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Great insight and an effective teaching style have made Stacy Westfall one of the most popular and sought-after clinicians in the horse industry. Ms. Westfall developed her natural horsemanship techniques through years of training horses for reining competition. Stacy Westfall is an AQHA and NRHA Freestyle Reining Champion who impressed the horse world by winning while riding both bridleless and bareback. Her famous Freestyle Championship ride, seen by millions on the Internet, led to an appearance on the Ellen Degeneres Show. In addition to her accomplishments within the reining arena, Stacy Westfall is the only woman to win the Road To The Horse colt starting competition. In 2012 Stacy was also inducted into the National Cowgirl Hall of Fame in Fort Worth, Texas. With her husband, Jesse, she presents clinics at venues worldwide to inspire and teach people how to build better relationships with their horses.

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Overweight Horse Won’t Stop Eating - Leptin Resistance is Key! By Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D. Your horse is overweight. You've been told to feed him a lot less hay and you're trying to do the right thing. It won't work for your horse any more than a strict diet would work for people. We have known this for years when it comes to human obesity. The reason is simple. Dieting restricts calories, which lowers the metabolic rate. Weight loss may occur at first, but the body goes into “survival mode” and starts to hold on to fat, becomes sluggish in burning calories, making it extremely easy to put all the weight back on. Horses have an additional issue: their digestive tract cannot tolerate periods of time without food; it requires a steady flow of forage. There are several reasons for this, including the constant secretion of stomach acid, the potential for ulcers, the need for the cecum to be full in order for digested feed to exit at the top, and more. Please take a look at my book, “Equine Digestion - It's Decidedly Different,” for a complete understanding of how the horse is designed on the inside. Free-choice forage (hay and/or pasture) does not make a horse obese; on the contrary, restricting forage is what leads to obesity. You should reduce or even eliminate the amount of concentrates you feed (e.g., beet pulp, grains, commercial feeds, etc.) but you must never reduce forage (be sure to add a vitamin/mineral supplement to a hay diet). Ideally, you should test your hay[i] to make certain it is low enough in calories, sugar, and starch to be fed to an overweight horse (who is likely insulin resistant) and then, feed it free-choice, 24/7, all day and all night. At first the horse will overeat, but once he gets the message that the hay is always there, that he can walk away from it and it will still be there when he returns, then, and only then will he start to self-regulate and eat only what his body needs to maintain condition. If you let him run out of hay, even for 10 minutes, he will always perceive that as a shortage, and will continue to overeat. But why does self-regulation take forever to occur in some horses? It often has to do with the way he was previously fed. If the horse had been enduring periods of time where there was no hay, his body went into starvation mode; his metabolic rate severely declined. Feeding free-choice, he will gain weight (temporary for most horses, espec-

ially if providing opportunities to move). For some horses, the drive to continually eat seems to never end and self-regulation appears impossible. The reason? Leptin. Leptin comes from body fat. Excess body fat, especially regional fat deposits along certain areas of the body[ii], is a clear indication of the tissues' reluctance to recognize insulin. Insulin is required for glucose (blood sugar) to enter the cells. When fat slows down the tissues' recognition of insulin, the pancreas will continue to produce more and more in an attempt to finally get glucose to enter the cells. Elevated insulin tells the tissues to hold onto body fat, making the horse even fatter. Enter Leptin. Leptin is a hormone that is secreted from body fat. It is a good hormone; it tells the brain that the horse is full and he can stop eating. This works perfectly for the horse of normal weight. But the overly fat horse does not get the message that he is satisfied; the signal the brain is supposed to get that says I'm no longer hungry, doesn't happen. He has become leptin resistant. In an effort to help the horse lose weight, more times than not the horse owner will be advised to severely restrict the amount that the horse eats, and this starts a vicious cycle: the horse will likely lose some body fat and hence, the leptin level will drop. A decline in leptin signals the horse to eat more, potentially gaining back all of the body fat lost (which also happens in humans[iii]) combined with a decreased metabolic rate making it very easy to put back the pounds. Forage restriction, in particular, is extremely detrimental because the stress involved will increase cortisol, which induces elevated insulin, which promotes fat storage, and you're back where you started. That's the key! The more body fat, the more leptin is produced. Should be a good thing, no? Higher leptin levels should tell the brain that it has had enough to eat, right? That's what leptin is supposed to do. But it doesn't. Why not? It has to do with inflammation. Body fat produces inflammatory molecules known as cytokines. These have two negative impacts: first, cytokines disrupt insulin action, reducing the cells' insulin sensitivity, making your horse store more body fat. Second, cytokines impair the neurons in the brain's hypothalamus[iv], the area that normally responds to leptin!

nutraceuticals to the diet: 1) Improve protein quality by feeding several sources: mixed grasses and legumes, as well as whole foods such as ground flaxseeds, split peas, copra meal, whey protein isolate, hemp seeds, and chia seeds. 2) Avoid added sugar and starch by eliminating sweetened feeds, cereal grains, wheat middlings, and rice bran. 3) Avoid high-omega 6 oils, which are highly inflammatory (e.g., soybean, vegetable, corn, wheat germ, and safflower oils). 4) Increase omega 3s by feeding ground flaxseeds and/ or chia seeds. Fish oils can be included for high levels of inflammation. 5) Look for a vitamin/mineral supplement that provides high amounts of antioxidants, particularly vitamins E, C, beta carotene (or vitamin A), and lipoic acid. 6) Offer anti-inflammatory herbs such as grape seed extract, green tea extract, spirulina, curcumin, and boswellia[vi]. Bottom line: by reducing inflammation, the brain will likely become more responsive to leptin, allowing the horse to stop eating when he is full. Stress needs to be eliminated through unlimited grazing on an appropriate forage. Slow-feeders can be useful in reducing intake[vii]. Combine with increased movement; formula for success. [i] Testing hay for caloric content (digestible energy), sugar (ESC), and starch levels, is the only true way to know if the hay is appropriate to feed free-choice. Equi-Analytical Labs offers economical tests to provide equine-based results www.equi-analytical.com. [ii] Areas include a cresty neck, crease going down the spine, fat along ribs, behind shoulders, on tail head, and even over eyes. [iii] Rosenbaum, M., Goldsmith, R., Bloomfield, D., et al., 2005. Low-dose leptin reverses skeletal muscle, autonomic, neuroendocrine adaptations to maintenance of reduced weight. J. Clin Invest, 115, 3579-3586. [iv] Guyenet, S.J., and Schwartz, M.W., 2012. Regulation of food intake, energy balance, and body fat mass: Implications for the pathogenesis and treatment of obesity. J. Clin. Endocrinol Metab., 97(3), 745-755 [v] Thaler, J.P., Yi, C., Schur, E.A., et al., 2011. Obesity is association with hypothalamic injury in rodents and humans. J. Clin Invest, 10.1172/ JC159660. [PubMed] [vi] Please refer to articles on nutritional management in the Library section of Getty Equine Nutrition www.gettyequinenutrition.com. [vii] Getty, J.M., 2014. The correct way to use slow feeders http://gettyequinenutrition.biz/ library/thecorrectwaytouseslowfeeders.htm. WWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM

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Saddle Up! Magazine News Briefs AHCA 2014 NATIONALS The 3rd annual American Horsemen Challenge Association (AHCA) National Finals Competition was held at the Missouri State Fairgrounds in Sedalia, MO, Oct 23-26. It looks like we've found a home for Nationals. The facility was awesome and the staff was very accommodating. Sedalia is a quaint little historic town. The fairgrounds sits on 400 acres, with all historic buildings. The coliseum was built in 1907 and is very beautiful. Competitors came from across the United States, including Michigan, Arkansas, Alabama, California, and other states. Our four judges this year came from Michigan, Louisiana, Missouri, and California. Riders competed in two preliminary rounds with the top ten riders in each division coming back to compete in a third round for the championship. Over $40,000 in cash and prizes were awarded. Championship saddles were awarded in all eight divisions, as well as reserve champion buckles in each division. Prizes were awarded to all finishing in the top ten of each division. Prize money included 50% payback of entry fees in addition to AHCA adding additional cash split across all divisions. Congratulations to all the competitors. Michigan riders did very well in the competition. Susan James and Hancock Hickory Andy finished 5th in the Open Division and 4th in the Amateur Division. Chandra Nielson was Reserve Champion in the English Divison and placed 5th in the Amateur Division on Call Me Mr. Quincy. Dan Mohr and Carls Black Velvet, better known as Neeko, were Legend Division Champion. Cricket Nelson and Doc Diamond Double

D were Reserve Champion in the Legend Division. Morgan Currier riding RLS Bold Jorja was the Novice Division Champion and the In Hand Division Reserve Champion. AHCA offers a Futurity Division for 3 and 4 year olds. DeeAnna Mohr and Jacks Pretty Piper were Reserve Champions in this division. A big thank you to the many sponsors who supported AHCA Nationals this year. Montana Silversmith sponsored our buckles. Prizes were donated by Tom's Western Store, Hot Pony Pr o d u c t s , M r s . Pa s t u r e s Cookies, Mane 'n Tail, Wendy Stephens Custom Beading, Martha MacDonald and Red River Horsemen, The Glass Family and K Cross Ranch, Horsemen of Arkansas, Jeffers Equine, Jeff Lebbin, 10 Buck 2 Ranch, Dr. Pohl Veterinary Services, Trails West Ace Hardware and Feed, Janice Early and Lazy J Welsh Ponies, Marja Bower and Dancin Deer Ranch, Laurelwyn Equine Services, Kate Hartline, DVM, Diana Wingfield, Nathalie Woodward, Marty Sullivan, Georgie Sutton, and Terri Lynn Melton. AHCA again held a fundraiser for Special Olympics. A special needs course was set up on Saturday where Special Olympians were able to compete. All competitors were awarded rosettes and prizes. A total of $2,500 was raised for Missouri Special Olympics. Jeff Lebbin and his family would also like to thank the many volunteers who made this year and the Nationals a huge success. AHCA thanks all its members, affiliates, and judges for making our third year so successful. We look forward to many more successful years. Check us out at www.american horsemenchallenge.com.

THERAPIST BRINGS NEW TECHNIQUES TO COMMUNITY Lisa Murray Machala, Licensed Massage Therapist, recently participated in the Eco-Somatics Equine Level II workshop offered by Upledger Institute International, Inc., an innovative organization that offers continuing education to health care professionals worldwide. The course is designed by Dr. Sandra J. Howlett DC, CST-D, Certified Animal Chiropractor, EFLC, and is based upon the foundational work of Dr. John E. Upledger, an osteopathic doctor who developed CranioSacral Therapy and founded the Upledger Institute International. CranioSacral Therapy is used to detect and correct imbalances in the CranioSacral system which may be the cause of sensory, motor, or neurological dysfunction. The CranioSacral system consists of the mem-branes and cerebrospinal fluid that surround and protect the brain and spinal cord. It extends from the bones of the skull, face and mouth (which make up the cranium) down to the sacrum, or tailbone area. Eco-Somatics Equine is the application of these techniques to the horse. This therapy has been used successfully to treat headaches, neck and back pain, TMJ, motor coordination difficulties, eye problems, and central nervous system disorders in humans and animals. “While I am still an advocate of sports massage therapy for horses, having this new skill provides additional resources for me to help horses and their caretakers in a very gentle yet effective way,” says Ms. Machala. “I have seen very exciting results in horses after just a few sessions of ESE Therapy,” she continues.

