April 2023 Saddle Up! Magazine

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June 9, 16, 23 | July 14 | Aug 11 | Sept 1

Greater Thumb Area Silver Buckle Speed Series.

Start: 7pm. Entry booth opens 6pm. MIHA rules apply.

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BWHA Father’s Day Show June 18

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Saturday, June 17th

Boots & Bridle 4-H Club Open Show

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Being a Better Version of Yourself

By Kim Cardeccia | https://confidencethroughconnection.com/

At the MI Horse Expo last month, I had the opportunity to have some great conversations. Not surprising horses equines were always in the subject line. I was with Turning Pointe Donkey Rescue, and made some new friends, donkey and human. So many great stories!

Reflecting back on those stories, I noticed that there was a theme of shifts. In every meaningful story, there was something that shifted which brought the storyteller to a different place or space. They were able to get a new result from how things got reworked or rewired in the scenario they were sharing Some of the stories were about how horse people found their way to donkeys. Some of the stories were about how they got their heart equine and parts of that journey together. Many of the stories were about how an equine helped them ease into a better version of themselves.

Although I enjoyed all the stories, I’m sure you can tell which grabbed the attention of my heart the most. It will never cease to amaze me the ways in which our lives are touched and shaped by horses. I mean, equines. Still a work in progress, I am!

The shifts that I am referring to are those that brought the story teller to a new edition of their identity In order to reach whatever goal they were seeking with their equine, they had to let go of a limiting belief. Limiting beliefs become part of our identity. Not our essence, but our identity. We think we can’t, and guess what, that happens. We claim the identity of someone that can’t.

Horses somehow lead us to where we bump up against those problematic identities. Those versions of ourselves we have formed based on past experience. Or by what we have been told by others throughout our lives.

Going on the inner journey, checking in on and adjusting if necessary what’s going on inside our heads and our hearts, will steer us toward making healthy changes that offer us positive results. We can go on the lookout for those thoughts that limit us, telling us that we will not be able to reach our goals. If we also notice how we feel, we’ll get some powerful clues about those undesirable statements.

If, for example, we find a statement that offers “I can’t...” we’ve found a starting point. This is a reason to celebrate, not lose hope. Awareness is always the first step. Now we know what we want to change. This is where our feelings, our emotional guidance system,

can be a huge help. When we say “I can’t”, there is a flat or lower feeling with that statement.

We can then search for a statement that offers us a better feel. Maybe ... “I am learning”, or “I can do this, which is on the way to the result I want.” Something similar that offers a feeling of relief or hope. This is the shift! This is where the power lies that will help us gain momentum toward reaching our goals. In a way that is believable and attainable. The more times we recite our new state-ment, the closer it will get to being our new belief The newest addition to our identity So, we need to remember to choose con-sciously We are creating our new way of being in the world, by what we tell ourselves over and over again.

Maybe you’re like me. You might look inward in order to be able to better help your horses. Your equines. This spills over to your kids, your friends and family Equines inspire a lot of growth. Although the journey can be bumpy at times, it’s always worth it. Let them help you shift into the next best version of yourself

Kimberly Cardeccia is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 35 years of horse experience.

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Each month, we hide a smaller image of Ayla within the pages of Saddle Up! Magazine. When you find her, mail us a letter or email us with the page that you “spotted” her on and you will be entered in our random drawing to win a prize of $30.00!

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2023 ISHA Spring & Fall Open All Breed Horse Show

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Spring Dates: May 20 & 21, 2023 – Judge: Kara Miller, LaGrange, KY

Fall Dates: August 19 & 20, 2023 – Judge: Duane Stutzman, Fresno, OH

Sport Horse In Hand Judges – SPRING: TBA

FALL: Cynthia Bellis-Jones, Paris, KY | Jumping Judge: Bobbi Milan, Greenwood, IN

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SATURDAY, MAY 20 & AUGUST 19, 2023

2 English Type Halter: Geldings

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7 Thoroughbred Halter: Mares & Geldings

8 Half Arabian Halter: Mares

9 Color Horse-Pony Halter: All Breeds

10 Rescue Horse-Pony Halter: All Breeds

11 Stock Type Halter: Geldings

12 English Type Halter: Mares

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15 Minute Break

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20 $100 Anything Goes Costume Class (in hand, riding or driving)

21 Beginner Hunt/Saddle Seat Pleasure: W/T/C, 13 Yrs & Up

22 Beginner Hunt/Saddle Seat Equitaon: W/T/C, 13 Yrs & Up

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28 Beginner Hunt/Saddle Seat Pleasure

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STALLS: Weekend Stalls $40 | Tie Outs $15 per day | ENTRY FEES: $8 Per Class | $10 for $100 Added Money Classes. OFFICE FEE: $10 Per Horse/Exhibitor Combination for Weekend

2023 ISHA Spring & Fall Open All Breed Horse Show

Hoosier Horse Park, Edinburgh, Indiana (rain or shine: covered arena)

Saturday/Sunday Classes Start Time: 8am | Sunday Jumping Classes Start Time: 8am

70% Paybacks

$100 Added Money Payback

Spring Dates: May 20 & 21, 2023 – Judge: Kara Miller, LaGrange, KY

Fall Dates: August 19 & 20, 2023 – Judge: Duane Stutzman, Fresno, OH

Sport Horse In Hand Judges – SPRING: TBA

FALL: Cynthia Bellis-Jones, Paris, KY | Jumping Judge – Bobbi Milan, Greenwood, IN

Classes Saturday Night High Point Compeons

SUNDAY, MAY 21 & AUGUST 20, 2023

66 Youth Stock Type Halter: Geldings

67 *Pony Halter: All Breeds

68 Arabian Halter: Geldings & Stallions

69 Stallion Halter: All Breeds

70 Stock Type Halter: Mares

71 Half Arabian Halter: Geldings & Stallions

72 Gaited Horse Model: Geldings & Stallions

73 $100 Halter: All Breeds

74 Supreme All Breed Halter Championship: All First Place Halter Class Winners are eligible: NO ENTRY FEE

75 Western Showmanship: All Ages

76 Lead Line

77 **RESTRICTED 10 & Under Equitaon: Walk

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78 Dra/Dra Cross Pleasure Driving: W/T

79 Light Horse Pleasure Driving: W/Pleasure Trot/Road Trot

80 Pleasure Driving: All Breeds

81 Beginner Hunt/Saddle Seat Pleasure: 10 & Under W/T

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82 Beginner Hunt/Saddle Seat Equitaon: 10 & Under W/T

HELPER REQUIRED

97 Adults 19 & Over, Horse-Pony Pleasure: W/T/C or W/T/J

98 Hunt/Non-Gaited Saddle Seat Equitaon: W/T/C

15 Minute Break

99 **RESTRICTED

GROUND POLES DIVISION Classes 113, 114 & 115 113 Ground Poles US (W/T) 114 Ground Poles OP 115 Ground Poles OP

