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the object with ever-closer movements. He may rush by the object many times before realizing that his flight hasn't changed the movement of the object. I was working with a young 3 year old Dutch Warmblood, who was afraid of the mounting block. No matter where I placed it in the round pen, he would shy and run away. By the third session, he would consent to move closer to the block, but wouldn't touch it. I kept moving it around, and eventually he became used to its presence, as we worked in the ring. If I had forced him to accept the mounting block, it would have been my decision and not his. Why is this important? He needed to learn to trust that I would not put him in harms way. I told him the block was okay by letting him discover this when he felt ready. Starting the training process, I'm new to him, and he hasn't known me long. I need to gain his trust and be there to support him as he tries out new things. This same horse would walk and trot willingly around the round pen, but refused to walk outside while mounted. He would balk, and then spin around crouched like a cat ready for flight. The day arrived when he hesitated then walked out the door. This was a big confidence booster. He had conquered the scary door, and it didn't eat him. We were able to walk back to the barn and up to the door. Big steps. During this time, I didn't force him to move forward, I didn't do anything but remain calm as I encouraged him to close the distance between the door and where he stood. I patiently waited for him to work through this issue by himself. I was on him and with him, but not in his space. Horses need to feel safe with their handlers/riders. This feel is what makes

working with horses so pleasurable, as they are truly companion animals and want to please. We just need to discover that line of communication to create a working partnership with our horses.

Brandt Clark, owner and head trainer at Brandt Clark Horsemanship, Adrian, MI Brandt Clark was born in Lansing, MI in 1980. His family relocated to Lakeview, MI in 1989. His father, Dan Clark, owned a dairy farm and took in a few training horses at the family farm. From the beginning, solving problems with horses has always been a necessary skill for Brandt. He never really had a “push button” horse to ride and so at a young age the seed of training horses was planted. His parents helped him buy his first horse to train completely by himself at age 12; thankfully his father had a good eye for a quiet/forgiving two year old filly. From the age of 12 to 19, Brandt rode Mustangs, thoroughbreds, draft horses, and any other horse that had developed a “people problem.” However, at the age of 19, Brandt was drawn to the Rodeo and traveled the circuit winning several national and world champion-ships in Bull Fighting, before returning to Michigan in 2007 to again work with his father full-time in a larger training facility. In 2007 Brandt developed a reputation for “colt starting” and for “retraining problem horses.” In 2011, Brandt moved to Clinton, MI with his wife Adria Clark and now 2 year old daughter Elisia. Brandt works from Show Place Farms in Adrian, MI where he trains and shows all breeds of horses. “Good Horsemanship should never discriminate or change, no matter the breed, rider, or the discipline of horse.” Brandt Clark, Professional Horseman.

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Is Coat Fading Avoidable? Dr. Eleanor Kellon, Staff Veterinary Specialist for Uckele Health & Nutrition If your horse has daytime turnout, you have probably accepted as fact that there is nothing you can do about sun bleaching of the coat. In fact, it is potentially avoidable. Pigment (melanin) is produced by the melanocyte cells, which are situated in the undifferentiated layers among the epithelial cells. In skin, pigment stays in the dermal layer, while in hair it is carried up the shaft with the cortex. Its function is to protect the DNA from damage/oxidation from ultraviolet light, the same spectrum of light that causes sunburn. Coats with inadequate melanin are much more susceptible to sunbleaching. When melanin is oxidized, it changes to a orange/rusty color. Melanin is actually a family of pigments, found in both plants and mammals. Melanin is synthesized from the nonessential amino acid tyrosine. The first step in melanin synthesis is the enzyme tyrosinase, which requires copper. Zinc is required for the production of the darkest shades of eumelanin.

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ACTHA's New “Mentor” Division Announced As the idea of natural horsemanship training has become more mainstream in the equine community of the United States, the value of trail riding is increasingly prevalent in the training process of both horses and riders. In addition to trail miles, exposure to other horses and humans along with the negotiation of manmade and natural obstacles are absolutely necessary for both horse and rider, regardless of discipline. In an effort to support those instructors, trainers, and clinicians, the American Competitive Trail Horse Association has created a new “Mentor ” division. The Mentor Division is open to clinicians, trainers and instructors of all disciplines, allowing them to ride along-side their students out on an ACTHA trail rides at a reduced cost. As a separate division, a Mentor will be scored for the benefit of evaluating his or her personal performance. In this way, Mentors will be able to perform the obstacles, get a score, but not be compelled to compete against their clients or other divisions. The Mentor has a marketing tool to find potential new students as well as an opportunity for other ACTHA riders to learn from the Mentor, encouraging those to improve horsemanship through education.

ACTHA ride hosts and competitors alike will be encouraged to utilize “Mentors” as an additional opportunity for teaching and learning on the trail. Many ride hosts have established specific times at their events for Mentors to have clinics, demonstrations and even private or group lessons. In this way, the Mentor gains an additional opportunity to gain the attention of ride attendees. Founder Carrie Scrima states, “Last year we focused on good sportsmanship and good horsemanship for the horse and rider. This year, we would like to add an emphasis on “Casual Competition, Serious Fun” in a family oriented environment that encourages healthy competition while enhancing the education of horse and rider.” In advancing this effort and to encourage professional participation, ACTHA has established a “Professional Partners” page on its website that will provide links to local trainers, instructors and clinicians. Having a presence on this page will be free to those equine professionals that support ACTHA events and the discipline of competitive trail riding. ACTHA will additionally provide local marketing support to our supporting Professional Partners Mentors through the use of ACTHA rides and clinics in the clinicians geographic area. To become involved as a Mentor or to become a sponsor of the mentor division, contact Craig Dodson, Director of Public Affairs at craig@ actha.us.

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Western Dressage Association of Michigan Riding in Balance What is good riding? There are many elements of good riding. One element could be riding in balance with your horse. Think about this. As you sit on your horse, if the horse were to suddenly disappear from underneath you, would you be standing up or would you fall forward or backward? You can also practice this on the ground. Put your legs out to the side as if you were riding. Keep your pelvis neutral while lining up your ear, shoulder, hip and heel. You can call this horse stance. Doing this in front of a mirror is also most helpful. Are your shoulders level? Is your back straight with no curve to your lower back? Turn sideways as well. You should look like you are riding, minus the horse. Make sure you are breathing from your diaphragm. Smile. You should feel like your body is in balance. The next time you ride to get ready for your show, do the same body balance in the saddle. Are you aligned? Are you breathing? Can you feel your seat bones? Is there equal weight in each? Do you have a relaxed leg gently draping around the horse's rib cage? Are you looking up where you are going? Are your shoulders relaxed and level? When the horse moves at the walk, can you 'follow' him with your seat? I believe you will discover that your body being in good balance has all to do with your horse's balance. Now for the fun part. Have a friend video you and you be the judge. Be critical as if it weren't you. Watch some other videos on You Tube of winning tests and check out their position in the saddle. This is a good learning tool. Have fun with this. I think WWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM

Saddle Up! Magazine News Briefs you will find this helpful. Check out the WDAA website for national news and links to lots more information including copies of the tests. Check out our Michigan affiliate at www.WDAMI.org and our Fa c e b o o k p a g e We s t e r n Dressage Association® of Michigan for clinic updates and current newsey things. By Diane Kaser.

