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Sponsored by: Livingston County 4-H Horse Committee Proceeds will be used for the Fowlerville Fairground Horse Barn Improvements • Public invited to buy or sell • Space available: 6’x8’ = $20 or 6’x16’ = $30 • Tables available $5 per table (additional fee). • Tables range from 5’ to 6’ • No sale of pop or food allowed. • Concessions will be open. • Fees are non-refundable. • Please obtain a space for any kind of racks. These cannot be out in the aisles. • No dogs (except service dogs) allowed in building.

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EXPLORE THE WORLD OF HORSES AT EQUINE AFFAIRE, MASSACHUSETTS Bring your family and friends to Equine Affaire this fall to enjoy the ultimate equestrian experience. On November 7-10, 2019, Equine Affaire returns to the Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield, Massachusetts, for its annual four-day celebration of all things equine. From thrilling equestrian competitions and performances to expert riding demonstrations and everything in between, there's something for everyone to enjoy at Equine Affaire. Adult tickets for Equine Affaire are just $16/day or $50/four-day pass, tickets for children (7-10) are $8/day, and children six and under are admitted at no charge. For the price of general admission, enjoy entry to all clinics, seminars and demonstrations, themed pavilions, the Versatile Horse & Rider Competition, and the largest equinerelated trade show in the East. Purchase tickets online at www.equineaffaire.com and enjoy the convenience of new digital ticket delivery options. At Equine Affaire, spend your day enjoying family-friendly activities like the Equine Fundamentals Forum, the Breed Pavilion, and Horse & Farm Exhibits. Learn about the basics of equine health and management at the Equine Fundamentals Forum, a special area dedicated to educating new horse lovers and featuring plenty of hands-on learning exhibits. Then tour the Breed Pavilion, where you can breathe in the sweet smells of horses and hay while meeting horses from many different breeds, including Arabians, Morgans, Miniatures, Lusitanos, Dutch Harness horses, and others. Browse the Horse & Farm Exhibits to learn about local equine businesses, like riding stables and training facilities, and to shop for horses for sale. Or, if you'd like to adopt a horse, participate in the Adoption Affaire, a new event that showcases trained, adoptable horses of many different breeds, ages and backgrounds. Apply to adopt on-site and become part of changing one horse's life for the better.

Equine Affaire also offers a full schedule of educational sessions, demonstrations and clinics that cover topics like different riding disciplines, horse health care, stable management and more. World-famous clinicians Chris Cox, Julie Goodnight, Dan James, Steve Lantvit, and Jason Irwin, plus dozens of others, will present on different topics throughout the weekend, so catch as many clinics as you like. A full schedule is available online at www.equineaffaire.com. Between clinics, browse the aisles of the largest equine-related trade show in the East and get a head-start on Christmas shopping for yourself, your horse, or your favorite equestrian. Shop for jewelry, clothing, tack, grooming supplies, farm equipment, horse trailers and more at the trade show, and enjoy a snack at the concessions stand or a variety of food booths. On Friday, November 8, cheer on your favorite competitors in the Versatile Horse & Rider Competition. This competition tests the skills and abilities of both horse and rider. Up to 25 horse-and-rider pairs will compete for cash prizes and the title of Versatile Horse & Rider Champion by racing around a timed obstacle course. Past obstacles have included balloon arches, kiddie pools and balance beams, so you never know what competitors will have to face in this year's event. Equine Affaire proudly offers two brand-new special events this year: Drive a Draft and A Horse for Heroes! Whispery Pines Percherons and Equine Affaire have partnered together to offer Drive a Draft, a special experience that offers visitors the opportunity to learn how to drive draft horses. Visit the Whispery Pines Percherons stalls in the Breed Pavilion for more details. This event will take place on Thursday, November 7 from 1:00-2:00pm, so sign up early on Thursday to get the chance to put your hands to the driving reins. A Horse for Heroes is a special collaboration between Equine Affaire and BINA Farm Center to provide veterans and other heroes the opportunity to experience the effects of Equine-Assisted Activities and Therapies. Offering a variety of unmounted activities, A Horse for Heroes is the perfect way for veterans to experience the magic of horses firsthand. A Horse for Heroes will take place on Sunday, November 10, from 1:00 to 2:15

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pm. To sign up, visit the BINA Farm Center booth in the Breed Pavilion. Finally, no visit to Equine Affaire is complete without spending the evening at Fantasia, Equine Affaire's musical celebration of the horse. This year's Fantasia will feature a variety of special performances, including tenth-generation circus aerialist Ambra Andrine's liberty performance, Dan James' reining freestyle routine, Ermes Zamperla's vaulting show, and many more. Separate tickets are required for Fantasia, and with just three performances, tickets sell quickly. Tickets range from $14 to $25. Purchase your Fantasia tickets online at www.equine affaire.com for Thursday, Friday or Saturday night and prepare to be enchanted. Hours for Equine Affaire are 9:00am to 7:00pm Thursday through Saturday, and 9:00am to 5:00pm on Sunday. Please note the Eastern States Exposition charges for parking. For more info about Equine Affaire, visit www.equineaffaire.com, call (740) 845008512, or email info@equineaffaire.com.

HARRISON TRAILERS NAMED TOP FEATHERLITE TRAILER DEALER Harrison Trailers of Wellington, Ohio, has been recognized by Featherlite Trailers with the #1 Featherlite Dealer Award. In addition, Harrison Trailers has been named the top Featherlite horse trailer dealer and top living quarters dealer. Harrison Trailers is also the recipient of the Outstanding Regional Dealer – Northeast award. Located in northern Ohio, Harrison Trailers has been a Featherlite trailer dealer since 2011. Featherlite's dealer network is comprised of 170 Featherlite dealers across the U.S. and Canada. “Featherlite proudly honors the team at Harrison Trailers for their sales achievements within the Featherlite dealer network,” Director of Dealer Sales Brad Alden said. “They continue to excel thanks to their commitment to offering quality service before, during and after each sale. We are grateful to have Harrison Trailers as a representative of Featherlite Trailers.” WWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM

Saddle Up! Magazine News Briefs HARRISON TRAILERS, continued Featherlite Trailers gives awards annually based on overall sales, product segment sales and regional sales performance, among other awards. Featherlite's product line includes horse, livestock, car, recreational, commercial, utility, living quarters and specialty trailers. Harrison Trailers' dealership is located at 820 North Main Street in Wellington. To contact Harrison Trailers, call 800-686-3614 or visit www.harrisontrailers.com. For more information on Featherlite trailers, visit www.fthr.com. About Featherlite: Featherlite Trailers (www.fthr.com), located in Cresco, Iowa, is the nation's leading aluminum specialty trailer manufacturer. Featherlite has highly diversified product lines offering horse, livestock, car, utility and recreational trailers through an extensive dealer network in the U.S. and Canada. Featherlite is a sponsor of many organizations, including NASCAR. Featherlite is part of the “Family of Brands” of Universal Trailer Corporation.

the main focus. Routine care of the animals and facilities comes first, so everyone is expected to pitch in and do whatever work is needed around the farm. The Equine Facility is not open to the public or the Ohio State community to ensure that the safety and health of our horses, students, and visitors are not compromised. If you would like to visit the facility, we ask that you schedule a visit in advance. Please contact Dan Rhodeback at rhodeback.1@ osu.edu or 614-459-4208.

JUMP TO NEW HEIGHTS WITH STATE LINE TACK & 4-H State Line Tack is thrilled to support 4-H, a leader in equine education for youth across the nation. 4-H horse programs provide young people with opportunities to improve sportsmanship, learn self-discipline, practice teamwork and develop self-confidence. At State Line Tack, we care about empowering youth and building a lifelong love of horses in a new generation. We also want to make riding affordable and accessible to all. With this partnership, we're excited to help 4-H'ers jump to new heights and rise up to their potential. At www.statelinetack.com/content/part OHIO STATE EQUINE CENTER nerships/4-h/ you'll learn more about all the The Equine Facility at The Ohio State ways you too can support your local 4-H University is operated by faculty and staff of clubs, read stories, participate in contests the Department of Animal Sciences. and purchase products. Currently, the facility houses 30-40 Quarter 100% of donations made to State Line Tack Horses and is the central location for all will help grow 4-H nationwide and support equine-related teaching, research, and your local equine programs. Extension activities. The facility features a 4-H, the nation's largest youth development heated indoor arena, a hot/cold wash rack, organization, grows confident young people 28 box stalls, 2 large foaling stalls equipped who are empowered for life today and with cameras, 2 large stallion stalls, prepared for career tomorrow. 4-H probreeding lab, and classroom with seating for grams empower nearly 6 million young 50 students. There is also a large outdoor people across the U.S. through experiences arena and several paddocks with turn-out that develop critical life skills. 4-H is the shelters. youth development program of our nation's Equine experiences offered by The Ohio Cooperative Extension System and USDA, State University Equine Program provide and serves every county and parish in the students the opportunity to enhance their U.S. through a network of 110 public formal education with valuable hands-on universities and more than 3,000 local experience. Learning opportunities are Extension offices. To learn more about 4-H, included in the experiences, but they are not go to www.4-h.org. NOVEMBER 2019 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2019 (19)

USDF ANNOUNCES 2020 ADEQUAN®/USDF FEI-LEVEL TRAINERS CONFERENCE The United States Dressage Federation™ (USDF) announced today that the 2020 Adequan®/USDF FEI-Level Trainers Conference will take place January 20-21, at Mary Anne McPhail's High Meadow Farm, in Loxahatchee, FL. The 2020 conference will feature Olympians Ashley Holzer and Lars Petersen and FEI 5* Judges Gary Rockwell and Anne Gribbons, with Lilo Fore serving as moderator. USDF President Lisa Gorretta said of the news, “The USDF FEI-Level Trainers Conference is one of our most significant and popular educational programs. We are grateful for the continued support of our title sponsor Adequan®. Don't miss this tremendous learning opportunity; take time to refresh, recharge, and expand your teaching and training skills in a unique setting with our outstanding presenters.” Designed to provide continuing education for dressage trainers and instructors, the Adequan®/USDF FEI-Level Trainers Conference gives trainers the opportunity to explore new teaching and methods from top presenters. For those interested in participating as a demonstration rider, visit www.usdf.org for details and to apply. For more information about the conference, including criteria for attendance, please contact trainersconference@usdf.org, or by phone at (859) 971-2277. 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 membership or programs, visit www.usdf.org, email usdressage@usdf.org, or (859) 971-2277.

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YEDA SCHOLARSHIP INCENTIVE FUND PROGRAM 2019-2020 YEDA is thrilled to continue the YEDA Scholarship Incentive Fund Program (SIF). Unlike other scholarship programs, YEDA recognizes educational needs and desires far broader than those offered by traditional Secondary Education Programs. The YEDA Scholarship Incentive Fund was designed to provide a vehicle for competing members to grow their continuing education dollars, based on their own individual performance. Dollars collected from members are placed in the designated YEDA Scholarship Incentive Fund account and coupled with additional scholarship contributions. Funds will be awarded to graduating Seniors based on the cumulative number of points earned during the years

in which the member was enrolled in the Incentive Fund. YEDA competitors may enroll in the YEDA Scholarship Incentive Fund by paying a firsttime application fee of $125 for both classes. In the event the member only wants to be enrolled in one class then the first-time enrolment application fee is $100. Each year after the re-enrollment sustaining cost is $50 for both classes or $25 for one class. For Example: If a member rides at the Sapphire level, they may have the option of competing in the Sapphire Rail Horsemanship, the Sapphire Pattern Horsemanship, or both. The member would have the option of accumulating scholarship points in just one of the classes for $100, or they may add the second class to their points accumulation for an additional $25 fee. Annual re-enrollment will require a renewal fee of $25 per class. Important Points Only points accumulated while an active member enrolled in the Incentive Program will count toward scholarship distribution.

