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WillowWind Stable Stallion Becomes A Breyer Horse By Lisa Skylis, Reporter at Large | Email: skylisli@msu.edu WillowWind Stables In the sleepy city of Charlotte, Michigan, the tradition of the Gypsy Vanner horse in America continues to thrive and evolve. Established in 1998 by Mandy Kramar, WillowWind Stable's ambition is to breed heavy, traditional Gypsy Vanner horses that the Travelling folk in Ireland and Britain would be proud to own. A graduate of MSU's horse management program, Kramar was working at a local tack store when she first learned of the Gypsy Vanner breed. Intrigued, she researched Gypsy Vanners for a few months before taking the leap to book a tour of Gypsy Vanner farms throughout England, Wales, and Ireland. At only twenty-one years old, Kramar came home with three two-year-old fillies and the foundation for her very own Gypsy Vanner farm. Although Kramar had high hopes for bringing the breed home, the enthusiasm for Gypsy Vanner horses in the Midwest was lackluster at best. “It was a risk,” Kramar admitted, “We were basically importing spotted mini drafts for all anybody cared.” After a few years of bringing her horses to the Stallion Expo in Michigan, recognition and admiration for the breed grew steadily and her business picked up. Encouraged, Kramar then imported her foundation stallion from Wales and began showing her high-quality horses in competitions around the United States. Her success at these shows led her to make her biggest investment yet, in the form of a creamy colored weanling called Cheesecake. Clear The Way For Cheesecake In 2013, WillowWinds took another huge risk and purchased a fourweek old colt from Oregon. Faugh-A-Ballagh was the farm's most expensive horse to date, although he started pulling his weight early and competed in his first show not one week after being shipped to Michigan. Gaelic for 'clear the way', Faugh-A-Ballagh is a silver cremello and the only known Gypsy Vanner of his coloring. After getting four stars at his 2013 inspection, Faugh-A-Ballagh went on to get his five-star rating at only five years old in 2018. Once trained under saddle, Faugh-A-Ballagh became a star dressage athlete and he was regularly placing at the top of his class every

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Horse Association & Trail Riders News

BRIGHTON TRAIL RIDERS As far as organized events go, BTRA remains “in quarantine.” All our events have been cancelled thus far and the rest of the season doesn't look good. However, we're always looking for an unexpected and welcome development; only time will tell. We've received word that a big non-BTRA event in the fall at Brighton has been cancelled. We've always been happy to see a benevolent organization host the 4-H Grand Equestrian Ride-A-Thon in September but that's another event that has been scrapped due to the Covid epidemic. Nevertheless, the equestrian facilities at Brighton are still seeing action. The staging area typically holds a number of rigs, trail riders are reporting good experiences, and the campground sites are often occupied. We're still holding our Board meetings in the staging area at Brighton and so far, the weather has been kind to us. We have been able to maintain social distancing as we sit in a big circle on the lawn, and it's always good to see each other face-to-face. So, we're still encouraging trail riders to visit Brighton, even though no formal events are taking place. Mark Delaney, BTRA President

for those that want to ensure a site before arrival at the Park. Then the fun begins with exploring the great trail system that makes Fort Custer so popular with trail riders. There are 20 plus miles of trails that cross over 6 creeks, wander through wood lots, cut around prairie grass fields, loop around lakes and over a beautiful wooden bridge. There are 3 trail loops that can be changed or added to when you are out to make as long of a ride as you choose. The signage on the trails is easy to read and we have been putting more "No Bike" signs to discourage bikers from "getting lost" on our trails. As always, equestrians and their horses have the rightof-way over bikes on the one trail (Blue Trail) we co-share with them. Welcome to Fort Custer whether you are day riding or camping this season! Our Annual Fall Equestrian Camp Out has been cancelled this year. We hope to see everyone in the Spring for the next event. FCHFA encourages riders to join our club to help support our trails and campground as these are totally funded by your dues. Go to our website at www.fchfa.org to see the 2020 calendar for fun ride/potluck dates and work days. We'd love to have the help and meet new friends. Call Nancy for any other questions at 269-967-3613. See you on the trails! Toni Strong, FCHFA Secretary

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FORT CUSTER HORSE FREINDS ASSOCIATION Hello Trail Riders! The Fort Custer Equestrian Campground is open for riders and their horses to enjoy the wonderful weather and upcoming colorful fall camping season. Volunteers have been mowing and grooming the trails to make every ride awesome. There are 7 campsites with picket poles, fire rings and picnic tables. These sites are easy to pull into or back your trailers into each site. There is also a pitcher pump for water, outhouse and manure pit on the premises. Registration is available on the DNR website

HIGHLAND TRAIL RIDERS ASSOCIATION Fellow trail riders...our camping event is still on! Unfortunately we will not be having the horse shoe hunt or prizes. We will not be able to gather for the potluck either. However, after losing so much social time and losing so many events, we have decided to have a great time camping with horses and visiting with friends. We will be practicing safe distancing and taking precautions to keep all safe, but we WILL be camping. The event is full but we are still taking names on our waiting list in case there are cancelations... contact info is on our website. The camping dates are September 11-13. We are looking forward to seeing you there!

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The Highland Trail Riders are desperately seeking memberships to help us maintain and enhance our trail system. Fees are only $15 per year and members are not required to participate in events or workbees. However...we would love to have every member participate whenever they can! If you are a current member please send your membership fee check to james.jurkowski@ gmail.com. If you are seeking new member info visit our website at www.highland trailriders.com. You can also find us on Facebook at highlandtrailridersmi. As always we wish you and your horse the very best on and off the trails. Summer isn't over and Fall brings the best riding weather Michigan has to offer. Get out there, have fun, and join an equestrian trail association!

IONIA HORSE TRAILS ASSOCIATION The Ionia Confidence Course has been improved with deeper gravel at all the obstacles. We are hoping this will make it a safer and more enjoyable experience for you and your steed. Our approximately 100 x 100 arena, built with a joint effort of park staff and IHTA volunteers on September 28, 2019, is next to day staging. If you have an anxious horse you want to expose to trail riding, you'll have a safe place to "work out the kinks" before hitting the trails. We'll also be encouraging 4-H groups to hold their practices there, as well as potentially inviting clinicians and outside events in the future. If you find MORE PARKING space is needed, go past the day staging parking lot to the "Barn Lot" on the same side of the road. There is also a new option to access the west end of the park more easily! It is still signed as the X Country Ski Trail, just before the beach entrance (on the opposite side of the road) when entering the park. Park staff enlarged the parking area to hold four or five horse size rigs. Please park like you expect the lot to be full when you come back. Leave room for others and plan for all rigs to be able to exit safely. Due to the Covid rules in place we have cancelled our Chili Cookoff for the weekend of October 3rd. We will still be camping and WWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM

Horse Association & Trail Riders News IONIA HORSE TRAILS ASSOC., continued riding, so come on out and have some fall fun, anyway! If you haven't ridden Ionia this summer, you'll find a fun new by-pass just past the overlook where the downhill run trail was so washed out and rocky. We are planning to add some gravel to this new section of trail, to alleviate what could become "slippery when wet", as soon as park manpower is back to full strength. Also, when making your reservations at any state horse campground, be sure to use a good email address. At the end of the season, there will be an electronic survey sent to horse campers. The state is looking for your feedback and concerns about camping with horses, and potential interactions with non-horse campers. If you register directly at the park, please ask the person working at registration to take down your email address and give it to the park supervisor to be included in the survey. Remember, you can ask questions or report trail issues on our Facebook page Ionia Horse Trails – IHTA. Thanks, Kristie

Facebook, or call 248-912-5238 for more information. If you visit Maybury, PLEASE SIGN THE REGISTRY BOOK AT THE KIOSK IN THE STAGING AREA, just so they know how many of us enjoy the park. Happy Trails, Mary Nader

MICHIGAN FOX TROTTER ASSOCIATION The shorter days of summer will soon bring the changing colors of Fall. Members of our association have been busy showing in Dressage in the Lower Peninsula, camping and trail riding in both Peninsulas and competing in our Versatility Proram across the state. Even with Covid, you can do so many fun things with Fox Trotters! Wedding congratulations go out to members Carrie Carpenter and Rondal Montgomery, for getting hitched August 1st on their Fox Trotters. May you enjoy many enjoyable trail miles together! The Versatility Challenge has many members accumulating points. In the Under Saddle division Carrie Carpenter has 193 points, Joyce Holstine has 163, Kathy Kruch has 115, Kelley Clevenger has 103, Julie Parliament has 80, Gail Hidebrand has 74, MAYBURY STATE PARK TRAIL RIDERS Brenda Nowak has 74, Autumn Sell has 33 ASSOCIATION (MSPTRA) Greetings, trail riders! Trails continue to be and Diane Willoughby has 7 points. In the Not Under Saddle division Kathy Kruch has very dry and it is green, green, green! 31 and Marilyn Mannino has 20 points. In these ever changing times, the Michigan These participants have been training their DNR site may be of help when wondering young horses, showing their trained Fox what is open in our state parks. Their Trotters in Western Dressage, trail riding website will link you to the latest info on the and camping. The rules for this program are DNR Covid-19 Response and Facts: on our website. The top point-earner in each https://www.michigan.gov/dnr division gets a custom award at the end of There has been a delay in the removal of the the year. Consider enrolling in 2021. It is a equestrian bridge between V and W on the useful way to spend time with your horse! trails. The DNR is waiting for funding to start Due to the number of inquiries we have been the project up again. We will keep you getting, there seems to be a real shortage of informed of any progress. trail-ready Missouri Fox Trotters in MichiThe park remains to be super busy, with a lot gan. However, registered young stock are of people just getting out of the house. available from breeders Gale Gunder and Please kindly remind folks of the park's rules Chuck Fanslow, both of Gladwin, MI. Go to in regards to yielding to horses and keeping www.michiganfoxtrotters.com to find their all dogs on a leash at all times. contact information. You will obtain a wellVisit us at www.mayburytrailriders.org, on gaited colt or filly to add to your family. SEPTEMBER 2020 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2020 (14)

If you have a Fox Trotter and would like to join in on the fun that we are having with our horses and earn great prizes. We would be happy to have you whether you are young, older or specially-abled. Come join our organization! We meet virtually so people from all over the state can attend our meetings. We are the Michigan affiliate of the Missouri Fox Trotting Horse Breed Association headquartered in Ava, MO. Register your horse through the MFTHBA and get included in their quality programs! Our mission is to educate those interested in Missouri Fox Trotting horses as well as to promote the breeding, training and enjoyment of them in Michigan. By Marilyn Mannino

PROUD LAKE TRAIL RIDERS Hello Everyone! We are so sad that our plans and many of the other riding groups’ plans have been cancelled this season. As of right now, we are still offering camping the weekend of September 25th. It will be Friday through Sunday. Unfortunately, the Circle Ride had to be cancelled. We will not have any organized event that weekend, only camping. We have plenty of room for everyone to spread out. If you are interested in camping, please get in touch at efrusy@ yahoo.com and let me know. It is $40.00 per rig for the weekend. We hope for a strong comeback next season If you have been to Proud Lake recently you will see our new obstacle course in the run off field next to the staging area. A few of these obstacles were built by a local boy scout who built them as part of his Eagle project. He also created two cement mounting blocks for us. One is in the staging area and one is by the railroad tracks. Please come out and try the obstacle course, it is a lot of fun! If you would like to join our email list, please email me at efrusy@yahoo.com and also remember to like us on Facebook! Stay safe and keep riding! WWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM

5th Annual Saddle Up! Magazine

Summer Writing Contest Winners Children 6-16 in three different age groups were welcomed to enter our Summer Writing Contest for a chance to win a monetary gift card this summer. All entrants wrote a story titled: “If My Horse Were A Superhero...” The staff at Saddle Up! Magazine chose three winners from each age group; 6-8, 9-12, and 13-16. All 1st, 2nd and 3rd place stories are published here within the pages of the September 2020 edition of Saddle Up! Magazine.

AGE GROUP: 6-8 YEARS OLD VIVIAN D., 6 YEARS OLD, MILFORD, MI

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Hannah would look like a rainbow. Her superpower would be to make candy. She would have her own shop. There would be pink walls, and there would be shelves with cotton candy, donuts and cookies. She would be in a color changing sweater and the color of her would be pink. Her poop would be rainbow. She would make cotton candy, M&M’s, popsicles, ice cream, Kit Kats and Smarty tablets. She would give it to her other horse friends at her shop. If someone came in and couldn’t afford anything, she would give them cotton candy. She has a magical unicorn horn to make candy. She points it at something, says the number of candy she wants and then she makes it. She could also make smoothies. Vivian has won a $30 gift card and a one year subscription to Saddle Up! Magazine.

MILA C., 6 YEARS OLD, ROSCOMMON, MI If I had a horse with superpowers, her superpower would be to blow ice out of her mouth to freeze bad guys. I would name her Sparkle. She would be light blue with a mark on her back that looks like a snowflake. Her mane and tail would be dark blue and I would put a braid in them. I would ride on her back while she fights bad guys. When Sparkle steps in the water, she turns into a mermaid horse with a dark blue tail and she can breathe underwater. When I touch her mane while she is underwater, I could turn into a mermaid too and we can swim together. Mila has won a $20 gift card and a one year subscription to Saddle Up! Magazine.

2ND PLACE 3RD PLACE: NO ENTRY One of my favorite time’s of year is being able to read and judge the entries in our Summer Writing Contest. The creativity and imagination of all the children that enter always astonishes and amazes me. Some of the stories are so well written, it seems that some may have a career in writing in their future. I can also tell that many love horses just as much as I do! I would have loved to have been able to enter this contest when I was younger. This year has been especially challenging for our youth due to the corona virus pandemic. My heart goes out to the families that have suﬀered ﬁnancially and to the children that have not been able to attend school, horse shows, and county fairs, as they have done in the past. Thank you to everyone that entered our 5th Annual Summer Writing Contest. My husband, Bill and I enjoyed reading your stories very much. Be well and stay safe this fall and let’s all look forward to a better 2021! Best wishes to everyone and their families ~ Bill and Cindy Couturier, owners, Saddle Up! Magazine SEPTEMBER 2020 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2020

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Horse Association & Trail Riders News

ROSE OAK EQUESTRIAN FRIENDS The Rose Oaks Equestrian Friends would like to introduce everyone to one of the area’s well kept secrets. Please join us in our Facebook Group and connect with others to ride this lovely Oakland County Park. Rose Oaks County Park is located in Oakland County in Holly, Michigan. Several glacial lakes, ponds and wetlands within Rose Oaks provide contrast to the gently rolling open meadows and wooded uplands. The trails are for the most part wide and well groomed. There are several boardwalk bridges that span the wetlands. This 640 acre undeveloped park is a favorite of local equestrians who explore its 5+ miles of equestrian trails including the accessible boardwalks. The trails are shared with hikers, cyclists and cross country skiers. Equestrian parking is at the Fish Lake Road lot north of Rose Center Road. Maps are available online and at kiosks in the park. The trail loops are well marked and easy to traverse. A hand pump for water and porta john are available at the staging area. We hope you will join us in enjoying this gem! For more information or to find riding partners, please join our Facebook Group “Rose Oaks Equestrian Friends.” We are dedicated to working with the park staff to maintain the trails and keep them accessible for area equestrians.

