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human. An effective vaccine for horses is available and recommended to protect them from EEE. Equine Infectious Anemia Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA), also known as “swamp fever,” is caused by a virus that attacks red blood cells. Only equine species are affected. Introducing certain body fluids, usually blood, from an infected horse to a healthy horse transmits this disease. This Equine Diseases At A Glance can be accomplished by an insect (most Introduction likely horse flies) or by a variety of mechThe horse industry is a vital component of the anical means (such as the repeated use of a Michigan and Ohio agriculture. Under- single needle on a number of horses, one of standing some of this industry’s disease which is infected). Once infected, horses issues can enhance continued expansion of harbor the virus for life. The initial signs of EIA the industry. The obvious economic losses pass quickly into one of four patterns: acute, resulting from these diseases include: death, subacute, chronic, or carrier. increased veterinary costs, and cancellation Acute cases are more the exception than the of events. rule. These horses rarely survive and die Eastern Equine Encephalomyelitis, Equine within three to 10 days after the virus enters Infectious Anemia, and Potomac Horse Fever the bloodstream. are three diseases of horses commonly Subacute cases can also be very sick and confused with each other because the early symptoms become chronic. These horses signs for all three are similar and they all have may have no sign of disease for a long time complicated and often misunderstood transthen progress to a state of continuing weight mission patterns. These signs include fever, loss, rough hair coat, and anemia. Relapses depression, and loss of appetite and are so of increasing severity are also common. general it is often impossible to tell if a horses has one of these conditions, or some other Chronic cases may have occasional attacks disease. Laboratory tests, definitive and usually have a poor hair coat, unhealthy symptoms observed by a veterinarian, and appearance, edema, and anemia. sometimes, postmortem exams, are Carrier animals appear healthy, but harbor the virus. A horse may be a carrier for its required for a final diagnosis. entire life and never show signs of disease Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis is a disease affecting horses in Michigan and but can potentially transmit disease to a other eastern and northwestern states. healthy horse. Affected horses may show signs ranging EIA tests detect the presence of antibodies to the EIA virus in the blood of the horse. from mild lameness to an inability to rise. Antibodies are proteins manufactured by the Rabies virus is a concern because it can horse in an attempt to fight the virus. A horse affect any mammal, including humans, and testing positive on one occasion will do so common horse husbandry practices place for the rest of its life (except young foals that horses in contact with wild animals that absorbed antibodies from their positive potentially carry the disease. dam’s colstrums but are not actually infected Eastern Equine Encephalomyelitis with the virus). There currently is no effective Eastern Equine Encephalomyelitis (EEE), also treatment or vaccination program available known as “sleeping sickness,” is caused by for this disease. a virus that attacks the nervous system. The Coggins test, an Agar-gel immunoHorses, people, birds, and a variety of small diffusion test, is the original test for EIA. It mammals can contract this disease from a takes several days to run and is considered mosquito bite. Mosquitoes spread the virus the standard test by which other more among wild birds. These birds serve as a recently developed tests are evaluated. reservoir of infection for other animals and These tests, called Enzyme-linked immunomosquitoes act as the transmission vector to sorbent assay (ELISA) tests, require only a horses and people. The disease is not spread few hours to complete. Positive ELISA tests from horse to horse or from a horse to a are confirmed by running the Coggins test. ©2015 C & C PUBLISHING, INC. • DECEMBER 2015 (26)

Potomac Horse Fever Potomac Horse Fever (PHF) is caused by a bacterium called Erhlichia risticii that inhabits white blood cells and cells lining the intestine. First recognized in Maryland in 1979, this disease is now found in many U.S. states, including Michigan. The bacteria are ingested when the horse grazes in areas containing snails. After initial disease signs, horses show one of two patterns. Some horses recover from their signs of illness and appear to be healthy but may experience relapses of fever, depression, and loss of appetite. Other horses develop diarrhea or colic, and/or may founder. Early treatment with appropriate antibiotics is often effective. There is a vaccine available to aid in the protection of horses from this disease. Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis (EPM) is caused by a protozoal organism that invades the central nervous system of the horse, most commonly the spinal cord. The organism causes a neurological disorder resulting in clinical signs that may include frequent falling or stumbling, gait abnormalities, head tilt, severe weakness, and muscle wasting. Transmission of the organism is not completely understood, although opossums are thought to be the primary hosts in the organism’s life cycle. Collection of cerebrospinal fluid by spinal tap may be necessary to diagnose the disease. Horses may be treated for the disease, although success rates vary. Rabies Rabies is caused by a virus that attacks the nervous system and is always fatal. Bats, skunks, foxes, raccoons, and other wild animals are the reservoirs of this disease. Humans, as well as horses and other domestic animals, may become infected when exposed to fluids such as saliva from rabid animals through bites or scratches. Horses with rabies may appear sleepy or depressed; stumble; are unable to eat, swallow, or drink; make unusual vocal WWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM

sounds, or are aggressive. Because the shelters built to house horses are also attractive to wild animals, rabies should always be considered when evaluating an ill horse. A vaccine to protect horses against rabies is available and its use is strongly recommended. Prevention Checklist for Equine Diseases Observe your horse(s) daily. Keep horses on a continuous preventative medicine program designed with help from your veterinarian. To the greatest extent possible, take steps to reduce mosquitoes and flies in barns and stables. Do not re-use needles or share needles from horse to horse. At the first appearance of any of the disease signs - fever, depression, or loss of appetite - isolate sick animals and call your veterinarian. Avoid exposing your horse to other horses that are sick. Eastern Equine Encephalomyelitis Causative Agent Virus Transmission Mosquito bite

Detection test available Yes Effective treatment program No Vaccination available Yes Human infection Yes Equine Infectious Anemia Causative Agent Virus Transmission Horse fly or Deer fly bite, or mechanical (sharing needles or other blood contaminated equipment) Detection test available Yes Effective treatment program No Vaccination available No Human infection No Potomac Horse Fever Causative Agent Bacteria Transmission Ingestion of contaminated feed Detection test available Yes Effective treatment program Yes Vaccination available Yes Human infection No Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis Causative Agent Protozoal organism Transmission Ingestion of

contaminated feed Detection test available Effective treatment program Vaccination available Human infection Rabies Causative Agent Transmission exposure Detection test available except postmortem Effective treatment program Vaccination available Human infection

Virus Saliva *NoNo Yes Yes

This article is intended to provide only a basic introduction to EEE, EIA, Potomac Horse Fever, EPM, and Rabies. More information is available from your local veterinarian. For more information contact: Michigan Dept. of Agriculture and Rural Development Animal Industry Division P.O. Box 30017, Lansing, MI 48909 PH: 1-800-292-3939, FX: (517) 373-6015 www.michigan.gov/mdard

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Antibiotic-resistant gene discovered in soil bacterium that commonly infects foals Athens, GA – A research team based in the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine has discovered a novel gene —erm(46)—that confers antibiotic resistance in Rhodococcus equi, a soildwelling bacterium that commonly infects foals and causes opportunistic infections in immunocompromised people. The finding was made in collaboration with researchers at the University of Edinburgh, Texas A&M University and the University of Washington. Rhodococcus equi, a Gram-positive intracellular pathogen, is one of the most important causes of disease in foals between 3 weeks and 5 months of age, said team lead Dr. Steeve Giguère, the Marguerite Thomas Hodgson Chair of Equine Studies at UGA and a board-certified large animal internal medicine specialist. The researchers sequenced the genomes of antibiotic-resistant and antibiotic-susceptible R. equi isolates collected from foals in four states. They searched each isolate's genome for genes with similar sequences to known genes that cause bacterial resistance to the macrolide class of antibiotics in other bacterial species. Through their search, they discovered the new gene, named erm(46) by the Nomenclature Center for MLS Genes at the University of Washington. When the team cloned erm(46) into susceptible R. equi isolates normally inhibited by antibiotics, they found that erm(46) induced a high level of resistance to macrolide, lincosamide and streptogramin B antibiotics. They also found that the gene can be transferred from resistant to susceptible isolates of R. equi during bacterial mating. “This process likely contributes to the spread of resistance,” Giguère said. Their finding, recently published in the Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy, is the first molecular characterization of resistance to these three classes of antibiotics in R. equi.

“Before, we knew we had resistant isolates, but we did not know how resistance occurred, and we had no molecular markers to identify and track the resistant bacteria,” Giguère said. So far, Giguère and his team have identified antibiotic-resistant R. equi isolates carrying erm(46) in New York, Florida, Texas and Kentucky - where, on one farm producing 100 to 170 foals a year, as many of 40 percent of infected foals were found to carry resistant isolates. The bacterium is present in soil year-round, but because it typically causes disease only in foals up to 5 or 6 months of age, illnesses typically manifest in spring and summer. “It is believed that most foals become infected through inhalation of R. equi within the first few weeks of life, and they start showing clinical signs of pneumonia between 3 weeks and 5 or 6 months of age,” said Giguère. People may come into contact with R. equi on farms, while gardening or during other activities that disturb dirt; however, it typically only causes infection in immunocompromised individuals. Not all R. equi causes disease in foals. A piece of DNA located outside the chromosome, called a plasmid, is responsible for making R. equi virulent in foals. Variations on this plasmid can be found in pigs and cattle. The spread of drug-resistant R. equi may be a growing problem, Giguère said. “It's something that was unheard of 15 years ago, and now we've found it in multiple states. We need to conduct a well-designed epidemiological study to really know the prevalence of resistant isolates across the country.” The team's study on “Novel transferable erm(46) determinant responsible for emerging macrolide resistance in Rhodococcus equi” is available at https://jac.oxford journals.org/content/early/2015/09/15/jac.d kv279.full. Study co-authors include Londa J. Berghaus, Mary K. Hondalus and Jennifer M. Willingham-Lane, UGA College of Veterinary Medicine; Elisa Anastasi, Jose A. VasquezBoland and Iain MacArthur, University of Edinburgh; Noah D. Cohen, Texas A&M University; and Marilyn C. Roberts, University of Washington.

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Their work was funded by the Morris Animal Foundation, the largest private funder of companion animal research. UGA College of Veterinary Medicine The UGA College of Veterinary Medicine, founded in 1946, is dedicated to training future veterinarians, conducting research related to animal and human diseases and providing veterinary services for animals and their owners. Research efforts are aimed at enhancing the quality of life for animals and people, improving the productivity of poultry and livestock and preserving a healthy interface between wildlife and people in the environment they share. The college enrolls 114 students each fall out of more than 1,100 who apply. For more information, see www.vet.uga.edu.

