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The Pull Of Habit By Kim Cardeccia | www.ConfidenceThroughConnection.com For about a decade now, I have been teaching and coaching riders that are interested in gaining more confidence. One of the things that I help them be more aware of is how much habit and pattern, which is really our subconscious, run the show that we call our lives. And recently I've witnessed the pull of habit on horses, too. My discoveries came from an experiment I started conducting unofficially. My intention when I started with the first horse was just to get her able to be near my trailer without looking like a giraffe and running the other way. (In case "giraffe" doesn't clearly translate, she would become very stiff and raise her head as high as she possibly could.) Since her reactions and opinions were so dramatic, I wanted to help give her the ability to make a different choice. My goal was not to pressure her to get on the trailer, but rather to let her decide on her own that it wasn't something to fear. The goal was to have her choose to get on the trailer. Since there was such a huge gap between where my horse (Delilah) was with just being able to be around the trailer and comfortably getting in it, I used food to help. A feed tub with a handful of grain in it allowed change to happen. At first, the only way that Delilah would approach the feed tub was if it was on the ramp of the trailer. I also let it stay off the ramp if she pulled it off. My goal was to not put any additional pressure on her than the trailer itself was doing. Eventually, we got the feed tub into the trailer. This is where the pull of habit became so undeniable. Because I had this unique, let it be her choice approach, I wasn't employing any of the more traditional techniques for loading. Or for getting a horse to do anything. I was strictly interested in her choice, her thoughts. I stood inside of the trailer, with slack in the lead rope and watched the choices that Delilah made. On her own, she went through many of the patterns and behaviors that horses do when they are asked to load. She went from one side of the trailer to the other, put her feet on, and stepped off, all with a loose lead. I didn't ask her to keep her focus on the trailer, or to keep moving, or anything that had probably been requested of her previously. Her behavior was patterned. She was not thinking, she was reacting. I tried this same experiment with another horse, Missy. With the lure of a snack in the trailer, she went through her own pattern before she could bring herself to walk on the trailer to eat. The same pattern I witnessed when I had previously seen Missy load. It was her go to when she felt pressured. Eventually, both of these mares needed their patterns less, and chose to walk right on the trailer to get the feed. However, sometimes the pattern comes back. I think it can depend on the other pressures that the horses are dealing with. These pressures could be the weather, what's going on with other horses, the other humans around, and most likely many things that my human brain might not detect, but that are blatantly obvious to horses. Not making a big deal about the choices they made allowed them to be able to make different choices. Those that aligned with the overarching goal to get them comfortable with trailers and loading. DECEMBER 2019 â&#x20AC;˘ C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ÂŠ2019

In essence, this showed me how strong pattern is for both humans and horses. If we want to make a change, we are usually facing the task of disrupting a pattern. In order to do so, it's advantageous to reduce pressure, so that we can consciously choose our thoughts and thus our actions. Ideally, we'll give ourselves the same patience and grace periods that we extend to our horses. There is always something to learn from these magnificent animals. Kimberly Cardeccia is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 35 years of horse experience. She combines her professional skills with her passion for horses in order to help individuals surpass the mental and emotional blocks that continue to limit their experience of life. For more information, visit her website at:

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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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IHSA MEMBERS LEAD THE NATION AT THE LINDSAY MAXWELL CHARITABLE FUND/USHJA EAP Members of the Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association (IHSA) from across the country participated in the Lindsay Maxwell Charitable Fund/USHJA Emerging Athletes Program (EAP) National Training Session and Horsemanship Quiz Challenge held at the University of Findlay in Findlay, Ohio November 7-10. Out of the 252 riders that applied for the EAP this year, 192 participated in a Regional Training Session. Sixteen riders and three stable managers were invited to the finals, six of whom are IHSA members. The 2019 Horsemanship Quiz Challenge had 426 registrants. Of the entrants, 309 completed the Level One quiz and 106 of those made it to the Level Two quiz. Only 24 were invited to participate in the HQC Finals. Three IHSA members made the shortlist of finalists. The EAP was created in 2009 to provide opportunities for young riders to advance their horsemanship and riding skills. EAP winners and participants have gone on to win numerous championships in the hunter, jumper and equitation arenas including the Platinum Performance/USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Finals, ASPCA Maclay Finals, USEF Prix des States and at IHSA Nationals. Finalists are evaluated on their riding skills, stable management, combined with their score on a written test. Throughout the fourday event, riders train with Olympic Gold Medalist and IHSA Cacchione Cup winner Peter Wylde. Each finalist trained and cared for a horse generously provided by the University of Findlay, Lake Erie College and Henry Pfeiffer. Julianna Empie, a 19-year-old Penn State Equestrian Team member, bested the field of 15 nationally qualified riders after a rigorous News Briefs Are FREE! four days of evaluation and a Nations-Cup Word limit 600, deadline the 15th. Style competition. Empie has ridden at regProduct endorsements NOT allowed. ional training sessions since 2016 with clinEmail: saddleupmag@gmail.com icians Kip Rosenthal, Anne Kursinski, Joe DECEMBER 2019 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2019 (18) BRIGHTON EQUESTRIAN CLUB Great things are happening at the Brighton Equestrian Club and I am here to tell you, we have reason to celebrate!! One of our members, Jessica Manzo, was selected to try-out for the USA World Cup Saddleseat competition! This is an incredible accomplishment that very few Junior Exhibitors get to experience. You may have seen Jessica around the barn helping with clinics, camps and our Open Houses – her and her mother, Jackie, have been big fans of the Brighton Equestrian Club, and now even more than ever. Jackie and Jessica keep their show horses with Hall of Fame Horse Trainer Nelson Greene down in Lexington, Kentucky; and during the school year, Jessica can be seen training at the Brighton Equestrian Club often on the weekends with our Trainer, Shana Jo Kelsey. And so it is with great humility that our trainer, Shana Jo Kelsey, will accompany Jessica as her coach to the try-outs held at William Woods University in St. Louis, MO the first weekend of December. As the owner of the Brighton Equestrian Club, I couldn't be happier for these two young women as they continue to make their mark on the American Saddlebred industry. This is only the beginning of great things to happen for Shana and Jessica! Thank you Jackie and Jessica for your vote of confidence in selecting Shana for this honor! And best of luck Jessica – you and Shana are going to make a fantastic team! Nancy Merlo, President Brighton Equestrian Club 7318 Herbst Road Brighton, Michigan 48114 (810)772-7612 | www.clubbec.com

Fargis, and Karen Healey. "I was excited to just be at EAP National Finals," Empie said. "It was amazing because I've looked up to other riders and past winners, and now to be a winner of this program is just crazy." Empie spent the first few days of the EAP Finals figuring out her mount Woody, provided by Henry Pfeiffer. She said that he was a different ride than she is used to, but her consistency in the saddle helped her secure the win. “Riding multiple horses through the IHSA has given me the skill to feel my horse out in those first few moments and put it all together for a smooth ride," Empie said. Wylde complimented Empie as a natural rider with a big future. He commented on her effortless and consistent rounds aboard Woody in the Nations Cup-style competition. Four riders were called back for a rideoff on different mounts after two rounds of competition on Sunday. Empie's ride-off round was aboard Clark, owned by the University of Findlay and won the EAP Outstanding Horse Award. The judges gave Empie the nod and the national finals honor. As this year's winner, Empie received a spot in the 2020 USHJA Gold Star Clinic in the 1.10/1.15m section. "I'm so excited for the Gold Star Clinic," Empie said. "The opportunity to ride in Florida and learn from other professionals in stable management is huge." The IHSA members that took part in the EAP National Training Session are: Julianna Empie, 19, Chester Springs, PA (Penn State University) Joelle Hylton, 19, Manteca, CA (Cal Poly) Rose Kauffman-Skloff, 19, Los Angeles, CA (Savannah College of Art and Design) Evelyn Smith, 18, Morristown, NJ (Delaware Valley University) Alicia Weismann, 19, Southampton, NJ (Rider University) Mara Picciochi, 20, Morristown, NJ (Centenary University) Also held at the University of Findlay was the Horsemanship Quiz Challenge (HQC) Finals. The HQC consists of two levels of online horsemanship quizzes comprised of WWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM

Saddle Up! Magazine News Briefs IHSA, continued multiple choice and true/false questions that cover horsemanship, anatomy, nutrition, riding theory and welfare. To be eligible for finals, participants must score an 80 or higher on Level One and a 90 or higher on Level Two. The HQC Finals includes the written test and a hands-on practicum that puts the finalists to the ultimate test. Keedysville, MD, native Chloe Bellerive topped the field of HQC finalists to stand atop the podium as winner of the overall competition. "The IHSA has helped a lot participating over the years," said Bellerive, a 20-year-old University of Kentucky senior. "The horsemanship you learn from being able to figure out your horse while riding and what it needs from bits and tack to barn management." Bellerive is no stranger to HQC competition. She has participated since its inaugural year in 2012. "It was truly very rewarding to take my years of experience after competing for so many years to rise above and win," Bellerive said. Part of her winner's package includes a twomonth paid internship at Spy Coast Farm in Lexington, Kentucky during the summer of 2020. Bellerive said that she is excited to experience all aspects of the top-notch Warmblood breeding and training facility. On her way to the overall win, Bellerive scored third on the written exam, first on the horsemanship/identification exam and second on the practicum. When asked what advice she'd give to those looking to ride in the IHSA, Bellerive said, "Ride as many horses as you can and take every opportunity to keep learning because you can truly never learn enough." Two other IHSA members competed in the HQC Finals. University of Michigan student Rebecca Hopkins (Northville, MI) scored second on the written exam and fourth on the horsemanship/identification exam. Lauren Obermeyer from Hamilton, OH, who rides at the University of Findlay, scored third on the horsemanship/identification exam and fourth on the practicum exam. About IHSA: The Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association (IHSA) welcomes men and women of all riding levels and offers individual and

team competition in hunter seat equitation, western horsemanship and reining at more than 400 member colleges and universities. Membership in IHSA means that college students can participate at horse shows regardless of their experience or financial status. Students compete at eight levels from beginner through advanced with suitable, provided horses, eliminating the expense of horse ownership. Founded in 1967 by Bob Cacchione, it is the oldest and largest intercollegiate equestrian organization with 10,000 members in 47 states and in Canada. IHSA college and university team participation is represented through a variety of programs including varsity athletics, academic departments and club sports. IHSA offers valuable hands-on experience and professional development in multiple facets of the equine industry. Many IHSA teams participate in service projects, giving back to their communities. Through the IHSA, students enhance their college experience and develop the tools that help to build successful careers. For more info go to www.IHSAinc.com or email: media@ihsainc.com

MICHIGAN 4-H INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS STILL GROWING Michigan 4-H International Programs was recognized at the 2019 States' 4-H International Exchange Fall Coordinators Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, as a valued partner with States' 4-H International Exchange Program. Michigan has committed to this partnership for over 46 years, during which there has been 3,000 youth exchanged through this organization. Michigan received the Extraordinary Quality Program Award for generously offering all of States' 4-H programs inbound country variety, outbound country variety, and Academic Year Program placement. It is important to offer as many international experiences as we can for families in Michigan. Some states that work with States' 4-H DECEMBER 2019 â&#x20AC;˘ C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ÂŠ2019 (19)

International Exchange Program only offer some of the programs, but Michigan is different; we offer all programs available to our youth and families. In 2019, Michigan hosted delegates from Costa Rica, Norway, Taiwan, South Korea and Japan for our one-month exchange program during the summer months. This program is unique since the delegates are between 12 and 18 years old. This experience offers host families the opportunity to learn about another culture and share their culture with their international son or daughter. Youth who host enjoy learning how to communicate when they do not speak the same language. During our 2019-2020 hosting year, Michigan had six delegates from Japan, South Korea, Bulgarian, Turkey and Egypt. Our students from Turkey, Egypt and Bulgaria are chosen through the Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study Program through the U.S. State Department. These Youth Exchange and Study students are selected from a pool of 60,000 applicants. They are selected based on English reading, writing and speaking proficiency and their ability to be a leader. We have had some incredible students come to Michigan through the Future Leaders Exchange program in the past, but 2019 is our first year welcoming Youth Exchange and Study delegates. We are looking forward to welcoming more delegates from these programs into amazing Michigan families. Michigan 4-H International Exchange Programs also offers an Outbound Program. Michigan youth can travel to Norway, Japan, South Korea, Costa Rica, Taiwan and Romania in 2020. Each country offers unique experiences for our youth ages 12-18. The youth selected are sure to have many life changing adventures. 4-H grows global thinkers. If you would like to learn more, please visit the Michigan 4-H International Exchange Program website www.canr.msu.edu/international_exchang e_programs/. To learn more about hosting an international exchange student, contact D'Ann Rohrer at drohrer@msu.edu or 231-845-3361. WWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM

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OPTIMIZE YOUR HORSE'S FEED PROGRAM – FEED CALCULATOR Standlee Premium Western Forage® recommends feeding the highest quality forage to promote your horse's healthy lifestyle. The digestive system of a horse was specifically made to digest forage; thus it should be the most important ingredient in their diet. To help optimize your horse's caloric feed program, use the Standlee Feed Calculator to determine the best mix of forage, manufactured grain-based feed, oil and/or beet pulp for your horse. You will have the opportunity to send your horse's recommended diet regimen to your email after using this tool. Visit the website below for more info. https://standleeforage.com/tools/feedcalculator

YEDA ROYALTY FOR 2020 NATIONALS YEDA is again coming up with new and exciting opportunities to grow our student riders into well rounded individuals. This year we will crown a King, a Queen, a Prince, a Princess, a Lil Mister, a Lil Miss and two ambassadors for our first ever YEDA Royalty Court at the 2020 Nationals. The seasonlong competition will hone student riders' skills in leadership, pose, interview competency and horsemanship. The Royalty Court will have representation from all the YEDA categories: Sr. high, Jr. high, Elementary and EWD. The goal is to make our student riders as smart on the ground as they are on their horses. For a complete set of rules, plus application visit: http://showyeda.com/2019/10/20/ yeda-royalty-competition-at-nationals/.