WESTERN DRESSAGE ASSOCIATION OF MICHIGAN As the Summer comes to an end and Fall will soon begin bringing a crisp smell in the air, there are still many things to do with our horses. Clinics, shows, trail riding and much more, including virtual shows, some of which are available as late as December. Be sure to check out OUR virtual show – the WDAMI Battle of the Saddle Showdown. This virtual event will include English and Western Dressage for youth, adult amateurs, and professionals. There are gaited and classes for exceptional riders as well. The show will be open from August 16 to September 20. Many awards and fabulous prizes are available including Versatility, Harmony, and Silver Spur awards as well as high percent score awards for each level and division. The highest scoring rider, highest scoring English and Western Rider, and the highest scoring rookie rider will each win a free virtual lesson with one of the following great instructors: Brian MacMahon, Joann William, Betsy Van Dyke, or Suzanne Morisse. The Judges are Joanne Coy and Sue Hughes, both of whom are WDAA World Show Judges, and both provide great comments and helpful insight to improve your dressage training. So don't be shy, give it a try, and help support WDAMI. You can go to the WDAMI 2020 Battle of the Saddles Showdown on Facebook and to the WDAMI website to find out more about how to participate in this great opportunity.

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In national news, even the WDAA Championship World show has gone virtual this year. Check out the WDAA website for more information. I would also like to mention that Horse Radio Network L.L.C. has a Western Dressage radio podcast once a month with Stacy Westfall. Stacy has done an outstanding job interviewing some for the top western dressage judges and trainers with great topics. Lots of great information. Thank you Stacy. Quote of the month is by Charles de KnuffyThe job of the hands is to create longitudinal flexion by yielding. WDAMI is looking for sponsors for our yearend awards and educational events. If you would like to help by sponsoring, or by helping us to find sponsors, please contact us by email at infordami@gmail.com. And please do not forget to renew your WDAMI and WDAA membership for 2020. You can do so by visiting www.wdami.org. If you are not yet a member, we would love to have you join and become a part of one of the fastest growing equestrian sports. Thank you for your support. Be safe, have fun, enjoy your equine partner, and exercise the act of kindness to all. Until next time …. Suzanne Morisse, President of WDAMI

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Summer Writing Contest Winners AGE GROUP: 9-12 YEARS OLD AUDREY N., 12 YEARS OLD, KALAMAZOO, MI What is a superhero? Someone who jumps off of buildings and stops runaway trains? Superheroes have super powers like being invincible or having super strength, or blazing speed. But despite what you may think, a superhero isn’t “super” because of its power. A true superhero is “super” because it saves lives and helps people. That is what I would want in a superhero horse. I would want my horse to always save me when I was in trouble. A brave horse that would protect me from danger. I would want a horse that could comfort me and raise my spirits high whenever I was feeling upset or discouraged. I would want my superhero horse to have the superpowers of love, kindness, and bravery. My superhero horse would help heal people from mental illness and insecurity. I would also want my superhero horse to 1ST PLACE help people to overcome struggles that they have. It would be a horse that made you feel loved and safe. My superhero horse wouldn't have to be trained though. My superhero horse would help people because that would be his instinct. He would just be there for people, proving that they are loved just through his presence. My superhero horse would do it because he would love to save people and to change their lives. Because that is what a true superhero does. It saves people and changes lives because that is its passion and what it loves to do. A true superhero does not help people in order to get praise. My superhero horse wouldn't be in search of fame, it would just make him happy to make other people happy. My superhero horse would be super inside his heart, because that is real power. The power of having a passion and a purpose to make others happy while doing what you love. Audrey has won a gift card for $50.00 and a one year subscription to Saddle Up! Magazine.

NATALIE H., 11 YEARS OLD, VASSAR, MI Coco The Fly-Swatting Mare: My mare’s superpower name would be “Coco the Fly-Swatting Mare.” Although it doesn’t sound very cool initially, it would be a very helpful superpower. Horses all around the globe struggle with flies and bugs biting them all over their bodies. Riders get annoyed when their horses focus on flies and not the training. It seems as though no fly spray really works well. I have the same problem. My horse, Coco, hates flies. With her superpower, she would be out to change all of that. She would be able to sense where the flies were the worst, and every night she would visit those places, kicking out the flies. All she would have to do was give a mighty kick with her hind legs. A dreamlike mist followed by a strong yet unheard bolt of lightning would do the trick. All of the flies within a ten mile radius would immediately drop dead, eliminated for good. She would then rear and, in an 2ND PLACE instant, all of the dead fly bodies would burst into a dust, which would float away into space by the morning. No one would have known she was there. No one at her stable would even know she was gone. Her energy would be restored with one hour of sleep each night. She would travel as many places around the world as she could. How would she get around the whole world in so little time you ask? She would have a special teleportation power, allowing her to travel from one place to halfway across the globe in a matter of seconds. In the morning, all anyone would know was that all the pesky flies were gone. Horses and their riders could then concentrate on riding and training again. Now, Coco would have a super sidekick called the “Super Fly Sidekick”. That would be me. I would ride her to the exact spot the flies were the worst, and also be the one to find and schedule the places we would go to each night. I would find and document the places we had gone. We would have endless fun together, and also be helping people and their horses in need. (continued on next page) SEPTEMBER 2020 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2020

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Summer Writing Contest Winners AGE GROUP: 9-12 YEARS OLD NATALIE H., 11 YEARS OLD, VASSAR, MI (continued from last page) There is one flaw in our plan. We would disrupt the ecosystem, but we already have a plan for that. I would ask Bill Nye or another scientist to create a hybrid fly that doesn't land on or bite horses. After she killed the bad flies, she would replace them with the hybrid flies. Our main goal would be to end horses being bit around the world. Coco, my fly swatting mare, would be the silent savior of the horse world. Natalie has won a gift card for $30.00 and a one year subscription to Saddle Up! Magazine.

ARABELLA B., 10 YEARS OLD, LEROY, MI My superhero horse is the best horse in all the land! He has wings that soar through the sky. When it rains, he gives shelter to all the horses that don’t have shelter. He uses his broad, strong wings to cover them up. He has a name that everyone knows. His name is Phoenix. His mane and tail are white, his color is black as night, and his eyes are gray as the moon. When the sun touches his wings, they look like pure gold. In the day time Phoenix’s mane flows through the wind like wild flowers on a windy day. The best part about Phoenix is that whenever he hears an animal in trouble, he helps them. He has super strength and he can move stuff with his mind. Once, a baby fox was stuck deeply in some mud. Phoenix used his mouth and threw the baby a vine. The baby fox grabbed it and with Phoenix’s super strength he pulled the baby free. RD PLACE A week ago, a devastating tornado blew threw the forest where Phoenix lived. Many animals were trapped. He used his powers to move things with his mind and free all the animals trapped under rubble. He knows that this is the life he was made for. He was not always this way. He used to be a plow horse on a pig farm. One day an angel came down from heaven and said, “I am giving you special powers Phoenix. I am giving you these powers for the good of every animal. But if you misuse them you will be cursed to be forgotten forever.” Since then he has been trying to overcome his fear of being forgotten. But everyone knows and loves Phoenix. He has helped so many animals over the years. Every night Phoenix looks up into the night sky and whispers, “Thank you.” When Phoenix finds a wild herd of horses, he runs with that herd like it’s his own. When he does, he knows he is not forgotten. Sometimes Phoenix gets sad and lonely because there are no other horses like him. But running with a herd makes him feel a lot better. Phoenix is always ready to help animals in need. Today, he saw a raccoon stuck in a tree. He was chased there by a coyote. Phoenix flew up to the top of the tree where the racoon was. He let the raccoon climb onto his back and flew him down to the ground. The racoon said, “Thank you so much!” He hugged Phoenix, then Phoenix flew off into the sky. Later, he saw his worst enemy, horse hunters! Phoenix flew as fast as he could, telling every herd to hide. The hunters beat Phoenix to the last herd and rounded them up so easily. Phoenix flew as fast as he could to get in front of the hunters. It sounded like there was thunder beneath him. The hunters let the herd go and went straight for Phoenix. Phoenix was running as fast as a cheetah, left and right. Suddenly, he flew up into the sky and swooped down knocking two of the riders off their horses. One of them roped Phoenix’s hoof and pulled hum down while more hunters threw ropes over him. The horses from the forest saw what was happening and gathered up to save Phoenix. Their hero was in trouble. They stampeded toward the hunters and trampled over them. The hunters fled and Phoenix was free! Today Phoenix is still in the wild, running free, and keeping the peace. Arabella has won a gift card for $20.00 and a one year subscription to Saddle Up! Magazine.

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Summer Writing Contest Winners AGE GROUP: 13-16 YEARS OLD AVA N., 14 YEARS OLD, PAW PAW, MI “Ok, Annabelle. Here is your horse!” It was a beautiful black and white Appaloosa named Chance. He was a big horse, just a little bit bigger than the others she had seen in the other pastures driving up. It was Annabelle’s first day out at Hope Stables. She was starting to come out for Equine Therapy to help with some struggles she had been dealing with the past few months. On the first day, they had her walk into the pasture and pick a horse. Once Annabelle had chosen Chance, her therapist, Abby went and helped her hook him up with the halter and lead him back to the barn. In the barn they walked him to an area where Annabelle got to groom him and spend some time getting to know his story. “Chance was rescued from a loose pen at the auction about three years ago. He ST PLACE went through a lot of training and rehabilitation. In the past few months, he has been used for therapy, and you would never believe that, that little, skinny, sick, flea infested horse in the pen could turn out to be this beautiful and wonderful horse. All he needed was a chance to be better. That is why he was named Chance, and when we gave him the chance to help others, he flourished!” “Wow! That is amazing!” Annabelle said with her eyes wide after Abby finished. “Now you can see, Annabelle, that everyone deserves a second chance, and everyone has a special potential that they can discover and embrace. I know that you are going through a tough time, but I believe that you have a special purpose in this world and Chance is going to help you discover and believe in what that is!” Annabelle sighed, “I hope so...” She continued going every week after school to therapy with Chance and Abby. The first couple weeks were hard, but after about a month Annabelle’s outlook on life and herself started to change. She was confident, and she was excited to get up each morning with something to look forward to! She loved Chance! He had taught her so much and given her more self confidence then she ever thought she could have. One day Annabelle was at school in her last class of the day itching to leave for Hope Stables. It was a writing class and the teacher was giving out the homework for tonight. “Alright class, I would like you to write a very short story about a real life super hero that you know or have heard about recently.” A groan went through the class, but not from Annabelle. She knew exactly who she would write about! After her therapy session, Annabelle rushed home and quickly ate dinner before running to her room and beginning to write her paper. She sat down at her desk and began to write, “The past few months I have discovered some new unsung superheroes. These heroes are rarely recognized, and they are....horses! They have helped me overcome obstacles in my life and realize that I have a purpose. They see the potential in all who hurt and help them heal. They helped me and gave me confidence to face every new day and hard thing that came my way. One special horse named Chance, helped me to realize that if I gave myself a chance, I was capable of incredible things! So even though horses don't fly, talk, walk through walls, or go invisible, they can read minds and the heart. Chance saw where I was hurting and knew when I was upset and/or having a bad day. Chance is my super hero! And I believe that all horses are able to “save” those who work with them and love them!” Annabelle leaned back content with how it had turned out. She believed it with all her heart, horses are superheroes. Ava has won a gift card for $75.00 and a one year subscription to Saddle Up! Magazine.

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Summer Writing Contest Winners AGE GROUP: 13-16 YEARS OLD LINDSEY W., 13 YEARS OLD, ELSIE, MI The only thing I really remember about the accident was being in a livestock trailer, driving fifty-miles an hour, down an old country road in South Alabama. When all of a sudden the entire trailer and truck flips about three times. I could feel my head hitting the top of the trailer while my favorite human (Kimberly) flew out of the truck, through the glass, and laying down on the ground with the truck on top of her. The only thing on my mind was to see if she was ok, and if she would ever ride me or any of the other horses again. I tried to kick the trailer open to go and get help, but I couldn’t move my legs or my neck. But right at that moment in time, I noticed that Kimberly was attempting to flail her arms to the cars that were passing by to notice her. She tried to get help from about four different people but nobody stopped. She kept trying and the next car stopped to help, it was a younger couple, in their early twenties. The male was a doctor and immediately called an ambulance for Kimberly, but then the ND PLACE lady started looking around for other people, and that's when she noticed me in the trailer, a scraped up brown thoroughbred horse. The trailer was tipped on its side, so it was really difficult for me to get out. The man and woman somehow ended up getting a blanket underneath me and pulling me out. Just with a glance of their eyes, and their reactions, I knew it was bad, what had happened to me. But my main thought was still Kimberly, and if she was ok. I couldn’t see her anymore, because the trailer was in my point of view, but I could still hear her with everyone talking, doctors, and the siren of the ambulance. It was all so overwhelming. The lady that came to help us, ended up calling the local vet to have them come check me out. Right when the lady was calling the vet the ambulance came to pick up Kimberly. My heart dropped, I had never really been separated from her, and I never wanted to be, but if this meant she would end up feeling better, I would have to stay strong. The vet came right away and gave me an x-ray to see if any of my bones were broken, and sure enough, there was. I had broken my ankle, fractured my neck, and had gotten a joint inflammation in my knee. They took me to the vet and in no time, I was ready to continue to be inseparable from Kimberly again. Kimberly’s mom came and got me from the vet to go take me home, but I had a plan. When I was at the vet, I overheard friends of Kimberly’s say the name of the hospital that she was at, and it was a name that I had recognized, USA Children's & Women's Hospital. I remember going there for a day with Kimberly and I got to see patients and they were so happy to see me. My plan is to jump over the fence of our pasture, run as fast as I can to the hospital, which is about ten minutes away from us, and then run to her room. Sounds like a crazy plan, but I think it will work. And around the time I get there, she should be outside with her nurse. That night was the night my plan was going to go down, I was going to go and see Kimberly for the first time in forever. I jumped the fence without anyone noticing. Then all I had to do was run about six miles, but I had to make sure no one saw me. All of a sudden, I see two bright lights headed right towards me, I stood there in shock not knowing what to do, I had to think fast, so I jumped into the ditch on my right hoof side and ducked. I could see the hospital straight ahead. I sprinted as fast as I could, but once I got to the parking lot, I noticed that there were so many cars. I couldn’t see where Kimberly was, and if I can’t find her soon, she might end up going back inside to her room. Then I really won’t be able to find her. At this moment in time, I had a little part of me that was freaking out. So I ended up getting back to the edge of the parking lot and trotting along the side until I could see her. Around five minutes later I could actually see her!! I was so excited, I darted from there on out, grunting, and neighing to see if she could hear me, and sure enough she turned around in her wheelchair and smiled, one of the biggest smiles I have ever seen. I ran up to her and put my head around her shoulders and she wrapped her arms around me and wouldn’t let go. The nurse let me follow Kimberly back to her room, and she ended up getting me horse treats and feed most of the time I was there. But once I fell asleep, I could hear two people outside the room we were in, it was Kimberly and her nurse. I was so confused why they were up this late, but then I started listening in and heard them talking about me. They were talking about me being a ... service animal, working at the hospital?? What was that?? But I ended up going back to bed and waking up to Kimberly holding a halter and a lead rope. She was softly speaking to me, and telling me that we were going to make everyone in this hospital building super happy, and that we were technically going to be superheroes! Lindsey has won a gift card for $50.00 and a one year subscription to Saddle Up! Magazine.

