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Stopping At Any Speed By Julie Goodnight | www.JulieGoodnight.com Dear Julie, I’ve been taking riding lessons every week for a few months (I used to ride when I was younger). The school I go to is very good – the horses are very fit and mostly well behaved. My class of 4-5 riders is working in an arena. In the last few weeks, I've noticed that the horses are getting a bit excitable and fast. I can control my horse at the beginning, but when it comes to cantering, my horse is difficult to control. He raises his neck and is ready to take off – especially when other horses are excited. I am reluctant to canter at all now. I feel nervous and out of control and my horse knows it. What’s the best way to control my horse at the canter? Signed, Speed No More Dear Speed No More, Feeling out of control is no fun. I believe it's important to give all riders the tools they need to feel in control and capable of stopping at any speed. I teach riders two get-in-control and stopping techniques – one for everyday use and one that's purely for emergencies. Let's learn about the one-rein stop and the pulley rein. You'll need to know both – and when it's time to use each. Let's first make sure you know what to do in an all-out emergency. The pulley rein is the emergency stop to use. It's a rather abrupt motion that will stop any horse (when done correctly). When you apply this rein aid, you'll apply a significant amount of leverage to your horse's mouth. I don't want riders to pull on their horses' mouths often – that's why this cue is used only in an emergency. To make sure the cue isn't abused, I usually only teach the technique at jumping clinics (when riders are on open courses where horses often get strong and can easily run off) and at fear-management clinics (when you need the confidence to know you can stop – come Hell or high water). Executing the Pulley Rein As you practice this move, keep in mind you'll only use your ultimate strength when there's an actual emergency. In practice, you'll only use a portion of your available strength. Begin by shortening one rein (let's choose the left for teaching purposes) so there's tight contact with your horse's mouth. Keeping the rein pulled tightly, center and brace your left hand on your horse's neck, at your horse's midline. Push your knuckles – still working with your left hand – into your horse's neck. With your right hand, slide your fingers down the right rein, grasp and pull straight back and up. In a real emergency, you'll use all your weight to create leverage. Your left rein is locked in place, preventing your horse's head from turning. The pull on the second rein creates significant pressure and to avoid the constant pressure, your horse will choose to stop. When executed correctly, you can stop a runaway horse on a dime by using the pulley rein. This is far preferable to pulling the out-ofcontrol horse into a circle – which may cause him to lose his footing and fall down. The pulley rein technique requires some practice. It can also be very useful for slowing down a big, strong horse – use a little of the pulley action every few strides then release. One of the very worst things you can do, when trying to slow down or stop a horse, is pull back on both reins at the same time. This will almost always make your horse stiffen its neck and lock its jaw and DECEMBER 2018 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2018

may also pull you up and out of the saddle – or even right over your horse's ears. Pulling on both reins continuously will often cause your horse to “run through the bridle,” and the harder you pull the faster he goes. Horses are much more responsive when you use the reins alternately. Alternate action is far more likely to keep your horse soft in the neck and flexing in the poll. When to One-Rein The other technique I teach for better control is a one-rein stop – also known as disengagement of the hindquarters. You must train your horse (while working at a walk then a trot) to know what response you're requesting before using this move at high speeds or when he seems out of control. To execute the one-rein stop, pick up one rein and lift it up toward your belly button or toward your opposite shoulder (it's an upward, diagonal pull on the rein). It's critical that the other rein is completely loose. This rein aid will turn your horse's nose up and toward you; as he arcs throughout the length of his body, the turn will cause him to disengage, or cross his hind legs. You'll be able to feel your horse's hips bend as he begins to disengage his hindquarters. Disengagement will help you control your horse in two ways: speed and subordinance. When your horse crosses his hind legs in disengagement, it ceases all forward motion. As you pick up slowly on the one rein, wait until you feel your horse's back and hip get crooked (that's when he's crossing his hind legs) then release the rein suddenly and completely and he should stop. If not, just reapply the aid but be sure to release as soon as you feel your horse even begin to slow down. Since crossing the hind legs takes away your horse's ability for forward motion (or flight), it puts him in a frame of mind to have to be submissive. Fleeing is not an option. A few more tips about the one-rein stop: Make sure to lift your rein slowly and steadily and be ready for an instantaneous release when you feel your horse's momentum affected. You should alternate between the right and left reins, or the inside and outside rein, so you're not affecting just one side of your horse or getting him into a habit. The one-rein stop will cause your horse to turn at first, but with practice and a timely release, he'll go straight and stop. Practice the one-rein stop at walk and trot until your horse stops when you just begin to lift one hand – before much pressure is actually applied to his mouth. Of course, you should be using your seat aid as well. Enjoy the ride! Julie Goodnight, Trainer and Clinician (18)

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The Equine Digestive System, pt. 3 By Eleanor Blazer | www.horsecoursesonline.com A horse's meal leaves the stomach through the pyloric sphincter and enters the small intestine – a tube that is approximately 60 feet in length and holds about 15 gallons of material. Most of the nutrients in the grain portion of the diet (nonstructural carbohydrates) are absorbed in the small intestine. Nutrients are broken down by chemicals secreted by the panThe large intestine includes: the cecum, creas, liver and intestinal mucosa and are then absorbed through large colon, small colon, and the rectum. the small intestinal wall. Non-structural carbohydrates (NSC) or soluble carbs (starch and The remaining material then travels into the small colon, .another simple sugars) must be digested within the small intestine. If very narrow tube where blockages can occur. The small colon large quantities of NSC's reach the large intestine, colic may also is free to move and can become twisted if empty. result. For this reason, grain meals should be small and only fed if Any remaining moisture in the material is extracted; fecal balls needed. Overfeeding grain pushes the soluble carbohydrates are produced and deposited. quickly through the small intestine – allowing them to reach the The design of the equine digestive system requires plenty of large intestine before being utilized. good quality forage. Visit www.safergrass.org for more At certain times of the year or day, and when a rain follows a information on safely feeding horses forage. drought, grass may also contain high levels of NSC's. Until next time, Eleanor The non-digested structural (insoluble) carbohydrates now pass Earn a Bachelor of Science Degree in Equine Studies or cerfrom the small intestine and into the large intestine. Any nontification as a Professional Horse Trainer or Riding Instructor. structural carbohydrates not utilized in the small intestine also Start your new career as a riding instructor, horse trainer, or arrive in the hind-gut...and we hope there are not many. stable manager. All courses are online. The total length of the large intestine is about 25 feet, but it holds Visit www.horsecoursesonline.com for more information. approximately 30 gallons of material – that is twice as much as the small intestine. A unique part of the equine large intestine is the cecum. Horses and rabbits have highly developed cecums. The cecum is a fermentation vat. Within the cecum are microbes (bacteria and protozoa) that aid in the digestion of cellulose and fiber (structural carbohydrates). The main source of cellulose and fiber is forage...what the horse is designed to eat and utilize. The microbes are somewhat specific as to what they digest. A drastic change in diet or the arrival of non-structural carbohydrates disrupts the balance of bacteria and protozoa. Excessive fermentation occurs – producing lactic acid. This acidic environment kills large numbers of beneficial bacteria. The unhealthy environment can lead to colic. Poisonous toxins are also released into the bloodstream, causing laminitis. The material not utilized within the cecum now travels into the colon. There are some design flaws with the equine colon. The opening leading from the cecum to the large colon is only 3 to 4 centimeters...about 1 ½ inches in diameter. This is a prime spot for blockages. The large colon folds back on itself several times. It also has narrow passageways and blockages can occur in these areas. In addition to these problems the only thing that holds the colon in place is bulk. So a hungry horse without access to forage and an empty colon is a prime candidate for a twisted gut, colic. Microbial digestion continues in the large colon. Any remaining vitamins, fatty acids and water are then absorbed. DECEMBER 2018 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2018 (19) WWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM

Keep Them Safe and Sound By Mark Bolender | www.imtca.org The horse is an elegant majestic animal that is on loan to us from our maker for a short time. I feel strongly that we have an obligation to train that which we breed and to protect that which we train. In order to keep the horse safe and sound while training for Mountain Trail we need to take certain steps. On our travels around the nation this year we have seen obstacles that have not been properly constructed and should not have been used, many at expos. We all know that obstacle training comes with a certain amount of risk for injury, but with proper training and leg protection we can limit and manage the risk. I will share some tips that have worked well for us at Bolender Horse Park to keep the horse sound and limit injuries. First and foremost, start with safe, well maintained obstacles. Check for loose nails, screws and boards. Make sure the obstacle has been properly constructed to carry the weight of the horse and rider times two. Check to make sure that there are no rotten boards and it is stable and will not move other than what it was designed for. All footings entering into water should be designed in a manner that allows repeated usage without the horse sinking, which may cause serve injury. We have redesigned all water footing at Bolender Horse Park, and all courses that we design and build around the world have a footing that will hold up to repeated usage and prevent break-through. What I mean by a break-through: The horse may cross the water in the same place many times with no apparent problem and then the horse seems to just go up to its belly in the blink of an eye. This is a result of breaking the barrier and then the footing liquefies where it will support no weight. If the horse is at a canter/lope this can be extremely dangerous. There is nothing to protect the horse and keep it safe from a leg injury due to a breakthrough in the water. Footings on the Mountain Trail Course are of critical importance. When we first introduce the horse to the obstacles, we have already put in ground work in the safe environment of the arena. We also introduce them to leg wraps and/or leg protection before going out to the Mountain Trail Couse and we make sure that their legs are well protected. Once the horse has locked onto us and is moving with us in the arena then we introduce it to simple obstacles that have rounded edges such as some logs and rocks. The reason we must have the horse moving with us before introducing them to the obstacles is that some tend to rush through and forget where their feet are and can nick themselves. If Mountain Trail is taught correctly, it looks easy and is safe for the horse. However, if the horse has not been prepared, then the risk of injury is much higher and leg protection becomes even more critical. Polo wraps do not work well in water, but they work great in the dry parts. Make sure that you round all edges on the man-made obstacles. The horses may scrape their legs if they slip off them. This is where leg protection comes in. It is critical that when you train you start with the simple low obstacles in order to build their confidence before moving to the higher more difficult obstacles where the risk of injury is greater. When the horse comes off an obstacle such as the turn-around box with the front two feet it is common to see a person try to push the horse back up on the box or any other obstacle. I caution on from DECEMBER 2018 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2018

doing this, for the majority of time the horse will scrape the back of their legs and you run the risk of injuring the tendons which are in the back of the leg. Once these tendons are damaged, irritated and inflamed it is no easy task to rehab and help the horse to heal. This elegant majestic animal called the horse has stolen our heart and even though they will give their heart we have an obligation to protect them to the best of our ability while we train with them in order to keep them safe and sound. Happy Trails and Bolender Blessings Mark Bolender Visit the International Mountain Trail Challenge Association online at: TM www.imtca.org

