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The Making of a Trail Horse, Pt.3 By Julie Goodnight | www.juliegoodnight.com With solid ground-handling skills in place, half the battle of undersaddle training is behind you. As the young horse's training progresses from ground manners to riding skills, there are certain philosophies that must be consistently applied to its training to make an exceptional trail horse. These skills are important no matter what discipline you choose, but when riding into uncontrolled and unimproved environments with natural hazards, these skills can be the difference between a fun and exciting ride, and a total disaster. Obedience: Fundamental obedience starts from day one of undersaddle training and it means that the horse will go on the exact path dictated by the rider, at the speed chosen by the rider, without argument from the horse or excessive management by the rider. This is important in all horses and especially in trail horses. I always want to be able to control the path my horse travels on the trail. If I allow him to choose the path, he may ram my knee into a tree trunk or hang me on a low branch. Work Ethic: While this can be a natural quality in a horse, it will certainly be solidified through consistent training and handling. A good trail horse is forward moving, eager to please, and willing to work. When I ask my horse for effort, I need to see it, but I'm careful not to abuse the power by asking too much. I expect the same work ethic in my horse that I have for myself, but I always recognize his efforts and reward the horse with rest, for a job well-done. Rating Speed: Whether I'm leading the horse from the ground, ponying from another horse, or riding the trail horse, he needs to rate his speed off of me or off another horse. No hanging back, then trotting up. No outpacing all the other horses. A horse is perfectly capable of maintaining a given speed (without you holding or pushing) and they instinctively rate speed off other horses, so it shouldn't be hard to train. From the very beginning of a horse's training, proper spacing and rating speed needs to be ingrained. Complete and Total Body Control: Often we hear people say, “he's just a trail horse,” as if riding in a wild environment with natural hazards isn't risky. I know the importance of having full body control on my horse, especially on the trail, where tight spots can be scary and a horse that panics and runs will get us both hurt. Being able to control the exact placement of my horse's nose, shoulders, hip, and feet, no matter how rough the terrain is, will keep me safe and get me out of a lot of trouble. Full body control and lateral movements are not just for show horses. Ride Alone or In Company: While all horses prefer to be in the company of other horses, I need my horse to trust me enough to go out alone – whether that be for a short jaunt away from the group or going on a long ride alone. There are two important factors here: one is that my horse is not herd-bound and the other is that my horse gets the same level of confidence from me that he gets from the herd. I want him to think of us as a team; we are in it together and reliant on each other. This does not come easily – it requires hard work, leadership, and dedication on your part. Minds Manners Around Other Horses: I'm extremely strict about my horses' behavior around other horses. No fraternizing in any way is allowed when the horse is being handled or ridden. No friendly interactions, no busy-bodies, and certainly no aggression. That's a basic manner that all horses should be taught from a young age… when you are being handled or ridden, no herd interactions are DECEMBER 2020 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2020

allowed! Trail horses are often ridden in groups with unknown horses. They may have to be in close proximity to other horses and perhaps even tied on a highline next to a horse they don't know. Besides, he is at work and on-the-clock when we are trail riding, it's not social time. This is first and foremost a safety issue that will prevent someone from getting kicked, or worse. If your horse has bad manners, in this regard, it's a poor reflection on your horsemanship and a liability to the group. Stands Quietly for Mounting and Dismounting: From day one, we teach horses to stand square, dead-still, and on a loose rein for mounting and dismounting and to never walk off without a cue from the rider. This will come in mighty handy should you find yourself on the side of a steep mountain, getting off and back on because someone dropped their camera. Never walking off or increasing speed without a cue, is important for when you are riding with inconsiderate riders who take off without warning. Performs the Same Away from Home and in New Environments: The ability to perform skills in new places and in different situations, is something a horse learns over time and through varied experiences. Horses are location-specific in what they learn (they associate their behavior and actions with a place). Learning new skills at home (where the horse is relaxed) happens fast, but it takes months and years of performing those same skills in new locations before the horse is a seasoned pro. As early as possible in the horse's training, we try to put them in new situations – teach them to investigate and be curious when they are uncertain, and take them on small journeys to increase their exposure and confidence. Horses move through the first two stages of learning fast: acquisition of skills and fluency of skills. But generalizing what he has learned – to be able to perform any time or place, even under duress – takes a lot of time and careful planning to make sure the horse always has confidence-building experiences away from home. You may have noticed that the manners and skills necessary to make a great trail horse are the same for any good horse – safe, reliable, mannerly, and obedient – makes for a pleasant horse to be around. Even if you will never head into rugged terrain or camp overnight with your horse, developing these qualities in your horse will make him successful in whatever activity you do. There's no such thing as “just” a trail horse. A lot of hard work goes into finding the right prospect, developing the skills that will keep you safe on the trail, and establishing a meaningful relationship with the horse. But it is time well-spent when you and your horse need to rely on each other out in the wilderness. Visit Julie Goodnight online at: www.juliegoodnight.com (14) WWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM

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Great Gift From A Red Horse By Kim Cardeccia | www.ConfidenceThroughConnection.com I got the best gift from my red horse, Sunshine to My Heart. He chose not to run me over. That might not sound like a wonderful present, but let me tell you why it meant the world to me. I end up sharing often about my red horse, he teaches me so much about interacting with horses, as well as myself. He has a very big presence and isn't shy at all about expressing his opinions. He is a big inspiration for my becoming even more of an outlier than I was, before I was lucky enough to partner with him. Over our years together, I have received much advice on what I should do with him, or how I should treat him. Fortunately for both of us, I haven't heeded most of it as I felt that it didn't encompass and embrace our essence as a team. I didn't know quite what I “should” do with him, but I was really figuring out what I didn't want to do. Sunshine teaches me daily to follow my intuition and trust myself. There is a whole range of interesting to this! One of the things that I have heard is that he's too pushy, and I need to fix that as he's asserting his dominance over me. I need to let him know that I'm the leader and make him move his feet. I am not kidding about the language and let me tell you that Sunshine would have a pretty good laugh at me attempting to boss him around. We have spent over a decade coloring outside of the lines. It's not simple to describe the bond that we have, because it is very atypical. Even though I was not about to heed the unsolicited advice DECEMBER 2020 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2020

I was given, I didn't have solid external proof that these directions were off base. Until my red horse chose not to run over me. I have seen Sunshine look concerned as well as startle, but I haven't ever seen him look scared like he did when he made this spectacular decision. I had him in our little demo space in the barn on a very windy day this Fall. One of those first cold days when horses are all a bit rattled. There were many noises due to the wind that were catching his attention. We do a lot of liberty work, and so he was off line. My red horse was standing by the long wall, focusing his attention on reaching his nose toward the window into the barn aisle. As he was doing this, a circular saw started up outside of the little arena. It was to his left, and I was on his right. This noise rattled him. He crouched down, preparing to bolt, and caught himself because I was there on his right side. The fear caused his body to continue to crouch and prepare to flee. After some panicked flailing, he whirled tight to his left and got himself out of that situation. He turned toward what frightened him rather than run me over. I was so amazed at what happened. I had been prepared to get myself out of his way, but no doubt I wouldn't have been quick enough to not get some sort of contact if he had bolted in my direction. My red horse respected me enough to stay out of my space in his panic. He proved to me (yet again) that he is my best teacher when it comes to him and to listen. Listen to both him and my impressions and intuition. Although I can't gift wrap what he offered me, it's still one of the best gifts ever. He would like us all to listen more to our horses for Christmas…and beyond. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from me and Sunshine! (15)

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Reliable Communications By Robert Eversole | www.TrailMeister.com Communicating with the folks back home while you're camping seems like the last thing that you would want to do. After all, we've left technology behind to embrace the wilderness. There's no better feeling than being “off the grid,” disconnected from the outside world. However, there are exceptions to this; you may have health problems, family that needs checking on, or you may need up to date information for the trip home. “While in the Pasayten wilderness, along the Canadian border, where cell coverage is just a dream, we noticed a thick smoke plume, and haze started filling the basin we were camping in. The plume was to the southeast which was also the direction of our only route back to civilization. If the road were closed our week-long trip might turn into something much longer. We needed wildfire info ASAP in order to make an informed decision on the safest option.” Information Is Power – In these circumstances, having access to reliable communications while camping in remote locations is not only a good idea, but a necessity. “I sent a message to our emergency contact at home to see if they could find any wildfire info. Within minutes we had a situation report on the fire and where it was heading (across the only road into the trailhead). With that info we were able to make a plan – break camp at first light and head for the trailhead and immediately depart for home. After receiving the fire info, I was able to share that data with some hikers camped nearby so that they could make informed decisions for themselves.” Backcountry communicators are, at their best, lifesaving devices that allow you to check in with friends and family back home and reach emergency services in a pinch, even when you're far off the grid. Here's a breakdown of the devices we've used with success. SatPaq – So good that the US military is using them. The SatPaq has become my go to communicator because of its small size, light weight, and its ability to point to a specific satellite. It's never failed me, and messages are sent and received fast. The SatPaq from Higher Ground is a lightweight device that easily clips to your smart phone and connects wirelessly using Bluetooth to communicate through satellites when there is no cell coverage. SatPaq's SpaceLinq app is free and allows you to send and receive messages, get instant weather forecasts, share your location, and get help in emergencies – all without monthly service fees. Garmin inReach – Reliably rugged GPS tracking and much more. The best thing about inReach is that it's built to take abuse. Add that to the easy to use operating system and you've got a reliable tool

