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Back From the Brink Managing Emotional Meltdowns in Horses By Julie Goodnight | www.juliegoodnight.com No doubt about it – horses are emotional animals; perhaps more emotional than humans. As prey and herd animals, horses are programmed to adopt the emotions of the animals around them (herd mentality) and react appropriately. It is a life and death matter to a prey animal. When one horse in the herd becomes frightened, generally all the horses will respond in kind. This tendency of horses to adopt the emotions of others applies to the humans around them as well, emphasizing the importance of controlling our own reactions when working with a horse that's on emotional overload. Horses have the same basic emotions as humans – happy, sad, scared, angry, frustrated, lonely, jealous, disgusted. Although we cannot always know exactly what emotion the horse is feeling, it is easy to recognize a horse that's having an emotional meltdown. Whether the horse is panicked, throwing a tantrum over something he does not want to do, or simply overwhelmed and shutting down, this behavior is often dramatic and can be frightening at times. In a perfect world, a horse is always calm, focused, and steady in its behavior, but in the event your world is not perfect and your horse is not a robot, it is good to be prepared to handle emotional overload in horses. Here, I will share some tips for recognizing and analyzing changes in your horse's emotionality as well as my philosophy for managing it. Most importantly, I'll discuss the technical skills you need to employ when your horse's behavior tanks, you feel out of control, and need to get your horse back to a thinking state of mind. Not My Horse… He Never Acts This Way at Home! Any horse may fall victim to emotionality, no matter the age, breed, temperament, or how well trained it is; this is simply the nature of horses. The causes may vary from a simple startle response that triggers flight (rabbit jumps out from a bush), to over-stimulation in a frenetic environment (like a parade; the “first trip to town” scenario), to separation anxiety (herd-bound), or slowly building anxiety that suddenly overflows (often caused by underlying pain issues), to tantrums and refusals (perhaps a result of poor handling, underlying pain, or fear), to a horse that's being asked something it's not capable of in the moment and mentally shuts down (“overfacing” the horse). A horse experiencing an emotional meltdown will likely have its head high, its tail up or stiff or swishing; a distressed expression in its eyes and on its face; tense and perhaps shaking through its whole body (“on the muscle”); calling out, shaking its head, stomping and fidgeting; rearing; searching right, then left, then right (looking for an exit), perhaps attempting to spin and bolt away. At times, a horse that is overwhelmed will simply shut down, become heavy, lethargic, and non-responsive (behavior often referred to as “sulling up”). Whatever the cause, when a horse is emotionally overwhelmed, it is not in a thinking or trainable state of mind. Without relaxing first, the horse cannot think well, and unless and until it returns to a thinking state of mind, no training can occur. Relaxing and regaining control of the horse, then bringing him back to focus, are the immediate goals. As a rider or as a horse handler, your job will be much easier when you learn to recognize small changes in your JUNE 2021 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2021

horse's emotionality and take proactive steps right away, to bring him back from the brink. Calm + Thinking = Trainable A compliant, attentive, and willing horse has a relaxed posture, with its head and tail low, and its ears relaxed in an east-west position, either focused on the rider/handler or focused on nothing. When the rider gets active from the saddle, both ears focus back, looking for a cue. When asked something from the ground the horse is focused on the handler, calmly looking for clues as to what it should do. A contented horse lowers its head and sighs deeply, often bending a hind leg to rest (much different than cocking the leg tensely, as with a kick threat). Inevitably, things will happen that lead to excessive emotionality in your horse. Paying close attention to the horse's posture, its breathing, the tension in its muscles (fight or flight posturing) and accurately reading the horse's communicative gestures (like tossing its nose, shaking its head, switching the tail, pawing, stomping, cocking a hind foot defensively) will help you understand the origins of the horse's emotions. Analyzing the situation to determine the motivation behind the horse's behavior, is important and will help determine the best response. Is it pure fear, a startle response, separation anxiety, or a total mutiny? Is the horse trying to get away from something or pull toward the barn? Does the horse's reaction point to pain as a root cause, or is it a tantrum from a horse spoiled by poor handling? An emotionally overwrought horse may be fearful, angry, defiant, refusing, searching, or despondent, triggering behaviors like flight or fight responses. One thing we know about horses is that once they enter a cycle of behavior like flight, the behavior tends to escalate – until something happens to stop it. The sooner intervention occurs, the easier it is to get the horse back to a relaxed and compliant state. The longer the horse stays in the cycle of behavior, the harder it is to get them out. Becoming aware of changes in the horse's emotional state when it first happens, analyzing the situational causes, then taking immediate action to bring the horse back from the brink of an emotional meltdown, are the keys to success in handling a horse with extreme emotionality. Training Philosophies That May Help Over the decades of training horses, I've learned to treat an excessive emotionality in horses as a mental health problem, not a training problem. Before anything productive can happen with that (10)

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horse, I must get the horse back to a productive mindset (calm, relaxed, and thinking). Whether I am loading an uncooperative horse into a trailer or trying to cross a sticky water hazard, if the horse is having a meltdown, my job is to diffuse and de-escalate the behavior first, by asking the horse to lower its head (relaxing its physical posture), take a deep breath, stroking the horse in reassurance, sometimes gently scolding the horse for infractions. When I am dealing with emotional outbursts in horses, it is critical that I control my own emotions, staying in the moment and taking deliberate and methodical actions. I have learned to breathe deeply, to slow down my own reactions and cues, to exhale as I relax my own body posture. I must stay in a thinking state of mind myself, take control of the situation, and be proactive. The worst things I can do are to shut down, doubt myself, show contradictory body language, and become passive. When a horse's behavior goes south on me, I need to find some familiar ground with the horse, to get him back to a responsive frame of mind. I will issue simple directives to the horse and give basic cues I know the horse knows, like turn right, turn left, stop and go. I will praise and reward the horse's response to these simple cues, reminding the horse that it knows how to respond and how good it feels to be praised. I will regain the horse's responsiveness the easiest way I can. As flight animals, horses are hard wired, mentally, physically, and behaviorally for motion. Horses think better when they are moving. Forward motion helps the rider or handler regain control. Without free and willing forward motion, a horse cannot be trained. However, sometimes movement in the wrong direction triggers the flight response, so I must be prepared to shut down this flight instinct instantaneously. Addressing the horse that is emotionally overwhelmed sometimes means I treat it as a mental health issue and that I must slow down my reactions and control my own emotions. I want to engage the horse in simple cues and responses, so he starts thinking again. Often it is best to keep a distraught horse moving, because a horse that is moving forward may be more easily controlled, yet I must be prepared to shut flight if things get out of control. Technical Skills to Employ Abdominal breathing, keeping your eyes focused, and adopting calm and confident body language are critical skills for the rider or handler. Horses are mimicking animals that communicate primarily with postures and gestures. Having command of your own presence and being able to call up these skills on demand, will get you far with horses. JUNE 2021 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2021

Learning the hard skills of managing the reins, controlling the nose of the horse, lateral flexion, using the one-rein stop, and how to employ the emergency stop (which is not the same as the one-rein stop); or, from the ground, to use your rope and flag productively, to be aware of spatial issues and positioning, to disengage the hindquarters to stop – these are the skills that allow you to shut down flight or control the horse that moves into you or wants to wheel around and bolt. Bending the horse's neck will help you gain control of a horse that is volatile or threatening aggression or mutiny. Whenever I have concerns about controlling a horse – either from the ground or from the saddle, I will require it to keep a slight bend in its neck as I ride or lead. If the horse's neck is straight out in front of him, it is much easier for the horse to over-power me. However, riders must beware of too much pressure on the outside rein when bending, which may have the opposite result and cause the horse to run through the bridle. De-escalate an emotional response and reestablish control by engaging the horse in a simple activity he knows how to do. Whatever you can do to cue the horse and get a response will engage its mind, start the horse thinking, and allow you to praise it. Think about cues to go, stop, turn. Resort to groundwork basics like circling work, changes of directions, and disengaging the hindquarters – if you are riding, do not be afraid to get off to school your horse from the ground to get his focus back on you. It is important to have these groundwork exercises in your bag of tools to fall back on. Your authority and your horse's confidence may be gained easier from the ground. Elaborating on these hard skills would be better fodder for a book than a blog, and it could take years to master. The soft skills you need that come with greater knowledge and the judgement gained from experience with a variety of horses in a myriad of situations will develop over time. The good news is that all of the educational resources you need to learn these skills are available to you from my online membership programs, in the form of how-to videos, audio podcasts, and instructional articles by the hundreds. Go to www.JulieGoodnight.com/join to find out more. At the End of the Day Recognizing and understanding the horse's emotionality comes first. Keeping yourself in a calm and focused state of mind is paramount to your success with an emotional horse and it requires deliberate practice, to be able to call up these skills on demand. Diffusing the horse's emotionality while maintaining control and authority, requires the rider or handler to stay focused, ride or direct the horse from the ground pro-actively, and employ training skills that get the results needed in that moment. No one ever said riding and training horses would always be easy. Developing the skills, knowledge and judgement you need to handle difficult situations with horses, to gain control in the heat of the moment, and to bring the horse back to a manageable and cooperative mind set, may take years but is well worth the effort. From reading this, you already have a start. I hope you found more clarity on techniques for managing your horse's emotionality and some ideas you can put to work right away! Until next time, Julie Goodnight Visit my website at: www.JulieGoodnight.com (11)

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MANAGING YOUTH STRESS The novel coronavirus pandemic has been stressful for everyone. Families and youth are navigating new challenges, including social distancing, uncertain health outcomes and “a new normal.” These new stressors may spill over into their relationships and compound other stressful conditions in the family. Michigan State University Extension’s “Managing Youth Stress” document shares warning signs, ways to help and resources for stressed youth and their parents. View or download the fact sheet online at: https://www.canr.msu.edu/resources/man aging-youth-stress/

MID-OHIO DRESSAGE ASSOCIATION BECOMES AN OQHA AFFILIATE The Mid-Ohio Dressage Assoc. (MODA) is honored to become an affiliate of the Ohio Quarter Horse Association. Through our affiliation with OQHA, MODA hopes to promote dressage to the owners and riders of the more than 40,000 AQHA horses in

Ohio through clinics, shows, and educational opportunities. With both Classical and Western Dressage now being AQHA approved classes and being offered at the AQHA World Championship show, now is the time to learn more about the sport of dressage! If you are ready to show, riders of both classical and western dressage will have the opportunity to compete at our annual schooling show. Mid-Ohio Dressage: East Meets West will be held at the Delaware County Fairgrounds on August 28-29. This schooling show is for any breed of horse, and NO memberships are required. The show is WDAA approved on both days for riders looking for a qualifying score for the WDAA championship in October. East Meets West will be a massive opportunity for AQHA exhibitors. Our show is currently pending AQHA Special Event approval for one day only, Sunday, August 29. Watch our Facebook and website as well as the OQHA website for confirmation of this approval by AQHA. For exhibitors interested in AQHA points through western dressage, the AQHA rule book page 280, SHW 682-685.6 will be your reference. Classical horses will need a competition license as per AQHA page 279, SHW 680-681. Entry information will be available online at: https://www.showsecretary.com/ In addition to the schooling show, MODA will be hosting two USEF/USDF recognized shows in 2021. The Mid-Ohio Classic has a rich history and will celebrate its 42nd year on July 16th-18th at Brave Horse Equestrian Center in Johnstown, Ohio. This Level 3 USEF/USDF is one of the oldest USDF recognized shows in the country and typically has participants from more than eight states. New this year is Mid-Ohio Dressage 1 & 2, a Level 1 USEF/USDF, at the Madison County Fairgrounds September 18-19. Both the Classic and Mid-Ohio Dressage 1 & 2 are for Classical dressage horses and riders. AQHA horses have the opportunity to earn points in compliance with the rules as outlined in the AQHA rule book page 279, SHW 680-681. Entry information will be available online at: https://www.showsecretary.com/ MODA was incorporated on June 8, 1976 and is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit. As a Region 2 group member organization (GMO) of the United States Dressage Federation (USDF), members have many USDF benefits.

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MODA membership meetings are held at least six times per year and are under the direction of a nine-member Board with leadership by four key officers and the support of an army of loyal volunteers. Members can compete for year-end awards at both MODA-hosted shows and local schooling shows recognized by MODA. Besides, educational opportunities through clinics and seminars are offered several times throughout the year. We look forward to our affiliation with OQHA and continued growth in the sport of dressage for quarter horses. You can learn more about MODA on Facebook and on our website at www.midohiodressage.com.

DUDLEY B. SMITH EQUITATION CHAMPIONSHIP RETURNS TO THE GREAT LAKE EQUESTRIAN FESTIVAL The highly anticipated Dudley B. Smith Equitation Championship is set to return during the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival (GLEF). After a successful 2019 and 2020 championship class, the Traverse City Horse Shows (TCHS) management team is thrilled to welcome this championship equitation class back for the third year in a row. The Dudley B. Smith Equitation Championship was formed to honor Dudley B. Smith after his unexpected passing in August 2018. The class brings some of equitation’s brightest young stars and will be held during Week IV of the series, taking center stage in the Turtle Creek Casino and Hotel Int’l. Ring. “We are excited to be able to offer this class for our equitation exhibitors,” commented Matt Morrissey, Event Director of Traverse City Horse Shows. “The class holds a special commemoration to a remarkable friend and supporter of Traverse City Horse Shows and offers a unique opportunity for equitation riders to showcase their talents. The Dudley B. Smith Equitation Championship is open to riders aged 21 years old and under who earn first, second or third place in any 3’6” equitation class, phase or overall, during the Traverse City Spring Horse Show (TCS) and GLEF. Held in the Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel International Ring, riders will be tested across two rounds of competition over derby-style fences, where the 12 bestWWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM

Saddle Up! Magazine News Briefs DUDLEY B. SMITH EQUITATION CHAMPIONSHIP RETURNS, continued scoring riders will be asked to return to compete in the second round to determine the champion. Additionally, the trainers of the talented top four riders will be awarded Dudley B. Smith Trainer Awards, and each will receive a portion of the $10,000 trainer bonus purse. Smith was a proud philanthropist of multiple local charities that included the Cherryland Humane Society, Northwestern Michigan College’s Museum Center, generously donated to the Munson Medical Center, and helped fund the Smith Family Breast Health Center with his wife, Barbara. His love for the arts, animals and helping those in need made Smith a devout patron to his community. Smith was also a significant supporter of the equestrian industry and an avid spectator at many equestrian competitions as a support system for his beloved granddaughter, Paige Matthies. For more information, please visit us online: https://traversecityhorseshows.com/

USDF WELCOMES HORSE & COUNTRY AS NEWEST MEMBER PERKS PARTNER The United States Dressage Federation™ (USDF) is excited to welcome Horse & Country (H&C) as our newest USDF Member Perks Partner. Effective immediately, USDF members receive a 15% discount on annual membership of H&C’s streaming service, H&C+. As the leading international equestrian sports network for the passionate and active equestrian community, H&C’s programming lineup includes live coverage from leading sporting competitions in all equestrian disciplines, as well as training and learning shows, documentaries, and entertainment. Horse & Country is available on most platforms including iOS, Android, ROKU, AppleTV, Amazon FireTV, and Amazon Prime Video, as well as through TVs and web browsers. “USDF is very excited to bring Horse & Country on as a Member Perks Partner, as they continue to grow their dressage and other quality equestrian content. We are

looking forward to working with H&C as we build and connect the dressage community,” stated USDF Executive Director Stephan Hienzsch. For H&C, Chairman and CEO Heather Killen commented, “We are delighted to partner with USDF and look forward to expanding coverage of US dressage events both domestically and to our growing international audience. And of course, USDF members will now be able to see live streams of the many top-level events we cover from Europe and elsewhere.” To access all USDF’s Member Perks Partners and discounts, visit the USDF website at www.usdf.org. Or, to see everything that Horse & Country has to offer, visit them directly: https://horseandcountry.tv/en-us/ About USDF: Founded in 1973, the United States Dressage Federation is a nonprofit membership organization dedicated to education, recognition of achievement, and promotion of dressage. For more info about USDF membership or programs, visit us at: www.usdf.org, or email us: usdressage@ usdf.org, or call (859) 971-2277. About Horse & Country: Horse & Country is the leading international sports network for the passionate and active equestrian comm-unity. Headquartered in London, it is available globally via connected TVs, mobile and web and on leading digital and pay-TV platforms in the US, UK, Ireland, Germany, Austria, the Netherlands, Sweden, and Australia. Horse & Country's programming line-up includes live coverage from leading sporting competitions in all equestrian disciplines, as well as training and learning shows, documentaries, and entertainment. Visit Horse & Country directly online at: https://horseandcountry.tv/en-us/

YEDA NATIONALS – JUNE 23-27, 2021 MCDONALD, TENNESSEE Nationals Schedule at a Glance: June 23: Royalty Interview/Testing, Horse Preview June 24: State Invitational June 25 & 26: Individual Competition June 26 & 27: Team Competition We are putting the final touches on what should prove to be the most exciting YEDA season in history. Student riders are coming from every corner of the U.S. to compete. Those riders that qualified during the regular show season had acquired the top ten highest point total in their individual category or are in the top 20% of all those in their individual category. Their complete body of work is considered, so students from the East Coast, the South, the Midwest, and the West Coast are considered together. The best of the best! ALL family and friends who are supporting our national qualifiers are invited as well, as anyone who is interested in finding out more about YEDA. Bleachers are provided for spectators, but feel free to bring additional folding chairs. A cooler with NA beverages is always a good idea, although concessions will be available. There are camping hookups on the Tri-State Exposition Center grounds, and information on how to reserve spots is coming soon. Additional camping is off site at the Chattanooga North/Cleveland KOA campground at 648 Pleasant Grove Rd. McDonald, TN 37353, call 423-472-8928. Find YEDA online at: http://showyeda.com/

6TH ANNUAL SADDLE UP! MAGAZINE SUMMER WRITING CONTEST Youth ages 6 – 16 residing in Michigan, Ohio and Indiana are welcome to enter our 6th Annual Summer Writing Contest. Enter for a chance to win a monetary gift card to be used at a retail location of choice. Gift cards range from $75.00 to $10.00 each depending on age and placing won. All 1st-3rd place winners will also receive a free one year subscription to Saddle Up! Magazine. Write your essay titled: “My favorite breed of horse is... , and It’s my favorite breed of horse because... ” The owners of Saddle Up! Magazine will choose three winners from each age group. All 1st, 2nd and 3rd place stories will be printed in the September 2021 edition of Saddle Up! Magazine. Look in this issue for entry form and full contest details. Entry deadline is July 31st, 2021.

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Equine Wound Care By Dr. Joanna Bronson | http://bronsonvetservices.com/ Horses do get into trouble and seem to find the most creative ways of injuring themselves, even in the safest environments. Injuries can be classified as punctures, incised wounds, lacerations, and abrasions. All but abrasions usually need a tetanus booster if the wound occurs more than three months after a regular tetanus vaccination. Puncture wounds are one of the most frustrating injuries, as they often happen in the hoof region. In cases where a foreign object may be present, the area should be x-rayed with the object in place to determine possible damage to the surrounding area. This will determine the method of treatment. Do not attempt to remove the object. Leave this for your veterinarian. Although a puncture wound is small, it can quickly become complicated by infection as contamination is already deep inside the wound. Outside skin heals over the underlying tissue keeping the infection trapped inside. Puncture wounds need to be kept clean and encouraged to drain. Puncture wounds may also form abscesses. Evidence of a hoof abscess can cause a horse to be 3-legged lame and unable to put pressure on the injured site. The pain comes from inflammation in the wound. The site may have to be drained by your farrier/and or veterinarian. After the abscess has drained, antibiotics may be prescribed for infection. Incised wounds leave smooth and clean edges caused by sharp objects that have sliced the skin. Depending on where the wound is, it may be sutured, stapled, or will be left open. Lacerations often leave rough, jagged edges of skin with underlying tissue damage. Debriding (removing dead/and or dying tissue) these wounds is necessary to reduce the risk of infection under the skin. Some lacerations can be sutured, but others will have to heal while left open. Some wounds will need a drain tube to facilitate the healing process. Abrasions are non-penetrating wounds to the skin. They are usually minor and just need to be cleaned and disinfected. A topical ointment may be used. For emergency first aid when an injury occurs, first restrain and calm the horse. Move him to a secure location and assess his vital signs. A mild sedative may be needed to keep him calm. Cuts that occur on the coronet band or heel bulb are like head wounds in that they can bleed heavily. Any active bleeding can be controlled by applying direct pressure to the wound with a thick absorbent dressing. If the wound is not bleeding profusely, hosing the wound will help flush out debris and slow the blood flow. Cold water can also lessen pain and help reduce swelling. Sometimes an injury is not caught right away. Older cuts (more than 12 hours old) should still be examined. While suturing is not practical for older wounds, they still need to be treated. These cuts may have already begun forming “proud flesh,” which rapidly grows over the surface interfering with normal skin closure. Proud flesh, and large scabs covering deep wounds trap bacteria. These types of wounds take longer to heal from the inside. As with any wound, a treatment plan will be set dependent on the severity and location of the injury. JUNE 2021 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2021

Typically, wounds heal in 4 stages: The first stage involves inflammation at the site. Swelling causes pain. The second stage creates pus that helps to remove infection and debris. The site will need to be kept clean and covered. The third stage begins repair as the cells start to mobilize. This is when healing tissue starts to form at the base of the injury. The fourth stage is the new reconstruction of tissues. As the wound heals, the site begins shrinking. After the wound has been initially treated, it may need bandaging depending on the type of wound. There are usually 3-4 layers used in bandaging. The first layer that is in direct contact with the wound is usually non-sticking. This layer is followed by soft, thin gauze or an elastic cotton wrap. If the area needs extra protection, some form of batting such as cotton or cotton quilting is used. The 3rd layer is designed to hold the inner layers in place and for protection from the environment. This layer is usually some form of stretchy vet wrap or similar material. A horse may also be regulated to “stall rest” to avoid further injury. Wounds take time to heal and correct aftercare is essential to the success of any treatment plan. Dr. Joanna Bronson graduated from Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2000 at the top of her class. Following graduation, she worked as an intern at a large equine referral practice in Cleveland, Ohio specializing in lameness, surgery, and racetrack medicine. In 2005, she opened Bronson Veterinary Services in Coldwater, Michigan, a full-service equine, small animal hospital and surgical center.

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Making Better Hay By Lisa Kiley | https://www.cashmans.com/ Hay Season is upon us. Did you know just how important hay is to the United States in terms of agricultural production? It is the 3rd most produced commodity, just behind corn and soybeans. At 130 million tons of hay produced annually, it is double the amount of wheat produced, which is 4th highest in production on the list. Hay really is at the heart of American agriculture and it is something that is produced both by commercial operations and in the backyard of the hobby farmer. It is a commonality between anyone who owns livestock; we need hay to keep our animals healthy and happy. Every hay season produces its own challenges due to weather and timing. John Ashworth, the National Sales Manager for International Stock Food, provided some great insight on how farmers can achieve a better quality more reliable hay crop utilizing a product called Hay Guard. “International Stock Food (ISF) is a family business, started in 1949 by JG Forrest. Originally catering mostly to the dairy industry, its roots were started in minerals and supplements. The original product, Silo Guard, was produced from mined sulfur, which had been used in the past to preserve meats and foods for human consumption. This led to the interest of ISF to use it as a preservative for forages.” John advised. “The family's 2nd generation moved to using lab created products which are more controlled, consistent, and have a higher potency which means that they require less product to be applied while retaining a food grade quality product” He continued, “Now the 3rd generation is running the business, which is based out of the Atlanta, Ggeorgia area.” The mission has always been clear, “Quality Animals Start with Quality Forage.” John stressed that Forage First means less supplemental products, “Comparative products are often sold out of much larger agriculture companies where preservatives are just a small part of what they do. ISF is clearly focused on forage preservatives and educating the customer on how to make the best quality forage. Forage is all we do.” So, what exactly is Hay Guard? John explained, “It's a preservative that uses Sulfites, which unlike Sulfates, are safe for animals and nontoxic.” By applying Hay Guard, it alters the moisture content in the hay itself preventing spore growth that leads to mold. John used the analogy of a three-legged stool to explain, “In order for the bacteria spores to grow, there has to be three things: moisture, a food source (the hay) and oxygen. But if you take one of those three ‘legs’ out of the equation, the spores can't grow. Sulfites are natural oxygen scavengers, so their application prevents the bacteria that leads to a whole host of problems from dusty, moldy bales that can cause respiratory issues and colic in horses, to the bales heating to a point causing spontaneous combustion that can lead to a fire.” Hay Guard not only prevents the hay from becoming moldy, John advised, “The sulfites reduce lignin in the hay. Lignin decreases the availability of nutrients in the hay, so even if the horses are eating the correct amount of forage, they are not getting what they need out of it. Treated hay, assuming it has been grown correctly and harvested at the appropriate time, is softer, more palatable and easier to digest.” This equates to a hay that is more nutritious and for growers, that also increases the value of the hay. Why is Hay Guard preferred over the use of Propionic Acid applications? “There are actually a few reasons,” John shared, “First, Propionic Acid has to be applied at a much higher rate so that it gets JUNE 2021 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2021

to each blade prior to baling. ”Hay Guard only needs 3-4lbs per ton, converts to sulfur dioxide and moves it through the bale so it requires much less product. “Producers using acid require application equipment and systems that can cost $5K-$10K while requiring continually reading moisture levels throughout the process.” Hay treated with Propionic Acid often smells bad creating a less palatable bale for many horses. While hobby hay farmers may have thought the use of a preservative like Hay Guard is something for the big commercial operations, John urges them to take another look at what they have to offer. “Because it allows the producer to bale hay when the moisture content is higher, it creates flexibility for the farmer,” he explained. “For a large operation, that can mean getting a few additional cuttings in, but there are also numerous ways it can assist a farmer short on time and help. If a farmer is working a fulltime job in town, Hay Guard can allow them to bale before or after work, when dew on the field may have prevented or delayed them from making hay.” In addition, there are much more affordable applicators, with smaller farms being able to get into a system for a fraction of the cost of other options. Finally, it's important to consider the weather that farmers have been contending with in the North East and many parts of the Midwest. John shared, “with the way the last several hay seasons have been, it's almost impossible to put up good quality hay without the assistance of a preservative. Mild winters and wet springs could put a complete halt on production, but Hay Guard allows for hay to be made at higher levels of moisture, up to 25%, while preserving the quality of the hay so that it meets the nutrition needs of the animals that consume it.” Cashmans Horse Equipment has proudly carried Hay Guard for several years and would be happy to work with you on a system that works for your hay production no matter what size the operation is. For those of you who buy hay and don't produce it, you can ask your local dealer if the hay has been treated with Hay Guard or other applications. Lisa Kiley is a lifelong horse enthusiast who has worked in the equine industry and shown horses for many years and a proud member of the Cashman’s Horse Equipment Team in Delaware, Ohio. 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 Lisa Kiley and conscious merchandise and items made in her horse Cotton the U.S.A. https://www.cashmans.com/ (17)

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Great Horse Camping By Robert Eversole | www.TrailMeister.com Good horse camping is easy. Great Horse Camping requires a little more preparation. Let's discuss how to get the most out of your adventures. From what to look for in a campground, safe trailering to camp, and even why Love Letters are an important part of every camping trip! Planning for a Horse Camping Adventure in the Front Country (or anywhere!) Do your Homework – What type of adventure are you up for? In any camping environment, all you need is food, water, and shelter for horses and humans. Three things. That's it. How complicated you make fulfilling those needs is up to you. You can keep it simple by heading to a fully equipped resort or you can decide to rule the wilderness. There's a world of difference between setting up camp at a guest ranch with reserved stalls and parking complete with water and electric hookups for your truck and trailer, versus an outing that requires you to ride deep into a wilderness area with everything you need for survival on the back of your horse. Types of horse camps: · Guest Ranch, Resort, B&B – Glamping with all the bells and whistles · Established Campgrounds – Corrals are common, usually have restroom facilities, sometimes even shower houses. State Parks, etc. · Primitive Camp – Dispersed camping USFS/BLM areas · Wilderness Camping – Packing in The amount of preparation depends on the type of camp you plan on visiting. Guest ranches take care of everything from corrals to dining facilities. Dispersed camping in a National Forest means you'll need to be proficient with not only horse containment, but water, shelter, and everything else you'll need. It's best to start slow and work up to more involved adventures. With every trip keep notes on what you forgot and what you had, but didn't need. With each trip, you'll become more organized and find out what little things helped you feel more comfortable in camp and on the trail. Using a printable checklist helps. (You can find one at www.trailmeister.com/trail-rider-check-list/) After you've decided what type of adventure you want, now is the time to start asking questions. · What amenities are available? Are there corrals, restrooms, showers, water, etc.

