miniature donkey. This is seen quite often for horses that are on the road traveling and in new environments for most of the year. Other conditions that may lead to abnormal behavior are related directly to the horse’s health. A good horseman will recognize abnormal behavior in a timely manner, such as a horse lying down constantly, looking at its flanks, not eating its food, consuming little to no water or a decrease in the horse’s performance. A leading cause in decreased performance and abnormal behavior in performance horses is usually linked with high incidence of gastric ulcers. Many horsemen have their horses scoped for ulcers and treat them with a calcium bicarbonate product; assuming their horse already has ulcers. Many owners or trainers will allow horses to consume forages higher in calcium or will supply more hay to stabled horses, which has the benefit of making them less susceptible to developing gastric ulcers. Other factors that can contribute to ill behavior are related to equipment that horses are subjected to and how that equipment is used. Much research has gone into measuring pressure applied to a horse’s back in relation to how a rider sits on it, where weight is or isn’t being distributed, as well as how the saddle fits. A horse with a sore back may develop habits such as becoming “cold back,” meaning it may be hard to get on at first, and even raise its back and offer to buck. If horses are in enough pain, they may bite at the rider as they go to mount and or even throw them off when riding. A more stoic horse will still continue to perform under pain, but eventually its performance may
Most horses are on a strict feeding schedule that revolves around help, management and people’s jobs; therefore, the animal that is use to grazing for a long period of time is now restricted to consuming one, or possibly two, large meals twice a day at very specific times. decrease and even develop abnormalities within its gaits to overcome pain. Another area where a horse may experience pain from equipment being improperly used is from the bit and bridle. Problems that can arise from improper use of a bridle and bit include the headstall and bit don’t properly fit, the curb strap/chain is adjusted too tight or the bit is too large or small for the horse’s mouth. When such problems arise with the headstall not properly fitting, a horse may be more reluctant to let one bridle him and toss his head way in the air. He may also refuse to open his mouth. In severe cases, the horse may even rear up, and, if he learns to rear to avoid being bridled, or when bridled, and it causes the person to get off, then the horse has learned to rear up to escape the situation. Other behavioral problems with bridling a horse may be due to a dental condition such as a young horse that needs to have the caps removed from its teeth or the horse may have teeth called wolf teeth. Horses that have wolf teeth, which lie in the bars of the horse’s mouth where the bit should comfortably sit, would cause a horse to rear and resist pressure being placed on its mouth. A horse may also exhibit abnormal or resistant behavior when being ridden due to an inexperienced rider giving mixed cues or never releasing pressure being applied with their hands and or legs. Equine behavior is essential to proper training, riding and care of your horse. Part of being a responsible horseman is being able to recognize the signs of a horse displaying abnormal behavior. Behavioral problems can be as serious as life-threatening colic to something as simple as losing the curb strap by one notch. Listen to what your horse is telling you and try to respond. Most equine behavioral problems can be solved by adequate turn out, supplying enough forage several times per day, using equipment that fits your horse and knowing how to use the equipment. Dr. Amy McLean is an equine lecturer and equine extension specialist at the University of Wyoming.
This article is sponsored by Tom Balding Bits and Spurs (http://www.tombalding.com).