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A Gift For Our Horses By Kim Cardeccia | www.ConfidenceThroughConnection.com This is the time of year when we focus a lot on giving and receiving. No matter what our beliefs, acknowledging what we are grateful for, and who is important to us, is always a practice that gives us and others joy. Of course, for many of us, this includes our horses! Recently, the magic of Facebook brought a very meaningful poster to my attention. It was a beautiful sketch of a horse and a boy. The boy was asking the horse what the most difficult thing was he had ever asked of him. To which the horse replied it was asking him for his trust. This touched my heart, because I think sometimes we humans take for granted just how hard it can be for our horses to comply with our wishes. Of course, we don't ask things of our horses intending to be heartless. I think, without a doubt, everyone reading this article has a deep love for their horses, and wants to do right by them. However, our human way of thinking doesn't always translate accurately to how our horses think and perceive things. Sometimes we haven't been taught to take into consideration and honor how a horse might be perceiving things, or, in essence, feeling. I know that some people will argue that horses don't have feelings, and I disagree. Without any debate, I think we can all agree that they experience fear as well as its counterpart of safety. Often times, just being aware of something allows us to make changes in our choices and behaviors. Knowing how hard it can be for our horses to trust us, gives us a compassionate platform that

can support the gentle strength of our leadership. Once we take into consideration how the horses are processing, or feeling about a situation or our request, we give ourselves more options. Viewing our interactions with horses more as conversations than strictly going for immediate compliance can help us open up to consider the horses in their vulnerability. Of course, safety has to be included in these conversations, and there will be times when our horses have to comply for their own health and well-being. However, the subtle shift of giving the horse more time to think through things and gain confidence can make a huge impact in earning their trust and consequently their cooperation. Acknowledging when our horses are trying, by not putting more pressure on them, is a fabulous way to build rapport with them. Raising our level of self-trust will be beneficial for us as we work toward earning and increasing the level of trust our horses have in us. In order to do this, we might need to increase our knowledge base and skill. We also might have to defer to our intuition and familiarity with our horses and trust that we know what we know. There are times when we need to defer to our own judgment when we are interacting with our horses, rather than listening to the "shoulds" of someone else. Remembering, too, that horses have a very keen way of knowing our intent, keeping the trust factor at the top of the priority list will help guide our thoughts and actions. By slowing down and considering the perspective of our horses, we can increase the level of trust and satisfaction in our interactions. A great gift for both horses and humans. Have a wonderful holiday season!

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Michigan 4-H Horse

Judges & Show Managers Conference January 18-19, 2019 Agenda subject to change based on speaker availability

Show Managers, this is a great opportunity to network with judges and also build your show management skills! FRIDAY, JANUARY 18TH 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. 7:45 – 8:00 p.m. 8:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Condi onal Judges Program (Mandatory for ALL Condi onal Judges) Stacie Rulison, Maria Rising, Amy Franks & Karen Waite Check-In For Early Arrivals Judges Advisory Commi ee Mee ng Welcome and Conference Overview – Karen Waite Horse Show Roundtable Sessions Judges Advisory Commi ee – All

SATURDAY, JANUARY 19TH 7:30 – 8:30 a.m. 8:45 – 9:45 a.m. 9:45 – 10:00 a.m. 10:00 – 10:30 a.m. 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. 11:30 – 12:15 p.m. 12:15 – 1:15 p.m. 1:15 – 2:15 p.m.

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Registra on and Con nental Breakfast Myths of Horse Judging – Karen Waite Break Introduc on of New Condi onal Judges, MI 4-H Horse & Pony Project Update Evalua ng Miniature Horse Conforma on & Showmanship – Jim McKeith MIHA or 4-H? You Be the Judge – Amy Franks & Marc Delisle Lunch An Introduc on to the New AQHA Pa ern Scoring System – Kathryn Bogge a OR The Ins and Outs of Fundraising in 4-H – Deb Morgan & Laurie Rive o Break Evalua ng Miniature Horse Driving and Reinsmanship – Jim McKeith OR What Horse Judges and Show Managers Want (and Don’t Want) – Mark Blodger The Business of Horse Judging, Part 1 – Jacob Strecker OR A Well-Oiled Machine: The Well Organized Show Oﬃce – Jennifer Kiser & A in Ruhle Equine Disease Outbreaks at the Horse Show The Mo va ons of MI 4-H Horse Judges – Maria Rising

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Crowne Plaza Lansing (517) 323-7100 West 925 South Creyts Road, Lansing, MI 48917 Group Name: MI 4H Horse Judges & Show Volunteers Conference or give the group code M4H. Online hotel reserva ons also available. Must reserve by December 15th for reduced hotel rates.

CONFERENCE FEES: $75.00 on me Registra on Deadline January 10th. A er January 10th, registra on fees are $90.00. Online registra on for the conference:

To pay by check or money order (made payable to Michigan State University) please send to: MI 4-H Judges Conference – A en on Carla McLachlan 474 S. Shaw Lane, 1287 Anthony Hall, East Lansing, MI 48824. Please include your name and contact informa on with payment. If you have ques ons regarding registra on, please contact Carla McLachlan, Program/Events Manager, Department of Animal Science, Michigan State University.

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Extension ** Michigan 4-H Horse Judges are required to a end the conference once every three years to maintain good standing on the MI 4-H Judges list. This conference also fulﬁlls the yearly seminar requirement for judges on that list.

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Saddle Up! Magazine News Briefs TELL CONGRESS TO PASS POPULAR, BIPARTISAN TRAILS BILLS! As Congress returns for a final, “lame duck” session following the November 6 election, lawmakers have an opportunity to pass widely-supported, bipartisan legislation that promotes access to public lands for EQUINE WELFARE DATA COLLECTIVE equine enthusiasts. The horse industry OFFICIALS STARTS DATA COLLECTION seeks to push two major trails bills across The Equine Welfare Data Collective (EWDC) the finish line: is pleased to officially announce the start of Restore Our Parks and Public Lands Act data collection within the equine welfare (H.R. 6510/S. 3172) – The House Natural industry. Resources Committee voted unanimously The EWDC is collecting national data on to pass H.R. 6510, the Restore Our Parks equine welfare from transition centers, and Public Lands Act, underscoring the biadoption centers, rescues, sanctuaries, partisan support behind the bill. The House shelters, and other organizations involved in bill currently has 209 co-sponsors. On the equine welfare. We will measure progress other side of the Capitol, Sens. Rob Portman and identify risks and opportunities within (R-OH) and Mark Warner (D-VA) have joined the industry, so organizations can develop 33 senate colleagues to give momentum to the Restore Our Parks Act of 2018 (S. 3172). impactful and sustainable programs. The Restore Our Parks Act (H.R. 6510/ S. The success of the EWDC depends on a robust contribution of data from all organi- 3172) will fund National Park Service trails zations within the industry. The first round of maintenance projects by diverting energy data collection will focus on the population development revenues to a new public of intakes and outcomes within the United lands restoration account. States. Online surveys will be distributed to Recreation Not Red Tape (RNR) Act – Since House Natural Resources Committee EWDC affiliate organizations immediately. Chairman Rob Bishop (R-UT) introduced the How does your organization become an RNR Act (H.R. 3400) in 2017, the chairman affiliate? Affiliates must commit to responconducted a full committee hearing, resulding to surveys on a quarterly basis. Particiting in passage of the legislation in April pation in the EWDC is free, and all results 2018. House leadership has the discretion will remain anonymous. Organizations that to schedule a vote on H.R. 3400 before the contribute data will be the first to receive the end of the year. The legislation currently has results and will be given an EWDC badge for 12 bipartisan co-sponsors. On the Senate their website to demonstrate their commitside, Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR) introduced a ment to our mission. companion bill, S. 1633, which has won Granting organizations such as the Unwan- bipartisan co-sponsorships from Sens. ted Horse Coalition (UHC), The Right Horse Donnelly (D-IN), Ernst (R-IA), Tester (D-MT) Initiative (TRH), American Association of and King (I-ME). Although leadership has Equine Practitioners Foundation (AAEPF), referred the bill to the Senate Energy and and American Society for the Prevention of Natural Resources Committee, no hearings Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) will be looking have been scheduled. for your contribution to the EWDC as part of While the Restore Our Parks legislation has their funding considerations. quickly gained significant support from Your data contribution will provide more lawmakers, the RNR Act has not gained as accurate study results to help you under- much traction. To put more horsepower into stand and communicate the scope of the the bill, urge your lawmakers to co-sponsor issues you are tackling, better serve your the RNR Act. Please contact your lawcommunity, and become a benchmark makers today and urge them to pass these among industry leaders. important bills before the end of the year. To become affiliated or for more information https://app.muster.com/take-action/P4RE please email EWDC program manager Emily OVPGyI/?t=2c7b32a935cf62d1ff63ac510 Stearns at: EWDC@HorseCouncil.org 90e0011 DECEMBER 2018 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2018 (24)

EQUINE ARTISTS INVITED TO SHOWCASE AT THE GOODHORSEKEEPING EXPO Equine artists are invited to participate in a showcase of equine art at the GoodHorsekeeping Expo, Feb, 2, 2019 at the Van Buren Conference Center in Lawrence, MI. It is free for artists to participate; however, they do need to apply by January 15, 2019. Artists can work in any medium – as long as their work includes the images of horses and/or uses materials related to equines like horsehair or horse shoes. Artists must also be able to bring their work to the expo and stay throughout the event. Artists working in larger mediums like sculpture, paintings, photography will be given space to display one or two works using their own pedestals/easels. Smaller artwork like jewelry, note cards, ornaments will be showcased in a shared booth space. Artists can bring additional work to sell. These works must be contained in a storage container (like a tote). To apply call (269) 657-3842, email: equine. seniors@aol.com or visit www.equine seniors.com, One Horse Press (expo host). The Good-Horsekeeping Expo is free to attend. Vendor space is still available: $125/booth. $75 commercial business table, $30 used tack sale table, $20 breed/ club association table, $15 4-H club used tack sale table. The one day event will also feature speakers/panel discussions on a variety of equine care topics.