ASPCA Commends Maryland Horse Council WASHINGTON - The ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) today commended the Maryland Horse Council (MHC) for adopting an official policy position opposing the slaughter of American horses for human consumption, and endorsing the Safeguard American Food Exports (SAFE) Act (H.R. 1942/S. 1214), federal legislation that would ban horse slaughter in the U.S. and prohibit the transportation of American horses for that purpose abroad. The Maryland HC announced the results of the Board vote at its quarterly meeting in Annapolis, where members voted 28-3 in support of the new policy. Maryland HC’s new position falls squarely in line with the values of 80 percent of American voters who oppose the slaughter of horses for human consumption. While hundreds of horse industry professionals have endorsed the SAFE Act – including prominent riders, barn owners, equine business owners, and horse rescues – the Maryland HC is the first horse council in the United States to officially endorse the SAFE Act. “It is fitting that the Maryland Horse Council WWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM

Saddle Up! Magazine News Briefs ASPCA Commends Maryland Horse Council, continued emerges as a leader for other state councils in representing the values of the American public when it comes to protecting our horses,” stated Nancy Perry, senior vice president of ASPCA government relations. “Maryland has the largest per capita population of horses in the U.S. and Maryland Senator Barbara Mikulski is a longtime national leader in the fight to stop the slaughter of American horses.” Horse slaughter is a cruel, unnecessary, predatory industry. While there is no domestic market for horse meat, each year approximately 150,000 American horses are trucked to slaughtering facilities in Mexico and Canada to be killed and butchered for human consumption abroad. The Maryland HC’s action represents a turning point in the fight to end horse slaughter and paves the way for other horse industry groups to endorse and pursue passage of the legislation. “The ASPCA commends the Maryland Horse Council for taking decisive action to support this critical legislation, and we encourage the American public to follow suit by contacting their U.S. senators and representatives and urging their support for passage of the SAFE Act,” said Perry. To learn more about the ASPCA’s efforts to ensure animals have greater protection under the law, please visit www.aspca.org. About the ASPCA® Founded in 1866, the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) is the first animal welfare organization in North America and serves as the nation’s leading voice for animals. More than two million supporters strong, the ASPCA’s mission is to provide effective means for the prevention of cruelty to animals throughout the United States. As a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation, the ASPCA is a national leader in the areas of anti-cruelty, community outreach and animal health services. For more information, please visit www.ASPCA.org, and be sure to follow the ASPCA on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

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Happy Trails Children's Foundation Proudly Presents the Legendary EARLY JW Saddle! The dazzling EARLY JW SADDLE is almost an exact replica of saddles used in the early days of silent and sound westerns in Hollywood in the 1920's and 1930's. Leading cowboy heroes of the era such as Bob Steele, Tom Tyler, Tom Mix, John Wayne and others used similar saddles in their exciting movies. It is also a close replica of a saddle shown and described on pages 62 and 63 of the book Saddles of the West by David R. Stoecklein. This spectacular saddle has 266 hand-set nickel spots plus sterling silver conchas on the fenders and skirts. On the back of the seat is a sterling silver plate with the Happy Trails logo and the words leather by JS Saddlery and Silver by C. S. Anderson engraved on it. This outfit is complete with a martingale with many additional spots, sterling silver conchas and buckles plus a sterling silver Happy Trails logo heart shaped center piece. The old-style bridle is covered with more spots, sterling silver conchas and buckles. The matching split reins are 8' long and covered in 67 spots each. The bridle includes a beautiful and fancy silver bit similar to those used on many Hollywood movie horses through the years. Also included is a colorful corona style saddle blanket custom made for this saddle by Jeanne Anderson of Kingston, ID. This magnificent saddle is double rigged with a 16” high-back seat, rounded skirts, and engraved aluminum stirrups. It is handstamped with a unique antique stamp and the color is a rich russet. This superb saddle weighs 37 pounds. You don't need to own a horse to enjoy this saddle because it comes with its own horse, a custom deluxe saddle stand made by Master Woodworker Terry Kirk, just for this saddle. This is an eyecatching outfit that anyone would be proud to own and display in their den, living room, game room, office or business. This saddle was made by Master Saddle-

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maker James Sturgeon of JS Saddlery, especially for the Happy Trails Children's Foundation. James has been making custom saddles with help from his wife Mona, for many years. He took over a shop started by his grandfather Bill, and built saddles for many years in the Phoenix area. In 2006, James and his wife decided they needed more room and new scenery so they moved to Cliff, New Mexico. In addition to saddles, James makes all kinds of leather goods such as gun leather and tack. He also teaches saddle making. Visit their website at: www.jssaddlery.net. Conrad Anderson of Rocktree Ranch in Idaho handmade and engraved the sterling silver conchas just for this saddle. Conrad has been a long-time supporter of the foundation, participating in the famous Silver Screen Legend Colt guns and holsters, since the inception 18 years ago! This is a rare museum quality cowboy collectible and one of the greatest conversation pieces you could own. Tickets are only $10 each or 11 tickets for $100. Proceeds go to benefit the abused children at the Cooper Home, a project of the Happy Trails Children's Foundation in Apple Valley, CA. The drawing will be held on Saturday night, May 21, 2016. YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE PRESENT TO WIN! Discover, MasterCard, and VISA accepted. Phone toll free (855) 788-4440.

MHC’s 2016 Michigan Horse Expo Welcomes Jec Ballou Jec A. Ballou's distinct love of developing equine athletes is fueled by her eclectic background. Raised in a horse training family, she has devoted herself to the most thorough, correct, and straightforward approach to improving performance for horses and riders alike. In addition to being a nationally recognized educator about equine conditioning and gymnastic development, she is a committed rider, author, philosopher, published poet, and athlete. Widely appreciated as the author of bestselling 101 Dressage Exercises for Horse and WWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM

Saddle Up! Magazine News Briefs MHC’s 2016 MI Horse Expo, cont. Rider, Jec's aim is to meet what she sees as an enormous need within the industry for simple, clear, and practical information. 101 Dressage remains one of the top sellers of all equine instruction books and has been translated into three foreign languages. It was endorsed by the United States Dressage Federation as being one of the most essential books for dressage enthusiasts to own. Jec's second book, Equine Fitness, was named #2 among the best horse-related books by the American Horse Publications awards. Following the popularity of Equine Fitness, Jec designed and published specific conditioning plans, the first of their kind for horses. She has also educated about equine fitness, cross-training, and conditioning timelines around the country at Equine Affaire, Western States Horse Expo, American Youth Horse Council, Rocky Mountain Horse Expo, and the Rick Lamb radio show. Jec contributes regularly to Dressage Today, Topline Ink, Honest Horses, and Eclectic Horseman magazines. Most prominent in the dressage competition scene, she has trained and competed through the FEI levels but has also competed in long distance trail riding, Ride & Tie, breed shows, and almost everything in between. She won 3 consecutive East Coast championships in distance riding, becoming the youngest rider in history to win the prestigious Vermont 100 Mile Competition. A proponent of interdisciplinary study, she serves as an advisor to the Western Dressage Association of America. Widely appreciated as the author of bestselling 101 Dressage Exercises for Horse and Rider, Jec's aim is to meet what she sees as an enormous need within the industry for simple, clear, and practical information. 101 Dressage remains one of the top sellers of all equine instruction books and has been translated into three foreign languages. After seeing her presentations and clinics about improving performance and athleticism for equine athletes, the Western Dressage Association® of America in 2011 invited Jec Aristotle Ballou to serve on its national educational committee. Since then, she has advised several national initiatives for the Western Dressage Association and written extensively about the development of and training for this new sport. She has

taught sold-out Western Dressage training clinics on both coasts, and introduced riders of all levels to a discipline that promotes the horse's honor and well-being above all else. For the past two years, Jec has written a popular blog for the WDAA that provides free weekly Western Dressage training exercises as well as many other informative articles about developing your horse into a better partner. Whether you are interested in improving your equine athlete through the historic traditions of classical dressage or the emerging tradition of western dressage, you and your horse will gain from science-based fitness and conditioning expertise. Jec will present programs on Western Dressage, Schooling versus Conditioning, Exercises for Better Performance, along with several others applicable not only to dressage riders, but to all riders interested in better their performance. More information about Jec is available on her website: www.jecballou.com.

Michigan Horse Expo Planning The Best Expo Ever for 2016! The Expo Committee, under Chair Ann Louise Budd, has exciting new information about the 33rd Annual Michigan Horse Council's Michigan Horse Expo®, which will be held on March 11-13, 2016, at the MSU Livestock Pavilion, in East Lansing. Richard Winters will be a featured clinician for 2016. For nearly three decades Richard has dedicated himself to honing his horsemanship skills and to passing this knowledge on to others. His vast experience includes starting literally hundreds of horses that have gone onto almost every equine discipline imaginable. Richard's credentials extend from the rodeo arena and high desert ranches of the west, to being a highly sought after trainer and horsemanship clinician. Richard considers himself a product of many great horsemen that he has had the privilege to ride with. The absence of a fixed destination fuels his passion. "The further I go in my horsemanship, the further there is to travel while on this journey!" From the weekend trail rider to the competitive world of three-day-eventing and reined cow horses, Richard makes it possible for people to realize their horsemanship dreams. Richard Winters Horsemanship TV show can

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be seen on Dish Networks HRTV- Channel 398. You can visit Richard on Facebook, YouTube and at www.wintersranch.com. The Heritage Hills Farm Belgian six-horse hitch will be featured; the Combined Mounted Police color presentation each day; a Michigan High School Rodeo Association rodeo on Friday evening and a Ranch Rodeo on Sunday afternoon. There also will be other educational and enlightening seminars, programs and demonstrations. The Saturday evening program will feature an Invitational Free Style Reining competition, under the expert guidance of Michigan's own Bill Thomas, World Champion title holder in Reining. The event will feature twelve riders and their magnificent reining horses. Each will have 4 minutes to perform a carefully choreographed reining pattern of their own choosing, however the pattern must include some specified movements, such as spins. The performance may, or may not, be done to music, at the riders option, and costumes are at the option of the rider. The contest is judged both on artistic presentation and reining ability. Watch for details on the entries in this competition, so you can cheer on your favorite! 2016 MI Horse Expo dates and times: Friday, March 11 – 10:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. Michigan High School Rodeo 7-10:00 p.m. Saturday, March 12 – 9 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. Saturday Evening Program 7:00-9:30 p.m. Sunday, March 13 – 10 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Sunday Church Service w/Richard Winters and Chad Coppess – 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. The very popular Trails Area will have a new format, with much more educational and hands-on types of exhibits, including how to access trail information on the MDNR website, and others. There will be hands-on learning to use the popular websites that are available to Michigan trail riders, as well as much additional information about where trails are in Michigan, and mini-programs designed to help the trail rider/camper. Once again the Youth Area will include educational and fun programs for youth of all ages. This area will be full of activities designed to interest the younger folks that attend each years Expo. Details for will be announced as soon as they are confirmed. See you in March! Visit us online for more information at www.michiganhorseexpo.org WWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM

Music Calms Horses' Emotional State Research Reflection by Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D. Researchers from Poland[i] set out to determine the effect of music played in the barn, on the emotional state of race horses. Many horse owners have found that music has an apparent calming effect on fear, aggression, and overall stress. Race horses, in particular, have demands of increased cardiac activity and speed that may be improved through music exposure. Forty 3-year-old Arabian horses were placed in a barn where they listened to specifically composed music[ii] for five hours each day. Their emotional state was assessed by measuring heart rates at rest, saddling, and warm-up walking. Racing performance and number of wins were also recorded. At the end of each month, for three months, data were compared to a control group of horses subjected to the same activity, without having listened to music. Results: The music positively impacted the emotional state and performance of treated horses, compared to the control group. What was so remarkable was that the effect was noticeable throughout every activity, even

