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Dear Valued Advertisers and Readers: Due to the Coronavirus pandemic lockdown in Michigan, Ohio and Indiana, our June 2020 issue will be published online ONLY and will NOT be printed. Our June 2020 issue will be available on our website and on over 700 Facebook pages. Every month we post a live link for our current issue to over 700 Facebook pages. Digital editions feature live links for all advertisers websites. This is a service that we pay for monthly through www.issuu.com, so our readers can access our advertisers in just one click online. This monthly fee also removes all outside advertising from our posts. If you manage a Facebook page that we post to, please share our magazine with your followers. Saddle Up! Magazine always shares equine related posts on our Facebook page. We are also advertise on Facebook to help advertisers increase business.

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Tell Us About Your Equine Related Business, Association, Trail Riding Group or 4-H Group! Dealing with state lock-downs and stay-at-home orders due to Covid-19 has harmed so many equine related businesses, associations and trail riding groups, that many may not recover from the hardships they have endured over the past months. The owners of Saddle Up! Magazine could only survive by not printing, and going to an online only publication, since so many distributors that carry the magazines were closed. Contacting each business individually to see if open was too daunting a task for the husband and wife team to complete. Michigan’s stay-at-home order was also a factor, since more than 3,000 copies are delivered in person and not delivered priority mail. Bill and Cindy Couturier, owners of Saddle Up! Magazine, would like to extend an invitation to all equine related businesses, horse associations, trail riding groups and 4-H groups within Michigan, Ohio and Indiana to tell us about yourselves! We will gladly publish all biographies and photos free of charge in an upcoming issue of Saddle Up! Magazine so you can tell our readers more about you. Bios/photos will be added to Saddle Up’s content by order of receipt and will be added 3 to 4 per month, until all are published.

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Summer Writing Contest Children and teens in three different age groups are welcome to enter our Summer Writing Contest for a chance to win a gift card to be used at a retail location of their choice. Write your story titled: “If My Horse Were A Superhero” to enter. Deadline is July 31, 2020. The staff at Saddle Up! Magazine will choose three winners from each age group. All 1st, 2nd and 3rd place stories will be published in the September 2020 edition of Saddle Up! Magazine. Winners will be notified by phone in advance, and will receive their monetary gift card by mail. Parents or older siblings may assist when necessary, but please do not write the story for your child.

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Why Learn First Aid By Robert Eversole | www.TrailMeister.com We talk to great lengths about how to provide care for our horses and mules in case a ride becomes “eventful.” But we often neglect the human component of trail riding and camping with horses. Our human bodies are also prone to injuries, trauma, and illness, and we don't know when an injury may happen to us or the people we love or those who are around us. Can you honestly say that you have the skills to competently care for an injured person? It's always good to have some amount of basic knowledge to handle life’s emergencies, to keep the situation from going from bad to worse until medical help arrives. Here are the most common excuses that I hear at my trail riding clinics, when I ask if people have first aid training: · Too busy – Really? · Don’t know where to go for a class – Google it · Already have enough knowledge – No, you don't. · Accidents only happen to other people – Are you willing to bet? I think we can all agree that all of the above excuses are weak. Being able to administer first aid to the victims of accidents, on the trail, in camp, and at home is one of the most important skills anyone can have. Be the best trail riding partner you can. Learn the basics of first aid and keep these skills fresh. Your friends and family are worth it. Here are five good reasons to learn first aid and be the trail riding partner your friends and family deserve. Create confidence Possessing basic first aid knowledge means that you'll be more confident in your skills and abilities. Taking first aid training will give you the confidence to help someone in need. The sense of security that this fosters creates a healthy and a more confident environment. The people around you will feel safer and more secure knowing that you can help them if the trip becomes “interesting.” Prevent situations from becoming worse In some cases when a person doesn't receive basic first aid care straightaway, their situation can deteriorate rapidly. By being able to provide basic care, you can stabilize the victim until help arrives. You'll learn how to improvise basic household items as tools if a first aid kit is not available, meaning that you'll be able to cope with many situations. Increase safety The basis of first aid training is “prevention.” It’s always better to be safe than sorry. The knowledge of first aid promotes a sense of safety and well-being, and prompts people to be more alert in their surroundings. Awareness and a desire to be accident free can help keep you more safe and secure, reducing the risk of accidents. Increase comfort Not all accidents necessitate a trip to the hospital, but it doesn't mean they don't cause some amount of pain. By knowing how to act – even just by employing simple techniques such as applying an ice pack correctly, you'll help to relieve their discomfort. You'll also provide emotional support by remaining calm and collected which will make the patient feel more secure. JUNE 2020 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2020

Example of a Human First Aid Kit Help save lives It is a fact that having first aid training helps save lives. And that's not all; giving appropriate first aid immediately can help reduce a person's recovery time and make the difference between having a temporary or long-term disability. A comprehensive first aid training course will help prepare you for a wide range of situations and give you the confidence and knowledge of how to deal with them quickly, correctly, and efficiently. Please take the first step towards becoming first aid trained. For more information on trail riding and camping with horses, as well as the world's largest directory of horse camps and trails, please visit us online at: www.TrailMeister.com

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Helping Horses In Need By Julie Goodnight | www.juliegoodnight.com Dear Friends, This is a story about one horse that needs our help, and the dozens of people stepping up to help horses in need every day. But the truth is, he is only one of hundreds of thousands of horses at risk in the United States. The latest figures from the Humane Society of the United States are that roughly 80,000 horses cross into Mexico or Canada, bound for slaughter each year. If that seems like a lot of horses, you should know that the number is down significantly from a few years ago when it was around 130150,000 each year for more than a decade. Keep in mind that these slaughter-bound horses are just a partial reflection of the number of horses at risk of homelessness, starvation, neglect or worse each year. We have two million fewer horses in the United States today than we did in 2005, as evidenced by the numerous shuttered horse properties all over the country. What happened to all those horses? How Did We Get Here? Dr. Tom Lenz, one of our nation's top veterinary experts on horse welfare, authored this fact-based article on the history of unwanted horses in this country. I encourage you to read this article yourself, so you have a realistic perspective on the depth and scope of this issue. Recently Dr. Lenz said, “I think the smaller number of mares bred today, the industry's awareness of the problem and the rehoming of horses by many organizations have contributed to the lowered numbers [of horses going over our borders to slaughter].” But we have a long way to go. Dr. Lenz explained further, “The horse industry will never completely eliminate unwanted horses. Horses will always age, sustain career ending injuries, or not meet their owners expectations. However, I'm optimistic that the future is brighter for these horses because the horse industry has turned its attention to the issue and continues to develop strategies to both reduce the number of unwanted horses on the front end through responsible care and breeding as well as on the rear end through rescue/retirement programs, retraining for alternative careers, and low-cost euthanasia options. Horse owners today are more aware than ever of how their actions affect the welfare of their horses and an ever-increasing number consider the consequences before they breed, buy, or discard an unwanted horse.” Awareness and Action by Others are Saving Horses Every Day According to The Right Horse Initiative, a horse in transition is any horse who is currently in transition from one home, vocation, opportunity, or owner to the next. Throughout their lifetime, most horses will have multiple homes and owners. Often, these horses find themselves in transition due to no fault of their own, but rather as the result of a change in the owner's circumstances (time, location, finances, need, etc.). Because horses are long-lived animals, on average a horse is rehomed seven times in its life – and at each transition, it may be at risk of homelessness or worse. This is where we pick up the story of Doc Gunner. For us, the story begins in December 2019, when the then 3-year-old gelding was purchased in Kansas by a woman who found the horse via a social media post. Her sole reason for acquiring the horse was to rescue him from a bad situation. This woman courageously stepped up to help one horse, and through her actions, it's quite possible his life was saved. JUNE 2020 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2020

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The gelding was quarantined for 30 days, then trailered to Oklahoma City, where he resided on the woman's small farm until April 2020. He was vetted, vaccinated, and dewormed. His neglected teeth and feet were treated and healed. But as is often the case with neglected horses brought back to health, it became increasingly obvious the horse had little handling and training. Although this gelding was fortunate to have one person step up to help him out of a bad spot, his fate was not yet secure. Meet Doc Gunner He is a 2015 or 2016 sorrel overo gelding, reported to be registered with APHA (papers lost) and apparently the progeny of Colonels Smokin Gun (aka Gunner), an AQHA/NRHA reining champion from the late '90s and a NRHA Hall of Fame inductee. Certainly, the young gelding strongly resembles the sire in color and movement, plus he was born deaf, as some Gunner foals are. We are investigating his alleged registration with APHA. We know there is a Paint horse registered by that name, we just don't know for sure if it's him. We will run some DNA tests soon, which will give us more information about his color, breeding, health, and behavior (and possibly something about his deafness, too). Although the horse seems quiet and kind, he ultimately proved to be too much for the 75-year-old woman to handle. She contacted the ASPCA Regional Support Center in Oklahoma City, a no-cost, opendoor center that provides options for horse owners who need to surrender a horse or seek euthanasia if that is what's best for the horse. At this point, a second set of people have now stepped up to the plate to help save one more horse. It Takes a Village Tom Persechino, Director of Equine Welfare at the ASPCA, who helps operate the Regional Support Center, worked with Nexus Equine to get the horse into the adoption pipeline. Persechino indicates the horse is quiet and cooperative with relatively good manners, and although he does not tie and is slippery to catch, he is good with having his feet handled and trailers well. According to Persechino, “The only thing standing in the way of this horse having a happy home and a purposeful life is basic training in ground handling and a solid start under-saddle.” Apparently, this is where I came into the conversation, due to my involvement with the Right Horse Initiative and their efforts to increase awareness of the huge need for foster homes for horses. According to Christie Schulte-Kappert, Program Director for The (18) WWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM

Right Horse Initiative (and the mastermind behind me taking Doc Gunner for foster training), “This young horse is just a perfect example of a horse in transition. We like to say horses like him 'get lost in transition.' Horses can be at risk when they transition from one career to the next. Training can often be the missing link that increases this risk.” In mid-April, Christie gently prodded me to put my money where my mouth was. “He's cute and athletic and apparently pretty well bred – we think he could really flourish in the right home, but it will take some training to get him there,” said Schulte-Kappert. “So when Tom brought this gelding to our attention this week,” she continued, “your name came up as a possibility to help him become a good citizen and transition to his next career. His story is an amazing example of a 'horse in transition' – not a rescue case, but a horse that needs help to get from point A to point B, and could be at risk in between there. He's a great example of how any horse, regardless of parentage or background, can be in transition at some point in their lives and the programs we're working to build to stand in those gaps.” Doc Gunner Starts His New Journey On April 24th, Tom Persechino and Katrina Friend, a horse trainer from Nexus Equine, picked up the young gelding from the woman who first saved him and delivered him to the vet clinic that works with the Regional Support Center, where a thorough health, dental and lameness evaluation was completed. A benign mass was removed from a hind leg (possibly a sarcoid or proud flesh), and no other health issues were found. Before valuable resources (in short supply) are spent on a horse, we want to make sure its training will be successful. If not, another horse may need those resources more. Currently, Doc Gunner is at Nexus Equine, awaiting the results of his vet work while Persechino works on his travel logistics to Colorado. Like the dog and cat world, in which animals in the system are routinely transported to different locations, horses are also transported from state to state, with a goal of giving them the best opportunity to be adopted. Horses, as in the case with Doc Gunner, may be transported to receive specialized training, or in some instances, there may be a higher demand for certain types of breeds of horses in different parts of the country. “For example, gaited horses may move into new homes faster in states like Missouri, Tennessee or in the Northeast, so if one is sitting in Texas or Oklahoma, we would consider transporting that horse to increase his chances of finding a suitable adopter. We also have learned that some re-homing organizations have become highly skilled at re-homing either certain breeds or types of horses, or have programs that might benefit different horses,” said Persechino. “We've seen this with older horses or horses with minor medical issues who still have many good years left in them, however, the key is finding adopters willing to take on horses like this, so we might move horses to a re-homing organization that specializes in finding homes for what one might deem the more difficult to adopt.” Persechino goes on to explain that once they ensure a horse is fit for travel and have its Coggins updated and health certificate in order, the actual transporting is relatively straightforward. “However, we think a key to transporting horses is to try and be as efficient as possible, so we have this understood rule of trying not to leave any empty slots in trailers when we transport! Last year, through the JUNE 2020 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2020

Regional Support Center, we had a group of five horses that we needed to move from Oklahoma to Minnesota. As our luck had it, waiting in Minnesota were ten miniatures that were having a hard time in the adoption process so we were able to send five horses north from Oklahoma and load the ten minis up for a return to Oklahoma where they were able to receive some much-needed training and gentling.” “With Doc Gunner, as we're working to bring him up to Colorado, we're also working with a couple of other groups in the area to send them a horse or two and receive some back,” said Persechino. “Again, the whole goal of transporting horses is to move them to a location where they have the best opportunities for success!” The network of individuals and organizations working together to help horses is both amazing and inspiring. This story has left me wondering what would happen if every horse lover in this country made one single effort to help. Would there still be horses at risk? My Turn To Help Doc Gunner is awaiting his journey to Colorado, where he will begin training to become a good equine citizen and a reliable and safe riding horse. I am taking the gelding into my barn for foster training. Once here, we will evaluate his training and temperament, then make plans to fill in the holes in his ground manners and start his under-saddle training. Once he is more manageable and ride-able, he may go to a foster home as an intermediate step, while his training continues under my supervision, and where his life will more closely resemble the pace of a real home, in preparation for a nonpro adopter (as opposed to the regimented life with a horse trainer). In time, Doc Gunner will be matched with the perfect human to adopt him and who will give him a purposeful and secure life. Fortunately for Doc Gunner, he will always have the safety net of Nexus Equine should he ever find himself in bad conditions again. Come with Us On This Journey We will document Doc Gunner's journey via a social media campaign on Facebook, YouTube and at www.JulieGoodnight.com, to bring awareness to the needs of horses in transition and how horse people everywhere might help at-risk horses in their area. We will video this journey and post regularly, so you can follow the gelding's progress as he works his way through the training, fostering and adoption process. With any luck, he'll be on the road soon, headed from Oklahoma to Colorado, and we are eager to welcome him into his temporary home, here at my ranch. My crew and my friends are all excited to help out where they can, and it will (19)

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Helping Horses In Need, continued be rewarding for all of us to see this young horse blossom and have a secure future. It will take a village. You Can Help Horses Too If horse owners everywhere made a commitment to help even just one horse a year, imagine how we could reduce the numbers of horses at risk. There are many things people can do to help, even if you're not a horse person. Now more than ever, adoption is critical – more and more horse owners are affected by the pandemic and are facing loss of jobs or income. Shelters and rescues have limited capacity and even in the best of times are often full or pressed for space. The American Horse Council and United Horse Coalition both have great COVID-19 information hubs on their websites. UHC has a nice overview on cost-saving tips for horse owners which we encourage owners to implement before seeking surrender options. Folks can search for adoptable horses at www.myrighthorse.org or visit www.TheRightHorse.org and click on “Partners” to find an adoption partner near them. Contribute money to a local horse advocacy organization if you can. If not, maybe you can offer in-kind donations of hay, grain, equipment, or services If you have experience caring for horses, and have space for one or two horses, you could play a vital role by providing a temporary Foster Home for horses, helping to bring them back to health as they work their way through the adoption pipeline.

If you are experienced in riding and training horses, you could be a Foster Trainer, like me, and take on a project like Doc Gunner for training or evaluate a trained horse for the type of home he is most suitable for. Many trained riding horses wind up at-risk. If you have a truck and horse trailer, you could volunteer to transport horses to their new homes or to their temporary foster homes Look for safety net programs in your state or region to support. Colorado has a great hay/feed bank organized by Drifter's Hearts of Hope and Colorado Unwanted Horse Alliance. Horse owners can also reach out to friends and neighbors in their horse communities and offer their help. Seniors or owners with health issues may need temporary help with basic care for their horses, or a place to keep their horses for a few weeks. The more we can help in our local communities in small ways, the more horses we can keep safe and keep in their homes through the crisis. And at the very minimum, we can all keep our eyes out for horses at risk, that might exist right before our very eyes. Maybe a neighbor needs help. Maybe you see horses that have fallen through the cracks. Be proactive on behalf of horses and contact your local animal control or horse rescue. Who else will advocate for them if the owner isn't? If you want to help horses like Doc Gunner, be sure to visit www. MyRightHorse.org to find a horse to foster, adopt or share on your social media. Julie Goodnight educates horse owners everywhere, sharing her no-nonsense horsemanship with riders of all disciplines. Visit www.JulieGoodnight.com and follow her on social media; Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

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Saddle Up! Magazine News Briefs CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC SPURS NEW ONLINE MSU EXTENSION PROGRAMMING While Michigan grapples with social distancing, MSU Extension expands online 4-H AT HOME ACTIVITY GUIDE to offer a wealth of digital resources, from We have been busy putting together tons of educational activities for children, to food activities to keep your kids busy and budgeting resources. learning at home! The new 4-H At Home During unprecedented disruptions to daily activity guide is here! Check back weekly as life due to the novel coronavirus global panwe add new ideas and activities from 4-H demic, Michigan State University Extension programs across the country. remains committed to serving Michigan. MSU Extension has created a suite of online Visit us at: www.4-h.org resources and programming, available on demand through its new Remote Learning and Resources online space. For traditional in-person programming affected by social MSU EXTENSION NEWS distancing recommendations, MSU ExtenAs the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pan- sion is modifying and transitioning this prodemic continues, MSU Extension made the gramming to a digital space. difficult decision to modify, cancel or postpone all face-to-face youth events and “Our educational teams are quickly ramping programs managed by MSU Extension and up their ability to offer virtual programming Michigan 4-H until September 1st. This so we can continue to ensure individuals, includes on-campus youth events and all families, farmers, business owners and face-to-face MSU Extension youth activi- communities get the information they need ties or programs that take place anywhere in when they need it,” said Jeff Dwyer, directhe state, including those led by Michigan 4- tor of MSU Extension. The Remote Learning and Resources online H volunteers. space is a one-stop-shop for MSU ExtenYouth safety and security are a guiding sion’s digital offerings and educational principle of Michigan 4-H; this decision is a materials related to the current circumreflection of that and our ongoing commitstances. ment to helping Michigan youth be physicResources featured on the site are: ally and emotionally safe. Although the right thing to do for the health and wellbeing of A listing of all MSU Extension virtual MSU Extension staff, volunteers, program events, from family yoga sessions to participants and all Michiganders, this is lunch-and-learns for equine enthusiasts. still a heartbreaking decision for us and the A collection of free educational resources entire 4-H community. for parents and caregivers to keep children MSU Extension will continue to work with engaged in learning throughout the long local entities, including fair boards and school break. livestock councils, with whom we partner Online learning opportunities for adults throughout the state, to determine solu- who may want to continue their own tions. Although face-to-face programs and lifelong learning. events will not take place through SeptA series of resources to help individuals ember 1st, MSU Extension will continue in stay healthy and active during social its mission to serve communities through a distancing. variety of fun, virtual learning opportunities. A variety of educational articles related to Visit www.canr.msu.edu/rlr/index for MSU topics such as dealing with family stress, Extension’s remote learning and resources. talking to children about novel coronavirus and managing finances. As the response to the coronavirus pandeNews Briefs Are FREE! mic evolves, MSU Extension will continue Word limit 600, deadline the 15th. to add and curate digital resources to suppProduct endorsements NOT allowed. ort individuals, businesses, communities, Email: saddleupmag@gmail.com and families in these challenging times. JUNE 2020 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2020 (22)

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A STATEMENT FROM THE OPHA REGARDING COVID-19 The Ohio Professional Horsemen's Association (OPHA) plans to begin awarding points on June 1, 2020. In order to receive points, horse shows must comply with the current local and state regulations, and rated shows must also comply with the current USEF regulations. State, local, and USEF laws and regulations are subject to change, and the OPHA suggests that you refer to the listed websites for the most current information to assist you in your decision as to whether to attend a particular horse show. Keep checking the OPHA calendar on our website, www.opha.org for canceled horse shows. If you are traveling to out-of-state horse shows, make sure you check that state’s Covid-19 guidelines. Competition Resources: www.odh.ohio.gov www.coronavirus.ohio.gov Stoney Ridge Stables www.stoneyridgestables.com, Facebook and Instagram. Hinckley Equestrian www.hinckleyec.com, Facebook and Instagram Chagrin Valley Farms www.chagrinvalleyfarms.com, Facebook www.health.pa.gov www.kycovid19.ky.gov www.Michigan.gov/Coronavirus www.coronavirus.illinois.gov www.usef.org covid-19 toolkit www.ushja.org www.aarp.org search: virus regulations for each state WWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM

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OHIO STATE FAIR CANCELED On May 21, 2020, the Ohio Expositions Commission announced that it will cancel the 2020 Ohio State Fair, originally scheduled for July 29 – August 9 in Columbus. Members of the Commission expressed concern for public health, as well as the financial feasibility of hosting a socially distant fair that would adhere to social distancing protocols and its impact on the longterm viability of the Ohio State Fair. “After careful thought and deliberation, we have decided to cancel the Ohio State Fair. Knowing how easily the virus spreads in large groups, we believe it is the safest path forward for the health and safety of all Ohioans.” said Andy Doehrel, chair of the Ohio Expositions Commission. “The financial ramifications of hosting a reduced-capacity Fair would be too great, and we need to protect the great Ohio State Fair for future generations.” “Our first priority is the safety of the hundreds of thousands of people involved in the Ohio State Fair each year. While this is a difficult decision, we feel it is necessary to protect the fairgoers, exhibitors, volunteers, vendors, partners, performers, concessionaires, youth leaders, employees and sponsors,” said Virgil Strickler, general manager of the Ohio Expo Center & State Fair. “I look forward to seeing my fellow Ohioans at the 2021 Ohio State Fair, when it is safer for us to enjoy our favorite traditions together.” Last year, 934,925 people attended the Ohio State Fair during its 12-day run. These attendees came from each of Ohio's 88 counties, all 50 states, the District of Columbia, as well as Canada and Mexico.

The Ohio Expositions Commission is focused on developing a strategy to responsibly reopen its year-round facilities when appropriate, and to welcome guests back for the 2021 Ohio State Fair, scheduled for July 28 through August 8 of next year.