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If you would like to learn more about CST (human) or ESE (equine), please visit www.Mich iganEquineTherapy.com or call Lisa Murray Machala at (248) 921-6322. LEGOLAS NAMED ADEQUAN/ USDF GRAND PRIX HORSE OF THE YEAR The United States Dressage Federation (USDF) would like to congratulate the 12-year-old, 17.0 hand, Westfalen gelding, Legolas, owned by Akiko Yamazaki's Four Winds Farm LLC, and ridden by Steffen Peters of San Diego, California, for being named 2014 Adequan/ USDF Grand Prix Horse of the Year. Legolas' median score of 75.451% made him the top horse in the United States competing at this level and the recipient of USDF's highest honor for the third year in a row. Legolas was recognized at the 2014 Adequan/USDF Salute Gala and Annual Awards Banquet with a commemorative personalized plaque, an embroidered cooler, and a gift certificate provided by Dressage Extensions. Also, Legolas is the recipient of the Colonel Thackeray Award and will have his name engraved on a silver trophy to be on permanent display in the Roemer Foundation/USDF Hall of Fame housed at the USDF National Education Center, located at the Kentucky Horse Park. “USDF is thrilled to be able to recognize this extraordinary horse for his many accomplishments during the 2014 competition season. We also congratulate his owner Four Winds Farm, Akiko Yamazaki, his rider Steffen Peters, and the entire Legolas team,” stated USDF Exec. Director Stephan Hienzsch. WWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM

Saddle Up! Magazine News Briefs LEGOLAS, continued For more information about the Adequan/USDF Horse of the Year awards or to access a list of past and current recipients, visit the USDF website at www.usdf.org, or contact the USDF office at usdressage@usdf.org. $600K IN GRANTS FOR MSU Seventeen Michigan State University (MSU) researchers and Extension outreach and education specialists have received more than $600,000 in funding from the MI Alliance for Animal Agriculture (M-AAA). The M-AAA (formerly the Animal Agriculture Initiative) is a partnership between Michigan's animal agriculture industries, the MSU College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, MSU AgBio-Research and MSU Extension. It focuses on advancing the state's animal agriculture economy by supporting applied research and outreach efforts that address key issues identified by the industry. The Michigan food and agriculture system contributes roughly $100 billion annually to the state's economy and provides nearly one million jobs. About 37 percent of the agricultural products sold are attributed to the animal agriculture sector, so it is a critical component of Michigan's economy. Thirty-six proposals, requesting approximately $1.4 million, were submitted to M-AAA for consideration in 3 categories: applied research, extension efforts, and seed grants. All proposals were required to identify anticipated benefits to Michigan animal agriculture and to align with the annual priorities of one or more of the following

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equestrian community that make her an ideal person to organize and lead this new equine expansion for the Fifth Third Bank Michigan State Fair,” says State Fair Livestock CoSuperintendent and Oakland County Fair General Manager L.C. Scramlin. Ressler is owner of Show Office Services, which provides breed and open horse shows with secretarial and office staff throughout Michigan and the Eastern United States. She is also a USEF "R" steward, serves on the USEF Steward Task Force, is a director for the American Saddlebred Horse Association of Michigan and has served on the Michigan Horse Show Assoc-iation board for eight years. The slate of classes and competitions for the new horse program at the State Fair for 2015 will include English (Hunt and Saddle Seat), and Western Equitation and Pleasure classes, Barrel Racing, Reining, and expanded pulling events as well. “We are so excited to begin this new direction for the Fifth Third Bank Michigan State Fair,” adds Scramlin, “As the new Fair continues to expand, adding the equine component is the next step in the natural progression and development of longtime State Fair attractions.” Registration for equine classes at the 2015 Michigan State Fair will begin on May 15, online at www.MichiganStateFairLLC.co m, through August 1. Class sizes will be held to 18-20 competitors, and will be split if numbers exceed that level. “This expansion is the next logical evolution in our growth, and is being driven by exhibitors who wish to compete and show during the Fair. It also presents an excellent opportunity to provide another educational WWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM

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women to skillfully pass on the information equestrians need to become the best in their field. Find yourself immersed within insightful diagrams as well as indepth material. This manual is a must read for anyone involved in the horse industry. Olympic Silver Medalist Gina Miles states, “Pony Club Shaped the equestrian I have become. I am a firm believer that there is no better equestrian education for all disciplines than one through Pony Club.” Get all three volumes, The Basics for Beginners, Intermediate Horsemanship, and the now available book 3, Advanced Horsemanship at fabulous low prices online through Shop Pony Club (http://ponyclub.informz.net/z/cj UucD9taT0zODg5MjA2JnA9MS Z1PTc2ODE5OTUxMSZsaT0yMz UwNjMwOA/index.html) now. STEPHEN CLARKE TO LEAD CONFERENCE The United States Dressage Federation (USDF) announced today that FEI Dressage Judge General Stephen Clarke will headline the 2015 Succeed/ U S D F F E I - L e v e l Tr a i n e r s Conference. The conference will be held January 19-20, 2015, at Mary Anne McPhail's High Meadow Farm in Loxahatchee, Florida. Elected as the FEI Dressage Judge General in 2013, Stephen Clarke is a well-spoken, wellrespected clinician worldwide. As a rider, he has competed successfully and was the reserve rider for the 1988 Olympic Games in Seoul. Stephen has earned a reputation for combining his 'quick eye' for technical detail and his ability to form balanced and consistent assessments; solving issues with practical effective exercises.

Kathie Robertson, Education Department Manager, stated, “USDF has had many requests to bring Stephen Clarke to the US for this conference, and couldn't be happier he will be joining us this year.” For more information on the Succeed/USDF FEI-Level Trainers Conference, including criteria for attendance, please contact the USDF office at trainersconference@usdf.org, or by phone at (859) 971-2277.

silent auction. There is also the Saturday night banquet with key note speakers Brian and Lisa Sabo to help truly make this a monumental experience! NonMember and Day registration is available. Please visit h t t p : / / p o n y c l u b . informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0zOTA 3MTM1JnA9MSZ1PTc2ODE5O TUxMSZsaT0yMzY1MjA0OQ/in dex.html for registration information, schedules and seminar topics.

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WDAMI - DON’T FORGET TO PLAY WITH YOUR HORSE

WHO: All Equine Organizations and Horse Enthusiasts

Western Dressage Association of Michigan (WDAMI) wishes everyone a very Happy New Year! It's hard to believe 2015 is already here.

WHAT: The United States Pony Clubs, Inc. 2015 Annual Meeting and Equine Symposium WHEN: January 21-25, 2015 WHERE: Hyatt Regency Crystal City at Reagan National Airport, Arlington, Virginia WHY: Leadership Training, Workshops, Seminars, Presentations, Anatomy Lab, Trust for the National Mall Barn Designs, Trade Fair, Research Projects, Saturday Night Banquet, and much more! Pony Club is inviting horse people of all ages and disciplines to the 2015 USPC Annual Meeting and Equine Symposium. Attendees will enjoy educational opportunities with 30-plus workshops and seminars. Some topics include; Building a Successful Tetrathlon program, Dressage Standards, Bandaging Demystified, and Fitness and Focus on Sports Psychology. There is even an Anatomy Room! Presenters include Richard Lamb, Daniel Stewart, Dr. Brad Gordon, and Asia Thayer, to name a few. Don't miss out on the trade fair, science and art exhibits, and

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I have talked to lots of horse people and when I say play with your horse I get a blank look. Horses have to be horses. My belief is horses need mental exercises as well as physical. Linda Tellington-Jones has a book called "The Ultimate Horse Behavior and Training Book." I bought this one a few years ago and is a go-to book for me. You can learn body work, ground and riding exercises and problem solving. Big print and pictures! I particularly like using poles to teach a horse where his feet are. It's in there! This exercise helps with trail riding going over rough ground, downed logs or whatever is there. Danny, my 7 year old Morgan, has benefitted from this. He looks down and goes on. Another good book is "Equine Fitness, A Conditioning Program of Exercises & Routines for Your Horse" by Jec Ballou. It's packed full of great ideas and at the back are tear out cards of the routines to take into the arena with you. Jec is also very involved with western dressage. Rachel Ory WWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM

Saddle Up! Magazine News Briefs has gone to CA to further her own horse business with Jec's help. Such a great opportunity for Rachel and we certainly wish her much success. We will all miss her. WDAMI would like to welcome Rachel Lucas to our board. Rachel is a very talented lady. I met her through the Wolverine Morgan Horse Club and actually bought the famous Bubba from her. She now lives in Grass Lake with her husband on their Chance2Ranch farm. Greg is a farrier and both of them train horses. Rachel is taking over the job of our WDAMI website. The new website will be live very soon. Don't forget the banquet on Feb. 28 at the Doherty Hotel in Clare, MI. Awards, food and beverage. Doesn't get any better than that! Carol Baldwin AGRICULTURE & NATURAL RESOURCES WEEK'S CENTENNIAL YEAR For 100 years, Michigan State University (MSU) and the MSU College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) have welcomed visitors to Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR)

Week. This year's event is March 7-14. With more than 50 programs and annual association meetings on and near the East Lansing campus, ANR Week is the largest event of its kind in the nation. The ANR Week centennial is not the only milestone this year - the Quiet Water Symposium celebrates its 20th anniversary, and the 2015 Beekeepers Annual Conference marks the 150th occurrence. This year's event offers educational programs in areas such as animal science, agriculture and the natural environment. Additional educational programming topics range from small flock poultry management to forage technology acidified food programs. The annual ANR Week Luncheon will take place March 10 at the Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center. There the CANR will honor alumni, industry leaders, and faculty and staff members for their excellence and support of the college. Presentations will be given by MSU Provost June Pierce Youatt, MSU President Lou Anna K. Simon, and CANR Dean Fred Poston. Awards given will be the Distinguished Faculty

Award, the Honorary Alumni Award, the Outstanding Alumni Award, and the Distinguished Service Award. Registration for the luncheon begins in January. The 2015 ANR Week program guide - with dates, times, location, costs and event descriptions - will be available online in early 2015. For more information on the centennial year's events, visit www.anr week.canr.msu.edu or contact program coordinator Jennifer Labun at (517) 884-7351 or events@anr.msu.edu. HORSE TALES: TRUE STORIES FROM AN IDAHO RANCH Idaho author Heather Smith Thomas's latest book, "Horse Tales: True Stories from an Idaho Ranch," launched this month. The book, published by the Colorado media venture, The Frontier Project Inc., is a collection of 22 non-fiction stories about the horses that helped define Thomas's life in the ranch country outside Salmon, Idaho. “This book is about the horses in my life,” Thomas writes in the preface to Horse Tales. “They all had very different personalities and each

one taught me a lot – not just about horses and riding, but about life and responsibility, patience, respect and trust, c o n s i s t e n c y, a n d p e r s e verance.” Thomas is the author of 20 books and countless articles on horseman-ship, stockmanship and animal health care. Each story in Horse Tales centers on the author's experiences with a specific animal, and is infused with lessons on life, family and stockmanship. Together, the stories comprise a beautiful memoir about a remarkable life with horses, and offer a unique glimpse into ranch life in rural Idaho. The 282 page book, priced at $24.95, will be available at Amazon.com, BarnesAnd Noble.com, Powells.com, and other online retailers. Inquiries regarding excerpts or review copies can be directed to the book's publisher, The Frontier Project Inc., headed by "Ranch & Reata" magazine editor A.J. Mangum; (719) 237-0243, thefrontierproject@gmail.com. Learn more about the book at www.ajmangum.com.