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Summer Writing Contest Winners AGE GROUP: 13-16 YEARS OLD LILLIAN F., 13 YEARS OLD, LAKE CITY, MI If My Horse Were a Superhero: I was thinking what would my superhero horse be like? I thought maybe a horse with many powers like flying or super speed or having super powerful wings or being able to spit fire, but then I realized what my superhero horse would be like. Well, what are you waiting for? Please go to the next paragraph. My superhero horse would not be a “super hero.” She would be a normal horse with a normal life. She would most likely be a bay, but her color does not matter. My superhero horse will be good natured, calm, and gentle. With calming eyes that you could just look into all day. Then look at her long thin legs that are still very strong and dangerous. She also has a strong back with her very wavy mane flowing down her back. She would be smart, strong, and very fearless. She would RD PLACE also be very obedient, but naturally be strong willed. My super hero horse would be like a therapy horse. She would stand there while you talk to her. She would be chewing her hay and you could groom her very slowly. You can relax with her when you have a bad day. Laying down on her warm soothing back while you tell her all about your day. Watching her stomping her hooves over and over again because the flies are buzzing all around her feet. She would be shaking her head up and down to get the fly's out of her face. Then you could smile because you have an idea and forget about your bad day. You run to the tack room and grab her saddle and bridle to tack her up and ride around the arena. Once you get there you start at a walk then slowly moving into a bumpy trot and then to a smooth lope. After a wonderful ride you lead your horse back to the barn and loosen the synch, take off the bridal, and put on a halter with a lead rope attached. Take off the saddle and brush her down. Then lead the horse to the pasture, jump onto her bare back and let her lead you around. After looking at the twinkling stars, you jump off her back and think about how wonderful your superhero horse is and your bad day has been completely forgotten. At first when I heard the word superhero horse, I thought of a brave horse with extraordinary powers and special abilities, like flying, super speed, growing wings, or spitting fire, but true super powers are not super speed or flying. A superhero horse will not have wings or spit fire. A superhero horse is a horse that lets you talk to them or they let you hug them and melt your worries away. A superhero is not made of powers, but they are a friend that you can talk to and they will not judge you. A superhero horse is a therapy horse. Lillian has won a gift card for $25.00 and a one year subscription to Saddle Up! Magazine.

“You took me to adventure and to love. We two have shared great joy and great sorrow. And now I stand at the gate of the paddock watching you run in an ecstacy of freedom, knowing you will return to stand quietly, loyally, beside me.” ~ Pam Brown, British Writer

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Get a Handle on Your Reins By Julie Goodnight | www.juliegoodnight.com Tack and equipment play an important role in riding and training horses. Knowing the options and making the right choices can make a huge difference in your riding. The four natural aids of the rider that allow communication between horse and rider are the seat, legs, hands and voice. The reins are an extension of your hand and the connection with your horse. Reins are the conduit between the rider’s hands and the horse’s mouth, and they can play a critical role in communication. Reins come in a variety of types and styles and are made of many different materials. Depending on the discipline that you ride (English, Western and the sub-disciplines within), the activities you do, your ability level, the training level of your horse and your personal preference, you’ll want to choose the reins that fit your needs best. Different Disciplines Usually when we think of riding disciplines, we think English or Western. But within each basic discipline, there are many subdisciplines – an English rider may be doing dressage, hunt seat (jumping), endurance or saddle seat. A Western rider may be cutting, barrel racing, roping, reining or pleasure riding. Reins are generally designed and constructed to fit the specific riding activity you are doing at the moment, so you may need more than one set of reins. For instance, if you are training for barrel racing, the reins you use may be totally useless or even counterproductive for trail riding. The length of reins, the materials they are made of, special design features, the quality and durability all play a role in what type of rein suits you best. English tack has been around for thousands of years longer than Western tack and we see much more standardization in reins, in terms of length, design and the materials of which they are made. English reins often come with the bridle and are made to match the headstall. English reins usually attach to the bit the same way and are a closed-loop formed with two reins attached in the center with a buckle (hence the term, “riding on the buckle,” which means the rider has made the reins completely loose and is only holding onto the buckle at the center. While most English reins are made of leather, depending on the type of riding you do, you may choose a different material. Rubber coated reins are popular on the racetrack and for cross-country jumping – they offer better grip for fast and furious riding in variable weather conditions. BioThane® (a synthetic leather substitute) is another popular material for both reins and headstalls and is particularly useful in climates where humidity, rain and sweat are a problem. Reins made from webbing are common and are easy to care for and affordable. English reins are usually laced or braided, for better grip by the rider. Since it is common for English horses to be ridden on direct contact, sometimes a lot of contact, the reins are made for gripping. Rainbow reins have different colors between the rein grips to help young or novice riders know where to place their hands. Since many English horses are ridden in running martingales, often English reins will have “rein stops” that prevent the rings of the martingale from sliding up the rein too high. The standard length of an English rein is 54 inches – you want just enough length that when you hold the buckle, the horse can completely relax and lower its head without coming to contact. SEPTEMBER 2020 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2020

English reins also come in pony size (48”), cob size (“cob” is a term used for a small horse, and cob reins are 52”) or large-horse size for really big/long-necked horses (60” length). Getting the length of your reins right is important for your horse’s comfort but most horses will do well in a standard length. Western tack has more variety and less tradition than English. With cattle ranching at its roots, a lot of Western tack is designed for working purposes. However, modern sub-disciplines such as speed events, reining, Western pleasure, trail obstacles, mounted shooting and Western dressage are growing in popularity, with new sub-disciplines popping up regularly. Each activity has specific needs for reins. With a greater variety of riding activities, and with less standardization and tradition than it’s English counterpart, Western reins come in many shapes, sizes and configurations. In the working Western tradition, the reins would progress along with the horse’s training level, from riding 2-handed on a green-horse, to riding 1handed with little or no contact on the finished horse. Traditional Western Reins Mecate Reins are traditionally made of a long, braided horsehair rope, but today they are often made of marine rope. The bristly texture of horsehair reins is good for both teaching the horse to neck rein and giving the rider a good grip on the reins when the riding gets rough. The mecate rein is 22-26 feet long and designed for 2-handed riding with either a snaffle bit or the bosal. The mecate is tied onto the bit in a specific manner, depending on which bridle you are using, to give a closed-loop rein, with a long tail coming off the left side of the bit or bosal, to use as a lead rope when you jump on and off the green horse (the finished horse would ground tie when you need to get off). Mecate reins are often attached to the snaffle bit with slobber straps, which protect the reins and help the reins drape, but can sometimes be bulky and cumbersome. The mecate rein has experienced a surge of popularity in the past 20 years, with the trend of natural horsemanship, because they offer a classic Western look. However, if you are not using the lead rope (mecate), it can be a lot of rope to manage. The closed-loop, yacht rope rein like I designed is easier to use and less bulky. Split Reins are the training rein of the Western horse and the most ubiquitous, due to their versatility and usefulness at every training level. The highest quality split reins are made of heavy harness leather and are 7-8 feet long, attaching to the bit with a water tie (like a thin slobber strap) that protects the rein and offers a soft feel of the horse’s mouth. For the uninitiated, split reins are complicated to use. There are a variety of ways to hold split reins, one-handed or two-handed, depending on the horse’s training level and the activity of the rider. Split reins should be long, with a weighted on one or (22) WWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM

both ends, to help balance the reins so they come to a drape fast at the bit-end and hang quietly on the tail end. When split reins are held improperly, they can easily fall to the ground if dropped and they are complicated to shorten and lengthen, therefore they are not the best choice for children and novice riders. Romal Reins are the finished rein of the Western horse and typically made of braided rawhide and used with a high-ported, longshanked bit, and a horse that is so well trained that the rider’s hand will barely move. The romal is a closed loop rein with a long tail that has a quirt or popper at the end (to aid in moving cattle and in training the horse). The rider holds the reins in one hand (traditionally the left hand), with no fingers in between the reins, and with the other hand holding the romal. The reins attach to the bit with a rawhide or leather loop, but rein-chains may also be used to help the reins drape faster. Food for Thought on Reins When it comes to rein choice, there are many styles and considerations for the rider. The material the reins are made of is a matter of function, aesthetics, and personal preference. The length, width, weight and feel of the reins relate to the size of the horse and rider, how they are used and the intangible values of the rider. To me, ease-of-use is often the most important consideration in rein choice, particularly for the novice rider. Balancing on top of a thousand-pound moving animal and controlling the forward motion is complicated enough. The reins should be easy to hold in your hands, easy to keep even, and easy to shorten/lengthen. Safety is always a consideration for both horse and rider. Reins that stay on the horse’s neck when inadvertently dropped by the rider and reins that have a breakaway feature (particularly when synthetic materials are used), improve safety for both. The most specialized reins, designed for high performance in a specific sub-discipline, like team roping or polo, are also designed for ease-of-use and functionality. But what is functional when running at high speed, riding one-handed, swinging a lariat or mallet under rapidly changing circumstances, may not be functional for taking a leisurely trail ride on an old, semi-retired horse. Reins may be made of natural or synthetic materials. Leather is probably the most common choice, for its feel and give (breakaway), but the range in leather quality is huge. To me, tack is a critical component of performance, so I always want the highest quality Hermann Oak harness leather. The higher the quality of the leather, the heavier it is, the better the feel and the longer it lasts. BioThane® is a popular leather substitute used for bridles and reins. It’s a coated polyester webbing that has a similar feel and look to leather and also comes in bright colors. It’s waterproof and more durable than leather in corrosive environments (from humidity, sweat, salt water, etc.). It wipes clean and is more hygienic for horses. It’s often used in racing and endurance riding and for some riders, it carries the bonus of being a vegan product. Most reins come in a standard length, specific to the activity they were designed for and would work for averaged-sized horses doing that activity, but may not accommodate an exceptionally longnecked horse. If the reins are too short, the horse pays the price with too much pressure on his mouth and a hollowed out frame. I like my reins to be long enough for the horse to stretch his nose to the ground. Weight and balance are important for reins – how they feel in your hands and how quickly they offer a release of pressure to the horse. SEPTEMBER 2020 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2020

Many reins come in different widths. For instance, split reins can be a half-inch to a full inch wide. What feels best in your hands depends on the size of your hands and how it feels when you close your fingers on the reins. I have small hands but half-inch feels too narrow and a 5/8th inch rein feels just right, while one inch is hard for me to close my fingers on and still have a soft feel. I ride my bridle horses in split reins, but I prefer a closed-loop, 9-10foot, marine rope rein for green horses or when I am teaching from horseback. I designed my closed-loop, cross-discipline rope reins for comfort in your hands (soft feel), ease of use and safety. My rope reins are truly my best product, as many users will attest. I designed them with the novice rider in mind (they’re easy to shorten and lengthen and have a convenient center marker so you always know where you reins are) but I find their ease of use is appreciated by expert riders as well. Marine rope reins may not be perfect for every sub-discipline, but novice and recreational riders love them! Rein Handling Do’s and Dont’s Do: • Make sure the reins (and/or headstall) have a breakaway component for your horse’s safety. • Make sure riders know how and when to shorten and lengthen reins. • Make sure riders know the appropriate length to hold the reins and how to hold the reins properly. • Always give the rider the means to control the horse (the reins), even when the rider is being led. • Lead the horse by looping the reins around his throat latch (or use a halter under the bridle), not by pulling on the bit. Do Not: • Wrap reins or ropes around your hand or any body part. Never attach yourself to a horse or saddle w/a rope or rein. • Allow closed-loop reins to lay on the ground or in front of a horse to prevent entanglement. • Lead the horse by pulling on the reins. Use a halter to teach proper leading manners. • Hold the horse by clamping two reins together behind his jaw. This hurts his mouth and you cannot hold him still this way. Teach your horse to stand still with groundwork. • Tie the horse with reins. This will hurt his mouth and break your reins. Keep a halter on or use a “get down rope” around the neck if you need to get off and tie up frequently.

About Julie Goodnight: Julie is the host and producer of Horse Master, a popular how-to horse training series that aired weekly for more than a decade, with 260 episodes. She now travels the world to produce compelling horse TV, and educates horse owners everywhere, sharing her no-nonsense horsemanship with riders of all disciplines.She and her husband reside near Salida, Colorado. For more information please visit www.JulieGoodnight.com and follow @JulieGoodnight on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. (23) WWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM

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Equine Kinesiology Taping By Lisa Skylis, Reporter at Large | Email: skylisli@msu.edu You've probably seen kinesiology tape adorning your favorite professional athletes or maybe at your last visit to see a Physical Therapist or Chiropractor. Did you know that your equine partner can benefit from the very same kinesiology tape? While other equine alternative therapies have become common practice, equine kinesiology taping has only gained significant popularity since 2016. A fast favorite among horse owners, it's quickly being recognized for its versatility and effectiveness in treating a wide variety of equine health conditions. A Little Tape Goes A Long Way Equine kinesiology tape is flexible fabric with adhesive on one side that's applied strategically along a horse's muscles to act as a flexible brace. Although unassuming at first glance, kinesiology tape is increasingly praised for its ability to help horses experiencing everything from being 'stocked up' to tendon injuries to recovering from joint surgery. To learn more about equine kinesiology taping, we turn to this month's expert and certified equine kinesiology tape practitioner, Samantha Youngblood. Just East of Indianapolis, Youngblood Animal Massage Therapy was founded in 2013 by mother daughter duo Samantha and Kim Youngblood. At their practice, they offer equine and canine services in massage, red light therapy, thermography, and kinesiology taping. When paired with other treatment strategies, Samantha Youngblood has found equine kinesiology taping “work(s) together beautifully in helping the horse with whatever they are facing, whether that be supportive care of an athletic horse, an injury, an illness, or a senior horse in need of a little extra TLC.” After becoming a Certified Equine Kinesiology Taping Practitioner, Youngblood was eager to bring the benefits of kinesiology taping to her massage client's horses. Through her clinical experiences, she's found the most common benefits of using kinesiology tape on a horse to include: · Decreasing pain · Increasing blood circulation · Increasing proprioception, or a horse's body awareness · Reducing inflammation · Shortening injury recovery time · Increasing support to muscles and joints During the initial appointment, Youngblood is sure to start slowly and not force the client's horse into a stressful experience. First, she introduces the horse to the kinesiology tape, allowing them to sniff it, and then she gently rubs the tape over their body in slow motions. “Most horses feel the relief from the taping instantly,” she admits, “You will see that relaxation take place right away.” Youngblood says that, generally, kinesiology tapings can remain on the horse for five to seven days before it should be removed and most taping is also safe to stay on while the horse is being ridden. Once it's ready to be removed, she assures that the specialized equine tape won't pull the horse's coat out and the horse can be taped again right after removal, as long as the horse's skin isn't irritated. Treatment with Taping In her experience, equine kinesiology taping has proven to be a safe and effective method for treating a wide variety of equine ailments. Youngblood has used kinesiology tape to help horses with the following health issues: · Emphysema · Contusions · Tendonitis · COPD · Stocking up' SEPTEMBER 2020 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2020