PATH Intl. Conference The Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH Intl.) cordially invites you and your colleagues to attend the 2014 PATH Intl. Conference and Annual Meeting at the Town and Country Resort, October 29 -

November 1, 2014, in San Diego, CA. The PATH Intl. Conference offers attendees hands-on learning opportunities and demonstrations led by top-tier educational presenters in the equine assisted activities and therapies (EAAT) industry. This is a great opportunity for anyone involved in the equine industry to see close-up what EAAT and PATH Intl. are all about. Dr. Aubrey Fine is this year's featured Thursday luncheon speaker. Dr. Fine, an educator, lecturer and animal lover, will share his insights into working with children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and how to give them resilience and confidence. He will highlight how equineassisted activities and therapies can effectively help make interactions more meaningful and valuable.

The PATH Intl. Horse Expo will be Saturday, November 1, at Creek Hollow Ranch and promises to educate, entertain and serve as a great introduction to the benefits of EAAT. Session titles include Yoga for the Horse; How Showmanship Benefits a Therapeutic Riding Program and Lunging the Program Horse for Fitness, Training and Teaching. You will not want to miss this engaging experience. Nationally recognized horse trainer, equine-assisted personal development coach and author Chris Irwin will present Horse Sense for Human Potential Friday afternoon followed by two exciting live clinics at the Horse Expo Saturday: Using Groundwork and Body Language to Communicate and Bond and How Your Riding Skills Affect Trust and Behavior. Chris is the author of "Horses Don't Lie" and

"Dancing With Your Dark Horse," which reveal how the characteristics necessary to building good relationships with horses can in turn be used to discover and heal our deepest wounds and help us reach our greatest potential. If you have questions about the event, contact Amanda Walters at 1 (800) 369-7433, ext. 105. For further information regarding EAAT, the PATH Intl. Conference and Annual Meeting or to register, please go to pathintl.org and click on the conference link. The early registration discount ends September 17th, so register today to save $135 off the onsite conference price. Thank you and we hope to see you in San Diego in the fall! Kind regards, Jaime Covington Conference and Events Manager PATH International

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Grab hold of exciting opportunities at Greenmayer Farms! • Contact us if you are interested in partial leasing a horse. We are considering adding a partial lease program to the list of services that we offer. Enjoy the riding and leave the work to us. • Reserve your space for a FREE haul-in lesson the weekend of October 18th and 19th and see what a difference just one hour can make in your horsemanship skills. • Reserve your private or group lessons, training or clinics in western dressage and natural horsemanship.

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Empty Fields Everywhere – Why Movement is So Important By Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D. Driving through Kentucky recently, I passed breathtaking farms – acres and acres of meticulously manicured pastures, lined with white Kentucky-style four board fences that seemed to travel for miles. What struck me, however, was their barrenness. Where are all the horses? Placed high on mounds in the distance were spectacular barns – horse “hotels” where horses reside – some just during the day, some for the majority of the time. While this may be convenient for the horse owner, standing in a small area for hours on end (even if part of it is outdoors) takes its toll on your horse's mental and physical health, to such a great extent, that it dramatically diminishes his quality, and length of life. Horses need to move. Ever tried staying in a small room for most of the day? And we like cozy places! Horses do not! Their very survival depends on their ability to flee at a moment's notice from dangers, real or perceived. Trapped, they eventually succumb to their fate, appearing as though they are accepting and perhaps even appreciating their solitude. But the stress takes its toll on their immune system and hormonal responses, leading to a vast variety of health issues. All body systems, including cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, reproductive, neuromuscular, and skeletal systems depend on exercise to remain sound. If the horse cannot be ridden every day, many will benefit from simply being lunged or worked in a round pen. And all horses benefit from free exercise by walking around in a large pasture (or large dry lot with hay available). Consider these potential problems Obesity. The reason is obvious – too little activity, combined with too many calories. Reducing calories can be accomplished by minimizing or even removing concentrates from the diet, but forage must never be restricted. Doing so starts a hormonal cascade that actually keeps the horse overweight. Please read my articles – “Restricting Forage is Incredibly Stressful,” and “Bring Back the Horse's Instincts.” Both

are in the Library section at www.Getty EquineNutrition.com. Porous bones. Skeletal bones are made of living, dynamic tissue that is constantly being subjected to changes in mineral and protein content. The horse's large size helps him build bone mass simply by moving. Inactivity can make horses' bones porous, potentially leading to fractures when only a slight demand is placed on them. Poor feet and hair coat. Inadequate blood circulation reduces the flow of nutrients and oxygen to the extremities and hair follicles. Don't be fooled by the shiny coat that results from added dietary fat – that is simply a result of more oil secretion from the skin's sebaceous glands. Truly healthy hair and hooves require exercise to deliver necessary nutrients. Digestive disorders. Horses allowed to graze on pasture 24/7 rarely develop ulcers. Stall confinement is a significant cause of this painful condition, especially when forage is not available 'round the clock. In addition, digestive tract muscles suffer from lack of activity. A steady, consistent supply of forage will help exercise these muscles. Physical activity increases blood circulation and stimulates gastrointestinal motility, keeping the entire digestive tract in good shape, lessening the chance of torsions, impactions, and intussusceptions that lead to colic. Fiber digestion is also improved. What is so disheartening is that within two weeks of changes to stall confinement (such as experienced by horses transported to training facilities), the vast majority of horses will develop ulcers, more than half of

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them will develop colon impactions.[i] Mental well-being. The stress of stall confinement and isolation often leads to unattractive behaviors, consistent with trapping any animal – weaving, stall-walking and circling, pawing, wall-kicking, chewing, head-bobbing, self-biting, and even cribbing (which is more than just a bad habit – it is generally done to alleviate the pain of an ulcer). Horses are social animals, requiring time with each other in a herd environment to provide protection, comfort, and mutual grooming. Metabolic impacts. Sedentary horses lose muscle mass and can become insulin resistant. Muscle uses a large amount of glucose for energy; the more muscle mass your horse has, the more glucose transporters are produced, leading to increased insulin sensitivity. Therefore, exercise not only burns calories, but reduces insulin resistance. Exercise also helps reduce leptin resistance. Fitness decline. Reduced exercise results in loss of muscle and bone mass which significantly impacts the horse's fitness level and performance ability. Researchers at Virginia Intermont College[ii] found that horses on stall rest for 14 weeks lost fitness and even more interestingly, pastured horses were able to maintain the same fitness level as horses who were stalled and exercised five days per week. Growth retardation. A growing horse requires exercise for cartilage and overall bone and joint development. Restricting exercise can result in injury, underconditioned joints, contracted tendons, WWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM

Why Movement is So Important, cont. deformed legs, and osteopathic disorders. Accelerated aging. When the immune system is suppressed, the horse becomes more susceptible to catching infections from other horses, developing insect-borne diseases, and exhibiting allergic responses to the environment. Weariness from confinement increases oxidative stress, resulting in free radicals that damage healthy tissues, inhibit repair, and alter DNA. What we once thought as age-related conditions such as degenerative arthritis, and equine Cushing's disease, now appear in horses at far younger ages.

area into a “Paddock Paradise[iii]” where horses seek out new batches of hay while walking from place to place. This concept is quite versatile, allowing for even small sizes of land.

can best be accomplished by offering your horse the option to make choices. Barn stalls with open gates that can be entered at will, allow your horse to decide what is most comfortable.