Omega 3 Fatty Acid Supplementation Improves Learning Ability of Offspring by Juliet Getty, Ph.D. Researchers from the University of Florida revealed that foals' exposure to the omega 3 fatty acid, docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), in utero and early lactation can positively impact cognitive function and learning success. Pregnant mares received an algae source of DHA from 250 days of gestation to 74 days of lactation. A longitudinal study of foals from two months of age, through two years of age, was performed to evaluate the cognitive abilities of the growing horses. The goal of this study was to determine if DHA supplementation during pregnancy and early lactation would have a similar beneficial impact on learning ability in horses as seen in infants and children. Results: At two months of age, foals were able to repeatedly touch their nose to a target object. At 6 months of age, memory recall improved on previously learned tasks. When re-evaluated as yearlings and 2-year-olds, the treated horses were better able to recall

during the heightened excitement of being ridden at a gallop. Even more noteworthy was the positive influence the music had after the second and third months, improving with each subsequent month, exhibited by the number of races won. Beyond three months, however, the impact leveled off, presumably because the horses became accustomed to the music. Implications for your horses: Horses are individuals and respond to stress in a variety of ways. This study offers one approach toward helping your horse calm down and better respond to performance demands. But all horses, not just athletes, can benefit from a relaxed, stress-free environment. Increased amount of stall confinement, often seen with the onset of winter weather, can agitate many horses. Soft music, such as was used in this study (see endnote for more information), can be a useful tool in helping your horse cope with being indoors, as well as veterinary and farrier visits, travel, and other stressors. Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D. is an independent

equine nutritionist with a wide U.S. and international following. Her research-based approach optimizes equine health by aligning physiology and instincts with correct feeding and nutrition practices. Dr. Getty's comprehensive resource book, Feed Your Horse Like a Horse, is available at www.GettyEquineNutrition.com -- buy it there and have it inscribed by the author, or get it at Amazon (www.Amazon.com) or other online retail bookstores. The seven separate volumes in Dr. Getty's topiccentered Spotlight on Equine Nutrition series are available with special package pricing at her website, and also at Amazon in print and Kindle versions. Dr. Getty's books make ideal gifts, check her website for holiday specials. Find a world of useful information for the h o r s e p e r s o n a t w w w. G e t t y E q u i n e Nutrition.com: Sign up for Dr. Getty's informative, free e-newsletter, Forage for Thought; browse her library of reference articles; search her nutrition forum; and purchase recordings of her educational teleseminars. Reach Dr. Getty directly at gettyequinenutrition@gmail.com. She is available for private consultations and speaking engagements.

tasks learned since 2 months of age than those in the control group. Furthermore, new tasks were learned more quickly and horses exhibited perfect memory recall. These results indicate that exposure to DHA during the perinatal period and early lactation may improve long-term memory recall and enhance learning ability in young horses. Implications for your horses: Though the amount of DHA is not indicated in this study, it is fair to assume that the mares received more DHA that the typical equine diet provides. To offer a high level of DHA, the diet would have to be supplemented with DHA-rich algae. DHA is not concentrated in commonly-fed plants. Instead, the omega 3 fatty acid, alpha linolenic acid (ALA) is plentiful in fresh grasses; ALA is converted to DHA within the horse's body, though at a relatively small rate. Furthermore, this conversion rate is reduced when high levels of omega 6s are in the diet, so it is important that omega 3s exceed omega 6s. Watch feed labels carefully, since most fat added to horse diets is from oils high in omega 6s -including soybean, corn, rice bran, wheat germ, sunflower, and hemp seed oils.

Grasses typically have an ideal ALA to linoleic acid ratio; however, these fatty acids are lost during hay production and storage. Suitable dietary sources of ALA are flax and chia seeds. Camelina oil is also high ALA and is offered commercially with added DHAcontaining algae, or supplement DHA-rich algae separately. Fish oils offer the highest concentration of DHA, though many horses dislike the taste. Omega 3s have many benefits and should be fed to all horses. Typically, I recommend feeding 2 ounces by weight of ground flax or chia seeds per 400 lbs. of body weight (which provides approximately 10 grams of ALA). The goal during pregnancy, particularly the last trimester, as well as during early lactation, is to feed even more omega 3s. This study looked only at DHA; research with other omega 3s will be worthwhile. Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D. is an independent equine nutritionist with a wide U.S. and international following. Her research-based approach optimizes equine health by aligning physiology and instincts with correct feeding and nutrition practices. Visit Dr. Getty online at www.GettyEquineNutrition.com

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Horse Association & Club News BRIGHTON TRAIL RIDERS ASSOCIATION As this is being written, the wind is blowing hard, the temperature is in the thirties, and we might even have some snow later today. That doesn't mean the riding season is entirely over because there are hardy souls who will continue to hit the trails for some time to come. However, some of us are packing it in, have stored our trailers, and are turning our attention to winter activities. Last month we reported on the changes in the BTRA Board of Directors and several of our committees. Peter Andrews was identified as the new chair of our Trail Maintenance Committee. At our most recent Board meeting, he was also appointed to that body. This makes absolute sense, as he will now be regularly attending our meetings to discuss developments and plans for our eighteen miles of trails. Trail maintenance work is a big priority for BTRA, and we will be discussing collaborative projects with the Brighton Recreation Area DNR management. Our last big outdoor fun event took place on October 31st. The annual Poker Ride has been on our schedule for years and there was never any doubt that it would occur this year. However, there was doubt on exactly when it would occur. It was originally scheduled for October 24th but the weather forecast looked pretty threatening, so we made a last-minute decision to postpone it for a week. Consequently, the event took place on the 31st and lots of folks turned out for the ride and cookout. Once again, we thank Gayle Pawl for organizing this event. The really big news is what took place on November 7th. With the resurrection of our Trail Maintenance Committee, loads of enthusiasm and volunteer spirit were also resurrected among BTRA members. The decision was made to hold a Work Bee on that date and we were astounded at the turn-out. Well over twenty BTRA members showed up and they were armed with loppers, hand saws, pole saws, shovels, and mechanized equipment including tractors and Gators. We even had DNR staff show up and pitch in. An incredible amount of work was accomplished and when it was all over, we tallied up over 105 volunteer hours. What made this event more of a success was the detailed organization, planning, and assignment of duties that took

place beforehand. Everyone was told where to go and what to do, and many of the workers were shuttled out to their work sites. We thank Peter Andrews, Rose Clark and Amy Scharmen for making this event such a success. The last big event of 2015 will be the annual Christmas Party, co-hosted with our friends and neighbors, the Pinckney Trail Riders. We're holding it at a restaurant in Howell this year and looking forward to a delicious meal and lots of socializing. Mark Delaney, BTRA President FORT CUSTER HORSE FRIENDS ASSOCIATION Holiday Greetings Trail Riders! What a wonderful fall season we have had going into November. The riding days seemed to be endless, but winter is just around the corner. Remember that you can ride, weather permitting, all winter at Fort Custer. The Park won't keep the trail-head plowed out if we get major amounts of snow. It might be wise to call ahead to see if the parking area is accessible later on in the year. If you encounter the mushers with dogs on the trail, give them the right of way. We finished this year with many accomplishments. Our pavilion is done for all to enjoy. A new tractor was purchased to keep the trails groomed. The bridge on the Historic trail was repaired. Our Spring and Fall Annual Campouts were well attended where the potlucks and auction drew all the campers together for great food and laughter. Tim Scarberry of Windwalker Farms gave an informative desensitizing clinic. Our new information kiosk will be up at the trail-head in November. Check it out for news, maps etc. We also have a manure pit approved to build in staging area. Make sure to use this if you don't take your horses' piles back home. Thank-you to all who volunteered for trail work, campout set-up and take down, the clinic, Expo table and all the "little" extras we all do to make Fort Custer the place to ride that it is. Our Spring Campout will be May 12,13,14 and 15th, 2016. Typically it has been Mother's Day weekend. But this year mark your calendar for these 4 days of fun. The Annual Fall Equestrian Campout will be September 15-18, 2016. The Christmas Party will be held December 5th at KalVal

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Saddle Club show grounds in Scotts, MI. Social hour to begin at 3pm. Dinner at 4pm and gift exchange to follow. Hope to see you there! Visit our website for more info at www.fchfa.org or call Nancy 269-967-3613 Thank you to all that have enjoyed our trails for the 1st or 100th ride this year. Tell your friends, think about joining our wonderful club and support all the work that has been done and future projects in 2016. GREAT LAKES DISTANCE RIDING ASSOCIATION From Trail Ride to Endurance: Not Such a Big Leap! Endurance riders may covet the discipline's reputation as an extreme sport, but the American Endurance Ride Conference's "gateway" event, the 25-35 mile limited distance ride, is well within the reach of most well-conditioned trail horses. As the usual stepping-stone to endurance riding, limited distance rides are popular with those new to the sport, riders with new horses, and young and older riders. Some who join AERC move up right away to the endurance distances of 50, 75 or even 100 mile rides, while many are content to stay with what is often called "luxury distance.” Riders have six hours to complete a 25-mile ride, although placings are given and the top ten finishers are able to compete for the coveted best condition award given out at each AERC event. Equines of all types are welcome in AERC rides, as long as they are 4 years old for LD, 5 years for 50-75 mile rides, and 6 years old for 100-mile rides. AERC's motto means everything to participants: “To finish is to win." Members of the organization range from 5 years old to early 90s. "I've ridden jumpers and hunters since the age of 9, and I was converted into a die-hard endurance enthusiast by a wonderful mentor who invested an entire year into getting me trained up," said 20 something rider Parry Kietzman. "Mentoring is what made all the difference to me and I hope I'll be able to pay it forward some day for some other young kid." Jessica Brewer Cobbley, a new-toendurance rider, best summed up the sport: "It's a very much individual sport on the trail. Just you and your horse and maybe a partner or two, but in camp it's relaxing and telling stories and hanging out. It's people WWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM

Horse Association & Club News GLDRA, continued helping other people, it's competing against yourself, it's all hands on deck to provide the best of everything for the horses. "It Is groups just for newbies, where experienced seniors hang out just to answer questions and help you come along. It's people reaching out and taking you under their wing, answering your questions, giving advice, talking you down off the ledge, getting you through, cheering their guts out when you succeed, huddling with you when you fail. "It's control judges telling you your horse looks great. It's a cold bottle of water at the end of 10 hours of dusty trail. It's volunteers holding your horse so you can pee, or your hair so you can vomit. It's the ride meeting, and the ride sharing, and the completion awards that aren't worth $10 but are priceless and irreplaceable. "It's the trails you would have never seen, the achievement you would have never guessed you had in you. The pride in your horse, the gleam in his eye, the fog, the dawn, the steam, the sweat, the sunshine, the rain. Triumph and overcoming and enduring, and loading up to go home while you pull up the calendar to find your next ride. "It's addictive, indescribable, painful, exhausting, exhilarating, freedom and achievement." If that description intrigues rather than repels, contact the AERC office to receive a "Discover Endurance Riding" booklet or to sign up for membership. www.aerc.org The GLDRA ride season has rides all over Michigan, from Marquette to Brighton, and even includes a multi-day ride on the historic Shore to Shore trail. So check us out today, www.gldrami.org, and get ready to experience the trails in a whole new way in 2016! HIGHLAND TRAIL RIDERS ASSOCIATION Holiday Greetings from the Highland Trail Riders Association (HTRA)! The HTRA would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has supported us throughout the year. 2015 has been a great year with the completion of our West loop facelift. We have had positive feedback from riders regarding the trail improvements. As the ground continues to settle the trails will only get better. Deer season has officially kicked off. The