7 Questions To Ask By Don Blazer | www.horsecoursesonline.com There are seven questions you should be asking if you want your business to grow and your profits to increase. Ask these seven questions again, and again, and again…never quit asking. 1. Ask for information Ask your clients, your business associates, and your competitors, “What is the biggest challenge you see today in the horse industry?” Of course, each answer will be a reflection of the specialized interests of the respondent – stabling problems, or owner/trainer relationships, breeding soundness, etc. 2. Ask for business No matter what your business, you must ask for the sale. If you are selling horses, ask when they want the horse delivered…if you are in the boarding business, ask which stall they prefer…ask for what you want. 3. Ask for endorsements No matter your product, nothing is better to establish its value than an endorsement from a happy customer. When a customer says something nice about your service or product, ask if they'll “put it in writing.” Tell them their opinion is important to you, important enough you would like to share it with others. 4. Ask for referrals There are a lot of horse businesses in which it is customary to pay a commission. Be sure you do and do it quickly when you make a sale DECEMBER 2019 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2019

Do you have what it takes to "catch ride?" With the advent of the new YEDA Royalty competition, you need to be ready to represent the catch riding format. Many judges and equine professionals marvel at the ability to mount an unfamiliar horse and go show. This is the most difficult and rewarding equine competition for young riders. If you become one of the Royalty Court, you will be representing YEDA to tell everyone the exciting news that there are so many great memories and opportunities. So, are you ready? Get an application today for the 2020 YEDA Royalty Court!

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from a referral. If it is not customary, a surprise gift for anyone referring a new customer is a great way to say, “thank you.” The surprise gift will long be remembered. 5. Ask for more business No matter what your product or service, there is usually something that compliments it and can be added to the sale. If a person buys a horse, they may need lessons, tack, insurance, or a way to transport the horse home. Be creative, the second sale is usually very lucrative. 6. Ask to renegotiate No matter what you are buying or leasing or renting, there is always the opportunity to renegotiate. You can often get better deals when renegotiating and if you can't, you might find a better deal somewhere else. Be creative and open minded to widen profit margins. 7. Ask for feedback Feedback has often been called, “the breakfast of champions.” You can find plenty of positive ways to expand your business and increase profit margins from the feedback offered by customers and clients. Put the feedback to work, correcting the weaknesses of your business and making the strengths even better. Feedback is the quick way to becoming the best. Earn Professional Certification as Horse Trainer, Stable Manager or Riding Instructor. All courses are online. For more information visit

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What Bedding To Use? By Eleanor Blazer | www.horsecoursesonline.com Water, water everywhere…and not a drop to drink! An average 1,000 lb. horse produces about 2½ gallons of urine a day. So, how do you keep stalls dry? A stall that drains properly is the first step. Constructing a good base will allow the urine to drain. Poor drainage means the bedding must absorb all the moisture. It is much easier to construct a good base before the barn is built. One method of establishing a good base it to remove the top soil (save it for other projects) and then remove enough soil so you are about three feet deep. The next step is to have the contractor place a layer of large stones, followed by a layer of small stones, then stone dust; followed by a final layer of clay or clay and sand mixture. Availability of materials will vary according to region. Check with a local contractor to find out what is best in your area. Avoid using straight sand as your final layer. Horses ingesting sand can colic. The center of each stall should be slightly higher than the sides, so urine will not puddle. You will have to replenish the clay every few years. Solid, one-piece rubber mats will not allow the urine to drain. Many barns have concrete floors. These barns must have good quality mats installed and plenty of bedding needs to be used to absorb the urine. Regardless of the floor type, the stall should be cleaned daily. Removal of the wet, urine soaked bedding will cut down on ammonia build-up. There are several considerations when deciding on bedding: absorbency, dustiness, how well it cushions, possible allergies to the product, how digestible it is, and availability. WOOD SHAVINGS Soft wood shavings are more absorbent and safer for the horse than hardwood shavings. Pine and spruce are the most common sources for commercial soft wood shavings. The soft wood shavings are generally safe to use. Occasionally a horse may be allergic to the pine resins. The symptoms shown by an allergic reaction will be bumps or hives. Hardwood shavings can be dangerous to use. You must be absolutely certain there is no walnut, cherry, or cedar in the material. The toxins produced by these products can cause laminitis. The horse does not need to eat the product – just standing on it allows the toxins to penetrate the hoof. Laminitis can occur within 12-24 hours of exposure and can lead to severe lameness. Dust is not usually a problem with wood shavings. The texture can vary and every person who has cleaned stalls has a preference. Unfortunately, it's pretty hard to tell what the texture is until you open the bag. Remember: shavings are a by-product, so quality control is not perfect. Wood shavings are not suitable for a foaling mare. The shavings will stick to the mare and newborn foal. Straw should be used in the stall as the foaling date approaches. PELLETED BEDDING Pelleted bedding is made from compressed soft woods. The resins, DECEMBER 2019 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2019

hydrocarbons, and any other moisture have been removed during the processing. This results in a highly absorbent product. The tightly compressed pellets become fluffy when wet. If they are allowed to dry they can become dusty. Manufacturers recommend the wet spots not be removed but mixed with the dry material. The daily routine advised is to remove the manure and mix the wet bedding with the dry. Occasionally a bag may need to be added. In time the stall will need to be stripped and new product used. Pelleted bedding should not be used in a foaling stall. PAPER BEDDING Shredded paper and cardboard are the most common paper products used for horse bedding. They are very absorbent, but will mat when wet. This results in a poor cushion factor. No dust is the main benefit of paper bedding. Paper based bedding products are low in allergenic mold spores, which is great for horses with allergies. PEAT MOSS Peat moss is one of the most absorbent of all the bedding materials available. Dry peat moss will absorb 10 times its weight in moisture, making it heavy to remove when wet. There is no dust – as long as it is kept moist. Horses that are prone to allergies seem to do well when bedded on peat. Mares should not be allowed to foal in peat moss, as it will stick to her and the foal. Peat moss should be bedded deep. The deeper it is, the easier it is to clean the stall. It has a great cushion factor when bedded 8 to 12 inches deep. STRAW Straw is the best bedding for a mare about to foal. It provides a good cushion and will not stick to either the mare or foal. There can be dust if it was not baled properly. Straw is not as absorbent as some of the other products. If a horse is not receiving enough good quality digestible fiber (hay) he will eat the straw bedding. As long as it is clean, not moldy or dusty, eating a small amount should not harm the horse. If the horse should eat large amounts of straw, impaction colic is possible. Earn Professional Certification as Horse Trainer, Stable Manager or Riding Instructor. All courses are online. For more information visit www.equinestudiesinstitute.org (21)

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BRIGHTON TRAIL RIDERS ASSOCIATION As this is being written, southeast Michigan has just experienced a major snowfall and in our immediate area, we have seven to eight inches of snow and the temperature has nose dived. Yes, this is being written in November, not January or February. All the schools and other institutions are closed down and we're still waiting for the county snowplows to make an appearance. And, of course, my snow blower won't start. It goes without saying that the trails won't see much action today, but if someone still insists on venturing out, they should fit their horses with snowshoes. Just recently we were experiencing a pleasant fall and the weather brought lots of people out. After being cautioned to wear orange because hunting season had started, riders were hitting the trails at Brighton and taking in the beautiful autumn colors. On October 19th we held our fall work bee and our volunteers really cleaned up the trails. Even though usage will drop off over the next several months, BTRA workers will face fewer challenges when our spring work bee is held in April 2020. Speaking of 2020, we have all but completed our schedule of events for that year and it will be published soon. Readers will remember that we discontinued our annual Christmas Party, cohosted with the Pinckney Trail Riders, and replaced it with a spring event. Dubbed the “Spring Fling,” it was a huge success and featured a banquet dinner and a silent auction. We plan to do it again next year and details on that will follow. Since no major activities are planned for the next few months, BTRA will go into “hibernation” for the winter, but by early next year, we'll be bursting with energy and expectations for a great 2020 riding and event season. 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 wish you all a safe and happy holiday with family and friends. We have several announcements we would like to share: Dave Snyder will be stepping down as president of the organization effective December 1, 2019, but will continue his role as trail boss. We’d like to take this opportunity to thank Dave for everything he has accomplished to move this club forward and for the countless hours spent to make it happen. Sally Oberg will be assuming the role as president effective December 1, 2019. Sally has extensive experience working with various government and trail organizations. We are very excited to have her heading up the Highland Trail Riders Association to keep the momentum going. Sally has every intention of keeping the equine only camping going at Highland, so your spots are still secure and you will be hearing from her prior to the event as in the past. Be sure to mark your calendars for our 2020 events: Spring Poker Ride – May 15-17 Fall Horseshoe Ride – September 11-13 Happy Holidays to you and yours! Hope to see you on the trails in 2020.

IONIA HORSE TRAILS ASSOCIATION Happy December fellow trail riders! Here's hoping we're experiencing good winter riding weather. The cold sure came in early this year! Thank you all for coming out and supporting our events in 2019! Our Forbidden Trail Ride and our Chili Cookoff were very successful, again surpassing all previous years!

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Because of this success, we are able to hire a professional to do some drainage work, install matting, stone, and gravel on Phase 1 of our Confidence Course. With our weather going from rainy and wet, straight to cold, we are concerned we may not be able to complete the work before late spring (after thaw and dry time). We really want our course built right, so our riders have a first class course to hone their skills. We held a "Thank You" dinner on November 19, at the Lamplight Grill in Ionia, inviting all who helped build the Confidence Course. We'd like to thank all those loyal volunteers again! Russ Goodemoot, Karen Kauffman, Robbin & Jay Stout, Curt Walls, board members Lea Burger, Chris Blievernicht, Mickey Dawson, Jennifer Ross, Nancy Simmonds, Maggie VanDyken, Kristie Walls, and Ronald Walker. Without the generous efforts of these few, the course would not exist. Our new approximately 100x100 arena, built with a joint effort of park staff and IHTA volunteers on September 28, is next to day staging. If you have an anxious horse you want to expose to trail riding, you'll have a safe place to "work out the kinks" before hitting the trails. We'll also be encouraging 4-H groups to hold their practices there, as well as potentially inviting clinicians and outside events in the future. Our event dates have been set for 2020! Set your reminders to make those camping reservations 6 months prior! Forbidden Trail Ride – June 27 Chili Cookoff – October 3 As an FYI, the IHTA board will not be meeting in December, January, and possibly February. We will continue our plans to improve stalls, picket areas, and the Course, and any required decisions will be handled by the board staying in contact over email. Phase 2 of our course will begin in 2021. Our campground is closed for the season, opening again on April 15, 2020. Our trails remain open all year, but park staff does not always plow to the back of the park. Check with staff at 616-527-3750 if planning a venture to the park in winter. Wishing you a Safe and Joyous Christmas Holiday, and New Year! Happy Trails! WWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM

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KENSINGTON TRAIL RIDERS Seasons greetings from the Kensington Trail Riders Association! Thanks to all who joined our group this past year. Your dues and support have helped us get off to a great start as we work to improve the trails and your riding experience at Kensington Metro Park. We want to remind you that Kensington is a no hunting area and so it is the perfect place to take those late fall and winter rides. We have big plans for next year and hope you will continue to join and support our efforts as we work to provide improvements to the staging and group campground areas during the spring and summer riding seasons. Remember that the park is open every day and the staging area is easy to get into, especially as the ground freezes. Questions or comments? Visit us on our website at: www.kensingtontrailriders.com Have a Safe and Happy Holiday Season!

