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By Dr. Eleanor Kellon, Staff Veterinary Specialist for Uckele Health & Nutrition Chronic noninfectious lung disease in horses has had several names over the years. You may know of it as Heaves or COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). The term currently being favored is RAO (recurrent airway obstruction). RAO is an allergic and/or hypersensitivity reaction that may have some similarities to the human condition farmer’s lung. Air flow is obstructed by a combination of inflammation, mucus and bronchospasm. In the later stages, gas exchange may be compromised because of irreversible damage to the lung tissue. Symptoms first appear with exercise including coughing, flared nostrils, expiratory wheeze and a prominent “heave line” at the junction of the chest and abdomen which is where the diaphragm muscle is located. There are many effective systemic and inhaled drugs that can be tried. This approach should be discussed with your veterinarian. Some horses can be managed without drugs, or drugs reduced, by a combination of management and supplements. Some horses, especially in very warm and humid locations, may be allergic to molds growing on pasture especially in summer and early fall. However for most, it is molds on hay and straw that triggers the reaction. Best results are usually obtained by keeping the horses outside 24/7, avoiding exposure to straw and thoroughly soaking or steaming hay. If horses must be stabled, use paper or wood based bedding and avoid using straw in the barn. Store hay in another area. Good ventilation is also important. Studies have identified oxidative stress as a component of lung disease in horses. A 2012 study found reduced serum levels of antioxidants copper, zinc, selenium and the glutathione enzyme system. A 2006 study found significant decreases in vitamin C in the lung fluid of RAO horses exposed to organic dusts (mold) and C has been shown to be a major antioxidant in the equine lung. Revving up the glutathione system in the lungs can also help protect against the effects of organic acid exposure. The bottom line is that oxidative stress plays an important role in equine lung disease. Horses can synthesize their own vitamin C and horses on fresh pasture also have very generous amounts in their diet. For RAO horses not on green pasture, supplementing 1000 to 4000 mg/day is reasonable to help counteract the drops caused by RAO. Plant based antioxidants combat oxidative stress directly and also have a sparing effect on vitamin C and the glutathione enzyme system. These include citrus bioflavonoids, quercetin, grape seed extract, N-acetylcysteine and herbs such as turmeric. Spirulina is also an antioxidant that has the added benefit of blocking histamine relief and is often very helpful for horses with RAO at a dose of 2 grams/100 lbs body-weight, given twice daily. Bronchospasm can be directly addressed by use of Gynostemma pentaphyllum (Jiaogulan) at 20 mg/100 lbs body weight. RAO compromises your horse’s ability to exercise. It’s also a disease that can progress to permanent disability. If you suspect breathing issues, get a diagnosis as soon as possible. Management changes and supplementation can be very effective in mild and moderate cases, and may reduce the need for medications at all stages. Go to www.uckele.com for more information.

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Myth: A Shiny Horse is a Healthy Horse By Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D.

Fat from any source will make your horse shiny. A fatty substance called sebum, secreted from the sebaceous glands in your horse’s skin, increases when the diet is higher in fat. It coats the hair, making it reflect the sun’s rays. But any fat will do; the type of dietary fat doesn’t matter when it comes to making the hair coat shine. But it sure does matter when it comes to your horse’s health. The converse is true – A healthy horse is a shiny horse. As long as he’s shiny for the right reason – because you are feeding the right type of fat! With so many feeds and supplements available, where do you start? Start with what comes naturally Fresh grass contains 2-3% unsaturated fat consisting of a variety of fatty acids that vary in their chemical profile. There are two specific essential fatty acids that the horse’s body cannot produce and therefore must be in his diet: The omega 3 known as alpha linolenic acid (ALA), and the omega 6 known as linoleic acid. Grasses contain both of these in a 4:1 ratio of ALA to linoleic acid. Most commercially prepared horse diets, however, have an inverted ratio of these two fatty acids because high omega 6 fat sources (such as soybean and corn oils) are added to boost the fat concentration. When the omega 6 content exceeds the omega 3 content, you are asking for trouble. Linoleic acid leads to inflammation While some linoleic acid is important, too much can exacerbate your horse’s inflammatory response. Horses who are in training, working, or performing, produce inflammation in their joints and muscles that can worsen when high amounts of linoleic acid are present. The aging joints of older horses are more painful when this omega 6 fatty acid is fed in large amounts. And inflammation leads to oxidative stress, which can damage all tissues throughout the body.

that enough omega 3’s are in the diet. Read the ingredients and note the concentrations. Manufacturers of products that are high in soybean oil, for example, will often tout that the product contains omega 3’s. This is true, but misleading. Soybean oil does contain about 7% omega 3’s. But what they don’t tell you is that 50% of the fatty acids in soybean oil are from linoleic acid (omega 6).

body weight). The dosage for flaxseed oil should be 1.5 tablespoons per 400 lbs of body weight (22.5 ml per 180 kg body weight). Not all equines are the same Equines such as ponies, minis, donkeys, and mules cannot tolerate as much fat as horses. They require some fat, but generally 1/3 to 1/2 the amount given to horses, proportionate to their weight.