Relaxing standards that require keeping a horse stalled so he will stay clean and wellgroomed, in favor of having a happier, more naturally kept horse will actually cut back on maintenance requirements and allow more time for enjoying your horse. Think of creative ways to let your horse outside to be with other horses.

Bottom line

We need to think “outside the box” (pun intended). We need to find ways to offer our horses a safe environment that encourages movement and grazing time, as well as respects their innate physiological need for forage flowing through the digestive tract at all times.

If some stall time is unavoidable, be sure to provide at least two places where hay is always provided. If your horse tends to eat very quickly, start by providing hay freechoice. Once he gets the message that he will not run out of hay, he will start to slow down his eating and be more relaxed. Commercially available “slow feeders” are a good option for many horses, as long as they are introduced gradually, to avoid frustration. Please read “The Correct Way to Use Slow Feeders,” available in the Getty Equine Nutrition library.

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Confining a horse to a stall or small outdoor area without the ability to exercise leads to an animal who is mentally stressed and physically limited. Exercise, walking, grazing, socializing, and freedom to flee from perceived dangers are essential parts of what makes your horse, a horse. [I] Loving, Nancy S. 2010. Consequences of stall confinement. www.thehorse.com [ii] Graham-Thiers, Patricia M, Bowen, L. Kristen. 2012. Improved ability to maintain fitness in horses during large pasture turnout. "Journal of Equine Veterinary Science," 33, 8, 581-585. [iii] Jackson, Jaime W. 2007. "Paddock Pa r a d i s e – a G u i d e t o N a t u r a l Horseboarding." Star Ridge Publishing. Please visit Dr. Getty’s website for valuable information on equine health at www.Getty EquineNutrition.com.

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event has a theme, this one being “Take a Gamble.” Other titles included “Horses for Hope,” “Back to Basics,” “Once Upon a Time,” and “Don't Get Your Undies in a Wad.” Throughout the season, groups form and Cindy Johnson - Coldwater, MI become close as they acquire points for the 517.617.2708, cjquimby@gmail.com season finale. The Ruh organizational team I could think of all kinds of excuses for not was originally called, “Tame Horses, Wild going when my doctor friend invited me to go Women, (and this year a male was added), on a CMO (Competitive Mounted thus, and a Stud.” Orienteering) ride in early October. I'm the My partner, Dr. Mary Greiner, arrived and queen of excuse-making as I like to be home registered. She signed us up for the “long” with my own horses. She looked so excited and not “short” ride. I tried not to show my and mentioned the “joy and bliss” stuff that I fear at the word “long” as I was dreading the really needed to experience. In a moment of wilderness. I am really bad at directions. madness, I said “yes.” When Friday rolled Next, I met my mount “T” short for Tea Time. around, I still hadn't heard about directions, She was a bay, 15.3 hand, 19 year old quarter so I hoped she'd forgotten. Alas, Friday p.m., horse mare with a kind eye. I was feeling the message arrived, along with a website to more confident but still had to take my explore. I was still formulating excuses and practice ride. I'm short and had to use the even called her cell to “chat.” She was still picnic table to mount. I should explain that I'm excited, so I resigned myself to facing the not a novice rider or horse owner, but have devil of my fears. I cheerfully said I'd meet her spent the last several years breeding Dutch there. Warmbloods and not riding much. I had two On the way, Mary informed me she was bad falls and injuries and had lost a lot of my running late and asked if I would reserve a confidence. I didn't bounce anymore when I campsite for her. I replied I'd choose a prime fell. Helmet on head, I was ready to try again spot, by a stream with a Polar Bear (Thus, our knowing how sore I would be in the coming team was named the Polar Bears). days, I plowed ahead. Arriving at Ft. Custer Recreation Center in Looking around, we were surrounded by Battle Creek, Michigan, I drove for miles and sturdy, quiet steeds, so different from my couldn't spot a horse. I reversed and stopped skittish, sensitive horses. All ages, from at a little building and asked directions. I was grandchild to grandparent were teamed up handed a map for the 3000 acre park and told for the ride. Some had matching T-shirts, and to look for Whitmore Lake Shelter . I found it, I was informed that a couple of teams with and was met by the warmest, friendliest matching T-shirts were the “ones to watch.” group of people who excitedly offered me a Teams were dispersed in time frames to breakfast of biscuits and gravy prepared in prevent jam piles on the trails. We were given two huge fire pits. Lunch was on our own, but a map of pie-plate coordinates and signs and a potluck supper awaited the weary riders. instructed to write and spell the pie plate After registering, (only $15.00), I started to words correctly to be counted. Prizes would get into the camp spirit and lighten up my be awarded to all, even the last to finish. mood with a practice run in orienteering led It was a beautiful day. We started up the trail by veteran rider, Cindy Pebiak from Lowell, and looked for our first clue. Not far into our Michigan. We ran through three tests and I ride, we ran across another group of riders learned about the “confidence builder” pink still looking for the clue. That's when I was ribbon hidden with some markers. I started to sent into the woods to follow the compass feel smart, until she explained that “from” and trail and seek the pie plate. I'm glad I had on “to” meant a reversal of the compass my helmet, as the woods were thick. readings. Time for remediation. Thereafter, up and down the trail we went CMO was explained and questions were seeking a double oak tree and a post with an answered. The only necessary equipment orange circle with a blue arrow. This was my was a compass and the organizers even lent first inkling that this wouldn't be a typical trail those to riders. ride. Seemingly hours later, we found the The rides organized all over Michigan began plate, and loped off to the next clue. I'm glad in May and end in mid-October. Riders are Mary had a sense of direction and held at various locations including Yankee experience, as I was kept busy trying to keep Spring, Mt. Morris, and Ionia, Michigan. Each pace with her walker. T and I had been ©2014 C & C PUBLISHING, INC. • SEPTEMBER 2014 (32)

