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CENTRAL LOCATION: 15 acres, 31 stalls, room for 14 more, indoor arena. 3 bdrm. ranch home. Ashley, MI. 30 mins. north of Lansing. ANN ARBOR AREA: Nice executive home, Poss. land contract. gourmet kitchen, 10 acres amidst approx. 1000 acres dedicated to conservancy. Barn 73x30, two stalls w/access to indoor arena.

F R O N TA G E O N SHIAWASSEE RIVER! 5 bedroom, 3 bath home w/in-law apartment. Major updates. 10 acres. STOCKBRIDGE-MASON: Awesome 2 barns; 1st 20x43: 3 custom-built home on 7.16 acres with stalls. 2nd 40x60: 1 stall, hardwood floors, oak trim, fireplace, room for more. Raise, board horses. covered porch and more. Barn has 3 to 5 stalls, tack room, loft, etc. Beautiful ANN ARBOR/DETROIT property with lots of pasture, board fence AREA. Nice farmhouse, 10 acres. Ramm fencing. Up to 5 and some woods. horses. 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, wood floors, fresh paint, newer fixtures, includes all appliances.

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For The Horse Lover!

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The Wire Horse Celebrates their...

10TH ANNIVERSARY! In 1989, Julie Pennington started a business in her basement sewing show clothing and later equipment bags and horse hoods. Her business name at that time was JP Horse Products. Julie had three children that showed on the POA (Pony of the Americas) circuit all over the United States. Later, her daughter Jennifer started a breeding program. Julie had to clothe all three kids and it was expensive. So, she started making their show clothing. Folks seemed to like what they saw and started asking Julie to sew for them. Her daughter, Lindsay, was on a POA Equestrian Team that went to Australia in 1991. She came back to tell her mom about the slinky hoods that they were using in Australia to keep manes down. Julie made a few for their own use, but, of course, people started asking her to make more for them. That was really what started the business, The Wire Horse. The business is owned by Julie Pennington and her daughter, Jennifer Jacobs. The Wire Horse was established to meet the demands of the horse industry by making show clothing, The Actual “Wire Horse” equipment bags, hay bags, horse hoods, tail tubes and bags, and helmet covers. The beginning years the mother and daughter team worked out of Julie’s basement and did trade shows. They did the very first Equine Affaire in Dayton, Ohio and have done them every year since. By 1997, they were getting a lot of “so where is your store located?” Julie’s oldest daughter, Jennifer was finishing college and wanted to sell something at the trade shows, too. She met with Paige Merrill at Royal Wire in Ohio and that started their long standing business relationship with the Royal Wire Company that remains today. In August of 1999, Julie and Jennifer bought their current building and property to open an official storefront. The Wire Horse is located at 12500 W. Corunna Rd., Lennon, MI 48449. Two years after opening their store (2002) they added on to the building, expanding their sales floor, adding offices, a warehouse and a sewing room. Their web site was updated to pursue an online business. Three years ago they added their own exclusive Owners, Jennifer & Julie line of show clothing, and added a 2,700 sq. ft. booth at the All American Quarter Horse Congress to their trade show list. The Wire Horse makes excellent custom chaps and pants, and offers alterations on everything they sell. They also offer hat cleaning and shaping, blankets repairs and saddle fitting. Julie and Jennifer attribute a portion of their success to a good business plan and budgeting. “You simply cannot spend more than you make and stay in business” Julie says. They take advantage of any opportunity that comes their way. Julie adds “You cannot expect the business to walk through the door. You have to go out and grab it. Think Big! Treat your customers the best you can. Also, good employees are a key to any business”. When asked how Julie feels about the upcoming years, she responded “We see a bright future. After having gone through this economic downturn, and surviving to remain solid, we are very optimistic that better times The gals are here to help! are coming!” When Julie was asked about her staff, she responded “Our manager is Jennifer Schwab and she does a terrific job for us, from ordering inventory to checking it out. She is a great customer service person for our store. Jennifer is active showing Appaloosas in the All Around events. Whether it’s running a trade show crew or taking a problem call, she never complains and does it right. Our assistant manager is Gloria Knotts. We couldn’t ask for a better person to change our floor presentations, serve customers, check in inventory and work trade shows. Gloria enjoys working with her Reining horses and showing with the Michigan Reining Horse Association. She is a pleasure to work with. Kari Klein heads up our shipping and e-commerce dept. A sweetheart that knows her way around the internet, she answers emails, fills online orders and sends out the Sewing Extraordinaire, Carol information on new items to be put online. Kari is also active showing the Appaloosa circuit in the All Around events. Gayle Newton is probably one of the best computer whizzes around and takes care of our web site, ebay store and products that go on and off our sites. She also handles all our advertising. Carol Middleton runs our sewing dept. and is really good at any sewing job we throw at her. She’s been with us the longest and we hope she’ll stay. Newbie Stephanie Ellsworth works on the sales floor and is learning the ropes. She’s doing a great job with our customers. Our knowledgeable staff is rounded out by Melinda Arnson and Beth Schaub. Melinda has several horses and enjoys riding English and Western. Beth is an active judge and shows Dressage. They use their years of experience to help our great customers. If you need anything for your horse or for yourself, make sure you check out The Wire Horse’s great selection and competitive prices. Julie, Jennifer and the their staff is always eager to help you! Make sure you visit The Wire Horse for their 10th Anniversary Sale September 10-12, 2010. Computer Whiz, Gayle ©2010 C & C PUBLISHING, INC. • SEPT. 2010

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AHC SEEKING INFO There is a growing concern with childhood obesity in America. In the Spring President Obama established a Taskforce on Childhood Obesity to address the mounting problem of overweight children. The AHC is looking for any documents, studies, articles, etc. that highlight the physical benefits of equestrian sports and recreational riding. Being able to document that riding is good exercise for children would be very helpful in making the case to the Task Force. If you have such information, please email them to the AHC. The AHC has already submitted some comments to the Task Force proposing that riding be included in the scope of expanded opportunities for physical activities that the Task Force focuses on to increase physical activity among the young. In its comments, the AHC noted: Competing on horseback is a complex and demanding physical sport. Riders must develop muscular strength, e n d u r a n c e , f l ex i b i l i t y, coordination, balance, and fine motor skills. Riding can also improve posture and cardiovascular health. Though there is often the perception that the horse is doing all the work, riding certainly requires athletic skills and activity from the rider that develops muscle and burns calories. Additionally, the daily care of a horse such as mucking out stalls, stacking hay, grooming, etc promotes physical fitness

also. Riding for pleasure on a regular basis has many of the same benefits as competitive riding. Today a great many individuals who are involved in equestrian activities are young people. In fact there are many equestrian organizations specifically geared toward youth like the United States Pony Club and the National High School Rodeo Assoc. Additionally, most equestrian organizations have youth programs like the United States Equestrian Federation’s “High School Equestrian Athlete" program or the American Quarter Horse Youth Association. A Pennsylvania State 2006 study (Impact of Equine Activities on Youth Development) found that once children became involved in a youth horse program, that 90.8% stayed involved for more than four years and 58% stayed involved for more than eight years. The AHC needs as much information as possible to continue making its case for the health benefits of riding. Email bpendergrass@horsecouncil.org with any info regarding this issue.

funds being raised for various individuals and/or families. Riding for the disabled and recipients, in the past 49 years over $200,000 has been raised by the Michigan Sheriffs Mounted Association with help from member counties and sponsors. Be sure to check our website for details on the 50th Annual Event and other information: www.MSMA.us

MI HORSE COUNCIL Michigan Horse Council is pleased to host the Coalition of State Horse Council’s Fall Symposium and Meeting. Let MHC and CSHC help you grow and sustain an effective Horse Council or Horse Organization within your state. Please join us for this valuable educational symposium: “Building Your State Horse Council’s or Horse Organization’s Size and Effectiveness” on November 5 – 7, 2010 at the James Henry Conference Center & Candlewood Suites Hotel in Lansing, MI. Cost is $100 for the full program (includes 6 meals); $50 Saturday only. For more info contact marilyngraff@michiganhors ecouncil.com or go to www.michiganhorsecouncil. com and click on “CSHC Fall Symposium.” Program Highlights: Our F u t u r e , O u r Yo u t h ; Unwanted Horses Coalition Challenge: Your Effective Involvement; Equine Rescues & Retirement Farms: To Regulate or Not To Regulate; Affiliations that Maximize Your Voice In Government; Convincing Municipalities to Include

MSMA, PONY EXPRESS The Otsego County Mounted Division and the Michigan Sheriffs Mounted Association's 2010 Pony Express event was a great success! We would like to thank each and every individual and business who donated or helped make this Otsego County event successful. Each year this event is held somewhere in Michigan with

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UCKELE & NASC Uckele Health & Nutrition is honored to announce President and CEO Mike Uckele's election to a seat on the Board of the National Animal Supplement Council (NASC). Members of the NASC are concerned and committed manufacturers of animal health supplements across the globe who endeavor to improve the quality of products sold to consumers for the benefit of their horses, cats, dogs and other companion animals. The NASC's overriding goal is to protect and enhance the integrity of the animal health product industry. The cornerstone of NASC's mission is to work cooperatively with state, federal and international government officials to create a legislative and regulatory environment that provides a framework that is fair, reasonable, responsible and nationally consistent. An environment of safety, accuracy and quality serves the interests of NASC WWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM

SADDLE UP! MAGAZINE NEWS BRIEFS members by ensuring that ethical manufacturing and l a b e l i n g p r a c t i c e s a re complied with throughout the industry. Like all NASC members, Uckele has undergone a required, rigorous independent audit of its facilities. Upon completion of this audit, Uckele is now qualified to display the NASC Seal of Quality to show consumers they are committed to the “highest current standards of quality in the industry today.” NASC advocates and collectively enforces Good Manufacturing Practice Quality Standards in manufacturing, labeling and marketing animal health supplements. In addition, NASC members establish funding and facilitation of significant research for animal nutritional products and actively participate in programs of continual vigilance to ensure the quality of ingredients in these products. Mike Uckele has consulted in the areas of nutrition and nutritional biochemistry for over 18 years, developing hundreds of unique, nutritional formulations and programs for many clients in professional sports, such as players in the National Football League, National Hockey League, National Basketball Association and professional boxing, where he individually consults to improve players' over-all health through nutrition. A 1992 graduate of Michigan State University, Mike is a professional member of many health organizations, such as American College of Sports Medicine, American Oil Chemist Society, Int’l. Society of Sports Nutrition, and American College for Advancement in Medicine,

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MAKE-A-WISH & AMHR Alexis Close may only be seven-years-old, but she has big dreams when it comes to her American Miniature Horses. Alexis, who was born with a heart defect and had a heart transplant when she was only 16 months old, asked the Make-A-Wish Fo u n d a t i o n a n d T h e Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto for a trip to the 2010 Annual American Miniature Horse Registry (AMHR) Nat’l. Championship Show in Tulsa, Oklahoma. “Her doctors and the transplant team keep asking her if she wanted to go to Disney World, but she doesn't want to do that. Her dream is to go to the Nationals with her minis,” said Tammy Close, Alexis's mom. “We have never been to the Nationals but I can see Alexis making it a yearly

adventure with a trailer full of minis.” Close described Alexis, who will enter the third grade in the fall, as a “miracle baby” who is obsessed with horses. “Alexis went into heart failure for the second time on January 5, 2004. She was listed on the transplant list on January 9 and she got a new heart two days later on January 11. We came home from the hospital in April and got our first mini for her.” The mini, Pen Dales Amanda (Mandy), is Alexis's best friend and the two are inseparable. “She will take Mandy and her two other minis, Pretty and Pie, to the Nationals. Alexis is so excited about it, she tells everyone she meets that she is going to the Nationals,” Close said. Alexis is now in excellent health and spends all of her free time with her minis and Shetland Ponies at the family's farm in Princeton, Ontario. “Alexis loves to ride and drive and show the minis. At home she pretends to have her own horse show and loads her minis in the trailer,” Close said, adding that they do not have a trainer but have had help from many friends. “Alexis would like to meet a trainer at Nationals, someone who could guide her and make this a wonderful event and help her understand the best and proper way to show.” Alexis and her minis have already found success in Canada, where Alexis shows in halter, jumping, costume, obstacle and driving classes. With 12 All-Star titles to her name, including National Top Ten All Star and Canadian Top Ten All Star, Alexis was only five when she and Mandy won their first title. Last year, Alexis and (27)

Mandy won championships in driving youth and showmanship. “We are so thankful to everyone who has been part of Alexis's life and helped make her wish come true,” Close said. “The transplant team keeps joking with her that she really wants to go to Disney World, but she just laughs at them and says she wants to be with her horses. She really does love her minis.” The AMHR National Championship Show will be held at the Expo Square Arena in Tulsa, Oklahoma, September 9-19. For info about the show or American Miniature Horses, visit www.shetlandminiature.com or call 309-263-4044. The American Shetland Pony Club, the American Show Pony Registry and The American Miniature Horse Registry are non-profit organizations established to preserve and refine the bloodlines of these small equines and promote the enjoyment of small equines. Recognized as the oldest and most versatile registry in the United States, the American Shetland Pony Club offer a variety of programs for Shetland Pony and Miniature Horse enthusiasts of all ages. Vi s i t t h e i r w e b s i t e a t www.shetlandminiature.com or 81-B East Queenwood Road, Morton, IL 61550. Photo courtesy of Tammy Close. SADDLE UP! & NEE Saddle Up! Magazine is proud to be producing the Official Expo Program for the Novi Equestrian Expo, November 12-14, 2010. Special rates will be offered for program advertising. Please see page 73 for Program details or call 810714-9000, ext. 2#. WWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM

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MI APPALOOSA HORSE ASSOC. The Non-Pros will holding a booth at next year's MSU Tack Sale, donations are being accepted of good, clean and useable tack to be collect at each of the MApHA shows. Congratulations to all our members who placed at the National Show in Jackson MS. Also, congratulations to Rusty Miller on receiving the “Trainer of the Year” award. This has been a long time coming for you. Be sure to visit our website for updates and information on the association’s events: www.michappclub.com If anyone has interesting news for the newsletter please contact Jill Baker by phone at 517-336-8144 or e-mail at baker.jill@comcast.net. Until next month, Jill Baker

SLEEPY HOLLOW TRAIL RIDERS Don't forget SHTRA's entry for Ovid's Carriage Day 11:00 AM Parade Sept. 25. Gary Fortin will be driving his team and wagon, so you can ride on the wagon or ride beside him. Our theme will be promoting SHTRA wagon rides, pumpkin bowling and other spooky things on Ichabod Crane Day, October 9 at Sleepy Hollow State Park. If you would like to join us for either fun day, with or without a costume, contact Gary at 989834-1813 or shargary@peoplepc.com or check our website www.shtra.org for email contact. Sept. 14 will be the next Board meeting at Pat Brown's at 6:30 PM. Agenda includes Ichabod Crane Day, fall workbee and trail addition planning. Stay alert for emails with date TBA. Driving in the Park was held July 9-11 ©2010 C & C PUBLISHING, INC. • SEPT. 2010

and was well attended. In spite of the hot weather, our wagon train on Saturday had a draft horse team, a miniature team and several single horses with carts. Of course, there were more outriders than teams to check out the blacktop around the park and down the old road. A delicious potluck and campfire were held afterwards. Many stayed overnight and rode or drove the next day. Thanks to Gary and Sharon Fortin, Gale Moore and all the other who helped make this an event not to miss. July 23-25 was the Dennis Austin Memorial Night Ride weekend. Again it was very hot and the storms went around us. We had our largest turnout this year, as folks don't want to miss all the DAMN activities. I hosted two nighttime glow stick poker runs!!! Fun! Denny would have been pleased. Cindy Debiak won the luck of the draw and got the pot. Both mornings, Gale Moore with his grill and crew of volunteer cooks flipped pancakes for all. On Sat. Gale hosted a Mystery Time ride with Chad Simpson winning that on my horse. He donated his winnings back. Thanks Chad for driving up and seeing how we get 'er done. Barb Drake hosted a CMO Clinic and Beginners Ride on Saturday. We thank her and the CMO-ers who attended to give her a extra head/hand/compass with helping the beginners out in field/woods. She really knows how to throw a fun event!!! The ten dollar entry fee did not begin to cover the tubs of prizes! She donated 100% back to SHTRA! Saturday night SHTRA hosted dogs, burgers, and brats for the huge potluck. After wards, Jeff Sawyer played announcer for the annual stick horsey race. Too funny! On Sunday, Barnacle Barb with her pirate flags hosted the Great Treasure Hunt and once again with maps in hand, the crews search the waves of grass looking for the 8 hidden chests. Of course, the real loot was back in camp in those tubs of treasure! Thank you Barb for hosting such a creative fun event!!! I hosted an “It Don't Belong Here or What the Heck is that Doing Out Here” Ride that anyone could participate in. Sherri (30)

Wager won that drawing! Danny Crampton sang and picked his guitar at the campfire. Too much fun! I thank all those who helped me host this event - the bug sprayer, ice getters, the cooks, raccoon spotters, poop pickers and all who came and donated food and funds to make this a great fundraiser. I could not have done it alone. Part of belonging to a group is the wonderful support network of your friends. YEA, SHTRA! Until next time... Marsha Putnam www.SHTRA.org

WESTERN MI APPALOOSA REG. Can you believe it's September already? It's hard to comprehend that show season is pretty well over for the year for most of us. Those of you planning on going to the Appaloosa Worlds still have some work ahead of you, though. The MApHA/WMAR Sizzler show held August 7-8 at MSU was a huge success with approximately 200 horses and 777 entries. Congratulations to Amy Schweiger and Denise DeVolder as well as everyone else who helped for putting on such a wonderful show. I'm still amazed at how many out of state exhibitors we had. The Classic Show and MApHA/WMAR Futurities are looking good, too. While this may appear on the websites before the show, most of you will probably be reading this after the show is done. As I write this, I already have well over 200 stalls reserved for it and still anticipate quite a few more coming in. Remember to check the WMAR website, www.wmarapp.com, for club information. WMAR is also on Facebook now, too. Nothing like up to the minute social networking!! 'til next month... Sharon Clark www.wmarapp.com WWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM

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experience and move on. It is better to make the change to a new partner without letting emotions or finances get in the way. This is a difficult situation to deal with, but try to consider it as one that will sharpen your evaluation skills and help you find just the right equine partner for the next dance. Remember, every horse you purchase is a gamble. There is no guarantee that the horse you buy will meet all your needs and wants and be the one you dream of having. You just have to do your homework and not get impatient. If the horse you purchase does work out, it is wonderful. If the horse does not work out, then make the disappointment into a positive experience by looking at it as a learning curve to take you to another step in finding the perfect

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MAKING THE MATCH By Lynn Palm www.LynnPalm.com • 1-800-503-2824 In the last article, I gave you suggestions on how to evaluate a potential equine partner that will be compatible with your personality, lifestyle, and goals. This month, I will give you more specifics about how to conduct your evaluation and avoid potential pitfalls when looking for your equine match. To increase the opportunity to find a horse that is compatible with you, evaluate as many different horses as possible. This will give you a better idea of individual differences among your candidates. If you find a horse you feel meets both the personal and equine criteria we discussed, try this horse at least five times, if possible, before making your final decision. Ask the owner if you can take the horse home for a trial period of one or two weeks so that you can better evaluate the partnership. Again, ask a trusted equine professional or a friend with good common sense to help you determine if this is a good match. I have seen many disappointments in rider and equine partnerships caused by the rider who does not do his/her “homework” and who makes a quick purchase decision. Typically, this poor choice is a young, inexperienced horse without much training. Health checks are not done, but the new owner likes the horse's color. The

rider believes that she can train the horse herself and is happy with the cost savings of an inexperienced horse. The result is a “green” horse, often with soundness or conformation problems, paired with a rider who is unsure of her skills and goals. If this partnership is to continue, the rider will spend whatever she saved and more in veterinarian and training bills. Good horsemen, no matter what his or her experience level, do their homework. They take time to evaluate themselves. They are confident in the goals they have set based on their knowledge from past equine experiences. With the help of an unbiased professional, they evaluate various horses until they find one with a personality with which they can truly bond. Potential equine candidates should be vet checked and previous health records examined before a final decision is made. A partnership based on this kind of thorough, prepurchase homework has the greatest potential for success. Finding the right companion, whether equine or human, is challenging. Sometimes, in spite of all your pre-purchase research, a good match is not forthcoming between horse and rider. If you have done all your homework and still feel that you and your horse are mismatched, my advice is to consider it a lear ning

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horse for you. You may go through several horses until you find the right match for you. That is just the way it is in dealing with horses. They are not machines that allow you to change parts to make them into what you need to perform. Each horse is an individual with his own unique mind, personality, sensitivities, athletic abilities and soundness. You need to assess your horse's suitability each day that you own him. If your horse is not meeting your goals, then please seek another partner. It is okay to do this. Just set your mind to let go and continue to search for your partner. To lear n about Palm Pa r t n e r s h i p Tr a i n i n g ™ resources and information, visit www.lynnpalm.com or call 1-800-503-2824.

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A VIRUS AFOOT... By Bryan S. Farcus, MA, CJF • © 2010 Farrier-Friendly Series It’s all connected… There seems to be little doubt in the minds of most horse owners that the more time we spend with our horses, the more attached we become to them. We seem to share a lot on an emotional level, but what about the physical realm? How much do we share on that basis? You may be surprised to discover that we share a great deal. Unfortunately, we share some of the same risks, as well. For example, our bodies (human and horse) are designed to defend against a variety of infectious diseasecausing agents. These agents are scientifically referred to as pathogens and they include such microorganisms as bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and viruses. To further examine this idea, let’s consider the effect such conditions may have on your horse’s hooves. It has been said that a horse’s hoof can be considered a window into the state of his health, acting like a barometer as it reflects ( t h r o u g h t h e ex t e r n a l expression of the hoof wall growth ring patterns) how much pressure and stress the horse’s body is experiencing. When you develop a keener eye for reading your horse’s hooves, the first indicator of any trouble will be reflected in the horizontal rings that surround a hoof from the top (at hairline) to bottom (ground surface). On the healthiest hoof these rings should be hard to spot; as they are evenly spaced, smooth to the touch, and will correspond as an exact parallel to the coronary band region (perioplic ring) of the hoof. The presence of these slightly perceptible hoof rings is normal and can vary according to environmental

and metabolic influences. Under normal circumstances your horse faces many conditions that can challenge his health. Listed below are a few of the most prevalent: • Nutrition. •Weather or temperature change. • Climate extremes of wet or dry.

our horses, we should consider all the potentially associated symptoms and side effects; thinking of any virus as a main event of which will always have a sequel. Like us, our horses tend to deal with the flu on somewhat of a similar basis. Though signs of sudden onset Equine Influenza can vary from one individual to another, depending on one’s virulence (level of acquired immunity), some commonly

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• Mineral Toxicity. For example, selenium in large amounts (usually 5 ppm and greater). • Vitamin Deficiency Vitamin A is essential for normal hoof growth. If a horse is deficient in Vitamin A his feet can lose all elasticity and bonding capability and the hoof can become “crumbly” and literally fall apart. • A n d , a s p re v i o u s l y mentioned, viral infections. Among the most common a re I n f l u e n z a , E q u i n e Infectious Anemia (EIA) and various combinations of encephalomyelitis, such as Eastern (EEE), Western (WEE) or Venezuelan (VEE). An event and a sequel… To fu l l y co m p re h e n d virology and its relevance to

s h a re d s y m p t o m s c a n include: • frequent cough • nasal discharge • increased respiratory rate • fever • inappetence • depression These and possibly other side effects may all be occurring simultaneously and in the moment, makingup what we could consider the main event. But, equally important is what to expect as a sequel? As the horse continues to cope, various secondary stress factors can surface. Systemically, an increased level of lethargy and an elevated body temperature can linger; usually accompanied by a doubling of his digital pulse (34)

rate (80-100 bpm). Also, a continuation of a breakdown in the lymph vessels, located under the frog of his hoof, in the deepest portion of that tissue (deep digital cushion) may occur. And finally, under the worst of conditions, all the complication of a viral episode could predispose him to laminitis (inflammation of the connective tissue/laminae that is responsible for maintaining an attachment between the hoof wall and the coffin bone). One of the first visual indicators of this will be a slight indented growth ring (coronary band depression), appearing just below the hairline of the hoof wall. In the following weeks, as this growth pattern continues, these rings will become more wavy and sporadic; often referred to as fever rings. Control and prevent… As a general rule of thumb, isolation of an affected horse should be for at least three weeks and should be sure that it is well beyond coughing airspace. Most respiratory viruses can spread in a 30-40 yard aerosol range. Separating all feeding and grooming supplies is also a good idea. A routine prevention-based vaccination schedule is highly recommended over vaccinating during an actual outbreak. The risk of attracting a virus will vary from horse to horse, so consulting your veterinarian can help you develop a comprehensive immunization program that provides the best protection for your horse. References & Resources: -UC Davis Book of Horses, M. Siegal -The Principles of Horseshoeing (P3), D. Butler and J. Butler -The Merck Veterinary Manual (7th edition), C.M. Fraser WWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM

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COWBOY CHRISTMAS NOV. 26-28, 2010 LOTS OF VENDORS = LOTS OF SHOPPING = LOTS OF FUN QUEEN'S CONTEST, FREESTYLE REINING & PLEASURE SHOW PAC APPROVED * FIRST PLACE PRIZES & HIGH POINT AWARDS * JUDGES TBA Friday, Nov. 26 at 5:00 PM

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SATURDAY & SUNDAY 8:30 AM - No show clothes, clipping, bathing, or fake tails! 1. 2 & under Mares Stalls In 2. 3 & over Mares The Pavilion 3. 3 & over Geldings/Stallions Still 4. Novice Showmanship Horse 5. Novice Showmanship Adult Available! 6. Novice Showmanship Youth 7. Jackpot Showmanship Split Arena - 2 Judges 8. Showmanship 13 & under for Classes 4-11. 9. Showmanship 14-19 This will move the 10. Showmanship 20-39 show along faster! 11. Showmanship 40 & over 12. Lead Line ages 1-7 13. Small Fry Horsemanship (10 & under walk trot) 14. Small Fry Pleasure (10 & under walk trot) 25 MIN. BREAK - NO NOVICE HORSES OR RIDERS 15. English Equitation 13 & under 16. English Equitation 14-19 17. English Equitation 20-39 18. English Equitation 40 & Over 19. English Pleasure Jackpot 20. English Pleasure 13 & under 21. English Pleasure 14-19 22. English Pleasure 20-39 23 .English Pleasure 40 & over 24. Jr. Horse English Pleasure 5 & under 25. Sr. Horse English Pleasure 6 & over 15 MIN. BREAK - FOR NOVICE HORSE & RIDERS ONLY 26. Novice Horse walk trot Horsemanship/Equitation 27. Novice Adult walk trot Horsemanship/Equitation 28. Novice Youth walk trot Horsemanship/Equitation 29. Novice Youth lope Horsemanship/Equitation 18 & under 30. Novice Adult lope Horsemanship/Equitation 19 & over 31. Novice Horse walk trot Pleasure 32. Novice Adult walk trot Pleasure ©2010 C & C PUBLISHING, INC. • SEPT. 2010

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33. Novice Youth walk trot Pleasure 34. Novice Youth Lope Pleasure 18 & under 35. Novice Adult Lope Pleasure 19 & over 10 MIN. BREAK - NO NOVICE HORSES OR RIDERS 36. Horsemanship 13 & under 37. Horsemanship 14-19 38. Horsemanship 20-39 39. Horsemanship 40 & over 40. Grooms Walk Trot 41. Western Pleasure Jackpot 42. Western Pleasure 13 & under 43. Western Pleasure 14-19 44. Western Pleasure 20-39 45. Western Pleasure 40 & over 46. Jr. Western Pleasure 47. Sr. Western Pleasure 48. Egg and Spoon 49. Ride a Buck 50. English or Western Riding 19 & under 51. English or Western Riding 20 & over

Prepay reservations for stalls $55.00/weekend Stalls will be reserved in order of payment Please mail check to: Rochelle Rondy 5691 Rich Rd., Alma, MI 48801 * Horses with no stall, MSU charges $11.00 per horse * $4.00 daily high point consideration * $6.00 for regular classes * $8.00 jackpot classes (4 places paid) $13.00 Queen’s contest * Negative Coggins required * Ages of January 1, 2010 * No refunds, judge’s decision final * Returned check fee $25.00 * Walk Trot Classes are for riders or horses who have not shown in a lope class. Walk trot riders may not ride in lope classes. * Novice Lope- riders that have not placed above 4th in the past 10 years in a lope class. Or never shown in a lope class. * Cowboy Christmas agents or representatives are not responsible for injury or damage to any participant, animal or spectator, nor any lost or stolen property. PLEASE NO ENTRY INTO PAVILION OR STALLS BEFORE 11:00 AM, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 26.

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outdoors, especially from dusk to dawn. - Look for EPA-labeled products containing active ingredients, such as DEET, Picaridin (KBR3023), or oil of lemon eucalyptus (pmenthane 3,8-diol). - Apply more repellent, according to label instructions, if mosquitoes start to bite. • Mosquito-proof homes: Fix or install window and door s c re e n s a n d c o v e r o r eliminate empty containers with standing water where mosquitoes can lay eggs. • Protect your horses: Commercially available licensed vaccines against EEE are recommended for all horses in the U.S. Horses should be vaccinated annually. It’s not too late this year to vaccinate horses! • Use approved insect repellants to protect horses. • If possible, put horses in stables, stalls, or barns during the prime mosquito exposure hours of dusk and dawn. • Eliminate standing water and drain water troughs, and empty buckets at least weekly. According to the MSU College of Agriculture and Natural Resources and MSU Equine Veterinarian Judy Mar teniuk, vaccinating horses at the proper time of the year for EEE is critical to ensuring animal health and protection from the mosquito carried disease. Horses vaccinated after late March should be protected, but those vaccinated prior to March should receive an EEE booster. Early foaling broodmares that were vaccinated early on should get a booster in order to provide protection to their foals. Additionally, owners who thought a yearly vaccination could be done anytime of the year should give their horses a booster.

EASTERN EQUINE ENCEPHALITIS Information & Updates LANSING – In Mid-July the Michigan departments of Community Health (MDCH) and Agriculture (MDA) received confirmation from the Michigan State University (MSU) Diagnostic Center for Population and Animal Health (DCPAH) that a three month old Percheron filly from Calhoun County and a 12 month old Arabian male from Barry County tested positive for the mosquitobor ne disease Easter n Equine Encephalitis (EEE). As of Friday, August 13, 2010 there were 16 confirmed positive horses. Eight horses in Barry County, four in Calhoun County, three in Cass County, and one in St. Joseph County; with an additional 60 from these same Counties that have been reported to have died with signs consistent with EEE but that were not tested or are pending test results. “We are concerned about this finding of EEE in southwest Michigan and the likelihood of additional cases, so it's imperative people take every precaution possible to prevent mosquitoborne disease exposure for themselves and their livestock,” said Dr. Steven Halstead, State Veterinarian. “A simple vaccination will protect your animal from these often fatal illnesses, and routine measures to reduce mosquito exposure and eliminate mosquito habitats

around the home and farm will help protect people, horses, and other livestock. Horse owners should consult their veterinarian regarding measures appropriate for their herd.” “Michigan residents need to know the risks associated with mosquito-borne illnesses, which is why we are encouraging citizens to observe several common sense steps to limit exposure to mosquitoes,” said Janet Olszewski, MDCH director. “One bite from an infected mosquito can lead to a severe, and possibly lifealtering, illness. Prevention is the key to protection.” EEE is caused by viruses found in wild birds. Mosquitoes that feed on birds infected with EEE can transmit the disease to humans, horses, and other birds. Some birds are able to harbor the EEE viruses without becoming acutely ill, thereby serving as reservoirs for the disease. Horses do not develop high enough levels of these viruses in their blood to be contagious to other animals or humans. Because of the high mortality rate for horses and humans, EEE is regarded as one of the most serious mosquito-borne diseases in the United States. Tips for preventing mosquito-borne diseases include: • Avoid mosquito bites: Use insect repellent when

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The vaccine should be effective six to eight months. “There have been cases of horse fatalities in Michigan because the owner was vaccinating for EEE in the fall, and the horses were not protected during the entire mosquito season,” Marteniuk said. “It’s important that owners consult with their veterinarians to ensure proper timing of vaccines and other health protocols.” Most horses that have developed the disease in Michigan were not vaccinated. For those horses not vaccinated, owners can vaccinate now to ensure horses are protected for the remainder of the season, according to Marteniuk. Karen Waite, MSU Extension equine specialist, frequently works with horse owners around the state. “If you have a horse and are unsure of its vaccination history, you should revaccinate them to be sure they are protected,” she said. Marteniuk said the first seven to ten days postvaccination are the most critical period, since the horse could still become infected. She also advised that any horse not vaccinated in the past one to two years should receive a booster two weeks after the initial vaccination, rather than waiting the usual three to four weeks according to routine vaccination protocol. For more information on the human health impact of EEE, please visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) web site www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/ arbor/eeefact.htm. For more information about EEE in horses, consult your local veterinarian or contact MDA’s Animal Industry Division at 517-3731077; or visit the MDA site www.michigan.gov/mda WWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM

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aids are probably telling the horse to move to the outside. She may think she think she is using the correct aids. However, if just that slight positioning of the head with the inside rein is not enough to keep the horse on the circle, the rider needs to rethink and regroup. She is missing one of her other aids. She should assess each of her joints, looking for any stiffness or tension. She should check whether the positions of her eyes, head, shoulders, hands, seat bones and legs are sending mixed messages to her horse. Riders can use their horse's feedback to develop body awareness and locate any stiffness that throws the horse off the circle. Anything that inhibits the rider's ability to follow the horse's motion makes it difficult for the horse to stay straight on a circle. Riders cannot follow the horse's motion with stiff hips, a stiff waist, stiff shoulders, stiff elbows - or stiff anything. Instructors sometimes describe riding a horse on a circle as a spiraling of the rider's body that helps the horse feel the correct shape of a circle. However, this image c a n b a c k f i re i f r i d e r s exaggerate any part of the spiral. For instance, the rider's shoulders should stay parallel to a line through the horse's shoulders as they ride the circle. If the line of the rider's shoulders turns farther than that of the horse, the exaggeration typically stiffens the hips, lifts the inside seat bone, throws the rider's weight onto the outside seat bone, pushes her weight to the back of the saddle, and allows the outside rein to move too far forward. The result is that the horse's front end drifts to the inside or outside of the line of the circle. If the rider's waist or pelvis locks up in the spiraling effort, the rider, again, cannot follow the horse's motion