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MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY PAVILION EXPANSION The MSU Rodeo Club has recently pledged a donation of $100,000 towards expansion of the MSU Pavilion for Agriculture and Livestock Education. The expansion, when completed, will provide additional covered arena space. Members recognized its importance to the MI horse and livestock community. The MSU Pavilion opened in December of 1996 and hosts dozens of shows and events for horses, cattle, and many other animals throughout the year. In addition, the Pavilion hosts community events such as Autumnfest, the RV Show, and the Annual Home and Garden Show – events which draw people from all over the state and beyond. Though the main arena is a spacious 114’ x 214’, there has been a long-recognized need for expansion to cover the outdoor arena, to the east of the Pavilion. Whether too hot, too cold, or too wet, the use of the outdoor arena has been contingent upon the weather. Providing an additional enclosed area would ensure that the space could be used for horse shows, a location to warm up horses during the annual Spartan Stampede Rodeo, for more vendor space during the Michigan Horse Expo, or as a location to house more horses during the MI Great Lakes International Draft Horse Show and Pull. It would also allow other events to expand and new ones to come into the mid-Michigan area. While the MSU Rodeo Club contribution is significant, the cost of potential expansion is projected to approach $3.0 million. Thanks, in part, to the MSU Rodeo Club's commitment, the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) has started the early stages of fund-raising and gathering support for the project. Getting this project completed will take the support of our agriculture community. Whether through large corporate donations or smaller gifts from individuals or families that appreciate having such a valuable resource available, this project will have a legacy in

our great state of Michigan. We hope you will join us in this exciting project! If your company or group is interested in supporting this project, please contact George Smith, Ph.D., Associate Dean of CANR, and Assistant Director of MSU AgBioResearch by email: smithge7@msu.edu

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AMRACE & SPORTS, LLC PURCHASE SPORTS CREEK RACE TRACK The Michigan Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association (MHBPA) is pleased to announce that Amwest and AmRace & Sports, LLC have signed and entered into an agreement in principle to purchase the Sports Creek Race Track facility, just outside of Swartz Creek, MI. The closing on the property will be scheduled soon. The MGCB has received the necessary information needed and we are awaiting their decision on the order. Additionally, we should have a completed contract between AmRace and the MI HBPA in the next two weeks (as of November 1st). The immediate goal of AmRace & Sports is to begin simulcasting on January 1, 2019. Then, track conversion will begin, pending weather. Not knowing the role the weather will have on the conversion and barn improvements, the tentative race dates applied for will be thirty days of racing between May 31st and Labor Day. The proposed schedule is Friday and Saturday evenings with a 6:30 p.m. post time. It should be noted that the entire deal has been put together in under sixty days. Hundreds of hours have gone into this effort and working with Dan, Nelson Rob and the staffs of Amwest Kentucky and Amwest Oregon has been a most rewarding experience. Their commitment to the industry and Michigan thoroughbred racing is exceptional and I am looking forward to a grand relationship in the coming months and years. George M Kutlenios, President Michigan HBPA, www.mihbpa.com

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OHIO HORSEMAN’S COUNCIL, INC. OFFERS MONETARY GRANTS The Ohio Horseman's Council is providing monetary grants designed to give assistance for equine related projects that build relationships and enhance the community. A grant of up to $5000 will be given out to one or several chapters depending on the amounts requested. Chapters can apply for all $5000 or only part of it, but whatever amount chapters receive, must be matched for the same amount by the chapters. A $750.00 monetary grant is also available. One Chapter per OHC Region (Northwest, Southwest, Central, Northeast, and Southeast) may be awarded a monetary grant with the total of all grants not more than $3,750.00. The amount of the grant will be determined by the number of Regions that have participating grant applicants. The same application is used for both grants. If you have questions, need forms, or for any other grant information contact Don Wagner by phone at (740) 984-4145 or by email wagnerhorsefarm@yahoo.com. Online applications available at: https:// ohconline.com/uploadedfiles/pdfs/File Cabinet/StateForms/2019_OHC_Grant_Ap plicationform_fill.pdf All applications must be submitted (or postmarked) by JANUARY 12, 2019. About The OHC: The Ohio Horseman's Council Inc. (OHC) is a non-profit corporation organized in the state of Ohio to provide a vehicle for equine owners and supporters to share ideas and suggestions for all horse related issues, through education, organized trail rides, and other social and service functions. We provide resources to promote the building and maintenance of bridle trails throughout the state of Ohio and provide financial resources and volunteer services to fellow organizations that support equine related activities. Visit the Ohio Horseman’s Council online at: www.ohconline.com WWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM

First Things First On The Trailer By Robert Eversole | www.TrailMeister.com When I started the TrailMeister trailer project, I knew that I would want to learn about all that goes into a horse trailer first hand as opposed to having everything completed at the factory. This meant I would be hauling the new trailer across the nation and back again as I visited numerous manufacturers of equipment for horse trailers. It's been a busy year. Happy for Hydraulics The very first change that I made to the trailer was removing the standard manual jack and having the folks at Equalizer Systems in Elkhart, Indiana replace it with an electric hydraulic jack. No endless cracking. I like being able to push a button and have the trailer go up or down as I see fit. If you've ever hauled horses you already know what a “joy” hand cranking a trailer jack can be. Standard jacks take more effort than I care to expend and the “improved” geared jacks may be easier to turn, but take seemingly forever to extend the leg. I prefer to save my energy and time for the ride. Equalizer Systems has been producing jacks for horse trailers for over 25 years, and it shows. I've seen Equalizer jacks on horse trailers from coast to coast and uniformly the owners have had positive things to say about them; ”very dependable” was the most commonly used term. Those encouraging owner accounts made my decision to go with an Equalizer System quite easy. Immediately after picking up my MH Eby Trailer near Columbus, Ohio, I headed northwest for Elkhart, Indiana – RV capital of the world and home to Equalizer Systems. As a layman being able to observe Equalizer's professionals not only building the jacks, but also installing them was fascinating. For my 22-foot long stock trailer with a “to be completed” living quarters area, the Equalizer engineers recommended their AM single leg jack for the job. With a lifting capacity of 12,000 pounds this jack can lift not only the nose, but the entire trailer and a load of horses, so it's plenty strong for the job. And it's quick! Instead of budgeting minutes to lift and lower, it's now a matter of mere seconds. I like the extra time it gives me to work on other things besides cranking on a jack handle Another feature that I'm a huge fan of is the manual override. Should I lose power, I can manually work the jack. With my solar power system (more on that in a future article) that should never be a concern, but I'm a big fan of redundant systems. There you go! The first thing I did to the trailer was entirely for me. I'm all about preserving my back, conserving my energy, and generally making life easier on myself! Equalizer made that possible and I thank them for that. Now I need to save my pennies for their hydraulic jack for the bumper pull! Fabulous Flooring The second change I made to the trailer was mostly for the horses and mules, and a little for me. I wanted a stock area floor that would be safe for the beasts. Specifically, I was looking for a nonslip surface that was impervious to liquids while also providing some cushion to smooth the ride. I also wanted to reduce my workload when cleaning out the trailer. I'm not about to claim that I regularly DECEMBER 2018 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2018

WERM Flooring pull the rubber mats from my bumper pull. I know it's a chore I should pay more attention to. The accumulation of pee and poo growing under my mats isn't doing my aluminum floor any favors. I also know that trying to manhandle multiple ungainly 90 plus pound rubber mats isn't going to happen as often as it should. I needed something that would keep my animals safe and save me a bit of back breaking work. WERM Flooring does that. Depending on where I'm going, the ponies may be in the trailer for anywhere from a few minutes to 10-12 hours. I don't know why but every one of my animals voids their bowels as soon as I have them in the trailer. Every trip, every time. That can make for a long slippery and dangerous trailer ride. I want to make the ride as safe and pleasant as I can for my trail partners. That means I want to give them a secure and safe surface for the ride. I considered a wide variety of durable flooring surfaces from Rumber (much too slippery) to Rhino Lining (no cushion) and finally settled on WERM Flooring for a permanent solution for the trailer, horses, and me. My trailer has a solid aluminum floor so being impervious to liquids was a key concern for me. I needed a material that would prevent any urine or poo juice (Is that a word? It is now) from getting to the floor and corroding it over time. WERM accomplishes this by being sealed to the floor. This permanent bond doesn't allow anything to come between it and the floor. This is accomplished through careful preparation of the trailer floor and the application of a proprietary primer and epoxy compound by WERM's highly skilled technicians. In a nutshell, this makes for a permanently installed rubber mat that eliminates a nasty job for me. Instead of pulling mats, I pull out a hose and spray it clean, while the trailer floor beneath stays dry and protected. Easy Peasy. The flooring is mostly rubber and as such, provides a good amount of cushion for the ponies. I like that the surface is textured and slip resistant. It's much less slippery than the standard rubber mats in my old trailer. For my needs WERM saved the day. It keeps my horses safe and more comfortable, protects my trailer floor, and saves me a lot of work. It even comes in a variety of colors! I wanted red, but my better half prevailed, and we went with a brown that hides “stuff.” I love the efficiency and convenience of both the Equalizer System and WERM Flooring. Watch videos of the manufacture, installation, and every episode of the Trailer Project at TrailMeister.com. Until next month, Robert Eversole www.trailmeister.com (26)

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New & Used Tack Sale Saturday, January 26, 2019 | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. FREE Admission

Hartland Educational Support Service Center 9525 E. Highland Road, Howell, MI 48843

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Sponsored by: Livingston County 4-H Horse Committee Proceeds will be used for the Fowlerville Fairground Horse Barn Improvements • Public invited to buy or sell • Space available: 6’x8’ = $20 or 6’x16’ = $30 • Tables available $5 per table (additional fee). • Tables range from 5’ to 6’ • No sale of pop or food allowed. • Concessions will be open. • Fees are non-refundable. • Please obtain a space for any kind of racks. These cannot be out in the aisles. • No dogs (except service dogs) allowed in building.