PONY CLUB OFFERS DISCOUNTED MEMBERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES The United States Pony Clubs, Inc., is pleased to announce discounted opportunities on membership for new and returning members, in response to the disruption caused by the global pandemic. Relief discounts for the remainder of 2020 and for 2021 will be available starting June 1st. “As our clubs, centers and regions begin to resume planning for upcoming activities, USPC wants to make being part of Pony Club an easier choice for new and for returning members,” said Karol Wilson, USPC Director of Member Services and Regional Administration. “This is a challenging time, and everyone has been affected by it in different ways. Pony Club wanted to do something to support our current and future members in continuing their horsemanship journey with us. We hope these relief discounts will be helpful to families.” Pony Club strives to make riding and horsemanship education accessible to as many people as possible. Since 1954, more than 150,000 equestrians have gotten their start with Pony Club. Discount options are available for new or returning members, including up to $60 off the regular rates for national dues on 2020 membership, as well as up to three free months of membership with prorated 2021 dues. To join or locate a Pony Club or Riding Center near you, please visit our website, www.ponyclub.org. About Pony Club – The United States Pony Clubs, Inc. (Pony Club) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1954. Pony Club is the largest equine education organization in the world, with more than 10,000 members in the US, and over 500 clubs and riding centers nationwide. USPC is proud to provide education to youth and equestrians of all ages, with instruction and competitive opportunities in more than nine English and

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TO THE MEMBERSHIP OF USDF Noting this is but the close of a chapter, but not the end of the book, as I write this letter we are just a little over two weeks away from the expiration of the suspension of recording of results from USEF/USDF dressage competitions and dressage schooling shows on May 31 (11:59 PM). Our USDF staff that has been working from home since mid-March will soon, we hope, be able to carefully and sensibly transition to working from our Headquarters at the Kentucky Horse Park, just as the US Equestrian employees hope to do the same. In the last five weeks, many of our Committees have been hard at work considering questions we have posed and providing valuable input to the Executive Board that has been meeting on an almost biweekly basis with USDF staff. We have tried to keep you up to date as programs and competitions have been delayed, re-scheduled or cancelled throughout the country. We have made modifications to requirements for many USDF programs that we have published as decisions were made, including modifying the continuing education requirements for L Graduates, the requirements for the Youth Dressage Rider Recognition Program for 2020, refunding NAYC rider application fees and supporting an increase in the number of Junior and Young Rider invitations for the 2020 USEF Dressage National Championships. Our Championship Programs – the USDF Breeders Championships and the USDF Regional Championships – are more complicated, as we have considered each Region, the qualifying season, the changes to the competition calendar, as well as the impossibility of predicting Government actions in dealing with the COVID-19 panWWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM

Saddle Up! Magazine News Briefs TO THE MEMBERSHIP OF USDF, cont. demic. After due consideration, we have made several adjustments to the 2020 championship requirements to try to accommodate the needs and challenges of our membership. 2020 USDF Breeder Championship Series Qualifier and Final Competitions: One qualifying competition, which can be held in conjunction with a series final, is required for a series to hold a series final competition. The top three placing horses in each USDF Breeders Championship Series qualifier class will be qualified for the final, regardless of whether the first or second place horse has previously qualified. 2020 USDF Regional Championship Program Modifications Change fees waived for date, name, and location of competitions, including Championships. Late insurance, late prize list, late competition recognition fees waived. Competitor change of region fees through August 1 reduced from $100 to $25 and from August 2 to closing date reduced from $300 to $100. Competitors will be able to qualify by earning both scores at one competition; both scores may have the same judge or panel. During the entire 2020 qualifying season, any qualifying score earned in a class that was designated Q, held prior to June 1, 2020, but not entered as Q, upon notice and payment of the $15.00 qualifying fee to the USDF office prior to the closing of the date of the Championship, may be counted as a “good” qualifying score (membership requirements at the time of the competition where such score was obtained are unchanged). With the assistance of the USDF Competition Management Committee, Technical Delegate Committee and Rules Advisory Working Group, and in close cooperation with the US Equestrian Dressage Department, we have identified and drafted requests for Presidential Modifications to the USEF rule book (Dressage and General) that we believe are needed to help our competition organizers, competitors and licensed officials as we restart the dressage competition season. In addition to the overall US Equestrian Federation COVID-19

Action Plan and FAQ, we have created the USDF Best Practices Considerations for Dressage Competitions that provides valuable information for organizers, show management and officials for licensed (Level 1-3) or schooling shows. In closing, we admit that these unsettling times are not yet behind us. Some areas of the country will re-open (or close) on a timeframe not of our choosing nor under our control. There will be inequities – this is a given. We will do our best to ensure “as level a playing field as is possible” for the rest of the season. Conditions WILL change from time to time. If you are ready and comfortable to resume competition you should. If you are not ready or not comfortable, that is ok too! Regardless of your situation, your USDF volunteer leadership, our USDF staff and your fellow members all need to support each other as we navigate unfamiliar and unwelcome challenges. We are bound together by love for our horses and passion for our Dressage education and sport. Through continued positivity and an eye to the future that is decidedly Post-COVID19, we are all in this together. And that is how we will best emerge on the far side. Stay safe and be well. Lisa Gorretta, President, USDF

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YEDA NATIONALS MOVE TO TENNESSEE With much thought and long discussions, YEDA Nationals will continue to be held June 25-28, but we are moving to Roane State Expo Center in Harriman, Tennessee. This is a huge last-minute move. YEDA cannot say enough about everyone at the Illinois State Fairgrounds and the local sponsors. But it was unavoidable with the current situation that we move, since the State Fairgrounds is government owned. We are continuing to monitor the situation throughout the country and take the health and well-being of our membership very seriously. We have already implemented secondary plans if needed. For more info visit www.showyeda.com YEDA VIRTUAL HORSE SHOW YEDA has some exciting news!! We know everyone is missing horse shows right now and wishing we could be together. Following the lead of others in the industry, YEDA has decided to host a virtual horse show to get our riders involved from afar! Riders can compete by sending in a video pattern and we will have 3 accomplished, carded Judges who are donating their time to judge the riders. More details will be released in our new YEDA Virtual Horse Show group on Facebook. Go join the group to get in on the fun. Proceeds will benefit the YEDA Scholarship Incentive Fund and there will be prizes for the winners. You must be a YEDA member or Try-It member to participate. Lets have some fun and make the best of these tough times! PLEASE make sure to answer the three questions to join the group. They are necessary to protect the group from scam and bots; we will not approve membership without all three questions answered. For more info visit www.showyeda.com

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BLACK SWAMP DRIVING CLUB, OH Many driving events have had to be cancelled or rescheduled, but it's still possible to hitch up and go for a relaxing country drive. Parks and other driving venues may be closed, but many little used country roads and lanes are still available for driving. Our equine and carriage make keeping social distance easy so find another BSDC turnout to share a drive. A favorite event for BSDC members is the annual Horse Progress Days, scheduled this year for the Mt. Hope Auction grounds July 3-4. It was postponed until the first weekend of July 2021, still at Mt. Hope. County fair participation by BSDC members, taking both draft and driving entries for competition, is unsettled. Many early fairs have already been cancelled, but fingers are crossed that the later fairs will go on as scheduled. The Michigan Horse Drawn Vehicle Show, which draws several members, has been moved from June 6-7 to Aug. 29-30 at the Ionia, MI, fairgrounds. BSDC is an affiliate club with the Carriage Assoc. of America (CAA), and those who hold individual memberships with CAA are able to tune in to the Friday Night Webinars. Recent topics have included Stage Coaching in Northern California, Foot Care for the Driving Horse, Firearms: Protecting the Transportation of the West, and the Claire Reid Carriage Collection. On Thursday afternoons, a book club meeting is held online. The current book is “Understanding Harness,” by Barb Lee. Past programs are accessible on www.caaonline.com. Wondering when the summer good driving weather will be here, check the “new” seasons for Black Swamp country: The Eleven Seasons for our Area Are: 1. Winter, 2. Fool’s Spring, 3. 2nd Winter, 4. Spring Deception, 5. 3rd Winter, 6. Mud Season, 7. Actual Spring, 8. Summer, 9. False Fall, 10. 2nd Summer (one week), 11. Actual Fall Upcoming Events: July 11: Historical Display at Wyandot County Museum, Ice Cream Social, Upper Sandusky, OH Aug. 22: Trip to Draft Horse Museum

followed by potluck and horsedrawn tour, hosted by the Will Stevenson family, Ft. Wayne, IN Sept. 13: Parker Bridge Drive hosted by the Emmons family, Upper Sandusky, OH Sept. 27: Coon Hunters Drive hosted by Sue & Roger Murray, Tiffin, OH Oct. 25: Annual Hayride (3 p.m.) hosted by Mary Elliott & Linda Spear, Galion, OH

BRIGHTON TRAIL RIDERS ASSOCIATION Since early March, the coronavirus pandemic has turned our world upside down and unfortunately there's no end in sight. This planet-wide phenomenon has filtered down to the trail riding world and for BTRA, all formal activities have been brought to a halt. We had to cancel our big spring banquet, the “Spring Fling,” and then our first outdoor event in May, and almost certainly our second event scheduled for late June. What lies ahead? Only time will tell but the pessimistic forecasts suggest that most if not all of 2020 (and possibly 2021) will be hugely affected. Aside from cancelling outdoor events, our monthly Board of Directors meetings have not even been held on a face-to-face basis. Inclement weather kept us home the first time, and then stay-at-home orders and social distancing hit us after that. Thankfully, one of our Board members subscribes to a teleconference service and that's how we've been holding our meetings. It's not the same, but at least we're able to communicate with each other in a group format. As with just about everything else, formal activities at the Brighton Recreation Area have been restricted per the DNR. All the campgrounds – both for people and horses – have remained closed till late June at the earliest. Of course, no organized events are allowed to take place. Nevertheless, our equestrian trails have seen a lot of use. Our staging area has not been shut down and on warm and sunny days (somewhat of a rarity this spring) it has been occupied by a significant number of rigs. Riders have reported that the trails, to a large extent, have been in decent shape. We have members of our Trail Maintenance Committee to thank for that. Despite restricJUNE 2020 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2020 (26)

tions and the weather, they have been doing a lot of work on the trails. BTRA has not taken an official position on trail usage. We know that the DNR management has not banned it and has posted signage on how visitors should conduct themselves vis-à-vis pandemic restrictions. We certainly want to see riders and horses take advantage of the spring/summer weather, since equestrian-related activities have always been healthy and enjoyable. But these are not normal times and we should not ignore or even minimize the challenges that this situation is imposing on us. The best we can say is to please be careful and be safe. Mark Delaney, BTRA President

MAYBURY TRAIL RIDERS ASSOCIATION We sure have had an unusual spring! Snow in May! Let's hope that it gets back to normal in the next couple of weeks. We had a board meeting via conference call on May 13, 2020. Some of the open items discussed were: The new signage will be put up in the park sometime after June 22, 2020. We will schedule a 'work bee' day. The bridge project between V and W is on hold at this time. We have been notified that there are culverts that are back-ordered which is delaying progress. The existing bridge is still in place. Since there are no events allowed in the park at this time, we have replaced our Galloping Gourmet Ride, which was planned for Sunday, June 7, 2020 with an event that allows for social distancing due to Covid-19. So, adapting to the times, the event will be a photo Scavenger Ride that will take place Sunday, June 7 through Sunday, June 14, 2020. Come ride the trails anytime within this week and look for items that will be listed at the staging area and also on our Facebook page. Remember to take only photos and memories! Feel free to post pictures on our Facebook page or tell us how many you found! Be sure to sign the Registry Book in the staging area! We hope to be able to do our secondsemiannual fall event! It will be a 'dress-up' Spooktackular with a scavenger hunt on October 3, 2020. Riders and their horses will WWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM

Horse Association & Trail Riders News be encouraged to dress up! This was a lot of fun last year. Mark your calendars! Everyone is still able to enjoy riding the trails here at Maybury State Park, we are fortunate that our park is open. Again, the park is super busy, especially on weekends! Please kindly remind folks of the park's rules in regard to yielding to horses. Online at www.mayburytrailriders.org or on Facebook, or call 248-912-5238. If you visit Maybury, PLEASE SIGN THE REGISTRY BOOK AT THE KIOSK IN STAGING AREA, just so they know how many of us enjoy the park. Happy Trails, Mary Nader

MICHIGAN FOX TROTTER ASSOCIATION We made it to June and it's finally warmer out! Now we can get out to ride! Our horses have been busy dropping beautiful foals, being trained and exploring trails. Check our website to see them. Our association has been busy promoting MFTHBA and Fox Trot Urbane virtual online shows and trail challenges online. Our Versatility Program is in full swing. You can still signup: www.michiganfoxtrotters.com to print off the enrollment form and view the rules. There are two horse divisions, Under Saddle and Not Under Saddle, as well as five divisions including trail riding & endurance, training, teaching & clinics, showing & performing, various versatility activities (jumping, driving, rodeo & cattle sorting, etc.) and public relations. Something for everyone! The June 19-21 Larry Whitesell clinic in Hartland, MI is going forward as of now (whitesellgaitedhorsemanship.com). Before you go, please contact Karia at 413281-2407 or email: Karia0429@yahoo.com to verify the clinic status. Come camp and ride with us this summer! Our National Trail Ride (NTR) has been okayed by the MFTHBA Trail Committee. It is set for August 8 & 9 at Scheck’s Trail Camp south of Traverse City, MI. If you haven't sent in your MFTHBA dues yet, please do. You will earn a point if you join the Trail Program and attend this ride. Earn points for attending NTRs and earn prizes. Go to www.mfthba.com to do so. We’re looking forward to a wonderful summer with our MFTs. By Marilyn Mannino

MICHIGAN TRAIL RIDERS ASSOCIATION Plans for the August family and fun ride are in the works. At this time, there may be some protocol that we need to institute, and we are working with the MDNR to make this event happen. Watch our website for updates on our organized rides. July newsletter will also provide needed information for camping. Our board has met on messenger in May, new board members were appointed and will be voted on at the annual meeting when we can schedule it. Welcome Melanie Moser, Harry Struble, and Rod Wyman, reelected Melinda Gosdzinski. Trail assignments were assigned. Now in June, trail clearing can be done by horseback. Since we are all behind on this task, please take this into consideration when riding trails. Please check MDNR equestrian trails for any updates on camping. Here in Michigan, the weather has been great for riding, though mud may be encountered. Tick season is upon us, so spray and check animals and yourself. Riding with friends this spring has been great. Circle riding at 4-Mile camp near Grayling is sometimes overlooked. But there are many two-tracks to explore and many pleasant quiet roads to ride. The blue trail heading toward Luzerne camp does require some road riding but heading toward Goose Creek is a mix of single track going out of camp and sandy two tracks and trails to explore. If you continue on the blue trail, you will cross M-72 and enter the Rayburn property. This has single track and is a quiet area. It is recommended that horses remain on the blue trail and not 'explore.' Hope to see you on the trails!

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tine to live safely in this coronavirus crisis. I think that life will never really be the same as it was, but with hope and love for one another we can still strive to make this world a better place for all. The WDAMI Board has been hard at work. The Rider Medal Program is in place, making it possible for you to go for bronze, silver, and gold medals. Please check the WDAMI website for full details on this program. The Board has also decided to have a virtual show awards this year – we understand that many of you may not be able to attend a live show due to the coronavirus and we want to offer something that our members can work towards. We are still working on the details and will be posting them soon. I have been participating in a few online shows myself and am having fun with this new adventure. I am learning a lot about the special challenges involved in both riding and judging video tests. I would like to extend a warm welcome to our newest affiliate, Ohio. They are known as Ohio Western Dressage Association (OWDA). Samantha Terry of Urbana, Ohio, is heading the group. They also have a Facebook page. Welcome OWDA! Training tip of the month: Impulsion is the releasing of energy that is stored in the hindquarters. A horse working with impulsion, and with suppleness, will move freely forward with a swinging back and engaged hindquarter. A good exercise to help your horse improve impulsion is to make frequent transitions within the gait. First, ride working jog or lope. Take a few steps forward toward medium jog or lope and then ride a transition back to working jog or lope. Repeat when necessary. WDAMI is looking for sponsors for our yearend awards and educational events. If you would like to help by sponsoring or by helping us to find sponsors, please contact us by email at infordami@gmail.com. And please do not forget to renew your WDAMI and WDAA membership for 2020. You can do so by visiting our website: www.wdami.org. If you are not yet a member, we would love to have you join and become a part of one of the fastest growing equestrian sports. Thank you for your support. Be safe, have fun, enjoy your equine partner, and exercise the act of kindness to all. Until next time … Suzanne Morisse, President of WDAMI WWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM

Mud Solutions Part 2 Proactive Mud Management By Lisa Kiley | www.cashmans.com Mud is something that as horse owners we have all experienced. The mild winters and wet springs make horse and pasture management a difficult mess. Fortunately, there are some steps that can be taken so “mud season” doesn't have to be a continual problem. Taking preventative measures and really understanding what conditions cause mud and make it hard to mitigate is a worthwhile investment for any equine property owner. As we start to come out of the mud season, this is the time to put practices in place that will prevent mud year-round. Below are some of the main areas to consider for a mud management program that will work specifically for horses. Soil Types – Understanding how soil interacts with water is one of the first steps to getting to the bottom of the mud equation. Porous soils, like sand, allow for the water to flow through the air and circulate, enabling the material to dry at a much faster rate. In the Midwest, we are much more likely to see clay in our soil, which operates at the other end of the spectrum. Clay is not as porous, so it holds on to water, limiting the airflow which holds the moisture for longer amounts of time. Once it does dry, it can become rock hard, which can make it hard for roots to grow and become established, leading to poor pasture growth, without proper management. Pasture Management – So what are some ways to manage pasture to help avoid mud? There are several aspects to consider. First, placement of gateways, water access, and feeding areas should be at higher points in the pasture, which will allow drainage of the water away from these areas keeping them dryer. Next, the forage in the field also needs maintenance to keep it at its best. This includes regular mowing, manure management, harrowing, seeding, and fertilizing as needed. However, managing the pasture itself is not enough. Managing the horses within the pasture is the other part of the equation that will determine the health of the fields over time. Best management practices include rotational grazing, limiting access, and proper stocking rates. Limiting Access and Rotational Grazing – One of the most important aspects of maintaining mud free pastures is properly rotating and stocking pastures. In the spring, horses need to be limited from grazing on growing areas. This is not only because overeating spring grass can cause a horse to founder; letting the grass grow longer will allow root establishment resulting in a healthier pasture. They should also be kept off areas that are overly wet where they are likely to damage grass. The best options are to provide rotational areas for the horses, so they do not over-graze a pasture. When grass is given time to grow, it will have more resilience against being turned to mud under hoof. Too many horses JUNE 2020 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2020

in one space will exhaust the grass resources quite quickly, create compaction and leave the barren ground susceptible to mud. Heavy Use Areas – Keeping horses off grass pastures does not mean that they must be kept cooped up inside their stalls. A key aspect to pasture management is creating a 'sacrifice' area for situations when it would be best to keep horses off the pasture. While this area may be high traffic and lack grass, it shouldn't mean that horses have to stand hock deep in mud. Ideally, this space should allow horses the freedom to move around on a surface that has been prepared to handle wet conditions without compromising the footing. This can mean adding screenings, sand, or stone and possibly a geotextile layer beneath. There are other options that do not require surface prep, like grids that can be laid atop existing mud. Grids may be more of an investment to start, but they are easy to install and can be moved as needed, so they offer a long term solution that can be used wherever they are needed on the facility. Control Water Flow – An easy way to help eliminate mud around the barn is to make sure that your eave troughs are working properly. This means regular maintenance to ensure they are cleaned out, allowing the water to flow through them. If you find an area where water is pooling and creating a muddy mess, consider adding an eve trough or rerouting to move the flow of water to an area better suited for drainage. In many cases, rainwater can often be collected and used for watering gardens, routed to a pond or water feature, or in some cases to even water livestock. For more information on this, check with your state natural resources department for regulations on rainwater usage. Interested in finding out more about soil testing, pasture management and rotational grazing? Check with your local extension office for more information and resources. Questions about what products you can use to put better management into practice? Contact Cashman’s Horse Equipment, we would be happy to help make your facility mud free. About Lisa Kiley Lisa Kiley is a lifelong horse enthusiast who has worked in the equine industry and shown horses for many years. As a proud member of the Cashman's Horse Equipment Team in Delaware, OH, she enjoys educating consumers on products that put safety first to benefit horses and the humans that love them. Cashman’s Horse Equipment has been providing top quality products to the equine and agricultural community for over 40 years, with a commitment to sourcing environmentally conscious merchandise and items made in the U.S.A. Visit them online at: www.cashmans.com (28) WWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM

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Wellness Check For Your Horse By Lynn Palm | www.lynnpalm.com Keep your horse in top health by paying close daily attention. “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” That old saying especially applies to your horse's health and safety. You can head off many potential problems, or catch them early – by doing a daily wellness check. When you do a daily check, you can often catch the "little things" before they turn into serious, expensive issues. The best time to do a daily check is when you feed your horse or clean his stall. If someone else is feeding your horse, such as a barn manager, then that person needs to do the check for you. Another good time to do a check is before you turn him out, when you groom him, saddle to ride or take him out for a graze on the longe line. Daily Horse Check: You'll want to check your horse's entire body during your daily check. Below I've commented on specific areas of the horse's body that are easy to "miss" if you don't make a specific effort to check carefully. If you check your horse in the same manner every time, you'll always be sure to cover evaluating the entire horse. I suggest doing the check from "front to back and top to bottom." If your horse has a longer hair coat you'll need to take your hands and feel through the hair down to the skin in all areas of longer hair growth to detect any swellings, lumps, scrapes, etc. while you're doing your check. Head: If your horse has a face scrape that you've treated for a couple of days that you find he's rubbing the scrape and opening the wound more, your horse may have a fungal infection that's causing him to rub. Consult your veterinarian at this point. He may direct you to wash the scrape with an antifungal shampoo on a daily basis before you apply a topical treatment to the scrape. Under Jaw: Take your hand and palpate under the horse's jaw for any heat, lumps, swellings, cuts, etc. Poll: During your grooming session, take your hand and feel for any bumps, swellings, or cuts in the poll area. Ask your horse to lower his head so you can check his poll. I know it's easy when you have a tall horse that isn't fond of putting his head down to skip checking the poll during your daily grooming. If that's a challenge you have with your horse, you'll absolutely want to work with him so that he lowers his head at your request. Bottom "V" of ear, inside ear, and ear's back: Again, take your hand and gently feel the bottom "v" of the ear and inside the ear for any cuts, bumps, swellings, etc. Neck Crest: Feel along the entire neck where the mane grows out from the neck. Part the mane so you can feel all the way down to the base of the neck for any cuts, lumps, swelling, scabs, etc. Tail Bone: Stand to the side of your horse and close to your horse at either side of the hip. Using your peripheral vision, watch your horses ears as you gently take your hand and palpate the entire tail bone. Check for any swelling, cuts, scabs, bumps, etc. "Listen" to your horse for him to "tell" you with his tail, ears, or body movement that something is "not right" as you palpate his tail bone. Stomach – Midline: You'll need to again "listen" to your horse as you take your hand and palpate the horse's "middle" or stomach area checking for any lumps, bumps, crusts, cuts, etc. A flashlight JUNE 2020 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2020

is helpful for checking this area too if you're in a dimly lit location. Horses on pasture may get small cuts or skin scrapes from burrs or thistles getting stuck to the skin in this area. If the cuts and scrapes are not attended to (whatever the original cause), there's a chance the skin can get infected and need treatment. Sheath or Udder Area: Check for swellings, cuts, etc. On mares, you'll want to periodically check for a gummy substance called "smegma" that builds up between the mare's teats. (Geldings and stallions accumulate smegma in their sheath area and will need to be checked as well.) Be VERY careful when examining mares in this area and if you are uncomfortable checking your mare, get qualified help. Mares, geldings, and stallions will often rub their tails to "tell" you that the smegma build up is irritating them. Hock: Check for puffiness, sponginess, and heat in front and back of the hock. Tendons and Ligaments Along Cannon Bones: Use your hands to palpate the horse's ligaments and tendons from the knee down on the front legs and the hock down on the hind legs. Check for any heat, swelling, cuts, etc. Know what is "normal" for your horse. Coronet Band: Crouch down and to the side of your horse as you take your hand and feel around the entire coronet band. If you have a horse that has "feathers", such as a Clydesdale, or excess hair around the coronet band you'll need to be especially careful to feel the actual skin surface to note any bumps, cuts, scrapes, swellings, etc. Be sure to feel in the "seam" area when the coronet band meets the hoof as often times cuts can go undetected in that area. Heel Bulbs: Look and feel for any redness, swelling, bleeding, crustiness, etc. in the heel bulb area. A condition called "scratches" can develop in this area so you'll want to especially make sure to check the heel bulbs. Hooves: Checking your horse's hooves every day is important for his safety and long term health. If your horse has shoes, check for any loose or sprung clinches. When you look at the bottom of the horse's hoof, check to make sure the shoe fits securely to the hoof. If it's loose, call your farrier ASAP. He may need to remove the shoe and tack it back on securely to the hoof. Pick each hoof carefully to remove any mud, pebbles, and debris. If your horse is wearing pads, remove any packed dirt, mud, etc. that may be stuck to the pads. Check for any offensive smells they may come from your horse's hooves. If you encounter a strong odor you may need to treat the hooves for thrush. (continued) (30)

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By doing a daily check of your horse's body, you will be able to address many situations needing first aid. To properly care for cuts, scrapes, swellings, etc. as a result of your daily check or accidents that may happen at your barn (to both horse and human) you will want to have a fully stocked equine and human first aid kit (I use and recommend EquiMedic products) at your barn at all times. It is one of the best insurance policies you can buy for your horse and you! You'll have confidence and peace of mind in knowing that you'll be able to address minor first aid challenges and be able to give your horse help before the vet arrives or before your horse has to be trailered to the vet. Like more information related to doing a daily check of your horse? You'll enjoy our DVD, “Grooming to Gain Your Horse's Trust & Love.” Visit www.lynnpalm.com, or call 800-503-2824.