Coconut oil is popular, but it has no omega 3’s. Therefore, if you feed this as your only source of fat, your horse will become deficient in this essential fatty acid. He’ll be very shiny, but he will be unhealthy. Coconut oil is more than 90% saturated, with a smidgen of linoleic acid. The saturated fatty acids exist mostly as medium chain triglycerides, which is controversial because these types of fatty acids do not exist in grasses.

Bottom line Read the ingredient label on any feed or supplement designed to add more fat to your horse’s diet. The ingredients may be imbalanced. While it will make your horse shine, it may do nothing to contribute to overall health and worse, may actually increase inflammation. Dr. Getty provides a world of useful information for the horseperson at www.getty equinenutrition.com. You can reach Dr. Getty at gettyequinenutrition@gmail.com.

The table below provides a better understanding of oils and oily feeds:

Approximate Fatty Acid Percentage in Oils and Oily Feeds Oils/Feeds

Saturated

Monounsaturated (Omega 9i)

Linoleic Acid (Omega 6)

Alpha Linolenic Acid (Omega 3ii)

Coconut oil

Canola oil

Chia seeds

Corn oil

Olive oil

Rice bran

Sunflower seeds

Soybean oil

Wheat germ

Flax seeds Hemp seeds

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Hay has virtually no fatty acid content

Once fresh grass is cut, dried and stored, the naturally occurring unsaturated fatty acids are destroyed by oxygen. If hay is the predominant forage source for your horse, it is critical that you add a fat source that ALA reduces inflammation offers more omega 3’s than omega 6’s. Ground flaxseed or chia seeds are best for Omega 3’s block the formation of omega 3’s. When supplementing, limit the inflammatory molecules that are readily amount fed to no more than 1/2 cup per 400 formed from omega 6’s. Take a close look at lbs of body weight (120 ml per 180 kg of the fat sources you are feeding to confirm ©2014 C & C PUBLISHING, INC. • JULY 2014 (22)

Omega 9’s are another classification of fatty acids that do not promote inflammation and may protect the heart and blood vessels.

Fish oils are also high in omega 3’s. However, ALA from plants is converted to the longer chain omega 3’s found in fish oils. ii

Hemp seeds also contain the beneficial omega 6 fatty acid known as Gamma Linolenic Acid, which reduces inflammation. iii

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Eliminating The Practice Of Soring (Part 2)

Written by Sharon Greene The abuse and suffering of the Tennessee Walking Horses in “performance training” barns continues and has now been welldocumented in the media. The beautiful, natural and smooth gait of this gentle and tolerant horse has become exaggerated to accentuate the front hoof action by using torture and painful practices known as soring to create the “Big Lick”. Paula Weaver of Highland is a sound horse warrior working to eradicate the egregious practice of soring. According to Weaver, the Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders and Exhibitors Association (TWHBEA) claims the big lick performance horses represent about 5% of the Walkers, and yet this small segment of the industry controls THWBEA and continues to taint the breed with the stigma of the sored, stacked and chained performance horse. “Claims are made that passage of the PAST (Prevent All Soring Tactics) Act will destroy the entire industry,” said Weaver. “Nothing could be further from the truth.” Weaver explained, “Membership in TWHBEA has plummeted from approximately 20,000 just a few years ago to less than 7,000 today. Many states, including Michigan, have discontinued classes for big lick horses. It has been tradition at the University of Tennessee homecoming game to parade a Big Lick horse, but that saga is over - the last two years that honor has been give to a flat shod horse. Starting in 2009 the Kentucky Horse Park would not allow big lick horses to exhibit at their World Equestrian Games. There are still big lick shows in scattered pockets, mostly in the South, but even those venues are dwindling.” One of the industry insiders who has found redemption is the well-respected horse veterinarian, John Haffner, DVM and vice president of the Middle Tennessee Academy of Equine Practitioners. “The fact is the Big Lick can only be accomplished by soring. When one soring technique becomes detectable, another one is developed. The Big Lick is a learned response to pain -- and if horses have not been sored, then they do not learn it.” Teresa Bippen is a corporate attorney and the president of the Friends of Sound Horses

Please visit the American Farriers Journal online for more information about soring.