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Upward Transitions By Lynn Palm | www.lynnpalm.com In this article we will incorporate upward transitions from a jog/trot to a halt and the upward transition of the halt to jog/trot in the pattern. I'll explain the aids the rider should use to keep her horse “straight” on the circles. I'll conclude with some tips on how to improve communication with a horse that does not have complete knowledge of the rider's aids. We will use the same Circles-WithinA-Circle pattern I described in my last article. Using The Aids To Position The Horse On A Turn With the horse properly tacked and warmed up, ask him for a nice comfortable, natural walk on a large circle to the left. Remember to communicate your request to move forward, by using the aids together in the proper sequence: seat-legs-hands. As you approach either the 3 o'clock or 9 o'clock position, turn your horse on to the smaller circle within the larger circle. As you do this, keep your inside or left leg “on”. By this I mean the leg is in light contact on the horse's barrel at the girth. Lightly turn the horse using the outside (right) leg and rein. The horse's head should be lightly positioned toward the direction he is moving on the circle. His head and neck should not be overbent toward the inside nor cocked to the outside. Allow the horse to carry his head in a natural position. Do not worry about a head set at this point! When the horse is properly positioned on the circle, prepare for an upward transition. Increase the weight in your seat, through the relationship of your shoulders to the seat. Following the horse's movement with the hips, give a light squeeze with the legs and open the fingers. You should get a nice smooth transition to the jog or trot. If you do not, check to make sure the horse is properly positioned and that you have used the aids correctly. Increasing/ Decreasing Speed Within the Jog/Trot Continue on the large circle at an easy jog/trot. As you approach the 9 o'clock position, turn the horse on to the smaller circle. Use the smaller circle to prepare for an extended jog/trot because it will help you organize the aid sequence. Try to time the aids sequence so that the horse will be doing an extended jog/trot as you close the small circle and resume the pattern on the large circle. As you complete the first half of the small circle, put more weight in the seat and follow the horse's movement with the hips. Relax, breathe, and get looser in your body. This will allow you to follow your horse's motion. Apply slightly more pressure with your legs and open the fingers slightly to allow the horse to go forward and continue on the larger circle at the extended jog/trot. When you are ready to decrease speed, turn off the large circle on to the smaller circle. Put more weight in your seat and slow the motion of your hips. Keep the leg on contact to maintain some forward movement otherwise your horse might stop in response to your seat aids! There should be little to no closing of the fingers. Just use them to keep the horse lightly positioned on the circle. The horse should give you a smooth downward transition. Transitions From Jog/Trot to Halt Here's how to use the “circle” exercise to respond to your aids to make a transition from a jog/trot to halt. Establish a jog/trot on the DECEMBER 2018 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2018

large circle. When you are ready to practice the halt, start by bringing the horse on one of the smaller circles. To communicate the downward transition, put more weight in your seat. Keep both legs on contact with a light pressure on the horse, but not squeezing him forward. With seat and leg aids active, close your fingers and the horse should halt. If you can, try timing your aids sequence so the horse halts at the point where the smaller circle meets the larger. The opposite transition, from halt to jog/trot, presents a greater challenge. You will be asking the horse to go from a stopped position to a much more forward gait. This transition requires a lot of energy. With the horse stopped at a halt, put more weight in your seat and be ready to move your hips to support his forward movement. Avoid excessive squeezing or kicking to get a reaction. Instead use a “cluck” to ask him to move forward. When he does, move your hips with his movement. Open the fingers to allow him to go forward. If he gives you a few steps at the walk before trotting, don't make a big deal about it. Use the pattern I've given you to improve the transitions until your horse understands what you are trying to tell him with your aids. Your Next Step… What if your horse does not have any knowledge of how to respond to the rider's natural aids? Then you should not use the seat, leg, or hand aids right away. Use your voice as an aid instead. I always start my horses with ground training. I incorporate voice aids into ground training so my horses have a basic knowledge of the commands I will give them under saddle. Horses don't understand words, but they recognize tones of words. A deep tone means “respect me” or “respond to me”. A mellow tone of voice is a reward or will relax the horse. If a horse has no knowledge of the aids, I will use voice instead of my hand or leg aids to easily allow the horse to achieve an understanding of them. Here's an exercise I use to help a young or inexperienced horses understand my aids. It is done on a medium sized circle. The horse should be standing on the circle. To teach him the concept of walking forward in response to my aids, I will give him a command in a deep voice to WALK or WALK ON, and reinforce it with a “cluck” if needed. The deeper tone means “respond to me”. I will not use any leg aids, but will support his willingness to obey my request by following his motion with my seat and hips and allowing him the freedom to move forward with my hands. I will use very little to no rein aids to slow him, but only use them to guide him on a circle. After he walks on for a few steps, I will ask him to slow down. To do (28)

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Upward Transitions, continued this I will use a lighter, soothing voice command of EASY. I'll reinforce my request by stopping the movement of my seat and hips. As he slows and shows he understands, I'll once again give him the command to WALK ON and increase movement in my seat and hips to follow his forward movement on the large circle. To ask the horse for an upward transition from walk to trot, I follow the same procedure. I will ask him to WALK ON in response to my voice command, reinforced with my seat aids. When I am ready to trot, I'll use a deep tone of voice to say TROT, use my seat to support his forward motion, and very little rein aids except to keep him on the circle. Trot around the circle several times, then prepare for a downward transition to the walk. Without pulling back on the reins, use a deep voice tone to say WALK, sit deeper in the saddle, and stop following his motion with your hips. He should make the downward transition to the walk. When he does, allow him a few steps at the walk then ask him to jog/trot again. Bring him on to the smaller circle and ask him to halt using the voice command WHOA. Praise him when he does. Whenever you get a good response from your horse, remember to reward. Practice these exercises in the opposite direction. When training a horse that has very little knowledge to no knowledge of the aids, continue working this exercise using your voice aids, reinforced with your seat, until you get good responses. When he shows that he understands, gradually add the leg and hand aids and eliminate the voice. By starting with simple, easy-for-the-horse to understand voice aids, you will build a foundation for him to want to learn more later. ~ Lynn Palm

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HORSE FARMS/PROPERTY Attention Horse Lovers! Beautiful mini farm, 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath two story home (2305 sq. ft.) on 28 picturesque acres. Located in Washtenaw County. Amenities include large country kitchen, all appliances, dining room, beautiful cherry hardwood floors, ceramic floors, family room with fireplace. Farm implement building, wash bay, barn with stables, horse pool, 10 stalls. Approx. 4.5 acre pond. Amazing garage. Located on state hwy. Immediate occupancy. $239,900! Call Diana – 517.270.3646 FAUST REAL ESTATE, LLC (S-06/19) 145 E. Front St., Adrian, MI 49221 Buying and Selling Farms, vacant land or recreational parcels throughout Michigan. Call Doug Beasley – 517.260.2939 FAUST REAL ESTATE, LLC (S-06/19) 145 E. Front St., Adrian, MI 49221 FOR RENT OR LEASE: Large barn w/25 stalls. Includes 60x120 indoor arena, 90x150 outdoor arena, large hayloft for storage and efficient feeding. Pastures and paddocks available too! Call Jenny – 810.231.1534 or 810.814.0084 Pinckney/Hamburg, MI (Livingston) (M-12/18)

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ALL Horse Trailers Welcome! Trailer repair and maintenance, aluminum welding, ramp spring replacement, window/door replacement, custom interiors, custom aluminum and stainless hay racks. Open Mon-Fri 7:00 am -4:30 pm PREMIUM METAL WORKS 810.678.8624, www.premiummetalworks.com Metamora, MI (Lapeer) (PS-12/18)

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DECEMBER 2018 DECEMBER 8 – Metamora Horse & Carriage ALL EQUINE Parade 2pm. Horses noon, staging area. Awards and commemorative ornaments. Entry deadline: November 23rd. Contact Mary 810.667.3375, or online registration at: www. metamorachamber.org/wassail-weekend.html

JANUARY 19 – Ingham County 4-H Tack Sale, 11am-3pm. $1 admission at the door. Vendor space available. Ingham County Fairgrounds Indoor Arena Building, 700 East Ash Street, Mason, MI. Contact Sheryl 517.589.0103, email: inghamcounty4htacksale@yahoo.com

FEBRUARY 23 – Winter Series Hunter/Jumper Schooling Show. Series awards for those attending 3 of 6 shows. Willowbrooke Farms, 7461 Brookville Rd., Plymouth, MI. Contact Jennifer Blades 313.938.9221, or online at: www.willowbrooke-farm.com

JANUARY 26 – Livingston Co. 4-H Hartland Tack Sale, 10am to 2pm, free admission. Hartland Educational Support Service Center, 9525 E. Highland Rd., Howell. Contact Paula 517.404.4544, or gustyacres@yahoo.com

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DECEMBER 8 – Oakland County 4-H Tack Sale, 10am-2pm, $1.00 admission. Space reservation deadline Nov. 30. Springfield Oaks Activity Ctr., 12451 Andersonville Rd., Davisburg, MI. Contact Debbie Morgan 248.347.3860, ext. 279, or email: morga194@anr.msu.edu DECEMBER 14-16 – Holiday ShoDown at the MSU Pavilion. Ugly Sweater Contest, Stall Decorating, Costume Class, and More! MSU Pavilion, 4301 Farm Lane, East Lansing, MI. Contact Ericka Utz at 248.212.8890, or visit us online at: www.bestlittlehorseshow.com DECEMBER 15 – Winter Series Dressage Show. Series awards for those attending 3 of 6 shows. We offer the Western Dressage tests! Willowbrooke Farms, 7461 Brookville Road, Plymouth, MI. Contact Jennifer 313.938.9221 or online at: www.willowbrooke-farm.com

