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

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

Promoting and protecting the horse industry since 1973. Providing individuals and organizations with a central authority that will support, encourage, supplement, and coordinate the efforts of those presently engaged in the constructive conservation, development, and promotion of the horse industry and horse community in the state of Michigan.

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The Michigan Horse-Drawn Vehicle Association (MHDVA), founded in 1981, is open to all breeds of horses and ponies and welcomes any type of horse-drawn vehicle. Our member experiences range from novice to the very elite. The MHDVA has something to offer everyone. Join us for a drive today, new members are always welcome!

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WDAMI is the Michigan Afliate of the national organization WDAA. We are an equine community that combines western tradition with Classical Dressage. Our Board of Directors meet monthly. We offer educational clinics and awards for both live and virtual competitions. WDAMI and WDAA memberships are $25 and $35 per year (January though December.)

MI HORSE-DRAWN VEHICLE ASSOC. Dorothy Childs, Pres. 517.627.8888 4379 Bell Hwy., Eaton Rapids, MI 48827 Email: pchilds_2004@yahoo.com Online: www.mhdva.org

PONTIAC LAKE HORSEMAN’S ASSOC. Membership Coordinator, P.O. Box 798, Highland, MI 48357 Email: PLHAnews@gmail.com Online: www.plha.info

WESTERN DRESSAGE ASSOCIATION® OF MICHIGAN (WDAMI) 9075 Brudy Rd., Wolverine, MI 49799 231.525.8842 | www.wdami.org Email: infowdami@gmail.com

Horse associations and trail riding groups are a valuable part of our local equine economy and community. Show your support by becoming a member of one or more today! This is a free section for horse associations and trail riding groups that participated in our January 2021 Membership Drive. Thank you for your support – Saddle Up! Magazine, Cindy & Bill Couturier, owners OCTOBER 2021 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2021

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EQUESTRIAN NEWS BRIEFS

CLOSING THE DIGITAL DIVIDE Teens believe internet access is critical for equality. A new survey by National 4-H Council, the Harris Poll and the 4-H Tech Changemakers coalition found that teens believe unreliable broadband access contributes to economic and social inequities, perceptions of reduced career prospects, significantly lower digital literacy and less confidence in their future success. Not-So-Fast Facts Teens reveal the drastic impact that slow internet speeds have on opportunities for success in their classes, careers and communities and urge the government to pick up the pace toward universal broadband access. 73% of teens agree that “Digital skills will be the key to getting the best jobs for my generation.” 1 in 10 American teens do not have access to broadband internet (1 in 6 in rural communities). Broadband access dropped 7% at both homes and schools since 2019. Only 37% of teens with an unreliable connection feel that high-quality, K-12 education is within reach for their community. Only 38% of teens with unreliable connections feel their community has access to a wide variety of job opportunities. 89% of teens say their need for high-speed internet access at home has increased, or stayed the same in the last 18 months. Ultimately, teens see broadband availability as a barrier to staying in their community long term (25% unreliable internet, 14% reliable internet). Confidence to succeed in life is down 9% since 2019 (down 12% for those with unreliable internet). Closing the Gap These findings show the profound impact reliable broadband access and digital literacy can have on the lives and futures of

American teens and their communities. 4-H Tech Changemakers is National 4-H Council's initiative to help close the digital divide, with a focus on Black, Brown, and rural communities, made possible by support from Land O’Lakes, Microsoft, Verizon, and Tractor Supply along with 20 Land Grant University partners. Through the 4-H Tech Changemakers program, teens are empowering their communities through digital literacy training by reaching an estimated 50,000 adults across 18 states in 2021. Learn more about teaming up with 4-H and bridging the digital divide by contacting Heather Elliott, VP Development, at 301792-1023 or email: HElliott@4-H.org For more studies on the teen perspective on everything from mental health to racial injustice, check out our Research page at https://4-h.org/about/research/#!teenperspectives

ONE OF THE BEST SEASONS FOR IEA We are well on our way to what looks like one of our best seasons EVER in the IEA! Membership has been running full steam since June and thousands of members have already renewed or joined for the first time. As of September 7th, we are happy to welcome 93 BRAND NEW TEAMS to the IEA as well as 47 teams returning from pre-COVID seasons in addition to hundreds of returning teams who stuck with us last season despite the trials of a pandemic. We welcome EVERYONE back and are so excited to see you in the show ring. As Executive Director, Roxane Durant, likes to say..."IEA is a Community of equestrians all working together for the betterment of the sport." That statement rings true as the staff can tangibly feel the excitement and anticipation of our members starting the 20th Anniversary season. With more than a dozen shows already under our belt, we know you are anxious to start competing. Our membership staff is working tirelessly to complete membership applications and answer questions in the order they come

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into the office. Please be patient as they sort through hundreds of daily emails, phone calls, faxes, and papers. We understand it can be a bit overwhelming and we sincerely appreciate your patience. It is a great 'problem' to have so many people anxiously awaiting to RIDE IEA! If you have not renewed your team membership yet or are looking to start a new team, add a new discipline to your team, or just have general questions about coaching – reach out to Jennifer Eaton at jenn@ rideiea.org or by calling 1-877-RIDE-IEA ext. 203. Jennifer has a wealth of knowledge and experience in setting up coaches for success. If you are planning on returning to IEA this season, please try and renew your team membership by OCTOBER 1, 2021. While there is no longer a deadline for TEAM MEMBERSHIP, in order to have the best opportunities for a full show season, you should register this month. The same is true for riders – the sooner you join, the sooner you are eligible to begin competing. Last year, IEA hosted more than 900 horse shows across the nation which is a huge accomplishment thanks to the hundreds of IEA coaches who were well organized and ran great shows.

“NOEL” A CELEBRATION OF CHRISTMAS Two full hours of nonstop Christmas excitement returns to the Michiana Event Center in Shipshewana! This amazing and uplifting show is filled with nonstop equestrian adventures, featuring some of the most beautiful horses anywhere, along with incredibly talented riders from all around the world. See the Noel singers, dancers, aerialists, hogs, dogs and more! Christmas is without a doubt the most special time of the year, and we are proud and honored to share with you the real reason we celebrate Christmas, the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ! "Noel" features one of the largest living nativities anywhere, complete with a recreation of the stable and manger in Bethlehem where the savior was born. A glorious Angel heralds the Lord’s WWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM

EQUESTRIAN NEWS BRIEFS “NOEL”, continued coming as wise men from the East with reallife camels come to witness the blessed miracle, as well as the townspeople with their sheep, goats, donkey & cow. TICKETS START AT $34.95 (ADULTS) CHILDREN 4-11 $19.95 CHILDREN 0-3 FREE Dinner & Pre-Show: Come enjoy our Christmas feast and experience true warm winter deliciousness where everything is roasted, baked and savory!! During the dinner portion of the evening, you will be entertained by Guinness World Record holder, John Cassidy! Dinner tickets are in addition to the main show: Adults $20 Children (4-11) $10 Children (0-3) FREE Located at the Michiana Event Center, 455 E. Farver Street, Shipshewana, IN 46565. https://www.michianaevents.com/noel

2ND ANNUAL MICHIANA EQUINE EXPO Make plans to join us at the 2021 Michiana Equine Expo, December 2, 3 & 4, 2021! Our mission is to educate our next generation on various equine related topics. To promote the most innovative products and services available throughout our country. As an attendee you’ll have opportunities to attend educational seminars, visit a variety of equine related vendors for great shopping, and enjoy entertainment by Amberley Snyder and others. TICKETS: $10 for a single day $30 for a 4-day pass Kids 8 & under are free Vendors, contact Linda 260.768.3310 or email : linda.miller@michianaevents.com Located at the Michiana Event Center, 455 E. Farver St., Shipshewana, IN 46565 https://www.michianaevents.com/

YOUR EQUINE ORGANIZATION CAN HELP AT-RISK HORSES! The United Horse Coalition is seeking organizations that provide programs that help at-risk horses, those in transition, and owners in need, to join its Equine Resource Database. By having one centrally located area to access these resources, UHC hopes it will help owners keep their horses from becoming at-risk. To date, the UHC Equine Resource Database has received over 15,000 visitors! The UHCERD contains a list of resources available nationwide. This includes horse rescues and sanctuaries, direct placement organizations, feed assistance, temporary foster, castration assistance, veterinary funding or assistance, euthanasia programs and clinics, behavior modification assistance, law enforcement services, legal advice, and educational materials on responsible ownership and breeding. The database is populated from a questionnaire available on the UHC website regarding available safety net programs, and is currently being sent to the following: All known equine welfare organizations nationwide that have a current (501c3) status, 4-H Groups, Extension Specialists, Veterinary Colleges and Universities, State Horse Councils, State Horse Specialists, State Veterinarians/DAR, Municipal Groups that assist with horses, and Equine Industry Organizations. Those who offer any type of assistance program are encouraged to take part in this questionnaire and help the United Horse Coalition build upon this critical resource. The brief questionnaire (5-10 minutes) can be completed by going to the UHC website at: https://unitedhorsecoalition.org/joinresource-database/. In addition to the Equine Resource Database, UHC has added a searchable component. If you have already submitted your organization's information, thank you! You can always update your information by submitting a new form in the future. https://unitedhorsecoalition.org/

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AMAZING SHOWS FOR THE 2021-2022 SEASON! YEDA is pleased to announce, and excited to showcase, our student riders at the All American Quarter Horse Congress. Last season we couldn't show due to its cancellation, but now we are loaded and ready to go! Scheduled for October 6, 2021, the show will be a double-judge regular point show in the coliseum. Many of our student riders, also part of the youth showing at the congress, can now compete there with their horses. For those student riders that don't own a horse, this will be a great venue to experience a premier world class event. This exposure will give them a good look into the equine industry. We need to give a special shout out to Schneider’s Saddlery for their continued support of YEDA and their generous sponsorships. Thank you! YEDA will again have a point show at Color Breed Congress (CBC), Nov. 5 & 6, 2021. Pinto Association of America and YEDA will partner again to run a great event at the CBC. This year's show will be a two-day event, November 5 & 6, 2021. We are so honored to have the Pinto Association – one of the largest color breed organizations in the country – host our shows. Many of our teams from the area attended last season and some of our student riders took home CBC winner’s jackets. See all there is to do in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the CBC. YEDA HAS ADDED ANOTHER NEW AND EXCITING FACILITY We just won't stop finding new ways to bring exciting special events to our student riders. We are going to Indiana’s premier equine and event facility, the Michiana Event Center. An easy drive from anywhere in Indiana, it is a stones’ throw from Michigan and Ohio. What is really exciting is this event will feature a college fair for our student riders. So not only will the showing be fun and exciting, but there will be real advantages for the student riders participating. See you November 13 & 14, 2021 at the double-judge show. http://showyeda.com/ WWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM

4-H IS A COMMUNITY FOR ALL KIDS – In 4-H, we believe in the power of young people. We see that every child has valuable strengths and real inﬂuence to improve the world around us.

NATIONWIDE 4-H https://4-h.org/ Enrollment for 4-H opens on October 1st and will remain open until January 15th. 4H is open to all youth in grades 3-12 (Mini 4H is offered to grades K-2 in most counties) and is for everyone! National 4-H Week is October 3-9th, 2021 and this year's theme is “Find Your Spark”. Use the week to highlight the amazing 4-H youth in your communities and showcase the incredible experiences that 4-H offers young people. Check out the national 4-H website to access their toolkit of printable materials, videos, and graphics to share on social media. The toolkit is designed to help you support National 4-H Week by sharing on social media, in your community, and beyond. Use this link for more information: https://4-h.org/professionals/marketingresources/4-h-week-toolkit/

MICHIGAN 4-H https://www.canr.msu.edu/4h/ Don't miss the Halloween Youth/Adult Open Halloween Horse Show at the Oceana County Fairgrounds this month! Sponsored by Oceana County 4-H H.D.C., the open show will take place on October 30th, 2021 from 9am until 5pm. Although competition starts at 9am, the gates will open at 7am sharp and the show will carry on, rain or shine. Costumes are encouraged but otherwise riders should wear casual attire with boots. ASTM/SEI helmets required for those under age 18 and for all jumping riders (of any age). Michigan 4-H rules will apply and you can view the show bill at: https://www.canr.msu.edu/oceana/upload s/Halloween%20Horse%20Show.jpg If you’d like more details or have questions, you can reach out to 4-H Program Coordinator, Sarah Schaner at 231.873.2129. Do you have a plan to reach your financial goals? Get a jumpstart on your goals

by joining the 4-H Future Squad for their virtual Budgeting 101 session about managing your spending and creating a budget that works for you. Created to prepare 4-H youth for adulthood, the 4-H Future Squad Budgeting 101 session will take place on October 6th from 4:30pm to 5:30pm and you can register by visiting: https://www. canr.msu.edu/career_preparation/4HFutureSquad/join%20future%20squad Questions? Contact Laurie Rivetto via email rivettol@msu.edu or email Ashley Walds at waldsash@msu.edu. Struggling with time management? Join the 4-H Future Squad for their virtual session on The Art of Time Management on October 28th from 5:30pm-6:30pm. Register online at: https://www.canr.msu.edu/ career_preparation/4-HFutureSquad/ join%20future%20squad Designed for 4-H youth, the program will provide tips for increasing productivity and developing time management skills. Questions? Contact Laurie Rivetto via email rivettol@msu.edu or email Ashley Walds at waldsash@msu.edu. For more information on events or how to get involved in Michigan 4-H, contact Taylor Fabus, 4-H Horse and Pony Extension Educator, by email at tenlenta@msu.edu. Stay in-the-loop with Michigan 4-H Horse & Pony events by visiting their online calendar at: https://www.canr.msu.edu/horses_ ponies/events

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OHIO 4-H https://www.ohio4h.org/ Congratulations to all who competed in the 2021 Groom & Clean Contest this September! This contest provided youths the in 4-H horse program with the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge of horses, grooming, team work skills, and showmanship skills. Collegiate 4-H at The Ohio State University presents Carving New Ideas Teen Workshop! Carve up some new ideas this fall at the Carving New Ideas (CNI) Teen Workshop! Held at 4-H Camp Ohio in St. Louisville, CNI is a focused on critical thinking and pro-gram facilitation for 4-H members in grades 8 to 12. All registrations are due by October 6th, 2021 and must include both the camp registration forms and payment in full. For more information, visit the CNI website: https://osu.az1.qual trics.com/jfe/form/SV_0ULysvpHUeKrc4C If you have questions, please call the office at (614)866-6900 and press option 2. Next on the calendar is the Ohio 4-H Horse Show Judges Conference December 4th, 2021 at Kottman Hall in Columbus, OH from 9am to 4pm. The final deadline for registration is Monday, November 22nd, 2021. If you’d like more information or have questions, you can contact Dr. Kimberly Cole, the Ohio State Extension Equine Specialist, by email at: cole.436@osu.edu. Stay up-to-date on Ohio 4-H Horse Program happenings by visiting their online calendar at: https://ohio4h.org/animalsciences/ horse/4-h-horse-program-calendar-events

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INDIANA 4-H https://extension.purdue.edu/4-H/ Harrison County third graders are invited to Ag Day on October 6th, 2021! Ag Day is a free educational event where students engage in hands-on activities to learn about engineering, farming, natural resources, sustainability, and more! Lunch and takehome educational materials will be provided for all third graders who attend. Spooky Science is coming to Montgomery County this October! All youths (4-H and non-4-H) are welcome to enjoy this free event on October 25th, 2021 from 6pm to 7pm at the Montgomery Fairgrounds 4-H building. Join Montgomery County 4-H in

exploring spooky STEM science! Halloween costumes are encouraged at the event and free goodie bags will be given out. Welcome Fall 4-H style at the Wayne County 4-H Fall Fun Fest on Saturday, October 9th from 2pm-4pm. Hosted at the Wayne County Fairgrounds, the event is open to all and family-appropriate Halloween costumes are encouraged! All federal, state, local, and Purdue University COVID19 protocols will be applicable. For more information, please email Alicia Criswell at: acriswel@purdue.edu. For more information on Indiana 4-H news and events, you can contact Courtney Stierwalt, the 4-H Youth Development Extension Specialist, by email at dickerso

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Blanketing Horses By Valley Vet Supply | https://www.valleyvet.com/ We understand that blanketing can seem overwhelming. But take a deep breath friends, we are here to help simplify. Continue reading for understanding the reasons to blanket, different blanket types, sizing blankets, cleaning tips, and more! There are two main reasons horse owners blanket their horses and ponies: To keep horses sleek for the show ring, or to provide comfort during inclement weather conditions Different Blanket Types & When to Wear Each There is much to consider when selecting a blanket for your horse, details are such as age, body condition and coat thickness. Additionally, horses across the country experience a variety of climates, weather conditions and stabling environments. Luckily, just as your closet holds clothes tailored to the day and season, there are different types of horse blankets available, too, so you can select just what your horse needs when he needs it. Let’s first look at a few horse blanketing basics – sheets vs. blankets and turnout vs. stable. How familiar are you with the differences between each?