THE TROUBLE WITH CIRCLES By Nancy Wesolek-Sterrett, Dressage Dept. Head Circles play a major role in training for a reason. No movement tells a rider more about his or her ability to coordinate a corridor of aids. Keeping the horse straight on a truly round circle that does not change size at any point requires more than just choosing the right aids to apply. Riding a circle requires subtle, continually adjusted coordination of multiple individual aid pressures from stride to stride. The full corridor of aids that keep a horse bending along a circle includes: Sitting slightly heavier on the inside seat bone. Positioning the horse's head slightly to the inside with the inside rein. Driving actively with the calf of the inside leg. Keeping the calf of the outside leg behind the girth to hold the horse's hindquarters on the track of the circle. Positioning the rider's shoulders parallel to the horse's shoulders. Keeping or taking with the outside rein to maintain the size of the circle. Coordinating this full set of aids for a circle demands several things of the rider: Theoretical understanding of the corridor of aids that encourages the horse to shape his body to match the bend of a certain size circle. Sufficient balance to ride with relaxed muscles that can apply individual aids without gripping or stiffening. Ability to follow the motion of the horse at all gaits without losing relaxation or balance. Sufficient muscular strength to support the upper body and apply each rein, seat and leg aid independently without losing relaxation,

balance, or the ability to follow the horse's motion. Stiffness somewhere in the rider's body heads the list of issues that make accurate circles difficult. Riders must apply their aids stride by stride. With each stride the horse takes along a circle, the rider must rapidly evaluate whether any adjustments are necessary before applying the aids for the next stride. That takes mental focus. But, if the rider concentrates so hard on the mechanics of the aids that she holds her breath, her body will stiffen somewhere and that next stride will be a bit off. Many riders tighten their thigh muscles when they apply their inside calf. This draws the leg up and pushes the rider onto his or her outside seat bone. When that happens, the horse drifts off the line of the circle. If a rider's buttocks muscles tense as she applies leg, she will bounce and change the rhythm. The rider's inside, driving leg must remain relaxed and long from hip to ankle. Stiff ankles braced in the stirrups push a rider's feet in front of his hips and tip him back. When he tries to correct this mistake, he may tip forward as he tries to regain his balance. Depending on his personality, the horse may spurt forward or slow down. To ride nice circles, riders need to develop their balance so that stiff joints do not tip them forward or backwards, lock up their hips, or lock up their waists. Any stiffness inhibits a rider's ability to follow the horse's motion and makes it difficult, if not impossible, to correctly influence the horse. If a rider needs to pull on the inside rein to keep the horse on the circle, her other

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correctly. Any of the above actions make it impossible for the horse to travel straight on the track of the circle with the right hind foot following the track of the right front foot. To ride those perfect circles, a rider must be able to follow the horse's motion. That means sitting deep in the saddle with hips swinging freely, opening and closing with the movement of the horse. If the horse and rider get out of sync, the rider simply cannot affect the horse's next stride. If a rider does not follow the horse's motion, the horse will not be free and forward. If a rider does not follow his horse's motion, there will be no forward momentum for good circles. Riders must be able to follow the motion before they can influence it. Coordinating a full corridor of aids all the way around a circle, stride by stride, is challenging. The rider's goal is to develop sufficient body control to stop thinking so much about each individual aid. Horses do not mentally analyze each individual aid, add them up, and then think, "Oh, this is what the rider wants me to do." They are simply aware that the combination of whatever pressures a rider places on their body creates a feeling of a shape that releases the pressures. If one of the pressures is 'louder' or 'softer' because there is a stiff joint somewhere in the rider's body, the horse will react to that pressure more or less than to the others. The rider can use that feedback to make the next stride better . When riders can follow the horse's motion and are in muscular control of their individual body parts, they can master the mechanics of the perfect circle. Then they are ready to work on the nuances that really impress the judges such as bend, balance, and engagement. WWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM

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18 miles of riding trails at Brighton Recreation State Park. Large outdoor arena. Lessons & Training on site. Boarding starts at $175 month. BRIGHTON REC RIDING STABLE Howell, MI (Livingston) S3/11 (810) 534-5063 www.BrightonRecRidingStable.com A+ Boarding – Birch Run, MI, area. Stall or pasture, 50x160 indoor arena, indoor round pen, heated tack & wash area, customized lessons & clinics with 15 years experience. Arena rental avail. KM FARMS Birch Run, MI (Saginaw) M10/10 (989) 798-8983, www.KatieMooreFarms.com ARTIST PALATTE PAINTS (formerly Hickory View) 1 mile north of Genesee County Parks Cummings Center. Indoor & outdoor arenas, daily turnout, individual paddocks, tack lockers, family-oriented. Partial board $125 or full board $225. Chris Mt. Morris, MI (Genesee) S3/11 (810) 653-5468 A barn full of opportunities for boarders: indoor & outdoor arenas, round pen, timed lighting, acres of groomed trails, riding lessons. Horses are fed twice daily, daily turnout, box stalls. Large, well lit wash rack & grooming areas. Clinics. Consignment shop. Tack lockers & bathroom. Base rate $275. We are located 20-30 minutes from Jackson, Mason, Lansing & Chelsea, Michigan. For more info, email: mackinderpaintquarterhorses@hotmail.com MACKINDER PAINT AND QUARTER HORSES Munith, MI (Jackson) S10/10 (517) 596-2412 Boarding at WEST HIGHLAND FARM offers quality boarding to all breeds. 60x100 Indoor arena, daily turnout (weather permitting). Hay/grain 2x daily. Reasonable rates. Stalls available! Multi-horse discount. Lessons available by Wendy. WEST HIGHLAND FARM Willis, MI (Washtenaw) S5/11 (734) 461-6233 or (734) 461-0958 Boarding available, daily turn out, custom feeding, 7 separate pastures, lessons; western, hunt seat, dressage & showmanship. 60x120 outdoor arena, 64x144 indoor arena, dirt roads for trail riding, horses wormed every two months. Between Dexter & Chelsea. $325 stall, $250 pasture board. THE HORSE HOTEL – Mary Dexter, MI (Washtenaw) S5/11 (734) 426-2811 Boarding available, Grand Blanc. Feed daily, turnout, stalls cleaned daily, 50x150 indoor arena, 80x220 outdoor arena, tack room, observation room, bathroom. $250 stall, $175 pasture. Family friendly. Grand Blanc, MI (Genesee) M12/10 LUCKY D RANCH – Gregg: (810) 287-5103 Boarding, central Michigan: box stalls, feed, daily turnout, indoor arena privileges, excellent care. $300 per month. Call for info. Susie Walton Rosebush, MI (Isabella) M11/10 (989) 433-2925

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Boarding close to Ann Arbor, I-94. A private barn has opening for one or two riders. Indoor/outdoor arena, quality turnout. All disciplines welcome. Dexter, MI (Washtenaw) S11/10 (734) 972-9414 or roonfarm@attg.net BOB & MARILEE’S WILDWOOD FARMS: 17 years same owners. Matted stalls, closet tack lockers, 60x120 indoor, 3 outdoor arenas, 70’ round pen, trail challenge area, 2 wash racks, heated clubhouse w/ restroom. Daily turnout in 22 private pastures. Plenty of dirt roads to roam! $400/month. Rushton Rd., South Lyon, MI (Oakland) S4/11 (248) 437-6922 Brighton-South Lyon, MI, area farm has pasture board; also 1 stall available. Acres of pasture, home grown hay, access to shelter. Heated tack room, restroom, lockers. Trails available, outdoor riding arena & round pen. Bedding for sale. Visit us at www.TuthillFarms.com TUTHILL FARMS & COMPOSTING, Inc. South Lyon, MI (Livingston) S9/11 (248) 207-6201 HAP’N ACRES – Howell, MI. Daily turnout; fed 3x day; hot/cold wash rack; private lockers; arena; round pen; groomed pastures; personalized care; stalls available for 2 geldings. Discount for first four months! Call for more information. Howell, MI (Livingston) S3/11 Cheryl: (517) 546-3943 Happy Horse Boarding with Shannon Lynch, D.V.M. Quality care & feeding. Indoor & outdoor arenas. Large grass pastures. Very quiet, private, relaxed setting. Howell, MI (Livingston) S6/11 (517) 540-0780 Has illness or travel made you rethink your boarding options? Six horse farm enables exceptional personal care! Grooming, 3 feedings, large stalls/windows, 5 minutes from Krause Clinic. References. $400. Lenox Twp., MI (Macomb) Sept. (586) 873-6461 Indoor Arena, ride to Maybury, no trailer needed. 25 acres of pastures. Pasture & stall board. $300$400 a month. Heated observation room. Reining horse footing. Adult facility. Riding buddies. Northville, MI (Wayne) S10/10 (248) 767-9599 Introducing SKY HIGH FARM! “Where the Sky is the Limit!” Pasture board starts at $200! Visit us online at http://www.skyhighfarm.vpweb.com Lapeer, MI (Lapeer) S10/10 Jennifer: (248) 890-2426 MAJESTIC OAK STABLES, LLC – private horse boarding, indoor & outdoor arenas, specialized feed program, daily turnout, matted stalls. For more info visit us online at www.majesticoakstables.com Cheryl Carsley, LVT Howell, MI (Livingston) HMC-9/10 (517) 545-9559

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SADDLE UP! MAGAZINE CLASSIFIEDS BOARDING, Cont. New Boarding/Training facility with large indoor & outdoor arenas, round pens, shower stall & large pastures. Horse sales, leasing & training. Lessons in basic horsemanship, western, reining & jumping. Disabled are welcome. LEGEND LAND South Lyon, MI (Livingston) S9/11 (248) 486-0925 OVER EASY FARM, spacious stalls, rubber mats, premium bedding. Outside board, manicured pastures, large run-ins, heated water. 60x120 indoor, Olympic sized outdoor. Individualized feeding program, lessons, training, trails. Lapeer, MI (Lapeer) S10/10 (810) 938-1856 Pasture board, summer only: $175 per month. Lots of green pasture avail. for select number of boarders. Riding arena & full board available. Housing to share situation possible. Close to freeways. Howell/Hartland area, MI (Livingston) M9/10 (517) 546-3351 Private, quiet farm. Indoor arena, mirrors. Round pen, 3 pastures. Grass hay, balanced minerals. Lessons. Hoof rehab, natural barefoot hoofcare. $275 Linden, MI (Genesee) S5/11 (810) 735-7770 Quality care, individualized feeding, daily turnout. Offering: rider-wellness program using yoga; large indoor & outdoor arenas; show team; horses for lease; young rider & adult lesson programs; transportation services. All disciplines welcome. Visit us online at www.CavalloFarm.net CAVALLO EQUINE CENTRE – Lyn Ypsilanti, MI (Washtenaw) S9/10 (734) 480-3532 or email info@CavalloFarm.net RISING STAR STABLES – brand new facility with 60x120 indoor arena, small group turnout, stalls cleaned daily, individual tack lockers. Lessons available. Ask about our new lower prices! Clio, MI (Genesee) M-9/10 (810) 691-5855 RUSSELL TRAINING CENTER – training, lessons, boarding, sales, Michigan Apple Blossom Classic Open Horse Shows. Email: rtrainct@aol.com Mark & Carol Russell Williamston, MI (Ingham) HMC-5/11 (517) 655-4712, www.RussellTrainingCenter.com TIFFANY’S SHOW HORSES – new state-of-the-art facility now accepting deposits for stalls! Opening October 1st. Take your showing experience to the next level! Training & lessons available. Deckerville, MI (Sanilac) Sept. Tiffany: (810) 656-4485 TLC STABLES, convenient location, natural & common sense horsemanship, 10x10 stalls, twice daily feeding, daily turnout with hay, indoor & outdoor arena, individual care. References available upon request. 4H Leaders. Whitmore Lake, MI (Washtenaw) S8/11 TLC STABLES: (734) 741-1207

TWIN ELM TRAINING – Stalls now available for boarding and/or training. Indoor arena, lots of pastures & paddocks, observation room, 5/8 mile track, etc. Lessons & training available. Located just outside South Lyon, MI. For more information please visit us online at www.TwinElmTraining.com Bobbie Jo Graham Northville, MI (Washtenaw) S-9/11 (248) 697-6503 or twinelmtraining@hotmail.com WEST WIND EQUESTRIAN, LLC – accepting new boarders. Premier, state-of the art equestrian facility with indoor & outdoor arenas, 30 acres, quality feed & more! Lessons available. Find us on Facebook! Sue New Hudson, MI (Oakland) Sept. (248) 672-3593, sue@west-wind-equestrian.com WISHFUL THINKING FARM – matted box stalls, cleaned daily; feed 3x daily; daily turnout; tack lockers; indoor/outdoor arenas. Custom feed plans & deworming program. $250-$275. For more info, email: wishful_thinking_farms@yahoo.com Tiffany Durand, MI (Shiawassee) Sept. (989) 277-1643

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY How to Fund Your Hobby Barn Without Boarders! Or Help Fund Your Lesson Horses! Informational packet detailing 5 years of trial & error from advertising to fees. $25 + $5 shipping. (Sept.) WISE CHOICE, PO Box 586, Armada, MI 48005

CONSTRUCTION LYNNMAN CONSTRUCTION – Wick Buldings: Equine, Agricultural, Residential & Commercial. Engineered Post frame buildings. Follow us on Facebook! Visit www.LynnmanConstruction.com Keith Morrice, MI (Shiawassee) HMC-5/11 (517) 625-5558, keith@lynnmanconstruction.com

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Dale Chavez, 19”, light oi l , b a s k e t w e a v e , l o t s o f silver, used one time, $2,000. 17” Royal King, light oil, lots of silver, $550. Extra large Dundee Australian $150. 14” Collegiate, $300. Lenox, MI (Macomb) M10/10 (586) 749-3253 English hunt-dressage tack: high quality new & gently used (some German) brands. Show bridles, strap goods, reins, stirrup irons, spurs, riding boots (size 6), girths, lead ropes, leg & vet wraps, several bits, surcingle, shipping boots, fly mask, gloves, vest, breeches, rain gear, stationery, books, VHS videos, saddle covers, dressage whip, hay bag, boot & bridle hooks. Please call for info. Michigan (Sept.) (734) 429-3164 HERITAGE CUSTOM SADDLERY – reining, cutting, & working cowhorse saddles, custom chaps, CSI Saddle Pads. Also, 4x4 mini trucks. Visit us at www.HeritageCustomSaddlery.com Jim Taylor, Authorized Dealer Holland, MI (Allegan) HMC-6/11 (616) 836-1440, info@heritagecustomsaddlery.com TACK”EM”UP, LLC, Consignment & Tack Shop. Located at 103 S. Leroy St., Fenton, MI 48430. Offering horse tack for every discipline! Please visit http://tackemupconsignment.tripod.com (H-2/11) (810) 629-3811 or tackemup@sbcglobal.net TACKHOUSE TREASURES – New & gently used saddles, tack, winter blankets, english & western riding apparel, equine & small farm accessories. Consignments gladly accepted. Store Hours: Tues. through Sunday 11am-7pm or by appt. Closed Mondays. Visit www.tackhousetreasures.com. TACKHOUSE TREASURES Located at 7489 Colby Rd., Bancroft, MI 48414 (Shiawassee County) Sept. (989) 666-8316 or (989) 666-6893 THE TACK TRUCK – consignment shop for quality condition English-style tack & apparel. Hours: Mon. & Fri. 1-7pm; Sat. & Sun. 10am-5pm. Located at Woodbine Farm, 9976 W. Liberty Rd., Chelsea, MI. Visit us online: thetacktrunk.homestead.com Chelsea, MI (Washtenaw) HMC-1/11 (734) 330-0752 or thetacktrunk@sbclgobal.net

EVENTS Has your horse seen the dentist lately? Basic & advanced dentistry. Serving Michigan & surrounding states. We make stall calls! Visit our website for more information: www.EquineDentalServices.com EQUINE DENTAL SERVICES – Steve Shaver, EQ/DT Turner, MI (Arenac) P-S7/11 (989) 876-8448

EQUIP./TACK – NEW/USED COUNTY SADDLERY – jumping/dressage saddles. www.GreatLakesSaddles.com or www.saddles.com Jeff Kalman Michigan/Ontario, Canada (Sept.) (734) 320-0662 or jeff@countysaddlery.com

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OCTOBER 2 – Fall Tack Sale presented by Saddle Up! Magazine. Held indoors at the Shiawassee County Fair-grounds, Corunna, MI, 10am-4pm. Come shop or sell! Call (810) 714-9000 for information or visit www.saddleupmag.com for vendor form. The Michigan Horse Council & Rock Financial Showplace are in the process of planning the Novi Equestrian Expo, November 12-14, 2010. The new NEE is grateful for all input from the equine community regarding clinicians, demos, exhibitors, etc. Join us in creating a grand event for Michigan horse lovers! Visit www.NoviEquestrianExpo.com or email info@noviequestrianexpo.com Novi, MI (Oakland) M11/10 Contact Kristina Jones: (248) 348-5600, ext. 236

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SADDLE UP! MAGAZINE CLASSIFIEDS FARM & PET SITTING K & J HORSE & FARM SITTING – do you need to get away? Call K & J! Experienced in horse care, training & riding. Insured. Check out “Barn Candy” online at www.KandJPetsitting.webs.com Milford, MI (Oakland) HMC-7/11 (248) 410-0378

Robert’s Farrier Service – Reliable, professional horseshoeing & trimming. On time & shoes guaranteed to stay on for 6 weeks! BWFA certified. Serving the west side of Michigan. For information visit www.RobertsFarrier.com Robert A. Richards Hudsonville, MI (Ottawa) HMC-1/11 (734) 646-1911 or email horseneeds@yahoo.com

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FENCING

Registered Nigerian dwarf dairy goats for sale. Great for 4H project, dairy herd stock or family pets. Family-raised, handled from birth. Perry, MI (Shiawassee) Sept. (517) 256-1535

Equine Fencing – hardwood fence/stall boards. Red oak, 1”x6”x8’-$3.20 each. Other widths/lengths available. Delivery available. HULETT PORTABLE SAWMILLING Onondaga, MI (Jackson) S3/11 (517) 569-3875

FARRIERS CM Miniature Horse Farrier, certified. Specializing in the miniature horse. Balanced & correct trimming. One & two horse farms welcome, multiple horse discounts. Serving Livingston County & surrounding areas. Please call for information. Howell, MI (Livingston) S4/11 Sandy: (810) 923-6408