East side of the park is off limits to hunters but the West side has a significant hunter population. Our regulars typically stay off the West loop entirely from 11-15-15 thru 12-31-15 and proceed cautiously in orange after this date until spring. The DNR has completed their GPS trail mapping project for all of the horse trails at the Highland Recreation Area. HTRA will be working in the new year to have our signs and trail maps updated. We also plan to add posts at unmarked intersections as well as the camping area so the park will be easy to navigate. Be sure to mark your calendars for 2016: Spring Ride – May 15, 2016 Fall Ride – September 10, 2016 Cider Ride – October 8, 2016 Happy holidays to you and yours. Be happy, healthy and safe! HUNGERFORD TRAIL RIDERS ASSOCIATION Group Campground - Although the overnight campground and group campground closed October 31st, that doesn't mean riding has to end. Both day use parking areas are open all year around, but the road to Hungerford is not plowed during the winter!! Keep in mind that hunters access Hungerford property during hunting season; so if you ride during hunting season, be careful and wear bright colors please. The Hungerford Trail Riders Association had a great time networking with association members at our annual Member Appreciation banquet. The Association provided members with a choice of grilled steak or chicken and the members came together and provided the remaining potluck items. HTRA offered the 2nd Annual Trail Derby Competition to the members where the rider with the most saddle time at Hungerford recorded in miles and/or hours were recognized. Brian Flohe earned first place in miles recorded with 581.6 miles and Joe Law earned second place with 259.4 miles; while Marcie Law earned first place for the most hours recorded with 151.5 hours; while Lou McDonald earned second place with 138.5 hours. Congratulations to the winners and to the other riders who enjoyed their time at Hungerford. We are excited to provide our members with

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a trail update at the beginning of the year involving the expansion of Trail 24. The trail expansion project could add approximately four miles of trail riding to include some ridge riding and hills. More updates in 2016. Please take a moment and browse through the Hungerford Trail Riders Association website! We look forward to providing current information to the membership and enhancing communication efforts with members and other interested trail riders. Check out the site at www.hungerford trailriders.org and let us know what you would like to see and provide suggestions. You can download the 2016 Membership Application from the website; click on the 'HTRA Membership' tab on the home page. The executive board would like to thank all the members for a great year of trail riding at Hungerford, the volunteers who completed their Adopt-A-Trail assignments, and to other riders who came out to experience what Hungerford has to offer. Visit our Facebook page at 'hungerford trail riders association' or at www.hungerford trailriders.org. The HTRA executive board looks forward to meeting you in 2016: President - Michael Simcoe; Vice President - Karen GreenBay; Secretary - Joan Balk; Treasurer - Marcie Law; Trustee – Greg Hotelling We hope you enjoyed your saddle time at Hungerford in 2015! IONIA HORSE TRAILS ASSOCIATION IHTA Meeting Minutes: Nov. 12, 2015, Lamplight Grill, Ionia Called to order: 6:43 Take Attendance: Robbin Stout, Chris Osmolinski, Maggie VanDyken, Sue Manes, Ingrid Humphreys, Carrie Platte, Kristie Walls, and Greg Skeide. Ron Walker, Nancy Manes Nancy Simmonds excused. Treasurer's Report: accepted pending audit Merchandise Report: Long Sleeve Ts, nothing new right now. Carrie checking in Sunfield, too. Membership Report: Chair is attending some 4-H meetings to promote IHTA (taking bandanas, too), one each in Nov, Dec, Jan. Renewal letters will go out in the next two weeks. Discounts for 2016 - board members are checking local businesses for particiWWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM

Horse Association & Club News IONIA HORSE TRAILS ASSOC, cont. pation. Results will be brought to December meeting and on the website in January. Events: October 16-18 - Chili Cook-Off was a Great Success despite cold weather! Excellent chili, and once again DTRA made a Very Generous donation. A BIG SHOUT OUT to DTRA!!! Winter Ride – Saturday, February 13, 2016 Day ride & pot luck – IHTA providing meat. . . Other Items: Trailer Painting – at GR with Ron Walker // will likely be a month or so. Trailer Graphics – to be scheduled with General Sign when paint is complete. Improved Signage on Trails – discussed with Eric Pudelko, options being considered. 2016 Calendar – We have set the following dates. Work Bee dates will be added as we go along. Winter Ride – Feb 13 Saranac Tack Sales (tentative) March 19 Spring Work Bee - April ?? TBD Annual Meeting Campout Aug 12-14 DNR Harvest Festival Sept 23-25 Annual Chili Cookoff Oct 14-16 Meeting Adjourned 8:01 pm KENSINGTON TRAIL RIDERS ASSOCIATION Kensington Trail Riders and it's Board would like to offer their deepest sympathy and condolences to Tom Johnson, husband of Nancy Johnson, and to their children, grandchildren, and extended family. Nancy, a long-time KTRA member, will long be remembered as an independent, courageous woman with a 'can-do' attitude. Nancy was also a member of the Metamora Carriage and Driving Association. The KTRA Board is looking for a few good men or women who are interested in helping us run the club. We have elections coming up in February and we are looking to fill several spots coming vacant on our Board. There may also be an opportunity to fill some 'officer' positions. If you are interested in planning events, shaping the direction of the club, and getting together with a great group of people to promote riding in Kensington Metropark, please contact Deanna Hanner (dshagency@aol.com) to place your name on the ballot. This year, Kensington Trail Riders is proud to

be a sponsor of the Lakeland High School Equestrian Team. We also congratulate them on making the State finals. KTRA will not be hosting any horseback riding events over the coming winter, but we do have board elections; an annual meeting in February; and our Annual Banquet on March 12 (location to be determined). Look for upcoming information in our Infoshare newsletter; on our website (www.kensing tontrailriders.org); and on our Facebook page. If you have not 'liked' us on Facebook, please do so next time you are on the site. While you are out riding the trails, remember you can report a trail problem on our website: (www.kensingtontrailriders.org). We would appreciate it if you would help us keep our trails clear. Thank you for supporting Kensington Trail Riders Association and Kensington Metro Park. Happy Holidays from the Board of Kensington Trail Riders. MICHIGAN’S COMPETITIVE MOUNTED ORIENTEERING (MiCMO) It’s official, the end of Michigan’s Competitive Mounted Orienteering season was greeted with acceptable weather considering it was November. With Michigan’s weather being so unpredictable we were lucky to have a dry and snow free weekend to hunt for plates at Kensington Metro Park. Both Saturday and Sunday had over 30 riders and some were even new to the sport. We hope they loved it as much as we do and come back next year too. The top three teams on Sunday long course were separated by only about four minutes while there was only a minute between the third and fourth short course teams. The reviews were fabulous since this was our first ride at this location. Ride managers are already planning 2016 schedule and have high hopes of returning to this fabulous park. A great big thank you to Linda and Cindy for taking the chance to have a ride in November. Searching for white plates with snow on the ground can be challenging so not having any of that white stuff was a gift. Now the long months of early evenings and short days begins. As I sit here on the opening day of firearms deer season, I know that riding on the trails has ended until the snow clears next spring. The weather is lending itself nicely to riding and I am

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fortunate that my outdoor arena is nestled nicely between a barn and my new indoor arena, safe from hunters. This will allow me to ride whenever time permits, which lately isn’t often. The light at the end of the tunnel is listening to all these retired riders enjoying their hobby to the fullest. Enjoy these wonderful animals in any capacity you can, they are a treasure that when treated with respect and kindness will give you more than you can imagine. See you on the trails, hopefully in April! ~ Janet MICHIGAN FOX TROTTER ASSOCIATION The Oct. 17th meeting of the Michigan Fox Trotter Association held at the Italian Oven Restaurant in Mt. Pleasant, MI was called to order by Pres. Kathy Kruch at 11:30AM. Those also attending were VP, Bob Howell, Treasurer, Char Ostrom, Secretary, Marilyn Mannino, Directors Joe Burrill and Chuck Fanslow, as well as Miranda Mannino. Bob H made a motion, which Char O seconded, to accept the Secretary's report from the April 25th meeting. New correspondence from Maggie Potter was noted. We welcomed new member, Kelli Golden, from Whitmore Lake, MI. 2016 memberships are now being accepted. Bob, Chuck, Joe and Kathy renewed their memberships during the meeting. Treasurer Char reported that we have $302 in our checking account and $455 in our savings. All bills are paid. Kathy will look into finding a Yahoo website hosting service that is lower in cost to help us save more money. Chuck made the motion, which Miranda seconded, to accept the Treasurer's report. Joe and Chuck reported that there were at least 40 Fox Trotters on the recent MFTHBA National Trail Ride but no one submitted paperwork to earn the MFTHBA point for it. Many riders are missing out on earning great awards given by the MFTHBA. Discussion ensued concerning the Michigan Horse Council. It was generally decided to wait until the next meeting whether to renew our membership with that organization or not. There was no Old Business to discuss. It was noted under New Business that we are now taking nominations for all of the officer positions. Feel free to nominate WWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM

Horse Association & Club News MICHIGAN FOX TROTTER ASSOC., cont. yourself or another member (who is also an MFTHBA member) in good standing for one of the positions. The nominated member must be present at the next meeting to accept the nomination, however. Those in attendance discussed the upcoming Novi, MI Equestrian Expo (Nov. 13-15) and the Winter Horsefest (Nov. 21st) in Grand Rapids, MI. We have made tentative plans to attend each to determine the suitability for us to reserve booth space at either in 2016. Many ideas about 2016 clinics were offered. Those included a reining clinic with Levi Beechy, an obstacle clinic with Gail Hilbrand, an April camping clinic with Jan Wolfin, a Dressage clinic with Penny Underwood and joint clinics with the Indiana and Illinois affiliates. Information will be gathered and discussed at the next meeting. Our next meeting will be held at the St. Johns Wheel Inn, Dec. 12th at 11:00AM. PONTIAC LAKE HORSEMAN’S ASSOCIATION On Thursday, November 12, Susie and Caryn attended the Michigan Equestrian Tourism Forum in Lansing, MI. Several MDNR employees were present, as were MHC board members and a good sized group of diverse equestrian representation was in attendance. They identified Michigan’s rich equine heritage and spent the morning discussing opportunities for Michigan’s future to attract tourism to the state. They talked about shows, expo’s, camping and trails. This is a work in progress and likely the plan won't be complete until 2017. Following the MI Equestrian tourism forum, we attended the Equine Trails Subcommittee meeting. The ETS is a subcommittee of the Michigan Trails Advisory Council. The ETS board discussed lots of potential projects for equestrian trails and areas around the state, identified the need for better signage, mapping and possible tourism opportunities. They seem to be concentrating most of their actions north of Lansing instead of SE Michigan, which could be a hot tourist spot since we are so close to the Ohio and Canadian border. One of the main reasons the PLHA attended

was to make our view regarding shared equestrian camp-grounds with non-horse campers heard. Regarding the use of portable corrals and pens, the MDNR is currently working on the language, so that the use of portable corrals and pens will be permitted for use in State equestrian campgrounds in the future. Originally it was from a legislative policy a long, long time ago that had forbidden the use of corrals/portable structures on state lands. Some park managers just allowed them to be used. While the information shared regarding both subjects was challenging, we learned a lot about portable corral and pens. But we were really there to say NO to shared campgrounds. It appears that there ARE several horse camps that share with the non-horse camper, all are rustic at this time and honestly it did not seem that there was a great success in this endeavor. Lots of discussion ensued and the ETS did not make a decision or recommendation regarding shared campgrounds and will open the discussion back up in January when they bring some specialist in to discuss liability. This could have been resolved without any further discussion. The decision should be made between the equestrian friends groups and the MDNR. It was also the opinion of both Caryn and Susie that the MDNR did not share the view, that the horse camps should be shared and could/would endorse keeping and creating separate campgrounds for horse campers. We took the handful of letters and printed emails from you with us to show that we preferred to keep our horseman's campgrounds open for just camping with horses and also that you would like to see a separate campground for equestrians’ at Highland Recreation in the future. We truly don't have a lot of campgrounds to choose from in the state that allow horses to camp. Susie, Sally and I plan on returning to the meeting in January and will update you, our members and fellow trail riders to any changes or developments as we are made aware of them. We will do our best to communicate any equestrian opportunities, issues or alerts as we learn of them. We wish you a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year and Happy Trails! The Pontiac Lake Horseman’s Association