Horse Sheet vs Blanket A horse sheet is lightweight and is perfect for those mildly cold or windy days. They have no fill. A horse blanket offers fill, which is essentially a form of insulation sewn into the blanket to add warmth (think of your poofy winter coat!). The higher the fill number on a blanket, the cozier the pony on those cold days.

Stable vs Turnout Sheets and blankets come in two varieties: turnout and stable. To put it simply, turnout sheets and turnout blankets are intended for horses at turnout. They will feature waterproof material to keep pasture ponies dry. Without waterproof technology, a wet horse blanket could only make your horse colder, which is of course not what was intended! Stable sheets and stable blankets are ideal for horses kept inside a stable and are not made from waterproof material. However, they serve an important purpose by keeping stabled horses comfy, warm and sleek. OCTOBER 2021 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2021

Understanding Warmth & Durability When you are selecting a horse blanket, you will notice a few number sets under the product descriptions, noting denier and fill. Denier denotes the durability of a horse blanket or sheet. It measures nylon fiber density on the outer material of horse blankets. Denier ranges from 70 to 2400D. The higher the denier, the more durable it is for those tough-on-blanket horses (you might have one or two in mind!). As we shared earlier, fill is padding that adds an extra layer of warmth to your horse’s blanket. Both with denier and fill, the higher the number, the tougher or warmer the blanket’s material will be. Do you know the degree of blanket warmth your horse or pony needs and when? We put together this easy-to-reference chart to help you as a guide! Temperature Grams of Fill 50-60° Sheet (0g) 40-50° Light blanket (100g) 30-40° Light or medium blanket (150 to 250g) 20-30° Medium or heavy blanket (200 to 300g) Below 20° Heavy blanket (300 to 400g) Measuring Your Horse for a Blanket or Sheet Did you know that wardrobe malfunctions happen to horses, too? It’s true! If a horse’s blanket or sheet isn’t properly fitted to him, it could slip off to the side, which could cause him to trip or tangle, possibly resulting in injury. When measuring your horse, start from the center of his chest and measure around the widest part of the shoulder, along the barrel and around the widest part of the hindquarter to the center of the tail. Keep your line horizontal to the ground. His blanket measurement will be the same as the number of inches measured. If the exact number of inches is not available to select from, size up to the nearest measurement. Five Tips for the Perfect Blanket Fit Before buckling your horse’s new duds and sending him to the back field amuck, double-check your measurements to make sure the blanket is a perfect fit. First, put on the blanket, and check that: 1) Fastened chest straps overlap slightly and fit snug, but not too tight 2) Surcingles fit loosely with about four fingers width between his stomach and the straps (18)

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3) There is only one hand’s width between each leg strap on your horse’s thighs 4) The end of the blanket stops just above where the tail starts 5) Fabric is not pulling tightly against his shoulders or the blanket hangs too low. Measuring Your Horse for a Hood On the coldest of days, you might opt for a turtleneck for those few inches of extra warmth! Similarly, for those cold-cold winters or when traveling to a competition, you may consider a cozy hood with fill for added warmth or perhaps a lightweight grooming hood to keep your horse shining like a diamond for the show ring. Similar to selecting blankets and sheets, hoods also feature a variety of denier and fill, allowing you to decide what your horse needs and when. Storing & Cleaning Blankets Help your horse’s blankets and sheets last by properly storing and cleaning them. You also can extend the life of your horse’s blanket by keeping it up off of the ground and away from opportunistic rodents who may look at your gorgeous new blanket as a home (or worse – a snack!) During the colder months, when you may appreciate quick access to your horse’s blankets, you can store blankets with blanket racks, which can hold several blankets at once, keeping tack rooms tidy and fluff-free. Or, you can look into individual solutions for blanket storage, such as a horse blanket wall rack to hang on your horse’s stall door or a blanket storage bag. After your horse's blankets have protected them from the rain,

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snow, and the muck of cold weather, it's time for a good cleaning. You can either opt to clean blankets yourself, or, you can send them to a blanket laundry service. Cleaning your horse’s blanket may be easier than you think! Just follow these steps. 3 Steps for Cleaning Blankets 1) Use a stiff brush to remove excess horse hair, mud and dirt. Hose off the blanket, and hang to dry. 2) Wash using a horse blanket detergent, such as Rambo Wash or Saddle Pad & Blanket Wash by Absorbine. 3) Hang horse blankets to dry in a shady area to avoid color deterioration of the material. Ensure your horse is snug as a bug with a high-quality horse blanket or sheet that meets his specific needs.

Types of Western Saddles By Valley Vet Supply | https://www.valleyvet.com/ Curious what the differences are between the types of Western saddles produced? Whether you are running barrels, chasing calves, trail riding or showing in an arena, there are different Western saddles made for your specific riding discipline. Learn what makes each type of Western saddle unique, with insights from our friends, Circle Y. Trail Saddles – Specifically designed for comfort and security, these saddles often have a padded, deeper seat and are lighter weight. These saddles will often have many saddle strings hanging off as well, used to tie jackets and gear to for the trail. Show Saddles & Trainer Saddles – When riding any of the allaround events, such as western pleasure or horsemanship, riders will often have a show saddle equipped with tooling in the leather, silver and bling. These saddles will have a shorter horn, a low cantle, and a fairly flat seat that often times has a balance point in the center for proper riding position. Barrel Saddles – These saddles are very lightweight. They often have a skinny, tall horn to allow for easy grip and have a deep seat to keep the rider secure at high speeds. These saddles often have rough-out seats, seat jockeys, and fenders for grip and shorter skirts to avoid interference with the horse’s hip in sharp turns. Reining Saddles – These saddles have a medium-height horn, often times have cutout skirts to allow for better leg contact, and are medium to heavy in weight. These saddles have a front cinch only and may have added silver on them for show. OCTOBER 2021 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2021

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Cutting Saddles – These saddles have a distinctive tall, narrow horn for easy gripping with the hand, and a long, flat, smooth seat allowing no rider interference to the horse. These saddles will have both a front and rear cinch and often times rough-out fenders for a better grip. Roping Saddles – Roping saddles are a heavier, sturdier saddle with a reinforced wood tree made to withstand ranch work and roping. The horn is often thick and wrapped to help it withstand the weight of a rope on a calf. These saddles almost always have both a front and rear cinch to keep the saddle from rocking forward when a calf is roped. Roping saddles also have wider, bigger stirrups. Visit Valley Vet Supply online at: https://www.valleyvet.com/

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Beginning Ground Training By Lynn Palm | http://www.lynnpalm.com/ Developing your horse into a safe, willing partner for years to come starts with ground training. Often the problems I see riders having with their horses can be solved with ground training. Where you conduct ground training lessons is critical to giving your horse the best chance to learn. Distractions can take away from a horse's ability to respond to the handler's commands. He will be better able to concentrate in a smaller area, rather than in a larger space. Select a location where he will be able to retain and learn what you are teaching him, without the distractions of the outside environment. Once he is familiar with the lesson, you can graduate to a larger work area. When teaching a new maneuver, always practice it at the same location until your horse responds very well and then go on to the other areas. I recommend these steps of progression be followed when ground training any horse. Begin ground training lessons in the horse's stall where the location is familiar to him and there is the least amount of distractions. When he demonstrates that he has learned the ground training lesson in the stall, he can graduate to repeating the lesson in a slightly less secure location. The aisle of a barn makes a great next step. Once he shows responsiveness in the aisleway, graduate to a slightly less secure place like a round pen or paddock. Continue this progression to less secure environments moving to an indoor arena, to an outdoor arena, finally asking for the maneuver on the trails or other offsite locations. Follow this progression as you introduce each new ground training lesson to give your horse the best opportunity to learn while keeping distractions to a minimum. If your horse demonstrates he does not understand or is not responsive, go back to a more secure location to repeat the lesson until there is improvement. For the horse, continuing this learning process at each new location is like learning the lesson again – so be patient to build a great partnership with your horse. Helping Each Other Improve I worked with a group of four women who were interested in learning through Palm Partnership Training. They had very different riding interests. Three of the riders rode competitively as novice, amateur riders. The competitive riders had just finished successful show seasons and won many end of the year championships. The fourth member of the group was a commercial airline pilot! She enjoyed riding recreationally. Everyone in the group rode both Western and English. What I found most interesting was how the competitive riders and the recreational rider helped each other improve. Even though the recreational rider was mounted on a horse she'd never ridden before, her job skills gave her determination, focus, and confidence. I challenged her with different obstacles and courses unfamiliar to her, but well known to the competitive riders who were mounted on their own horses. The recreational rider did a better job of successfully controlling her horse and completing the maneuvers than the competitive riders. The recreational rider demonstrated that the very skills that made her a good airline pilot were important for having good control of her horse. In turn, she learned from the competitive riders that the challOCTOBER 2021 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2021

enge of showing can be a rewarding, exciting experience that she might someday enjoy. The competitive riders learned to control their horses better and had to improve their “pilot” skills! The group's instruction included in-hand work. The competitive riders learned how to use ground training to perfect the maneuvers required for showmanship events with greater coordination. The recreational rider found ground training a great way to help her work better with her horse and improve her hand-eye coordination from the ground with more correctness. The students' experiences reminded me of the importance of ground training. Ground training and showmanship can become an “art.” It can take years of practice to perfect. It's well worth the time for the benefit it brings in building a harmonious relationship with a horse and improving the handler's training and riding skills. All my long-term riders master showmanship and in-hand training skills. Your Next Step… Whether you are starting a young horse, reschooling an older mount, or needing to improve your eye for understanding your horse…ground training will improve a horse's responsiveness to commands and build your skills as a handler and rider. Ground training will bring out the best in your horse. There is no better reward than your horse respecting and trusting you. It is also the greatest foundation that you can give your horse for a very successful future under saddle! Ground training is an important part of all of my schools. Visit our website at http://www.lynnpalm.com/ and click on “Clinics.” For more information or to schedule your own event, please call 1352-629-3310, or visit http://www.lynnpalm.com/. Lynn can also be found on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

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Helping Horses – One At A Time By Julie Goodnight | https://juliegoodnight.com/ I'm pretty sure no one loves horses more than I do, but I know a lot of you who love them just as much. We have cultivated a small herd of great riding horses, plus one or two geriatrics living out their golden years at my ranch, and I take great joy watching them every day. Horses have given a lot of themselves to humankind throughout history, asking for no more than security and comfort in return. Owning and caring for horses is fulfilling – way beyond the beautiful vistas as they graze, or the pleasure of watching their subtle communications and clever antics, and even beyond the fun of riding. Anyone who has cared for horses daily enjoys the warmth of their early morning nickers, the mental therapy of raking, the satisfaction of a clean barn, the soothing sounds of horses munching away, and the give-and-take relationship you develop with each horse. Horses give me exercise and build my strength and confidence. They make me think, organize, and plan every day. They warm my heart, make me laugh (a lot), relieve my heartache, and offer the therapy I need. For 10,000 years, horses have found ways to make themselves useful to humans. Maybe it is time we give something back. Focus on One at a Time Watching my own healthy and happy horses frolic in the fields, knowing they will be tucked securely into their cozy barn at night with an all-you-can-eat buffet of high-quality hay, it can be easy to forget that there are tens of thousands of horses in this country alone that need our help. Each year, thousands of horses find themselves at risk, often after serving humans well for decades. They are at risk of homelessness, neglect, starvation, and abuse. Tens of thousands of horses cross our northern and southern borders each year in semi-trucks bound for slaughter because they got lost in the system. The numbers are staggering, and when I see my horses galloping in the fields, I shudder to think how different their lives may have been. But here's the cool thing – if even a fraction of the people out there who are qualified to help horses would step up and help just one horse, the problem could be solved in no time. Instead of focusing on saving all the horses, what if each of us just helped one? There are thousands of good people all over the country, professionals and volunteers working right now to help as many horses as they can. I've worked with The Right Horse Initiative for a few years to help with the messaging about horses that are in transition and in need of our help. I am an advisor and occasional guest instructor for the Right Horse Program at Colorado State University, which focuses on training and repurposing horses into careers as therapeutic horses, lesson horses, and recreational horses, and thus securing their future (while educating the horse trainers of tomorrow). I love training horses and have some skill in that department, particularly as it relates to problem horses or riding horses. Since I have accommodations for an extra horse, I've enjoyed fostering the occasional rescue horse, helping it gain the manners and skills it needs to be successful in adoption. If I do my job well as their “foster trainer,” the once at-risk horse will transform into a skilled, beautiful, and wanted horse who melts hearts at first sight. What I personally have to offer to horses in need everywhere is my OCTOBER 2021 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2021

training services – one horse at a time – to help them find forever homes, and then I can move on to help another horse. I graciously accept the support I get from the ASPCA, and Nexus Equine in the adoption process and with the foster horses' healthcare needs, and together we strive to create awareness and educate the public about horses in transition. Obviously not everyone is equipped to offer horse training help – but everyone can offer help in some way. There are a lot of horses out there in need! Whether through donations, volunteering, fostering, adopting a horse that needs you, or simply just helping to create awareness, there is something you can do to help horses in transition. The Truth of the Matter Meet my latest foster horse, Truth. I think Truth is the poster child for incredible horses that can get lost in transition from one home to another who deserve a loving, secure home. “Truth Takes Time” is her official name. She is a registered Thoroughbred who spent her adolescent years running her guts out at the racetrack, then temporarily became a pleasure horse before becoming a broodmare. A decade and five babies later, at the precarious age of 18, she found herself unemployed and homeless. Luckily for Truth, she was scooped up by the ASPCA's safety net, the Regional Care Center in Oklahoma City, given the health screenings and past-due health maintenance she needed (teeth, feet, deworming, etc.). A microchip in her neck will make it easy to identify her should she ever get lost in the system again, and it will forever keep the safety net of the ASPCA around her. After passing the health screenings, we worked together with Nexus Equine in Oklahoma City to bring Truth to Colorado. This took an entire network of transportation – rescue operations all over the country that get horses where they need to be in order to have a bright future. That is a lot of people helping – one horse at a time. Truth arrived at my ranch on April 1, 2021, but she is no April Fool’s joke. She is a gorgeous and typical Thoroughbred – a chestnut mare who looks a lot like the picture of her grandsire, Secretariat, that hangs on my office wall. She is athletic, sweet, loves to race the other horses in the field, and is apparently afraid of nothing. She came to me looking rather pot-bellied, wormy, and sagging in all the wrong places. Today, she is healthy, fit, and shiny like a new copper penny, after 5 months of high-quality feed and Cosequin ASU Joint & Hoof Pellets. Originally, my intention was to restart this mare under saddle, and I did without any red flags. I rode her in the arena and out in the open, but later on we discovered an arthritic condition in her spine. Even (22) WWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM

Helping Horses, continued though it is perfectly treatable by a capable veterinarian, we decided that Truth has probably done enough for people in her life, and does not need to start a third career as a recreational riding horse. Think Outside of the Saddle The good news is you don't have to ride horses to enjoy them! Riding sports are not the horse's only purpose, and there are plenty of folks who own horses and don't ride. Horses can serve so many functions from companion animals, to ground lessons, to in-hand activities like obstacles, liberty, or in-hand dressage (FYI: Truth would rock at this!). But nothing beats the satisfaction of providing a safe forever home to a horse that deserves it and appreciates it. After 5 months of training, Truth's physical condition has blossomed. She enjoys attention from people now, she keeps her mini herd well organized (she supervises one ancient old friend and a yearling Clydesdale colt) and has learned the polite manners of a family horse (versus a racehorse). She requires no special food or health treatments, she is very sound, and she comes with a year's supply of Cosequin ASU Joint & Hoof Pellets. I am also offering a private clinic to the family that is lucky enough to adopt her. If you think you are the right fit, get in touch with us at (719) 530-0531. If Truth is not for you, there's another horse out there that needs your help. There are rescues in your area and they all need our support. The numbers of horses at risk in this country are huge, but so are the hearts of people who love horses. To find out how you can help, visit: https://www.myrighthorse.org/

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Fall Founder & Laminitis By Lisa Skylis | skylisli@msu.edu During these cooler autumn months, many horse owners assume that the dangers of founder and laminitis died with the last of your vegetable garden. However, the rainy weather and variable temperatures can actually make your horse more likely to develop laminitis this fall. The regrowth of lush pastures that are rich in certain starches and sugars after a hot, dry summer can make your horse susceptible to fall founder. A debilitating hoof condition in horses, laminitis is the inflammation and eventual damage of the laminae tissue. The laminae are intricate, folded layers of tissue between the coffin bone and the hoof wall. Although most use ‘laminitis’ and ‘founder’ interchangeably, they have a few subtle differences. The word laminitis is usually used for acute or short-term cases of inflammation of the laminae and the resulting pain. The term founder typically refers to excruciating, long-term laminitis where the coffin bone and the hoof are separated and the coffin bone is beginning to rotate. No Sole Reason: Causes and Risk Factors Although autumn forage carries particular risk, there are many events that can lead to your horse developing laminitis and often it doesn’t start with their hooves! Most cases of laminitis originate from a metabolic disturbance in your horse, such as: · Severe colic episodes · After foaling, a retained placenta · Ingestion of a toxic plant, such as black walnut shavings · Sepsis, a chronic inflammation due to a bacterial infection · Extreme bouts of illness or high fever that upsets the digestive system, such as Potomac Horse Fever or Equine Influenza · Digestive disturbances from excessive eating of fruit, lush grass, or snacks high in sugar · Breaking into the feed room and bingeing on all of the grain your horse can get their mouths on When these drastic cases happen, it can begin a domino-effect of changes in your horse’s body that start with the disruption of their metabolic homeostasis and end in laminitis or founder. Let’s say your older gelding gorges himself of an entire bag of sweet treats while you’re hunting for the best girth in your tack room. As his digestive system is struggling to process the excess sugar, the sensitive laminae tissue in his hooves, which are the metaphorical glue between the coffin bone and the hoof wall, are beginning to become inflamed. A painful process, the inflamed laminae will eventually die and the connection between the hoof wall and coffin bone weakens. If metabolic changes aren’t to blame, these are the likely causes for your horse’s laminitis: · Working excessively on tough surfaces (also called road founder) · Over-trimming a hoof · Excessive weight-bearing on one leg due to lameness or injury in another leg (also called supporting-limb laminitis) While not the sole cause, some horses are more susceptible to developing laminitis in the first place, due to their breed or preexisting health conditions. Your horse is already predisposed to OCTOBER 2021 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2021

laminitis or, the more severe, foundering if they have the following risk factors: · Are a pony, donkey, miniature horse, or draft horse · Are an older horse with a metabolic disorder such as Cushing’s Disease or Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS) · Have already suffered from laminitis previously · Are obese or have a Body Condition Score (BCS) of 8 or 9 Trouble’s Afoot: Clinical Signs to Notice As it is for most health conditions, your horse’s clinical signs of laminitis can vary greatly depending on how damaged their laminae have become. Although especially common in the front hooves, laminitis can present in any of your horse’s hooves and may impact multiple hooves at once. Your horse may have acute (initial) laminitis if they present with the following: · The classic ‘sawhorse stance’, where your horse rocks back onto their hindlimbs and stretches their front feet out to relieve the pressure on their laminitic front hoof/hooves · Tendency to shift their weight constantly · Subtle or obvious lameness · Reluctance to rise, move, or turn · A careful ‘walking on eggshells’ gait · A hoof that feels hot to the touch · A hoof with increased digital pulse, felt near the fetlock · Toe pain when pinched with hoof testers Generally, the hoof condition can be diagnosed on clinical symptoms alone and you should tell your veterinarian if you notice any of the aforementioned behaviors and health changes. Understandably, the longer your horse suffers with untreated laminitis, the more likely they develop severe founder and the more challenging it becomes for them to walk. Your horse may have founder if they're experiencing these symptoms: · Laminitic rings on their hoof wall · The ‘sawhorse stance,’ mentioned earlier · Obvious lameness · A cleft in the coronary band of their hoof · Hooves that appear ‘dished’ as a result of unequal growth · Stone bruises or bruised soles · Sometimes, white line separation or a widened white line (also called ‘seedy toe’) · Weight loss · A ‘cresty’ or thick neck In severe cases, founder can be fatal and catching the condition in its acute phase is imperative to your horse’s recovery. Contact your veterinarian immediately if you see any of the previously listed severe founder symptoms. (24)

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Once diagnosed, treatment regimens include stall rest with deep bedding, dietary restrictions, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), limiting exercise, supportive farrier care, and ice boots or hoof ice baths. If the laminitis is the result of a systemic problem, treating that primary issue will become key to that horse’s recovery. For instance, a horse struggling with laminitis from sepsis might also require antibiotics, IV fluids, and other drugs to fully recover. In all cases, a laminitic horse’s treatment success will depend on how quickly the problem is discovered, the extent of damage done to the laminae, and the cooperation between your horse’s farrier and veterinarian. Simple Steps for Prevention After you’ve realized your horse is suffering from it, laminitis has done irreversible damage and all you can do is attempt to minimize their incurable condition from progressing further. This is why preventing laminitis from happening in the first place is critical to your horse’s health. Here are some simple management practices that may prevent your horse from developing fall founder and laminitis: · Limit your horse’s access to lush, fall pastures (possibly use a dry lot or a grazing muzzle) · Monitor and manage your horse’s body weight · Maintain a consistent farrier care and vaccination schedule · Keep grain locked away securely and minimize the risk of your horse breaking into it · If your horse injures a limb, provide adequate support for the non-injured limb · For horses with a history of laminitis or founder, regularly

monitor both their digital pulse and the temperature of their hooves · Educate yourself and others at your barn of the symptoms of laminitis, so that it’s likely to be noticed in the early stages If you suspect your horse is suffering from the condition, don't hesitate to call your veterinarian because time is of the essence. Don’t let fall founder and laminitis get the best of you this season! Lisa Skylis graduated from Michigan State University with a degree in Animal Science. She is a professional freelance writer with her main focus on the equine industry. Freelance inquiries can be sent to skylisli@msu.edu Sources for this article include an article from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Australia titled “What is laminitis, and how can it be prevented or treated?,” an article from the American Association of Equine Practitioners titled “Laminitis: Prevention & Treatment,” and an article from the University of California Davis University Veterinary Medicine Center for Equine Health authored by Amy Young titled “Laminitis.”

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Stall Cleaning 101 By Lisa Kiley | https://www.cashmans.com/ Cleaning your horses’ stall – to some it is a chore, to others a meditative experience – know I have done some of my best thinking while mucking out a stall or two. Either way you look at it, there comes a time when the task must be done. Maybe your horses are in their stalls daily, or just use them for lay-ups, before shows, or in bad weather, but keeping your stalls in tip-top shape will make your horses home base a safe and pleasant one. We will touch on a few key factors to make cleaning your horses stall a snap. Start with a Good Base – Ease of cleaning stalls usually starts with having a solid, even base that provides ample drainage. If you have the benefit of building stalls from the ground up, investing in a good foundation will make upkeep on the stalls easier for years to come. Topping the ground floor with rubber mats can add an additional layer of protection for your horse from harder surfaces and help prevent a horse from digging holes in surfaces that aren't as stable. Typically, a 3/4” mat that is around 4’x6’ is the most popular option because at around 100 lbs. it remains in place quite well. Regardless, if the mats are straight edge, you will still need to do regular upkeep to clear out bedding that may get under the corners. If you have a horse that has difficulty keeping mats in place, getting interlocking mats can be quite helpful. The better the base, the easier the mats will lay evenly in the stall over time. Pick the Best Bedding – The type of bedding you choose will have everything to do with what you are looking to accomplish. Extra loft? You will want a large flake. Easy cleaning? A small flake or a pellet may be the answer. Generally, when you go for a large flake, there is more cushion for the horse, and it can make a very comfortable bed, but the larger flakes are a little more difficult to clean and will result in more bedding used and wood product going out with the manure. Smaller flakes or pellets are easier for daily cleaning and offer less wood product lost with the manure, which can be a good thing if you are planning on composting. One of the most important factors to consider with bedding is the absorbency it offers. The key to the best absorbency lies in using kiln dried products with the top material choice being pine. Another concern is how dusty the bedding might be; the higher quality the wood product, the lower the dust. A larger flake is also less dusty than pelleted options, but quality kiln dried wood will always yield lower dust regardless of size than mixed wood products. Clean Regularly – Horses differ greatly in how messy they are in their stalls from the super clean to the ones that could be aptly named ‘Pig Pen.’ It may take a little extra time, but it is helpful to really pick through each stall in an organized fashion to make sure that you are getting all the manure and soiled bedding out. Getting the pee spot out is important for keeping the stalls and barn smelling as fresh as possible and will be in a different area depending on if the horse is a mare or a gelding. Often, barns that have a heavy urine odor go back to lackadaisical cleaning and can be very harmful for your horse’s respiratory system. Daily cleaning is important for keeping stalls clean and smelling good, and leads to less issues with flies and even rodents. It's also a great idea to get in a regular routine of adding fresh bedding as needed for each individual horse based on how they keep their stalls. The type of bedding can determine on how often and how much you will need to add in. It is OCTOBER 2021 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2021

also a good idea is to strip out stalls and really give them a good cleaning every so often. The addition of stall fresheners can also assist with odor when utilized properly. Use the Right Tools – When it comes to muck forks, there are a lot of different styles out there to choose from. While many things come down to preference, trying out some different options may have a positive effect on daily stall cleaning. Basket forks can really be shaving savers, but some stall cleaners don't like the added weight and like to stick with the standard fork. Some have metal handles (less likely to break) and others are wood (which don't have as much bite on cold days). One thing is for sure, keeping forks hung up off the ground when not in use will help prevent them from becoming casualties under tractor tires. Depending on how many horses are in the barn, a muck tub and cart may be perfect for a couple horses or a larger wheelbarrow if you have a few more, some wheelbarrows have hitches so they can be attached to a fourwheeler or small lawn tractor. Assess the quality of the tires before you make a purchase, along with the availability/cost of replacements. Large farms may opt to invest a manure spreader that can be driven through the barn. Manage Manure – The manure pile should be easily accessible, but far away enough from the barn so that odors and runoff are avoided in the barn area. If possible, implement a composting program for your manure. While it can take a little bit of work to get started, it is better for the environment, and it will produce a more viable product than spreading or simply storing raw manure in a pile without active management. If this isn't something that sounds right for you, there are options to remove manure from your property. Your local extension office is a great resource for information on getting a plan together to handle manure. About Lisa Kiley: Lisa is a lifelong horse enthusiast who has worked in the equine industry and shown horses for many years and is a proud member of the Cashman’s Horse Equipment Team in Delaware, Ohio. Cashman’s Horse Equipment has been providing top quality products to the equine and agricultural community for over 40 years, with a commitment to sourcing environmentally conscious merchandise and items made in the U.S.A. LISA & COTTON Online at: https://www.cashmans.com/ (26)

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From The Starting Gate INDIANA THOROUGHBRED HORSE RACING NEWS By Megan Arszman | Indiana Thoroughbred Alliance | http://www.indianatb.org/

Support Indiana Breeders and Get Into Racing at the Fall Sales September kicks off a busy sales season for the Thoroughbred racing industry, including the much-celebrated Keeneland September Yearling Sale held in Lexington, Kentucky, which ran September 13-24. Breeders of Indiana-bred Thoroughbreds prep for this sales season in hopes of seeing their work move onto the next step to become the next Thoroughbred champion. Because of this, the Indiana Thoroughbred Alliance (ITA) is doing what they can to help support the Indiana breeder, as well as promote the Indiana Thoroughbred program not only within the Midwest region, but nationwide. Breeders and consignors of Indiana-bred and Indiana-sired horses planning to sell at sales in Kentucky and Indiana this fall and winter are invited to take part in a unique opportunity with the ITA. The ITA is sponsoring sales profiles dedicated to Indiana-bred and Indiana-sired yearlings, weanlings and mixed aged horses that will be consigned to the following sales: • Indiana Thoroughbred Owners & Breeders Fall Mixed Sale (October 16) • Fasig-Tipton October Yearling Sale (October 25-28) • November Fasig-Tipton Selected Breeding Stock Sale (November 9) • Keeneland November Breeding Stock Sale (November 10-21) • Keeneland Horses of all Ages Sale (January 2022) The profiles will include consignor-provided highlights on the horse that includes at least a five-generation pedigree, notes concerning the family, at least one professional conformation photo and any bonus material (i.e., walking video embedded to the profile). The horse's profile will be reviewed and commented on by notable bloodstock industry experts such as Clark Shepherd and will be posted on PaulickReport.com as part of their Back Ring Newsletter, as well as social media advertising. “The whole goal of this project is to help Indiana breeders get more eyes on their consignments, when sometimes that is a little more difficult,” explains ITA board member and breeder, Christine Cagle. “Our breeders and owners need a little help when it comes to how to advertise and promote their horses, and the alliance hopes this will be a way to inspire more breeders.” Breeders and owners of registered Indiana-bred and Indiana-sired horses are encouraged to contact the ITA if they are interested in this revolutionary marketing program, spaces are filling up quickly. “We originally reached out to a few breeders to see if this was a feasible project to take on,” says Cagle. “We didn’t expect the amount of interest we’ve received already!” OCTOBER 2021 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2021

Indiana TOBA Fall Mixed Sale The Indiana Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association (ITOBA) Fall Mixed Sale will take place October 16th at the Indiana Grand Racing & Casino’s Receiving Barn. Horses from weanlings to racing age, broodmares and breeding stallions will be offered through the sale, with an emphasis on Indiana-bred and Indianasired horses. New this year is an extra incentive sponsored by ITOBA: Consignor: An award of $5,000 will be awarded to the consignor of the highest money-earning Indiana-bred or -sired 2 year old racing at Indiana Grand in 2022 (must sell at 2021 Fall Mixed Sale). Purchaser: An award of $5,000 will be awarded to the buyer of the highest money-earning Indiana-bred or -sired 2 year old racing at Indiana Grand in 2022 (must sell at the 2021 Fall Mixed Sale). More information on the ITOBA Fall Mixed Sale can be found at: http://itoba.com/sales COMING UP: The ITA will start to organize their Fall/Winter educational series to benefit horse owners and breeders of not only Thoroughbreds, but of all breeds. The previous year saw inperson seminars on researching pedigrees for breeding as well as virtual live webinars on racehorse ownership groups, broodmare nutrition, and feeding the growing horse. If you are interested in signing up for one or more of ITA’s free educational series, follow the ITA on Facebook to stay up-to-date: https://www.facebook.com/IndyThoroughbred