2019 MICHIGAN JANUARY 12 – Winter Series Hunter/Jumper Schooling Show. Series awards for those attending 3 of 6 shows. Willowbrooke Farms, 7461 Brookville Rd., Plymouth, MI. Contact Jennifer Blades 313.938.9221, or online at: www.willowbrooke-farm.com JANUARY 12-13 – MSU Horsemen’s Association Weekend. Learn How MI 4-H Judges judge classes, score sheets, video runs. MSU Polo Match at 2pm. MSU Pavilion, 4301 Farm Lane, East Lansing, MI. $10 in advance. Register at: http://msuhorsemens.weebly.com or find MSU Horsemen’s on social media. JANUARY 13 – Monroe County New & Used Tack Sale. 10am-3pm, $3.00 admission. Vendors welcome. Concessions. MBT Expo Center, 3775 S. Custer Road, Monroe, MI. Contact Christin 734.430.5377, or email: christinnowland@gmail.com JANUARY 18-19 – MI 4-H Horse Judges and Show Managers Conference. Fee: $75 on or before Jan 10. $90 after Jan. 10. Register at: https://commerce.cashnet.com/msu_3645. Crowne Plaza Hotel, Lansing, MI. For more information email Carla: mclachl2@msu.edu

Focusing on FUN and Education – ALL shows are learning based, targeted to beginner and intermediate riders and horses. We pride ourselves on giving fun, useful and memorable awards for class prizes, and high points. BEST LITTLE HORSE SHOWS (Exp. 10/19) Ericka 248.212.8890, erickautz@yahoo.com www.bestlittlehorseshow.com

FEBRUARY 2019 FEBRUARY 2 – 17th Annual MQHA Tack Sale. Free admission, 10am-4:30pm. Spaces $65 each. MSU Pavilion, 4301 Farm Lane, East Lansing, MI. MQHA 616.225.8211, email: mqha@hotmail.com, visit us on Facebook or at: www.miquarterhorse.com FEBRUARY 2 – Good-Horsekeeping Expo, 10am-5pm, free admission. Vendors welcome. Van Buren Conference Center, 490 S. Paw Paw St., Lawrence, MI. Laurie 269.657.3842, email: equine.seniors@aol.com or visit us online at: www.goodhorsekeepingexpo.simplesite.com FEBRUARY 9 – Winter Series Dressage Show. Series awards for those attending 3 of 6 shows. We offer the Western Dressage tests! Willowbrooke Farms, 7461 Brookville Rd., Plymouth, MI. Contact Jennifer 313.938.9221 or online at: www.willowbrooke-farm.com FEBRUARY 16 – Sparta Equestrian Team Tack Sale, 10am-2pm, free admission. Booth rental $15, table rental $8. Vendor res. deadline: Feb. 16, 2019. Sparta Middle School, 480 S. State, Sparta, MI. Call Julie Klein at 616.887.8324 or 616.890.8476 or email: jak7411@aol.com

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MARCH 8-10 – MHC’s Michigan Horse Expo. Featuring Julie Goodnight and Ray Ainsworth. MSU Pavilion, 4301 Farm Lane, East Lansing, MI. Contact Marilyn Graff 231.821.2487, email: m.marilyngraff@frontier.com, or online at: www.michiganhorseexpo.org MARCH 9 – Biomechanics of Dressage Clinic, 8am-5pm. Limited to 10 riders. WillowTree Equestrian Center, 61087 34th Ave., Bangor, MI. Contact Karin Bielefeld 269.470.5007, email: equineconsultingbiz@gmail.com, or find Equine Training Consulting on Facebook. MARCH 23 – Winter Series Dressage Show. Series awards for those attending 3 of 6 shows. We offer the Western Dressage tests! Willowbrooke Farms, 7461 Brookville Rd., Plymouth, MI. Contact Jennifer 313.938.9221 or online at: www.willowbrooke-farm.com MARCH 30 – Winter Series Hunter/Jumper Schooling Show. Series awards for those attending 3 of 6 shows. Willowbrooke Farms, 7461 Brookville Rd., Plymouth, MI. Contact Jennifer Blades 313.938.9221, or online at: www.willowbrooke-farm.com

MI WEEKLY EVENTS WEDNESDAYS: Team Sorting Practice at The Orchard Arena, 5966 W. Sanilac Rd., Vassar, MI. 6pm start. $20 per person. Call 989.6733767, or at www.gwhorsesandtack.com SUNDAYS 2PM: Team Sorting Practice at Blue Ridge Stock Farm, Latson Rd., Howell, MI. $25 cattle fee, all ages welcome, no experience necessary. Call for more info. 517.376.1930. Spring through Fall Only.

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Geyer Hay and Straw Auction, held every Saturday, Hay and Straw 10am, Livestock 11am. Geyer Farm Service, 3040 Dietz Road, Williamston, MI. Call 517.655-6343 or 517. 881-7538, or www.geyerfarmservice.com Hay and Straw Auction - Tuesdays 1pm. Lake Odessa Livestock Auction, 3675 Tupper Lake Rd, Lake Odessa, MI. Call 616.374.8213 or www.lakeodessalivestockauction.com

DECEMBER 2018 DECEMBER 6-9 – Chagrin Valley Farms A Rated Dressage Show. Chagrin Valley Farms, 9250 Washington St., Chagrin Falls, OH. Call 440.543.7233, or email: cvf@chagrinvalley farms.com, or www.chagrinvalleyfarms.com

Hay Auction: Every Monday at 1pm. WindWalker Farms, 9204 Valley View Drive, Fenton, MI. Call Tim at (810) 287-2415 or online at: windwalkertraining.com

DECEMBER 8-9 – On The Road’s Half Baked Winter Series Barrel Race. Champions Center Expo, 4122 Laybourne Rd., Springfield, OH. Contact for information and stalls, either: Clea 330.592.5745, or Dawn 330.771.3205, online at: www.ontheroadwithdawnandclea.com

Horse and Tack Auction: First Saturday of each month (except July) Tack 2 pm, Horses 6pm. Hay and Straw, plus Farm Related Items Weds. 2:30 p.m. Northern MI Livestock Auction, 1848 N. Townline Rd., Gaylord, MI. 231. 439.5679, northernmichiganlivestock.com

DECEMBER 8-9 – YEDA Horse Show at University of Findlay, James L. Child Jr. Equestrian Complex, 11178 Twp. Road 201, Findlay, OH. Sec.: Molly 419.957.7379, email: mniese@showyeda.com. Find YEDA, Inc. on Facebook, or at: www.showyeda.com

Moore's Monthly Horse and Tack Auction: First Saturday of each month, starting at 6pm with tack, horses to follow. Tom Moore Sales, 11771 US Hwy. 223, Onsted, MI. 517.467. 7576, email: sales@tommooresales.com, or online at www.tommooresales.com

DECEMBER 13-16 – Chagrin Valley Farms A Rated Dressage Show. Chagrin Valley Farms, 9250 Washington St., Chagrin Falls, OH. Call 440.543.7233, or email: cvf@chagrinvalley farms.com, or www.chagrinvalleyfarms.com

Moore's Monthly Dealer Tack Auction: 3rd Thursday of every month, starting at 10am. Held at 11771 US Hwy. 223, Onsted, MI. Call 517.467.7576, or email: sales@tommoore sales.com, or visit www.tommooresales.com Hay and Straw Auction: Mondays 3:30pm. Ravenna Livestock Auction, 3265 S. Slocum Road, Ravenna, MI. Call 231.853.5738, online at www.ravennaauction.com Warner Farms Dealer's Tack Auction: First Thursday of every month, 10am. Lenawee County Fair and Event Grounds, 602 Dean St., Adrian, MI. Call James Warner 517.596. 3028, email: jimbohorse46@frontier.com, or online at: www.lenfair.com W-H Horse Saddle and Tack Auction: Fourth Saturday of every month. 10am used tack; 1pm horses. Wayland-Hopkins Livestock Auction, 3634 10th St., Wayland, MI. Call Leon, Cal or Tye Casey (269) 945-9398 or online at www.your-auctioneers.com

DECEMBER 15 – Crazy Woman Ranch 2018 Bonus Cash Series. 8:30-11:30am exhibition barrels $5. IBRA, NPA and Roadies approved. 6450 Lancaster-Circleville Rd. SW, Lancaster, OH. Contact Joyce 614.595.1850, or find Crazy Woman Ranch on Facebook. DECEMBER 15-16 – YEDA Horse Show at Champions Center Expo, 4122 Laybourne Rd., Springfield, OH. Sec.: Molly 419.957.7379, email: mniese@showyeda.com. Find Youth Equestrian Development Association, Inc. on Facebook, or at: www.showyeda.com DECEMBER 29-30 – Champions Center New Years Barrel Bash. Champions Center Expo, 4122 Laybourne Rd., Springfield, OH. Office phone: 937.324.4353, or email: champions center02@gmail.com, or visit us online at: www.championscenter.net DECEMBER 30 – Chagrin Valley Farms Dressage Show. Chagrin Valley Farms, 9250 Washington St., Chagrin Falls, OH. Call 440.543.7233, or email: cvf@chagrinvalley farms.com, or www.chagrinvalleyfarms.com