The rider must be a YEDA member their Senior year of High School to receive a distribution. Incentive Program points do not accrue until receipt of application and payment has been processed. How To Enroll Become an YEDA Member. Complete the YEDA Scholarship Incentive Fund Application (https://showyeda.com/). Attach Payments (please make all checks payable to YEDA). Mail the completed application and payment as directed on the application form. For Questions please contact Terri Rafeld Phone: 419-606-4786 Email: trafeld@showyeda.com

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Working in Hand – Setting Up By Lynn Palm | www.lynnpalm.com I've shared some thoughts on the importance of in-hand work to lighten your horse's responses and help prepare him for doing maneuvers under saddle. We've covered lesson plans for teaching your horse to lead at the walk and trot plus important tips for you as a handler. Now we are going to add another maneuver to our repertoire of in-hand work: the “set up”. Setting up a horse means positioning him so he is standing straight from the poll, through his shoulders, to his back, through his hips, all the way to his dock. Setting up positions each of your horse's hooves to form four points of a rectangle. The front legs form one end of the rectangle with each front hoof on the same imaginary line as the other. The hind legs and feet form the rectangle's other short end. To create the rectangle's long sides we will position the right front leg and right hind leg on the same imaginary line and do the same with the left front and left hind. When a horse is set up correctly, if viewed from the side, only his outside front and hind leg should be visible. Viewed head on, his hind legs will appear directly behind his front legs. The horse's weight will be balanced on all four feet. Connect the dots, in this case the hooves, and you will see why setting up is sometimes called “squaring up”! Most horses do not naturally stand perfectly square. They typically stand with one front leg (or hind leg) ahead of the other. Some horses, like my favorite equine dance partner “Rugged Lark” and many of his descendants, have the habit of shifting their weight to one hind leg and resting the other hind leg. Teaching your horse to set up has many advantages. Setting up improves his responsiveness to you. It teaches him to stand balanced for the next command and mannered to accept brushing, clipping, washing, shoeing, and other necessary grooming duties. If you plan to compete in a showmanship class, it is a must to learn. Teaching setting up on the ground makes easier for your horse to learn to stand square when under saddle. This is an important skill to master for those who compete in under saddle events. Setting up also teaches you how moving one part of the horse's body relates to his overall body alignment. For this lesson your horse should be equipped with a properly fitting halter with a cotton longe line attached using longe-over-the-nose technique I described in past articles. Add leg protection like polo wraps. Carry an in hand whip and be familiar with how to properly use it! In-Hand Lesson #2: Setting Up Introduce this lesson along a fence line to give you an advantage in keeping your horse straight. I'll describe this lesson as if I was teaching it on my horse's left side. Lead your horse along the fence and ask him to stop with the “whoa” command. When he stops, shift your position so you are standing facing him and slightly in front of his left shoulder. Hold the shank end of the lead approximately 4-5 inches away from the halter keeping it in your right hand. Hold the excess longe line in a neat coil with the whip in your left. NOVEMBER 2019 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2019

If working from the left side, the horse's left hind hoof should be his “stationary” foot. This is the first point of the rectangle. All of the other hooves, or points of the rectangle, will be aligned in relationship to this foot. The hind legs are positioned by using a light downward tension on the halter. To square up the right hind leg with the left, put a light downward tension on the lead shank and move it slightly forward or backward to move the right hind – keeping the horse straight as you do so. If you do not get a response, don't jerk on the lead but use a soft vibrating tension to get your horse's attention. Reinforce the request for him to move the leg forward by using a “cluck”, or use the command “back” to ask him to move the right hind back. Spend several lessons concentrating just on squaring the hind legs until both you and your horse are familiar with it and can get consistent responses. Then move on to setting up the front legs. The front legs are positioned using a light upward tension on the halter. The left hand is positioned on the side and in the middle of the horse's head (approximately in the center of the halter's cheekpiece). Using a gentle upward tension, move the horse's head away from the leg you want to move. This makes the horse shift his weight off that leg so he can move it. For example, if you want to move the left front forward, use a slight upward tension on lead and move the horse's head away from you to the right. Use a soft vibrating tension on the lead if necessary or add a cluck or the command “back” to encourage forward or backward movement. If your horse brings his head toward you and out of alignment, gently push it back into position using your right hand on the middle of the halter's cheekpiece. Keep in mind that the degree to which you move his head to set him up is slight. As you and your horse are learning this lesson, you'll find it's easy to over correct and end up with your horse moving a leg too far forward or back, or moving his body out of alignment. Too much movement and he will lose straightness, making squaring up impossible. Watch his topline to evaluate if he is staying straight, but use your peripheral vision to help judge when his legs are properly aligned. Looking only at the legs, not the topline of their horse is the most common fault handlers make when setting up. During this lesson, if your horse shifts his hindquarters or steps a hind leg forward while you are adjusting the front legs, start over. Praise him when he moves the foot you are asking him to move. In a short time you will be succeeding in positioning your hose so that (22) WWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM

Working In Hand – Setting Up, continued he is square. A square horse is balanced. It looks good and feels good to him to stand balanced, too. Don't dwell on setting up for too long. Your horse can lose interest and become dull. Add variety to this lesson by mixing in different maneuvers to keep your horse's attention. Ask him for an in hand trot, then stop. Back the horse keeping him straight. If his hips move out to one side, straighten him by moving his head in that direction. Continue with an in hand walk. Anticipate each maneuver so that you can be ready to keep the longe line and whip properly organized. For those of you who own breeds who stand in a “parked” stance …this same technique can be used to teach your horse how to set up and stand parked, however you want to position your horse's front and hind legs so they are spread further apart. Let your breed's guidelines give you more details about their standards for parking. It takes practice and conditioning for a horse to perfect an outstanding park stance. Your Next Step… When teaching the setting up lesson, don't let your horse “lean” on you or move his head toward you. Use your hand on the middle of his head to push it away and back into alignment. Learn to watch his entire body, not just his legs or feet, to evaluate straightness. And don't let him rest or cock a hind leg! If he does, the best way to uncock a hind leg is to move the opposite front leg. He should stand square with his weight distributed on all four feet. Sometimes a horse gets into the habit of backing up as soon as you switch positions from leading to facing him in preparation for set-

ting up. This is an evasion. Tell him “no” and quickly lead him forward a few feet. Stop him with a “whoa” and repeat the maneuver. If he backs up again, move him forward, stop, and ask again until he understands that your position in front of him does not mean back up. Anytime the horse gets too far out of alignment while being asked to set up, move him forward and start over again. Practice this lesson on both sides and remember to switch the longe-over-the-nose for the right side. You and your horse may not be as coordinated on the right side, so be patient and anticipate each maneuver to stay organized. If you are very right-handed, you may need to use your right hand instead of the left to control the lead shank on this side until you gain more coordination. Just remember to change hands when you are ready to lead your horse forward! A great way to incorporate a setting up lesson in your daily activities is to practice setting up your horse before putting him in the stall and before letting him go in the pasture. It's easy to get into this habit and a great way to positively reinforce this lesson. Be patient when teaching setting up and keep your movements slow. You will need to practice your coordination and timing as much as the horse will need to practice his responses to your requests! Encourage any progress your horse makes with your voice and a pet. In the next article I'll share another important in-hand work lesson: ground tying. Until then, follow your dreams…Lynn Palm Visit www.lynnpalm.com or call 352.629.3310

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Riding Helmet Safety Horseback riding carries a higher injury rate per hour of exposure than downhill ski racing, football, hang-gliding and motorcycle racing. Each year approximately 70,000 people are treated in Formerly The American Medical emergency rooms because of equestrian related activities. Head ASTM International Equestrian Association injuries are the most common reason for horse-related hospital https://www.astm.org http://www.emsaonline.net admissions. Medical Examiner reports show that 60% or more of horse-related deaths are caused by head injuries. Helmets can Safety Equipment Institute, Inc. reduce this possibility by 70-80%. The American Medical https://www.seinet.org Equestrian Association calculates that ASTM/SEI approved helmets have reduced all riding-related head injuries by 30% and These standards are summarized in ASTM F 1163. The SEI (Safety severe head injuries by 50%. Non-ASTM/SEI certified helmets offer Equipment Institute) is an independent laboratory that tests no protection whatsoever and are strictly for cosmetic purposes. helmets to be sure they meet the ASTM standard. Liablity insurance must be provided by manufacturers on their products as part of the SEI certification process. Why Do We Need a Standard? Helmet Fitting and Replacement In 1980 the United States Pony Club began tracking accidents reported among its members. Three years later, the Pony Club Here are some guidelines you can use to decide whether or not your developed its own standard for riding helmets and required that all helmet fits properly: members wear their USPC standard helmets which had been When you wiggle your helmet, it should move your eyebrows – this tested at independent laboratories. In 1986 the USPC asked ASTM, is one way to know that it fits tight enough. Only you can tell if the an organization that had developed helmets for other sports, to helmet feels too tight. develop one for horseback riding helmets as well. ASTM F 1163 The helmet should stay comfortably on your head when harnessed was first published in 1990 and is reviewed every five years. without moving around on your head no matter what you're doing. The study the Pony Club began in 1980 continued for 12 years and When trying on a helmet in the store, bend over at the waist and provided arresting evidence in favor of the standard. The USPC shake your head. A correctly fitted helmet will not move. found a 26% decrease in head injuries with the onset of the USPC After wearing the helmet for about 5 minutes, remove it and check standard helmet in 1983. Although there have been no official for marks on your forehead. Indentations in your forehead left from studies completed for the ASTM standard, the American Medical the helmet may indicate you should try one size larger. Equestrian Association estimates that ASTM/SEI approved Be sure to use the foam spacers that come with your helmet. These helmets have decreased riding-related head injuries by 50%. will help you get the best fit out of your helmet. Distinguish Between Approved and Unapproved Helmets Long hair should be secured below your helmet so as not to interfere The easiest thing to look for is the ASTM/SEI seal inside the helmet. with fitting. If you are skeptical however, approved helmets have a thicker shell. A helmet should fit equally all the way around the head without Look at the helmets from below and you should be able to see the exposing the forehead or obscuring vision. difference in thickness. Approved helmets cannot have a simple snap to secure the harness. Snaps are not used because they are When you open your mouth wide with the harness fastened, you prone to popping open upon impact. You can also look at the should be able to feel pressure on your throat – not the tip of your harness. There is no such thing as an approved helmet with a chin. This will ensure stability of the helmet. completely clear harness. Signs That May Indicate Your Helmet is Too Big: Differences Between Bike Helmets and Riding Helmets: Helmet wiggles when you move your head from side to side or back Bicycle helmets may seem sufficient for protecting your head and and forth, your eyebrows do not move when you wiggle the helmet you may find them lighter, cooler and more comfortable. However, with your hand, or the helmet obscures your vision. bike crashes and falls from horses are not at all similar and therefore Signs That May Indicate Your Helmet is Too Small: the helmet design is drastically different. Bike helmets are not The helmet leaves a line on your forehead when you take it off. designed to protect your head when you're horseback riding! The wearing the helmet for more than a few minutes gives you a height of a fall from a horse is far greater than the height of a fall from headache, or the helmet is sitting up too high on the top of your a bicycle. Bicycle helmets are not designed to withstand impact head, leaving most of your forehead exposed. from the height of a horse. Also, bike helmets are designed to What is ASTM/SEI? protect the top of the head since most falls from bicycles are forward. Falls from horses occur in all directions and therefore the All helmets not manufactured to ASTM/SEI standards carry a label back and sides of the head are just as vulnerable. These parts of the or insert stating that the helmet is an item of apparel only and will head are not protected by a bike helmet. provide no protection to the wearer from a fall or impact. Think bike helmets are more comfortable? Helmet companies are The ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) is an now coming out with all kinds of new styles to meet the demand for organization comprised of thousands of skilled volunteers including cooler, lighter, more comfortable helmets for horseback riding, doctors, engineers and physicists. It is the job of the ASTM to set similar to bike helmets, while still offering the same protection of a standards for many types of safety equipment. The ASTM has horseback riding helmet. created criteria for horseback riding helmets to adhere to. NOVEMBER 2019 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2019 (24) WWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM

veterinary faculties around the world to select the most relevant components and modify the materials to meet their specific needs. The educational content will incorporate case-based learning in the classroom and be specifically relevant for veterinarians working with smallholder farmers. A self-guided evaluation tool aligned with OIE recommendations and core curriculum will also be available on the platform, which will allow veterinary schools to assess the proficiency of their veterinary graduates regarding OIE Day-1 Competencies. The educational resources and teaching tools will initially focus on herd health management and infectious disease epidemiology, emphasizing emerging diseases, disease management, outbreak investigation, biosecurity, veterinary products, nutrition, and animal welfare. These resources will be tested by partner institutions in Ethiopia and Cambodia in 2020. The CFSPH has developed and delivered online courses and content for veterinarians and veterinary students in the US and internationally for more than 15 years. In addition, OSU and Massey University have worked on successful “twinning” projects with universities in Africa and Asia. They bring considerable experience assessing curricula and working to improve teaching and learning in veterinary education establishments in the developing world.