· General muscle soreness · Severe sway back and back pain Once, she treated a client's horse that had been badly kicked by another horse while in its pasture. Youngblood applied a particular kinesiology tape protocol called inflammation taping over the area where the horse had been kicked. Following a week of taping, the horse's side was significantly less swollen and there had been a huge decrease in the horse's pain. Without the tape, the recovery time might have taken three to four more weeks and the client's horse would have been needlessly in pain all the while. It should be noted that, like all responsible equine health practitioners, Youngblood only treats horses with kinesiology tape after they've been diagnosed by a veterinarian. After proper diagnosis, equine kinesiology taping is an effective complimentary treatment for many horses although it should never be a horse's sole treatment plan when dealing with a serious medical condition. Flexible To Fit Your Horse's Needs There are multiple kinesiology taping strategies available for your horse and each taping protocol has different goals. Depending on their diagnosis, your horse might only require one type of taping to help with their health issue or they might benefit from a combination of several different taping techniques. Here are the most common protocols used in equine kinesiology taping: Support Taping: While kinesiology tape could never support the weight your horse's actual joints take on, it can support the muscles that surround your horse's joints which, in turn, stabilize and strengthen the joint itself. Inflammation Taping: This taping technique reduces swelling and inflammation by increasing blood flow in that area. The tape is usually cut into finger-like protrusions that cover the inflamed area and lift your horse's skin, which allows for greater blood circulation. Proprioception Taping: This protocol is typically used when you're looking to expand your horse's awareness of their body, including their body's position and movements. A natural way to enhance your horse's performance, an increased proprioception can reduce your horse's risk of becoming injured and boost their athleticism. Energy Meridian Taping: Similar to acupuncture, this method is based on the Traditional Chinese Medicine and seeks to unblock the flow of energy, also called Qi. This protocol places tape along specific energy channels in your horse's body, called meridians, and unblocks the flow of energy to the organs associated with that meridian. Different meridians could include the lungs, spleen, stomach, etc. (26) WWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM

While the possibility to DIY may be tempting, Youngblood emphasizes that “you definitely want to find someone who is properly trained and certified in animal kinesiology taping.” Kinesiology tape will be most beneficial to your horse when it's put on by a certified taping instructor, a veterinarian, an equine chiropractor, or an equine massage therapist. Certified taping practitioners can have one or more of the following accreditations: Certified Equine Kinesiology Taping Practitioner (CEKTP), Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner (CKTP), Certified Equine Kinesiology Taping Therapist (CEKTT). These professionals have a deeper understanding of the equine musculoskeletal system and can use that knowledge to diagnose any underlying medical causes and pinpoint which specific muscles to tape.

Sticking To The Facts… Although there's a lot of anecdotal evidence, very few scientific studies have been done to investigate the efficacy of equine kinesiology taping. A 2017 study done by a group of researchers in Vienna, Austria found that there were little to no significant effects of kinesiology tape on the forelimb muscles for the majority of the 19 horses involved. However, a 2017 Brazilian study found that, when used as therapeutic bandages, kinesio taping showed promise for controlling swelling in horses after an arthroscopic surgery. In that study, the six taped horses showed significantly less swelling after their arthroscopic procedures when compared to the six non-taped horses. Both studies concluded that more research should be done to determine the scientific effects of kinesiology taping on horses. From Skeptic To Success Story Addressing the skeptics of equine kinesiology taping, Youngblood asserts “Once you see the vast improvement on your horse, you won't give it a second thought.” Even Youngblood herself was unsure taping her clients' horses could provide much relief until she witnessed the positive results on her own horse. Her older gelding, Duke, had been diagnosed with ulcers due to high stomach acid and emphysema. After consulting with multiple veterinarians over the course of a few months, Duke had run the gamut of traditional treatment methods without any significant relief from the pain and discomfort he was experiencing every day. At this point, Youngblood was ready to try something new. Desperate to find Duke some relief, she turned to kinesiology taping and was shocked to see her horse's quick turnaround. Already a recently certified tape practitioner, she opted for the energy meridian taping technique and carefully placed kinesiology tape along Duke's spleen and stomach meridians. These tapings continued daily for a week and the results far exceeded Youngblood's expectations. “After taping his spleen and stomach meridian,” she explained, “we could see his energy come back, his pain decreased, and his appetite came back.” She was elated that Duke was back to his usual self and even more convinced that kinesiology taping could help her clients. Practitioners and Certifications

A certified equine taping instructor can be found on the website for Angel's Animals Holistic Seminars under 'practitioners.' For those interested, certification programs in equine kinesiology taping are offered both online and in-person by the Animal Rehab Institute, Kinesio Equine, Equi-Tape, Angel's Animals Holistic Seminars, Vetkin Tape, and RockTape FMT Equine. About Lisa Skylis Lisa Skylis graduated from Michigan State University alumna with a degree in Animal Science and now is a professional freelance writer. She's a regular contributor to both Saddle Up! Magazine. When she's not writing, Lisa can be found doting on the horses at her local therapeutic riding barn or entertaining her mischievous Golden Retriever, Roy. Freelance inquiries can be sent to skylisli@msu.edu.

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Equine Deworming By Valley Vet Supply | www.ValleyVet.com Equine deworming is a critical part of overall equine wellness. It's also a rather technical part of your horse's wellness program. With this in mind, by working with our veterinarians and founders, Drs. Arnold Nagely and Ray Shultz, we bring you a comprehensive Q&A about all things equine deworming. Q: What risks do parasites present to horses? Parasites rob horses of nutrition, energy and overall wellness. When left untreated, parasites can cause critical damage to a horse's vital organs, impair their growth, hinder their performance, and even cause colic. Q: When is the best time to deworm my horse? The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) parasite control guidelines recommend deworming when parasite levels can be at their highest, during the spring and fall. Treatment for bots and tapeworms should be timed to coincide with the end of the fly season for bots, and the end of pasture season for tapeworms, typically late fall or early winter. For best control, look to ivermectin/ praziquantel or moxidectin/praziquantel deworming combinations. While deworming helps alleviate adult worms, in turn reducing the number of eggs shed, it is important to keep in mind that the real damage done by strongyles occur during larval migration. Consider treating with Panacur PowerPac when the encysted stage is at its peak, typically in the fall for northern climates and spring in more tropical and subtropical climates. Q: How often should adult horses be dewormed? Work with your veterinarian to perform a fecal egg count (FEC) test, which will help guide you on the frequency of deworming treatments needed. The AAEP recommends one FEC per year for adult horses. As a general best practice, though, horses should be treated once or twice yearly, during spring and fall. Q: According to a horse's FEC results, what constitutes as a low or high parasite shedder? Low shedder 0 to 100 eggs per gram (EPG) Moderate shedder <200 to 500 EPG High shedder 600 to 3,000 EPG Q: Which parasites should horses be treated against? There are more than 150 species of internal parasites that can infect horses. The following are the most common, with the first three posing the gravest risk to your horse's health. Small strongyles (cyathostomins), Roundworms (ascarids), Tapeworms, Large strongyles (bloodworms or redworms), Pinworms, Bots, Threadworms. Q: Do younger horses have unique deworming needs? Foals should be dewormed a minimum of four times, beginning at 2 to 3 months of age. Because ascarids are the primary target, benzimidazole dewormers are recommended. A second dose of benzimidazole is recommended by 6 months of age, at which time an FEC can be used to determine whether the primary worm burden is ascarids or strongyles. The next two dewormings, at 9 and 12 months of age, should primarily target strongyles, with tapeworm treatment included in one of the treatments. Recently weaned foals should be turned out to the cleanest pastures available with the lowest parasite burdens. Yearlings and 2 SEPTEMBER 2020 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2020

year olds should be treated as high shedders, according to their FEC results, and be dewormed on average three times per year. Q: Do high-shedding horses have different deworming needs? Some 80% of eggs are often shed by only 20 to 30% of horses. The key is to identify high-shedders and deworm before they begin passing large numbers of eggs into the environment. To help control parasite burden for high shedders (more than 600 EPG), consider incorporating a daily dose of Strongid® C 2X to help break the cycle of parasite infection. Q: What factors can contribute to increased parasite levels at a barn? Boarding and training barns, which house greater numbers of horses that may contribute to increased parasite burden: Movement of horses on and off the farm for training or competitions, presenting greater contact with other horses Foals, weanlings and geriatric horses, which are often higher shedders of eggs High stocking densities (more than two horses per acre) and non-rotated pastures, which are proven to increase parasite levels Q: Should a horse's approximate weight be determined before dosing dewormers? Yes! It's important to dose to your horse's individual weight when deworming. Keep a handy weight tape in your tack box to help accurately dose your horse's dewormer and remember these simple steps to using a weight tape. Make sure your horse is standing square. Place the weight tape around your horse's heart girth. For the closest weight approximation, see the number where the tape meets. Set your dewormer to the correct weight to administer an accurate dose. Q: What are best practices to incorporate for parasite control, in addition to deworming? To better manage parasites, it is recommended that horses consume grain and hay from a feeder or hay rack that is elevated off the ground. Removing manure daily, as well as composting manure and clipping pastures, also can help control parasite populations. To help eliminate larvae, pasture rotation also is a best practice. If possible, horse owners can remove horses from the pasture and rotate in another species, such as cattle, to help eliminate parasite burden from the field. Shop a wide selection, including your VALLEY VET SUPPLY horse’s deworming needs, available valleyvet.com online at Valley Vet Supply. (28)

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Go Green & Save Green By Lisa Kiley | www.cashmans.com When you think about horse ownership, it is more often that we associate it with spending money rather than saving it. There is always a new piece of tack, more hay to buy, and don't forget the vet bills. But what if you could not only save a little money, but benefit the environment as well? Sometimes it can take a little more upfront investment, but there is quite a bit of money to be saved when you invest in 'green' products. There is also the bonus of doing something good for the environment. Even small steps can have a big impact. Here are a few suggestions for getting started on going green: See the Light Changing bulbs over to LED lighting is a great place to start. LED lights are up to 80% more efficient than traditional lights. The wattage for LED lights is much lower, using less power while providing even greater light distribution. Better light distribution can even reduce the amount of fixtures you need to light your barn. There are no toxic elements to worry about in LED lights and they last up to 6 times longer than other types of lighting. Keep it Clean Manure can be a messy issue to deal with, but proper handling can create a by-product that can be useful. The best way to handle manure is to compost first, then add it to fields using a manure spreader. You can actually feed nutrients back into your soil that will benefit your pastures or garden. It's important to follow environmental recommendations to make sure that the manure you spread will enhance the ground you are spreading on and not impede it or run-off into waterways. Properly composted horse manure needs carbon-rich materials added such as dried leaves, sticks and even sawdust helps in this process (which is usually mixed with the manure from stalls already). Check with your local extension office for the best guidelines. Give 'em a Second Chance When possible, buy items made of recycled materials. There are many things utilized in the barn that can be made from recycled products such as rubber stall mats and plastic items like mud grid. These products can even have a lower price than those made with new materials. Other items for your barn can be purchased used or re-purposed to fit your current needs, which is both cost effective and environmentally friendly. Buckets of Savings Your horse needs water every day, but there are ways that you can be environmentally conscious and keep your horse healthy in the process. In the winter, using thermal buckets instead of electric heated buckets will save on energy costs. Because the bucket holder is thermal, it will also keep the water cool in the summertime, making it more palatable for your horse. It is also possible to find plastic buckets that are food-grade and bpa-free, protecting your horse from potentially harmful chemicals. Go Natural If you make your own hay, there are natural products like HayGuard that can help increase the quality of hay without adding harsh chemicals. The product is naturally derived from sulfur compounds. It allows bailing at higher moisture levels, saves more leaves creating more nutritious hay at higher yields. The product can also SEPTEMBER 2020 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2020

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Black Miniature Mare, show quality, 2 yrs. old. In foal to Appaloosa stud, $800. Appaloosa stallion, 3 years old, proven sire, $700. White Appaloosa, few spots at stud. DANSYN ARABIANS & MINIS Donna Rogers 989.667.4028 Caro, MI (Tuscola) (M-09/20) FREE ONLY to right person: 2 purebred Arabian mares, in their early 20s. Both sound and healthy, have had regular deworming and hoof care. Age and health of owner has become an issue. Leon – 248.628.4470 Leonard, MI (Oakland) (M-09/20) Petersonwarmbloods.com – Sales and lessons, stud service, boarding with indoor arena. Trained Holsteiners for sale for Dressage, Jumping and Eventing. 60+ years of experience. PETERSON WARMBLOODS Kathy Peterson – 248.887.4303 Highland, MI (Oakland) (S-11/20) www.petersonwarmbloods.com

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SADDLE/LEATHER REPAIR FOR RENT: One bedroom apartment on horse ranch. Looking for horse/farm caretaker couple. 5 miles West of US-23, 6 miles North of I-96 in Livingston county. Owner needs part-time help and is willing to exchange for labor for qualified person or couple. $750 per month plus utilities. 517.294.0328, email: inaz@att.net (M-08/20)

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SEPTEMBER SEPTEMBER 4-6 – 45th Annual WMAHA Fall Classic Horse Show. Double Judged. Ingham County Fairgrounds, 700 E. Ash St., Mason, MI. Show Manager Pam Kittredge, email: pkittredge2@gmail.com. Visit us online at: ww.wmaha.org SEPTEMBER 4-6 – Great Lakes Buckskin Assoc. All Breed, Dbl. Judged Show. IBHA, PAC approved. Fri. 6pm, Sat. & Sun. 8am. MSU South Barn, 4301 Farm Lane, East Lansing, MI. Stalls: Kara 616.520.1577, or email: kara_L24 @yahoo.com. www.glbahorse.org or on FB. SEPTEMBER 5 – Kal-Val Saddle Club Pleasure & Speed Show. Pleasure 8:30am, speed 4:30 pm. Kal-Val Saddle Club, 9853 S. 34th St., Scotts, MI. Contact Shajnett 269.567.8708, or email: huffman.shajnett7@gmail.com, or find “Kal Val Saddle Club” on Facebook. SEPTEMBER 5 – Yankee Springs Trail Riders Association Annual Meeting and Hog Roast. Yankee Springs Rec. Horseman’s Campground, Duffy Rd., Hastings, MI. Visit www.ystra.org or find “Yankee Springs Trail Riders Association, Inc.” on Facebook. SEPTEMBER 5-6 – Midwest Dressage Assoc. Two Day Show. Rattlewood Farm, 1935 Ray Road, Oxford, MI. Contact Will Davis 810.287.2011, email: willdavisi@aol.com. Find us on Face-book: “MDAdressage” or visit us online at: www.midwestdressage.org SEPTEMBER 5-7 – GLDRAMI White River Labor Day Pioneer Ride. Sat E 55, LD 25, C 25, Intro Ride. Sun E 75, E 50, LD 25, C 25, Mon E 50, LD 25, C 25. Contact Pete 231.854.0092, email: wrrtec@aol.com or visit us online at: www.gldrami.org or find us on Facebook.