JANUARY 2-6 – World Equestrian Center Winter Classic #2, USEF “AA” Premier - Hunter Jumper Level 4. WEC, 4095 OH-730, Wilmington, OH. Contact Julie 248.892.6806, email: julie.agar@comcast.net, or www.wec.net JANUARY 5 – Crazy Woman Ranch Youth Rodeo Series. Rodeo begins 10am. Paybacks, saddles, buckles! 6450 Lancaster-Circleville Rd. SW, Lancaster, OH. Contact Joyce Haynes 614.595.1850, email: joycehanes@att.net or find Crazy Woman Ranch on Facebook. JANUARY 9-13 – World Equestrian Center Winter Classic #3, USEF “AA” Premier - Hunter Jumper Level 4, PLUS World Championship Hunter Rider. WEC, 4095 OH-730, Wilmington, OH. Contact Julie 248.892.6806, email: julie.agar@comcast.net, or www.wec.net JANUARY 12-13 – YEDA Horse Show at Champions Center Expo, 4122 Laybourne Rd., Springfield, OH. Sec.: Molly 419.957.7379, email: mniese@showyeda.com. Find Youth Equestrian Development Association, Inc. on Facebook, or at: www.showyeda.com JANUARY 16-20 – World Equestrian Center Winter Classic #4, USEF “AA” Premier - Hunter Jumper Level 4. WEC, 4095 OH-730, Wilmington, OH. Contact Julie 248.892.6806, email: julie.agar@comcast.net, or www.wec.net JANUARY 23-27 – World Equestrian Center Winter Classic #5, USEF “AA” Premier - Hunter Jumper Level 4. WEC, 4095 OH-730, Wilmington, OH. Contact Julie 248.892.6806, email: julie.agar@comcast.net, or www.wec.net

FEBRUARY 2019 FEBRUARY 2 – Crazy Woman Ranch Youth Rodeo Series. Rodeo begins 10am. Paybacks, saddles, buckles! 6450 Lancaster-Circleville Rd. SW, Lancaster, OH. Contact Joyce Haynes 614.595.1850, email: joycehanes@att.net or find Crazy Woman Ranch on Facebook. FEBRUARY 17 – 36th Annual GLApHC Swap Meet. 8am-2pm, $3 admission. University of Findlay Western Farm, 14700 US Rte. 68, Findlay, OH. Contact Jason 937.570.0701 (text ok), or email: glaphcswapmeet@gmail.com. Visit us on Facebook or at: www.glaphc.com

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MARCH 2 – Crazy Woman Ranch Youth Rodeo Series. Rodeo begins at 10am. Paybacks, saddles, buckles! 6450 Lancaster-Circleville Rd. SW, Lancaster, OH. Contact Joyce Haynes 614.595.1850, email: joycehanes@att.net or find Crazy Woman Ranch on Facebook.

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MARCH 15-17 – Crazy Woman Ranch Barrel Clinic, 25 student max. $450 for stall, shavings, lunch, and beverages daily. 6450 LancasterCircleville Rd. SW, Lancaster, OH. Contact Joyce 614.595.1850, email: joycehanes@ att.net or Crazy Woman Ranch on Facebook.

APRIL 2019 APRIL 27 – University of Findlay Western Farm Spring Horse Sale. Demos 10am, Sale begins at Noon. University of Findlay, Western Equestrian Program, 14700 US Rte. 68, Findlay, OH. For more information, online at: www.findlay equestrianevents.com/spring-horse-sale/

Athens Livestock Sales: Regular sale every Tuesday at Noon. Athens Livestock Sales, 3738 Enlow Road, Albany, OH. Call 740. 592.2322 or find us on Facebook. Larue Horse Sale, LLC: Hay, Straw, Tack and Horse Auction on the first Saturday of every month. Larue Horse Sale, LLC, 1059 Richwood-Larue Rd., Larue, Ohio. 419.889.9150 or online at: www.laruehorsesale.com Mt. Hope Auction: Horse, Tack, Livestock Auctions Monthly. Mt. Hope Auction, 8076 OH241, Mt. Hope, OH. Call 330.674.6188, or online at: www.mthopeauction.com Sugarcreek Livestock Auction: Horse sales every Friday of the month. Tack 11am, horses follow tack. Sugarcreek Livestock Auction, 102 Buckeye St., Sugarcreek, Ohio. Call us at 330. 852.2832 or find us on Facebook.

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2019 Stallion Service Sale Stallion Owners: To donate a breeding to your stallion, please contact the MQHA office at (616) 225-8211 or email mqha@hotmail.com or download the SSS Contract and Information Sheet from www.miquarterhorse.com. Mare Owners: Stallion breedings are offered beginning January 12, 2019. Opening bid: 60% of the advertised breeding fee (or a minimum of $400), plus a $25 office fee. All private treaty breedings will begin at $400, plus $25. Any breedings available after January 12, will cost 60% of the advertised breeding fee, plus $25. If you are unable to attend, contact the MQHA prior to January 10 to register your intention to bid via phone.

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BRIGHTON TRAIL RIDERS ASSOCIATION Darn it, here we go again on the weather. Readers of last month's column will recall that we had to postpone our annual event, the Brighton to Pinckney Ride, because of the weather on October 6th. It was rescheduled for the following Saturday and as we had anticipated, participation was down because folks had made other plans. And, wouldn't you know it, Mother Nature smiled on us the day that we rescheduled, October 13th, but this did not compensate for the reduced number of riders. We only had one more outdoor event on the calendar, our Fall Work Bee scheduled for October 20th. Well, you guessed it. The weather on that day was lousy and once again we had to cancel. So, the net result was that our 2018 season received a pretty good kick in the pants, especially later on. Since no more outdoor events are scheduled for the rest of the year, we won't have to complain anymore about the weather. Hooray! Actually, we don't have any more events scheduled – even indoor – since we won't be having our annual Christmas Party this year. Even though these parties had been very successful, especially after we began co-hosting them with the Pinckney Trail Riders, we began to discuss alternative events after our 2017 gala. We simply thought that it might be time for a “change in pace” and after members of both organizations expressed their preferences, we concluded that a banquet in the winter or spring of 2019 would be our choice. Both our organizations formed a planning committee which has been meeting regularly and it's been quite productive. We've identified the date of the event, the venue, the menu and are actively reviewing options for raffles and entertainment. We expect that most of the details will be finalized within the next month or so, and we'll be reporting on it in our upcoming columns. Meanwhile, another major development has occurred. After a prolonged process which was marked by several delays, the Brighton

Trail Riders Association is now a 501(c)(3) corporation. We are extremely pleased that this goal has been achieved and we thank everyone who supported this process. Two of our members, Agnes Wallace and Penny Wilson, put in most of the work and are deserving of special recognition. We're naming them our “BTRA Members of the Year.” There has also been a significant development in the DNR management at the Brighton Recreation Area. The Unit Supervisor who had been there for years recently retired and several members of our Board just met his replacement. We had a “get acquainted” meeting with him and found him to be friendly and personable. We're hopeful that we'll have a productive and collaborative relationship with him and several projects that have been on hold will progress to completion. Even though there's snow on the ground and winter has arrived, the staging area and trails at Brighton Recreation Area remain open, so those of you who enjoy cold weather riding are still welcome to visit. Happy Holidays! Mark Delaney, BTRA President

HIGHLAND TRAIL RIDERS ASSOCIATION The HTRA would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has supported us throughout the year. We look forward to the following in 2019: · Equine only camping to continue from April 20th thru May 21st and Sept 5th thru Sept 30th. · The construction of a new pavilion in the campground. · Trail improvements on the west loop including installation of culverts and Geo tech fabric covered with 140 tons of gravel. This will eliminate the wet and muddy sections on this side of the park. Special thanks to the Highland Equestrian Conservancy for their generous donation of $7,600 for this project. Mark your calendars for our 2019 events:

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· Spring Poker Ride – May 17th-19th · Fall Horseshoe Ride – September 6th-8th Happy Holidays to you and yours! Hope to see you on the trails in 2019!

IONIA HORSE TRAILS ASSOCIATION We had our 2018 wrap up meeting on November 13th at park headquarters. We will be sending out a newsletter in December along with renewal information. In respect for the holidays, and how much work our board has put in this year, we elected to not meet again until February 12 or March 12. We will post at the beginning of February which will be our first 2019 meeting. Our dates for 2019 events have been set! We hope you will come join us at one or all! March 30-31 Work Bee Equine Campground Site #138, Meet at 8am, Water & Lunch provided, Day 1 campground & trails, Day 2 Skills Course, Rain Date will be April 13 & 14 June 28-30 Forbidden Trails Ride Sign-In at 9am, Saturday 29th. More info will be posted in the spring. Skills Course Grand Opening TBD Camp with the Board. Just Come Ride and Hang Out with Us! October 4-6 IHTA Annual Chili Cook Off Activities 10 am Saturday Chili Cook off 5 pm Saturday For more information please visit www. IoniaHorseTrailsAssociation.org or “Ionia Horse Trails – IHTA” on Facebook. Thanks, Kristie Walls

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MICHIGAN FOX TROTTER ASSOCIATION 2019 Officer nominations were taken at the October 27th and November 17th meetings held in in St. Johns and Mt. Pleasant, MI respectively. Kathy Kruch was again nominated for President, Charleen Ostrom was nominated for Vice President, Marilyn Mannino was nominated for Sec/Treasurer position and Miranda Mannino accepted the nomination for the two-year Director position. The results of the election will be revealed in the February article. The 2018 Versatility Challenge is rapidly coming to a close. Either Jodi Myers, Julie Parliament, Kathy Kruch or Char Ostrom will win an embroidered jacket or a speciallydesigned belt buckle (winner's choice). In the Young Horse division, Julie Parliament and Marilyn Mannino are competing toward winning a 2018 Versatility patch. If you would like to enter the 2019 Versatility Challenge with your MFT, send in the fee with the registration form found on our website. Rules and other info are listed there, too. You could earn a great prize! In MFTHBA news, Marilyn Mannino has accepted a one-year position on the Trails Committee. If you have any comments or suggestions about National Trail Rides or anything related to MFTs and trail riding, please let her know. 2019 memberships are now being accepted. The form can be printed from our website www.michiganfoxtrotters.com or from our Facebook page. Your membership qualifies you for reduced fees at MFTA clinics and activities and supports promotional activities. Our mission is to educate those interested in Missouri Fox Trotting horses as well as to promote the breeding, training and enjoyment of them in Michigan. Your membership helps us do that. Plans were discussed for a number of activities to take place in 2019. Stay tuned, we will publicize them in coming months. Go to mfthba.com to become a member, register your horse, transfer your new horse's registration and find out about the many youth and adult programs that you

can enroll in and win prizes for. There are also many events listed. Go there to find out more and pay your 2019 dues. This Christmas season please consider supporting your favorite horse rescue. Your act of charity will be most appreciated. With hay being in short supply and more expensive this time of year, your donation will help greatly. The MFTA wishes you and yours a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Look for us in 2019!!