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HORSE ASSOCIATIONS, TRAIL RIDING CLUBS & MORE!

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Arabian Horse Association of Michigan - Page 34

Buckskin Horse Assoc. of Michigan - Page 35

Buchanan Westerners Riding Club - Page 36

Eastern Michigan Arabian Association - Page 36

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Fort Custer Horse Friends Association - Page 37

Foundation Quarter Horse Registry of MI - Page 37

Genesee County 4-H Horse Leaders Assoc. - Page 38

Hungerford Trail Riders Association - Page 38

Huron Valley Equestrian Committee - Page 39

Kensington Trail Riders Association - Page 39

Michigan Competitive Mtd. Orienteering - Page 40

Michigan Interscholastic Horse Assoc. - Page 40

Michigan Horse Council Page 41

Michigan Horse Drawn Vehicle Assoc. - Page 42

MI State Pinto Breeders & Owners - Page 43

Michigan Trail Riders Association - Page 42

Michigan Quarter Horse Association - Page 44

Pontiac Lake Horseman’s Association - Page 44

Proud Lake Trail Rider’s Association - Page 45

Ranch Horse Association of Michigan - Page 45

Sleepy Hollow Trail Riders Association - Page 46

Waterloo Horsemen’s Association - Page 46

Western Dressage Assoc. of Michigan - Page 47

West MI Arabian Horse Association - Page 47

EQUINE CLUBS & ASSOCIATIONS ARE AN IMPORTANT PART OF A HEALTHY EQUINE COMMUNITY AND ECONOMY. Please show your support & become a member of one or more today! Yankee Springs Trail Rider’s Assoc. - Page 48

If you just love horses and have a little spare time, consider volunteering. This is a great way to make new friends, of the two legged and four legged kind!

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American Horsemen Challenge Association P.O. Box 350, Swartz Creek, MI 48473 • 810.730.0682

Charter Membership Lifetime Membership Regular Membership Youth Membership Booster Membership

www.AmericanHorsemenChallenge.com 2015 MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION Name

Birth Date (Youth)

State

Phone

$650 $500 $50 $25 $25

Amateur/Novice: I have read the rules and regulations that govern the AHCA Amateur, and Novice status. I hereby affirm and agree to comply with the rules and regulations of the AHCA as written and contained in the AHCA office rule book, as it is updated by necessity. If for any reason I become ineligible to exhibit in above Approved Amateur or Novice classes, I understand it is my duty to voluntarily and immediately notify AHCA. I acknowledge that for violation of AHCA rules, I may be subject to disciplinary action and/or revocation of points and awards for my horse and myself.

Address City

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Release of Information: I hereby give the American Horsemen Challenge Association permission to use my name and/or photographs and/or videos in publication of point standings, awards, or other club activities.

Amateur Signature

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Date

WARNING: Under the Michigan Equine Liability act an equine professional is not liable for an injury to or death of a participant in an equine activity resulting from the inherent risk of the equine activity. I understand that horseback riding will expose me to above normal risks. These risks include collisions, obstacles, variation in terrain and surface/subsurface conditions, and unexpected actions of a horse, such as kicking, biting, rearing, bucking, striking, rolling, bolting, or running away from danger by trotting, cantering or galloping. I also understand that I will be exposed to inherent risks of equine activity including but not limited to the unpredictability of an equine reaction to cattle, other animals, and sudden movement of people, sounds, and unfamiliar objects. I further understand that horses have a propensity to behave in ways that may result in injury, harm or death to a person on or around it. I agree that I assume and acknowledge these and other dangers that are inherent in the activity of horseback riding. I agree that I am responsible for my own safety. I agree that I have my own medical coverage. I agree that the AHCA, their members, employees, and agents will not be liable if I suffer personal injury or death, except if caused by their gross negligence or willful and wanton misconduct. I agree not to bring any claims, demands or lawsuits against AHCA, their members, employees or agents. I agree that if AHCA, their members, agents or employees are sued by anyone else because of claimed conduct of myself, I will indemnify and hold them harmless for all damages and costs, including reasonable actual attorney fees. I agree that the consideration for this release to be binding on me, my heirs and assigns that I am permitted to participate in AHCA activities or ride on property rented or in use for events. I specifically affirm and agree that, this release constitutes a wavier of liability beyond the provisions of the Michigan Equine Activity Liability Act 1994 P.A. 351. I agree that Michigan law governs the interruption and enforceability of this release. I acknowledge that I am eighteen years of age or older, and I am signing this release on my own behalf and on the behalf of my minor children, our heirs, representatives and assigns.

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ARABIAN HORSE ASSOCIATION OF MICHIGAN 2015 MEMBERSHIP FORM Basic includes membership in AHA and AHAM, but does not include competition card Name (please print clearly) Name

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Email Please make checks payable to AHAM and mail your completed form to:

Please CHECK type of membership Basic Dues $40.00 Adult: Includes one membership in AHAM and AHA.............................. with competition card $75.00 Basic Dues $25.00 Youth: Under 18 includes membership in AHAM and AHA.................... with competition card $50.00 Basic Dues $120.00 3 Yr. Adult: Includes one membership in AHAM and AHA................... with competition card $225.00

Michelle Kimbro 3822 Warwick Dr., Rochester Hills, MI 48309 (248) 852-4076 • 3blmichelle@gmail.com or Sue Hall 1014 Bower St., Howell, MI 48843 (517) 548-1775 • shall1407@sbcglobal.net

YOU MUST HAVE A COMPETITION CARD IF YOU PLAN ON SHOWING OR OWN A HORSE BEING SHOWN

Subscription to Modern Arabian Magazine

1 Year Subscription $10.00 3 Year Subscription $30.00

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I hereby authorize the Buckskin Horse Association of Michigan (BHAM) to use pictures of me (or my child/ward) taken in a photograph, digital image, videotape, motion picture, and/or testimonial (written words). The undersigned hereby releases BHAM, its agents or employees, as well as any and all users and exhibitors of said pictures, from any and all claims, demands, accountings, and causes for which the aforesaid videotape, testimonial, motion picture, digital image, or photograph likeness may be used pursuant to this Consent and General Release. It is also my understanding that I will receive no compensation for my likeness or testimonial and that BHAM will ONLY use these photos for publicity.

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BUCHANAN WESTERNERS RIDING CLUB, INC.

2015 Show Dates April 18 Tack Sale, 11am-4pm April 25 • May 2 & 3 • June 6 & 7 July 11 & 12 • July 18 • Aug 1 Gaming Only: Aug 2, Sept 5 & 6

3521 Chamberlain Rd., Buchanan, MI 49107

www.BuchananWesterners.org

All shows count towards year High Points Awards! Show grounds located in Buchanan, MI

MEMBERSHIP FEE FOR 2015 SEASON: $25.00 Name

Date

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State

Phone

Zip

Email (To be used for notification of meetings and distribution of minutes)

NAMES AND AGES OF FAMILY MEMBERS Name

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Age

Name

Age

Name

Age

Name

Age

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Signature (adult) NOTE: Membership is required for High Points, but you MUST fill out a separate High Point Registration form for each horse/rider combination being registered.

Eastern Michigan Arabian Association 2015 MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION NEW RENEWAL

YOUTH $20 Consists of one person, 17 yrs & under INDIVIDUAL $30 Consists of one person, 18 yrs & older FAMILY $40 Consists of 3 family members residing at the same address

Membership no. if known

(Family Membership does not include trainers, friends or anyone not living at the address provided. Proof of home address may be required, and may include but is not limited to drivers license or school I.D. Additional children may be added for $10 each.)

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BIRTH DATE

NEWSLETTER

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PAYMENT Checks should be made payable to EMAA. To pay by debit or credit card, please fill out all fields below.

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Checks payable to EMAA please. Mail completed form w/payment to:

Connie Barron 8680 Parks Rd., Ovid, MI 48866 officemanager@emaa.org

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Ingham County Fairgrounds

EMAA II - June 26-28

MSU Pavilion, East Lansing

EMAA III - July 17-19 Shiawassee County Fairgrounds

EMAA IV - Sept. 11-13

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2015 MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

Come ride some of the most beautiful trails in Southern Michigan!

Fort Custer Horse Friends Association

MEMBERSHIP FEES:

Single $15/year

• Over 20 Miles of Horse Trails • 6 Creek Crossings • Separate from Bikes

Family $20/year

Name Address City

State

Zip

Grand Rapids

Flint

Lansing

Phone

Kalamazoo

I hereby release FCHFA from any and all liabilities for personal loss/injury and/or property damage of any kind. I accept all responsibility for myself, family members and personal property.

Mail completed form with check made payable to: FCFHA FCHFA / Toni Beth Hess 20875 Division Drive, Marshall, MI 49068

Ann Arbor

Fort Custer Recreation Area is a 3,033 acre State Recreation Area located between Battle Creek and Kalamzoo, MI

www.fchfa.org

Foundation Quarter Horse Registry - Michigan 2015 Michigan FQHR Membership Form Fees: Single $10 o Family $25 q Youth $5 q Stallion Service Sale Discount $10 o Membership runs Jan 1 - Dec 31. Anyone signing up from Oct - Dec will be carried through the following year.