SEPTEMBER 6 – HTRA/WMTR Group Ride. Meet at 9:30am, ride starts 10am. Pines Point Campground, Hesperia, MI. Email: hungerford trailriders@gmail.com, visit us online: www. hungerfordtrailriders.org, or find Hungerford Trail Riders Association on Facebook. SEPTEMBER 11-12 – Ranch Horse Assoc. of MI Horse Show. Berrien Co. Youth Fairgrounds, 9122 US Hwy. 31, Berrien Springs, MI. Contact Sam 616.890.1190, or email: samholwerda@ yahoo.com. Facebook: Ranch Horse Assoc of Michigan or visit www.miranchhorse.com SEPTEMBER 11-13 – Eastern MI Arabian Association Western Dressage Schooling County FairShow. WDAMI approved. Ingham LED L E MI. Contact Mason, Ash St., grounds, 700 EastN C A Kelly, email:CKel.beaubien@yahoo.com, online at: www.emaa.org or find us on Facebook. SEPTEMBER 11-13 – Michigan Morgan Horse Breeders’ Futurity & Fall Horse Show. MSU Pavilion, 4301 Farm Lane, East Lansing, MI. D LLE 248.207.4444, email: Mgr.: Martha Edwards E C brynmarmorgans@gmail.com. Secretary Sara CAN 248.922.0148, showofficeservices@gmail .com. www.michiganmorganfuturity.com SEPTEMBER 12 – Bay County Fair Tack Sale, 9am-3pm. Free Admission. 10x10 inside space $15. 20x20 outside space $25. Bay County Fairgrounds, 800 Livingston Ave., Bay City, MI. Call Lindsey Barbeau 989.280.7719, or email: csr@mediablitzinc.com SEPTEMBER 12-13 – MI Foundation Quarter Horse Registry Show, 8:30am start. Midland County Fairgrounds, 6905 Eastman Ave., Midland, MI. Contact Sara 260.908.1665, email: sara_brandon_fqhr@hotmail.com. www.michigan-fqhr.com, or on Facebook. SEPTEMBER 12-13 – GLDRAMI Keweenaw Marquette Ride. Sat E 50, LD 25, C 50, 25 (aft.). Sun E 50, LD 25, C 25, Fun 8-15 miles. Contact Karen Jarvi, email: sunnyville@hotmail.com or kih84@hotmail.com. Visit us online at: www.gldrami.org or find us on Facebook. SEPTEMBER 12-13 – Wyn Farm Schooling Show. Offering Western Dressage. WDAMI approved show. Wyn Farm, 3100 Noble Rd., Williamston, MI. Contact Jordan Kroll 586.703.7690, online at: www.wynfarm.com SEPTEMBER 13 – Cowboy Church for horse lovers, 5pm start. All ages, all denominations. Casual and entertaining with horse demos to music: English, western or vaulting. Free chuck wagon dinner. Victory Ranch, 58191 8 Mile Rd., Northville, MI. Text please: 248.410.4501

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SEPTEMBER 13 – Woodbine Farms MDA Participating Show. Western Dressage. Woodbine Farms, 9976 Liberty Road, Chelsea, MI. Sari 502.314.3411, or email: sariclapperton@hot mail.com. Facebook: “MDAdressage” or visit us online at: www.midwestdressage.org SEPTEMBER 16-20 – Michigan Quarter Horse Association Futurity & Great Lakes Classic. D 4301 MSU AQHA/MQHA approved. L LEPavilion, E C Farm Lane, East NLansing, MI. MQHA office: CAemail: 616.225.8211, mqha@hotmail.com, or online at: www.miquarterhorse.com SEPTEMBER 17-19 – FCHFA Annual Fall Equestrian Campout. Fort Custer Recreation D Augusta, MI. Area, 5163 Fort Custer Dr., LLE E email: nkshorse Contact Nancy 269.967.3613, C CANFind the Fort Custer Horse lady@yahoo.com. Friends Assoc. on Facebook or www.fchfa.org SEPTEMBER 17-20 – Michigan Memorial Show, hosted by MI Reining Horse Assoc. Midland County Fairgrounds, 6905 Eastman Ave., Midland, MI. Contact Leslie Darrow, Pres. 989.450.1176, email: oakridgeph@yahoo. com. Visit www.mrha.org, or on Facebook. SEPTEMBER 18-19 – Eaton County Box Stall Benefit Show, Friday 6:30pm, Sat. 9am. Eaton Co. Fairgrounds, 1025 Cochran Ave., Charlotte, MI. Email Kelsie: newmank202@gmail.com, or find the “Eaton County Box Stall Benefit Shows” on Facebook. SEPTEMBER 19 – GLASS-ED Dressage at Pine Lake Stables. Closing Date: Sept. 9. Pine Lake Stables, 12300 Pine Lake Rd., Plainwell, MI. Contact Mary Johnson 269.664.4223, email: equineline@mei.net. Visit us online at: GlassEd.org or find Glass-Ed on Facebook. SEPTEMBER 19 – Tuscola Co. Ride For A Cure Open Show. $4 per class, reg. 8am, start 9am. Cancer survivors recognized throughout the day. Tuscola County Fairgrounds, 188 Park Dr., Caro, MI. Call Dave Rose 989.302.0318, email: fcmedic2002@yahoo.com SEPTEMBER 19 – Yoder Brothers Fall Horse & Carriage Auction. Horses, ponies, tack, carts, saddles, carriages. 9am start, 4 auction rings. Yoders Quilt Mkt. & Flea Mkt. Grounds, 10885 N. Leaton Rd., Clare, MI. Contact Yoder Bros. Auction Service 989.386.9082 SEPTEMBER 19-20 – Working Equitation “B” Recognized Show. Miracle Ranch, 3380 Morrow Lane, Milford, MI. Contact Karen Rach at 586.242.7351 (text), or email: kl_rach@ yahoo.com or www.rachridingacademy.com SEPTEMBER 22 – MI Equine Legislative Day. Join the MHC at the State Capitol from 8am2pm. Presentations from equine leaders from a variety of MI equine programs and disciplines. Registration and additional information online: www.michiganhorsecouncil.org WWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM

Show & Event Dates SEPTEMBER 25 – MDA Great Lakes Regional Championship Show. Hosted by Rattlewood Farm, 1935 Ray Road, Oxford, MI. Contact Will Davis 810.287.2011, email: willdavisi@aol. com. Facebook: “MDAdressage” or visit us at: www.midwestdressage.org SEPTEMBER 25-27 – Mich. Apple Blossom Classic Open Show, 7pm start Fri. trail classes only, 8am start Sat. and Sun. MSU Pavilion, 4301 Farm Lane, East Lansing, MI. Contact Carol 517.655.4712, email: rtrainct@aol.com, or find MI Apple Blossom Classic on Facebook. SEPTEMBER 25-27 – MI Open Horse Show Championship. Western Dressage classes. Ingham County Fairgrounds, 700 E. Ash St., Mason, MI. Pre-entries by Sept. 15th to: Jennifer Kiser, 2989 Budd Rd., Stockbridge, MI. Visit us online at: www.mohsc.com SEPTEMBER 26 – GLCHA BBH Championship Show. BBH Farm, 7420 Turk Road, Brooklyn, MI. Contact Tim Moore 517.403.0985. Visit us online at: www.glcha.com or find the “Great Lakes Cutting Horse Association” on Facebook and on Instagram. SEPTEMBER 26-27 – GLDRAMI Pine Marten Run Ride. Sat E 50, LD 25, C 25. Sun LD 25, C 25. Contact Karen Bahrman 904.439.5745, 906.202.0789 cell., email: kbahrman@ gmail.com. Visit us online at: www.gldrami.org or find us on Facebook.

OCTOBER OCTOBER 2-4 – Ionia Horse Trails Association Annual Chili Cookoff. Activities begin at 10am Sat, Chili Cookoff 5pm. Ionia State Rec. Area, 2880 W. David Hwy., Ionia, MI. Find us on Facebook or visit our website at: www. ioniahorsetrailsassociation.org OCTOBER 3 – Cheff Center Ride-A-Thon Trail Ride, 8am to noon. Cheff Therapeutic Riding Center, 8450 N. 43rd St., Augusta, MI. Emily 269.731.4471, email: emily@cheffcenter.org. Online at: www.cheffcenter.org or find the Cheff Therapeutic Riding Center on Facebook. OCTOBER 8-10 – ASHAM Charity Fall Horse Show. MSU Pavilion, 4301 Farm Lane, East Lansing, MI. Cindy Scoggin 248.227.7266, email: clscoggin525@gmail.com, or Mgr. Ron Gekiere 586.484.8790, email: rongeki@ gmail.com. Online at: www.asham.org OCTOBER 9-10 – Eaton County Box Stall Benefit Show, Friday 6:30pm, Sat. 9am. Eaton Co. Fairgrounds, 1025 Cochran Ave., Charlotte, MI. Email Kelsie: newmank202@gmail.com, or find the “Eaton County Box Stall Benefit Shows” on Facebook.

OCTOBER 10 – Yankee Springs Trail Riders Association Halloween Haunted Ride. Yankee Springs Rec. Horseman’s Campground, Duffy Rd., Hastings, MI. Visit www.ystra.org or find “Yankee Springs Trail Riders Association, Inc.” on Facebook. OCTOBER 10-11 – GLDRAMI Oak Leaf Run Ride. Sat E 75, 50, LD 30, LD 25 (eve), C 50, 30, 15N/15 Intro. Sun LD 30, C 30, 15N/15 Intro. Contact Barb Kurti 616.460.8041, or email: silverheartsfarm@yahoo.com. Visit us online at: www.gldrami.org or find us on Facebook. OCTOBER 10-11 – Janet Foy English/Western Dressage Clinic. Brilliant Reflection Farm, 490 Rissman Lane, Ortonville, MI. Contact Barbara Reis 248.670.9031, or visit us online at: www.brilliantreflectionfarm.com or email: infowdami@gmail.com or www.wdami.org OCTOBER 11 – Cowboy Church for horse lovers, 5pm start. All ages, all denominations. Casual and entertaining with horse demos to music: English, western or vaulting. Free chuck wagon dinner. Victory Ranch, 58191 8 Mile Rd., Northville, MI. Text please: 248.410.4501 OCTOBER 16-18 – Cartoons! Cartoons! CMO at Kensington Metropark. Competitive Mounted Orienteering timed event. 4570 Huron River Pkwy., Milford, MI. Contact Cindy Hotz 810.513.6379, email: clw2369@aol.com or visit: http://nacmo.org or MiCMO on Facebook. OCTOBER 17 – Hungerford Trail Riders Association Fall Clinic. 9am-1:30pm. Hungerford Recreation Area, Big Rapids, MI. Email: hungerfordtrailriders@gmail.com, visit us online at: www.hungerfordtrailriders.org or find us on Facebook. OCTOBER 18 – Grosse Point Equestrian Club MDA Participating Show. Grosse Point Equestrian, 655 Cook Rd., Grosse Point Woods, MI. Contact Danielle 810.449.5095, or email: danielledouglass89@gmail.com. Facebook: MDAdressage, or www.midwestdressage.org OCTOBER 18 – Working Equitation Schooling Show. Miracle Ranch, 3380 Morrow Lane, Milford, MI. Contact Karen Rach at 586.242.7351 (text), or email: kl_rach@ yahoo.com or www.rachridingacademy.com OCTOBER 25 – Halloween Fun Show. Mad Musical Stalls, Great Costume Class & More! Justamere Equestrian Centre, 56295 Card Rd., Macomb, MI. Call Lindsay 586.943.8778, email: LJD2L@yahoo.com. Visit us online at: www.justamere.info or find us on Facebook. OCTOBER 30-NOVEMBER 1 – MHSA BooTackular. All Breed Youth Show. MSU Pavilion, 4301 Farm Lane, East Lansing, MI. Contact Ellen, Secretary 734.330.7369, email: ellenrita546@gmail.com or visit us online at: www.michiganhorseshow.com

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OCTOBER 31 – Hungerford Trail Riders Association Member Appreciation Banquet. Social Hour: Noon, Dinner: 1pm. Norwich Twp. Hall, 7213 N. Cypress Road, Big Rapids, MI. Email: hungerfordtrailriders@gmail.com, find us on Facebook, or: www.hungerfordtrailriders.org

NOVEMBER NOVEMBER 6-8 – Michigan Quarter Horse Association Harvest Classic. AQHA/MQHA approved. MSU Pavilion, 4301 Farm Lane, East Lansing, MI. MQHA office: 616.225.8211, email: mqha@hotmail.com, or visit us online at: www.miquarterhorse.com NOVEMBER 7 – HTRA & WMTR Fall Trail Ride. Meet 11am, ride noon. Hungerford Recreation Area, Big Rapids, MI. Email: hungerford trailriders@gmail.com, find us on Facebook, or visit: www.hungerfordtrailriders.org NOVEMBER 13-15 – Southern MI Quarter Horse and Paint Horse Sale, plus Tack Sale. MSU Pavilion, 4301 Farm Lane, East Lansing, MI. Contact Moore’s Horse Co. 517.467.7576, email: sales@tommooresales.com, or find “Moores Horse Company” on Facebook.

MI WEEKLY EVENTS WEDNESDAYS: Team Sorting Practice at The Orchard Arena. 5:30pm sign-up, 6pm start. $20 per person. 5966 W. Sanilac Rd., Vassar, MI. Call 989.823.3352 or 989.673.3767, email: gwright@centurytel.net or visit us online at www.gwhorsesandtack.com THURSDAYS: Open Arena Night, 6pm-8pm. May 16-Sept. 24. Negative Coggins, $5 per horse. Muskegon County Fairgrounds, 6621 Heights Ravenna Rd., Fruitport, MI. Christy 616.402.3445, or: deal.christy.l@gmail.com SUNDAYS: Team Sorting Practice at Blue Ridge Stock Farm, N. Latson Rd., Howell, MI. 2pm start, $25 cattle fee, all ages welcome, no exp. nec. Call 517.376.1930. Spring - Fall Only.