X-RAILS DIVISION Classes 116, 117 & 118

116 X-Rails US (W/T/C)

117 X-Rails OF (12-18" height)

118 X-Rails OF (12-18" height)

BEGINNER HUNTER DIVISION Classes 119, 120 &121

119 Beginner Hunter US (W/T/C)

120 Beginner Hunter OF (24" max height)

121 Beginner Hunter OF (24" max height)

HOPEFUL HUNTER DIVISION Classes 122, 123 & 124

122 Hopeful Hunter US (W/T/C)

123 Hunter OF (2'3" – 2’6” height)

124 Hunter OF (2'3" – 2’6” height)

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Disease/ Vaccine

West Nile Virus Tetanus toxoid

EQUINE VACCINATION SCHEDULE

Foals/Weanlings

1st dose: 3 to 4 months

2nd dose: 1 month later (3rd dose at 6 months in endemic areas)

From non-vaccinated mare: First dose: 3 to 4 months, second dose: 4 to 5 months

From vaccinated mare: First dose: 6 months, second dose: 7 months, third dose: 8 to 9 months

Encephalomyelitis

(EEE, WEE, VEE)

EEE (in high risk areas):

First dose 3 to 4 months, second dose 4 to 5 months, third dose 5 to 6 months

WEE, EEE (low risk area) and VEE from non-vaccinated mare: First dose 3 to 4 months, second dose 4 to 5 months, third dose 5 to 6 months

From vaccinated mare: First dose 6 months, second dose 7 months, third dose 8 months

Influenza

Yearlings, Performance Horses & Pleasure Horses

Annual booster, prior to expected risk. Vaccinate semi-annually or more frequently (every 4 months), depending on risk.

Annual Annual, Spring Annual, Spring Annual, Spring

Annual Annual, Spring

Annual Annual, Spring

Annual booster, 4 to 6 weeks pre-partum.

Original source: AAEP.org, 2020

Annual booster is after primary series. In endemic areas, booster as required or warranted due to local conditions conducive to disease risk. Vaccinate semi-annually or more frequently (every four months) depending on risk.

Annual, Spring Annual, Spring

Annual, Spring Annual, Spring

Annual, 4 to 6 weeks prepartum. Annual, 4 to 6 weeks prepartum.

Annual, 4 to 6 weeks prepartum.

Booster at time of penetrating injury or surgery if last dose not administered within 6 months. In endemic areas booster EEE and WEE every 6 months; VEE only needed when threat of exposure; VEE may only be available as a combination vaccine with EEE and WEE.

Rhinopneumonitis

EHV 1 and EHV-4

Strangles

Inactivated Injectable. From non-vaccinated mares: First dose 6 months, second dose 7 months, third dose 8 months, then at 3 month intervals.

From vaccinated mares: First dose 9 months, second dose 10 months, third dose 11 to 12 months, then at 3 month intervals.

Intranasal modified live virus: First dose 11 months, has been safely administered to foals less than 11 months – see comments.

First dose 4 to 6 months, second dose 5 to 7 months, third dose 6 to 8 months, then at 3 month intervals.

Injectable:

First dose 4 to 6 months, second dose 5 to 7 months, third dose 7 to 8 months, (depending on product used), fourth dose 12 months.

Intranasal:

First dose 6 to 9 months, second dose 3 weeks later

Every 3 to 4 months Every 3 to 4 months

Every 6 months Every 6 months

Annual with added boosters prior to likely exposure, every 6 months.

Annual, 4 to 6 weeks prepartum.

At least semiannual, with one booster 4 to 6 weeks prepartum. Annual before breeding. See comments.

A series of at least 3 doses is recommended for primary immunization of foals. Not recommended for pregnant mares until more data available. Use inactivated vaccine for prepartum booster. If first dose is administered to foals less than 11 months of age, administer 2nd dose at or after 11 months of age.

Booster every 3 to 4 months, up to annually

Booster every 3 to 4 months, up to annually

Semiannual Optional: semi-annual if risk is high.

Optional; semiannual if elected.

Optional: semiannual if risk is high.

5th, 7th, 9th month of gestation (inactivated EHV-1 vaccine); optional at 3rd mo.

Semi-annual with one dose of inactivated M-protein vaccine 4 to 6 weeks prepartum.

Vaccination of mares before breeding and 4 to 6 weeks prepartum is suggested. Breeding stallions should be vaccinated before the breeding season and semi-annually

Vaccines containing M-protein extract may be less reactive than whole-cell vaccines. Use when endemic conditions exist or risk is high. Foals as young as 6 weeks of age may safely receive the intranasal product. A third dose should be administered 2 to 4 weeks prior to weaning

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Foals/Weanlings

Foals born to non-vaccinated mares: 1st dose: 3 to 4 months

2nd dose: 12 months

Vaccinated mares: 1st dose 6 mos., 2nd: 7 mos., 3rd: 12

First Dose: 5 to 6 months

Second Dose: 6 to 7 months.

Foal from vaccinated mare: 3-dose series of toxoid at 30-day intervals starting at 2 to 3 months of age.

Foal from non-vaccinated mare: see comments

Yearlings, Performance Horses & Pleasure Horses

Annual

Performance Pleasure Yearlings

SemiAnnual SemiAnnual SemiAnnual Consult your veterinarian

Consult your veterinarian

Consult your veterinarian

Broodmares Comments

Annual before breeding. Semi-Annual with 1 dose, 4 to 6 weeks prepartum.

Initial 3-dose series at 30-day intervals with last dose 4 to 6 weeks prepartum. Annual thereafter, 4 to 6 weeks prepartum.

Vaccination recommended in endemic areas. Do not use modified-live-virus in horses.

Booster during May to June in endemic areas.

Only in endemic areas. A 3rd dose administered 4 to 6 weeks after the 2nd dose may improve the response of foals to primary immunization. Foal from non-vaccinated mare may benefit from: 1) toxoid at 2, 4, and 8 weeks of age; 2) transfusion of plasma from vaccinated horse; or 3) antitoxin. Efficacy needs further study.

Intact colts intended to be breeding stallions: One dose at 6 to 12 months of age.

Little value to vaccinate foal because of insufficient time to develop antibodies to protect during susceptible age.

Annual for colts intended to be breeding stallions. Not applicable.

Annual for seronegative, open mares before breeding to carrier stallions; isolate mares for 21 days after breeding to carrier stallion.

Vaccinate mares at 8, 9 and 10 months of gestation, each pregnancy Passive transfer of colostral antibodies aid in prevention of rotaviral diarrhea in foals.

Annual for breeding stallions and teasers, 28 days before start of breeding season; virus may be shed in semen for up to 21 days.