Improving Veterinary Education Ohio State's College of Veterinary Medicine is one of three veterinary colleges that have received a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation for a two-year project to improve veterinary services in developing countries. The project involves creation of a digital platform to house educational resources and teaching tools for use by veterinary faculty around the world. High quality veterinary services are critical to ensure the safety, quality, and availability of animal source foods, yet the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) has found gaps in veterinary services in developing countries and has identified quality of veterinary education to be a major contributor to this problem. Project partners from the Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine's Center for Food Security & Public Health (CFSPH), The Ohio State University (OSU) College of Veterinary Medicine/ College of Public Health, and Massey University (New Zealand) School of Veterinary Science and Institute of Education, will work collaboratively to identify and address the issues of quality veterinary teaching and learning. The US-based partners will develop and populate a digital platform with teaching tools and resources. These will align with a number of core competencies designated by the OIE as essential for new veterinary graduates. The digital platform will be designed in collaboration with the University of Gondar, College of Veterinary Medicine in Ethiopia, and the Royal University of Agriculture, Faculty of Animal Science & Veterinary Medicine in Cambodia. This will ensure that resources can be easily delivered and used by veterinary educational establishments in developing countries. The long term goal is to enable

For more information, please contact Ohio State's lead for this project, Amanda M. Berrian, DVM, MPH, PhD, assistant professor, associate director, Veterinary Public Health Program at 614-2920796 or email: berrian.4@osu.edu.

Cavallo Hoof Boots Proven To Minimize Load Impact | www.cavallo-inc.com The Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green, KY recently conducted a study to determine Cavallo Trek boots' effects on hoof pressure distribution. Science student Gabriella Lynn chose Trek boots precisely because of the full coverage of the hoof, and suitable tread for riding over rough ground. At the time of the study, Cavallo Horse and Rider, the maker of the Trek Boots, were not aware that the study existed and that their boots had been chosen to take part. Lynn presented her findings at the 2019 Equine Science Society Symposium, held June 3-6 in Asheville, North Carolina. This study measured pressure distribution as horses walked over Fujifilm Low Prescale Film. This unique film tool “reveals the distribution and magnitude of pressure between any two contacting, mating, or impacting surfaces.” The study measured both impacts to bare hoofs, and hooves protected with Trek Boots. Asphalt and crushed stone were the platforms used as aggressive hard surfaces for this testing. The color film images revealed pressure over the hoof wall and sole, as well as minimum and maximum pressure, mean pressure, size of contact area, and force. After analyzing the results, Lynn observed that hoof boots created more low-pressure regions on the film than bare feet. Meaning “that hoof boots absorbed more force and distributed more pressure upon impact” says Lynn. While the Cavallo Trek Style Hoof Boot was the featured boot in the study, all Cavallo Hoof Boots construction is consistently on the NOVEMBER 2019 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2019

same durable, shock-absorbing soles. Horses that use Cavallo Hoof Boots benefit from the shock-absorbing, weight distributing, and pressure minimizing features of these advanced hoof boots. Here is what one foremost authority on this topic, Robert Bowker, DVM has to say: “The blood in horses’ feet does much more than provide nutrients to hoof tissues. It also enables the unshod foot to function as a hydraulic system, in much the same way that gel-filled athletic shoes do. Horseshoes provide a much smaller surface area to absorb shock. So, if a bare hoof landing after jump experiences, say, 1,000 pounds of loading per square foot, then with a traditional shoe, there is going to be 2,000 pounds per square foot.” Visit www.cavallo-inc.com to learn about the full line of hoof boots, find more information and sign-up for our newsletter, or call us at (877) 818-0037. Please mention Saddle Up! Magazine. (25)

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Horse Association & Trail Riders News Fort Custer Horse Friends Association

FORT CUSTER HORSE FRIENDS ASSOCIATION Hello Trail Riders! Hopefully September and October have given riders plenty of wonderful fall riding opportunities! The colors have just begun to pop out at the Fort for a few more weeks of trail riding before gun season starts. The trails around the lakes and prairie sections are hard to beat this time of year. Join us for the last couple of ride/potluck dates and come see autumn bursting with color. Don't forget we have 6 lovely creek crossings too! All of the campsites financing is being funded by FCHFA. We have been generously given by the DNR director Ron Olson, our fire rings and picnic tables. Our fund raising campouts, membership dues and volunteer grants received from Pfizer for Ken Vandervest and Roger Glidden have made the monies in our treasury grow to support this dream of a campground for equestrians. FCHFA leads the way for trail groups with some of the highest $ value of volunteer hours in support of State Park equestrian trails. We should be proud of our hard work and small group of hard-working volunteers that have made the Fort Custer Equestrian Campground a reality! Go to our website at www.fchfa.org for the calendar of events, pictures of the 2019 campouts, membership forms and other information. We'd love all Fort Custer trail users to join our club to help financially support the new campground! Any other questions, call Nancy at 269-967-3613. See you on the trails! Toni Strong, FCHFA Secretary

force. A special thanks to Todd and Liz from Equinox Farms who trailered over groups of their young student riders to participate, exposing many of them to trail riding for the very first time. If we hope to keep our equine trails, we need young riders to start using them now. Campground Pavilion: We have been notified by the DNR that the material was delivered for the construction of our new pavilion. However, an error was made in the order and they are working out the logistics for correction. This situation will result in a significant delay pushing the project start date into the Spring of 2020. Gravel Project: We are pleased to announce completion of our trail maintenance project! HTRA spread out 120 tons of gravel and Geo tech fabric to alleviate wet areas. You will see the improvements on both sides of the “O” trail marker. We are very happy with the results and it will continue to settle and get better with time. Hunting Season at Highland: For those of you unfamiliar with Highland Recreation Area's horse trails versus hunting areas, be sure to check out the trail map located on our website. The East side of the park prohibits hunting. However, the West side of the park (area past the tunnel) is open to hunting. We have the ability to ride into the park from our house. We do not ride the west side of Highland from November 14th thru 30th. Gun fire can be heard frequently during this two-week period. We resume riding the west side of the park from December 1st forward and have never had any problems. Be safe, wear orange and enjoy Michigan's fall riding season! Have a Safe and Happy Thanksgiving Highland Trail Riders

MAYBURY TRAIL RIDERS ASSOCIATION Maybury is clothed in glorious fall colors! Bugs are about gone, and the trails are riding ready, and oh yes, there is NO hunting in Maybury State Park! NOVEMBER 2019 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2019 (26) HIGHLAND TRAIL RIDERS WHAT'S HAPPENING AT HTRA? Horseshoe Hunt Results (Sept 6-8th, 2019): The weather and the turn out could not have been better! Day riders came out in full

The Maybury Spooktacular had perfect weather, GREAT costumes, and we had a wonderful turn out! We packed that staging area full. Thanks to all you Maybury volunteers for pitching in and making this a memorial event, we have such a great team. Thank you all who came and participated, we are so happy to host such a fun ride in this beautiful park. Our quest for improved signage is going forward, we met with Traci Sincock, Maybury's supervisor, and Mike Cutsinger, head ranger, and hashed out the details for improving navigation on the trails and some additional markers at trail intersections. We also discussed the need for some fines in the staging area, as the large size gravel is tough on the feet. Our little wooden bridge will be replaced by a wider and safer bridge. These are projects to be completed in the next year or so, we will just keep hammering away at them. We got the park's blessing to put a mounting block at the T loop in the south west corner of the park. Let me know if you have any other concerns, crispurslow @yahoo.com. or 248-912-5238. The new trailhead playground opened this past week, it is dedicated to Sherrill Berman by the Michael Berman family with the help of the Northville Township Firefighters, Kiwanis of Northville, and the DNR, open to kids 12 and under. This is a fantastic new concept playground, totally kid approved! You can get to it through the 8 Mile entrance, you just need that recreational passport. Here are the dates for the last part of 2019 – please put these in your calendar! Annual Christmas Party and Meeting – TBA Other important fall events at Maybury: Saturday, December 7th, Owl Prowl For more info check us out at www.may burytrailriders.org, on Facebook or contact 248-912-5238. And if you visit Maybury, please sign the registry book at the kiosk in the staging area, just so they know how many of us enjoy the park. Remember, life is short, ride, ride, ride! Christina Purslow

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Horse Association & Trail Riders News MiCMO MICHIGAN COMPETITIVE MOUNTED ORIENTEERING (MICMO) Thank you, Vicki and Sue, for another great ride at Camp Eberhart last month. Following is a write up done by Sue after the ride. I am so glad everyone had a great time, and sad that I had to miss it. This was a fun ride to organize. The theme came from the Michigan State Parks celebrating 100 years. There are 103 state parks in Michigan, and we chose to incorporate some of their names into our clues such as Aloha, Big Bear, Fox, Lime, Pontiac, White Pine etc. We then chose to use some activities that you might do in a park such as hiking, biking, celebrating. We had fun turning trash in treasures with our White Pine. Turned a duck into a goose (honk, honk) for a clue about Goose Lake State Park and we even had a stump that was looking at you. There was even a beacon on the shore to represent the light houses that dot the lake shores in Michigan. Of course, don't forget the “picture rock” for the park that is in Michigan, but not a state park. Our weather was near perfect for 25 Friday riders, 35 Saturday riders, 33 Sunday riders. Saturday night potluck was delicious as always with turkey, gravy, and mashed potatoes to start us off. No one should have walked away hungry. As always, we would like to thank Camp Eberhart for the use of the camp. All proceeds from camping and stall rental as well as private donations will be generously donated back to the camp. Vicki and I always enjoy putting on this CMO. It is close to us and that makes it a lot easier to set up. We look forward to our next outing at Silver Creek in June. Thank you all for a great time!