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Western Dressage: Preparing to Show By Lynn Palm www.LynnPalm.com 1-800-503-2824 Dressage is for every rider and any horse, no matter what age, level of education, or what your goals may be. It is simply a natural training method for the horse and rider that leads to great success. So if you are a western rider, dressage training will help you bring out the best in your horse and you as a rider. Western Dressage is a huge step in the right direction to improve the western rider's education and skills. Be careful if you try to ride a dressage test; you will get hooked because it is so much fun. Now that you have studied some of my suggestions about getting yourself ready for the show ring, let's focus on the horse. Keep the following in mind as you prepare for your first Western Dressage show. 1. Train with patience and understanding about your horse as an individual and not just comparing him to other horses. 2. Understand what is required in each level and test. Know your horse's confidence level and how he will handle what would be asked for in a test. Aim for willingness and consistency. 3. Evaluate your horse's fitness. Become educated so you know what is your horse's best weight and muscle tone. 4. Evaluate your horse's soundness, both his overall soundness and the soundness of his legs and feet. Know and work closely with your vet and blacksmith so that your horse is healthy and sound. It takes a great deal of knowledge and

13. Decide with confidence, excitement and what I call “the eye of the tiger," to go to the show and have a great time and success.

time to make sure your blacksmith is trimming or shoeing your horse correctly and for your vet to know this too. Aim to keep the limbs of the horse sound without medications if possible.

I hope these tips will give you confidence and encouragement to show. Your horse will tell you if he's not ready by a poor response if the challenge is too difficult for him. So listen to your horse and go for it. Get out there and tell your friends: Dressage is for everyone in the horse world!

5. Set time lines for you and your horse to prepare for yearly goals. Set them and if you are not reaching them, reevaluate them without getting upset and taking it out on the horse.

Also, we would love to have you come ride with us. We love to share our dressage backgrounds and knowledge with you. You can join us at our Ocala, Florida, farm or at one of our Ride Well Clinics on our USA Tour at a location near you.

6. Don't give in to peer pressure. Don't let others, such as family members, friends, trainer/coach, or other competitors talk you into thinking that you need to do more then you are capable of doing or want to do. Don't attempt to reach goals your horse isn't ready to handle. Stay on a realistic path and set achievable goals.

If you would like to train with Lynn and Cyril at home with Western Dressage, take advantage of the following supportive training materials: Books: Head To Toe Horsemanship Western Dressage - A Guide to Take You to Your First Show A Rider Guide to Real Collection DVDs: “Dressage Principles for the Western Horse & Rider” Volume 1 Parts 1-5 “Dressage Principles for the Western & English Horse & Rider” Volume 2,Parts 1-3 “Let Your Horse Be Your Teacher” Parts 1&2 For more information on these training materials and more, as well as clinics, please visit www.lynnpalm.com or call us at 800-503-2824.

7. Prepare for your show at home. Find out exactly what you need to do in order to sufficiently warm up to practice for the level you plan to show in. 8. Prepare the warm-up you will do before you enter the ring. Practice what to do and what direction to turn down the center line to start your test. 9. Prepare your tack and clothes ahead of time, and know how long it takes you to get ready. You can rehearse at home. 10. Make packing lists for horse feeding and care, tack to show in, and clothes you wear to compete in. This will keep you from worrying that you'll forget something. 11. Make travel plans and time lines of when you are

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Horse Association & Club News desserts but participants are encouraged to bring salads and side dishes, so everyone is guaranteed a delicious meal. And, even though the forecast warned us of wet weather, we didn't see one drop of rain. Thank you, Mother Nature! We have two more big outdoor events planned for the next two months. In September, BTRA Board member Sue Charleville is hosting the Chili Ride. It was originally called the “Chilly Chili Ride” but the “Chilly” part was dropped since we haven't experienced chilly weather in September. Participants ride from our staging area to Sue's house, which is just off the trails. They're treated to a tasty lunch which includes a big bowl of chili, and then ride back to the staging area. It's a great time. In October we'll be hosting our annual Poker Ride and Cookout, but we'll provide more information on that next month. Our campground is open for business and the newly improved road to all the sites is in good shape. It's also easier to access the individual sites, even if you have a long trailer. We're still working on the water supply but are hopeful that project will be completed in the near future. As usual, we welcome all trail riders to Brighton for a day or a camp over. Visit our website at www.brightontrailriders.com. ~ M a r k D e l a n e y, B T R A Secretary

couldn't have been a nicer summer so far. We look forward to seeing all of our old and new friends at the Annual Fall Equestrian Campout this month. The dates are September 19-28. This is your chance to come and BRIGHTON TRAIL RIDERS explore our trails while camping This past Sunday's newspaper at our special event area in the was full of “Back to School” ads middle of the Park. Whitford and it's a reminder that summer Lake event area is a beautiful is on the wane. Sure, we've still grassy (mowed) area between got plenty of good weather for the lakes with picket poles riding ahead of us, but the fact around the perimeter and trees remains that time is marching for highlines in some sites. on. All the more reason to take Electric pens and portable advantage of every opportunity corrals are also allowed at this to hit the trails. event. We will have 50 campThe trails at Brighton are sites, porta potty, water for certainly ready for anyone who horses, and manure disposal for wants to enjoy a pleasant ride. the 10 days. There will be a They're clear of debris, wellpoker ride, Saturday potluck maintained, and take you suppers (with meat supplied by through many shaded areas club), Saturday (both) pancake canopied by trees with leaves breakfasts (bring items to that are still in their prime. We'll donate if you wish), and an stick with green right now and auction of donated items the first save our wonderment over fall Saturday evening. All of this, if colors till later. you choose to stay 10 days, for Summer has been good at the $100. You can come and go and Brighton Recreation Area. Rigs save your site or stay the entire have been parked in our staging time. Otherwise, cost is $15 per area every day and many, many day. Sites will be limited to 1 riders have been on our trails. rig/2 vehicles/4 people/4 horses. How do we know? The data are Call Toni Hess with questions recorded at our sign-in station, and or reservations at 269-781which has been in operation for a 9688 or go to the website at number of years. We've talked www.fchfa.org for updates and about it before, but are still information. Don't miss your delighted with the information it chance to show our DNR provides to us and in turn, the support for this campout! DNR. We know how many riders Trail News: We are awaiting have used our trails and have approval to put in a raised-bed received many comments. Most turnpike in a wet section are complimentary but if some(seasonally) between R3 and one does mention a problem, it R4. This section is known to us gives us the opportunity to look as Parker's Pass and has been into it and take action. closed since May. It is opened We recently held our annual now, as long as we don't get too Picnic and Ride. There is no cost much rain. This will be a big associated with this event; it's project with equipment, stone, our way of saying “Thank You” to F O R T C U S T E R H O R S E gravel, geotech fabric, culverts, our members for their continued FRIENDS ASSOCIATION and concrete pavers or forms for support. Brighton Trail Riders Hello Trail Riders! Hope all of the edges. More about this Association (BTRA) provides the you have been out enjoying this improvement when the work meat dishes, beverages and cool summer for riding. It date(s) are approved. ©2014 C & C PUBLISHING, INC. • SEPTEMBER 2014 (44)