(FOSH) a non-profit that represents 15 gaited breeds. She testified against soring and in support of the PAST Act before the House Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade in 2013. “FOSH is the champion for the Tennessee Walking Horse,” said Bippen. “We believe this USA made breed is undeserving of the extreme abuse imposed upon it for the presentation in the Big Lick show ring. Abuse occurs because some people insist that the horse should have a high stepping gait instead of a smooth gait. However, this breed is really cherished because of the smooth ride.” According to Bippen, the current system is broken and there is only one conclusion, enactment of the PAST Act, which increases penalties, eliminates pads and chains used to enhance the soring process and elimination of the conflict ridden Horse Industry Organization's (HIO) system. “The Repeat Violators list generated by our database of Horse Protection Act (HPA) violations is over 265 pages long. The board of directors of the Walking Horse Trainers Association collectively holds over 160 HPA violations - industry leaders earning thousands of dollars every week from training fees and horse show winnings. The president of the association has over 20 violations because the penalty system is too weak and the industry has failed at inspecting the horses properly.” Bippen believes the fallout from soring is the drastic decline in interest in owning a Tennessee Walking Horse as thousands of ex-big lick horses are dispersed upon unsuspecting buyers. ©2014 C & C PUBLISHING, INC. • JULY 2014 (24)

The Humane Society of the United States believes that with the passage of the PAST Act, enforcement will be much improved because inspectors will be licensed by the USDA rather than industry insiders; devices implicated in soring will be banned, and the penalties for soring will be increased. Prestigious horse industry organizations support the passage of this legislation. View the list of supporters, including Michigan Horse Council, WHAM and the Highland Equestrian Conservancy at www.humane society.org/assets/pdfs/horse/past-actendorsements.pdf With its gentle and forgiving temperament, the Tennessee Walker’s personality is often compared to that of a Golden Retriever pup. So, how can any sane human being with a conscience convince themselves that deliberately inflicting searing pain for the purpose of creating a phony leg-lift is acceptable? It is animal abuse. A solution to the plight of this breed, provided by a reader, is for responsible stewardship of flat-shod and Natural Walking Horse owners. “In truth, the industry belongs to the naturally smooth-gaited horse found on the trails and in the show ring, either flat or light-shod,” added Weaver who believes Tennessee Walkers are the perfect family horse. “In this, the Year of the Horse, it is time to put integrity back into our walking horse industry.” Please send horse and farm information, events or comments to: sharonlgreene@hotmail.com Used with permission from the Oakland County Press, www.theoaklandpress.com WWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM

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Preventing Sand Colic in Horses

Dr. Eleanor Kellon, Staff Veterinary Specialist for Uckele Health & Nutrition

Horses kept on fine, sandy soils are at risk of developing colic related to eating sand. There are several ways that sand may cause your horse intestinal discomfort. Fortunately, some feeding and management techniques can minimize the risk of sand related colic. What is Sand Colic? Sand colic basically means intestinal pain related to the presence of sand in the digestive tract. In its mildest form, the pain is low grade and related to irritation of the gut lining by the sand. This type of pain responds well to analgesics like flunixin (Banamine). As the collections of sand get heavier, they can weigh down the intestine and pull on the surrounding tissues (the mesentery). This too responds fairly well to analgesics, but the bouts of pain may be more frequent at this point. Pain at these stages is relatively mild and could even be missed entirely if the horse is not being closely watched. Nonspecific signs would include the horse being more sluggish under saddle or not moving around as much in the field. The horse may seem preoccupied or irritable and be a little anxious or sensitive to touch. Appetite may or may not be off. With large accumulations, the horse may be seen to stand stretched out or be lying down more often. As sand continues to accumulate, more serious problems can result. Impaction can occur or the horse may develop a volvulus, which is a twist in the colon. The volvulus may occur when the horse is rolling or exercising. When a volvulus occurs, the food material cannot pass through easily, if at all, and blood supply may be compromised at the twist. With either of these two conditions, especially volvulus, the horse may require surgery to correct it. Diagnosis: Diagnosing sand accumulations can be difficult. Eating from the ground or grazing in sandy areas certainly raises the index of suspicion for sand in a colicky horse, but there are many other causes of colic. Rectal exams usually don’t help because the sand filled segments of bowel are very heavy and lying low down, out of reach of the veterinarian’s hand. With obstructions of volvulus, the parts of the intestinal tract “upstream” from the blockage will usually be distended but this doesn’t help in determining ©2014 C & C PUBLISHING, INC. • JULY 2014