Vaccinated mares do not develop clinical signs even though they become transiently infected and may shed virus for a short time. Check concentrations of immunoglobulins in foal to be assured that there is no failure of passive transfer

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As the days get longer, many horse owners and horse enthusiasts are eager to begin training for the show season or to get out on the trails. But before you load up your horse and haul them to a fun event, you should ask yourself, “Is my horse up to date on their vaccines?”

Why Vaccinate Your Horse?

Have you ever stopped to consider why we vaccinate our horses – or ourselves, or our dogs and cats? Vaccines are meant to create and maintain immunity against specific diseases. In other words, vaccines are meant to reduce an animal’s risk of getting sick, and if they do get sick after vaccination, then the severity of the disease should be lessened and they may be less contagious. The vaccine is usually a modified, weaker version of the disease you are trying to prevent. When the vaccine is given to your horse, their body creates antibodies to fight this “mock disease” and these antibodies will stay in the body for a period of time after the vaccination.

Now your horse is armed with a defense system ready to go if they do encounter the actual disease!

Vaccines are created for specific diseases for a few different reasons. A disease might have a high fatality rate, such as tetanus. Or a disease might be highly contagious and easily spread from horse to horse, such as influenza or strangles. Finally, a disease may have the possibility to spread across different species (these are called zoonotic diseases), such as West Nile Virus or rabies.

You should always consult with your veterinarian to develop a vaccine plan for your horse.

Again, ALL horses should receive the core vaccines (rabies, EEE/WEE, tetanus, and West Nile Virus). The risk-based vaccines will depend on if your horse travels, your geographic location, breeding status, and other considerations. Talk with your vet to determine your horse’s risk level for each disease; do not simply give your horse every vaccine available, since this could be costly and unnecessary

Tips for Healthy Spring Grazing

By Kentucky Equine Research Staff | https://ker.com/

Even the healthiest of horses may encounter digestive disturbances associated with fast-growing grasses and overconsumption. Overweight horses and ponies with insulin resistance are particularly susceptible to high-fructan grasses. The amount of fermentable carbohydrates, including fructans, in lush pasture often overwhelms the gastrointestinal tract, escaping digestion in the small intestine and passing to the hindgut. These carbohydrates or sugars are then processed in the hindgut, setting the stage for hindgut acidosis and potentially resulting in laminitis and colic.

EquiShure, a research-proven time-released buffer, helps moderate the hindgut by supporting the residential microbial population and preventing the drastic drop in pH associated with acidosis. Choose EquiShure to reduce the risk of hindgut acidosis escalating to laminitis in horses grazing high-fructan pastures or receiving significant intakes of starch-laden grains, including those at risk for or with a history of laminitis.

Turnout Tips: When’s Best to Graze?

By Kentucky Equine Research Staff | https://ker.com/

Proper turnout offers innumerable benefits. Turned-out horses are typically more fit due to increased exercise; show less anxiety with fewer stereotypies; have healthier, more robust respiratory systems; maintain strong musculoskeletal systems; and potentially have fewer gastric ulcers due to a longer, more sustained feeding pattern.

Nonetheless, not all horses can be managed 24/7 on pasture, and there are some that should not be allowed to graze willy-nilly for fear of laminitis. If your horse has signs of insulin resistance (IR) or has been diagnosed with either IR or equine metabolic syndrome then timing of turnout needs to be optimized to maximize health and minimize ingestion of fructans.

“Fructans are short chains of a specific sugar molecule called fructose that cannot be broken down in the stomach or small intestine. Instead, they are fermented in the intestine. Large amounts of fructan aren’t tolerated well by some horses and can result in colic and laminitis,” explains Kathleen Crandell, Ph.D., an equine nutritionist at Kentucky Equine Research.

According to Crandell, the level of fructan in forage varies depending on type of grass or legume, time of day, season, and even which part of the plant is being grazed (leaves versus stems). As such, timing of turnout can impact how much fructan is being ingested.

Consider these factors when turning out your horse, especially if it is known to either have or be at risk for IR:

Horse owners can also restrict free grazing during times when fructan levels are likely to be elevated, beginning with several short grazing sessions each day and gradually increasing length and number Using a grazing muzzle to slow grass consumption, keeping the horse in a drylot for part of the day, and continuing to offer hay in addition to pasture are additional ways to provide more dry matter and limit the intake of fructans.

1. Fructan concentrations are higher during periods of fast forage growth. Minimize grazing in spring and after heavy rain following a heat wave. Grazing muzzles are often used for this purpose.

2. Fructan levels are higher in the stems than the leaves. Therefore, avoid overgrazing pastures so horses do not consume fructose-laden stems close to the ground. Pasture rotation can help achieve this goal.

3. Stressed plants produce more fructan than happy plants. Drought and poor soil conditions (e g , high salinity) are examples of stressors; thus, limit grazing when such conditions exist.

4. Fructans are produced in the leaves during photosynthesis in the daytime. In general, allow horses to graze either in the early morning or evening to minimize ingestion of fructose-rich leaves. Be aware that those are peak feeding times for mosquitoes, which can transmit a multitude of infectioncausing organisms, including the West Nile virus. Use protection in the form of insect repellants and sheets.

“It is also important to note that starches and sugars, including fructans, aren’t problematic for all horses. In cases of hindgut acidosis, a hindgut buffer such as EquiShure might be useful and pasture analysis can benefit IR horses,” Crandell said.

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10 Tips for Spring Cleaning Around the Barn

By Lisa Kiley | https://www.cashmans.com/

Spring can be a fickle time of year for horse owners. There are days that make us feel like summer is around the corner and then an artic blast reminds us we are not quite in the clear just yet. While we are waiting for the stabilization of temperatures, we can take advantage of the warmer days to check some spring chores off our list that will get us ready and prepared for the seasons to come.

Here are 10 quick tips for spring cleaning around the barn:

1. Feed Room Fixes: The feed room is a great place to start cleaning. Pull everything out and sweep. Seal off areas that may have allowed rodents in and use traps as needed. Make sure all containers are rodent proof and make it easy to clean up spills by keeping a broom and dustpan in the feed room. Organize supplements and medications, making sure that they are full, labeled and up to date.

2. Organize Tack: Next stop is the tack room, while cleaning tack on a regular basis is important, take this time to go through all your equipment. Are there any items that need to be repaired or replaced? It’s better to find out now than the first sunny day that you want to head out for a ride. Think about adding hooks and racks to keep items organized and up off the ground. Tack is expensive, so it makes sense to take care of it.

3. Store Winter Items: Once the weather finally breaks, you can feel confident about putting away heated buckets, pulling tank heaters and storing away winter blankets. Prior to putting any items away for the season, take the time to ensure they are in good repair and clean so they will be ready for their next use. Your future self will thank you.