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PROUD LAKE TRAIL RIDERS ASSOCIATION Happy Fall Everyone! We are very excited to share with you information about our upcoming yearly banquet. Our banquet will be on Friday, Feburary 19th at Bakers in Milford. This years speaker will be Anke Lendeckel-Founder, Owner and Practitioner at Nature's Rehab, LLC. Anke has been a horse lover and dressage competitor for more than 25 years, beginning in Germany and continuing on to the United States. Anke has a Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture and a Master’s degree in Animal Science from the University of Goettingen in Germany. She is a certified equine and canine massage therapist, a certified equine and animal adjuster. Anke is certified level 1 in the application of photonic therapy and a level 2 Reiki practitioner. With an emphasis on holistic healing, she helps animals recover from all types of injury and illness and has an uncanny ability to identify the core issue that is at the root of the symptoms being exhibited. Anke is continually asked to attend the Novi Equestrian Expo and W MI Winterfest in Grand Rapids, as a clinician. Horse owners from all over bring their horses to Anke’s barn, Nature’s Rehab, for rehabilitation therapies. She also travels the state to conduct clinics at private barns. Our 2016 calendar of events is as follows: February 19th is our banquet at Bakers May 21st is our Scavenger Hunt Ride June 25th is our Obstacle Challenge Sept. 25th, Circle Ride with Kensington If you are riding in Proud Lake remember that hunting is allowed so bright colors and bells is always a good idea. Enjoy your ride! If you would like to be a part of our email list, you can get all of the latest details about our events by contacting Nancy Efrusy at Efrusy@yahoo.com and I will be more than happy to add you. The most exciting news of all is the addition of our new pavilion in the staging area. Please come by & check it out! We hope to see everyone soon and enjoy the beautiful weather on the trails! Nancy Efrusy

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Horse Association & Club News SLEEPY HOLLOW TRAIL RIDERS ASSOC. Congratulations to SHTRA volunteers and workbee crews who have donated a total of 2,388 hours working for the improvement and maintenance of SHTRA's network of trails, events and internet. From replanking of a 100 ft. multi-use bridge which connects the trail network, to the retrimming multiuse trails, Facebook and sponsoring our 12 unique campover events, this is a remarkable feat of volunteerism! Several projects the DNR approached SHTRA to do. Two locations of hitching rails, mounting blocks and picnic tables are out on the trails. We have achieved our 2015 goals and then some. This accomplishment was done by event hosts Pat Brown, Nancy Caulfield, Linda Kraai, Barb Drake, Chanda Donnan, Dave and Therese Kline, Rangers 4H Club, Todd and Diane Ring and me. For workbees, I have been joined by Pat and Don Brown, Myron Karsten, Bill Thelen, Art Jones, and Del Austin. Rosie and Trent Johnson, Mike Woods, Scott McColough, Channda Donnan, Joyce Malazon, Rodney Ray, Randy Tahvonen, Zane Swagart, Danny Crampton, Donna Apostal, Penny and Kolle Tahvonen, Chris Salters, Rebecca Jones, Cale and Adele Jones, Jane Hill, CJ Ray, Barb Drake, Julie Townsend, Fred Johnson, Sue Chant, Roth Cooley, Vern Veah, and Val Lau all helped in so many ways! There are mounting blocks on each side of the bridge for those who wish to lead their horse over the bridge to make this island a perfect destination ride. One word keeps coming up as these projects are described AWESOME! Please, when riding about the lake, stay on the trail and out of the lake. Thanks to SHTRA donations, fundraiser participants and members who made this possible! The rustic cabin that SHTRA helped create is rentable for equestrians. This cute, rustic insulated cabin can sleep 4-bunk bed and couch, table, heat, porta-potty, picnic table, and 4 picket poles! It rents for $60.00 plus registration fee a night. Nearby, the modern cabin rents w/showers and electricity for $96.00, plus registration fee. It also has pickett poles and a trail to connect to the trail network. Go to 1-800-44-PARKS or Michigan.gov\ reservations to rent. Make plans for 2016 to camp anytime there with your horses!

Upcoming events planned for 2016. Check out our website at shtra.org for contact info. Feb.6th - Annual Auction/Potluck Meeting Apr. 10th - Rotten Egg Hunt May 27-30th - Memorial Day Youth Wknd. July 1-4th - The Red, White and Blue Bash Sept. 2-5th - Labor Day Weekend Sept. 25 - Judged Trail Ride Oct. ?th - Ichabod Crane Weekend 2016 Workbees (we are replanting the big woods bridge). Events - Drive In the Park, Luau, Pirate Ride w/Great Treasure Hunt are pending dates. Be looking in the mail for your renewal notice. Consider joining us with a 2016 SHTRA Membership. We have Pay Pal! We have lots of fun events, great friendship and lovely trails. Check out our website shtra.org (no www. anymore) and contact us on our FaceBook page. Marsha Putnam WESTERN DRESSAGE ASSOC. OF MI Kim Nobel, Jennifer Kiser and Gwen Hreceniuk, three Western Dressage Association® of Michigan members, did an outstanding job competing in the Western Dressage Association® of America World Show held in Tulsa, OK November 6-8, 2015. Competing in the show with over 550 rides, our members earned the following: Kim Nobel: Open Suitability-2nd place, Amateur Equitation-3rd place, Amateur Intro Test 32nd place and Amateur Intro Test 3-1st place. Jennifer Kiser: Amateur Equitation1st place, Amateur Intro Test 3-3rd place, Amateur Intro Test 4-4th place, Amateur Basic Test 3-8th place, Amateur Basic Test 4-1st place, High Point Intro-2nd place and High Point Basic-2nd place. Gwen Hreceniuk: Open Hack-7th place, Amateur Equitation-9th place, Amateur Level 1 Test 4-5th place, Amateur Level 2 Test 2-4th place, Amateur Level 2 Test 3-5th place. WDAMI is very proud of the Michigan competitors and their performance at the World Show. Yahoo Kim, Jennifer and Gwen! The WDAA World Show was preceded by the WDAA Annual Convention also held in Tulsa November 4-6, 2015. The WDAA is now under the leadership of our new president, Ellen DiBella. Ellen shared her vision and her plans for the future. Her enthusiasm and energy is contagious and she is devoted to the growth and success of

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Western Dressage. Joyce Hamblin from the USEF was also there and made a presentation on the benefits of being a USEF competition. WDAA and its affiliates are the recognized affiliate of the USEF. Karen Homer Brown shared information with regard to rules and the proposed rule changes for WDAA. Time was also spent sharing committee reports and affiliate reports. The WDAMI Board met on November 12 and at that time the following officers were elected for the 2016 calendar year: Treasurer- Jill Robiadek, Secretary- Rachel Belcher, Vice President- Sue Hughes and President- Carol Baldwin. Trustees for the 2016 year include: Diane Kaser, Dorothy Mueller, Violet O'Dell, Suzanne Morisse and Jessica Shier. The Year End Awards Banquet Luncheon will be held on February 27, 2016 at the Riverwood Resort in Mt. Pleasant, MI. Details to follow, but put this date on your calendar so you can join us and help celebrate our award winners. Looking ahead to 2016, WDAMI is planning the Jec Ballou Clinic, June 10-12 to be held at the Lee Grande Ranch on M-33 near Cheboygan. The clinic will be divided up into group and private lessons. Please get this on your calendar! Jec Ballou is a renowned rider, trainer and author. Jec has written 101 Dressage Exercises for Horse and Rider and 10 Western Dressage Exercises for Horse and Rider. Trained in classical dressage, Jec’s clinics are filled with insight and firsthand experience in riding. Her interest in Western Dressage has encouraged many to engage in and embrace this new sport. Coming to us from California, Jec promises to help us learn and continue to gain confidence with our horses. A Western Dressage Association® of MI Schooling Show is in discussion stages! Stay tuned! WESTERN MICHIGAN APPALOOSA REGIONAL The November WMAR General membership meeting ended up being combined with the WMAR Board of Directors meeting. We didn't have a lot of members attend, so we will assume we are doing a good job. WMAR Board meetings are held on the second Saturday of the month usually at the MSU Pavilion and everyone is welcome. WWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM

Horse Association & Club News WESTERN MI APPALOOSA REG, cont. Check either Facebook or the website for exact times and locations, though. As an example, the December meeting will be held at the Pizza House, 4790 Hagadorn (in the Hannah Plaza) in East Lansing at noon. New for 2016 we will be offering both Ranch Horse Pleasure as well as Ranch Horse Trail at our WMAR sponsored shows. Halter classes were also a big topic and it was decided that at the June show in Mason, Open Stallion classes will be split into Jr. & Sr. with the Mare and Gelding age splits remaining as is. At the Centreville show, ALL open halter classes will be split Jr. & Sr. The ApHC has also made numerous changes to the rule book, so be sure to check those out before show season begins. If you are ready to start marking your calendars, the WMAR banquet will be held on January 30, 2016 in conjunction with the MApHA banquet (I think I put the 31 in error in the last newsletter). The date for the Michigan Horse Council Stallion Expo is March 11-13, 2016 so you can add that one in there while you're at it! The WMAR Red, White and Blue show at Mason will be June 4 & 5, 2016, the WMAR State Show at Centreville will be July 16 & 17, 2016 and the Sizzler Show that we co-host with the MApHA will be August 6 & 7, 2016. If any of you have news and/or photos of your Appaloosas that you would like to share, I'd love to have you share them with us either on our Facebook page or by emailing them to me to include in the newsletter. Remember, to stay up to date on the latest happenings, check out the WMAR website at www.wmarapp.org or follow our Facebook page, WMAR. 'til next month, Sharon Clark YANKEE SPRINGS TRAIL RIDERS ASSOCIATION Board Meeting Minutes, Nov. 11, 2015 Members gathered at Ron & Carla's house for a Pizza potluck dinner at 6:00pm. Ron Walker called the meeting to order at 6:35. Consumers Grant: We will be getting $100.00 thanks to Judi Struble’s hard work. YSTRA thanks you Judi! Kiosk project: Kiosk has been built, it even has a motion light so you can see to fill out your camp registration after dark. There will

be a writing desk and a bulletin board for YSTRA & Trail news. YSTRA’s hard work has been noticed by Gabrielle Hume who will be doing a report to the ETS committee about our fire pit and Kiosk and what can be accomplished with a Friends group and DNR partnership. Trail Report: The 9 Mile is closed until Jan. 1st. There is a tree down on the 6 Mile. A scouting party did some looking into the woods south of the 6 Mile Trail for possible new trails. There would be a need for a bridge to cross a small creek that divides the 6 Mile from this new area. The next step is to walk and flag a trail, then submit the proposed trail for approval. Obstacle Course: A log is now in place to practice your jumping. Susie Dykstra has made signs for each obstacle and will get them laminated. Signs will be put up in the spring. Event Dates have been approved for 2016: January 1, 2016 New Year’s Day Ride 1:00 pm Potluck, Chili will be provided January 23, 2016 Euchre Tournament Scotts, MI. 3pm – Scotts Corner Café February 20, 2016 Euchre Tournament Yankee Springs – 10:00 am April 2, 2016 Work Bee Campground clean up/trail clearing April 23, 2016 Shot Clinic – 9:00 am June 25, 2016 YSTRA Judged Trail Ride September 10, 2016 Annual Meeting and Group Campout (hog roast) October 15, 2016 Halloween Event Watch the website for more information on each event www.ystra.org. With the event dates ratified, we can now start submitting applications for annual insurance policy to cover our Events. Ron will bring Quotes to the December meeting as they become available. Adopt-A-Road: Friday, November 13th at 3:00 pm there was a road clean-up crew meeting at the church parking lot. New Business: We plan on building benches around the fire pit area. Bring your bench plans to the next board meeting. Ron is putting together a YSTRA newsletter, anyone wishing to participate in creating this can contact Ron Directly 616-437-0747, or email ronaldw@grmr.com. Friends Agreement: Ron needs to sign us up