· What is the parking like? Will my rig fit? · How many miles of trails? What types of trails (out and back or loops)? Terrain and footing? · Are reservations required? Where to make them? · Best times to visit? · What are the rules & restrictions for the area? Coggins Test, Health Certificates? Is weed free feed required? If certified weed-free feed is required, ask for a list of where to buy it. Are portable corrals allowed? Are dogs allowed? Fire restrictions? Bear restrictions? · Is it a multi-use area? Who will I meet on the trails and in camp? · Driving distance and quality of the roads? How long will it take to get there and can my truck and trailer make it? Once you've settled on your destination point it's time to start making sure that you AND your horses are ready for the trip. It's all good as long as nothing goes wrong. Are you preparing? Or are you just surviving? Food/Meal Planning: The average equine eats about 2% of body weight per day. An average horse weighs 1,000 lbs that foots out to about 20lbs of hay per horse, per day. How are you going to carry it? Pack your horse's usual rations. You may be tempted to "treat" your horse to prepare him for a rigorous day of riding. Resist that urge. Keep your horse's feed as close to normal as possible. Giving your horse foods that he's not used to can cause digestive troubles. If a specific type of feed (i.e. weed free) is required and it's different from what you normally feed at home, you'll want to change your horse's diet gradually prior to your trip. For example, if changing from grain and hay to a complete pelleted feed, or even from one kind of hay to another, do it well in advance so you don't put your horse at risk of colic or other potential health problems. Also, as much as they'll want to – don't allow horses to graze on green meadow grass if your horse is not accustomed to eating fresh forage at home. Colic is one thing you want to avoid especially when horse-camping, where the nearest Vet may be far away! Water: Water is the most vital of requirements. On average horses drink 10-15 gallons of water a day. That's a lot. Check in advance for availability of horse water. Inquire with the land manager or reputable online guide if water is available in a stream that flows all year long, or whether it's supplied. Some streams are seasonal, and pumps can break, so plan a back-up. There may be water for the horses, but is there portable water for you as well? If the H2O situation looks sketchy, you'll have to haul it, and at 8.3 pounds per gallon, hauling sufficient water can quickly become a challenge.

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Shelter/Containment: This is where things can get interesting. Much like toddlers, our horses will get into mischief if allowed to wander unattended. A safe and secure method to keep them contained is imperative for a successful horse camping trip. If you're heading to a guest ranch or established horse camp with corrals, you shouldn't have too many worries. Just to be safe it's a good idea to take a few minutes and give the pony’s pen a good going-over before you put them in. And have an option in case the pens aren't up to snuff. For areas without corrals, you'll need to examine various ways to hold your horses. Versatile, inexpensive, effective, and safe when properly set up; for me, the highline is the gold standard. A good primer on how to set up a safe highline can be found online at: www.trailmeister.com/abetter-highline/ Another good equine containment option is portable corrals, either hard sided or electrical. Not all areas allow portable fencing so be sure to check with the land manager beforehand. If you plan on using electric fencing be sure to get your animals used to it first at home. Animals unused to electric fence have a tendency to rush through rather than back away from the white line of electric. But remember that the natives (deer, elk, moose, bear) will not have had the benefit of such training. Preparing for your Horse Camping Trip Once you've handled the basic questions of Where, When, Why, and What, it's time to start refining your skill sets to ensure that no matter what happens you'll enjoy a worry free outing. I start these preparations long before I load the trailer. In no particular order other than saving “love letters” for the end! · Conditioning: Is your horse ready for long days on the trail? You'll most likely be doing more riding than usual on your trip. You'll want to make sure to get him in condition for those long days on the trail. · Vet checks for horses: Is your horse medically fit for camping? Does he have all the required vaccinations? And the necessary paperwork for them? · First Aid Skills: Equine and Human – A good time for a primer on equine first aid is when the horse is getting his annual physical. Ask your vet to teach you how to check vitals such as pulse, temp, and respiration. You'll need to pass this info on to the vet if there should be a problem at camp.

· Communications: Most horse camps are far from reliable cell service. Do you have a way to communicate in an emergency? · Emergency Plan: Outline of where you're going, how long, who you're going with, when you're returning, and any medical conditions you and your riding buddies have. · Take a Trial Run: My first camping trip of the year is always in my own backyard. Setting up camp, putting the horses on the highline, trying to recall how to get the Coleman stove running after 8 months of inactivity. A practice camping trip at home is an excellent way to work the kinks out in a place where failure IS an option. · Love Letters: What do Love Notes have to do with Trail Riding and Horse Camping? Do the agencies that administer your riding areas know that horse owners are using the area? Without letting them know that equestrian activities are occurring, they may forget when it comes to dedicating time, effort, and money into maintaining horse trails, equine parking, and horse camping areas. I try to pen a quick note to the land manager of each area that we ride or camp so that they are aware of the equine users in the places they are responsible for. These notes are not complaint posts, but rather a “thank you” for making these trails open to equine use. In conversations with various recreation rangers from around the continent very few have received a thank you, as opposed to myriads of complaints. Positive reinforcement works. Or as coined by Benjamin Franklin in his 1744 publication of Poor Richard’s Almanack: “Tart words make no friends: a spoonful of honey will catch more flies than a gallon of Vinegar.” Send those love letters and post cards and help keep our equestrian trails open! For more practical information on trail riding and horse camping, as well as the largest and most accurate guide to horse trails and camps, please visit us at: www.TrailMeister.com

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BLACK SWAMP DRIVING CLUB, OHIO Angie Hohenbrink, Becky Steingass, and Mary Thomas headed for the National Drive's Spring Fling held April 28-May 2 at the Hoosier Horse Park, in Edinburg, IN. Several marked trails took drivers all around the large park, including one that led to all eight of the combined driving obstacles. A games night attracted both participants and spectators Thursday, followed by a wellattended introduction to driving derbies on Friday. Saturday's Kentucky Derby party drew a large crowd, many with fancy hats. Save June 6th for a drive at Van Buren State Park hosted by Angie Hohenbrink. A potluck is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. at the Horse Day area. A cones course is planned for a nearby area and camping is available for Fri. and Sat. nights at the Horseman's Campground. Reservations can be made by calling 866644-6727. Trails are open for riders, but drivers will need to stay on the paved roads throughout the park. One of the most popular BSDC events is doing the carriage display for the Olde Fashioned Ice Cream Social at the Wyandot County Historical Museum, Upper Sandusky, OH. The July 10th activities include lunch (with lots of ice cream), a patriotic band concert, and a chance to view all the historical items in the museum grounds. Bring carriages and driving related antiques by 11:00 a.m. to set up for the noon to 4:00 p.m. event. Since the 2020 Christmas party couldn't be held, Christmas in July is on for July 24th at the Community Center in Meeker, OH. An outdoor potluck, a BSDC meeting, plenty of social time, and driving on quiet rural roads around Meeker are scheduled. There's plenty of level parking space for trailers and for getting turnouts ready for driving. Jackie Minges, Angie Hohenbrink, and Mary Thomas will venture north to attend the Blue Ribbon Driving Show, June 12-13 in Ionia, MI. Classes for pleasure driving will be on tap along with Super Reinsmanship, driven dressage, cones, and an American Driving Society approved combined test. Lessons are available after competition each day.

Black Swamp members are invited to drive with the Western Reserve Carriage Assoc. June 13th at the beautiful Carlisle Reserve near LaGrange, OH. Several miles of stoned trails are very suitable for all types of vehicles (even antiques!). Trails go through woods, up a couple of hills, and through prairie areas. There will be ridden horses on the trails at times, meaning drivers should be courteous, slow down or stop to avoid scaring these horses. Many BSDC members will be traveling to Mt. Hope, OH, July 2-3 for the latest version of Horse Progress Days. Draft horses will be providing power for the latest horse-drawn farm equipment. Everything from pairs to hitches of 12 or more will be driven to demonstrate all types of machinery. A huge trade show will be found in the newer buildings on the Mt. Hope Auction grounds. Ideas for club drives are always welcome. Let one of the officers know if you have a place for a drive or if you would like to help host a drive. New members are always welcome, and you don't have to have a horse or drive a horse to be a member. BSDC also takes trips to interesting driving related places and holds several “no horse” events each year. Find us on Facebook!

BRIGHTON TRAIL RIDERS ASSOCIATION In our last column we took a few moments to welcome the arrival of spring. Well, that proved to be a tad premature. While we did have a few good days with temps in the 70's, that didn't last. We saw the temperatures drop significantly, endured some nights when they went below freezing, and the winds got pretty fierce at times. As this is being written, things are looking up and let's hope that spring has really arrived, followed closely by summer. We also reported last month that we had reluctantly made the decision to hold our Annual Meeting via Zoom. Our bylaws require that these meetings occur no later than May, and the aforementioned weather had us worried. Luckily, we revisited this issue and reminded ourselves that we trail riders are supposed to be tough and we can withstand some inclement weather. So, we JUNE 2021 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2021 (20)

decided to hold that event outside and as these words are being read, we will have held the meeting on May 27th. It will be at the home of one of our Board members on her spacious deck and adjoining yard and will feature food and beverages. The weather should be nice but if it isn't, so what! We also decided to hold our June event, which we call the “Open Ride, Picnic and Campout.” This will take place on June 26th-27th. We'll have to prepare the food for the picnic to comply with DNR guidelines which prohibit potlucks and communal servings. Instead, all the food needs to be wrapped in individual servings. Nevertheless, we'll manage just fine and hope that a lot of our members elect to camp. Recent inspections of the staging area, trails and camping sites reveal that our equestrian facilities are in good shape. We can't wait to see them start to fill up with trail riders! Everyone knows that our country and the world got hit hard with the Covid epidemic in early 2020. Here we are almost half way through 2021 and things still aren't back to normal. But we're inching closer to that goal and in our little neck of the woods, we are extremely grateful for this progress. BTRA has not been able to hold a hosted outdoor event since the fall of 2019, and now we're getting back at it. Hooray! As we say just about every month, all trail riders are welcome at Brighton. As you enjoy all of our attractions, remember that they are here because our organization, teamed with the DNR, has spent much time and yes, money, to make this one of the best equestrian recreational centers in Michigan. Mark Delaney, BTRA President

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FORT CUSTER HORSE FRIENDS ASSOCIATION Hello Trail Riders! A BIG THANK YOU!! to all that attended our Spring Camp Out in May. It was a rousing success with 25+ campers and even more day riders and campers that came and left early. The weather was spectacular for Spring and the only rain was over Saturday evening. Friends enjoyed gathering around a campfire, trading stories about the last year and a riding season filled with hope for 2021. It was yet again another worthwhile fundraiser to keep our new campground funded and our trails maintained the best! We are looking forward to the Fall Equestrian Camp Out that will be held in September this year. Hopefully, things will be back to "normal" so our pancake breakfasts, potluck and auction fundraiser will be back on the camp out agenda! The trails are groomed, trees cleared and are ready for all the trail riding your hearts desire! The campground sites have been spruced up and gravel added to the parking pads for level rig parking. Our DNR has been wonderful in making sure those campers that reserve any of the 7 sites will in fact have horses. As at other equine camps, we are trying to ensure equine campers are safe and do not have to worry about "regular" campers with dogs, bikes, balls, etc. Any negative interaction with non-horse park users should be reported to the Park for documentation for safety issues and for future decisions with equine camps and trails. Our trail system is drawing a lot of riders as the word spreads of the beautiful trails with all of the creek crossings. You can help with all by joining FCHFA to ensure we have the funds to maintain all of our commitments to the Park. Visit www.fchfa.org for a calendar of events, ride/potlucks, workdays, pictures and membership info. Call Nancy at 269967-3613 for any questions. See you on the trails! Toni Strong, FCHFA Secretary

MAYBURY STATE PARK TRAIL RIDERS ASSOCIATION (MSPTRA) Greetings, trail riders! Our Riddle Ride is coming up! Mark your calendars for June 6, 2021, starting at noon and ending at 3:00pm. We will have preregistration available online on our website at www.mayburytrailriders.org/eventregistration. We will have many riddles for you to figure out along the trails! Prizes to be awarded (1st, 2nd & 3rd) at the end of the ride. The cost is free if you are a MSPTRA Member – if not, it is just $5! There will be COVID-19 Screening Questions upon arriving and everyone will be asked to wear a mask when unable to keep the 6 feet distance between attendees. If you have not renewed your Maybury State Park Trail Riders Association Membership yet for 2021, please do so today! We have made it a lot easier and now you can renew or sign up and pay your membership dues via the website under the “Membership” section. You can still renew or sign up by mail as well by printing out the forms and mailing them in. As far as the construction of the new bridge goes, work is beginning again on the approach and railings. We hope it gets completed soon. You can support our group in other ways by selecting it as your chosen charity under Amazon Smile. In addition, our association has an account with the Tribute Partners Program, where you can send in proof of purchases on feed bags which in turn translate to funds. Check out the “Support Our Group” section of our website for more information and forms. Every little bit helps! Our website has also added a “Log Your Ride” section. If you go on a ride in the park, simply go in and log it in! We like to know how many of us are enjoying the trails! You can still sign the Registry Book at the Kiosk in the Staging Area. Check out all the new updates to the website at www.mayburytrailriders.org Continue to follow us on Facebook for updates on the trails, events and general JUNE 2021 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2021 (21)

MICHIGAN FOX TROTTER ASSOCIATION Welcome to Michigan... Congratulations go out to the Kittendorfs for finding a nice nine year old Palomino MFT gelding who is perfect for Dean. They decided to travel to Missouri to find one. His registered name is LA's Full Moon. At last report, LA is settling in fine! Come ride with us...our application has been approved by the MFTHBA Trail Committee for the Sept. 17-19 National Trail Ride to be held at D bar D Ranch, 7064 E. 64th St. in Chase, MI. There are miles of sandy trails, small hills, more adjoining trails, and great camping. We plan to offer a guided trail ride each day, as well as an astride Bingo game with prizes on Saturday, a silent auction all weekend and a “Dessert-to-Pass” Meet n Greet Saturday night, with singing around the campfire later in the evening. Contact D bar D to make your reservations if you are interested. Stop in at campsite #10 (Jodi reserved it) if you have any questions and to say hi! MFTHBA members earn a point by participating. We hope to meet you there! Learning is fun...the 22 Versatility Challenge competitors have been accumulating miles and spending hours on the trails riding and camping at clinics and training in arenas. The horses and their handlers are learning new things and experiencing new situations. Fox Trotters can do anything! A hunk of meat and two potatoes...the May 29th Gaited Western Dressage clinic with Joanne Coy was a resounding success! Fox Trotters, Kentucky Mountain Horses, Tennessee Walking Horses, and Spotted Saddle Horses learned to gait better and their riders gained knowledge about the Western Dressage discipline. Thank you, Joanne, for sharing your knowledge with us. Thank you, Kelly Clevenger and Jodi Myers, for arranging this outstanding clinic! And we sincerely appreciated the Regional Fox Trotting Horse Foundation who awarded us the $350.00 grant to help make this clinic possible. WWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM

Horse Association & Trail Riders News MICHIGAN FOX TROTTER ASSOC., cont. Our next clinic is in the works...stay tuned for upcoming details! Join up... Have you successfully incorporated a new-to-you Fox Trotter into your family? Do you already have an MFT or are interested in them? We are interested in you! Please go to www.michiganfox trotters.com to print off and mail in your membership form along with your check (made out to MFTA) so that you can become involved in all of our various activities. Your support helps us promote the education and enjoyment of Fox Trotters in Michigan and surrounding states. By Marilyn Mannino

MICHIGAN TRAIL RIDERS ASSOCIATION The May Workbee in Luzerne included repair of Big Creek water crossing and watering spot between Luzerne boardwalk. Trails heading east and west of Luzerne are cleared (the winter wet snow has made for more than usual amounts of clearing). Our annual meeting and election results was also held. Four board members were unapposed and we have a new board member; welcome Julie Parliament! Plans for upcoming rides were discussed. The August family ride will be at Scheck’s trail camp and Goose creek trail camp; watch the website for dates and updates. A suggestion for an annual banquet at this ride was discussed and will be looked into. The September double cross ride and October color ride are planned. As the September rides starts at the north loop, discussion and update on where the Cheboyagan camp development is at. MTRA is meeting and working with the MDNR to make this happen, hopefully this year. MTRA is again sponsoring a virtual ride this June as our Shore to Shore ride was cancelled. This will be in progress with this printing as sign up was June 1st. It is a 30day challenge to ride 235 miles in the month of June. As of the work-bee and meeting time, 200 have already signed up. Trails are open and ready for riding, as are

many of the camps and are in use. We are all anxious to ride the trails in Michigan. We hope to see you on the trails this year!

PROUD LAKE TRAIL RIDERS ASSOC. Hello Everyone! We are very happy to report that we have added even more obstacles to our obstacle course. Please come out and give it a try! There is absolutely no charge, just enjoy. Proud Lake Trail Riders has been working diligently with the DNR to separate our trails from bikers. The park is completely committed to doing this and they are presently evaluating options and locations. Once the trails are separated, there will be signs up stating what are horse trails and what are bike trails. We have been working on this for the past several years and we are thrilled that the park is committed to making this happen. As of right now, the GPS maps have been submitted and we are moving forward. If you encounter bikers on the trails that are not giving the right-of-way to horses, please contact the DNR immediately. If you are able to get photos, please try to do so. Our first event of 2021 is scheduled for the weekend of June 18-20th. We will be having a cam pout and event ride. The ride will be a Murder Mystery theme. Camping is sold out for this event, but we have plenty of room for day riders. The ride is $5 per person. We will not be hosting our usual potluck at this event and lunch will not be included. Once again, all of the local parks have coordinated together so that we are not booking multiple events on same days. Our second ride/camp out of the season will be the ever popular Circle Ride with the Kensington Trail Riders on September 24-26th. If you would like to join our email list, please email me at efrusy@yahoo.com and also remember to like us on Facebook! Stay safe and keep riding!

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ROSE OAKS EQUESTRIAN FRIENDS The honeysuckle and Mayapples are putting on a show at Rose Oaks. There are manure buckets and forks at each of the bridges thanks to generous donors. Please remember to leave the parking area clean! Pick up and scatter manure, shavings, and hay. As the riding season gets into full swing, it's important to keep the park looking its best for everyone. Come out and enjoy the trails at Rose Oaks!

WESTERN DRESSAGE ASSOCIATION OF MICHIGAN Summer has started and here we go … WDAMI would like to congratulate all competitors of Dressage at Waters Edge Show online Horse show. Thank you for supporting WDAMI. Our second show will be the Sunflower Horse Show. Entries for that show will be open from June 11 to June 25. Videos are due by July 9. The big WDAMI Battle of the Saddle online horse show (BOSS) is coming in August with lots of great prizes including door prizes just for entering the show and high point winners for each level. Overall high points, western high points, and English high point winners will each win a free lesson with some awesome instructors. High point versatility as well. For more information, please check https://www.sportlighthorseshows.com Don't forget the USEF/Lite WDAA shows at Wyn Farm in Williamston, so let’s get out there and show Michigan that western dressage is growing strong. Wyn Farm will be hosting a total 6 Western Dressage WDAA Rated/USEF Lite Western Dressage shows this summer. Show dates are June 12 and 13, July 10 and 11, and August 28 and 29. These shows are MQHA approved. WDAMI would like to wish good luck to all the WDAA Western Dressage International Challenge competitors. You are all champions for getting out there and supporting... WWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM

Horse Association & Trail Riders News WESTERN DRESSAGE ASSOCIATION OF MICHIGAN, continued Western Dressage and we wish your journey be a wonderful and enjoyable one. WDAA News: WDAA just released its new training scale and is calling it a “training wheel.” The WDAA training wheel diagram depicts the training basics needed to reach the ultimate goal of lightness and thoroughness with harmony and serves as a guide to riders to evaluate and improve their Western Dressage Training. The hub of the wheel is the ultimate goal. The spokes represent the basic elements of training and connect to the hub. The rim holds all elements of the training together and represents the rider who is responsible for ensuring that all the spokes of the wheel are developed equally. For more information visit the WDAA website. Also new for junior members is the free Ride a Test: https://wdaa.memberclicks. net/wdaa-online-ride-a-test-program. Finally, don't forget the Western Dressage World Championship Show scheduled for September 29 to Oct 3, 2021. Hope to see you there!

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

Something to think about this month: Transitions play a key factor in training the horse. We have transitions between the paces, within the paces, curved lines and straight lines, going from one rein to the other rein, between larger and smaller circles (or the other way around), between single track to lateral movements, between lateral movements, sitting trot and rising trot, left bend to right bend and right bend to left bend, and transition between balance over the left pair of legs and the balance over the right pair of legs which is necessary for bend, zigzag half passes and flying changes. We have one more and that is transition between forehand balance, level balance, and uphill balance and – who knows – maybe I left a few out. 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 inforwdami@gmail.com. If you would like to volunteer or offer other services we need, please contact us. We can always use the help. Please don't forget to renew your 2021 membership.

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Financing: Starting The Loan Process GreenStone Farm Credit Serv. | https://www.greenstonefcs.com/ Ready to apply for a loan, but you're not sure where to begin? Whether you are interested in financing recreational land or a country home, the first step is submitting a loan application. Here’s the when, how, and why of securing financing to fund your next big step. Loan applications are available in person from the lender, or you can often submit one online. If you can state your purchase goals ahead of time and how you intend to use the property, this will help your lender provide options for your individual needs and goals. A good first step is to start by getting pre-qualified for a loan to help identify a budget for your property search. Once you select the property you’re interested in buying, you can use that address to move forward with the actual loan application. Applying for a loan requires documentation, and here are items you commonly need to provide to your lender: · Signed application · Driver's License or Photo ID · Purchase agreement or land contract, or a recent mortgage statement if refinancing · 2 years of W2s and/or 1099s · 30 days of recent pay stubs · 2 years of business and personal tax returns, if you have any self-employed income · Most recent liquid asset account statements (checking, savings, retirement, etc.) If you are retired, or your income is from pension or social security, then you may need to provide a current year payment award letter for Social Security, or a recent payment statement for your pension. Any legally documented income showing a history and a probability for continuation can also usually be used as income sources. Often, if you're 58.5 years or older, your nest egg income can be included, based on an annual calculation of 5% of your retirement account. For those who are self-employed, lenders may require two years of documented income for this money to be included in the application review. In addition, income from child support or alimony can be considered as long as the income is verifiable. For overtime, commission, or bonus income, these funds could be taken into account if you can provide a two-year history of this type of income. Common country living loan options include: · Country home mortgage – rural homes, vacant land, small farms · Home construction – starting from scratch · Home site vacant land – the right vacant land for your needs · Recreational land – place to hunt, fish, hike or simply enjoy time outdoors with family and friends As you gather the information, don't hesitate to consult with your loan officer to help make the process of securing financing to achieve your goals as simple as possible. Whether you’re a firsttime loan applicant, or you’ve been through the process before, you’re on your way to making your personal dreams a reality. To learn more about these financing options and get started with an online loan request, please visit: https://www.greenstonefcs.com/ JUNE 2021 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2021

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A Successful Equine Business By Lisa Skylis | skylisli@msu.edu Re-Visit Your Business Plan Regardless of whether you're just starting out or expanding your services, every equine business should have a solid business plan. Ideally, you would have created your business plan before launching your business – although it's better late than never! Essentially, this business plan will become your roadmap to achievement and should summarize your business's past, current state, and future goals. Although it may seem intimidating, a thorough business plan is the key to convincing yourself and possible investors that you're serious about success! Unfortunately, not every business is destined to succeed, and a great deal will fail within the first couple years. The reasons for failure could include everything from poor financial planning to lack of demand to natural disaster. Many of these potentially businesskilling elements are addressed in your business plan. Some of the categories you should include in your plan are as follows: · Summary: Summarize your business opportunity in a few sentences. For an IRS-worthy appearance, add a cover page and a table of contents. · Business Concept: What is the concept of your business, indepth? Include details on your products or services sold, the structure of your business, your mission statement, your future goals, and any research you've done so far. · Environment: What factors could threaten your business' viability? Explain the changes in your economy, work environment, part of the equine industry, etc. that could become challenging for your business. · Management: Are you capable to run this business? Describe your management style, who is a part of your leadership team, and staff management policies. · Marketing, Audience, and Advertising: Who will buy your product or service and how will they learn of it? Show your market's current and projected demand, the demographics of your audience, analysis of any competition, and your marketing and advertising strategy. · Operations: How will you supply your product or service to your customers? Detail your facility requirements, operations plan, the materials or inputs you need to produce, schedule of production, and any regulations/requirements to consider. · Finances: How will your business make money? Demonstrate the financial value of your business with documents about your budget, pricing of your product, your financial goals, financial analysis, economic and other risk assessment, contingency plans, etc. · Execution: How will you execute this business plan? Show how you plan to implement your business plan, your time-line, and any supporting documents. Now organized for any outcome, there are a few basic guidelines to follow when filling out the details of your business plan. Whether you're creating your first or updating your last, these are some tips for when you're writing your equine business plan: · Write in simple, short sentences that will be easily understood by anyone reading it. JUNE 2021 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2021

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should include social media platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. For instance, think of an equine rescue that's largely volunteer-run. Ask a couple social media-savvy volunteers to post weekly horse photos on Instagram or farm updates on Facebook. This will keep your current audience engaged while increasing the reach of your advertising. Adapting to the modern marketplace is critical to your businesses' success and this may include utilizing social media.

iness card might have worked wonders in the past, nowadays the best advertising campaigns use multiple media platforms to spread word of their business far and wide. To increase your audience's awareness of your business, here are a few ways you might want to advance your advertising strategy: · Learn what strategies other businesses similar to yours are using. If you sell custom rope halters and lead ropes, where do you see other successful retailers advertising? Maybe because the other business placed an ad in a breed association's magazine and showbill, they’ve had more customers visit their booth at the next major horse show. Check for niche publications in your state that focus on a specific targeted market. Pay attention to how other equine businesses advertise. · Consider creating a website for your product or service. A website is a fantastic way to show your audience the finer details of your business. For those who enjoy to DIY, platforms like Wix, Squarespace, GoDaddy, and Weebly make designing a website a possibility. Although most aren't free, they offer hundreds of templates for you to choose from and you can even add methods to process payment on your website. For anyone not very confident in their online abilities, hiring a professional web designer might be the right option for you. However you choose to go about it, creating a professional looking website is a great idea to bolster your equine business.