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MICHIGAN FOX TROTTER ASSOCIATION November is the month that we give thanks. This association is thankful for each and every one of you. We are thankful for the comfortable gait that our horses give us. We are also thankful that we don't have to bounce down the trail! The MFTA is thankful when you renew your membership to support our mission to help everyone to learn to enjoy their MFTs more. The membership form is available at www.michigan foxtrotters.com and also on our Facebook page. Send it in now before the busy holiday season. Memberships are $15 for a single person or $20 for a family (includes children under 18). Your membership gets you into all MFTA-hosted clinics and activities at a reduced price, and you can participate in the Versatility challenge and win great prizes. While you're at it, please send in your MFTHBA membership for 2020 also. Our Fall meeting was held Oct. 26th at the Fanslow's River Flat Ranch in beautiful Gladwin, MI. We got to tour Chuck and Debbie's place and drool over their awesome horses. We painted rocks and had a sumptuous lunch. The Spring 2020 Levi Beechy horsemanship/obstacle clinic was discussed. It will take place at his Training and Boarding Center in West Branch, MI. The date is being finalized with Levi. We were updated on the Versatility Challenge. Officer nominations were taken for all of the positions. Everyone also shared where they have been riding and what they have been doing with their wonderful horses this glorious Fall season. We are going to try holding virtual meetings in the Winter rather than traveling in the treacherous weather. We will update you before the next meeting on how you can attend via phone. In MFTHBA news... Sam Gerhardt of Tennessee is our new Region 8 representative. Thank you all for voting. He will represent our affiliate at MFTHBA meetings for the next two years. If you have any issues that you want him to

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bring up, let him know. His phone number is 423-237-8724. Member feedback wanted!!! The Board had a proposal submitted to make some adjustments to the Performance Class Age Division Structure used during the MFTHBA National Shows. We would love members to share their thoughts on what they like about the proposal and any concerns they have. Go to www.MFTHBA.com for the survey link. In MFTA member news... Jodi Myers of Oxford, MI on Radar's Top Secret Spy, leads in the third quarter of the nationwide Foxtrot Urbane group. She won a $25 Amazon gift card. She has been accumulating points by trail riding, showing in Western Dressage classes, and taking lessons. Congratulations Jodi & Spy! Carrie Carpenter made it down to Big South Fork in Tennessee last month to ride. The weather and trails were nice down there. Joyce Holstine camped and trail rode across northern Michigan, Kathy Kruch rode in the Gladwin outback, Marilyn trained at her house, and we all made plans to ride more in 2020. Our mission is to educate those interested in Missouri Fox Trotting horses as well as to promote the breeding, training and enjoyment of them in Michigan. The Fox Trotter motto is, “To ride one is to own one (or more!).” By Marilyn Mannino

MICHIGAN TRAIL RIDERS ASSOCIATION The temperatures are definitely dropping with frost on the pumpkins! With scheduled rides completed, I thought I'd highlight some of the camps and the great circle riding. Sometimes riding camp to camp is not the type of riding one enjoys, but joining the organized rides offers many perks. Access to locked camps (those used for group camping), campfires and singing, renewing or making new friendships, having a generator for accessing the well, following the bus to the next camp and the trail boss WWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM

Horse Association & Trail Riders News MICHIGAN TRAIL RIDERS ASSOC., cont. for trail and information, to name a few. Additionally, maps of the blue trail note safe watering spots for your horse along the trail. I'll start with the east to west camps. River Road trail camp is located west of Oscoda and begins or ends the shore to shore ride. There are marked blue trail signs toward Oscoda and toward South Branch trail camp. There are also many sandy roads and snowmobile trails that can be ridden for additional circle riding. The next camp heading west is South Branch trail camp. There is a pay at the post camp with a solar well in addition to the group camp. There are trails across the road entrance to camp in addition to blue marked trails and fire roads. This is a popular camp as the blue trail winds along the Au Sable river and is very scenic. A nice day ride is to Curtisville Store for lunch with picket lines and picnic tables available. This is a popular camp and reservations can be made through USFS if not frequenting with MTRA. Have a happy Thanksgiving and I will continue introducing you to the trails and camps in Michigan.

Graceanne Winegard and her cute pony, Whisper, placed 8th overall in the Introductory Level, Youth Division. They received a 5th in Intro Youth Test 2 with a 72.778 and 10th in Intro Youth Test 4 with a 68.333. Graceanne and Whisper also competed in the patterns classes and won a 4th in Basic Pattern Test A and placed 5th in Basic Pattern Test B. Susan Machin and her beautiful horse Larcos Boy competed in the Open Division at both Level 2 and Level 3. At Level 2, the pair placed 5th in Test 2 with a 67.312 and 6th in Test 4 with a 67.742. At Level 3, they were 8th in Test 1 with a 70.37 and placed 5th in Test 4 with a 68.71. Suzanne Morisse and her Haflinger mare Sabreena Sue competed in the Open Division at Levels 3 and 4. They were overall Reserve Champion for the Open Division at Level 3 and placed 4th overall in Open Division at Level 4. At level 3 the pair took the Championship ribbon in two events, Tests 2 and 4, with scores of 76.406 for Test 2 and 74.032 in Test 4. They also scored a Reserve Champion ribbon in Test 1 with a 78.148 and a 3rd place ribbon in Test 3 with a 68.667. In Open Level 4 test 1 they received a 75.517 to place 3rd, in Test 2 they received a 72.903 for another 3rd. In Open Level Test 3 they came in 4th with a 60.286 and in Test 4 they were 3rd with a 65. Sabreena Sue and Suzanne were also the Champions of the Haflinger Breed award WESTERN DRESSAGE ASSOCIATION OF with the highest scoring Haflinger at MICHIGAN 78.148. The holiday season is approaching, and the WDAMI sponsored awards for the highest cold weather is creeping in as we scurry scoring Michigan horse for Youth, Amateur, around to finish last-minute projects before and Open at the World Show. Congrawinter hits. Don't forget to send in your tulations to Jennifer Sigety who received forms for our awards programs. The dead- the Highest Scoring Amateur with a 74.54, line for submissions is November 15, 2019. Graceanne Winegard, highest scoring youth The Western Dressage World Champion- with a 72.778 and Suzanne Morisse highest ship show was a blast. There were four scoring open with a 78.148. riders plus a few volunteers from Michigan. Congratulations to all on a very successful We all supported each other and had a show. wonderful time. Many new friendships were The date for our WDAMI 2019 Year End formed. Our Michigan riders did very well. Banquet is February 22, 2020. The Banquet Jennifer Sigety and her lovely horse HS will be held at the Holiday Inn and Suites in PINERO* were in the top 10 overall in the Mount Pleasant. Stay tuned for more details Introductory Level, Amateur Division. They next month. Hope to see you there. placed 3rd in Intro Amateur Test 3 with a Our quote of the month is by Janet Foy: 74.54 and 7th in Intro Amateur Test 4 with a “There must be an aid, an answer, and a 68.810. They also placed 4th in Walk/Trot reward. If you take care of the basics, the Suitability and Walk/Trot Horsemanship. movements will take care of themselves.” NOVEMBER 2019 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2019 (28)

WDAMI is looking for donors to help sponsor the Year-end Awards program and Educational events. If you would like to help by sponsoring or finding sponsors, please contact, infowdami@gmail.com. Thank you for your support. Be safe, have fun, enjoy your equine partner, and exercise the act of kindness to all. Until next time. Suzanne Morisse, WDAMI President

YANKEE SPRINGS TRAIL RIDERS ASSOCIATION Board Meeting Minutes October 9, 2019 This meeting was held at Sandy's Country Kitchen starting at 6:25pm with the Pledge of Allegiance. Review Projects: Confidence course, the stairs were not completed on the last workday. The sides still need to be installed and more gravel added as the erosion material is starting to show. Inspection of site 7 corrals shows the geotech material is holding up and the corrals are dry. Corrals on site 3 and 4 will be next having the geotech installed. The 4-inch geotech material was cut in half to try and get the same results, dry corrals, but not have them so high. The DNR has purchased lumber for one more set of corrals for YSTRA to build. The board decided on site 19. Work Bee: October 19, starting at 10 a.m. to complete the above projects. All members are invited to come help with these projects. Notice to all horse campers: PLEASE CLEAN YOUR CORRALS BEFORE YOU LEAVE. Some corrals have been left un-cleaned. These corrals are a luxury that require routine cleaning. Do not leave hay for the next camper to clean out, thank you. Land Manager: Listed below are several items for a year end discussion with the Land Manager: 1. Install “Clean your Corrals before Leaving”, signs on all corrals. WWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM

Horse Association & Trail Riders News YANKEE SPRINGS TRAIL RIDERS, cont. 2. Put up sign on the 9 mile trail, “Closed from October 1st until January 1st”. 3. Make the Pines trail Parking lot on Duffy Road the Overflow Day Parking area, this area would need to be enlarged. 4. Create a Group campground in the Quonset hut area on Duffy road. Group campgrounds are in many other State and Federal campgrounds. Campsite numbers could be anywhere from 8 to 20. A set price to rent the entire Group Camp would be set. Only a pit toilet would be required and no well water as campers could drive to the main campground for water. This campground would be closed and opened only when rented out. 5. Solar well YSTRA Board Group Campout at Hungerford was so much fun the board decided to do it again next year. This will be the 2nd weekend in September and Hopkings Creek State Park will be destination. Last Chance Ride September 29th was rained out, we will try again next year.

All Hallows Eve October 12th, 2019. Cost: Children 5 and Under $5.00, 6 and Up $10.00, Costume Judging at 11am, Judging based on age groups this year. 0-8 yrs 11am-11:15, 9-12 yrs. 11:15-11:30, 13-15 yrs. 11:30-11:45, 16-19 yrs. 11:45-12:00, Adults 12:00. Potluck Luncheon at 1 pm. YSTRA will be serving Chili and cornbread. Spooky ride through the Billy the Kid trail. Trick or Treat at camp sites at 6 pm. Pumpkin carving for the kids (pumpkins provided). A prize for the best decorated campsite. Fun for everyone! There will be a special appearance after dinner by Smokey the Bear this year. New Business: Sara would like to create a Pay Pal account for YSTRA. Carla Walker made a motion to have a Pay Pal account created, there was discussion, voted on and approved 13-0. Brad Bedford, DNR Representative, reported the horse camp drive-way car counter registered 600 visits during the months of August and September. A suggestion was made to have a get-well

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NOVEMBER NOVEMBER 2 – Arena Trail Challenge (show 1 of 3). 2pm. All levels. $10 class, $10 off. fee per rider. Groveland Equestrian Center, 75 Barron Rd., Ortonville, MI. Call Jenna 810.288.2491, email: pistolequinellc@gmail.com, or find “Groveland Equestrian Center” on Facebook. NOVEMBER 9-10 – Barrel & Pole Weekend Buckle Run, Sat. 4pm, Sun. 10am. Stalls avail. Groveland Equestrian Center, 75 Barron Rd., Ortonville, MI. Call Jenna 810.288.2491, email: pistolequinellc@gmail.com, or you can find “Groveland Equestrian Center” on Facebook. NOVEMBER 15-17 – Southern MI Fall Quarter & Paint Horse Auction. Fri. 10am dealer tack, Sat: Tack 10am, Horses 2pm. MSU Pavilion, 4301 Farm Lane, East Lansing, MI. Tom Moore Sales call 517.467.7576, email: sales@tom mooresales.com, www.tommooresales.com NOVEMBER 16 – Arena Trail Challenge (2 of 3). 2pm. All levels. $10 class, $10 off. fee per rider. Groveland Equestrian Center, 75 Barron Rd., Ortonville, MI. Call Jenna 810.288.2491, email: pistolequinellc@gmail.com, or find “Groveland Equestrian Center” on Facebook. NOVEMBER 16 – Dressage Workshop with Karin Bielefeld. Karin’s proven training skills will help you excel. $60 per rider, $10 audit. WillowTree Equestrian Center, 61087 34th Ave., Bangor, MI. Contact Karin 269.470.4007, email: karinbielefeld@gmail.com NOVEMBER 17 – Turkey Trot Open Horse Show. The day after the Southern MI Horse Auction. MSU Pavilion, 4301 Farm Lane, East Lansing, MI. Contact Steve 517.420.7505, or visit “Annual ICFF Turkey Trot Classic Horse Show” on Facebook.