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Return to: Julie Ludwig 2441 Scott Road North Branch, MI 48461 (810) 245-8686

FQHR-MI 2015 Release of Liability – This Release covers all shows/clinics offered by the FQHR Michigan Affiliate for the 2015 Year. Please read carefully before signing. WARNING: Under the Michigan Equine Liability act an equine I apply to ride horses/ride in the arena/ride on trails and participate in or observe equine events provided and professional is not liable for an injury to or death of a participant in an sponsored by Foundation Quarter Horse Registry-Michigan Affiliate FQHR-MI at the facilities indicated above. equine activity resulting from the inherent risk of the equine activity. I understand that horseback riding will expose me to above normal risks. These risks include collisions, obstacles, variation in terrain and surface/subsurface conditions, and unexpected actions of a horse, such as kicking, biting, rearing, bucking, striking, rolling, bolting, or running away from danger by trotting, cantering or galloping. I also understand that I will be exposed to inherent risks of equine activity including but not limited to the unpredictability of an equine reaction to cattle, other animals, and sudden movement of people, sounds, and unfamiliar objects. I further understand that horses have a propensity to behave in ways that may result in injury, harm or death to a person on or around it. I agree that I assume and acknowledge these and other dangers that are inherent in the activity of horseback riding. I agree that I am responsible for my own safety. I agree that I have my own medical coverage. I agree that the FQHR-MI, their members, employees, and agents will not be liable if I suffer personal injury or death, except if caused by their gross negligence or willful and wanton misconduct. I agree not to bring any claims, demands or lawsuits against FQHR-MI, their members, employees or agents. I agree that if FQHR-MI, their members, agents or employees are sued by anyone else because of claimed conduct of myself, I will indemnify and hold them harmless for all damages and costs, including reasonable actual attorney fees. I agree that the consideration for this release to be binding on me, my heirs and assigns that I am permitted to participate in FQHR-MI activities or ride on property rented or in use for events. I specifically affirm and agree that, this release constitutes a wavier of liability beyond the provisions of the Michigan Equine Activity Liability Act 1994 P.A. 351. I agree that Michigan law governs the interruption and enforceability of this release. I acknowledge that I am eighteen years of age or older, and I am signing this release on my own behalf and on the behalf of my minor children, our heirs, representatives and assigns.

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Genesee County 4-H Horse Leaders Association 2015 Shows All shows will be held at the Cummings Center, 6130 E. Mount Morris Rd., Mt. Morris, MI 48458 WARM & FUZZY SHOW - May 2, 2015: Come out and get tuned up for the upcoming show season! We offer a range of classes including: halter, showmanship, English, Western, Gaited and Speed classes for youth and adults. Walk/Trot, W/T/C, Novice and Cloverbud available, fun classes, human only classes, something for everyone! NO SHOW CLOTHES! No bathing, clipping or trimming required. $5.00 per class fee; $40 blanket fee, stalls available $20 one day, $30 two days. Camp sites are available for Friday night at $22 per site. Show off trailer for $5 per horse. Proof of valid Coggins required. OPEN SHOW SERIES DATES - June 13-14, 2015 and June 26-27, 2015: Halter, showmanship, English including Hunter Hack, Western, Gaited, Gymkhana, Trail, Dressage, including Gaited Dressage and Western Dressage (W/J and W/J/L), Cloverbud (5-8) and PEP riders. Weekend High Point for W/T, Novice, Rail, Gaited, Dressage and Gymkhana divisions. We welcome riders of all ages and offer opportunities for exhibitors to try out different disciplines and classes. $5.00 per class fee or Blanket fees for weekend are available. Highpoint entry only $3 per exhibitor per division eligible. $5.00 office fee waived for early Friday night registration. Stalls available for $20 one day/$30 two days/$40 Fri thru Sunday with no stall cleaning required. Trailer in fees for horses not stalled $10 per horse per day. Camping available (optional electrical hook up) for $22 per night per sleeping unit. Registration is offered Friday night at 4 pm and 730am on Saturday and Sunday. Proof of valid Coggins required. FALL FUN FINALE SHOW - September 19, 2015: Join us for a fun ending to show season with fun classes and a few serious ones thrown in, too! Traditional rail classes with lots of fun classes with your horse and teams…boot races, apple bobbing, costume classes, etc. See showbill for more details. NO SHOW CLOTHES! No bathing, clipping or trimming required. $5.00 per class fee; $40 blanket fee, stalls available $20 one day, $30 two days. Camp sites are available for Friday night at $22 per site. Show off trailer for $5 per horse. Proof of valid Coggins required.

For showbills or questions visit GCHLA on Facebook or on the web at www.gchla4h.com or call Julie Snyder at 810-397-4090 or Sarah Carlyon at 810-730-7202

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In The Pink Derby

MAY (TBA) - Annual Speed Show benefits Trailblazer’s 4-H Club JUNE (TBA) - Annual Father’s Day Show benefits Local Veterans Assoc. AUGUST 22 - Annual In The Pink Derby benefits St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Mammogram Program for the under or uninsured

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Shows are held at the HVEC Grounds in Highland, MI H.V.E.C. - Huron Valley Equestrian Committee - In 1968 a group of parents started a 4-H club in the Milford area. When asked by the MSU extension to help with an equine census in 1970, it was found that there were over 10,000 horses in Oakland County, more horses than any other county in the country. This prompted a group of enthusiastic horse lovers, Ed Chezy, Kelly Lawerance, and Carmi Edwards, to present to the Huron Valley Schools Board of Education a proposal for a school sponsored horsemanship program. The school board recommended that a horse show be held to determine if there was sufficient interest within the community to warrant such a program. A committee was established and the first ever Fathers Day Show was held in 1972. A portable public address system was erected and the Oakland County Road Commission constructed a temporary show ring on a site in front of Milford High School. Because of the community’s enthusiasm and the support of volunteers and sponsors, the success of this first show surpassed all expectations drawing 1200 spectators, 600 entries. This astonishingly successful, single event brought the interest in horsemanship to a new level. Not only did the Huron Valley Horse Show become an annual event, but it also justified establishing an educational program. This endeavor incorporating the horsemanship program into the Continuing Education Program, developing an interscholastic competition and building a show ring, was not only unique, but the only one of its kind in the country. In 1976, due to the expansion of this program throughout Michigan, the Huron Valley Interscholastic Horsemanship Association became the Michigan Interscholastic Horsemanship Association (MIHA). So today with over 45 years of existence in the equestrian community, here we are.

KENSINGTON TRAIL RIDERS ASSOC. 2015 Membership Form Individual $20 Family $25

Mail to: Kensington Trail Riders P.O. Box 453, Milford, MI 48381

Business $50 Sponsor $100

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Email address

I the undersigned, having read and understood the contents of this statement, agree to; RELEASE, ABSOLVE, FORGIVE and HOLD HARMLESS the Kensington Trial Riders Association, its members, its officers, and board members from all and any liabilities, connected to, any claims, judgment losses, costs or expenses, resulting in, but not limited to, death, physical injury, property damage or theft, to myself or my family members, pets and/or livestock, in connection with any event sponsored or organized by the Kensington Trail Riders Association. I and my family members agree, to participate in these activities fully understanding that horses can, and do act unpredictably at times, which is inherent to their nature. I further understand these activities could result in permanent injury or death to me or my family members and agree to participate in these events, knowing these activities are potentially dangerous and hazardous. Will you or any family member be wearing helmets when you ride? Please circle:

YES

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NATIONAL ASSOCIATION © OF COMPETITIVE MOUNTED ORIENTEERING MEMBERSHIP • www.NACMO.org

Send completed membership application and fee to: MiCMO / Leigh Nelson 6595 Egan Ave SE Caledonia, MI 49316

Legislative District

NEW RENEWAL STATE DUES: $10 MI State Dues Total NATIONAL DUES: $30 Family $20 Individual Lifetime Enclosed: $ List All Family Members

* List horses name as it appears on registration papers if applicable. * If horse has never been issued a NACMO #, write “new” in the # line.

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State Senator

List All Horse(s) that may be ridden for CMOs (include on separate sheet)

Name Adult

I want to help preserve horsemen’s rights to use horses for recreation on public lands. You may use my name when lobbying for more recreational areas for horsemen to use.

State -

Email I would like my newsletter & other information sent by US mail. Use my name when lobbying for more recreational areas for horsemen.

County

RECOGNIZING THE FACT THAT THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR ACCIDENTS WHERE EVER HORSE USE IS INVOLVED WHICH CAN CAUSE INJURIES TO HORSES, RIDERS, AND SPECTATORS AND ALSO RECOGNIZING THE FACT THAT THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COMPETITIVE MOUNTED ORIENTEERING; NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COMPETITIVE DRIVING ORIENTEERING; AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF COMPETITIVE MOUNTED ORIENTEERING; WASHINGTON ASSOCIATION OF COMPETITIVE MOUNTED ORIENTEERING; ALL OTHER STATE CHAPTERS THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES AND THE WORLD, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, OR MEMBERS, CANNOT ALWAYS KNOW THE CONDITIONS OF TRAILS, ROADWAYS, OR THE EXPERIENCE OF THE RIDERS, DRIVERS, OR HORSES TAKING PART IN TRAIL RIDES OR DRIVING EVENTS OR OTHER NACMO, NACDO, AACMO, WACMO, OR ORIENTEERING EVENTS, OR FUNCTIONS. I HEREBY RELEASE THE ABOVE NAMED FROM ANY CLAIM OR RIGHT FOR DAMAGES WHICH MIGHT OCCUR TO ME, MY MINOR CHILDREN, OR HORSES.

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MICHIGAN HORSE DRAWN VEHICLE ASSOCIATION 2015 Membership Application Membership Type New

Date

Renewal

Annual Dues: $30.00 for Individual or Family

Name

Please send check payable to: MHDVA and this form to:

Farm Name Address City

State

Phone (home)

(work)

Zip

Linda Aloyo 4123 S. Portsmouth Rd. Bridgeport, MI 48722 Membership questions can be directed to: Linda Aloyo (810) 397-1586 rlaloyo@gmail.com

Email Children

Visit us online at: Breed of Horse

www.mhdva.org

Vehicle Type(s)

Michigan Trail Riders Association, Inc. 2015 Membership Application New memberships are $35. Renewal memberships are $25 until March 31, 2015 and then will be $35. A Lifetime Membership is $400. All memberships are “Family Memberships.” If you are single, a membership includes just you and any children. Family Memberships consist of a husband, wife and children under the age of 18. The membership year is from January 1st to December 31st. Maps and Guide books are included with the New Member fee. If you would like to purchase the maps and guide book only, please remit $10. No bicycles are allowed on this trail. We are a non-profit organization, therefore, all membership income over and above expenses is used to improve and promote the Michigan Riding-and-Hiking Trail.

Membership must be in effect for 30 days prior to ride date. Name:

Would you prefer to receive the newsletter by mail? o Yes Would you print your newsletter from the MTRA website to save printing and postage? o Yes Would you want the newsletter emailed to you? If yes, please list your email address below:

Address: City:

State:

Zip:

Phone Number: Children’s Names/Ages:

Please mail check with completed application to:

Michigan Trail Riders Assoc., Inc. 5806 E. State Road, Hale, MI 48739

Date: New:

Renewal:

Chris Rayner (989) 473-3205 Secretary/Treasurer

MTRA#:

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Michigan State Pinto Breeders & Owners 2015 MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION This application for 2015 Membership with Michigan State Pinto Breeders & Owners must be completed in full, including signatures at the bottom of the page. The first person in the household to have a membership is $25. All adult members MUST have a full membership. Additional youth memberships can be purchased for $5.

www.mspbo.org

Last Name

First Name

M.I.

Address

City

Phone

Amateur Birth Date

Youth Birth Date

State

Additional Membership:

Last Name

First

Relationship to above member

Amateur Birth Date

Zip (9 digit)

M.I.

Youth Birth Date

Last Name

First

Relationship to above member

Amateur Birth Date

M.I.