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meet the first quarter of your circle. Keep your horse forward at the trot to create the stretch and engagement of the hind legs. Take up your reins in the last quarter and don't hurry. Remember your horse has to show acceptance of the bit and your reins aids when finishing the Free Walk and Free Jog. 7. At the end you have to turn right at E and left at X. Make sure when you turn at E you are looking for C and ride to it. This way you will be on the center line perfectly. Here are my tips for riding Basic Level Test 4: 1. You have a 20-meter circle starting at B. Ride it exactly as you did starting the 20-meter circle at E. 2. Serpentine of three loops on the quarter line. Tips: Before you reach A, you will have to find the quarter line. Your first loop is going left. After you pass the imaginary line of S&B, straighten your horse and create the new bend to the right, where the middle of your curve is between E and B. Straighten your horse before the imaginary line of V&P and bend your horse back to the left to complete the figure at C. The loops are small and I suggest you to walk this figure several times to get your accuracy before you ride it. 3. The Free Walk is in the "V," as I call it. I love this figure as I like to show that I can make the figure with my leg aids only. Loosen your reins and take up (address your reins) to the light contact at the 2nd quarter line before you end the figure. Make sure you reach X. 4. The second Serpentine is the same figure on the quarter lines just going the other direction with two left loops and one right loop. Walk this figure to get it accurate on the ground and then under saddle. When you get it correct at the walk, then proceed to the Working Jog. 5. Remember to leave the arena after your test in the walk with looped or long reins. I love to pet my horse to reward him for all that he tried in the test! I hope these tips will help you. If you have any further questions about the Basic Level, don't hesitate to email me at general info@lynnpal.com, I will be happy to answer your questions. In addition, we love to share our dressage backgrounds and knowledge with you and would love to have you come ride with us. You can join us at our farm in Ocala, Florida, or at one of our RideWellClinics on our USA Tour at a location near you. If you would like to train with Lynn & Cyril at home with Western Dressage, take advantage of the following supportive training materials: Books: Head To Toe Horsemanship Western Dressage—A Guide to Take You to Your First Show A Rider Guide to Real Collection DVDs: Dressage Principles for Western Horse & Rider Volume 1, Parts 1-5 Dressage Principles for the Western & English Horse & Rider Volume 2, Parts 1-3 Let Your Horse Be Your Teacher, Parts 1 & 2 For more information on these training materials and more, as well as clinics near you, please visit www.lynnpalm.com or call us toll free at 800-503-2824.

Western Dressage: Understanding Basic Level Tests 3 & 4 By Lynn Palm Now that you are moving forward, let's go into more detail about the gaits you and your horse will ride when competing at Basic Level. Working Jog - The jog is a two-beat gait of alternate diagonal legs separated by a moment of suspension. The gait has groundcovering forward motion with energy. The horse is in an uphill frame with the head in front of, or on, the vertical. Free Jog - This is a pace of moderate lengthening stride and frame compared to the Working Jog. Without hurrying, the horse goes forward in a two-beat gait with clearly lengthened steps, with impulsion from the hindquarters and uphill balance. The rider allows the horse to carry the head a little more in front of the vertical than at the Collected and Working jog. The horse's neck is "out," down and forward with the nose in front of the vertical. The rider has a loose rein and horse's poll is at approximately the same height as the wither, or level with the horse's neck. The steps should be even and the whole movement balanced and unconstrained. The free jog may be ridden posting or sitting. Working Lope - While maintaining the three-beat cadence, the horse must go forward with even and elastic steps. The back must be relaxed and the shoulders free. There should be an obvious push from the hindquarters and the hind legs step actively up under the horse. The horse must maintain light contact with the bit and his nose must be in front of the vertical. NEW requirements in Basic Level are: 20-meter circle at the Free Jog Loop Figure Serpentine Figure Here are my tips for riding Basic Level Test 3: 1. Enter at the Working Jog and halt through the walk. Remember to walk about five steps before you halt at X. 2. 20-meter circle at E. This is my favorite 20-meter circle at E or B. Starting at E, ride the circle to the center line six feet smaller then the imaginary line from V & P, tangent to the rail at B, center line six feet smaller than the imaginary line from R & S, tangent to the rail at E to complete the circle. 3. The loop from F X M is a new figure introduced in this test. You have to keep the correct bending of your horse with each of the three curves. Tip: straighten your horse just before the quarter line after F then after the quarter line, create your new bend, with X being in the middle of the curve. At the next quarter line, straighten your horse a few strides before it and bend your horse for the last curve. Walk this figure to learn the accuracy before your ride it. 4. The Free Walk is short, so make sure that you lengthen your reins before the quarter line. This way you will not have to hurry to address your reins before your reach F. 5. Your second loop is M X F. Ride this loop exactly the same as you did the first in the other direction. 6. Your Free Jog is at A. Make sure you are accurate with the 20meter circle. Tip for your Free Jog: Lengthen your reins before you ©2015 C & C PUBLISHING, INC. • DECEMBER 2015

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In Remembrance of Nicki... All my old horses are waiting for me… hiding among the stars. They wait and watch, listen for my step. I hear them stomp and blow, call out in welcome. I recognize each nicker…deep and rumbly, light and soft, throaty and gruff. Clearer now, through shadow and mist I find them… the handsome blacks, the wise old roan, the feisty gray, the golden one…the paint…so many over the years. No longer sick or lame, but young again, straight of back, strong of wind. Shimmer of mane, flash of tail they crowd closer, hooves whisper in the star shine. Through my tears I see their faces, some splashed with white or roan, some dark as steel. How memorable each one, lost to me through the years… They gather to greet me, my dear old friends… Flickering ears, suede noses, liquid eyes… They surround, envelop, absorb me into their circle… I breathe in the deep rich scent of them, touch each one in vivid remembrance. My old friends…how I have missed each one of you. Filled with glorious peace and joy, I wonder…. which one to choose first— to ride across the rolling meadows of Heaven!

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Beginners Guide To Sewing Show Clothes By Pegg Johnson, Show Clothes Unlimited SEWING TIPS Sewing on Lycra™: When sewing Lycra™, use a stretch stitch. If you have an older sewing machine, use a longer (almost basting) stitch and then sew the seam again with a zigzag stitch. This will reinforce the seams and provide the stretch needed to deal with the fabric. Some people recommend stretching the fabric as you sew. Do a test swatch with your fabric and machine to see which method works best and gives you the best seam. It is also recommended that you use a ballpoint needle when sewing Lycra™. If you have problems with skipped stitches then try some of the tips in the Troubleshooting section of this book. Again, use what works best with your machine and your fabric. Stretch Stitches: Different sewing machines have different “stretch” stitches. One stretch stitch looks like a regular stitch but when the fabric is stretched, the stitching stretches along with it. The second stretch stitch looks like a repeating feather pattern. Experiment with your machine to determine which stitch you prefer to use. If you stretch the fabric and the thread breaks, then you need to do a small zigzag stitch instead of either of these two types of stitches. Using Temporary Adhesive Spray: Please note that you MUST use newspaper over your work surface or place your appliqué in a “spray box” (just a cardboard box) to prevent over spray of the adhesive. Do not spray your appliqués any where near your project. If you choose to ignore this advice. . . Be Warned!!! You will only skip this step once. You will learn real fast that the adhesive is VERY STICKY and STICKS TO EVERYTHING. Including things that you don't want it to stick to!!! And, in spite of the advertisement that the adhesive dissipates within 24 hours, don't count on that to happen. Also note that the spray adhesive does not bond all fabrics to all other fabrics. There are certain items that it just plain does not work on. Experiment a little with the spray adhesive and you will soon learn what works and what doesn't work. Making the Most of a Multi Sized Pattern: In this scenario, you would measure each of the people that you are going to make an item for (example, a lead line child, a “tween” and

an adult). Trace one size of the pattern for the lead line child. Trace another size of the pattern for the tween. Trace yet another size of the pattern for the adult. You now have three individualized patterns yet have preserved your original so that you can use it again. Whenever you need to make a new pattern, just trace the size that you need to use. The “magic” of doing this is that you can customize the chest, waist, hip, finished length and sleeve length to meet the needs of the intended wearer. If you trace your patterns, be sure that you mark each piece with the pattern number. Also mark all fold lines, darts, etc. You may also want to mark each piece with WHO it was cut out for and the DATE. How to Read a Pattern Envelope – Views: Regardless of the brand name pattern that you choose, they all have certain common features. On the front of a pattern envelope, there will be one or more pictures or “views” of the finished product. Sometimes the only difference between views is the use of contrasting fabric, the addition of a pocket or scarf, or a different neckline. Determine which view or version you want to make. How to read a pattern envelope – Sizing: Another feature that you will find on the front of the envelope is the size or size range that the pattern in that particular envelope will make. Some manufacturers have a different envelope for every size. Some manufacturers have limited size ranges. Such as: Size A fitting sizes 6, 8 and 10. (Just an example. Please read the envelope!) Still other manufacturers have multi-sized patterns that cover a whole range of sizes from children through adults. Somewhere on the back of the envelope, or on its “flap”, you will find a measuring chart. This will be your guideline to what size pattern fits the measurements of the intended wearer. Find this number first so that you know which size you will be cutting out. Use this number to select the proper sized pattern envelope! If you need a size 12 pattern, don't go home with a pattern envelope that contains the pattern for size 6! Accurate measuring is the key to a good fit. You must measure both the intended wearer and the pattern. Although there are recommended sizes on the pattern envelope, the final fit may be too large or too tight for the

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way that YOU want it to fit. That is where the multi-sized patterns come into play. You can trace over and blend the sizes to fit your exact needs How to Read a Pattern Envelope – Fabric and Notions: Also on the back of the envelope will be a list of notions and fabrics suitable for use in creating your shirt-jackettunic, etc. These are guidelines to aide you in choosing which types of fabric will give you the best end result. If you are an experienced sewer, then you may feel free to experiment with fabrics not listed on the envelope. The notions (thread, buttons, zippers, etc) are the additional items that you will need to complete your project. Using the sizing chart, determine how much of what width fabric you need to purchase. Most pattern companies are generous in their recommendations. You often will have some excess fabric. However, unless you have used this particular pattern before, and know exactly how much fabric you use, never purchase less than the recommended amount. You may find that the pattern envelope lists fabric quantities for 50” fabric, and the fabric that you have chosen is only 45” wide. Most stores will have a conversion chart that will tell you how much of the 45” material you need to equal the area of the 50” fabric. This is one time that I would advise you to purchase a little extra fabric. The conversion charts are not perfect and if you leave a little too much space between your patterns, or you have a print to match, you will need the extra fabric. Purchase your notions (zipper, buttons, thread, etc) at the same time that you purchase your fabric at the store. In cases where you have ordered the fabric on line, when you receive it, cut a swatch to take to the store with you. That way you will know that everything will match. WWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM

Storage tip: Store your fabric, your pattern and your notions in a 2-gallon plastic reclosable bag. This way everything will be together when you are ready to start your project. This also keeps your project pieces together if it will be a few days between when you cut out your project and actually get to sew it. Pattern Instructions and Fabric Layout: Inside of your pattern envelope you will find the instructions and huge sheets of paper printed with several pattern pieces. Use the pattern piece listing on the instruction sheet to determine which pieces you need for the version you selected to make. Cut out each of the pieces that you need and set them aside. Place the unused pattern pieces back into the envelope. Don't worry if you cannot re-fold the pattern exactly as it was – most people can't do that. Close is good enough. Fold it as necessary to make it fit back into the envelope it came in. If you are having problems getting the pattern pieces back into the envelope, put everything into a quart sized re-closable bag. Before pinning your pattern pieces to your fabric, take a moment to check that seams and notches match up. Patterns occasionally do have flaws in them. It is better to find out before you cut your fabric. Just make the appropriate adjustments and then go ahead and pin the pattern to your fabric. Follow the instruction guide for placing your pattern pieces on your fabric. Be aware of grain lines, fold lines, and any directional prints that may exist. Sometimes you may see a better, more effective way of placing your pattern on your fabric. It is ok to do it your way as long as you know what you are doing. Remember, the instruction guide is just that - a guide. There is nothing wrong with taking a plain pattern and adding your own embellishments. Yokes, appliqué, contrasting fabrics or colors, and rhinestones are all things that make your shirt your creation. You want it to be unique. That is why you are doing this – because you don't want an off the rack, mass-produced shirt. You want something that reflects your style, your color preferences, and coordinates with your horse. Attaching Flat Back Rhinestones: Create a small “puddle” of glue on a piece of wax paper. Using tweezers, dip the flat back rhinestone into the glue and then place on

your project. Refresh the glue puddle as needed. Only work on a specific section of your project at a time. Press the rhinestone down so that glue covers the lower edge of the rhinestone. The glue must have something to grip. The rhinestone will not hold if the glue is only on the bottom. After you have placed all of the rhinestones for an area, cover the project with a sheet of wax paper. Then place a heavy book, like the phone directory, on your project and leave for 24 hours for the glue to dry. DO wash and dry your stretch gabardine and suraline fabrics PRIOR to cutting out anything. Some stretch gabardines have a 3” shrink factor. It is a good idea to shrink it before you make your outfit. NEVER place a Lycra™ shirt in the dryer. Dryer heat destroys the Lycra™. NEVER put a garment that has hot affix rhinestones on it in the dryer. The dryer heat can melt the attachment glue. BEFORE DRY CLEANING a garment with hot affix rhinestones, you should check with your dry cleaner to see if their solvent will dislodge the rhinestone glue. Cleaning Tip: Wash on cold in the gentle cycle. Turn the garment inside out and place in a pillowcase to wash. Turning it inside out keeps the rhinestones from being damaged in the washer. Sew or pin the pillowcase closed. Using a pillowcase keeps other garments from tangling with your show shirt. Also, if any of the rhinestones fall off, they are easily “found”. Cleaning Tip: Spot clean when possible. If you must wash a garment that has leather appliqué, try to avoid getting the leather wet. If necessary, you can condition the leather with Murphy's Oil Soap. Cleaning Tip Warning: Most dyed leathers have a different color on the back side. These dyes can “bleed” when the garment is

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washed. Before using these leathers in your appliqué, ask the seller whether this has been a problem. Cost Saving Tip: When using Ultra Suede™ for a shirt collar and cuff, cut only the top piece from the Ultra Suede™. Cut the “back” or underside of the collar and cuff from the same fabric that the shirt was made from. Appliqué Tip: If you need to cut a large quantity of appliqués, fit as many as you can on one standard sheet of paper. Place the appliqués as close together as possible. Make extra copies of this pattern. Instead of tracing those appliqués over again several times, lightly spray the back of the paper with temporary adhesive and affix to the Ultra Suede™ or leather that you are using. (This doesn't work quite as well on leather). You can now proceed with cutting out the appliqués. The appliqués will be consistent in size and shape because they are all from the same pattern. Leather Collar Tip: Instead of sewing the under collar to the shirt back first, reverse your sewing technique. Stitch the leather upper collar to the inside of the shirt first. Then sew the under collar to the shirt – either with a sewing machine or by hand. This keeps the leather consistent through the neckline and saves “fighting” with it to roll under for blind stitching. An excerpt from the book: Beginners Guide To Sewing Show Clothes Pegg Johnson Brown City, MI | 810-346-2305 Email: showclothes01@hotmail.com Website: www.showclothesunlimited.com

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What Every Horse Needs, Period By Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D. The horse world is cluttered with feeds, supplements, and remedies all promising a better, “new and improved” horse. While many such products do in fact improve horses' health and condition, there are certain basics that every horse needs, regardless of breed, age, condition, or purpose. Even seasonal or regional changes do not alter these foundational principles. Water is the most important nutrient. It must be plentiful, clean, and of the right temperature to encourage horses to drink. A horse at maintenance, living in a temperate climate will require a minimum of ½ to 1 gallon per hundred pounds of body weight. For the 1100 lb (500 kg) horse, that equates to 5.5 to 11 gallons (21 to 42 liters) per day However, his demand for water will increase with activity and warmer temperatures. Here are some factors to consider: Water must be freshened daily. Dead insects, bird droppings and excessive pond scum can poison your horse. Using smaller water troughs can make cleaning easier. Never add salt or electrolytes to your horse's only water supply. Plain water must be available. Pasture is high in moisture, typically containing 60 to 80 percent water, whereas most hays have only 7 to 10% moisture. High protein diets will increase water requirements since protein can have a diuretic effect. During cold weather, horses drink less, especially if the water is ice cold. This potentially leads to dehydration – the main cause of colic in the winter. Heating water between 45 and 60 degrees F (7 to 15 degrees C) will promote more water consumption. Be sure that the heater has no exposed wires that could potentially electrify the water source. If you rely on creeks or ponds, water must be moving and deep enough to not freeze. Snow consumption will not meet your horse's water requirement. One gallon of average snow contains only 10 ounces of water. Also, eating snow will force your horse to burn precious calories needed to keep his body temperature steady. Salt is required daily, regardless which season in the year it is. In cold seasons, salt helps promote that allimportant water consumption. In warm

seasons, supplemented salt replaces what is lost from perspiration. A full-sized horse requires at least one ounce (two level tablespoons or 30 ml) of salt each day for maintenance -- this much provides 12 grams of sodium. Heat, humidity, and exercise increase the horse's need. There are several ways to accomplish this: Granulated salt can be offered free-choice. Check your source for prussic acid, an anticaking agent. This contains cyanide and should be avoided. A salt rock should be available should your horse want more. Experiment with different natural types to see what your horse enjoys most. Many horses, however, are not comfortable with constant licking. If salt consumption is too low via free-choice feeding, calculate the amount of sodium your horse is getting from any commercial feeds or supplements and add salt accordingly. For palatability, you can limit the amount to no more than 1 tablespoon per meal. Do not offer electrolyte supplements instead of plain salt. Electrolytes are meant to replace perspiration losses and the horse must be in good sodium balance (from salt) before adding them. Watch the iodine content in mineralized salt preparations. Too much iodine, and not enough selenium, could lead to damage in the thyroid gland. Iodine and selenium intakes need to be similar. Forage is the foundation of the diet, it must flow through the digestive tract 24/7. Horses are grazing animals and are designed to consume forage virtually all day and night, only taking a few minutes here and there to rest; this also includes ponies, minis, donkeys, and mules. There are many reasons why your horse must always have hay and/or pasture: The horse's stomach produces acid continuously, even when empty. The acid in empty stomachs can lead to the formation of ulcers anywhere along the gastrointestinal tract. The cecum, where fiber is fermented, has its entrance and exit at the top; therefore, it must be full in order to evacuate digested forage. If not, substances sink to the bottom, potentially leading to impactions and also sand colic. The digestive tract consists of muscles which are “exercised” by the steady flow of forage. “Flabby” muscles can twist or intus-

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suscept or telescope - increasing the risk of colic. An empty stomach causes incredible stress, creating a hormonal response that raises insulin, an inflammatory hormone that can potentiate laminitis. Stress from forage restriction can lead to obesity, a damaged metabolic rate, laminitis relapses, and inflammation of the hypothalamic region of the brain, accelerating the development of leptin resistance and even Cushing's disease. Elevated stress also impacts immune function, making your horse more susceptible to infections and allergies, as well as negative reactions to vaccinations. Don't let anyone scare you into thinking that feeding hay free-choice will damage your horse. Please read “Equine Digestion – It's Decidedly Different” to empower you with some of the knowledge needed to help your horses. Hay testing and commercially available “slow feeders” are worthwhile for many horses. Replace what hay is missing. Many horses rely entirely on hay for their forage needs. Is hay nutritious? Not very. Hay is dead grass; it no longer contains many of the vitamins, omega 3s and omega 6s it once had as living pasture. It does, however, contain protein, carbohydrates, and minerals, and is a significant source of energy. Consider the following to fill in the nutritional gaps: Add a comprehensive vitamin/mineral supplement that offers what hay is missing -beta carotene (or vitamin A), vitamin D, and vitamin E. Vitamin C is lost in hay; however, young horses' bodies produce adequate amounts. As horses age, the liver can become less efficient at synthesizing this vitamin. Add a variety of protein sources by feeding several types of forages. When only one type of hay is fed, the protein quality of the diet is poor and can prevent your horse from replacing and repairing tissues throughout the body. Sunlight exposure is needed for vitamin D production. The precursor to vitamin D is naturally found in grass, but diminishes the longer hay is stored. Simulate the fatty acid content of grasses by providing a feed source that has more omega 3s than omega 6s. Chia seeds or ground flaxseeds are good choices. WWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM

Movement, companionship and shelter are vital necessities. Horses need to move and have the protection of a buddy. Standing in a small area for hours on end (even if part of it is outdoors) takes its toll on your horse's mental and physical health. So does being isolated from buddies. The stress can be so great that it dramatically diminishes your horse's quality and length of life by compromising his immune system and hormonal responses. We see the effects of this in a vast variety of health issues: Obesity, insulin resistance, loss of muscle mass, and sluggish metabolic rate. Porous bones and potential fractures. Inadequate blood circulation, reducing the flow of nutrients and oxygen to the feet, joints, tendons/ligaments, and hair follicles. Potential for digestive disorders including colic, ulcers, and diarrhea. Compensatory behavior, including weaving, stall-walking, pawing, wall-kicking, chewing, head-bobbing, self-biting, or cribbing. Slowed cartilage and joint development in growing horses. Accelerated aging, increasing susceptibility