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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 Aros Team Roping Classic, Horseshoe Park and Equestrian Centre, Queen Creek, Ariz. www.queencreek.org AUGUST 10 Pima County Sheriff’s Posse Gymkhana at The Vail Arena, Vail, Ariz. www.pimacountysheriffsposse.org AUGUST 10 Scottsdale Saddle Club Gymkhana, Horse Lovers Park, Phoenix www.scottsdalesaddleclub.com AUGUST 10-11 Millbrook Farms Dressage Show, Millbrook Farms, Fairfield, Utah www.rmds.org AUGUST 11 Centaur Rising Dressage Show III, Anchorage Farm, Pine, Colo. www.rmds.org AUGUST 11-13 100th Anniversary Cowboy Fair Circuit, Wyoming State Fairgrounds, Douglas, Wyo. www.rmqha.com
AUGUST 2-3 UCHA Oakley Cutting, Oakley Fairgrounds, Oakley, Utah www.utahcha.com
AUGUST 16-18 Paragon I, II, III and CDI, Stanley Park Fairgrounds, Estes Park, Colo. www.rmds.org
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AUGUST 3 Southern Arizona Barrel Racing Association, Sonoita Fairgrounds, Sonoita, Ariz. www.sazbra.org
AUGUST 17 Rudy Clark Team Roping, Marana Heritage Arena, Marana, Ariz. www.maranaheritagearena.com
AUGUST 7 Heritage Arena Barrel Race, Marana Heritage Arena, Marana, Ariz. www.maranaheritagearena.com
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SEPTEMBER 18 ADA USEF/USDF Dressage in the Pines, Coconino County Fairgrounds, Flagstaff, Ariz. www.azdressage.org
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SEPTEMBER 27-29 Arizona Mounted Shooting Championship, Horseshoe Park and Equestrian Centre, Queen Creek, Ariz. www.queencreek.org
SEPTEMBER 17 Adobe Vet Clinic’s Evening of Education Equine Series, September topic is Neurology, 8300 W. Tanque Verde Road, Tucson, Ariz. www.adobevetcenter.com
SEPTEMBER 28 Whispering Winds Farm Schooling Show, Whispering Winds Farm, Colorado Springs, Colo. www.rmds.org SEPTEMBER 28
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EVENT CALENDAR Chandler Vaqueros Saddle Club Gymkhana, Horseshoe Park and Equestrian Centre, Queen Creek, Ariz. www.queencreek.org SEPTEMBER 28 Constitution Show Stable, Double Take Equestrian Center, Tucson, Ariz. www.tucsondressageclub.com
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OCTOBER 19 Southern Arizona Barrel Racing Association’s 6th Annual Susan G. Komen day race, Frizzell’s Arena, Marana, Ariz. www.sazbra.org OCTOBER 19 Eastside Progressive Barrel Racing Association Day Show, P&M Arena, Mesa, Ariz. www.espbra.com
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OCTOBER 19 Chandler Vaqueros Saddle Club Gymkhana, Horseshoe Park and Equestrian Centre, Queen Creek, Ariz. www.queencreek.org
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OCTOBER 26 Chandler Vaqueros Saddle Club Gymkhana, Horseshoe Park and Equestrian Centre, Queen Creek, Ariz. www.queencreek.org
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OCTOBER 12 Benson Butterfield Rodeo, Benson, Ariz. www.gcpra.net OCTOBER 13 Pima County Sheriff’s Posse Gymkhana at The Vail Arena, Vail, Ariz. www.pimacountysheriffsposse.org OCTOBER 13 Scottsdale Saddle Club Gymkhana, Horse Lovers Park, Phoenix www.scottsdalesaddleclub.com OCTOBER 19 Whispering Winds Farm Halloween Schooling Show, Whispering Winds Farm, Colorado Springs, Colo. www.rmds.org
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REAL ESTATE / RANCH PROPERTY Randall Realty - Frank Ramirez, (520) 907-8847, Tucson, Ariz.
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Tucson and southern Arizona (520) 730-6151 www. joeleliot.net
RESORT / DUDE RANCH White Stallion Ranch, www.whitestallion.com, www. twitter.com/azcowgirl, whitestallionranch.blogspot.com
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
FOR SALE / MISCELLANEOUS
TRAILER FABRICATION
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 719580-4689
Cholla Metal Crafts, Inc., complete horse trailer repair and service, central Tucson, Ariz., (520) 882-8905
TRAINING AND LESSONS
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
WAGONS FOR RENT www.TucsonStagelines.com, horse drawn wagon, parades, weddings, birthdays, funerals, corporate parties, rent by the hour, day, week or season
WESTERN GALLERIES COLORADO COWGIRLS & The Gallery at the Windsor 625 Grande Ave. Del Norte CO (719)657-3111. Specializing in Western Art and Rustic Western home furnishings.