Pavilion News: Our building permit has been received and the State inspector will meet with Park manager on site soon. We expect problems working with State regulations to be smoothed out soon and see the completion of our pavilion. This pavilion is being built with a Match-Fund Grant from the DNR and over $3100 of Fort Custer Horse Friends Association (FCHFA) monies. Manure Pit news: We put in a proposal for a manure pit at our trail head. More news about this project at a later date. Outhouse for Special Event Area: We asked the Park earlier this year if we could gift an outhouse to the Park for the event behind our campouts. This was approved and the structure is being built now and might be up for the Fall Campout. This is a $3000 project that the club is donating for this area. This is just another of the wonderful things we can do to improve our Park with your membership monies, our grants we receive from Pfizer for member volunteer hours, and any profit we make at our events. We discussed getting a kiosk sign for the trail head for news, maps and local information. That will be discussed at a later meeting. Our bulletin boards keep getting stolen from our outhouse at the trail head. We discussed ways to keep this from happening. It's good to at least have a calendar of events posted on site for riders. We have done a lot of work on the trails this season. Downed trees and vegetation have been addressed. Thanks to club members for all their volunteer hours to keep our trails mowed, cleared of trees and safe. Reports from riders on the beauty and conditions of the trails is gratifying. We received an email from a rider who hadn't WWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM

Horse Association & Club News ridden the trails for many years due to the co-shared bike/horse trails. She brought her family out, rode the new trails with glowing reports and has been returning on a regular basis. Is this any of you? Come and experience the new system of equestrian trails if you haven't been to Fort Custer for several years. You are in for a surprise! Hope to see you on the trails or at the Fall Equestrian Campout September 19-28. For questions or information call Nancy Simmonds 269-9673613 or Toni Hess 269-781-9688 or Toni Strong 269-649-4310. ~Toni Strong, Secretary

Gawrys through Infoshare at MiCMO ktrainfoshare2u@ gmail.com to make other payment arrangements. We will have a potluck on Saturday night along with the music of Lance Sherwood. Bring some marsh-mallows to roast over the bonfire. Hope to see you MI COMPETITIVE MOUNTED ORIENTEERING there! Wow is the year going by Save the Date: Fall Camp-out (October 3-5). Information will quickly! Due to the unfortunate be posted on our website shortly cancellation of our Waterloo ride and will be sent to you via the on September 6-7, we have only two rides left in the 2014 KTRA Infoshare newsletter. Our next Kensington Board season. September 27-28 we Meeting is Wednesday, Sept- will be traveling back to the Elba ember 3, 6:45 pm, at Berwyck Equestrian Complex for the Back Saddle Club. We encourage all to School Competitive Mounted our members to come to the Orienteering (CMO). If you have meetings and give input. We any questions about this ride would love to hear from you on please call Melissa Fox at 810what works; what doesn't ; what 790-0220. The final ride of the events you would like to see, year is scheduled for October 4etc. We would like you to have a 5 down in Three Rivers at YMCA voice in activities as riders and Camp Eberhart. This is an absolutely gorgeous place to volunteers. Because, as a trail club, we are ride and see the colors. For KENSINGTON TRAIL RIDERS committed to Kensington Metro- questions about “It's a Mexican Coming up on September 5-7 park, we would like you to con- Fiesta”, please call Vicky is a special Kensington Trail sider supporting other activities Horsley at 269-244-9913. In August we were lucky Riders Association camping at the park. To view or register enough to enjoy the new Ely weekend. This camp-out is in for any of the activities, please conjunction with the Circle Ride visit the Kensington Metropark Lake Equestrian Campground. on Sunday, September 7, jointly event page (metroparks.com/ The trails had great footing and sponsored by KTRA and the Kensington-Metro park/Events). the campground was beautiful. Proud Lake Trail Riders Asso- Samples of what's coming up at If you have not had a chance to ciation. The ride starts at 11:00 the Metropark in September are: camp and ride there, I highly am. Cost is $15 per rider. Fun on the Farm-Hens; Rainbow recommend it. The campsites Register at either Proud Lake or Connection Walk for Kids; Voy- are shady and have picnic tables Kensington Staging Areas. As ageur Canoe Trip; Kensington and picket poles. We all gained usual, we will have a lunch at Critters; Astronomy at the talent at killing those very large horse flies; aka bombers. Thank both staging areas for riders Beach; and many more. (please bring a dish to share). If you are out and about on the you so much Trudy and Luanne Proceeds benefit the Michigan trails and you see a problem, for sharing this great riding area Horse Welfare Coalition. Last don't forget to report it on our with us. I hope we get to ride in year our combined ride raised website. In the near future we some other new places next over $1,200 for the Hay Bank. will have strips of caution tape year too. That is one of the best This year we are asking that you available at the kiosk. When you things about being part of such a come out again and help us help park at the staging area, grab a great group. Michigan Competithe horse community in Mich- few to tie on your saddle. When tive Mounted Orienteering memigan. We will be looking for you! you're out riding, mark anything bers come from all areas of the To sign up for the camp-out that needs to be fixed with tape state and love to bring people to (and/or Circle Ride) visit our and report the problem. The tape their area to share the trails. The membership held a meetwebsite at www.kensingtontrail will make the area easy to see ing at the DBarD ride on July 11. riders.org. You can pay via pay- for the park personnel. Several rules were discussed pal or you can contact Joanna See you on the trails. ©2014 C & C PUBLISHING, INC. • SEPTEMBER 2014 (45)

and adjusted so that the Michigan chapter could be more in sync with NACMO. An article about proper trail etiquette was passed out to all members who were present. As a group we work very hard to promote kind behavior when we are out on the trail. Although this is a timed event, we share the trails with every skill/speed of rider. It is our number one priority to keep everyone safe when out on the trail. Please ride the trails with a courteous and kind attitude so that all riders can return safely to their homes. Happy Trails! ~Janet

PROUD LAKE TRAIL RIDERS Hello Everyone! At press time, we should have completed our Circle Ride with Kensington Trail Riders. I am sure it will be a huge success with the majority of the proceeds going to The Michigan Horse Council/hay bank. It was on Sunday, September 7. Saturday, October 11 is our annual Halloween Spooktacular Event. This is one of our favorites so be sure to come hang out with us. We will have trick or treat trail riding, horse and rider costume contest (with adult and youth prizes), potluck lunch and tons of fun. Please check our Facebook page at Proud Lake Trail Riders. If you would like to be a part of our email list, you can get all of the latest details about our events by contacting Nancy Efrusy at Efrusy@ yahoo.com and I will be more than happy to add you. The most exciting news of all is the addition of our new pavilion in the staging area. Please come by and check it out. Hope to see everyone soon! WWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM

Horse Association & Club News this event. There will be five divisions of riders with CASH BACK awards. The entry fee is $30.00 with a discount fee of $20.00 to any 4-H Club member and Sleepy Hollow Trail Rider members. Sunday's lunch is included for participants while scores are totaled. For those who wish, Saturday, September 27, will be an optional camp over night for $12.00. If you are coming to camp Saturday and day ride, please call Mary at 517-651-6884, so she will have an idea on how many are staying for the camp out and group campfire. She will register you at the Horseman's Staging Area. Of course, drive-in day riders are welcomed on Sunday. This popular event is worth the trip to Sleepy Hollow State Park. There is a printable flyer with an entry form on our website at www.shtra.org. Robin Stechschulte 989-723-4385 can be contacted for more information. Discussions continue with the DNR for the PMP rustic cabin project north of the beach. This cabin is to sleep 4-6, have picket poles and access to the horse trails for equestrians to camp there in 2015. We received our 2014 MHC grant that is earmarked for trail gravel. SHTRA thanks MHC for the gift to make these improvements possible. Next board meeting will be Sept. 9th at SHSP Headquarters. Let Barb know if you're interested in a jacket, as fall orders will be placed. Check out our website www.shtra.org. Happy Trails, Marsha Putnam

winds down, just a reminder to all Western Dressage Association® of Michigan (WDAMI) members: please review the WDAMI Year End Awards Program document at our website www.wdami.org. This RANCH HORSE ASSOCIATION document will share everything OF MICHIGAN you need to know to qualify for Our final Great Lakes Circuit our year end awards. If you have Series show will be back at any questions, please call me Berrien Springs September 6-7, 231-525-8842. 2014 with judges Eddie Smith The Western Dressage Assoand David Terrell. Jed Lawrence ciation® of America Convention and Ernie Dowell will be judging and World Show is being held in Trail & Horsemanship. Tulsa, OK, October 30 through Our updated showbill was a November 2, 2014. The convenhuge success at our July show. tion will take place during the To accommodate our larger first two days, October 30 and classes we have updated our 31. November 1st the Western showbill and hired additional Dressage World Show will judges. Trail and Horsemanship begin! For the next two days are still double judged on competitors from across the Saturdays, but are shown at will United States will compete for during specific hours. prizes and recognition in this As always, we appreciate growing sport. Please visit the feedback and are working to website at www.wdaaworld ensure our shows run smoothly show.org for all details! and efficiently in connection Plans for 2015 are underway! with the amazing growth Ranch The WDAMI will continue to Horse Association of Michigan seek schooling shows willing to (RHAM) is experiencing. add western dressage classes RHAM's final show will be the to their program. Please contact Midwest Regional Classic in me via email carolannbaldwin Cloverdale, IN, October 23-26. @gmail.com or 231-525-8842 if Be sure to visit our Facebook you or your organization can help page at Michigan Ranch Horse promote Western Dressage Association for updates. We classes. So many, many thanks hope to see you soon! to those who helped support our sport in 2014! We look forward to working with you again in 2015. Membership information for WDAMI can be found at our website at www.wdami.org. The cost of a membership per SLEEPY HOLLOW TRL RIDERS year is $50. This includes membership to BOTH the state Mark your calendars for the and the national organizations. 7th Annual Kris Kulhanek Your membership dollars Memorial Judged Trail Ride! On contribute to the money needed Sunday, September 28 from to run the organizations. 10am-2pm, this ten station fundraiser ride will test your The WDAMI is registered with horsemanship and your horse's WESTERN DRESSAGE ASSO- the state of Michigan. The training. The Rangers 4-H Club of CIATION OF MICHIGAN WDAMI Board of Directors As the 2014 show season include members from across Shiawassee Co. will be hosting ©2014 C & C PUBLISHING, INC. • SEPTEMBER 2014 (46)

the state of Michigan. This board meets monthly to discuss and plan for WDAMI. Your state membership dues of $25 help with the cost of doing business. Insurance for the WDAMI organization and insurance for the Board of Directors are two large sums of money that must be paid every year so we can continue to operate. If you have further questions about association operations, please send your inquiry to infowdami@ gmail.com. Days are getting shorter so time to get out there and ride! Carol Baldwin

WESTERN MICHIGAN APPALOOSA REGIONAL OK, this past month just went by way too fast as I had to have a reminder to get this in. As I'm typing this, I'm only days away from the last Appaloosa show here in Michigan, the MApHA Classic show. Stall reservations are looking good and I'm anticipating a fabulous show. Obviously, I'll be able to follow up on that better in the next newsletter. With pretty much only the World show coming up for some exhibitors, I guess we all get a chance to wind down from a busy summer show season. Fall trail rides, weaning foals, landscaping and hopefully getting that third cutting in will be projects happening around here. If you have any photos to share from this summer's show season, please let me know as we're always looking for some nice pictures to use on the web site and I'm also trying to put together a slide show of activities for the Expo in March. WWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM

Horse Association & Club News WESTERN MICHIGAN APPALOOSA REGIONAL, cont. Year end points should be ready soon and next thing you know we'll be planning for the year end banquet. To stay up to date on the latest happenings, be sure to check out the Western MI Appaloosa Regional (WMAR) website at www.wmarapp.org or follow our Facebook page, WMAR. 'til next month, Sharon Clark

YANKEE SPRINGS TRAIL RIDERS ASSOCIATION Board Meeting Minutes: 8/13/14 The meeting was held at Yankee Springs Horse Camp

Pavilion starting at 6:00 pm with a pot luck meal. At 7:00 pm the meeting was called to order by President, Ron Walker. August 17 was our third Sunday group ride. Trail rides morning or afternoon and a pot luck luncheon at 1:00 pm. Trail Report: Trees down on the 4 and 6 mile trails were reported. A workbee was scheduled for Saturday August 23 starting at 8:00 am. Euchre Tournament update: A check for $500 was given to Cancer Families United from YSTRA. Proceeds of $250 from the Euchre Tournament then Yankee Springs Trail Riders Association (YSTRA) did a matching of funds. There was some talk of doing a second Euchre Tournament sometime in the winter. Barry County Fair Update: YSTRA's Fair booth brought us

three memberships and $544.00 in sales. Adopt-A-Road clean up completed and reported to the Road Commission. Judged Trail Ride Committee report: Robbin Stout gave a report on what has been done so far preparing for next years Judged Trail ride, which will be held at Ionia Recreation Area. Some of the new ideas were a different way of scoring, having a score poster. YSTRA needs to come up with different obstacle ideas. Proposal for a modern campground: Ideas were pulled together for a proposal to be submitted to the YS DNR. This would be located to the west of the current primitive campground. Reserveable pull through sites with electric, water hook-up, and a modern shower house, were part of the

proposal. Andru Jevicks sent an e-mail to Ron Walker stating our camping numbers have been down this June and July and it might be hard to get any changes approved due to the low volume of horse campers. (We will still try.) Judi Struble had a number of horse items, obtained at auction, that she was willing to sell to our club at cost for gifts for our next event. Items total to $179 plus tax. Laura made a motion we purchase these items, Skip Burger seconded, voted on and approved 0-8. Meeting adjourned at 8:15 pm. Next meeting September 10th at Yankee Springs Pavilion. Sincerely, Kathy Taylor, YSTRA Secretary Thank you all contributors for this months Association News!