Youth Birth Date

I/We hereby agree to uphold and abide by the Constitution and rules of Michigan State Pinto Breeders & Owners, Inc. and also those of the Pinto Horse Association of America, Inc. In consideration of this membership, I/We hereby release and hold harmless MSPB&O and PtHA for any damages or losses incurred by me and/or any members of my family. I/We understand that in order to have points recognized by MSPB&O, both the owner and the exhibitor must be members of MSPB&O.

First Membership $25* Add’l Adult $25* (19 & over)

Member Signature

Date

Member Signature

Date

OR Youth $5 (18 & under)

Member Signature

Date

Parent/Guardian

Date

TOTAL ENCLOSED

(Signature needed if applicant is under 19)

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Please write your name and check the MSPB&O shows that you would be willing to help. *Increases to $30 after 3/1/2015 May 9 & 10 May 23 & 24 July 4 & 5 Sept 6 & 7 (Sun/Mon) Sept 19 & 20

Please make checks payable to: MSPB&O. Send application & payment to: Betty Elmhirst, 14016 Strathmore Dr., Shelby Twp., MI 48315

Come & Show with

MSPB&O!

Michigan State Pinto Breeders & Owners • www.mspbo.org

May 9 & 10 • May 23 & 24 • July 4 & 5 Sept 6 & 7 (Sun & Mon) • Sept 19 & 20 All shows held at Shiawassee County Fairgrounds, Corunna, MI and begin at 8:00 am

MSPB&O

130 classes over two days, 4 judges for all pinto classes and 2 judges for all breed classes, weekend high points in Pinto youth and amateur and 4 weekend high points for the all breed classes.

All Breed Classes Are PAC Approved! Pinto classes include a full slate of open, youth and amateur classes including novice youth and novice amateur classes. Youth 13 & under and 14 - 18, and junior, senior and elite amateur classes. All breed classes include leadline, walk/trot 18 & under and 19 & over, full slate of English and Western classes, including discipline rail and ideal for 18 & under and 19 & over. All breed classes also include pony/mini classes in halter, showmanship, in hand jumping, in hand trail and driving. Exhibitors do not have to belong to MSPB&O to show, but must be a member to qualify for our year end awards. PtHA rules state that all exhibitors and horse owners must be a member of PtHA in order to show. We have a weekend economy fee for both Pinto and all breed classes and it is cheaper to pre-enter than to enter at the shows. Entry checks are not cashed until after the show. All pre-entry forms, stall reservation forms, year end rules and other information can be found and downloaded from our website at www.mspbo.org. ©2015 C & C PUBLISHING, INC. • JANUARY 2015

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MICHIGAN QUARTER HORSE ASSOCIATION P.O. Box 278, Greenville, MI 48838 • 616-225-8211 • Fax: 616-225-8313

www.MIQUARTERHORSE.COM MQHA Membership Application*

q New q Renewal

Youth* (Date of Birth / / ) $30 q Includes MQHA Journal 12-month $20 q Without MQHA Journal 12-month Adult $45 q 12-month Individual with Journal $35 q 12-month individual without Journal $65 q Adult with Spouse Other q Farm, Ranch, Corp. or Partnership 12-mo. $45 $250 q Individual Lifetime

* MQHA requires a copy of youth’s birth certificate. Please add $20 for 1st class shipping or Canadian memberships

First Class Postage (REQUIRED ON CANADIAN MEMBERSHIPS) q To upgrade from third class to first class $20

A few benefits of your MQHA Membership: • Michigan Quarter Horse Journal • Nearly 50 AQHA Shows Annually • Youth World Show Team & Youth Congress Team • Stallion Service Sale • Michigan Quarter Horse Breeders Futurity • AQHA/MQHA Annual Trail Ride • Queen Contest • Various Clinics • Annual Convention & Year End Awards • Leg Up Program • Youth Scholarships Please make checks payable to MQHA & mail to:

MQHA, P.O. Box 278, Greenville, MI 48838 For office use only:

Name

MQHA ID No.

Spouse (if applicable)

Spouse’s MQHA ID No.

(Whenever possible, please attach payment to form.)

Address

Date:

City

State

Michigan County

Phone

Amt. $

Zip

Payment Type: q Check if unlisted

Check #

Signature

Cash

Credit Card Information: q Visa q MasterCard q Discover SVC Code (from back):

Credit Card

Account Number Exp. Date / Zip Code: Tax Tip: Contributions or gifts to the MQHA are not deductible as charitable q Credit card billing address is NOT the same as above. If not contributions for federal income tax; however dues and advertising payments the same, please write the billing address on the back of this form. may be deductible by members as an ordinary and necessary business expense.

Amount: Taken By:

Pontiac Lake Horseman’s Association Making a difference for the future at Pontiac Lake State Recreation Area

2015 Membership Application Membership is for one year and expires each year on June 1st. Please indicate which membership you are applying for.

o Individual $10 o Family (includes children under 18) $15 o Business $35 Name Please make checks payable to:

Spouse’s Name

Pontiac Lake Horseman’s Association (PLHA)

Children’s Names under 18

Mail signed application to:

Address City Home Phone

State

Zip

Pontiac Lake Horseman’s Assoc. Attn: Membership Coordinator P.O. Box 798 Highland, MI 48375

I hereby release the Pontiac Lake Horseman’s Association, its membership and officers, of any and all liabilities resulting in physical injury, property damage or personal loss to myself or my family members in connection with any activities sponsored or organized by this Association. I realize that horses can behave unpredictably and I agree to participate in these activities fully aware of the potential risks involved.

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Visit us online:

www.proudlaketrailriders.org

2015 Membership Application Membership Rates

Name

please check one

Address City

State

Home Phone

Zip

Single Family

$15.00 $20.00

Business

$25.00

(includes Free enhanced listing on the PLTRA website)

I hereby release Pontiac Trail Riders Association, Inc., its membership and officers, of all and any liabilities resulting in physical injury, property damage or personal loss to myself or my family members in connection with any activities sponsored or organized by this Association. I realize horses can behave unpredictably and I agree to participate in these activities fully aware of the potential risks involved. Signature

Date

For more information, please call Sue Donaldson at 248.684.4117 Please make checks payable to: Please mail your application to: Proud Lake Trail Riders Association, Inc. PLTRA Memberships, 3210 Red Fox Lane, Milford, MI 48381

2015 Membership Application

Make checks payable to:

o New o Renewal

Mail to: Sam Holwerda, 7115 Meadowbrook Rd., Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Ranch Horse Association of Michigan www.miranchhorse.com

Please check which membership you are purchasing.

o Family Membership $30 o Individual Membership $15 o Youth Membership $10 Important: All memberships are based on calendar year and expire December 31. Please allow approximately two weeks for processing. One form per membership. Please duplicate if needed.

FOR OFFICE USE ONLY: Date Rec’d.: Check Amt.: Check #: RHAM #’s: FAMILY MEMBERS

Name

Mailing Address

Name

ARHA #

City, State, Zip

Relationship

Spouse

Phone(s)

ARHA #

Email Address

DOB

ARHA # (also list ARHA Amateur # if you have one)

(attach separate sheet for additional family members)

UNDER THE MICHIGAN EQUINE LIABILITY ACT, AN EQUINE PROFESSIONAL IS NOT LIABLE FOR AN INJURY TO OR THE DEATH OF A PARTICIPANT IN AN EQUINE ACTIVITY RESULTING FROM THE INHERENT RISK OF THE EQUINE ACTIVITY. I apply to participate in or observe equine events provided and sponsored by Ranch Horse Association of Michigan (RHAM). By signing this RELEASE OF LIABILITY I understand that my involvement in a Ranch Horse Event will expose me to above normal risks due to the unpredictable behavior of horses and their reactions to surroundings of unfamiliar objects, sounds and cattle. Examples of these risks include: collisions, kicking, biting, rearing, bucking, striking, rolling, bolting and trampling. I understand that horses have a tendency to behave in ways that may result in injury, harm or death to a person on or around it. I agree that I assume and acknowledge these and other dangers that are inherent in horse related activities. I agree that I am responsible for my own safety. I agree that I have my own medical coverage. I agree that the RHAM, their members, employees, and agents will not be liable if I suffer personal injury or death. I agree not to bring any claims, demands or lawsuits against RHAM, their members, employees or agents. I agree that if RHAM, their members, agents or employees are sued by anyone else because of claimed conduct by myself, I will indemnify and hold them harmless from all damages and costs, including reasonable actual attorney fees. I agree that by signing this release it becomes binding on me, my heirs and assigns, and thus I am allowed to participate in RHAM activities or ride on property rented or in use for events. I agree that, THIS RELEASE CONSTITUTES A WAVIER OF LIABILITY BEYOND THE PROVISIONS OF THE MICHIGAN EQUINE ACTIVITY LIABILITY ACT 1994 P.A. 351. I agree that Michigan law governs the enforceability of this release. I acknowledge that I have read this waiver and liability release and I fully understand it, I am eighteen years of age or older, and that I am signing this release on my own behalf (or on the behalf of my minor children), our heirs, representatives and assigns. I understand that I am responsible for my own financial loss in relation to any theft or damage to my tack, equipment, vehicles, trailers, and horses while on the premises where an Equine event is held. Upon purchase of a RHAM Membership, member agrees to abide by the Bylaws and Rules and Regulations of ARHA and RHAM. A RHAM membership is not required to participate in a RHAM Event as long as the participant provides proof of a current ARHA membership, but a RHAM membership must be purchased to be eligible for year-end points to accumulate and showing 3 of 4 or 4 of 5 RHAM circuit shows per season to be eligible for a year end award. I (We) agree to abide by the rules of the American Ranch Horse Assoc. and Ranch Horse Assoc. of Michigan and will work to promote the association.

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Sleepy Hollow Trail Riders Association Membership Application Membership Year

(Jan. 1 to Dec. 31)

New!