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The Softer Side of Expectations By Kim Cardeccia | www.ConfidenceThroughConnection.com Expectations. I have noticed that if I say this word, expectations, I can get a whole range of reactions. Some people have very strong opinions about what this word means, and if it should be used or not. With all of the stress, pressure and uncertainty that we're all navigating through these days, here's a little play on words to offer a fresh perspective. The arguments I've heard for not using the word are based in the sentiment that it contains an element of rigidity if we expect something. As if we wouldn't settle for anything less, and in reference to our horses, that we'll demand compliance. Although I can understand this dislike for the use of expectation, I think the word is getting the short end of the stick. It's very important to have an end goal in mind for many things, but especially when working with our horses. If we don't have something to anchor into, we could end up drifting out into the waters of inconsistency. This can take a toll on the trust our horse has in us. They take great comfort and security in consistency, and if we're not aiming for a goal, we'll have a hard time not only keeping on course, but also keeping their trust. I know some of you are cringing right now. No worries, our goals don't have to be a source of pressure. For example, one of my overarching goals with my horses is to avoid bracing. For both of us. I can take this goal along with me no matter what other task we are facing. I can employ this goal as we work together to complete an obstacle course, practice trailer loading, or go for a ride. And, I can JUNE 2020 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2020

adjust the e-word a little so that it feels more appropriate to the approach I want to offer to my horses. Rather than looking at something with an expectation, I can look at it with expectancy. If we break that down, it can be expect-and-see. Expect your goal, aim for it, and see what transpires. See what happens. Not attaching rigidly to an outcome. This adds a sense of lightness to how we're perceiving events and situations and can help us avoid frustration or disappointment. These aren't very helpful emotions when we're interacting with our horses. Or people for that matter. Hopefully this little tip can allow you to smile more. The world needs more of that right now! For more info visit www.ConfidenceThroughConnection.com.

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10 Free Ways To Promote Your Equine Business 1) Speak To Groups: Local organizations are always looking for speakers at events. Approach your local Pony Club, riding club, or 4-H group for the opportunity to speak at a members event or to give a demo. 2) Put Up Posters: Most saddlery’s and feed stores have a notice board to display posters, flyers or business cards from local businesses. Normally they are free. This gives you a great chance to tell store employees about your business. They are in a good position to recommend your business to someone that may be looking for your services. 3) Create A Facebook Page: With over two billion monthly users, the chance are your customers are using Facebook right now. A Facebook page allows you to share updates about your business, plus you can communicate directly and for free via Messenger. 4) Create A Facebook Group: Unlike a page, a Facebook group is all about encouraging conversation amongst your community. It’s a great way to unite people with a common interest. If you’re a specialist online retailer who sells equipment for small ponies and toddlers, then why not have a group dedicated to the parents of young riders ages 2-7. A business such as a feed store could host a group for horse owners in their local area. 5) Create A “Google My Business” Profile: Want to make sure you show up in Google search results when people are looking for a product or service you offer? Then you need a Google My Business profile. Once it is set-up you can post regular status updates that will show up on Google too. This is a Free service from Google, you don’t have to pay to set it up or when Google users click on your Google My Business listing.

7) Partner With Another Business: This is a great way to grow your customer base by working with another equine related business to cross promote each other. If you are an equine chiropractor, why not share business cards or flyers with a local farrier to share with each others customers. If you’re an online retailer, why not share flyers with another equine retailer to include in each other parcels. Feature other equine businesses on your social media profiles in return for reciprocal posts. Why not share a booth at an equine trade show or expo? 8) List On Free Online Directories: There are a variety of online directories, both equine specific and general business directories that you can list on. Many have a free basic listing. As well as getting your business in front of people searching for your services, a directory listing can be a valuable link to help your website search engine optimization. 9) Do A Guest Blog: Guest blogging is when you write a blog post to be shared on someone else’s website or blog. This is a great way to get your content in front of a new audience. 10) Send A press Release: Do you have some news you can share with the press? If so, send a press release to let them know about it! As well as the equine related magazines, your local newspaper is always interested in hearing from business owners in the area.

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The Horses Behind MSU By Paula Stevens | MSU Horse Management Program Student Draft horses have been a large part of Michigan State University's history, and the history of the Horse Management Program. From 1910 to 1930, draft horses from MSU competed in 20 state fairs and 8 international competitions and won 211 firsts and 155 championships – a demonstration of just how strong and exceptional the breeding program was. From 1930 on, while draft horses were still shown, as tractors and other farm equipment became more popular, draft horses began to start to fade away. Michigan State University bred and produced Clydesdales, Percherons and Belgians. The first breed to be on the farm were Clydesdales and they were the first breed to leave. While they were bred and shown successfully, Michigan farmers just were not interested enough in the breed, and the remainder of the herd wound up being sold following the 1923 International. Known mares from the Clydesdales produced are Margaret, Queen Thyra, Langwater Fair Maid, and Osceola Duchess. Known studs are: McAlpine, Prince Fortune, Amaryllis and Langwater Model. Currently residing on the farm is MSU’s Wiser, also fondly known as the “Potato” by the students who have worked with him. The Belgian breeding program was initiated in 1918, when the first Belgian mare foaled on the farm. The Belgian mares were imported and produced a number of grand and reserve champion horses. In 1922, a mare named Pervenche was purchased and remained at MSC for four years. Other mares were Manitta De Rubis and Naome De Rubis who won multiple honors for MSC. Jupiter was the first Belgian stallion, brought there in 1921, and in 1923 he was traded for Range Line Phoenix, another Belgian stud. Range Line Phoenix was a successful stud while at the farm. In 1927, Preston Wolfe was purchased as a yearling, won a number of championships and went on to replace Range Line Phoenix as the main sire for MSC. After WWII, tractors were quickly replacing draft horses; there was no longer a need for them to plow or harvest anything. The last draft show a horse owned by MSC competed in, was the American Belgian Show in 1946. Ginger Pervenche, a mare by Ginger and out of Pervenche, won championship honors. The draft horses remained at MSU until 1963.

MSU’s Paige Schmidt riding Wiser, MSU’s resident draft, in an English class at last October’s Michigan Great Lakes International Draft Horse Show and Pull held at the MSU Pavilion. JUNE 2020 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2020

Class time with Cara Robinson and one her students, at the MSU Horse Teaching and Research Center. Percherons arrived after Clydesdales, and the foundation of their breeding program was a mare named Arlene who foaled out a filly named Arlie in 1908. Arlie remained on the farm as a broodmare through the 1930s. Maplegrove Leila was another one who made some history by winning 23 championships, three of which were at the same International show! Coreen was another great mare who’s offspring won quite a bit of prize money at state fairs and the International. Treviso, however, was the most outstanding Percheron sire that stood at the farm. Treviso ranked fifth in 1928 and third in 1929 according to the Percheron Society of America. Treviso would be replaced in 1929 by a different stud named Sir Laet, who was also an exceptional stud, and was bred to multiple Treviso daughters. There is so much more to the Draft horses of MSU than just the breeding programs and the showing – there are the ways it has impacted student’s outlook on the horse industry. Part of today’s MSU Horse Management Program is the Draft Horse Basics class and Driving Club. In Draft Horse Basics, taught by Cara Robinson, you learn all about the history of the university and of the draft horses, and how to handle and drive the horses. It is a class that I took while there and a class that I highly recommend to any other incoming or current freshman starting the Horse Management Program. Versatility is something that everyone needs to have in their tool belt when going into the horse industry. There are many benefits to taking the other classes offered, which will focus on herd and farm management and handling young horses, but there are also benefits to taking the draft horse class. You will learn to ground-drive horses, handle them and everything that goes into hooking them up to a wagon, and driving them. One of the most important skills needed when handling such large horses is communication. Those lines in your hands, attached to 2 two-thousand-pound horses, and your voice are the only two things keeping those horses in line. I watched classmates who started off meek and quiet, stand tall and discover their voice while working with those horses. You develop and fine tune your comm-unication skills while working with these horses and that goes on to help you in your other classes – not just your horse classes, but other classes and areas of life…because if you can convince two Percherons and two Clydesdales to turn left and stay at a steady jog with just a couple of words, then you can face anything thrown at you and talk to anyone. The draft horses of MSU not only show that there is more to the industry than riding and handling youngsters – (34)

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I took the class myself and it helped me a lot with talking more, finding my voice, and being a little more confident in everything I do. About Paula Stevens Paula Stevens is a current student at Michigan State University, enrolled in the Horse Management Programs with plans to go on to get her bachelor’s degree in business with a minor in journalism. She manages blog and Facebook page CitifiedCowgirl and also manages and operates CitifiedCowgirl Photography, and works at Chase Lake Equine Center, a barn in Fowlerville, MI.

Kaylee preparing to head in at last year’s MI Great Lakes International Draft Horse Show and Pull. there are many career opportunities in the draft horse world – but it also helps give confidence to the students who work with them and a way to find their voice. “The class gave me my purpose in life. I didn't know what I wanted to do with my life after freshman year until I took the class. After that I knew I wanted to work with draft horses and run my own hitch. That class wholeheartedly changed my life.” – Kate Jackson, member of the Driving Club and TA for Draft Horse Basics. “I've watched several generations of students learn skills and gain confidence in a discipline they never even knew existed. There isn't a single thing that is learned with MSU's Draft Horses that can't extend to other parts of the industry and it has been a joy to watch it happen.” – Jordan Hewitt. “Draft Horse Basics gave me a new respect for draft horses. Draft Horse Basics really gave me a lot of tools I'm going to be able to use training/riding horses. I'm not going into the draft horse industry, it's not my thing, but I can use all these valuable skills in any part of the horse industry.” – Hannah Zehr, recent graduate of the Horse Management Program who took the class. Currently residing at the MSU Horse Farm, along with the Arabians being bred, produced and shown there, is resident Clydesdale, Wiser. He has taught many a student how to drive a cart, assemble a harness and respect the power of a horse while falling more in love with the industry. The draft horses have been a huge part of the history of the university and the equine program they have today. It is a part that needs to get more light and be talked about more.

Kate Jackson of MSU driving Chrissy and May in the exhibition hitch at the MGLI Draft Horse Show and Pull.

MSU’s Alex Nakfoor riding Wiser in a Western Pleasure class at the MGLI Draft Horse Show and Pull.

Kaylee Montney driving Esther and Wiser in the exhibition hitch. Esther was a Clydesdale on loan to MSU for the duration of the fall semester for the Draft Horse Basics Class. JUNE 2020 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2020

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School Horse’s Nutritional Needs By Kentucky Equine Research Staff | www.ker.com Riding academies, lesson barns, and equestrian teams rely on the kindness and worldliness of school horses. These gentle souls endure inexperienced riders commendably, asking only for wellfitting tack, plenty of praise, and groceries to fuel the inevitable laps. When faced with a group of school horses, what's the best way to suss out their nutritional needs? From a metabolic angle, school horses often fall into one of two categories: easy keepers or hard keepers. Easy keepers are typically chosen as school horses not only for their docility and job know-how but also because they are inexpensive to manage. What should an easy-keeping school horse be fed? The first important piece of information is body weight. Once body weight has been ascertained either with an electronic scale or a weight-tape, accurate allotment of individual feedstuffs can be calculated quickly. Generally speaking, these horses should be fed: Good-quality forage. During the growing season, pasture is the best choice of forage for many school horses, as grazing is a natural behavior of horses, allowing them to move around as they wish, which is often a benefit for well-used horses. If pasture is unavailable, hay is a suitable alternative. Hay that contains any hint of mold should be set aside and disposed of or possibly off-loaded onto a cattle producer, especially when feeding horses with respiratory problems. Because hay forms the foundation of any equine diet, it should be fed at a rate of 1.5-2% of body weight. A 1,300-lb (600-kg) school horse would be fed about 19.5-26 lb (9-12 kg) of hay daily. The amount of hay fed can be increased if he cleans up the hay offered to him. Source of minerals and vitamins. If a school horse maintains weight on hay alone, no traditional concentrate should be offered. However, he should be given a ration balancer to provide protein, vitamins, and minerals needed to round out his diet. The feeding rate of most ration balancers is 1-2 lb (0.45-0.9 kg) daily. In lieu of a ration balancer, a vitamin and mineral supplement could be fed. School horses should have access to salt for a portion of the day, whether that's in the stall or in the paddock or pasture. If fed outside, use a feeder or container that lifts the salt block off the ground but does not accumulate rainwater. Drill holes in the bottom of the container, if necessary, to allow for drainage. Electrolyte supplement. Depending on the work required of a school horse, an electrolyte supplement might be appropriate. Many owners offer electrolytes in hot, humid weather, when horses sweat most. An electrolyte supplement is appropriate, however, anytime a horse sweats daily or nearly so, even in cold weather. Appropriate nutritional add-ons. Supplementation is sometimes key to optimal health. School horses do well with a research-proven all-in-one formula that addresses joint health, antioxidant needs, and hoof and coat quality. If an all-in-one formula isn't a perfect fit for a particular horse, target individual needs with appropriate nutritional supplements. The energy demands of one or more lessons every day can be problematic for hard keepers. Mindful feeding strategies can be implemented to keep horses in optimal weight. Energy-dense forage. For hard-keeping school horses, the best forage is high-quality pasture. If pasture is unavailable, legume hay, such as alfalfa, or legume-grass blend, such as alfalfa-timothy, JUNE 2020 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2020

should be offered, as early-cut legume has more energy than grasses. If alfalfa hay is hard to come by in a specific location, alfalfa cubes or pellets can be added to the diet. These can usually be purchased in bags at feed stores. Fortified concentrates. Choose a feed formulated specifically for performance horses, as these will often feature different energy sources, including starch (in grains such as oats and barley), fat (in vegetable oil and rice bran), and fermentable fiber (in beet pulp and soy hulls). To ensure horses receive the nutrients in the concentrate at the rate intended, it is essential that the feed be fed according to the manufacturer’s instructions, being especially considerate of the minimum feeding rate. Additional fat. If a traditional concentrate is chosen, additional fat can be added in the form of vegetable oil (100% fat; choose soy or canola oil) or stabilized rice bran (about 20% fat). Fat increases the energy in a ration. Stabilized rice bran products are generally pelleted for ease of feeding. Horses find oils and rice bran palatable, so they can be top-dressed onto feed. Salt. Horses should have access to salt, either in a stall or in a paddock or pasture. Horsemen generally use salt blocks, as they are convenient, but loose salt can be offered to horses. If fed loose, salt must be kept in a covered feeder or placed in a shelter, such as a run-in shed, so it is shielded from precipitation. Electrolyte supplement. While sweat is composed primarily of water, it also contains specific minerals known as electrolytes. Well-known electrolytes include sodium, chloride, potassium, and magnesium. A research-proven electrolyte contains a proprietary slow-release mechanism that allows sodium to be released gradually into the gastrointestinal tract for sustained absorption. Proper electrolyte replacement reduces the risk of dehydration and fatigue in school horses, and should be a part of a school horse's diet anytime work is of sufficient intensity to induce sweating. Targeted nutritional supplements. School horses are often beset with specific problems, including weak hooves, due to their work schedule. For horses with poor-quality hooves, choose a hoof supplement that contains biotin and other hoof-building nutrients, such as the amino acid methionine and the minerals zinc and iodine. Oft considered the unsung heroes of the riding world, school horses perform their work with few objections and without fanfare, offering a safe introduction into the equestrian world. These horses deserve research-based nutrition, just as other horses do. For more information on how to feed a specific school horse in your string, contact a Kentucky Equine Research nutrition advisor today. Visit www.ker.com (39)

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JUNE JUNE 13 – 4 Season Equine Association Open Show, 8:30am start. Mecosta County Fairgrounds, 540 West Ave., Big Rapids, MI. Show Manager Tallie Cook 231.944.6269, email: 4seasonequine@gmail.com or visit us online at: www.4seasonequine.weebly.com JUNE 13 – 70% Payback 3D Barrel & Pole Event 1pm start. Timed expos 11:30am, $5 per run. Flying V Arena, 8745 Nashville Highway, Vermontville, MI. Trudy Lienau 517.231.4905, email: flyingvarena@hotmail.com or find us on Facebook: “Flying V Arena.” JUNE 13 – American Horsemen Challenge Association Challenge. Enchanted Acres, 5347 Grand Blanc Rd., Swartz Creek, MI. Call 810.730.0682, email: rhonda@ahcamail.com. Find us the AHCA on Facebook or visit us online at: www.americanhorsemenchallenge.com JUNE 13 – GLCHA BBH Championship Show. BBH Farm, 7420 Turk Rd., Brooklyn, MI. Contact Tim Moore 517.403.0985. Visit us online at: www.glcha.com or find “Great Lakes Cutting Horse Association” on Facebook and on Instagram. JUNE 13 – Hungerford Trail Riders Assoc. Family and Friends Picnic Ride. 11am-2pm. Hungerford Trail Ride & Picnic to J & M Camp. Contact Karen GreenBay 231.250.9369, email: hungerfordtrailriders@gmail.com. Find us on Facebook or www.hungerfordtrailriders.org JUNE 13 – Kal-Val Saddle Club Pleasure & Speed Show. Pleasure 8:30am, speed 4:30pm. Kal-Val Saddle Club, 9853 S. 34th St., Scotts, MI. Contact Shajnett Huffman 269.567.8708, or email: huffman.shajnett7@gmail.com, or find “Kal Val Saddle Club” on Facebook.

JUNE 13 – WMAHA – West MI Arabian Horse Association Show. Muskegon County Fairgrounds, 6621 Heights Ravenna Rd., Fruitport, MI. Email Sherry Nugent: halsa91@aol.com, or visit: www.wmaha.org or on Facebook: “West Michigan Arabian Horse Association.”

JUNE 14 – Hunter, Jumper, Dressage Series Show, 8am start. Grand Champion Awarded at Each Show. Year End Awards. Justamere Equestrian Centre, 56295 Card Rd., Macomb, MI. Call 586.295.1313, email: kathleenbiondo @gmail.com or visit: www.justamere.info

JUNE 13 – Wranglers 4-H Club Open Show. $4 classes or $30 all day (same horse/rider). 9am D start, entries open 8am. Tuscola LLE County FairE C grounds, Caro,AMI N(entrance on M-81, next to Contact Holly Harp 810.358.8477 or Pizza Hut). C visit: www.tuscolacountyfair.org, or Facebook JUNE 13-14 – All Discipline Dressage Show, Schooling Show w/WD Sat. Clinic w/Western & Classical Dressage Sun. with Sue Morisse. Lucky Dog Ranch, 2430 E. Dewar Rd., Harrisville, MI. Contact Mary Linton 810.338.0884, email: luckydogranch.jm@gmail.com

JUNE 14 – Flying V Arena Speed Show Series (3 of 9). Expos $2. Show starts at Noon. Flying V Arena, 8745 Nashville Hwy., Vermontville, MI. Contact Trudy Lienau 517.231.4905, email: flyingvarena@hotmail.com, or find “Flying V Arena, LLC” on Facebook.

JUNE 13-14 – BHAM Horse Show. ABRA approved. Ingham County Fairgrounds, D 700 E. LEbhamshow@ L Ash St., Mason, MI.EEmail: C AN www.michiganbuckskin.org, Visit gmail.com.C or find us on Facebook. JUNE 13-14 – Buchanan Westerners Horse Show, 8:30 am start. Feedback Show Sunday. Buchanan Westerners Riding Club, 14665 Mead Road, Buchanan, MI. Visit us online at: www.buchananwesterners.com, or find “Buchanan Westerners” on Facebook.

JUNE 14-18 – Oakland County 4-H Horse Camp. Improve horsemanship skills. Age 9-19 and their horses! $200 per camper & horse. Springfield Oaks Co. Park, 12451 Andersonville Rd., Davisburg, MI. Email: Debbie Morgan, morga194@msu.edu. Visit: www.oakhc.org

JUNE 13-14 – Great Lakes Distance Riding Assoc. White River Summer Ride. Includes Intro. Ride. Contact Pete 231.854.0092, email: wrrtec@aol.com. Online at: www.gldrami.org or find the “Great Lakes Distance Riding Association” on Facebook. JUNE 13-14 – Holland Western Saddle Club IMTCA Schooling Challenge Saturday. IMTCA Challenge Sunday. HWSC, 3856 61st St., Holland, MI. Email: hollandwesternsaddleclub @gmail.com, or www.hollandwestern.net, or find hwscextrememountaintrail on Facebook. JUNE 13-14 – Michigan Little Britches Rodeo. Performance times: 10am each day. Tyler Arena, 8982 E. M-21, Ovid, MI. Next to Tom’s Western Store. Contact Danielle 231.590.1170 (text preferred), email: dlj114@hotmail.com www.nlbraofmi.com or on Facebook. JUNE 13-14 – Schooling Show offering Western Dressage. Wyn Farms, 3100 Noble Road, Williamston, MI. Contact Jordan Kroll 586.703.7690, email: wynfarm@gmail.com. Online at: www.wynfarm.com, or find “Wyn Farm LLC” on Facebook. JUNE 13-14 – Working Equitation “WE United” B Recognized Show. Miracle Ranch, 3380 Morrow Lane, Milford, MI. Contact Karen Rach at 586.242.7351, or email: kl_rach@ yahoo.com or www.rachridingacademy.com

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JUNE 14 – VIRTUAL Fun Open Horse Show. Judged by Livingston Co. 4-H Sr Judging Team. Entries due: June 14. Videos due: June 21. Open to ALL ages 5 to 100+! Call Lynn Perry 517.376.1164, or email: lchlahorseshows@ gmail.com. No show clothes required.