MICHIGAN FOX TROTTERS ASSOCIATION If you manage to see this column before December 10th, please join us at the Shepherd Bar and Restaurant in Shepherd, MI at 11am for an important and festive meeting. The address is 324 W. Wright Ave, Shepherd. It isn't far off of US 127 and is south of Mt. Pleasant. We will be in the Maple Room. Want to nominate yourself or another member for an office? We will continue to accept nominations up until the election which will take place at this meeting. We look forward to seeing you. Also, all MFTA and MFTBA membership renewals are due. Please send yours in ASAP. Our bylaws state that memberships are due by January 1st.

There will be no virtual meetings via phone after all, so we will continue to meet face-toface. You will be able to connect via telephone during the meetings, however, if you cannot make it through the snow to attend. Let us know and we will give you the numbers to call. We have a Spring Training Clinic scheduled for May 23 & 24 in 2020 with Levi Beechy in West Branch, MI. Contact Kathy Kruch at 989-390-1838 if you have any questions or wish to be included. It will include working with your broke or unbroke horse. This is a good month to shop the deals on things you and your horse might need. Did Foxie chew up a rein? Did you lose a nubby grooming glove? Need a new helmet? How about investing in a book or DVD on training in your favorite discipline? Would your horse enjoy a better saddle pad, new mohair cinch or padded girth? A flat web longe line and whip would be handy to have, too. How about ordering an MFTA sweatshirt or hat? Go to www.michiganfoxtrotters.com to order. www.MFTHBA.com has more cool merchandise, too! I bet you and your equine companion will enjoy opening these wonderful gifts on Christmas morning! The 2019 Versatility Challenge will run through the end of the month. The highest scorers in each category will be given an award at the January meeting. Would you like to try for an award? Sign yourself up for this program for 2020! The forms and rules are on our website or one can be mailed to you. It really motivates you to get out and ride and train! 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. The Fox Trotter motto is, “To ride one is to own one (or more!).” Merry Christmas to all! Marilyn Mannino

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M H DVA MICHIGAN HORSE DRAWN VEHICLE ASSOCIATION December 7th will be our last meeting for 2019. Hard to believe another year has almost gone!!! We will be meeting again at the Brody Hall complex on the MSU campus across from Kellogg Center on Harrison Street. We meet at 11am to eat. At noon, we will conduct a business meeting to elect our officers for 2020. We will also be discussing a show for 2020 and planning our calendar. Feel free to join us. It is a wonderful dining experience as well as a group of likeminded friends!! January, February and March will have meetings at the Brody complex and will feature speakers. Follow us on Facebook: Michigan horse drawn vehicle association. Visit our website: www.mhdva.org Sincerely, Dorothy Childs, President

MICHIGAN TRAIL RIDERS ASSOCIATION McKinnley Trail Camp is the next camp from east to west. As it is over 25 miles when going shore to shore, either east or west of McKinnley, many are not familiar with the great circle riding at this camp. One ride that is my favorite is riding toward South Branch camp, and if you carry a GPS or are familiar with the side roads, you can take a right off the blue trail and work your way to McKinnley. There is a bar that serves great food and horses can be tied to a rail. The only caution is during busy summer, as parking is somewhat limited and some persons may not be familiar with keeping a safe distance from horses. Another great circle ride is heading out the back of the camp and connect to the pipeline, turn right and ride until you reach a two track that will take you to the Ausable River. Tie up and cool off in the river. Another favorite of mine is ride out of camp WWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM

Horse Association & Trail Riders News MICHIGAN TRAIL RIDERS, continued on road, turn right then left on the next road you come to. Take the two track to the right after approximately 1 mile. You will see occasional blue trail sign as this is a old section of the trail. You will ride on an old railroad bed and when you reach the end (at Evans Road) you can turn right and about 3 miles you will reach the current blue trail, turn right and the trail will take you back to camp. You can also 'shortcut' by cutting through two track and forest. This section is not cleared by anyone and may have obstacles. Watch for your January newsletter, you will find persons running for election or reelection to the MTRA board of directors. The 2020 ride calendar dates will be included. Take a look and make plans for riding this year in Michigan!

On behalf of the board of Proud Lake Trail Riders, I would like to thank each and everyone of you that has supported us, the trails and the love of horses. Thank you for attending our events and thank you for letting your voices be heard with support of all of the local equestrian trails. I hope you have a wonderful fall riding season and I look forward to seeing you at our 2020 events. We hope you have a wonderful holiday season with your friends, families and of course your horses! Nancy Efrusy, Proud Lake Trail Riders Proud Lake Board Members: Cindy Kesler, Lyndsay Boring, Deb Senter, Linda Lajavic, Dennis Hurley, Dianne Ervin, Anne Breen, Ellen Brunette

WESTERN DRESSAGE ASSOCIATION OF MICHIGAN The holiday season is in full bloom and the PROUD LAKE TRAIL RIDERS New Year is fast approaching. This seems Hello Everyone! like the perfect time to say thank you to our The snow started falling early this year, that members and to our wonderful sponsors for is for sure! their support of WDAMI over the past year. Please mark your calendars for our annual As your president, I feel that WDAMI is banquet at Bakers in Milford, MI. It will be moving in the right direction. Our accomFriday, Febuary 7th. This banquet is always plishments for 2019 include a very successlargely attended, so please join the fun. A ful education clinic (Dressage for Every great meal, silent auction and tons of won- Horse and Every Rider), a total of 6 WDAA derful company. Everyone is welcome, you recognized schooling shows, and a number do not need to be a member. It is a great way of new committees where members can to get to know new horse people and find serve and be involved. The WDAMI Board is some riding buddies. More information to working hard to plan for the up and coming follow after the first of the year. year 2020. More on this next month. If you have been to Proud Lake recently, you I am pleased to report that our very own will see our new obstacle course in the run WDAA/USEF “R” Judge, Joanne Coy, was off field next to the staging area. A few of selected to judge at the Western Dressage these obstacles were built by a local boy World Championship Show. It was an honor scout who built them as part of his Eagle and a privilege to ride for her. Joanne is a project. He also created two cement mount- wonderful judge and teacher with an amazing blocks for us. One is in the staging area ing eye and great comments. Joanne is the and one is by the railroad tracks. Please only judge I know who skipped being a “little come out and try the obstacle course, it is a r” in Western Dressage and was moved up lot of fun! to a “Large R” because of her judging skill. If you would like to join our email list, please Joanne was one of the instructors for the email me at efrusy@yahoo.com and also apprentice judging program at the World remember to like us on Facebook! show in 2017 and 2018. She was selected DECEMBER 2019 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2019 (24)

to be one of the speakers at the 2019 Judge's seminar for Western Dressage in Colorado and has been asked to be a guest speaker for the Western Dressage Judge's Seminar again in 2020. Joanne serves as an officer on the WDAMI Board and as our Secretary. She is a very accomplished horsewoman and teaches riding on her beautiful farm in Otsego. WDAMI would like to say “thank you” to Kyle Rothfus, a Certified Harmony Horsemanship Instructor and RRP Thoroughbred Makeover Ambassador, and to Maggie Huntoon, owner of Sunset Oaks Farm, for holding a benefit clinic for WDAMI. The clinic was held on October 26th at Sunset Oaks Farm in Howell. Kyle started the morning with a lecture on basics of Harmony Horsemanship. Then the participants worked their horses on a ten-foot lead rope and practiced moving their horses' feet over various obstacles. A fabulous lunch was provided by Liz Skiotys. The afternoon session started with another lecture and then participants rode their horses through new challenges. A crowd favorite was the large inflated pink elephant. Thank you, Kyle and Maggie! WDAMI year-end award submissions have been received and are being processed. Thank you to all participants. Our annual WDAMI Year-end Awards Banquet will be held at the Holiday Inn and Suites in Mount Pleasant on February 22, 2020 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets are $25, and you can reserve a place by sending a check to WDAMI, 9075 Brudy Rd., Wolverine, MI 49799. Look for further information in the mail around the first of the year. Please join us as we celebrate our members' 2019 accomplishments and learn what WDAMI has planned for 2020. Our speakers will be Joanne Coy and myself. Joanne will share what it is like to be a judge at the Western Dressage World Championship Show. I will be sharing my own experiences as a participant at the Show. Joanne and I will be happy to answer any questions you might have about preparing for and attending the World Show. Our quote of the month is by Charles De Kunffy: “A round top line is a prerequisite of impulsion.” WWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM

Horse Association & Trail Riders News WESTERN DRESSAGE ASSOCIATION OF MI, continued Join and become a member of WDAMI and WDAA for 2020: www.wdami.org. Be part of one of the fastest growing equestrian sports. Thank you for your support. Be safe, have fun, enjoy your equine partner, and exercise the act of kindness to all. Until next time, Suzanne Morisse, WDAMI President

WESTERN MICHIGAN APPALOOSA REGIONAL It's been a tumultuous summer and fall for our household, but hopefully things are settling down and I can once again turn out the newsletter in a more timely fashion. Please accept my apologies for lack of one this summer. Congratulations to everyone who attended the ApHC National Show, Youth Worlds and World Show. I know Michigan was well represented, as usual. Our own WMAR shows were well attended and while I missed one of them, I did make it to the others. The WMAR Year End Awards Banquet will again be combined with the MApHA Awards Banquet on January 25, 2020 at the Okemos Convention Center. Invitations will be coming out sometime the middle of December. There will be no lunch served, only dinner. The WMAR BOD meeting will be at 11:30 am with our awards following at noon. Our WMAR General Membership meeting will be scheduled for 3:30 pm. Don't forget to start gathering items for our silent and live auctions. Showbills have been finalized and our 2020 tentative show schedule will include (pending approval at the general membership meeting in January) MApHA Spring Show on May 1-3, 2020 at the Ingham County Fairgrounds (north end), the WMAR Red, White & Blue Show on May 30-31, 2020 also at the Ingham County Fairgrounds (north end), the WMAR State Show on July 11-12, 2020 at the Ingham County Fairgrounds (south end), the MApHA/WMAR Summer Sizzler Show on August 8-9, 2020 at the MSU Pavilion and the MApHA Classic Show on August 28-29, 2020 also at the

MSU Pavilion. A schedule is also available on the WMAR Facebook page. Our two WMAR shows held at the Ingham County Fairgrounds will again be offering Open All Breed classes complete with their own high point. So, if you have friends that don't have an Appaloosa yet, they can still come along and have some fun with us. The Ingham County Fairgrounds is once again allowing exhibitors to haul in without having to rent a stall. Further information about that will be on the showbills. Don't forget that WMAR offers the Incentive Fund for those of you showing at the WMAR shows next summer. For a small fee, you can start earning $$ for each point earned which is paid back at the year-end banquet. Further information and forms can be found on the WMAR website and at the WMAR Facebook page. For current info and photos from the awards banquet, as well this past summer's fun, check out our website at www.wmar app.org or our Facebook page. Our next meeting will be at the year-end banquet on January 25, 2020. 'til next month, Sharon Clark

YANKEE SPRINGS TRAIL RIDERS ASSOCIATION Board Meeting Minutes November 13, 2019 This meeting was held at Sandy's Country Kitchen starting at 6:35 pm with the Pledge of Allegiance. Review Projects: Confidence Course Stairs, more gravel has been added to these stairs to cover up the fabric that was starting to show. The corrals on sites 3 and 4 have had geotech material installed and gravel layered on top. YSTRA will monitor these corrals next year to see if this solves the mud issues. Two more corrals have been built on sites 19 and 25. Gates are on order for site 25 to be installed in the spring with site 19. YSTRA Group Camping trip will be going to Hopkins Creek September 11-13, 2020. DECEMBER 2019 â&#x20AC;˘ C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ÂŠ2019 (25)

Review Halloween Event: We got a lot of good reviews from this year's Halloween event. The judging went a lot smoother. Congratulations Sara and Travis for a great event! Proposed Calendar of Events: There was a review of the proposed calendar of events for 2020. It was suggested YSTRA should cut down the number of events for next year by removing the January 1, New Year's day ride as an organized ride with food and making it just a trail ride with a bonfire, also removing the Last Chance Ride and the Euchre Tournament. Proposed events and dates are April 25 Shot Clinic, June 27 JTR, September 5 Annual Meeting, October 10 Halloween Event. Trail Report: Ron is currently working on the proposal for the snow lake trail. Widening of sections on the 4 mile trail has not been approved yet. Solar well: Information has been collected on the installation of a solar well. This project will be on hold, waiting for more information from the Land Manager. Electrical Project: this project is on hold waiting for more information from the Land Manager. Land Manager Update: A request to have more confidence markers added to the 4 mile trail. Requested we create a plan for additional parking to be created in the Quonset hut area. A reported 611 camping nights in the horsemen's camp this year, this number is down from previous years. Need update from Tom Chaffee regarding signs, one for the intersection of the 4 and 6 mile and one for the 9 mile trail that says back to camp. Also need a Sager Road replacement sign at the corner of Sager and Shaw and the 3 mile marker is gone on the 4 mile trail. PayPal: Sara reported the PayPal account for YSTRA has been created, remember if you use PayPal, a service charge will be added on to your purchase price. December 11th will be the next YSTRA Board Meeting. All members are welcome. This meeting will be held at Sandy's Country Kitchen. Happy Trails, Kathy Taylor, YSTRA Secretary WWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM

Michigan Horse Drawn Vehicle By Dorothy Childs, MHDVA President The Michigan Horse Drawn Vehicle Association was founded in 1981 by Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Jarvis of Fenton, MI and is open to all breeds of horses and ponies and vehicles. The purpose is to aim for preservation of carriages and related items. It was formed to encourage the use of carriages and horse drawn vehicles. The association promotes safety. There are currently 48 member families from all over the state of Michigan. The year of 2019 has been a great year for Michigan Horse Drawn Vehicle (MHDVA) in many ways: We enjoyed three really interesting speakers during our “Ask the Experts” meetings at Brody Hall, MSU in January, February and March. These speakers talked about the topic of beneficial bees, one individual presented on how goats can be used to clear vegetation to reclaim pasture land, and Melissa Boyd did a slide presentation of her trip to Europe and horses she encountered. Besides interesting speakers, the Brody Complex has a dining experience that is always wonderful to enjoy. Linda Aloyo, Kathy Robertson and several others attended tack sales to meet people and spread the word about our driving club. We have added a nice line of sweaters and t-shirts with the MHDVA logo to our Ways and Means. You can also purchase signs to attach to your vehicle that read “Pass Wide and Slow” as well as whips, calendars, etc. Even though the weather was quite cold and rainy this past year, MHDVA members enjoyed several drives: Our first drive in May was in Metamora at the home of Barb Chapman and Frank Andrews. It is always fun to drive in the cones field or through the obstacles at the site of Michigan's Only Combined Drive. Members of the club enjoyed driving part of the Polly Anna Trail running near Lapeer. You can enjoy pictures on our website at www.mhdva.org and a report about one of two drives with Sleepy Hollow Trail Riders. They were gracious hosts and invited our club to join them over Memorial Weekend and Labor Day Weekend for camping and driving in their beautiful park. Many club members came over to join us for a day drive. A few of our members met to drive at Cummings Center, Genesee County Parks. They have a beautiful driving venue there with box stalls for the horses and camping hook-ups.

Cadbury, a miniature horse owned by Stephanie Cameron of Battle Creek, MI (left), and Daisy, a buckskin quarter horse owned by Linda Aloyo from Bridgeport, MI (right) at Elk Hill, MI. We also enjoyed a wonderful weekend at Lake City with Richard and Linda Wells in September. This turned out to be our biggest drive of the year. It is always fun to eat under the chandeliers in the barn while the horses munch hay in the stalls behind us! Our final drive for 2019 was in Elk Hill State Park. Some of our members did get up early enough to view the Elk in the meadows. The foliage at this drive was spectacular! The MHDVA website (www.mhdva.org) keeps improving and I invite you to visit it. We are working on a list of the wide range of books and DVD’s that can be borrowed if you are a member. We also have a very active Facebook page. Please like the page to stay up to date on meetings and events. As with any organization, we have areas to improve: Communications, including a newsletter. Pam Allen has agreed to become our newsletter editor. We welcome this much needed form of communication. We hope that 2020 will see some type of show organized by MHDVA as well. When asked at the MHDVA Annual Meeting about why members belonged to the club, many cited how much they enjoyed just getting together. Others stated they really valued having venues to get together and drive. Please pass the word that MHDVA is a great group of people that like to get out and drive their equine friends. Join us for one of our meetings and invite your friends!

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Success For Michigan Horse Judging Teams By Taylor Fabus, MSU Extension The Michigan State University and Michigan 4-H horse judging teams took home big wins at the 2019 Arabian Horse Youth Association Horse Judging Contest. The results are in for the 49th annual Arabian Horse Judging Contest hosted at the 2019 U.S. National Arabian and Half-Arabian Championship Horse Show October 25-26, 2019, in Tulsa, OK. The Arabian Horse Association awarded $9,250 to winners from all contest divisions. Twenty-six teams and over 100 individuals participated at the Arabian Horse Youth Association Horse Judging Contest for their chance at a national title. The youth were asked to judge six performance classes, four halter classes including half-Arabians and purebreds, and present four sets of oral reasons to contest officials. The classes judged included showmanship, hunter pleasure, western pleasure, ranch riding, country English pleasure, horsemanship, purebred geldings, halfArabian geldings, half-Arabian mares and purebred mares. If you're interested in seeing what the teams were evaluating, check out a MSU Extension article on how to judge Arabian horses at halter, at www.canr.msu.edu/news/judging_arabian_horses_at_halter. Representing Michigan 4-H Horse Programs were teams from Cass County 4-H and St. Clair County 4-H. Cass County team members were Amy Wyse, Mikayla Tice, Eve Heintzberger and Emily Luthringer. St. Clair County team members were Carrie Brown, Breanna Ngow, Madilyn Morris and Cora Rood. Both teams experienced success and represented Michigan 4-H Horse Programs beautifully. The team from Cass County 4-H took home champion 4-H/FFA team overall! Additionally, the Cass County 4-H team was awarded second in halter and first in reasons. The St. Clair County 4-H team received fifth place in halter, fourth place in performance and fifth place team overall. As the champion team overall, the Cass County 4-H team members were awarded custom Montana Silversmiths belt buckles, the coveted champion trophy, and $250 scholarships for each team member. The Michigan 4-H members received many individual awards as well. Wyse earned herself a $500 scholarship by being named the reserve high individual overall in the 4-H/FFA division. She was also seventh in halter, fourth in performance and first in reasons. Tice was sixth in halter, eighth in reasons and seventh overall. Heintzberger was eighth individual in halter, and Morris was second high individual in performance. Not to be outdone, the MSU Horse Judging Team went home with top honors in the senior division. The team members, coached by Taylor Fabus, consisted of McKenna Bowen, Alyssa Hawkins, Ashley Phillips, Amber Roberson and Lindsay Smith. The team took home reserve senior team overall, third in team halter, second in team performance and champion team in reasons. Many team members were also awarded individual prizes. Bowen was tenth in halter, second in performance, first in reasons and high individual overall in the senior collegiate division. Roberson was first in halter, third in reasons and fifth overall. Hawkins was sixth in DECEMBER 2019 â&#x20AC;˘ C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ÂŠ2019

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performance and tenth overall. Smith was sixth in reasons and Phillips was ninth in performance. As high individual overall, Bowen received a $750 scholarship and a champion jacket from The Hat Lady. As the reserve team overall, the Spartans were awarded custom Montana Silversmiths belt buckles. In each of these divisions, the rankings were separated by very few points, many were separated using tiebreakers, and all the contestants represented their states with pride. Michigan certainly had a lot to be proud of and many successes to celebrate! Congratulations to all of the teams and participants! Complete results can be found at www.arabianhorses.org Interested in starting a 4-H horse judging team? Check out a great MSU Extension article on how to start a team to start the process, visit: https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/how_to_start_a_4_h_ horse_judging_team Not sure what the benefits of horse judging may be? We've got an article for that too! Visit: https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/horse_ judging_is_equal_opportunity_for_all The Arabian Horse Association is an equine association serving more than 85,000 Arabian, half-Arabian and Anglo-Arabian horse owners across North America. The Arabian Horse Association registers and maintains a database of more than one million Arabian, half-Arabian and Anglo-Arabian horses. The Arabian Horse Association produces five national horse championship events yearly and recognizes over 344 Arabian local and regional horse shows and distance rides. The Arabian Horse Association promotes the Arabian breed and ownership through educational and outreach program. For more information, visit https://extension.msu.edu

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A Co-Dependent Relationship By Julie Goodnight | www.juliegoodnight.com Horses are very clever animals – quite adept at training people to do what they want. If you think you've never been trained by a horse, you probably aren't paying attention. In every clinic I do, I see riders that have developed what I would call a co-dependent relationship – a horse that is constantly threatening disobedience and a rider that is playing along with the horse's threats. I see riders that cannot keep their horse going at trot or canter – the horse is constantly threatening to break gait and the rider is constantly saying, “No, don't do that.” I see horses cutting corners and the rider pulling the outside rein. I see horses pulling toward the gate/barn/buddy and the rider seemingly oblivious, pulling the horse in the other direction but never confronting the issue. Horses are sneaky about this stuff and long before the rider realizes she is playing along, the horse has trained the rider to keep pedaling the horse to go or keep pulling the outside rein to stay on the right path. By playing along, the rider is complicit in the horse's disobedience and proving to the horse that she will tolerate the disobedience, rather than address it. Or worse, demonstrating to the horse that she is unaware of its disobedience. Generally, the biggest problem in a co-dependent relationship is that the rider is unaware of the horse's behavior – riding in a way that tells the horse that she is blissfully ignorant about the way he is supposed to act. It helps to know how a properly trained horse is supposed to act, but the most important thing is to become aware of the horse's disobedience, call him out on it and break the cycle of co-dependency (often easier said than done). What is an Obedient Horse? A properly trained saddle horse should travel in the speed and direction the rider wants, until the rider says to do something different. Once you tell the horse to do something, let's say slowtrot in this direction, the horse should continue trotting in that direction, at the speed the rider dictates, without pedaling or pulling, until the rider says to do something different – like turn, slow down or speed up. Obedience in a riding horse means that it goes on the path dictated entirely by the rider, at a speed chosen by the rider, without micro management from the rider. The horse should have no decisionmaking authority in this regard (imagine letting a thousand-pound flight animal go in the speed or direction it wanted). If the rider is constantly telling the horse to slow down, speed up or stay on the path, it means the horse is constantly threatening disobedience. The horse is holding the rider hostage and making the rider complicit in its disobedience, while the rider seems blissfully ignorant of the horse's actions. Everyone who has ever taken a horsemanship clinic from me, has heard me talk about “The Golden Moments.” It's the time at the beginning of the ride when the rider should test the horse's level of obedience and make her expectations abundantly clear to the horse. If the rider is not proactive at this time, the tables will turn. The horse will test the rider to see what it can get away with, and how aware the rider is of the horse's actions. DECEMBER 2019 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2019

Awareness is the Answer Horses are herd animals and are very aware of the actions and emotions of the animals around them – including humans. Since most of their communication with other horses is through postures, gestures and body language, they are particularly adept at reading others – again, including humans. They are relationship-oriented animals, so they have a high level of awareness of how other animals are acting. Humans, on the other hand, are often oblivious to the vibe they are giving off to a horse. The rider often lets her self-doubt, lack of confidence or lack of skill/knowledge show, by not following through on directives and overlooking small infractions. The rider tends to be overly focused on herself, how she's sitting, what she's doing with the reins, heels down, eyes up, hands in front of the saddle... Gradually, the horse starts pushing boundaries, to see what it can get away with, until the rider notices. Once the rider becomes more aware of the horse, its actions and its motivations, the game is over for the horse. It's the rider's lack of awareness that gives the horse the green light to act how he wants. Turning the Tables Once the rider is aware of the horse's disobedience, it's easy to bring the game to an end. Part of his strategy involves the rider's lack of awareness, so simply calling the horse out on his behavior – treating it as a violation – will go a long way to stop the behavior. In general, horses do not want to get in trouble. The rider should scold the horse in such a way that he gets the message, “I know what you are doing, now knock it off!” In addition to recognizing the disobedience, it's also important to understand the motive. Why is the horse acting this way? How does he benefit? What does he want? By understanding the horse's motivations, it will be far easier to correct him in a manner that takes away all the benefits. Perhaps a few examples will help. If I detect a horse is veering from the path I dictated by pulling toward the gate/barn/buddy, I now know that 1) my horse is in a disobedient frame of mind, and 2) that he wants to go in a certain direction. My first goal is to let the horse know that I know what he is doing. So instead of politely steering him back to the path I chose, I will scold with my voice (calling him out) and maybe bounce/slap my leg on his ribs, perhaps bump one rein. Then, and most importantly, I'll make sure I turn the horse a few times – with each turn being AWAY from his objective. I want to be very careful that (28)