· Use client testimonials to encourage new business. Ask your current clients to write a few words on their experiences with your business and post the reviews on your business's Facebook page, website, or elsewhere. Horse people tend to rely heavily on word-of-mouth and the reviews from their fellow horse-loving friends. Even if you decide not to use the testimonial, it will provide valuable feedback on your customer's satisfaction. Lisa Skylis graduated from Michigan State University with a degree in Animal Science. She is a professional freelance writer and Lisa’s work largely focuses on the equine industry. When she’s not writing, Lisa can be found doting on the horses at her local therapeutic riding barn or entertaining her mischievous Golden Retriever, Roy. Freelance inquiries can be sent to skylisli@msu.edu Sources for this article include an article from Concordia St. Paul University titled “Program Resources Marketing Vs. Advertising: What's the Difference?”, an article from Iowa State University authored by Don Hofstrand titled “Writing a Business Plan”, and an article from Extension Horses titled “Equine Business Resources – Developing a Business Plan.”

· For the younger to middle-aged audience, take your product or service to social media. In today's increasingly digital world, your equine businesses' online presence matters and

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Beautiful Boarding and training facility for all breeds and disciplines. Green horses and firsttime riders welcome! Offering western dressage and short-term intensive training programs. IRONWOOD FARM – Dorothy 313.215.1944 Leonard, MI (Oakland) (S-05/22) Email: ironwoodfarmdressage@yahoo.com www.ironwoodfarmequestrian.com Boarding in Hastings, MI (South East Grand Rapids area). Quiet, country with 165 acres of trails. Inside and outside board, large pastures with shelters. 60x160 indoor riding arena. Lessons and horses for sale. EVERVIEW FARM – 269. 948.9570 Hastings, MI (Barry) (S-04/22) Email: lee@everviewfarm.net www.everviewfarm.net

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Nelson Automatic Waterers – A Nelson preferred contractor! Installed from start to finish. Many units to choose from. Maintenance free, time saving, energy efficient. Repairs and directional boring available. Horse fence installation. R. BARNES CO., INC. – Rick Barnes Howell, MI (Livingston) (PS-12/21) 313.407.7373 cell. Nelson Automatic Waterers – A Nelson preferred provider for repair and maintenance of your Nelson Automatic Waterers. Excellent response time. Most parts in stock. Honest, ethical and reliable. Will travel. www.WaterFixLLC.com WATERFIX COMPANY – John Guthrie Dexter, MI (Washtenaw) (S-01/22) 313.418.5676 or 734.475.8898

BOARDING ABERDEEN FARM, SOUTH LYON, MI: We are excited to announce that we’ve moved! Pardon our dust as we renovate our new facility. Now open – offering training, lessons, and boarding. ABERDEEN FARM – Donna 248.347.4411 South Lyon, MI (Washtenaw) (M-06/21) Email: donna@aberdeenfarm.com Facebook: Aberdeen Farm

Offering Full Service Boarding, Training and Dressage lessons. Relax and enjoy your horse in a quiet, adult atmosphere. Please visit our website at www.EleventhHourFarm.com, or find us on Facebook.com/11th Hour Farm ELEVENTH HOUR FARM – 248.755-2083 Holly, MI (Oakland) (PS-09/21) Email: info@eleventhhourfarm.com OPEN 24/7 – Board rates under $500. Includes locker, heated rooms, 12% pellet grain, hay, large pastures and daily turnout. We have trails, two indoor arenas, and one outdoor arena with lights. HARDY FARMS 313.363.2243 (call/text) 7215 N. Latson Rd., Howell, MI (M-06/21) www.hardysfarm.com or find us on Facebook MORAZ STABLES & EQUESTRIAN CENTER – Horse Boarding/Riding Lessons. Farm events and activities. Organic farm eggs for sale. MORAZ STABLES & EQUESTRIAN CENTER East China, MI (St. Clair) (S-03/22) 586.484.4154 or 630.991.0733 Email: info@morazequestriancenter.com https://www.facebook.com/morazstables/ https://morazequestriancenter.com/

BOARDING, CONTINUED TUTHILL FARMS, SOUTH LYON offers stalls and pasture board on over 20 acres. Miles of trail riding on the farm. Good location for trailering to nearby parks. Quality hay, outdoor arena, round pen, heated tack room and restroom. TUTHILL FARMS – Sandra Tuthill 248.207.6201 South Lyon, MI (Livingston) (S-07/21) Email: sandra@tuthillfarms.com Online: www.tuthillfarms.com TWIN ELM TRAINING: Full service training and boarding facility. Friendly, professional barn on 40 acres, indoor and outdoor arena, wash rack, tack lockers, 1/2 mile track, trailer parking. Resident trainer/instructor: hunt seat (on the flat), saddle seat, western, and western dressage. TWIN ELM TRAINING, LLC – 248.697.6503 Northville, MI (Washtenaw) (M-05/22) http://www.twinelmtraining.com/

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EQUIPMENT: NEW/USED 4-H Clubs Take Note! Retiring horse owner has saddles and tack for sale. Come and clean it, we will post it on Saddle Up! Magazine’s Facebook page to sell, then you share the proceeds with the Zeemering Foundation. Ina (Eena) Zeemering – 517.294.0328 Howell, MI (Livingston) (M-05/21) Email: inaz@att.net

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Horse For Lease: Quiet, friendly, 16.2 hand 7 yr. old gelding for on-site lease. Goes English or western and jumps. Experienced rider only. Call or text for more information and photos. Michelle Fries – 810.598.8220 Hartland, MI (Livingston) (M-06/21) Email: mifries@yahoo.com Miniature Mare, 3 year old Appaloosa. Bred to a miniature Appaloosa stallion. Offered at $900. DANSYN ARABIANS & MINIS – 989.667.4028 Caro, MI (Tuscola) (M-06/21) Petersonwarmbloods.com – Sales and lessons, stud service, boarding with indoor arena. Trained Holsteiners for sale for Dressage, Jumping and Eventing. 60+ years of experience. PETERSON WARMBLOODS – 248.887.4303 Highland, MI (Oakland) (S-01/22) www.petersonwarmbloods.com

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Horse trailer and vehicle repair. State certified, voted #1 “Best of the Best Oxford, MI.” I Car Gold Class Professionals. 4 locations to serve you. 4M COLLISION REPAIR Call Mitch – 248.572.4844 (M-06/21) Email: mitch@4mcollision.com Online: www.4mcollision.com

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INCOME OPPORTUNITY Part-time or full-time available: Join our team of distributors. 50 yr. old company selling animal and human supplements, cleaning, agricultural, lubrication and roofing. View videos on YouTube. Agriculture video at: www.HowIFarmNow.com, Roofing video at: www.HowIRoofNow.com Free Information, Call Ray 989.872.5216 Message: 888.266.0014, ext. 8778 (S-11/21)

SADDLE/LEATHER REPAIR CUSTOM LEATHER WORK. Variety of leather goods, plus harness and farrier supplies. Purses, wallets, belts, harnesses, collars, leashes and more! Saddle and tack repair available. JB ENTERPRISE OF MI, LLC Call John – 989.826.8024 Store: 331 N. Mount Tom Rd., Mio, MI (M-09/21) SADDLE REPAIR & LEATHER WORK. New and used saddles and tack bought and sold. Complete Leather Repair available. Many years of experience. Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat. 9:30-5pm. JIM'S QUALITY SADDLE CO. Jim Moule – 248.887.4829 Milford, MI (Oakland) (S-03/21)

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JUNE JUNE 1 thru DEC. 31 – Fox Trotter Versatility Challenges. 3 Challenges: 1) Under Saddle: encourages training young MFT. 2) Under Saddle: show versatility of MFT. 3) Ultimate Horsemanship Challenge: for most ambitious member. www.michiganfoxtrotters.com

JUNE 5 – 4 Season Equine Association Open Show, 8:30am start, Double Judged. Northwestern MI Fair, 3606 Blair Twp. Rd., Traverse City, MI. Show Mgr. Tallie Cook 231.944.6269, email: 4seasonequine@gmail.com. Online at: https://4seasonequine.weebly.com/ or on FB.

JUNE 5-6 – Rustic Cowboy Camp Out. Hosted by the Maybury State Park Trail Riders Assoc. (MSPTRA). Maybury State Park, 20145 Beck Rd., Northville, MI. Contact Mary Nader at 734.945.4475, em.: mnader@wowway.com. Online at: https://mayburytrailriders.org/

JUNE 5 – English Western Horse Association Open Casual Show. Show clothes optional. 9am start. Kent County Fairgrounds, 225 S. Hudson, Lowell, MI. Email: ewhashowboard@ gmail.com, https://ewhaonline.weebly.com/, or find us on Facebook.

JUNE 6 – Eastern MI Pre-Fair Open Show. 8:30am start. Performance and Gymkhana classes. Eastern MI Fairgrounds, 195 Midway Street, Imlay City, MI. Email: mwaldeck22 @gmail.com. Find us on Facebook or visit: https://www.easternmichiganstatefair.com/

JUNE 5 – Freedom Pleasure Series, 9am start. Sweepstakes, Year End Awards. Barry County Fairgrounds, 1350 N. M 37 Hwy, Hastings, MI. Email: freedomhorseshows@gmail.com or find “Freedom Pleasure Series” on Facebook.

JUNE 6 – Tri-County Horseman’s Association Show, 8am start. Year End Awards. Vern D. Campbell Arena, 13225 Sanford Rd., Milan, MI. Contact Judy 734.260.2916, or Deanna 734.972.7856. FB: “Tri-County Horseman’s Association” or http://tchamilan.weebly.com/

JUNE 3 – D Bar D Ranch Spring Speed Show Series. D Bar D Ranch, 7064 E. 64th St., Chase, MI. Call 231.878.2155, email: dbardranch02@ gmail.com. Online at: www.dbardranchmich igan.com. Facebook: D Bar D Ranch Michigan

JUNE 5 – GLASS-ED Serenity Farm Spring Dressage Show. English & Western. Entries close: May 28. Serenity Farm, 7872 Wilson Ave. SW, Byron Center, MI. Call Janine 616.723.4122, email: jhequestrian@comcast. net. Visit: http://glass-ed.com/ or on Facebook.

JUNE 4 – Fowlerville Fairgrounds Night Run Speed Series II. Expos 6pm start. $20 membership fee for series. 8800 W Grand River Rd, Fowlerville, MI. Call Michelle 517.376.2859, or em.: donaldcarnevale@att.net. Visit us online: at: https://www.fowlervillefamilyfair.com/

JUNE 5 – Wake Up Sleeping Bear Rebellion Series Barrel Race. Entries open 9am, show 10:30am. $500 Added. Cold Spring Farm, 8477 Bohemian Rd., Maple City, MI. Call Haylee 860.671.9201, or Sarah 231.218.8362. Find us on Facebook: “Rebellion Series”

JUNE 4-6 – Dressage at Waterloo Spring Classic I & II. Located in Waterloo Recreation Area, 11500 Glenn Road, Grass Lake, MI. Email: info@horseshowoffice.com, or visit: www.waterloohunt.com. Find us on Facebook at: “Waterloo Hunt Club.”

JUNE 5-6 – Huron County Open Horse Show. Huron County Fairgrounds, 155 Fair St., Bad Axe, MI. Contact Amy Gettel 989.550.1419, em.: amyjosp@hotmail.com. Find us on Facebook: “Huron County Open Horse Shows”

JUNE 4-6 – Great Lakes Buckskin Association Show, Fri Open Speed Classes 6pm. Sat/Sun Dbl. Judged IBHA & All Breed Show. St. Joseph Co. Fairgrounds, 316 E. Charlotte St., Centreville, MI. Ken 517.262.0537, email: klhuffman @frontier.com, or https://www.glbahorse.org/

JUNE 5-6 – IBRA Barrel Racing Show at D Bar D Ranch, 7064 East 64th St., Chase, MI. 231.878.2155, email: dbardranch02@gmail. com. Online: www.dbardranchmichigan. com, or find us on Facebook at: “D Bar D Ranch Michigan.” Visit IBRA at: https://www.ibra.us/

JUNE 4-6 – “Happy Is As Happy Does” CMO. Helmets required. Silver Creek Co. Park, 3900 134th Ave., Hamilton, MI. $10/day MiCMO members, $15/day non-members (plus park fees). Vicki 269.244.9913, em: vickihorsley@ yahoo.com or visit: www.nacmo.org

JUNE 5-6 – MIHA District 12 Jr. High School Division Meet I & II (grades 5-8). Reg. deadline May 11. Goodells County Park, 8345 County Park Dr., Goodells, MI. Call Bob Clogg 586.615.1828, or email Lori at: mihadistrict12 @gmail.com. Visit: http://mihadistrict12.org

JUNE 11 – Fowlerville Fairgrounds Night Run Speed Series III. Expos 6pm. $20 membership fee for series. 8800 West Grand River Rd., Fowlerville, MI. Call Michelle 517.376.2859, or em.: donaldcarnevale@att.net. Visit us online: at: https://www.fowlervillefamilyfair.com/

JUNE 4-6 – Ranch Horse Assoc. of MI Show. Berrien County Youth Fair, 9122 US Hwy 31, Berrien Springs, MI. Call Sam 616.890.1190, email: samholwerda@yahoo.com. Find us on Facebook: “Ranch Horse Assoc of Michigan” or visit: http://www.miranchhorse.com/

JUNE 5-6 – Midland Jr. Fair Board Open Show, 9am start. Overall Weekend High Point: 2 show saddles. Midland County Fairgrounds, 6905 Eastman Ave., Midland, MI. Show info & stalls: call Margaret Wegner 989.835.9743, email: mwtgone@aol.com. www.midlandfair.com

JUNE 11-13 – CMHA All Breed Horse Show. Shiawassee County Fairgrounds, 2900 Hibbard Rd., Corunna, MI. Katie 989.666.4867, email: cmhasecretarygmail.com, stall res: cmhastalls @gmail.com. https://cmhainfo.weebly.com/ or Facebook: “CMHA-All Breed Horse Shows”

JUNE 9 – River Run Horse Show – Speed Series. 6:30pm, nightly & year end High Point awards, no membership needed!. Kent County Fairgrounds, 225 S. Hudson St., Lowell, MI. 616.240.7575, email: riverrunhorseshows@ gmail.com, Facebook: River Run Horse Shows JUNE 9-13 – Traverse City Spring Horse Show. CSI 4*, Premier Hunters, Jumper 6. Flintfields Horse Park, 6535 Bates Rd., Williamsburg, MI. Call 231.267.9080. More information online at: https://traversecityhorseshows.com/ JUNE 10 – D Bar D Ranch Spring Speed Show Series. D Bar D Ranch, 7064 E. 64th St., Chase, MI. Call 231.878.2155, email: dbardranch02@ gmail.com. Visit us online at: www.dbardranch michigan.com, or you can find us on Facebook at: “D Bar D Ranch Michigan” JUNE 11 – Floral City Summer Speed Series. 7pm start. Weekend High Point, all age groups. Monroe County Fairgrounds, 3775 S. Custer Rd., Monroe, MI. Find “Floral City Horseman’s Association” on Facebook for more info.

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SHOW & EVENT DATES JUNE 11-12 – Eaton Co. Benefit Pleasure & Speed Series. Speed Friday 6pm. Pleasure Saturday. 9am. Series High Point. Eaton County Fairgrounds, 1025 Cochran Ave., Charlotte, MI. Contact Kelsie 517.614.57611, or call Todd 517.420.2916. FB: Eaton County Fairgrounds JUNE 11-13 – Eastern US Mounted Archery Championship Series “Michigan Mash Up.” Hosted by Michigan Centaurs, 1886 S. 160 Ave., Hesperia, MI. Call Beth 231.557.6598, email: michigancentaurs@gmail.com or online at: www.michigancentaurs.com

JUNE 12-13 – Floral City Horseman’s Association Summer Series June Open Horse Show. Monroe County Fairgrounds, 3775 S. Custer Rd., Monroe, MI. Find us on Facebook: Floral City Horseman’s Association. JUNE 12-13 – Lower MI Horse Association Open Show, 8am start, PAC. Ingham County Fairgrounds, 700 E. Ash St., Mason, MI. Stall reserve (preferred): kholzhei@hotmail.com or call/text: 517.719.2329. Find us on Facebook at “Lower-Michigan-Horse-Assocation.”

JUNE 14-18 – Horse Camp for Ages 7-16. Beginner through walk, trot, canter welcome. 9am-2pm daily. Wildwind Equestrian Center, 3935 7 Mile Road, South Lyon, MI. Call 248.486.7433, or email: wildwindec@gmail. com, or visit: www.wildwindstable.com JUNE 16 – River Run Horse Show: Casual Pleasure Series. 6:30pm, nightly/year end High Point awards, no membership needed! Kent Co. Fairgrounds, 225 S. Hudson St., Lowell, MI. 616.240.7575, email: riverrunhorseshows@ gmail.com, Facebook: River Run Horse Shows

JUNE 12-13 – MI Equine Challenge Assoc. AHCA Sanctioned Challenge. Wexford County Fairgrounds, 1320 Mitchell St., Cadillac, MI. Contact Danielle 231.233.6530, show mgr. Wendy 231.499.9601, or find Michigan Equine Challenge Association “MECA” on Facebook.

JUNE 17-20 – Traverse City Spring Horse Show II. CSI 2*/B Hunters/Jumper 5. Flintfields Horse Park, 6535 Bates Road, Williamsburg, MI. Call 231.267.9080. Visit us online at: https://traversecityhorseshows.com/

JUNE 12-13 – MHDVA Blue Ribbon Pleasure Driving Show, Driven Dressage & Combined Test. ADS recognized. 8am both days. Ionia County Fairgrounds, 317 S. Dexter St., Ionia, MI. Dorothy 517.763.3729, email: pchilds_ 2004@yahoo.com, or http://mhdva.org/

JUNE 17 – D Bar D Ranch Spring Speed Show Series. D Bar D Ranch, 7064 E. 64th St., Chase, MI. Call 231.878.2155, email: dbardranch02@ gmail.com. Visit us online at: www.dbardranch michigan.com, or you can find us on Facebook at: “D Bar D Ranch Michigan”

JUNE 12 – D Bar D Ranch Campground Poker Ride. D Bar D Ranch, 7064 E. 64th St., Chase, MI. Call 231.878.2155, email: dbardranch02 @gmail.com. Visit us online at: www.dbard ranchmichigan.com, or find us on Facebook.

JUNE 12-13 – Mid-MI Open Horse Shows Circuit “Cowgirl Up” Show. Isabella Co. Fairgrounds, Mt. Pleasant, MI. Stalls/camping: Jennie 989.954.5268, or email: jbigelow@ gpminvestments.com. Visit us online at: http://mmohsc.com/ or Facebook: “MMOHSC“

JUNE 17-20 – Woodbine Farm USEF June Show. HJAM approved. Woodbine Farm, 9976 Liberty Rd., Chelsea, MI. Email: info@hjam. net, online: www.hjam.net, or find “Hunter Jumper Assoc. of MI” on Facebook. Stall res.: https://www.woodbinefarms.com/

JUNE 12 – English Western Horse Association Open Show. Double Judged. 9am start. Kent County Fairgrounds, 225 S. Hudson, Lowell, MI. Email: ewhashowboard@gmail.com, https://ewhaonline.weebly.com/ or find the English Western Horse Assoc. on Facebook.

JUNE 12-13 – Wyn Farm Summer Dressage Show, English & Western, Schooling 5 & 6. WDAA Rated/USEF Lite, MDA, AQHA. Wyn Farm, 3100 Noble Rd., Williamston, MI. Call 586.703.7690, email: wynfarm@gmail.com. www.wynfarm.com or on FB: Wyn Farm LLC

JUNE 18-20 – Dressage at Waterloo June I and II. Located in Waterloo Recreation Area, 11500 Glenn Road, Grass Lake, MI. Email: info@horseshowoffice.com, or visit online at: www.waterloohunt.com. Find us on Facebook at: “Waterloo Hunt Club.”

JUNE 12 – Great Lakes Cutting Horse Assoc. show. BBH, 7420 Turk Rd., Brooklyn, MI. Call 810.356.3338, or email us: greatlakescutting @gmail.com. Online at: www.greatlakescutt ing.wixsite.com/glcha or on Facebook: “Great Lakes Cutting Horse Association”

JUNE 13 – Flying V Arena Speed Show Buckle Series, 11am expos. No haul-in, office or high pt. fees. Flying V Arena, 8745 Nashville Hwy., Vermontville, MI. Trudy 517.231.4905, email: flyingvarena@hotmail.com. Find our showbill on our Facebook page: “Flying V Arena”

JUNE 19 – Boots & Bridle 4-H Club Open Show, 9am start. Tuscola County Fairgrounds (enter on M-81 next to Pizza Hut) Caro, MI. For showbill email: patte199@anr.msu.edu. Call Contact Amy Kotsch 989.683.3271. Find us on Facebook or visit: www.tuscolacountyfair.org

JUNE 12 – Hale Rebellion Series Barrel Racing, 10am start. Iosco County Fairgrounds, 1/4 mile North of stoplight, East side of M-65, Hale, MI. Call 989.619.6053. Facebook: Rebellion Series

JUNE 13 – Hunter/Jumper Dressage Show Series (1 of 4), 8am start. HJDA approved. Justamere Equestrian Centre, 56295 Card Rd., Macomb, MI. Lindsay Dalton 586.943.8778, email: LJD2L@yahoo.com. Visit us online at: https://www.justamere.info/

JUNE 19 – GLASS-ED Annual Dressage Show. English & Western, L judges. Entries close: June 10. Pine Lake Stables, 12300 Pine Lake Rd., Plainwell, MI. Call Mary 269.664.4223, email: equineline@mei.net or visit us online at: http://glass-ed.com/ or on Facebook.

JUNE 14-16 – Traverse City Spring Horse Show II. CSI 2*, Hunters, Jumper 5, International Hunter Derby. Flintfields Horse Park, 6535 Bates Road, Williamsburg, MI. Call 231.267.9080. More information online at: https://traversecityhorseshows.com/

JUNE 19 – HWSC Horse Show. Year End Awards. Holland Western Saddle Club, 3856 61st St., Holland, MI. Email: info@holland western.com. Find us on Facebook: “Holland Western Saddle Club” or visit our website at: https://hollandwestern.com/

JUNE 11-13 – Floral City Horseman’s Association Summer Series Show. Gymkhana Fri. 7pm. Sat. and Sun. 8am. Monroe County Fairgrounds, 3775 S. Custer Rd., Monroe, MI. Email: fcha2021@yahoo.com. Find us on Facebook: Floral City Horseman’s Association. JUNE 11-13 – Michigan Reining Horse Association Show. Midland County Fairgrounds, 6905 Eastman Avenue, Midland, MI. Call 616.581.2230, email: reiningmichigan@ gmail.com. Find “Michigan Reining Horse” on Facebook or visit: http://www.mrha.org/

JUNE 12 – Tack Sale/Swap, Multi-Family, 10am-6pm. Over 50 saddles! Free, open to the public. Buy, sell or trade. Location: 6832 7 Mile Rd., South Lyon, MI. Set-up: 8:30am. Reservations, email: backyardtack@hotmail.com JUNE 12-13 – Extreme Mt. Trail Clinic w/Kelly Chapman Sat., EMT Challenge Sun. Holland Western Saddle Club, 3856 61st St., Holland, MI. Email: info@hollandwestern.com. Facebook: “Holland Western Saddle Club” or visit us online at: https://hollandwestern.com/

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SHOW & EVENT DATES JUNE 19-20 – Buchanan Westerners Riding Club Horse Show. 14665 Mead Rd., Buchanan, MI. Pleasure arena opens at 8am, show starts at 8:30am. Email us: buchananwesterners@ outlook.com. Find us on Facebook or visit us at: www.buchananwesterners.com

JUNE 25-27 – Turtle Lake Campground Speed Show. Added Money! Poker run, group trail ride, more! Turtle Lake Campground, 854 Miller Road, Beulah, MI. Call 231.275.7353. Find “Turtle Lake Campground” on Facebook or visit us online at: www.turtlelakecampground.com

JUNE 26-27 – Buckskin Horse Association of MI Open Show, 8am. ABRA/PAC approved. Shiawassee County Fairgrounds, 2900 Hibbard Rd., Corunna, MI. Stalls/info: Tamara Vogel 989.251.3511, email: tamv925@gmail.com, or visit: http://www.michiganbuckskin.org/

JUNE 20 – Tri-County Horseman’s Association Show, 9am start. Year End Awards. Vern D. Campbell Arena, 13225 Sanford Rd., Milan, MI. Contact Judy 734.260.2916, or Deanna 734.972.7856. FB: “Tri-County Horseman’s Association” or http://tchamilan.weebly.com/

JUNE 26 – BDM Challenge Rebellion Series Barrel Racing, noon start. Arena located at Co. Road 491 and Agren Road, Lewiston, MI. Call 989.619.6053 or Facebook: Rebellion Series

JUNE 26-27 – HVEC Red, White & Blue Classic Show Sat., Speed Show Sun. Divisional Daily High Points. Huron Valley Equestrian Field, Milford High School, 2380 Milford Rd., Highland, MI. Email: HVECofMichigan@ gmail.com or on Facebook: HVEC of Michigan

JUNE 21-25 – Horse Camp for Ages 7-16. Beginner through 2’ jump riders welcome. 9am-2pm daily. Wildwind Equestrian Center, 3935 7 Mile Road, South Lyon, MI. Call 248.486.7433, or email: wildwindec@gmail. com, or visit: www.wildwindstable.com JUNE 22-25 – Brit Vet Camp at Albion College. Veterinary medicine preparatory camp for high school juniors and seniors. Hands-on, multidisciplinary. Receive college credit! Albion College, 611 East Porter Street, Albion, MI. https://www.albion.edu/camps/ JUNE 23 – River Run Horse Show – Speed Series. 6:30pm, nightly & year end High Point awards, no membership needed!. Kent County Fairgrounds, 225 S. Hudson St., Lowell, MI. 616.240.7575, email: riverrunhorseshows@ gmail.com, Facebook: River Run Horse Shows JUNE 23-27 – Traverse City Spring Horse Show III. CSI 3*, WCHR Week, Premier Hunters, Jumper 6. Flintfields Horse Park, 6535 Bates Road, Williamsburg, MI. Call 231.267.9080. Find more information online at: https://traversecityhorseshows.com/ JUNE 23-25 – Nancy Baker Dressage Clinic. Internationally renowned clinician & instructor. Pepperidge Equestrian Center, 7975 Pepper Road, Holly, MI. Call or text 248.634.3560, or email: pepperridge22@gmail.com. JUNE 25-27 – MQHA Spartan Spectacular, AQHA approved, 4 judge event. Mason County Fairgrounds, 5302 US-10, Ludington, MI. Contact the MQHA office 616.225.8211, email: mqha@hotmail.com. Find us on Facebook or our website at: http://miquarterhorse.com/ JUNE 25-27 – POAC East World Show, 7:30 am start. MI POAC Promo Show Friday, East World Show Sat & Sun. Berrien County Youth Fair, 9122 US Hwy 31, Berrien Springs, MI. Find the “2021 POAC East World and Promo” on Facebook for more information.