4. Dust Bust: It is important to keep areas free of dust yearround. But on a nice day, letting the horses out and opening the barn can allow you to get into the corners and crevices that have been harboring dust all winter It’s not just better for you and your horse’s breathing to keep things dust free, it is also a preventable fire hazard.

5. Stall Scrub Down: Pick a day when the weather is favorable to let the horses out so you can do a deep clean in the stall space. Clean out old bedding, realign mats and scrub down walls. Check for any repairs that need to be made and clean feeders and buckets or replace them if necessary. Allow everything to dry completely before re-bedding and putting horses back in.

6. Make Way for Hay: This is a good time to tidy up your hay storage area. First, you will want to double check that you have enough hay to get your horse through until the first cutting this season. Next, pull any busted bales and sweep chaff that has accumulated over the winter While baling twines do have a million and one uses, you probably don’t need to save them all. This might also be a good time to reach out to your hay provider and let them know that you are alive and well and will need more hay this summer

7. Check Fence Lines: Horses may have spent much of their time in stalls and turnout lots this winter, so before putting them back on pasture, make sure that the fence is in good condition. Make any repairs needed and if you use an electrified fence, check that it is working. If your horses haven’t been out on grass, make a slow introduction and consider using rotational grazing for pasture management.

8. Soil Sample: This is a great time of year to determine if pastures need attention. Taking a soil sample and submitting it to your local extension agency can give insight on what the pasture will need to thrive. Healthy pastures will provide better grazing opportunities for your horses throughout the seasons.

9. Banish Mud: Spring is synonymous with mud, but thankfully, there are some innovative solutions that can help keep mud at bay. Every farm should have some mud grid to help prevent losing shoes be they horse or human. Grids can be added at gate areas, barn entrances, around waterers or feeders and any other areas where mud is an issue.

10. Enlist Flower Power: Brighten up areas around the barn by adding some landscape that includes spring flowers. Landscaping can be useful by absorbing wastewater runoff, it can help with erosion, and even help regulate temperature around the barn. Just make sure that both the plants and the mulch being used are specifically horse safe and non-toxic.

Spring cleaning is a great time to imagine all the projects and plans you have for your barn and property. Simple changes can make a big difference in the form and functionality of your farm. If there is something that you are interested in achieving at your barn this year, chances are Cashmans has what you need to get that project done, from fencing to feeders and of course, everything in between.

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Which Vaccinations Are Worth A Shot?

By David Ramey, DVM | https://www.doctorramey.com/

Vaccination is certainly one of the most important interventions in health (human, animal, fish, etc.) that has ever been invented. But not all vaccines for horses are equally effective. Given that in many areas, it’s time for spring shots, I thought I’d give you some information about individual vaccines, and how well they are likely to work. And by “work,” I mean, how likely they are to actually prevent the disease that they are supposed to prevent.

DISCLAIMER: By no means should you read this article and then go out and ignore the advice of your veterinarian. He or she may be aware of some individual circumstances that might make certain vaccines more or less useful in your area. But with the information below, you can at least have a good discussion.

FIRST THING: Vaccination is the process whereby a horse can be made somewhat resistant to a particular disease.

SECOND THING: Vaccines are not an iron-clad guarantee that your horse won’t ever get sick with that disease.

Vaccines have enabled veterinarians to control and prevent many awful diseases, especially in the pet and livestock industries. However, while I know your horse is important to you, economically speaking horses are not as important as other livestock or pets. That’s perhaps one reason why there hasn’t been a strong reason to spend a lot of time on developing and testing vaccines. So, in many respects, the equine vaccine field has lagged behind that of other species.

It’s actually pretty hard to determine how well – or even if –many equine vaccines work. That’s because, when compared to most every other species, there’s not much published data put out before vaccines are released, and not much data gets accumulated after the vaccines are out there. Otherwise stated, nobody really keeps track once the vaccines are released. That means that the sort of information you’d need to make a fully informed decision (effectiveness, rate of reactions, etc.) for your horse just isn’t available. In fact, such aftermarket oversight isn’t even required.

The rationale behind vaccination is pretty simple. You vaccinate your horse, you prevent a disease, right? To be perfectly honest, that’s not always the case (and not necessarily through any fault of the vaccine). Many vaccines simply claim to be an aid in the management of the disease, which can be quite a shock when your vaccinated horse still gets sick. The fact of the matter is that no vaccine is perfect. Using vaccinations to prevent disease should be just one part of an overall strategy to control disease in horses, a strategy that might also include such things as:

• Isolation of sick animals

• Keeping shared environments clean

• Quarantine of new animals brought onto a premise

There’s a lot more that can be said, of course, about the type of evidence that’s (not) available and such, but let’s get to the bottom line: which vaccines appear likely to be effective, based on the evidence we have.

EQUINE INFLUENZA (FLU)

In experiments, flu vaccines tend do pretty well at preventing disease caused when horses are challenged with a particular

strain of virus. However, most horses don’t live in laboratories: at least not the ones I take care of Unfortunately, field data – that is, how well the vaccines prevent the flu in barns, stables, and pastures – is extremely limited, and field trials have NOT shown the vaccine to be particularly effective at preventing the spread of influenza. In fact, if you consider that horses are pretty widely vaccinated against the flu (except in Australia, where, with the exception of one outbreak a number of years back, the disease doesn’t occur), and that flu is still a very common problem, you might be drawn to conclude that the vaccine hasn’t been very effective. In general, vaccinated horses will still get infected with the flu virus, and even though they may show milder clinical signs of disease, they will still shed the virus and so be a source of infection for other susceptible horses.

PLEASE NOTE: If you show your horse, there are many competitions and show organizations that have requirements for flu vaccines – make sure you’re aware of them. This fact is independent of vaccine effectiveness.

EQUINE HERPES VIRUS (EHV, Rhinopneumonitis, Infectious Abortion, etc.)

There are three scenarios where your horse may be affected by a herpes virus.

1. Pregnancy. EHV (you don’t want me to have to spell it each time, do you?) causes mares to abort their fetuses. And, happily, there is some evidence that EHV 1-4 vaccines (the numbers indicate a vaccine strain) do reduce the likelihood of abortion. However, the vaccines may not work very well if horses exposed to a high dose of the virus, and the rationale behind the 5, 7, and 9 month vaccine schedule‘s not at all clear. You’ll probably do it if you have pregnant mares, because you’d feel terrible if your mare aborted from the virus, and you didn’t vaccinate.

2. Respiratory Disease. EHV-4 can cause respiratory disease that is pretty much indistinguishable from the flu. There’s some evidence that vaccination can reduce the severity and duration of respiratory disease after an experimental challenge, but it probably doesn’t do anything to stop the spread of the disease, and particularly since many horses are exposed to the virus when they are very young. In fact, latent (inactive) EHV-1 infection is quite common in horse populations worldwide. In fact, it’s been estimated that inactive infections exist in something like 90% of the horses in some areas. Otherwise stated, EHV-1 vaccines probably don’t do much good, because horses are

already infected, in the same way that people with cold sores are carriers of the herpesvirus. Vaccination doesn’t help when you’ve already got the disease.