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that doesn't require a smart phone to operate. Although a smart phone isn't required, you can still pair the device to your phone for a much larger and easier to use screen with the free Earthmate app. Being essentially a GPS unit that does more, you can use the inReach to track your ride and record all of the statistics that we love such as altitude, average speed and other similar data. Spot X – Self contained communications. Similar to the inReach, the Spot X is its own self-contained unit, not needing to piggyback off phones via Bluetooth. It will track your route, send your location and text updates. The Spot X also features a full keyboard and a cursor button for navigating the screen. No endless scrolling to find a letter on a display screen. (A note on those buttons. Unless you have tiny fingers, they may prove to be too small to type with gloves on and are hard to use in heavy rain, snow, or finger-freezing sub-zero winds.) “When we got to the bottom of the mountain and back onto paved roads, the impact of the fire was clear. The mountainsides that were green on the way in a few days before were blackened and still smoking. By the time we made it to the trailhead the next afternoon the smoke was getting thicker. A quick set of messages on the SatPaq let us know that the road out was still clear, but the wind forecast had the fire line heading across it. We needed to leave A.S.A.P. And we did! The fire line was a half mile away from a critical intersection that we turned at. And the surrounding area was crisscrossed with red streaks from aerial fire retardant drops. We were never in immediate danger, but had the wind shifted it could have become interesting in short order. With the SatPaq we had access to the data that allowed us to make informed decisions.” Staying in communication while visiting remote parts of the world is never easy. There is seldom reliable cell phone coverage in the backcountry. But thankfully with these powerful and effective devices those who routinely find themselves in distant corners of the globe and in need of communications have several very good tools at their disposal. Tip: Be sure to educate all involved before your trip on what to expect when tracking your progress with these devices. “If they don't know what to expect, they may alert rescue teams when they are not needed.” As always, for more information on trail riding, camping with horses, and the largest guide to horse trails and camps in the world, visit us at www.TrailMeister.com

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Facts about Equine West Nile Virus By Valley Vet Supply | www.ValleyVet.com Your horse is part of your family, but unless he is vaccinated, he could be at risk for potentially deadly diseases like West Nile virus (WNV). It is important to be aware of these 10 important WNV facts. 1. West Nile virus is transmitted by mosquitoes, which feed on infected birds, to horses, humans and other mammals. 2. Horses are at the highest risk for contracting WNV during peak mosquito season – July through October. 3. Horses represent 97 percent of all reported non-human mammalian cases of WNV disease. 4. Infected horses begin to show signs of disease as early as three to fifteen days. 5. More than 25,000 cases have been reported in U.S. horses. 6. The disease presents a 33 percent fatality rate to horses. 7. Disease risk increased in 2018, with 384 cases of equine WNV reported. 8. Africa, Eastern Europe and West Asia have long experienced the impact of WNV; however, the disease is fairly recent to North America, with the first case diagnosed in 1999. 9. When properly vaccinated, horses have shown to be 30 times less likely to contract WNV. 10. Vaccination provides horses with nearly 100 percent protection against WNV. DECEMBER 2020 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2020

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Sugar Spice & Savings are Nice By Lisa Skylis | Email: skylisli@msu.edu Seasonal Shopping While it may seem strange, now is a great time to purchase warm weather products. During the winter, most retailers are discounting warm weather items to make room in their inventory for the winter gear that they'd like to keep in stock. Right now is the perfect time to scour your favorite equine retailer to check for deals on these items: · Turnout blankets · Cooling sheets · Cooling polo and hock wraps · Fly sheets · Fly masks · Misting fans · Warm weather riding apparel When you think ahead, you're preparing for the warm weather far in advance while giving your budget a break. Although this tip only applies for seasonal items, purchasing these warm weather items now, in the off-season, is a much better deal than buying them when the prices are marked up in May or June. Make Your Gifts Yourself 'Tis the season to spread holiday cheer and for most people to shop until they drop. For those of us on a budget, the holidays don't necessarily have to mean breaking the bank to give everyone on our list an expensive gift. At this year's barn party, handout homemade horse and human self-care packages. With few ingredients and simple steps, these recipes for no-bake sugar cubes and a peppermint sugar scrub will bring lots of sugar, spice, and all things nice to those who receive them! No-Bake Sugar Cubes Ingredients: • Pure granulated sugar • Water • Food Coloring (optional) Instructions: 1. Pour the sugar into a bowl and add just enough water so that the sugar is moist, it should be even but crumbly. If it feels too watery, just add more sugar and vice versa. 2. If you want your sugar cubes to be extra festive, add a drop of food coloring and stir it thoroughly into the mixture. Please note that every horse is unique and if you believe your horse may have an allergy or sensitivity to food coloring, feel free to use natural alternatives or skip this step all together 3. Use a spoon to press the sugar mixture into a mold. You could use a smaller sized ice cube tray or use a candy mold for more creative shapes. Regardless, the sugar needs to be packed into the mold very tightly for the cubes to hold the shape. If you notice any extra wet sugar on the tops, remove it. 4. Before you take them out of the mold, allow your homemade sugar cubes to dry overnight at room temperature. Drying time can vary based on your mixture's consistency, so feel the cubes before removing them in the morning to be sure. 5. Voila! The work is done and your dried sugar cubes are ready to be packaged up for your horse-loving friends! I suggest they're stored in a dry container such as an airtight jar and you could tie it with holiday ribbon for added cuteness. DECEMBER 2020 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2020

Holiday Horse Ornaments Ingredients: · Small-sized toy horses · Glitter, multiple colors · Small-sized craft paintbrush · Ornament string or thin ribbon · Mod Podge (all-in-one glue and sealer) · Small screw eyelets · Electric drill and small drill bit · Newspapers Instructions: · First, carefully drill a hole in the center of your toy horse's topline (or wherever the horse's weight is centered) that is slightly smaller than your screw eyelet. It may take a couple of tries, but you'll get it! · After you've drilled the hole, manually screw in the eyelet using your fingers and turning the horse as you screw it. Test the fit to see if it's tight enough to keep the eyelet attached to the horse ornament when hung. · Then, lay down some newspaper and paint your toy horses with Mod Podge. Be sure to get the glue in all of the cracks and crevices, completely covering the horse. · Now things get messy. Pour the glitter over the horses, shifting your grip to make sure you don't leave out any areas. Repeat this until the toy is fully coated in glitter. · Next, paint a light coat of Mod Podge over the horse to act as a sealant and prevent future glitter mess. · Once dried, your ornament is ready to be hung using the ornament string (or thin ribbon) and admired by everyone! Stress Relieving Bath Bomb Ingredients: · 1 cup Baking Soda · 1/2 cup Citric Acid · 1/2 cup Epsom Salt · 1/2 cup Cornstarch · 3/4 tsp. Water · 3-5 drops Food Coloring (optional) · 2 tsp. Oil (coconut, jojoba, sweet almond, or olive) · 5-8 drops Lavender Essential Oil (optional) · 5-8 drops Chamomile Essential Oil (optional) · Mold of your choice (bath bomb mold, silicone candy mold, or silicone mini muffin tin) Instructions: 1. Thoroughly mix together all of the dry ingredients: baking soda, Epsom salt, cornstarch. Do NOT add the citric acid. 2. In a small bowl, combine all of the wet ingredients: water, oil, essential oils, food coloring. Whisk the mixture together well. 3. Then, slowly pour the liquid mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients. 4. Next, use your hands to mix the ingredients together until it reaches the consistency of wet sand. 5. Now add the citric acid. This will cause a fizzing reaction but that's normal. 6. Pack the mixture very tightly into the molds of your choice. 7. After letting the filled mold stand for one minute, gently remove the bath bomb from the mold. 8. Let the bath bombs dry for at least 24 hours before using them. When packaged in an air-tight container, the bath bombs should keep for up to six months and make a great gift to help your barn pals de-stress! (18)

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Peppermint Foot Scrub Ingredients: · Pure granulated sugar · Coconut oil · Peppermint essential oil Instructions: 1. Add one cup of sugar to a medium-sized bowl 2. Scoop out about 1/2 cup coconut oil and warm in the microwave 3. Slowly add the warmed oil to the bowl of sugar and stir 4. Stir until the consistency is a thick paste, if too watery add more sugar 5. Add 2-3 drops of peppermint essential oil and mix thoroughly 6. Transfer the mix to an airtight jar and add decorations for a nice holiday flair Lisa Skylis graduated from Michigan State University with a degree in Animal Science. She is a professional freelance writer and Lisa's work largely focuses on the equine industry. When she's not writing, Lisa can be found doting on the horses at her local therapeutic riding barn or entertaining her mischievous Golden Retriever, Roy. Freelance inquiries can be sent to skylisli@msu.edu