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“Thumps” – Equine Hiccups By Dr. Joanna Bronson | http://bronsonvetservices.com/ Horses can develop a form of the hiccups, which in equines is called Thumps. This sudden, involuntary contraction of the diaphragm muscle occurs at the same time as a contraction of the throat. The combination produces the hiccup sound, but it may also resemble a spastic cough. The medical term for Thumps is Synchronous Diaphragmatic Flutter or SDF. The name Thumps was assigned since the repetitive sound that is produced during an episode that resembles a drum beat. The veterinarian who first labeled this condition first heard the sound coming from a horse’s abdominal cavity that had just finished a 13mile race in the mid-1800’s. Equine Thumps is most often attributed to a low level of calcium in the horse’s bloodstream, which causes the nerve that controls the diaphragm to become excitable. As this jarred nerve passes alongside the heart on its way from the neck to the diaphragm, it can begin synchronizing and mimicking the horse’s heart beat instead of doing its usual job of passing along brain signals. The resulting flutter is beating in sync with the horse’s heartbeat which produces the thumping sound. An occasional bout of Thumps will usually resolve on its own with rest, rehydration, and replenishment of electrolytes through fluids. However, Thumps is not a condition that should be ignored. Upon examination, the severity of the deficiency will determine the clinical signs. Affected horses may display mild abdominal twitches, which can become whole body tremors, weakness, the onset of a fever, arrhythmias, and even seizures. If the horse is exhausted and dehydrated, this is a RED Alert situation and needs immediate veterinary intervention. The causes of Thumps are multiple and often combined. One of the most common causes is from prolonged strenuous activity especially in high heat and humidity. Horses involved in endurance racing and sport horse competitions are most often affected as heavy and excessive sweating can result in the formation of an electrolyte imbalance (especially of calcium levels) from dehydration, and acid-based or pH disturbances. While Thumps is considered a common condition in performance horses, it may also point to more serious underlying issues that may stem from certain endocrine and kidney conditions, digestive disorders, and even Blister Beetle toxicity. These suspicions need further testing to determine the source. The use of the diuretic Lasix (most often used in racing horses) can also increase the risk of dehydration and ultimately bring on a case of Thumps. Thumps is also related to poor nutritional intake in horses. Inadequate mineral or excessive mineral supplementation can upset the electrolyte balance of individual horses. Too much of an element can be as ineffective and dangerous as too little. Horses on high-calcium diets may also develop Thumps after endurance activities or extreme stress. Excessive amounts of calcium can inhibit the body’s ability to replace lost minerals. With dehydration, fluid loss, and imbalanced electrolyte levels, horses who sweat heavily suffer essential mineral losses of calcium, sodium, magnesium, and potassium. A horse’s sweat appears white and foamy since it is high in electrolytes/minerals. OCTOBER 2021 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2021

Hydration is the key for reversing dehydration. A fast-acting electrolyte paste can help correct imbalance problems associated with electrolyte loss of concentrated salts and minerals. The paste will also help stimulate a horse’s thirst mechanism helping him to rehydrate more quickly. Horses who have experienced severe or chronic diarrhea can also become dehydrated and suffer from mineral depletion and may be candidates for a case of Thumps or other compromising conditions. Fortunately, most mild cases of Thumps can be resolved after replenishing a horse’s electrolytes and allowing adequate rest. However, even if more serious intervention is required, the prognosis is typically good when the condition is recognized and treated soon after the appearance and recognition of Thumps. Avoiding an occurrence of Thumps may be helped by providing a proper balanced diet, following a sensible conditioning program, paying attention to heat and humidity during work or competition, and providing electrolyte supplementation during exercise. Athletic horses involved in racing, high performance sports such as jumping and cross country, along with endurance riding, should be evaluated by a veterinarian and advised by an equine nutritionist who can recommend an appropriate diet for individual horses and their specific level of work. An appropriate fitness program that includes a plan for electrolyte replacements should be employed. Salt should always be available to stimulate thirst. Finally, any horse diagnosed with hypocalcemia should be evaluated by your veterinarian. Hypocalcemic tetany in horses is an uncommon condition associated with acute depletion of serum ionized calcium and sometimes with alterations in serum concentrations of magnesium and phosphate. It occurs after prolonged physical exertion or transport (transport tetany) and in lactating mares (lactation tetany). Dr. Joanna Bronson graduated from MSU College of Veterinary Medicine in 2000 at the top of her class. After graduation, she worked as an intern at a large equine referral practice in Cleveland, OH, specializing in lameness, surgery, and racetrack medicine. In 2005, she opened Bronson Veterinary Services in Coldwater, MI, a full-service equine, small animal hospital and surgical center. 452 W. Central Rd., Coldwater, MI 49036

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BOARDING, CONT. MORAZ STABLES & EQUESTRIAN CENTER – Horse Boarding/Riding Lessons. Farm events and activities. Organic farm eggs for sale. MORAZ STABLES & EQUESTRIAN CENTER East China, MI (St. Clair) (S-03/22) 586.484.4154 or 630.991.0733 Email: info@morazequestriancenter.com https://www.facebook.com/morazstables/ https://morazequestriancenter.com/ Pasture Board Available at an exclusive, private equestrian facility. Now accepting applications. Pristine 24x24 rubber floored infield shelter, 12x24 overhang, two 12x12 stalls. Automatic heated waterer. Beautiful large 5’ 4-rail wood fenced pasture. No cribbers or wood chewers. APPIN FARM – 248.961.6986 Davisburg, MI (Oakland) (M-10/21) Email: appinfarm@aol.com TUTHILL FARMS, SOUTH LYON offers stalls and pasture board on over 20 acres. Miles of trail riding on the farm. Good location for trailering to nearby parks. Quality hay, outdoor arena, round pen, heated tack room and restroom. TUTHILL FARMS – Sandra Tuthill 248.207.6201 South Lyon, MI (Livingston) (S-10/21) Email: sandra@tuthillfarms.com Online: www.tuthillfarms.com TWIN ELM TRAINING: Full service training and boarding facility. Friendly, professional barn on 40 acres, indoor and outdoor arena, wash rack, tack lockers, 1/2 mile track, trailer parking. Resident trainer/instructor: hunt seat (on the flat), saddle seat, western, and western dressage. TWIN ELM TRAINING, LLC – 248.697.6503 Northville, MI (Washtenaw) (M-05/22) http://www.twinelmtraining.com/

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Black Saddle, German Made. English style, like new. Offered at $500 or best offer. DANSYN ARABIANS & MINIS – 989.667.4028 Caro, MI (Tuscola) (M-10/21)

BUYING AND SELLING FARMS, vacant land or recreational parcels throughout Michigan. Call Doug Beasley – 517.260.2939 FAUST REAL ESTATE, LLC (S-10/21) 145 E. Front St., Adrian, MI 49221 www.faustrealestate.net

FARRIER SERVICE LaRose Equine Dentistry, LLC: Specializing in equine dental care without the risk of sedation. Doug LaRose has over 20 years experience with thousands of clients throughout Michigan. No farm call fee, no exam fee. Find us on Facebook. LAROSE EQUINE DENTISTRY (PS-08/22) 989.430.8595 or 989.285.5557 www.LaRoseEquineDentistry.com www.facebook.com/LaRoseEquineDentistry

Hoof Care Matters! Over 25 years of experience in trimming, shoeing and corrective shoeing. Ask about teeth floating too! Serving Oakland County and surrounding counties. JOHN PETERSON FARRIER 248.303.6498 Milford, MI (Oakland) (S-08/22)

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Shoo-Fly Insect Control – Automatically get rid of flies, mosquitoes, and spiders. Safe and inexpensive to use. Used throughout Michigan for over 30 years. We Install or Do-It-Yourself. Bill Tressler – 517.927.8089 Webberville, MI (Ingham) (S-08/22) Email: Bill@radiant-energy.com

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Spring Equine Dentistry: Dedicated to serving quality and complete equine dental care. Travel to all states available. Like us on Facebook! SPRING EQUINE DENTISTRY Lauren Springstube – 248.842.7821 Brown City, MI (Lapeer) (PS-10/21) Email: springequinedentistry@gmail.com

EQUINE MASSAGE Horses In Harmony Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork, since 2001. Offering massage, Reiki, Craniosacral Therapy and Red Light Therapy for your horses well-being. Facebook: HorsesIn HarmonyCESMT or on Instagram: @horsesin harmony.cesmt HORSES IN HARMONY – Candy 810.923.5003 Howell, MI (Livingston) (M-10/21) Email: horsesinharmony@att.net Online: www.horsesinharmony-cesmt.com

EQUIPMENT: NEW/USED Beautiful buckboard carriage. Stored inside for the past 10 years. Great condition. Seats four or five with hydraulic brake. Moving, priced to sell quickly. Call or email for more information. Call Kathy – 517.455.4210 Otisville, MI (Genesee) (M-11/21) Email: cowgirlup137@gmail.com Large canvas panniers. Large enough to carry four 50 lb. bags of horse pellets or hay cubes. Custom made in Livingston, Montana. Used to pack supplies into elk hunting camp. $150. David Bracey – 517.745.2016 Leslie, MI (Ingham) (M-11/21) Email: bravedacey@yahoo.com

HAY FOR SALE Mike Murphy 517.206.7377 www.murphyfarm.net Quality Horse Hay: No Rain! Square bales 60-65 lbs., 4x5 net wrapped round bales 850-950 lbs. From Northern Michigan, delivered by semi loads or in enclosed trailers. Timothy, clover, orchard grass mix. Minimum order required for delivery. Find Murphy Farms on Facebook. MURPHY FARMS LLC – Mike Murphy 517.206.7377 | www.murphyfarm.net Fowlerville, MI (Livingston) (PS-05/22)

HORSE BLANKET WASH THE LAUNDRY BARN horse blanket laundry. Offering blanket washing, repairs, waterproofing. 25 years of commercial laundry experience. Professional products and equipment used. THE LAUNDRY BARN 248.274.6070 (call/text) 1400 Wooley Rd., Oxford, MI (M-12/21) Email: laundrybarn@gmail.com

HELP WANTED ISO Responsible Adult Horse Person. 1-3 hours daily, possibly more. Can be flexible hours. Basic horse chores at a quiet, private stable. Excellent cash pay, commensurate with experience. Email Chris at: ck21651@aol.com Northville, MI (Oakland) (M-10/21)

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HORSE FARM SHARE Home To Share On Horse Farm: Easy access to US-23 and I-96. Additional stalls, paddocks, pastures and riding trails. Owner seeking house mate that can share chores and housekeeping. Private living space, own bathroom, fully furnished. Kitchen and living room shared. $550 per month. Ina (Eena) – 517.294.0328 (8am-4pm) Howell, MI (Livingston) (M-10/21)

HORSES FOR SALE 12 YO, 15.3 hand dapple grey gelding. Beautiful grade paint/draft cross. Advanced beginner rider looking for a well-trained horse or step-up horse. Has had Bursoscopy surgery for Navicular. Nice temperament. Due to his maintenance, looking for a nice home. $5,000 or best offer. Ann-Marie Lavallee 810.796.3510 Dryden, MI (Lapeer) (M-11/21) email: thetravelingtrainer3@gmail.com Miniature Ponies: Pinto or Appaloosa. Some double registered. Stallions at stud. DANSYN ARABIANS & MINIS – 989.667.4028 Caro, MI (Tuscola) (M-10/21) Petersonwarmbloods.com – Sales and lessons, stud service, boarding with indoor arena. Trained Holsteiners for sale for Dressage, Jumping and Eventing. 60+ years of experience. PETERSON WARMBLOODS – 248.887.4303 Highland, MI (Oakland) (S-01/22) www.petersonwarmbloods.com

HORSE LICENSE PLATES HD License Plates: “Life Is Good” horse head, “Heartbeat” with horse, “To Ride One Is To Own One” Fox Trotter Horse or MFT logo. All proceeds to Indiana affiliate of the Fox Trotter Breed. $12.00, includes shipping (within US). (S-06/22) Carol Heingartner – 260.318.5112 1592 S. Old State Rd. 3, Avilla, IN 46710 Email: heiny52@embarqmail.com Facebook: Indiana Fox Trotter Association

HORSE TRAILER REPAIR Horse trailer and vehicle repair. State certified, voted #1 “Best of the Best Oxford, MI.” I Car Gold Class Professionals. 4 locations. (M-10/21) 4M COLLISION REPAIR – 248.572.4844 Email: mitch@4mcollision.com WWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM

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LARRY’S RV CENTER – Michigan’s Exclusive SMC Trailers Dealer! LQ and stock trailers, easy to customize, endless floor plans and decor. We also carry new and used RV’s, accessories, parts and have a full service department. LARRY’S RV CENTER – 517.787.3830 2501 Lansing Ave., Jackson, MI (M-10/21) www.larrysrvservice.com and social media

SPARTA CHEVROLET & TRAILER SALES – We specialize in horse trailers: full living quarters with slide-out to smaller two horse bumper pulls. Cimarron, Lakota, Sundowner and Trails West trailers. Great selection and even better prices! SPARTA CHEVROLET & TRAILER SALES Call Jim Kelly 616.887.3456 8955 Sparta Ave. NW, Sparta, MI (M-10/21) Email: spartatrailers@gmail.com Online: www.spartachevytrailers.com

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

SADDLE/LEATHER REPAIR CUSTOM LEATHER WORK. Variety of leather goods, plus harness and farrier supplies. Purses, wallets, belts, harnesses, collars, leashes and more! Saddle and tack repair available. JB ENTERPRISE OF MI, LLC – 989.826.8024 Store: 331 N. Mount Tom Rd., Mio, MI (M-10/21) SADDLE REPAIR & LEATHER WORK. New and used saddles and tack bought and sold. Complete Leather Repair available. Many years of experience. Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat. 9:30-5pm. JIM'S QUALITY SADDLE CO. Jim Moule – 248.887.4829 Milford, MI (Oakland) (S-08/22)

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Equestrian Wear Sewing Patterns: Full line of western show clothing patterns; jackets, shirts, vests, boleros, chaps. Child through plus sizes. Printed or PDF format. Pegg Johnson. (M-10/21) SHOW CLOTHES UNLIMITED – 810.346.2305 Email: showclothes01@hotmail.com Online: www.showclothesunlimited.com

DRAGONFLY’S RIDE: How your horse likes to travel! We ship around the corner or around the country. Ship in single, double, or box stalls. We specialize in quality, not quantity. 24-hour emergency service available. DRAGONFLY’S RIDE – Dennis 248.320.9839 Northville, MI (Washtenaw) (S-08/22) www.dragonflysride.com

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CLASSIFIEDS ARE FREE! TWO CONSECUTIVE MONTHS Description: 30 words Contact Information: up to 4 lines Beautiful boarding and training facility for all breeds and disciplines. Green horses and firsttime riders welcome! Offering western dressage and short-term intensive training programs. IRONWOOD FARM – Dorothy 313.215.1944 Leonard, MI (Oakland) (S-05/22) Email: ironwoodfarmdressage@yahoo.com www.ironwoodfarmequestrian.com MICHAEL WILSON HORSEMANSHIP, currently accepting students who want to improve their horsemanship skills. Enhance your handling and your riding capabilities and enjoy the horsehuman relationship. MICHAEL WILSON HORSEMANSHIP Call 248.444.8807 Stockbridge, MI (Washtenaw) (M-11/21) Em.: michaelwilsonhorsemanship@yahoo.com The Traveling Trainer offers training, lessons, consulting at your facility or mine. Over 30 years of experience. Bachelor’s degree in Equestrian Studies from the University of Findlay. Also quality horses for sale. Find us on Facebook, or on Instagram: #thehappyhorsehouse, or visit our website at www.thetravelingtrainer.net THE TRAVELING TRAINER LLC Ann-Marie Lavallee – 810.796.3510 Dryden, MI (Lapeer) (S-07/22) Email: thetravelingtrainer3@gmail.com

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“Chalz” Thornton (517) 339-6243 PERSONAL TUNE-UP for riders 50 years and older. I will travel to your location and help you with your horse. Charles Thornton – 517.339.6243 East Lansing, MI (Clinton) (PS-04/22)

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OCTOBER 9 – HallowScream Open Fun Show. 9am start. Pleasure, Speed, Costume Class. Eaton County Fairgrounds, 1025 Cochran Ave., Charlotte, MI. Call Amy 517.749.4136, email: amyn115@yahoo.com or find us on Facebook: https://fb.me/e/197HWgBLb

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OCTOBER 10 – Mt McKinley Ranch Fall Fun Show Series (show 2). Pleasure, Equitation, Western, Trail & Reining. Mt McKinley Horse Ranch, Flushing, MI. Email: mtmckinleyhorse ranch@gmail.com. Find us on Facebook: “Mt McKinley Horse Ranch”

OCTOBER 1-2 – Eaton County Benefit Speed Show Fri. Expos 6pm, show 7pm. Pleasure Show Sat. 9am start. Eaton County Fairgrounds, 1025 Cochran Ave., Charlotte, MI. Kelsie 517.614.5761, or Todd 517.420.2916 or find “Eaton County Fairgrounds” on Facebook.