Renewal

Name Address

City

State

Zip

Email Phone Numbers (home)

(cell) Please make checks payable to:

Membership Type o Individual $15 per year o Family $20 per year (includes children under 18 years old)

Sleepy Hollow Trail Riders Association 9322 Alward Road Laingsburg, MI 48848

Children’s Names

Our website www.shtra.org contains our newsletters, event info, SHTRA merchandise and email contact

As a member, I would like to help in the following activities: o An Event Host/Hostess o Photographer o Workbees/Trail Projects

o Workbee Cook o Annual Meeting o Expo

o Board or o Committee o Media Liaison o Can donate use of trail maintenance equipment

I hereby release Sleepy Hollow Trail Riders Association of any and all liabilities for personal loss/injury, and/or property loss/damage of any kind. I understand that equine activities are risky by their nature and agree to undertake full responsibility for said risk on my own behalf, as well as my minor child/children, legal ward, heirs, & representatives. Signature

Date

Signature

Date

WATERLOO HORSEMEN’S ASSOCIATION Mid-Michigan’s Premier Equestrian Trails In the Heart of Waterloo Recreation Area between Ann Arbor and Jackson

2015 Membership Application ~ January 1, 2015 thru December 31, 2015

Name

www.facebook.com/waterloohorsemen/group

Phone

Address City Membership Renewal

State New Membership

Zip Email WHA Newsletter Number of family members

Single ............$20.00 Single ............$20.00 Send via U.S. mail Send via E-mail Family ............$25.00 Family ............$25.00 Yes, I will allow my name, address, phone number and email to be published in the WHA membership list. I hereby release Waterloo Horsemen’s Association, Inc. of any and all liabilities for personal loss/injury, and/or loss/damage of any kind. I accept all responsibility for myself, family members and personal property. Signature Send completed application and payment to: Waterloo Horsemen’s Association, Inc. P.O. Box 486, Grass Lake, MI 49240

Date Visit us online at:

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Names of family members

2015 ACTIVITIES & EVENTS February 7 WHA Annual Banquet April 18 Green Lake Ride 9 miles each way May 9 Work Bee May 23-25 Memorial Day Ride August 22 Work Bee September 5-7 Labor Day Ride November 6-8 Turkey Trot Weekend WWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM

Make checks payable to: Western Dressage Association of Michigan 1300 Richmond Dr., Cheboygan, MI 49721

MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION General Memberships Expire ONE (1) Year from Date of Purchase Date:

q New Member q Annual Renewal

TYPE OF MEMBERSHIP (please note: you must also be a member of WDAA in order for your Michigan Affiliate membership to be validated.) National Membership - If not a current member q $25 General Membership (yearly renewal) If a National Member, enter Membership No.

State Membership (please choose one) q $25 General Membership (yearly renewal) q Wish to donate to WDAMI, a 501(c)3 non-profit $ TOTAL

PERSONAL INFORMATION - Please print clearly and complete the form in its entirety (illegible forms may be delayed in processing). *Last Name:

*First Name:

MI:

*Mailing Address: *City:

*State:

*Zip:

*Phone:

*Email:

q Cash Receipt # PAYMENT q Check or money order (US Funds) Ck # q PayPal/Credit Card Would you like to join us as a volunteer? q Yes q No (check all below that apply): Will help at events q Will travel how far? Have a venue available for events q Describe

Other q (please specify)

About the Western Dressage Association® of America and Western Dressage Association® of Michigan: The Western Dressage Association® of America is a 501(c)(3) educational non-profit organization focused on providing a model of horsemanship that optimizes the partnership of horse and rider for their mutual benefit. The mission of the Western Dressage Association® is to honor the horse, to value the partnership between horse and rider and to celebrate the legacy of the American West which it focuses on through its offerings of educational opportunities and events to the equestrian community.

APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP

WEST MICHIGAN ARABIAN HORSE ASSOCIATION WMAHA Forms can be printed from our website: www.WMAHA.org

Name:

AHA #

Name:

AHA #

Address:

City:

E-Mail Address:

Phone:

State:

2015 MEMBERSHIP DUES ADULT:

Youth Birth Date:

• Annual Basic AHA Membership Dues: $40

Zip:

[ ] New Member [ ] Renewal

Lifetime & 3 yr. options available

• WMAHA Membership Fee: • Competition Card:

$10 $35

(with paid WMAHA dues)

• Modern Arabian Horse Magazine:

$10

One Year Subscription

YOUTH:

• Basic AHA Membership:

[ [ [ [ [

] ] ] ] ]

Modern Arab Horse Magazine Adult – Basic Dues Adult & Competition Card Youth – Basic Dues Youth & Competition Card

$25

Under 19 Years of Age

Amount Enclosed $________________

• Competition Card:

$25

Mail to: Dee Bozek, 7075 Cutler Road, Lakeview, MI 48850 Questions: 989.721.8435 or email amblinarabians@gmail.com Join online: www.ArabianHorses.org - make WMAHA your host club!

US Dollars only. NSF Charge $50.00. WMAHA dues are not tax deductible as charitable donations.

ACS Exhibitors do not need a competition card. Membership expires the following year on the last day of the month in which you joined.

Membership can also be paid via PayPal or Credit Card - a 3.5% processing fee may apply. See details at http://wmaha.org/ClubInfo/MembershipInformation.aspx

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Horseman’s Camp Facilities • 25 Rustic Camp Sites w/Tables • 10 Miles of Trails in Rec Area • 9 Miles of Trails in Game Area • Day Use Staging Area • 4 Pit Toilets • Hand Pump Water • Picket Posts or Tie Rails • Community Pavilion

YANKEE SPRINGS TRAIL RIDERS ASSOCIATION Southwest Michigan’s Beautiful Equestrian Trails Located Between Wayland & Hastings

www.ystra.org 2015 MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION YEARLY MEMBERSHIP $20

Name Address City

State

Phone

Zip Lansing

Please mail your completed application with check made payable to: YSTRA

Yankee Spring Trail Riders P.O. Box 352 Delton, MI 49046 If questions call YSTRA President: Ronald Walker (269) 945-4556 or (616) 437-0747 cell

LAST CE CHAN FOR 2015!

Directions to Yankee Springs Horseman’s Camp: From US 131 - Bradley exit #61. East on 129th Avenue, which becomes Chief Noonday Road, approx. 11.5 miles to Yankee Springs Road. Turn right or South 2.7 miles to Duffy Road. Turn right on Duffy, half mile to camp on the left. From Hastings - Travel West on Gun Lake Road to Yankee Springs Road. Turn left or South on Yankee Springs Road. Half mile to Duffy Road, turn right. Half mile to horse camp on the left.

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Horse Associations, Clubs & Organizations!

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animals. The production of antibodies is only one isolated process in the immune system activity in the gut. Antibodies and cells that target other cells infected with organisms are the effects of the sophisticated arm of the immune system. There is a second arm to the immune system, called the innate immune system. It does not target specific organisms, just has a “knee jerk” reaction to anything in the blood or tissue fluids it perceives as foreign or harmful, with an inflammatory response. Compare that to the sophisticated arm which targets specific organisms or toxins via antibodies, one type of organism at a time. It’s highly specific and doesn’t trigger the same large inflammatory reaction. Inflammation and free radical stress are signs that an innate immune response has been triggered. White cells engulf invading organisms and also release cytokines. Cytokines direct cellular activity and cause inflammation. This is an important part of immune defenses but left unchecked it can damage the tissues. Research has found that interactions between the immune system and the bacteria colonizing it can have profound effects. Probiotics are defined as bacterial strains capable of colonizing and surviving in the gut which have a beneficial effect on their host by suppressing the growth of harmful bacteria and interacting with the immune system. Documented effects of probiotics to date include: control cytokines and direct cellular activity; encourage production of protective mucus by the intestinal cells; reduce inflammation; and increase production of IgA while decreasing the risk of allergy. Live yeast cultures of Saccharomyces cerevisiae improve fiber digestibility and buffer

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typically end at hip length. Quite often these jackets are also worn in equitation/horsemanship classes. When they are very CHAPTER I: CHOOSING YOUR versatile and can be worn in multiple SHIRT/JACKET STYLE classes, they are referred to as “all day” jackets. Before you can choose the fabric for your shirt or jacket, you must determine what That is why I continually state that you style you are going to make. MUST know your show circuit and the correct attire for your level of competition. The equestrian wear industry has a rotating life cycle of approximately five years. That You may notice that in the above paragraphs means that every five years or so, the “in” I referred to shirts and jackets. People quite clothing style changes. That does not mean often use these terms interchangeably so I that an item of clothing is completely out, but want to define them for this book's purposes. you do need to be aware of how the changes Shirts are generally of a softer stretch fabric in the industry affect competition clothing. than jackets. With the current rail shirt When I wrote the 1st edition of this book, the styles, the fit is body hugging and is actually “in” pleasure shirt was the “movie star” or created by the cut of the fabric. “elvis” lycra shirt with French cuffs and Jackets are typically of firmer, slightly less peaked collar. That style is still popular in stretchy fabrics. They are meant to fit 1-2 many show circuits. However, another style inches larger than the actual body size and has charged to the forefront in popularity. are fitted by means of princess seaming or These new rail/pleasure shirts are shorter, darts. worn over the chaps, have contrasting Now, to totally confuse the issue, you will bottom panels and (sometimes) contrasting see both shirts and jackets in the newer lower sleeves. The contrasting panels and “paneled” versions. You will see the fabrics sleeves are often adorned with appliqué and used interchangeably in the styles. If you are crystals. comfortable with a variety of fabrics, then Around 2008 the show ring saw the return you can make a shirt or jacket from the fabric (some say the beginning) of the vest. But this of your choice. If you are making your first is not the vest that we knew in the 90s. show item or are unsure of fabrics, then your These vests are fitted, square necked, best bet is to consider lycra fabric as a shirt embellished and overlaid with laces, fabric and twills/gabardines, etc., as jacket rhinestones, and more. Sheer lace vests are fabrics. Once you are comfortable with a paired with either matching or contrasting variety of fabrics, then you can choose the solid colored zip front shirt. pattern/style and fabric that you desire. Equitation/horsemanship shirts and jackets As of this writing, the favored fabrics are as have also evolved. Shirts are made from form follows: fitting fabrics and designed to be tucked in. Rail Shirts/Pleasure Shirts: These shirts Most shirts, especially for youth division are generally recognized by their zip fronts, showing, have zippers in the back. They “Elvis” or “Movie Star” collars. French cuffs generally are artistically embellished to are no longer popular in the larger breed enhance the visual appeal without detracting associations but continue to be popular in from the overall performance visual. lower level competitions and 4-H. They are Jackets are shorter and made of firmer most often made from Lycra™ or Spandex™ fabrics than in the past. Twills, gabardines, with contrasting collars highlighted with and other firmer fabrics create a more rhinestones. tailored/finished look. These jackets are Still somewhat popular but losing favor is a heavily appliquéd and adorned with rail/pleasure shirt with a peplum style panel rhinestones. Some jackets are virtually from the waist down. The sleeves will match encrusted with rhinestones. the body of the shirt but may have Now, having just said that, please note that asymmetrical contrasting lower sleeves. You the 2010 AQHA Youth Equitation Champion will also see these shirts with the entire and Reserve won their titles wearing solid sleeve the same color as the body of the color, unadorned western shirts. shirt. Showmanship jackets have shortened Showmanship Tunics or Jackets: The term dramatically. The bottoms of these jackets tunic was originally used to reference the ©2015 C & C PUBLISHING, INC. • JANUARY 2015 (62)

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longer showmanship jackets. The tunic bottom hem will end about 2 inches below the hip-bone. They are fitted and can be either front or back zipped. They are generally paired with pants made from the same fabric. If the tunic is made from a fabric not suitable for pants, the pants will be of a complimentary fabric in the same color as the tunic. The goal is to have a perfect match from head to toe. A tunic does not have French cuffs. Tunic tops are enhanced with appliqué and rhinestones unless it is patterned or glittery and can “shine” on its own. The newer jacket is called a jacket because it is much shorter than the tunic. Showmanship outfits are best made from a sturdy fabric such as knit, twill, gabardine, suraline, and some cottons. However, you will also find them made from silks, sateen, brocades, etc. Showmanship Jackets: Showmanship jacket hems end anywhere from the lower edge of a person's western belt down to their hipbone. Unless the outfit is custom made with matching pants, the jacket is generally worn with black pants. The jackets are made from stretch twills and gabardines. There may be some made from lycra/spandex and blends. The jackets are typically appliquéd and/or heavily rhinestoned. Many of these jackets are versatile and also used for Equitation/Horsemanship. Halter Jackets/Lunge Line Jackets: I have one word for you here – Blazers. Equitation Shirts: Equitation shirts are form fitting with very detailed appliqué and WWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM

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A Beginners Guide to Sewing Show Clothes, cont. rhinestone enhancements. Designed with a square bottom, these shirts can be tucked in or left untucked if the association rules allow. They are made from any sturdy material that will stand up to the use of appliqués and/or rhinestones. Lycra™ or a Lycra™ blend fabric is preferred as the shirt base because its stretch allows for extreme fitting without fear of ripping or bursting seams. Here again you may find some knits or stretch gabardines, as well as some satins and sateen. The choice will most likely be based upon who is going to wear the outfit and how often it will need to be cleaned. An example is that a child is more likely to get their outfit dirty during the course of a show than an adult. Choose a fabric that will stand up to the type of wear and cleaning that will be required. Equitation Jackets: Equitation jackets are the short jackets used in riding. Most of their hems will fall between the top and the bottom of the rider's belt but the newer style jackets extend to the hipbone. Some jackets will stop just above the rider's fringe and

which will be appliquéd and rhinestoned, are being made from stretch twills and gabardines as well as some lycra fabrics. Vests: Vests are something old/something new. Styles are constantly evolving. For several years, vests almost disappeared from the show scene. This year (2010) they regained popularity with a fresh new look. This year's vests were generally square

necked with shoulder “straps”. Some were lined. Some were unlined. But all were prints and laden with rhinestones. These vests were worn over “plain” shirts that were either color coordinated or distinct contrasting colors. There is no “rule” that says exactly which fabric must be used for which piece of clothing. Select comfortable, easy care fabric whenever possible. Follow the pattern suggestions for type of fabric to use in your outfit. Purchase the best quality fabric that you can afford. There is nothing wrong with good quality, low priced fabric. Just be sure that the fabric is suitable for its intended purpose. Also, if you intend to use rim set rhinestones, be sure that you choose a fabric that does not “run” if pierced. Test a swatch of the fabric by actually affixing some rhinestones and giving it a small tug – like if someone were putting it on and stretching it a bit. See if the fabric runs or holds. An excerpt from the book “Beginners Guide To Sewing Show Clothes”, Written by Pegg Johnson, Show Clothes Unlimited, Brown City, MI, 810-346-2305.

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METHODS OF MATING By Audrey Pavia, Green Grass Syndicated Features Once upon a time, all you needed was a stallion and mare to make a baby. But times have changed, and these days, you have a variety of options besides good oldfashioned mating when you want to produce a foal. Veterinary science now enables breeders to create a pregnancy without the stallion and mare ever laying eyes on each other. Through various methods of artificial insemination, horses can reproduce while thousands of miles apart. Of course, the tried and true method of putting a live stallion with a live mare also still works, and can be controlled or handled naturally. The method of choice lies primarily with the mare owner. A.I. Artificial insemination is growing in popularity in the horse world, and with good reason. Impregnating a mare using artificial insemination saves the mare owner the expensive of shipping the mare to the stallion for breeding. It's safer for the mare, too, since she's not exposed to the illness and injury that sometimes comes during transport or while staying at a breeding facility. Artificial insemination also gives mare owners the chance to breed to stallions that are too far away for transport. “Perhaps your mare is a nervous type, or age or physical disability makes travel undesirable. Or it could be that the stallion of your choice is beyond your geographic reach,” says Karen Berk, owner of Equine Reproductive Services in Ocala, Fla., a mobile service that specializes in artificial insemination. “Transported semen may be perfect for your mare. When properly timed and executed, it has a very high percentage of conception on first cycle, with less risk and expense.” Stallion owners also benefit significantly from artificial insemination. Stallions no longer have to take time off from the show season to breed mares. They are also not limited to the number of mares that can be shipped to them for breeding. With artificial insemination, a stallion can impregnate mares from all over the world without ever leaving the farm. Artificial insemination starts with the collection of semen from the stallion. Using a

dummy mare, the stallion deposits semen in a collection tube or artificial vagina. The semen is then cooled and transported to the mare owner, or frozen and stored for later use. In the case of cooled semen, the mare owner has a limited amount time to have the mare inseminated after the semen has been collected. The semen is shipped immediately after collection, and the mare is inseminated within hours after the semen arrives. Mare owners are responsible for determining when the mare ovulates to ensure she is fertile at the time of insemination. Cooled semen is reported in some studies to have anywhere from 65 to 91 percent success rate. The fertility of the mare is a crucial aspect in this success. Frozen semen, although not as potent as cooled semen, can be stored for later use. The semen is collected at stallion owner's convenience and frozen for shipment at a time when a mare owner requests it. “At this time, conception rates with frozen semen remain at about 50 percent,” says Berk. “Even with this, there are many critical factors for success.” Berk notes that proper collection techniques, with a close-to-sterile environment, are crucial to the success of conception with frozen semen. “The stallion should have a progressive motility, upwards of 50 percent at the bare minimum,” she says. In cases where mares and stallions reside in the same vicinity but owners prefer to avoid live cover because of risk of injury or disease to both horses, fresh semen can also be used to inseminate a mare in estrus. The semen ©2015 C & C PUBLISHING, INC. • JANUARY 2015 (64)

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METHODS OF MATING, cont. travel far to get to the stallion. Veterinary and shipping costs associated with artificial insemination are eliminated since all you need are two good handlers to get the job done. The downsides to controlled breeding are the possibility of injury to both the horses and the handlers. Mares can kick stallions, stallions can strike at mares, and handlers can get caught in the crossfire. Controlled breeding also poses the risk of contagious diseases being spread, including venereal disease. Plus, this method doesn't always result in a foal since the mare may not be at her most fertile at the time of the mating. Despite these issues, controlled breeding is preferred by many breeders and required by the Jockey Club in order for a Thoroughbred foal to be registered. Pasture Breeding The oldest method of horse breeding is pasture breeding. In this situation, a stallion is allowed to roam with a harem of mares, breeding them at will. These days, not many breeders practice this method since it

provides for very little control. Ironically, pasture breeding offers the highest fertility rate of all the breeding methods. Stallions used in pasture breeding become experts at detecting when a mare is in estrus. They know exactly when to breed, thus increasing the likelihood of the mare becoming pregnant. A pasture stallion will cover a mare as often as 10 times in one day, making the chances of fertilization particularly high. Mares offer very little resistance during pasture breeding since they have had time to become acquainted with the stallion before they come into season, thus increasing the chances of fertilization. The disadvantages to pasture breeding include not knowing the exact date when a mare has conceived, making it difficult to predict a foaling date. There is also a risk of injury since the horses are mating without supervision of a handler. Venereal disease is also a possibility since pasture breeding involves several mares being bred interchangeably by the same stallion. For many breeders, pasture breeding is not practical. The method isn't suitable for

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Truth Based Horsemanship “Starting the Young Horse” Part Four (continued) Redirecting Behavior in the Young Horse By Brandt Clark, Professional Horseman Watching a young horse in a herd situation, he tries different ways to get attention. One way might be to pester another horse with seemingly aggressive behavior. He might bite at the horse, race around him, kick at him (from a distance) and basically challenge the other horse to play. If the other horse doesn't want to play, he might just ignore the behavior, or might refuse to play with more forceful reactions. Depending on the language, the chastised young horse will likely leave and go seek attention elsewhere. How does this affect the young horse's interaction with humans? The primary element is that we are not on the same playing level with our horses. This is extremely important to remember when working with young horses, as their motivation might be innocent, but the damage they can inflict is serious. I ABSOLUTELY, do not try to match strength with a horse. In the past, that has always ended in a loss for me. Good horsemen are aware of their actions and reactions. They arrange or rearrange situations, to help the horse find the right answer. The ultimate goal of eradicating “undesirable” behavior in young horses is to redirect or distract them from what they were trying to accomplish with their actions. If a young horse is getting “mouthy,” which means he likes to bite at us, there are some situations where we might ignore the behavior or not give it much merit. By not engaging in his behavior, a young horse may question the effectiveness of his methods.

By swatting him, we have allowed him to accomplish what he set out to do, which was to distract or redirect what we were trying to accomplish with him. There may be a situation where a mouthy horse may need to be reprimanded, if the biting was meant in an aggressive manner. If this happens, we need to reprimand quickly and then continue on with what we were doing. Remember, we have about a three second window where the horse will understand what he has done and why he is being reprimanded. After that, he may just consider our actions as being rude and unjust. Another situation might occur when riding a young horse that feels he needs to trot faster than I would like to travel. To counter his efforts, I would try my best to keep myself slow and not match his rhythm. After a little while, he'll realize that I'm not going to change, and he should slow to match my rhythm. If I speed up my body or start posting, then he will think that it is okay to go faster. In turn, I would have to use more force in the bridle, and then my attempts to control might escalate into a pulling match with the reins. I advised a client that had a young gelding who was well-behaved when led to the paddock, but when being led back to the barn, he would become unruly. I advised her to turn him around and put him back in the paddock when he started acting up, as the more she tried to contain him on the lead, the more he wanted to fight back. The horse's goal was to get to the barn. He needed to learn that his inappropriate behavior prevented him from getting there. It only took a couple of times returning him to the

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paddock before the horse got the idea that he needed to behave to reach the goal of getting to his stall. If she had continued to lead him to the barn, he would have had a reward for his unacceptable behavior. This technique can be used in multiple scenarios. We have to be aware of ourselves and how we are reacting to situations. Ultimately, our reactions show the young horse whether his actions are effective. I want to try to do less (not more), so that my horse feels my intentions in all my actions. If he couldn't distract me from my goals, then he might perceive my steadfastness as leadership and begin to follow my actions. Redirection means changing the focus of the young horse's mind into my thoughts and actions. The beauty of horsemanship is that it is an ART and not a SCIENCE. There is no one right way or wrong way. If you can use any of this information to help develop your way, then I offer it to you. My prayer for you is to do less to get more. God Bless you ~ Brandt

Black Oil Sunflower Seeds Balance with Omega 3s By Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D. Black oil sunflower seeds (BOSS) are a popular addition to the horse's diet. They are highly nutritious, offering protein, vitamins, and minerals and are especially high in magnesium (100 mg per ounce). BOSS are high in fat, as well, but the type of fat is mainly in the form of omega 6s, with very little omega 3 content. Since omega 6s are inflammatory, balancing with a source of omega 3s is important to consider, especially for the horse who is experiencing inflamma-tion due to injury, aging, or obesity. One cup of BOSS provides approximately 10,000 mg of omega 6s and only 34 mg of omega 3s. To bring this in line with the naturally occurring ratio of 4:1 omega 3s to omega 6s found in fresh grasses, you would need to feed approximately 2 cups of ground ©2015 C & C PUBLISHING, INC. • JANUARY 2015

flaxseeds or chia seeds. Be certain to feed only the black seeds, typically purchased for wild birds; their shells are soft and easy to digest. Avoid the striped shelled seeds; their outer shell contains a large amount of indigestible fiber that cannot be managed by the microbial population in your horse's digestive tract. Related to this, a new supplement category is available at Dr. Getty's Free Shipping Supplement Store (http://horsesupplements.getty equine nutrition.biz/) that addresses nutritional approaches toward reducing inflammation. Inflammation is the culprit of too much body fat, potentially leading to impaired signaling of leptin to let the horse's body know he has had enough to eat. Reducing inflammation will help bring your horse's body back to functioning normally. (72) WWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM

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6) Collection is what we all want to achieve with our horses. Collection is accomplished by strengthening the horse's muscles and uphill carriage. The formula of “rhythm, relaxation, connection, impulsion, and straightness” is the only way you can achieve correct collection. Collection is increased engagement, lightness on the forehand and correct self-carriage. The most important formula to the pyramid of training is time. It takes time to develop the horse's confidence and understanding. It is important that you take the time to become a correct rider for your horse. You should never blame the horse; only improve what you are doing to achieve positive results from your horse. You need time to learn and teach your horse the training levels. Take the time to under-stand that your horse will tell you when he is ready to move to more advanced maneuvers by responding with positive results.