Fence Installations. Wire, wood, vinyl, HDEP. Best prices guarantee. For more information & photos visit us online at www.TotalFenceCompany.com TOTAL FENCE Plymouth, MI (Washtenaw) S4/11 1-800-694-1342

CORONA VISTA EQUINE CENTER – Professional barefoot trimming, rehabilitation & clinics offered. Lame horse consults, radiographs available. First class stable & sheltered pasture board year round on site. Visit www.CoronaVistaEquineCenter.com Jackson, MI, area (Jackson) S3/11 (517) 879-0815

STEVEN JAGUSCH & ASSOCIATES: Financial planning & retirement planning. Securities offered through Sigma Financial Corporation, member FINRA & SIPC. FPA member. Steven Jagusch Highland, MI (Oakland) HMC-4/11 1-888-616-7779 or sjagusch@sigmarep.com

Located in Milan, MI. Serving southeast MI. Been working with horses my whole life, will be glad to take the time needed with yours. Trims $25 (drafts more); four shoes $100. Karlallan Milan, MI (Washtenaw) S6/11 (734) 255-8656, horseshoerkarlallan@comcast.net

Custom logos, flyers, brochures, & websites. RED HORSE CREATIVE works with you to create what you need to promote your business. Visit us online at www.RedHorseCreative.com Mason, MI (Ingham) HMC-9/10 (517) 648-6453 or info@redhorsecreative.com

Natural Hoof Care. Building a stronger hoof, with balanced trimming. Willing to travel. Call or email: BareHoofinIt@hotmail.com Kim Powers Stockbridge, MI (Jackson) Sept. (517) 581-9415 PEPPER’S FARRIER SERVICE – 23 years serving Mid-Michigan. Pleasure & show, gaited, therapeutic, corrective. Recommended by area veterinarians. Professional. Dependable. Single horses accepted. Tired of waiting? Give us a call! JD Pepper CJFII, Ethan Pepper CJF Dansville, MI (Ingham) S3/11 (517) 589-5332 PROFESSIONAL FARRIER SERVICES: full service equine professional. Therapeutic/corrective shoeing. Trimming & shoeing for balance. Find us on Facebook! Email: ProfessionalFarrier@yahoo.com Charles Lanning, Certified Farrier Fowlerville, MI (Livingston) S9/11 (810) 623-5964 (call or text)

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GRAPHIC DESIGN

HAY & STRAW FOR SALE Hay, guaranteed top quality. Small square bales, alfalfa, alfalfa mix & orchard grass. Delivery available call or email for more information. Susie Walton Rosebush, MI (Isabella) M11/10 (989) 433-2925 or waltonfarms@yahoo.com Quality hay & straw for sale. Delivery available. Please call for more information. LEE MAULBETSCH FARMS Ann Arbor, MI (Washtenaw) S10/10 (734) 665-8180

HELP WANTED Farm Operations Manager: Ohio University Southern, one of the five regional campuses within the Ohio University system, is seeking applications for Farm Operations Manager. Position: Farm Operations Manager. Deadline: August 31, 2010. www.ohiouniversityjobs.com/applicants/central?qui ckFind=57030 to apply. Application deadline: For full consideration applications should be submitted by August 22, 2010. Women, minorities, veterans & persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. (Sept.)

HORSE ASSOC./CLUBS Michigan Appaloosa Horse Association (MApHA): Promoting the interest & improvement in the Appaloosa breed in the State of Michigan. For information visit www.michappclub.com or contact President Floyd Vickery at (248) 685-8690 (M12/10) Western Michigan Appaloosa Regional (WMAR): Dedicated to the promotion of the Appaloosa Horse. Featuring a futurity, stallion service auction, yearly shows, a year end banquet & awards. For more info visit www.wmarapp.com. (M12/10) LOOKING FOR AN ASSOCIATION OR CLUB? CHECK OUT THE LINKS PAGE ON OUR WEBSITE:

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HORSE BARNS/FARMS & PROP FOR SALE/LEASE 5 or 10 acre horse/hobby/herb farm. Huge house, shop, historic barn with stalls, greenhouses, coop, gardens, fenced. Main road near Rec. area – miles of trails. Tour: www.sunshinefarmandgarden.com Commerce, MI (Oakland) S4/11 (248) 872-6110 7+ lovely horse-ready acres, house & garage near Sodus, MI. $130K. For more info see fellpony.com Sodus Twp., MI (Berrien) M-9/10 (269) 470-5750

HEALTH & WELLNESS

10 acre parcel in Roscommon, MI. High & dry, will perk easily, great for horses, build your dream home! 1/8 mile from M-18. LC terms available. $39,900. Roscommon, MI (Crawford) M12/10 (906) 883-3520, email njwithrow@yahoo.com

Need to burn fat you have gained over the winter? Do you drink coffee or tea? Get ready for the riding season with the only U.S. Patented thermogenic fatburning organic coffee & tea. Visit my website: bellajava.igetpaidtodrinkcoffee.com Suzanne Oakland County, MI (S3/11) (248) 978-4736

14.5 Acres – Wandering Creek. Walk-out rancher, 6 stall stable, tack & hay storage. 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, screen gazebo overlooking creek, garden pond, rolling pastures. Many unique features. RE/MAX CONNECTION – Kurt Lowdermilk Fremont, MI (Newaygo) Sept. (231) 924-9800 or KurtLowdermilk@grar.com

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SADDLE UP! MAGAZINE CLASSIFIEDS HORSE FARMS, Cont. 27 Acre Horse Farm. Rustic log home, open floor plan. 4 paddocks with water, 4 pasture areas, 32x38 five stall stable, tack & storage areas. 10 acres tillable land. RE/MAX CONNECTION – Kurt Lowdermilk Fremont, MI (Newaygo) Sept. (231) 924-9800 or KurtLowdermilk@grar.com 30 stall equine facility, built in 2000, on 16.4 acres in high-demand Ada, MI. Fully leased for immediate income. Indoor/lighted outdoor arena approved for shows. 12 large, lush pastures; 2 sand lots. Attached residence for owner/manager. $499,000. Additional 15 acres available, land contract possible. Ada, MI (Kent) Sept. (616) 897-2954

For the Horse Lover: Camp Bellowood in Union, MI. 305 acres, private lake, currently used as campground. Features 50 stall stable, indoor arena, trails, two pavilions & 4 bedroom home & 3 rental units. In Constantine, MI, 4 bedroom custom home, 3 acres. REMAX – Dave Persons Cass & St. Joseph Counties, MI (Sept.) (269) 625-2734, www.DavidPersonsHomes.com Horse around here! Nice ranch, open & airy floor plan, on 10 acres. Lots of windows offer great views. Finished walkout basement. 36x50 barn with seven stalls & hayloft. 50x50 indoor arena. 33x22 barn. Fenced pastures & lush hayfield. Holly schools. $299,900. ENGLAND REAL ESTATE – Mary England Groveland Twp., MI (Oakland) Sept. (810) 632-7427 Kalamazoo Area Horse Ranch! Plainwell, MI, 10 Acres with riding arena (48x120), 7 stalls, 2 barns, 4 pastures, ½ Mi trail. 2,100 sq. ft. home, 2 baths, 4 bedrooms, & deck with hot tub. $239,900. Plainwell, MI (Kalamazoo) Sept. PRUDENTIAL REALTORS: (269) 488-5277

APHA reg. solid yearling colt (7/31/09). 14-1-14.2 hands. Will tie for hours. Leads. Good for farrier. Up to date on everything. Exc. bloodlines, disposition, conformation. Very quiet. $600. Fenton, MI (Livingston) S2/11 RR PAINTS: (810) 750-6497 Registered American Paint Ponies: black/whites, yearling filly, weanling filly & colt, $300 each. Reg. American Paint Pony stallion, black/white, stays w/ mares, easy breeder, $500, best offer, good home. Lenox, MI (Macomb) M10/10 (586) 749-3253 2010 chestnut ApHC filly – super built, will halter & ride. Dam is chestnut ApHC mare, ApHC & ACCAP point earner. Sire is bay ApHC stallion by “Just Shockin Yall” WC stallion. MApHA Breeders Futurity paid. $2,500. Visit http://tncappaloosas.tripod.com Jerome, MI (Hillsdale) M9/10 T-N-C APPALOOSAS: (517) 425-0995 “Shannon’s Obsession”: 2008 ApHC chestnut with spots & characteristics. Mare. Super bred for halter & riding. Reiner, pleasure, barrels, cow horse, etc. World Champion bloodlines. MApHA & WMAR Futurity paid. $1,500. T-N-C APPALOOSAS Jerome, MI (Hillsdale) M9/10 (517) 425-0995, http://tncappaloosas.tripod.com

40 Acre Horse Lover’s Paradise, very private. Avid rider’s dream: 60x134 eight stall barn with arena. Electric/water in each stall, wash room, tack room, 5 turnouts, sand ring. Stunning Cape Cod with walkout, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, great room with fireplace, den, dining, first floor master, porch & 3car garage with bonus room. COVENTRY REALTY, LLC – Ann Peterson Metamora, MI (Lapeer) P-M9/10 (248) 495-8877 or email: ap.realtor@yahoo.com

WANTED: Mature Women to share rental of apartment & training barn. Fantastic property: training barn, stalls, pastures, paddocks, & a large apartment to share for single women looking for space to share. The facility is surrounded by 105 acre horse farm with indoor, outdoor arenas, riding trails & lots of space. Located near Howell, MI; close to US-23 & I-96. If you would like to share this facility with other like-minded women, call… Howell/Hartland area, MI (Livingston) Sept. (517) 546-3351

67.5 acre hunting parcel with pond. Southern Lenawee County. Income from CRP. Offers wanted! FAUST REAL ESTATE, LLC, ADRIAN – Diana Southern Lenawee County, MI (Sept.) (517) 270-3646

When you are thinking of buying or selling horse & country related property or vacant land call Kathie Crowley for a referral! Consult a professional who is in the horse business & understands your needs. REMAX – Kathie Crowley S10/10 (248) 207-7222 (cell), Kathie.Crowley@yahoo.com

AQHA bay mare, granddaughter of “Rugged Lark.” 14 years old, 15.3 hands. Has been shown western & English & very good on trails, no vices. Would be a good horse for any age. $5,000. Hart, MI (Oceana) Sept. (231) 873-5112

HORSES FOR LEASE

Foundation Quarter Horses, near dispersal: broodmares & young stock, many of them ready to show. 43 years of a very successful breeding program. Must go. Rosebush, MI (Isabella) M11/10 Susie Walton: (989) 433-2925

BUILDING LOTS in private equine development, Howell, MI. For sale with owner financing to qualified individuals. 10 lots, 1.15 to 2 acres. 40 acre private farm next door, with pastures, paddocks, indoor, outdoor arenas & riding trails. Call for info. Howell, MI (Livingston) Sept. (517) 546-3351

Excellent location, beautiful farmhouse. Location, location, location! Exit 133 off I-96 between Lansing & Ann Arbor, MI. 11.5 acres. Huge, historical horse barn with huge lofts (holds lots of hay). Charming updated farmhouse with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. Fenced pastures, pond, wooded areas. This place has it all! $319,000 purchase price. Open to land contract or lease option with serious option to buy. Howell, MI (Livingston) P-Sept. (734) 395-0865 or nbryantniten@yahoo.com

Awesome well-tempered horse for lease. Fun experience, smooth gaits. Very affectionate & wellmannered, but not a bore! Requires a confident rider. Big indoor & outdoor arenas, miles of trails. Starting at $100/month. Come meet him! Northville, MI (Oakland) S9/10 (248) 990-1589 Quiet 8 year old Quarter Horse for lease or share board. Looking for experienced English/dressage rider. $100/month if kept at farm or share board at Hardy Farms in Howell, MI, for $150/month. Hartland, MI (Livingston) Sept. (810) 632-4442

HORSES FOR SALE 1991 reg. black & white Paint gelding. 15.3 hh, ~1,200 lbs. Solid, good bone, healthy. Good ground manners. Current shots, shoes, worming. Loads. WILDWOOD ACRES – Lynda Horton, MI (Jackson) Sept. (517) 563-8556

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4 year old Appendix Quarter Horse. Light bay mare with white blaze & two white socks. 60 days training. $700 obo. Billy Cook show saddle for sale, $1800. Call for more information. Hart, MI (Oceana) Sept. (231) 873-5112 (after 5pm or weekends)

“Shez Super Impressed” N/N 1994 black AQHA mare. Trail & road rides, could do walk/trot & halter in s h o w r i n g . I n f o a l t o“Impulsified” – sorrel overo APHA/PtHA/AQHA stallion for March 2011. $2,000. T-N-C APPALOOSAS Jerome, MI (Hillsdale) M9/10 (517) 425-0995, http://tncappaloosas.tripod.com “X Rated Version” – 2008 bay AQHA mare. Wonderfully built, nice neck & hip. Started riding down roads & trails; will do well in halter & western pleasure. Easy to handle, work with. Granddaughter of “Good Version” on sire side. Dam goes to “Zippo Pine Bar.” $2,500. T-N-C APPALOOSAS Jerome, MI (Hillsdale) M10/10 (517) 425-0995, http://tncappaloosas.tripod.com

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INSURANCE

PHOTOGRAPHY

Herd Reduction Sale: Kid’s pony, 10.2 hands, 12 years, $200. Reg. Arabian bay mare, 14.3 hands, 8 years, four stockings, blaze, broke to ride, $700. Reg. APHA bay tobiano homozygous mare, 15.1 hands, 3 years, $800. Hastings, MI (Barry) Sept. (269) 948-2008

Attention Horse Lovers: Farm Bureau Insurance offers low rates for farm, truck, trailer, horse & tack insurance. Workers comp, home, life & health insurance available! Visit www.MattLew.com South Lyon, MI (Livingston) S5/11 (248) 486-1831

PETERSONWARMBLOODS.COM – Since 1982, Holsteiner Heritage. Sales, leasing, stud service, lessons & boarding. HARTLAND EQUESTRIAN – Kathy Highland, MI (Oakland) S6/11 (248) 887-4303

Best coverage rates for equine mortality, farm owners, club & event insurance, auto, workman’s comp, life & disability for Michigan horse owners, trainers & boarding facilities. For more information: email@RoscommonInsurance.com ROSCOMMON INSURANCE Roscommon, MI (Roscommon) S4/11 (989) 275-5555

LMD PHOTOGRAPHY – portraits with a photojournalistic approach! All furry animals, big & small! Also specializing in maternity, newborn, children & senior portraits, head shots & composition cards. Mention this ad for a $25 print credit towards your paid session. Good until 11/30/10. Brighton, MI (Livingston) Sept. (810) 220-3354 or www.lmd-photography.com

Percheron Crosses for sale. Black & white mares & geldings, broke to ride & drive. Well broke, very gentle. Will make great trail horses. From 15 hands to 17 hands. www.LeSanShaPercherons.com LESANSHA PERCHERONS – Sandi Millington, MI (Tuscola) M9/10 (989) 871-2843 or (810) 691-1496

“Proudtobeahalfterm” beautiful bay Thoroughbred gelding. He spent 9 years on the track with a good record. For the last 3 years he;s been retrained in hunter-jumper. He floats in movement with pride and elegance when he works. He has beautiful refined features and a loving personality. Experienced rider. Cadillac, MI (Wexford) P-Sept. Mary: (231) 775-6485 or martinj55@sbcglobal.net

HORSE TRAILERS/AUTOS 2004 Exiss 14 ft. living quarter, 3 horse. Full bath shower enclosure. Lots of storage. Sofa 8 ft. slide. Stud divider, ramp. AC, microwave, freezer, fridge. Can email pics. Asking $35,900. Caro, MI (Tuscola) Sept. Lucy: (810) 488-1446 or chex252@centurytel.net 2008 Merhow Equistar 2-horse slant load bumper pull with dressing room. Like new condition. $8,000. Pics available, email merhow4sale@gmail.com Ortonville, MI (Oakland) M-9/10 (248) 421-6476 Custom rebuilt bumper pull, 2 place, straight load, $1500 obo. Call for info. Unionville, MI (Tuscola) Sept. Deb: (989) 665-2280 PRICES TRAILER SALES & RV CENTER now offers propane fills, RV dump station, RV supplies & parts! Visit www.PricesTrailers.com Corunna, MI (Shiawassee) HMC-2/11 (989) 743-3536, sales@pricestrailers.com VARSITY FORD – Mary Waxer-Leto, Sales & Leasing. For more info, visit www.VarsityFord.com, email MaryWaxer@varsityford.com or stop in! 3480 Jackson Ave., Ann Arbor, MI (Washtenaw) (734) 332-1920 or (248) 982-9728 (HMC-10/10)

Summer sessions now being booked! Professional on-site portraits of you & your horse. Also available for senior portraits & weddings. For details & info, please visit www.sweetwaterphotos.com. Tara Milford, MI (Oakland) S7/11 (248) 410-2029 (call or text)

MASSAGE THERAPY

SADDLE/TACK REPAIR

Certified through Equissage, specializing in problem & performance horses. Massage improves flexibility & range of motion, reduces swelling & inflammation, speeds healing, enhances muscle tone & relieves tension. Servicing lower Michigan. Visit www.RPEquineMassage.webs.com Webberville, MI (Livingston) S10/10 (517) 230-5646 or hardyrac@msu.edu

Custom-made saddles & therapeutic equipment. Saddle, tack & leather repair. Used tack bought & sold. Personalization for year-end awards. Blanket repair. Call anytime! Hours: Mon.-Sun. 8am-9pm. BUFFALO ROBES CUSTOM LEATHERWORK – Chuck Toledo, OH (Lucas) S1/11 (419) 382-9351 or (419) 266-4150 (cell.)