PONTIAC LAKE HORSEMAN'S ASSOCIATION Just a reminder for the 2019 Bi Annual PLHA weekend camping events. The dates for the Welcome Summer Ride are June 7, 8 and 9th and the Tour the Trails weekend is September 20, 21 and 22nd. The sites are reserved for these events and you must contact Susie Sulla, the PLHA event coordinator, directly to get on the waiting list for the 2019 events, if you are not already confirmed with a designated campsite. PLEASE email Susie at Us5495@ frontier.com, or text her at 248-933-6338 or call her directly at 248-889-3799 to get on the waiting list or if you have questions, comments, requests or concerns about the PLHA events. The PLHA board wishes to thank you all for your amazing support throughout the year and appreciates the incredible support of all the volunteer grass root horse trail groups that find the time to stand together to represent the needs of the Michigan horse trail user. Please remember to say thank you to these incredible people, who are 100% volunteer members that take the time out of their day to help protect and promote horse trail use and continue to improve the trails and facilities in parks throughout the state. Please always remember to be kind to each other and the PLHA board would like to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Thank you for your support!

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PROUD LAKE TRAIL RIDERS ASSOCIATION Happy Holidays! I hope everyone was able to get a bit of short lived beautiful fall weather before this early winter came upon us. Looking forward to our biggest, most fun event of the year, the Proud Lake Banquet! The Banquet will take place on Friday, Feburary 22nd at Bakers in Milford. The night will include a delicious meal, a cash bar, our Silent Auction and a great group of people. We will have more information as we get closer so please save the date. I also want to remind everyone that there is hunting in Proud Lake. Please remember to wear brighter colors and make some noise so hunters are aware of your presence. All of our events are open to everyone. You do not need to be a member of our group(although we would love for you to be!) We have people that come out without horses just to hang out and socialize. Everyone is welcome and we look forward to meeting up with our old friends and making new ones. If you would like to be added to our email list to be reminded of upcoming events please email Nancy Efrusy at efrusy@yahoo.com. Nancy Efrusy, Proud Lake Trail Riders

SLEEPY HOLLOW TRAIL RIDERS ASSOCIATION We had fall fun riding at the 2nd “Explore the Hollow” weekend October 19-21. Riders had special access to certain hiking trails adding five miles of additional trail for that day only. We had a good turnout even with a cold weather front. There was a group potluck and warm campfire. This was a chance to ride “new” mileage and SHTRA expresses gratitude to the DNR park management for letting us do so. Thanks also goes to Pat Brown for Hosting, Don and Scott for cutting firewood, Rosie and Bob for handling and selling apparel, and those who WWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM

Horse Association & Trail Riders News SLEEPY HOLLOW TRAIL RIDERS, cont. identified the special trails with signs and ribbons and picked up poop Sunday. Notice the brushy east and west loops at Sleepy have been professionally brush hogged. They were getting very overgrown and even though we have had work bees to trim back the endless thornapples, autumn olive, osier dogwoods, etc. we were encouraged by Park Management to get it trimmed. By spring, the new growth will cover the cutter marks. It now offers a clear vision line around the corners. Enjoy riding those loops without getting wet. Thanks goes to Scott and Keith Litchfield for their services cutting back brush. Please wear orange while riding this fall hunting season. Wearing bells also helps being noticed by those in the brush. Our park gets a lot of hunters who use the Horseman's staging area and trails to park to walk out from. Also, remember State law says that dogs are to be on leashes or under immediate control. For everyone's safety, please refrain from taking your dogs out with you while riding at SHSP. Note that in wet or frosty weather the bridges may be slippery. If necessary, dismount and walk across. There are mounting blocks on each side. If interested, go to 1-800-44-Parks or online www.midnrreservations.com to register for a cabin rental. If you want to horse camp when there is no special event scheduled at Sleepy? Don't have an LQ trailer? Try renting either the modern cabin/electricity or the rustic cabin for a “get away & go riding” weekend, get a group together. It's easy and fun to rent a SHSP camp w/pickett poles overlooking the lake. If you want to bring your dogs to the rental cabin, it is now allowed for a $10.00 fee. Plan on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019 for our annual meeting with potluck and auction. Other 2019 events are being planned. If you are interested in helping with or hosting an event, Pirate Ride, Poker Run, etc. let us know ASAP to be included in the plans. We welcome everyone's assistance. Be on the lookout for your 2019 renewal letter w/membership form. If you would like to join our fun group and need a membership form, go to our website www.shtra.org or call 989-661-2541 and I will send you one. Happy Trails, Marsha Putnam

WESTERN DRESSAGE ASSOCIATION® OF MICHIGAN The WDAMI Year End Banquet and Awards Celebration has been scheduled for Saturday, February 9, 2019. The Banquet will be held at Cheers Neighborhood Bar and Grill on High Street in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. More details will be forthcoming in December. All WDAMI members and their guests are invited to attend this celebration and participate in the silent auction and door prizes. Please join us. The National organization, Western Dressage Association® of America, has increased their yearly dues to $35 for 2019. WDAMI, the Michigan affiliate, is not increasing their dues so that amount remains at $25. However, participation in WDAMI requires a membership to the national organization so the yearly dual membership for 2019 will be $60. You can join or renew your memberships at our website: www.wdami.org. WDAMI will host a booth at the Michigan Horse Council Expo March 8-10, 2019. To learn more about the Expo, please go to: www.michiganhorsecouncil.org or visit their Facebook page. During the November meeting, the Board accepted two letters of resignation, one from Barbara Drake and the other from Jill Robiadek. The Board would like to take this opportunity to thank Jill Robiadek for her years of service to WDAMI as Treasurer, founding member of WDAMI and principal fund raiser for WDAMI. Jill has been most gracious and energetic as she has supported WDAMI. Her expertise and talents have helped WDAMI accomplish its mission of educating Michigan horse women and men about the many benefits of Western Dressage for the horse and the rider. We wish her continued success in the future. We will miss Jill. As this is being written, snow is falling and the view out the window is amazingly beautiful. It's winter in Michigan! Blessings to all our horse friends and a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. DECEMBER 2018 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2018 (38)

WESTERN MI APPALOOSA REGIONAL Snow is on the ground, horse activities have slowed down for a bit and we actually have a chance to sit back and reflect on the past show season before starting to make plans for 2019. Congratulations to all the WMAR members who exhibited at the 2018 World Championship Appaloosa Show. From what I watched, the state of Michigan and our Western MI Appaloosa Regional were well represented down there in Texas. There seemed to be a lot of hardware making its way back to the mitten state. Judging by what I saw on Facebook, there were more than a few of us who were glued to our computer screens and living vicariously through their show experiences down there. Our WMAR Year End Awards Banquet will be held February 9th, 2019 at the same location as last year, Okemos Conference Center, adjacent to the Comfort Inn. Invitations will be sent out in December. Please start keeping an eye out for items to offer at our silent and live auctions held at the banquet. Dates are being planned for WMAR meetings through the off season. As always, members are welcome to attend. For current information and some fun photos from this past summer, please check our website at www.wmarapp.org or our Facebook page, Western Michigan Appaloosa Regional WMAR. 'til next month…Sharon Clark

YANKEE SPRINGS TRAIL RIDERS ASSOCIATION Board Meeting Minutes – Nov. 14, 2018 This meeting was held at Ron & Carla Walker's home. Ron Walker called the meeting to order at 6:30 and starting with the Pledge of Allegiance. 2019 Annual Event Schedule: A schedule WWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM

Horse Association & Trail Riders News YANKEE SPRINGS TRAIL RIDERS, cont. was presented to the board for approval. The Shot Clinic date and the Euchre Tournament date needs prior approval. Carla will be checking with Sandy's Kitchen owner for a Euchre Tournament date and Dr. Bennecke will be getting back with Ron for the Shot Clinic date. The Event Schedule will be reviewed again next month and voted on. A reminder that the 9 mile trail is closed to horses until January 1st, 2019. Halloween Event: Some suggestions for next year to help make the judging go faster. Need list of how many entered in each group for the judges. Replace the “Group” category with a “Fairy Tale” category. Assign two judges to judge each category. Two months prior to this event, send out a newsletter with an event flyer that lists the time table for the event. Move the movie up an hour. Land Management Updates: Ron Walker needs to fill out event request forms for the DNR for the 2019 events. Spur Trail, no update.

Directional signs from Gun Lake Road and Hastings Point Road, no update. Day use counter, no update. Lumber for two corrals, DNR has no money for lumber this year. Enlarging day use parking, DNR suggested creating additional parking down Duffy Rd at the Quonset hut area. Carla made a motion we approve this day use parking suggestion, Ruth 2nd, voted on and approved 10-0. New Business: Carla made a motion we move $2,000.00 from the general fund to the Electrical fund, Ruth 2nd, voted on and approved. It was suggested we put out donation jars in some tack stores to help generate income for the electric fund. Jenna Corson is having a ride at her home and asked if she could ask for a donation from the riders for YSTRA. This was approved by the members. Move details will be posted on the West Michigan Trail Riders Facebook page regarding this ride. The Ionia Trail Riders made a suggestion

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that horse riding groups join together and share their clubs minutes and events with board members. This would be done by paying one membership fee for all board members and allowing the board members to get minutes from the different riding clubs. This was approved by the board members. December 12th, 2018 will be the next YSTRA Board Meeting and will be held at Sara Buehler's home, 10370 W. Parmalee Rd, Middleville, MI 49333. The Barry-Roubaix group would like to thank their volunteers with a night out at the Walldorff Brewery Thursday, January 17th, 2019 for snacks & drinks. RSVP if you plan to attend to www.barry-roubaix.com. Bring a white elephant gift for a gift exchange, all members are welcome to join these board meetings. Ken made a motion to adjourn Jeanne 2nd. Meeting adjourned at 8:00 pm. Happy Trails, Kathy Taylor, YSTRA Secretary