OCTOBER 14-17 – 44th Annual MI Great Lakes Int’l. Draft Horse Show. Michigan’s Largest & Finest Draft Horse Event. MSU Pavilion, 4301 Farm Lane, East Lansing, MI. Contact Aaron 269.964.6700. Email: dmoodymgli@hotmail. com. Visit us online at: https://mgli.org/

OCTOBER 2 – Cheff Ride-A-Thon, 8am to 3pm. Morning trail ride, silent auctions, door prizes, plus an amazing lunch. Cheff Therapeutic Riding Center, 8450 N. 43rd St., Augusta, MI. Morgan 269.731.4471, email: morgan@cheff center.org or https://www.cheffcenter.org/rat

OCTOBER 16 – Spooktacular Halloween Trail Ride Event. Dress up – you and your horse! Maybury State Park, 20145 Beck Rd., Northville, MI. Call Mary Nader 734.945.4475, email: mnader@wowway.com, or visit us online at: https://mayburytrailriders.org/

OCTOBER 2-3 – IBRA Barrel Racing Show. D Bar D Ranch, 7064 East 64th Street, Chase, MI. Call 231.878.2155, email: dbardranch02@ gmail.com. Visit us online at: www.dbardranch michigan.com, or find us on Facebook at: “D Bar D Ranch Michigan”

OCTOBER 17 – Executive Farms Fun Show, Entries 9am, show starts 10am. Show & Show Series High Points. Costume Class. Executive Farms, 5531 Atlas Rd., Grand Blanc, MI. Jodi 810.938.5535 (text), or visit us online at: http://www.executivefarms.com/

OCTOBER 5 – MHC MI Equine Legislative Day. Rescheduled from: Sept. 21. 9am start. Help the Michigan Horse Industry! Lansing Capitol Lawn, S. Capitol Ave. and W. Michigan Ave., Lansing, MI. Join the MHC! Register online at: https://www.michiganhorsecouncil.com/

OCTOBER 22-24 – Born Free Combined Mounted Orienteering (CMO). Yankee Springs Equestrian Campground, 2104 S. Briggs Road, Middleville, MI. Ride mgr. Trudy 616.813.6682, email: tl_reurink@yahoo.com. Facebook: “MiCMO” or visit: https://www.nacmo.org/

OCTOBER 9 – Annual Halloween Bash at D Bar D Ranch, 7064 E. 64th Street, Chase, MI. Call 231.878.2155, or email: dbardranch02@ gmail.com. Facebook: D Bar D Ranch Michigan or www.dbardranchmichigan.com

OCTOBER 22-24 – Nancy Baker Dressage Clinic, Internationally Renowned Instructor. Pepper Ridge Equestrian Center, 7975 Pepper Rd., Holly, MI. Call or text: 248.634.3560, email: pepperridge22@gmail.com

OCTOBER 9 – Annual Polly Ann Trail Ride. 20 miles long, $15 per rider, reg. 8am. Rig parking. Proceeds to trail maintenance. General Squier Park, 4725 S. Mill Rd., Dryden, MI. Call Barb 586.914.4321, email: byockey@barbarayock eylaw.com, http://www.pollyannlapeer.org/

OCTOBER 24 – Halloween Fun Show. Traditional classes, mad musical stalls and the Great Costume Class! Justamere Equestrian Centre, 56295 Card Rd., Macomb, MI. Call Lindsay 586.943.8778, email: LJD2L@ yahoo.com or: https://www.justamere.info/

OCTOBER 9 – Free Halloween Fun Show hosted by Kal-Val Saddle Club. 1pm start. Costume class, ride-a-buck, pumpkin race, more! New Extreme Trail Course is Open! Kal Val Saddle Club, 9853 S. 34th St., Scotts, MI. Visit “Kal-Val Saddle Club” on Facebook for more info.

OCTOBER 24 – Mt McKinley Ranch Fall Fun Show Series (show 3). Speed Show and Halloween Party. Mt McKinley Horse Ranch, Flushing, MI. Email: mtmckinleyhorseranch @gmail.com or find us on Facebook: “Mt McKinley Horse Ranch”

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OCTOBER 27 – Trunk or Treat. Join Muskegon 4-H & JCI Greater Muskegon for Halloween Fun! 6pm-7:30pm. Muskegon Co. Fairgrounds, 6621 Heights Ravenna Rd., Fruitport, MI. Use the South entrance Driveway to fairgrounds. OCTOBER 29-31 – MI Horse Show Association Boo-Tackular Horse Show. MSU Pavilion, 4301 Farm Lane, East Lansing, MI. More info at: http://michiganhorseshow.com/index.html OCTOBER 30 – Halloween Horse Show sponsored by the Oceana County 4-H HDC. Show starts 9am. Costumes encouraged. Oceana County Fairgrounds, 1025 S. State St., Hart, MI. Sarah Schaner 231.873.2129. Show bill: https://www.canr.msu.edu/oceana/uploads/fil es/Halloween%20Horse%20Show.jpg OCTOBER 30 – Newaygo Co. Ag Fair Assoc. Casual Show. 9am start. Newaygo County Fairgrounds, 815 S. Stewart Ave., Fremont, MI. 616.777.7761. FB: Newaygo County Horse Committee or www.newaygocountyfair.org

NOVEMBER NOVEMBER 5-7 – MQHA Harvest Classic. AQHA approved, 4 judges. MSU Pavilion, 4301 Farm Lane, East Lansing, MI. MQHA office 616.225.8211, email: mqha@hotmail.com, or show bill at: http://miquarterhorse.com/ NOVEMBER 6 – 9th Annual Tack Sale. 9am3pm. $5 admission includes entry in numerous door prizes. Tri C/V Performance Horses, 1304 Wheeling Rd., Imlay City, MI. Call/text Stephanie 810.614.3778, email: stephgilliland83@ gmail.com. FB: Tri C/V Performance Horses NOVEMBER 6 – 17th Annual Twin Pines Tack Sale, 10am-2pm. 1748 13th Street, Martin, MI. No dogs please. Drive Thru Q will have lunch. Vendors are welcome. Email: kkars@twinpines.net. Find us on Facebook “Twin Pines” or http://www.twin-pines.net/welcome.html NOVEMBER 6 – Holiday Craft & Tack Sale, 10am-3pm. Free admission, heated Canteen bldg. Food on grounds. Vendors welcome. Bay County Fairgrounds, , 800 Livingston Ave., Bay City, MI. Melissa 989.415.3735, baycounty fair@yahoo.com or www.baycountyfair.com NOVEMBER 7 – Mt McKinley Ranch Fall Fun Show Series (show 4). Fun Classes. Mt McKinley Horse Ranch, Flushing, MI. Email: mtmckinleyhorseranch@gmail.com or find us on Facebook: “Mt McKinley Horse Ranch”

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SHOW & EVENT DATES MICHIGAN, CONT. NOVEMBER 13-14 – MSU Horsemen’s Association presents the Green & White Fuzzy Show. 10am Sat., 8am Sun. MSU Pavilion, 4301 East Lansing, MI. Email: msuhorsemens@ gmail.com or find us on Facebook: “Michigan State University Horsemen’s Association” NOVEMBER 26-28 – 15th Annual Cowboy Christmas Horse Show and Shopping. Free admission. Vendors welcome. MSU Pavilion, 4301 Farm Lane, East Lansing, MI. Rochelle 989.763.3276, or email: cowboychristmas@ yahoo.com. Facebook: Cowboy Christmas

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. Northern MI Livestock Auction, 1848 N. Townline Rd., Gaylord, MI. 231.439.5679, http://www.northernmichiganlivestock.com/ Moore's Monthly Horse and Tack Auction: First Saturday of each month, starting at 6pm with tack, horses to follow. Tom Moore Sales, 11771 US Hwy. 223, Onsted, MI. 517.467. 7576, email: sales@tommooresales.com, or online at www.tommooresales.com Moore's Monthly Dealer Tack Auction: 3rd Thursday of every month, starting at 10am. Held at 11771 US Hwy. 223, Onsted, MI. Call 517.467.7576, or email: sales@tommoore sales.com, or visit www.tommooresales.com Hay and Straw Auction: Mondays 3:30pm. Ravenna Livestock Auction, 3265 S. Slocum Road, Ravenna, MI. Call 231.853.5738, or visit us online: online at www.ravennaauction.com Warner Farms Dealer's Tack Auction: First Thursday of every month, 10am. Lenawee County Fair and Event Grounds, 602 Dean St., Adrian, MI. Call James Warner 517.596. 3028, email: jimbohorse46@frontier.com, or online at: www.lenfair.com W-H Horse Saddle and Tack Auction: Fourth Saturday of every month. 10am used tack; 1pm horses. Wayland-Hopkins Livestock Auction, 3634 10th St., Wayland, MI. Call Leon, Cal or Tye Casey (269) 945-9398 or online at www.your-auctioneers.com Find us on Facebook!

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OCTOBER 6-10 – RSTPA National Finals at Garwood Arena, 2538 Middleton Rd., Columbiana, OH. RSTPA office 516.639.6666, email: rstpaoffice@yahoo.com. Facebook: RSTPA – Ranch Sorting Team Penning Association or visit: http://www.rstpa.org/ OCTOBER 6-10 – WEC Fall Show II. Hunter/ Jumper. World Equestrian Center, 4095 OH 730, Wilmington, OH. Contact Julie Agar 248.892.6806, email: julie.agar@comcast.net Visit us online: https://worldequestriancenter. com/wilmington-oh/

SEPT. 28-OCTOBER 24 – 2021 All American Quarter Horse Congress. Ohio Expo Center, 717 East 17th Avenue, Columbus, OH. Single Day Parking: $25 per vehicle. Daily Parking: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, only $15. Entire show: $75 per vehicle. For more info: http://www.quarterhorsecongress.com/

OCTOBER 8-10 – COSCA Open Championship Show. Ashland County Fairgrounds, 2042 Claremont Ave, Ashland, OH. Show Sec. Joyce 419.433.5049, for stalls: Barb 330.607.5681. http://www.coscaonline.com/ or find us on Facebook: “Central Ohio Saddle Club”

OCTOBER 1-3 – Chagrin Valley Farms National Show. 9250 Washington St., Chagrin Falls, OH. Contact Linda 440.543.7233, or email: linda joseph@chagrinvalleyfarms.com. Find us on Facebook or: https://chagrinvalleyfarms.com/

OCTOBER 8-10 – Tri-County Trail Association Halloween Ride Weekend. $60 pp, Costumes, Decorating, Fun! Tri-Co Camp, 2662 Downing St. SW, East Sparta, OH. Contact Jim 330.323.4738, or Ellen 330.323.2834. Find us on Facebook or: https://www.tri-cotrails.com/

OCTOBER 1-3 – OHC State Trail Ride at Hueston Woods State Park, Oxford, OH. Hosted by the Preble County OHC. Campsites reserve at: reserveohio.com. Call Donn 937.417.4358, email Donn Buckingham at: donnb@bright.net or find the Preble County OHC on Facebook.

OCTOBER 9 – Dice Ride hosted by the Ashtabula County OHC. Sign in: 9:30-10:30am. Start: 10-11am. Pay To Play: $25 per rider. Cederquist Park, 3401 Harmon Hill Rd., Ashtabula, OH. Contact Cathy Isenberg 440.650.9684, email: horsegirlsierra1@yahoo.com or on Facebook.

OCTOBER 1-3 – Waynesburg Barrel Shows Productions. Garwood Arena. 2538 Middleton Rd., Columbiana, OH. Call Lora 412.956.3211, email: waynesburgbarrelshows@gmail.com. Find Waynesburg Barrel Shows on Facebook. OCTOBER 2 – National Pole Benders Assoc. Show. Ruggles Arena, 2651 Township Rd. 155, Cardington, OH. Judy Foster 419.210.7204, email: jmfjudy@hotmail.com. Visit us online at: https://polebending.org/ohio-shows/ OCTOBER 2 – Preble County OHC Speed & Fun Show, 10am start. Speed & Jackpot Barrels Paybacks. Food on grounds. Hueston Woods State Park Horseman’s Camp Arena, 4 Mile Valley Rd., Morning Sun, OH. Online at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pcohc OCTOBER 2 – Reality Dreams Open Horse Show. 9am start. 10 Daily Trophies. Fairfield Co. Fairgrounds, 157 E. Fair Ave., Lancaster, OH. Mgr. Karen Sarver 740.385.3431, or email: kksarver@gmail.com. Find “Reality Dreams Horse Show” on Facebook. OCTOBER 3 – OVAHA Indian Summer Sizzler AVS (Region 14 Show). Preble County Fairgrounds, 722 S. Franklin St., Eaton, MI. Find the “Ohio Valley Arabian Horse Association” on Facebook or visit: https://www.ovaha.org/

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OCTOBER 9 – Hunter Schooling Show Series, OPHA Approved. Hinckley Equestrian Center, 1601 Ledge Rd., Hinckley, OH. Contact Morgan Mittler 330.239.6878, email: hinckleyec@ gmail.com. Find “Hinckley Equestrian Center” on Facebook. Website: www.hinckleyec.com OCTOBER 9 – Speed Show. NBHA OH 02, 00, Penn-Ohio, NPBA approved. $650 added money. Treharne’s Training Center, 49053 Fredricktown Clarkson Road, Negley, OH. Amy Snyder 440.479.8503, email: cowgirlup73@ hotmail.com. FB: Treharnes Training Center OCTOBER 9 – WS Mountain Trail Series. Friendship Park Jefferson Co., Smithfield, OH Contact Laura Wiencek 724.301.2244, Email: custusddw@gmail.com. Find us on Facebook: “Win-Seek Performance Horses” or visit our website at: https://www.win-seek.com/ OCTOBER 9-10 – CMSA Cowboy Rides Away Shoot. Hosts: Northern Ohio Outlaws. Wayne County Fairgrounds, 199 Vanover St., Wooster, OH. Facebook: “Northern Ohio Outlaws CMSA” or visit: https://www.nooutlaws.com/

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OCTOBER 24 – Ohio EXCA Halloween Party, 1pm to 4pm. Horse and rider costume contest. Creek Side Horse Park, 7369 Mottice Dr. SE, Waynesburg, OH. Steve Fuller 330.340.1540, email: smfuller1970@gmail.com or find “Ohio EXCA” on Facebook.