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A Co-Dependent Relationship, continued my horse does not gain any ground and in fact ends up farther away from his objective. If I am riding in the arena and the horse is pulling toward the middle, refusing to stay on the rail unless I hold him there, my first step is awareness. If I just go around the arena holding the outside rein so his nose is to the wall and he's going around the arena counter-bent, the horse thinks I don't know what he's doing. So I may bump the outside rein as I bump/slap with my inside leg and scold with my voice. Then, I will make a few changes of direction, turning him into the fence each time – never turning him toward the middle. The changes of direction are abrupt and cause him to come closer to the rail with each turn. Then I'll put him back to the rail, relax my hands and see if he decides to stay there without me holding him. If not, scold and turn into the fence a few times. Once he learns that every time he leans into the middle, it will buy him 3-4 abrupt turns into the fence, he will give it up. Beware of Whack-a-Mole When horses misbehave, they generally do the same thing at the same place, every time. They tend to be predictable in their disobedience. This is good because it gives the rider the opportunity to think ahead of the horse and be proactive – take charge BEFORE the horse does his little trick. Being one step ahead of the horse lets him know that the rider is onto his antics. However, there is a saying in horse training... “it always gets worse before it gets better.” This refers to the fact that if a horse has been getting away with disobedience for some time and you address it –

call him out on it – he is unlikely to just stop and never do it again. Especially if it's a tactic that's been working well for him; he's reluctant to give it up so he might put up a little fight before he totally caves. It's important to stay-the-course, even if he gets mad. Often, when a horse is acting up at a specific place – either in the arena or on the trail – and you address it, that same disobedient behavior will pop up in a new place. This is quite normal; it's a tactic the horse has reason to believe will work again, so he tries the same thing someplace else. When you call him out on that, he may try it again someplace different. But eventually, he will give it up. If a horse has gotten away with disobedience for some time, it may make him mad that his tricks aren't working. It may temporarily exacerbate the disobedience or cause a bit of a tantrum. The job of the rider is to stay the course without throwing gas on the flame. In other words, be insistent and persistent, but do not agitate the horse further. No need to fight; just wait for the horse to give it up. Horses may not be great problem-solvers, but they can be very clever in their disobedient tactics and very manipulative of others. Often this manipulative behavior leads to a co-dependent relationship, causing the rider to hold the horse on the path or hold the horse in a speed. But once the rider is aware of the horse's manipulations, calls the horse out on it, refusing to succumb to the tactic, the game is usually over for the horse. Julie Goodnight, Trainer and Clinician For a wealth of information on this and many other topics, and to purchase educational videos and training equipment, visit my website... www.juliegoodnight.com

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Buying and Selling Farms, vacant land or recreational parcels throughout Michigan. Call Doug Beasley – 517.260.2939 FAUST REAL ESTATE, LLC (S-06/20) 145 E. Front St., Adrian, MI 49221 Horse Farm For Sale: 10 acres, Green Oak Twp., South Lyon Schools. Indoor riding arena with observation room. Spacious ranch home. Perfect for riding lessons, boarding or hunting! Jessica Kerry – 248.880.2219 South Lyon, MI (Livingston) (M-12/19) Email: jessicakerry@gmail.com HOUSING: One bedroom apartment with small stipend avail. for rent/labor. Owner need help in barn and house. Pastures and stalls available. Serious, knowledgeable persons only. Within 5 miles of US-23 and I-96. Howell, MI (Livingston) (M-12/19) Email: inaz@att.net | www.zfarms.com FOR RENT: Non-smoker needed on horse ranch to share large home with private suite. Fully furnished. Room for horses, extra stalls available. Looking for a handy person for a long term home. Serious individuals only. Howell area, close to US-23 and I-96. Let’s talk! (M-12/19) Email: inaz@att.net | www.zfarms.com Nature Lovers Paradise! Custom built ranch on 66 acres (1/3 mostly wooded). Located in SW Lenawee County. Check out this property online at: www.faustrealestate.net Call Diana – 517.270.3646 FAUST REAL ESTATE, LLC (M-11/19) 145 E. Front St., Adrian, MI 49221 Three bedroom home on 3 acres of land on the west edge of Sand Creek, MI. Handicap ramp, garage, chicken coop, hip roof storage barn. Stoney Creek runs through the wooded are at the back of property. Offered at $79,000! Call Lyn Liechty – 517.605.9301 FAUST REAL ESTATE, LLC (M-11/19) 145 E. Front St., Adrian, MI 49221 WANTED TO RENT: Barn with 5 stalls in the South Lyon area. 5 box stalls and pasture needed. I have pet horses and I will take full care of them. Call Janine – 248.724.8110 Email: asherj9414@gmail.com

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2020 MJMHA TACK SALE

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MOORE’S MONTHLY HORSE & TACK AUCTION

February 15, 2020

First Saturday of each month starting at 6pm with tack, horses to follow

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Show & Event Dates MICHIGAN SHOWS ALL show & event date listings are FREE!

DECEMBER DECEMBER 7 – 2nd Annual Wassailing Celebration Horse and Carriage Holiday Parade. ALL Horse Parade, no bands or motorcycles. 2pm. Hosted by Metamora Chamber of Commerce 810.678.6222. Visit: metamorachamber.org/ 2019-wassailing-celebration.html DECEMBER 7 – Oakland County 4-H Horse Council Tack Sale, 10am-2pm. $1 admission. Springfield Oaks Activity Center, 12451 Andersonville Rd., Davisburg, MI. Vendors welcome. Call Debbie Morgan 248.347.3860, ext. 279, or email: morga194@anr.msu.edu DECEMBER 7 – Snowy Speed Series (show 1 of 4). 2pm. Youth & open classes. $25 jackpot class. Groveland Equestrian Ctr., 75 Barron Rd., Ortonville, MI. Call Jenna 810.288.2491, email: pistolequinellc@gmail.com, or you can find “Groveland Equestrian Center” on Facebook.

JANUARY 4 – Snowy Speed Series (show 3 of 4). 2pm. Youth & open classes. $25 jackpot class. Groveland Equestrian Ctr., 75 Barron Rd., Ortonville, MI. Call Jenna 810.288.2491, email: pistolequinellc@gmail.com, or you can find “Groveland Equestrian Center” on Facebook. JANUARY 11 – MAP Horse Show. Noon start. MSU Pavilion, 4301 Farm Lane, East Lansing, MI. Contact Doosie Cole 810.599.4689 JANUARY 12 – Monroe County New & Used Tack Sale, 10am-3pm, $3 admission. Free admission: military & veterans w/ID. MBT Expo Center, 3775 South Custer Rd., Monroe, MI. Concessions. Vendors welcome. Email Christin Gordon at: christinnowlan@gmail.com JANUARY 18 – Ingham County 4-H Tack Sale, 11am-3pm. Admission $1. Ingham Co. Fairgrounds, Indoor Arena, 700 E. Ash St., Mason, MI. Call Sheryl 517.589.0103, email: ingham county4htacksale@yahoo.com. Find us on Facebook: 2020 Ingham County 4-H Tack Sale.

JANUARY JANUARY 1 – New Year’s Day All Breed Horse and Tack Sale. 11:00am tack, 2:00pm horses. Consignments welcome. Moore’s Horse Co., 11771 US Hwy 223, Onsted, MI. Contact Tom Moore 517.467.7576, email: sales@tom mooresales.com, www.tommooresales.com JANUARY 2-4 – MI Horseshoer Assoc. Clinic and Contest. MSU Pavilion, 4301 Farm Lane, East Lansing, MI. Contact Richard Becker 810.614.9538, email: coalforge@chartermi. net, or visit: www.michiganhorseshoers.com

FEBRUARY 8 – MAP Horse Show. Noon start. MSU Pavilion, 4301 Farm Lane, East Lansing, MI. Contact Doosie Cole 810.599.4689 FEBRUARY 14-16 – 51st Annual Spartan Stampede Rodeo, hosted by the MSU Rodeo Club. MSU Pavilion, 4301 Farm Lane, East Lansing, MI. Call Brian Nielsen 517.432.1378, or email: bdn@msu.edu, or online at: https://www.canr.msu.edu/msurodeoclub/ FEBRUARY 15 – MJMHA Tack Sale, 10am3pm. Admission $1, during set-up $5. Vendor set-up: 8am-10am. No pets. Pinckney High School, 10255 Dexter-Pinckney Rd., Pinckney, MI. Call Sherry 313.207.8194, email: skollien @gmail.com, www.mjmha.com, or Facebook.

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DECEMBER 21 – Snowy Speed Series (show 2 of 4). 2pm. Youth & open classes. $25 jackpot class. Groveland Equestrian Ctr., 75 Barron Rd., Ortonville, MI. Call Jenna 810.288.2491, email: pistolequinellc@gmail.com, or you can find “Groveland Equestrian Center” on Facebook.

~ MI 2020 SHOWS ~

FEBRUARY 1 – 18th Annual MQHA Tack Sale, 10am-4:30pm. Free admission. MSU Pavilion, 4301 Farm Lane, East Lansing, MI. MQHA 616.225.8211, email: mqha@hotmail.com, or online at: www.miquarterhorse.com

FEBRUARY 15 – Sparta Equestrian Team Tack Sale, 10am-2pm. Free Admission. Sparta Middle School Gym & Cafeteria, 480 S. State St., Sparta, MI. Vendors $15 per space. Contact Julie 616.890.8476, email: jak7411@aol.com, Facebook: 20th Annual Sparta Tack Sale.

DECEMBER 14 – Dressage Workshop with Karin Bielefeld. Karin’s proven training skills will help you excel. $60 per rider, $10 audit. WillowTree Equestrian Center, 61087 34th Ave., Bangor, MI. Contact Karin 269.470.4007, email: karinbielefeld@gmail.com

DECEMBER 27 – Afterglow Christmas Camp, one day, 10am-2pm. Riding, grooming, games, a craft and lunch. Ages 5 and up. Brighton Equestrian Center, 7318 Herbst Road, Brighton, MI. Call 810.772.7612, online at: www.clubbec.com, or find us on social media.

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MARCH 2 – Grand Traverse County 4-H Horse and Pony Council Tack Sale. 9:30am-3pm. First Christian Church, 3686 W. South Airport Rd., Traverse City, MI. Contact Alisa Forton at 231.357.4346, email: excaliburstables@ gmail.com, or find us on Facebook. JANUARY 18 – Snowy Speed Series (show 4 of 4). 2pm. Youth & open classes. $25 jackpot class. Groveland Equestrian Ctr., 75 Barron Rd., Ortonville, MI. Call Jenna 810.288.2491, email: pistolequinellc@gmail.com, or you can find “Groveland Equestrian Center” on Facebook. JANUARY 25 – Livingston County 4-H Tack Sale, 10am-2pm, free admission. Vendors welcome, concessions on grounds. Hartland Educational Support Service Ctr., 9525 E. Highland Rd., Howell, MI. Paula 517.404.4544, or email: gustyacres@yahoo.com JANUARY 26 – Intercollegiate Horse Show Assoc. Show. MSU Pavilion, 4301 Farm Lane, East Lansing, MI. Contact Victoria Guzman 734.740.3290, or online at: www.inhainc.com

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MARCH 6-8 – 37th Annual MI Horse Expo. The 2020 Expo will feature 4 top clinicians; Craig Cameron, Cole Cameron, Charmayne James and Michael Gascon. MSU Pavilion, 4301 East Lansing, MI. Call 517.919.EXPO. Visit us online at: www.mihorseexpo.com, or on Facebook. MARCH 14 – MAP Horse Show. Noon start. MSU Pavilion, 4301 Farm Lane, East Lansing, MI. Contact Doosie Cole 810.599.4689 MARCH 21 – 5th Annual Lapeer Equestrian Team Tack Sale, 10am-2pm. Admission $3, 10 & under free. Vendor space available. Lapeer High School, 933 S. Saginaw St., Lapeer, MI. Contact Amanda Dixon 810.614.3691, or email: lapeerequestrianteam@yahoo.com MARCH 28 – Ionia County 4-H Leaders Tack Sale, 10am-2pm. Free Admission. Ionia High School, 250 East Tuttle Rd., Ionia, MI. Contact Dolores Powell 443.534.4102, or email: powelldm@yahoo.com. Find “Ionia County 4H New and Used Tack Sale” on Facebook. WWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM

Show & Event Dates MI WEEKLY EVENTS WEDNESDAYS: Team Sorting Practice at The Orchard Arena. 5:30pm sign-up, 6pm start. $20 per person. 5966 W. Sanilac Rd., Vassar, MI. Call 989.823.3352 or 989.673.3767, email: gwright@centurytel.net or visit us online at www.gwhorsesandtack.com THURSDAYS: Ladies Riding & Exercise Group, 7:30-8:30pm, Oct. 3–Dec. 19. WillowTree Equestrian Center, 61087 34th Ave., Bangor, MI. Contact Karin 269.470.4007, email: karinbielefeld@gmail.com, or visit us online at: www.willowtreeequestriancenter.com SUNDAYS: Team Sorting Practice at Blue Ridge Stock Farm, N. Latson Rd., Howell, MI. 2pm start, $25 cattle fee, all ages welcome, no exp. nec. Call 517.376.1930. Spring - Fall Only.