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Feeding Weanlings By Dr. Eleanor Kellon | www.uckele.com The two life stages that have the most intensive nutritional needs are mares in early lactation and weanlings. Their requirements per pound of body weight are the highest. Nutrient dense diets are those that have high levels of protein/ amino acids and minerals per calorie. As you might expect, mineral requirements are extremely high during periods of rapid growth. At 4 months, the horse has higher daily total mineral needs than they do as a yearling, despite having lower daily calorie needs. If you really think about this, it is immediately clear that trying to feed weanlings the same diet being fed adults is going to be severely inadequate. Calories: Calories are actually the easiest part of feeding weanlings. In fact, most are too heavy and this has been linked to developmental orthopedic disease. A 6 month-old weanling requires 7% fewer calories than he will at maintenance at his full adult weight. If feeding him 93% of the adult diet, he will also only get 93% of the adult protein and minerals, much too low. Minerals: The foal's body can't create the minerals it needs for growth, and stores at birth are minimal to none. This is where the needs of the weanling and those of the adult show the greatest difference. For example, the 6-month-old weanling needs almost twice as much calcium and phosphorus as he will when he's a full grown adult. Obviously 93% of the adult diet won't get the job done. The weanling may be falling short by as much as 20 grams of calcium. This has been linked to developmental orthopedic disease and may set the stage for joint disease and breakdowns when started in training. Protein: While calorie requirements were lower than adults, protein needs are 7% higher and lysine 10% higher. If you are feeding the adult diet at the 7% reduction, the gap gets wider. For a horse that will mature to 500 kg (1102 lbs.), this amounts to a deficit of 90 grams of protein overall and 4 grams of lysine if the adult diet was adequate for lysine in the first place (many are not). The Solution: What to do about this? You can scrap the idea of feeding your regular adult diet entirely and go with a specialty mare and foal feed according to directions. If you do that though, the diet can be 50-60% grain based, with much of your protein and minerals tied to grain calories. It is well known that overfeeding in general is linked to early orthopedic problems across the board and high grain feeding rates put some horses at higher risk for osteochondrosis. It also used to be believed that weanlings had to have a high percentage of grain in their diet because they couldn't handle a high fiber diet as well as an adult. Recent research has proven that false. Going back then to the adult diet with modest levels of grain/ concentrates and heavily based on forages, how can it be fortified for the weanling? Assuming the adult diet meets minimum protein and mineral requirements, look for a supplement with about 25% protein, lysine minimum 1.5% and 5% calcium with a balanced mineral profile. Feed 1 pound per day of this.

come up short in the critical nutrients for building bone. If that is your situation, a broad-spectrum bone support supplement with calcium, phosphorus, magnesium and vitamins A and D will fill the gap. Consult your veterinarian or nutritionist regarding dosing. If you are already feeding enough supplemental minerals across the board and don't need to add more, it's very useful to have an unfortified high protein source. Look for 40+% protein, at least 2% lysine and a mixture of milk/whey protein with vegetable sources. Feed 1/2 lb per day. If total protein is adequate, but all or most from hay with unknown lysine content, you can supplement with an amino acid supplement containing 10 grams lysine and 2 grams threonine per dose. Finally, for fall and over the winter months with no pasture available, you need to think about essential fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty acids are fragile and largely destroyed when the hay cures and during storage. Adequate supply is required by the eyes, the heart and may even influence disposition. Flax and Chia are good sources, at 4 to 6 ounces/day. Tweaking your diet to fill weanling needs is not terribly difficult or expensive, but the pay back in terms of growth, health and soundness can be enormous. Uckele Health & Nutrition, maker of CocoSoyaÂŽ, offers Probiotic formulas that support the weanling's growth, health and soundness. Look for Milk & Grow, Amino-Fac-41, Tri Amino, Super Bones & CocoOmega. About Dr. Kellon Dr. Eleanor Kellon, staff veterinary specialist for Uckele Health & Nutrition, is an established authority in the field of equine nutrition for over 30 years, and a founding member and leader of the Equine Cushings and Insulin Resistance (ECIR) group, whose mission is to improve the welfare of horses with metabolic disorders via integration of research and real-life clinical experience. Prevention of laminitis is the ultimate goal. www.ecirhorse.org Uckele Health & Nutrition, maker of CocoSoya, is an innovationdriven health company committed to making people and their animals healthier. On the leading edge of nutritional science and technology for over 50 years, Uckele formulates and manufactures a full spectrum of quality nutritional supplements incorporating the latest nutritional advances. www.uckele.com

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Serving Southern Michigan, Ohio, Indiana & Northern Kentucky

Pole Buildings

We Will Custom Build Any Size

Free Quotes!

30’x40’x12’

40’x64’x14’

48’x80’x14’

60’x120’x14’

1-16’x11’ sliding door 1-3’-0”x6’-8” walk door Trusses 4’ O.C.

1-20’x14’ sliding door 1-3’-0”x6’-8” walk door Trusses 4’ O.C.

1-20’x12’-8” sliding door 1-24’x14’ sliding door 1-3’-0”x6’-8” walk door Trusses 4’ O.C.

1-20’x12’-6” sliding door 1-24’x14’ sliding door 1-3’-0”x6’-8” walk door Trusses 4’ O.C.

$12,000

$20,350

$30,150

$45,000

Erected Price

Prices good within a 100 mile radius.

www.arnoldlumber.webs.com

Steel Building Package 100’x125’x16’ Two 16’x14’ overhead doors with openers, One 3/0x7/0 man door

$105,950 Erected

Arnold Lumber Co. Call for all your building needs! • Decatur, Indiana

1-800-903-4206 FABRAL Grandrib 3 Steel Roofing & Siding

Steel Buildings Up To 200’ Spans! Call Arnold’s for a free quote! Erected Prices Also Available

Calm Clear Dressage Training for Horse and Rider

USDF BRONZE MEDALIST

734.780.6723 dressagebyjayne@gmail.com

Haul In Lessons Available | Horses For Sale

DRAGONFLY DRESSAGE & EQUINE LEARNING CENTER 11400 North Territorial, Dexter, Michigan

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HAYLETT

AUTO & RV SUPERCENTER

4-H Sponsor

891 East Chicago St. Coldwater, MI

1.800.256.5196 Interest Rates as low as

We Take Trade-Ins!

4.49%!

TRI-STATES LARGEST HORSE TRAILER DEALER

H HAYLETT HOLIDAY SPECIALS H 2015 Ford F350 Lariat 4x4

2017 Ford F250 XLT Lariat 4x4

Super Duty, 6.7L Powerstroke Diesel, 6 Speed Transmission, Remote Start, Keyless Entry, Backup Camera, Power Sun Roof, Leather Interior, Power Doors & Windows. Stock# R9039.

Used. Bal. of Factory Warranty, Bumper to Bumper & Powertrain! Factory Tow Pkg. Integrated Brake Controller & Class 5 Hitch! 6.7L Powerstroke Diesel, 6.5’ Bed with Liner. Stock# P8658

Our Price: $53,960. Reduced: $48,980

Our Price: $61,460. Reduced: $58,250

Haylett’s Sale Price $47,500

Haylett’s Sale Price $57,980 2018 Adam 710A 2 Horse

2018 Adam 2040 3 Horse Slant Load, 7’ Wide, All Aluminum, Large Dressing Room, Flow Thru Dividers, Full Rear Tack, and LED Lighting. Stock# R9359

NEW!

14’ Box Length includes Front Tack/Dresser, 7’6” Tall, 6’6” Wide, 7’ Stall + 3’ Manger for Headroom. Large Front VTack/Dressing Room, Dual Saddle Mounts. Stock# R9260

NEW!

MSRP: $19,050

MSRP: $12,404 | Reduced: $11,560

Haylett’s Sale Price $16,980

Haylett’s Sale Price $11,260

Lakota Charger 8311FD

Adam Trailers 743DR

3 Horse GN 11’ Shortwall LQ, 7’6” Tall, 8’ Wide, All Aluminum, All LED Lights, Rear Tack, G! Saddle Racks, Saddle INBoss V I R AR Drop Down Feed Windows. Stock# P8740

2 Horse Straight Load BP, 7’6” Tall, 6’9” Wide, Large Front V Tack/Dressing Room, Middle Escape Door, Dual Saddle Mounts, Mangers. NEW! Stock# R9258.

MSRP: $56,868. Our Price: $47,160

MSRP: $12,960. Our Price: $11,950

SREOL

Haylett’s Sale Price $46,860

Haylett’s Sale Price $11,650

Lakota Charger 8309 (AC839) 3 Horse GN LQ, 9’ Shortwall, All Aluminum, 7’6” Tall, 8’ Wide, Drop Down Feed Windows, G! Storage Below, Mangers VINw/Tack ILED R R All Lighting, Power Awning. A Stock# R8920

Lakota Charger 8311S

D L O S E

MOR

MSRP: $45,780. Our Price: $37,280

NEW!

3 Horse GN LQ, 11’ Shortwall, All Aluminum, 7’6” Tall, 8’ Wide, 42” Deep XL Slide-Out, Drop Down Feed Windows Head and Rump, Collapsible Rear Tack, Mangers. Stock# R8920 MSRP: $63,206. Our Price: $52,150

Haylett’s Sale Price $51,650 (53)

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www.thewrightplacefence.com

ELECTRO-BRAIDTM 3 Strand 4 Strand 5 Strand

3 Strand 4 Strand 5 Strand

$2.00-$2.50 $2.50-$3.00 $2.75-$3.50

WOVEN WIRE 4 Ft. Tightlock

VINYL KOTE ELECTRIFIED HI-TENSILE 3 Wire 4 Wire 5 Wire

$4.50-$5.50

Woven wire designed for horses with 3”x3” spacing on wood posts

$1.25-1.50 $1.50-2.00 $1.75-2.50

TREATED SPLIT RAIL

BOARD FENCE 3 Rail 4 Rail

$4.50-$5.00 $5.00-$5.50 $5.00-$5.50

$11.00-$12.00 $12.00-$14.00

2 Rail 3 Rail

$6.00-7.00 $7.00-8.00

Average installed cost per foot of fence (labor & materials) – All prices subject to change without notice.

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