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Western Dressage: Learning the Dressage Training Pyramid By Lynn Palm www.LynnPalm.com 1-800-503-2824 One of the best things about dressage is that it builds upon itself and every step is based upon a training pyramid. When you understand all the “building blocks” in this pyramid, you increase your ability to achieve your goals. The Dressage Training Pyramid is a wonderful guideline for the natural training of a horse. We must not forget that dressage is a French word that means "training." The pyramid is the guideline to which we refer as we develop our horse's body in order to advance his training through correct collection. The Dressage Pyramid is also our guideline for the physical conditioning of our horses through progressive development. Obedience is achieved with "increasing thoroughness" when using the pyramid. Thoroughness is simply riding the horse from “back to front,” thereby connecting the leg aids to the hand aids, or, in other words, the horse's hind legs to his mouth. Let's take a look at each step of the Dressage Training Pyramid: 1) Rhythm describes the horse's gait. Rhythm is the energy and tempo in each gait and the speed within the gait. You must achieve control of your horse's rhythm because without it, you will lose the connection from the horse's hind legs to his mouth. 2) Relaxation is the elasticity and suppleness throughout the body of the horse at work. When a horse is relaxed he is confident, accepts the aids, and is willing. Relaxation always tells me that my horse is supple in his muscles throughout the body, especially in his neck and back. When relaxed, the hind legs swing under the horse with power and allow him to show a natural selfcarriage.

3) Connection is the accept-ance of the bit through the acceptance of the aids. This is when the horse responds to the leg and rein aids when cues are given. The rider can control the horse's body alignment and his frame. When horse and rider have a good connection, the horse will reach for the bit and round his spine correctly. The horse will bear more weight on the hind legs, bring the back up and break at the poll correctly. 4) Impulsion is the next step of development. Impulsion is when a horse will increase energy and thrust from the hindquarters and legs to propel himself forward. This development is necessary for the horse to bear more weight on the hind legs and lighten the forehand in order to collect his body. A horse that continues to be encouraged to bear more weight on the hind legs will engage his legs deeper under the body, thus having more energy and impulsion for self carriage, balance. He will also have more ability to do advanced movements, such as lengthening the trot and canter. More bend from the horse's body, lateral training, and lead changes cannot be accomplished without impulsion. 5) Straightness is a necessity for the horse to be balanced. Correct balance from the horse cannot be achieved without straightness. Controlling your horse's body alignment through your leg and rein aids is how you will accomplish ideal straightness and balance in your horse. To transition your horse's frame from long and low in training level, to developing an uphill balance and self-carriage frame in first level, you must have straightness in order for the horse to collect his frame.

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Time is the only formula that can be used to develop the horse's strength so he can carry himself correctly and with collection. If you would like to train with Lynn and Cyril at home with Western Dressage, take advantage of the following supportive training materials: Books: Head To Toe Horsemanship Western Dressage—A Guide to Take You to Your First Show A Rider Guide to Real Collection DVDs: “Dressage Principles for the Western Horse & Rider” Volume 1 Parts 1-5 “Dressage Principles for the Western & English Horse & Rider” Volume 2,Parts 1-3 “Let Your Horse Be Your Teacher” Parts 1&2 For more information on these training materials, as well as clinics, visit www.lynnpalm.com or call us at 800-503-2824.

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Work Ethic: Dreams Fulfilled By Julie Goodnight A strong work ethic ensures an individual's success for both horses and humans. Whether you are bussing dishes or doing brain surgery, a good work ethic will make a difference in the rewards you reap and how far you will go in your career. For horses, it is no different. Horses do better when they are gainfully employed and regularly worked. Useful, fit, skilled and purposeful, healthy and gratified, they would even show up for work on their day off if you asked. Like humans, when horses are instilled with a strong work ethic from an early age, they strive to work hard and reap the rewards of a purposeful career and their individual talent is developed to its fullest potential. I've never known anyone that was inherently lazy to be successful with horses. It's a lot of hard work! If you have horses at home or have been in charge of a stable full of fourlegged friends, you know that working with horses is a dusk to dawn, seven day a week job. Holidays don't matter; horses still have to be fed. The Human Drive: I've known the importance of a strong work ethic since I first started my career, over 30 years ago. The importance is magnified when you work for yourself. Working with horses is the only job I know of where you normally work six days a week, but you only get a day off if you pay someone to cover for you. I first started into business as a young, independent trainer, starting with an initial capital investment of zero. I opened my doors with a dozen or so horses in my barn. Some were boarded, some in for full training, but they all had big mouths to feed. It was during that time that I worked the hardest, but also learned so much. I was going through a ton of hay per week but I couldn't afford to buy in bulk or get it delivered. Every Saturday I would coax a friend to come with me to help stack 30 bales precariously on my over-loaded truck, drive it back to the barn and unload it. I went through a lot of friends. It was a year before I could afford to start buying hay by the semi-load and from that point forward, I vowed to always get my hay delivered and stacked, no matter how much

more it cost; a promise to myself that I have kept. The horse business entails a lot of hard work, dedication and persistence but the rewards are great. I am one of four siblings and all of us are blessed with strong work ethics. I've long known that a huge part of my success being self-employed, has to do with my work ethic and I've often wondered what it is about our upbringing or genetics that has led us all to this trait? We were raised on a horse farm where we knew that lives depended on the chores we were assigned to do. We were taught from an early age that there was time for play, but that taking care of the animals came first. Within the chores we had to do, we knew there were consequences for not doing the job correctly. If a gate was left open, horses were in danger of getting loose (and they did). If a gate that should have been open was closed, a horse may not have access to water (thankfully no one died). We saw our own parents have dreams and business goals that they regularly tended and saw through to fruition. There's no one parenting strategy I can point out, but I know a combination of teaching showed me that there was a benefit to my hard work. My parents taught us that we should love what we do and enjoy life to its fullest every day and that if we wanted something, no matter how far-fetched, it was within our power to make it happen, even though it may take a while. And that fairness and a sense of objectivity are very important in all matters.

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As parents, we think about these things. How do you help a child learn a good work ethic in today's culture of instant gratification and risk-averse attitudes? I believe teaching young humans about horses is one step we can take to keep the term “strong work ethic” in the vernacular. I am a huge fan of the “Time to Ride” initiative, http://timetoride.com/, designed to help introduce horses to the younger generations. Not only is it critical for the growth of our industry, but it is important to our youth because of the life skills that working with horses brings. Horses and Work Ethic: While we as humans need to be dedicated to our horses and have a strong work ethic for our riding and horse goals to flourish, it's also important to think of the horse's work ethic. While horses definitely need turnout time to “just be horses,” I have found that most horses do better when they have regular and purposeful work. In my long and varied career training horses, I have found that it is best to teach a work ethic when a horse is young, just like teaching a toddler to pick up his toys. A mature horse that has never been worked is a challenge to train; like training a 30 year old man, who had never had a job, cooked a meal or picked up his dirty clothes off the floor in his life, to be a good husband. Sure, it's possible, but brace yourself because you may be in for some resistance. Learning a good work ethic starts with learning good manners and how to follow the rules; that you will be rewarded for WWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM

Work Ethic: Dreams Fulfilled, cont. compliance and that noncompliance will not be tolerated. This is kindergarten for horses. Well before a horse is started under-saddle, he should learn to respect authority, be careful not to infringe on his handler's space and to look for the cues that tell him what he should do. As a yearling and 2 year old, he'll also learn to stand and wait patiently while tied, knowing full-well that he could be there all day, so best make yourself comfortable. Patience and stick-to-it-ness is a virtue. As the young horse progresses toward being ridden, at some point he must learn the cold, hard facts about working for a living. That sometimes he has to work when he doesn't feel like it, to do what he's told and to meet certain expectations that his job requires. But that he will always be rewarded for his efforts. This is easily taught to the horse while doing ground work and the horse learns to go where you direct him without argument, at the speed you dictate, until you tell him to stop. I can teach this on the lead line in one session by setting rules and boundaries for

the horse. You cannot get in front of me, you cannot crowd me with your shoulder, and you cannot drag behind me like an anchor. There are rules I expect to be followed, ramifications if you don't and comfort when you do. It is your responsibility to know and follow the rules and I won't remind you or count to three. Oddly enough, horses learn these things quickly and they take great comfort in knowing the rules.

react-first, think-later behavior. Imagine if horses could do whatever they wanted, whenever they wanted, while you were riding them. Lazy horses would go nowhere and do nothing. Energetic horses would go faster and faster. Nervous horses would spin and bolt whenever their fancy struck them. A cranky horse might kick or bite you just for getting in his way or break in two bucking at the slightest provocation.

When we advance to the round pen or circling on a long line, I'll teach the horse that I expect a 'yes ma’am' response when I ask him to step out and that he should keep going until I ask him to stop. This is a critical stage in training a work ethic, both on the ground and in the saddle. A horse must learn that once I tell him to do something (like trot at this speed), he must continue on his own (without prodding, pleading or pedaling) until I give him the signal to stop. I run across horses every day in my clinics that have never learned this lesson (or actually been taught the opposite) and stop or take off whenever they want.

Horses and Humans: No matter what their default behavior type, all horses can learn to work and it is critical to their success, be it a world champion or the best trail horse ever. Learning a good work ethic and that there are rules to follow, ramifications if we don't, and certain expectations of our behavior, is a critical stage of training in horses and humans both, best taught at an early age! It's also about learning the great satisfaction and reward that comes with working hard and a job well done. Even if I have to stack a ton of hay again someday, I know I'd be satisfied when I was finished at the tightness of the stack and the good workout I got!

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