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

OHIO SHOWS DECEMBER DECEMBER 1 – Chagrin Valley Farms Dressage Show. Chagrin Valley Farms, 9250 E. Washington St., Chagrin Falls, OH. Contact Linda Joseph 440.543.2861, or email: lindajoseph@chagrinvalleyfarms.com, or online at: www.chagrinvalleyfarms.com

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MICHIGAN AUCTIONS 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 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 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 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

DECEMBER 1 – Cowboy Christmas Tack Swap, Shopping and Live Auction. Tack Swap: 9am-2pm. Auction: 2pm. Free admission. WB Ranch, 1640 County Road B, Swanton, OH. Call Jo 419.356.1350, Kathy 419.283.5383. Fulton County Ohio Horseman’s Council on Facebook. DECEMBER 4-8 – WEC Winter Classic I Hunter/Jumper Show. World Equestrian Center, 4095 OH-730, Wilmington, OH. Contact Julie, email: julie.agar@comcast. net, stabling mgr.: tjcampbell05@gmail.com or visit: www.worldequestriancenter.com DECEMBER 5-8 – Hunter/Jumper Show. USEF Nat’l., USEF Jumper Level 1, OPHA, OHJA. Chagrin Valley Farms, 9250 E. Washington St., Chagrin Falls, OH. Linda 440.543.7233, email: lindajoseph@chagrinvalleyfarms.com, or online at: www.chagrinvalleyfarms.com DECEMBER 7 – Crazy Woman Ranch Youth Rodeo Series (2 of 6). Saddles, buckles, cash! Rodeo begins 10am. High Point Winners at each show. 6450 Lancaster-Circleville Rd., Lancaster, OH. Contact Joyce 614.595.1850, or find Crazy Woman Ranch on Facebook. DECEMBER 7-8 – Youth Equestrian Development Association (YEDA) Show. University of Findlay, James L. Child Jr. Equestrian Complex, 11178 Township Hwy. 201, Findlay, OH. Call 419.957.9054, or email: info@showyeda.com Find us on Facebook or www.showyeda.com

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DECEMBER 8 – Tack Swap 10am-2pm. Food and beverages available. Vendors set-up 8am10am. Rogers Equestrian Center, 26897 Frederick Ave., Columbia Station, OH. Contact Alyssa Rogers 216.538.6753 (text ok) or online at: www.rogersequestriancenter.com DECEMBER 9-11 – Half Baked Winter Series Barrel Racing. Champions Center Expo, 4122 Laybourne Rd., Springfield, OH. Call Dawn 330.771.3205, Clea 330.592.5745. Visit “On The Road With Dawn and Clea” on Facebook or www.onthereadwithdawnandclea.com DECEMBER 11-15 – WEC Winter Classic II Hunter/Jumper Show. World Equestrian Center, 4095 OH-730, Wilmington, OH. Contact Julie, email: julie.agar@comcast. net, stabling mgr.: tjcampbell05@gmail.com or visit: www.worldequestriancenter.com DECEMBER 12-15 – Chagrin Valley Farms A Rated Hunter/Jumper Show. Chagrin Valley Farms, 9250 E. Washington St., Chagrin Falls, OH. Contact Linda Joseph 440.543.2861, or email: lindajoseph@chagrinvalleyfarms.com, or online at: www.chagrinvalleyfarms.com DECEMBER 14 – Crazy Woman Ranch Bonus Cash Series. Added Money. Expo barrels 9am11:30am, noon show. IBRA, NPBA, Roadies approved. At Crazy Woman Ranch, 6450 Lancaster-Circleville Rd., Lancaster, OH. Joyce Hanes 614.595.1850 or find us on Facebook. DECEMBER 14-15 – Youth Equestrian Development Association (YEDA) Show. Champions Center, 4122 Laybourne Rd., Springfield, OH. Call 419.957.9054, or email us at: info@show yeda.com. Find YEDA on Facebook, or online at: www.showyeda.com DECEMBER 15 – ASHAO Academy Show. Sponsored by: Ohio Morgan Horse Assoc. & UPHA Chapter 13. Blue Lakes Farm, 14037 Auburn Rd., Newbury, OH. Contact Alyssa 216.538.6753, Kathleen 330.620.8106, email: kflower@lookawayfarm.com DECEMBER 18-22 – WEC Winter Classic III Hunter/Jumper Show. World Equestrian Center, 4095 OH-730, Wilmington, OH. Contact Julie, email: julie.agar@comcast. net, stabling mgr.: tjcampbell05@gmail.com or visit: www.worldequestriancenter.com DECEMBER 21-22 – Chagrin Valley Farms HJA Schooling Show. Chagrin Valley Farms, 9250 E. Washington St., Chagrin Falls, OH. Contact Linda Joseph 440.543.2861, or email: lindajoseph@chagrinvalleyfarms.com, or online at: www.chagrinvalleyfarms.com

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Show & Event Dates OHIO SHOWS, cont. DECEMBER 27-29 – New Year’s Barrel Bash at Champions Center, 4122 Laybourne Rd., Springfield, OH. Contact: Champions Center 937.324.4353, email: championscenter02@ gmail.com, or: www.championscenter.net DECEMBER 28 – C Bar T Cattle Co. Winter Saddle Series. 10am reg., 11am roping. 70% Payback. Stalls/RV hook-ups available. Crazy Woman Ranch Arena, 6450 Lancaster Circleville Rd. SW, Lancaster, OH. Contact Trent 618.781.9721, or Clyde 614.915.5540 DECEMBER 29 – Chagrin Valley Farms Dressage Show. Chagrin Valley Farms, 9250 E. Washington St., Chagrin Falls, OH. Contact Linda Joseph 440.543.2861, or email: lindajoseph@chagrinvalleyfarms.com, or online at: www.chagrinvalleyfarms.com

~OHI0 2020 SHOWS~ JANUARY JANUARY 4 – Crazy Woman Ranch Youth Rodeo Series (3 of 6). Saddles, buckles, cash! Rodeo begins 10am. High Point Winners at each show. 6450 Lancaster-Circleville Rd., Lancaster, OH. Contact Joyce 614.595.1850, or find Crazy Woman Ranch on Facebook. JANUARY 4-5 – Youth Equestrian Development Association (YEDA) Show. Garwood Arena, 2538 Middleton Rd., Columbiana, OH. Call 419.957.9054, or email: info@show yeda.com. Find YEDA on Facebook, or online at: www.showyeda.com JANUARY 11-12 – Youth Equestrian Development Association (YEDA) Double Judged Show. Champions Center, 4122 Laybourne Rd., Springfield, OH. Call 419.957.9054, or email us at: info@show yeda.com. Find YEDA on Facebook, or online at: www.showyeda.com JANUARY 18 – 22nd Annual Contenders 4-H Club Tack, Pie & Misc. Item Auction, 5pm. Donations appreciated 740.501.1045. Mt. Vernon Developmental Center, 1250 Vernonview Dr., Mt. Vernon, OH. Contenders Auction on FB or http://contenders4-hclub.weebly.com JANUARY 19 – ASHAO Academy Show. Sponsored by: Ohio Morgan Horse Assoc. & UPHA Chapter 13. Blue Lakes Farm, 14037 Auburn Rd., Newbury, OH. Contact Alyssa 216.538.6753, Kathleen 330.620.8106, email: kflower@lookawayfarm.com JANUARY 25 – C Bar T Cattle Co. Winter Saddle Series. 10am reg., 11am roping. 70% Payback. Stalls/RV hook-ups available. Crazy Woman Ranch Arena, 6450 Lancaster Circleville Rd. SW, Lancaster, OH. Contact Trent 618.781.9721, or Clyde 614.915.5540

JANUARY 25-26 – Youth Equestrian Development Association (YEDA) Show. Garwood Arena, 2538 Middleton Rd., Columbiana, OH. Call 419.957.9054, or email: info@show yeda.com. Find YEDA on Facebook, or online at: www.showyeda.com

FEBRUARY 22-23 – Youth Equestrian Development Association (YEDA) Show. Garwood Arena, 2538 Middleton Rd., Columbiana, OH. Call 419.957.9054, or email: info@show yeda.com. Find YEDA on Facebook, or online at: www.showyeda.com

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FEBRUARY 23 – Ohio State 4-H Hippology, Judging and Horse Bowl Clinic. Cost: $10. Deadline Feb. 8th. Kottman Hall, 2021 Coffey Rd., Columbus, OH. Contact Dr Kimberly Cole 614.292.2625, email: cole.436@osu.edu, or online at: https://ohio4h.org/events

FEBRUARY 1 – Crazy Woman Ranch Youth Rodeo Series (4 of 6). Saddles, buckles, cash! Rodeo begins 10am. High Point Winners at each show. 6450 Lancaster-Circleville Rd., Lancaster, OH. Contact Joyce 614.595.1850, or find Crazy Woman Ranch on Facebook. FEBRUARY 3-5 – Half Baked Winter Series Barrel Racing. Champions Center Expo, 4122 Laybourne Rd., Springfield, OH. Call Dawn 330.771.3205, Clea 330.592.5745. Visit “On The Road With Dawn and Clea” on Facebook or www.onthereadwithdawnandclea.com FEBRUARY 8 – 9th Annual Swap Meet, 9am2pm. $1 admission, or 2 non-exp. can goods. Hosts: Ashland Paint & Plain Saddle Club. Ashland Co. Fairgrounds, Mozelle Hall, Ashland, OH. Contact Ashley 419.606.8383 (text ok), email: acanfield386@gmail.com or visit: www.ashlandpaintandplain.com

FEBRUARY 28 - MARCH 1 – Southern Ohio Quarter Horse Association “The Challenge.” 3 judges, flat fee. Champions Center, 4122 Laybourne Rd., Springfield, OH. Contact Kathy Avolt 765.714.4324, online at: www.anequine production.com, or www.soqha.com FEBRUARY 29 – C Bar T Cattle Co. Winter Saddle Series. 10am reg., 11am roping. 70% Payback. Stalls/RV hook-ups available. Crazy Woman Ranch Arena, 6450 Lancaster Circleville Rd. SW, Lancaster, OH. Contact Trent 618.781.9721, or Clyde 614.915.5540

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FEBRUARY 8-9 – Youth Equestrian Development Association (YEDA) Show. WB Ranch and Arena, 1640 Co Road B, Swanton, OH. Call 419.957.9054, or email: info@showyeda. com. Find YEDA on Facebook, or online at: www.showyeda.com

MARCH 7 – Crazy Woman Ranch Youth Rodeo Series (5 of 6). Saddles, buckles, cash! Rodeo begins 10am. High Point Winners at each show. 6450 Lancaster-Circleville Rd., Lancaster, OH. Contact Joyce 614.595.1850, or find Crazy Woman Ranch on Facebook.

FEBRUARY 9 – ASHAO Academy Show. Sponsored by: Ohio Morgan Horse Assoc. & UPHA Chapter 13. Blue Lakes Farm, 14037 Auburn Rd., Newbury, OH. Contact Alyssa 216.538.6753, Kathleen 330.620.8106, email: kflower@lookawayfarm.com

MARCH 7-8 – Ohio Michigan Indiana QH Assoc. Warm Up Show. Champions Center, 4122 Laybourne Rd., Springfield, OH. Contact Dan Klaus at 419.307.9212 or email: dsmklaus@gmail.com, visit us on Facebook or https://omiquarterhorseassn.com/

FEBRUARY 15-16 – Youth Equestrian Development Association (YEDA) Show. Champions Center, 4122 Laybourne Rd., Springfield, OH. Call 419.957.9054, or email us at: info@show yeda.com. Find YEDA on Facebook, or online at: www.showyeda.com

MARCH 8 – 35th Annual Great Tack Exchange (GTE), 11am-4pm. $2 admission (all ages). Vendors welcome. No dogs. Warren County Fairgrounds, Bldg. C, 665 N. Broadway St., Lebanon, OH. Visit: www.greattackexchange. webs.com, or the “Warren County Horseman’s Council” on Facebook.

FEBRUARY 16 – 37th Annual GLApHC Tack Swap, 8am-2pm, $3 admission. University of Findlay Western Farm, 14700 US 68, Findlay, OH. Contact Jim Hollis 269.214.6194 or Deb Follett 734.341.9219. Find the “GLApHC Swap Meet” on Facebook or www.glaphc.com FEBRUARY 22-23 – Champions Center Open Show. Champions Center, 4122 Laybourne Rd., Springfield, OH. Email: championscenter02 @gmail.com. Follow us on Facebook or visit us online at: www.championscenter.net

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MARCH 15 – 26th Annual Darke County 4-H Tack Sale, 10am-3pm. Admission $2, 12 & under $1 or free w/dinner. BBQ Dinner Tickets $7.50 ea. (purchase by March 3). Darke Co. Fairgrounds (Yth. Bldg. & Coliseum), 800 Sweitzer St., Greenville, OH. Amy 989.423.4452 MARCH 17-19 – Half Baked Winter Series Barrel Racing. Champions Center Expo, 4122 Laybourne Rd., Springfield, OH. Call Dawn 330.771.3205, Clea 330.592.5745. Visit “On The Road With Dawn and Clea” on Facebook or www.onthereadwithdawnandclea.com WWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM

Show & Event Dates MARCH 20-22 – Marne Loosenort Barrel Clinic, 9am start. $450 per person (limit 25) includes weekend stall, shavings, lunch, beverages. Trailer hook-ups $60 wknd. Crazy Woman Ranch, 6450 Lancaster-Circleville Rd., Lancaster, OH. Contact Joyce 614.595.1850.