3. Neurological Disease. No EHV-1 vaccine has been shown to prevent the neurologic form of the disease that periodically captures equine health headlines, and no vaccine claims that it can prevent the neurologic form of the disease. Period.

WEST NILE VIRUS

There is good evidence that vaccination against West Nile Virus is effective against preventing clinical disease and death in horses You should follow the manufacturer’s recommendations, but in some areas, those areas where there are lots of mosquitoes, more frequent boosting may be recommended in order to maximize the protective immunity. Ask your veterinarian for his or her recommendations if you’re in an area where West Nile Virus is a particular problem.

POTOMAC HORSE FEVER (PHF)

PHF is more of a regional disease, mostly seen in the eastern United States. When the disease first came out, a vaccine was rapidly made available, and the early experimental data, which was based on challenge with a selected strain of the disease, was very good. Unfortunately, there’s not much data pertaining to use of the vaccine in the field, and what is there suggests that the vaccine doesn’t work very well. That’s probably because there are many strains of the disease (as I recall, it’s at least nine), but only a couple of strains are in the vaccine. Bottom line is that the PHF vaccine is not likely to provide much protection against disease.

ENCEPHALITIS (Eastern, Western, Venezuelan)

Viral encephalitis is an uncommon, but regularly seen problem that mostly occurs in the eastern United States (VEE doesn’t occur in the US, but it’s occasionally crosses the southern border with Mexico). If your horse gets encephalitis, he simply isn’t going to get better, so vaccination is your best strategy to prevent the disease. Ask your veterinarian for the best vaccination schedule in your area. The vaccine is very effective.

STRANGLES

There’s very little evidence to suggest that strangles vaccines work. In fact, most of the world doesn’t vaccinate against strangles. In addition, strangles vaccinations have among the higher incidences of vaccine reactions. If you’re using the intranasal vaccine, it’s also possible for your horse to get sick from the vaccine strain of the bacterium. There are some newer vaccines that sound promising, but they’re not here yet.

I don’t recommend that my own clients use the strangles vaccine. And as I said at the start of this article, the vaccine is certainly not a substitute for hygiene, quarantine, and control measures.

EQUINE VIRAL ARTERITIS (EVA)

EVA is another annoying viral disease, and vaccines are used in distinct regions of the world. These regions generally do not include the United States; they’re not allowed to be used in the UK That said, it does seem that the vaccine is effective at preventing the carrier state in vaccinated colts. However, safety concerns about the vaccine exist, the safety of vaccinating

pregnant mares is up in the air, and there are some worries about vaccine - caused disease. It’s also pretty much impossible to tell if a horse has been vaccinated, or if it’s been exposed to disease, which can be a concern if you’re planning on shipping a stallion internationally.

RABIES

In some parts of the United States, those with high rabies activity, it’s advisable to vaccinate your horse. Plus, in some states, it’s the law. The available vaccines are effective, and in areas where there is rabies in the wild population, it’s important. Plus, you can get rabies from a horse. Why take that chance?

HOMEOPATHIC NOSODES

You may not have heard of these things, and they aren’t common, but they’re out there. Nosodes (which are not, in fact, homeopathic), are prepared from high dilutions of infectious agents, material such as vomitus, discharges or fecal matter, or infected tissues. Curiously, the founder of homeopathy, Samuel Hahnemann decried the use of such preparations and was even a supporter of smallpox vaccination. There is no evidence at all to suggest that homeopathic nosodes have any effectiveness. To the contrary, there is one case reported in the human literature where a patient followed her homeopath’s advice and took a homeopathic immunization against malaria before traveling to an endemic area. The patient promptly got malaria. Nosodes have also failed to protect puppies against parvovirus. I think that it is of note that the British Faculty of Homoeopathy acknowledges the effectiveness of vaccines and recommends their use in humans. Seriously, just don’t bother with nosodes.

A QUICK NOTE ABOUT TITERS – In some circles, people are trying to decide whether or not to vaccinate their horses based on a measure of immunity in the blood. Those measures are called titers. It sounds like a good idea, but there’s actually no information in horses to suggest that a certain titer equals disease prevention. Seems like a good idea, but in reality, nobody really knows what a particular titer means for a horse. Oh, one more thing Don’t fall for all of the negative stuff that some people say about vaccines. They aren’t 100% effective at preventing disease, they don’t cause widespread harm, either.

So there. The bottom line is that some vaccines are likely to help your horse(s) – others, not so much – and that nobody really keeps track. That’s why it’s important to work with your veterinarian to establish the ideal schedule for your horse – he or she should have a good idea of particular problems in your neck of the woods.

ABOUT DAVID RAMEY, DVM: Dr Ramey began veterinary practice in 1984, in the Los Angeles area of southern California. He has been providing outstanding care to horses in southern California ever since. He specializes in the care and treatment of pleasure and performance horses. His clients particularly value his no nonsense approach, focused on providing services instead of selling products, his compassion for horses, and his ethical approach to the practice of veterinary medicine. Dr Ramey believes that compassionate care involves providing therapies for which there is good scientific evidence of effectiveness. True compassion – for horse and horse owner –involves adhering to high ethical standards, and high standards of scientific evidence in choosing therapies.

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How does horse ownership begin?

By Cindy Johnson | cjquimby@gmail.com

I can't remember a time when I didn't want a horse. I dreamed constantly about a horse. During car trips, I was racing alongside on my imaginary horse jumping ditches and flying through fields.

My maternal grandmother recognized my passion and made my cousin Kenny take me for a ride on his horse Lady. He sat me on Lady, tied her to a fence, and I sat on her all afternoon while he went to play ball. Grandma came looking for me and scolded Kenny. I wasn't upset, I was happy, I thought I was riding.

My campaign to get a horse began quite young. I started saving. Trimming my other grandparent's yard full of bushes netted me $5.00, sore muscles, and blisters, while the piggy bank grew

When I was in grade school, I was more horse crazy than ever My mother came home one day and said she had a surprise for me in the trunk. I ran outside looking for evidence of horse manure and worried that my tiny horse would suffocate in the trunk.

Mom opened the trunk, and I smiled as she proudly showed me a used saxophone. I dutifully played it and even played “Star of the East” at a school assembly I never showed my disappointment.

The savings continued, and I finally had $95.00! I approached my parents with my wish to get a horse. They said it wasn't enough and they weren't sure, but I kept hoping and working

One day, I came home from school and there was a horse! A Palomino/Appaloosa skinny cross 9 months old. My dad said he had cost $125.00 and told me I could work off the remaining $30 by helping him cement the toolshed.