JUNE 15-19 – Beginner Riders Summer Horse Camp. 10am-3pm daily, $350 per person. Limited enrollment. Learning basics, horse care and stable management. Miracle Ranch, 3380 Morrow Lane, Milford, MI. Contact Karen 586.242.7351, or email: kl_rach@yahoo.com JUNE 16-19 – Albion College “New” Camp Vet. Camp is co-ed and for students entering grades 10-12. Nancy G. Held Equestrian Center, 11039 29 Mile Road, Albion, MI. More information at: www.albion.edu/equestrian JUNE 17-19 – Jr. Horse Day Camp at Northfork Farms. Ages 6-11. Any level. Northfork Farms, 3637 Morrise Rd., Webberville, MI. Contact Christie 517.881.9142, email: christie@north forkoutback.com, www.northforkoutback.com Facebook: Northfork Farms & Outback LLC JUNE 17-21 – Traverse City Spring Horse Show (Week III CSI 2*). Presented by Turtle Creek Hotel & Casino. Flintfields Horse Park, 6535 Bates Road, Williamsburg, MI. Stalls: 941.527.6602, or susie@mmg.management. Visit: www.traversecityhorseshows.com JUNE 19-21 – MiCMO Midsummer Madness. Competitive Mtd. Orienteering. Long or Short CMO. Fri. 5pm Free Beginners Clinic. Potluck dinner Sat. (bring a dish to pass). D Bar D Ranch Campground, 7064 E. 64th St., Chase, MI. Val 616.560.2494, email: katzbanval@aol.com

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Show & Event Dates JUNE 20 – GLASS-ED Annual Dressage Show. Closing Date: June 11. Pine Lake Stables, 12300 Pine Lake Rd., Plainwell, MI. Contact Mary Johnson 269.664.4223, email: equine line@mei.net. Visit us online at: Glass-Ed.org or find Glass-Ed on Facebook.

JUNE 23-28 – Waterloo Hunt Club Show #1 (6/23 & 6/24). Waterloo H & J Classic Show #2 (6/25-6/28). HJAM approved. Waterloo Hunt Club, 11500 Glenn Road, Grass Lake, MI. Visit www.hjam.net or find the “Hunter Jumper Association of Michigan” on Facebook.

JUNE 20 – Holland Western Saddle Club Horse Show 8:30am. Pay-To-Play Extreme Mountain Trail. Pay-To-Play starts at 1pm following show. HWSC, 3856 61st St., Holland, MI. Email: hollandwesternsaddleclub@gmail.com, www.hollandwestern.net, or on Facebook.

JUNE 24-28 – Traverse City Spring Horse Show (Week I CSI 2*). Presented by Turtle Creek Hotel & Casino. Flintfields Horse Park, 6535 Bates Road, Williamsburg, MI. Stalls: 941.527.6602, or susie@mmg.management. Visit: www.traversecityhorseshows.com

JUNE 20 – Western & English Dressage Clinic with Sue Hughes. Spring Moon Equestrian Center, 11529 Maple Rd., Beulah, MI. Contact Diane Kaser 231.882.9571. Visit us online at www.springmoonequestrian.com or Western Dressage Assoc. of MI at: www.wdami.org

JUNE 26-28 – Ionia Horse Trails Association Forbidden Trails Ride. Sign-in Saturday 9am. Ionia State Recreation Area, 2880 W. David Hwy., Ionia, MI. Visit us online at: www.ionia horsetrailsassociation.org or find “Ionia Horse Trails Association” on Facebook.

JUNE 20-21 – Great Lakes Distance Riding Association Grand Island North Ride. Contact Karen Bahrman 906.439.5745, email: kbahrman@gmail.com. Online at: www. gldrami.org or find “Great Lakes Distance Riding Association” on Facebook. JUNE 20-21 – MI Foundation Quarter Horse Registry Show, 8:30am start. Isabella County Fairgrounds, 500 N. Mission Rd., Mount Pleasant, MI. Contact Sara 260.908.1665, sara_brandon_fqhr@hotmail.com, online at: www.michigan-fqhr.com, or on Facebook. JUNE 20-21 – Midwest Dressage Assoc. Two Day Show. Rattlewood Farm, 1935 Ray Road, Oxford, MI. Contact Will Davis 810.287.2011, email: willdavisi@aol.com. Find us on Facebook: “MDAdressage” or visit us online at: www.midwestdressage.org JUNE 20-21 – Wagon Wheel Open Show & Speed Show. Sat. 9am, Sun. 1pm (speed). Muskegon County Fairgrounds, 6621 Heights Ravenna Rd., Fruitport, MI. Contact Christy 616.402.3445, email: deal.christy.l@gmail. com or: www.muskegonfairgrounds.com JUNE 22-27 – Working Equitation Summer Camp. Beginners through advanced. 10am3pm daily, $350 per person. Miracle Ranch, 3380 Morrow Lane, Milford, MI. Karen Rach 586.242.7351 (text ok), or email: kl_rach@ yahoo.com or www.rachridingacademy.com JUNE 23-26 – 3 Day Horse Lovers Camp. $450 ages 9 & up, overnight camp. Northfork Farms, 3637 Morrise Rd., Webberville, MI. Contact Christie 517.881.9142, email: christie@north forkoutback.com, www.northforkoutback.com Facebook: Northfork Farms & Outback LLC

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JUNE 26-28 – Eastern MI Arabian Assoc. All Breed Schooling Show w/Western Dressage. MSU Pavilion, 4301 Farm Lane, East Lansing, MI. Email: emaapresident@gmail.com. Online at www.emaa.org or visit the Eastern Michigan Arabian Association on Facebook. JUNE 26-28 – MI Reined Cow Horse Assoc. Show. GLCHA, AQHA, NRCHA, NCHA, NRHA Approved Show. Midland County Fairgrounds, 6905 Eastman Ave., Midland, MI. Show Mgr. Deena Dunkle 989.233.7157 (text ok). Find Michigan Reined Cow Horse Inc. on Facebook. JUNE 26-28 – Turtle Lake Campground Speed Show, Poker Run, Obstacle Course. 6pm Friday, 11am Sat. Turtle Lake Campground, 854 Miller Rd., Beulah, MI. Call 231.275.7353, email: turtlelakecampground@gmail.com, or visit: www.turtlelakecampground.com JUNE 27 – 47th Annual HVEC Red, White & D start, red, Blue Show. High point awards. E9am LLValley E white & blue clothes. Huron Equestrian C ANRd., Highland, MI. Contact Field, 2380C Milford Sandra 480.235.4820. Online: www.hvec.info

JUNE 27 – YSTRA Annual Judged Trail Ride. Yankee Springs Horseman’s Campground, Duffy Road, Hastings, MI. Find Yankee Springs Trail Riders Association Inc. on Facebook or visit www.ystra.org for more information. JUNE 27-28 – American Horsemen Challenge Association Challenge. 10 Shot Ranch, 2545 Farnsworth Rd, Lapeer, MI. Call 810.730.0682, or email: rhonda@ahcamail.com. Find us on Facebook or visit us online at: www.american horsemenchallenge.com JUNE 27-28 – Huron County Horse Show. 4-H rules apply, sign-up 8am, start 9am. Huron County Fairgrounds, 155 Fair St., Bad Axe, MI. Contact Amy Gettel 989.550.1419, email: amyjosp@hotmail.com JUNE 28 – BDM Farms Rebellion Challenge Barrel Race. Best of the Best Qualifier, IBRA, OTR, Rebellion Series approved. Added $$. BDM Farms, 6121 Co. Rd. 491, Lewiston, MI. Daryl 989.370.8120, or Brian 989.619.7522. JUNE 28 – Blue Water Miniature Horse Club & Sanilac Co. 4-H Double Crown Miniature Horse Show. 8:30am start. Sanilac Co. Fairgrounds, 260 Dawson St., Sandusky, MI. Lesa Mignot 586.337.3003 or email: lesamignot@att.net. Online at: https://bwmhc.weebly.com/ JUNE 28 – Flying V Arena Speed Show Series (4 of 9). Expos $2. Show starts at Noon. Flying V Arena, 8745 Nashville Hwy., Vermontville, MI. Contact Trudy Lienau 517.231.4905, email: flyingvarena@hotmail.com, or find “Flying V Arena, LLC” on Facebook. JUNE 28 – GLASS-ED Derbyshire Dressage Show. Closing Date: June 15th. Derbyshire Farms, 6868 Washington Ave., Stevensville, MI. Contact Lucinda 269.930.9808, email: derbyshirefarms@csinet.net. Visit us online at: Glass-Ed.org or find Glass-Ed on Facebook.

JUNE 27 – Boots & Bridles 4-H Club Open Show. $4 classes or $30 all day.D9am start, LE Fairgrounds, entries open 8am. Tuscola LCounty E C Caro, MI (entrance CANon M-81, next to Pizza Hut). Contact Amy Kotsch 989.683.3271 or visit: www.tuscolacountyfair.org, or Facebook

JUNE 29-30 – Ingham County MSU Extension ICHC 4-H Cloverbud Horse Camp. Ages 5-7. No horses, no riding. $34.99. Deposit due: May 30. Ingham County Fairgrounds, 700 E. Ash St., Mason, MI. Call Laura McNeil 517.795.7082, or Debbie Bingham 517. 488.1340.

JUNE 27 – Boots and Saddle 4-H Club 48th Annual Open Show, 8:30am start. Daily haul-in avail w/no charge. Ingham County Fairgrounds (South End), 700 E. Ash St., Mason, MI. Contact Jean Maiville 517.285.7161 (text ok), email: jlmaiville@gmail.com

JUNE 29-30 – Mother/Daughter Horse Camp, $230 for two. Any level. Northfork Farms, 3637 Morrise Rd., Webberville, MI. Contact Christie 517.881.9142, email: christie@northforkout back.com, or www.northforkoutback.com. Facebook: Northfork Farms & Outback LLC

JUNE 27 – Kal-Val Saddle Club Speed Only Show. IBRA MI & IN approved. Kal-Val Saddle Club, 9853 S. 34th Street, Scotts, MI. Contact Shajnett Huffman 269.567.8708, or email: huffman.shajnett7@gmail.com, or find the “Kal Val Saddle Club” on Facebook.

JUNE 29-JULY 5 – MI Quarter Horse Association Harbor Classic. AQHA/MQHA approved. Mason County Fairgrounds, 5302 US-10, Ludington, MI. Contact the MQHA office at 616.225.8211, email: mqha@hotmail.com, or online at: www.miquarterhorse.com

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JULY JULY 1-5 – Great Lakes Equestrian Festival I. HJAM, USEF, USHJA approved. Flintfields Horse Park, 6535 Bates Rd., Williamsburg, MI. Stalls: Susie 941.527.6602, or email: susie@ mmg.management. Find us on Facebook or online at: www.traversecityhorseshows.com JULY 4 – GLCHA BBH Championship Show. BBH Farm, 7420 Turk Road, Brooklyn, MI. Contact Tim Moore 517.403.0985. Visit us online at: www.glcha.com or find the “Great Lakes Cutting Horse Association” on Facebook and on Instagram. JULY 4 – Yoder Brothers Spring Horse and Carriage Auction (rescheduled from June 12. 9am start. 4 auction rings! Riding & driving horses, carriages, tack & saddles. Isabella Co. Fairgrounds, 500 N. Mission, Mt. Pleasant, MI. Consignments always welcome! Yoder Bros. Auction Service 989.386.9082 JULY 4-5 – BDM Farms Race To Freedom Barrel Racing. Best of the Best Qualifier, IBRA, OTR, Rebellion Series approved. Added $$. BDM Farms, 6121 Co. Rd. 491, Lewiston, MI. Daryl 989.370.8120, or Brian 989.619.7522. JULY 5 – Flying V Arena Speed Show Series (5 of 9). Expos $2. Show starts at Noon. Flying V Arena, 8745 Nashville Hwy., Vermontville, MI. Contact Trudy Lienau 517.231.4905, email: flyingvarena@hotmail.com, or find “Flying V Arena, LLC” on Facebook. JULY 5 – GLCHA Championship Horse Show. Slippery F Ranch, 9770 Butler Rd., Nashville, MI. Contact Dan Agnew 248.765.1821, email: dan.agnew1@gmail.com. Visit us online at: www.glcha.com or find Great Lakes Cutting Horse Association on Facebook and Instagram. JULY 5 – Woodbine Farms MDA Participating Show. Woodbine Farms, 9976 Liberty Rd., Chelsea, MI. Contact Sari 502.314.3411, or email: sariclapperton@hotmail.com. Find us on Facebook: “MDAdressage” or visit us online at: www.midwestdressage.org JULY 7-12 – Great Lakes Equestrian Festival II. HJAM, USEF, USHJA approved. Flintfields Horse Park, 6535 Bates Rd., Williamsburg, MI. Stalls: Susie 941.527.6602, or email: susie@ mmg.management. Find us on Facebook or online at: www.traversecityhorseshows.com JULY 8-10 – Jr. Horse Day Camp at Northfork Farms. Ages 6-11. Any level. Northfork Farms, 3637 Morrise Rd., Webberville, MI. Contact Christie 517.881.9142, email: christie@north forkoutback.com, www.northforkoutback.com Facebook: Northfork Farms & Outback LLC

JULY 9-12 – The Liberty, hosted by MI Reining Horse Assoc. Midland County Fairgrounds, 6905 Eastman Ave., Midland, MI. Contact Leslie Darrow, Pres. 989.450.1176, email: oakridgeph@yahoo.com or visit the MRHA online at: www.mrha.org, or on Facebook. JULY 10 – Friday Night Speed Show Series, 6pm start, (2 of 3). Muskegon County Fairgrounds, 6621 Heights Ravenna Rd., Fruitport, MI. Contact Nancy Smith 231.343.2789, email: nancysmithhorses@hotmail.com, or visit: www.muskegonfairgrounds.com JULY 10-12 – CMHA All Breed Open Show, Year End Point Approved. Shiawassee D County ECorunna, L Fairgrounds, 2900 Hibbard Rd., MI. L E Katie 989.666.4867, ANCor email: cmhasecretary C @gmail.com. Find us on Facebook or visit us at: https://cmhainfo.weebly.com/ JULY 10-12 – MI Apple Blossom Classic Open Show, 7pm start Fri. trail classes only, 8am start Sat. and Sun. MSU Pavilion, 4301 Farm Lane, East Lansing, MI. Contact Carol Russell 517.655.4712, email: rtrainct@aol.com, or find MI Apple Blossom Classic on Facebook. JULY 10-12 – Rebellion Series Open Barrel Racing. Added Money. Bandit’s Playground, 13726 Polaski Rd., Posen, MI. Contact Angie 989.619.6053, or Amy 989.619.6054, or find “Rebellion Series” on Facebook. JULY 10-19 – 2020 Oakland County Fair. Racing Pigs, Big Rock Carnival, Figure 8 Races, and more! Fairgrounds: 12451 Andersonville Rd., Davisburg, MI. Call 248.634.8830, email: info@oakfair.org. Visit us on Facebook/online at: “Oakland County Fair” or: www.oakfair.org JULY 11-12 – GLASS-ED Willow Tree Dressage I & II. Entries close July 3. Willow Tree Farms, 61119 34th Ave., Bangor, MI. Contact Karin Bielefeld 269.470.5007, or email: karinbielefeld@gmail.com. Visit us online at: Glass-Ed.org or find Glass-Ed on Facebook. JULY 11 – Holland Western Saddle Club PayTo-Play Extreme Mountain Trail. Pay-To-Play starts at 1pm. HWSC, 3856 61st St., Holland, MI. Email: hollandwesternsaddleclub@ gmail.com, visit www.hollandwestern.net, or on find us on Facebook. JULY 11 – Kal-Val Saddle Club 2nd Annual BYOT (Bring Your Own Team) Show. Kal-Val Saddle Club, 9853 S. 34th Street, Scotts, MI. Contact Shajnett Huffman 269.567.8708, or email: huffman.shajnett7@gmail.com, or find “Kal Val Saddle Club” on Facebook. JULY 11-12 – American Horsemen Challenge Assoc. Sanctioned Challenge. Hosted by Great Lakes Horseman. North District Fairgrounds, 1320 N. Mitchell St., Cadillac, MI. Call the AHCA 810.730.0682. Find us on Facebook or www.americanhorsemenchallenge.com

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JULY 11-12 – Buchanan Westerners Horse Shows, 8:30 am start. Buchanan Westerners Riding Club, 14665 Mead Road, Buchanan, MI. More information online at: www.buchanan westerners.com, or “Buchanan Westerners” can be found on Facebook. JULY 11-12 – GLDRAMI & AHAM at Hopkins Creek Ride. Sat E 50, LD 25, C 25. Sun LD 25, C 25. Hopkins Creek Trail Camp, M-52 And Lucas Road, Manton, MI. Contact Gene Dake 269.979.9472, or email: dedake6196@ gmail.com, or visit: www.gldrami.org JULY 11-12 – Holland Western Saddle Club Clinic with Kelly Chapman Saturday. IMTCA Challenge Sunday. HWSC, 3856 61st St., Holland, MI. Email: hollandwesternsaddleclub @gmail.com, or www.hollandwestern.net, or find hwscextrememountaintrail on Facebook. JULY 11-12 – Schooling Show offering Western Dressage. Wyn Farms, 3100 Noble Road, Williamston, MI. Contact Jordan Kroll 586.703.7690, email: wynfarm@gmail.com. Online at: www.wynfarm.com, or find “Wyn Farm LLC” on Facebook. JULY 11-12 – Western MI Appaloosa Regional Open All Breed State Show. Dbl. WMAR Pts. Ingham Co. Fairgrounds, South End, 700 E. Ash St., Mason, MI. Amy 810.602.8998. Stalls: Sharon 517.589.9711, email: appaloosastalls @yahoo.com. Visit: www.wmarapp.org JULY 12 – Hunter, Jumper, Dressage Series Show, 8am start. Grand Champion Awarded at Each Show. Year End Awards. Justamere Equestrian Centre, 56295 Card Rd., Macomb, MI. Call 586.295.1313, email: kathleenbiondo @gmail.com or visit: www.justamere.info JULY 12-17 – Albion College “College-Bound Riding Camp I.” Hunt seat and western, co-ed. For students entering grades 10-12. Nancy G. Held Equestrian Center, 11039 29 Mile Road South, Albion, MI. More information online at: www.albion.edu/equestrian JULY 13-16 – Ingham County MSU Extension ICHC 4-H Horse Project Boot Camp. Ages 8-19. Must have walk/trot riding ability. Ingham Co. Fairgrounds, 700 E. Ash St., Mason, MI. Contact Laura McNeil 517.795.7082, or Debbie Bingham 517. 488.1340. JULY 14 – BDM Farms Pop Up Barrel Race. Best of the Best Qualifier, IBRA, OTR, Rebellion Series approved. Added Money. BDM Farms, 6121 County Rd. 491, Lewiston, MI. Daryl 989.370.8120, or Brian 989.619.7522. NOW SERVING EQUESTRIANS IN...

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Show & Event Dates JULY 14-19 – Horse Lovers Overnight Camp. Ages 9 & up. Any level. Northfork Farms, 3637 Morrise Rd., Webberville, MI. Contact Christie 517.881.9142, email: christie@northfork outback.com, www.northforkoutback.com or Facebook: Northfork Farms & Outback LLC JULY 15-19 – Great Lakes Equestrian Festival III. HJAM, USEF, USHJA approved. Flintfields Horse Park, 6535 Bates Rd., Williamsburg, MI. Stalls: Susie 941.527.6602, or email: susie@ mmg.management. Find us on Facebook or online at: www.traversecityhorseshows.com JULY 16 – Dansville Wranglers 4-H Club Twilight Show. 6:30pm start. Ingham County Fairgrounds, South End, 700 E. Ash St., Mason, MI. Contact Jenean Battin 517.242.4342, or Hannah Hansen 517.442.8333 call/text, email: hansenh1221@gmail.com JULY 16-19 – Albion College NEW Camp Vet. Interested in a future career in Veterinary Medicine? Lisa and James Wilson Institute for Medicine features - Brit Vet Camp! Nancy G. Held Equestrian Center, 11039 29 Mile Rd. S., Albion, MI. Visit: www.albion.edu/equestrian JULY 18 – Catching Fire Rebellion Series Open Barrel Racing. Added Money. 428 S. Merritt Rd., Merritt, MI. Contact Angie 989.619.6053, or Amy 989.619.6054, or find “Rebellion Series” on Facebook. JULY 18 – GLASS-ED Rainbow Riders 4-H Dressage Show. Entries close July 9. Kent County Fairgrounds, 225 S. Hudson St., Lowell, MI. Contact Linda Cooper 616.260.1470, email: linda_cooper@amway.com. Online at: www.glass-ed.org or find us on Facebook. JULY 18 – Holland Western Saddle Club FundRaising Event. Renew Therapeutic Riding Ctr. Ride A Thon. HWSC, 3856 61st St., Holland, MI. Email: hollandwesternsaddleclub@ gmail.com, visit www.hollandwestern.net, or on find us on Facebook. JULY 18 – Midwest Dressage Assoc. Two Day Show. Rattlewood Farm, 1935 Ray Road, Oxford, MI. Contact Will Davis 810.287.2011, email: willdavisi@aol.com. Find us on Facebook: “MDAdressage” or visit us online at: www.midwestdressage.org JULY 18-19 – Custers Cowboys Shoot. Sat. & Sun. 11am. 4 Stage DP Match $65. R Bar C Ranch, 3341 E. Marshall Rd., Elsie, MI. Contact Clayton Case 989.307.0915, email: custers cowboys@yahoo.com. Find us on Facebook or www.cowboymountedshooting.com JULY 18-19 – MI Foundation Quarter Horse Registry Show, 8:30am start. Midland County Fairgrounds, 6905 Eastman Ave., Midland, MI. Contact Sara 260.908.1665, email: sara_ brandon_fqhr@hotmail.com, visit us online at: www.michigan-fqhr.com, or on Facebook.