MARCH 30 – Ohio State 4-H Horse Bowl Contest. Cost: $30. Deadline March 15th. JR: OSU AG Admin Bldg., 2120 Fyffe Rd. SR: 2021 Coffey Rd., Columbus, OH. Contact Dr Kimberly Cole 614.292.2625, email: cole.436@osu.edu online at: https://ohio4h.org/events

MARCH 21 – Tack Swap hosted by Custom Conchos and Tack, LLC. $1 admission, 10am3pm. Richland Co. Fairgrounds, 750 Home Rd. N., Mansfield, OH. Contact Custom Conchos and Tack, LLC 567.560.4457, or visit us online at: www.customconchosandtack.com

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MARCH 21-22 – Buckeye Equestrian Events Open Show. Champions Center Expo, 4122 Laybourne Rd., Springfield, OH. Visit Buckeye Equestrian Events on Facebook. MARCH 21-22 – Youth Equestrian Development Association (YEDA) Show. Henderson’s Arena, 830 Van Fossan Rd., Jackson, OH. Call 419.957.9054, or email us at: info@show yeda.com. Find YEDA on Facebook, or online at: www.showyeda.com MARCH 22 – ASHAO Academy Show. Sponsored by: Ohio Morgan Horse Assoc. & UPHA Chapter 13. Blue Lakes Farm, 14037 Auburn Rd., Newbury, OH. Contact Alyssa Rose 216.538.6753, Kathleen 330.620.8106, email: kflower@lookawayfarm.com MARCH 28 – C Bar T Cattle Co. Winter Saddle Series. 10am reg., 11am roping. 70% Payback. Stalls, RV hook-ups available. Crazy Woman Ranch Arena, 6450 Lancaster Circleville Rd. SW, Lancaster, OH. Contact Trent G. 618.781.9721, or Clyde B. 614.915.5540 MARCH 28-29 – Champions Center Open Show. Champions Center, 4122 Laybourne Rd., Springfield, OH. Email: championscenter02 @gmail.com. Follow us on Facebook or visit us online at: www.championscenter.net

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APRIL 2-5 – Equine Affaire: North America’s premiere equine exposition and equestrian gathering. Ohio Expo Center, 717 E. 17th Ave., Columbus, OH. Call 740.845.0085, email: info@equineaffaire.com, or visit us online at: www.equineaffaire.com or on social media.

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APRIL 3-5 – Blue Ribbon Springtime Classic Saddlebred Horse Show. Champions Center Expo, 4122 Laybourne Rd., Springfield, OH. Follow Blue Ribbon Springtime Classic on Facebook or visit www.ohiosaddlebred.com

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

APRIL 4-5 – Crazy Woman Ranch Youth Rodeo Series FINALS. Saddles, buckles, cash! Rodeo begins 10am. High Point Winners at each show. 6450 Lancaster-Circleville Rd., Lancaster, OH. Contact Joyce 614.595.1850, or find Crazy Woman Ranch on Facebook.

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

APRIL 11 – C Bar T Cattle Co. Winter Saddle Series. 10am reg., 11am roping. 70% Payback. Stalls, RV hook-ups available. Crazy Woman Ranch Arena, 6450 Lancaster Circleville Rd. SW, Lancaster, OH. Contact Trent G. 618.781.9721, or Clyde B. 614.915.5540 APRIL 18-18 – Champions Center Open Show. Champions Center, 4122 Laybourne Rd., Springfield, OH. Email: championscenter02 @gmail.com, or follow us on Facebook or visit us online at: www.championscenter.net APRIL 23-26 – YEDA National Championship Weekend. Eden Park Equestrian Complex, 2607 Blayney Road, Sunbury, OH. Call 419.957.9054, or email us at: info@show yeda.com. Find YEDA on Facebook, or online at: www.showyeda.com

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.

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. Yoder and Frey Hay and Straw Auction: Every Monday at 12 noon. Farm Machinery Auctions: 2nd Tuesday monthly at 9am. Yoder and Frey Inc., 3649 Co. Rd. 24, Archbold, OH. Call 1.800.364.2870, or visit us online at: www.yoderandfreyfarm.com

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Nikki's Story A Natural Journey To Kindness In 2006, Pam Jeffers, founder of Natural Freedom, discovered equine facilitated learning following a personal family journey. The journey is outlined in her book, “Stand UP: A Journey of Finding Strength Leads to a Unique Model of Practice in Exploring Relationships with Self, Horse, and Others”, and depicts the events of overcoming adversities and fear, to believing in hope and big dreams with a herd of horses leading the way. As a result of this journey, Natural Freedom Wellness Center came to fruition, offering a unique model of practice for exploring a relationship with self, horses, and others. As time progressed, the program expanded to include satellite sites and a mobile unit to serve area youth of the Southeast Ohio region. It was during one of these programs that Natural Freedom’s team members were fortunate to meet and work with a dynamic preschool therapy team from Ross County Board of Developmental Disabilities to provide an enrichment and literacy program. The children and families embraced the program with such excitement, that the author, storyteller, and speech-language pathologist, Penelope LaRock, inquired about writing a social-emotional learning story on each of Natural Freedom’s herd members! Penelope combines her professional expertise with evidencebased interventions of social stories, vocabulary building, and social experiences, utilizing the horses’ personal stories and personalities to develop an educational, fun, and engaging story of personal growth. In the Spring of 2017, Pam Jeffers and Natural Freedom’s team, including Robert and LaTicia Jeffers, met Maureen Shelleau, a Michigan equine artist, professional animator, art instructor, and founder of Equine Frenzy, at Equine Affaire in Columbus, Ohio. Pam was presenting and the team had an exhibit booth close to Maureen, who was exhibiting her equine and animal artistry. The team was attracted to Maureen’s Disney-esque style of characterizing horses as well as her high-realism style of equine portraiture. They introduced themselves and invited the artist to consider illustrating the series of books written by Penelope. To Maureen, this was a life-long dream come true! Over the course of her career, Maureen’s art has also been instrumental in benefiting many international charities. She continues to support animal welfare, and educational organizations through the proceeds of her art. Maureen believes “to understand an animal is an art by itself. To be privileged enough to have an emotional bond with one is a blessing. To capture the spirit of the animal in hopes that we may have a better understanding of and appreciate our companionships with these beloved creatures... that’s as priceless as an epiphany.” Backed by three art degrees, Maureen Shelleau’s portfolio is a versatile arrangement of high realism animal paintings, wildlife, and nature photography, animation, comics, and sculptures. Her paintDECEMBER 2019 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2019

ings and prints of famous race horses, including the well-known 'Lords of Legend' (Secretariat, Northern Dancer and Man o' War), are collected around the globe and hang in private homes, prestigious racetracks and museums across North America. The chance meeting of the Natural Freedom’s team and Maureen at Equine Affaire was serendipity at its finest! It was a perfect match and the ‘Stepping Up Kindness Children’s Book Series’ began! The first book of the series is “Nikki’s Story”: A little horse with a big lesson on self-esteem, friendship and embracing differences. This story, as all of the stories in the series, is not only a beautiful, professionally illustrated picture book, it is also a resource for adults to continue the discussion and dialogue with their children, clients, and/or students. In addition, a licensed mental health professional has written probing questions at the end of each book to aid in continuing these sometimes challenging conversations with youth. Whether the adult is a parent, caregiver, grandparent, teacher, or counsellor – these questions aid in opening up conversations to assist the next generation in feeling strong, confident, and empowered in themselves, their respect for others, and truly learn at an early age the power of kindness not only to others but for themselves as well. For more information, or to purchase a copy of “Nikki’s Story” or “Stand Up!” please contact Above The Lead Line Productions, LLC at abovetheleadlineproductions@gmail.com. They welcome you to like and follow them at Stepping Up Kindness Children’s Books on Facebook or Twitter @StepUpKindness to keep informed of the next publications and their upcoming toy line currently in production. “Nikki's Story” and “Stand UP!” are also available for purchase on Amazon.

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Working in Hand – Ground Tying By Lynn Palm | www.lynnpalm.com In-hand work is a must not only for training your horse, but training yourself as well! It lightens your horse's responses and helps prepare him for doing maneuvers under saddle. You also learn the importance of your position to properly executing in hand work. In this series of articles, I've shared lesson plans for teaching your horse to lead at the walk and trot, and how to set up. This month we will add another in-hand lesson: ground tying. A horse that ground ties literally appears to be tied to the ground! He will stand set up and balanced on all four feet and stay in this position on a very long loose line or with the lead hanging down with little or no contact between himself and his handler. For the horse's education, ground tying teaches him acceptance. He becomes better mannered for grooming, shoeing, bathing and other tasks that require him to stand still. If he moves, he shows that he is not accepting or respecting your commands. For this lesson equip your horse with the basic ground training tools: a properly fitting halter with a 6-8 foot lead attached by “threading” it over the nose or under the chin and snapping it to the opposite side of the halter, leg protection, and an in hand whip. When the horse is really good and consistent with this lesson, the lead can be snapped to either side of the halter you are working on. The goal is for the horse to learn to stand and stay with little or no direct contact with you, taught in gradual steps. There are two variables that must be incorporated into a ground tying lesson plan. It is important to change only one of these variables at a time to keep your horse from losing his attention or getting confused. The first variable is the training location. Introduce this lesson in a very secure location like a stall. Only when the horse shows he respects the command there should he graduate to repeating the lesson in progressively less secure environments. I recommend a training location sequence of starting in a stall, then moving to a less secure environment like a barn aisleway, and finally to a more open environment like an enclosed working area, a small paddock or an arena. The second variable is the distance you move away from the horse when asking him to stand ground tied. The further you move away from him, the less secure he may become. Therefore it is very important that this step be gradual, too. When first introducing this command, you may only be able to move three or four feet away from your horse before he becomes insecure or loses his focus. Whatever distance you find allows him to stay focused and secure, keep it constant as you repeat the lesson through the sequence of training locations (stall-aisleway-paddock or arena). Once he consistently responds to your command at that distance in each location, repeat the location sequence slightly increasing the distance you move away from him. Continue this progression until you can move at least 15 feet away from him, keeping little or no contact on the lead, in a paddock or arena. The final step is asking the horse to stand and stay ground tied in an open area with no contact on his lead. If the horse becomes inconsistent in obeying your command to ground tie after making progress, he is telling you that he is not DECEMBER 2019 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2019

ready for the next step. Go back to a more secure environment and repeat the lesson until he shows more consistency. Start this lesson by positioning your horse alongside the stall wall or fence to help keep him straight, but far enough away so you can walk between him and the wall or fence. Ask him to “set up” or square up so he's balanced on his four legs using the techniques I explained in last month's newsletter. If starting on the horse's near (left) side, your right hand holds the lead line shank approximately 4-5 inches from the horse. Your left hand holds the longe line in an organized neat coil together with the in hand whip. Once he is in position, ask him to “whoa.” Loosen your contact on the longe line with your right hand so that there is slack between you and the horse. Reinforce the command for him to stand by repeating “whoa” as needed, and gradually step away from him. You may only be able to move a few feet before he loses attention. Only ask the horse to stand ground tied for a very short period of time, like 15 seconds or less. This will give him the greatest opportunity to stay focused and have success in responding to your command. Praise him if he obeys, then do something else to keep his focus like asking him to pick up a hoof or do a basic in hand maneuver. Then ask him to ground tie again, for a short time, and go on to some other maneuver. Adding variety to this lesson will help your horse keep his attention on you. Constantly read and evaluate your horse's reactions including his eyes, ears, even what he is smelling. If the horse remains relaxed, but his eye and ear is always following you, he is saying that he is focused on your command and will stand still. If he follows the lead line down to the ground with his nose or sniffs the ground, it is a clear sign that he's lost his attention on you and will move. If you want him to ground tie, he cannot do this. Gently tap him underneath his chin with the toe of your boot to get his attention, bring his head back up, and come back to your command. The horse may try to follow you as you step away from him. If he leans or steps toward you, either toss the line towards him to ask him to move away or push the side of his head away to realign it with the rest of his body. If he walks toward you put your hand up like a stop sign to block his forward movement. Reposition him, give the command “whoa”, and repeat the lesson. As he accepts this lesson, and the distance you can move away from him increases, change your position and start moving around him. Evaluate his attentiveness as you move towards his left hindquarter. His eye and ear should be focused on you. Talk to him (38)

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Ground Tying, continued to keep his focus on you, give him a pet on his hip, and praise him if he stands still. Move around in front of him, just off his left shoulder. Add a “whoa” if you need to reinforce your ground tying command. Then move around to his right side and back to his right hindquarter, keeping slack in the lead. If you find you need a longer line to keep enough slack as you progressively can move further away from the horse, substitute a longe line for the lead. It may take 6-8 months of this progressive training for your horse to understand and respond to the ground tying command. He will tell you through his reactions and obedience to your requests when he is ready for the next step in the ground tying training progression. Your Next Step… When teaching ground tying, if your horse walks forward or gets startled and moves, just let him. Because you are introducing this lesson in an enclosed area he will not get away from you. Simply bring him back to the spot where you gave the command by repositioning him or backtracking his exact movements to put him back where he started. Do not circle him to bring him back to the spot. This only reinforces the idea that he will be allowed to walk away from what you are asking him to do. Ask him to set up and start again. Until then, follow your dreams…Lynn Palm Visit www.lynnpalm.com and click on my online store to learn more about Palm Partnership Training educational books, videos, equipment, equestrian schools, and gifts.