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Western Dressage: Test Prep By Lynn Palm | www.lynnpalm.com When it comes to practicing your dressage test, you can use a “call person” or memorize the test. The choice is yours. The length of a dressage test can be very intimidating to remember, but I think it is always better to memorize the test. One good thing to know is that when competing in a dressage test, if you forget or go off pattern, you will not be disqualified. You will receive a 2-point penalty and be allowed to regain your correct spot and continue. You will receive a normal score and can still place at the show. Of course, you really don't want to go off pattern during competition, as it can be disturbing to your test. A call person can serve as extra support during your test. Having a call person may help you concentrate more on your horse and your performance. When you have shown the test a few times, you will feel more comfortable with the test and be able to complete it without a call person. Here are my tips and suggestions on how to learn dressage tests: 1. Learn the test by reading the test and following it on a blank dressage ring. 2. Using an erasable pen, draw the test on the laminated blank dressage ring. Draw each component one by one. The dressage test books that we have will also let you see each component so you can really learn how to be accurate when riding the figures and transitions. 3. Walk the test on the ground in the dressage arena. 4. If you are starting to compete or need to improve your scores, you need to have more accuracy in your figures and transitions. When you are at the show and the ring is closed to horses, inquire with the show secretary and see if you can walk your test in the arena. This is a great time to gain confidence, confirm your memorization, and be more accurate when riding the test. 5. You can also use your vision and recite the test looking at the dressage arena. I also start the test over if I come to a spot where I forget what comes next or make a mistake. This is also good to do when you take a break in the warm up ring and when you have your boots wiped off prior to entering the ring. Tips when you use a caller: 1. Practice at home with the caller you are going to use in the ring. 2. Make sure the caller knows you and your horse and that their voice is one that you can recognize and hear. 3. When you practice with your caller, make sure the caller does not call the components too soon or too late. If so, practice until the caller gets the timing right for each component. 4. Make sure your caller will go to E or B with the wind behind their back if the test takes place outside in the weather. 5. The caller can be of great help, or they can mess you up. You have to practice with the caller and be sure that the caller is very experienced with the test. A caller can be a great confidence boost. If you feel more comfortable with a caller, use one. Whichever method you choose, DECEMBER 2020 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2020

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HORSE INDUSTRY RALLIES TO OPPOSE UNVETTED REVISIONS TO PAST ACT On Nov. 11, the American Horse Council (AHC) issued a press release opposing proposed revisions to the Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act (S.1007) under review in the Senate. The current version of the PAST Act lays out a common-sense solution to prevent the continued practice of soring and is limited in scope to Tennessee Walking Horses, Racking Horses and Spotted Saddle Horses. Unlike the stream-lined, 12-page bill that passed the House by an overwhelming majority in 2019, the so-called “compromise” bill is more than triple the size and includes detailed inspection procedures, among other provisions not vetted by a large group of stakeholders. AHC learned in late October that an animal welfare group and certain segments of the walking horse industry had been meeting and circulating the proposed compromise to solicit support on Capitol Hill. After careful review and meeting with numerous industry stakeholders, AHC has formed a coalition of over 30 equine organizations which have significant concerns and are opposed to the “compromise.” AHC's Equine Welfare and Shows/Competitions committees overwhelmingly turned down the proposed amendments and recommended to the AHC Board of Trustees that the organization continue its support of the PAST Act (S. 1007) as written and oppose the “compromise” bill. The AHC board unanimously approved the committee's recommendation. Next steps include outreach to key Senate and House offices to present the industry's position, in the event lawmakers choose to attach the Senate proposal to “must pass” legislation such as a Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 spending bill. A detailed analysis comparison document of the PAST Act (S.1007) and the proposed “compromise” bill may be found on the AHC website www.horsecouncil.org

and spreads rapidly from horse to horse, survives and spreads on hands, clothing and common equipment, and it leads to lengthy recovery times. Help protect your horse by knowing the risks and how to guard against them with vaccination. A coughing horse can infect another horse that's up to 150 feet away. EIV infects a horse's respiratory tract, including the cilia which keep debris from the lungs, increasing the risk of a secondary bacterial infection. Recovery can take from three weeks up to six months, a long time without being ridden or heavily exercised. Adult horses should be vaccinated annually against EIV, and those with increased exposure risks should be vaccinated every six months. Vaccination provides protection against EIV and the many highly contagious ways it can spread to infect a horse. Make sure your horse is vaccinated today!

CAVALLO HOOF BOOTS AWARDS TOP US PONY CLUB MEMBERS Cavallo Horse & Rider announces a new perk for elite United States Pony Clubs, Inc. (USPC, www.ponyclub.org) certification members. Cavallo is an Affiliate Partner of the organization and will award members who achieve their H-HM/H/H-A Level Horse Management Certification with a pair of Trek Hoof Boots. The H-HM/H/H-A Horse Management Certification requires knowledge, experience, and maturity. Certified members must evaluate and care for horses' needs efficiently in a variety of circumstances. Certified members must competently ground train horses and teach riding and horse care to others. The certification follows a rigorous study of theory as well as learning the practical aspects of unmounted horse management. The certification-earning education is comTHE REALITY OF EQUINE INFLUENZA parable to that of a college-level curriculum. A horse can catch equine influenza virus (EIV) from another infected horse even if it's Cavallo president Carole Herder writes to 50 yards away; that's half a football field! certified members, saying, “At Cavallo, we EIV poses many risks; it's highly contagious recognize the hard work and dedication it DECEMBER 2020 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2020 (22)

takes to achieve H-HM/H/H-A Level Horse Management Certification… We wish to reward your commitment to the health and well-being of horses.” The Trek Hoof Boots given to the USPC certificate-earning members are the top Cavallo boot style. The Trek Boots are used for a diverse range of equestrian activities including trail-riding and jumping and are also considered valuable in the hoof care realm. They are commonly used for protection and comfort during turnout and hoof rehabilitation. The Trek Boot is scientifically approved by Western Kentucky University. Find out more about WKU's hoof boot study at: www.cavallo-inc.com/science-behindcavallo-hoof-boots. About Cavallo Built on strong ethics, Cavallo Horse & Rider is committed to excellent customer service and driven to provide products that promote equine wellness. Cavallo Hoof Boots are the number one hoof boots in the world for barefoot and shod horses alike and are now sold in 25 countries. Sign up for Cavallo's newsletter and special community discounts at www.cavalloinc.com/CavalloNews. Visit www.cavalloinc.com to learn about the full line of Cavallo Hoof Boots. Call 877.818.0037 from the USA or Canada or call direct, 604.740.0037.

IEA ANNOUNCES DATES AND NEW ADDITIONS FOR 2021 IEA WESTERN NATIONAL FINALS The Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) 2021 Western National Finals will be held during the American Paint Horse Association (APHA) World Championship Show in Fort Worth, Texas from June 30 to July 1, 2021. APHA is a Member Partner of the IEA. Billy Smith, APHA Executive Director, thought it a good idea to have the youth riders of the IEA to show their talents along with the APHA youth equestrians in separate, but complimentary competitions during one of the world's largest equestrian events. APHA will play host to approximately 160 of WWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM

Saddle Up! Magazine News Briefs IEA WESTERN NATIONAL FINALS, cont. the IEA's top Western riders in grades 4-12 who will compete in Reining and Western Horsemanship classes. Over the course of the two-day National Finals, which is nestled within the APHA World Show dates of June 25-July 11, 2021, spectators will be introduced to the draw-based competition format used by IEA where riders are randomly assigned to an unfamiliar mount and then asked to perform with zero practice time. Horses are generously provided by local professional barns, IEA teams, and university programs. More than $8,000 in scholarship awards will be presented at this National Finals to qualifying seniors. In order to qualify for National Finals, IEA Western riders compete in as many as six regular season competitions across the Country between August 2020 and May 2021, both as individuals and on teams to secure the minimum number of points for a Regional Final. Top placing teams and riders from Regional Finals are then invited to National Finals. New at this year's IEA Western Finals is the addition of required Horsemanship Patterns within the rail classes for the top three levels in Open, Intermediate and Novice for both individual and team competitions. Previously, individual patterns were only used in the Open level at Finals. In 2019, IEA began introducing optional horsemanship patterns for the lower-level classes to give riders additional opportunities to build skills in preparation for the upper-level Reining classes. In the IEA Horsemanship, riders perform on the rail first and then are asked for their individual pattern. Additionally, for the first time, riders in both upper and middle school walk-jog only levels will be invited to compete in individual classes at the National Finals. This will also be the first year that riders in grades 4th and 5th will be eligible to compete at the National level. For many years, the IEA Western National Finals were held during the NRHA Derby Week in Oklahoma City. Gary Carpenter, NRHA Commissioner and former IEA Board member, endorsed the move to move to the APHA Show. Carpenter said, “While we enjoyed hosting the IEA Western Finals for many years and will miss them at the Derby, combining Youth-riders from multiple organizations is a fun way to demonstrate the

vitality of our sport.” Carpenter also confirmed the NRHA will remain a major sponsor of the IEA Western Finals. NRHA is a Member Partner of the IEA. Roxane Durant, IEA Co-founder/Executive Director stated, “We are so pleased that two of our major Western Member Partners collaborated and developed such an exciting opportunity for our IEA Western riders. This is a great example of support for the mission of the IEA – introducing youth to equestrian competition and the fun had by the riders. We very much look forward to this new opportunity with APHA and are envisioning the most 'colorful' Western finals ever.” ABOUT IEA: Now in its 19th year, the IEA has nearly 14,000 members across the United States riding and coaching Hunt Seat, Western and Dressage disciplines. The non-profit (501(c)3) IEA was organized to promote and improve the quality of equestrian competition and instruction available to middle and secondary school students (grades 4-12) and is open to public and private schools and barn teams. There is no need for a rider to own a horse because the IEA supplies a mount and tack to each equestrian for competitions. Its purpose is to set minimum standards for competition, provide information concerning the creation and development of school associated equestrian sport programs, to generally promote the common interests of safe riding instruction and competition and education on matters related to equestrian competition at the middle and secondary school levels. Visit www.rideiea.org ABOUT APHA: The American Paint Horse Association is the world's second-largest international equine breed association, registering more than a million horses in 59 nations and territories since it was founded in 1962. APHA promotes, preserves, and provides meaningful experiences with Paint Horses. Visit www.apha.com