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JUNE 26 – Freedom Pleasure Series, 9am start, Double Judged. Rain Date: August 7. Sweepstakes, Year End Awards. Barry County Fairgrounds, 1350 N. M 37 Hwy, Hastings, MI. Email: freedomhorseshows@gmail.com or find “Freedom Pleasure Series” on Facebook. JUNE 26 – Great Lakes Cutting Horse Assoc. Show. MiRCHA produced. Midland Co. Fairgrounds, 6905 Eastman Ave., Midland, MI. Call 810.356.3338, greatlakescutting@gmail.com www.greatlakescutting.wixsite.com/glcha or FB: “Great Lakes Cutting Horse Association” JUNE 26 – IHTA Forbidden Trails Ride. IHTA members only. Register by May 31. $20 per adult, $10 riders 15 & under. Check-in 9am at the pavilion. Find us on Facebook: Ionia Horse Trails - IHTA, or visit: https://www.ioniahorse trailsassociation.org/ JUNE 26 – Kal Val Saddle Club Speed Show, IBRA MI/IN Co-Sanctioned, $500 Added. 11am start. Kal Val Saddle Club Grounds, 9853 S. 34th St., Scotts, MI. Melissa 269.808.7573, or Shajnett 269.567.8708. Find us on Facebook: “Kal Val Saddle Club.” JUNE 26 – Kenowa Saddle-Ites Open Horse Show, 9am start. Holland Western Saddle Club, 3856 61st St., Holland, MI. Call Karla Kuiper 616.318.9022. Find us on Facebook at: “Kenowa Saddle-Ites” or visit us online at: https://kenowasaddleites.webs.com/ JUNE 26 – Wagon Wheel Open & 4-H Qualifier Show. 9am start, High Points All Age Divisions. Muskegon County Fairgrounds, 6621 Heights Ravenna Rd., Muskegon, MI. Info.: Melissa 231.740.9576, em: morganm0864@me.com or visit: www.muskegonfairgrounds.com JUNE 26 – Wrangler 4-H Club Open Show, 9am start. Tuscola County Fairgrounds Caro, Find us on Facebook or visit us online at: www.tuscolacountyfair.org

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JUNE 26-27 – IBRA Barrel Racing Show at D Bar D Ranch, 7064 East 64th St., Chase, MI. 231.878.2155, email: dbardranch02@gmail. com. Online: www.dbardranchmichigan. com, or find us on Facebook at: “D Bar D Ranch Michigan.” Visit IBRA at: https://www.ibra.us/ JUNE 27 – Executive Farms Fun Show, Entries by 9am, show starts 10am. Show & Show Series High Points. Executive Farms, 5531 Atlas Rd., Grand Blanc, MI. Jodi 810.938.5535 (text). Visit: http://www.executivefarms.com/ JUNE 27 – Flying V Arena Speed Show Buckle Series, 11am expos. No haul-in, office or high pt. fees. Flying V Arena, 8745 Nashville Hwy., Vermontville, MI. Trudy 517.231.4905, email: flyingvarena@hotmail.com. Find our showbill on our Facebook page: “Flying V Arena” JUNE 27 – GLASS-ED Derbyshire Farms Dressage Show I. Derbyshire Farms, 6868 Washington Ave., Stevensville, MI. Call Lucinda 269.930.9808, email: derbyshirefarms@csi net.net. Find us on Facebook or visit us online at: http://glass-ed.com/ JUNE 27 – Wagon Wheel Speed Series. 1pm start, High Points All Age Divisions. Muskegon County Fairgrounds, 6621 Heights Ravenna Rd., Muskegon, MI. Stalls: Jeff 616.405.2725, email: theseveners@gmail.com or visit us at: http://www.muskegonfairgrounds.com/ JUNE 28-JULY 2 – Horse Camp for Ages 7-16. Beginner thru 2’3”-2’6” jump riders welcome. 9am-2pm daily. Wildwind Equestrian Center, 3935 7 Mile Road, South Lyon, MI. Call 248.486.7433, or email: wildwindec@gmail. com, or visit: www.wildwindstable.com JUNE 29-30 – Waterloo Hunter/Jumper Show. USEF Heritage Competition, HJAM approved. Waterloo Rec. Area, 11500 Glenn Road, Grass Lake, MI. Email: jstommen@netzero.net, or visit: www.waterloohunt.com or find us on Facebook: “Waterloo Hunter/Jumper Shows.”

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SHOW & EVENT DATES JULY – MICHIGAN JULY 1 thru DEC. 31 – Fox Trotter Versatility Challenges. 3 Challenges: 1) Under Saddle: encourages training young MFT. 2) Under Saddle: show versatility of MFT. 3) Ultimate Horsemanship Challenge: for most ambitious member. www.michiganfoxtrotters.com JULY 1 – D Bar D Ranch Summer Speed Show Series. D Bar D Ranch, 7064 E. 64th St., Chase, MI. Call 231.878.2155, email: dbardranch02@ gmail.com. Visit us online at: www.dbardranch michigan.com, or you can find us on Facebook at: “D Bar D Ranch Michigan” JULY 1-4 – Waterloo Hunter/Jumper Show. USEF Heritage Competition, HJAM approved. Waterloo Rec. Area, 11500 Glenn Road, Grass Lake, MI. Email: jstommen@netzero.net, or visit: www.waterloohunt.com or find us on Facebook: “Waterloo Hunter/Jumper Shows.” JULY 1-5 – Bill Cameron Confident Riding Clinic. $550 per horse/rider. Auditors welcome. Offering 8 classes, stalls/camping available. SF2 Bliz Patch Farms, 14034 E. Laneden Dr., Holly, MI. Contact Sherri 248.634.7576, email: saruth88@gmail.com. JULY 3 – 4 Season Equine Association Open Show, 8:30am start, Double Judged. Otsego County Fairgrounds, 275 Fairview St., Gaylord, MI. Call Tina 231.631.1104, email: mtmbaker @gmail.com. Find us on Facebook or online at: https://4seasonequine.weebly.com/ JULY 3 – Cherry Jubilee Rebellion Series Barrel Race. Entries open 9am, open arena 10am, show 10:30am. $500 Added. Cold Spring Farm, 8477 Bohemian Rd., Maple City, MI. Call Haylee 860.671.9201, or Sarah 231.218.8362. Find us on Facebook: “Rebellion Series” JULY 3 – DeSpooking Clinic with MI Horse Drawn Vehicle Assoc. Ground driving with obstacles. Coyote Creek Stables, 3480 E. Townsend Rd., St. Johns, MI. Contact Dorothy 517.763.3729, email: pchilds_2004@yahoo. com. FB: MI Horse Drawn Vehicle Association JULY 3-4 – Blue Water Mini Horse Jubilee AMHR, ASPC, ASPR Show. 8am start. Shiawassee Co. Fairgrounds, 2900 Hibbard Rd., Corunna, MI Contact Duane Stutzman, Show Mgr. 740.610.4129, email: horsejudge125@ gmail.com or https://bwmhc.weebly.com/ JULY 3-4 – MI-FQHR Horse Show. Midland County Fairgrounds, 6905 Eastman Ave., Midland, MI. Call 517.404.292, or email: michiganfqhr@gmail.com. Find “Foundation Quarter Horse Registry – Michigan Affiliate” on Facebook or visit: www.michigan-fqhr.com

JULY 3-4 – Woodbine Farm Summer H/J Show. HJAM approved. Woodbine Farm, 9976 Liberty Rd., Chelsea, MI. Email: info@hjam. net, online at: www.hjam.net, or find “Hunter Jumper Assoc. of MI” on Facebook. Stall res.: https://www.woodbinefarms.com/ JULY 4 – Flying V Arena Speed Show Buckle Series, 11am expos. No haul-in, office or high pt. fees. Flying V Arena, 8745 Nashville Hwy., Vermontville, MI. Trudy 517.231.4905, email: flyingvarena@hotmail.com. Find our showbill on our Facebook page: “Flying V Arena” JULY 4-10 – MQHA Harbor Classic, AQHA approved, 6 judge event. Mason County Fairgrounds, 5302 US-10, Ludington, MI. Contact the MQHA office 616.225.8211, email: mqha@hotmail.com. Find us on Facebook or our website at: http://miquarterhorse.com/ JULY 7 – River Run Horse Show – Speed Series. 6:30pm, nightly & year end High Point awards, no membership needed!. Kent County Fairgrounds, 225 S. Hudson St., Lowell, MI. 616.240.7575, email: riverrunhorseshows@ gmail.com, Facebook: River Run Horse Shows JULY 7-11 – Great Lakes Equestrian Festival I. CSI 3*, AA Hunter, Jumper 6. Flintfields Horse Park, 6535 Bates Rd., Williamsburg, MI. Call 231.267.9080. More information online at: https://traversecityhorseshows.com/ JULY 8 – D Bar D Ranch Summer Speed Show Series. D Bar D Ranch, 7064 E. 64th St., Chase, MI. Call 231.878.2155, email: dbardranch02@ gmail.com. Visit us online at: www.dbardranch michigan.com, or you can find us on Facebook at: “D Bar D Ranch Michigan” JULY 8-11 – Michigan Reining Horse Association Show. Midland County Fairgrounds, 6905 Eastman Avenue, Midland, MI. Call 616.581.2230, email: reiningmichigan@ gmail.com. Find “Michigan Reining Horse” on Facebook or visit: http://www.mrha.org/ JULY 9 – Great Lakes Haflinger Association Show, 3 judges, Inspection & Classification. St. Joseph County Fairgrounds, 316 E. Charlotte St., Centreville, MI. Call Kathie 218.666.5924 or Erwin 440.487.7940. Email: classification@ haflingerhorse.com, www.haflingerhorse.com JULY 9-11 – CMHA All Breed Horse Show. Shiawassee County Fairgrounds, 2900 Hibbard Rd., Corunna, MI. Katie 989.666.4867, email: cmhasecretarygmail.com, stall res: cmhastalls @gmail.com. https://cmhainfo.weebly.com/ or Facebook: “CMHA-All Breed Horse Shows”

JULY 9-11 – IBRA 3 Day Barrel Show. D Bar D Ranch, 7064 E. 64th St., Chase, MI. Call 231.878.2155, dbardranch02@gmail.com. Online at: www.dbardranchmichigan.com, or on Facebook: “D Bar D Ranch Michigan” JULY 9-11 – MI Apple Blossom Classic Open Show. High Points. Fri Trail 7pm, Sat/Sun 8am start. MSU Pavilion, 4301 Farm Lane, East Lansing, MI. Carol 517.655.4712, Stalls email: rtrainct@aol.com. Find “Michigan Apple Blossom Classic” on Facebook. JULY 10 – Comb & Curry 4-H Club Open Show, 9am start. Tuscola County Fairgrounds (enter on M-81 next to Pizza Hut) Caro, MI. For showbill email: patte199@anr.msu.edu. Call Kristal Baker 989.660.9064. Find us on Facebook or visit: www.tuscolacountyfair.org JULY 10 – D Bar D Ranch Campground Christmas In July. D Bar D Ranch, 7064 E. 64th Street, Chase, MI. Call 231.878.2155, email: dbardranch02@gmail.com. Visit us online at: www.dbardranchmichigan.com, or find us on Facebook at: “D Bar D Ranch Michigan” JULY 10 – Great Lakes Cutting Horse Assoc. show. BBH, 7420 Turk Rd., Brooklyn, MI. Call 810.356.3338, or email us: greatlakescutting @gmail.com. Online at: www.greatlakescutt ing.wixsite.com/glcha or on Facebook: “Great Lakes Cutting Horse Association” JULY 10 – Mid-MI Open Horse Shows Circuit Show. Sat. Team Tournament Day. Isabella Co. Fairgrounds, Mt. Pleasant, MI. Stalls/camping: Jennie 989.954.5268, or email: jbigelow@ gpminvestments.com. Visit us online at: http://mmohsc.com/ or Facebook: “MMOHSC“ JULY 10-11 – Buchanan Westerners Riding Club Horse Show. 14665 Mead Rd., Buchanan, MI. Pleasure arena opens at 8am, show starts at 8:30am. Email us: buchananwesterners@ outlook.com. Find us on Facebook or visit us at: www.buchananwesterners.com JULY 10-11 – GLASS-ED Willow Tree Farms Dressage Show I & II. MDC sanctioned. Willow Tree Farms, 61119 34th Ave., Bangor, MI. Call Kim Lerch 517.881.8700, email: avosequine @gmail.com. Find GLASS-ED on Facebook or visit us online at: http://glass-ed.com/ JULY 10-11 – Huron County Open Horse Show. Huron County Fairgrounds, 155 Fair St., Bad Axe, MI. Contact Amy Gettel 989.550.1419, em.: amyjosp@hotmail.com. Find us on Facebook: “Huron County Open Horse Shows”

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SHOW & EVENT DATES JULY 10-11 – MI Equine Challenge Assoc. AHCA Sanctioned Challenge. Osceola Co. Posse Grounds, 21940 Six Mile Rd., Reed City, MI. Call Trina 616.826.2904, or show mgr. Wendy 231.499.9601. Find Michigan Equine Challenge Association “MECA” on Facebook.

JULY 14 – River Run Horse Show – Casual Pleasure Series. 6:30pm, nightly/year end High Point awards, no membership needed! Kent Co. Fairgrounds, 225 S. Hudson St., Lowell, MI. 616.240.7575, email: riverrunhorseshows@ gmail.com, Facebook: River Run Horse Shows

JULY 17-18 – Horses For Hope CMO. Helmets required. Everett A. Cummings Center, 6130 W. Mount Morris Rd., Mt. Morris, MI. Ride Mgrs. Greg & Linda Weirach 810.955.9368, email: lweirauch@hotmail.com. Find MiCMO on Facebook or visit: https://www.nacmo.org/

JULY 10-11 – Wyn Farm Summer Dressage Show, English & Western, Schooling 7 & 8. WDAA Rated/USEF Lite, MDA, AQHA. Wyn Farm, 3100 Noble Rd., Williamston, MI. Call 586.703.7690, email: wynfarm@gmail.com. www.wynfarm.com or on FB: Wyn Farm LLC

JULY 15 – D Bar D Ranch Summer Speed Show Series. D Bar D Ranch, 7064 E. 64th St., Chase, MI. 231.878.2155, email: dbardranch 02@gmail.com. Online at: www.dbardranch michigan.com, or you can find us on Facebook at: “D Bar D Ranch Michigan”

JULY 17-18 – Lower MI Horse Association Open Show, 8am start, PAC. Ingham County Fairgrounds, 700 E. Ash St., Mason, MI. Stall reserve (preferred): kholzhei@hotmail.com or call/text: 517.719.2329. Find us on Facebook at “Lower-Michigan-Horse-Assocation.”

JULY 11 – Extreme Mt. Trail Challenge. Holland Western Saddle Club, 3856 61st St., Holland, MI. Email: info@hollandwestern.com. Facebook: “Holland Western Saddle Club” or visit us online at: https://hollandwestern.com/

JULY 16-18 – Dressage at Waterloo July Performance. Located in Waterloo Recreation Area, 11500 Glenn Road, Grass Lake, MI. Email: info@horseshowoffice.com, or visit online at: www.waterloohunt.com. Find us on Facebook at: “Waterloo Hunt Club.”

JULY 19-23 – Equestrian Camp at Albion College. For hunt seat and western riders with experience. Build riding skills, increase horsemanship knowledge and college search process. Albion College, 611 East Porter Street, Albion, MI. https://www.albion.edu/camps/

JULY 16-18 – Floral City Summer Speed Series 3 Day Show. Fri. Speed 7pm. Weekend High Points, all age groups. Monroe County Fairgrounds, 3775 S. Custer Rd., Monroe, MI. Find “Floral City Horseman’s Association” on Facebook or email: fcha2021@yahoo.com

JULY 20-25 – Great Lakes Equestrian Festival III. CSI 2*/5*, Equitation Day, Premier Hunters, Jumper 6. Flintfields Horse Park, 6535 Bates Road, Williamsburg, MI. Call 231.267.9080. Online: https://traversecityhorseshows.com/

JULY 11 – Hunter/Jumper Dressage Show Series (2 of 4), 8am start. HJDA approved. Justamere Equestrian Centre, 56295 Card Rd., Macomb, MI. Lindsay Dalton 586.943.8778, email: LJD2L@yahoo.com. Visit us online at: https://www.justamere.info/ JULY 11 – Tri-County Horseman’s Association Show, 9am start. Year End Awards. Vern D. Campbell Arena, 13225 Sanford Rd., Milan, MI. Contact Judy 734.260.2916, or Deanna 734.972.7856. FB: “Tri-County Horseman’s Association” or http://tchamilan.weebly.com/ JULY 11 – Tuscola 4-H Horse Leaders Open Show, 9am start. Tuscola County Fairgrounds (enter on M-81 next to Pizza Hut) Caro, MI. For showbill email: patte199@anr.msu.edu. Call Amy Kotsch 989.683.3271. Find us on Facebook or visit: www.tuscolacountyfair.org JULY 12-16 – Equestrian Camp at Albion College. For hunt seat and western riders with experience. Build riding skills, increase horsemanship knowledge and college search process. Albion College, 611 East Porter Street, Albion, MI. https://www.albion.edu/camps/ JULY 12-16 – Horse Camp for Ages 7-16. Beginner level thru WTC welcome. 9am-2pm daily. Wildwind Equestrian Center, 3935 7 Mile Road, South Lyon, MI. Call 248.486.7433, or email: wildwindec@gmail.com, or visit our website at: www.wildwindstable.com JULY 13-18 – Great Lakes Equestrian Festival II. CSI 2*, Equitation Day, Premier Hunters WCHR Week, Jumper 5. Flintfields Horse Park, 6535 Bates Road, Williamsburg, MI. Call 231.267.9080. More information online at: https://traversecityhorseshows.com/

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JULY 17 – GLASS-ED Rainbow Riders 4-H Benefit Dressage Show. English & Western. Kent County Fairgrounds, 225 S. Hudson St., Lowell, MI. Call Linda Cooper 616.260.1470, email: linda_cooper@amway.com. Find us on Facebook or online at: http://glass-ed.com/

JULY 21 – River Run Horse Show – Casual Pleasure Series. 6:30pm, nightly/year end High Point awards, no membership needed! Kent Co. Fairgrounds, 225 S. Hudson St., Lowell, MI. 616.240.7575, email: riverrunhorseshows@ gmail.com, Facebook: River Run Horse Shows

JULY 17 – Kenowa Saddle-Ites Open Horse Show, 9am start. Holland Western Saddle Club, 3856 61st St., Holland, MI. Call Karla Kuiper 616.318.9022. Find us on Facebook at: “Kenowa Saddle-Ites” or visit us online at: https://kenowasaddleites.webs.com/

JULY 22 – D Bar D Ranch Summer Speed Show Series. D Bar D Ranch, 7064 E. 64th St., Chase, MI. 231.878.2155, email: dbardranch 02@gmail.com. Online at: www.dbardranch michigan.com, or you can find us on Facebook at: “D Bar D Ranch Michigan”

JULY 17 – Newaygo County Ag. Fair Assoc. Casual Series, 9am start (2 of 3 in series). High Point and Sweepstakes classes. Newaygo County Fairgrounds, 815 S. Stewart Avenue, Fremont, MI. Call 616.777.7761, or visit us online at: http://newaygocountyfair.org/

JULY 23 – Fowlerville Fairgrounds Night Run Speed Series IV. Expos 6pm. $20 membership fee for series. 8800 West Grand River Rd., Fowlerville, MI. Call Michelle 517.376.2859, or em.: donaldcarnevale@att.net. Visit us online: at: https://www.fowlervillefamilyfair.com/

JULY 17-18 – Anna Bays Memorial Horse Show Series. 9am start, High Point & Res. High Points each division. Northwestern MI Fairgrounds, 3606 Blair Town Hall Rd., Traverse City, MI. Colleen 231.392.9342, email: colleen haveman@yahoo.com or www.nmawhc.com

JULY 23-25 – CMHA All Breed Horse Show. Shiawassee County Fairgrounds, 2900 Hibbard Rd., Corunna, MI. Katie 989.666.4867, email: cmhasecretarygmail.com, stall res: cmhastalls @gmail.com. https://cmhainfo.weebly.com/ or Facebook: “CMHA-All Breed Horse Shows”

JULY 17-18 – Buckskin Horse Assoc. of MI Open Show, 8am start. ABRA/PAC approved. St. Joseph County Grange Fairgrounds, 316 E Charlotte St., Centreville, MI. Stalls: Tamara 989.251.3511, email: tamv925@gmail.com. Online: http://www.michiganbuckskin.org/

JULY 23-25 – NMQHA All L1 Novice Show Fri., NMQHA Show, Double Judged Sat. & Sun. MQHA Approved. Midland Co. Fairgrounds, 6905 Eastman Ave., Midland, MI. Online at: https://nmqha.weebly.com/ or on Facebook: “Northern MI Quarter Horse Association”

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SHOW & EVENT DATES MICHIGAN, CONT. JULY 23-25 – Rebellion Series Annual Stars & Stripes Barrel Race. Fri: Horsemanship Clinic 9am-1pm w/Melissa Mann, 3-7pm Pole Clinic w/Sarah Bolin. Show Sat & Sun. Otsego Co. Fairgrounds, 275 Fairview St., Gaylord, MI. Sarah 231.218.8362, Melissa 989.754.5802 JULY 23-25 – Turtle Lake Campground Speed Show. Added Money! Poker run, group trail ride, more! Turtle Lake Campground, 854 Miller Road, Beulah, MI. Call 231.275.7353. Find “Turtle Lake Campground” on Facebook or visit us online at: www.turtlelakecampground.com JULY 24 – HWSC Horse Show. Year End Awards. Holland Western Saddle Club, 3856 61st St., Holland, MI. Email: info@holland western.com. Find us on Facebook: “Holland Western Saddle Club” or visit our website at: https://hollandwestern.com/ JULY 24-25 – 4 Season Equine Association Open Show, Split Combined, 8:30am start. Mason County Fairgrounds, 5302 W. US-10, Ludington, MI. Mgr. Tallie Cook 231.944.6269, email: 4seasonequine@gmail.com. Online at: https://4seasonequine.weebly.com/ or on FB. JULY 24-25 – Woodbine Farm Summer H/J Show. HJAM approved. Woodbine Farm, 9976 Liberty Rd., Chelsea, MI. Email: info@hjam. net, online at: www.hjam.net, or find “Hunter Jumper Assoc. of MI” on Facebook. Stall res.: https://www.woodbinefarms.com/ JULY 25 – Flying V Arena Speed Show Buckle Series, 11am expos. No haul-in, office or high pt. fees. Flying V Arena, 8745 Nashville Hwy., Vermontville, MI. Trudy 517.231.4905, email: flyingvarena@hotmail.com. Find our showbill on our Facebook page: “Flying V Arena” JULY 25 – GLASS-ED Derbyshire Farms Dressage Show II. English & Western. Derbyshire Farms, 6868 Washington Ave., Stevensville, MI. Call Lucinda 269.930.9808, email: derby shirefarms@csi net.net. Find us on Facebook or visit us online at: http://glass-ed.com/ JULY 25 – Wagon Wheel Speed Series. 1pm start, High Points All Age Divisions. Muskegon County Fairgrounds, 6621 Heights Ravenna Rd., Muskegon, MI. Stalls: Jeff 616.405.2725, email: theseveners@gmail.com or visit us at: http://www.muskegonfairgrounds.com/ JULY 25-31 – 140th Annual Tuscola County Fair. Rides, Food! Kids Day July 27, Rodeo July 28 & 29, Auto Scramble July 30, Demo Derby July 31. Tuscola County Fairgrounds (enter on M-81 next to Pizza Hut) Caro, MI. Find us on Facebook or visit: www.tuscolacountyfair.org

JULY 26-30 – Equestrian Camp at Albion College. For hunt seat and western riders with experience. Build riding skills, increase horsemanship knowledge and college search process. Albion College, 611 East Porter Street, Albion, MI. https://www.albion.edu/camps/

JULY 30-AUG 1 – Ranch Horse Assoc. of MI Show. Berrien County Youth Fair, 9122 US Hwy 31, Berrien Springs, MI. Sam 616.890.1190, email: samholwerda@yahoo.com. Find us on Facebook: “Ranch Horse Assoc of Michigan” or visit: http://www.miranchhorse.com/

JULY 26-30 – Horse Camp for Ages 7-16. Beginner level thru 2’-2’3” jumpers. 9am-2pm daily. Wildwind Equestrian Center, 3935 7 Mile Road, South Lyon, MI. Call 248.486.7433, or email: wildwindec@gmail.com, or visit our website at: www.wildwindstable.com

JULY 31 – Wagon Wheel Open Show. 9am start, High Points All Age Divisions. Muskegon County Fairgrounds, 6621 Heights Ravenna Rd., Muskegon, MI. Melissa 231.740.9576, email: morganm0864@me.com or online at: http://www.muskegonfairgrounds.com/

JULY 26-31 – Fowlerville Family Fair and Youth Show. Fowlerville Fairgrounds, 8800 W. Grand River Ave., Fowlerville, MI. Call 517.223.8186, or email: fair@fowlervillefamilyfair.com or visit: https://www.fowlervillefamilyfair.com/

JULY 31-AUG 1 – Buchanan Westerners Riding Club Horse Show. 14665 Mead Rd., Buchanan, MI. Pleasure arena opens at 8am, show starts at 8:30am. Email: buchananwest erners@outlook.com. Find us on Facebook or visit us at: www.buchananwesterners.com

JULY 27-31 – Eastern MI State Fair. Figure 8 Trailer Racing, Bull Rodeo, Bump-N-Run, Demolition Derby, & More! Eastern MI Fairgrounds, 195 Midway St., Imlay City, MI. Call (810) 724-4145, find us on Facebook or: https://www.easternmichiganstatefair.com/ JULY 27 - AUG 1 – Great Lakes Equestrian Festival IV. CSI 2*, Equitation Day, International Hunter Derby, Premier Hunters, Jumper 5. Flintfields Horse Park, 6535 Bates Road, Williamsburg, MI. Call 231.267.9080. Online: https://traversecityhorseshows.com/ JULY 28 – Trail & Extreme Trail Clinic with Brittany Mathes. 8am-4pm, youth 8-19. $40 ride/horse combo. During the Fair. Fowlerville Fairgrounds, 8800 W. Grand River Ave., Fowlerville, MI. Call Michelle 517.376.2859, email: donaldcarnevale@att.net to register. JULY 29 – D Bar D Ranch Summer Speed Show Series. D Bar D Ranch, 7064 E. 64th St., Chase, MI. 231.878.2155, email: dbardranch 02@gmail.com. Online at: www.dbardranch michigan.com, or you can find us on Facebook at: “D Bar D Ranch Michigan” JULY 29 – Youth Rail & Showmanship Clinic w/Rick Barnes. Youth 8-19 welcome. During Fair Week. $40 per exhibitor/horse combo, includes stall. Fowlerville Fairgrounds, 8800 W. Grand River Ave., Fowlerville, MI. Michelle 517.376.2859, em: donaldcernevale@att.net JULY 30-AUG 1 – IBRA 3 Day Barrel Show. D Bar D Ranch, 7064 E. 64th St., Chase, MI. Call 231.878.2155, dbardranch02@gmail.com. Online at: www.dbardranchmichigan.com, or on Facebook: “D Bar D Ranch Michigan”

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JULY 31-AUG 1 – HVEC Purple Ribbon Classic Show Sat., Speed Show Sun. Divisional Daily High Points. Huron Valley Equestrian Field, Milford High School, 2380 Milford Road, Highland, MI. Email: HVECofMichigan@ gmail.com or on Facebook: HVEC of Michigan JULY 31-AUG 1 – MI-FQHR Horse Show. Midland County Fairgrounds, 6905 Eastman Ave., Midland, MI. Call 517.404.292, or email: michiganfqhr@gmail.com. Find “Foundation Quarter Horse Registry – Michigan Affiliate” on Facebook or visit: www.michigan-fqhr.com JULY 31-AUG 1 – Open Breed Summer Sizzler Show. Hosted by the St. Clair Co. Arabian Horse Assoc. Halter entries close 8am. Show starts 8:30am. Goodells County Park, 8345 County Park Dr., Goodells, MI. Visit us at: https://sccaha.org/ or find us on Facebook.