DECEMBER 7 – 2nd Annual Wassailing Celebration Horse and Carriage Holiday Parade. ALL Horse Parade, no bands or motorcycles. 2pm. Hosted by Metamora Chamber of Commerce 810.678.6222. Visit: metamorachamber.org/ 2019-wassailing-celebration.html DECEMBER 7 – Oakland County 4-H Horse Council Tack Sale, 10am-2pm. $1 admission. Springfield Oaks Activity Center, 12451 Andersonville Rd., Davisburg, MI. Vendors welcome. Call Debbie Morgan 248.347.3860, ext. 279, or email: morga194@anr.msu.edu DECEMBER 7 – Snowy Speed Series (show 1 of 4). 2pm. Youth & open classes. $25 jackpot class. Groveland Equestrian Ctr., 75 Barron Rd., Ortonville, MI. Call Jenna 810.288.2491, email: pistolequinellc@gmail.com, or you can find “Groveland Equestrian Center” on Facebook. DECEMBER 14 – Dressage Workshop with Karin Bielefeld. Karin’s proven training skills will help you excel. $60 per rider, $10 audit. WillowTree Equestrian Center, 61087 34th Ave., Bangor, MI. Contact Karin 269.470.4007, email: karinbielefeld@gmail.com DECEMBER 21 – Snowy Speed Series (show 2 of 4). 2pm. Youth & open classes. $25 jackpot class. Groveland Equestrian Ctr., 75 Barron Rd., Ortonville, MI. Call Jenna 810.288.2491, email: pistolequinellc@gmail.com, or you can find “Groveland Equestrian Center” on Facebook. DECEMBER 27 – Afterglow Christmas Camp, one day, 10am-2pm. Riding, grooming, games, a craft and lunch. Ages 5 and up. Brighton Equestrian Center, 7318 Herbst Road, Brighton, MI. Call 810.772.7612, online at: www.clubbec.com, or find us on social media.

JANUARY 18 – Snowy Speed Series (show 4 of 4). 2pm. Youth & open classes. $25 jackpot class. Groveland Equestrian Ctr., 75 Barron Rd., Ortonville, MI. Call Jenna 810.288.2491, email: pistolequinellc@gmail.com, or you can find “Groveland Equestrian Center” on Facebook. JANUARY 25 – Livingston County 4-H Tack Sale, 10am-2pm, free admission. Vendors welcome, concessions on grounds. Hartland Educational Support Service Ctr., 9525 E. Highland Rd., Howell, MI. Paula 517.404.4544, or email: gustyacres@yahoo.com

FEBRUARY FEBRUARY 1 – 18th Annual MQHA Tack Sale, 10am-4:30pm. Free admission. MSU Pavilion, 4301 Farm Lane, East Lansing, MI. MQHA 616.225.8211, email: mqha@hotmail.com, or online at: www.miquarterhorse.com FEBRUARY 15 – MJMHA Tack Sale, 10am3pm. Admission $1, during set-up $5. Vendor set-up: 8am-10am. No pets. Pinckney High School, 10255 Dexter-Pinckney Rd., Pinckney, MI. Call Sherry 313.207.8194, email: skollien @gmail.com, www.mjmha.com, or Facebook.

MARCH MARCH 6-8 – 37th Annual MI Horse Expo. The 2020 Expo will feature 4 top clinicians; Craig Cameron, Cole Cameron, Charmayne James and Michael Gascon. MSU Pavilion, 4301 East Lansing, MI. Call 517.919.EXPO. Visit us online at: www.mihorseexpo.com, or on Facebook.

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NOVEMBER 22-24 – 14th Annual Cowboy Christmas Horse Show. Tons of shopping, free admission. MSU Pavilion, 4301 Farm Lane, East Lansing, MI. Contact Rochelle Rondy 989.763.3276, or email: cowboychristmas@ yahoo.com. Vendors welcome.

JANUARY 4 – Snowy Speed Series (show 3 of 4). 2pm. Youth & open classes. $25 jackpot class. Groveland Equestrian Ctr., 75 Barron Rd., Ortonville, MI. Call Jenna 810.288.2491, email: pistolequinellc@gmail.com, or you can find “Groveland Equestrian Center” on Facebook.

NOVEMBER 29 – Black Friday Camp, one day, 9am-1pm. Riding, grooming, games, a craft and lunch. Ages 5 and up. Brighton Equestrian Center, 7318 Herbst Road, Brighton, MI. Call 810.772.7612, online at: www.clubbec.com, or find us on social media.

JANUARY 12 – Monroe County New & Used Tack Sale, 10am-3pm, $3 admission. Free admission: military & veterans w/ID. MBT Expo Center, 3775 South Custer Rd., Monroe, MI. Concessions. Vendors welcome. Email Christin Gordon at: christinnowlan@gmail.com

NOVEMBER 30 – Arena Trail Challenge (3 of 3). 2pm. All levels. $10 class, $10 off. fee per rider. Groveland Equestrian Center, 75 Barron Rd., Ortonville, MI. Call Jenna 810.288.2491, email: pistolequinellc@gmail.com, or find “Groveland Equestrian Center” on Facebook.

JANUARY 18 – Ingham County 4-H Tack Sale, 11am-3pm. Admission $1. Ingham Co. Fairgrounds, Indoor Arena, 700 E. Ash St., Mason, MI. Call Sheryl 517.589.0103, email: ingham county4htacksale@yahoo.com. Find us on Facebook: 2020 Ingham County 4-H Tack Sale.

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MI WEEKLY EVENTS WEDNESDAYS: Team Sorting Practice at The Orchard Arena. 5:30pm sign-up, 6pm start. $20 per person. 5966 W. Sanilac Rd., Vassar, MI. Call 989.823.3352 or 989.673.3767, email: gwright@centurytel.net or visit us online at www.gwhorsesandtack.com

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Show & Event Dates MI WEEKLY, continued THURSDAYS: Fall Home School Social Hour. September 5-December 19. Basic 1: 10:30amNoon, Intermediate 1: 1:30pm-3pm (must have riding experience). $500 per child. Brighton Equestrian Center, Howell, MI. 810.772.7612, or visit: www.clubbec.com online. THURSDAYS: Ladies Riding & Exercise Group, 7:30-8:30pm, Oct. 3–Dec. 19. WillowTree Equestrian Center, 61087 34th Ave., Bangor, MI. Contact Karin 269.470.4007, email: karinbielefeld@gmail.com, or visit us online at: www.willowtreeequestriancenter.com FRIDAYS: Tiny Tots Session 6, November 1December 13. Ages 4-6. Classes weekly 5:15pm-6:30 and 6:30-7:45pm. Wildwind Equestrian Center, South Lyon, MI. Call 734.486.7433, email: wildwindec@gmail. com, online at: www.wildwindstable.com SUNDAYS: Barrel & Pole Practice, 4pm-7pm thru Nov. 24th. $10 per horse/rider. Multiple horse discount. Speed trainer on-site. Electric timers. Groveland Equestrian Center, 75 Barron Rd., Ortonville, MI. Call Jenna 810.288.2491, or email: pistolequinellc@gmail.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

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Hay and Straw Auction: Mondays 3:30pm. Ravenna Livestock Auction, 3265 S. Slocum Road, Ravenna, MI. Call 231.853.5738, online at www.ravennaauction.com Warner Farms Dealer's Tack Auction: First Thursday of every month, 10am. Lenawee County Fair and Event Grounds, 602 Dean St., Adrian, MI. Call James Warner 517.596. 3028, email: jimbohorse46@frontier.com, or online at: www.lenfair.com

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

NOVEMBER NOVEMBER 2 – C Bar T Cattle Co. Winter Saddle Series. 10am reg., 11am roping. 70% Payback. Stalls/RV hook-ups available. Crazy Woman Ranch Arena, 6450 Lancaster Circleville Rd. SW, Lancaster, OH. Contact Trent 618.781.9721, or Clyde 614.915.5540 NOVEMBER 2 – SEBRA Extreme Bulls and Barrels. $500 added barrels, $2,000 added bulls. Public Welcome: tickets $12, 5 & under free. Garwood Arena, 2538 Middleton Road, Columbiana, OH. Call 330.482.3961, online at: garwoodarena.com, gosebra.com, Facebook. NOVEMBER 2-3 – Youth Equestrian Development Association (YEDA) Show. Champions Center, 4122 Laybourne Rd., Springfield, OH. Call 419.957.9054, or email: info@show yeda.com. Find YEDA on Facebook, or online at: www.showyeda.com NOVEMBER 3 – 9th Annual Tack Swap hosted by NBHA Ohio 02 District. Open 10am-2pm. Admission $2, 10 & under free. Vendor set-up 8am-10am. Blue Lakes Farm, 14037 Auburn Rd., Newbury, OH. Amy Snyder 440.479.8503, or email: cowgirlup73@hotmail.com

SUNDAYS: Team Sorting Practice at Blue Ridge Stock Farm, N. Latson Rd., Howell, MI. 2pm start, $25 cattle fee, all ages welcome, no exp. nec. Call 517.376.1930. Spring - Fall Only.

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NOVEMBER 3 – Chagrin Valley Farms Dressage Show. Chagrin Valley Farms, 9250 E. Washington St., Chagrin Falls, OH. Contact Linda Joseph 440.543.2861, email: linda joseph@chagrinvalleyfarms.com, or online at: www.chagrinvalleyfarms.com NOVEMBER 8 – Round Robin – Open (all level rated riders): 6:30pm, Novice (must be rated 3 or lower): 8pm. $200/man, 50% Payback. Garwood Arena, 2538 Middleton Rd., Columbiana, OH. Text Stefanie: 330.717.4329 or find “Garwood Arena” on Facebook. NOVEMBER 9 – Ohio Valley Team Penning Association Sorting Show. Open Classes Reg. before 9am. Show starts 9:30am. Garwood Arena, 2538 Middleton Rd., Columbiana, OH. Contact Pam Bradshaw 814.504.4215, or find “Ohio Valley Team Penning” on Facebook. NOVEMBER 9-10 – Chagrin Valley Farms HJA Schooling Show. Chagrin Valley Farms, 9250 E. Washington St., Chagrin Falls, OH. Contact Linda Joseph 440.543.2861, or email: linda joseph@chagrinvalleyfarms.com, or online at: www.chagrinvalleyfarms.com NOVEMBER 9-10 – Majestic Farm’s Turkey Trot Horse Show plus Dressage For A Cause: Fundraiser for C.U.R.E. Epilepsy. Majestic Farm, 5700 State Route 132, Batavia, OH. Call 513.625.3055, or find Majestic Farm on Facebook or online at: www.majesticfarm.net WWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM

Show & Event Dates OHIO SHOWS, continued NOVEMBER 13-17 – WEC Midwest Indoors Hunter/Jumper Show I. World Equestrian Center, 4095 OH-730, Wilmington, OH. Contact Julie, email: julie.agar@comcast. net, stabling mgr.: tjcampbell05@gmail.com or visit: www.worldequestriancenter.com NOVEMBER 16 – Crazy Woman Ranch Bonus Cash Series. BOTB Qualifier. Expo barrels 9am11:30am, noon show. IBRA, NPBA, Roadies approved. Crazy Woman Ranch, 6450 Lancaster-Circleville Rd., Lancaster, OH. Joyce Hanes 614.595.1850 or find us on Facebook. NOVEMBER 16-17 – Champions Center Open Horse Show. Champions Center Expo, 4122 Laybourne Road, Springfield, OH. Email: championscenter02@gmail.com, or online at: www.championscenter.net NOVEMBER 16-17 – Steel Town Gunslingers Cowboy Mounted Shooting at Garwood Arena, 2538 Middleton Road, Columbiana, OH. Call 330.717.4329, email: stefanie@garwood cattleco.com or you can find “Garwood Arena” or “Steel Town Gunslingers” on Facebook. NOVEMBER 16-17 – Youth Equestrian Development Association (YEDA) Show. WB Ranch and Arena, 1640 Co Road B, Swanton, OH. Call 419.957.9054, or email: info@showyeda. com. Find YEDA on Facebook, or online at: www.showyeda.com NOVEMBER 17 – Chagrin Valley Farms Horse Show. Combined Test. Chagrin Valley Farms, 9250 E. Washington St., Chagrin Falls, OH. Contact Linda Joseph 440.543.2861, email: lindajoseph@chagrinvalleyfarms.com, or online at: www.chagrinvalleyfarms.com NOVEMBER 19-21 – 72nd Annual Fall Speed Sale hosted by the Blooded Horse Sales Co. Champions Center, 4122 Laybourne Rd., Springfield, OH. Call 859.858.4415, or online at: www.bloodedhorse.com NOVEMBER 20-24 – WEC Midwest Indoors Hunter/Jumper Show II. World Equestrian Center, 4095 OH-730, Wilmington, OH. Contact Julie, email: julie.agar@comcast. net, stabling mgr.: tjcampbell05@gmail.com or visit: www.worldequestriancenter.com NOVEMBER 23-24 – Youth Equestrian Development Association (YEDA) Show. Garwood Arena, 2538 Middleton Road, Columbiana, OH. Call 419.957.9054, or email: info@show yeda.com. Facebook: Youth Equestrian Development Association, or www.showyeda.com NOVEMBER 29-DEC. 1 – RSNC & RSP Productions Turkey Sort. State Finals for Ohio. Champions Center, 4122 Laybourne Rd., Springfield, OH. Call Tom 269.838.1273, Stan 419.203.5800, Ryan 269.720.0272, or Corey 517.719.3947. Facebook: RSP Productions

NOVEMBER 30 – Wild Turkey Barrel Race, Exhibitions: Fri 5pm, Sat. 8am, show noon. Henderson’s Arena, 830 Van Fossan Rd., Jackson, OH. Stall Res.: Bev Henderson 740.710.2450 cell., 740.988.2971 tack shop, or www.hendersonswesternstore.com

DECEMBER 14 – Crazy Woman Ranch Bonus Cash Series. Added Money. Expo barrels 9am11:30am, noon show. IBRA, NPBA, Roadies approved. Crazy Woman Ranch, 6450 Lancaster-Circleville Rd., Lancaster, OH. Joyce Hanes 614.595.1850 or find us on Facebook.

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DECEMBER 14-15 – Youth Equestrian Development Association (YEDA) Show. Champions Center, 4122 Laybourne Rd., Springfield, OH. Call 419.957.9054, or email us at: info@show yeda.com. Find YEDA on Facebook, or online at: www.showyeda.com

DECEMBER 1 – Chagrin Valley Farms Dressage Show. Chagrin Valley Farms, 9250 E. Washington St., Chagrin Falls, OH. Contact Linda Joseph 440.543.2861, or email: lindajoseph@chagrinvalleyfarms.com, or online at: www.chagrinvalleyfarms.com DECEMBER 1 – Cowboy Christmas Tack Swap, Shopping and Live Auction. Tack Swap: 9am-2pm. Auction: 2pm. Free admission. WB Ranch, 1640 County Road B, Swanton, OH. Call Jo 419.356.1350, Kathy 419.283.5383. Fulton County Ohio Horseman’s Council on Facebook. DECEMBER 4-8 – WEC Winter Classic I Hunter/Jumper Show. World Equestrian Center, 4095 OH-730, Wilmington, OH. Contact Julie, email: julie.agar@comcast. net, stabling mgr.: tjcampbell05@gmail.com or visit: www.worldequestriancenter.com DECEMBER 5-8 – Chagrin Valley Farms A Rated Show. Chagrin Valley Farms, 9250 E. Washington St., Chagrin Falls, OH. Contact Linda Joseph 440.543.2861, or email: lindajoseph@chagrinvalleyfarms.com, or online at: www.chagrinvalleyfarms.com DECEMBER 7-8 – Youth Equestrian Development Association (YEDA) Show. University of Findlay, James L. Child Jr. Equestrian Complex, 11178 Township Hwy. 201, Findlay, OH. Call 419.957.9054, or email: info@showyeda.com Find us on Facebook or www.showyeda.com DECEMBER 9-11 – Half Baked Winter Series Barrel Racing. Champions Center Expo, 4122 Laybourne Rd., Springfield, OH. Call Dawn 330.771.3205, Clea 330.592.5745. Visit “On The Road With Dawn and Clea” on Facebook or www.onthereadwithdawnandclea.com DECEMBER 11-15 – WEC Winter Classic II Hunter/Jumper Show. World Equestrian Center, 4095 OH-730, Wilmington, OH. Contact Julie, email: julie.agar@comcast. net, stabling mgr.: tjcampbell05@gmail.com or visit: www.worldequestriancenter.com DECEMBER 12-15 – Chagrin Valley Farms A Rated Show. Chagrin Valley Farms, 9250 E. Washington St., Chagrin Falls, OH. Contact Linda Joseph 440.543.2861, or email: lindajoseph@chagrinvalleyfarms.com, or online at: www.chagrinvalleyfarms.com

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DECEMBER 18-22 – WEC Winter Classic III Hunter/Jumper Show. World Equestrian Center, 4095 OH-730, Wilmington, OH. Contact Julie, email: julie.agar@comcast. net, stabling mgr.: tjcampbell05@gmail.com or visit: www.worldequestriancenter.com DECEMBER 21-22 – Chagrin Valley Farms HJA Schooling Show. Chagrin Valley Farms, 9250 E. Washington St., Chagrin Falls, OH. Contact Linda Joseph 440.543.2861, or email: lindajoseph@chagrinvalleyfarms.com, or online at: www.chagrinvalleyfarms.com DECEMBER 27-29 – New Year’s Barrel Bash at Champions Center, 4122 Laybourne Rd., Springfield, OH. Contact: Champions Center 937.324.4353, email: championscenter02@ gmail.com, or: www.championscenter.net DECEMBER 28 – C Bar T Cattle Co. Winter Saddle Series. 10am reg., 11am roping. 70% Payback. Stalls/RV hook-ups available. Crazy Woman Ranch Arena, 6450 Lancaster Circleville Rd. SW, Lancaster, OH. Contact Trent 618.781.9721, or Clyde 614.915.5540 DECEMBER 29 – Chagrin Valley Farms Dressage Show. Chagrin Valley Farms, 9250 E. Washington St., Chagrin Falls, OH. Contact Linda Joseph 440.543.2861, or email: lindajoseph@chagrinvalleyfarms.com, or online at: www.chagrinvalleyfarms.com

~ OH 2020 SHOWS ~ JANUARY JANUARY 4-5 – Youth Equestrian Development Association (YEDA) Show. Garwood Arena, 2538 Middleton Rd., Columbiana, OH. Call 419.957.9054, or email: info@show yeda.com. Find YEDA on Facebook, or online at: www.showyeda.com JANUARY 11-12 – Youth Equestrian Development Association (YEDA) Double Judged Show. Champions Center, 4122 Laybourne Rd., Springfield, OH. Call 419.957.9054, or email us at: info@show yeda.com. Find YEDA on Facebook, or online at: www.showyeda.com

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Show & Event Dates JANUARY, continued JANUARY 25 – C Bar T Cattle Co. Winter Saddle Series. 10am reg., 11am roping. 70% Payback. Stalls/RV hook-ups available. Crazy Woman Ranch Arena, 6450 Lancaster Circleville Rd. SW, Lancaster, OH. Contact Trent 618.781.9721, or Clyde 614.915.5540 JANUARY 25-26 – Youth Equestrian Development Association (YEDA) Show. Garwood Arena, 2538 Middleton Rd., Columbiana, OH. Call 419.957.9054, or email: info@show yeda.com. Find YEDA on Facebook, or online at: www.showyeda.com

FEBRUARY FEBRUARY 3-5 – Half Baked Winter Series Barrel Racing. Champions Center Expo, 4122 Laybourne Rd., Springfield, OH. Call Dawn 330.771.3205, Clea 330.592.5745. Visit “On The Road With Dawn and Clea” on Facebook or www.onthereadwithdawnandclea.com FEBRUARY 8-9 – Youth Equestrian Development Association (YEDA) Show. WB Ranch and Arena, 1640 Co Road B, Swanton, OH. Call 419.957.9054, or email: info@showyeda. com. Find YEDA on Facebook, or online at: www.showyeda.com FEBRUARY 15-16 – Youth Equestrian Development Association (YEDA) Show. Champions Center, 4122 Laybourne Rd., Springfield, OH. Call 419.957.9054, or email us at: info@show yeda.com. Find YEDA on Facebook, or online at: www.showyeda.com FEBRUARY 16 – GLApHC 37th Annual Tack Swap, 8am-2pm, $3 admission. University of Findlay Western Farm, 14700 US 68, Findlay, OH. Contact Jason Moore 937.570.0701, text okay, or email: glaphcswapmeet@gmail.com. Find the “GLApHC Swap Meet” on Facebook.

APRIL 11 – C Bar T Cattle Co. Winter Saddle Series. 10am reg., 11am roping. 70% Payback. Stalls, RV hook-ups available. Crazy Woman Ranch Arena, 6450 Lancaster Circleville Rd. SW, Lancaster, OH. Contact Trent G. 618.781.9721, or Clyde B. 614.915.5540

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APRIL 23-26 – YEDA National Championship Weekend. Eden Park Equestrian Complex, 2607 Blayney Road, Sunbury, OH. Call 419.957.9054, or email us at: info@show yeda.com. Find YEDA on Facebook, or online at: www.showyeda.com

MARCH 8 – 35th Annual Great Tack Exchange (GTE), 11am-4pm. $2 admission (all ages). Vendors welcome. No dogs. Warren County Fairgrounds, Bldg. C, 665 N. Broadway St., Lebanon, OH. Visit: www.greattackexchange. webs.com, or the “Warren County Horseman’s Council” on Facebook. MARCH 15 – 26th Annual Darke County 4-H Tack Sale, 10am-3pm. Admission $2, 12 & under $1 or free w/dinner. BBQ Dinner Tickets $7.50 ea. (purchase by March 3). Darke Co. Fairgrounds (Yth. Bldg. & Coliseum), 800 Sweitzer St., Greenville, OH. Amy 989.423.4452 MARCH 17-19 – Half Baked Winter Series Barrel Racing. Champions Center Expo, 4122 Laybourne Rd., Springfield, OH. Call Dawn 330.771.3205, Clea 330.592.5745. Visit “On The Road With Dawn and Clea” on Facebook or www.onthereadwithdawnandclea.com MARCH 21-22 – Youth Equestrian Development Association (YEDA) Show. Henderson’s Arena, 830 Van Fossan Rd., Jackson, OH. Call 419.957.9054, or email us at: info@show yeda.com. Find YEDA on Facebook, or online at: www.showyeda.com MARCH 28 – C Bar T Cattle Co. Winter Saddle Series. 10am reg., 11am roping. 70% Payback. Stalls, RV hook-ups available. Crazy Woman Ranch Arena, 6450 Lancaster Circleville Rd. SW, Lancaster, OH. Contact Trent G. 618.781.9721, or Clyde B. 614.915.5540