JULY 18-19 – Sara Simons Clinic presented by MI Paint Horse Club. Sat. Trail & Horsemanship. Sun. Showmanship & Hunt Seat Equitation. Cheff Therapeutic Riding Center, 8450 N. 43rd Street, Augusta, MI. Email: michiganphc@ gmail.com, or visit: www.miphc.com JULY 19 – Flying V Arena Speed Show Series (6 of 9). Expos $2. Show starts at Noon. Flying V Arena, 8745 Nashville Hwy., Vermontville, MI. Contact Trudy Lienau 517.231.4905, email: flyingvarena@hotmail.com, or find “Flying V Arena, LLC” on Facebook. JULY 19 – Open Speed Show, 1pm start. Muskegon County Fairgrounds, 6621 Heights Ravenna Rd., Fruitport, MI. Contact Christy 616.402.3445, email: deal.christy.l@gmail. com or: www.muskegonfairgrounds.com JULY 19-24 – Albion College “College-Bound Riding Camp II.” Hunt seat and western, co-ed. For students entering grades 10-12. Nancy G. Held Equestrian Center, 11039 29 Mile Road South, Albion, MI. More information online at: www.albion.edu/equestrian JULY 19-25 – Muskegon County Fair. Join us! Muskegon County Fairgrounds, 6621 Heights Ravenna Rd., Fruitport, MI. Contact Christy 616.402.3445, email: deal.christy.l@gmail. com or: www.muskegonfairgrounds.com

JULY 24-26 – Lopin’ Lariats 4-H Club Show. Part of the CAOHSC. Show clothes optional. No charge for daily haul-in. Ingham County Fairgrounds, South End, 700 E. Ash St., Mason, MI. Contact April Kunkle 517.507.2094. JULY 24-26 – Northern MI QH Association All L1/Novice Show Fri., 8am start. AQHA, MQHA, NMQHA approved. Dbl. Judged AQHA Show Sat & Sun. Midland Co. Fairgrounds, 6905 Eastman Ave., Midland, MI. An Equine Production 765.714.4324. Visit us online at: www. anequineproduction.com JULY 24-26 – Turtle Lake Campground Speed Show, Poker Run, Obstacle Course. 6pm Friday, 11am Sat. Turtle Lake Campground, 854 Miller Rd., Beulah, MI. Call 231.275.7353, email: turtlelakecampground@gmail.com, or visit: www.turtlelakecampground.com JULY 24-27 – CMHA Mid Summer Splash Open Show, Year End Pt. Approved. Dressage ED 2900 too! Shiawassee CountyLL Fairgrounds, E C Hibbard Rd., Corunna, MI. Katie 989.666.4867, CAN email: cmhasecretary@gmail.com, on Facebook, or http://dressageatcmha.weebly.com/

JULY 25 – 70% Payback 3D Barrel & Pole Event 1pm start. Timed expos 11:30am, $5 per run. Flying V Arena, 8745 Nashville Highway, Vermontville, MI. Trudy Lienau 517.231.4905, email: flyingvarena@hotmail.com or find us on JULY 21-24 – 3 Day Horse Lovers Camp. $450 Facebook: “Flying V Arena.” ages 9 & up, overnight camp. Northfork Farms, 3637 Morrise Rd., Webberville, MI. Contact JULY 25 – GLCHA BBH Jackpot Cutting. BBH Christie 517.881.9142, email: christie@north Farm, 7420 Turk Road, Brooklyn, MI. Contact forkoutback.com, www.northforkoutback.com Tim Moore 517.403.0985. Visit us online at: www.glcha.com or find the “Great Lakes Facebook: Northfork Farms & Outback LLC Cutting Horse Association” on Facebook and JULY 22-26 – Great Lakes Equestrian Festival on Instagram. IV. HJAM, USEF, USHJA approved. Flintfields Horse Park, 6535 Bates Rd., Williamsburg, MI. JULY 25 – Holland Western Saddle Club Horse Stalls: Susie 941.527.6602, or email: susie@ Show 8:30am, Double Judged. Pay-To-Play mmg.management. Find us on Facebook or Extreme Mountain Trail. Pay-To-Play 1pm following show. HWSC, 3856 61st St., Holland, online at: www.traversecityhorseshows.com MI. Email: hollandwesternsaddleclub@ JULY 24-25 – 5th Annual Barrel Racing Clinic, gmail.com, hollandwestern.net, or Facebook. hosted by Rebellion Series and Stars & Stripes. $150 (10 rider limit), audit $50. Barrel Racing JULY 25 – Kal-Val Saddle Club Pleasure and Event too! Otsego County Fairgrounds, 895 N. Speed Show. Pleasure 8:30am, speed 4:30pm. Center Ave., Gaylord, MI. Angie 989.619.6053, Kal-Val Saddle Club, 9853 S. 34th St., Scotts, MI. Contact Shajnett Huffman 269.567.8708, or find “Rebellion Series” on Facebook. or email: huffman.shajnett7@gmail.com, or JULY 24-26 – CMHA All Breed Open Show, find “Kal Val Saddle Club” on Facebook. Year End Point Approved. Shiawassee ED County LL E Fairgrounds, 2900 Hibbard Rd., Corunna, MI. JULY 25 – Muskegon County Fair Open Horse C Show. 9am start. Muskegon County FairCAN or email: cmhasecretary grounds, Katie 989.666.4867, 6621 Heights Ravenna Rd., Fruitport, @gmail.com. Find us on Facebook or visit us MI. Contact Christy 616.402.3445, email: at: https://cmhainfo.weebly.com/ deal.christy.l@gmail.com or visit us online at: JULY 24-26 – GLDRAMI Shore To Shore S. www.muskegonfairgrounds.com Branch Pioneer Ride. Fri E 50, LD 25, C 25. Sat E 50, LD 25, C 25. Sun E 50, LD 25, C 25. Contact Saddle Up! Magazine Diane 616.706.6478, email: diane.meinders @trace3.com or online at: www.gldrami.org

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Show & Event Dates MICHIGAN SHOWS, CONT. AUGUST JULY 25-26 – 4 Season Equine Association Open Show, 8:30am start. Mason County Fairgrounds, 5302 W. US-1o, Ludington, MI. Show Manager Tallie Cook 231.944.6269, email: 4seasonequine@gmail.com or visit us online at: www.4seasonequine.weebly.com

AUGUST 1 – 4 Season Equine Association Open Show, 8:30am start, Dbl. Judged Show Otsego County Fairgrounds, Fairview Rd., Gaylord, MI. Tallie Cook 231.944.6269, email: 4seasonequine@gmail.com or visit us online at: www.4seasonequine.weebly.com

JULY 25-26 – American Horsemen Challenge Association Challenge. 10 Shot Ranch, 2545 Farnsworth Rd, Lapeer, MI. Call 810.730.0682, or email: rhonda@ahcamail.com. Find us on Facebook or visit us online at: www.american horsemenchallenge.com

AUGUST 1 – American Horsemen Challenge Association Challenge. Enchanted Acres, 5347 Grand Blanc Rd., Swartz Creek, MI. Call 810.730.0682, email: rhonda@ahcamail.com. Find us the AHCA on Facebook or visit us online at: www.americanhorsemenchallenge.com

JULY 25-26 – Open Dressage Show with the CMHA, All Breeds/Levels. Traditional and Western. Shiawassee County Fairgrounds, ED LL E 2900 Hibbard Rd., Corunna, MI. Contact Mary C ANxhaltsalute15@aol.com, or Bradshaw, C email: visit us online: dressageatcmha.weebly.com

AUGUST 1 – West MI Arabian Horse Assoc. Community Show. Muskegon County Fairgrounds, 6621 Heights Ravenna Rd., Fruitport, MI. Email Sherry Nugent: halsa91@aol.com, or visit: www.wmaha.org or on Facebook: “West Michigan Arabian Horse Association.”

JULY 26 – GLASS-ED Derbyshire Dressage II Show. Closing Date: July 13th. Derbyshire Farms, 6868 Washington Ave., Stevensville, MI. Contact Lucinda 269.930.9808, email: derbyshirefarms@csinet.net. Visit us online at: Glass-Ed.org or find Glass-Ed on Facebook

AUGUST 1-2 – Buchanan Westerners Horse Shows, 8:30 am start. Buchanan Westerners Riding Club, 14665 Mead Road, Buchanan, MI. More information online at: www.buchanan westerners.com, or “Buchanan Westerners” can be found on Facebook.

JULY 28-AUG 2 – Horse Lovers Overnight Camp. $700. Northfork Farms, 3637 Morrise Rd., Webberville, MI. Contact Christie at 517.881.9142, or email: christie@northfork outback.com, www.northforkoutback.com Facebook: Northfork Farms & Outback LLC

AUGUST 1-2 – MI Foundation Quarter Horse Registry Show, 8:30am start. Midland County Fairgrounds, 6905 Eastman Ave., Midland, MI. Contact Sara 260.908.1665, email: sara_ brandon_fqhr@hotmail.com, visit us online at: www.michigan-fqhr.com, or on Facebook.

JULY 29-AUG 2 – Great Lakes Equestrian Festival V. HJAM, USEF, USHJA approved. Flintfields Horse Park, 6535 Bates Rd., Williamsburg, MI. Stalls: Susie 941.527.6602, or email: susie@mmg.management. On Facebook or: www.traversecityhorseshows.com

AUGUST 1-2 – Peggy Brown Centered Riding & Driving Clinic. Limited space. Auditors free. Eaton RESA, 1790 E. Packard Hwy., Charlotte, MI. Tina 989.274.5466, email: bennettmaple view@aol.com or find the “Eaton Special Riding Volunteer Association” on Facebook.

JULY 31 – Beginner Driving Clinic, 5pm-9pm. Driving horses, harnesses, ground driving, carriage fit, etc. Eaton RESA, 1790 E. Packard Hwy., Charlotte, MI. Tina 989.274.5466, email: bennettmapleview@aol.com, or find “Eaton Special Riding Volunteer Assoc.” on Facebook.

AUGUST 2 – Flying V Arena Speed Show Series (7 of 9). Expos $2. Show starts at Noon. Flying V Arena, 8745 Nashville Hwy., Vermontville, MI. Contact Trudy Lienau 517.231.4905, email: flyingvarena@hotmail.com, or find “Flying V Arena, LLC” on Facebook.

JULY 31-AUG 1 – Oakland Co. Open Horse Show Circuit Paint Creek Valley 4-H Show. Fairgrounds: 12451 Andersonville Rd., Davisburg, MI. Call Melissa Zaluski 248.709.0369. Facebook: OC4Hhorsecouncil or visit: www. oakgov.com/msu/4h/Pages/events.aspx

AUGUST 4 – BDM Farms Pop Up Barrel Race. Best of the Best Qualifier, IBRA, OTR, Rebellion Series approved. Added Money. BDM Farms, 6121 County Rd. 491, Lewiston, MI. Daryl 989.370.8120, or Brian 989.619.7522

JULY 31-AUG 1 & 2 – Ranch Horse Assoc. of MI Horse Show. Berrien Co. Youth Fairgrounds, 9122 US Hwy. 31, Berrien Springs, MI. Contact Sam 616.890.1190, or email: samholwerda@ yahoo.com. Facebook: Ranch Horse Assoc of Michigan or visit www.miranchhorse.com

AUGUST 5-9 – Great Lakes Equestrian Festival VI. HJAM, USEF, USHJA approved. Flintfields Horse Park, 6535 Bates Rd., Williamsburg, MI. Stalls: Susie 941.527.6602, or email: susie@ mmg.management. Find us on Facebook or visit: www.traversecityhorseshows.com

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AUGUST 7 – Friday Night Speed Show Series, 6pm start, (3 of 3). Muskegon County Fairgrounds, 6621 Heights Ravenna Rd., Fruitport, MI. Contact Nancy Smith 231.343.2789, or email: nancysmithhorses@hotmail.com, or visit: www.muskegonfairgrounds.com AUGUST 7-8 – Oakland Co. Open Horse Show Circuit Grand Finale Weekend & Champs 4-H Show. Fairgrounds: 12451 Andersonville Rd., Davis-burg, MI. Call Christina 810.238.9872 Facebook: OC4Hhorsecouncil or visit: www. oakgov.com/msu/4h/Pages/events.aspx AUGUST 7-9 – GLDRAMI Metro Park Express Ride. Fri 9 Mile Intro Ride. Sat E 50, AHA Region 13 Champ. 50 E. LD 30, C 30, Sun E 50, LD 30, Open C 30, AHA Region 13 Championship C 30. Mindy 734.645.4278, email: melindasmyers @gmail.com or online at: www.gldrami.org AUGUST 8 – Kal-Val Saddle Club Pleasure and Speed Show. Pleasure 8:30am, speed 4:30pm. Kal-Val Saddle Club, 9853 S. 34th St., Scotts, MI. Contact Shajnett Huffman 269.567.8708, or email: huffman.shajnett7@gmail.com, or find “Kal Val Saddle Club” on Facebook. AUGUST 8-9 – American Horsemen Challenge Assoc. Sanctioned Challenge. Hosted by Great Lakes Horseman. North District Fairgrounds, 1320 N. Mitchell St., Cadillac, MI. Call the AHCA 810.730.0682. Find us on Facebook or www.americanhorsemenchallenge.com AUGUST 8-9 – Custers Cowboys Shoot. Sat. & Sun. 11am. 4 Stage DP Match $65. R Bar C Ranch, 3341 E. Marshall Rd., Elsie, MI. Contact Clayton Case 989.307.0915, email: custers cowboys@yahoo.com. Find us on Facebook or www.cowboymountedshooting.com AUGUST 8-9 – Holland Western Saddle Club Clinic with Kelly Chapman Saturday. IMTCA Challenge Sunday. HWSC, 3856 61st St., Holland, MI. Email: hollandwesternsaddleclub @gmail.com, or www.hollandwestern.net, or find hwscextrememountaintrail on Facebook. AUGUST 8-9 – Janey Foy Western & English Clinic. Brilliant Reflection Farm, 490 Rissman Lane, Ortonville, MI. Contact Barbara Reiss 248.670.9031, online at: www.brilliantreflec tionfarm.com AUGUST 8-9 – MI Appaloosa Summer Sizzler, All Breed Circuit Exhibitors Welcome! Sponsored by MApHA and WMAR. MSU Pavilion, 4301 Farm Lane, East Lansing, MI. Call MApHA: Brad 810.790.0709 or WMAR: Heidi 269.781.1229, or visit: www.michapp.com

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Show & Event Dates AUGUST 8-9 – Wyn Farm Schooling Show. Offering Western Dressage. Wyn Farm, 3100 Noble Rd., Williamston, MI. Contact Jordan Kroll 586.703.7690, online at: wynfarm.com AUGUST 9 – Hunter, Jumper, Dressage Series Show, 8am start. Grand Champion Awarded at Each Show. Year End Awards. Justamere Equestrian Centre, 56295 Card Rd., Macomb, MI. Call 586.295.1313, email: kathleenbiondo @gmail.com or visit: www.justamere.info AUGUST 11-14 – Horse Lovers Overnight Camp. $700. Northfork Farms, 3637 Morrise Rd., Webberville, MI. Contact Christie at 517.881.9142, or email: christie@northfork outback.com, www.northforkoutback.com Facebook: Northfork Farms & Outback LLC AUGUST 12-16 – Woodbine Farms Hunter Jumper Show. HJAM approved. Woodbine Farms, 9976 Liberty Rd., Chelsea, MI. Contact Sari 502.314.3411, or email: sariclapperton@ hotmail.com. Find the Hunter Jumper Assoc. of MI on Facebook or visit: www.hjam.net AUGUST 15-16 – BHAM Horse Show. ABRA approved. Isabella Co. Fairgrounds, 500 N. Mission Rd., Mt. Pleasant, MI. Email: bham show@gmail.com. Visit: www.michigan buckskin.org, or find Buckskin Horse Association of MI on Facebook. AUGUST 15-16 – Rebellion Series Barrel Racing, Added Money. Twisted K Ranch, 4406 230th Avenue, Reed City, MI. Contact Angie 989.619.6053, Amy 989.619.6054. Find the “Rebellion Series” on Facebook. AUGUST 16 – Flying V Arena Speed Show Series (8 of 9). Expos $2. Show starts at Noon. Flying V Arena, 8745 Nashville Hwy., Vermontville, MI. Contact Trudy Lienau 517.231.4905, email: flyingvarena@hotmail.com, or find “Flying V Arena, LLC” on Facebook. AUGUST 21-22 – Turtle Lake Campground Speed Show, Poker Run, Obstacle Course. 6pm Friday, 11am Sat. Turtle Lake Campground, 854 Miller Rd., Beulah, MI. Call 231.275.7353, email: turtlelakecampground@gmail.com, or visit: www.turtlelakecampground.com AUGUST 21-23 – Driving School: 3 Day Harnessing, Hitching & Driving Course. $450 adults, $75 children. Hosts: Northwest MI Draft, Horse & Mule Assoc. Mampe Farm, 479 McKinley Road, Traverse City, MI. Call Dan Hubbell 231.947.5600 or visit: www.drivingdrafts.com AUGUST 21-23 – MI Horse Show Association Summer Show. Ingham County Fairgrounds, 700 E. Ash St., Mason, MI. Contact Ron Gekiere 586.484.8790. Find us on Facebook or visit us at: www.michiganhorseshow.com

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AUGUST 22 – Kal-Val Saddle Club Speed Only Show. 4:30 p.m. start. Kal-Val Saddle Club, 9853 S. 34th Street, Scotts, MI. Contact Shajnett Huffman 269.567.8708, or email: huffman.shajnett7@gmail.com, or find the “Kal Val Saddle Club” on Facebook. AUGUST 22 – Midwest Dressage Assoc. Two Day Show. Rattlewood Farm, 1935 Ray Road, Oxford, MI. Contact Will Davis 810.287.2011, email: willdavisi@aol.com. Find us on Facebook: “MDAdressage” or visit us online at: www.midwestdressage.org AUGUST 22-23 – Muskegon County Fair Open Show Sat. 9am, Open Speed Sun. 1pm. Muskegon Co. Fairgrounds, 6621 Heights Ravenna Road, Fruitport, MI. Christy 616.402.3445, email: deal.christy.l@gmail.com or visit us online at: www.muskegonfairgrounds.com AUGUST 22 – Western and English Dressage Clinic with Sue Hughes, WDAMI. Spring Moon Equestrian Center, 11529 Maple Rd., Beulah, MI. Contact Diane Kaser 231.882.9571 or online at: www.springmoonequestian.com. FB: Western Dressage Association Michigan AUGUST 23 – HTRA/WMTR Group Ride. Meet at 9:30am, ride starts 10am. Na-tah-ka Tavern, 5796 N. Bass Lake Rd., Irons, MI. Email: hungerfordtrailriders@gmail.com, online at: www.hungerfordtrailriders.org, or find the Hungerford Trail Riders Assoc. on Facebook. AUGUST 23 – Woodbine Farms MDA Participating Show. Woodbine Farms, 9976 Liberty Rd., Chelsea, MI. Contact Sari 502.314.3411, or email: sariclapperton@hotmail.com. Find us on Facebook: “MDAdressage” or visit us online at: www.midwestdressage.org AUGUST 27-30 – Lisa Terry Memorial Horse Show. AQHA/MQHA approved. Mason County Fairgrounds, 5302 US-10, Ludington, MI. Contact Kris Woroniecki 616.260.3882, email: mqha@hotmail.com, or visit us online at: www.miquarterhorse.com AUGUST 28-30 – MApHA Classic Show. 8am start. MSU Pavilion, 4301 Farm Lane, East Lansing, MI. For Show Info.: Marti Barkow 616.696.2924, Stalls: Sharon 517.589.9711, email: appaloosastalls@yahoo.com. Visit us online at: www.michapp.com AUGUST 29 – Rebellion Series Barrel Racing Fall Color Run and FINALS! Added Money. 6815 Olson Lane, Grayling, MI. Contact Angie 989.619.6053, or Amy 989.619.6054. Find the “Rebellion Series” on Facebook. AUGUST 29 – GLASS-Ed Serenity Farm Fall Dressage Show. Closing Date: August 16. Serenity Farm, 7872 Wilson Ave. SW, Byron Center, MI. Contact Janine 616.723.4122, email: JHEquestrian@comcast.net. Online at: Glass-Ed.org or find Glass-Ed on Facebook.

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AUGUST 29 – GLCHA BBH Championship Show. BBH Farm, 7420 Turk Road, Brooklyn, MI. Contact Tim Moore 517.403.0985. Visit us online at: www.glcha.com or find the “Great Lakes Cutting Horse Association” on Facebook and on Instagram. AUGUST 29-30 – American Horsemen Challenge Association Challenge. 10 Shot Ranch, 2545 Farnsworth Rd., Lapeer, MI. Call 810.730.0682, or email: rhonda@ahcamail. com. Find us on Facebook or visit us online at: www.americanhorsemenchallenge.com AUGUST 30 – Flying V Arena Speed Show Series (9 of 9). Expos $2. Show starts at Noon. Flying V Arena, 8745 Nashville Hwy., Vermontville, MI. Contact Trudy Lienau 517.231.4905, email: flyingvarena@hotmail.com, or find “Flying V Arena, LLC” on Facebook. AUGUST 30 – Grosse Point Equestrian Club MDA Participating Show. Grosse Point Equestrian, 655 Cook Rd., Grosse Point Woods, MI. Contact Danielle 810.449.5095, or email: danielledouglass89@gmail.com. Facebook: MDAdressage, or www.midwestdressage.org AUGUST 30 – Hunter, Jumper, Dressage Series Show, 8am start. Grand Champion Awarded at Each Show. Year End Awards. Justamere Equestrian Centre, 56295 Card Rd., Macomb, MI. 586.295.1313, email: kathleen biondo@gmail.com or www.justamere.info

SEPTEMBER SEPTEMBER 4-6 – 45th Annual WMAHA Fall Classic Horse Show. Double Judged. Ingham County Fairgrounds, 700 E. Ash St., Mason, MI. Show Manager Pam Kittredge, email: pkittredge2@gmail.com. Visit us online at: ww.wmaha.org SEPTEMBER 4-6 – Great Lakes Buckskin Assoc. All Breed, Dbl. Judged Show. IBHA, PAC approved. Fri. 6pm, Sat. & Sun. 8am. MSU South Barn, 4301 Farm Lane, East Lansing, MI. Stalls: Kara 616.520.1577, or email: kara_L24 @yahoo.com. www.glbahorse.org or on FB. SEPTEMBER 5 – Kal-Val Saddle Club Pleasure & Speed Show. Pleasure 8:30am, speed 4:30 pm. Kal-Val Saddle Club, 9853 S. 34th St., Scotts, MI. Contact Shajnett 269.567.8708, or email: huffman.shajnett7@gmail.com, or find “Kal Val Saddle Club” on Facebook. SEPTEMBER 5 – Midwest Dressage Assoc. Two Day Show. Rattlewood Farm, 1935 Ray Road, Oxford, MI. Contact Will Davis 810.287.2011, email: willdavisi@aol.com. Find us on Face-book: “MDAdressage” or visit us online at: www.midwestdressage.org