AUGUST AUGUST 2-6 – Equestrian Camp at Albion College. For hunt seat and western riders with experience. Build riding skills, increase horsemanship knowledge and college search process. Albion College, 611 East Porter Street, Albion, MI. https://www.albion.edu/camps/ AUGUST 2-6 – Horse Camp for Ages 7-16. Beginner level thru WTC welcome. 9am-2pm daily. Wildwind Equestrian Center, 3935 7 Mile Road, South Lyon, MI. Call 248.486.7433, or email: wildwindec@gmail.com, or visit our website at: www.wildwindstable.com AUGUST 3-8 – Great Lakes Equestrian Festival V. CSI 3*, AA Hunters, Jumper 5, USHJA Zone 5,6 Jumper Team/Platinum Jumper Championship. Flintfields Horse Park, 6535 Bates Road, Williamsburg, MI. Call 231.267.9080 or https://traversecityhorseshows.com/ WWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM

SHOW & EVENT DATES AUGUST 6-8 – Benefit Ride for Detroit Horse Power. Pre-enter by 7/31/21. AERC, CTR, AHA Reg. 13 Championship. Kensington Metropark, 920 Martindale Rd., Milford, MI. Email Mindy: melindasmyers@gmail.com. www.aerc.org, www.gldrami.org, or www.umecra.com

AUGUST 8 – Flying V Arena Speed Show Buckle Series, 11am expos. No haul-in, office or high pt. fees. Flying V Arena, 8745 Nashville Hwy., Vermontville, MI. Trudy 517.231.4905, email: flyingvarena@hotmail.com. Find our show bill on Facebook: “Flying V Arena”

AUGUST 14-15 – MI Equine Challenge Assoc. AHCA Sanctioned Challenge. Osceola Co. Posse Grounds, 21940 Six Mile Rd., Reed City, MI. Call Trina 616.826.2904, or show mgr. Wendy 231.499.9601. Find Michigan Equine Challenge Association “MECA” on Facebook.

AUGUST 6-8 – Dressage at Waterloo August I Show. Located in Waterloo Recreation Area, 11500 Glenn Road, Grass Lake, MI. Email: info@horseshowoffice.com, or visit online at: www.waterloohunt.com. Find us on Facebook at: “Waterloo Hunt Club.”

AUGUST 8 – Hunter/Jumper Dressage Show Series (3 of 4), 8am start. HJDA approved. Justamere Equestrian Centre, 56295 Card Rd., Macomb, MI. Lindsay Dalton 586.943.8778, email: LJD2L@yahoo.com. Visit us online at: https://www.justamere.info/

AUGUST 14-15 – Wyn Farm Summer Show Dressage, English Only Schooling 9 & 10. MDA approved. Wyn Farm, 3100 Noble Road, Williamston, MI. Call 586.703.7690, email: wynfarm@gmail.com. www.wynfarm.com or on Facebook: Wyn Farm LLC

AUGUST 7 – Floral City Summer Series Show. Monroe Co. Fairgrounds, 3775 S. Custer Rd., Monroe, MI. Facebook: Floral City Horseman’s Association or email: fcha2021@yahoo.com

AUGUST 9-13 – Horse Camp for Ages 7-16. Beginner level thru WTC welcome. 9am-2pm daily. Wildwind Equestrian Center, 3935 7 Mile Road, South Lyon, MI. Call 248.486.7433, or email: wildwindec@gmail.com, or visit our website at: www.wildwindstable.com

AUGUST 16-20 – Horse Camp for Ages 7-16. Beginner level thru WTC welcome. 9am-2pm daily. Wildwind Equestrian Center, 3935 7 Mile Road, South Lyon, MI. Call 248.486.7433, or email: wildwindec@gmail.com, or visit our website at: www.wildwindstable.com

AUGUST 10-14 – Bay County Fair & Youth Expo. Open Show Aug. 14. Carnival rides, food, exotic animals, youth exhibits, ride a Clyde! Bay County Fairgrounds, 800 Livingston St., Bay City, MI. Call 989.895.3744. Find us on Facebook or visit: https://baycountyfair.com/

AUGUST 17 – (Tent.) Twilight Open Speed/Fun Show. 6pm entry booth opens, 7pm start. Tuscola County Fairgrounds (enter on M-81 by Pizza Hut) Caro, MI. Jackie 989.302.0191, em: jd70409@gmail.com. Find us on Facebook or: http://www.tuscolacountyfair.org/

AUGUST 10-15 – Great Lakes Equestrian Festival VI. CSI 3*, AA Hunters, Jumper 6, FEI North American Youth Championship Jumping & Dressage. Flintfields Horse Park, 6535 Bates Road, Williamsburg, MI. Call 231.267.9080 or https://traversecityhorseshows.com/

AUGUST 18-22 – Woodbine Farm USEF Show. HJAM approved. Woodbine Farm, 9976 Liberty Rd., Chelsea, MI. Email: info@hjam. net, online at: www.hjam.net, or find “Hunter Jumper Assoc. of MI” on Facebook. Stall res.: https://www.woodbinefarms.com/

AUGUST 7 – HWSC Horse Show. Year End Awards. Holland Western Saddle Club, 3856 61st St., Holland, MI. Email: info@holland western.com. Find us on Facebook: “Holland Western Saddle Club” or visit our website at: https://hollandwestern.com/ AUGUST 7-8 – Mid-MI Open Horse Shows Circuit Double Judged both days. Isabella Co. Fairgrounds, Mt. Pleasant, MI. Stalls/camping: Jennie 989.954.5268, or email: jbigelow@ gpminvestments.com. Visit us online at: http://mmohsc.com/ or Facebook: “MMOHSC“ AUGUST 7-8 – MSPB&O Class In Country Pinto & All Breed Show. 4 judges, show and year-end high points. St. Joseph County Fairgrounds, 316 E. Charlotte St., Centreville, MI. Contact Sue 231.853.2043, email: suesample @yahoo.com. Visit: https://www.mspbo.org/ AUGUST 7-8 – Rebellion Series Barrel Racing. D Bar D Ranch, 7064 E. 64th Street, Chase, MI. Call 989.619.6053, or find the “Rebellion Series” on Facebook. AUGUST 7-8 – Western Movies Combined Mtd. Orienteering (CMO). Helmets required. Brighton State Recreation Area, 6360 Chilson Rd., Howell, MI. Ride mgr. Mary Greiner, email: mgreiner16@gmail.com. Find “MiCMO” on Facebook or visit: https://www.nacmo.org/ AUGUST 7-8 – Woodbine Farm Summer H/J Show. HJAM approved. Woodbine Farm, 9976 Liberty Rd., Chelsea, MI. Email: info@hjam. net, online at: www.hjam.net, or find “Hunter Jumper Assoc. of MI” on Facebook. Stall res.: https://www.woodbinefarms.com/ AUGUST 8 – Executive Farms Fun Show, Entries by 9am, show starts 10am. Show & Show Series High Points. Executive Farms, 5531 Atlas Rd., Grand Blanc, MI. Jodi 810.938.5535 (text), or visit us online at: http://www.executivefarms.com/

AUGUST 12 – D Bar D Ranch Campground Poker Ride. D Bar D Ranch, 7064 E. 64th Street, Chase, MI. Call 231.878.2155, email: dbardranch02@gmail.com. Visit us online at: www.dbardranchmichigan.com, or find us on Facebook: “D Bar D Ranch Michigan”

AUGUST 19 – Fall Speed Show Series (1 of 5) at D Bar D Ranch, 7064 East 64th Street, Chase, MI. Call 231.878.2155, email: dbard ranch02@gmail.com. Visit us online at: www.dbardranchmichigan.com, or find us on Facebook at: “D Bar D Ranch Michigan”

AUGUST 13 – Fowlerville Fairgrounds Night Run Speed Series V. Expos 6pm. $20 membership fee for series. 8800 West Grand River Road, Fowlerville, MI. Call Michelle 517.376.2859, or email: donaldcarnevale@ att.net. Visit us online at: https://www. fowlervillefamilyfair.com/

AUGUST 19-22 – Dressage at Waterloo Summer Finale I & II Show. Located in Waterloo Recreation Area, 11500 Glenn Road, Grass Lake, MI. Email: info@horseshowoffice.com, or visit online at: www.waterloohunt.com. Find us on Facebook at: “Waterloo Hunt Club.”

AUGUST 14 – Kenowa Saddle-Ites Open Horse Show, 9am start. Holland Western Saddle Club, 3856 61st St., Holland, MI. Call Karla Kuiper 616.318.9022. Find us on Facebook at: “Kenowa Saddle-Ites” or visit us online at: https://kenowasaddleites.webs.com/

AUGUST 20-22 – Metamora Combined Driving Event. Windrush Farm, 4295 Barber Rd., Metamora, MI. Dorothy 517.763.3729, email: pchilds_2004@yahoo.com. Facebook: “MI Horse Drawn Vehicle Association,” or “Metamora Carriage and Driving Association”

AUGUST 14-15 – Extreme Mt. Trail Clinic w/Kelly Chapman Sat., EMT Challenge Sun. Holland Western Saddle Club, 3856 61st St., Holland, MI. Email: info@hollandwestern. com. Facebook: Holland Western Saddle Club or visit: https://hollandwestern.com/

AUGUST 20-22 – Turtle Lake Campground Speed Show. Added Money! Poker run, group trail ride, more! Turtle Lake Campground, 854 Miller Road, Beulah, MI. Call 231.275.7353. Find “Turtle Lake Campground” on Facebook or visit: https://turtlelakecampground.com/

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SHOW & EVENT DATES MICHIGAN, CONT. AUGUST 21-22 – Buckskin Horse Assoc. of MI Open Show, 8am start. ABRA/PAC approved. St. Joseph County Grange Fairgrounds, 316 E Charlotte St., Centreville, MI. Stalls: Tamara 989.251.3511, email: tamv925@gmail.com. Online: http://www.michiganbuckskin.org/ AUGUST 21-22 – Huron County Open Horse Show. Huron County Fairgrounds, 155 Fair St., Bad Axe, MI. Contact Amy 989.550.1419, email: amyjosp@hotmail.com. Find us on Facebook: “Huron County Open Horse Shows” AUGUST 21-22 – HVEC Pink Ribbon Classic Show Sat., Speed Show Sun. Divisional Daily High Points. Huron Valley Equestrian Field, Milford High School, 2380 Milford Road, Highland, MI. Email: HVECofMichigan@gmail. com or on Facebook: “HVEC of Michigan” AUGUST 21-22 – IBRA Barrel Racing Show at D Bar D Ranch, 7064 East 64th St., Chase, MI. 231.878.2155, email: dbardranch02@gmail. com. Online: www.dbardranchmichigan. com, or find us on Facebook at: “D Bar D Ranch Michigan.” Visit IBRA at: https://www.ibra.us/ AUGUST 22 – Flying V Arena Speed Show Buckle Series, 11am expos. No haul-in, office or high pt. fees. Flying V Arena, 8745 Nashville Hwy., Vermontville, MI. Trudy 517.231.4905, email: flyingvarena@hotmail.com. Find our show bill on Facebook: “Flying V Arena”

AUGUST 27-28 – CMHA All Breed Show. Shiawassee County Fairgrounds, 2900 Hibbard Rd., Corunna, MI. Katie 989.666.4867, email: cmhasecretarygmail.com, stall res: cmhastalls @gmail.com. https://cmhainfo.weebly.com/ or Facebook: “CMHA-All Breed Horse Shows”

AUGUST 29 – Flying V Arena Speed Show Buckle Series, 11am expos. No haul-in, office or high pt. fees. Flying V Arena, 8745 Nashville Hwy., Vermontville, MI. Trudy 517.231.4905, email: flyingvarena@hotmail.com. Find our show bill on Facebook: “Flying V Arena”

AUGUST 27-29 – 5th Annual Michigan Open Horseback Archery Competition located at Centaur Ranch, 11954 Woodview Trail, Gaylord, MI. Email: michigancentaurs@gmail. com. Online: https://www.michigancentaurs. com/ or on Facebook: Michigan Centaurs

AUGUST 29 – Hunter/Jumper Dressage Show Series (4 of 4), 8am start. HJDA approved. Justamere Equestrian Centre, 56295 Card Rd., Macomb, MI. Lindsay Dalton 586.943.8778, email: LJD2L@yahoo.com. Visit us online at: https://www.justamere.info/

AUGUST 27-29 – Great Lakes Buckskin Association Show, Fri Open Speed Classes 6pm. Sat/Sun Dbl. Judged IBHA & All Breed Show. St. Joseph Co. Fairgrounds, 316 E. Charlotte St., Centreville, MI. Ken 517.262.0537, email: klhuffman@frontier.com. www.glbahorse.org AUGUST 28 – GLASS-ED Serenity Farm Fall Dressage Show. English & Western. Entries close: Aug. 20. Serenity Farm, 7872 Wilson Ave. SW, Byron Center, MI. Call Janine 616.723.4122, email: jhequestrian@comcast. net. Visit: http://glass-ed.com/ or on Facebook. AUGUST 28 – Great Lakes Cutting Horse Assoc. show. BBH, 7420 Turk Rd., Brooklyn, MI. 810.356.3338, email: greatlakescutting @gmail.com. Visit us online: www.greatlakes cutting.wixsite.com/glcha or Facebook: “Great Lakes Cutting Horse Association”

AUGUST 23-27 – Horse Camp for Ages 7-16. Beginner through 2’ jump riders welcome. 9am-2pm daily. Wildwind Equestrian Center, 3935 7 Mile Road, South Lyon, MI. Call 248.486.7433, or email: wildwindec@gmail. com, or visit: www.wildwindstable.com

AUGUST 28-29 – Lower MI Horse Association Open Show, 8am start, PAC. Ingham County Fairgrounds, 700 E. Ash St., Mason, MI. Stall reserve (preferred): kholzhei@hotmail.com or call/text: 517.719.2329. Find us on Facebook at “Lower-Michigan-Horse-Assocation.”

AUGUST 24 – (Tent.) Twilight Open Speed/Fun Show. 6pm entry booth opens, 7pm start. Tuscola County Fairgrounds (enter on M-81 by Pizza Hut) Caro, MI. Jackie 989.302.0191, em: jd70409@gmail.com. Find us on Facebook or: http://www.tuscolacountyfair.org/

AUGUST 28-29 – MIHA Sr High School Equestrian Horse Show, District XIV. Visit: https://www.miha.org/ for more information. Tuscola County Fairgrounds (enter on M-81 next to Pizza Hut) Caro, MI. Find us on Facebook or visit: www.tuscolacountyfair.org

AUGUST 25-29 – Lisa Terry Memorial Show. MQHA, AQHA approved. Mason County Fairgrounds, 5302 US-10, Ludington, MI. MQHA office 616.225.8211, email: mqha@hotmail. com. Find us on Facebook or our website at: http://miquarterhorse.com/

AUGUST 28-29 – Wagon Wheel Series Open Show Saturday 9am. Speed Show Sun. 1pm. Muskegon Co. Fairgrounds, 6621 Heights Ravenna Rd., Muskegon, MI. Stalls: Jeff 616.405.2725, em.: theseveners@gmail.com or: http://www.muskegonfairgrounds.com/

AUGUST 26 – Fall Speed Show Series (2 of 5) at D Bar D Ranch, 7064 East 64th Street, Chase, MI. Call 231.878.2155, email: dbard ranch02@gmail.com. Visit us online at: www.dbardranchmichigan.com, or find us on Facebook at: “D Bar D Ranch Michigan”

AUGUST 28-29 – Wyn Farm Summer Show Dressage, Western Only Schooling 11 & 12. WDAA Rated/USEF Lite/AQHA. Wyn Farm, 3100 Noble Road, Williamston, MI. Call 586.703.7690, email: wynfarm@gmail.com. www.wynfarm.com or FB: Wyn Farm LLC

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AUG. 30 - SEPT. 3 – Horse Camp for Ages 7-16. Beginner level thru WTC welcome. 9am-2pm daily. Wildwind Equestrian Center, 3935 7 Mile Road, South Lyon, MI. Call 248.486.7433, or email: wildwindec@gmail.com, or visit our website at: www.wildwindstable.com

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, or visit us online: 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 2-6 – WEC Summer Show II. USEF Hunter/Jumper. World Equestrian Center, 4095 OH 730, Wilmington, OH. Contact Julie Agar 248.892.6806, email: julie.agar@comcast.net Visit us online: https://worldequestriancenter. com/wilmington-oh/ JUNE 3-6 – Brave Horse Show Series II, USEF “A.” Brave Horse Equestrian, 1029 S. County Line Road, Johnstown, OH. 614.885.9475, email: jbrentlinger@mac.com. Find us on Facebook: “Brave Horse Ohio” or visit our website at: https://www.brave-horse.com JUNE 4 – Portage Co. Equine Show Committee Friday Night Open Show Series. 6pm start. Portage County Randolph Fairgrounds, 4215 Fairground Rd., Randolph, OH. Heather 330.472.0276, email: hw12427@gmail.com or visit: https://www.pocosaddlehorse.com/

JUNE 5 – OFQHA Show, 9am start. Guernsey Co. Fairgrounds, 335 Old National Rd., Lore City, OH. Stalls: Donnie 740.877.7993, or John 740.819.0396. Email: ofqhasecretary@gmail. com. Find us on Facebook: “Ohio Foundation QH Association” or visit: http://ohfqha.com/

JUNE 11 – Portage Co. Equine Show Committee Friday Night Open Show Series. 6pm start. Portage County Randolph Fairgrounds, 4215 Fairground Rd., Randolph, OH. Call Kim 330.428.0070, email: kmom6pack@aol.com or visit: https://www.pocosaddlehorse.com/

JUNE 5 – Tri-County Trails Association Work Party. Tri-Co Camp, 2662 Downing St. SW, East Sparta, OH. Contact Jim 330.323.4738, or Ellen 330.323.2834. Find us on Facebook or visit: https://www.tri-cotrails.com/

JUNE 11-12 – NBHA OH District 04 Barrel Racing. Henderson Arena, 739 Van Fossen West Rd., Jackson, OH. Call Keith Malone 740.525.0401, or email: keith@malonerenova tions.com. Visit us online at: https://nbha.com/ or at: https://nbha.com/district/oh-04/

JUNE 5-6 – 37th Annual COSCA Benefit Show & Medina 4-H Council Horse Show. Medina Co. Fairgrounds, 720 W. Smith Rd., Medina, OH. Stalls: Barb Nixon 330.607.5681. Visit us online at: http://www.coscaonline.com/ or find us on Facebook: “Central Ohio Saddle Club” JUNE 5-6 – Buckeye Equestrian Events Open Show. Haul ins accepted. Champions Center Expo, 4122 Laybourne Rd., Springfield, OH. Stalls Call/Text: Duane 740.610.4129, or email: horsejudge125@gmail.com. Visit us online at: https://www.buckeyeequestrianevents.com/ JUNE 5-6 – Fulton County Saddle Club Show, 8am start. AQHA, OQHA, NOQHA, NSBA, and APHA PAC approved. Fulton County Fairgrounds, 8514 State Rte. 108, Wauseon, OH. Stalls w/advance pmt. 419.340.8288. Online at: http://www.fultoncountysaddleclub.com/

JUNE 11-13 – Buckeye Spring Classic ASPC & AMHR Show. Ashland Co. Fairgrounds, 2042 Claremont Ave., Ashland, OH. Contact Sherri 417.274.7518, em.: sherrijolliff@yahoo.com. Facebook: American Shetland Pony Club or online at: https://shetlandminiature.com/ JUNE 11-13 – NEST Horse Show, OHJA, KHJA & TIP approved. Brave Horse, 1029 S. County Line Rd, Johnstown, OH. Nancy 614.989.5717, email: nesthorseshows@gmail.com. Online at: www.nesthorseshows.com or find N.E.S.T. Northeast Showtime Series on Facebook. JUNE 11-13 – Ohio Horseman’s Council State Trail Ride at Caesar Creek State Park, five miles east of Waynesville, OH. Hosted by Greene County OHC. Call Herb Rider 937.372.9829, or Mickie 937.232.9256, email: akela83@att.net for more info or visit: https://ohconline.com/

JUNE 4-5 – IBRA Approved Barrel Racing. Mercer County Fairgrounds, 1001 W. Market Street, Celina, OH. Contact Baily Vantilburg 567.644.5761 or visit: https://www.ibra.us/

JUNE 5-6 – Hunter/Jumper/Academy Schooling Show. Chagrin Valley Farms, 9250 Washington St., Chagrin Falls, OH. Contact Linda 440.543.7233, or email: lindajoseph@chagin valleyfarms.com. Find us on Facebook or visit us online at: https://chagrinvalleyfarms.com/

JUNE 4-6 – CORHA Show. Findlay Western Farm, 14700 US Route 68, Findlay, OH. Show information: Todd 614.778.5132. Email: info@ centralohioreining.com. Stalls: Findlay University 419.434.4656. Find us on Facebook or online at: http://centralohioreining.com/

JUNE 5-6 – Mountain Trail Clinic with Kelly Chapman and Mountain Trail Competition. Creek Side Horse Park, 7369 Mottice Drive SE, Waynesburg, OH. Call 330.323.3559, email: creeksidehorsepark@gmail.com. Facebook or at: https://www.creeksidehorsepark.com/

JUNE 4-6 – High School State Finals Rodeo Run, Canal Winchester, OH. OHSRA pres. Tanya Tupps 330.464.8075. Find the “Ohio High School Rodeo Association” on Facebook or visit: http://www.ohiohighschoolrodeo.org/

JUNE 10-12 – Wilmington Classic Draft Horse & Pony Show. World Equestrian Center, 4095 OH 730, Wilmington, OH. Show office: Julie Agar 248.892.6806. Email: triplestarfarm@ hotmail.com. Find us on Facebook: Wilmington Classic “Between the Sun & the Stars”

JUNE 12 – 3rd Annual Breakaway Roping, Bikini Barrel Race & Team Roping Round Robin. Payback & Buckles. Tuff Creek Arena, 1150 S. 100 West, Flat Rock, OH. Joe 812.447.9579, or Amanda 812.322.9027, email: tuffcreekarena @gmail.com, on Facebook at: Tuff Creek Arena

JUNE 11 – Friday Barrel Bash at Garwood Arena, 2538 Middleton Rd., Columbiana, OH. Stefanie 330.717.4329, or email: stefanie@ garwoodcattle.com, online at: http://garwood arena.com/ or “Garwood Arena” on Facebook.

JUNE 12 – Elks Benefit Contesting Show sponsored by the Keystone Saddle Club. Glen Dunn Arena, 5695 Clay City Dr., Ulrichsville, OH. Contact Terran Busby 330.401.1843. Find us on Facebook: Keystone Saddle Club

JUNE 4-6 – OWHA Speed Show Friday, Speed/Pleasure Sat., Pleasure Sun. Marion Co. Fairgrounds, 220 E. Fairground St., Marion, OH. Find the “Ohio Western Horse Association” on Facebook or visit: http://www.owha.org/ JUNE 5 – Just For Fun Show hosted by the Defiance Co. OHC. Show all day $25. Paulding County Fairgrounds, 503 Fairgrounds Dr., Paulding, OH. Find the “Defiance County Ohio Horse Council” on Facebook for more info.