Massage Therapy for Horse & Rider, pre/post event, maintenance. whitehorsetherapeutics.com Marcia Sommerville, CMT Milford, MI (Oakland) HMC-10/10 (248) 318-0648

Saddle repair & leather work. New & used saddles, tack bought & sold. Complete leather repair available. Hours: Monday-Friday 9-6pm, Saturday 9:30-7pm & Sunday 12-5pm. JIM’S QUALITY SADDLE CO. – Jim Moule Milford, MI (Oakland) S11/10 (248) 887-4829

MINIATURE HORSES

SHOW CLOTHING

AMHA & AMHR Miniature Horses: Champion bloodlines, foals, yearlings & some broodmares for sale. Visit us online at www.carouselcorral.com for more information. LIL BUTT MINIS – Carolyn Terry Niles, MI (Berrien) S1/11 (269) 684-8418

(Almost) one stop shopping for your equestrian & horse accessory needs. Lycra, ultra suede, zippers, rhinestones, & SuitAbility patterns. For information visit www.ShowClothesUnlimited.com SHOW CLOTHES UNLIMITED Brown City, MI (Sanilac) S-4/11 (810) 346-2305

AMHA Miniature Horses – quality not quantity. Stud service available. Come see & compare. Visit us online at www.RykaMiniatures.com. Ann Arbor, MI (Washtenaw) S6/11 (734) 665-3070 or rykaminiatures@charter.net

WORLD CUSTOM ALTERATIONS : specializing in equestrian alterations for saddle seat, hunt seat & dressage. Also chap & boot repair; western & top hat cleaning & shaping. Northville, MI (Wayne) M10/10 (248) 348-8560, www.worldcustomalterations.com

Two beautiful gelded minis. 6 years old. Had some cart training a few years ago. They have been together since they were 4 months old & I would like them to stay together. They are pastured with my larger horses. Good health, nice feet, up to date on all vaccines. Love children! Make offer. Auburn Hills, MI (Oakland) Sept. (248) 620-4160

SIGNS Signs for farms, trucks, trailers, arenas, t-shirts, hats, jackets, & whatever you can dream up! We advertise to horse lovers because we are horse lovers for over 16 years! LL GRAPHIC DESIGN South Lyon, MI (Livingston) S9/11 (248) 486-0925

MISCELLANEOUS

STALLIONS/BREEDING

For Sale: Sheltie dog, 2 years old, needs good home. Several saddles. Old jog cart. Gun lathes. Horse books. Household miscellaneous. Bar stools. Rakes, shovels, wood stoves & horse feeders. Ingham, Kalkaska & Washtenaw Counties, MI (Sept) (231) 258-3413

Andalusian, ROMERITO – “Max.” Imported 17h PRE stallion, worldwide proven dressage sire, Champion, available for crossbreeding! Stud fee starts at $750. Mare care avail. Purebreds for sale. Dansville, MI (Ingham) S4/11 (517) 623-1032 or www.YeguadaRomerito.com

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TRAINING & LESSONS

ApHC Stallions at Stud: “Stormn’ Too The Topp”: ApHC/CRHA black, 16hh. “Obsessed To Impress”: ApHC chestnut with spots & characteristics, 14.3hh. For photos, bloodlines & more visit us online. T-N-C APPALOOSAS Jerome, MI (Hillsdale) S10/10 (517) 425-0995 or http://tncappaloosas.tripod.com

All around training, lessons, sales, showing, clinics. Western pleasure, hunt seat, trail, showmanship, halter. Facilities available in Vassar & Holly, MI, or I can travel to you. Join the fun! For more info visit www.ShilohPerformanceHorses.com Casey Lloyd Vassar & Holly, MI (Tuscola/Oakland) S6/11 (248) 761-7664

“Baron” is a 2000 World Class Star Status Friesian available for crossbreeding. Shipped semen & live cover. Crossbred & purebred foals also available. Stud fee $800. Visit www.friesianspirit.net for photos, information and more! FRIESIAN SPIRIT – Bob & Rachelle Grabowski Perry, MI (Shiawassee) S1/11 (517) 625-9500 or email spirithorsefarm@aol.com

TANK HEATERS LP-Gas Livestock Tank Heaters, over a dozen sizes available. Warmer water is healthier & improves the immune system! LP saves compared to electricity! Price increase effective July 2010 – call now! Birch Run, MI (Saginaw) S3/11 Gary: (989) 871-4200 or (989) 233-2271 (cell) Sun Tanks solar powered watering troughs – save money, energy, time & livestock this winter! No electricity needed; works great even on cloudy days! Visit www.SerenityHillsFarm.com for info. Milford, MI (Livingston) Sept. (810) 923-8317

TRACTOR SERVICES Augered post holes, pasture & field mowing, large area rototilling, finish grading, front end loader & hauling. Fence repairs. “If it’s not right, we make it right!” Serving Washtenaw & Livingston Counties. John Pinckney, MI (Livingston) S6/11 (734) 878-0107 Property clean-ups, pasture mowing, brushhogging, arena tilling, rototilling, seeding, fertilizing, trail maintenance, post holes, driveway grading, manure removal. www.SafariOutdoorServices.com Mid-Michigan & Southern Michigan (S9/10) (517) 518-0512 BADER BROS., INC., Michigan locations: Reese, Birch Run, Saginaw, & Hillman, offers ground-driven manure spreaders, arena rakes & post hole diggers, as well as compact tractors with loaders & 4-7’ rotary cutters. Join the Bader Bros., Inc. Fan Page on Facebook or visit www.BaderBros.com (S-7/11) (989) 868-4165 (Reese, MI, Location)

TRAIL RIDING Sleepy Hollow Trail Riders Assoc., Inc., (SHTRA) a 501(3)(c) non-profit dedicated to the equestrian trails & staging area of Sleepy Hollow State Park, in Clinton County, MI. For info: www.shtra.org or Marsha Putnam 989-661-2541, Marken68@aol.com (M12/10)

All Breed Training/Boarding facility with new large indoor/outdoor arenas & round pens. Training & lessons in breaking, western, reining, jumping & dressage. Disabled are welcome. LEGEND LAND South Lyon, MI (Livingston) S9/11 (248) 486-0925 AUGONTAR DRESSAGE, Marie Domke-DeWitt: Instructor, trainer, coach, clinician. For more info visit www.AugontarDressage.com Ortonville, MI (Oakland) HMC-3/11 (248) 840-0795 BB PERFORMANCE HORSES: training, instruction, sales. 2008 graduate from the University of Findlay. Located just a few minutes northwest of I-94/I-69 junction. Email: bbperformancehorses@gmail.com Jessica Pickford Battle Creek, MI (Calhoun) HMC-12/10 (269) 579-3434 Experienced teacher/trainer will travel. Successful with Juniors, Amateurs, moving horses up dressage levels. Patient, empathetic, knowledgeable. Master’s Degree in teaching, graduated L program, competed in 1986 Olympic Sports Festival. GATE HOUSE FARM, LLC – Betty Forsyth Howell, MI (Livingston) M5/11 (517) 546-5280 or GateHouseFarmLLC@yahoo.com GRAND OAKES FARM – training & lessons for Youth, Non-Pro, All-Around horses. Also, all-around horses for sale. www.GrandOakesFarm.com Paul Oakes Holly, MI (Oakland) HMC-5/11 (248) 634-5113 or grandoakesfarm@comcast.net

Lessons/Training all ages, English, western. Experienced trainer will work with you & your horse to get positive results. Colt breaking, tune-ups, ready for show. Call for information. LUCKY D RANCH – Gregg Dunkel Grand Blanc, MI (Genesee) M12/10 (810) 287-5103 THE TRAVELING TRAINER offers training & lessons at your facility or mine. Over 25 years experience. Bachelors Degree in Equine Science from University of Findlay. Quality horses for sale. Visit www.thetravelingtrainer.net Ann-Marie Lavallee – THE TRAVELING TRAINER Dryden, MI (Lapeer) S5/11 (810) 796-3510 TRAIN TO REIN & become an effective rider. Learn to ride bridle-less! Effective riding can get you there. Be the rider your horse has always dreamed of & ride the horse you have always dreamed of! Learn the concepts of becoming an effective rider & a softer, more responsive horse is in your future. Effective riding will deepen the partnership of horse & rider in any discipline. Attend or sponsor an effective riding clinic, camp or schedule a lesson. Will travel to you. Sign up to receive my bi-weekly “Effective Riding” Training Tips newsletter online at www.LindaDurocher.com Linda Durocher Howell, MI (Livingston) M11/10 517-404-0163 or SlidinDRanch@gmail.com Training by trust, not trauma. Western in general & specifically preparation for cattle classes. Susie Walton Rosebush, MI (Isabella) M11/10 (989) 433-2925

TRANSPORTATION LAUREL MANOR FARMS Horse Transportation: “Air-Ride” Van & Semi-Tractor. US DOT 1156788, MC465680. Email: la@boilerman.com Oxford, MI (Oakland) HMC-3/11 Les: (248) 224-4340 days or (248) 628-4399 eves.

Horse Dreamers, LLC – Riding lessons for all ages. English, western & jumping. Instructor Holly Ax, CHA Certified Master Level, Bachelor Degree in Elementary Education, Master in Special Education. HORSE DREAMERS, LLC Holly, MI (Oakland) S2/11 (248) 627-6270

MIKE’S HORSE HAULING, local only in the following counties: Oakland, Livingston, Genesee, Macomb, Washtenaw, Shiawassee, Ingham, Lapeer Wayne & Jackson. Call for quote. See our ad for ARABIANS OF MONTICELLO FARM in this issue! Visit www.arabiansofmonticellofarm.com or email arabiansofmonticellofarm@yahoo.com Highland, MI (Oakland) S-4/11 (810) 459-2631

Interested in results? 40 years of successful training & lesson background will work for you & your horse. Centrally located by Metamora, Dryden, Lapeer, Oxford & Rochester, MI. For information visit www.IronwoodFarmEquestrian.com Dorothy Mueller Leonard, MI (Oakland) S12/10 (313) 215-1944 (cell) or (248) 969-2651 (farm)

Save on Web Hosting, Design & Computer Services. Offering unlimited hosting for only $56 per year. Also offering flat-rate on-site computer service for $55. For more details please visit us online at http://equine.dynamicwebhost.net Birmingham, MI (Oakland) S4/11 (248) 686-1146

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SHOW & EVENT DATES Events are subject to change without notice - always be sure to CALL BEFORE YOU HAUL!

SEPTEMBER 4, 5 & 6 – OAATS White River Fall & Labor Day Ride, held in Hesperia, MI. Call Wayne (231) 250-4242, visit www.OAATS.org

SEPTEMBER 10-18 – Allegan County Fair, held in Allegan, MI. For more information call (269) 6736501 or visit www.MichiganFairs.org

AUGUST 31-SEPTEMBER 5 – Manistee County Fair held in Onekama, MI. For more info please call (231) 889-5566 or visit www.MichiganFairs.org

SEPTEMBER 4, 5 & 6 – Waterloo Rec. Area Labor Day Weekend Ride. For info call Tom at (517) 5226482, or visit www.waterloohorsemen.org

SEPTEMBER 11 – 3 Bar B Rodeo Summer Buckle Series Show, held in Adrian, MI, 7:30pm. For info: (517) 263-6618 or email ArenaGal3B@verizon.net

SEPTEMBER 1 – Penning & Sorting Practice, Dude’s Arena, Metamora, MI. Sign up 5pm; practice 6-8pm. Kirk (586) 980-4091, www.crescentridgefarms.com

SEPTEMBER 5 – Michigan Assoc. of Speed Horses Open Speed/Gymkhana Show. Elba Equest. Center, Lapeer, MI, noon. For info call (810) 656-6122, or visit michiganassociationofspeedhorses.webs.com

SEPTEMBER 11 – Annual Horseshoe Hunt, 10am, $5 includes lunch, Highland Rec. Area (M-59), White Lake, MI. Visit www.HighlandTrailRiders.com

MICHIGAN EVENTS

SEPTEMBER 1 – Speed/Fun Show at The Orchard in Vassar, MI, 6:30pm. For info call (989) 673-3767, or visit online at http://GWHorsesandTack.com SEPTEMBER 1-6 – Alpena County Fair, held in Alpena, MI. For more information call (989) 6574052 or visit www.MichiganFairs.org SEPTEMBER 1-6 – Dickinson County Fair in Norway, MI. Info: (906) 563-8840, www.MichiganFairs.org SEPTEMBER 2 – Sorting Practice at The Orchard in Vassar, MI, 6:30pm. For info call (989) 673-3767, or visit online at http://GWHorsesandTack.com SEPTEMBER 3 & 4 – MJMHA All Breed Fun Show, held at the Shiawassee Fairgrounds, Corunna, MI. For info: Laura (734) 644-0410, www.mjmha.com SEPTEMBER 3, 4 & 5 – “ShoMe the Money MSU Series” Show, at the MSU Pavilion, East Lansing, MI. www.shomehorseshows.com or (517) 545-5997 SEPTEMBER 4 – Kenowa Saddle-ites Open Show, 8:30am start time, held at the Hudsonville, MI, Fairgrounds. www.kenowasaddleites.webs.com or call Karla at (616) 318-9022 (cell) for info. SEPTEMBER 4 – Prairie Creek Farm Speed Series Show, held in Chesaning, MI, 10am start rain or shine. For info call DeAnn at (989) 860-1937 or visit online at www.PrairieCreekFarmServices.com SEPTEMBER 4 – Summer Series Open Speed Show at Triple O Equine in Ionia, MI. 5pm start time. 6 events & 4 age divisions. For info: (616) 527-8472 SEPTEMBER 4 – Two-Man Sorting, drawpot & open, sponsored by KAT Cattle Co., held at Dude’s Arena, Metamora, MI. Spectators welcome. Call Kirk (586) 980-4091 or visit www.CrescentRidgeFarms.com SEPTEMBER 4 & 5 – MI Reined Cow Horse Assoc. payback show, held at JDJ Ranch in Evart, MI. 8am start. For info call Shelly at (231) 633-5502, or visit online at www.michiganreinedcowhorse.com SEPTEMBER 4 & 5 – Shoreline All-Breed Youth Show, held at the Mason County Fairgrounds, in Ludington, MI. Call Marcia at (231) 843-2280 or visit www.MasonCountyFairgrounds.com SEPTEMBER 4, 5 & 6 – Great Lakes Buckskin Fall Finale & Futurity Show, at the St. Joseph County Fairgrounds, Centreville, MI. For info call Jill (231) 689-6229 or visit www.greatlakesbuckskin.com SEPTEMBER 4, 5 & 6 – Mich. State POA Club Show, Allegan Co. Fairgrounds, Allegan, MI. Weekend high point. Call (269) 751-8952, dkamps@verizon.net

SEPTEMBER 5 & 6 – MSPB&O Class in the Country All Breed & Pinto Horse Show, 8am, Shiawassee County Fairgrounds, Corunna, MI. Economy fees, multiple Judges. Call Kadee at (989) 660-9625 SEPTEMBER 8 – Penning & Sorting Practice, Dude’s Arena, Metamora, MI. Sign up 5pm; practice 6-8pm. Kirk (586) 980-4091, www.crescentridgefarms.com SEPTEMBER 8 – Speed/Fun Show at The Orchard in Vassar, MI, 6:30pm. For info call (989) 673-3767, or visit online at http://GWHorsesandTack.com SEPTEMBER 9 – Bay Harbor Dressage Schooling Show, 4pm, held at the Equestrian Club in Bay Harbor, MI. For info call (231) 439-7100 or visit us online at www.bayharbor.com/equestrianclub SEPTEMBER 9 – Sorting Practice at The Orchard in Vassar, MI, 6:30pm. For info call (989) 673-3767, or visit online at http://GWHorsesandTack.com SEPTEMBER 9, 10 & 11 – Chippewa County Stalwart Agricultural Fair, held in Stalwart, MI. For info: (906) 647-8870 or visit www.MichiganFairs.org SEPTEMBER 9-19 – Michigan Trail Riders Assoc. Trophy Ride (must be member to attend). For info call Chris at (989) 473-3205 or visit www.mtra.org SEPTEMBER 10 & 11 – Michigan State Championship Horse Show, hosted by the Walking Horse Assoc. of Michigan, held at the MSU Pavilion, East Lansing, MI. WHAM Futurity on Saturday. For info: Susan (586) 855-8091, suefenner@yahoo.com; Roger (989) 429-6001 or www.whamonline.com SEPTEMBER 10 & 11 – SEMFHA Fall Classic I & MDA Schooling Show at Win-a-Gin Farm in Oxford, MI. Call Gail (810) 229-2694. www.SEMFHA.com SEPTEMBER 10, 11 & 12 – Eastern Michigan Arabian Association Show, held in at the Ingham County Fairgrounds, Mason, MI. www.emaa.org SEPTEMBER 10, 11 & 12 – MiCMO “The 50s” CMO at Hungerford Lake Horseman’s Camp, Frederic, MI. Info: (989) 732-0335 or westphal98@hotmail.com SEPTEMBER 10, 11 & 12 – Pontiac Lake Horseman’s Assoc. “Tour the Trails” event weekend. For info visit www.PLHA.info or email PLHAnews@aol.com SEPTEMBER 10, 11, 12 & 13 – Peter Campbell “Willing Partners” Natural Horsemanship Clinic, held in Traverse City, MI. For more info please call (231) 492-5421, or visit www.willingpartners.com