what is actually causing the blockage. Performing a peritoneal tap is a standard diagnostic procedure with colics. This involves placing a needle into the lowest portions of the belly and collecting a sample of the fluid from the abdominal cavity. This is the fluid that bathes the intestines (not material from inside them), and changes in the number of cells or protein level provide clues as to the health of the bowel. With sand collections the procedure is riskier than usual because of the risk of the needle puncturing a heavy loop of bowel sitting along the lower abdominal wall. If this happens, there will be sand in the specimen and the diagnosis will be made, but the puncture allows bacteria from the intestines to escape into the abdominal cavity where they can cause a peritonitis (inflammation/infection of the abdominal cavity). The commonly used fecal tests for sand will confirm if the horse is actually eating sand, but they’re far from foolproof. The best method of diagnosis is radiographs (X-rays) of the abdomen. On an adult horse, X-rays of the abdomen won’t show much detail but they can pick up accumulations of sand and may show large pockets of gas upstream from the sand. Treatment: Horses whose sand collections have progressed to the point of a severe impaction or volvulus may require surgery. For milder cases of sand colic, or those that are detected early and treated before the horse is in bad shape, the decision is often made to try to get the sand to move out. This is done by intravenous fluids and oral administration of fluids and psyllium. Mineral oil can be used but doesn’t help with loosening and moving the sand like psyllium does. If your horse is lucky enough to avoid surgery and respond well, your vet will also recommend a maintenance program, which includes psyllium on a schedule to be determined by your vet, and starting a preventative program. Your vet may also recommend periodic X-rays of the lower abdomen to determine if any remaining sand collections are moving on, or are again increasing in size. Prevention: You can’t completely prevent your horse from ever eating any sand, but there are several ways to minimize it: Always ensure a steady supply of fresh water. While water alone can’t prevent sand accumulation, insufficient water packs intestinal contents more tightly. (28)

Do not allow grazing on pastures with

sandy soils when the grass is short, either overgrazed or new growth. The closer to the ground the horse is eating, the more sand he’s likely to take in. The lower portions of the plant always have more surface dirt, and the horse is more likely to pull the grass out by the dirt covered roots, which some horses will also eat. Never feed hay or grain on the ground. Buckets, tubs and hay racks/bunkers should be used for best effect, and do not place these on sandy soils either. A feeding area should be used where the ground is either tightly packed clay, concrete or is covered in rubber mats. The protected area should be large enough that hay or grain spills onto the ground do not end up on sandy soil. Don’t place salt blocks directly on top of sandy soils. Use a holder and place these in a protected area away from the soil. Otherwise, when blocks get rained on the salt will melt into the ground, creating an attractive spot for dirt eating. Consider feeding psyllium one week out of the month. Psyllium and How to Use It: Psyllium seeds, particularly their husk (outer covering), is high in water soluble fiber and mucilage. When mixed with water, it forms a gelatinous mass that stimulates bowel motility and can suspend loose sand, trapping it so that it is moved out of the bowel. To be effective, the psyllium has to be in contact with water and form this slimy, gellike consistency. For best results, add water to the psyllium before adding it to the feed. As disgusting as it looks, most horses will eat it readily. Tightly packed psyllium pellets do not always break up well, so may not be as effective as loose powder. If your horse is recovering from a sand problem, use psyllium as directed by your vet. For routine preventative in sandy areas, the most common recommendation is to feed 4 oz of psyllium by weight (a 2 oz volume measure scoop of psyllium weighs about 1 oz) daily for a week, followed by 3 weeks off then repeat the 7 days daily treatment. The reason for not using it every day is that the organisms in the horse’s large intestine can become very efficient at digesting the psyllium and it therefore is not available to help mechanically move the sand. Go to www.uckele.com for more information. WWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM

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efforts will help save additional dogs and perhaps inspire others to consider a similar gift. "There are many great organizations out there that people need MSU NEWS to hear about, and we really want The Michigan State University to get the word out about Danny & Veterinary Medical Center Ron's Rescue," added Missy. renewed its commitment to Horse "Even a donation of $5 will help Shows by the Bay as a Gold feed a dog for a day. Danny and Sponsor of this four-week series HSBB BENEFIT GROUP Ron are so incredible, and they do of top-tier Hunter/Jumper compDanny & Ron's Rescue, an this 365/24/7, and will never turn etition that consistently ranks as organization dedicated to saving down a dog in need." one of the most prestigious horse and helping dogs in need, will be For more information about shows in North America. the featured charity during the Danny & Ron's Rescue, please Because of MSU's range of second week of the Horse Shows visit their website: www.danny expertise in veterinary medicine, by the Bay Hunter/Jumper series. andronsrescue.com. the team from the Veterinary The four week series runs July 2The four week Horse Shows by the Bay Equestrian Festival, July Medical Center's Equine Sports 27 in Traverse City, Michigan. Medicine Program has been Thanks to the generosity of 2-27, is a United States Equestnamed the Official Veterinarians Missy and Doug Smith, the rian Federation Premier (AA) for Horse Shows by the Bay. The 501(C)(3) non-profit, no-kill Hunter and Level 4 Jumper selection of MSU makes sense rescue owned and operated by competition and attracts many of when it comes to the health of the Danny Robertshaw and Ron Danta the country's best horses and many national and international will receive the show's gate riders. level equine athletes that travel to proceeds on July 12, which will Riders will vie for a chance to Michigan each summer from also be Horse Shows by the Bay's win $600,000 in total prize money, across the United States and "Rescue Day". "Missy and Doug in addition to fabulous prizes, Canada. While they're stabled in Smith are two of our most circuit titles and year-end points Traverse City, these equine enthusiastic supporters. They are through HSBB Series I-IV. athletes will have the MSU team remarkably generous to give up Each week the comprehensive of experts from every facet of the spotlight in order that we may schedule will feature the $40,000 equine medicine providing them promote Danny & Ron's Rescue", Grand Prix; $10,000 Positive Step with medical services, lameness said co-founder Ron Danta. "They Farm Open Jumper Welcome Prix; evaluations, physical therapy and not only support our rescue $10,000 SJHOF Junior/Amateuracupuncture as complementary mission, but they also have Owner Prix; $7,500 NAL Low pain management. Overseeing adopted four of our dogs into their Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper the team on-site this year at Horse family!" Classic, Young Jumper ChampOn July 12, HSBB will feature ionship Qualifiers; AA-rated Shows by the Bay will be renowned Dr. Duncan Peters and t he $ 1 0 , 0 0 0 S J H O F H i g h Hunter sections; NAL/WIHS Dr. Lori Bidwell. Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper Classics, and much more. MSU has more board-certified Classic, sponsored by Missy and Other weekly feature events emergency and critical care Doug Smith. The Smiths hope the include: Walgreens $2,500 veterinarians than any other Saturday showcase event draws USHJA National Hunter Derby, veterinary clinical practice in the a large crowd to further help PJP Farm, Inc. $1,000 USHJA country. The team will be on call Danny and Ron's mission to save Pre-Green Incentive Qualifiers, for all emergency cases through- dogs in need. and Take2 Thoroughbred Hunter out the four week event. MSU Donations to the rescue pay for Divisions & Jumper Stakes. offers 24-hour emergency food, medical care, spay, neuter, Series II has once again been service: 517-214-9369. supplies and housing for these selected as a USHJA/WCHR The MSU Veterinary Medical adorable dogs. Danny & Ron's Member Event. The feature event Center delivers the most Rescue will also assist those who for Series III is the $25,000 advanced veterinary clinical care, cannot afford medical help for USHJA International Hunter generates new knowledge their own pets. Derby & Exhibitor Derby Breakthrough research that benefits This is the second year Missy fast, presented by The Gochman animal and human health, and is and Doug have donated their Family. Series IV highlights training the next generation of Horse Shows by the Bay include the HJAM Equitation leaders, lifesavers, and world sponsorship to Danny & Ron's Medal Finals and the $10,000 changers that will meet the Rescue, and they hope their North Face Farm Children's/Adult ©2014 C & C PUBLISHING, INC. • JULY 2014 (31)

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TRAILS STEWARDSHIP ACT The Backcountry Horsemen of America, The Wilderness Society, the American Horse Council, along with motorized recreation groups, outfitters and guides, and others today applauded new legislation to improve access and public safety on national forests and better address a persistent trail maintenance backlog. The National Forest Trails System Stewardship Act of 2014, introduced by Representatives Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) and Tim Walz (DMN) would keep more trails across the nation open and accessible by expanding the use of volunteer and partner organizations and providing increased focus on a handful of priority areas around the country. More than fifty diverse recreation and conservation groups requested the legislation after a study last year found the Forest Service trail system is being squeezed between the demands of growing public use and shrinking budgets. According to that report, the maintenance backlog for forest trails exceeds $314 million dollars and threatens to limit public access, harm natural resources, and increase future maintenance costs. The U.S. National Forest System contains the largest network of trails in the world and receives roughly 165 million visitors a year. While more people than ever are heading into national forests in pursuit of exercise, relaxation, and adventure, only

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Dr. Eleanor Kellon, Staff Veterinary Specialist for Uckele Health & Nutrition Moon blindness, aka equine recurrent uveitis (ERU) or periodic ophthalmia, is an inflammatory disease of the uvea, the middle portion of the eye situated between the cornea and the vitreus. This includes the iris (the colored portion around the pupil), the choroid (a collection of blood vessels) and the ciliary body which produces the clear fluid inside the eye called the aqueous humor. The disease is characterized by repeated bouts of painful eye inflammation. Symptoms include tearing, swollen lids, clouding of the cornea, sensitivity to light and accumulation of white cells in the anterior chamber of the eye. In advanced cases, the inflammation can spread to the entire eye and retina. Diagnosis is made by veterinary examination where the main differential is an injury/ulcer to the cornea which will produce very similar signs. Chronic ERU is the most common cause of equine blindness. ERU is present around the world and affects between 2 to 25% of horses depending on the region. Appaloosas are at eight times higher risk than other breeds of developing ERU and have four times greater risk of going blind from it. Research is closing in on defining the genetic profile in Appaloosas that is related to this higher risk. German research has also identified genetic risk markers in Warmbloods. The inflammation in ERU is a result of either delayed hypersensitivity reaction, a form of allergy, or an autoimmune response. The tissues and fluids in the interior of the eye are “protected”, meaning they do not normally come in contact with the immune system. Because of this, the immune system does not recognize them as a part of the body. If injury or infection draws the attention of the immune system, or if an infectious organism has a profile that is close to that of these protected tissues, the immune system can become activated to attack. The infection most frequently connected to ERU is Leptospira, in both horses and humans. The Lyme organism and other