JUNE 11-13 – OMIQHA Summer SunSation. AQHA, OQHA, NSBA approved. Champions Center, 4122 Laybourne Road, Springfield, OH. Sec.: Vanessa Lay, email: layzlay1@aol.com. Stalls: Dan 419.307.9212, email: dsmklaus@ gmail.com. https://omiquarterhorseassn.com/ JUNE 11-13 – Tri-County Trails Association Summer Bash Weekend. Tri-Co Camp, 2662 Downing St. SW, East Sparta, OH. Contact Jim 330.323.4738, or Ellen 330.323.2834. Find us on Facebook or: https://www.tri-cotrails.com/

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SHOW & EVENT DATES JUNE 12 – Summit Co. Jr. Fair Board Open Show Series, 9am start. 229 E. Howe Ave., Tallmadge, OH. Entrance off North Ave. (Rte. 91). Sponsored by Pierogies of Cleveland. Facebook: Summit County Open Show Series, http://summitfair.com/openhorseshows.html

JUNE 13 – Geauga Horse & Pony Assoc. Open Show. PAC approved. East ring 8am, small grandstand ring 8:30am. Free stalls! Daily High Points! Geauga County Fairgrounds, 14373 N. Cheshire St., Burton, OH. Email: ghpa@ yahoo.com. Online at: http://www.ghpa.us/

JUNE 19-20 – Ohio Dressage Society Down Centerline 1 & 2 Show. Brave Horse Equestrian, 1029 S. County Line Rd., Johnstown, OH. Email: ohiodressage@gmail.com. Find us on Facebook: “Ohio Dressage Society” or visit our website at: www.ohiodressagesociety.com

JUNE 12 – Valley City Saddle Club Fun Show 2 of 5. 9am start, show clothes optional. Jackpot classes. Medina County Fairgrounds, 720 W. Smith Rd., Medina, OH. Contact Kristina 440.334.6434, email: valleycitysaddleclub@ yahoo.com or on FB: Valley City Saddle Club

JUNE 15-20 – Mtd. Archery Clinic w/Natasha Hockaden Fri. Mtd. Archery Practice (1 day), Competition (2 days). Creek Side Horse Park, 7369 Mottice Dr. SE, Waynesburg, OH. Call 330.323.3559, email: creeksidehorsepark@ gmail.com. Find us on Facebook or visit us at: https://www.creeksidehorsepark.com/

JUNE 19-20 – Stoney Ridge Stables Show. OPHA Approved. Stoney Ridge Stables, 2010 Reimer Rd., Wadsworth, OH. Contact Jennifer 330.819.8295, email: jlpowell516@gmail. com. Find “Stoney Ridge Stables” on Facebook or: https://www.stoneyridgestables.com/

JUNE 12-13 – Columbiana County Saddle Horse Open Show Saturday. Contest Show Sunday. Columbiana County Fairgrounds, 225 Lee Ave., Lisbon, OH. Amber 330.398.5096, or Mary 330.720.1809. Find us on Facebook at: “Columbiana County Jr. Fair Saddle Horse” JUNE 12-13 – EXCA Clinic and Competition hosted by the Ohio EXCA. Creek Side Horse Park, 7369 Mottice Drive SE, Waynesburg, OH. Call 330.323.3559, email: creeksidehorsepark @gmail.com, www.creeksidehorsepark.com or find “Ohio EXCA” on Facebook. JUNE 12-13 – Lake Erie College Dressage Derby I & II. USEF/USDF approved. George M. Humphrey Equestrian Ctr., 8031 Morley Rd., Mentor, OH. Contact Pam 440.375.8005, em.: phess@lec.edu, or https://www.lec.edu/ JUNE 12-13 – Learn To Joust! Clinic teaches you the skills you need. For riders with good balance and control. Saved By Grace Ranch, 4301 OH-4, Dayton, OH. Joy 937.543.0230, or email: savedbygraceranch@outlook.com, or visit: www.savedbygraceranch.com JUNE 12-13 – OPHA Approved Horse Show. Ellrick Farms, 10286 Wilson Mills Rd., Chardon, OH. Call Susan 440.285.4556, email: info@ellrickfarms.com. Visit either online at: www.opha.org, or www.ellrickfarms.com JUNE 12-13 – Youth Rodeo at Garwood Arena, 8am start. 2538 Middleton Road, Columbiana, OH. Call Stefanie 330.717.4329, email: stefanie@garwoodcattle.com, visit us online http://garwoodarena.com/ or find “Garwood Arena” on Facebook. JUNE 13 – Extreme Cowboy Association Race presented by Silk Studio Photography. Prereg./pmt. due by 6/6. 9am walk thru. Creek Side Horse Park, 7369 Mottice Drive SE, Waynesburg, OH. Call Anissa 614.314.9241, or find “O.H.I.O. EXCA” on Facebook. Find us on Facebook!

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JUNE 16-20 – 14th Annual All Breed OQHA Ride. 3 Day Mountain Trail Challenge at Creek Side Horse Park, 7369 Mottice Dr. SE, Waynesburg, OH. Res.: Cynthia Bauman (call or text) 330.323.3559. Online Registration, Rates & Info: https://www.creeksidehorsepark.com/ JUNE 16-20 – NOQHA Summer 6 Pack Circuit Show. AQHA, OQHA, NOQHA approved. 6 sets of points. Findlay Western Farm, 14700 US Route 68, Findlay, OH. For stalls & camping: Chris 330.697.6353, em.: ccdarnell@aol.com. Visit us online at: http://www.noqha.com/ JUNE 18 – Portage Co. Equine Show Committee Friday Night Open Show Series. 6pm start. Portage County Randolph Fairgrounds, 4215 Fairground Rd., Randolph, OH. Renee 330.647.8738, em: towntrotters@yahoo.com or visit: https://www.pocosaddlehorse.com/ JUNE 18-20 – Ohio Ranch Horse Association Show, Double Judged. Henderson Arena, 739 Van Fossen West Rd., Jackson, OH. Call Amy Roberts 740.819.8446, or email: amyshd@ yahoo.com. Find us on Facebook or visit us at: http://www.ohioranchhorseassociation.com/ JUNE 18-20 – Pleasant Hill Lake Park Horse Camp Promotional Ride. Hosted by Ashland County OHC. Poker Run, Food Truck, Water Park. 3431 State Rte. 95, Perrysville, OH. Contact Mike Gerard 330.466.3739, email: mgerard12@gmail.com. JUNE 18-20 – RSTPA Show. Garwood Arena, 2538 Middleton Rd., Columbiana, OH. Contact Kelly 330.907.5225. Email: rstpaoffice@ yahoo.com. Find “RSTPA - Ranch Sorting Team Penning Association” on Facebook or visit us at: http://www.rstpa.org/ JUNE 19 – Erie County Horse Advisors’ 4-H Pleasure Show. All classes $5 each, 4-H and Youth 8-18, 9am start. Erie County Fairgrounds, 3110 Columbus Ave., Sandusky, OH. Call Jennifer Lindner 419.515.8361, or call Betsy Gordon 419.573.9614. Stalls available.

JUNE 20 – Medina Horse Council Comm. Open Show, 8:30am start. COSCA approved. Medina County Fairgrounds, 720 W. Smith Rd., Medina, OH. Barb Dixon 330.607.5681. Online: http://www.coscaonline.com/ or find us on Facebook: “Central Ohio Saddle Club.” JUNE 20 – Geauga Horse & Pony Assoc. Open Show. PAC approved. East ring 8am, small grandstand ring 8:30am. Free stalls! Daily High Points! Geauga County Fairgrounds, 14373 N. Cheshire St., Burton, OH. Email: ghpa@ yahoo.com. Online at: http://www.ghpa.us/ JUNE 23-27 – Brave Horse Show Series III, USEF “A.” Brave Horse Equestrian, 1029 S. County Line Road, Johnstown, OH. Call 614.885.9475, email: jbrentlinger@mac.com. Facebook: “Brave Horse Ohio” or visit our website at: https://www.brave-horse.com JUNE 25-27 – Ohio Valley Reining Horse Association Show. Henderson Arena, 739 Van Fossen W. Rd., Jackson, OH. Email: ovrha @yahoo.com. Find “Ohio Valley Reining Horse Association” on Facebook or visit their website at: http://ovrha.org/ JUNE 26 – Lake County OHC Poker Ride. Start 9am. $30 per rider. Rain date: July 10. North Chagrin Reservation Horse Trailer Parking Lot, Mayfield, OH. Contact Michelle 440.897.2707, email: tb_angelm69@hotmail.com. Find Lake County Ohio Horseman's Council on Facebook. JUNE 26 – IBRA Ohio Approved Barrel Racing. Ohio IBRA Double Point Fundraiser. Crazy Woman Ranch, 6450 Lancaster-Circleville Rd., Lancaster, OH. Call Joyce 614.595.1850. Find “Crazy Woman Ranch” on Facebook or visit: www.ibra.us for more information. JUNE 26 – Kelli’s C.R.U.S.A.D.E. Benefit Open Show. 9am start. Medina County Fairgrounds, 720 W. Smith Rd., Medina, OH. No pre-entry, sign-up at show. Sharon Baker 330.948.1784, email: kellis.crusade@yahoo.com. Online at: https://www.kelliscrusade.org/horse-show/

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SHOW & EVENT DATES OHIO, CONT. JUNE 26 – Penn-Ohio Barrel Racing Association Show. Treharne’s Training Center, 49053 Fredricktown Clarkson Rd., Negley, OH. Contact Dave Treharne 330.720.1832. Find either “Penn-Ohio Barrel Racing Association” or “Treharne’s Training Center” on Facebook. JUNE 26 – WS Mountain Trail Series. WinSeek, 5022 Everett Hull Rd., Cortland, OH. Contact Laura Wiencek 724.301.2244, Email: custusddw@gmail.com. Find us on Facebook: “Win-Seek Performance Horses” or visit our website at: https://www.win-seek.com/ JUNE 26-27 – Annie Oakley ASPC, AMHR Show. Darke Co. Fairgrounds, 752 Sweitzer St., Greenville, OH. Contact Sherri 417.274.7518, email: sherrijolliff@yahoo.com. Find us on Facebook “American Shetland Pony Club” or visit: http://shetlandminiature.com/ JUNE 26-27 – Up & Over H/J Assoc. June Show. South Farm, 8398 Bundysburg Rd., Middlefield, OH. Contact Barb 330.979.9763, email: bbarbnmickey@aol.com, or online at: http://www.upandoverequestrian.net/ JUNE 30-JULY 4 – Brave Horse Summer Show, USEF “B” Brave Horse Equestrian, 1029 S. County Line Rd., Johnstown, OH. Call 614.885.9475, email: jbrentlinger@mac.com. Facebook: “Brave Horse Ohio” or visit our website at: https://www.brave-horse.com

JULY JULY 1 – Special Standardbred Sale at Sugarcreek Stockyards. 102 Buckeye St., Sugarcreek, OH. Call 330.831.1720, email: info@ sugarcreekstockyards.com. Facebook or visit: http://www.sugarcreekstockyards.com/ JULY 1-4 – NBHA Summer Jam Barrel Racing at Garwood Arena, 2538 Middleton Road, Columbiana, OH. Contact Garwood Arena 330.717.4329, find us on Facebook: Garwood Arena. Visit the NBHA at: https://nbha.com/ JULY 2 – Portage Co. Equine Show Committee Friday Night Open Show Series. 6pm start. Portage County Randolph Fairgrounds, 4215 Fairground Rd., Randolph, OH. Kimberly 330.428.0070, email: kmom6pack@aol.com or visit: https://www.pocosaddlehorse.com/ JULY 3 – Hunter Schooling Show Series, OPHA Approved. Hinckley Equestrian Center, 1601 Ledge Rd., Hinckley, OH. Contact Morgan Mittler 330.239.6878, email: hinckleyec@ gmail.com. Find “Hinckley Equestrian Center” on Facebook. Website: www.hinckleyec.com

JULY 3 – OFQHA Show, 9am start. Guernsey Co. Fairgrounds, 335 Old National Rd., Lore City, OH. Stalls: Donnie 740.877.7993, or John 740.819.0396. Email: ofqhasecretary@gmail. com. Find us on Facebook: “Ohio Foundation QH Association” or visit: http://ohfqha.com/

JULY 10 – Summit Co. Jr. Fair Board Open Show Series, 9am start. 229 E. Howe Ave., Tallmadge, OH. Entrance off North Ave. (Rte. 91). Sponsored by Pierogies of Cleveland. Facebook: Summit County Open Show Series, http://summitfair.com/openhorseshows.html

JULY 3-4 – AREA II Championship ASPC, AMHR Show. Pickaway Co. Fairgrounds, 415 Lancaster Pike, Circleville, OH. Contact Sherri 417.274.7518, em.: sherrijolliff@yahoo.com. Find us on Facebook “American Shetland Pony Club” or http://shetlandminiature.com/

JULY 11 – Geauga Horse & Pony Assoc. Open Show. PAC approved. East ring 8am, small grandstand ring 8:30am. Free stalls! Daily High Points! Geauga County Fairgrounds, 14373 N. Cheshire St., Burton, OH. Email: ghpa@ yahoo.com. Online at: http://www.ghpa.us/

JULY 3-4 – EXCA Campout starts 6pm Sat. Beat The Heat 4th of July Fun Day on Sunday. Creek Side Horse Park, 7369 Mottice Dr. SE, Waynesburg, OH. Find the “O.H.I.O. EXCA” on Facebook for more information, or visit Creek Side: https://www.creeksidehorsepark.com/

JULY 11 – Keystone Saddle Club Pleasure Show. Glen Dunn Arena, 5695 Clay City Dr., Ulrichsville, OH. Contact Terran Busby 330.401.1843. Find us on Facebook: Keystone Saddle Club

JULY 9 – Keystone Saddle Club Contest Show. Expos 4-6pm, show starts 6:30pm. Glen Dunn Arena, 5695 Clay City Dr., Ulrichsville, OH. Contact Terran Busby 330.401.1843. Find us on Facebook: Keystone Saddle Club JULY 9 – Portage Co. Equine Show Committee Friday Night Open Show Series. 6pm start. Portage County Randolph Fairgrounds, 4215 Fairground Rd., Randolph, OH. Call Renee 330.647.8738, em: towntrotters@yahoo.com or visit: https://www.pocosaddlehorse.com/

JULY 14-18 – WEC Summer Show III. USEF Hunter/Jumper. World Equestrian Center, 4095 OH 730, Wilmington, OH. Contact Julie Agar 248.892.6806, email: julie.agar@comcast.net Visit us online: https://worldequestriancenter. com/wilmington-oh/ JULY 16-17 – IBRA Approved Barrel Racing. Mercer County Fairgrounds, 1001 W. Market St., Celina, OH. Contact Baily Vantilburg 567.644.5761 or visit: https://www.ibra.us/

JULY 9-10 – CORHA Show. Findlay Western Farm, 14700 US Route 68, Findlay, OH. Show information: Todd 614.778.5132. Email: info@ centralohioreining.com, stalls: Findlay University 419.434.4656. Find us on Facebook or online at: http://centralohioreining.com/

JULY 16-18 – BWHA Classic presented by Buckeye Western Horse Association. AQHA Approved, NSBA Dual Approved Classes. University of Findlay Western Farm, 14700 US Route 68, Findlay, OH. Show Mgr. Tom Harmon 567.525.1823, stalls: Melinda 419.348.0308. FB: Buckeye Western Horse Association

JULY 9-10 – Waynesburg Barrel Shows Summer Brew at Garwood Arena. 2538 Middleton Rd., Columbiana, OH. Contact Lora 412.956.3211. Email: waynesburgbarrel shows@gmail.com or find us on Facebook and online at: https://www.ibra.us/

JULY 16-18 – Mid-Ohio Classic USEF/USDF Level 3. Brave Horse Equestrian, 1029 S. County Line Road, Johnstown, OH. Email: midohiodressage@gmail.com. Visit us online at: www.midohiodressage.com or find us on Facebook at: Mid-Ohio Dressage Association

JULY 9-11 – NEST Horse Show, OHJA, KHJA & TIP, USHJA. Brave Horse, 1029 S. County Line Rd, Johnstown, OH. Nancy 614.989.5717, email: nesthorseshows@gmail.com. Online at: www.nesthorseshows.com or find N.E.S.T. Northeast Showtime Series on Facebook.

JULY 16-18 – Ohio Horseman’s Council Central Regional Ride. Hosted by Licking County OHC. Dillon State Park, 5265 Dillon Hills Drive, Nashport, OH. Charlene 740.323.1443, email: santeecharlene@gmail.com. Find the “Licking County OHC” on Facebook.

JULY 9-11 – OAQHA Little Buckeye Horse Show. AQHA, NSBA, OQHA, EOQHA, OMIQHA approved. Champions Center, 4122 Laybourne Rd., Springfield, OH. Email: info@ oaqha.com, find “Ohio Amateur Quarter Horse Association” on Facebook or https://oaqha.com/

JULY 17 – Valley City Saddle Club Fun Show 3 of 5. 9am start, show clothes optional. Jackpot classes. Medina County Fairgrounds, 720 W. Smith Rd., Medina, OH. Contact Kristina 440.334.6434, email: valleycitysaddleclub@ yahoo.com or on FB: Valley City Saddle Club

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SHOW & EVENT DATES JULY 17-18 – Mini Trial at Chagrin Valley Farms, 9250 Washington St., Chagrin Falls, OH. Contact Linda 440.543.7233, or email: lindajoseph@chaginvalleyfarms.com. Find us on Facebook, https://chagrinvalleyfarms.com/ JULY 17-18 – Columbiana County Saddle Horse Open Show Saturday. Contest Show Sunday. Columbiana County Fairgrounds, 225 Lee Ave., Lisbon, OH. Amber 330.398.5096, or Mary 330.720.1809. Find us on Facebook at: “Columbiana County Jr. Fair Saddle Horse” JULY 21-25 – Brave Horse Show Series IV, USEF “A.” Brave Horse Equestrian, 1029 S. County Line Road, Johnstown, OH. Call 614.885.9475, email: jbrentlinger@mac.com. Facebook: “Brave Horse Ohio” or visit our website at: https://www.brave-horse.com JULY 21-25 – WEC Summer Show IV. USEF Hunter/Jumper. World Equestrian Center, 4095 OH 730, Wilmington, OH. Contact Julie Agar 248.892.6806, email: julie.agar@comcast.net Visit us online: https://worldequestriancenter. com/wilmington-oh/ JULY 23 – Keystone Saddle Club Contest Show. Expos 4-6pm, show starts 6:30pm. Glen Dunn Arena, 5695 Clay City Dr., Ulrichsville, OH. Contact Terran Busby 330.401.1843. Find us on Facebook: Keystone Saddle Club JULY 23 – Portage Co. Equine Show Committee Friday Night Open Show Series. 6pm start. Portage County Randolph Fairgrounds, 4215 Fairground Rd., Randolph, OH. Call Carrie 330.280.4552, em.: carrieball78@gmail.com or visit: https://www.pocosaddlehorse.com/ JULY 23-25 – Nat’l. USTPA event at Garwood Arena. Region 8. Garwood Arena, 2538 Middleton Rd., Columbiana, OH. USTPA office: 817.599.4455. Online at: https://ustpa.com/ or on Facebook at: United States Team Penning Association USTPA

JULY 24-25 – PtHAO Lots O’ Spots Show. Findlay University (Western Farm), 14700 US RTE 68, Findlay, OH. Call Jodie Ricks 330.221.7306, email: jodie.ricks@gmail.com. Find us on Facebook: PtHAO – Pinto Horse Assoc. of Ohio, or https://www.ohiopinto.net/ JULY 25 – Geauga Horse & Pony Assoc. Open Show. PAC approved. East ring 8am, small grandstand ring 8:30am. Free stalls! Daily High Points! Geauga County Fairgrounds, 14373 N. Cheshire St., Burton, OH. Email: ghpa@ yahoo.com. Online at: http://www.ghpa.us/ JULY 30 – Portage Co. Equine Show Committee Friday Night Open Show Series. 6pm start. Portage County Fairgrounds, 4215 Fairground Rd., Randolph, OH. Call Elizabeth 330.957.2097, em.: pococowgirl13@yahoo. com or: https://www.pocosaddlehorse.com/ JULY 30-AUG 1 – Mtd. Archery Clinic with Natasha Hockaden Fri. Mtd. Archery Practice and 2 Day Competition. Creek Side Horse Park, 7369 Mottice Dr. SE, Waynesburg, OH. Call 330.323.3559, email: creeksidehorsepark@ gmail.com. Find us on Facebook or visit us at: https://www.creeksidehorsepark.com/ JULY 30-AUG 1 – POAC 2021 Mid East Regional Show hosted by Ohio POAC. High Point & Reserve Awards. Madison County Fairgrounds, 205 Elm St., London, OH. Call Linzy 260.519.5433, email: ohiostatepoac@ hotmail.com. Visit: http://ohiostatepoa.org/ JULY 31 – Licking County OHC Fun Show. 9am start. Food on grounds. Infirmary Mound Park Horse Arena, State Rte. 37, 3 miles South of Grandville, OH. Call Lisa 740.973.8901 or find the “Licking County OHC” on Facebook. JULY 31 – Penn-Ohio Barrel Racing Association Show. Treharne’s Training Center, 49053 Fredricktown Clarkson Rd., Negley, OH. Contact Dave Treharne 330.720.1832. Find either “Penn-Ohio Barrel Racing Association” or “Treharne’s Training Center” on Facebook.

JULY 24 – Hunter Schooling Show Series, OPHA Approved. Hinckley Equestrian Center, 1601 Ledge Rd., Hinckley, OH. Contact Morgan Mittler 330.239.6878, email: hinckleyec@ gmail.com. Find “Hinckley Equestrian Center” on Facebook. Website: www.hinckleyec.com

JULY 31-AUG 1 – Stoney Ridge Stables Show. OPHA Approved. Stoney Ridge Stables, 2010 Reimer Rd., Wadsworth, OH. Contact Jennifer 330.819.8295, email: jlpowell516@gmail. com. Find “Stoney Ridge Stables” on Facebook or: https://www.stoneyridgestables.com/

JULY 24 – WS Mountain Trail Christmas In July. Win-Seek, 5022 Everett Hull Rd., Cortland, OH. Laura Wiencek 724.301.2244, Email: custusddw@gmail.com. Find us on Facebook: “Win-Seek Performance Horses” or visit our website at: https://www.win-seek.com/

JULY 31-AUG 5 – Ohio Horseman’s Council State Ride at Barkcamp State Park. Info. email Don Wagner: wagnerhorsefarm@yahoo.com, for reservations Charlene: santeecharlene@ gmail.com. Online at: https://ohconline.com/ 2021-state-trail-rides-join-the-fun/

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AUGUST AUGUST 1 – OQHA/PMT Mountain Trail Challenge. All Breeds & Disciplines Welcome! Creek Side Horse Park, 7369 Mottice Dr. SE, Waynesburg, OH. Call 330.323.3559, email: creeksidehorsepark@gmail.com or visit us at: https://www.creeksidehorsepark.com/ AUGUST 2-8 – OHC Gibby Memorial Trail Ride and Work Days. Mon-Thurs Work Days, Fri-Sun Ride Days. Barkcamp State Park Horse Camp, 65330 Barkcamp Rd., Belmont, OH. Charlene 740.323.1443, email: santeecharlene@gmail. com or visit: https://ohconline.com/ AUGUST 6 – Portage Co. Equine Show Committee Friday Night Open Show Series. 6pm start. Portage County Fairgrounds, 4215 Fairground Rd., Randolph, OH. Call Elizabeth 330.957.2097, em.: pococowgirl13@yahoo. com or: https://www.pocosaddlehorse.com/ AUGUST 6-7 – Great Lakes Paso Fino Assoc. Heritage 2.0 Show. Champion Center Expo, Indoor, 4122 Laybourne Rd., Springfield, OH. Contact Tina 419.308.2934, email: tbunce@ bgsu.edu. Visit us online: https://greatlakes pasofino.org/2021-heritage-2-0-1 AUGUST 6-7 – NBHA OH02 Barrel Racing at Garwood Arena, 2538 Middleton Road, Columbiana, OH. Contact Garwood Arena 330.717.4329, find us on Facebook: Garwood Arena, or http://garwoodarena.com/ or visit the NBHA at: https://nbha.com/ AUGUST 6-8 – CORHA Show. Findlay Western Farm, 14700 US Route 68, Findlay, OH. Show information: Todd 614.778.5132. Email: info@ centralohioreining.com. Stalls: Findlay University 419.434.4656. Find us on Facebook or online at: http://centralohioreining.com/ AUGUST 6-8 – NEST Horse Show, OHJA, KHJA & TIP. Brave Horse, 1029 S. County Line Rd, Johnstown, OH. Nancy 614.989.5717, email: nesthorseshows@gmail.com. Online at: www.nesthorseshows.com or find N.E.S.T. Northeast Showtime Series on Facebook. AUGUST 6-8 – Ohio Ranch Horse Association Show, Double Judged. Henderson Arena, 739 Van Fossen West Rd., Jackson, OH. Call Amy Roberts 740.819.8446, or email: amyshd@ yahoo.com. Find us on Facebook or visit us at: http://www.ohioranchhorseassociation.com/ AUGUST 7 – Draft & Pony Show, 10am start. 2 HHPCS Sanctioned Classes. Preble County Fairgrounds, 722 Franklin St., Eaton, OH. New covered arena. Premiums paid day of show. Call 937.456.3748 for more information. WWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM

SHOW & EVENT DATES OHIO, CONT. AUGUST 7 – OFQHA Show, 9am start. Guernsey Co. Fairgrounds, 335 Old National Rd., Lore City, OH. For stalls call Donnie 740.877.7993, email: ofqhasecretary@gmail. com. Find us on Facebook: “Ohio Foundation QH Association” or visit: http://ohfqha.com/ AUGUST 8 – Geauga Horse & Pony Assoc. Open Show. PAC approved. East ring 8am, small grandstand ring 8:30am. Free stalls! Daily High Points! Geauga County Fairgrounds, 14373 N. Cheshire St., Burton, OH. Email: ghpa@yahoo.com or: http://www.ghpa.us/ AUGUST 11-15 – WEC Summer Show V. USEF Hunter/Jumper. World Equestrian Center, 4095 OH 730, Wilmington, OH. Contact Julie Agar 248.892.6806, email: julie.agar@comcast.net Visit us online: https://worldequestriancenter. com/wilmington-oh/ AUGUST 14 – Valley City Saddle Club Fun Show 4 of 5. 9am start, show clothes optional. Jackpot classes. Medina County Fairgrounds, 720 W. Smith Rd., Medina, OH. Contact Kristina 440.334.6434, email: valleycitysaddle club@yahoo.com. FB: Valley City Saddle Club AUGUST 14-15 – Ada Farmer Merchant Show, OWHA approved. Speed Sat., Pleasure Sun. War Memorial Park, 401 N. Park Dr., Ada, OH, enter off Lehr St. Find the Ohio Western Horse Association on Facebook or www.owha.org AUGUST 14-15 – Ohio Dressage Society Down Centerline 3 & 4. Brave Horse Equestrian, 1029 S. County Line Rd., Johnstown, OH. Email: ohiodressage@gmail.com. Find us on Facebook: “Ohio Dressage Society” or visit our website at: www.ohiodressagesociety.com AUGUST 14-15 – Stoney Ridge Stables Show. OPHA Approved. Stoney Ridge Stables, 2010 Reimer Rd., Wadsworth, OH. Contact Jennifer 330.819.8295, email: jlpowell516@gmail. com. Find “Stoney Ridge Stables” on Facebook or: https://www.stoneyridgestables.com/

AUGUST 21 – Summit Co. Jr. Fair Board Open Show Series, 9am start. 229 E. Howe Ave., Tallmadge, OH. Entrance off North Ave. (Rte. 91). Sponsored by Pierogies of Cleveland. Facebook: Summit County Open Show Series, http://summitfair.com/openhorseshows.html

AUGUST 28 – Hunter Schooling Show Series, OPHA Approved. Hinckley Equestrian Center, 1601 Ledge Rd., Hinckley, OH. Contact Morgan Mittler 330.239.6878, email: hinckleyec@ gmail.com. Find “Hinckley Equestrian Center” on Facebook. Website: www.hinckleyec.com

AUGUST 21 – WHAO Summer Classic & Futurity. Ashland Co. Fairgrounds, 2042 Claremont Ave., Ashand, OH. Stall res.: Sherrie Szucs 419.483.4389, email: ssrunwalk@gmail.com. FB: Walking Horse Association of Ohio or http: //www.walkinghorseassociationofohio.com/

AUGUST 28 – WS Mountain Trail Series. WinSeek, 5022 Everett Hull Rd., Cortland, OH. Contact Laura Wiencek 724.301.2244, Email: custusddw@gmail.com. Find us on Facebook: “Win-Seek Performance Horses” or visit our website at: https://www.win-seek.com/

AUGUST 21-22 – COSCA Summer Sizzler Show. Medina Co. Fairgrounds, 720 W. Smith Rd., Medina, OH. Stall reservations: Call Barb Nixon 330.607.5681. Visit our website at: http://www.coscaonline.com/ or find us on Facebook: “Central Ohio Saddle Club”

AUGUST 28-29 – Mini Trial at Chagrin Valley Farms, 9250 Washington St., Chagrin Falls, OH. Contact Linda 440.543.7233, or email: lindajoseph@chaginvalleyfarms.com. Find us on Facebook, https://chagrinvalleyfarms.com/

AUGUST 21-22 – OPHA Approved Horse Show. Ellrick Farms, 10286 Wilson Mills Rd., Chardon, OH. Call Susan 440.285.4556, email: info@ellrickfarms.com. Visit either online at: www.opha.org, or www.ellrickfarms.com AUGUST 21-22 – SOQHA Summer Finale. 3 Judges. World Equestrian Center, 4095 OH730, Wilmington, OH. Call 937.416.0294, stalls email: soqhastalls@gmail.com. Find us on Facebook, or visit: https://www.soqha.com/ or https://www.anequineproduction.com/ AUGUST 21-22 – US Cutting Horse Assoc. Region 6. Garwood Arena, 2538 Middleton Rd., Columbiana, OH. Office: 903.440.4122, email: office@unitedstatecutting.com. Find “United States Cutting” on Facebook or visit us at: https://unitedstatescutting.com/index.php AUGUST 23-28 – The Great Darke County Fair. ASPC, AMHR Show during fair. Darke Co. Fairgrounds, 752 Sweitzer St., Greenville, OH. Linda 937.423.3387, em: arch4linda@yahoo. com. On Facebook: “American Shetland Pony Club” or visit: http://shetlandminiature.com/

AUGUST 20-22 – OHC State Ride at Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Hosted by Medina County OHC. Reservation required: email Rosemary at rosemary4medinaohc@gmail.com. Find the “OHC Medina County Chapter” on Facebook.