MICHIGAN AUCTIONS Hay and Straw Auction – Tuesdays 1pm. Lake Odessa Livestock Auction, 3675 Tupper Lake Rd, Lake Odessa, MI. Call 616.374.8213 or www.lakeodessalivestockauction.com Horse and Tack Auction: First Saturday of each month (except July) Tack 2 pm, Horses 6pm. Hay and Straw, plus Farm Related Items Weds. 2:30 p.m. Northern MI Livestock Auction, 1848 N. Townline Rd., Gaylord, MI. 231. 439.5679, northernmichiganlivestock.com

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

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SEPTEMBER SEPTEMBER 2-7 – 174th Annual Canfield County Fair. Canfield County Fairgrounds, 7265 Columbiana-Canfield Rd., Canfield, OH. Online at: www.canfieldfair.com for more info. SEPTEMBER 5 – Ohio Foundation QH Assoc. All Breed Ranch Horse Show, 9am start. Fri. 5pm Cow Work Clinic. Guernsey County Fairgrounds, 335 Old National Rd., Lore City, OH. Contact Don 740.877.7993, email: ofqha.riding club@gmail.com, or visit: www.ohfqha.com SEPTEMBER 5-6 – Miami Valley Horse Show Assoc. Show. Madison Co. Fairgrounds, 205 Elm St., London, OH. Email Kenny: barwstparis @aol.com, or email Karen at: ccrowell7@ woh.rr.com. Find the Miami Valley Horse Show Assoc. on Facebook or visit: www.mvhsa.com SEPTEMBER 5-6 – Ottawa Co. Horse Foundation Points on the Portage Circuit #3. Speed Sat., Performance Sun. Ottawa County Fairgrounds, 7870 W. State Rte. 163, Oak Harbor, OH. Email: ottawacountyhorsefoundation@ gmail.com, www.ochf.net, or on Facebook. SEPTEMBER 5-6 – Hunter Jumper Show, OPHA Approved, 8am start. Stoney Ridge Stables, 2010 Reimer Rd., Wadsworth, OH. Contact Jennifer Powell 330.819.8295, email: jlpowell 516@gmail.com. Find Stoney Ridge Stables on Facebook or visit our website at: www.stoneyridgestables.com SEPTEMBER 12 – Crazy Woman Ranch Bonus Cash Series Speed Show. IBRA, NPBA, and Roadies approved. 70% Payback. 6450 Lancaster-Circleville Rd., Lancaster, OH. Call Joyce Hanes 614.595.1850, or find “Crazy Woman Ranch” on Facebook. SEPTEMBER 12 – Reality Dreams Open Horse Show, 9am start. Double points, singe fees. Fairfield County Fairgrounds, 157 East Fair Avenue, Lancaster, OH. Show Manager Karen Sarver 740.385.3431. Find us on Facebook or visit: www.realitydreamshorseshows.com SEPTEMBER 12-13 – Derby Day & Cross Country Schooling Saturday, Hunter/Jumper Schooling Academy Show Sun. Chagrin Valley Farms, 9250 Washington St., Chagrin Falls, OH. Linda 440.543.7233, or email: lindajoseph @chagrinvalleyfarms.com

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SEPTEMBER 12-13 – Stone Gate Farm Horse Trials (Area 8). USEF/USEA. Sponsored by the Indiana Eventing Association. Stone Gate Farm, 31407 Schneider Rd., Hanoverton, OH. Visit www.iea10.wildapricot.org or find “Stone Gate Farm” on Facebook. SEPTEMBER 18 – Crazy Woman Ranch Gymkhana Friday Evening Series. Reg. 5-7:30pm. 6pm start. 6 & under up first. Crazy Woman Ranch, 6450 Lancaster-Circleville Road, Lancaster, OH. Call Joyce at 614.595.1850, or find “Crazy Woman Ranch” on Facebook. SEPTEMBER 18-20 – Mohican State Forest Ride. Hosted by Ashland County OHC. Attendance Reservations Required. Contact Mike Gerard 330.262.4537, or email: mgerard12@gmail.com. Visit the Ohio Horse Council online at: www.ohconline.com SEPTEMBER 18-20 – Randolph Fall Classic hosted by the American Saddlebred Horse Association of Ohio. Portage Co. Randolph Fairgrounds, 4215 Fairground Rd., Atwater, OH. Email: ASHAOhio@gmail.com, find us on Facebook or www.ohiosaddlebred.com SEPTEMBER 19 – Reality Dreams Open Horse Show, 9am start. Fairfield County Fairgrounds, 157 East Fair Avenue, Lancaster, OH. Show Manager Karen Sarver 740.385.3431. Find us on Facebook or visit our website at: www. realitydreamshorseshows.com SEPTEMBER 19 – Southern Ohio Quarter Pony Assoc. (SOQPA) Open Horse Show, 9am start. Fairfield Co. Fairgrounds, 157 East Fair Avenue, Lancaster, OH. Contact Director Jenny Walters 740.474.8000, or email us: soquarterpony@ gmail.com, or visit: www.SOQPA.com SEPTEMBER 19-20 – Cowboy Mounted Shooting. Hosts: Lake Erie Mounted Vaqueros. Legend of the Falls I Sat., II Sun. Ashtabula Co. Fairgrounds, 107 N. Poplar St., Jefferson, OH. Karen 330.719.3290, email: karenld0819@ gmail.com, or lakeeriemountedvaqueros.net SEPTEMBER 19-20 – Summer Sizzler AVS B Concurrent Show, Indiana Arabian Horse Club Approved. Madison County Fairgrounds, 205 Elm St., London, OH. Email Pat: spcarabs@ aol.com. Visit www.indianaarabianhorseclub. com or find us on Facebook. SEPTEMBER 25-27 – Ohio Western Horse Assoc. Annual Fall Round Up. OWHA, OWHA CIF & PIF approved. Champaign County Fairgrounds, 384 Park Ave., Urbana, OH. Contact Megan 567.674.0674, Laura 567.674.3421, or email: gossard_owha.points@yahoo.com

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OCTOBER 10-11 – Octoberfest hosted by the Pinto Horse Assoc. of Ohio. Allen County Fairgrounds, 2750 Harding Hwy., Lima, OH. Contact Kaylee Clagett 419.656.5669, email: kaykuns93@gmail.com. Find us on Facebook or visit: www.ohiopinto.net

SEPTEMBER 25-27 – Garwood Arena & RSP Productions Sorting & Team Penning. Garwood Arena, 2538 Middleton Rd., Columbiana, OH. Contact Tom Firth 269.838.1273, or Stan Ayers 419.203.5800. Find Garwood Arena and RSP OCTOBER 10-11 – Youth Equestrian DevelopProductions on Facebook. ment Assoc. (YEDA) Show. Champions Center SEPTEMBER 25-27 – Tough Enough To Wear Expo, 4122 Laybourne Rd., Springfield, OH. Pink Show, MVHSA approved. Champions Contact Show Sec. Molly Niese 419.957.7379, Center Expo, 4122 Laybourne Rd., Springfield, email: mniese@showyeda.com or visit us OH. Email Kenny: barwstparis@aol.com, or online at: www.showyeda.com email Karen at: ccrowell7@woh.rr.com. Visit OCTOBER 17-18 – Cross Country Schooling us online at: www.mvhsa.com Show Saturday, Mini Trial Sunday. Chagrin SEPTEMBER 25-27 – Van Buren State Park Valley Farms, 9250 Washington St., Chagrin Ride. Hosted by NW region OHC. Attendance Falls, OH. Linda 440.543.7233, or email: linda Reservations Required. Camp Site Reserva- joseph@chagrinvalleyfarms.com, or visit us tions thru ODNR website. Contact Al Siddell online at: www.chagrinvalleyfarms.com 419.680.2036, or email: sidellandco@ OCTOBER 23-25 – Heartland Spooktacular at yahoo.com. Online at: www.ohconline.com Champions Center Expo. IASHA, ASHAO SEPTEMBER 26-27 – Ohio Pinto Horse Assoc. approved. Champions Center Expo, 4122 Fall Wind Up Show. Fulton Co. Fairgrounds, Laybourne Rd., Springfield, OH. Contact Judy 8514 State Rte. 18, Wauseon, OH. Contact Peters 614.402.1260, email: allhorseshows Leslie 440.752.0513, email: leslieternes 2@gmail.com or www.ohiosaddlebred.com @gmail.com. Facebook: PtHAO-Pinto Horse OCTOBER 31-NOVEMBER 1 – Champions Association of Ohio, or www.ohiopinto.net Center Open Horse Show. Champions Center Expo, 4122 Laybourne Rd., Springfield, OH. OCTOBER Email: championscenter02@gmail.com, or OCTOBER 2-4 – Ohio Ranch Horse Association visit us online at: championscenter.net or find Show, Fri. 2pm, Sat. & Sun. 8am. Hendersons us on Facebook: “Champions Center” Arena, 739 Van Fossen Road, Jackson, OH. OCTOBER 31-NOVEMBER 1 – Youth EquesContact Amy Roberts 740.819.8446, or trian Development Assoc. (YEDA) Show. WB Simone Marshall 740.407.2286, or visit us Ranch, 1640 County Road B, Swanton, OH. online: www.ohioranchhorseassociation.com Contact Show Sec. Molly Niese 419.957.7379, OCTOBER 2-4 – Hueston Woods State Trail email: mniese@showyeda.com or visit us Ride, hosted by Preble County OHC. Campsite online at: www.showyeda.com reservations through DNR website. For attendance call: Donn Buckingham 937.417.4358, NOVEMBER email: donnb@bright.net. Visit: ohconline.net NOVEMBER 7-8 – On The Road with Dawn & or find Ohio Horseman’s Council on Facebook. Clea Barrel Race. Champions Center Expo, OCTOBER 3 – Crazy Woman Ranch Gym-khana 4122 Laybourne Rd., Springfield, OH. Email: Series. Reg. 5-7:30pm. 6pm start. 6 & under up g4horseranch@gmail.com, or online at: www. first. Year End Awards. Crazy Woman Ranch, ontheroadwithdawnandclea.com 6450 Lancaster-Circleville Road, Lancaster, NOVEMBER 17-19 – 73rd Annual Fall Speed OH. Call Joyce at 614.595.1850, or find “Crazy Horse Sale. Blacktype entries close October 1. Woman Ranch” on Facebook. Champions Center Expo, 4122 Laybourne Rd., OCTOBER 3-4 – Champions Center Open Horse Springfield, OH. The Blooded Horse Sales Co. Show. Champions Center Expo, 4122 Lay- 859.858.4415, email: info@bloodedhorse. bourne Rd., Springfield, OH. Email: champions com, or online: www.bloodedhorse.com center02@gmail.com, or visit us online at: NOVEMBER 21 – Crazy Woman Ranch Bonus championscenter.net or you can find us on Cash Series Speed Show. BOTB Qualifier. Facebook: “Champions Center” IBRA, NPBA, Roadies approved. 70% Payback, OCTOBER 3-4 – Ottawa Co. Horse Foundation +$1300 Open. 6450 Lancaster-Circleville Rd., Fall Fuzzy Show. Speed Sat., Performance Sun. Lancaster, OH. Call Joyce 614.595.1850, or Ottawa County Fairgrounds, 7870 W. State find “Crazy Woman Ranch” on Facebook. Rte. 163, Oak Harbor, OH. For more info. email: ottawacountyhorsefoundation@gmail.com, ENTER FREE SHOWS ONLINE 24/7/365: visit: www.ochf.net, or on Facebook. SEPTEMBER 2020 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2020

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NOVEMBER 21-22 – Youth Equestrian Development Assoc. (YEDA) Show. Hosted by YEDA Founders. Garwood Arena, 2538 Middleton Road, Columbiana, OH. Contact Show Sec. Molly Niese 419.957.7379, email: mniese@ showyeda.com or www.showyeda.com NOVEMBER 27-29 – Garwood Arena & RSP Productions Sorting and Team Penning Show. Champions Center Expo, 4122 Laybourne Rd., Springfield, OH. Contact Tom 269.838.1273, or Stan Ayers 419.203.5800 or find Garwood Arena and RSP Productions on Facebook.

OHIO AUCTIONS Athens Livestock Sales: Regular sale every Tuesday at Noon. Athens Livestock Sales, 3738 Enlow Road, Albany, OH. Call 740. 592.2322 or find us on Facebook. Larue Horse Sale, LLC: Hay, Straw, Tack and Horse Auction on the first Saturday of every month. Larue Horse Sale, LLC, 1059 Richwood-Larue Rd., Larue, Ohio. 419.889.9150 or online at: www.laruehorsesale.com Mt. Hope Auction: Horse, Tack, Livestock Auctions Monthly. Mt. Hope Auction, 8076 OH241, Mt. Hope, OH. Call 330.674.6188, or online at: www.mthopeauction.com Sugarcreek Livestock Auction: Horse sales every Friday of the month. Tack 11am, horses follow tack. Sugarcreek Livestock Auction, 102 Buckeye St., Sugarcreek, Ohio. Call us at 330. 852.2832 or find us on Facebook. Yoder and Frey Hay and Straw Auction: Every Monday at 12 noon. Farm Machinery Auctions: 2nd Tuesday monthly at 9am. Yoder and Frey Inc., 3649 Co. Rd. 24, Archbold, OH. 800.364.2870 | www.yoderandfreyfarm.com

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SEPTEMBER SEPTEMBER 5 – Henry County Saddle Club Dressage Show. Henry County Fairgrounds, 2221 N. Memorial Dr., New Castle, IN. Contact Joy Miller 765.524.5137, or email us at: hcsaddle@gmail.com, or visit us online at: www.hcsaddleclub.com SEPTEMBER 5 – Saylor’s Open Roping at Saylor’s Arena. $1,000 added money. 1pm CST start. 4600 North 1100 E., Grovertown, IN. Text/call: 574.532.1840. Call in entries open: Monday before event. Office opens Noon CST. Find “Saylor’s Arena” on Facebook. SEPTEMBER 5-6 – IQHA/HCSC Fall Fling Horse Show. Indiana QH Association and Henry County Saddle Club combined show. Show grounds: 2221 North Memorial Dr., New Castle, IN. Visit: www.iqha.com or find the “Indiana Quarter Horse Association” on FB. SEPTEMBER 7 – J & S Pony Auction. Topeka Livestock Auction, 601 East Lake St., Topeka, IN. Call 260.593.2522, email: info@topeka livestock.com. On Facebook: Topeka Livestock Auction or online: www.topekalivestock.com SEPTEMBER 7 – Northeast Indiana & Van Wert Ohio Open Show Circuit Horse Show. Year End High Points. Noble County Saddle Club, 1111 E. Main St., Albion, IN. Contact Melody at 260.318.3521 or find us on Facebook: “Northeast Indiana Open Show Circuit.” SEPTEMBER 9-12 – All American Horse Classic, Indiana American Saddlebred Horse Assoc. approved. Indiana Farmers Coliseum, 1202 E. 38th St., Indianapolis, IN. Contact Amy 317.910.5268, email: abucking@iu.edu or visit us online at: www.indianasaddlebred.net SEPTEMBER 11-12 – Morgan Classic Horse Auction. Topeka Livestock Auction, 601 East Lake St., Topeka, IN. Call 260.593.2522, email: info@topekalivestock.com. On Facebook at: Topeka Livestock Auction or visit us online at: www.topekalivestock.com SEPTEMBER 11-13 – NOHSA World Championship Show hosted by National Open Horse Show Association. Cash & prizes, classes in multiple divisions. C Bar C Expo Ctr., 253 W. Stardust Rd., Cloverdale, IN. 847.625.7433, email: office@nohsa.com, or www.nohsa.net