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Show & Event Dates MICHIGAN SHOWS, CONT. SEPTEMBER 5 – Yankee Springs Trail Riders Association Annual Meeting and Hog Roast. Yankee Springs Rec. Horseman’s Campground, Duffy Rd., Hastings, MI. Visit www.ystra.org or find “Yankee Springs Trail Riders Association, Inc.” on Facebook. SEPTEMBER 5-7 – GLDRAMI White River Labor Day Pioneer Ride. Sat E 55, LD 25, C 25, Intro Ride. Sun E 75, E 50, LD 25, C 25, Mon E 50, LD 25, C 25. Contact Pete 231.854.0092, email: wrrtec@aol.com or visit us online at: www.gldrami.org or find us on Facebook. SEPTEMBER 6 – HTRA/WMTR Group Ride. Meet at 9:30am, ride starts 10am. Pines Point Campground, Hesperia, MI. Email: hungerford trailriders@gmail.com, visit us online: www. hungerfordtrailriders.org, or find Hungerford Trail Riders Association on Facebook. SEPTEMBER 11-12 – Ranch Horse Assoc. of MI Horse Show. Berrien Co. Youth Fairgrounds, 9122 US Hwy. 31, Berrien Springs, MI. Contact Sam 616.890.1190, or email: samholwerda@ yahoo.com. Facebook: Ranch Horse Assoc of Michigan or visit www.miranchhorse.com SEPTEMBER 11-13 – Michigan Morgan Horse Breeders’ Futurity & Fall Horse Show. MSU Pavilion, 4301 Farm Lane, East Lansing, MI. Mgr.: Martha Edwards 248.207.4444, email: brynmarmorgans@gmail.com. Secretary Sara 248.922.0148, showofficeservices@gmail .com. www.michiganmorganfuturity.com SEPTEMBER 12-13 – MI Foundation Quarter Horse Registry Show, 8:30am start. Midland County Fairgrounds, 6905 Eastman Ave., Midland, MI. Contact Sara 260.908.1665, email: sara_brandon_fqhr@hotmail.com. www.michigan-fqhr.com, or on Facebook. SEPTEMBER 12-13 – GLDRAMI Keweenaw Marquette Ride. Sat E 50, LD 25, C 50, 25 (aft.). Sun E 50, LD 25, C 25, Fun 8-15 miles. Contact Karen Jarvi, email: sunnyville@hotmail.com or kih84@hotmail.com. Visit us online at: www.gldrami.org or find us on Facebook. SEPTEMBER 13 – Cowboy Church for horse lovers, 5pm start. All ages, all denominations. Casual and entertaining with horse demos to music: English, western or vaulting. Free chuck wagon dinner. Victory Ranch, 58191 8 Mile Rd., Northville, MI. Text please: 248.410.4501 SEPTEMBER 13 – Woodbine Farms MDA Participating Show. Woodbine Farms, 9976 Liberty Road, Chelsea, MI. Contact Sari 502.314.3411, or email: sariclapperton@ hotmail.com. Facebook: “MDAdressage” or visit us online at: www.midwestdressage.org

SEPTEMBER 16-20 – Michigan Quarter Horse Association Futurity & Great Lakes Classic. AQHA/MQHA approved. MSU Pavilion, 4301 Farm Lane, East Lansing, MI. MQHA office: 616.225.8211, email: mqha@hotmail.com, or online at: www.miquarterhorse.com SEPTEMBER 17-19 – FCHFA Annual Fall Equestrian Campout. Fort Custer Recreation Area, 5163 Fort Custer Dr., Augusta, MI. Contact Nancy 269.967.3613, email: nkshorse lady@yahoo.com. Find the Fort Custer Horse Friends Assoc. on Facebook or www.fchfa.org SEPTEMBER 17-20 – Michigan Memorial Show, hosted by MI Reining Horse Assoc. Midland County Fairgrounds, 6905 Eastman Ave., Midland, MI. Contact Leslie Darrow, Pres. 989.450.1176, email: oakridgeph@yahoo. com. Visit www.mrha.org, or on Facebook. SEPTEMBER 18-19 – Eaton County Box Stall Benefit Show, Friday 6:30pm, Sat. 9am. Eaton Co. Fairgrounds, 1025 Cochran Ave., Charlotte, MI. Email Kelsie: newmank202@gmail.com, or find the “Eaton County Box Stall Benefit Shows” on Facebook. SEPTEMBER 19 – GLASS-ED Dressage at Pine Lake Stables. Closing Date: Sept. 9. Pine Lake Stables, 12300 Pine Lake Rd., Plainwell, MI. Contact Mary Johnson 269.664.4223, email: equineline@mei.net. Visit us online at: GlassEd.org or find Glass-Ed on Facebook. SEPTEMBER 19-20 – Working Equitation “B” Recognized Show. Miracle Ranch, 3380 Morrow Lane, Milford, MI. Contact Karen Rach at 586.242.7351 (text), or email: kl_rach@ yahoo.com or www.rachridingacademy.com SEPTEMBER 25 – MDA Great Lakes Regional Championship Show. Hosted by Rattlewood Farm, 1935 Ray Road, Oxford, MI. Contact Will Davis 810.287.2011, email: willdavisi@aol. com. Facebook: “MDAdressage” or visit us at: www.midwestdressage.org SEPTEMBER 25-27 – Mich. Apple Blossom Classic Open Show, 7pm start Fri. trail classes only, 8am start Sat. and Sun. MSU Pavilion, 4301 Farm Lane, East Lansing, MI. Contact Carol 517.655.4712, email: rtrainct@aol.com, or find MI Apple Blossom Classic on Facebook. SEPTEMBER 26 – GLCHA BBH Championship Show. BBH Farm, 7420 Turk Road, Brooklyn, MI. Contact Tim Moore 517.403.0985. Visit us online at: www.glcha.com or find the “Great Lakes Cutting Horse Association” on Facebook and on Instagram. SEPTEMBER 26-27 – GLDRAMI Pine Marten Run Ride. Sat E 50, LD 25, C 25. Sun LD 25, C 25. Contact Karen Bahrman 904.439.5745, 906.202.0789 cell., email: kbahrman@ gmail.com. Visit us online at: www.gldrami.org or find us on Facebook.

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MI WEEKLY EVENTS WEDNESDAYS: Team Sorting Practice at The Orchard Arena. 5:30pm sign-up, 6pm start. $20 per person. 5966 W. Sanilac Rd., Vassar, MI. Call 989.823.3352 or 989.673.3767, email: gwright@centurytel.net or visit us online at www.gwhorsesandtack.com THURSDAYS: Open Arena Night, 6pm-8pm. May 16-Sept. 24 (closed July 16 & 23). Neg. Coggins, $5 per horse. Muskegon County Fairgrounds, 6621 Heights Ravenna Rd., Fruitport, MI. Contact Christy 616.402.3445, or email: deal.christy.l@gmail.com SUNDAYS: Team Sorting Practice at Blue Ridge Stock Farm, N. Latson Rd., Howell, MI. 2pm start, $25 cattle fee, all ages welcome, no exp. nec. Call 517.376.1930. Spring - Fall Only.

MICHIGAN AUCTIONS Hay and Straw Auction – Tuesdays 1pm. Lake Odessa Livestock Auction, 3675 Tupper Lake Rd, Lake Odessa, MI. Call 616.374.8213 or www.lakeodessalivestockauction.com Horse and Tack Auction: First Saturday of each month (except July) Tack 2 pm, Horses 6pm. Hay and Straw, plus Farm Related Items Weds. 2:30 p.m. Northern MI Livestock Auction, 1848 N. Townline Rd., Gaylord, MI. 231. 439.5679, northernmichiganlivestock.com Moore's Monthly Horse and Tack Auction: First Saturday of each month, starting at 6pm with tack, horses to follow. Tom Moore Sales, 11771 US Hwy. 223, Onsted, MI. 517.467. 7576, email: sales@tommooresales.com, or online at www.tommooresales.com Moore's Monthly Dealer Tack Auction: 3rd Thursday of every month, starting at 10am. Held at 11771 US Hwy. 223, Onsted, MI. Call 517.467.7576, or email: sales@tommoore sales.com, or visit www.tommooresales.com Hay and Straw Auction: Mondays 3:30pm. Ravenna Livestock Auction, 3265 S. Slocum Road, Ravenna, MI. Call 231.853.5738, online at www.ravennaauction.com Warner Farms Dealer's Tack Auction: First Thursday of every month, 10am. Lenawee County Fair and Event Grounds, 602 Dean St., Adrian, MI. Call James Warner 517.596. 3028, email: jimbohorse46@frontier.com, or online at: www.lenfair.com W-H Horse Saddle and Tack Auction: Fourth Saturday of every month. 10am used tack; 1pm horses. Wayland-Hopkins Livestock Auction, 3634 10th St., Wayland, MI. Call Leon, Cal or Tye Casey (269) 945-9398 or online at www.your-auctioneers.com WWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM

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JUNE JUNE 6 – Ohio Foundation QH Assoc. Ranch Horse Show, 9am start. Fri. 5pm Cow Work Clinic. Guernsey County Fairgrounds, 335 Old National Rd., Lore City, OH. Contact Don Uffner, Pres. 740.877.7993, email: ofqha.ridingclub@ gmail.com or visit : www.ohfqha.com JUNE 6-7 – Medallion II B Concurrent Show, Indiana Arabian Horse Club Approved. World Equestrian Center, 4095 OH 730, Wilmington, OH. Email Pat Cruchett: spcarabs@aol.com. Visit www.indianaarabianhorseclub.com or find Indiana Arabian Horse Club on Facebook. JUNE 12-14 – Caesar Creek State Park Trail Ride. Hosted by Greene County OHC. Caesar Creek State Park, 8570 East S.R. 73, Waynesville, OH. Contact Herb Rider 937.372.9829 or Mickie Newman, email: akela83@att.net JUNE 13 – Hunter Jumper Horse Show, OPHA Approved, 8am start. Stoney Ridge Stables, 2010 Reimer Rd., Wadsworth, OH. Contact Jennifer Powell 330.819.8295, email: jlpowell 516@gmail.com. Find Stoney Ridge Stables on Facebook or www.stoneyridgestables.com JUNE 13-14 – OMIQHA Summer Sunsation, 8am start. AQHA, NOQHA, OQHA, NSBA, OMIQHA approved. Pizza Party Friday Night. Champion Center Expo, 4122 Laybourne Rd., Springfield, OH. Dan Klaus 419.307.9212, email: dsmklaus@gmail.com, or visit us online at: www.omiquarterhorseassn.com JUNE 14 – Reality Dreams Open Horse Show, 9am start. Fairfield County Fairgrounds, 157 East Fair Avenue, Lancaster, OH. Manager Karen Sarver 740.385.3431. Find us on Facebook or visit our website: www.reality dreamshorseshows.com JUNE 17 – Region 13 Concurrent Pre-Show, Indiana Arabian Horse Club Approved. World Equestrian Center, 4095 OH 730, Wilmington, OH. Email Pat Cruchett: spcarabs@aol.com. Visit www.indianaarabianhorseclub.com or find Indiana Arabian Horse Club on Facebook. JUNE 18-21 – Region 13 Championship Show, Indiana Arabian Horse Club Approved. World Equestrian Center, 4095 OH 730, Wilmington, OH. Email Pat Cruchett: spcarabs@aol.com. Visit www.indianaarabianhorseclub.com or find Indiana Arabian Horse Club on Facebook.

JUNE 17-21 – Brave Horse Show III, USEF National A. Brave Horse Equestrian Center, 1029 S. County Line Rd., Johnstown, OH. 614.404.1150, email: ridebrave@bravehorse.com. Find “Brave Horse Ohio” on Facebook, or visit: www.brave-horse.com

JULY 4-5 – Northeast Indiana & Van Wert Ohio Open Show Circuit Horse Show. Year End High Points. Fulton County Fairgrounds, 8514 State Route 108, Wauseon, OH. Contact Roberta at 765.669.0967 or find us on Facebook: “Northeast Indiana Open Show Circuit.”

JUNE 19 – Crazy Woman Ranch Gymkhana Evening Series (2 of 6). Crazy Woman Ranch, 6450 Lancaster-Circleville Rd., Lancaster, OH. Call Joyce Hanes 614.595.1850, or find “Crazy Woman Ranch” on Facebook.

JULY 4-5 – OSBA Red, White & Buckskin Circuit Show. Miami Valley Horse Association approved. Champions Center Expo, 4122 Laybourne Road, Springfield, OH. Show Sec: Karen 513.724.2437, email: klkimmerly@gmail.com or online: www.ohiobuckskins.org

JUNE 19-21 – Ohio Ranch Horse Association Show, Fri. 2pm, Sat. & Sun. 8am. Hendersons Arena, 739 Van Fossen Road, Jackson, OH. Contact Amy Roberts 740.819.8446, or Simone Marshall 740.407.2286, or visit us online: www.ohioranchhorseassociation.com

JULY 10 – Crazy Woman Ranch Gymkhana Evening Series (3 of 6). Crazy Woman Ranch, 6450 Lancaster-Circleville Rd., Lancaster, OH. Call Joyce Hanes 614.595.1850, or find “Crazy Woman Ranch” on Facebook.

JUNE 20-21 – Lake Erie Mounted Vaqueros Mounted Shooting. Young Guns I Sat., Young Guns II Sun. 10 am start daily. Ashtabula Co. Fairgrounds, 107 N. Poplar St., Jefferson, OH. Contact Karen Davis 330.719.3290 or online at: www.lakeeriemountedvaqueros.net

JULY 10-12 – Mid-Ohio Dressage Association Classic I & II Show, USEF/USDF Level 3. Brave Horse Equestrian Center, 1029 S. County Line Rd., Johnstown, OH. Find us on Facebook: Mid Ohio Dressage Association or visit us online at: www.midohiodressage.com

JUNE 27 – Crazy Woman Ranch Bonus Cash Series Speed Show. IBRA, NPBA, Roadies approved. BOTB qualifier. 70% Payback. 6450 Lancaster-Circleville Rd., Lancaster, OH. Call Joyce Hanes 614.595.1850, or find “Crazy Woman Ranch” on Facebook.

JULY 11-12 – Cross Country Schooling Show Saturday, Mini Trial Sunday. Chagrin Valley Farms, 9250 Washington St., Chagrin Falls, OH. Contact Linda Joseph 440.543.7233, email: lindajoseph@chagrinvalleyfarms.com, or visit: www.chagrinvalleyfarms.com

JUNE 27 – Northeast Indiana & Van Wert Ohio Open Show Circuit Horse Show. Year End High Points. Van Wert County Fairgrounds, 1055 S. Washington St., Van Wert, OH. Contact Aaron 419.910.1691 or find us on Facebook: “Northeast Indiana Open Show Circuit.”

JULY 11-12 – MPHC & OPHC Border Blast Combined Show. Fulton County Fairgrounds, 8591 St. Rte. 108, Wauseon, OH. Kaitlin, email: kaitlin.westphal@gmail.com, stalls/camping: Missy, email: g3sh220@gmail.com. Online at: www.ophc.org or www.miphc.com

JUNE 28 – Annual Open Horse Show sponsored by Medina Co. Horse Comm. 9:30am start, 4-H rules. Jackpot classes all day. Medina County Fairgrounds, 720 W. Smith Rd., Medina, OH. Contact Chris Mileti at 216.548.7772, or Lee Milam 330.350.6858

JULY 12 – Reality Dreams Open Horse Show, 9am start. Double points, singe fees. Fairfield County Fairgrounds, 157 East Fair Avenue, Lancaster, OH. Show Manager Karen Sarver 740.385.3431. Find us on Facebook or visit: www.realitydreamshorseshows.com

JUNE 28 – Reality Dreams Open Horse Show, 9am start. Double points, singe fees. Fairfield County Fairgrounds, 157 East Fair Avenue, Lancaster, OH. Show Manager Karen Sarver 740.385.3431. Find us on Facebook or visit: www.realitydreamshorseshows.com

JULY 15-19 – Brave Horse Show IV, USEF National A. Brave Horse Equestrian Center, 1029 S. County Line Rd., Johnstown, OH. 614.404.1150, email: ridebrave@bravehorse.com. Find “Brave Horse Ohio” on Facebook, or visit: www.brave-horse.com

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JULY 18 – Southern Ohio Quarter Pony Assoc. (SOQPA) Open Horse Show, 9am start. Fairfield County Fairgrounds, 157 East Fair Avenue, Lancaster, OH. Contact Director Jenny Walters 740.474.8000, or email: soquarterpony@ gmail.com, or visit: www.SOQPA.com

JULY 4 – Ohio Foundation QH Assoc. All Breed Ranch Horse Show, 9am start. Fri. 5pm Cow Work Clinic. Guernsey County Fairgrounds, 335 Old National Rd., Lore City, OH. Contact Don Uffner, Pres. 740.877.7993, email: ofqha. ridingclub@gmail.com or visit our website at: www.ohfqha.com

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Show & Event Dates JULY 18-19 – Gun’s & Roses I & II Cowboy Mounted Shooting. 9am-4pm daily. Ashtabula County Fairgrounds, 107 N. Poplar Street, Jefferson, OH. Contact Karen Davis, email: karenld 0819@gmail.com or visit us online at: www.lakeeriemountedvaqueros.net

AUGUST 5-8 – 153rd Annual Dayton Horse Show. IASHA approved. Large outdoor covered arena, free parking. Champions Center Expo, 4122 Laybourne Rd., Springfield, OH. Contact Evette Moody 937.623.7934, or visit us online at: www.thedaytonhorseshow.com

AUGUST 21-22 – Technical Large Animal Emergency Rescue AWARENESS Level Course. $200 per person, lunch included. Lake Erie College, George M. Humphrey Equestrian Ctr., 8031 Morley Rd., Mentor, OH. Pam Hess 440.375.8005, email: phess@lec.edu

JULY 22-26 (Rescheduled from May 8-17) – The Madness, presented by SOQHA. AQHA, NSBA, OQHA and SOQHA approved. World Equestrian Center, 4095 State Route 730, Wilmington, OH. Stalls visit: www.soqha.com, www.anequineproduction.com, or email: soqhastalls@gmail.com, or call 937.416.0294

AUGUST 7-9 – Ohio Ranch Horse Association Show, Fri. 2pm, Sat. & Sun. 8am. Hendersons Arena, 739 Van Fossen Road, Jackson, OH. Contact Amy Roberts 740.819.8446, or Simone Marshall 740.407.2286, or visit us online: www.ohioranchhorseassociation.com

AUGUST 22 – Reality Dreams Open Horse Show, 9am start. Double points, singe fees. Fairfield County Fairgrounds, 157 East Fair Avenue, Lancaster, OH. Show Manager Karen Sarver 740.385.3431. Find us on Facebook or visit: www.realitydreamshorseshows.com

AUGUST 8 – Crazy Woman Ranch Bonus Cash Series Speed Show. NBHA 00 & 04 approved. $1300 Added Open, $100 Yth & Sr (50 entries). 6450 Lancaster-Circleville Rd., Lancaster, OH. Call Joyce Hanes 614.595.1850, or find “Crazy Woman Ranch” on Facebook.

AUGUST 22-23 – Cross Country Schooling Show Saturday, Mini Trial Sunday. Chagrin Valley Farms, 9250 Washington St., Chagrin Falls, OH. Contact Linda Joseph 440.543.7233, email: lindajoseph@chagrinvalleyfarms.com, or visit: www.chagrinvalleyfarms.com

AUGUST 8 – Ohio Foundation QH Association Ranch Horse Show, 9am start. Fri. 5pm Cow Work Clinic. Guernsey County Fairgrounds, 335 Old National Rd., Lore City, OH. Contact Don Uffner 740.877.7993, email: ofqha.riding club@gmail.com, or visit: www.ohfqha.com

AUGUST 22-23 – Cowboy Mounted Shooting. Hosts: Lake Erie Mounted Vaqueros. Hostiles & Heros I Sat., II Sun. Ashtabula Co. Fairgrounds, 107 N. Poplar St., Jefferson, OH. Karen (330) 719.3290, email: karenld0819@gmail.com or www.lakeeriemountedvaqueros.net

AUGUST 8-9 – Hunter Jumper Horse Show, OPHA Approved, 8am start. Stoney Ridge Stables, 2010 Reimer Rd., Wadsworth, OH. Contact Jennifer Powell 330.819.8295, email: jlpowell 516@gmail.com. Find Stoney Ridge Stables on Facebook or visit our website at: www.stoneyridgestables.com

AUGUST 22-23 – ASHAO Annual Show, ASHA Star Show. ASHAO, COSCA, Inter-County, Inter-State, Penn-Ohio, Tri-State approved. Ashland County Fairgrounds, 2042 Claremont Ave., Ashland, OH. Contact Alan Brindle 330.723.0094, or email: ADBrindle@hotmail. com or visit: www.ohiosaddlebred.com

JULY 25-26 – Hunter Jumper Show, OPHA approved, 8am start. Stoney Ridge Stables, 2010 Reimer Rd., Wadsworth, OH. Contact Jennifer Powell 330.819.8295, email: jlpowell 516@gmail.com. Find Stoney Ridge Stables on Facebook or www.stoneyridgestables.com JULY 25-26 – Lots O’ Spots Horse Show, PtHA approved. Findlay University Western Farm, 14700 US Route 68, Findlay, OH. Contact Amy Leibold 419.706.6135, email: leibold1043@ yahoo.com. Find us on Facebook: PtHAO-Pinto Horse Association of Ohio, www.ohiopinto.net JULY 26-28 – Inter-State Triple Point Horse Show. IASHA approved. Canfield County Fairgrounds, 7265 Columbiana-Canfield Rd., Canfield, OH. Contact Mr. Terry Walker 724.433.5344, email: ctcwalk@comcast.net. Visit us online at: www.inter-state.net JULY 31 - AUGUST 2 – Barkcamp State Park Gibby Memorial Ride. Hosted by State OHC Trail Committee. Attendance/camping reservations required. Call Charlene 740.323.1433, or email: santeecharlene@gmail.com. Visit us online at: www.ohconline.com

AUGUST AUGUST 1 – Ohio Foundation QH Assoc. All Breed Ranch Horse Show, 9am start. Fri. 5pm Cow Work Clinic. Guernsey Co. Fairgrounds, 335 Old National Rd., Lore City, OH. Contact Don Uffner, Pres. 740.877.7993, email: ofqha. ridingclub@gmail.com, or www.ohfqha.com AUGUST 1 – Reality Dreams Open Horse Show, 9am start. Fairfield County Fairgrounds, 157 East Fair Avenue, Lancaster, OH. Show Manager Karen Sarver 740.385.3431. Find us on Facebook or visit us online at: www.reality dreamshorseshows.com AUGUST 1 – Southern Ohio Quarter Pony Assoc. (SOQPA) Open Horse Show, 9am start. Fairfield Co. Fairgrounds, 157 East Fair Avenue, Lancaster, OH. Contact Director Jenny Walters 740.474.8000, or email us: soquarterpony@ gmail.com, or visit: www.SOQPA.com

AUGUST 14-16 – Cutahoga Valley NP State Trail Ride. Hosted by Medina County OHC. Attendance reservations are required. Contact Rosemary Young 440.884.7994, email: rosemary4medinaohc@gmail.com. Visit us online at: www.ohconline.com

AUGUST 26-31 – Scioto Trail State Forest Ride. Hosted by Fairfield County OHC. Contact Chris Streitenber 740.703.7740, email: cstreite@gmail.com. Visit the Ohio Horse Council online at: www.ohconline.com

AUGUST 15-16 – Ottawa Co. Horse Foundation Points on the Portage Circuit #2. Speed Sat., Performance Sun. Ottawa County Fairgrounds, 7870 W. State Rte. 163, Oak Harbor, OH. Email: ottawacountyhorsefoundation@ gmail.com, www.ochf.net, or on Facebook.

AUGUST 27-30 – Brave Horse Show VI, USEF National A. Brave Horse Equestrian Center, 1029 S. County Line Road, Johnstown, OH. 614.404.1150, email: ridebrave@bravehorse.com. Find “Brave Horse Ohio” on Facebook, or visit: www.brave-horse.com

AUGUST 20-23 – Brave Horse Show V, USEF Regional 1 - B. Brave Horse Equestrian Center, 1029 S. County Line Road, Johnstown, OH. 614.404.1150, email: ridebrave@bravehorse.com. Find “Brave Horse Ohio” on Facebook, or visit: www.brave-horse.com

AUGUST 28-30 – USEF “B” Rated Show. Chagrin Valley Farms, 9250 Washington St., Chagrin Falls, OH. Contact Linda Joseph 440.543.7233, or email: lindajoseph@ chagrinvalleyfarms.com, or visit us online at: www.chagrinvalleyfarms.com

AUGUST 21 – Crazy Woman Ranch Gymkhana Friday Evening Series (4 of 6). Crazy Woman Ranch, 6450 Lancaster-Circleville Road, Lancaster, OH. Call Joyce Hanes at 614.595.1850, or find “Crazy Woman Ranch” on Facebook for show bills.