I named him Star Blaze. He was uncut and liked to chase cows. We really didn't know much about horses, and it was trial by error. Star Blaze liked to bite. He especially liked to bite my brothers and other boys. Coming from a questionable home, his first worming piled out Strongyles in mass, but otherwise he was healthy and full of life.

He grew up, and I loved him so much! After he was gelded, the horse breaking began. I can't remember how many times he threw me, but they numbered several a day. He even reared and fell over on me. Years later, an x-ray revealed my fractured back.

My paternal grandfather tried to tame my horse-craziness and sat me down telling me that ladies didn't play with horses. He told me I was to give Star Blaze to my brothers and do more girlthings. Since my brothers didn't want my horse, and I wouldn't give him up anyway, I quietly continued my lifestyle away from grandpa.

Throwing me got to be such a problem, that my dad threatened to sell him. This is the truth - I told Star Blaze what dad had said, and he never threw me again. In fact, I rode him bareback everywhere with just a string of baler twine for a bit.

We were inseparable until high school graduation when I left for college. It was all I could stand to stay away from him for two weeks. As if he knew, at the end of the second week when I was due home, he would jump the fence and go to the neighbor's house. He just knew that would bring me home.

Star Blaze and I enjoyed many happy years together. He lives in my heart. There have been and are other horse loves each one accepting my devotion.

Mine is not the only horse crazy story. Horse people are born knowing horses. Why else would someone risk health, finances, and relationships to keep one?

They're expensive, unpredictable, big and the best beasts ever to be born. To a true horse person, being in the barn mucking stalls and making sure they are okay trumps housework any day. Long days caring for horses, worrying about them, and braving the elements to see that all their needs are met is unquestionable.

This series of articles will contain stories about horse owners. They will also deal with the challenges of ownership and share tips on how to manage finances, health and other pertinent information beginning with the lone horse owner to the challenges of running a boarding and or training barn.

True horse people are eager to learn and share and they never grow tired of their faithful steeds.

Until next month, Cindy Johnson

Cindy Johnson has been a horse owner since she was 13 years old. She is a freelance writer and can be reached via email at cjquimby@gmail.com

PALM PARTNERSHIP TRAINING™

The Art of Clipping

By Lynn Palm | http://www.lynnpalm.com/

Clipping is one of my least favorite tasks with a horse. However, I make it fun and view it as though my horse is in the beauty parlor! And in addition to making your horse look more tidy and attractive, clipping can actually enhance the appearance of your horse’s conformation.

Most European countries only allow the bridle path to be clipped. This is also honored by USDF Dressage in the USA. However, like dog grooming for the show ring, horses can look beautiful with clipping. I have a DVD that will teach your horse to accept clippers and clipping This is especially important for clipping sensitive ears. Please review this if your horse in any way resists clipping! You have to spend time with anything your horse doesn’t accept. Consistent handling is important, as is touching with the back of your hand before you clip to avoid pricking the horse with the clipper blades. If you prick the horse with the clippers on an ear, you are in trouble! Horses especially dislike pricking with the clippers on the ears or muzzle.

GOLDEN RULE

When you clip against the hair, you are going to get a close cut. When you clip consistent with the way the hair grows, you will thin and blend the hairs.

Let’s review: Size #10 blades are for a thicker cut: legs, coronet band, under jaw, bridle path.

Size #30 or #40 blades are for fine cut/surgical cut: muzzle, nose hairs, eye whiskers, inside and outer edge of the ears.

MUZZLE: Clip all the whiskers. Be careful while clipping the inside of the nose hairs; the horse is very sensitive here. Taking off all the hairs will make the muzzle look smaller, and leaving nose hairs will make the nostrils look bigger

CHIN AND UNDER JAW: Make a close cut going from the chin to the jaw. Blend and thin the hairs on the side of the face from the muzzle to the jaw Clip close under the jaw Blend the side of the jaw and any long hairs on the throat latch. This will make the horse’s head look more refined and make the jaw look bigger

EYES: Take the eye whiskers off. I use a #10 blade and clip against the way the hair grows on the bulb of the eye. This will make the eye look larger

BRIDLE PATH: I clip a small bridle path, as most of my horses are English/ Dressage. With a larger number of braids in the mane, the neck looks longer. I usually have a 2“ to 3“ length bridle path. Make sure that you clip toward the ears at the start of the mane. If you go the other way at the mane, you will clip some more mane and next time, your bridle path gets longer. If I have a horse with a short neck or thick throat latch, I would clip a longer bridle path, about 5” to 6”.

EARS: Clip against the way the hair grows to get a close cut. Even if you use a #10 blade you will make the ears look clean. You can enhance the outer edge of the ear and shape it and make the ears look sharper Clip close along the shape of the ear To make the ear look sharper, cut more hair on the edge at the upper

and lower curve of the ear

If you have a horse with big ears, only use a #10 blade. If you use the #30 or #40 on big ears, you are going to make them look bigger!

LEGS: Always use #10 blades on the legs, no smaller! You want to blend or thin the hair on the back of each leg Clip close around the back of the fetlock joint. I always twist the ergot off Then thin the hair above the coronet band by clipping down-ward toward the hoof Then clip upward on the coronet band leaving a real clean line. With white legs, I clip the entire leg closely Clipping long hairs on the legs makes the legs look more refined. Clipping the white leg keeps the leg cleaner and whiter after washing.

If you clip your horse, plan on putting on a fly mask with ears on your horse. Your horse will be just fine clipped, but remember you’re taking off their natural hair they use for feel or protection. Have fun and make your horse beautiful! If you show your horse, this is just part of the turn-out that judges will appreciate!

Cyril and Lynn offer clinics throughout the country and abroad, as well as online coaching. Join them on their teaching tours or their Palm Equestrian Academy European Journeys.

Please visit www.lynnpalm.com or follow on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Palm Equestrian Academy (352) 362-7847 or email: generalinfo@lynnpalm.com

Why Everyone Needs to Take a Wilderness Medicine Course

By Robert Eversole | https://www.trailmeister.com/

I've spent enough time riding, camping, and packing in the backcountry to sometimes become complacent. Complacency isn't a badge of honor; it's a significant failure point on my part. Every so often, I start cutting corners, trying to hurry along a process or task that shouldn't be rushed. I'm not alone in this failure. As humans, we all try for the seemingly easy way out of a situation or circumstance.

Sometimes the dice roll in my favor, and all is well. Occasionally they don't. Taking pictures while riding and focusing on the camera instead of my animal worked fine until bees entered the picture. Hanging onto the lead of pack string when I should have been concentrating on my mule during a river crossing that suddenly became "sporty."

Sometimes the evacuations involved rigging a makeshift sling from a bandanna before starting the slow trudge out. Others resulted in calls into SAR and waiting for a helicopter. While the rescues differed, they're always complicated and exhausting as you're pushed to your limits, mentally and physically. In all these situations, corners were cut that should not have been. A solid background of First Responder knowledge made a big difference in the outcome.