Rosalind Kinstler Named 2015 USDF Volunteer of the Year Lexington, KY - The United States Dressage Federation (USDF) is pleased to announce that Rosalind "Roz" Kinstler has been named the 2015 USDF Volunteer of the Year. This award recognizes a USDF member who, through consistent and cumulative volunteer activities, has demonstrated exceptional commitment towards carrying out USDF's mission. As the winner, Rosalind will be presented with a perpetual trophy, established by Lisa Gorretta, which is on permanent display in the Roemer Foundation/USDF Hall of Fame. She will also receive a “keeper” trophy and be featured in the yearbook issue of USDF Connection. As a volunteer, Roz, of Whitmore Lake, MI, has contributed to dressage on the national, regional, and local levels. Nationally, she has served on several USDF councils and committees and, as the current chair of the

to infections, insect-borne diseases, and allergic responses. Increased oxidative stress, promoting degenerative diseases such as arthritis and equine Cushing's disease at a younger age. Horses also need shelter from harsh weather. This can best be accomplished by offering your horse the option to make choices. Barn stalls that can be entered and left at will through open gates allow your horse to decide what is most comfortable. Bottom line Horses are individuals and may need additional nutrients and care, but covering the basics of water, salt, forage, necessary supplementation, movement, stress reduction, and shelter will optimize your horse's foundation for a lifetime of vibrant health. Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D. is an independent equine nutritionist with a wide U.S. and international following. Her research-based approach optimizes equine health by aligning physiology and instincts with correct feeding and nutrition practices. Dr. Getty's comprehensive resource book,

Feed Your Horse Like a Horse, is available at www.GettyEquineNutrition.com, buy it there and have it inscribed by the author, or get it at Amazon or other online retail bookstores. The seven separate volumes in Dr. Getty's topiccentered Spotlight on Equine Nutrition series are available with special package pricing at her website, and also at Amazon in print and Kindle versions. Dr. Getty's books make ideal gifts, check her website for holiday specials. Find a world of useful information for the horseperson online at www.GettyEquine Nutrition.com. Sign up for Dr. Getty's informative, free enewsletter, Forage for Thought; browse her library of reference articles; search her nutrition forum; and purchase recordings of her educational teleseminars. Reach Dr. Getty at GettyEquineNutrition @gmail.com.

Youth Programs Committee, has been instrumental in the creation of many youth programs. Both regionally and locally, Roz has introduced dressage to countless grass roots riders, as well as volunteering innumerable hours with local dressage groups, 4-H clubs, and also the United States Pony Clubs. Throughout her career, Roz has fully embraced the ideals behind the USDF's mission of education, recognition of achievement, and promotion of dressage. This is evident through her dedication to the principle that dressage can improve any horse and rider. USDF Youth Programs Committee Advisor Alison Head, who nominated Roz, added "I think Roz exemplifies everything the USDF Volunteer of the Year Award is about. Ever since I've been involved with USDF, Roz has been there, working hard to create and promote programs near and dear to her heart. Not only is she a tireless volunteer, but she is an enthusiastic cheerleader for the sport and has encouraged so many younger riders to try and enjoy dressage.” This prestigious national award recognizes a USDF member who, through consistent and

cumulative volunteer activities, has demonstrated exceptional commitment towards carrying out USDF’s mission. Nominations can be made by any current USDF GM or PM, with a winner being selected by the USDF Executive Board and recognized at the annual convention. For more information about the USDF Volunteer of the Year Award, visit the USDF website at www.usdf.org, or contact the USDF office at voyaward@usdf.org. Founded in 1973, the United States Dressage Federation is a nonprofit membership organization dedicated to education, recognition of achievement, and promotion of dressage. For more information about USDF membership or programs, you can visit us online at www.usdf.org, or e-mail usdressage@ usdf.org, or call (859) 971-2277.

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Equine Affaire Brings Its Diverse "Ride With The Best" Clinic Series In April 2016 Elevate your equestrian experience this spring at Equine Affaire—North America's premiere equine exposition and equestrian gathering. The 2016 Equine Affaire will take place at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus on April 7th through the 10th and offer horse owners not only the opportunity to attend literally hundreds of clinics, seminars, and demonstrations, but also to participate in dozens of clinics on a wide range of equestrian disciplines. Through Equine Affaire's unique "Ride With The Best" program you can ride, drive, and have your horse trained in clinics conducted by many of the nation's foremost coaches, competitors, judges, and horse trainers—for clinic fees designed to fit almost any budget.

The Clinics and Clinicians. Whether your equestrian tastes lean toward the western disciplines or are solidly in the English realm—or you simply want to improve your riding skills or your horse's performance, you'll want to take advantage of the opportunities to receive individual instruction from the outstanding clinicians who will be featured at Equine Affaire this April. Among the presenters who will be participating in the "Ride With The Best" program are general horse and horsemanship trainers Jonathan Field, Mark Rashid, Ken McNabb, Chris Irwin, Warwick

Schiller, and Tommy Garland. Clinicians offering sessions in the western disciplines will include Warwick Schiller (reining), Aaron Ralston (ranch horse versatility), Stephanie Lynn (western pleasure and trail), and Tommy Garland (western pleasure for gaited horses). Those conducting clinics on English disciplines will include David Marcus (dressage) and Stephanie Lynn (hunter under saddle). Elizabeth Graves will also be on hand to present sessions on training and riding easy gaited horses, Susan Harris will offer clinics on Centered Riding®, Anatomy in MotionTM, and the Visible Horse, and Doug Lindgren will teach trail riding skills. Additional clinicians are being confirmed for eventing, hunters and jumpers, dressage, driving, and barrel racing as of press time. If you have one or more horses that are halter broke and ready to be started under saddle, you may want to consider applying to have your horse trained in Equine Affaire's "Foundation First" clinic series. Jonathan Field and Ken McNabb will each train one unbroke horse to be ridden, and attendees and horse owners will watch the progress these talented trainers will make with their young horses through clinics conducted over the four days of Equine Affaire. The "Foundation First" clinics will not be a race or competition. The focus will be on creating the proper foundation when training a horse to be ridden and on progressing at the rate that is appropriate for each horse. During sessions on Sunday, both clinicians will present their horses and discuss the techniques they used in training them. The "Foundation First" clinics will offer unique opportunities for owners of halter-broke horses to have their horses started under saddle by these two exceptional trainers. Clinic fees and how to apply. The modest clinic fees for Equine Affaire's "Ride With The Best" program range from $70 for a single clinic to $350 for the multi-session "Foundation First" clinics and include clinic participation, stabling, and admission to Equine Affaire. Clinicians will select the participants for their sessions from written applications and videos submitted by applicants to Equine Affaire. While some are seeking riders and horses with specific skills or problems to demonstrate and resolve during their clinics, others are seeking any riders interested in improving their general horsemanship and relationships with their horses. The 2016 Equine Affaire will offer a

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wide range of learning opportunities—and you and your horse may be the ideal participants for one or more sessions. Full clinic details and a "Ride With The Best" application are available at equine affaire.com. Click on the Ohio event and follow the "Participate" link to information on the "Ride With The Best" program. Interested riders and horse owners may also request an information packet and clinic application by contacting Kristen Gump at kgrump@ equineaffaire.com or by calling (740) 8450085 ext. 104. Consult equineaffaire.com for continuously-updated information on additional clinicians and sessions in the "Ride With The Best" program.

The application deadline is February 16th. Don't miss the unique and affordable clinic opportunities offered at Equine Affaire. Be sure to submit your application materials by the February 16th deadline! In addition to Equine Affaire's legendary program of clinics, seminars, and demonstrations, the 2016 show will feature the largest horse-related trade show in North America with more than 450 retailers and manufacturers filling four buildings at the Ohio Expo Center. Other highlights of the event will include the Rod's Equestrian Experience Pavilion (showcasing numerous equestrian disciplines and breeds of horses); Equine Affaire's signature musical celebration of the horse--the Fantasia sponsored by Absorbine® -- on Thursday-Saturday nights; an extensive Breed Pavilion and Horse & Farm Exhibits area; an all new Equine Fundamentals Forum; the Versatile Horse & Rider Competition on Thursday and Friday; and the Marketplace at Equine Affaire—a consignment store in the Bricker Annex featuring quality tack, apparel, and equine equipment for horse & rider. For everything you need to know to attend, visit us online at equineaffaire.com. WWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM

rewarding, with a minimal outlay of cash. Some syndicates have a set time frame, such as a year in which the horse will be raced, purse money distributed, and the horse sold at the end of the period. This enables investors to minimize risks, get earnings sooner rather than later, and often may involve a relatively modest investment, depending on the value of the horse. It is always important to know the qualifications of the syndicate manager, and to check out the pedigree and record of the individual horse or horses involved. Syndicate agreements are usually fairly straightforward documents, but an attorney should always be asked to review them. Tax benefits may vary, depending on the type of agreement. For example, some racing syndicates are structured as limited partnerships, which may have a different allocation of tax benefits than a typical breeding syndicate. But generally, the co-owners may realize tax deductions for depreciation of their fractional interests and for maintenance fees.

Horse Syndications Are Coming Back? By John Alan Cohan, Attorney at Law The Tax Court has recognized that horse racing or breeding is a highly speculative venture, but that “an opportunity to earn a substantial ultimate profit in a highly speculative venture is ordinarily sufficient to indicate that the activity is engaged in for profit even though losses or only occasional small profits are actually generated.” The possibility of just one successful racehorse or breeding champion could require purchasing a highly expensive animal or group of animals. Sometimes a syndicate is formed to pool resources and minimize the risks. Syndication is a way of getting involved in racing, breeding or competing on a much higher level than individual ownership. For the owner-manager, it provides funds with which to purchase a horse that otherwise might be unaffordable. For many years, fractional ownership has been a means of buying into horse racing and breeding opportunities. This was particularly active in the 1980's and 1990s, when horse prices were steadily rising and more people wanted to join in earning profits. There are several kinds of syndicates, but in principle the people who buy into the deal become co-owners of fractional interests in the racehorse, show horse or stallion, as the case may be. A racing syndicate may take one of several forms. Typically, a specific racehorse is involved, and the manager is usually the owner of the horse. The syndicate members have decision-making powers, such as deciding when the horse will commence its racing career, be gelded, retire for breeding or stud duties, or whether to change the trainer or to sell the horse. Purses are distributed to members pro-rata on a monthly basis. In addition to the price of shares, members may be required to pay a monthly maintenance fee. Upon termination of the syndicate, it is usually the manager’s job to divide the proceeds among the members proportionately. If a horse is not a successful performer or is injured, each member's loss is limited to a fraction of the purchase price. On the breeding side, stallion syndications are a viable means of buying into a super-stallion and spreading the costs of ownership among a group of investors. With a breeding syndicate, a stallion, whether a retired racehorse or show stallion may be transferred into a syndicate, and syndicate members (co-owners) are entitled to one free nomination per season. Members may choose to sell their annual nominations, and eventually a share in profits should the horse be sold. The entrepreneur who establishes the venture manages these syndicates. Each party is entitled to separately report tax deductions for costs and depreciation. A syndicate agreement will state whether the horse is or is not insured. Members may obtain mortality insurance, however, on their individual fractional interests. The legal structure of the syndicate is usually a partnership, tenancy in common, and also a LLC entity. Syndicates entitle people who are new to the horse industry to gradually get started in an activity that takes could end up be very ©2015 C & C PUBLISHING, INC. • DECEMBER 2015

John Alan Cohan is an attorney who serves the horse, livestock and farming industries. He can be reached at (310) 278-0203, or email at johnalancohan @aol.com. John’s website is www.John AlanCohan.com.

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