AUGUST 29 – Ottawa Co. Horse Foundation “Run On The River Speed Show.” Ottawa County Fairgrounds, 7870 W. State Rte. 163, Oak Harbor, OH. Email: ottawacountyhorse foundation@gmail.com, visit us online at: www.ochf.net, or find us on Facebook.

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Show & Event Dates OHIO SHOWS, CONT. AUGUST 29-30 – MODA Summer Schooling Show. Delaware Co. Fairgrounds, 236 Pennsylvania Avenue, Delaware, OHIO. Email: midohiodressage@gmail.com, or visit: www.midohiodressage.com or find the MidOhio Dressage Association on Facebook.

SEPTEMBER SEPTEMBER 2-7 – 174th Annual Canfield County Fair. Canfield County Fairgrounds, 7265 Columbiana-Canfield Rd., Canfield, OH. Online at: www.canfieldfair.com for more info. SEPTEMBER 5 – Ohio Foundation QH Assoc. All Bree Ranch Horse Show, 9am start. Fri. 5pm Cow Work Clinic. Guernsey Co. Fairgrounds, 335 Old National Rd., Lore City, OH. Contact Don Uffner 740.877.7993, email: ofqha.riding club@gmail.com, or visit: www.ohfqha.com SEPTEMBER 5-6 – Miami Valley Horse Show Assoc. Show. Madison Co. Fairgrounds, 205 Elm St., London, OH. Email Kenny: barwstparis @aol.com, or email Karen at: ccrowell7@ woh.rr.com. Find the Miami Valley Horse Show Assoc. on Facebook or visit: www.mvhsa.com SEPTEMBER 5-6 – Ottawa Co. Horse Foundation Points on the Portage Circuit #3. Speed Sat., Performance Sun. Ottawa County Fairgrounds, 7870 W. State Rte. 163, Oak Harbor, OH. Email: ottawacountyhorsefoundation@ gmail.com, www.ochf.net, or on Facebook. SEPTEMBER 5-6 – Hunter Jumper Show, OPHA Approved, 8am start. Stoney Ridge Stables, 2010 Reimer Rd., Wadsworth, OH. Contact Jennifer Powell 330.819.8295, email: jlpowell 516@gmail.com. Find Stoney Ridge Stables on Facebook or visit our website at: www.stoneyridgestables.com SEPTEMBER 12 – Crazy Woman Ranch Bonus Cash Series Speed Show. IBRA, NPBA, and Roadies approved. 70% Payback. 6450 Lancaster-Circleville Rd., Lancaster, OH. Call Joyce Hanes 614.595.1850, or find “Crazy Woman Ranch” on Facebook. SEPTEMBER 12 – Reality Dreams Open Horse Show, 9am start. Double points, singe fees. Fairfield County Fairgrounds, 157 East Fair Avenue, Lancaster, OH. Show Manager Karen Sarver 740.385.3431. Find us on Facebook or visit: www.realitydreamshorseshows.com SEPTEMBER 12-13 – Derby Day & Cross Country Schooling Saturday, Hunter/Jumper Schooling Academy Show Sun. Chagrin Valley Farms, 9250 Washington St., Chagrin Falls, OH. Linda 440.543.7233, or email: lindajoseph @chagrinvalleyfarms.com, or visit us online at: www.chagrinvalleyfarms.com

SEPTEMBER 12-13 – Stone Gate Farm Horse Trials (Area 8). USEF/USEA. Sponsored by the Indiana Eventing Association. Stone Gate Farm, 31407 Schneider Rd., Hanoverton, OH. Visit www.iea10.wildapricot.org or find “Stone Gate Farm” on Facebook.

SEPTEMBER 26-27 – Ohio Pinto Horse Assoc. Fall Wind Up Show. Fulton Co. Fairgrounds, 8514 State Rte. 18, Wauseon, OH. Contact Amy 419.706.6135, email: leibold1043@ yahoo.com. Find us on Facebook: PtHAO-Pinto Horse Association of Ohio, www.ohiopinto.net

SEPTEMBER 18 – Crazy Woman Ranch Gymkhana Friday Evening Series (5 of 6). Crazy Woman Ranch, 6450 Lancaster-Circleville Road, Lancaster, OH. Call Joyce Hanes at 614.595.1850, or find “Crazy Woman Ranch” on Facebook for show bills.

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SEPTEMBER 18-20 – Mohican State Forest Ride. Hosted by Ashland County OHC. Attendance Reservations Required. Contact Mike Gerard 330.262.4537, or email: mgerard12@gmail.com. Visit the Ohio Horse Council online at: www.ohconline.com SEPTEMBER 19 – Reality Dreams Open Horse Show, 9am start. Fairfield County Fairgrounds, 157 East Fair Avenue, Lancaster, OH. Show Manager Karen Sarver 740.385.3431. Find us on Facebook or visit our website at: www. realitydreamshorseshows.com SEPTEMBER 19 – Southern Ohio Quarter Pony Assoc. (SOQPA) Open Horse Show, 9am start. Fairfield Co. Fairgrounds, 157 East Fair Avenue, Lancaster, OH. Contact Director Jenny Walters 740.474.8000, or email us: soquarterpony@ gmail.com, or visit: www.SOQPA.com SEPTEMBER 19-20 – Cowboy Mounted Shooting. Hosts: Lake Erie Mounted Vaqueros. Legend of the Falls I Sat., II Sun. Ashtabula Co. Fairgrounds, 107 N. Poplar St., Jefferson, OH. Karen 330.719.3290, email: karenld0819@ gmail.com, or lakeeriemountedvaqueros.net SEPTEMBER 19-20 – Summer Sizzler AVS B Concurrent Show, Indiana Arabian Horse Club Approved. Madison County Fairgrounds, 205 Elm St., London, OH. Email Pat: spcarabs@ aol.com. Visit www.indianaarabianhorseclub. com or find us on Facebook. SEPTEMBER 25-27 – Tough Enough To Wear Pink Show, MVHSA approved. Champions Center Expo, 4122 Laybourne Rd., Springfield, OH. Email Kenny: barwstparis@aol.com, or email Karen at: ccrowell7@woh.rr.com. Visit us online at: www.mvhsa.com SEPTEMBER 25-27 – Van Buren State Park Ride. Hosted by NW region OHC. Attendance Reservations Required. Camp Site Reservations thru ODNR website. Contact Al Siddell 419.680.2036, or email: sidellandco@ yahoo.com. Online at: www.ohconline.com

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JUNE JUNE 16 – Mini/4-H Workshop hosted by Henry County Saddle Club. Henry County Fairgrounds, 2221 N. Memorial Dr., New Castle, IN. Contact Joy Miller 765.524.5137, email: hcsaddle@gmail.com, or visit us online at: www.hcsaddleclub.com JUNE 17-19 – Summer Spectacular Horse Show, IASHA approved. Michiana Event Ctr., 455 E. Farver St., Shipshewana, IN. Contact Amy 317.910.5268, email: abucking@iu.edu. Facebook: Indiana American Saddlebred Horse Association or www.indianasaddlebred.net JUNE 18-20 – Seymour Draft Horse Sale. Topeka Livestock Auction, 601 East Lake St., Topeka, IN. Call 260.593.2522, email: info@ topekalivestock.com. Visit us online at: www. topekalivestock.com or on Facebook “Topeka Livestock Auction.” JUNE 19-20 – Noble County Saddle Club Speed Show. IBRA approved. Fri. 6:30pm start, Sat. Warm-Ups 9am, 10am start. Noble County Saddle Club, 1111 E. Main St., Albion, IN. Kathy 260.564.0003, email: noblecountysaddleclub @hotmail.com, or find us on Facebook. JUNE 19-21 – Battle At Baker Arena hosted by Indiana Mounted Regulators Cowboy Mounted Shooting Club. Hoosier Horse Park, 7105 S. Kern Street, Edinburgh, IN. Contact Connie 260.668.1770, or email: dcr@locl.net. Find us on Facebook: Indiana Mounted Regulators JUNE 20 – Northeast Indiana & Van Wert Ohio Open Show Circuit Horse Show. Kosciusko Co. Fairgrounds, 1400 E Smith St., Warsaw, IN. Contact Charity 574.551.6113. Facebook: “Northeast Indiana Open Show Circuit.” JUNE 20-21 – Valley Riders Saddle Club Open Show. Johnson County Fairgrounds, 250 Fairgrounds St., Franklin, IN. Call Debbi Cottongim 317.919.9973, email: dcother7@gmail.com. Visit us on Facebook: Valley Riders Saddle Club or at: www.valleyriders.com JUNE 21 – Northeast Indiana & Van Wert Ohio Open Show Circuit Horse Show. Huntington County Fairgrounds, 631 East Taylor St., Huntington, IN. Contact Jim 765.251.6268 or find us on Facebook: “Northeast Indiana Open Show Circuit.”

JUNE 26 – Double Y Saddle Club Speed Show, Warm-ups 5pm, $5 pay at the gate. Starts 7:30pm. IBRA, NPBA, NFRA approved. Double Y Saddle Club, 4761 Hendricks Ford Road, Edinburgh, IN. Contact Mark 317.435.1239, or Toni Walker 317. 670.7619 or on Facebook. JUNE 26-28 – Indiana Equine Roundup. Nationally Recognized Clinicians, Pony Rides, Food Vendors, Ranch Rodeo LFriE&DSat at 6pm, L E Educational Seminars. ANC Adults $10, Children 612 $5, 5 &C under free. C Bar C Expo, 253 W. Stardust Rd., Cloverdale, IN. 765.795.4768 or visit: www.cbarcexpo.com JUNE 27 – Driving Horse Auction. Topeka Livestock Auction, 601 East Lake St., Topeka, IN. Call 260.593.2522, email: info@topeka livestock.com. On Facebook: Topeka Livestock Auction or visit: www.topekalivestock.com JUNE 27 – Saylor’s Open Roping at Saylor’s Arena. $1,000 added money. 1pm CST start. Saylor’s Arena, 4600 N. 1100 E., Grovertown, IN. Text/call: 574.532.1840. Call in entries open: Monday before event. Office opens Noon CST. Find “Saylor’s Arena” on Facebook. JUNE 27-28 – HCSC & IQHA June Jubilee. 8am start. Henry County Saddle Club, 2221 N. Memorial Dr., New Castle, IN. Contact Rebecca 765.524.2400, or Joy 765.524.5137, email: hcsaddle@gmail.com or visit us online at: www.hcsaddleclub.com JUNE 28 – Laporte County Open Horse Show, 9am start (central). Laporte Co. Fairgrounds, 2581 W. State Rd. 2, Laporte, IN. Jessica 219.898.0133, or Jeana 219.363.3584. Find “The Rebel Pavilion” on Facebook or visit us online at: www.therebelpavilion.org JUNE 29-JULY 2 – Heartland Region Camp sponsored by the Heartland Region Pony Clubs. Hoosier Horse Park, 7105 S. Kern Street, Nineveh, IN. Email: heartlandregionponyclubs @gmail.com or Facebook: Heartland Region Pony Clubs, or heartlandregionponyclubs.org JUNE 30 – Mini/4-H Workshop hosted by Henry County Saddle Club. Henry County Fairgrounds, 2221 N. Memorial Dr., New Castle, IN. Contact Joy Miller 765.524.5137, email: hcsaddle@gmail.com, or visit us online at: www.hcsaddleclub.com

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JULY JULY 1 – Henry County Saddle Club Clinic. Henry County Fairgrounds, 2221 N. Memorial Dr., New Castle, IN. Contact Joy Miller 765.524.5137, email: hcsaddle@gmail.com, or visit us online at: www.hcsaddleclub.com JULY 2 – Firecracker Frenzy Buggy Horse Sale. Topeka Livestock Auction, 601 East Lake St., Topeka, IN. 260.593.2522, email: info@topeka livestock.com. Visit us online at: www.topeka livestock.com or find us on Facebook “Topeka Livestock Auction.” JULY 2-5 – 4th of July Weekend Obstacle Course in the arena and Ranch Play Day, plus more events. Midwest Trail Ride, 1264 Hunters Creek Road, Norman, IN. Call 812.834.6686, or email: ride@midwesttrailride.com, or visit us online at: www.midwesttrailride.com JULY 4-5 – Freedom Reins POR hosted by the Indiana Paint Horse Club, 8am start. Hoosier Horse Park, 7105 S. Kern St., Ninevah, IN. Email Tony Truex, pres: tony_truex@travelstar products.com, or online at: www.inphc.org, or find “Indiana Paint Horse Club” on Facebook. JULY 4-5 – Open Horse Show hosted by Indiana Quarter Horse Association. Fulton Co. Equestrian Ctr., 1157 W. 3rd St., Rochester, IN. Find the “Indiana Quarter Horse Association” on Facebook or visit: www.iqha.com JULY 5 – IEA Leg Up Horse Trials hosted by the Indiana Eventing Association. Hoosier Horse Park, 7105 S. Kern Street, Edinburgh, IN. Online at: www.iea10.wildapricot.org, or find us on Facebook: Indiana Eventing Association. JULY 6-9 – Come Again Farm Event Camp. Come Again Farm, 406 W. 256th St., Sheridan, IN. Call 317.371.4688, email: LeeAnn@come againfarm.com, or yodarider@aol.com. Find us on Facebook or www.comeagainfarm.com JULY 11 – Valley Riders Saddle Club Open Show. Johnson County Fairgrounds, 250 Fairgrounds St., Franklin, IN. Call Debbi Cottongim 317.919.9973, email: dcother7@gmail.com. Visit us on Facebook: Valley Riders Saddle Club or at: www.valleyriders.com JULY 11-12 – Indiana Whips & Wheels Carriage Driving Club Training Clinic. Hoosier Horse Park, 7105 S. Kern Street, Edinburgh, IN. Email: Sandy: pony2608@att.net, or Deborah: tico 518@yahoo.com. Find “Indiana Whips and Wheels” on Facebook or: www.inwwi.com JULY 18 – HCSC mini show hosted by Henry County Saddle Club. Henry County Fairgrounds, 2221 N. Memorial Dr., New Castle, IN. Contact Joy Miller 765.524.5137, email: hcsaddle@gmail.com, or visit us online at: www.hcsaddleclub.com WWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM

Show & Event Dates JULY 18-19 – 22nd Annual Penny Oaks Horse Trails. Hoosier Horse Park, 7105 South Kern Street, Edinburgh, IN. Contact Kate Gress 317.773.6922. Find Penny Oaks Stables on Facebook or visit: www.pennyoakstables.com JULY 19 – Indiana Dressage Society July Schooling Show. Hoosier Horse Park, 7105 S. Kern St., Ninevah, IN. Email Mike Dawson, IDS Pres.: mike@mikedawson.com. Find “Indiana Dressage Society” on Facebook or visit us at: www.indianadressage.org JULY 23-26 – 2 SHOWS: AQHA, IQHA, NSBA, OMIQHA approved. 5 sets of points. Thurs. 5pm start, Fri-Sun 8am start. Michiana Event Center (MEC), 455 E. Farver St., Shipshewana, IN. Allison Mitchels 219.898.6203, email: areventsllc@gmail.com. Visit www.iqha.com JULY 24-26 – Last Chance Super Show. IBRA & WPRA sanctioned. Hoosier Horse Park, 7105 S. Kern St., Edinburgh, IN. International Barrel Racing Assoc. 502.239.4000, www.ibra.us, or Women’s Prof. Rodeo Assoc. 719.447.4627, email: contact@wpra.com, www.wpra.com JULY 26 – Indiana Miniature Equine Club Show, 10am EST start. AMHA & AMHR rules apply. Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds, 1900 E. Main St., Danville, IN. Call IMEC Pres. 317.727.5153, email: banfour@yahoo.com, online at: www.imecnews.com JULY 29 – Hump Day Open Barrels, 7:30pm start. $500 added money. Hosted by the Henry County Saddle Club. Henry County Fairgrounds, 2221 N. Memorial Dr., New Castle, IN. Contact Sarah 765.524.1648 or visit us online at: www.hcsaddleclub.com JULY 30-AUGUST 2 – Indiana NBHA State Show. Presented by the Indiana National Barrel Horse Association. Hoosier Horse Park, 7105 S. Kern St., Nineveh, IN. More information online at: www.nbha.com/state/indiana or on Facebook: Indiana State NBHA Official Page

AUGUST AUGUST 1-2 – East Central Pinto Jubilee, 8am start. Presented by Indiana Pinto, Tri-State Pinto & Ohio Pinto. Henry County Fairgrounds, 2221 N. Memorial Dr., New Castle, IN. Stalls: Wyneta 317.695.5480, email: wsrduncan@ aol.com or visit: www.indianapinto.com AUGUST 7-9 – Come Again Farm Law MiniCamp. Come Again Farm, 406 W. 256th St., Sheridan, IN. Call 317.371.4688, email: LeeAnn@comeagainfarm.com, or yodarider @aol.com. Find us on Facebook or visit us online at: www.comeagainfarm.com

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AUGUST 8 – Saylor’s Open Roping at Saylor’s Arena. $1,000 added money. 1pm CST start. Saylor’s Arena, 4600 N. 1100 E., Grovertown, IN. Text/call: 574.532.1840. Call in entries open: Monday before event. Office opens Noon CST. Find “Saylor’s Arena” on Facebook. AUGUST 8-9 – Tim Bourke Clinic, International Eventer. Sponsored by the Indiana Eventing Association. Hoosier Horse Park, Hoosier Horse Park, Edinburgh, IN. Visit us online at: www.iea10.wildapricot.org AUGUST 8-9 – Indiana Paint Horse Club Show. MPHC, Zone 8 Approved. Michiana Event Center, 455 East Farver St., Shipshewana, IN. INPHC president, Tony email: tony_truex@ travelstarproducts.com. Find the Indiana Paint Horse Club on Facebook or: www.inphc.org AUGUST 8-9 – IQHAA Summer Fun Show, 3 judges, high point awards, 8am start. AQHA, IQHA approved. Henry County Fairgrounds, 2221 N. Memorial Dr., New Castle, IN. Stalls call: 765.748.3464. Find Indiana Quarter Horse Association on Facebook or: www.iqha.com AUGUST 9 – Valley Riders Saddle Club Open Show. Johnson County Fairgrounds, 250 Fairgrounds St., Franklin, IN. Call Debbi Cottongim 317.919.9973, email: dcother7@gmail.com. Visit us on Facebook: Valley Riders Saddle Club or at: www.valleyriders.com AUGUST 14-16 – HPA Fall Show hosted by the Hoosier Palomino Association, 8am start. Henry County Saddle Club, 2221 N. Memorial Dr., New Castle, IN. For stalls: Susan Kirts 765.427.6460 or slkirts@yahoo.com, www.palominohba.com, FB: Indiana Palomino AUGUST 14-15 – 2020 Indiana IBRA State Finals and IBRA Super Show. C Bar C Expo, 253 Stardust Rd., Cloverdale, IN. Contact: IBRA Home Office 502.239.4000, or online at: https://www.ibra.us/shows/ AUGUST 15 – Come Again Farm Hoosier Hops Derby. Come Again Farm, 406 W. 256th St., Sheridan, IN. Call 317.371.4688, email: LeeAnn@comeagainfarm.com, or yodarider @aol.com. Find us on Facebook or visit us online at: www.comeagainfarm.com AUGUST 15 – Indiana Miniature Equine Club Show, 10am EST start. AMHA & AMHR rules apply. Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds, 1900 E. Main St., Danville, IN. Call IMEC Pres. 317.727.5153, email: banfour@yahoo.com, online at: www.imecnews.com AUGUST 15-16 – Indiana Dressage Festival I & II, hosted by the Indiana Dressage Society. Hoosier Horse Park, Edinburgh, IN. Contact Kay Dixon, email: kedixon@juno.com. Find us on Facebook at: Indiana Dressage Society, or visit us online at: www.indianadressage.com

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AUGUST 21-23 – Indiana Ranch Horse Show. C Bar C Expo Center, 253 W. Stardust Rd., Cloverdale, IN. Contact Jamie 317.372.6722, email: jfellquay@gmail.com, or call Steven at 317.796.3490, email: lynndds@comcast.net. Find “Indiana Ranch Horse Association” on FB. AUGUST 21-23 – Tom Wilson Memorial Horse Show hosted by Indiana QH Assoc. Fri. Free Rookie/Novice. Sat/Sun 4 Judges. Fulton Co. Equestrian Ctr., 1157 W. 3rd St., Rochester, IN. Stalls: Dena Veno 317.431.9928, or email: denaveno@gmail.com. Visit: www.iqha.com AUGUST 22 – Driving Horse Auction. Topeka Livestock Auction, 601 East Lake St., Topeka, IN. Call 260.593.2522, email: info@topeka livestock.com. On Facebook: Topeka Livestock Auction or visit: www.topekalivestock.com AUGUST 22 – Northeast Indiana & Van Wert Ohio Open Show Circuit Horse Show. Year End High Points. DeKalb Co. Fairgrounds, 708 S. Union St., Auburn, IN. Contact CJ at 260.908.3889 or find us on Facebook: “Northeast Indiana Open Show Circuit.” AUGUST 22-23 – Indiana Ponies of America (INPOA) Show, 8am start. Henry County Saddle Club, 2221 North Memorial Dr., New Castle, IN. Find us on Facebook at Indiana POAC, or online at: www.indianapoac.com AUGUST 22-23 – Indiana Saddle Horse Assoc. Fall Open All Breed Horse Show. 8am start. Hoosier Horse Park, Edinburgh, IN. Show managers and stalls call: Donna or Paul Skatrud 317.418.6381, or email: skatrudarabians@ gmail.com or www.indianasaddlehorse.org AUGUST 22-23 – Indiana Whips & Wheels Carriage Driving Club Training Clinic. Hoosier Horse Park, Edinburgh, IN. Email Sandy: pony 2608@att.net, or Deborah at: tico518@ yahoo.com. Find “Indiana Whips and Wheels” on Facebook or visit: www.inwwi.com AUGUST 22-23 – Pinto Jamboree Show, PtHA approved. Sponsors Tri-State Pinto, MSPB&O, and D.E.C. Michiana Event Center, 455 E. Farver St., Shipshewana, IN. Show Mgr. Ruth Deters 616.402.0489. Visit www.pinto.org or www.tri-statepinto.weebly.com AUGUST 29 – Northeast Indiana & Van Wert Ohio Open Show Circuit Horse Show. Year End High Points. Howard County Fairgrounds, 610 E. Payton Street, Greentown, IN. Contact Renee at 765.480.6272 or find us on Facebook: “Northeast Indiana Open Show Circuit.” AUGUST 29-30 – IQHA/HCSC Fall Fling Horse Show. Indiana QH Association and Henry County Saddle Club combined show. Henry County Saddle Club, 2221 North Memorial Dr., New Castle, IN. Visit: www.iqha.com or find the “Indiana Quarter Horse Association” on FB. WWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM

Show & Event Dates INDIANA SHOWS, CONT. AUGUST 30 – Laporte County Open Horse Show, 9am start (central). Laporte County Fairgrounds, 2581 W. State Rd. 2, Laporte, IN. Call Jessica 219.898.0133, or Jeana 219.363.3584. Find “The Rebel Pavilion” on Facebook or at: www.therebelpavilion.org