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

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

FEBRUARY 29 – C Bar T Cattle Co. Winter Saddle Series. 10am reg., 11am roping. 70% Payback. Stalls/RV hook-ups available. Crazy Woman Ranch Arena, 6450 Lancaster Circleville Rd. SW, Lancaster, OH. Contact Trent 618.781.9721, or Clyde 614.915.5540

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OHIO AUCTIONS Auction listings are free, call to be included! 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 Livestock Auction: Horse sales every Friday of the month. Tack 11am, horses follow tack. Sugarcreek Livestock Auction, 102 Buckeye St., Sugarcreek, Ohio. Call us at 330. 852.2832 or find us on Facebook. Yoder and Frey Hay and Straw Auction: Every Monday at 12 noon. Farm Machinery Auctions: 2nd Tuesday monthly at 9am. Yoder and Frey Inc., 3649 Co. Rd. 24, Archbold, OH. Call 1.800.364.2870, or visit us online at: www.yoderandfreyfarm.com

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Oakland County Tack Sale **Hosted by Oakland County 4-H Horse Council**

Saturday, December 7, 2019 10:00 am - 2:00 pm | Admission $1 Springfield Oaks Activity Center 12451 Andersonville Road, Davisburg, MI 48350

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Supplements – Are They Needed? By Don Blazer | www.horsecoursesonline.com The question of whether or not to supplement a horse with vitamins, minerals, herbs, enzymes, amino acids or nutraceuticals will be asked and answered 100,000 times today. The answer in 99,999 cases will be accepted or rejected strictly on whether or not it was the answer the person asking wanted to hear. There is no clear, factual answer. Science doesn't have a single answer; most answers lead to more questions. And most of the time the person asking about supplements didn't ask and answer the necessary preparatory questions. Is the horse actually lacking in a specific nutrient? How do you know? How do you know, if you give a supplement, it will work? Are you sure giving the supplement won't cause more problems than it will cure? Supplements and nutraceuticals are a way to provide something that “is lacking.” So the first question should always be “What is this horse lacking?” Observation of the horse is the first diagnostic tool. Are the horse's eyes bright and clear? Does he have enough energy to perform the exercises being asked? Does he recover from exertion in a reasonable time? Is his coat healthy? Is he the right weight for his size? Be careful; most well-cared for horses are overweight. And note: none of those questions had to do with the horse winning at competition – supplements can't make up for talent, training and the lack of a champion's “heart”. The second diagnostic tool is to learn enough about horse nutrition to know if your feeding program is adequate. Get a hay test and know for certain if the necessary nutrients are available in the forage. Determine the concentrates to make sure they are correct for the horse's age, activity level and current health status. Weigh the forage and concentrate to be sure they are being fed in proper amounts – if you don't know what you are feeding, then you can't know what is lacking. Blood and hair analysis might be helpful, but only helpful. Blood is self-regulating (it has a strong tendency to remain normal), so it is a real challenge to determine nutritional problems. With hair analysis normal mineral ranges have not been determined and a universal standard has not been adopted. Before trying supplements, try a consistent, effective de-worming program. Check with your veterinarian and work out the details based on the circumstances in your area. Absolutely guarantee your horse is getting all the clean, fresh cool (summer), fresh heated water (winter) he desires. Have the horse's teeth checked (and floated often enough) for health and ability to chew comfortably. Now you can consider what might be lacking. The Food and Drug Administration's Center for Veterinary Medicine regulates and enforces the laws regarding all feed ingredients, additives, supplements and drugs added to horse feed. Learn to read a feed tag; know what you are feeding. Terms on feed tags include: “GRAS” (generally recognized as safe). “Food” (an article that provides taste, aroma or nutritive value; GRAS (for example: hay and grain). “Food additive” (a substance that directly NOVEMBER 2019 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2019

or indirectly becomes a component or otherwise affects the characteristics of food.) “Drug” (any substance, food or non-food that is used to treat, cure, mitigate or prevent a disease). If a nutrient is intended to nourish the body it is a food; if it affects the characteristics of the food, it is an additive. If the substance is used to treat an illness, it is a drug. The most popular nutraceuticals are the ones claiming to improve joint health. Glycosaminoglycans (GAG's), also known as mucopolysaccharides, are made up of natural components of cartilage and connective tissue and are present in all body tissue and fluids. Hyaluronic acid, chondroiton sulfate, dermatan sulfate, keratan sulfate, heparan sulfate and heparin make up the family of GAG's. While these supplements are very popular and the claims for fantastic results abound, there is seldom any proof. In most cases, there is no baseline to determine degree of pain felt by the horse or joint function loss. Without a baseline, the results are a guess, a hope and a belief. Fat supplements to improve coat and promote weight gain are also popular. With these supplements, the results are often very observable…you can see the horse's coat has improved and it is easy to determine weight gain. Also seen frequently with such supplements are contracted tendons and joint deformations, as well as hoof problems. Vitamin supplements are popular, but often for the wrong reason. Vitamins do not provide energy, as many horse owners believe. Vitamins do act as a catalyst, regulating the horse's ability to utilize other nutrients. When the horse is getting a well-balanced, nutritious diet, vitamin supplementation is virtually never needed. On the other hand, salt (a mineral) is almost always needed. The best way to provide the salt is to feed loose salt, free choice. Other minerals seldom need to be supplemented, unless, of course, they are lacking in your area or your horse's daily diet. If you are feeding a supplement to provide for what is lacking, you are doing the right thing...if you are feeding a supplement as a quick, convenient way to “ensure” your horse's health, you've bought the wrong policy. Earn Professional Certification as a Horse Trainer, Stable Manager or Riding Instructor. All courses are online. For more information visit www.equinestudiesinstitute.org (38)

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Bran – Not for Horses By Eleanor Blazer | www.horsecoursesonline.com What goes in must come out. One of the by-products of feeding horses is manure. The quality, quantity and frequency of production should be of concern to every horse owner. Subconsciously we know if things are normal. Any change from normal can be a sign of an impending problem. If a horse is not passing manure, one of the first treatments many horse caregivers rely on is bran. Some horses receive a bran mash once a week. But does this by-product of wheat really help? Let's look at the nutrient profile of wheat bran and compare it to that of timothy hay. The protein content of feed is always of interest to horse people. The protein of wheat bran is approximately 17.0%. The protein of timothy hay is around 7.0%. Calculations need to be done to see how much protein the horse is actually receiving. Let's say one pound of wheat bran is fed along with 15 pounds of timothy hay per day. The horse is actually receiving 7.6% protein in his diet for the day, which is not too bad. A healthy adult horse at maintenance activity needs about an 8.0% overall protein level. Here's how the 7.6% protein figure was reached. 1 pound of wheat bran times the 17.0% protein level equals 17. 15 pounds of timothy hay times the 7.0% protein level equals 105. Now add the 17 and the 105 and divide by the total pounds fed (1 pound of wheat bran plus 15 pounds of timothy = 16 pounds). 17 + 105 = 122. 122 ÷ 16 = 7.6%. So, the high protein level of wheat bran is not of concern – unless huge amounts are fed…and that would cause other problems. The calcium to phosphorus ratio in a horse's diet is very critical. It should be 1.0 to 2.0 parts calcium to 1.0 part phosphorus. If the phosphorus level is higher than the calcium level, the body will pull the needed calcium from the bones in order to achieve the required balance. The bones will become weakened. Wheat bran contains about 0.12% calcium and 1.30% phosphorus. The ratio would be 1 part calcium to 10.8 parts phosphorus …extremely inverted. If bran was fed on a regular basis and over a long period of time, bone disorders may occur. The main reason wheat bran is fed to horses is to try to increase the fiber content and improve gut mobility. The fiber content in bran is approximately 11.0%. Compare that to timothy hay's 35.0% fiber content. The fiber level of wheat bran is identical to that of whole oats…and we never think about feeding whole oats to horses in order to increase fiber. Research has determined the moisture content in the manure does not increase when wheat bran is fed to horses. It is thought that the water, which is added to the bran when the mash is made, acts more as a laxative. Water helps keep the digestive system working properly and helps prevent impaction colic. The practice of feeding a warm bran mash once a week also conflicts with one rule of feeding horses: make feed changes gradually and over a period of time. Offering a horse a large meal of a product they are not used to can create digestive up-sets. This practice may be why some people think it is working as a laxative…the rapid NOVEMBER 2019 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2019

change in diet causes loose bowels. This is not good for the horse's sensitive digestive system and may lead to colic or founder. The key to a healthy equine digestive system is plenty of long stem fiber, fresh clean water at all times, and exercise. Save the bran for your cereal bowl and enjoy being “regular”.

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Let The Horse Games Begin! Ride-A-Buck: For this horse riding game each rider takes a dollar bill and places it on the inside of their thigh. Riders are then asked to ride around while doing different things – posting trot, canter, jump, etc. When there is only one rider left with the dollar still by their leg they win! Technically they win all the money that riders use to play. Ride-a-Buck is a fun way to teach leg position, balance and overall improves leg stability. For a more difficult version try it bareback! Blind Mans Tack Up: A good rainy day game. If you have a nice wide aisle in the barn, that works best. Take one of your horses – a very well behaved and patient one, and put them on cross ties or have someone hold them. Place all the tack around them (bridle, saddle pad, saddle, girth, etc). You can do this in teams of first rider the egg on the spoon and they would have to ride to the two. One child will be the eyes and the other will be blind folded. next participant and pass it over without dropping it. The team When the timer starts, the eyes will direct the blind folded child that gets to the end first with a fully intact egg wins. Usually if a from where the tack is to putting it on the horse correctly. When team drops an egg, they go back to start to get a new egg to keep the horse is completely tacked up, the timer stops. The team the fun going. Throw in some trotting, steering, half seat, with the quickest time wins. This game forces kids to use the anything you wish to make it more challenging. proper name for equipment and also work together. Make sure Tack Take Apart: Another fun rainy day game. You only need a the horse looks comfortable throughout the process. bridle or saddle per team, take apart all the pieces, undo all the Around The World: Around The World is the type of game that latches, take off the bit, etc. Layout all the pieces and let the kids will help with balance. This game will need a handler and a rider. put them back together. This is a great opportunity to clean all The idea is to have the rider start sitting normally, then they that tack too! swing one leg all the way over so they are sitting side saddle, Play It Smart: The downside to horseback riding games is that then they swing the leg over again so they are sitting backwards, they can pose safety concerns. Some involve a degree of speed, then side saddle the other side and back to normal. Once the rider others challenge a riders skills, and all can lead to rowdiness that is in the backwards position, the handler can move the horse may distract focus from basic safe-riding practices. forward a few steps. Riders should do it in both directions. To minimize the risks while maximizing the fun and rewards, we Bucket Ball: All that’s needed for this fun horse game is a offer the following advice: bucket, and soft ball and a stand (a jump stand works). Have the 1) Choose quiet, gentle, well trained horses. two riders line up at one end of the ring with the ball on the stand 2) Put beginner, very young or timid riders on a lead line. at the other end. Riders race to the ball, grab it, ride back and 3) Use games, gaits, challenges appropriate to the have to drop the ball in the bucket. First one to get the ball in the rider’s abilities. bucket wins. If at any point the rider drops the ball they have to 4) Make a no-shouting rule. dismount, pick it up and get back on. Advanced riders really 5) Give small children and beginners a safety strap or enjoy this game and love galloping around the ring. A fun way to neck rein to assist with balance. add in more riders is to turn it into a relay. Have a few riders at 6) Never allow galloping; play games at controlled paces. different points where they have to transfer the ball to each other without dropping it. 7) Have all children wear ASTM/SEI certified helmets. 8) Let riders know that if they break the rules, misbehave Egg and Spoon: Horse games are great for teaching balance and or get too rowdy, they’ll have to sit the game out. this one will especially test riders’ skills. Start out by giving the NOVEMBER 2019 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2019 (44) WWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM

Let The Horse Games Begin!(continued) The Obstacle Course: A favorite horse game. It can be adjusted for all riding skills and ages. It’s more fun when the kids get to help set it up and you’ll be surprised with what crazy ideas they come up with. Please be cautious though, when introducing a horse to a new obstacle course, it’s a safe idea to walk them through the obstacles in hand before attempting to ride the obstacle course mounted. If you’re on a budget, have everyone in your group or at your barn donate items for your obstacle course. Here are some ideas of items that can be used to build your own obstacle course.