SEPTEMBER 11-13 – Indiana Barrel Racing Futurity. Added Money, 2D Futurity, 2D Derby, 4D Open. Hoosier Horse Park, Edinburgh, IN. Call 765.667.4366, or email: nikdell77@gmail. com. Find us on Facebook or visit us online at: www.indianabarrelracingfuturity.com SEPTEMBER 12-13 – Indiana Ponies of America (INPOA) Show, 8am start. Wells County Fairgrounds, 1240 4-H Park Road, Bluffton, IN. Find us on Facebook at Indiana POAC, or online at: www.indianapoac.com SEPTEMBER 12-13 – Indiana Quarter Horse Amateur Fall Show. AQHA & IQHA. Henry Co. Fairgrounds, 2221 N. Memorial Dr., New Castle, IN. Contact Rebecca 765.524.2400. Stalls: 765.748.3464. Visit www.iqha.com or find "Indiana Quarter Horse Association” on FB. SEPTEMBER 16 – Hump Day Open Barrels, 7:30pm start. $500 added money. Hosted by the Henry County Saddle Club. Henry County Fairgrounds, 2221 N. Memorial Dr., New Castle, IN. Contact Sarah 765.524.1648 or visit us online at: www.hcsaddleclub.com SEPTEMBER 18 – Fall Frenzy Buggy Horse Sale. Topeka Livestock Auction, 601 East Lake St., Topeka, IN. Call 260.593.2522, email: info@topekalivestock.com. On Facebook at: Topeka Livestock Auction or visit us online at: www.topekalivestock.com SEPTEMBER 18-20 – Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association Shoot, hosted by 1st Ohio CMSA. Hoosier Horse Park, Edinburgh, IN. Contact Ann Smith, Pres. 330.472.4245, email: asanimal@aol.com. Online at: www. 1stohio.com or find “1st Ohio CMSA” on FB. SEPTEMBER 18-20 – Indiana Ranch Horse Show. C Bar C Expo Center, 253 W. Stardust Rd., Cloverdale, IN. Contact Jamie at: 317.372.6722, or email: jfellquay@gmail.com. Find the “Indiana Ranch Horse Association” on Facebook for more information. SEPTEMBER 19 – Fall Festival Dressage, CT and Event Derby. Come Again Farm, 406 W. 256th St., Sheridan, IN. Call 317.371.4688, email: LeeAnn@comeagainfarm.com, or yodarider@aol.com. Find us on Facebook or visit us online at: www.comeagainfarm.com SEPTEMBER 19-20 – Indiana Pinto Hoosier Classic, 8am start. PtHA ROM Approved, 4 Judges. Henry County Fairgrounds, 2221 N. Memorial Dr., New Castle, IN. Stalls: Wyneta 317.695.5480, email: wsrduncan@aol.com or visit us online at: www.indianapinto.com SEPTEMBER 19-20 – Indiana Whips and Wheels Carriage Driving Club Training Clinic. Hoosier Horse Park, Edinburgh, IN. Email Sandy: pony 2608@att.net, or Deborah at: tico518@yahoo.com. Find “Indiana Whips and Wheels” on FB or visit: www.inwwi.com

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SEPTEMBER 19-20 – Valley Riders Saddle Club Open Anniversary Show. Johnson County Fairgrounds, 250 Fairgrounds St., Franklin, IN. Call Debbi 317.919.9973, email: dcother7@ gmail.com. Visit us on Facebook: Valley Riders Saddle Club or at: www.valleyriders.com SEPTEMBER 25 – Double Y Saddle Club Speed Show, Warm-ups 5pm, $5 pay at the gate. Starts 7:30pm. IBRA, NPBA, NFRA approved. Double Y Saddle Club, 4761 Hendricks Ford Road, Edinburgh, IN. Mark 317.435.1239, or on Facebook at: “DoubleYYouthandYears.” SEPTEMBER 25-27 – 20th Annual Camarillo Classic Eastern Barrel Race. C Bar C Expo Ctr., 253 W. Stardust Rd, Cloverdale, IN. Contact Lynsey Hostetler 260.463.1112, email: team camarilloeasternclassic@yahoo.com. Find us on Facebook at: Team Camarillo SEPTEMBER 26 – IDS Fall Ride Offs & Schooling Show. Hosted by Indiana Dressage Society. Hoosier Horse Park, Edinburgh, IN. Contact Kay Dixon, email: kedixon@juno.com. Find us on Facebook at: Indiana Dressage Society, or visit us online at: www.indianadressage.com SEPTEMBER 26-27 – Perdue Equestrian Team Intercollegiate Horse Show. Henry County Saddle Club Grounds, 2221 N. Memorial Dr., New Castle, IN. Email: purdueeq@gmail.com, or visit: www.purdueequestrian.com SEPTEMBER 28-OCTOBER 3 – IBRA National Finals. $300,000 est. Payouts & Awards. Preentry deadline Sept. 7th. C Bar C Expo Ctr., 253 W. Stardust Rd, Cloverdale, IN. IBRA Office: 502.239.4000, email: shane@ibra.us or visit us online at: www.ibra.us

OCTOBER OCTOBER 2-4 – Indiana State Championship Shoot hosted by the Indiana Mounted Regulators. Hoosier Horse Park, Edinburgh, IN. Contact Connie Ricketts 260.668.1770, email: dcr@locl.net or find the “Indiana Mounted Regulators” on Facebook. OCTOBER 3 – Valley Riders Saddle Club Open Show, 9am start. Johnson County Fairgrounds, 250 Fairgrounds St., Franklin, IN. Call Debbi 317.919.9973, email: dcother7@ gmail.com. Visit us on Facebook: Valley Riders Saddle Club or at: www.valleyriders.com OCTOBER 3-4 – Indiana Pinto Fall Finale Show, 8am start. Plus General Membership Meeting. Henry County Saddle Club Grounds, 2221 N. Memorial Dr., New Castle, IN. Show mgr./ stalls: Wyneta 317.695.5480, email: wsr duncan@aol.com, or www.indianapinto.com

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Show & Event Dates OCTOBER 4 – Indiana Miniature Equine Club Show, 10am EST start. AMHA & AMHR rules apply. Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds, 1900 E. Main St., Danville, IN. Call IMEC Pres. 317.727.5153, email: banfour@yahoo.com, online at: www.imecnews.com

OCTOBER 24 – Driving Horse Auction. Topeka Livestock Auction, 601 East Lake Street, Topeka, IN. Call 260.593.2522, email: info@topekalivestock.com. On Facebook at: Topeka Livestock Auction or visit us online at: www.topekalivestock.com

OCTOBER 9-11 – East World and Boo Bash hosted by Indiana POAC. High Point Weekend. Sat. & Sun. 8am start. C Bar C Expo, 253 W. Stardust Rd., Cloverdale, IN. Visit our website at: https://indianapoac.com or you can find us on Facebook: “Indiana POAC.”

OCTOBER 26-30 – Fall Draft Horse & Carriage Auction. Topeka Livestock Auction, 601 East Lake Street, Topeka, IN. Call 260.593.2522, email: info@topekalivestock.com. On Facebook at: Topeka Livestock Auction or visit us online at: www.topekalivestock.com

OCTOBER 10-11 – Day before The Horse Trials Derby Sat. Fall Harvest Horse Trials Sun. Come Again Farm, 406 W. 256th St., Sheridan, IN. Call 317.371.4688, or email: LeeAnn@come againfarm.com. Find us on Facebook or visit our website at: www.comeagainfarm.com

OCTOBER 29-NOVEMBER 1 – East Central Affiliate Regional Championship Show hosted by Central Ohio Reining Horse Assoc. C Bar C Expo Ctr., 253 W Stardust Rd, Cloverdale, IN. Contact Todd 614.214.9657, email: taknerr@ att.net or visit: www.centralohioreining.com

OCTOBER 10-11 – Indiana Eventing Association Fall Clinic w/Lillian Heard. IEA members $250, non-members $280. Hoosier Horse Park, Edinburgh, IN. Contact Anne 812.322.5613, email: aevarns@comcast.net. Entry form online at: www.iea10.wildapricot.org

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OCTOBER 13-18 – The National Drive is now at Hoosier Horse Park in Edinburgh Indiana! The Drive has come to be viewed as the largest single gathering of recreational equine drivers on the continent. Visit: www.nationaldrive.net or find The National Drive on Facebook. OCTOBER 15-17 – Friesian Fall Classic Horse Sale. Topeka Livestock Auction, 601 East Lake Street, Topeka, IN. Call 260.593.2522, email: info@topekalivestock.com. On Facebook at: Topeka Livestock Auction or visit us online at: www.topekalivestock.com

NOVEMBER 6-8 – Autumn Fest ARHA Show hosted by the Illinois Ranch Horse Assoc. PLUS ILRHA’s First Futurity! C Bar C Expo Ctr., 253 W. Stardust Rd, Cloverdale, IN. Contact Kathy 708.297.1103 (text okay). Visit us online at: www.illinoisranchhorse.com NOVEMBER 7 – Fall Finale CT, Derby and Fun Show. Come Again Farm, 406 W. 256th St., Sheridan, IN. Call 317.371.4688, or email: LeeAnn@comeagainfarm.com. Find us on Facebook “Come Again Farm” or visit our website at: www.comeagainfarm.com

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OCTOBER 15-18 – Indiana Ranch Horse Assoc. Midwest Classic. C Bar C Expo Center, 253 W. Stardust Rd., Cloverdale, IN. Contact Jamie 317.372.6722, or email: jfellquay @gmail.com. Find the “Indiana Ranch Horse Association” on Facebook for more info.

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

OCTOBER 16-18 – Henry County Saddle Club Humpday Barrel Finals & Open Barrels. Henry Co. Saddle Club Grounds, 2221 N. Memorial Drive, New Castle, IN. Contact Sarah 765.524.1648, email: hcsaddle@gmail.com or online at: www.hcsaddleclub.com

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

OCTOBER 23-25 – The Fall Color Classic hosted by the MI Paint Horse Club. C Bar C Expo Ctr., 253 W Stardust Rd, Cloverdale, IN. Email Kaitlin at: kaitlin.westphal@gmail.com or Tim Snapp 937.308.1611, email: tsnapp@ americanbus.com or visit: www.miphc.com

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Shipshewana Trading Place: Horse Auction Every Friday. 10:30am tack, 12:30pm Horses; saddle, ponies, work and driving. 345 S. Van Buren St., Shipshewana, IN. 260.768.4129, email: info@shipshewanatradingplace.com, or visit: www.shipshewanatradingplace.com Topeka Livestock Auction: Horse Auctions throughout the year. 601 E. Lake St., Topeka, IN. Call 260.593.2522, or email: info@topeka livestock.com, visit us online at: www.topeka livestock.com or find us on Facebook.

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Western Dressage: Ready to Show? By Lynn Palm | www.lynnpalm.com So, you and your horse have been training in anticipation of entering your first Western Dressage show. But how do you know when you're actually ready to compete? This is a question of confidence. Your instructor or coach should be realistic and give you advice on whether or not you are ready to compete. If you don't have an instructor, a video camera is your best tool to see yourself ride. Watch for willingness and smoothness from your horse when you are riding. This will give you a better perspective to whether or not you are ready to compete. Here are a few tips to consider that will help you know if you're ready for that first show. The following tips can also be used to improve some difficulties that you may be having as you train. Know what skills are in a test and what level you should start with. If you are not loping confidently yet, you can start with the levels that have walk and jog only. You can get the western dressage tests from Western Dressage Association of America (WDAA) by going online to www.westerndressageassociation.org If you are intimidated about remembering the test, you can have someone go with you in the ring and “call out the test” for you. This is a great confidence builder; however, make sure you practice with the “call person” at home before you compete. Walk the test on the ground with the test in your hand, calling out the test as you walk it. This is the best way to learn the test, without the horse. Get familiar with the transitions, figures, and speed that you need to achieve in each gait. Walking the test will help you gain higher scores because it will help you ride with more accuracy. Riding with accuracy is a fun challenge when riding a dressage test. You have to learn the “math,” such as the size of the arena, the distance between letters and how to ride the figures with accuracy. Make sure that you get tests that describe each component and the objectives of what the judge will be looking for in each transition, gait, and figure. I use Dressage Illustrations. Even though it is just available now for English Dressage, it is good to study the Training, First, and Second levels as you will gain helpful knowledge that you can relate to Western Dressage. There are judging objectives on the western dressage tests too. Check out our Palm Partnership Training books available on our website. Practice the tests at home. It will give you the confidence if you are doing the test consistently. Learn your challenge areas and work with your instructor or DVDs to improve. Have someone video tape you so you can see your progress as well. The final step as to whether you're ready to show is becoming excited about showing. You have to want to compete for all the right reasons. There is no better feeling than seeing all your hard work and dedication pay off and come together. You have to plan, set achievable goals and go for it! If you do one show and test, you may be hooked forever. Join us and learn how to become a better rider. We can teach you how to build your horse into a willing partner that is happy to compete. It is so much fun to learn to dance with your horse and become one together in harmony. SEPTEMBER 2020 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2020

Now get out there, set a goal to show and have fun! You will get your test back from the judge with scores, comments and homework for the next show. Another great part of Dressage is that you compete at a scheduled time of the day. You know right when you need to be ready to compete. This is the best way to prepare you and your horse to do your best. Good Luck! If you would like to learn more about Lynn Palm, her educational programs at Palm Equestrian Academy in Ocala, Florida, Lynn's Ride Well clinics across the United States, saddles, DVDs, books, as well as trail and Western dressage competitions, and more, please visit her website www.lynnpalm.com, or call 800-503-2824. Lynn can also be found on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

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SUPPORT MICHIGAN 4-H THROUGH VIRTUAL AUCTIONS The COVID-19 pandemic has led to the cancellation of many Michigan fairs, which provide an opportunity for youth to showcase their 4-H projects. In light of this, Michigan State University Extension and Michigan 4-H have teamed up with local community partners to provide an online platform that will support youth in their 4-H experience and continue traditions. Though not the same as the county fair, 4-H virtual learning showcases and auctions provide a space for youth to demonstrate their mastery of skills developed in 4-H, as well as to market and sell their 4-H projects. For many youth, 4-H projects require not only time and commitment, but also an investment of resources. Virtual auctions allow youth to recoup costs and receive payment for their entrepreneurial efforts. “Virtual auctions are a great opportunity for youth to sell their projects in this time of social distancing,” said Jake DeDecker, MSU Extension's state 4-H leader for Michigan 4-H. “We are grateful to partners who have collaborated with us to host these virtual events for 4-H'ers, as well as all the buyers who will support them. Our 4-H'ers often use proceeds from the sale of their projects to support projects and additional learning experiences in subsequent years, as well as to contribute to their college education funds.” From July through September, the general public is invited to participate in a 4-H virtual auction. Purchase locally sourced meat, crafts or other auction items from 4-H youth to support their 4-H experience. This is a great opportunity to purchase locally raised meat in bulk. Consider purchasing meat from a 4-H auction and donating it to a local food bank to support families who are food insecure. (Note that participation in the 4-H virtual auction food bank donation program varies by community.) Participants in the Michigan State Fair 4-H & Youth Virtual Showcase will have the

opportunity to apply for post-secondary education scholarships. Help support these efforts by giving to the scholarship fund. To learn more and to find a 4-H virtual auction near you, please visit us online: extension.msu.edu/virtualauctions About Michigan 4-H Michigan 4-H, the youth development program of Michigan State University Extension, provides life skills, leadership and career-building opportunities in every county statewide for youth ages 5 to 19.