SEPTEMBER SEPTEMBER 5 – Henry County Saddle Club Dressage Show. Henry County Fairgrounds, 2221 N. Memorial Dr., New Castle, IN. Contact Joy Miller 765.524.5137, or email us at: hcsaddle@gmail.com, or visit us online at: www.hcsaddleclub.com SEPTEMBER 5 – Saylor’s Open Roping at Saylor’s Arena. $1,000 added money. 1pm CST start. 4600 North 1100 E., Grovertown, IN. Text/call: 574.532.1840. Call in entries open: Monday before event. Office opens Noon CST. Find “Saylor’s Arena” on Facebook. SEPTEMBER 5-6 – IQHA/HCSC Fall Fling Horse Show. Indiana QH Association and Henry County Saddle Club combined show. Show grounds: 2221 North Memorial Dr., New Castle, IN. Visit: www.iqha.com or find the “Indiana Quarter Horse Association” on FB. SEPTEMBER 7 – J & S Pony Auction. Topeka Livestock Auction, 601 East Lake St., Topeka, IN. Call 260.593.2522, email: info@topeka livestock.com. On Facebook: Topeka Livestock Auction or online: www.topekalivestock.com SEPTEMBER 7 – Northeast Indiana & Van Wert Ohio Open Show Circuit Horse Show. Year End High Points. Noble County Saddle Club, 1111 E. Main St., Albion, IN. Contact Melody at 260.318.3521 or find us on Facebook: “Northeast Indiana Open Show Circuit.” SEPTEMBER 9-12 – All American Horse Classic, Indiana American Saddlebred Horse Assoc. approved. Indiana Farmers Coliseum, 1202 E. 38th St., Indianapolis, IN. Contact Amy 317.910.5268, email: abucking@iu.edu or visit us online at: www.indianasaddlebred.net SEPTEMBER 11-12 – Morgan Classic Horse Auction. Topeka Livestock Auction, 601 East Lake St., Topeka, IN. Call 260.593.2522, email: info@topekalivestock.com. On Facebook at: Topeka Livestock Auction or visit us online at: www.topekalivestock.com SEPTEMBER 11-13 – Indiana Barrel Racing Futurity. Added Money, 2D Futurity, 2D Derby, 4D Open. Hoosier Horse Park, Edinburgh, IN. Call 765.667.4366, or email: nikdell77@gmail. com. Find us on Facebook or visit us online at: www.indianabarrelracingfuturity.com

SEPTEMBER 12-13 – Indiana Ponies of America (INPOA) Show, 8am start. Wells County Fairgrounds, 1240 4-H Park Road, Bluffton, IN. Find us on Facebook at Indiana POAC, or online at: www.indianapoac.com SEPTEMBER 12-13 – Indiana Quarter Horse Amateur Fall Show. AQHA & IQHA. Henry Co. Fairgrounds, 2221 N. Memorial Dr., New Castle, IN. Contact Rebecca 765.524.2400. Stalls: 765.748.3464. Visit www.iqha.com or find "Indiana Quarter Horse Association” on FB. SEPTEMBER 16 – Hump Day Open Barrels, 7:30pm start. $500 added money. Hosted by the Henry County Saddle Club. Henry County Fairgrounds, 2221 N. Memorial Dr., New Castle, IN. Contact Sarah 765.524.1648 or visit us online at: www.hcsaddleclub.com SEPTEMBER 18 – Fall Frenzy Buggy Horse Sale. Topeka Livestock Auction, 601 East Lake St., Topeka, IN. Call 260.593.2522, email: info@topekalivestock.com. On Facebook at: Topeka Livestock Auction or visit us online at: www.topekalivestock.com SEPTEMBER 18-20 – Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association Shoot, hosted by 1st Ohio CMSA. Hoosier Horse Park, Edinburgh, IN. Contact Ann Smith, Pres. 330.472.4245, email: asanimal@aol.com. Online at: www. 1stohio.com or find “1st Ohio CMSA” on FB. SEPTEMBER 18-20 – Indiana Ranch Horse Show. C Bar C Expo Center, 253 W. Stardust Rd., Cloverdale, IN. Contact Jamie at: 317.372.6722, or email: jfellquay@gmail.com. Find the “Indiana Ranch Horse Association” on Facebook for more information. SEPTEMBER 19 – Fall Festival Dressage, CT and Event Derby. Come Again Farm, 406 W. 256th St., Sheridan, IN. Call 317.371.4688, email: LeeAnn@comeagainfarm.com, or yodarider@aol.com. Find us on Facebook or visit us online at: www.comeagainfarm.com SEPTEMBER 19-20 – Indiana Pinto Hoosier Classic, 8am start. PtHA ROM Approved, 4 Judges. Henry County Fairgrounds, 2221 N. Memorial Dr., New Castle, IN. Stalls: Wyneta 317.695.5480, email: wsrduncan@aol.com or visit us online at: www.indianapinto.com SEPTEMBER 19-20 – Indiana Whips and Wheels Carriage Driving Club Training Clinic. Hoosier Horse Park, Edinburgh, IN. Email Sandy: pony 2608@att.net, or Deborah at: tico518@yahoo.com. Find “Indiana Whips and Wheels” on FB or visit: www.inwwi.com

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SEPTEMBER 19-20 – Valley Riders Saddle Club Open Anniversary Show. Johnson County Fairgrounds, 250 Fairgrounds St., Franklin, IN. Call Debbi 317.919.9973, email: dcother7@ gmail.com. Visit us on Facebook: Valley Riders Saddle Club or at: www.valleyriders.com SEPTEMBER 25 – Double Y Saddle Club Speed Show, Warm-ups 5pm, $5 pay at the gate. Starts 7:30pm. IBRA, NPBA, NFRA approved. Double Y Saddle Club, 4761 Hendricks Ford Road, Edinburgh, IN. Mark 317.435.1239, or on Facebook at: “DoubleYYouthandYears.” SEPTEMBER 26 – IDS Fall Ride Offs & Schooling Show. Hosted by Indiana Dressage Society. Hoosier Horse Park, Edinburgh, IN. Contact Kay Dixon, email: kedixon@juno.com. Find us on Facebook at: Indiana Dressage Society, or visit us online at: www.indianadressage.com

INDIANA AUCTIONS Auction listings are free, call us or email: saddleupmag@gmail.com to be included! Hamilton County Horse Sale: 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month. Approx. schedule: 3pm Used Tack, 5:45pm New Tack, 7:30pm Hay & Trailers. Saddles & Horses to follow. 22217 St. Rd. 37 N., Noblesville, IN. Call 317.946.4450, or 317.773.5590, or find us on Facebook. Rigsby Farms Worthington Horse Auction: Auction held the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month. 5917 N. 200 W., Worthington, IN. Contact Jerry Rigsby 765.271.5063, or Blake Rigsby 765.865.5770, or find us on Facebook. Shipshewana Trading Place: Horse Auction Every Friday. 10:30am tack, 12:30pm Horses; saddle, ponies, work and driving. 345 S. Van Buren St., Shipshewana, IN. 260.768.4129, email: info@shipshewanatradingplace.com, or visit: www.shipshewanatradingplace.com Topeka Livestock Auction: Horse Auctions throughout the year. 601 E. Lake St., Topeka, IN. Call 260.593.2522, or email: info@topeka livestock.com, visit us online at: www.topeka livestock.com or find us on Facebook.

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WESTERN SADDLE PARTS, CONT. Western saddle parts and their purposes. Fork, Swells, or Pommel: This area goes by several diﬀerent names. In a Western saddle this area is commonly referred to as the fork or swells, and is occasionally referred to as the pommel. On an English saddle, this area is usually exclusively referred to as the pommel. Horn (saddle horn): This might be the most recognized part of a Western saddle. A saddle horn’s best known purpose is to secure one end of a rope while the other end is on a cow, calf, or whatever it is the rider has roped. Saddle horns are useful for other things too. They’re handy to use when mounting or dismounting, and they’re a great place to hang pommel saddle bags. Seat: Where the rider sits when riding. Cantle: The back of the seat. Latigo Keeper: A small tab with a horizontal slit. On a saddled horse, it holds the excess length of the latigo. Latigo: This is the strap, often made of leather, but sometimes made of nylon, that is used to secure the front cinch to the horse. Seat Jockey/Back Jockey: The jockeys cover parts of the saddle beneath them that would otherwise be exposed. Some saddles (like barrel racing saddles) are designed without a back jockey; this is often a feature designed to cut down on the weight of the saddle. The jockeys are also sometimes called housings. Skirt (saddle skirt) is attached to the saddle tree and extends down the side of the horse. The underside of the skirt is lined with real or imitation sheepskin. Stirrup Fender: A stirrup fender or fender attaches to the saddle at the top and holds the stirrup at the bottom. Stirrup Hobble: The strap that goes around the bottom of the stirrup fender just above the stirrup. While the stirrup hobble seems to be a simple saddle part, it serves an important purpose. Without the stirrup hobble the stirrup could leave its correct position at the bottom of the stirrup fender and travel freely up the length of the fender. Stirrup: Where the rider puts their foot when riding.

Maker’s Mark: This is an identifying stamp used by the saddle maker to identify a saddle they have made. Many, but not all saddles have a maker’s mark. Common places to find a maker’s mark include the stirrup fender, the latigo keeper, and/or the stirrup hobble. A maker’s mark can be located in any place, or several places that the maker chooses to put it. Front Cinch: The front cinch goes underneath the horse at the front of the saddle. It is attached to the saddle on the right side (or off side) with a strap called a billet or off billet. It is attached to the saddle on the left side with the latigo. Back Billet/Flank Billet: The strap extends from the back rigging down the sides of the horse (when saddled) where it is buckled onto the back cinch. Back Cinch/Flank Cinch: The back cinch goes underneath the horse at the back of the saddle. It is buckled to the saddle with the back billets. The back cinch keeps the back of the saddle held down close to the horse’s back during roping or riding on uneven ground. There is a strap that connects the back cinch to the front cinch. This strap goes by several names: cinch connector strap, hobble strap (not to be confused with the stirrup hobble), connecting strap, and others. It is a small strap and it seems everyone has a different name for it, but it’s an important part of a saddle. Without this small connecting strap the back cinch could slide too far back. At best, this means the back cinch might not be able to do its job correctly. At worst, it could provoke some horses into spooking or bucking.

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Girths: English girths attach on both sides of a saddle. Finding the right English saddle for you and your horse Girths go under the belly and keep the saddle on the is very important. It depends on a few factors – what horse. They come in two basic styles. English girths are discipline you ride, the size of your horse, synthetic or used for all purpose or close contact saddles. Dressage leather, as well as your budget! English saddles are girths are shorter and used on long billeted dressage designed to give the horse freedom of movement while saddles. Girths come in a variety of sizes and materials. allowing the rider to be in the optimal position to stay Leather girths are the most common, but neoprene, balanced with the horse. Finding the right size English fleece, and nylon are also becoming popular. saddle for horse, as well as rider, is important. The types of English saddles are differentiated based on the Stirrups: Stirrups or stirrup irons are needed to fit out placement and balance of the seat, saddle flap length an English saddle. Also known collectively as saddle and shape of the saddle. fittings, stirrups or stirrup leathers are available in a variety of different styles and are generally not included with the purchase of the saddle. Stirrup leathers are Dressage available in solid leather, leather with a synthetic core to reduce stretching, or a synthetic material. Stirrup irons are available in a variety of materials, including the traditional metal, lightweight aluminum, or new technical composite materials. Stirrup irons are also available in a variety of styles including traditional Fillis style, breakaway or peacock style stirrups, jointed stirrups, or technical style stirrup irons designed to meet the needs of riders in different disciplines. Saddles: “English saddle” is a generic term for saddles which encompass all of the English riding disciplines. The types of English saddles include close contact, dressage, cross country/eventing, all-purpose, endurance, synthetic, lead line or pony saddles. JUNE 2020 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2020 (56) WWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM

CLEANING YOUR HORSE TACK Leather Cleaner or Soap: A quality leather cleaner or leather soap should be the ﬁrst step in caring for your tack. Leather cleaners/soaps should remove dirt and grime from your tack easily. Leather Conditioners: Intended for use on leather that has already been cleaned, leather conditioners are designed to soften and preserve leather. All conditioners should soften the leather. Oils: Although similar to leather conditioners, oils are considered to be stronger, but can also change the color of certain leathers. For example, Neatsfoot Oil is often used to bring hard and brittle tack back to life and can also add a glisten to old leather. If you want your tack looking the best and feeling its softest, oils can often get the job done. When To Clean Your Tack: While some suggest that tack should be cleaned after each use, others feel that cleaning it once a week is enough. If not taken care of regularly, horse tack will often become brittle and begin to crack, which can be a safety issue while riding. Properly Storing Your Tack: In addition to cleaning your tack with the right type of soaps, conditioners, and oils, proper storage of your tack is also important. Not

only can you prolong your tack’s life by storing it properly, you can also ensure that your tack stays cleaner for longer. Environment: When storing your tack, it’s best to ﬁnd a place that is dry and not dusty, like a tack room. If dust can’t be helped and there is not a tack room available, always cover your tack to protect it.

and soapy. Rub the soapy sponge all over the saddle, Cleaning Your Horse Tack working up a nice lather. Make sure you get all leather Head on over to the nearest horse supply store and purchase a couple bars of glycerin soap (it’s cheap), a soft parts of the saddle. Wipe all excess lather off of the saddle cloth, a sponge, and leather conditioner. The brand with a rag once you are done. doesn’t matter; ask fellow riders which products they Put Neatsfoot Oil on a separate sponge (you will never get oil out of the sponge), but just enough to make it very would recommend. slightly damp with oil. Keep in mind that oils can darken Keep a bar of glycerin soap right next to the place where you tack up your horse, along with a small bucket of water the color of your tack. Once the oil dries, put leather conditioner on a rag and rub and a sponge. Every time you are finished riding, dampen the sponge it all over the saddle. Allow this to soak in and let the saddle (with a good wring out), swipe it on the soap and give your dry overnight before covering it with anything. saddle and bridle a quick once over. This way no dirt and Take the bridle apart by undoing all of the buckles on it, sweat get built up, taking your show prep from an hour to 2 making sure to note which holes all of the buckles are on. minutes. This also allows you to inspect your tack every Taking a photo with your phone before you taking it apart will help when putting the bridle back together. time you ride for safety issues. Dry off the saddle with a clean towel or if you air dry, you Take the bit and put it in a bowl of very hot water. Leave it in will have to use oil to get the moisture back into the tack. this hot water throughout the whole process of tack Get the saddle completely dry before continuing the next cleaning. If you have access to a dishwasher, it is a very step. Do not rub the soap suds into the leather; it contains effective way to clean a dirty bit. Remove the bit from the hot water and rub away any gunk that may be left on it. the dirt/grit that you are trying to remove from the leather. Get some leather conditioner (preferably marketed spec- Clean each separate piece of the bridle thoroughly, using ifically for horse tack) and put it on the saddle. Rub it on the the same soap-oil-conditioner process as used for the saddle with a clean towel, taking care to coat the leather saddle. Do not put oil on the reins and only put very little evenly. Wipe off any excess. conditioner, they may become slippery. Dip English stirrups in a bucket of pure, room temp- Carefully put the bridle back together in the same way that erature water. Scrub. It is possible to use a small quantity it was before you took it apart. It may help to look at of silver polish on English stirrups; do NOT use silver another bridle to see where everything goes and in which direction. It may also help to pretend you are putting the polish on a bit for any reason, at any time. bridle on the horse and imagining which buckles would be Get your tack cleaning sponge and get it soaking wet, then squeeze most of the water out until it is no longer dripping. where, and then put the straps together in that order. Rub the sponge around in the saddle soap to get it nice Source: www.wikihow.com/Clean-Horse-Tack JUNE 2020 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2020 (57) WWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM

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Equine Acupuncture By Lisa Skylis, Reporter at Large | Email: skylisli@msu.edu As many people gravitate towards natural alternatives to Western medicine, many horse owners are beginning to incorporate natural complementary therapies into their horse's heath care. Sometimes referred to as 'alternative medicine' or 'integrative medicine', horse owners now have at their disposal a wide variety of therapeutic services like equine chiropractic work, massage, and acupuncture. With the increasing popularity of natural complementary therapies, more equine veterinarians are opening their minds and practices to meet the rising demand. One of the most ancient and widely practiced of these equine therapies is acupuncture. Ancient Acupuncture Although now more popular in the Western Hemisphere, equine acupuncture is certainly not a new method of treating horse aches and pains. The Chinese have been performing the ancient practice of acupuncture for thousands of years and have been using it for veterinary care for at least 2,000 years. The ancient Chinese discovered 316 “Shu-xu”, or acupuncture points, in humans and 173 'Shu-xu” in horses. Acupuncture still is an integral part of China's mainstream human and veterinary medical system. The Point of Acupuncture Simply put, acupuncture is the insertion of needles through the skin at a predetermined site, or acupuncture point, for either the treatment or prevention of a disease or for therapeutic effects. Acupuncture is one of the therapies included in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Other TCM includes herbal therapy, massage, physical exercise, and diet. Traditionally, the central belief of acupuncture is that every living being has Qi (pronounced chee), which is the body's vital energy, and it flows along channels called meridians to keep that being's physical, spiritual, and mental health in balance. If the flow of Qi is disrupted, the body's balance is also disrupted, and a health-related condition occurs in the body. For instance, pain is usually seen as an interruption in the flow of Qi. According to TCM, placing acupuncture needles along certain meridians restores the energy flow and returns your body to a healthy state. From a medical perspective, acupuncture works by normalizing the functions of the nervous system. Modern medicine shows that the acupuncture points are intentionally located in areas where there are many nerve endings and blood vessels. This allows the peripheral, central, and autonomic nervous systems to be stimulated and 'talk' to one another. Communication between all nervous systems sets off a chain of responses that in turn affects the whole body. It's because of this nervous system stimulation and communication that acupuncture can be an effective part of treating so many equine ailments. Benefits of a “Jab” Well Done In modern times, both horse owners and veterinarians find acupuncture to be an effective treatment for a wide variety of equine health conditions. However, acupuncture is certainly not a cure-all for serious medical issues, and it doesn't replace the care of a veterinarian. It is best used as a complementary therapy after proper medical diagnosis by a veterinarian and in tandem with conventional medical care. JUNE 2020 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2020

Acupuncture can be a great tool in treating the following conditions: Neurological Problems: Wobbles, facial or nerve paralysis, roaring. Respiratory Problems: Heaves, COPD, pulmonary hemorrhage. Gastrointestinal Problems: Gastric ulcers, colic, constipation. Musculoskeletal Problems: Navicular syndrome, laminitis, arthritis, tendonitis, temporomandibular joint pain (TMJ), lower back pain, lameness, degenerative joint disease, muscle or joint injuries. Other Problems: Conjunctivitis, corneal ulcers, retained corpus luteum, cystic ovaries, persistent estrus, endometritis, urine pooling, cribbing, dermatological issues, chronic pain issues. Techniques of Acupuncture Over time, several distinct techniques have been developed to stimulate acupuncture points. Here are some of the most commonly used types of equine acupuncture: Dry Needling: Also called simple needling, this is the type of acupuncture you're most likely to be familiar with. In dry needling, thin and sterile needles are inserted into an acupuncture point for stimulation. The needles can vary in diameter from 0.25mm to 0.75mm, with the smallest needles being used in the lower limbs, head, and ears. Aquapuncture: Just as it sounds, this is when a sterile fluid is injected into an acupuncture point. The addition of the liquid helps this type of acupuncture have a more lingering stimulation. The most commonly injected liquid is vitamin B12, followed by saline. Hemoacupuncture: This technique involves a hypodermic needle being placed into an acupuncture point to draw out a couple drops of blood, similar to a finger prick. Hemoacu-puncture is ordinarily used to treat acupuncture points in the head, tail, or coronary band. Electroacupuncture: Also called electrostimulation, this method has electrodes attached to the dry acupuncture needles and light electric current runs through them. Usually a treatment for neurologic conditions, it's stimulation is accomplished by changing the pulse, frequency, and intensity of the electric current. Moxibustion: This particularly ancient technique has an acupuncture point warmed up by a burned herb either over the skin of the point or directly on the acupuncture point. The dried herb, or 'moxa', is typically mugwort and the process is meant to stimulate healing and to treat chronic musculoskeletal pain problems. (60) WWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM

Laser Acupuncture: The only form of needle-less acupuncture, during laser acupuncture a beam of laser light is directed at an acupuncture point. With variable wavelength and intensity, it's often used on areas of the horse that are difficult to reach to help with pain and inflammation. Balancing Alternative and Conventional Before finding an equine acupuncturist, first a horse owner should determine if acupuncture is really the next logical step in pursuing treatment for their horse's health condition. Essentially, this means that there are two questions to ask yourself before considering acupuncture. First, is it a health condition that needs immediate treatment? It should go without saying, but acupuncture therapy won't help a horse that's having a severe allergic reaction and is straining for breath. There are some situations where your vet is your best bet. Secondly, have you already tried conventional medical treatment? Meaning, your veterinarian should be aware of your concerns about your horse and your horse should have already run the gamut of tried-and-true treatments for their condition. After a brief evaluation, now you're ready to find an equine acupuncturist for your horse. One way to find a certified equine acupuncturist near you is to simply ask your veterinarian. As acupuncture therapy has become more popular, some veterinarians have partnered with other equine wellness practitioners that offer services like massage, chiropractic care, and acupuncture. Your veterinarian may have a few in mind to recommend to you. The other route to finding a certified acupuncturist is to search the website of the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society.

In the July issue of Saddle Up, there will be a follow-up article where we learn more from a licensed DVM and equine acupuncturist about how they evaluate their clients, what benefits their clients have experienced, how they acclimate spooky horses to needles, and what they'd say to an equine acupuncture skeptic. Lisa Skylis is an MSU Alumna with a degree in Animal Sciences and a regular contributor to Saddle Up! Magazine. She is a horse enthusiast and avid supporter of therapeutic riding. Lisa is a professional freelance writer. Inquiries can be sent to skylisli@msu.edu.

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H MEMBER IN GOOD STANDING H ApHC | AQHA | ABRA | APHA | IBHA | NSBA | PHBA | POAC | PtHA JUDGING HISTORY 800+ shows judged over a span of 45+ years, including world shows, major shows, futurities, open shows, multibreed shows, and state fairs in the United States and Canada. JUDGING KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE All events and classes: western| English| hunter/jumper (on the at and over fences) snafe bit | mules | donkeys | draft horses | saddleseat | dressage | halter | showmanship | cattle and stock horse events | pattern classes | reining | gaited horses including all breeds and disciplines. SCHOOLCRAFT COLLEGE, LIVONIA, MI Past member of faculty and equine advisory committee – equine division/education program. TRAINER, INSTRUCTOR, CLINICIAN, BREEDER AND JUDGE – Extensive background Hauled all-around youth and amateur riders on several circuits. Numerous championships and reserve championships, and year end awards in several breed associations. Owned/managed large equestrian facility for over 40 years, encompassing all aspects of the horse industry. Bred and raised multiple year end award winners, national champions, and world/congress numerous champion/reserve championships.

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