Unplanned events happen. The question is not if but when they occur and whether you are prepared to deal with the aftermath. During my trail riding and horse camping clinics, I repeatedly stress to my students the necessity of investigating the places they'll be riding and camping in and thinking about the consequences of an injury Some areas may be near a road or have helicopter rescue service that will pluck you off the mountainside, but that should never be your first line of defense. A SAR team might take hours to get to you, or it might be too stormy for aviation assets to fly.

Post Covid more people are getting into the outdoors than ever SAR crews have been breaking call-out records left and right while balancing volunteer burnout and challenges with bringing on new crew members. These volunteers are stretched thin. SAR crews have the right to tell you that you'll have to wait if a more pressing rescue needs their attention – potentially leaving you and your backcountry partners in an environment where something like a twisted knee can kill you. Are you prepared to stop the bleeding, splint a fracture, and keep an injured partner alive until more advanced care is available?

You won't learn to do this in a horsemanship course. Nor will you learn CPR, which is often necessary for heart attack victims who may not be breathing You'll need to take an American Red Cross CPR class at a minimum to gain these vital skills, but I suggest taking it a step further for either a Wilderness First Aid or Wilderness First Responder course.

Horse riding and camping is, unfortunately, a pay-to-play activity I wish there were a way around the cost of entry to the fabulous sport we're blessed to engage in, but if you want to ride

and camp safely, you must take the required courses to become educated. We only drive cars after taking a driver's ed class and passing a test. Think about stepping out onto the trail in the same way. If you can handle the time and expenses of owning and caring for animals, you can find the time and the money to learn the skills to keep you and your loved ones alive.

So, if you're new to trail riding this season, at a minimum you need to sign up for a First Aid and CPR course, and then, before you close your web browser, look up wilderness medicine classes in your area. If you've played in the backcountry for years and still haven't taken a wilderness medicine class, then thank your lucky stars that you've made it this far – even if you did manage to evac your injured partner successfully, I assure you that there was a good chunk of luck was involved – and then look up nearby wilderness medicine classes.

As always, for more information on wilderness first aid courses and many other essential topics for trail riders and horse campers, visit us at www.TrailMeister.com. You can also get a copy of the best-selling book "The ABCs of Trail Riding and Horse Camping," which features over 180 topics for the active or aspiring trail rider at www.amazon.com

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Therearecurrentlyapproximately155,000horses inMichigan,basedonthe last Equine Survey (2007). While these numbers may have decreased somewhat based on the recession, the use of horses in the state has not decreased,andinfactmaybeincreasing(personalobservation).Eachofthese animalsisinneedofregularhoofcare,withtrimmingrequiredevery6-8weeks andshoes(forthosewhoareshod)requiredonasimilarschedule.

Theoldadage“nofoot,nohorse”holds,inthatahorsewithoutregularhoof carebyaknowledgeableprofessional,isunlikelytobeofusetoitshumancaretakers.Further,mosthorsemenandwomenwouldratherhiresomeoneknowledgeabletodothisworkthantodoitthemselves.Finally,well-trainedfarriershavethepotentialtomakea decent living, as evidenced by “An American Farriers Journal survey in 2012 found that the national average annual salary for full-time farriers in the U.S. was reported to be $92,623 per year and for parttimers, $21,153. This amount is an average and varies according to experience level, training, etc.” (TheFarriersGuide.com)

TheproblemcurrentlyfacingthehorseindustryintheMidwestisthatthereiscurrentlynoreputablemeans by which to consistently produce well-trained farriers. Michigan residents wishing to pursue this line of work,haveneededtoleavethestateforextendedperiodsoftime.Untilnow.

Michigan State University offers the MSU Farrier School: Thisisa12or24-weekprogram,housedon theMSUHorseTeachingandResearchCenter,andwillbeledbyMSUalum,DavidHallock,CJF,ASF Students in the program will receive both hands-on and classroom-based instruction in hoof and farrier science, equine anatomy and physiology, basic welding, and business. The class runs8hoursperday,withtheintentionofproducingindividualspoisedtobewell trained,professionalfarrierstoservetheequineindustry

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Equine Small Business Series

Spotlight: Sporthorse Saddlery

By Lisa Skylis | skylisli@msu.edu

Are you ready to turn your horse hobby into an equine small business? Do you have what it takes to turn your passion into a career? Whether your dream business is a tack shop, freelance photography, a boarding barn, or anything else, it's crucial to learn how to set your business up for success before launching and learn from those who've already made the leap. The goal of this Equine Small Business Series is to guide you through the process of becoming a small business, be a resource for growing and maintaining your small business, and give real-life advice from equine professionals with an established small business. Read on and let's get to business!

Turning Passion into Promotion

Nestled in an industrial town in the Southwest corner of Oakland County, Michigan, Sporthorse Saddlery is passionate about serving the active equestrian community of Southeast Michigan. Founded in 2004 by Nancy Bredeson, Sporthorse quickly gained popularity and eventually became known as the toprated saddlery in the county – notably, the county which has the most horse owners in the entire state of Michigan. The same year they were founded, Anna Rebori decided to take a leap of faith and joined the budding business team as a sales associate.

A life-long horse lover, Anna began riding at age twelve and quickly became immersed in the realm of Hunter/Jumpers, becoming a member of her school’s equestrian team and competing nearly every weekend. Smitten with the equestrian world, she decided to turn her passion for horses into a sustainable career and began to explore the opportunities available to her “I worked for a Standardbred trainer for four years, grooming and exercising horses. I then worked at a different saddlery for four years,” Anna elaborated, “Where I discovered [my] love for working in the business. From that point, it became my goal to one day own my own tack store.” Soon enough, her dream became a reality and Anna became the sole owner of Sporthorse

Saddlery

Strategies for Saddlery Success

As with any business venture, Anna soon discovered that owning and managing an equine business comes with its challenges and can be especially demanding of your time. “Do expect to work hard,” She warned, “And work lots of hours. But don't get discouraged! I found it much more satisfying to work in a field I truly enjoyed. It's easy to make the change when you are passionate about the job. It pays off in the end.”

Certainly, Sporthorse Saddlery would not be the business it is today without Nancy Bredeson’s vision for an elegant yet practical tack store and Anna Rebori’s passion for connecting with other equestrians. Networking is an excellent way for equine small businesses to connect with potential customers and partners and build relationships that can help them grow. “When starting any business in this industry,” Anne advised, “It would be best to reach out to people not only in your direct area, but all across the country I encourage someone [with a new small

business] to visit as many equine events as possible, as it's a great way to meet people face-to-face and build personal relations that way.”