NOVEMBER 13 – Mountain Trail Show at Treharne’s Training Center (TTC), 49053 Fredricktown Clarkson Road, Negley, OH. Dave Treharne 330.720.1832, email: dttraining center@gmail.com or find us on Facebook: “Treharnes Training Center”

OCTOBER 29-31 – US Cutting Horse Assoc. Region 6 Show. Garwood Arena, 2538 Middleton Rd., Columbiana, OH. USCHA office 903.440.4122, email: office@unitedstates cutting.com or on FB: United States Cutting

NOVEMBER 13-14 – CVF B Rated Show. USEF approved. Chagrin Valley Farms, 9250 Washington St., Chagrin Falls, OH. Contact Linda 440.543.7233, or email: lindajoseph@chagrin valleyfarms.com. Find us on Facebook or: https://chagrinvalleyfarms.com/

OCTOBER 30-31 – YEDA Spooktacular Show. Sat. Halloween Fun: Candy, Costume Contest. Hosts: Hancock Horseman Eq Team. WB Ranch, 1640 Co. Rd. B, Swanton, OH. Molly 419.957.7379, em.: mniese@showyeda.com. Facebook or http://showyeda.com/ OCTOBER 31 – CVF Dressage Show. Chagrin Valley Farms, 9250 Washington St., Chagrin Falls, OH. Contact Linda 440.543.7233, or email: lindajoseph@chagrinvalleyfarms.com. Facebook or: https://chagrinvalleyfarms.com/

NOVEMBER NOVEMBER 5-6 – Richard Winters (NRCHA World Champion) Advancing Horsemanship Clinic, 9am-4pm. Limited to 10 riders (call for $). Auditors: $25 daily, $40 two days. Rockin’ HB Ranch, 7565 N. State Route 42, Waynesville, OH. 937.689.9475 or hbuflod@aol.com NOVEMBER 5-6 – TTC Barrel & Pole Show. PAOH BRA and NPBA approved. Spooktacular Saturday. Treharne’s Training Center (TTC), 49053 Fredricktown Clarkson Road, Negley, OH. Dave Treharne 330.720.1832. Find us on Facebook: “Treharnes Training Center” NOVEMBER 5-7 – OVTPA Sorting & Penning. Sponsored by LM&R Excavating. Garwood Arena, 2538 Middleton Road, Columbiana, OH. Contact Tom Reeder 330.831.7463. Find us on Facebook: “Garwood Arena” or “Ohio Valley Team Penning”

NOVEMBER 13-14 – Youth Rodeo Series at Crazy Woman Ranch. 6450 Lancaster-Circleville Rd. SW, Lancaster, OH. Call Joyce Hanes 614.595.1850, stalls and electric text. Email: joycehanes@att.net or find “Crazy Woman Ranch” on Facebook. NOVEMBER 20 – Crazy Woman Ranch IBRA Barrel Racing. $1300 Added Open, BOTB Qualifier. IBRA and Roadies approved. 6450 Lancaster-Circleville Rd., Lancaster, OH. Call Joyce Hanes 614.595.1850, stalls/electric text. Find “Crazy Woman Ranch” on Facebook. NOVEMBER 20 – Mid-America Sorting Producer’s Show presented by Treharne’s Training Center. Saddle, buckles, and more! 49053 Fredricktown Clarkson Rd., Negley, OH. Call 330.692.1271 or email: dttrainingcenter@ gmail.com. FB: “Treharne’s Training Center” NOVEMBER 20-21 – CVF Hunter, Jumper, Academy Schooling Show. Chagrin Valley Farms, 9250 Washington St., Chagrin Falls, OH. Linda 440.543.7233, or email: lindajoseph @chagrinvalleyfarms.com. Find us on Facebook or: https://chagrinvalleyfarms.com/ NOVEMBER 20-21 – YEDA Double Judged Show. Hosts: YEDA Founders. Garwood Arena. 2538 Middleton Rd., Columbiana, OH. Contact Molly 419.957.7379, or email: mniese@ showyeda.com. Find us on Facebook or visit: http://showyeda.com/

OCTOBER 23-24 – CVF Hunter, Jumper, Academy Show. Chagrin Valley Farms, 9250 Washington St., Chagrin Falls, OH. Contact Linda 440.543.7233, or email: lindajoseph @chagrinvalleyfarms.com. Find us on Facebook or: https://chagrinvalleyfarms.com/

NOVEMBER 6 – National Pole Benders Assoc. Show. Ruggles Arena, 2651 Township Rd. 155, Cardington, OH. Judy Foster 419.210.7204, email: jmfjudy@hotmail.com. Visit us online at: https://polebending.org/ohio-shows/

NOVEMBER 26 – Special Black Friday Tack and Horse Sale at Sugarcreek Stockyard, 102 Buckeye Street, Sugarcreek, OH. Call 330.831.1720, email: info@sugarcreek stockyards.com. Find us on Facebook or visit: http://sugarcreekstockyard.com/

OCTOBER 24 – 2021 Pony Express Race. 10am start. Indoor obstacle course, 70% payback. Food on grounds. Field of Dreams Farm, 9299 Debold Keobel Rd., Pleasant Plain, OH. Call Chelsea 513.628.8101. Find us on Facebook: “2021 Pony Express Race”

NOVEMBER 12-14 – Waynesburg Barrel Shows Production Show. Garwood Arena. 2538 Middleton Rd., Columbiana, OH. Call Lora 412.956.3211, em.: waynesburgbarrelshows @gmail.com or find the “Waynesburg Barrel Shows” on Facebook.

NOVEMBER 26-28 – Black Out Barrel Racing to Benefit Make A Wish. Penn-OH BRA approved. Garwood Arena, 2538 Middleton Road, Columbiana, OH. Call 330.717.4329, email: stefanie@garwoodcattle.com. Find us on Facebook or: http://garwoodarena.com/

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SHOW & EVENT DATES OHIO, CONT. NOVEMBER 26-28 – Mid-America Sorting Producers Finals. $100,000 total payout cash & prizes. Champions Center, 4122 Laybourne Rd., Springfield, OH. Email: midamericasorting @gmail.com or find us on Facebook: “MidAmerica Sorting Producers” NOVEMBER 28 – CVF Dressage Show. Chagrin Valley Farms, 9250 Washington St., Chagrin Falls, OH. Linda 440.543.7233, or email: lindajoseph@chagrinvalleyfarms.com. Facebook or: https://chagrinvalleyfarms.com/

DECEMBER DECEMBER 3 – Special Christmas Pony Sale. Dec. 4: Special Toy Sale. Sugarcreek Stockyards, 102 Buckeye Street, Sugarcreek, OH. Call 330.831.1720, email: info@sugarcreek stockyards.com. Find us on Facebook or visit: http://sugarcreekstockyard.com/ DECEMBER 4-5 – CVF Hunter, Jumper, Academy Schooling Show. Chagrin Valley Farms, 9250 Washington St., Chagrin Falls, OH. Linda 440.543.7233, or email: lindajoseph @chagrinvalleyfarms.com. Find us on Facebook or at: https://chagrinvalleyfarms.com/ DECEMBER 4-5 – YEDA Double Judged Show. Hosts: YEDA Founders. Garwood Arena. 2538 Middleton Rd., Columbiana, OH. Contact Molly 419.957.7379, or email: mniese@showyeda. com. Find us on Facebook: “Show YEDA” or visit: http://showyeda.com/ DECEMBER 4-5 – Youth Rodeo Series at Crazy Woman Ranch. 6450 Lancaster-Circle-ville Rd. SW, Lancaster, OH. Call Joyce Hanes 614.595.1850, stalls and electric text. Email: joycehanes@att.net or find “Crazy Woman Ranch” on Facebook. DECEMBER 8 – TTC Wednesday Barrel Jackpot. Exhibition: 5-6:30pm. Show 7pm. Treharne’s Training Center (TTC), 49053 Fredricktown Clarkson Road, Negley, OH. Dave Treharne 330.720.1832. Find us on Facebook: “Treharnes Training Center” DECEMBER 9-12 – Chagrin Valley Farms “A” Rated Show, USEF. 9250 Washington St., Chagrin Falls, OH. Linda 440.543.7233, or email: lindajoseph@chagrinvalleyfarms.com. Find us on Facebook or visit our website at: https://chagrinvalleyfarms.com/ DECEMBER 10-12 – Steel Town Gunslingers CMSA Shoot. Garwood Arena, 2538 Middleton Road, Columbiana, OH. Call 412.401.0113 or email: steeltowngunslingers@gmail.com or visit us at: https://steeltowngunslingers.com/

DECEMBER 11 – WS Mountain Trail Series Show at Treharne’s Training Center, 49053 Fredricktown Clarkson Road, Negley, OH. Call Laura Wiencek 724.301.2244. Find “Win-Seek Performance Horses” on Facebook or visit us at: https://www.win-seek.com/ DECEMBER 11-12 – YEDA Double Judged Show. Hosts: YEDA Founders. The University of Findlay, Findlay, OH. Contact Molly 419.957.7379, or email: mniese@showyeda. com. Find us on Facebook: “Show YEDA” or visit: http://showyeda.com/ DECEMBER 16-19 – Chagrin Valley Farms “A” Rated Show, USEF. 9250 Washington St., Chagrin Falls, OH. Linda 440.543.7233, or email: lindajoseph@chagrinvalleyfarms.com. Find us on Facebook or visit our website at: https://chagrinvalleyfarms.com/ DECEMBER 17-19 – On The Road Half Baked IBRA Winter Series. Garwood Arena, 2538 Middleton Road, Columbiana, OH. Call Clea 330.592.5745 or call Dawn 330.771.3205. Facebook: “On the Road with Dawn and Clea” or: www.ontheroadwithdawnandclea.com DECEMBER 18-19 – YEDA Horse Show. Hosts: Royal Creek. Champions Center Expo, 4122 Laybourne Road, Springfield, OH. Contact Molly 419.957.7379, or email: mniese@show yeda.com. Find us on Facebook: “Show YEDA” or visit: http://showyeda.com/ DECEMBER 22 – TTC Wednesday Barrel Jackpot. Exhibition: 5-6:30pm. Show 7pm. Treharne’s Training Center (TTC), 49053 Fredricktown Clarkson Road, Negley, OH. Dave Treharne 330.720.1832. Find us on Facebook: “Treharnes Training Center” DECEMBER 31 – Special New Year’s Eve Tack and Horse Sale. Sugarcreek Stockyards, 102 Buckeye St., Sugarcreek, OH. 330.831.1720, email: info@sugarcreekstockyards.com. Find us Facebook: “Sugarcreek Stockyards” or visit: http://sugarcreekstockyard.com/

OHIO AUCTIONS Athens Livestock Sales: Regular sale every Tuesday at Noon. Athens Livestock Sales, 3738 Enlow Road, Albany, OH. Call 740. 592.2322 or find us on Facebook. Larue Horse Sale, LLC: Hay, Straw, Tack and Horse Auction on the first Saturday of every month. Larue Horse Sale, LLC, 1059 Richwood-Larue Rd., Larue, Ohio. 419.889.9150 or online at: www.laruehorsesale.com Mt. Hope Auction: Horse, Tack, Livestock Auctions Monthly. Mt. Hope Auction, 8076 OH241, Mt. Hope, OH. Call 330.674.6188, or online at: www.mthopeauction.com

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OHIO AUCTIONS, CONT. Sugarcreek Stockyards: Fridays: Horse sale, 11am tack, hay & horses to follow. Mondays: Livestock, hay at noon, livestock at 12:30pm. Sugarcreek Stockyards, 102 Buckeye St., Sugarcreek, OH. Call Brady 330.831.1720, or online at: www.sugarcreekstockyards.com Yoder and Frey Hay and Straw Auction: Every Monday at 12 noon. Farm Machinery Auctions: 2nd Tuesday monthly at 9am. Yoder and Frey Inc., 3649 Co. Rd. 24, Archbold, OH. 800.364.2870 | www.yoderandfreyfarm.com

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OCTOBER OCTOBER 1-3 – Indiana & Kentucky State Championship Shoot. Hosts: Indiana Mounted Regulators. Hoosier Horse Park, Baker Arena, 7105 S. Kern St., Ninevah, IN. Find the “Indiana Mounted Regulators” on Facebook. OCTOBER 2 – National Pole Benders Assoc. Approved Show. Warrick Saddle Club, 202 E. Columbia St., Boonville, IN. Kadee Hemmer 812.403.0069, em.: kdhemmer3@gmail.com. Find Warrick Saddle Club on Facebook or visit: https://polebending.org/indiana-shows/ OCTOBER 2 – Valley Riders Saddle Club Open Show. Johnson County Fairgrounds, 250 Fairgrounds Street, Franklin, IN. Call Debbi 317.919.9973, or Stephanie 317.313.1445. Facebook: Valley Riders Saddle Club or visit: http://valleyriders.com/ OCTOBER 2-3 – IPtHA Fall Finale Show. Henry County Saddle Club, 2221 N. Memorial Dr., New Castle, IN. Contact Wyneta Duncan 317.695.5480, email: wsrduncan@aol.com. Visit: http://indianapinto.com/ or find the “Indiana Pinto Horse Assoc.” on Facebook. OCTOBER 5-10 – The National Fall Drive. Carriage driving for everyone! Hoosier Horse Park, 7105 S. Kern St., Ninevah, IN. Contact Dave Sadler, President 217.621.5547, email: davlin@sadlerfarms.net. Please visit us online at: https://www.nationaldrive.net/home.html WWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM

SHOW & EVENT DATES INDIANA, CONT. OCTOBER 8-9 – TLA All-Breed Classic Halter Show. Topeka Livestock Auction, 601 E. Lake St., Topeka, IN. Call TLA 260.593.2522, or email: info@topekalivestock.com. Find us on Facebook: “Topeka Livestock Auction” or visit us at: http://www.topekalivestock.com/ OCTOBER 9 – Greene County 4-H Ridgeriders Blue Jean Horse Show. 9am start. Greene County Fairgrounds, 4503 IN-54, Bloomfield, IN. Covered arena. Email Karen: greene. ridgeriders@gmail.com or find the “Greene County Ridgeriders” on Facebook. OCTOBER 9 – Intro To Ranch Roping (noncompetitive) & Ranch Play Day. Midwest Trail Ride, 1264 Hunters Creek Rd., Norman, IN. Register in advance: call 812.834.6686, email: midwesttrailride@gmail.com or visit us online at: https://midwesttrailride.com/ OCTOBER 9 – National Pole Benders Assoc. Approved Show. Stop 16 Saddle Club, 4200 Tuttle Ave., Terre Haute, IN. Contact Angie 567.644.5761, email: polehorse1@aol.com. Find Stop 16 Saddle Club on Facebook or visit: https://polebending.org/indiana-shows/ OCTOBER 9-10 – Indiana Small Equine Association Show. ASPC/AMHR approved. Henry County Saddle Club, 2221 N. Memorial Dr., New Castle, IN. Merry Wicke 815.573.8007, email: riveroaksfarm@yahoo.com. Facebook: “Indiana Small Equine Owners Association” OCTOBER 9-10 – Indiana POAC Boo Bash at C Bar C Expo, 253 W. Stardust Rd., Cloverdale, IN. 8am start, High Point Weekend. Email: indianapoa@gmail.com, http://www.indiana poac.com/ or Facebook: “Indiana POAC” OCTOBER 13-17 – Fall Colors 4 Day Trail Ride, Camping $32 per night, optional meal pkg. Midwest Trail Ride, 1264 Hunters Creek Rd., Norman, IN. Reservations: 812.834.6686, email: midwesttrailride@gmail.com, or online at: https://midwesttrailride.com/ OCTOBER 14-17 – Midwest Ranch Horse Classic Show. 4 Judges, 4 Sets of Points! Region 2 ARHA. Hosted by Indiana & Michigan Ranch Horse Associations. C Bar C Expo Center, 253 W. Stardust Rd., Cloverdale, IN. Visit: https://www.indianaranchhorse.com/ OCTOBER 15-16 – Friesian Fall Classic Sale. Topeka Livestock Auction, 601 E. Lake St., Topeka, IN. Paul Miller 260.336.4376. TLA 260.593.2522, or email: info@topekalive stock.com. Find us on Facebook or visit us at: http://www.topekalivestock.com/

OCTOBER 15-17 – ASHAM Charity Fall Show. Michiana Event Center (MEC), 455 E. Farver St., Shipshewana, IN. Mgr. Ron 586.484.8790, email: rongeki@gmail.com. Secretary: Sara R. 248.922.0148, email: saressler@aol.com. Online at: https://www.asham.org/ OCTOBER 15-17 – Heartland Welsh/WPCSA North Central Regional show. Hoosier Horse Park, 7105 S. Kern St., Ninevah, IN. Email: heartland@silversprocket.us, or find the Heartland Welsh Club on Facebook. OCTOBER 16 – Davis Ranch Open Show, 10am start. Indoor arena, PAC, ISHA, and OCAP approved. Davis Ranch, 385 East US Hwy. 150, Hardinsburg, IN. Call 812.620.5707, email: dave@daviddavishorsemanship.com, or visit: www.daviddavishorsemanship.com OCTOBER 16 – ITOBA Fall Mixed Sale. 1pm start. Indiana Grand Racing & Casino receiving barn, 4300 N. Michigan Rd., Shelbyville, IN. Produced by Duane Swingley Auctioneers, LLC http://www.duaneswingleyauctioneers.com/ or visit: http://www.indianatb.org/ OCTOBER 21-24 – Fall Color Classic Paint Horse Show. C Bar C Expo Center, 253 W. Stardust Rd., Cloverdale, IN. Show Mgr. Kathy 765.714.4324, or email: kavolt@hotmail.com. Visit: https://www.anequineproduction.com/