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Horse Association & Club News RANCH HORSE ASSOC. MI RHAM continued a great show season with our 2nd event and 1st 2014 Great Lakes Circuit Series show at Berrien Springs this June. We had the largest turnout in RHAM history with tremendous competition and many, many new faces. Versatility buckles and awards were presented to our MSU champions and we look forward to seeing who our winners are from this show; be sure to check out our website! As always, we appreciate feedback and are working to ensure our shows run smoothly and efficiently in connection with the amazing growth RHAM is experiencing. Our next event will be the 2nd Great Lakes Circuit Series show at Berrien Springs with judges Mona Prater and Kim Smith on July 19 and 20, 2014. Our final circuit show will be September 6 and 7, 2014, with judges Eddie Smith and David Terrell. The 2014 ARHA World Championship Show will take place July 7-12 at the WKU Ag Expo Center, Bowling Green, Kentucky. Judges for the show will be Roger Elder, Harry Hurd, Andrea Koehn and Billy Prather. Visit americanranchhorse.net We have a clinic scheduled on July 12, 2014, at Red Horse Ranch (formerly McKinley Harmony Acres) with Denise Webber of Nottawa Paint Horses of Marshall Michigan. Denise is a judge and equestrian coach with Albion College. This clinic is designed to better your patterns in horsemanship and showmanship. If you are interested in attending or participating, contact Sam Holwerda at 616890-1190 or samholwerda @yahoo.com. Clinic forms are online www.miranchhorse.com.

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cream and we ate more than we should have. Friday, SHTRA hosted a hot dog roast and potluck for all. Thanks to Bud and Maureen McLean for the dogs and being great cooks. Saturday was Taco Night and Sunday night we had another potluck. Thanks to all who helped out! Trail workers Don and Pat Brown have been putting in many hours cutting the dead trees that keep blocking the trails. Don has been mowing the tall grass areas to keep trails clear. Thank you! The June 8 ACTHA Ride turned into a beautiful day and Bonnie and Marsha had a good turnout for their Shamrock Ride for CHUM. They had six obstacles within six miles using the east loop. Thanks to all who came, enjoyed their ride and lunch. A special acknowledgment to the judges who endured the day with the mosquitoes. Many who had never ridden at Sleepy said they will come back. Next Board Meeting will be July 8 at 6:30pm at SHSP HQ. Agenda includes PMP Grant project progress. More information at www.shtra.org. Happy Trails, Marsha Putnam

SLEEPY HOLLOW TRAIL RIDERS Don't forget that July 11-13 will be a SHTRA campover weekend with the focus on cart driving and riding. Saturday 2:00 pm potluck. Bring a dish to pass and your table service. Nancy Caulfield will be hosting. Contact her at 810-358-8678. Register at the Horseman's Staging Area. Our Memorial Day weekend had about 20 rigs camping over and lots of day riders in to enjoy the lovely weather. As host, I had the weekends focus on free fun events for members grandchildren and any 4-H club kids. Many thanks to Maureen, Linda, Chanda and Barb for helping me out. We had a prize table set up for youth and each participant received a trip to the table with each event. SHTRA thanks the many donations that made trips to the prize table possible. Our three special events were 'The Candy Poker Ride' with winners Chris Salters for the adults and Olivia Hohman for the kids. Thanks Chris for donating the winnings back! Thanks to Pat WESTERN DRESSAGE Brown for hosting the 'Crazy ASSOCIATION OF MI Camp Scavenger Hunt' with the WDAMI Board is meeting kids, Ashley, Cale, Adele, June 26 and I will have board Hunter, Abby, Olivia and Zoie news for the next edition. Below winning! On Sunday, I hosted a is a brief summary of two of my “Where's That?” ride and with 2014 clinic experiences. Needlist in hand, the kids out spied less to say, it is never too late to the adults locating the stuff I'd learn and be reminded of things stashed out on the trail. Chanda you should know! and Linda were the winners for WDAMI has had the good the adults and they donated their fortune to co-sponsor clinics for winning back! Sunday afternoon 2014. One clinic was held May Ice Cream Social! Barb Drake 25 at Rising Hope Riding Center brought five buckets of ice and the featured clinician was ©2014 C & C PUBLISHING, INC. • JULY 2014 (51)