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Palatability studies in rats showed they would eat Spirulina up to as much as 40% of their diet. Horses are not as accepting and up to 50% will reject eating Spirulina. Mixing it with oil prior to adding to feed can substantially decrease the odor (it smells worse than it tastes). Coconut oil is particularly helpful because it has a strong pleasant aroma itself. If that doesn't work, mix into oil and give by dose syringe immediately before feeding, gradually increasing amounts of the dose into the food. The taste will already be in the horse's mouth when they eat. The trouble is worth it. Spirulina is a member of the group cyanobacteria, aka blue-green algae. This is a large family and not all forms are beneficial to consume. For example, Microcystis produces a rapidly fatal neurotoxin when present in large amounts and another member of this family can cause Lou Gehrig's disease. Chlorella, like Spirulina, is nutritious and safe but it does not have the same high protein, immune modulating and antihistamine effects. If purchasing a blue-green algae, make sure it is Spirulina. Visit www.uckele.com for more information. WWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM

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Hydrating Your Horse on the Road By Dr. Eleanor Kellon, Staff Veterinary Specialist for Uckele Health & Nutrition You have been traveling several hours with your horse and arrive at your destination pressed for time. You unload, briefly offer some water but it's refused. You tack up quickly, planning to offer water again at your first break, but your horse refuses then too. It's very hot, your horse is sweating heavily, but won't touch the water all day. Some horses are notorious for drinking poorly on the road but virtually any horse may decide to boycott strange water if they find an odor or taste they dislike or distrust. This can be a good thing for helping a feral horse avoid contaminated water but can cause major problems in the scenario of a horse dealing with shipping stress and exercise. A horse that is not drinking will fatigue easily, overheats quickly and is in very real danger of colic. Fortunately, there are several strategies you can use to overcome this issue. For three days ahead of shipping, use a dose syringe to get 1 to 2 extra ounces (2 to 4 tablespoons) of salt into the horse. Mix with oil to avoid any irritant effect and dose after eating. A good option here may be an oral electrolyte paste. This will help ensure the horse is well hydrated to begin with and has a strong urge to drink. Continue with baseline salt and electrolyte supplements as you normally do. Always bring the horse's regular water bucket along. You don't need tastes and odors from a strange bucket adding to the problem. You may be able to tempt drinking by flavoring the water. Experiment at home to see what tastes the horse may like. Apple,

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happen if the cooler is traveling in the bed of your truck or inside a hot trailer. To control this, fill the cooler after adding 10 lbs of bagged ice. You will need to check this periodically to see how often you need to refresh the ice. The goal is not to produce ice cold water, just to prevent it from being overheated in hot summer weather. The cooler also works very well in cooler, even winter, weather conditions because it will insulate and prevent freezing. Another option along similar lines is to bring along bottled water. A 5 gallon jug will fill a water bucket and varies in price from around $6.00 to $10.00. This is a relatively small price to pay compared to the very real risk of health consequences if the horse does not drink. For best results, avoid distilled water. It's not harmful but removal of the naturally occurring minerals can decrease palatability. A horse that refuses to drink away from home is facing very real performance and health consequences. The good news is that a little planning can eliminate this problem. Tips: Caught away from home with a horse that has decided he won't drink the local water and no plan in place to deal with this? Draw one or two buckets of cool water and let them sit. Cool water has less pronounced odor and by letting it sit for a while any objectionable volatile components will evaporate off. For flavoring, get concentrated frozen apple or grape juice from a local store. Offer a tablespoon or so of the concentrate by hand, then add 4 to 6 oz. to the water. Timing matters. Horses are most likely to drink well immediately after they stop exercising. Don't even remove tack. Offer water ASAP after stopping work. Even minimal movement may stimulate the horse to drink. If the horse is standing in a stall and ignoring the water, take him out for a brief walk. This alone may trigger drinking.

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2014 Sundowner Rancher 20’ GN All aluminum, mill finish exterior nose skin, adjustable GN coupler, swinging center gate, 4-wheel electric brakes with safe breakaway. Stock# H5190TR MSRP: $17,862 Our Price: $16,280

Sale Price $25,980

2015 Sundowner Charter SE 2 horse bumper pull. Large front tack room w/2 saddle racks, 7’6” tall, 2 large sliding windows, divider. Stock #J5804TR Never Pay MSRP: $18,054 Our Lower Price: $15,280

2003 Adam 3 Horse GN LQ (Used) All aluminum, polished stainless nose cap, extra tall 7’6”, extra wide 8’, removable rear tack, 8’ shortwall LQ, full bath, awning, AC. Stock #J5544TRA Our Lower Price: $22,650 Reduced Price!: $21,280

New!

Sale Price $20,980 2014 Adam Trailers Ju-Lite 743 2H BP AOS Straight Load Side-by-Side, Mangers, Tack Beneath Each Manger, Front Walk Thru Escape Door! New! Stock #J5495TR MSRP: $12,368 Our Price: $11,260

Sale Price $14,790

Sale Price $10,650

2014 Sundowner Charter SE 2+1 Special 2 extra ft. front stall area! Perfect for CDE! Straight load, tack storage room, extra features. Large side ramp, room for add’l. horse. Sliding windows, drop down feed doors. Stock# J5547TR.

2015 Lakota Charger C39 (7309S) Full Living Quarter with Slide-Out! 3 horse, 6’9” wide, 9’ short wall. Stock# J5731TR MSRP: $44,612 Our Price: $38,280

MSRP: $30,044 - Our Price: $25,950

New!

Sale Price $15,980

2015 Sundowner Super Sport GN 3H All aluminum slant load, saddle racks, rubber floor mats, drop down feed door with face grill on each stall! Stock# J5509TR

Sale Price $15,980

New!

Sale Price $47,980

LQ!

MSRP: $18,370 Our Price: $16,290

Interest Rates as low as 3.9%!

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20 scenic acres featuring over 120 unique & friendly animals! Cindy Lou’s Group Rates & Year Round Tours

ZOO

Toddler Play Area Picnic Area & Gift Shop

ROSCOMMON, MI

989.275.4500 • www.cindylouszoo.com 6327 North M-18, Roscommon, MI 48653 (5 ½ miles East of Downtown Roscommon) Hours: June, July & August - Open 7 Days 11am-6pm Sept., Oct., Nov. - Fri, Sat, Sun 11am-6pm All Hours Weather Permitting

~ 2014 SPECIAL EVENT ~ October 24th & 25th

Zoo Boo

Wear Your Costume!