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SEPTEMBER 11 – Branch County Saddle Club Speed Show, 5pm, held in Quincy, MI. Daily high points awarded. For more info call (517) 398-1620 SEPTEMBER 11 – Cowboys & Clowns Fun Speed Show, come as you are! Held in White Cloud, MI, 1pm start. For info call Krystal at (231) 629-6576 SEPTEMBER 11- Great Lakes Reining Cow Horse Assoc. Show, 8am start, held at Dude’s Arena, Metamora, MI. For info call Chris (810) 721-0098, www.GLRCHA.com, email glrcha@hotmail.com SEPTEMBER 11 – Highland Trail Riders Annual Horseshoe Hunt. Visit www.highlandtrailriders.com SEPTEMBER 11 – Judged Trail Ride, 10am, Elba Equestrian Complex, Lapeer, MI. Call Linda at (810) 659-2151, or visit www.horsesforhope.com SEPTEMBER 11 – Kal-Val Saddle Club Show, held in Scotts, MI. For info visit www.KalVal.org, call (269) 626-8901 or Jamie at (269) 649-5752 SEPTEMBER 11 – Newbie/Warm-Up Obstacle Clinic at Willow Tree Eq. Center, Bangor, MI, 4-7pm. For info call (269) 906-0287, www.i2k.com/~willow SEPTEMBER 11 – Speed Team Show, 1pm, held at Flying V Arena, Vermontville, MI. For info call Dennis (517) 726-0251, visit http://flyingvarena.com SEPTEMBER 11 & 12 - Gaited Horse Fun Show, Faith Farm, Hudsonville, MI, 9:30am. Natural Horsemanship Clinic on Sunday. www.MichiganRMH.com or email nylandc@sbcglobal.net for information. SEPTEMBER 11 & 12 – Northern Michigan Paint Horse Club Show, 8am start, held at the Midland, MI, Fairgrounds. For info: Patty (231) 832-9549, horseshowmom_@hotmail.com, www.NMPHC.net SEPTEMBER 12 – BCB Open Speed Show, 9:30 am. Barry Fairgrounds, between Hastings & Middleville, MI. Call Theresa (269) 721-9961 or kherp@mei.net SEPTEMBER 12 – Benefit Speed Series fun show, 9am, Manchester, MI. 7 events, jackpot & calcuttas. Proceeds benefit therapeutic riding program. For info call (734) 428-8876, visit www.whh2h.org SEPTEMBER 12 – Mason County Saddle Club Show, held in Ludington, MI. 8am, rain or shine. Added Classes! PAC approved. Call Brooks (231) 843-8172 or visit www.masoncountysaddleclub.com SEPTEMBER 12 – Obstacle Challenge & Judged Trail Ride at Willow Tree Equestrian Center, Bangor, MI, noon. Call (269) 906-0287; www.i2k.com/~willow

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SEPTEMBER 18 & 19 – Cricklewood Dressage Schooling Series Show at Prainito Stable in Ray Twp., MI. For info call Show Manager Pat at (810) 614-1383, or visit www.CricklewoodDressage.com SEPTEMBER 18 & 19 – Michigan Foundation Quarter Horse Registry Show, held at the Isabella Fairgrounds, Mt. Pleasant, MI, 8:30am. For info call (269) 720-2361 or visit www.michigan-fqhr.com

SEPTEMBER 12 – Two-Man Sorting, drawpot & open, sponsored by KAT Cattle Co., held at Dude’s Arena, Metamora, MI. Spectators welcome. Call Kirk (586) 980-4091 or www.CrescentRidgeFarms.com

SEPTEMBER 18 & 19 – MSPB&O Fall Wind-Up All Breed & Pinto Horse Show, 8am, Shiawassee county Fairgrounds, Corunna, MI. PtHA Point Approved 4 judge show; all breed classes double judged. For info call Mary (989) 847-2331, visit www.MSPBO.com

SEPTEMBER 12 – Van Buren Saddle Club Open Show, 9am, Van Buren Saddle Grounds (2 miles west of Hartford, MI). Call Barb (269) 679-5544

SEPTEMBER 18 & 19 – National Little Britches of MI Rodeo held at Sundance Riding Stables, Grand Ledge, MI. For info visit www.NLBRAofMI.com

SEPTEMBER 15 – Penning/Sorting Practice, Dude’s Arena, Metamora, MI. Sign up 5pm; practice 6-8pm. Kirk (586) 980-4091, www.crescentridgefarms.com

SEPTEMBER 19 – Dressage Schooling Show at WindSong Equestrian Center, Holly, MI. For info call (248) 634-8561 or visit www.WindsongEq.com

SEPTEMBER 15 – Speed/Fun Show at The Orchard in Vassar, MI, 6:30pm. For info call (989) 673-3767, or visit online at http://GWHorsesandTack.com

SEPTEMBER 19 – Team Penning, Drawpot & open, sponsored by KAT Cattle Co., held at Dude’s Arena, Metamora, MI. Spectators welcome. Call Kirk at (586) 980-4091 or www.CrescentRidgeFarms.com

SEPTEMBER 16 – Sorting Practice at The Orchard in Vassar, MI, 6:30pm. For info call (989) 673-3767, or visit online at http://GWHorsesandTack.com

SEPTEMBER 19 – The Eventing Association of Michigan Event at Derbyshire Farms. Call Linda (616) 897-7254 or visit www.micheventing.org

SEPTEMBER 25 – Branch County Saddle Club Speed Show, 5pm, held in Quincy, MI. Daily high points awarded. For more info call (517) 398-1620 SEPTEMBER 25 – Clinton County 4H Open Twilight Speed Payback Show, 6pm, at the Fairgrounds in St. Johns, MI. Call (517) 626-2367 or (517) 204-9175 SEPTEMBER 25 – Competitive Trail Challenge with ACTHA & Michigan Mustengos at the Brighton Rec. Area, Howell, MI. Visit www.ACTHA.us for info. SEPTEMBER 25 – Cowboys & Clowns Fun Speed Show, come as you are! Held in White Cloud, MI, 1pm start. For info call Krystal at (231) 629-6576 SEPTEMBER 25 – Kal-Val Saddle Club All Pleasure Show, held in Scotts, MI. For info: www.KalVal.org, call (269) 626-8901 or Jamie at (269) 649-5752 SEPTEMBER 25 – Metamora Celebration of the Horse, held throughout downtown Metamora, MI. For details: www.EquineGatherings.com SEPTEMBER 25 – Pinckney Trail Riders Geocaching & Poker Ride, starts noon at Hell Creek Ranch. Chili cook-off at 3pm. For res. call (734) 878-3632 or Sue (734) 878-2975, visit www.PinckneyTrailRiders.com SEPTEMBER 25 & 26 – Extreme Cowboy Assoc. Race, held at Enchanted Acres, Swartz Creek, MI. For info call Jeff at (734) 646-9089, (989) 655-2440

SEPTEMBER 16, 17, 18 & 19 – Great Lakes Classic & MQHA Breeder’s Futurity, held at the MSU Pavilion, East Lansing, MI. For info call MQHA (616) 225-8211, visit www.MIQuarterHorse.com

SEPTEMBER 19-25 – St. Joseph County Grange Fair, held in Centreville, MI. For more information, call (269) 467-8935 or visit www.MichiganFairs.org

SEPTEMBER 25 & 26 – Michigan Apple Blossom Classic Show, $1400 in added sweepstakes money! No min. entry required. Held at the MSU Pavilion, East Lansing, MI. For info call (517) 655-4712, visit www.russelltrainingcenter.com/appleblossom.htm

SEPTEMBER 17, 18, 19 – Michigan Memorial Show, NRHA/MRHA approved, held at the Midland, MI, Fairgrounds. For info: (989) 832-2196

SEPTEMBER 22 – Penning/Sorting Practice, Dude’s Arena, Metamora, MI. Sign up 5pm; practice 6-8pm. Kirk (586) 980-4091, www.crescentridgefarms.com

SEPTEMBER 25 & 26 – MiCMO “Horses to the Rescue” at White River Recreation Area. For info call (231) 225-1184, or foreverpetsonline@gmail.com

SEPTEMBER 18 – Chardon Valley Dressage Show, held in Decatur, MI. For more info: (269) 353-0892, eventer52@yahoo.com, www.glass-ed.org

SEPTEMBER 22 – Speed/Fun Show at The Orchard in Vassar, MI, 6:30pm. For info call (989) 673-3767, or visit online at http://GWHorsesandTack.com

SEPTEMBER 26 – BCB Open Speed Show, 9:30 am. Barry Fairgrounds, between Hastings & Middleville, MI. Call Theresa (269) 721-9961 or kherp@mei.net

SEPTEMBER 18 – Eaton Special Riding 18th Annual Ride-A-Thon at Ionia State Rec. Area, Ionia, MI. Call Dorothy (517) 627-8888, http://esrva.webs.com

SEPTEMBER 23 – Maryal Barnett Dressage Clinic, riders & auditors welcome. Held in Clarkston, MI. (248) 535-8145, beverly@puddingstonemanor.com

SEPTEMBER 26 – Benefit Speed Series fun show, 9am, Manchester, MI. 7 events, jackpot & calcuttas. Proceeds benefit therapeutic riding program. For info call (734) 428-8876, visit www.whh2h.org

SEPTEMBER 18 – Judged Trail Ride sponsored by OREA, held at Ortonville Rec. area (rain date 9/19). For info please visit www.hadleyhills.com

SEPTEMBER 23 – Sorting Practice at The Orchard in Vassar, MI, 6:30pm. For info call (989) 673-3767, or visit online at http://GWHorsesandTack.com

SEPTEMBER 18 – Michigan Arabian & Half-Arabian Breeders Futurity, 8am, held at the Ingham County Fairgrounds, Mason, MI. For info call Marcie (269) 793-7957 or visit www.mifuturity.com for info.

SEPTEMBER 24 & 25 – Ionia Harvest Festival presented by the Ionia Horse Trails Association. Bring a costume & candy to pass! Call Rob (616) 374-8352, www.IoniaHorseTrailsAssociation.com

SEPTEMBER 18 – Prairie Creek Farm Speed Series Show, held in Chesaning, MI, 10am start rain or shine. For info call DeAnn at (989) 860-1937 or visit online at www.PrairieCreekFarmServices.com

SEPTEMBER 24 & 25 – Yoder Brothers Large Fall Consignment Horse, Carriage & Tack Auction, held at the Isabella Fairgrounds, Mt. Pleasant, MI. For info call Yoder Bros. at (989) 386-9082

SEPTEMBER 18 – S. Nelson Dressage Schooling Series Show, held at Woodbine Farm, Chelsea, MI. Info: www.SNelsonDressage.com or (734) 730-6862

SEPTEMBER 24, 25, 26 & 27 – Natural Horsemanship Clinic at Bay Harbor Equestrian Center, Bay Harbor, MI. (231) 439-7100, www.brannaman.com

SEPTEMBER 18 – Summer Series Open Speed Show at Triple O Equine in Ionia, MI. 5pm start time. 6 events & 4 age divisions. For info: (616) 527-8472

SEPTEMBER 25 – 3 Bar B Rodeo Summer Buckle Series Show, held in Adrian, MI, 7:30pm. For info: (517) 263-6618 or email ArenaGal3B@verizon.net

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SEPTEMBER 26 – Poker Ride, 10:30am, Camp Rotary, spons. by the Wolcott Mill Trail Assoc. $10. RSVP: (586) 749-9153. www.WolcottTrails.com SEPTEMBER 26 – Scott Maxwell Memorial Ride & Fundraiser, 11am, Berlin Fairgrounds, Marne, MI. Info: Sue (616) 723-7828, www.redoakstables.net SEPTEMBER 26 – Two-Man Sorting, drawpot & open, sponsored by KAT Cattle Co., held at Dude’s Arena, Metamora, MI. Spectators welcome. Call Kirk (586) 980-4091 or www.CrescentRidgeFarms.com SEPTEMBER 26-OCTOBER 2 – Hillsdale County Fair, held in Hillsdale, MI. For more info please call (517) 437-3622 or visit www.MichiganFairs.org SEPTEMBER 29 – Horse Handling for the Non-Horse Handler, learn the basics with hands-on sessions. Held at the HVEC Field, Milford, MI. For info call Liz (248) 767-9502, email LSnoblen@comcast.net

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SHOW & EVENT DATES OCTOBER 2 & 3 – Albion Winter Series Jumper Schooling Show, at the Held Center, Alboin, MI. For info: (517) 629-1000, www.albion.edu/heldcenter

OCTOBER 10 – Schooling Series Show held at Windermere Equestrian Center in Clinton Twp., MI. www.WindermereEquestrian.com, (586) 465-2170

SEPTEMBER 29 – Speed/Fun Show at The Orchard in Vassar, MI, 6:30pm. For info call (989) 673-3767, or visit online at http://GWHorsesandTack.com

OCTOBER 2 & 3 – Cricklewood Dressage Schooling Series Show at Prainito Stable in Ray Twp., MI. For info call Show Manager Pat at (810) 614-1383, or visit online at www.CricklewoodDressage.com

OCTOBER 10 – Sleepy Hollow/Double M 4-H Club Spooky Ride fundraiser: costumed riders & trail obstacles. Call (989) 661-2541 or www.SHTRA.org

SEPTEMBER 30 – Sorting Practice at The Orchard in Vassar, MI, 6:30pm. For info call (989) 673-3767, or visit online at http://GWHorsesandTack.com

OCTOBER 2-10 – Michigan Trail Riders Assoc. Color Ride (must be member to attend). For info call Chris at (989) 473-3205 or visit www.mtra.org

SEPTEMBER 30-OCT. 3 – All American Buckskin Congress, MSU Pavilion, East Lansing, MI. For info call Heidi (517) 263-4974, (517) 260-7457, email gautzfarm@aol.com. www.michiganbuckskin.org

OCTOBER 3 – Michigan Association of Speed Horses Open Speed/Gymkhana Show. Elba Equest. Center, Lapeer, MI, noon. For info call (810) 656-6122, or visit michiganassociationofspeedhorses.webs.com

OCTOBER 1 – BHAM Moonlight Breeder’s Futurity, MSU Pavilion, East Lansing, MI. For info Call Heidi (517) 263-4974, or visit www.michiganbuckskin.org

OCTOBER 3 – Schooling Show at Huntington Valley Equestrian Center, Paw Paw, MI. Call Marilyn at (269) 657-0700 or email murphy@maxxconnect.net

OCTOBER 15, 16 & 17 – Ionia Horse Trails Assoc. Chili Cook-Off (over 20 entries last year!). For more information please call Rob (616) 374-8352 or visit www.IoniaHorseTrailsAssociation.com

OCTOBER 2 - Annual “Kid’s Day at the Ranch” with Pinckney Trial Riders, LACASA, Pinckney Schools & local churches. For info call Sue (734) 878-2975, visit www.PinckneyTrailRiders.com

OCTOBER 3 – Trail/Walkathon Fundraiser for Banbury Cross Therapeutic Equestrian Center, held at Crescent Ridge Farm, Metamora, MI. Call Joe (248) 628-7203, visit www.banburycrosstec.com

OCTOBER 16 – Brighton-to-Pinckney Trail Ride, stage at Brighton Rec. Area, 10am, end at Hell Creek Ranch. For full info call Sue (734) 878-2975, visit www.PinckneyTrailRiders.com

OCTOBER 2 – Brighton Trail Riders Work Bee, 10am. www.brightontrailriders.com or (734) 878-6143

OCTOBER 8, 9 & 10 – Brighton Competitive Trail Ride. For info: www.brightontrailriders.com or Rose at (810) 220-0974, roseclark@comcast.net

OCTOBER 16 – Dressage Schooling Show held at WindSong Equestrian Center, Holly, MI. For info call (248) 634-8561, visit www.WindSongEq.com

OCTOBER 9 – 3 Bar B Rodeo Summer Buckle Series Show, held in Adrian, MI, 7:30pm. For info: (517) 263-6618 or email ArenaGal3B@verizon.net

OCTOBER 16 – Guided Fall Color Trail Ride at Elba Equestrian Complex, Lapeer, MI. Proceeds to benefit Horses for Hope Chemo-Kids Day Program. Visit www.horsesforhope.com or call (810) 659-2151

MICHIGAN EVENTS, Cont. Events are subject to change without notice - always be sure to CALL BEFORE YOU HAUL!

OCTOBER 2 – Cheff Center Ride-A-Thon, 8am, held in Augusta, MI. For info call Jane at (269) 731-4471 or visit online at www.CheffCenter.org OCTOBER 2 – Experts Clinic & Open Barn held at Odyssey Training Center in Whitmore Lake, MI. RSVP by 9/29 for $5 discount & free lesson drawing! www.OdysseyTrainingStable.com or (248) 872-7668 OCTOBER 2 – Megan Holt Memorial Speed Show, $1800+ added, 70% payback. 10am expos, 12pm show. Call Dawn (269) 685-2172; visit kalval.org OCTOBER 2 – Mystic Marsh Equestrian Center Dressage Show, held in Delton, MI. (269) 623-3878, mystic@mei.net or visit www.GLASS-ED.org OCTOBER 2 – Prairie Creek Farm Speed Series Show, held in Chesaning, MI, 10am start rain or shine. For info call DeAnn at (989) 860-1937 or visit online at www.PrairieCreekFarmServices.com OCTOBER 2 – Saddle Up! Magazine Fall Tack Sale held at the Shiawassee County Fairgrounds in Corunna, MI. $1 admission. Great vendor space! New & used tack, trailers, clothing, equipment & more! For info call (810) 714-9000; vendor form at www.saddleupmag.com.

OCTOBER 9 – Camp Kidwell’s 4H Ride-a-Thon, held in Bloomingdale, MI (rain date Oct. 10). For info call Paul (269) 650-1323, visit www.CampKidwell.org OCTOBER 9 – Cowboys & Clowns Fun Speed Show, come as you are! Held in White Cloud, MI, 1pm start. For info call Krystal at (231) 629-6576 OCTOBER 9 – Fall Color Ride & Potluck, 2pm, Highland Rec. Area (M-59), White Lake, MI. For more info visit www.HighlandTrailRiders.com OCTOBER 9 – Ichabod Crane Days at the Sleepy Hollow State Park Staging Area. For more information please call (989) 834-1813, email, shargary@peoplepc.com, or visit www.SHTRA.org OCTOBER 9 – SEMFHA Fall Trail Ride, 10am start time, held at the Elba Equestrian Park. All breeds welcome! Visit www.SEMFHA.com for info.