AUGUST 26-29 – Brave Horse Show Series V, USEF “B.” Brave Horse Equestrian, 1029 S. County Line Road, Johnstown, OH. Call 614.885.9475, email: jbrentlinger@mac.com. Facebook: “Brave Horse Ohio” or visit our website at: https://www.brave-horse.com

AUGUST 20-23 – Tri-County Trails Assoc. Pig & Ox Roast Weekend & Annual Raffle. Cash Prizes! Tri-Co Camp, 2662 Downing St. SW, East Sparta, OH. Contact Jim 330.323.4738, or Ellen 330.323.2834. Find us on Facebook or: https://www.tri-cotrails.com/

AUGUST 27-29 – RSTPA Show. Garwood Arena, 2538 Middleton Rd., Columbiana, OH. Contact Kelly 330.907.5225. Email: rstpaoffice @yahoo.com. Find “RSTPA - Ranch Sorting Team Penning Association” on Facebook or visit us at: http://www.rstpa.org/

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AUGUST 28-29 – MODA Summer Schooling Show. Delaware Co. Fairgrounds, 236 Pennsylvania Ave., Delaware, OH. Email: midohio dressage@gmail.com. Visit our website at: https://www.midohiodressage.com/ or on Facebook at: Mid-Ohio Dressage Association AUGUST 28-29 – NOQHA Fall Extravaganza, AQHA, OQHA, NOQHA & EOQHA approved. Pickaway Agri. & Event Center, 415 Lancaster Pike, Circleville, OH. Stalls visit: http://www. noqha.com/ or find the “Northern Ohio Quarter Horse Association (NOQHA)” on Facebook. AUGUST 29 – Keystone Saddle Club Pleasure Show. Glen Dunn Arena, 5695 Clay City Dr., Ulrichsville, OH. Contact Terran Busby 330.401.1843. Find us on Facebook: Keystone Saddle Club

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

SHOW & EVENT DATES OHIO AUCTIONS, CONT. Yoder and Frey Hay and Straw Auction: Every Monday at 12 noon. Farm Machinery Auctions: 2nd Tuesday monthly at 9am. Yoder and Frey Inc., 3649 Co. Rd. 24, Archbold, OH. 800.364.2870 | www.yoderandfreyfarm.com

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JUNE JUNE 2-6 – IEA Horse Trials & 3 Day Event. Hoosier Horse Park, 7105 S. Kern St., Ninevah, IN. Find “Indiana Eventing Association” on Facebook, or please visit our website at: https://iea10.wildapricot.org/IEA-Horse-Trials JUNE 3-5 – Seymour Draft Horse Sale. Topeka Livestock Auction, 601 E. Lake St., Topeka, IN. Call 260.593.2522, or email: info@topekalive stock.com. Find “Topeka Livestock Auction” on FB or http://www.topekalivestock.com/ JUNE 4-6 – 3rd Annual IFTA Tack Auction & Ride. Dinner Saturday 6pm, Auction 7pm. Donations welcome, proceeds to IFTA. Hoosier Horse Camp, 6732 North County Rd. West, Norman, IN. Facebook: Indiana Fox Trotters or: http://www.infoxtrotters.com/home-1.html

JUNE 10-13 – 2021 IQHA State Show, AQHA, NSBA, IQHA, IKI approved, 4 judges. Memorial Park, 2221 Memorial Dr., New Castle, IN. Show mgr. Kathy Avolt 765.714.4324, email: kavolt @hotmail.com. Facebook: “An Equine Production” or http://www.anequineproduction.com/

JUNE 19-20 – Henry County Open Speed Show Saturday, 9am. Open 4-H Show Sunday, 9am. All Around sponsored by: Phil Kissane Memorial. Memorial Park, one mile N. of SR 38 on Sr3, New Castle, IN. Call Rachel Phillips 317.514.3944, or Angie Gibson 765.730.0337

JUNE 12 – Backroad Riders 4-H Open Show, noon start. Rain date: July 17. Rush County 4-H Horse Park, on S.R. 44, 1.5 miles East of Rushville, IN. Call Elisha 765.561.8453, or Paul 765.561.0472, Carlie 765.561.0674. Facebook “Backroad Riders Club Rush County IN”

JUNE 19-20 – Battle At Baker Arena hosted by the Indiana Mounted Regulators. Hoosier Horse Park, 7105 S. Kern St., Ninevah, IN. Find the Indiana Mounted Regulators on Facebook.

JUNE 12 – Muncie Light Horse Club & Shriners Poker Run & Benefit Horse Ride. 10am start. $20 per horse/rider. Meal $5 non-rider, $3 rider. Prairie Creek Reservoir Indiana Hill, 7150 S. Co. Rd. 475 E, Selma, IN. Online at: www.muncie lighthorseclub.com or find us on Facebook. JUNE 12-13 – Hamilton County Horsemen’s Club Western Show Saturday, English Sunday. Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds, 2003 Pleasant St., Noblesville, IN. Call Debbie Albright 317.345.6892, email: albright@mrjalaw.com. Facebook: Hamilton County Horsemen's Club JUNE 12-13 – Indiana POAC Show. 8am start. Johnson County Fairgrounds, 100 Fairground St., Franklin, IN. Email: indianapoa@gmail. com. Find the “Indiana POAC” on Facebook or visit: https://www.indianapoac.com/ JUNE 12-13 – Indiana Dressage Classic Show I & II. Hoosier Horse Park, 7105 S. Kern St., Nineveh, IN. Email Bonnie at: bonna@ volte.org Find the “Indiana Dressage Society” on Facebook for more info. or visit our website at: https://www.indianadressage.org/

JUNE 4-8 – 32nd Annual AQHA Indy Circuit Show. Rookie Classes, AQHA, NSBA, IQHA approved. Henry County Saddle Club, 321 W 100N, New Castle, IN. Rebecca Baker, HCSC pres. 765.524.2400, email: hcsaddle@gmail. com, online: https://www.hcsaddleclub.com/

JUNE 12-13 – INWWI Fun Weekend. Play Day both days. Cones Competition Sat. Hoosier Horse Park, 7105 S. Kern St., Ninevah, IN. Email: tico518@yahoo.com. Find “Indiana Whips and Wheels” on Facebook or visit their website at: http://www.inwwi.com/

JUNE 5 – Ranch Days at Midwest Trail Ride Horseman’s Camp. Intro to Ranch Roping (noncompetitive) 1264 Hunters Creek Rd., Norman, IN. Register in advance 812.834.6686, email: midwesttrailride@gmail.com, or more info. online at: https://midwesttrailride.com/

JUNE 19 – Alliance Equestrian Center Dressage Schooling Show, 8am start. Alliance Equestrian Center, 2400 N County Road 725 W., Yorktown, IN. Email Allison: whislereques trianservices@yahoo.com. FB: Indiana Dressage Society, or www.indianadressage.org

JUNE 6 – Valley Riders Saddle Club Open Horse Show. Johnson County Fairgrounds, 250 Fairgrounds St., Franklin, IN. Call Debbi 317.919.9973, or Stephanie 317.313.1445. Find “Valley Riders Saddle Club” on Facebook or visit our website at: http://valleyriders.com/

JUNE 19 – Davis Ranch Open Horse Show, 10am start. Indoor arena, PAC, ISHA, OCAP approved. Davis Ranch, 385 East US Hwy. 150, Hardinsburg, IN. Call 812.620.5707, email: dave@daviddavishorsemanship.com, or visit: www.daviddavishorsemanship.com

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JUNE 19-20 – Valley Riders Saddle Club Open AQHA Intro. Show, 9am start, Added Money. Johnson Co. Fairgrounds, 250 Fairgrounds St., Franklin, IN. Call Stephanie 317.313.1445, or Barbara 317.535.4597. Find us on Facebook or visit our website at: http://valleyriders.com/ JUNE 26 – Topeka Driving Horse Sale. Topeka Livestock Auction, 601 E. Lake St., Topeka, IN. Call 260.593.2522, or email: info@topeka livestock.com. Find us on Facebook or visit us online: http://www.topekalivestock.com/ JUNE 26-27 – HCSC/AQHA/IQHA June Jubilee. 8am start, High Point Awards, Added Money. Henry County Saddle Club, 2221 N. Memorial Dr., New Castle, IN. Stalls with payment only: Rebecca Baker 765.524.2400. JUNE 30 – HCSC Hump Day Barrels. Warmups 6pm. Pee Wee 7pm, followed by Open. Henry County Saddle Club, 2221 N. Memorial Dr., New Castle, IN. Contact Rebecca Baker 765.524.2400, email: hcsaddle@gmail.com. Visit: https://www.hcsaddleclub.com/

JULY JULY 2-4 – Obstacle Course Fri., Ranch Days Sat. Intro to Ranch Roping (non-competitive) Midwest Trail Ride Horseman’s Camp. 1264 Hunters Creek Rd., Norman, IN. 812.834.6686, email: midwesttrailride@gmail.com, or more info. online at: https://midwesttrailride.com/ JULY 3 – IEA Leg Up Horse Trials. Hoosier Horse Park, 7105 S. Kern St., Ninevah, IN. Find “Indiana Eventing Association” on Facebook or https://iea10.wildapricot.org/IEA-Horse-Trials JULY 3-4 – Freedom Reins IN Paint Horse Club Open Show. Hoosier Horse Park, 7105 S. Kern Street, Ninevah, IN. Email Candis: sox0031@ msn.com, or email Melanie: mcox1010@hot mail.com. Find “Indiana Paint Horse Club” on Facebook or visit: https://www.inphc.org/ JULY 3-4 – Jane Johnson Memorial Open Show. 8am start. Sponsors: IQHA Open Show Awards Program. Fulton County Equestrian Center, 1157 W. 3rd St., Rochester, IN. Info & stalls: Brenda Craig 260.403.9670, email: craigbk73@gmail.com, or https://iqha.com/ WWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM

SHOW & EVENT DATES JULY 8-10 – 53rd Annual Indiana Walking Horse Celebration Region 7 Championship. Henry County Memorial Fairgrounds, 2221 N. Memorial Drive, New Castle, IN. Contact Pam 765.621.7531, Sue 812.525.4015. Stalls: Rebecca 765.524.2400. FB: Indiana Celebration

JULY 28 – HCSC Hump Day Barrels. Warm-ups 6pm. Pee Wee 7pm, followed by Open. Henry County Saddle Club, 2221 N. Memorial Dr., New Castle, IN. Contact Rebecca Baker 765.524.2400, email: hcsaddle@gmail.com. Visit: https://www.hcsaddleclub.com/

AUGUST 20-22 – Tom Wilson Memorial Show. Fri. Rookie & Novice. Sat. & Sun. 4 Judges. AQHA/IQHA approved. Fulton Co. Equestrian Center, 1157 W. 3rd St., Rochester, IN. Stalls: Rachel 812.350.0198, email: rachelflohrdavid @gmail.com. Showbill: https://iqha.com/

JULY 9-16 – American Ranch Horse Assoc. World Championship Show. World Show and Annual Year End Awards. C Bar C Expo Center, 253 W Stardust Rd., Cloverdale, IN. Call 606.271.2963, email: arhacentral@aol.com or online: https://www.americanranchhorse.net/

JULY 29-AUG 1 – Indiana NBHA State Championship Show. Hoosier Horse Park, 7105 S. Kern St., Ninevah, IN. Call Rhoda Carnahan 812.890.1792, or email: rhodahall1@aol.com. Online at: https://nbha.com/state/indiana/

AUGUST 21 – Davis Ranch Open Horse Show, 10am start. Indoor arena, PAC, ISHA, OCAP approved. Davis Ranch, 385 East US Hwy. 150, Hardinsburg, IN. Call 812.620.5707, email: dave@daviddavishorsemanship.com, or visit: www.daviddavishorsemanship.com

JULY 10-11 – Gene Brown Driving Clinic. Hoosier Horse Park, 7105 S. Kern St., Ninevah, IN. Email: tico518@yahoo.com. Find “Indiana Whips and Wheels” on Facebook or visit their website at: http://www.inwwi.com/ JULY 10-11 – ISEOA Circuit Show. ASPC & AMHR approved. Henry County Saddle Club, 321 W. 100 N, New Castle, IN. Call Mary Wicke 815.573.8007, email: riveroaksfarm @yahoo. com. FB: American Shetland Pony Club or Indiana Small Equine Owners Assoc. JULY 11 – Valley Riders Saddle Club Open Show, Dbl. Judged. Johnson Co. Fairgrounds, 250 Fairgrounds St., Franklin, IN. Call Debbi 317.919.9973, or Stephanie 317.313.1445. Facebook: “Valley Riders Saddle Club” or visit: http://valleyriders.com/ JULY 17 – Davis Ranch Open Horse Show, 10am start. Indoor arena, PAC, ISHA, OCAP approved. Davis Ranch, 385 East US Hwy. 150, Hardinsburg, IN. Call 812.620.5707, email: dave@daviddavishorsemanship.com, or visit: www.daviddavishorsemanship.com JULY 22-25 – Two Shows: AQHA, IQHA, and NSBA approved. 5 Sets of Points! 5 Trophy Saddles! Michiana Event Center (MEC), 455 E. Farver St., Shipshewana, IN. The Finish Line 219.898.6203, email: areventsllc@gmail.com Showbill online at: https://iqha.com/ JULY 18 – Indiana Dressage Society Schooling Show. Hoosier Horse Park, 7105 S. Kern St., Nineveh, IN. Email Mike at: mike@mike dawson.com. Facebook: Indiana Dressage Society, or https://www.indianadressage.org/ JULY 24 – Backroad Riders 4-H Open Show, noon start. Rush County 4-H Horse Park, on S.R. 44, 1.5 miles East of Rushville, IN. Call Elisha 765.561.8453, or Paul 765.561.0472, Carlie 765.561.0674. Find us on Facebook: “Backroad Riders Club Rush County IN”

JULY 31-AUG 1 – 2021 East Central Pinto Jubilee. Hosts: IN PtHA and OHIO PtHA. Henry County Saddle Club Grounds, 2221 N. Memorial Dr., New Castle, IN. Show mgr. Wynetta 317.695.5480, show secretary Becki Meek 812.603.4786, http://indianapinto.com/

AUGUST AUGUST 6-8 – Hoosier Horse Trails hosted by the Indiana Eventing Association. Hoosier Horse Park, 7105 S. Kern St., Ninevah, IN. Find “Indiana Eventing Association” on Facebook or https://iea10.wildapricot.org/IEA-Horse-Trials AUGUST 7-8 – IQHAA Summer Fun Show. 8am start. 3 Judges, AQHA/IQHA approved. Henry County Saddle Club, 2221 Memorial Drive, New Castle, IN. Stalls: 765.748.3464. Showbill online at: https://iqha.com/ AUGUST 8 – Valley Riders Saddle Club Open Show. Johnson County Fairgrounds, 250 Fairgrounds Street, Franklin, IN. Call Debbi 317.919.9973, or Stephanie 317.313.1445. Find “Valley Riders Saddle Club” on Facebook or visit: http://valleyriders.com/ AUGUST 13-15 – Henry County Saddle Club All Breed Open Show. Added Money! Henry County Saddle Club, 2221 Memorial Dr., New Castle, IN. Leah 765.425.9503 (call/text), or email: hcsaddle@gmail.com. Showbill online at: https://www.hcsaddleclub.com/ AUGUST 14-15 – Indiana Whips & Wheels Training Clinic. Hoosier Horse Park, 7105 S. Kern Street, Ninevah, IN. Email: tico518@ yahoo.com. Find “Indiana Whips and Wheels” on Facebook or visit: http://www.inwwi.com/ AUGUST 20-22 – Indiana Ranch Horse Assoc. Triple Point Show. Fri. 11am, Sat. & Sun. 8am. C Bar C Expo, 253 W. Stardust Rd., Cloverdale, IN Lance 812.267.1027, or Tim 219.201.3629. Email: indianaranchhorse@gmail.com. Facebook or https://www.indianaranchhorse.com/

JULY 25 – IEA XC Schooling Day. Hoosier Horse Park, 7105 S. Kern St., Ninevah, IN. Find “Indiana Eventing Association” on Facebook or https://iea10.wildapricot.org/IEA-Horse-Trials JUNE 2021 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2021

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AUGUST 21 – Saddle Up for St. Jude Benefit horse drawn wagon ride, and horseback ride. 13.5 miles. 10am start. Goshorn Park, Clay City Fairground, 200 Nye St., Clay City, IN. Chuck 812.249.6868, or Christal 812.381.0186. AUGUST 21-22 – Indiana Dressage Festival I & II. Hoosier Horse Park, 7105 S. Kern St., Nineveh, IN. Email Bonnie: bonna@volte.org Find the “Indiana Dressage Society” on Facebook for more info. or visit our website at: https://www.indianadressage.org/ AUGUST 21-22 – Indiana POA Show. 8am start. Henry County Saddle Club, 321 W 100N, New Castle, IN. Email: indianapoa@gmail. com. Find the “Indiana POAC” on Facebook or visit: https://www.indianapoac.com/ AUGUST 21-22 – Indiana Saddle Horse Assoc. Fall Open All Breed Show. 8am start. TIP sanctioned, 70% Payback. Hoosier Horse Park, 105 S. Kern St., Ninevah, IN. Contact Donna 317.418.6381, email: skatrudarabians@gmail .com or https://www.indianasaddlehorse.org/ AUGUST 27 – Topeka Driving Horse Sale. Topeka Livestock Auction, 601 E. Lake St., Topeka, IN. Call 260.593.2522, or email: info@topekalivestock.com. Find “Topeka Livestock Auction” on Facebook or visit us online: http://www.topekalivestock.com/ AUGUST 28 – IEA XC Schooling Day. Hoosier Horse Park, 7105 S. Kern St., Ninevah, IN. Find “Indiana Eventing Association” on Facebook or https://iea10.wildapricot.org/IEA-Horse-Trials AUGUST 28-29 – HCSC & IQHA Fall Fling. Aug. 27: Special Event. Aug. 28, 29: 4 Judges. Added $$ Henry County Saddle Club, 2221 Memorial Dr., New Castle, IN. Stalls/Camping: Rebecca B. 765.524.2400, email: hcsaddle@ gmail.com. Showbill: https://iqha.com/ AUGUST 28-29 – Indiana Paint Horse Club Open Show. Two Judges & NSBA Classes Aug. 28. Email Candis at: sox0031@msn.com, or Melanie at: mcox1010@hotmail.com. Find “Indiana Paint Horse Club” on Facebook or visit: https://www.inphc.org/ WWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM

SHOW & EVENT DATES INDIANA AUCTIONS 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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Equestrians Applying for Jobs By Paula Stevens | MSU Horse Management Program Student Someone posted a question in a group I'm in, directed towards up and coming equestrians, on why they aren't jumping at job opportunities in the horse industry. Plenty of places are hiring for grooms, stall cleaners, exercisers and even assistant trainers, but not many young adults are jumping at those positions. The individual wanted to know why this seemed to be the growing case and what could barn and business owners do to change it. Likewise, it was also asked why some students and young adults didn't stick around for very long at some of the barns they were working at or had worked at in the past. This sparked a discussion amongst students and barn owners and other individuals, and the top answers seemed to have to do with pay, level of appreciation shown, and communication. “Communication is the key to success” is something one of the veterinarians at the barn I'm at now likes to say whenever he gets the chance. Without communication amongst all members of the team, there cannot be any true success. It should not matter what position or how long you've been there, there should be clear communication amongst everyone. Each individual should know what their role is and how to do their job, how they're doing and what changes are happening, when they happen. Vague answers get you nowhere and no answer prevents any sort of progress from being made by anyone. A team cannot function efficiently or well if nobody chooses to communicate with anyone and it won't take long for that environment to start to crumble. It becomes increasingly frustrating when working in an environment where communication is poor or lacking and eventually you start to look for a job elsewhere where communication is better. Quite a few of the replies to the post had to do with the fact that their barns and jobs didn't communicate well with them and they got fed up and went to work elsewhere, understandably. Appreciation was the next reason, with individuals stating that they didn't want to work where they weren't appreciated for their efforts. Can you blame them? There's no such thing as a “part time” job when it comes to working in the horse industry. Just because you might not be scheduled to work a twelve hour shift doesn't mean you won't still wind up spending all day working on something at the barn. Horses never seem to follow our plans and usually if it can go wrong, it will and that's not always something that can be taken care of in a pinch. Any type of work in the horse industry is usually hard and exhausting, and when we choose to go the extra mile or even if we don't, we just want to know our employers and barn owners appreciate what we do. Communicating (funny how appreciation and communication seem to go along with one another) your appreciation for someone's work or job well done seems like a minute thing, but it really does go a long way. It shows us, the workers, that what we do is worthwhile on the days when it seems like a waste of time and provides the motivation to attack another day, even when exhausted. People who feel appreciated tend to want to go the extra mile and do the extra work even if it means being a little more tired the following day. A barn or employer that spends more time treating you poorly, overlooking your efforts and not acknowledging when you do extra is one who will probably be constantly looking for employees. Equestrians are critical enough as is, a simple “good job” can go a long way. Pay was the next popular thing that was commented and discussed, because let's be honest, horses and the horse lifestyle are JUNE 2021 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2021

expensive. Being able to afford to live when trying to make horses your life is not an easy thing to do. While it is understandable that not every barn can afford to pay their employees extravagant amounts, paying them consistently is something that should happen regardless of what the job is. Some people replied that you shouldn't be in the horse industry for the money, but instead for your passion and love for horses. While I think you should definitely be passionate about what you do, especially in the horse industry, passion does not pay the bills and neither does “experience. “ It isn't fair to dump a lot of hard work and long hours on your employees and then not pay them enough to even fill up their gas tank let alone not paying them consistently. While experience and lessons and working off board are all nice little bonuses, solid and steady pay is a lot more desirable. If you're not able to offer that, then be understanding when your employees need to work fewer days and hours to work another job elsewhere so that they can afford to survive. It is not unreasonable for individuals to expect decent pay for all they have to do on a horse farm, it is unreasonable to expect them to work for free or almost free based solely on “If you're really passionate, you won't mind doing this.” If a barn or any job for that matter is constantly having to replace employees multiple times each year, then it is time for management to take a step back and reevaluate how they run and do things. The common denominator at that point is the barn and their management or lack thereof. No person is going to want to stay where they aren't communicated with, treated fairly or don't feel appreciated, especially at a low pay rate. Often it seems that the “barn rats” get taken for granted and walked all over because their love for the horses and industry clouds their judgement. Nobody should be allowed to make you feel inferior or like you don't matter. At the end of the day, while reaching your goals as a horseman is important, your mental health and overall well-being is more important. If you aren't growing in that environment and if you have to question whether or not you're valued or appreciated, it may be time to look for a job elsewhere. The goal is to grow as a person and move up in the industry, not stay in the same spot, constantly being squashed down by those around you. As someone who is trying to make it in this industry, I can tell you that I do not want to be in an environment where I won't be able to grow as a horseman and person. I want consistent pay, to know that I'm appreciated for all I do and straightforward communication at all times. So what then can barns and employers do to either keep employees (50) WWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM

or gain employees? From a student and up and coming horsewomans’ perspective: they can have clear communication and realistic expectations with those who work for them. While we need to put forth an honest effort for those we work for, don't expect us to work like a slave for lousy pay and long hours. Don't expect us to work like a slave period, this work is exhausting as it is, and we need just as much time to recuperate as the next person. Make sure your employees know you appreciate all they do. This doesn't mean constantly praising and complimenting them, but the occasional “thank you” and “well done” can go a long way. Don't show favoritism to one employee over another, that gets noticed quickly and often times it isn't taken too well. Hierarchy is a thing that should be established and promoted, but no one employee should be treated better than the others. Pay them consistently. No jumping around or going weeks at a time without paying them; if you can't afford to pay them that week, then be up front about it and offer to pay them some other way or give them that time off and cover it yourselves. No job or person is perfect and every place you'll work and person you'll meet will have their quirks. At the end of the day, it's about finding the right environment for you and the right people to fill that environment. Set your standards and don't settle for anything less. Go somewhere where you'll be able to learn and grow and set up your space as somewhere where people can learn and grow and want to be. Burnout is a real thing when working in the horse industry. Some barn owners and trainers seem to take advantage of their young workers, whether they realize it or not, and dump more work and responsibilities on them than they can handle. When those employees voice that they're tired or stressed or overworked sometimes it gets blown off by the barn owners as whining or

needing to toughen up. No teen or worker is going to want to stay where they are worked into the ground. Be aware of your employees' mental and physical health and likewise, employees be aware of your mental and physical health. Set boundaries and enforce them and be prepared to walk away from that job if need be. I have no problem working long hours and getting little sleep if I feel like I'm in an environment where I'm appreciated and I can grow. It is when I work those long and extra hours and I don't feel valued and I don’t have opportunity for growth that I have a problem. There are a lot of factors that go into why fewer young adults and teenagers are willing to step up and work at a barn, and why barns have a hard time maintaining employees without having to constantly look to hire new ones. As someone who would be looking for the job, communicating and appreciation and pay are my biggest factors. For the right environment, as long as I'm appreciated, communicated with and provided an opportunity to grow, I'd be fine with less pay. If I work for you for an extended period of time though, and you cannot even communicate with me and give straightforward answers or let me know everything I've done is appreciated, I am less likely to want to continue working for you and more likely to start job hunting elsewhere. Paula Stevens is a student at Michigan State University, 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.