NOVEMBER NOVEMBER 13 – Nat’l. Pole Benders Assoc. Approved Show. Monroe Co. Saddle Club, 8010 W. Elwren Rd., Bloomington, IN. Call Brad Johnson 812.322.4473. Find “Monroe County Saddle Club” on Facebook or visit us online: https://polebending.org/indiana-shows/ NOVEMBER 13-14 – YEDA Show & College Fair. Vendors and colleges welcome! Michiana Event Center (MEC), 455 E. Farver St., Shipshewana, IN. Email: rweitzel@showyeda.com for vendor information. Find us on Facebook or visit: http://showyeda.com/ NOVEMBER 19-20 – Heart of America Registered Haflinger Sale. C Bar C Expo, 253 W. Stardust Rd., Cloverdale, IN. Contact Phillip Chupp 217.543.2904 or visit us online at: https://haflingerhorse.com/ NOVEMBER 19-21 – Nat’l. Pole Benders Association Approved Show. Gibson County Fairgrounds, 709 N. Embree St., Princeton, IN. Contact: Tasha James 270.844.2400, email: dnthorses@yahoo.com or visit us online: https://polebending.org/indiana-shows/

OCTOBER 23 – National Pole Benders Assoc. Approved Show. Monroe Co. Saddle Club, 8010 W. Elwren Rd., Bloomington, IN. Call Brad Johnson 812.322.4473. Find “Monroe County Saddle Club” on Facebook or visit us online: https://polebending.org/indiana-shows/ OCTOBER 23 – Topeka Driving Horse Sale. Topeka Livestock Auction, 601 E. Lake St., Topeka, IN. Call 260.593.2522, or email: info@topekalivestock.com. Find “Topeka Livestock Auction” on Facebook or visit us online: http://www.topekalivestock.com/ OCTOBER 26-31 – Legends East Central Reg. Championship hosted by CORHA. ARC, NRHA approved. C Bar C Expo Ctr., 253 W. Stardust Rd., Cloverdale, IN. Mgr. Todd 614.778.5132, taknerr@att.net. Stalls: Nancy 216.849.4323 text ok. Visit: http://centralohioreining.com/ OCTOBER 28-31 – Halloween Weekend: Fri DJ, Sat. Band, Costume/Decorating Contests, Trick or Treat. Camping $32 per night, 3 night min. Midwest Trail Ride, 1264 Hunters Creek Rd., Norman, IN. Reservations: 812.834.6686, email: midwesttrailride@gmail.com or online: https://midwesttrailride.com/

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

DECEMBER 13-14 – “NOEL” a Celebration of Christmas at the Michiana Event Center (MEC). 2 hours of adventures featuring some of the most beautiful horses anywhere. Live nativity. 455 E. Farver St., Shipshewana, IN. Tickets: https://www.michianaevents.com/noel

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

DECEMBER 17-18 – Standardbred Trotting Breeder’s Edition Horse Sale. Catalog deadline: Oct. 18. Topeka Livestock Auction, 601 E. Lake St., Topeka, IN. Call 260.593.2522, or email: info@topekalivestock.com. Find us on Facebook or http://www.topekalivestock.com/ DECEMBER 22-23 – Miller Yoder Christmas Horse Sale. Catalog deadline: Nov. 22. Topeka Livestock Auction, 601 E. Lake St., Topeka, IN. Call 260.593.2522, or email: info@topeka livestock.com. Find us on Facebook or visit: http://www.topekalivestock.com/

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BRIGHTON TRAIL RIDERS ASSOCIATION Here we are in mid-late summer and weather wise, it's been a mixed bag. We've had pleasant days, hot days, rainy days – you name it. Just a few weeks ago Michigan was hit with several tornados and a DNR riding area just one county away was hit hard. Thankfully, Brighton Recreation Area has been spared that kind of devastation. Nevertheless, Ma’ Nature did throw us a curve ball in June. We were scheduled to have our first major outdoor event since Covid and were really looking forward to it. Then, the weather reports of heavy rain and storms on the day of the event started coming in. On the day prior to the event we reluctantly decided that it had to be cancelled. Then, on the day in question, it didn't rain! On a later message to our membership, we quipped that weather forecasters could be wrong half the time and still be able to keep their jobs. Right now, we have two events still on the schedule for 2021: our annual Poker Ride in October, and a big banquet set for November, co-hosted with the Pinckney Trail Riders. The banquet, which has evolved from a Christmas party to a “Spring Fling” to epidemic-caused postponements, is our latest effort to hold a big party with our friends from Pinckney. Given the uncertainties associated with the Covid epidemic and Mother Nature's mood, all of them are subject to change. Of course, we're keeping our fingers crossed. In the meantime, the equestrian facilities at Brighton are in full operation, so all trail riders are welcome to visit us. Mark Delaney, BTRA President

MAYBURY STATE PARK TRAIL RIDERS ASSOCIATION (MSPTRA) Greetings, trail riders! The most beautiful part of the year is right around the corner! Hope you get lots and lots of rides in the next couple months. There is another new mounting block within the park available for our equestrian riders. The final location has yet to be determined, however, we suggested placing it by the equestrian bridge. As we have learned, using a mounting block is easier on the horses’ back and also the rider! Our next planned event was the Halloween Spooktacular Scavenger Hunt Trail Ride on Saturday, October 16, 2021. Unfortunately, it will not be feasible for us to host the event this year. We know this was a popular event with a great turnout two years ago, but it looks like it will need to be moved to 2022. Don't forget to 'Log Your Ride' on our website when you ride in the park! Check out all the new updates to the website at www.mayburytrailriders.org Continue to follow us on Facebook for updates on the trails, events and general news going on in the park. Feel free to post pictures from your rides! Happy Trails, Mary Nader

MICHIGAN FOXTROTTING HORSE ASSOCIATION (MFHA) The exciting new change is...drum roll....we are now the MFHA! Note our new name and Horse Association & logo. We have a brand-new Facebook page and website (www.michiganfoxtrotting Trail Riders News horse.com). Are FREE! We are growing, and in order to financially Email: saddleupmag@gmail.com support the offering of more activities, we needed to seriously consider applying for Deadline: 16th for following issue 501c3 status and a new EIN. The previous Word Limit: 600 words organization was unable to do that, so the OCTOBER 2021 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2021 (40)

membership chose to end the old association and start out fresh with this one. The MFHA is the only affiliate from Michigan associated with the Missouri Fox Trotting Horse Breed Association of Ava, MO. The officers are the same as before: Bob Howell is President. Miranda Mannino is Vice President, Marilyn Mannino is Secretary. The Treasurer office is separate from that of the Secretary now. Charleen Ostrom is our newly appointed Treasurer. Our newly appointed Board members are Autumn Sell and Elizabeth Kittendorf. Chuck Fanslow is still a director. Kathy Kruch is our Newsletter Editor and web designer. The present membership has been moved over to the MFHA. Our bylaws are updated, and we bank at another institution. The very popular Versatility Program will continue as before. All of the accumulated points that have been earned in that program have been transferred over to this organization too. We will still passionately promote, educate, and enjoy our Fox Trotters as we always have. We invite you to join – we will be honored to have you! Go to www.michiganfoxtrotting horse.com to print off the membership form. Make your check out to MFHA and mail it to the address on the form. The membership fee is still only $15 per adult, and $20 for a couple or family. We’re looking forward to additional fun activities in the future including various clinics, camping, trail rides, Versatility, gaited Dressage and more. We would love to share our Fox Trotter backgrounds, discuss bloodlines, and share our knowledge with you. Check us out on social media and learn what fun Fox Trotters are! By Marilyn Mannino

PROUD LAKE TRAIL RIDERS ASSOC. Hello Everyone! We are very happy to report that we have added even more obstacles to our obstacle course. Please come out and give it a try! There is absolutely no charge, just enjoy. Proud Lake Trail Riders has been working diligently with the DNR to separate our trails from bikers. The park is completely commWWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM

HORSE ASSOCIATION & TRAIL RIDERS NEWS PROUD LAKE TRAIL RIDERS, continued itted to doing this and they are presently evaluating options and locations. Once the trails are separated, there will be signs up stating what are horse trails and what are bike trails. We have been working on this for the past several years and we are thrilled that the park is committed to making this happen. As of right now, the GPS maps have been submitted and we are moving forward. If you encounter bikers on the trails that are not giving the right of way to horses, please contact the DNR immediately. If you are able to get photos, please try to. We are not yet sure if we will be having our annual banquet. Our hope is to have it in February. We will keep you updated. Hunting season is upon us…please remember that Proud Lake allows hunting. Check the Michigan DNR website for specific dates please. To reserve a spot for camping at Proud Lake, contact Nancy at efrusy@yahoo.com If you would like to join our email list, please email me at efrusy@yahoo.com and also remember to like us on Facebook! Stay safe and keep riding! ~ Nancy

World Champion in WD and a USEF WD judge and USEF Welsh Pony & Cob Judge, as well as a Gold Medalist. Top Hat Boss (for English high score) goes to Joann Williams. She won a lesson with Betsy Van Dyke, a USDF Bronze, Silver, and Gold Medalist and national level competitor. Our Rookie Boss was Macy Pancheri. Macy won a lesson with Suzanne Morisse, Multi WD World Champion, USDF Bronze Medalist, USEF WD judge, Senior judge for the American Haflinger Registry, and Canadian WD Judge. The Harmony Award also went to Bonnie Hazen and the Silver Spur Award to Kim Raddatz. Versatility Winners were Joann Williams/Open, Macy Pancheri/ Junior, Erika Erlandson/Adult Amateur. For more shows go to: https://www.spotlight horseshows.com/events-2/battle-of-thesaddle-showdown-boss-show WDAMI would also like to congratulate all the WDAA World Championship Competitors for a job well done. Thank you for going out to Oklahoma and representing Michigan. I will post the Michigan winners next month. Don't forget to turn in your awards paperwork for year-end-awards. Remember we have Medals awards, Virtual Show Year End Awards, WDAMI Hour Milestone Awards, High percentage for individual rides, and MICHIGAN Freestyle year end awards. Achievement Certificates as well. Go to our website to learn more about these great prizes. The deadline for submission of paperwork is November 15th. WESTERN DRESSAGE ASSOC. OF MI Our quote of the month is from Charlotte Fall is here with all her beautiful array of Dujardin: “Your corners and short sides are colors and crisp morning air. It's a great time what make your movements, nine times out of year for a trail ride with our equine part- of ten you have to do something out of a ners. I hope you had a wonderful and succ- corner. If you ride a bad corner, you ride a essful summer with your equine partner on bad movement.” your Western Dressage journey. WDAMI is looking for sponsors for our yearThe WDAMI Battle of the Saddle Online end awards and educational events. If you Horse Show had over 141 rides this year. would like to help by sponsoring or by helpWDAMI and Spotlight Horse Shows would ing us to find sponsors, please contact us by like to congratulate all our riders for a job email at infowdami@gmail.com. If you well done. You entered, you rode, you video- would like to volunteer or offer other served and submitted your tests and were part ices we need, please contact us. We can of a great show. Our Big Boss Winner always use the help. Please don't forget to (highest score for the show) was Bonnie renew your 2021 membership. Hazen! Bonnie won a virtual lesson with Ida Norris a USEF S Dressage judge and a USEF Thank you for your support. Be safe, have WD judge. Bonnie also was our Ten Gallon fun, enjoy your equine partner, and exercise Hat Boss (for western high score) and the the act of kindness to all. Until next time. runner up was Kim Raddatz. Kim won a Suzanne Morisse, virtual lesson with Joann Williams, a Multi President of WDAMI OCTOBER 2021 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2021 (41)

YANKEE SPRINGS TRAIL RIDERS ASSOCIATION Board Meeting Minutes, Sept. 4, 2021 Our meeting was held at YS Horsemen’s Campground at the Pavilion. A potluck was held before the meeting for all members to attend. Thank you for coming! Attendance: Travis and Sarah Buehler, Kathy Taylor, Ron and Carla Walker, John Soaper, Ruth and Ken Terpening Excused: John Dermody, Tom Chaffee Attending Members: Kristie & Kurt Walls, Nancie M Meeting was called to order at 3pm. Secretary report was accepted as is. Please welcome our newest board member: Heather Slocum! She was voted in at the annual meeting by the association. We appreciate her stepping forward to volunteer and lend a hand. Upcoming Events: Halloween: October 9th – WE NEED VOLUNTEERS FOR JUDGING and decorating. Please contact Sarah at Sarah@grcarvers.com to volunteer. Registration is 9am to 10am Judging begins at 11am Ribbons will be presented once Judging is completed. Judging is based on age groups. 0-8 yrs: 11am to 11:15am 9-12 yrs: 11:15am to 11:30am 13- 15 yrs: 11:30am to 11:45am 16-19yrs: 11:45am to noon Adults 12pm Children 5 and under $5 6 and up $10 Potluck at 1pm. YSTRA will provide chili and corn bread. Please bring a dish to pass. Costume winners to be announced at the potluck. Trick or treating at 6pm. 50/50 Raffle: sign up at Registration table CAMPERS: Be sure to decorate your site! Register your campsite at the Registration table. Prizes will be given for the best campsite decorating! WWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM

HORSE ASSOCIATION & TRAIL RIDERS NEWS YANKEE SPRINGS TRAIL RIDERS, cont. Planned Events: Barry Roubaix Bike Race will be October 2nd. Volunteers will be needed for road crossings. This is YSTRA big money maker, so please volunteer. No new news on the electrical/solar grant. New Business: John S. reminded all that water may be filled at the Gun Lake Campground facilities. Please be sure you stop by there to fill your trailers before your weekend event if wanted. You may also dump there after your stay. Ken T. brought up the Solar Well for camp and what was necessary to make it happen. We will be revisiting this as it is something we would love to bring to camp at some point. New Day use area was proposed down the road to give us more space for event parking, day parking, and overall use. Ron is going to be speaking with the DNR about allowing us to use this area. The club needs to finalize what they would want this area for however, as many ideas were discussed with the group. Ideas Included: Day Use, Group Camp, or

Electric/Well in that area, or a New Trail. Ron is to reach out to DNR to find out when they plan to start attending our meetings again. We need them there to be able to bounce ideas off of them. We would like the DNR to start tagging posts again for reserved sites. This was not done over the holiday weekend. Halloween: The board approved an additional $500 to be used for the Halloween event. Our decorations were old, deteriorated and needed to be redone. Thank you for allowing us to use these funds! New Trailer: The YSTRA trailer, which holds our club equipment and other necessities, needs to be replaced. The board agreed on a new trailer. Price TBD, but when one is found, it will be sent to the group to vote on. Please keep your eyes out for a good new or used enclosed trailer. Don't forget to pay your 2021 YSTRA membership dues! Next meeting: October 13th at the YS horsemen’s campground. Adjourned at 3:43 pm. Sincerely, Sarah Buehler, YSTRA Secretary

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Lameness in Western Performance Horses By Kentucky Equine Research Staff | https://ker.com/ Certain injuries crop up consistently in horses engaged in the same discipline. As a group, western performance horses show lameness most often in the distal forelimbs, hocks, and stifles. To improve our understanding of unsoundnesses sustained by western performance horses, one veterinary practice conducted 2,267 lameness examinations at national-level shows over a 10year period.* Using standard lameness localization techniques and diagnostic analgesia (i.e., joint and nerve blocks), the veterinarians found the following: Lameness in western performance horses was most commonly (with 40% of cases) localized to the distal forelimb, i.e., the ankles and the structures beneath them; the hock was the second most common site of lameness (with 16% of cases); Tte stifle was the third most common site of lameness (with 9% of cases); and the source of a horse’s lameness could not be determined in only a few cases (2.2%). According to the veterinarians, forelimb lameness in these horses could be related to repetitive concussive forces applied to characteristically small hooves, in the Quarter Horses specifically. “Western breeds are often more upright in their pasterns, causing concussion at slower speeds. Also, many western pleasure horses are bred with straighter stifles, resulting in many issues, including the potential for soreness or unsoundness,” said David Nash, director of nutrition technology at Kentucky Equine Research. OCTOBER 2021 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2021

In the hind limbs, osteoarthritis of the lower hock joints is commonly recognized in horses competing in barrel racing, team roping, reining, and cutting. Excessive compression and torque associated with sudden turns and stops, often at high speeds, are believed to contribute to and exacerbate hock osteoarthritis. “When starting young performance horses destined for events where the risk of developing osteoarthritis is relatively high, offering joint supplements to help slow the onset and progression of disease would be beneficial,” advised Nash. Look for high-quality joint supplements that contain glucosamine, chondroitin sulfate, and hyaluronic acid. These joint products help counteract inflammation, reduce cartilage damage, and stimulate cartilage repair. Visit https://ker.com/ for more information. *Johnson, S.A., J.R. Donnell, A.D. Donnell, and D.D. Frisbie. 2020. Retrospective analysis of lameness localisation in western performance horses: A ten-year review. Equine Veterinary Journal:13397.