Other essential aspects of establishing or growing your own tack store or saddlery are marketing and advertising If lacking a proper marketing strategy, your equine small business might struggle to stay afloat during these challenging economic times. Marketing is an ongoing process where a business owner defines what their product is and discovers who their audience is through research, design, and analysis. Advertising is the specific way you communicate about your businesses' service or product to your audience. Although a business card may have worked wonders in the past, nowadays advertising campaigns use multiple media platforms to spread word of their business. “Today,” Anna explained, “a social media presence is a must. It is a free way to reach so many people all across the world and really allows you to establish your own voice.”

When it came to reaching new customers, Sporthorse Saddlery went far beyond a social media strategy and took a creative approach. Be on the lookout for their well-stocked mobile store on the grounds of many of Michigan’s best dressage, eventing and hunter/jumper competitions! Often found at well-attended Michigan events such as The Waterloo Dressage Series, Woodbine Farms, and the Cobblestone Horse Trials, the mobile store was Sporthorse’s creative approach to increasing their sales and connecting with a new audience of equestrians. “We decided to take Sporthorse Saddlery on the road to reach new customers from out of state,” Ann reasoned, “Or maybe customers who live further away and aren't able to make the drive to the store as often as they would like to visit! It also is a great way for us to build relationships with customers, as the shows we visit always have a great atmosphere.”

Economic Outlook and Encouragement

“Any career change involves a lot of research.” Anna counseled, “I’d encourage you to talk to other people in the field, so you can make an educated decision on the [right] path for you.” A particularly reputable source for learning about the equine industry is the American Horse Council’s 2017 National Economic Impact Study. According to the Study, the horse industry has a total employment impact of 1.7 million jobs and contributes a total of $122 billion to the U.S economy That same Study found that a whopping 30.5% of all U.S. households

have a horse enthusiast in the home, who regularly engages with the equine industry

After taking in those statistics, you may be thinking to yourself, ‘that’s great to know about the horse industry in 2017...but what is having a small business like after a pandemic?’ Conducted in 2021, the QuickBooks Commerce Small Business Shopping Report reported that almost half of consumers (48%) were more likely to try a new business than they were before the pandemic. The Report also found that 93% of shoppers said that, due to the pandemic, supporting small businesses is more important to them than ever.

All this to say, there is a sizeable market for selling saddles, tack, and other horse-related wares and an even larger group of smallbusiness-loving equestrians to sell them to. “There are so many job opportunities in the horse industry today,” Anna continued, “the possibilities are endless depending on your passions. The opportunities are endless for someone to combine their love of horses with their career!”

For anyone still uncertain about launching their own equine tack store, Anna had some sage advice to offer. “Focus on living your dream,” She emphasized, “And not someone else’s. Do what makes you passionate!”

Sources: Thank you to Anna Rebori and Rachel from Sporthorse Saddlery for allowing me to interview them, for their insight into the equine industry, and for the wonderful photos. If you live in Michigan and would like to see their Saddlery in person, please stop by 56849 Grand River Avenue, Suite 800 in New Hudson,

Michigan 48165 or keep an eye out at your next horse show for their mobile store.

Sources for this article include a 2021 article from Intuit Quick Books titled “QuickBooks Commerce small business shopping report: Opportunities for small businesses, increased support from customers”, and the 2017 National Economic Impact Study from the American Horse Council Foundation. Extension Horses maintains a host of equine business-related articles from their Equine Business Network and, if you're interested in more resources, visit: https://horses.extension.org/horse-business/

Lisa Skylis graduated from Michigan State University with a degree in Animal Science. She is a professional freelance writer and Lisa's work largely focuses on the equine industry When she's not writing, Lisa can be found doting on the horses at her local therapeutic riding barn or entertaining her mischievous Golden Retriever, Roy. Freelance inquiries can be sent to skylisli@msu.edu

Oakland County 4-H Horse Camp June 19-22, 2023

Four-day camp at Springfield Oaks County Park in Davisburg, MI for youth ages 9-19. The daily schedule includes four instructional classes, crafts and educational demonstrations. Classes: Fitting & Showing, Western Horsemanship, English Equitation, Dressage, Jumping, Trail, Centered Riding, Bareback, Ranch Riding, In-Hand Mini, and Gymkhana.

$225 fee includes meals and stall. Campers provide their own horse (with proof of current negative Coggins test), feed, bedding, and tack, including SEI approved helmets. Campers must attend a mandatory meeting Sunday, June 18th at 9pm!! Parents must volunteer a minimum of 3 hours. Camping at $25/night is available and requires a separate registration.

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2023 Oakland County OPEN HORSE SHOW CIRCUIT

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Shows held at Springfield Oaks County Park, 12451 Andersonville Rd., Davisburg, MI 48350

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51 MINI IN-HAND SCURRY JUMP—8 & OVER

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SADDLESEAT PATTERN—MIHA JR

Horse Council—August 4 & 5

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54.1 SADDLESEAT PATTERN—MIHA SR

74.1 WESTERN RIDING PATTERN—MIHA SR

Paint Creek Valley—August 11 & 12

52.1 EQUITATION OVER FENCES—MIHA SR

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54.2 SADDLESEAT PATTERN—MIHA SR

74.1 WESTERN RIDING PATTERN—MIHA SR

* Equitation Pattern Class – Pattern will be posted. # Cloverbuds not to ride in any other classes. Participation awards only

REGISTRATION/OFFICE HOURS:

Friday: 5:00-6:30PM ONLY for exhibitors entering classes #1-19. Friday: 6:30-9:00PM for ALL entries Saturday: 7AM through end of show

General Information: Class Fees: $7 per class $10 for Sweepstakes class

Stall/Tack Stall Fee: $40 per stall/per weekend ($20 refund after stall check)

Trailer-In Fee: $10 per horse/per day

Gymkhana Jackpot: $12

Office Fee: $5

Camping: $25/per night

Paid to Oakland County Parks & Rec.

Contact Springfield Oaks 248-599-2708.

Camping arrival after 3PM on Friday

1 4-H RULES APPLY — No Stallions

2. NO REFUNDS for registered classes.

3. A current year Negative Coggins Test is required.

4. Exhibitor’s age as of January 1, 2023.

5. Ponies must ride in age division.

6. No Novice Horses in 12 & under classes.

7 ALL STALLS MUST BE STRIPPED!!

8. All trailers not being used for overnight camping MUST BE PARKED in NONcamping areas, in trailer parking areas. DO NOT park trailers in camping.

9. Please clean up around your trailer As a courtesy to others, leave the grounds as clean as when you arrived.

10. Lunch breaks to be announced. Food concessions will be available.

11 Back number is 1 Horse/1 Rider combination.

12. Stalls to be stripped 1 ½ hours after completion of last classes.

13. Miniature Horse (38 inches and under) and Small Ponies (38-46 inches) are eligible for Mini classes.

14. Payment by cash or check only

15. See showbill for additional information.

(Excludes Adult, Mini & Walk/Trot)

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