OCTOBER 13, 14 & 15 – Ox Driving Clinic by Tiller’s International in Scotts, MI. For info call Richard at 1800-498-2700, visit www.tillersinternational.org OCTOBER 14, 15, 16 & 17 – Michigan Great Lakes International held at the MSU Pavilion, East Lansing, MI. For info: (517) 332-0352, www.MGLI.org

OCTOBER 16 – OREA Fall Harvest Spectacular, held at Ortonville Rec. Area (rain date 10/23). For info please visit us online at www.HadleyHills.com OCTOBER 16 – Prairie Creek Farm Speed Series Show, held in Chesaning, MI, 10am start rain or shine. For info call DeAnn at (989) 860-1937 or visit online at www.PrairieCreekFarmServices.com OCTOBER 16 & 17 – Extreme Cowboy Association Midwest Regional Championships, at Enchanted Acres, Swartz Creek, MI. Call Jeff (810) 655-2440, (734) 646-9089, visit www.Enchanted-Acres.com OCTOBER 16 & 17 – The Eventing Association of Michigan “Honey Run Team Challenge.” Call Linda (616) 897-7254 or visit www.micheventing.org

OCTOBER 9 – Tack Sale & Open House at RiverBend Eq. Center in Hamilton, MI. Vendor space available. For info call Wendy (616) 836-2178

OCTOBER 17 – Benefit Speed Series fun show, 9am, Manchester, MI. 7 events, jackpot & calcuttas. Proceeds benefit therapeutic riding program. For info call (734) 428-8876, visit www.whh2h.org

OCTOBER 2 – Summer Series Open Speed Show at Triple O Equine in Ionia, MI. 5pm start time. 6 events & 4 age divisions. For info call (616) 527-8472

OCTOBER 9 & 10 – MiCMO “Fall Finale” CMO at YMCA Camp Eberhart in Three Rivers, MI. Contact Geri at (269) 254-2500 or haybaglady@aol.com

OCTOBER 17 – Trail Ride & Pot Luck with the Wolcott Mill Trail Assoc. 10am. Ride at your leisure. (586) 749-9153, visit www.WolcottTrails.com

OCTOBER 2 – Special Colt Sale at The Orchard in Vassar, MI. Tack at noon, colts at 4pm, regular horses to follow. For info call (989) 673-3767 or email gwright@centurytel.net

OCTOBER 9 & 10 – MI Reined Cow Horse Assoc. payback show, held at JDJ Ranch in Evart, MI. 8am start. For info call Shelly at (231) 633-5502, or visit online at www.michiganreinedcowhorse.com

OCTOBER 22 & 23 – Lake Odessa Livestock Auction: Friday Draft Horse sale; Saturday Saddle Horse sale. For info (616) 374-8213, tracy.langmaack@att.net

OCTOBER 2 – The Orchard Weanling Sale in Vassar, MI. For info call (989) 673-3767, (989) 823-3352, or visit http://GWHorsesandTack.com

OCTOBER 9 & 10 – S. Nelson Dressage Schooling Series Show, held at Woodbine Farm, Chelsea, MI. Info: www.SNelsonDressage.com or (734) 730-6862

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OCTOBER 22, 23 & 24 – Northern Michigan Paint Horse Club Fall Color Classic, at the MSU Pavilion, East Lansing, MI. For info: Dennis (616) 799-1999, www.NMPHC.net, www.FallColorClassic.com

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NOVEMBER 7 – Open Trail Ride hosted by the Brighton Trail Riders at Brighton Rec. Call Russ (586) 915-8424, or visit www.brightontrailriders.com

Geyer Horse & Tack Auction, 1 st Sunday of every month. Held in Williamston, MI. Tack at 1pm; horses 5pm. (517) 655-6343, www.geyerfarmservice.com

OCTOBER 23 – 3 Bar B Rodeo Summer Buckle Series Show, held in Adrian, MI, 7:30pm. For info: (517) 263-6618 or email ArenaGal3B@verizon.net

NOVEMBER 11, 12, 13 & 14 – MQHA Harvest Classic, held at the MSU Pavilion, East Lansing, MI. (616) 225-8211, or visit www.MIQuarterHorse.com

GW Horses & Tack Auction, 2nd Saturday of each month. 2 pm tack, 7 pm horses. 505 North Mill, Marion, MI. For more info call Gary & Deb Wright (989) 673-3767 or email gwright@centurytel.net

OCTOBER 23 – Brighton Poker Ride, open to the public, held at Brighton Rec. Area. For info call Russ (586) 915-8424, visit www.brightontrailriders.com

NOVEMBER 12, 13 & 14 – Novi Equestrian Expo, sponsored by the Michigan Horse Council & Rock Financial Showplace, in Novi, MI. For more info visit www.NoviEquestrianExpo.com

MICHIGAN EVENTS, Cont.

OCTOBER 23 – Clinton County 4H Open Twilight Speed Payback Show, 6pm, at the Fairgrounds in St. Johns, MI. Call (517) 626-2367 or (517) 204-9175 OCTOBER 23 – Cowboys & Clowns Fun Speed Show, come as you are! Held in White Cloud, MI, 1pm start. For info call Krystal at (231) 629-6576 OCTOBER 23 & 24 – MI Reined Cow Horse Assoc. payback show, held at JDJ Ranch in Evart, MI. 8am start. For info call Shelly at (231) 633-5502, or visit online at www.michiganreinedcowhorse.com OCTOBER 24 – Dancing With Horses, eclectic event with multi-discipline musical performances, 1pm, Hoffman Farms, Highland, MI. For details call (248) 684-6895, visit www.HighlandEquestrians.org OCTOBER 24 – Halloween Fun Show at Justamere Equestrian Centre in Macomb, Twp., MI. Call (586) 749-9041 or visit www.justamere.info

NOVEMBER 13 – B & B Fall Speed Show, held at Hardy Farms, Howell, MI, noon (rain or shine). For info & showbill call Marcia (517) 548-1898 or email mdeyoung7215@sbcglobal.net NOVEMBER 13 & 14 – MI Reined Cow Horse Assoc. payback show, held at JDJ Ranch in Evart, MI. 8am start. For info call Shelly at (231) 633-5502, or visit online at www.michiganreinedcowhorse.com NOVEMBER 20 – Gymkhana presented by the Metamora Pony Clubbers, 9am, Crescent Ridge Farm, Metamora, MI. Call Lisa (248) 969-5573 NOVEMBER 20 – Willowbrooke Winter Series MHJA local member schooling show, held in Plymouth, MI. Classes from walk-trot to 3’ hunter/jumpers. For info: (313) 938-9221, www.willowbrooke-farm.com

OCTOBER 24 – Halloween Fun Show at WindSong Equestrian Center, Holly, MI. For info call (284) 6348561 or visit online at www.WindSongEq.com

NOVEMBER 20 & 21 – World’s Largest Tack Swap, held at the Birch Run Expo Center, Birch Run, MI. Info: (810) 639-0193 or tkequine@hotmail.com

OCTOBER 26 – Maryal Barnett (S) Dressage Clinic, riders & auditors welcome. Held in Clarkston, MI. (248) 535-8145, beverly@puddingstonemanor.com

NOVEMBER 21 – Pinckney Trail Riders Trail Rescue & First Aid Seminar. For info call Sue (734) 8782975, visit www.PinckneyTrailRiders.com

OCTOBER 28, 29, 30 & 31 – Michigan Horse Show. Assoc. All-Breed Youth Horse Show and Halloween Extravaganza! AQHA, APHA, PtHA point approved. Held at the MSU Pavilion, East Lansing, MI. Call (810) 659-5393, email legend3119@sbcglobal.net

NOVEMBER 23 – Maryal Barnett (S) Dressage Clinic, riders & auditors welcome. Held in Clarkston, MI. (248) 535-8145, beverly@puddingstonemanor.com

OCTOBER 29 & 30 – All Breed Youth Show held at the MSU Pavilion, East Lansing, MI. For info email legend3119@sbcglobal.net. www.youthshow.com OCTOBER 30 – Halloween Spooktakular Scavenger & Fox Hunt, 10am-2pm, EA Cummings Center, Mt. Morris, MI. horsesforhope.com or (810) 659-2151 OCTOBER 30 – Willowbrooke Winter Series MHJA local member schooling show, held in Plymouth, MI. Classes from walk-trot to 3’ hunter/jumpers. For info: (313) 938-9221, www.willowbrooke-farm.com NOVEMBER 5 & 6 – Southern MI Fall Quarter & Paint Horse & Tack Auction, held at MSU, East Lansing, MI. For info call Tom Moore Sales (517) 467-7576 or visit online at www.TomMooreSales.com NOVEMBER 5, 6 & 7 – Waterloo Rec. Area’s Turkey Ride. For more information call Tom at (517) 5226482, or visit www.waterloohorsemen.org NOVEMBER 6 & 7 – Albion Winter Series Jumper Schooling Show, at the Held Center, Alboin, MI. For info: (517) 629-1000, www.albion.edu/heldcenter

NOVEMBER 26, 27 & 28 – Cowboy Christmas at the MSU Pavilion, East Lansing, MI. Vendors, shopping show & more! For info: Rochelle at (989) 763-3276 DECEMBER 4 & 5 – Albion Winter Series Jumper Schooling Show, at the Held Center, Alboin, MI. For info: (517) 629-1000, www.albion.edu/heldcenter DECEMBER 17, 18 & 19 – ShoMe “Battle for the Saddle” Holiday Showdown, all breed show. Held at MSU Pavilion, East Lansing, MI. Call (517) 545-5997 or visit www.ShoMeHorseShows.com for info. DECEMBER 18 – Willowbrooke Winter Series MHJA local member schooling show, held in Plymouth, MI. Classes from walk-trot to 3’ hunter/jumpers. For info: (313) 938-9221, www.willowbrooke-farm.com DECEMBER 28 – Maryal Barnett (S) Dressage Clinic, riders & auditors welcome. Held in Clarkston, MI. (248) 535-8145, beverly@puddingstonemanor.com

MI HORSE/TACK AUCTIONS Geyer Hay & Straw Auction, every Saturday, 10am, 3040 Dietz Road, Williamston, MI. (517) 655-6343

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GW Horse & Tack Auction, 3rd Saturday of each month, hay at noon, grocery items 1pm, used tack 2pm, horses 7pm. Held at The Orchard Horse Sale, Vassar, MI. For more info call Gary or Deb Wright (989) 673- 3767 or email gwright@centurytel.net JDP Horse & Tack Auction, 2 nd Friday of each month. Starting at 6pm with consignments, new tack, saddles & horses Held at the UPI Sales Barn in St. Louis, MI. For more information call Jenny at (989) 205-3236 or visit www.JPDHorse.com Lake Odessa Horse Auction, 2nd Saturday of each month, 9:30am tack, horses start at 1pm. Located at 3675 Tupper Lake Road, Lake Odessa, MI. Visit LakeOdessaHorseAuction.com, call (616) 374-8213 Moore’s Monthly Horse & Tack auction. 1st Saturday of every month, starting at 6 pm with tack, horses to follow. Held at the farm 11771 us 223, Onstead, MI. Contact Tom Moore at (517) 467-7576 for more info or visit www.tommooresales.com Northern MI Livestock Auction, 1st Saturday each month, Tack at 2pm & Horses at 6pm. 1549 N. Townline Rd., 1¾ mile north of M-32, Gaylord, MI. For info call (989) 732-5732 Ravenna Livestock Auction, 3rd Saturday of every month, 4pm, Ravenna, MI. For more information please call Bob Leech (231) 865-6277 Warner Farms Dealer’s Tack Auction, 1st Thursday of every month, 10am, Lenawee County Fair & Event Grounds, Adrian, MI. For info call James Warner (517) 596-3028 or visit www.lenfair.com Warner Farms Horse, Tack & Hay Auction, 5pm, held every Saturday in Munith, MI. For info call Jim at (517) 596-3028, jimbohorse46@verizon.net Wayland Livestock Auction, 4 th Saturday of every month. 10am tack; 1pm horses. Held in Wayland, MI. For more information call Tri-Pine Tack, Leon & Cal Casey, at (269) 945-9398

OHIO EVENTS Events are subject to change without notice - always be sure to CALL BEFORE YOU HAUL! SEPTEMBER 1-6 – Hancock County Fair, held in Findlay, OH. For info visit www.OhioFairs.org SEPTEMBER 1-6 – Mahoning County Fair, held in Canfield, OH. For info visit www.OhioFairs.org SEPTEMBER 1-6 – Montgomery County Fair, held in Dayton, OH. For info visit www.OhioFairs.org SEPTEMBER 1-6 – Richwood Independent/Union County Fair. For info visit www.OhioFairs.org

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SHOW & EVENT DATES OHIO EVENTS, Cont. Events are subject to change without notice - always be sure to CALL BEFORE YOU HAUL! SEPTEMBER 1-8 – Van Wert County Fair, held in Van Wert, OH. For info visit www.OhioFairs.org SEPTEMBER 2-6 – Geauga County Fair, held in Burton, OH. For info visit www.OhioFairs.org SEPTEMBER 3, 4 & 5 – Buckeye Fall Classic Show, held at the Franklin County Fairgrounds, Hilliard, OH. For info call Judy at (614) 402-1260 SEPTEMBER 3, 4 & 5 – Showtime Labor Day Classic Show, held in Delaware, OH. For info call Judy (614) 885-9475, visit www.delawarehorseshows.com SEPTEMBER 3, 4, 5 & 6 – Central State Horse Show Assoc. Show, held at Roberts Arena, Wilmington, OH. Visit www.centralstate.net, call (937) 916-5075 SEPTEMBER 3-9 – Fulton County Fair, in Wauseon, OH. For more info please visit www.OhioFairs.org SEPTEMBER 4 – Beckett Run Horse Show held in Hamilton, OH. For info call Gwen at (513) 839-5619 or visit www.beckettrunriding.com SEPTEMBER 4 – Central Ohio Open Show Horse Assoc. Show, 9am, Crawford Fairgrounds, Bucyrus, OH. Held rain or shine! Visit www.COOSHA.org or call Terry (419) 565-1746, Anne (419) 569-7172 SEPTEMBER 4 – Great Lakes Cutting Horse Assoc. Show, held at Angling Farms, Wakeman, OH. Info: (440) 965-5118, (419) 564-7222, www.GLCHA.com SEPTEMBER 4 & 5 – NBHA Barrel Race, held at Henderson’s Arena in Jackson, OH. For info (740) 988-2971, visit www.HendersonsWestern.com

SEPTEMBER 9, 10, 11 & 12 – Country Heir Farm Series Show, held in Fayetteville, OH. For info call Frankie (513) 875-3318, visit www.countryheir.com SEPTEMBER 10 – Tack Sale at the Mt. Hope Auction in Mt. Hope, OH, 6pm. For info call Steve at (330) 674-6188 or visit www.MtHopeAuction.com SEPTEMBER 11 – Adams County OHC Show, 9am, at the West Union, OH, Fairgrounds. Fun for minis to drafts! Call Melissa at (937) 695-0550 or email timberhollowstable@yahoo.com

SEPTEMBER 4-11 – Highland County Fair, held in Hillsboro, OH. For info visit www.OhioFairs.org SEPTEMBER 7-11 – Morgan County Fair, held in McConnelsville, OH. Visit www.OhioFairs.org SEPTEMBER 7-12 – Hardin County Fair, held in Kenton, OH. For info visit www.OhioFairs.org SEPTEMBER 7-12 – Belmont County Fair, held in St. Clairsville, OH. For info visit www.OhioFairs.org SEPTEMBER 8-12 – Albany Independent/Athens County Fair. For info visit www.OhioFairs.org OCTOBER 9 – Horse Sale at the Mt. Hope Auction in Mt. Hope, OH, 7:30 am. For info call Steve at (330) 674-6188 or visit www.MtHopeAuction.com

SEPTEMBER 15-18 – Bellville Independent/Richland County Fair. For info visit www.OhioFairs.org SEPTEMBER 15, 16, 17, 18 & 19 – Country Heir Show at Majestic Farm in Batavia, OH. For info call Frankie (513) 875-3318, www.countryheir.com

SEPTEMBER 11 – Forgotten Animal Shelter Show, held at the Medina County Fairgrounds. For info call (330) 667-2380 or visit www.COSCAonline.com

SEPTEMBER 16, 17, 18 & 19 – Cincinnati Dressage Tradition Fall Breed & Performance Show (2011 USEF/NAJYRC Qualifying Competition & 2010 USDF BC Championships. For info call Rebecca (513) 3000436, email HaltandSalute@aol.com, or visit www.CincinnatiDressageTradition.com

SEPTEMBER 11 – Fulton County OHC Fun Show held at Harry Hughes Horsemen’s Haven, 9am class start. For info call Jo Neely at (419) 875-6206

SEPTEMBER 17, 18 & 19 – Randolph Fall Classic Charity Show, held in Randolph, OH. For info call Bob (330) 638-7712, or Barb (724) 347-1124

SEPTEMBER 11 – Horse Sale at the Mt. Hope Auction in Mt. Hope, OH, 7:30am. For info call Steve (330) 674-6188 or visit www.MtHopeAuction.com

SEPTEMBER 17, 18 & 19 – Southern Ohio Draft Horse Assoc. Show held in Hillsboro, OH. For info call Jeff (937) 393-4622, www.sodhashow.com