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Equine Law and Horse Sense Foster Swift shareholder Julie I. Fershtman’s latest book, Equine Law and Horse Sense, has just been published by the American Bar Association (ABA).

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Designed for individuals, businesses, and organizations in the horse industry, along with the attorneys who serve them, Fershtman's latest book provides readers with tools to assess their needs, plan ahead and take precautions to avoid legal conflicts. This 372-page paperback covers numerous topics relevant to the equine industry, including contracts, liabilities and avoiding them, equine activity liability laws, loose horse liabilities, zoning and land use laws, business structures, risk management, debt collection, sales disputes, insurance and how to avoid disputes with insurers, association liabilities, veterinary malpractice, and many more. Widely considered to be one of the nation's leading practitioners in equine law, Fershtman has owned and shown several horses. Her busy practice serves a national clientele on matters that include contract disputes, fraud cases, business disputes, insurance law, and liability. She has tried equine cases before juries in 4 states and has been specially admitted counsel in 18 jurisdictions nationwide. A past president of the 42,000-member State Bar of Michigan and current member of the ABA House of Delegates, Fershtman is listed in The Best Lawyers in America. Michigan Lawyers Weekly honored her as the “Woman of the Year” in Michigan's legal profession in 2016, and she received the ABA-TIPS Section's “Excellence in the Advancement in Animal Law” award in 2017. Fershtman's speaking engagements span 29 states on topics of law, liability, contracts, and risk management, including at some of the equine industry's largest conventions. Equine Law and Horse Sense is Fershtman's fourth book. In addition, she has contributed chapters to four other books published by the ABA. Fershtman is also the primary contributor to Foster Swift's Equine Law Blog, www.equinelawblog.com. For more information on Fershtman's new book, Equine Law and Horse Sense, or to place an order, please contact ABA Publishing at the following link: http://bit.ly/2obngBd Since 1902, Foster Swift Collins & Smith, PC has provided comprehensive legal services to businesses, municipalities and individuals. The firm employs 100-plus attorneys and over 100 support staff in six locations; Lansing, Detroit, Southfield, Grand Rapids, Holland and St. Joseph. For more information about the firm, its attorneys and to access recent publications, visit www.fosterswift.com DECEMBER 2019 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2019 (40)

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Understanding Topographic Maps By Robert Eversole | www.TrailMeister.com You probably already know that a compass and a paper map are part of the Ten Essentials. Learning to interpret that paper topo map (short for topographic map) is every bit as essential. Your map can tell a richly detailed story about the area you'll be exploring. We just have to open our eyes to see that story. Have you ever looked closely at the squiggly lines scattered over your topo maps? Besides the obvious trails and rivers, the brown squiggly lines are contour lines. These fascinating lines represent the three-dimensional landscape of Earth within the twodimensional space of a map. Contour lines give us 3-D glasses. Topographic trail maps are useful for trip planning AND for navigation in the field. They give you the power to visualize threedimensional terrain from a flat piece of paper. The feature that makes this possible is contour lines: What these unassuming lines do is plot the points of equal elevation on a map. If you were to trace the length of a contour line, each point would be the same height above sea level. If you were to walk the path of a contour line in real life, you would remain at the same elevation for the whole hike. You might be hanging from a cliff by your fingertips, but you would never go up or down. How Contour Lines Describe Terrain Simply put, contour lines indicate the steepness of terrain. Where they're close together, elevation is changing rapidly in a short distance, therefore the terrain is steep. Where contour lines are far apart, the elevation is changing slowly, indicating a gentle slope. Contour lines can never intersect or cross one another, e.g. 200 feet can never be 300 feet. The ink may blend together on a map, but contour lines can never touch in the real world. Common Terrain Features Contour lines also indicate the shape of the terrain. Major terrain features that you'll find include Peaks, saddles, valleys, and depressions, and they each have characteristic contour lines that make it easy to pick them out in the landscape. Learning to identify the distinct features of common contour line patterns will help you read topo maps quickly, and recognize the various terrain features they represent on in the real world.

Valley: A valley is a stretched-out groove in the land, usually formed by a water feature, that has high ground on three sides. Valleys are illustrated by contour lines forming U-shaped or Vshaped patterns. The closed end of the contour line (U or V) always points upstream or toward high ground.

Saddle: A saddle is a low point between two areas of higher ground. It is illustrated by contour lines that look like an hourglass.

Depression: A depression is a low point on the ground. It could be described as simply a hole in the ground that isn't a lake. Depressions are represented by closed contour lines that have tick marks (hachure lines) pointing toward low ground. Becoming proficient with reading contour lines takes practice. One of the easiest ways to do this is to become aware of the shapes of the surrounding land at all times, even when riding at your local park. Most navigation and map reading is about matching up the form of the land with those on the map. Pick out features like peaks and saddles on your ride and find them in the world around you.

Come to a TrailMeister trail clinic and learn more about using topographic maps to plan trail rides, as well as make sure that you're back to camp in time for dinner! Peak: A peak, or hill is an area of high ground. From the top, the As always, for more information on horse trails and camps, trail ground slopes down in all directions. Peaks are illustrated by riding and camping with livestock, as well as the world's largest contour lines forming concentric circles. The inside of the smallest closed circle is the hilltop. guide to horse trails and camps, visit www.TrailMeister.com DECEMBER 2019 â&#x20AC;˘ C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ÂŠ2019 (43) WWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM

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Congratulations Mila Rayne on attending your ﬁrst summer horse camp in 2019! ~ Love Oma and Opa ~ Congratulations Tanger Sioux Springsteen & Twix. Two years in a row placing in all 4 classes at 4-H States! ~ Love Dad

Thank you Logan for helping at this years’ tack sales with Mom, Mila and Oma Cindy ~ Love Oma ~ Lillian Wasson & Irish Thunder’s Celtic Hallie congratulations on a successful show year! ~ Love you, Mom and Pat

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Happy Holidays Megan Maratea, age 15, Traverse City, MI. Love this girl! She’s had 7 surgeries on her leg, but she is still out there doing what she loves and doing amazing!! ~ Love Mom, Dad & Ella ~

Marian ~ May the road rise to meet you. May the wind always be at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face; the rain fall soft upon your ﬁelds and may God hold you in the palm of His hand. ~ Love Mom

Esmé, Mama and Daddy are so proud of the young woman you are becoming. Keep up the good work! Lillian, we are so proud of you and all that you do. ~ We love you, Mom and Dad ~

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Congratulations Kimberly Griggy on an amazing end to your youth career. ~ Love Jodie...AKA Your Horse Mom

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Madison, we are so happy to have you join our horse show cousins group! Love Avery and Audra Avery & Audra, we hope your love for horses & showing together as cousins last a lifetime! ~ Love Mom and Aunt Amber

Thank you to everyone that submitted a photo of their favorite youth for our December 2019 edition! This is the rst year we have offered this free section, and we’re very happy with the support that we have received. Let’s do it again next year! We hope that everyone’s Holiday Season is happy and bright and lled with love. We look forward to serving all Michigan and Ohio equestrians in the 2020! ~ The Couturier Family; Bill, Cindy, Irene, Jason, Arlette, Mila and Logan ~ DECEMBER 2019 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2019

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the artist struggled to correctly depict a bridle on the horse's head or a saddle on the horse's By Lisa Skylis, Reporter at Large | Email: skylisli@msu.edu body. List decided she didn't need Was a pony at the top of your childhood wish list every holiday someone trained as an artist but a season? Did you wish every year on your birthday for your very own true horse person to illustrate her Black Beauty or Misty Pony? If Santa didn't bring you that pony, did work. After several months of you get into horses later in life as an adult? If you agreed to any of hard work, the project was stuck these questions, you have a lot in common with the author featured until she could find an illustrator in this article, Lorie List. to bring the story to life. The Horseless Texan – As a child, Lorie List “desperately wanted a Meanwhile, Amanda Holob was also struggling. She worked feedhorse from the time I knew of their existence” and endlessly hoped ing and mucking stalls at the barn Lorie List boarded her horse Indie for her own equine connection. Although List grew up in rural Texas, at, but had dreams of being an artist herself. Unfortunately, Amanda as the years passed, she feared that her high expectations of horse was in a car accident and her dominant arm was in a cast for some ownership could never meet the reality. In her 20's, List moved an time. One day at the barn, List noticed the beautiful drawings of hour south of Salt Lake City, Utah, where she worked with dozens of horses on her cast and asked her who had done them. To her horses on the Sundance Ranch, but still longed for a horse of her surprise, List discovered that Holob herself had done the drawings own. After the ranch, List realized that the “reality was even better – upside down and with her left hand! List excitedly told her about than the fantasy” once she moved again to Southern Oregon and the project, asked her if she would be interested in illustrating, and a bought her first horse. partnership was formed. Twenty years later, List aspired to help connect other children who, From the Shop to the Shelf – Together, List and Holob worked like her, were desperate for the characters in their horse novels to tirelessly to bring their book, now titled “The Smallest Horse,” into be real and for their own bond with a horse. She became inspired to the world. Although they had decided against using an editor, the write a children's book that featured “real-life horses” but was team worked with a professional graphic designer to create the daunted by the process. Although List had spent most of her adult cover and a content editor to arrange the story in a way that would career using her skills in writing and marketing to convey critical make sense to children. List combined her background in marketing information to the public, she didn't consider herself a 'writer' and her knowledge of social media to grow support for their project creatively. List decided to take the first step and began writing a and even had the public vote on which cover design to choose. children's story about the amazing horses in her life. Through Kickstarter campaigns, they raised enough money from A Book Begins – Now committed to writing a children's book, Lorie pre-ordered books to order the first 3,000 copies. These books dove into the process headfirst and dedicated her time to creating a were then sold online on Amazon, who ordered books on-demand work of art. First, List researched everything and anything about from List. The team also decided to pay Amazon extra for “The writing and publishing a picture book. She learned that using a Smallest Horse” to come up as a sponsored product whenever professional editor was not only expensive but that they would people would search phrases on the website like 'kid's horse book'. choose the cover design and even the title of the book. After Despite the early success, List still worried that “I'm going to be weighing her options, List decided that she was only interested in eighty years old and still have boxes of [these] books that I'm self-publishing her work so that she had full control of the book. Her carting around with me!” ultimate goal was to have it “look like a book that belonged on your A Happy Ending – After four years, hundreds of hours in work, and bookshelf.” about $10,000, Lorie List and Amanda Holob had a gorgeous and List's next step was to share her rough drafts with an online writing successful children's book. During that time, List began her own group for children's literature where they edited and critiqued each publishing company 'Pony Tales' and created a website to support other's works. List soon learned that it was key to have a plot that “The Smallest Horse” titled 'Pony Dreams'. Currently, the team is could be easily understood by kids but still appealing enough for an working on the sequel titled “Mango's Brave Day” and it's likely to adult to purchase the book. The book needed a simple but relatable be published this time next year. “Mango's Brave Day” features a moral and character development during the story. List settled on new main horse character, Mango, who had spent his life in a stall the theme 'finding your own special talent' and chose a petite pony and has to be brave to help find Trixie who is lost in the mountains. from her farm named Trixie to be the protagonist. In the story, Trixie Although she was intimidated by the process at first, List was is discouraged that she is too small to do any of the important farm thrilled with the final product and learned so much about what it jobs and she searches for a way to be useful on the farm. List takes to write, market, and self-publish a children's book. She said, cautions others that writing a book for children isn't necessarily “the fact that people read my book to their kids at night and that kids easy and that “if you want to succeed, you have to think of it as name their stuffed animals after the horses in the book…it's just the starting a business.” However, the business of creating a children's most wonderful feeling!” book can't be successful without an illustrator. Thank you to Lorie List for allowing me to interview her. If you are Painting the Picture – With her completed manuscript in hand, List interested in purchasing The Smallest Horse, it can be found on began the search for an illustrator. Traditionally, the publishing Amazon or on the website: www.ponydreams.com company pairs an author with an illustrator of their choosing. When self-publishing, the choice is yours, but the struggle to find the right Lisa Skylis is an MSU Alumna with a degree in Animal Sciences. artist is real. In her hometown, Lorie saw a gorgeous horse She is a horse enthusiast and avid supporter of therapeutic riding. landscape painting and invited the artist to come to her farm to Lisa is a professional freelance writer – inquiries can be sent to paint some of the title characters. While a lovely landscape painter, skylisli@msu.edu. DECEMBER 2019 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2019 (52) WWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM

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