Jec Ballou. Jec is an avid rider and has written several books including: 101 Dressage Exercises for Horse and Rider, Equine Fitness and The Unscheduled Dismount. This summer her new book, 101 Western Dressage Exercises, will be available for purchase. She is currently providing a weekly Western Dressage Exercise on the Western Dressage Association® of America website. Jec's 3 day clinic consisted of private lessons in the morning and then a group lesson in the afternoon. The format was a bit different than I have experienced in most clinics I have attended and I must say I liked the format very much! The private lesson was designed by Jec and the rider. Once a specific goal was identified then Jec presented clear, concise and adaptable methods to improve. Phanny and I needed to work on our circles. There are a bunch of circles on the tests and so seemed like a good goal. Over the course of the hour of private instruction our circles improved greatly. Jec guided me to focus on my inside leg position, my seat bones, the angle of my shoulders, neck and head, my outside leg, my core and back. Once we got all of me in order, Phanny loved it and the series of straight lines became beautiful circles! Who said that your horse is only mirroring your body position? That person was so right! Another Western Dressage clinic that Phan and I attended this summer was hosted by Tom Pierson and Rachel Ory. This clinic was also structured so each attendee had individual lessons over the course of the two day time frame. The first day Phan and I worked with Tom we were a ...

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West. Dressage Assoc., cont. mess. She was high in the bridle, not listening, paying attention to anything and everything but me. But guess what? I was doing the same to her! My mind was anywhere and everywhere but in the arena learning to improve my relationship with my horse. GADS talk about a recipe for disaster! Tom was very patient with both of us on that first day. I learned the importance of commitment to my horse by dropping all of my “non-horse” thoughts outside of the arena gate. When Phanny and I showed up for day two, I knew Tom would give us another chance but we had to be ready to make the most of Tom's instruction. Phan and I went into the arena focused and together and it was all the best! Thank you, Tom! Phanny and I have a couple more clinics to attend this summer. Focus will be the theme! Carol Webster Baldwin

WESTERN MI APPALOOSA REGIONAL Hard to believe we've already made it through two Appaloosa shows here in Michigan. We're looking forward to an excellent WMAR State show, scheduled for July 19-20, 2014, in Centreville, MI. Stalls there need to be prepaid and are filling up quickly. Stalls in the two barns closest to the arena (barns 36 and 37) will cost $40.00, Barn 31 and any additional barns with portable stalls will be $35.00 and the rest of the stalls are priced at $30.00. We are hoping that some more

new stalls will be available to us. WMAR points earned at this show will be doubled also. This show will be offering All Breed classes again. Our other WMAR “approved” shows are the MApHA Summer Sizzler show August 2-3 and the MApHA Classic show August 22-24, held at the MSU Pavilion. While I will be taking reservations, shows at MSU do NOT need to be prepaid, so please do not send me any checks for MSU shows. Remember to make checks out to the MApHA, too. As much as I appreciate some of you sending checks in my name, the treasurers would be sure to catch up with me if I cashed them and went shopping! WMAR is still running the Open Horse Incentive Program. For $35.00 per division, Halter, Judged Performance and Gymkhana, your accumulated WMAR points will be turned into cash at the end of the year. One hundred percent of all monies are paid back at the banquet. This is a nice way to earn some cash from your showing endeavors. Forms are available on the WMAR website. By the time you read this, the Appaloosa Nationals & Youth World show will probably be in full swing. Good luck to everyone from Michigan as well as exhibitors from surrounding states that show up here. Please let me know how you all did so we can keep readers informed. To stay up to date on the latest happenings, be sure to check out the WMAR website at www.wmarapp.org or follow our Facebook page, WMAR. If you have any news you’d like to share, please let me know so I can include it. 'til next month…Sharon Clark

YANKEE SPRINGS TRAIL RIDERS Board Meeting Minutes: 6/4/14 The meeting was held at Yankee Springs Horse Camp Pavilion starting at 6:00 pm with a pot luck meal. At 6:45 the meeting was called to order by President, Ron Walker. Old Business: Picnic Table on the 6 Mile: Skip Burger and Richard Smith will set a date to assemble. Soon you will have place to stop, tie your horse and have a picnic on the 6 mile trail. No Bike Signs: We have four no bike signs which will be placed at different sections of the 6 mile trail. Suggested locations for these signs, at Gun Lake Road (K), where the 6 mile crosses Duffy, at Hastings Point, and at Gun Lake the end of Pines trail. Our First '3rd' Sunday Ride was a big success; the campground was full of people! We had very successful T-Shirt/Sweatshirt sales that weekend. Thanks to everyone who came camping and riding with us. Hope to see you back on our next '3rd' Sunday Ride June 15. Pot Luck will again be at 1:00 pm, bratts and burgers will be provided by YS Trail Riders. Sales Update: Carla Walker purchased canvas bags and is having our logo printed on them to be sold at our next event. There will also be new style shirts and hats. Check these new items out. We might have something you need! Confidence markers are being added to our tails; a horseshoe with the trail number in the center of the horseshoe.