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MHC/MICHIGAN HORSE EXPO CREATE MI HORSE EXPO MARKETPLACE Due to the circumstances surrounding COVID-19, earlier this fall the Michigan Horse Council Board of Directors made the tough decision to cancel the Michigan Horse Expo for March of 2021. In the press release announcing the cancellation of Expo the Board was determined to find alternative solutions to promote, support, and continue the excitement of Expo. It is our pleasure to announce the creation of the “Michigan Horse Expo Marketplace” and extend this opportunity, at no cost, to give our support for the exhibitors that have supported the success of Expo over many years. This project will be supported by Michigan Horse Council Communications Director, Sasha Glover and Michigan Horse Expo Vendor Coordinator, Robin Smith. The Marketplace is designed with the intention for Expo exhibitors to promote sales, services, products, farms, and organizations to over 7,000 Expo Facebook followers. Additional promotion of this Marketplace will be conducted through the Michigan Horse Council and Expo websites, monthly newsletters, and the Virtual Equine Coffee Hour. Visit the Marketplace at: www.facebook. com/groups/mihorseexpomarketplace/

MSU ENTOMOLOGIST STUDIES CONTROL OF EEE Ned Walker, a professor in the Michigan State University Department of Entomology, has received a $100,000 grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to examine insecticide-treated resting stations that kill mosquitoes carrying Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE). A neurological disease, the EEE virus infects the brain and can cause fever, headache, seizures, and coma. People 50 and older are at greatest risk of developing serious complications. WWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM

Saddle Up! Magazine News Briefs MSU ENTOMOLOGIST, continued “EEE is a very serious problem for both human health and agriculture that was previously very rare in Michigan,” Walker said. “With changing climate patterns, however, including warmer and wetter weather, we're seeing ideal conditions for mosquitoes to thrive in recent years.” EEE is one of the most dangerous mosquitoborne diseases in the U.S. There is a 33% fatality rate in humans who become ill and a near total fatality rate for horses. Survivors of symptomatic EEE infections are often left with permanent neurological damage. In the initial stage of the project, Walker will examine environmentally friendly insecticides by constructing resting stations and testing whether the chosen chemicals are suitably toxic. He will also determine how long the chemicals last after treated resting boxes are deployed. The research team will also be collecting Culiseta melanura mosquitoes, the species responsible for spreading EEE, at identified sites and testing for population size, age and infection with the virus. Historically EEE cases are rare in Michigan, however the state has been one of the prime locations of human infections across the country. In 2019, Michigan represented 25% of EEE cases in the U.S. As of October 1, there were 36 cases in 15 Michigan counties in 2020 – 34 horses and two deer, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. To curb further spread, the state of Michigan has conducted aerial sprays of more than 462,000 acres as of September 24. While serious cases are rare – only 38 were reported across the country in 2019 – there is no cure for EEE, so prevention is the best course of action. But that's no easy task. Walker said that high water tables and warmer-than-usual weather in Michigan have created an ideal environment for mosquito populations to increase and sustain. “It's important to get out in front of the problem,” Walker said. “Late-season sprays are often reactive and ineffective at controlling the mosquito population, so earlyseason interventions will be essential to develop moving forward.”

MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR 4-H MARKET ANIMAL PROJECT CURRICULUM 4-H entrepreneurship curriculum enhances experience of 4-H volunteers and members working with market animal projects. The Michigan 4-H curriculum, "Youth Business Guide to Success – Make the Most of Your 4-H Market Animal Project," teaches the business side of a market animal project. Released in August 2016, "Youth Business Guide to Success" was written by Michigan State University Extension educators with partial support from a Michigan 4-H participation fee grant. "Youth Business Guide to Success" was written to be used with 12-19 year old youth. The exception to that is the teen leadership lesson called Go to Show. This lesson is intended for teen leaders to teach young members some of the basic expenses associated with market animal projects. Though some lessons may be modified for younger youth with the support of teen members and volunteers, pilot feedback reinforced that this content is not meant for youth under the age of 12 without adaptations. We have also been successful in adapting some of the lessons to non-market animal projects such as stills and visual arts, and dairy. Young people benefit from 14 lessons that revolve around the following six units: goal setting, record keeping, budgeting, communication, marketing and teen leadership. Lessons emphasize entrepreneurial concepts and a variety of valuable life skills. This curriculum is making a difference for many volunteers and young people involved in market animal projects. Although written as a face to face curriculum, it can be adapted to be taught online. Youth Business Guide to Success has been used with: • 4-H leaders, members and parents • 4-H clubs, workshops and camps • Homeschool families • Councils, boards, committees and other volunteers • Agriscience and FFA students in high school career and technical education programs

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Short educational videos have been added as resources created by Michigan 4-H members. The 4-H market animal videos are another tool to enhance learning. The Youth Business Guide to Success webpage additionally includes several example communication pieces to visually demonstrate communication strategies – dos and don'ts – for the communication unit. Michigan State University Extension and Michigan 4-H Youth Development helps to prepare young people for successful futures. For more information or resources on career exploration, workforce preparation, financial education, or youth entrepreneurship, email us at 4-HCareerPrep@ anr.msu.edu. This article was published by Michigan State University Extension. For more info, visit https://extension.msu.edu. To have a digest of information delivered straight to your email inbox, visit https://extension. msu.edu/newsletters. To contact an expert in your area, visit https://extension.msu. edu/experts, or call 888-678-3464.

PONY CLUB ANNOUNCES DATES FOR THE 2021 VIRTUAL EQUINE SYMPOSIUM & CONVENTION The United States Pony Clubs (USPC) announces the 2021 Virtual Equine Symposium & Convention Hosted by USPC, to be held online January 27 - 30, 2021. Registration is now open for the event. This unique virtual experience offers a wide array of online educational opportunities for equestrians of all ages and disciplines, with a mix of live and on-demand presentations. “We are very excited about the new opportunities that going virtual brings to our Equine Symposium & Convention this year,” said USPC Executive Director Teresa Woods. “The online format expands access to more attendees, as well as providing lasting value with extended availability of workshops after the event. We invite all horse lovers to join in on the fun and education, get to know Pony Club, and be part of this experience.” Pony Club's 2021 Virtual Equine Symposium WWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM

Saddle Up! Magazine News Briefs PONY CLUB ANNOUNCES DATES FOR VIRTUAL EQUINE SYMPOSIUM, cont. & Convention lineup will spotlight leadership training and educational workshops on a variety of topics including horse health, nutrition, horsemanship, tack and equipment, various riding disciplines, and more. The popular equine anatomy lab will transition to an online virtual format, and the USPC Research Project Fair will also be included in the event. A trade fair will also be featured with special offers and unique online shopping opportunities. Event sponsors include: Specialty Program Insurors and Small Bytes, LLC, as well as USPC corporate sponsors Kerrits, TheHorse.com, Shapley's Grooming Products, Triple Crown Nutrition, and Wintec. Additional sponsorship opportunities and virtual trade fair booths are still available for the event. For registration information, schedules, and a complete list of seminar topics visit www.ponyclub.org/events/annualmeeting

About Pony Club The United States Pony Clubs, Inc. (Pony Club) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1954. Pony Club is the largest equine education organization in the world, with more than 10,000 members in the US, and over 500 clubs and riding centers nationwide. USPC is proud to provide education to youth and equestrians of all ages, with instruction and competitive opportunities in more than nine English and Western riding disciplines. Pony Club's educational standards continue to be instrumental in curriculum development for schools, universities, equestrian professionals, and organizations across the United States. Many of the nation's top equestrians, including Olympic team members, as well as successful business professionals and government leaders, have roots in Pony Club.

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DECEMBER DECEMBER 6 – All Horse Parade. Wassailing Celebration Horse & Carriage Holiday Parade. Horses: 2pm start at the Metamora Lions Club. Santa 3pm-5pm at Metamora General. Hosted by the Metamora Chamber of Commerce. Visit us online at: www.metamorachamber.org

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APRIL 2021 APRIL 17 – EUPHA Tack Sale, Noon-3pm. Dafter Township Hall, 3029 W. 10 Mile Rd., Dafter, MI. Vendor tables $20 each. Vendors Tracey 906.322.4032, email: laitinen207@ gmail.com. Online: eupha.weebly.com, or FB: https://www.facebook.com/rideEUPHA

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 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.