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infection that can result in quarantine restrictions at competitive events,” Whitehouse shared. Imagine traveling all those hours and miles only to open the trailer door and be met with an injured or otherwise unhealthy horse? Take the time to train your horses to load and unload safely, stop frequently to assess their health, nourish them appropriately on long trips, and avoid mixing with other horses as much as possible both during and following transport to minimize biosecurity issues. Strategic supplementation comes into play when managing the nutrition of finicky travelers. For those horses prone to worry, an anti-ulcer supplement might be warranted. Begin the supplement a couple days prior to departure and feed throughout the entire trip. In addition, consider offering high-quality omega-3 fatty acids to the diet. The natural anti-inflammatory effects provide proven benefits to respiratory health, according to Whitehouse. Kentucky Equine Research is an international equine nutrition, research, and consultation company serving horse owners and the feed industry. The company’s goals are to advance the industry’s knowledge of equine nutrition and exercise physiology, apply that knowledge to produce healthier, more athletic horses, and support the nutritional care of all horses throughout their life. KER was founded in 1988 when Joe Pagan, Ph.D., realized that information generated from research was not disseminated to the ones who needed it most: feed manufacturers and horse owners. Filling that void has been a priority for the company. For more info visit: www.ker.com

By Kentucky Equine Research Staff | www.ker.com Competitive horses travel extensively during their careers. Consider, for example, the miles traveled by horses involved in Fédération Equestre Internationale events held throughout the world. Transport is not restricted to the elite, as horses of all skill sets must travel to participate in competitions and activities. While transport of horses is an everyday occurrence, welfare concerns may arise if horses become stressed during transit. As stress intensifies, health and behavioral issues could ensue. “Recognizing our role in compromising equine welfare during transport must be paramount to decrease the incidence of injury, disease, and biosecurity issues,” said Catherine Whitehouse, M.S., a Kentucky Equine Research advisor. Injuries commonly occur during transport. Some are obvious such as head or leg wounds, but others are less noticeable, like deep bruising of muscles and other tissues. Further, injuries during loading and, less frequently, unloading contribute to stress. In one survey, 4% of horses injured while loading, transit, or unloading required humane euthanasia. Aside from injuries, respiratory disease, especially pneumonia, poses another major concern. Continually monitoring a horse's temperature on arrival and for a couple of days afterward could identify horses with subclinical pneumonia. Prompt treatment may diminish the severity of disease. “Studies also show that stress due to transport may also cause shedding of equine herpesviruses, a highly contagious respiratory JUNE 2021 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2021 (51)

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MQHA Western Dressage Year End Awards Qualification Requirements Ÿ Rider must be a MQHA and AQHA member in good standing at the time the scores are earned. Ÿ Awards are given on an individual horse/rider basis. Ÿ A rider may use scores from tests ridden on more than one horse, however, each horse/rider combination

must individually meet all award requirements. Awards can only be earned at two (2) consecutive levels with an award year IE Basic and Level 1. Scores must meet the following conditions: Must be from an MQHA Sponsored show that is also AQHA and WDAA qualifying show. For 2021, the MQHA Western Dressage approved shows will all be held at WYN Farm. A minimum of 5 tests must be completed and scored from at least 2 different judges and from at least 3 different shows during the regular show season. Ÿ One test score must be from TEST 4 in the level chosen to qualify. (Shows at Wyn are all considered individual shows PER DATE. Saturday is a show. Sunday is a show.) Ÿ If riding two levels, they must be consecutive: i.e. Level 1 and 2, Intro and Basic, Basic and Level 1, etc.

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Say Goodbye To Horse Flies By Valley Vet Supply | https://www.valleyvet.com/ Is a horse fly biting into your barn time? While enjoying a ride with your horse on a perfect, sunny day, you sink into the saddle in pure relaxation. Then suddenly, a horse fly lands on your horse’s rear end. He swishes his tail and the tranquility of just moments ago is halted as your horse bucks mid-air to rid the biting pest. Creating a completely fly-free barn for you and your horse, especially during the middle of summer, can seem like mission impossible. Flies can be relentless! However, there are six simple strategies you can implement to reduce the fly and insect population at your horse barn. Control their wicked, winged ways with these top tips. 1. Proactively remove manure – Remove manure and wet bedding daily to keep horse stalls clean, reduce fly-attracting odors and eliminate the warm, moist environ-ment that flies often use to lay eggs and as a food source. Regularly remove manure piles off-site from pastures. You also can spread or rake manure over fields and large paddocks to help dry them out to create a less-ideal environment for egg-laying flies. 2. Hang fly traps and fly tape – Use horse fly traps to lure flies away from the barn. Hang traps away from the barn, so that horseflies are lured away from the barn and your horses. Hang the traps at least four feet above the ground and follow the manufacturer’s directions for placement. To catch flies inside the barn, hang strips of fly tape from higher locations like ceilings or rafters. 3. Install indoor fans – Flies can be easily deterred by using ceiling and portable fans, as circulating air makes it difficult for the flies to travel and land. Angling a livestock fan or barn fan over your horse’s stall can help prevent flies from landing on your horse. Ensure that fans and power cords are specifically designed for agricultural use to reduce fire risk, and keep them safely out of a horse’s reach. 4. Maintain a tidy barn – Remove any dropped grain, equine supplements or medications from stalls and feed room areas. Empty and scrub feed tubs and water buckets regularly. Make sure all garbage cans inside or near your barn have tightfitting lids to prevent flies from accessing the trash as a food source. Regularly remove garbage from trash cans and clean them to remove residue and unpleasant aromas. 5. Use premise and fly sprays – Use a premise spray to quickly knock down adult flies and other barn-residing insects, as well as help deter new ones from entering the area. Some on-horse fly sprays double as a premise spray, allowing you to use them in areas of your barn to kill and repel gathering flies. Fly spray for horses offers a quick and easy solution for protection against flies. Ensure your horse is clean so that the spray sticks to the hair, not to dirt or mud, and make sure to cover every part of the horse’s body evenly. Start applying fly spray slowly and low on the legs, as some horses may at first be fearful of the noise. To prevent flies from your horse’s face and ears, apply fly spray to a cloth and then wipe it onto the areas, carefully, to avoid the eyes. JUNE 2021 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2021

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MEET THE IRISH COB HORSE The Irish Cob horse is referred to worldwide by many different names such as Gypsy Cob, Gypsy Horse, Gypsy Vanner and Irish Tinker. Robust, dignified, and magnificent, these creatures are the epitome of beauty and grace. The wonderful Irish Cob is a real head-turner, combining Thoroughbred, Irish Draught, and Connemara horses. The long contrasting mane and tail and the feathering on the legs make them a stunning animal. Irish Cob horses have a very confident trot and steady gait, they’re smaller than other draft horses. Originally they were bred for light farm work, but they’re mainly revered for their good looks and modest personalities today. For hundreds of years these sturdy, hardworking horses pulled wagons and carts throughout Ireland, Britain and Europe. The breed adapted to be strong and versatile. Irish Cobs are expensive horses, a few horse for sale sites online The Irish Cob (Gypsy Horse) offer foals for $4,000-$5,000 and fully trained horses can sell for was bred by the Romanichal above and beyond $20,000. Of course, certain factors can Travellers of Great Britain to influence the price, such as breeding, training, and age. pull the Vardoes in which they lived and traveled. Romanichal Travellers arrived in the British Isles around 1500 AD, but they did not begin to live in vardoes (a traditional horse-drawn wagon) until around 1850. Prior to that, they traveled in tilted carts or on foot, slept either under or in these carts or in small tents. The peak usage of the Gypsy caravan occurred in the latter part of the 19th century (18701900) and the first two decades of the 20th (1900-1920). Irish Cob horses tend to be very docile and kind. These softhearted beauties are loved for their incredible intuitiveness and A variety of Vardo Wagons used by Britain’s Romani people tenderness. They have the typical disposition of a large draft horse just in a smaller package. They were a family horse that work well with people of all ages, including children. Designed for their beauty and raw power, all forms of the Irish Cob usually stand under 16 hands. This horse has a small compact frame with short, robust legs and muscular withers. They usually weigh between 1,000 and 1,700 pounds. The Irish Cob is well known for its wide range of patterns. Sources for this article include the following: Tobiano appears most often, but there are also records of sabinohttps://www.applebyfair.org/ • https://www.horsesportireland.ie/ 1 and roan. Many horses appear to carry some form of splash or https://www.irishsportequine.com/ • https://www.wikipedia.org/ sabino (sometimes referred to as 'blagdon'), but the true source https://www.thevintagenews.com/2018/06/22/romani-vardo-wagons/ https://horse-reality.fandom.com/wiki/Irish_Cob_Horse of it remains unknown. JUNE 2021 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2021 (56) WWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM

MEET THE IRISH COB HORSE, continued IRISH COB QUICK FACTS The Breed Originated in Ireland: As their name suggests, the Irish Cob is a Native Irish breed. Used to Pull Carts and Wagons: The Traveling Community in Ireland used these reliable horses as the family driving horse. A Long History, but the Studbook is Relatively New: For hundreds of years, the breeding records were passed down verbally from generation to generation. In 1998, the Irish Cob Studbook was founded to help maintain the breed. Strong but Gentle, known for their calm, willing temperaments. Comfortable Ride: Not just a driving horse, these sturdy horses have wide, short backs and are well loved as riding horses. Comes In A Variety of Colors: It’s common for these horses to have white body markings and colors ranging from black, bay, brown, chestnut, palomino, grey and roan. Plenty Of Hair: A beautiful flowing mane and tail, to feathering on their legs, lots of hair is a characteristic of the breed. Versatile: Whether you are riding, driving, or just want to hang out with an awesome horse, the Irish Cob can do it all! Irish Cobs are used by equestrians of all ages and experience levels in a wide variety of different disciplines.

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The Appleby Horse Fair calls itself “an annual gathering of Gypsies and Travellers” in the town of Appleby-in-Westmorland in Cumbria, England. The horse fair, also known as Appleby New Fair, is held each year normally in early June. It attracts about 10,000 Gypsies and Travellers, about 1,000 caravans, several hundred horse-drawn vehicles, and about 30,000 visitors.

https://www.horsesportireland.ie/ Horse Sport Ireland is the national governing body for equestrian sport in Ireland and maintains the Irish horse register. Horse Sport Ireland was approved by the Dept. of Agriculture, Food and the Marine to maintain the Irish Cob Studbook on a temporary basis in October 2013. Although the Irish Cob has a long history, the Studbook was only officially founded in 1998.

The Gypsy and Traveller attendees include British Romanichal, Irish Travellers, Scottish Gypsy and Traveller groups, Kale (Welsh Romanies), & more.

Which U.S. State compares with the size of Ireland? The state of South Carolina is the closest in size to Ireland. Although Ireland is slightly larger than South Carolina by about 575 miles. The closest state after South Carolina is Maine, which is 2,784 miles larger than Ireland. Another interesting fact is that Florida and Wisconsin are nearly twice the size.

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Beat Fear with Proper Rider Form By Lynn Palm | http://www.lynnpalm.com/ It is only natural for a rider to feel fear at some point in her riding years. Usually that fear is based on the concern for being out of control of the horse and coming out of the saddle. If this has ever been an issue for you while pursuing Western Dressage, or at any time during your riding endeavors, you'll be encouraged to know that one of the best ways to stay in control of the horse and stay in the saddle is through proper rider form and balance. Proper form is how the rider positions her body to follow her horse's movement at all times without interfering with the horse's movements and reactions. It is important for the rider to learn proper form and balance, and proper function of her form. Proper form lets the rider: 1. Achieve a state of balance that allows her to feel relaxed and in command of her body. Only when she feels in command of her own body can she feel in command of her horse. 2. Use the parts of her body to communicate at will with her horse. This is critical to riding because without the ability to clearly communicate with the horse, the rider cannot transmit her orders to him. Also, the horse cannot understand the rider's requests and respond well to them. To achieve proper form, a rider must understand the proper positioning and function of each part of her body. I see many riding problems rooted in incorrect rider form. Even experienced, confident riders can benefit from improving the basics. The Importance of the Rider's Upper Body Position Picture yourself mounted on a horse. The position of your head and eyes, and your thoughts and facial expression are all important to how well you function as a rider. Your head should be relaxed and coming straight out of your neck. Your chin should be level and not tipped up or dropped to the chest. Your eyes and your “eye contact” are one of the most important elements of riding. Your eyes should be looking straight ahead at least ten to twelve feet beyond the horse. This helps keep your head aligned. More importantly, this type of eye contact opens up your peripheral vision to 180 degrees, letting you see from the front of the horse to his sides. Because you are looking up, you see where you are going. You have control and time to think about possible upcoming problems. You can react and properly time the application of your aids to ask your horse to do something. It is instinctive to want to look at your horse to control him. However, if you do this, your horse will have control of you; which will only add to your fear. When you are in control, you can overcome your fear! The key to improving your riding form is looking up and ahead with your eyes. If you are looking ahead, with a confident look and relaxed face, you will align your back straight with your shoulders square and down. This enables you to stay straight and better absorb the horse's movement which keeps you more secure in the saddle. In return, your horse will move more freely and responsively because you are moving with him. If you look down, you will cause your back to round and shoulder to hunch up and yours arms to tighten up. Your horse will feel this, and he may stiffen his back and his gait in reaction to your incorrect JUNE 2021 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2021

form. It will be harder for you to follow his movement, and you will feel less secure in the saddle. The hardest thing to teach a rider is not to look down. It is the easiest way, however, to get yourself out of balance! Start today to ride with your eyes looking up and in front of your horse to stay in control, and you will be on your way to conquering your fear! Until next month, Lynn To learn more about Lynn Palm, her educational programs at Palm Equestrian Academy in Ocala, Florida, Lynn's Ride Well clinics across the United States, saddles, DVDs, books, as well as trail and Western dressage competitions, and more, please visit her website at www.lynnpalm.com, or call 800-503-2824. Lynn can also be found on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

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Age of rider as of January 1, 2021. Age of horse as of December 31, 2021. # May not show in any other classes. ** Walk/Trot rider or Novice horse may not show in any canter/lope classes. @ May cross enter pleasure age group classes. Sweepstakes: Money Added + 50% Entry Money. Paid Out 40-30-20-10 Trail Classes 55-59 run Friday Evening ONLY. Classes entered at the gate will be subject to an entry fee of 1½ class fee. Please make all entries at office to avoid this additional charge. MUST Be PRESENT to win September random drawing awards. Year End High Point eligibility requires min. of 4 shows & High Point Fees. CLASS FEES $7 All Ages ($10 if entered @ gate) All Stalls $50 (all horses must be stalled) $10 Sweepstakes ($15 if @ gate) Camping – $30/Night Daily High Point Fee $5 Office Fee for EACH Horse/Rider $10 * Valid driver’s license MUST accompany ALL checks & credit cards * Returned/NSF check or credit card will incur a $35 fee in addition to bill. Major credit cards accepted: 3.75% Convenience Fee • NO REFUNDS for dropped/missed classes or early pullouts – PLEASE plan accordingly.

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2021 M ICHIGAN T RAIL R IDE/E VENT S CHEDULE APRIL S M T W T 4 11 18 25

5 12 19 26

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RIDE/EVENT

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MAY F S 2 9 16 23 30

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HOLIDAY

April 10: Hungerford Trail Riders Good Friday/Easter Ride, 11am April 17: Spring Workbee, Noon http://www.hungerfordtrailriders.org April 10-11: MiCMO Back to the 90’s CMO at Camp Eberhart. Online at: https://www.nacmo.org/

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3 10 17 24 31

4 11 18 25

5 12 19 26

6 13 20 27

F S 7 14 21 28

1 8 15 22 29

May 1: Green Lake Ride with the Waterloo Horsemen’s Association. Facebook: “Waterloo Trail Riders” May 1-2: White River Spring Endurance Ride at Timber’s Ridge. Online at: https://gldrami.org/ May 8: Brighton Trail Riders Assoc. Celebrate Spring Ride/Annual Meeting http://brightontrailriders.net/ May 13-16: Fort Custer Horse Friends Camp Out. https://www.fchfa.org/ May 14-16: Highland Trail Riders Assoc. Spring Poker Ride and Camp Out http://highlandtrailriders.com/web/

JULY S M T W T 4 11 18 25

5 12 19 26

6 13 20 27

7 14 21 28

1 8 15 22 29

F S 2 9 16 23 30

3 10 17 24 31

May 14-16: MiCMO Camping with Horses CMO at Silver Creek. Online at: https://www.nacmo.org/ May 15: Workbee with the Waterloo Horsemen’s Association. Facebook: “Waterloo Trail Riders” May 16: Blessing Of The Trails Ride, Noon

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May 29-30: Endurance Ride at Grand Island Bay de Noc. Online at: https://gldrami.org/ May 29-31: Ortonville Rec. Equest. Assoc. RIDE/EVENT HOLIDAY “Do You Feel Lucky” Poker Ride/Camp https://www.hadleyhills.com/ July 10-11: AHAM Endurance Ride at May 29-31: Ride, Camp Out & Dinner Hopkins Creek. More information online the Waterloo Horsemen’s Association. at: https://gldrami.org/ Facebook: “Waterloo Trail Riders” July 17: Christmas In July Ride,11a.m. Bring A $10 Horsey Gift To Exchange Would you like your association’s http://www.hungerfordtrailriders.org July 17: Fort Custer Horse Friends Annual Meeting and Election. Online at: https://www.fchfa.org/ July 17-18: MiCMO Horses For Hope CMO at Cummings Center. Online at: https://www.nacmo.org/

S M T W T 6 13 20 27

7 14 21 28

1 8 15 22 29

2 9 16 23 30

3 10 17 24

F S 4 11 18 25

5 12 19 26

June 4-6: MiCMO Happy is as Happy Does CMO at Silver Creek. More information online at: https://www.nacmo.org/ June 5: Pinckney TRA “Blessing Of The Horse” www.pinckneytrailriders.com June 6: Maybury TRA Riddle Ride, Noon https://www.mayburytrailriders.org/ June 11-13: Pontiac Lake Horseman’s Summer Fun Camp Out, www.plha.info June 12: J & M Camp Picnic Ride, 11-2pm

http://www.hungerfordtrailriders.org June 12-13: White River Summer Endurance Ride at Timber’s Ridge.

Online at: https://gldrami.org/ June 18-20: Proud Lake Trail Riders Association Obstacle Course Camp Out http://www.proudlaketrailriders.org/ June 19-20: Endurance Ride at Grand Island North (Bay de Noc)

Online at: https://gldrami.org/ June 25-27: Yankee Springs TRA Judged Trail Ride. Online at: https://ystra.org/ June 26-27: Brighton Rec. Trail Ride http://brightontrailriders.net/ June 26: Ionia Horse Trails Association Forbidden Trails Ride.Online at: www.ioniahorsetrailsassociation.org

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2 9 16 23 30

3 10 17 24 31

4 11 18 25

5 12 19 26

SEPTEMBER F S 6 13 20 27

7 14 21 28

August 6-7: Detroit Horse Power Endurance Ride at Kensington and Proud Lake. Visit: https://gldrami.org/ August 8: Detroit Horse Power 9 Mile Novice Fun Ride at Kensington Visit: https://gldrami.org/ August 14: Allegan County Pleasure Riders Beneﬁt Ride FB: Allegan County Pleasure Riders August 22: Hungerford TRA Back To School Family and Youth Ride, Noon http://www.hungerfordtrailriders.org

7 14 21 28

1 8 15 22 29

2 9 16 23 30

3 10 17 24

4 11 18 25

F S 5 12 19 26

5 12 19 26

6 13 20 27

7 14 21 28

1 8 15 22 29

2 9 16 23 30

F S 3 10 17 24

4 11 18 25

Sept. 4: Yankee Springs Trail Riders Annual Meeting and Cook Out. Online at: https://ystra.org/ Sept. 4-6: Waterloo Horsemen’s Assoc. Weekend Ride, Camp Out and Dinner Facebook: “Waterloo Trail Riders” Sept. 4-6: White River Labor Day Endurance Ride at Timber’s Edge. Visit: https://gldrami.org/ Sept. 10-12: Highland Trail Riders Assoc. Horseshoe Hunt/Fall Camp Out http://highlandtrailriders.com/web/ Sept. 11-12: Keweenaw Endurance Ride at Marquette. Visit: https://gldrami.org/ Sept. 16-19: Fort Custer Horse Friends Fall Camp Out https://www.fchfa.org/

NOVEMBER S M T W T

S M T W T

OCTOBER

6 13 20 27

Nov. 6: Hungerford Turkey Trot Ride, Noon start. Nov. 13: Member Appreciation Banquet (tentative date) Norwich Twp. Hall, Noon http://www.hungerfordtrailriders.org

Sept. 17-19: Pontiac Lake Horseman’s Tour The Trails/Camp Out www.plha.info Sept. 18: Hungerford Poker Ride Sept. 25: Fall Workbee, Noon http://www.hungerfordtrailriders.org Sept. 24-26: MHC Statewide Trail Ride at D Bar D Ranch, Chase, MI. https://www.michiganhorsecouncil.com/ Sept. 24-26: Proud Lake Trail Riders & Kensington Trail Riders Circle Ride http://www.proudlaketrailriders.org/ http://kensingtontrailriders.com/ Sept. 25-26: Pine Marten Run Endurance Ride.Visit: https://gldrami.org/ Sept. 25-26: MiCMO CMO at Ionia State Recreation Area. More information online at: https://www.nacmo.org/

Nov. 6 & 7: Waterloo Horseman’s Assoc. Turkey Ride. Find us on Facebook: “Waterloo Trail Riders”

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31 Oct. 1-3: Ionia Horse Trails Association Annual Chili Cook-Off and Trail Ride www.ioniahorsetrailsassociation.org Oct. 2-3: Brighton TRA Poker Ride and Fall Camp Out www.brightontrailriders.net Oct. 8-10: Pinckney Trail Riders Assoc. Ride To Hell and Back Camp Out. http://pinckneytrailriders.com/ Oct. 8-10: Yankee Springs TRA Halloween Ride. Online at: https://ystra.org/ Oct. 9-10: Oak Leaf Run Endurance Ride at SilverCreek. Visit: https://gldrami.org/ Oct. 16: Hungerford Spooktacular Ride http://www.hungerfordtrailriders.org Oct. 16: Maybury TRA Spooktacular Ride https://www.mayburytrailriders.org/ Oct. 21-24: Addison Oaks Camp N’ Ride. Facebook: Addison Oaks Trail Riders Oct. 22-24: MiCMO BornFree CMO at Yankee Springs Recreation Area. Online at: https://www.nacmo.org/

DECEMBER S M T W T 5 12 19 26

6 13 20 27

7 14 21 28

1 8 15 22 29

2 9 16 23 30

F S 3 10 17 24 31

4 11 18 25

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The Fort Custer Horse Friends Association (FCHFA) works to maintain the trails and advocates for equestrians in Fort Custer Recreation Area in Augusta, MI. In 2019 a total of 1,773.25 volunteer hours (for a total value to the park of $44,480.00) were spent on diverse projects and purchases including picket poles at the Special Events Camping Area and for new permanent camping sites.

Kensington Trail Riders strive to not only maintain, but also improve the equestrian trails and facilities at Kensington Metropark in Milford, MI. The Metropark encompasses more than 4500 acres of beautiful terrain through mixed hardwoods and open elds with more than 30 miles of trails and a singletrack connector route to Proud Lake State Recreation Area.

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From The Starting Gate INDIANA THOROUGHBRED HORSE RACING NEWS Written by Megan Arszman | Indiana Thoroughbred Alliance

Treasure of the Midwest Media Project Highlights Indiana’s Thoroughbred Industry It’s time for the little guy to be in the spotlight, and that’s exactly what Champions of the Track is looking to do with their new multimedia project titled “Treasure of the Midwest.” Champions of the Track is a digital media company based in Indiana with the sole purpose to promote horse racing around the world. With a strong love of the sport, the small team brings an “outsider’s perspective” to the sport, hoping to encourage more “outsiders” to fall in love right along with them. Treasure of the Midwest is a partnership between Champions of the Track, the Indiana Thoroughbred Alliance, Indiana Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association, and Indiana Grand Racing & Casino to promote the breeding and racing of Thoroughbred horses in Indiana. The project will consist of a YouTube series showcasing some of the state’s farms and horsemen, as well as written stories of Indiana-bred horses. The three-person team is currently visiting farms and Indiana Grand to gather stories and share the enthusiasm. “Indiana offers such a large financial benefit to breeders, stallion owners and racehorse owners who choose to participate in the Indiana Thoroughbred Breed Development Program,” says Kaeli Bartholomew, owner and creative director for Champions of the Track. “Indiana’s horse racing industry is a well-kept secret that we want to spread nationwide.” One of the first Indiana farms featured was Springcliff Farm, owned by Christine Cagle in Martinsville, Indiana. In 2021, alone, Springcliff has foaled 50 future racehorses. The farm was originally established in 1864 by the Thomas family. The beautiful farm is adorned with red barns and several lush, green pastures dotted with healthy and happy broodmares and foals. “I just love what I do, even with the long hours during foaling season,” says Cagle. “Indiana doesn’t get as much credit for its racing program as we should. We’re always growing. In fact, I have breeders from as far as across the globe sending their mares here to foal and be part of the program. “Having this multimedia push from Kaeli and Champions of the Track will be such a help for the little breeders, owners and horsemen who maybe can’t afford their own marketing plans,” Cagle continues. “It was a no-brainer for us to participate and to support this endeavor.” Horses such as the beautiful gray filly, Piedi Bianchi, are also part of the highlights. Indiana-bred Piedi Bianchi stormed on the racing scene as a 2-year-old racing in California. She finished in the top five in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies in 2017 and has sense raced from California to Indiana to Florida, earning more than $610,000 in lifetime earnings for her owners. Veteran JUNE 2021 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2021

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