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• PVC Vinyl • 3 & 4 Rail Wood • No-Climb Horse Fence • Electro-Braid • Hot Tape • Animal Control

Professional Layout, Planning & Budgeting Services Available

27 Years Experience • Family Owned & Operated Dependable Service & Materials

1-800-694-1342 www.galaxyfence.com

Financing Available

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CREST VIEW

1-888-869-0842 Toll Free or (517) 676-3410 732 E. Ash St., Mason, MI 48854

We are conveniently located on the Ingham County Fairgrounds

WE ARE OPEN DAILY YEAR ROUND! Mon-Sat 9:30 to 6, Sun 11 to 4 Show Weekends - we open 30 minutes before the show starts

ITEMS SOLD HERE!

ANNUAL BOOT SALE August 28th through September 14th, 2014

Great Prices! Great Selection! Great Service!

Fall Is Here and Winter Is Near! We have a great selection of Winter Apparel for You and Your Horse Crest View Tack Shop has you covered in any season, in any conditions!

Visit our 2nd location...

6920 Red Arrow Hwy. Coloma, MI 49038

CREST VIEW

2 Price Match

Find an item at a lower price? Show us and we will match it! * Some restrictions apply

We’re located in the Fashion Gurlz building!

(269) 202-4192 21 Miles from the Berrien Springs Youth Fairgrounds!

Family owned & operated since 1999

www.crestviewtack.com Stop in and check out our

WEEKLY DISCOUNT ITEMS!

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A Halloween Event You & Your Family Won’t Want To Miss!

Open Horse Show All Breeds & All Ages! 9:30am Rain or Shine, Classes $6 Each Costumes Suggested, Fun & Fuzzy No Show Clothes For more information contact:

Ericka Utz 248.212.8890 www.shomeshows.com

Celebration!

Saturday, October 25, 2014

Show at Equinox Farm 855 N. Hickory Ridge Rd. Highland, MI 48357

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ShoMe

December 12, 13 & 14, 2014 MSU Livestock Pavilion, East Lansing, MI Truly An All Breed Event! We have had nearly every popular North American Breed represented at the Holiday ShoDown with Thousands of Dollars in Awards & Give-A-Ways! Ribbons 1st-8th place, Trivia Prizes, Door Prizes and More!

BOOK EARLY - STALLS SELL OUT EVERY YEAR! Stalls $60 each. All stalls in the Main Pavilion barn & must be pre-paid. Send Reservations to: SMQH-Events, 420 Argentine Rd., Howell, MI 48843.

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FINANCING - RATES AS LOW AS 5%!

Sale! Celebrating

TRAILERS SALES, SERVICE & PARTS

Sale! 22 Years In Business!

12620 North Telegraph Carleton, MI 48117 Just East of 275, Exit 5

Toll Free 1.855.783.6464

www.KelleyTrailers.com

TRAILERS FOR EQUINE, CONSTRUCTION, RACING & RECREATION

Summer Sale!

2014 SUNDOWNER CHARTER SE 2 Horse Bumper Pull

Custom Orders... You Dream It, We’ll Build It!

2015 SUNDOWNER SUPER SPORT

3 Horse Slant Load

2 Horse Slant Load

2015 SUNDOWNER SUPER SPORT 2 Horse Slant Load

2015 SUNDOWNER SUPER SPORT GN 3H Slant Load, Lots of Options!

Kelley & Sons and Sundowner...offering you many styles to choose from!

CHARTER SE 2+1

RANCHER

PROSTOCK SUPERSERIES

SANTA FE SUPER SPORT LQ

60 Vacant Acres in North Oakland County! Milford Road, Highland Twp. - Beautiful property! There just aren’t many parcels like this left in the area. Unique with many potential uses. Perfect for an estate or horse facility, potential development, recreation or just a great investment. Located across from Highland Oaks County Park with equestrian trails. Approximately 25 wooded acres, and 35 that are open and rolling. Outdoor enthusiasts will love all the wildlife. If you look at it, you will not be disappointed! Offered at $775,000.

8491 S. State Road, Goodrich, MI 48438

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Whitmore Lake Location

South Lyon Location

8737 Main St., Ste. K Whitmore Lake, MI 48189

11271 Rushton Rd. South Lyon, MI 48178

(248) 486-0925

FEED & SUPPLY Quality Products & Service

Legend Land - one name says it all! • A Family Owned Business

Horse Transportation ... Feed & Pet Supply ... Quarter Horse Farm

LL Horse Transportation Reliable • Fast • Emergency Moves • Local & Cross Country

Horse Transportation Services Available 24/7 Call Today For Details

(248) 486-0925 Prompt, safe and experienced! Call today to schedule moving your horse, anywhere, anytime. We care about you and your horse.

Legend Land Feed & Pet Supply At Legend Land, we care about your pets. We carry quality name brands at low prices. Come in and browse, or call us for delivery. • Fromm • Taste of the Wild • Natural Balance • Best Breed • Triple Crown • Wayne Davis

• Canidae • Origen • Acana • Kalmbach • Tribute • Pastell

“We’re going to Legend Land to grab a bite to eat and Mon-Fri 9am-7pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm do some shopping”

Delivery Available (248) 486-0925

Legend Land Quarter Horse Farm Where Legends Are Made! Boarding • Training Lessons • Trail Rides Our facility offers a clean, friendly, family environment for you and your horse. Boarding and Training for all horse breeds available. Call today for details!

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Legend Land Coupon

5% OFF Any Bag of Bird Seed Discount must be used for in-store purchase. Cannot be combined with any other discounts. Expires 9/30/2014

Legend Land Coupon

50¢ OFF Any Cat Litter Discount must be used for in-store purchase. Cannot be combined with any other discounts. Expires 9/30/2014

Legend Land Coupon

20% OFF Any Dog Cage or Cat Carrier Discount must be used for in-store purchase. Cannot be combined with any other discounts. Expires 9/30/2014

Legend Land Coupon

$37.50 EACH Stall Mats - While Supplies Last! Discount must be used for in-store purchase. Cannot be combined with any other discounts. Expires 9/30/2014

Legend Land Coupon

50¢ OFF 15lb. or larger Dry Dog or Cat Food Discount must be used for in-store purchase. Cannot be combined with any other discounts. Expires 9/30/2014 WWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM

THE WRIGHT PLACE

FARM FENCE SYSTEMS www.thewrightplacefence.com

(517) 283-2645 • 1-800-231-2329 • Fax (517) 283-2652 Average installed cost per foot of fence (labor & materials) All prices subject to change without notice.

ELECTRO-BRAIDTM 3 Strand 4 Strand 5 Strand

VINYL KOTE 3 Strand 4 Strand 5 Strand

$1.50-$2.00 $1.75-$2.25 $2.00-$2.50

WOVEN WIRE

ELECTRIFIED HI-TENSILE 3 Wire 4 Wire 5 Wire

4 Ft. Tightlock $4.00-$4.50 Woven wire designed for horses with 3”x3” spacing on wood posts

$8.00-$9.00 $9.00-$10.00

$1.00-1.20 $1.20-1.50 $1.50-1.75

TREATED SPLIT RAIL

BOARD FENCE 3 Rail 4 Rail

$4.00-$4.50 $4.50-$5.00 $4.50-$5.00

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