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Hay and Straw Auction – Tuesdays 1pm. Lake Odessa Livestock Auction, 3675 Tupper Lake Rd, Lake Odessa, MI. Call 616.374.8213 or www.lakeodessalivestockauction.com

DECEMBER 11-13 – A Very Horsey Christmas Shopping Extravaganza. Fri 2-8pm, Sat 8am8pm, Sunday 10am-4pm. Ingham County Fairgrounds, 700 E. Ash St., Mason, MI. Vendors email: jkiser@inghamorg. Tickets: www.tix.com/ticket-sales/fairingham/6427

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DECEMBER 12 – IBRA Barrel Racing presented by 6H Ranch. Sign-up and Expos 9:30am-10:30am. Show starts 11am. Concessions. 6H Ranch, 8680 McGee Rd., McBain, MI. Contact: Kara 231.577.8656, Lori 231.878.3445 or January 231.394.1627

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

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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

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DECEMBER DECEMBER 3-6 – CVF “A” Rated Show. Chagrin Valley Farms, 9250 Washington St., Chagrin Falls, OH. Contact Linda Joseph 440.543.7233, or email: lindajoseph@chagrin valleyfarms.com. Visit us online at: www. chagrinvalleyfarms.com, or on Facebook. DECEMBER 5-6 – Crazy Woman Ranch Youth Rodeo Series. Sat. 6 & under, & 7-10. Sun. Jr High & High School. 6450 Lancaster-Circleville Rd., Lancaster, OH. Entries Weds. before rodeo: call/text Joyce 614.595.1850, or find “Crazy Woman Ranch” on Facebook. DECEMBER 10-13 – CVF “A” Rated Show. Chagrin Valley Farms, 9250 Washington St., Chagrin Falls, OH. Contact Linda Joseph 440.543.7233, or email: lindajoseph@chagrin valleyfarms.com. Visit us online at: www. chagrinvalleyfarms.com, or on Facebook. DECEMBER 11-12 – Chasin’ Cold Cans Winter Barrel Racing Series. Added Money. Fri.: NPBA approved, start 8pm. Sat.: IBRA approved, start 1pm. WB Ranch, 1640 County Road B, Swanton, OH. Contact Baily 567.644.5761, or Heather 419.788.8245 or http://turning3.com/ DECEMBER 12-13 – Steel Town Gunslingers presents Cowboy Mounted Shooting Assoc. Cabin Fever. 9am start, 3 divisional awards. Garwood Arena, 2538 Middleton Rd., Columbiana, Ohio. Email us: steeltowngunslingers@ gmail.com, Facebook: Steel Town Gunslingers

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Show & Event Dates OHIO, CONTINUED DECEMBER 19-20 – Hunter/Jumper, Academy Schooling Show at Chagrin Valley Farms. 9250 Washington St., Chagrin Falls, OH. Contact Linda Joseph 440.543.7233, or email: lindajoseph@chagrinvalleyfarms.com or visit us online at: www.chagrinvalleyfarms.com DECEMBER 27 – CVF Dressage Show. Chagrin Valley Farms, 9250 Washington St., Chagrin Falls, OH. Contact Linda Joseph 440.543.7233, email: lindajoseph@chagrinvalleyfarms.com. Online at: www.chagrinvalleyfarms.com, or find us on Facebook.

JANUARY 2021 JANUARY 2-3 – Crazy Woman Ranch Youth Rodeo Series. Sat. 6 & under, & 7-10. Sun. Jr High & High School. 6450 Lancaster-Circleville Rd., Lancaster, OH. Entries Weds. before rodeo: call/text Joyce 614.595.1850. Find “Crazy Woman Ranch” on Facebook. JANUARY 8-9 – Chasin’ Cold Cans Winter Barrel Racing Series. Added Money. Fri.: NPBA approved, start 8pm. Sat.: IBRA approved, start 1pm. WB Ranch, 1640 County Road B, Swanton, OH. Contact Baily 567.644.5761, or Heather 419.788.8245 or http://turning3.com/ JANUARY 9 – Crazy Woman Ranch Barrel Racing Series. 6450 Lancaster-Circleville Rd., La nc a s t e r, OH. C a ll Joy c e Ha y ne s 614.595.1850, email: joycehaynes@att.net, or find “Crazy Woman Ranch” on Facebook. JANUARY 9-10 – Steel Town Gunslingers presents Cowboy Mounted Shooting Assoc. Cabin Fever. 9am start, 3 divisional awards. Garwood Arena, 2538 Middleton Rd., Columbiana, OH. Email us: steeltowngunslingers@ gmail.com, Facebook: Steel Town Gunslingers JANUARY 23-24 – Steel Town Gunslingers presents Cowboy Mounted Shooting Assoc. Cabin Fever. 9am start, 3 divisional awards. Garwood Arena, 2538 Middleton Rd., Columbiana, OH. Email us: steeltowngunslingers@ gmail.com, Facebook: Steel Town Gunslingers

FEBRUARY 2021 FEBRUARY 6-7 – Crazy Woman Ranch Youth Rodeo Series. Sat. 6 & under, & 7-10. Sun. Jr High & High School. 6450 Lancaster-Circleville Rd., Lancaster, OH. Entries Weds. before rodeo: call/text Joyce 614.595.1850. Find “Crazy Woman Ranch” on Facebook.

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FEBRUARY 12-13 – Chasin’ Cold Cans Winter Barrel Racing Series. Added Money. Fri.: NPBA approved, start 8pm. Sat.: IBRA approved, start 1pm. WB Ranch, 1640 County Road B, Swanton, OH. Contact Baily 567.644.5761, or Heather 419.788.8245 or http://turning3.com/ FEBRUARY 13 – Ashland Paint & Plain Saddle Club 10th Annual Swap Meet, 9am-2pm, $2 admission. Mozelle Hall, Ashland County Fairgrounds, 2042 Claremont Ave., Ashland, OH. Contact Taylor 419.606.5165, email: taylor93 77@gmail.com, or ashlandpaintandplain.com FEBRUARY 13 – Crazy Woman Ranch Barrel Racing Series. 6450 Lancaster-Circleville Rd., La nc a s t e r, OH. C a ll Joy c e Ha y ne s 614.595.1850, email: joycehaynes@att.net, or find “Crazy Woman Ranch” on Facebook. FEBRUARY 21 – 38th Annual GLApHC Swap Meet, 8am-2pm, $3 admission. University of Findlay Western Farm, 14700 US 68, Findlay, OH. Contact Jim 269.214.6194, or Deb 734.341.9219. Must reserve booth by phone. Online at: www.glaphc.com or on Facebook.

MARCH 2021 MARCH 6-7 – Crazy Woman Ranch Youth Rodeo Series. Sat. 6 & under, & 7-10. Sun. Jr High & High School. 6450 Lancaster-Circleville Rd., Lancaster, OH. Entries Weds. before rodeo: call/text Joyce 614.595.1850. Find “Crazy Woman Ranch” on Facebook. MARCH 12-13 – Chasin’ Cold Cans Winter Barrel Racing Series. Added Money. Fri.: NPBA approved, start 8pm. Sat.: IBRA approved, start 1pm. WB Ranch, 1640 County Road B, Swanton, OH. Contact Baily 567.644.5761, or Heather 419.788.8245 or http://turning3.com/ MARCH 13 – Crazy Woman Ranch Barrel Racing Series. 6450 Lancaster-Circleville Rd., La nc a s t e r, OH. C a ll Joy c e Ha y ne s 614.595.1850, email: joycehaynes@att.net, or find “Crazy Woman Ranch” on Facebook. MARCH 14 – OHC Great Tack Exchange, hosted by Warren County OHC. 11am-4pm. NO vendor reservations before January 2! Warren County Fairgrounds, Building C, 665 N. Broadway St., Lebanon, OH. Visit us online at: https://greattackexchange.webs.com/ MARCH 19-21 – Marne Loosenort Barrel Clinic. 9am start ea. day. $450, includes lunch daily. Trailer electric hookups. Crazy Woman Ranch, 6450 Lancaster-Circleville Rd., Lancaster, OH. Call Joyce 614.595.1850, or find “Crazy Woman Ranch” on Facebook.

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OHIO AUCTIONS Athens Livestock Sales: Regular sale every Tuesday at Noon. Athens Livestock Sales, 3738 Enlow Road, Albany, OH. Call 740. 592.2322 or find us on Facebook. Larue Horse Sale, LLC: Hay, Straw, Tack and Horse Auction on the first Saturday of every month. Larue Horse Sale, LLC, 1059 Richwood-Larue Rd., Larue, Ohio. 419.889.9150 or online at: www.laruehorsesale.com Mt. Hope Auction: Horse, Tack, Livestock Auctions Monthly. Mt. Hope Auction, 8076 OH241, Mt. Hope, OH. Call 330.674.6188, or online at: www.mthopeauction.com Sugarcreek Stockyards: Fridays: Horse sale, 11am tack, hay & horses to follow. Mondays: Livestock, hay at noon, livestock at 12:30pm. Sugarcreek Stockyards, 102 Buckeye St., Sugarcreek, OH. Call Brady 330.831.1720, or online at: www.sugarcreekstockyards.com 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. 800.364.2870 | www.yoderandfreyfarm.com

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DECEMBER DECEMBER 3-6 – IKI Winter Circuit. 5 judges, AQHA, NSBA approved. C Bar C Arena, 253 W. Stardust Dr., Cloverdale, IN. Stalls: Julie Pardue 813.785.3090. Vendors: C Bar C 765.720.3251 Facebook: Mark Harrell Equine Marketing or visit: www.markharrellequinemarketing.com DECEMBER 3-5 – Michiana Equine Expo. The MEC, 455 East Farver St., Shipshewana, IN. Karen 260.768.3306, email: karen.flanhardt@ michianaevents.com. Event coordinator: Lloyd 260.336.8137. Visit: https://www.michiana events.com/event/2020/12/3/equine-expo DECEMBER 4 – Barrel Racing, IBRA approved show. Twistn B Ranch, 3435 South Pleasant Ridge Rd., Scottsburg, IN. Contact Penny Barth 812.406.8512, or email: pbarth94@aol.com. Find “Twistn-B-Ranch” on Facebook, or visit the IBRA at: https://ibra.us/ WWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM

Show & Event Dates INDIANA, CONTINUED DECEMBER 4-5 – National Breeders’ Showcase Annual Auction. The very finest young stock in North America open to all breeds with saddle seat style emphasis. Michiana Event Center, 455 E. Farver St., Shipshewana, IN. Visit us online at: https://www.facebook.com/ nationalbreedersshowcase/ DECEMBER 5 – Barrel Race, IBRA approved. Monroe County Saddle Club, 8010 W. Elwren Rd., Bloomington, IN. Contact Malisa James 812.325.0964. Email: mcsaddleclub@gmail. com, online at: www.mcsaddleclub.org or visit us at: https://ibra.us/ DECEMBER 5 – Barrel Racing, IBRA approved. Saddle Up Arena, 178 North Badger, Madison, IN. Contact Kelly Carr 502.645.2304. Saddle Up Arena email: mark@mcdiamond. com or online at: www.saddleuparena.com or visit: https://ibra.us/