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Look for us at the Barry County Fair this year. we will have a table in the vendors barn selling t-shirts and promoting Yankee Springs Horse Camp. Euchre Tournament will be held Sunday, July 20; all proceeds will go to the Cancer Families United Organization. Location is the YS Pavilion, Euchre starting at 11:00-1:00, 1:00 Pot Luck lunch break, 2:004:00 back to Cut Throat Euchre. Everyone is welcome to come play Euchre with us, membership is not required. New Business: Adopt-AHighway Clean Up date will be Sunday, June 8, Time 8am or right after breakfast. A club flag has been ordered which should be in this week. Our flag will fly in the Shore-toShore 50th Trail Ride Parade in Kalkaska, flag bearer, Ron Walker and Twister. YS Camp Funding: The YS Campground could be receiving some money for camp improvements. Our wish list suggestions were more gravel on our camp road, electric to existing campsites and a proposal to open a new modern group campground. Sincerely, Kathy Taylor, Secretary

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By Dr. Eleanor Kellon, Staff Veterinary Specialist for Uckele Health & Nutrition “No lung, no horse” is every bit as true as “No hoof, no horse”. As with subtle lameness, even minor decreases in lung function can have major impacts on performance. The lung is both remarkably simple and remarkably sophisticated. The lung is the only place in the body where veins (leaving the tissue) carry the high oxygen blood and arteries (entering the tissue) are low oxygen. In order for gas exchange to occur – out with the bad air, in with the good – there can be only a very thin microscopic layer between the air inside the alveoli and the capillary system surrounding them. This is called the respiratory membrane. Because the barrier between the outside world (air and all it contains) and the blood supply is so thin (the respiratory membrane), the lung is the most vulnerable area of the body. All disease reflects an interaction between genetics and the environment. Airway irritation is caused by: Bacteria and viruses Exercise Allergens and other irritants in the environment You know how you feel when you have a cold or flu. The horse is no different. Rest and hydration are the cornerstones of therapy for all species. Sick horses will rest of their own accord. Where rest becomes an issue is in the return to work. Resuming work before inflammation has quieted down is dangerous for the throat and lungs. Wait at least a week after all symptoms have cleared with minor respiratory infections (Herpes) and a bare minimum of two weeks with influenza. Equine flu virus can get into the heart muscle, making it prone to arrhythmias. “Rest” does not necessarily mean stall confinement. These horses do not need the added stress of increased lung irritants in barn air. If weather is warm and grass turnout is available, use it. Grass is very high in natural antioxidants and vitamin C. It's also the most palatable of all equine feeds. Even if the best you can do is hand graze a few times a day, it's worth it. If the horse must be stalled and/or it's not grazing season, make sure that ventilation is a priority. Cold is not your enemy. Stagnant air with high concentrations of respiratory ©2014 C & C PUBLISHING, INC. • JULY 2014

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Receiving Breathing Therapy irritants is. You don't have to put the horse in a direct draft, but make sure air is freely circulating. You can always blanket the horse if it's cold. How active the horse is on turnout is a good general indicator of how recovery is proceeding. The horse wants to feel better, and will show you when he/she does. Hydration can be tricky because horses with sore throats don't want to eat or drink much, but they really need to in order to keep mucus flowing easily. Texture and moisture content of the manure and wetness of the stall, are also good indicators of hydration. Salt water is an excellent way to reduce edema and soreness in the throat. We can't make the horse gargle with salt water, but we can periodically squirt it into the back of the throat. In addition to relieving swelling and pain, the salt will help drive the horse to drink. One of the best ways to get fluid into the horse and also combat the problem of poor appetite most of them have, is to serve wet and highly palatable meals. If the horse is eating and drinking poorly, beet pulp should always be incorporated into meals because nothing can compare with the ability of beet pulp to hold water. Sense of smell and taste are poor with respiratory infections so you really need to ramp up the aroma factor. Alfalfa and wheat bran are the heavy hitters here. You can do the math to make the meals mineral balanced, but we're talking about a short term situation here so go with whatever makes the horse eat. Use enough psyllium, flax, slippery elm or marshmallow (or any mixture you like) in the meals to give them a bit of a slimy texture. Horses don't mind this and it helps protect the throat. Anti-inflammatories are best avoided unless the horse is really miserable and not eating, or has shaking chills. Fever makes the horse's body an inhospitable place for viruses. Devil's Claw in solution can be syringed in and works (56)

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