SEPTEMBER 11 – Ohio Foundation Quarter Horse Assoc. Open Versatility Ranch Horse Show, held at the Guernsey Fairgrounds, Old Washington, OH. For info: Susan (740) 683-7435, www.OHFQHA.com

SEPTEMBER 18 – BHP Hunter Show held at the Buckeye Horse Park in Canfield, OH. Call Susan at (330) 536-6090, visit www.BuckeyeHorsePark.org

SEPTEMBER 11 – Southern Ohio Horse Sale, held at Henderson’s Arena in Jackson, OH. For info (740) 988-2971, visit www.HendersonsWestern.com SEPTEMBER 11 & 12 – 4th Annual Ohio Buckeye Draft Horse & Field Events, mule classes added this year! Held at Roberts Arena, Wilmington, OH. For info call Tina (513) 374-3727 or visit online at www.OhioBuckeyeDraftHorseAssociation.com

SEPTEMBER 11 & 12 – Beckett Run Fall Festival Show, held in Sunbury, OH. For info call Gwen at SEPTEMBER 4 & 5 – OHJA/KHJA Hunter Jumper (513) 839-5619, visit www.beckettrunriding.com Sh o w a t E d e n P a r k i n S u n b u r y , O H . F o r i n f o ca l l Gwen (513) 839-5619, www.BeckettRunRiding.com SEPTEMBER 11 & 12 – Ohio State Buckskin Assoc. Fall Show, held at Circle G Arena, Lewisburg, OH. SEPTEMBER 4 & 5 – Ohio & National Quarter Pony For info call Scott at (419) 293-3732 or visit us Futurities held at the Seneca County Fairgrounds, online at www.OhioBuckskins.org Tiffin, OH. For info call Kelly (419) 789-0436, Louise (419) 937-5161 or visit www.NQPA.org SEPTEMBER 11-16 – Wayne County Fair, held in SEPTEMBER 4-7 – Washington County Fair, held in Marietta, OH. For info visit www.OhioFairs.org

SEPTEMBER 14-19 – Wyandot County Fair, held in Upper Sandusky, OH. Visit www.OhioFairs.org

SEPTEMBER 18 – Liberty Farm Show held in Columbus, OH. For info call Kathy at (614) 279-0346 or visit online at http://libertyhorsefarm.com SEPTEMBER 18 – Moore Horse Co. Fall Paint & Quarter Horse Auction, tack at 10am, horses at 2pm. Held at the Fulton Co. Fairgrounds, Wauseon, OH. Call (517) 467-7576, www.tommooresales.com SEPTEMBER 18 – NBHA Barrel Race, District 14, held at Henderson’s Arena, Jackson, OH. For info (740) 988-2971, www.HendersonsWestern.com SEPTEMBER 18 & 19 – “Cracked OAATS Crunch” Ride in the Scioto State Forest, Chillicothe, OH. Call Mickie (937) 232-9256, visit www.OAATS.org

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SEPTEMBER 18 & 19 – “ShoMe Moore Money” Series Show, held at the Fulton County Fairgrounds, Wauseon, OH, For more info: erickautz@yahoo.com, (517) 545-5997, www.shomehorseshows.com, or www.mooresopenhorseshow.com

SEPTEMBER 11-18 – Williams County Fair, held in Montpelier, OH. For info visit www.OhioFairs.org

SEPTEMBER 18-25 – Delaware County Fair, held in Delaware, OH. For info visit www.OhioFairs.org

SEPTEMBER 12 – Independent Contest & Pleasure Horse Assoc. show, 9am, at the Hartford Fairgrounds, Croton, OH. For info call (740) 398-3979, email icpha@hotmail.com, visit www.ICPHA.org

SEPTEMBER 19-25 – Ashland County Fair, held in Ashland, OH. For info visit www.OhioFairs.org

SEPTEMBER 12 – Valley City Saddle Club Summer Series Show, held at the Medina County Ohio Fairgrounds, 10am rain or shine (entry booth opens at 9am). Call Shannon (440) 623-7343; Lois (330) 239-5758, or visit www.valleycitysaddleclub.com SEPTEMBER 13-18 – Hocking County Fair, held in Logan, OH. For info visit www.OhioFairs.org SEPTEMBER 13-19 – Guernsey County Fair, held in Old Washington, OH. Visit www.OhioFairs.org

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SEPTEMBER 20-26 – Tuscarawas County Fair, held in Dover, OH. For info visit www.OhioFairs.org SEPTEMBER 23, 24 & 25 – Springfield Charity Show, ASHAO approved, held in Springfield, OH. For info call Jack (937) 623-7934, jthawkes@cchsoh.com SEPTEMBER 23-26 – Barlow Independent & Washington County Fair. Visit www.OhioFairs.org SEPTEMBER 24, 25 & 26 – Northern Ohio Quarter Horse Assoc. Show; AQHA, OQHA approved. Held at the Mahoning County Fairgrounds, Canfield, OH. www.NOQHA.com or call Fran (330) 666-2438

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OCTOBER 5, 6, 7, & 8 – Mid-Ohio Fall Draft Horse Sale, held in Mt. Hope, OH. For info call Steve at (330) 674-6188, visit www.mthopeauction.com

NOVEMBER 6 & 7 – OVRHA Reining Horse Show, held at Henderson’s Arena in Jackson, OH. For info (740) 988-2971 or www.HendersonsWestern.com

OCTOBER 5-9 – Loudonville Independent Fair, in Ashland County, OH. Visit www.OhioFairs.org

NOVEMBER 12, 13, & 14 – Midwest Indoors Show, held in Wilmington, OH. For info call Frankie (513) 875-3318 or visit www.CountryHeir.com

OCTOBER 8 & 9 – Walking Horse Show, held at Henderson’s Arena in Jackson, OH. For info (740) 988-2971, visit www.HendersonsWestern.com OCTOBER 8, 9 & 10 – COSCA Championship MultiBreed Open Show held at the Ashland County Fairgrounds, Ashland, OH. For info call Connie at (330) 352-1132, visit www.COSCAonline.com OCTOBER 10-16 – Fairfield County Fair, located in Lancaster, OH. For info visit www.OhioFairs.org OCTOBER 16 – NBHA Barrel Race, held at Henderson’s Arena in Jackson, OH. For info (740) 988-2971, visit www.HendersonsWestern.com OCTOBER 16 & 17 – David Beisel Stables Fall Show, held in Goshen, OH. For info call David (513) 2360133 or visit www.DBStables.com OCTOBER 16 & 17 – OAATS Alum Creek “Colorific” Ride, held at the Alum Creek State Park in Delaware, OH. For info: (740) 363-0390, www.OAATS.org OCTOBER 22 & 23 – Rodeo, held at Henderson’s Arena in Jackson, OH. For info please call (740) 9882971, or visit www.HendersonsWestern.com OCTOBER 23 – Camargo Hunter Trials, held in Indian Hill, OH. For info call Karen at (513) 646-8883 or visit online at www.CamargoHunt.org OCTOBER 30 – Great Lakes Cutting Horse Assoc. Show, held at Angling Farms in Wakeman, OH. Info: (440) 965-5118, (419) 564-7222, www.GLCHA.com OCTOBER 30 – Liberty Farm Horse Show, held in Columbus, OH. For info call Kathy at (614) 279-0346 or visit us online at http://libertyhorsefarm.com OCTOBER 30 & 31 – Reined Cow Horse Show, held at Henderson’s Arena in Jackson, OH. For info (740) 988-2971, visit www.HendersonsWestern.com OCTOBER 30 & 31 – Spooky Halloween Horse Show held in Lebanon, OH. For info call Jeanie at (513) 932-7332 or visit www.LochmoorStables.com NOVEMBER 6 – Great Lakes Cutting Horse Assoc. Show at Chuck Smith Cutting Horses, Winchester, OH. For info: (614) 402-7593 or www.GLCHA.com NOVEMBER 6 – Liberty Farm Horse Show, held in Columbus, OH. For info call Kathy at (614) 279-0346 or visit us online at http://libertyhorsefarm.com

OCTOBER 4-10 – IBRA National Finals at Roberts Arena in Wilmington, OH. Call (502) 239-4000

NOVEMBER 6 & 7 – Henry County Draft Horse Club’s Annual Farm Days at Ken Davis Farm in Liberty Ctr., OH. Call Beth (419) 410-6823, www.hcdhc.org

OCTOBER 5 – Mid-Ohio Carriage & Tack Sale at Mt. Hope Auction in Mt. Hope, OH, 8am. Call Steve at (330) 674-6188 or visit www.MtHopeAuction.com

NOVEMBER 6 & 7 – Jeff Cook Clinic at Lochmoor Stables in Lebanon, OH. For info call (513) 932-7332 or visit online at www.LochmoorStables.com

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NOVEMBER 13 – Horse Sale at Mt. Hope Auction in Mt. Hope, OH, 8:30 am. For info call Steve at (330) 674-6188 or visit www.MtHopeAuction.com NOVEMBER 13 & 14 – Great Lakes Cutting Horse Assoc. Show at Eden Park Eq. Complex in Sunbury, OH. For info: (740) 667-3940, www.GLCHA.com NOVEMBER 19, 20 & 21 – Midwest Indoors Show, held in Wilmington, OH. For info call Frankie at (513) 875-3318 or visit www.CountryHeir.com NOVEMBER 20 & 21 – Limerick Lane Horse Show, held in Hilliard, OH. For info call Maureen at (614) 332-2074 or visit www.LimerickLaneFarm.com NOVEMBER 26, 27 & 28 – SOQHA Turkey Circuit show held at Champions Center in Springfield, OH. For info visit www.OQHA.com, www.SOQHA.com NOVEMBER 27 – Thanksgiving Barrel Race, held at Henderson’s Arena in Jackson, OH. For info (740) 988-2971, visit www.HendersonsWestern.com NOVEMBER 27 & 28 – Limerick Lane Horse Show held in Hilliard, OH. For info call Maureen at (614) 332-2074 or visit www.LimerickLaneFarm.com DECEMBER 11 – Horse Sale at the Mt. Hope Auction in Mt. Hope, OH, 8:30am. For info call Steve at (330) 674-6188 or visit www.MtHopeAuction.com

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Early autumn is a time when horse owners are frequently preparing to wean foals from their dams. Proper preparation makes the process much easier. There are several management practices that should be in place before the foal is weaned: • Make certain that the foal is consuming at least 1 pound per month of age of a feed designed for foals and weanlings. (Ex: If a foal is 4 months of age, it should be consuming at least 4 pounds of feed per day.) Keep in mind that beyond two months of age, the dam’s milk is not sufficient to maintain adequate growth. The foal should also have access to high quality forage, loose salt and fresh, clean water. • Ensure the foal has been vaccinated for appropriate diseases according to its health care plan. Vaccination is stressful for the animal, so we do not want to do this at the same time we wean the foal. • The foal should also be de-wormed prior to weaning. • The foal should have been handled (imprint training is a great tool), taught to lead and have had its feet trimmed. • Weaning can be a high stress period for the foal. With that in mind, other high stress events should be avoided d u r i n g w e a n i n g . Fo r example, the day you wean the foal is not the day to change feeds. There are a number of different ways to handle weaning, depending on the number of foals and the layout of the facility. There are several factors to keep in mind: (62)

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A 501(c)(3) Not For Profit Humane Care & Adoption Organization for Horses, Ponies & Donkeys

103 S. Leroy Street Fenton, MI 48430

810-629-3811

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SPORTS MASSAGE THERAPY FOR THE EQUINE ATHLETE

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Tack“em”Up, LLC Consignment & Tack Shop

(517) 548-4880

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Next deadline: September 16th

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LYNNMAN CONSTRUCTION

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World’s Largest Tack Swap Birch Run Expo Center, Birch Run, MI

November 20 & 21, 2010 New & Used

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WindSong Equestrian Center 2315 E. Rattalee Lake Rd., Holly, MI 48442

(248) 634-8561 • www.WindSongEQ.com

All Breeds & Disciplines Welcome • Beginner Lessons & Horses Available • Trainers for all disciplines or bring your own!

October 17th ~ Dressage Clinic with Sarah Michael Authorized Nutrena Dealer We carry a variety of

2010 DRESSAGE SCHOOLING SHOWS

Sept. 19 & Oct. 16

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Oct. 24, 2010 WindSong Equestrian Center Call (248) 634-8561 for more information

TRAINERS Duane Valerio Natural Horsemanship Horse Training

Kim Robbins, Dressage Training Val Sammut, Hunter/Jumper Training

Stalls Available!

Available at: Balloon Quest 2470 Grange Hall Rd., Holly Mon-Sat 9:30am-6:00pm Call us for more information

• 80x200 Indoor Arena with Excellent Footing, Mirrors, Stereo, Heated Observation Room • 80x200 Lighted Outdoor Arena also w/Excellent Footing • 4 Lg. Tack & Wash Stalls w/Hot/Cold Water • 12x12 Open Faced and Matted Stalls, Cleaned and Bedded Daily • (4) 12x24 Heated & Locked Tack Rooms • 17 Pastures, Never More Than 4 Horses Per Pasture • Trails On & Off The Property • Veterinarian Recommended • Trailer Storage Available for a Small Fee • High Quality Grain 2x Daily and Hay 3x Daily • Stall Board starts at $425.00

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Jackson’s Has All Your Riding Needs! Your Western & English Connection

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Saddle Up! Magazine is producing the OFFICIAL PROGRAM for the NOVI EQUESTRIAN EXPO! Our October issue will feature the Novi Equestrian Expo Program in a special pull-out section. Run your ad in both Saddle Up! Magazine AND the Official Expo Program, distributed at the November show, for ONE LOW RATE!

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LWF SPORT HORSES

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Trainers: Heather Irvine Hunter/Jumper

Heated Barn Heated Indoor Arena 100x180 Outdoor Arena • Run-in sheds Private paddocks • Large pastures Private tack closets Heated Observation Room 2+ feedings daily Automatic water indoor & out Mare/foal care • Foaling services 54 acres with riding trail Showing at recognized Hunter/Jumper and Dressage shows

Home of Patrick 1997 Dutch Warmblood Stallion

Allison Allen Dressage

Melissa Wanstreet

Available for breeding Offspring for sale

Young Horse starting/training

248.627.5181 (barn) • 248.627.5183 (house) Email: LindaRW@lostworldfarm.com MWanstreet@lostworldfarm.com Web site: www.LostWorldFarm.com

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(248) 348-8310 HOURS: Mon, Tues & Thurs 8am-5pm, Weds & Fri 8am-5:30pm, Sat 8am-2pm, Sunday Closed

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Trailer Sales & RV Center

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(586) 465-2170

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MILFORD RD.

1385 Pleasant Valley Rd., Hartland, MI 48353

HICKORY RIDGE

US-23

Hours: Mon thru Fri 8:00-5:30, Sat 8-3:30, Sunday Closed

FENTON RD.

M-59

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mid-michiganrecycling.com LIMITED TIME OFFER…. Mid-Michigan Recycling is back on track and looking to recycle used horse bedding from a few new farms. We are extending our FREE or discounted service offer from now through 12/31/2010. This program is not yet suitable for all farms (requirements below) but under the right circumstances can provide mutual benefits to all parties

COMING DOWN THE HOME STRETCH

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ú Must use kiln dried pine shavings as bedding Must have 20+ stalled horses producing 125 cubic yards of material in 120 ú days or less (reduces weather exposure)

ú Peak pile stall waste on dry ground to preserve the wood. Use an adequate amount of bedding. Not enough wood robs the material of ú the heating value used to generate electricity. Keep hay to a minimum. Refrain from adding partial/used hay bales. We do ú recognize that left over feed hay from stalls will exist. However, excessive amounts will require manual separation. Stall waste should contain shavings (horse manure/urine) ONLY. ú Contaminants including but not limited to: bailing twine, pop cans, horse shoes, plastic material-bags, bottles, straw, etc., are NOT acceptable.

FREE Service within 45 Miles of the GPS, in Flint or 50% of MMR Trucking expense for farms 46-100 Miles. MMR provides loader & operator at no additional charge.

IMPORTANT: Each MMR load is tested at delivery. Moisture levels must be 55% or less. Failure to meet this or any of the above requirements is cause for GPS rejection. MMR is physically and monetarily responsible for the disposal of rejected loads. Therefore, MMR reserves the right to discontinue service at anytime for noncompliant material.

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BERWYCK

Saddle Club

Welcome Lisa Oberg!

BERWYCK

Saddle Club

1477 Berwyck Dr. • Milford, MI 48381 (West side of Milford Road, in “Berwyck on the Park” subdivision)

LESSONS AVAILABLE - CALL TODAY!

(248) 685-1555 BerwyckSaddleClub@gmail.com • Heated 72’x200’ indoor riding arena with heated observation room • Lighted 175’x350’ outdoor riding arena • Heated barns w/43 (12’x12’) stalls & individual tack lockers • Indoor grooming stalls with wash racks • $450/month boarding includes: Limited Stalls ~ Hayed three times daily Available! ~ Daily turnout and blanketing ~ Full use of Berwyck bridle trails, which connect to Kensington Metro Park’s and Proud Lake Recreation Area’s extensive trail system

~ Horses for Sale or Lease ~ • Hunter Jumper trainers and instructors and Western Pleasure trainer available • Clubhouse featuring full kitchen, sauna and showers • Social memberships available, $250/year and includes use of arenas, clubhouse and bridle trails

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Talk to the Pro Night - Thursday Evenings 6-8 p.m. Sept. 2 – No program. Have a safe and Happy Labor Day Weekend! Sept. 9 – Diana Wannamaker and Sue with a presentation on Holistic Emergency Preparedness. Sept. 16 – Beth Salisbury from Equipulse featuring Pulse Magnetics, (it worked on my knee!). Come find out what it can do for you, your horse and your canine friend(s). Sept. 23 – Dr. Roland Thaler from Metamora Equine will talk about Regenerative Medicine.

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