DECEMBER 18-20 – KISSmas Juvenile Futurity & Barrel Race, IBRA Super Show held at C Bar C Expo Center, 253 W. Stardust Rd., Cloverdale, IN. Amy Peoples 812.595.0832. Online at: https://ibra.us or visit C Bar C Expo at: https://cbarcexpo.com/ DECEMBER 19 – Barrel Racing, IBRA approved. Saddle Up Arena, 178 North Badger, Madison, IN. Contact Kelly Carr 502.645.2304. Saddle Up Arena email: mark@mcdiamond. com or online at: www.saddleuparena.com or visit: https://ibra.us/ DECEMBER 22-23 – Miller Yoder Christmas Horse Sale. Topeka Livestock Auction, 601 East Lake Street, Topeka, IN. Topeka LSA 260.593.2522, email: info@topekalivestock. com. Facebook: “Topeka Livestock Auction” or visit: www.topekalivestock.com

Hamilton County Horse Sale: 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month. Approx. schedule: 3pm Used Tack, 5:45pm New Tack, 7:30pm Hay & Trailers. Saddles & Horses to follow. 22217 St. Rd. 37 N., Noblesville, IN. Call 317.946.4450, or 317.773.5590, or find us on Facebook.

DECEMBER 11-12 – Dutch Cross Classic Horse Sale. Topeka Livestock Auction, 601 East Lake Street, Topeka, Indiana. Contact 260.593.2522, email: info@topekalive stock.com. Facebook: “Topeka Livestock Auction” or at: www.topekalivestock.com

Rigsby Farms Worthington Horse Auction: Auction held the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month. 5917 N. 200 W., Worthington, IN. Contact Jerry Rigsby 765.271.5063, or Blake Rigsby 765.865.5770, or find us on Facebook.

DECEMBER 12 – Barrel Race, IBRA approved show. Twistn B Ranch, 3435 South Pleasant Ridge Rd., Scottsburg, IN. Contact Penny Barth 812.406.8512, or email: pbarth94@aol.com. Find “Twistn-B-Ranch” on Facebook, or visit the IBRA at: https://ibra.us/ DECEMBER 13 – Barrel Race, IBRA approved show. Yankeetown Arena, 13334 E. State Road 160, Henryville, IN. Contact Nat Stewart 812.736.3759, or email: natstewarthorses@ gmail.com or online at: https://ibra.us/ DECEMBER 18-19 – Standardbred Trotting Breeder’s Edition Horse Sale. Topeka Livestock Auction, 601 East Lake Street, Topeka, IN. 260.593.2522, email: info@topekalivestock. com. Facebook: “Topeka Livestock Auction” or visit: www.topekalivestock.com

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DECEMBER 6 – Barrel Racing, IBRA approved show. Yankeetown Arena, 13334 E. State Road 160, Henryville, IN. Contact Nat Stewart 812.736.3759, or email: natstewarthorses@ gmail.com or online at: https://ibra.us/

DECEMBER 11-19 – Shipshewana Majestic “Noel” Equestrian Variety Show. Nonstop equestrian adventures, featuring some of the most beautiful horses anywhere. Michiana Event Center, 455 E. Farver St., Shipshewana, IN. Adult: $29.95, child: $14.95. Tickets: https://www.michianaevents.com/noel

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BUFFALO SOLDIES DETROIT Funded and operated by volunteers, the Buffalo Soldiers Heritage Association stable (located in America's largest urban park – Detroit Rouge Park) introduces people of all ages to horses, while educating them on the history of the Buffalo Soldiers. Since 2006, thousands of visitors have participated in their History and Horses Programs, open to the public 365 days a year. Children are thrilled to meet our horses and to be greeted by a cowboy/soldier “who looks like me.” Comprised of former slaves, black freemen, and Civil War soldiers, the Buffalo Soldiers began in 1866 when Congress adopted legislation to create six all African American Army units. Learn more about the Buffalo soldiers and the group that carries on their legacy at: www.buffalosoldiersdetroit.org

Our Spring and Fall events are already being planned and organized. Dates have changed so please check your calendars and mark off May 14-16 for our annual Poker Camp and Ride and September 10-12 for the annual Horse Shoe Hunt Camp and Ride. These events fill very quickly so make your reservation early. We always have a great time meeting up with friends, enjoying some great food, and riding the beautiful trails ...don't miss either event! As always, info about our events can be found on our FB page Highland Trail Riders, by emailing highlandtrailridersmi@gmail.com, or by visiting: www.highlandtrailriders.com The holidays are upon us and HTRA wishes you and yours the very best the season has to offer. Be safe, choose happy, and ride the trails often!! Winter can be fun and before you know it...Spring comes back!

IONIA HORSE TRAILS ASSOCIATION The Ionia Confidence Course has been improved with deeper gravel at all the obstacles. We hope this makes it a safer and more enjoyable experience for everyone. Our approximately 100x100 arena built with HIGHLAND TRAIL RIDERS ASSOC. a joint effort of park staff and IHTA The Highland Trail Riders Association is volunteers in September 2019, is next to hoping you are all well and enjoying the day staging. If you have an anxious horse trails. Although we are still facing chal- you want to expose to trail riding, you'll have lenging times, there is peace and comfort a safe place to "work out the kinks" before through the love and care we give our hitting the trails. We'll also be encouraging equine partners and for that we can be 4-H groups to hold their practices there, as grateful. Our passion for our horses and the well as potentially inviting clinicians and great outdoors offers us great opportunities outside events in the future. to experience parks and trails in a unique and joyous way. However, many other THREE DAY PARKING AREAS: 1 – Normal outdoor enthusiasts have taken to the trails Day Staging; 2 – Go past the day staging also. Cyclists, hikers. runners, and ORV parking lot to the "Barn Lot" on the same side enthusiasts are out in abundance since the of the road; 3 – There is also a new option to pandemic arrived. It is extremely important access the west end of the park more that we all respect each others' interests, easily! It is still signed as the X Country Ski practice safety first, and leave our parks Trail, just before the beach entrance (on the clean and litter free. Remind non horse trail opposite side of the road) when entering the users to yield, speak softly, and keep dogs park. Park staff enlarged the parking area to on leashes when encountering trail riders. hold four or five horse size rigs. Please park Kindly let cyclists know they have turned like you expect the lot to be full when you onto a horses only trail. Report unaccep- come back. Leave room for others and plan table offenses and behavior to park mana- for all rigs to be able to exit safely. gement. Let's all do our part to keep it safe If you haven't ridden Ionia yet this season, you'll find a fun new by-pass just past the out there. DECEMBER 2020 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2020 (32)

Overlook where the downhill run trail was so washed out and rocky. We plan to add some gravel to this new section of trail, as well as "bench cut" sections to provide a flat riding surface, to alleviate what could become "slippery when wet", as soon as park manpower is back to full strength. Also, when making your reservations at any state horse campground be sure to use a good email address. At the end of the season, there will be an electronic survey sent to horse campers. The state is looking for your feedback and concerns about camping with horses, and potential interactions with non-horse campers. If you register directly at the park, please ask the person working at registration to take down your email address and give it to the park supervisor to be included in the survey. The camping season at Ionia will resume on April 15, 2021. Riding trails are always open, but some park roads are not maintained in the winter. Proceed with care should you decide to day ride when there is significant snow cover. You can call 616527-3750 to check conditions on park roads before you travel. Remember, you can ask questions or report trail issues on our Facebook page: Ionia Horse Trails – IHTA. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas!

MAYBURY STATE PARK TRAIL RIDERS ASSOCIATION (MSPTRA) Greetings, trail riders! Hope everyone is handling this up and down weather that we have had this past month! We had our annual meeting on November 11, 2020. Although this year didn't go as planned, we did use the time to get some housekeeping done and updated our forms, bylaws and documentation. We are happy to report that there will be no change in membership dues for 2021! The decking on the equestrian bridge between V and W is completed, however, please be aware that the bridge is not usable at this point. The approaches to the bridge will be graded and the railings will be WWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM

Horse Association & Trail Riders News MAYBURY STATE PARK TRAIL RIDERS ASSOCIATION (MSPTRA), continued completed next year. We have committed to making a donation to the bridge project. We can't wait to use it in 2021! We are planning on hosting two trail riding events in 2021. Save the dates for our Rustic Cowboy Campout for Saturday, June 5Sunday, June 6, 2021! This would be our first equestrian overnight camping event in Maybury State Park! Our fall ride is scheduled for Saturday, October 16, 2021. We want to do what we had originally planned for in 2020, which is the Spooktacular Event. Attendees and their horses are encouraged to dress up in their best Halloween costumes! Look for additional updates to our website, www.mayburytrailriders.org. And continue to follow us on Facebook for updates on the trails, events and general news in the park. If you visit Maybury, please sign the registry book at the kiosk in the staging area. It has been recently replaced, since going missing a while ago. Happy Trails, Mary Nader