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Dear Barn Rats... By Paula Stevens | MSU Horse Management Program Student I started out working in a barn, cleaning stalls, feeding, doing turnouts, and riding horses and helping give lessons. When I was not doing that, I was bagging groceries at the store and restocking canned peas on empty shelves. I enjoyed my job at the barn, riding all the horses, and that is the one thing I miss most – riding. I did not mind cleaning stalls, if anything there was a sort of relaxation felt from methodically cleaning each one each day, and a lot of thinking and learning was done in those stalls. I watched many training rides while cleaning stalls and heard lots of lessons of varying difficulties given, little things that wound up aiding in my riding in different ways. I had plenty of time to think while cleaning stalls, about where I wanted to be in the future and what I wanted to pursue in the horse industry as a potential career. I did a lot more than just “shovel manure” when cleaning stalls. I liked turning horses out and feeding, as that gave me a few minutes to spend with each individual horse on the farm; I could look them over for any potential physical problems and just spend a few moments getting to know them better. Morning feed time was my favorite, I would usually get there before the sun was up or as it was coming up, and it was always very peaceful during those times. The deer were still out, rabbits would still be sneaking in final snacks before they would take cover and I would even see an occasional fox out and about. Early morning, I was the only one on the farm most times and as an introvert, I savored those moments. The riding aspect of the job was what I enjoyed most; I learned a lot riding all the different horses and that is something I miss the most. Opportunity presented itself, and I opened the door and took the leap. That leap led me to Oklahoma where I got to experience life on a breeding farm where I foaled out nearly two-hundred mares and learned all about what goes into the breeding world. It was a sixmonth long endeavor and some days were definitely harder than others, but it opened up a lot of doors for me and presented a lot more opportunities. From that experience I have gone to work at a barn I have always wanted to work at – Silver Spurs in Oklahoma – where I spend my days doing part of what I have always wanted to do. I halter break and fit up the weanlings, teaching them to lead, stand to be bathed, load onto a trailer, be willingly caught when turned out, groomed, and generally handled. When I first started out, I wanted to be a horse trainer who rode colts, fit up yearlings and halter broke weanlings. Today I am halter breaking weanlings and foals, grooming yearlings and am part of the collection process for the stallions that call this barn home. Is it exactly what I want to be doing? No, but it is a step in the right direction towards meeting my goal and “dream” job. I have faith the riding aspect will present itself when I am ready for that chapter to begin, but until then, I will soak up all that I can here. I will greet each day asking “what opportunities will present themselves and what skills will be utilized and learned today?” While doing this job and the breeding job previous to this one, I learned to take control of my anxiety instead of letting it be in control. That is a big deal for me. The biggest thing I have learned, while in Oklahoma, however, is that it is only possible to turn “dreams” into reality if you put forth the effort, dedication, and commitment and sprinkle in patience and a sense of humor along OCTOBER 2021 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2021

the way. It is possible to put down the manure fork and do bigger things if you are willing to work for it. You can spend time cleaning stalls thinking about how boring it is and how much you would rather be elsewhere riding, or you can spend that time cleaning that stall thinking of ways to reach your goals. I am grateful for the time I spent cleaning stalls and feeding and turning out horses. I am grateful for the colts I have ridden and lessons I have received and lessons I got to give. I am thankful for the support system I have back home, cheering me on every step of the way, and I am even thankful for those who can do nothing but be toxic and petty – if anything they taught me what not to accept from those I wind up working with in the future – a valuable lesson, and even more valuable, they taught me how to never behave. Barn rats, young equestrians, boys and girls, you might have aspirations to work at and someday own and run a big fancy barn. Maybe you want to ride at the biggest horse show you can think of or find ways to impact lives around you using horses. You have big goals. I got out of the stall when I was ready and opportunity presented itself – if I can move across the country, learn a whole new skill set and then utilize that skill set daily, you can too. If it is possible for me, it is absolutely possible for you, you just have to put in the effort. Paula Stevens is a student at Michigan State University and manages blog and Facebook page CitifiedCowgirl. Paula also manages and operates CitifiedCowgirl Photography, and works at Silver Spurs Equine in Oklahoma.

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Knowing How To Read A Map By Robert Eversole | https://www.trailmeister.com/ From cave paintings, ancient manuscripts, and on to the 21st century, people have created and used maps as essential tools to explain and navigate their way through the world. With their longitudes and latitudes, as well as myriad lines crisscrossing miles of ground, encompassing mountains, valleys, and more, maps have been guiding the curious traveler for thousands of years. From enabling the discovery of new trails, to helping travelers plan their next pit stop, maps are crucial tools connecting the known and unknown for many generations of explorers. With the increasing popularity of GPS devices and cell phone navigation apps, you could be forgiven for thinking that the days of old-school, hard-copy paper maps are numbered. You would, however, be mistaken. In a world where technology reigns supreme, the skill of map reading is one that every outdoors person should have in their repertoire. Below, I’ve highlight the 6 most important reasons why you should learn how to use a map. Safety First The most obvious and practical reason. A map is a visual resource crammed with information about the area we are exploring. The information tells us about water sources, potential campsites, viewpoints, cliffs, and more. By becoming a skilled map-reader, you will be able to find the former and avoid the latter, even in poor visibility. Learning to read a map will lower your risk of getting lost in the first place, will help you find your way again if it does happen, or – worst-case scenario – at the very least be able to tell rescue teams where you are should things go wrong. Maps Are A Passport To New Adventures While learning to read a map is certainly useful when following a marked and established trail, where it is most beneficial is when you want to satisfy your thirst for more serious adventure and take your trips off-trail. Map skills are enablers. The skill of map reading empowers you to take your adventures in the back-country further, letting you head into remote locations that you wouldn't dream of venturing into without ample competency with your topographics. Maps Give You Self-Confidence and Peace Of Mind Not only do maps let you find your way to new and exciting areas, learning to read a map can also provide a boost to your confidence both on the trail and before leaving the house. While pre-trip butterflies are a good thing, it is much better to head off with faith and confidence in your abilities and know that if anything goes wrong it is not going to be because you got lost. Honing your navigation talents and gaining confidence in your abilities is not only good for you, but also for those riding with you

and the folks back home. Your confidence will spread to your riding partners. Your spouse and family members will feel a whole lot better about you venturing into the wild knowing that you have the requisite smarts to do so. A Map Is More Than A Backup Things go wrong. Especially when taking trips in the back-country. With so many variables to account for, it is almost expected that over the duration of a few days on the trails something will go wrong. A counterpoint to that, however, is fewer things go wrong if you know how to read a map. Mechanical devices will fail, electronic ones will die. Cell phones lose signal and batteries run low. In such circumstances, you are on your own, and getting out of that situation will often depend on your ability to use a map, especially if you have headed off-trail. While GPS devices and navigation apps on cell phones are handy tools, they shouldn't be relied upon as your only means of navigation and instead, should be used in combination with a detailed paper topographic (topo) map and compass. After all, paper maps do not require either batteries or a signal and can survive a soaking. Try that with your phone and see what happens. Maps Encourage Engagement With Your Surroundings A map is used in conjunction with the physical world around you, be that reading a sign or identifying the mountain on your right. This process of using your eyes and engaging your brain leaves memories and knowledge of the world around you. With GPS as a guide, nothing is learned or loved about the journey. Indeed, there's something almost selfish about the GPS’s tiny screen displaying only the area immediately surrounding you: it's all about you. But let your eyes wander across a map and you will discover a nearby lake, a beautiful view or a convenient watering spot. Maps open the world, whereas GPS’s narrow your mind. Maps Are Inspiring Few things can inspire curiosity and wonder like a proper topo map. A paper map gives us the bigger picture, encompassing a huge swathe of terrain packed with countless features that can leave us marveling at the sheer scale and richness of the environment. As always, for more information on trail riding and camping with horses, as well as the world’s largest guide to horse trails and camps, visit us online at:

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The Magic Saddle Bags – by Heather Sykes, Victoria BC Now this is a story of a man named Boon Often found stumbling out of the saloon Boon never had much and clung to the bottle His trusty steed Jiggs controlling the throttle Now Jiggs was a character always waiting for Boon Who sometimes didn't stir till late afternoon One dark cool night as the re began to wain Old Boon was passed out, snoring loudly in the rain Jiggs was munching grass, it was late into the night When a sudden slap on his rump gave him quite a fright Before he could blink, his rider sent him running Jiggs was backed by a Bandit who was devious and cunning He was a wanted felon who had devised a plan To hit the towns bank and steal what he can Jiggs would be his getaway and carry all the loot Bandit's pistol was loaded, and he was ready to shoot Before Jiggs new it, they had arrived in the town Bandit grabbed Boons saddle bags and jumped on down Jiggs was starting to realize he was part of a crime He started plotting a plan and biding his time Bandit quickly returned, with the bags fully loaded He dug in his spurs and old Jiggs exploded They bolted from town and deep into the woods Bandit grinning with joy at the towns missing goods Now Jiggs had a plan as he slammed on his brake Sending Bandit ying forward and straight into the lake Jiggs turned to leave but became distracted by clover Bandit stumbled out of the lake, and tossed his lasso over Jiggs pulled against the rope with all his might Now the two where involved in an all-out ght They twisted and turned in an unchoreographed dance But the wet wanted Bandit, he didn't stand a chance Jiggs fought against the rope and pulled it so tight It created a slingshot careening Bandit deep into the night Jiggs let out a big snort, bidding Bandit farewell Then trotted back to camp with a story to tell Boon started to stir, it was just after lunch He got up to check his bags for something to munch Still riding high from the night before Boon pulled his hand from the bag and his jaw hit the oor His prayers had been answered sometime in the night He could by his own cabin and sit by the light Jiggs would eat apples, and the very best hay They would lay in the eld and cuddle all day Boon started to dance and so did Jiggs Who was dreaming of eating carrots in his new fancy digs He didn't dare tell Boon of the events that took place He just stood there admiring the smile on Boons face Boon twirled and hollered 'Yippee Yahoo' He jumped on Jiggs screaming 'you know what to do' Jiggs took off at a gallop as the butteries scattered They were free at last and nothing else mattered OCTOBER 2021 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2021

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LET’S RACE! – GYMKHANA EVENTS GYMKHANA – a meet featuring sports contests or athletic skills such as competitive games on horseback. Horse and riders compete individually and are timed to see how fast they can run through a set pattern of poles, barrels or other obstacles. The fastest time is the winner. Gymkhana events are fun, exciting and family oriented. Native Americans had races and games on horseback to show off their skills and bravery. They took the challenge of riding close enough to a charging buffalo to slap them on their side among other daring contests. O-MOK-SEE is a term used in some parts of the Western U.S. describing games played on horseback. You might have heard that term connected to “Pattern Horse Racing.” It is thought to have its beginning with the Blackfeet Indians. Unlike most gymkhana events, the O-MOK-SEE races are held with contestants competing at the same time in an arena, in 3 or 4 separate lanes. The racers all run their race in their own lane. The riders are able to see their competitors in real time and know whether they are ahead or behind. This probably makes for a more exciting competition to compete in and also to watch. BARREL RACE This will be found in almost every Gymkhana that you go compete in. This event is also used in all the professional Rodeo competitions. It started out as a way that women could compete and be competitive in their own event and soon became a favorite of the spectators and the riders alike. The horse needs to be able to change his leads as he weaves in and out of the barrels. POLE BENDING The horse again needs to be able to change his leads as he weaves in and out of six poles. The poles are placed in a straight line. The contestant can start on either side of the poles when he crosses the starting line. He runs in a straight line beside the line of poles to the last pole – makes a 180-degree turn around that pole and then begins weaving between each pole back to the first one in OCTOBER 2021 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2021

line – does another 180-degree turn around that one, and continues to weave between each pole back up to the top pole, at which point he heads his horse towards home in a fast straight line to cross the finish line. Since the contestant can start on either side of the poles, you need to decide which way your horse turns best, a right turn or a left turn, to get the fastest time. You can be disqualified by running the pattern wrong. For instance, if you turn the wrong way on a pole or miss a pole altogether. There will be a penalty for knocking over a pole or if you reach out and touch a pole to keep it from falling over. FLAG RACE The course can be set up as if you were going to run the cloverleaf Barrel Race or there can be other variations (see pattern). There are 3 barrels set up in the arena. On top of the first and second barrel there are 5-gallon buckets filled half way with sand. A small flag on a wooden dowel is placed in the bucket. The rider crosses the starting line on whichever side he chooses to start and picks up a flag from the bucket. He then rides up and around the #3 bucket to the opposite side from which he started and places the flag in that bucket. Then he crosses the finish line as fast as he can. You do not have to have a horse that can do flying lead changes and the pattern is very easy to follow. Even the very youngest equestrians can enjoy competing in this event. (55)

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LET’S RACE! – GYMKHANA EVENTS, CONT. FLAG RACE, cont. The rider must keep the flag in the same way that it was picked up throughout the run. You can be disqualified by not picking up or putting back the flag, dropping the flag, knock-ing over a bucket or a barrel, and of course falling off your horse. KEYHOLE RACE Another fun easy race is the Keyhole Race. It is an easy pattern and if you have a horse who will really listen to you, it will be easy for you to place or even win in this event. There is a “keyhole” drawn in lime, chalk or flour (some kind of material you can draw this circle in the sand). The keyhole is in the form of a broken circle with the opening facing the starting line. The horse and rider crosses the starting line and enters the keyhole. He has to turn a circle in either direction, without stepping on the chalk line and then exiting out the circle at the opening and race across the finish line. Your horse will be very excited when you run him into that little circle, so you will have to keep him calm so that he will not step on the lines. Disqualification would be stepping on the line, or not doing the pattern. KEG RACE A keg race is like musical chairs on horseback. The riders start off of their horse, sitting on a keg. At the start signal each rider has to jump on his horse and run to the end of the arena, circle a barrel and return. While they are on the other end of the arena someone removes one or more of the kegs. This is repeated until only one person has a keg to sit on. This gets pretty exciting when you are down to two or three con-

testants. They get desperate and will do almost anything to end up sitting on the last Keg, even jerking it out from under the other rider. PLEASE NOTE: When competing/practicing, riders should always wear a ASTM/SEI certified helmet no matter their age.

Keyhole Race Pa ern

Judge 20 Ft. Diameter

Barrel Racing Pa ern .

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4 Ft.

Minimum 30 .

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Turn & Burn Pa ern

HANDY HORSE RACE This is another easy race like the Keyhole race. It’s easy to learn and easy to do. The rider crosses the starting line and circles around both barrels into a limed or chalked square. The rider stops his horse in the square and has to stand there for five seconds. There will be a person with timer in the arena with a stopwatch who will yell “Go” when the five seconds has passed. The rider then races to the finish line. Here again the horse is almost too excited to stand still. You can be a winner in this event by working with your horse to be calm and follow your cues.

Handy Horse Pa ern

105 Ft.

40 Ft. or 20 Ft.

Start & Finish Line 10 Ft.

STOP

10 Ft.

5 SEC.

Le or right hand pa ern may be used.

Start & Finish Line

Flag Race Pa ern

Pole Bending Pa ern

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21 Ft. Open End Barrel with Flag

Start & Finish Line

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October 2021 Saddle Up! Magazine

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Includes MI, OH & IN

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Indiana TB Racing News

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