Pool Noodles – They’re Not Just For The Pool Any More! Pool Noodles are amazing flexible lengths of styrofoam and of course are waterproof! Tape them, tie them, glue them, nail them for an unlimited array of obstacles and games. The images below show obstacles that you can throw a frisbee or a ball through while on horseback. The photo in the middle shows PVC pipe wrapped in duct tape then circular shaped pool noodles are attached.

You can even make fun horsey toys with pool noodles with some felt, googly eyes, strips of leather and glue. Wouldn’t fake fur be fun for the mane! The photo to the right is safety cones, pool noodles, rope and duct tape. Just cut the rope to make handles and tape them in place with the duct tape. Let your imagination guide you in creating wonderful obstacles.

Your Obstacle Course Is Only Limited By Your Imagination! Below is a list of items that you can use to build your obstacle course with some ideas on how to use them. If you are building your course outdoors, make sure everything is waterproof and wind proof so you don’t have to replace them too often. Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ

2 Ltr. Pop Bottles & Gallon Milk Jugs – Tie them to a length of rope, then hang them at different heights Ball Pit Balls – Make a box with pool noodles then fill it with balls Balloons – Pound a PVC pipe in the ground then tie balloons to the end Balls – You can fill hay nets or you can make a horse ball pit Blow Up Pool Toys – All sizes/shapes, place anywhere around course Child’s Wading Pool – Fill with water, dirt, balloons or balls, or empty Flags – Stick them directly in the ground, in a safety cone or tape them to other obstacles Frisbees – Throw them from horseback through pool noodle obstacles Hay Nets – Fill them with balloons or balls, then hang them up! Hula Hoops – Hang them from ropes or have your horse walk over

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Landscape Timbers – Lay on the ground in patterns Logs – All sizes placed throughout your course Old Tires – They are fun painted, then stacked or placed on the ground in a pattern Plastic Barrels – Stand them up, place in patterns Pool Noodles – Unlimited uses for your course PVC Pipes & Elbows – Make boxes and other shapes Rain Coats – Hang them up from rope, one or more Streamers – Cut one end of a tarp in 3-4” strips Safety Cones – Make jumps, place flags in them Tarpaulins – Good for streamers or use them as a tent Umbrellas – Place on the ground or hang them

SAFETY FIRST: Please use caution when introducing your horse to new obstacles. Adding obstacles slowly after your horse is calm and quiet around them is best. Walk your horse in hand before riding them through a new obstacle course. Please only wear an ASTM/SEI certified helmet. NOVEMBER 2019 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2019

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A Lesson From Missy By Kim Cardeccia | www.ConfidenceThroughConnection.com Consider eliminating the word “should” from your vocabulary. This is what Missy, a paint mare of strong character, has shared with me. It's a lesson with many layers, and the journey of her teaching has been rich and fascinating. For quite a few years, in my work with riders wanting to increase their confidence, I have often said that we need to stop "should-ing" ourselves. I was referring to the tendency that we have to put expectations on ourselves that stop us from feeling like we're progressing by experiencing success. If we are continually shooting for a goal that isn't aligned with what is truly in our best interest, it can take a huge toll on our confidence, which can have a detrimental effect on our relationship with our horse. Choosing the right goal and proceeding with action steps aligned with our values and priorities gives us many opportunities for building trust with ourselves and our horses. In other words, successes! I am very thankful to Missy for showing me another facet to this diamond of eliminating should. Like most horse people, if somebody asked me if horses and humans think differently, I would reply that they sure do. However, Missy's gift helped me see that sometimes my human thinking can trip me up a little in my interactions with horses. Like many of the lessons horses teach me, this one has many layers, and will be a continual life lesson. Remembering this is helpful to me and has helped many of the people that I work with to be gentle with ourselves and offer us our own learning curve. Fortunately, horses are some incredibly gracious teachers. So, although not an entirely new concept, Missy helped me see how bringing my goals, my awareness and my emotions all to the present moment and meeting my horse where she or he is, will only be positive for both of us. I'll share an example of this to help illustrate the point. Missy is a horse that historically has had a tough time with transitions. Something that can be unsettling for her is horses moving about. Having horses enter and exit the arena as she's asked to focus on something with a human can be difficult for her. Instead of being tuned into the task at hand, a common reaction would be for her head to go up, she'd call to the other horses and start moving fast. Nothing would be pretty nor smooth, to say the least. One day, I was working with Missy in the outdoor arena. Typically, this has been a challenging place for her to pay attention to a human and not focus on the other horses. To my surprise, I was able to sit on her with a loose rein as the horses in the adjacent pasture ripped around. This was a huge victory and accomplishment for the paint mare! I was very proud of her. Soon after, on another day, I was riding her in the indoor arena. There was another horse in with us doing groundwork. As that horse finished and was being led out of the arena, Missy's body got tight. Her attention went out the gate with the other horse. I did not feel that we were connected anymore at all. So, I got off of her. In the work that we have done together, I knew that I could offer her more security and confidence on the ground than in the saddle. Instead of toughing it out or getting bigger with my aids in an attempt to get her to be obedient, I decided to meet her where she was and address the fact that she felt unsettled. NOVEMBER 2019 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2019

After some interactions on the ground, Missy regained her calm and focus, and I was able to get back on. We ended on a positive note, with a victory under our collective belts and the feeling of partnership. This could not have been possible if I had "should-ed" her. "You held it together in the outdoor arena when the horses were all running around crazy. What's wrong with you? You should be able to handle this." Although this can make sense to a human, obviously it didn't make the same sense to Missy. I don't think horses ever want to run around crazy or hysterical. I think they much prefer calm. If we can remember to meet them where they are and help them to get to that point, our journey together will be so much more enjoyable and fun. I will never know what it's like to be a horse. I won't know what effect the weather, the other horses, how their body feels, or any other assorted things will have on them. However, what I can do is recognize when something has them rattled and help them get back to a place of relaxation where I can connect with them. Keeping my goals and expectations aligned with the horse in front of me greatly increases the odds that I can do this. Thank you, Missy, for helping me understand this just a little better! Kimberly Cardeccia is a Licensed Professional Counselor who has loved horses for as long as she can remember and has over 35 years of horse experience. She combines her professional skills with her passion for horses in order to help individuals surpass the mental and emotional blocks that continue to limit their experience of life. For more information, please visit Hidden Promise's website:

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FRIDAY, NOV. 22, NOON HALTER: $7.00 per entry 1. 2 & under 2. 3 & over mares 3. 3 & over geldings 4. Color halter 5. Grand and Reserve

TRAIL: $10.00 per entry. 4 minute time limit, 2 refusals move to next obstacle.

(Halter classes will also run Sunday at 8:30am)

6. Trail – walk trot only 7. Trail – 16 & under 8. Trail – 17-35 9. Trail – 36 & over 10. Trail – In Hand (2 & under)

VERSATILITY: 4 minutes to change, 4 helpers. Ride English, Western & Run Barrels. Show clothes optional. $25 per person. One horse, one rider. 11. 16 & under 12. 17-35 13. 36 & over AWARDS TO EACH AGE GROUP!

FREESTYLE REINING: Pivot, lead change, rollback each direction. 4 minute time limit. $20 per entry, preregister with song of choice please. 14. Freestyle Reining All Ages COWBOY CHRISTMAS TROPHY TO THE WINNER!

* ALL ABOVE CLASSES WILL RUN FRIDAY ** START TIME NOON ** RIBBONS TO 8TH PLACE ALL WEEKEND *

* ALL CLASSES BELOW WILL RUN SATURDAY AND SUNDAY * HIGH POINT AWARDS EACH DAY * 28. Novice HORSE walk trot Horsemanship/Equitation 29. Novice HORSE walk trot Pleasure (classes 5-9 South end) 30. Novice ADULT walk trot English Equitation * 5. Small Fry Showmanship * Versatility Contest, 31. Novice YOUTH walk trot English Equitation * 6. Novice Showmanship Horse Trail Classes, 32. Novice YOUTH Lope English or Western Equitation * 7. Novice Showmanship Adult * Freestyle Reining, 33. Novice YOUTH Lope English or Western Pleasure * 8. Novice Showmanship Youth * 34. Novice ADULT Lope Equitation/Horsemanship * Pleasure Horse Show... 9. Jackpot Showmanship 35. Novice ADULT Lope English or Western Pleasure * (classes 10-13 North end) 36. Small Fry Western Horsemanship * 10. Showmanship 14 & under * 37. Small Fry Western Pleasure * 11. Showmanship 15-19 * 38. Novice ADULT walk trot Western Horsemanship * 12. Showmanship 20-39 * 39. Novice ADULT walk trot English or Western Pleasure * 13. Showmanship 40 & over * 40. Novice YOUTH walk trot Western Horsemanship * 14. Lead Line ages 1-7 41. Novice YOUTH walk trot English or Western Pleasure * BREAK – NO NOVICE HORSES OR RIDERS 15. Small Fry English Equitation 10 & under * All Classes: $7 42. Horsemanship 14 & under * 16. Small Fry English Pleasure 10 & under * Except 43. Horsemanship 15-19 * BREAK – NO NOVICE RIDERS OR HORSES Jackpot: $10 Stall 44. Horsemanship 20-39 * 17. English Equitation 14 & under * 45. Horsemanship 40 & over * Decorating 18. English Equitation 15-19 * 46. Western Pleasure Jackpot SATURDAY/SUNDAY Contest 19. English Equitation 20-39 * 47. Western Pleasure 14 & under * 20. English Equitation 40 & Over * BLANKET FEE: $90.00 Saturday 48. Western Pleasure 15-19 * 21. English Pleasure Jackpot One Horse/One Rider & Night 49. Western Pleasure 20-39 * 22. English Pleasure 14 & under * One Division | High Point Fees 50. Western Pleasure 40 & over * 23. English Pleasure 15-19 * & Office Charges Not Included 51. Jr. Western Pleasure 24. English Pleasure 20-39 * 52. Sr. Western Pleasure VENDOR SPACES & 25. English Pleasure 40 & over * 53. Egg and Spoon 26. Jr. Horse English Pleasure 5 & under 54. Ride a Buck SPONSORSHIPS 27. Sr. Horse English Pleasure 6 & over 55. Reining 16 & under * AVAILABLE 56. Reining 17 & over * BREAK – NOVICE HORSE & RIDERS ONLY * NO ENTRY INTO THE PAVILION OR STALLS BEFORE 10:00 AM, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22ND *

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