MICHIGAN FOX TROTTER ASSOCIATION Hello December! Time is sure flying!! At our November meeting we elected some new officers for 2021. Congratulations go out to Bob Howell elected as the new MFTA President, Kathy Kruch is now VP, Marilyn is still Secretary/Treasurer, Char Ostrom is the new 2-year Director and Miranda Mannino is now the 1-year Director. We are accepting membership renewals and new memberships for 2021 now. Youth are encouraged to join too! Please go to www.michiganfoxtrotters.com to print off the form. You will learn alot from our members about the history of Fox Trotters, their uses and availability and be able to network with those of us who camp, train and show them. Our association is blessed to have skilled trainers, breeders and a farrier to learn from. We love promoting this breed as they have great personalities, are so versatile and come in many sizes and

different coat colors. A benefit to joining is that we can offer clinics at a reduced price to our members. Due to Covid, we are meeting remotely each month. Michigan is a big state and this is a good way to easily see and talk with each other within and outside of Michigan. Come join the fun! Sign up now for the popular Versatility Challenge for 2021. Print off the enrollment form from our website. There are many areas in which you can accumulate points – even in the non-rideable months. We have resources and people available for you to learn from and breeders to refer you to, if you want to buy a young one to train or if you want to further the training with your present horse. The MFTHBA needs registered members to fill their committees for 2021. I just agreed to help out on the Trail Committee again. Surely you can, too! Various committees need members (younger ones too) for their input and advice to increase affiliate numbers, think of ways to make the shows better, to improve and okay National Trail Ride applications, give ideas on clinics (let's get more closer to our state), getting more versatility riders interested, give ideas on training and picking judges, plus more. Many positions can be supported remotely. Also, this is a great way to meet those from other areas of the USA who raise, train and ride MFTs. I have made new friends this way who I would not have otherwise. Contact the MO Fox Trotting Horse Breeding Association via www.mfthba.com to become a member and for more info on helping out. Also, PLEASE send in your MFTA dues and your MFTHBA dues ASAP! Wishing everyone a blessed and safe Christmas! ~ Marilyn Mannino

MICHIGAN TRAIL RIDERS ASSOCIATION MTRA December newsletter will be out soon. Proposed shore to shore dates will be included. MTRA sponsored a virtual shore to shore ride, this was a great success! Riders rode the 235 miles that would be a crossing to be completed in three months. Riding could be on trails, in arenas, in Michigan or DECEMBER 2020 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2020 (33)

any state. This was so much fun, a double cross option was added. Tees and a trophy for a single crossing and a double cross trophy for completing 470 miles in the three months. I'm proud to say I completed the double cross and many miles, just me and my horse! This turned out to be a great fundraiser for the club. The feedback was very positive and gave many of us a goal to attain during these crazy times. A special thanks goes to Kristin Humble, MTRA member who had the idea along with Tracy Evans who designed the shirt. Many hours were donated logging the riders miles and delivering our tees and trophies. Hopefully by the next update there will be definite dates and we can plan our summer rides! ~ Melinda

PROUD LAKE TRAIL RIDERS ASSOCIATION Hello Everyone, Happy Holidays! We hope you are enjoying the holiday season and staying safe. Proud Lake Trail Riders has been working diligently with the DNR to separate our trails from the bikers. The park is completely committed to doing this, and they are presently evaluating options and locations. Once the trails are separated, there will be signs up stating what are horse trails and what are bike trails. We have been working on this for the past several years and we are thrilled that the park is committed to making this happen. The GPS maps have been submitted and we are moving forward. At this point, we are undecided as to whether or not there will be a banquet in February. We have a calendar ready to go for next year's events and will be publishing that soon. Once again, all of the local parks have coordinated together, so we are not booking multiple events on the same days. Please remember it is now hunting season. Wearing orange, putting bells on your saddles, and speaking loudly are all very good ideas. If you have been to Proud Lake recently, you will see our new obstacle course in the run off field next to the staging area. A few of these obstacles were built by a local boy WWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM

Horse Association & Trail Riders News PROUD LAKE TRAIL RIDERS, continued scout who built them as part of his Eagle project. He also created two cement mounting blocks for us. One is in the staging area and one is by the railroad tracks. Please come out and try the obstacle course, it is a lot of fun! If you would like to join our email list, please email me at efrusy@yahoo.com and also remember to like us on Facebook! Stay safe and keep riding!

WESTERN DRESSAGE ASSOCIATION OF MICHIGAN Christmas is fast approaching and the New Year is just around the corner. 2020 has brought many new challenges to all of us as we continue to adjust our lives to deal with the Covid pandemic. Let us hope that 2021 will bring an end to this difficult time. WDAMI would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year despite these unusual challenges this year. May your holidays be filled with lots of blessing and good times. We are excited to announce that Michigan competitors did extremely well in the 2020 WDAA Online World Championship Show, winning 20 Grand and Reserve Championships and 31 top tens. This was against tough competition – more than 700 horses were entered and some 2,300 tests were ridden in the show. Some of the classes actually had over 100 horses. I competed with my long-time school horse Abalon BWS and we were fortunate enough to win both the Silver Spur Award and Reserve Champion Overall high point with a score of 84.583 as well as Overall Division Champion for Introductory Level open and Overall Division Reserve Champion in Basic open. Stephanie Mussmann and her partner Siglavy AGA took Overall Division Champion for Amateur Level 3 and also took Reserve Champion for Amateur Level 4. Top Ten Division Champions from Michigan included Jodi Myers and her horse Raders Top Secret Spy (4th place in Lower Level Gaited Open), Michelle Lightcap and A Cash Vantage (5th

place in Level 4 as well as 7th place in Level 3 Open), and Joy Coy and Simon (10th place in Level 2 Open). Michiganders also won 3 High Score Breed Awards: Draft/Draft Cross was won by Bonnie Kalmar with Marquee Lights; Lipizzan was taken by Stephanie Mussmann and Siglavy AGA; and Haflinger by me and Abalon. In the Basic Championship Freestyle Bonnie Gorchan and Zamara placed 3rd while Denise Gimmarro and KC's Version of Pine took 6th. Stephanie Mussmann and Siglavy AGA were the Champions in the Amateur Freestyle TOC level 1-4 with a beautiful level 4 freestyle. In the Horsemanship Amateur Championship Class Level 1, Kristen Kill and Impulse in the Dark took Reserve Champion while 5th place went to Jamie Shook and Principled Zippo. I would also like to congratulate Michelle Lightcap and Cash Vantage on their Reserve Champion in level 4 test 1 which they earned with an outstanding score of 83.10. Welcome to the 80's Club! There is a detailed list prepared by member Stephanie Mussmann showing all the MI placing on WDAMI website, www.wdami.org. Thank you, Stephanie. I wish I could have listed all of our wins but there are 6 pages – that is how well this group did. WDAMI would like to congratulate all our Michigan competitors: McKenzie McPhail, Paris Bedell, Kelly Clevernger, Dense Gimmarro, Bonnie Gorchan, Sue Schmitz, Stephaine Mussmann, Sarah George, Jamie Shook, Kim Wahl, Kim Raddatz, Violet O'Dell, Joanne Coy, Bonnie Hazen, Bonne Kalmar, Jen Sigety, Mary Linton, Jodi Meyers, Elizabeth David, Michelle Lightcap, and Kristen Kill for joining the journey to the World Show and a job well done. WE DID It! Our Quote of the Month is by Charles De Kunffy, “Horses should be anchored on their haunches and should not dwell on the their forehand. The Success of this depends on the development of lumbar tucking of the pelvis forward and under. The lumbo-sacral joint should flex and the hips need to be supple.” Don't forgot to renew your WDAMI membership for 2021. If you have any questions, contact us at infordami@gmail.com. Thank you for supporting one of the fastest growing equestrian sports. Be safe, have fun, enjoy your equine partner and exercise the act of kindness to all. Until next time… Suzanne Morisse, President of WDAMI

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WESTERN MI APPALOOSA REGIONAL This has certainly been a year for the record books. COVID has rearranged everyone's world it seems, and so it was with WMAR. We did manage to pull off a condensed show season which included the WMAR State Show in July, the WMAR/MApHA Sizzler Show in August and the MApHA Fall Finale show in September. Something new for 2020 was the Sizzler Appaloosa Show, which we co-host with the MApHA, which also had open All Breed classes. Unfortunately, with the severely shortened season and with current COVID restrictions, there will be no year-end awards banquet. Any memberships, Incentive Fund and point nominations paid for 2020 will be rolled over into 2021. We do have a 2021 show schedule that we will hopefully be able to fulfill, depending on the COVID restrictions in place next year. WMAR will be sponsoring the WMAR Red, White & Blue show on June 5-6, 2021 at Mason, the WMAR State Show on June 1920, 2021 at Berrien Springs, and the cosponsored Sizzler Show on August 7-8, 2021 at MSU. With no ApHC Nationals this year, both youth and adults showed at the ApHC World Show in November. Congratulations to all the Michigan exhibitors and WMAR members out there. We had quite a few bring home some Championships, High Points and Top Ten placings. WMAR was certainly well represented. 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 the WMAR Facebook page. For current information, as well as photos of last summer's fun, please check our website at www.wmarapp.org or our Facebook page, Western Michigan Appaloosa Regional – WMAR. 'til next month…Sharon Clark WWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM

All I Want for Christmas By Lisa Kiley | www.cashmans.com When it comes to difficult years, 2020 will go into the books as a bit of a doozie. In thinking about how to celebrate the holidays this year, there are many things that might be different. So many people have been affected by the pandemic, beyond those families that have experienced sickness or loss, there are crazy numbers of people that have lost their jobs, have had pay reductions or reduced hours. If you work from home, it's easy to feel disconnected from the world. If you have kids that are schooling from home or just getting used to the pandemic protocols, it can be a challenge to get used to setting new routines. While life has changed across the board in many ways, as horse people, we also have some different circumstances when it comes to how we deal with the changes and challenges all around us. There is a saying, “No matter how bad your day is going, just remember you have a horse” Isn't it true? Owning a horse puts us in a special category of people, we aren't just average, we have something special that some people only get to dream of, the companionship of a majestic creature that can give us wings. We get to go out to the barn and seek the solace and comfort of the animals, they get us out, working and riding in the fresh air. No matter what the news is reporting, horses still need to be cared for, fed and worked. In an ever-changing world it is comforting to know that these things don't change. Long before the circumstances surrounding this holiday season arose, commercialization has often gotten out of hand, with wow factor being touted over the things that matter most. While giving is a way to show people that you care, there are some things that may be more important this year than ever before. People have a hard time asking for help, but the holiday is a great time to give without making it awkward. Focus on letting people know you care about them and this year, that might be by giving a thoughtful gift that will help them through a rough season. Ask what people in your life need rather than just getting them 'stuff'. In this time of uncertainty, it makes sense to be practical about the type of things you purchase. While many may be scaling back their typical purchases for the holiday season, it can be nice to take a more practical approach and think about gifts that are not just wanted but needed. Focusing on quality and usability over quantity can make for a more worthwhile gift. Support local businesses. Local businesses have been hit hard this year. While it is easy to go online and shop big box or big business, think about the local stores, shops and restaurants that make your city or town unique, this goes for your local equine and agricultural stores too! Local shops often offer more than just a product, they can help with education on items, they are there if questions arise and often contribute to the community in many different ways. Consider a donation to a reputable equine organization. There are a lot of people trying to take care of horses that have come from difficult circumstances. Sometimes horses fall on hard times because their humans have, through no fault of their own. Donating money or items like blankets, stable supplies or providing feed can make a huge difference. There are also plenty of opportunities to DECEMBER 2020 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2020

donate time to a shelter or rescue were equine experience is needed if a financial commitment isn't something that you can assist with. If you are thinking of adding an additional animal to your herd, consider adopting if it fits into your program. Share the gift of horses. Are there members of your family or friends that you could share your love of horses with? Sometimes we forget how novel the experience of spending time with horses is for most people. If budgets are tight and the gift giving budget has been cut, consider taking the time to introduce someone to horses, it could change the life of a kid to get the opportunity to groom or just sit on a horse. We need to advocate for interest and education about horses supporting and growing the industry that has given us the opportunity to be part of the equine community. Spend time enjoying the activities you love to do. Maybe that is an afternoon spent in the barn, going for a trail ride, planning for the next show season, or reminiscing over memories made around horse activities. Make homemade treats for horses and humans or make crafts and ornaments with a horsey twist to share. Quality time, spent with family, friends, and/or four-legged creatures will create special memories that money can't buy and make even this year a time to remember for something good. Best wishes for a happy holiday and a bright NEW Year! Here's to 2021!! Lisa Kiley is a lifelong horse enthusiast who has worked in the equine industry and shown horses for many years. As a proud member of the Cashman’s Horse Equipment Team in Delaware, Ohio, she enjoys educating consumers on products that put safety first to benefit horses and the humans that love them. Cashman’s Horse Equipment has been providing top quality products to the equine and agricultural community for over 40 years, with a commitment to sourcing environmentally conscious merchandise and items made in the U.S.A.

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Horse Hay Understanding Sugar and Starch Content By Kentucky Equine Research Staff | www.ker.com Horsemen recognize the importance of good-quality forage for horses and ponies. As such, horse owners are becoming savvier in choosing the best hay for their horses, especially when those horses are affected by metabolic conditions. In order to gauge how much sugar or starch a hay contains, it must be submitted to a laboratory for analysis. In some instances, hay growers or brokers will have hay analyzed prior to offering it for sale. By reviewing these reports, horse owners have an idea if the hay is appropriate for their horses, assuming the sellers have the starch and sugar analyzed. The most common sugar and starch measurements available from a laboratory are water-soluble carbohydrates, ethanol-soluble carbohydrates, and starch. Water-soluble carbohydrates (WSC) are extracted from the sample with water. WSC include simple sugars (monosaccharides such as glucose and fructose; and disaccharides such as sucrose and maltose), short-chain polysaccharides (oligosaccharides and fructooligosaccharides), and fructans. Simple sugars are digested in the small intestine, and their absorption significantly affects glycemic response. Fructans, on the other hand, are fermented in the large intestine, and their absorption has a less significant response on glycemic response but can affect the pH of the hindgut. In some horses, overconsumption of fructans is thought to have a role in the onset of laminitis. Ethanol-soluble carbohydrates (ESC) is a subclass of WSC and measures only simple sugars and short-chain polysaccharides. Because of this, the amount of fructan can be estimated by subtracting ESC from WSC. Starch is a complex polysaccharide carbohydrate that is preferentially digested in the small intestine. When large amounts of feed are offered at one time, some undigested starch flows to the hindgut, where it is fermented. Fermentation of starch can lead to production of lactic acid, which can disrupt the carefully balanced microbial population of the hindgut. How can a horse owner determine the level of nonstructural carbohydrates (NSC) in forage from this information? “Traditionally, NSC can be calculated by adding WSC and starch,” said Kathleen Crandell, Ph.D., a nutritionist with Kentucky Equine Research. “NSC would include all of the monosaccharides and disaccharides as well as all polysaccharides, such as fructan, and starch. “Occasionally, NSC is calculated adding ESC and starch, especially when dealing with concentrate feeds, because the fructan content is expected to be very low. In fact, grasses are more likely to form higher amounts of fructans than grains. However, when looking at NSC in forages, it is best to use WSC and starch for the calculation because of the negative effects both fructans and starch can have in the hindgut of sensitive horses.” When faced with a metabolic horse, hay selection is critical. Of particular importance is NSC content. “For forages, I like to make sure the forage is under 12% NSC. Some nutritionists might go as low as 10%, but I feel there is little difference between 10 and 12% because forages have slow consumption rates. When horses eat a DECEMBER 2020 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2020

feedstuff over time, not as much sugar enters the bloodstream in one fell swoop,” said Crandell. Though no hay can be reliably classified as low-NSC without being tested, some tend to be more appropriate for metabolic horses, according to Crandell. “In my experience, warm-season grasses like coastal Bermuda grass and teff tend to be lower in NSC than cool-season perennial grasses, such as timothy and orchard grass. One cool-season perennial in particular, ryegrass, can be very high in NSC and should be avoided for use in horses with any hint of metabolic issues. Believe it or not, legumes like alfalfa are usually lower in NSC than many grass hays.” Stage of maturity can also influence NSC content, Crandell noted. “Of course, there are always exceptions, but generally the more mature the grass, the lower the NSC or at least the lower the calories. Further, the more mature hays tend to be stemmier and require more chewing, resulting in slower consumption rates.” Other factors may affect NSC levels, such as time of day the hay was cut (morning vs. evening), how quickly the hay was harvested out of the field, and whether it was rained on. If the hay spends more days drying before baling, NSC tends to be lower. Horse owners often work with equine nutritionists to formulate rations. Having a hay analysis in hand allows the nutritionist to finetune the diet in a way that is impossible without. When a hay analysis is not available, nutritionists must rely on average hay values which, according to Crandell, can differ considerably from the actual hay being fed. “I am overjoyed when a horse owner has a hay analysis,” said Crandell. “If I have a forage analysis, then I can really nail down the nutrient levels in the diet. Imagine baking a cake by estimating the ingredients and their amounts versus using an exact recipe. Chances are, the cake will turn out satisfactory with estimated amounts, but the exact recipe will likely yield superior results.” Horses on all-forage diets require vitamin and mineral supplementation for optimal nutrition. Choose a high-quality supplement formulated by a reputable manufacturer. Kentucky Equine Research is an international equine nutrition, research, and consultation company serving horse owners and the feed industry. The company’s goals are to advance the industry’s knowledge of equine nutrition and exercise physiology, apply that knowledge to produce healthier, more athletic horses, and support the nutritional care of all horses throughout their life. For more info, visit www.ker.com (36)

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THIS YEAR! To call 2020 a challenging year would definitely be an understatement! Never in my almost 25 years of publishing Saddle Up! Magazine have I seen so much uncertainty within the horse community. Our show and event date pages printed within our magazine have never been so few. I am hoping and praying that 2021 will not only bring an effective vaccine against the corona virus, but will also have many horse shows and events that were cancelled in 2020, return in 2021. I am doing my best to keep up with cancellations on shows and posting them to our Facebook page. If you know of a show cancellation, please feel free to post it to our Facebook page so we can share it with our followers. 2021 will bring a positive change to our free online horse show calendar. Any shows placed on our calendar will now have the full showbill online as well. Just email us your showbill or flyer for the event (after you’ve entered them online at www.saddleupmag.com) and I will gladly add your showbill/flyer to all corresponding dates online at no charge. My deep appreciation goes out to all of our advertisers that make Saddle Up! Magazine a reality. If you can, please shop at our advertisers locations for your equine needs. May all your holiday wishes come true, Cindy Couturier, owner/editor

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Happy Holidays! Thank you to everyone that submitted a photo of their favorite youth for our December 2020 edition.

Well Done Ryan! 7 years riding at Detroit Rouge Park Buffalo Soldiers Heritage Association stable.

Vivian, I'm so proud of the rider you’re becoming. Great job with Hannah! Love, Mom

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This is my great niece Suhnee riding my horse with the same name, Sunny. Suhnee started riding this past June. She has excelled at a fast pace and people when watching her ride ﬁnd it hard to believe she has only been on the horse less than 20 times!

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Grace, hug a horse every day! I’m proud of the horsewoman you are becoming! Love, Mom

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