WILD HORSE / BURRO ADOPTION www.blm.gov, 866-4 BLMWildHorseAndBurro
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RANGE REALTY, LLC We will Range far and wide to find your dream property!
Red Butte Ranch Red Butte Ranch sits at the foot of the Wind River Mountains just 5 miles north of lander and 23 miles south of Riverton, Wyoming. The property is situated on 31 acres in the North Fork Valley. The 2,864 sq. ft. 5 bedroom ranch-style home with its own private drive is both elegant and practical. The magnificent mountain views of the Wind River Mountains provide opportunities to watch elk from your living room. The beautiful landscaping around the home, shop/garage and barn adds to the charming setting of this one of a kind property. Fully functional, ready to go, privacy, yet only minutes to town. If you are looking for a small to modest size ranch that will provide hay and pasture for your horses and livestock, then look no further than Red Butte Ranch. $849,000 THE PROPERTY Located north of Lander, this property has excellent year-around access. The property offers excellent grass meadows for your small ranch or horse property. The acreage is made up of all grass hay meadows. Average production from the hay meadows annually yields approximately 45-50 tons of hay on about 15 acres, while the remaining sub-irrigated acres are used for cattle and horse grazing. There is a 12x36’ loafing shed and another smaller livestock shelter that is currently used for the owners registered Targhee sheep flock. A large36x45’ barn with a 6’ overhand can store equipment or hay, and has a built in tack shed. There are two wells on the property, one to service the house and another for livestock. The property is entirely irrigated with its own private head gate. Water is taken from the NOrth Fork River and the property has a dual water right. One water right from the State of Wyoming and the other from the Shoshone Reservoir Company. Even on the driest of years, Red Butte Ranch has had sufficient water to irrigate into the late fall. Wildlife often seen on the property are owls, hawks, fox, both mule and white tail deer, pheasants and geese. Many song bird species use the trees in the Spring and Summer months.
OTHER IMPROVEMENTS There is an underground sprinkler system for the yard including faucets to water plants in the patio and on the deck. The back patio provides a cool relaxing atmosphere on those summer evenings with a view of the Sandhills, and hosts a hot tub for the owners. The property has a set of corrals, and a 12x36’ loafing shed, that current owner uses for both horses and cattle. The 36x48’ barn/shop can accommodate most equipment and storage of hay, and has a built in tack shed. There is also a storage area above the tack shed. There are also buried pipelines and hydrants for livestock water, and a heated trough. There is a large fenced garden spot (raised) for the garden enthusiast.
THE HOME The house is situated on the property to take in the panoramic views of the mountains, and is focused on watching either the bright morning sunrise or the evening sunset. Built in 2002, this beautiful ranch style home offers luxurious country living in the comfort of its 2,864 square feet. The home ha four bedrooms -- all with walk-in closets, a master suite, three and 1/2 bathrooms, a large kitchen, separate dining area, family room , an office, a sitting room with nearly wall to wall windows to take in the mountain views and a generous mud/ laundry room. There is also an attached, heated , two car garage. Everything is on one level, and there is a view from every window. The home is heated a with radiant floor heat, so your feet are always warm and there is a beautiful soapstone stove to add ambiance during those quiet country evenings. The kitchen has hickory cabinets, and stainless steel appliances. A custom-built work island adds to the overall functionality of the kitchen, as do the easy-access, oversized pull out drawers and shelves. The large windows in the sitting room set off the spectacular views of the Wind River Mountains. The sunlight that enters this room makes it warm and inviting, and a wonderful room for plant lovers! The master suite is spacious, and features a master bath with separate shower and Jacuzzi bathtub, plus a walk-in closet.
WE COULD USE SOME GOOD FARM-RANCH LISTINGS, SO IF YOU’VE CONSIDERED SELLING, GIVE US A CALL MORE LISTINGS AVAILABLE CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE OR CALL/VISIT OUR OFFICE 11519 HIGHWAY 26 W kinnear@wyoming.com P.O. Box 372 w Kinnear, Wyoming 82516 www.WyomingRangeRealty.com Frednelson, broker/Owner - Kevin Blankenship, Licensed Associate
307.857.4449
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