2020 MICHIGAN 4-H MARK OF EXCELLENCE AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED Every year, counties across Michigan offer 4-H youth ages 11 and 12 the opportunity to participate in Michigan 4-H State Awards Program 4-H Mark of Excellence essay contest. Each county may select two essays to be recognized as winners. The essay theme is “Because of 4-H, I can…” and the youth referred to their 4-H experiences as ones that have allowed them to make new friends, try new projects, explore new places and help their dreams come true. Some credited 4-H with helping them increase their public speaking skills, confidence, and time management skills. Other 4-H'ers wrote with excitement about their club meetings, events, exhibits and community service projects. “These young members look forward to the future and are eager to see where 4-H will take them next,” said Jake DeDecker, Michigan State University Extension 4-H State Leader. “The Mark of Excellence essay contest not only provides a space for youth to think critically about their experiences but also recognizes them for engaging in these learning opportunities.” Overall, 44 4-H members from 30 counties were honored as 2020 Mark of Excellence county winners. Each recipient received a medal, and their winning essays were added to the Mark of Excellence history book at the Michigan 4-H Foundation and State 4-H Office at MSU Extension. To learn more about Michigan 4-H Youth Development, contact your local MSU Extension office or visit the Michigan 4-H website. SEPTEMBER 2020 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2020 (40)

2020 ALL AMERICAN QUARTER HORSE CONGRESS HAS BEEN CANCELLED The Ohio Quarter Horse Association regretfully announces the cancellation of the 2020 All American Quarter Horse Congress, scheduled for September 29-October 25. The uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic simply prevents safely moving forward in Columbus Ohio. The well-being of our workers, exhibitors and attendees is our highest priority and based on the information we have today, the risk is simply too great. Thank you for understanding this difficult decision. “It is a sad day with the cancellation of the 2020 All American Quarter Horse Congress. Hearing all the concerns from the local and state health departments, and the CDC, it was the right decision to make to keep people safe and healthy,” said Dr. Scott Myers, CEO of the Ohio Quarter Horse Association. “It is disappointing to all who worked tirelessly in preparation for this year's Congress, and I want to personally thank you for your continued support. I look forward to the biggest and best Congress ever in 2021.” Sincere thanks to the many loyal Congress sponsors, exhibitors and supporters. We are in this together, our industry is strong and rest assured, the Congress will be here in 2021. Details on moving forward and further updates will be available on www.quarterhorsecongress.com.

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EQUITANA USA'S 2020 EXHIBITION CANCELED DUE TO COVID-19 CONCERNS Due to increased concern over public safety resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, EQUITANA USA's live three-day celebration of the horse is canceled for 2020. The world's largest equestrian trade fair and expo was originally scheduled for Sept. 2527, at the Kentucky Horse Park. The event and its exhibitors, fans and performers will look forward to the 2021 event, slated for Oct. 1-3, at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Ky. “EQUITANA USA is a shared place and time for all disciplines, breeds, ages and levels of the equine industry,” said the event's director Meghan Margewicz. “But the safety of everyone associated with the event is always our first priority. After many discussions with the Kentucky Horse Park, exhibitors, presenters and attendees, we made a difficult, but necessary decision to cancel this year's celebration and work to create an amazing reunion for everyone in 2021.” All EQUITANA USA 2020 ticket holders will be refunded electronically. No further action by ticket holders is required. EQUITANA USA invites equestrian professionals, enthusiasts, and everyone interested in learning more to follow its social channels and e-newsletters for updates on the live 2021 event, a virtual celebration kicking off this September, and a year-round celebration of our community through digital education, entertainment and conversation. Exhibitors interested in the 2021 event, virtual celebration, or year-round promoional opportunities can learn more at www.equitanausa.com or by contacting Kaitlyn Fritz at kfritz@reedexpo.com.

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GREAT AMERICAN OUTDOORS ACT On Tuesday, August 4th, President Donald J. Trump signed the Great American Outdoors Act into law, which will significantly help address the historically underfunded, multibillion-dollar deferred maintenance backlog at our national parks and public lands. In celebration of this historic achievement, U.S. Secretary of the Interior David L. Bernhardt announced that entrance fees paid by visitors coming to lands managed by the Department will be waived on August 5, 2020. Secretary Bernhardt also announced that August 4th will be designated “Great American Outdoors Day,” a fee-free day each year moving forward to commemorate the signing of the Act. “President Trump has just enacted the most consequential dedicated funding for national parks, wildlife refuges, public recreation facilities and American Indian school infrastructure in U.S. history,” said Secretary Bernhardt. “I've designated August 4th as Great American Outdoors Day and waived entrance fees to celebrate the passage of this historic conservation law.” Entrance fees will be waived at all fee collecting public lands at the National Park Service (NPS), the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service). The Department holds fee-free days throughout the year to encourage visitation and appreciation for America's public lands. On fee-free days, site-specific standard amenity and day-use fees at recreation sites and areas will be waived for the specified dates. Other fees, such as overnight camping, cabin rentals, group day use, and use of special areas, will remain in effect. The remaining fee-free days in 2020 are: Sep. 26: National Public Lands Day Nov. 11: Veterans Day Background On March 3, President Trump called on Congress to send him a bill that fully and permanently funded the Land and Water Conservation Fund and restored our National Parks. The President noted that it would be historic for America's beautiful public

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lands when he signed such a bill into law. The Trump Administration worked with Congress to secure the passage of this landmark conservation legislation, which will use revenues from energy development to provide up to $1.9 billion a year for five years in the National Parks and Public Land Legacy Restoration Fund to provide needed maintenance for critical facilities and infrastructure in our national parks, forests, wildlife refuges, recreation areas and American Indian schools. It will also use royalties from offshore oil and natural gas to permanently fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund to the tune of $900 million a year to invest in conservation and recreation opportunities across the country. Last year, the NPS welcomed 327 million visitors who generated an economic impact of more than $41 billion and supported more than 340,000 jobs. Increasing popularity of our public lands has resulted in our national parks needing upgrades and improvements for more than 5,500 miles of paved roads, 17,000 miles of trails and 24,000 buildings. This legislation finally provides a long-term solution to this significant issue for the benefit of the American people and the betterment of our public lands. Approximately 67 million visitors annually come to BLM-managed lands, supporting approximately 48,000 jobs nationwide and contributing almost $7 billion to the U.S. economy. BLM-managed public lands offer a wide array of recreational opportunities, including hiking, hunting, fishing, camping, mountain biking, horseback riding, boating, rafting, off-highway vehicle driving, rock climbing and more. The Service welcomes approximately 54 million people to refuges each year. Their spending generates $3.2 billion in sales to local economies, employing more than 41,000 people and providing $1.1 billion in employment income. The Department continues to urge visitors to do their part when visiting their public lands and follow guidance provided by the CDC, state and local public health officials to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

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Saddle Up! Magazine News Briefs awarded, with recipients selected based on essay applications reviewed by a scholarship committee and administered by Pony Club according to the requirements for each opportunity. “These students are excellent examples of all that the Pony Club experience offers in MGLI DRAFT HORSE SHOW developing valuable lifelong skills that will CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19 serve them well in the classroom, the workThe 44th annual Michigan Great Lakes place, and beyond,” said USPC Executive International (MGLI) Draft Horse Show and Director Teresa Woods. “We are so proud of Pull will not occur in 2020 due to COVID 19 all that these members have achieved, and and restrictions. It is not possible to conduct as a nonprofit organization, we appreciate the show in the usual manner and guarantee the generous donations that make these social distancing and safety for all parti- scholarships possible.” cipants and guests. The Pony Club Triple Crown Nutrition The MGLI Board of Directors arrived at this Scholarship is sponsored by Triple Crown decision with great sadness, but to abide by Nutrition, Inc. to reward Pony Club memthe Governor's Executive Orders and bers for excellence in academic pursuits remove any risk of spreading Covid 19 – the and outstanding achievements in Pony 2020 Michigan Great Lakes International Club, earning a Pony Club certification (MGLI) Draft Horse Show and Pull is higher than a C-2 and an overall GPA of at cancelled. least 3.0. This year's recipient is Elizabeth This event draws competitors from across Larson, an H member of Patton Valley Pony North America and is the largest equine Club from Bend, OR. Larson is currently event in Mid-Michigan. MGLI's attendance studying chemistry and studio art at tops 35,000 people, making it the 4th Willamette University. largest trade show in the Greater Lansing The Dorothy Renfro Memorial Scholarship is area, and the 10th largest in Michigan. awarded annually for higher education to an Since 1978, MGLI has annually honored active Pony Club member who exhibits the draft horse breeders and pullers who have qualities that Dorothy Renfro valued most: made an impact on the draft horse industry leadership, horse management, and and Michigan's agriculture community. This volunteering time and energy to beneficial world class event is made possible by activities. This year's recipient of the Renfro supportive sponsors, industry participants Memorial Scholarship is Virginia Klecker, a and fans from across the world. While we C+ member of Run O' the Mill Pony Club will deeply miss hosting all our draft horse from Jefferson, WI. She plans to pursue supporters, sponsors, friends and family – studies in nursing and pre-med. we look forward to seeing you in 2021. The Stanley R. and Martha C. Helbert For more details visit www.mgli.org. You Scholarship is awarded annually to a Pony may also look for the details of the 2021 Club member pursuing a Liberal Arts degree MGLI Show. in areas such as literature, music, theater, and visual arts. Second-time recipient Mckenna Miller, C-2 member of Keeneland Pony Club from Fort Thomas, KY, is majoring in digital media and design at the University of Kentucky. The Pony Club Jubilee Scholarships are PONY CLUB AWARDS MEMBERS awarded to two Pony Club members for COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS excellence in academic pursuits and Six exceptional Pony Club members were outstanding achievements in Pony Club, awarded college scholarships through The with a certification of C-2 or higher. United States Pony Clubs, Inc. for Recipient Tanner Kooistra, a C-3 member of outstanding achievements in academics, French Creek Pony Club from Carnation, sportsmanship, and leadership through WA, is studying data science/entreprehorsemanship. A total of $6,500 was neurship at the University of Washington. SEPTEMBER 2020 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2020 (42)

Recipient Madeline McDougal, an H-B member of Butte Valley Pony Club from Chico, CA, will be majoring in kinesiology at William Jessup University. The Anson W. H. Taylor Memorial Scholarship is sponsored by Pony Club and the Equine Land Conservation Resource (ELCR) in memory of former Pony Club President and ELCR founder Anson Taylor. The scholarship is awarded to a current Pony Club member who has been actively committed to land conservation efforts. This year's recipient is Kara Echternacht of West Chester, Ohio. A C-3 member of the Miami Valley Pony Club, Echternacht plans to major in data analytics. About Pony Club The United States Pony Clubs, Inc. (Pony Club) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1954. Pony Club is the largest equine education organization in the world, with more than 10,000 members in the US, and over 500 clubs and riding centers nationwide. USPC is proud to provide education to youth and equestrians of all ages, with instruction and competitive opportunities in more than nine English and Western riding disciplines. Pony Club's educational standards continue to be instrumental in curriculum development for schools, universities, equestrian professionals and organizations across the US. Many of the nation's top equestrians, including Olympic team members, as well as successful business professionals and government leaders, have roots in Pony Club. 2020 LIVE OAK HOUNDS USPC FOXHUNTING CHALLENGE AWARD The United States Pony Clubs, Inc. is pleased to announce the results of the annual Live Oak Hounds USPC Foxhunting Challenge. The Live Oak Challenge is designed to encourage Pony Club members to try the sport, and to reward members who hunt on a regular basis for mentoring the newcomers. For their achievements, cash prizes were awarded to the top participating Pony Clubs. This award is made possible through the generous support of Mr. and Mrs. C. Martin Wood III, Joint Masters of the Live Oak Hounds in Monticello, Florida, and Past Presidents of the Masters of Foxhounds Association of America (MFHA). WWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM

Saddle Up! Magazine News Briefs 2020 USPC FOXHUNTING CHALLENGE AWARD, continued “Marty and I have so enjoyed being able to sponsor the Live Oak Hounds Foxhunting Challenge Awards for the last 14 years,” said Daphne Flowers Wood, Joint Master, Live Oak Hounds. “We are delighted that as a result, hundreds of children have gotten out hunting for the first time, to discover the bliss, freedom and camaraderie of following a pack of foxhounds. Foxhunting is a marvelous sport enjoyed by people from 8 to 80 years old.” A total of seven Pony Clubs competed this year, accounting for more than 420 days in the hunt fields. Thanks to the following hunts for their hospitality in welcoming Pony Club members throughout the hunt season: Cedar Knob Hounds (TN), De La Brooke Foxhounds (MD), Live Oak Hounds (FL), Marlborough Hunt (MD), Old Dominion Hounds (VA), Red Rock Hounds (NV), and Rose Tree-Blue Mountain Hunt (PA). Congratulations to the 2020 Challenge winners: 1st Place: De La Brooke Pony Club

(hunting with De La Brooke Foxhounds) 2nd Place: St. Margaret's Pony Club (hunting with the Marlborough Hunt) 3rd Place: Ochlockonee River Pony Club (hunting with Live Oak Hounds) 4th Place: Blue Mountain Pony Club (hunting w/Rose Tree-Blue Mountain Hunt) 5th Place: Old Dominion Hounds Pony Club (hunting with Old Dominion Hounds) 6th Place: Cedar Knob Pony Club (hunting with Cedar Knob Hounds) 7th Place: Portneuf Valley Pony Club (hunting with Red Rock Hounds) USPC was founded in 1954 by a group of avid foxhunters. A knowledgeable rider on a happy pony (or horse) is the goal of Pony Club, and the hunt field is a great place to find many of these pairs. Pony Club offers several opportunities for members to explore Foxhunting as a group or individually through club or center activities. Visit the Pony Club website for more information and to get involved. About MFHA: Founded in 1907, the Masters of Foxhounds Association of

A Request From My Horses By Kim Cardeccia | www.ConfidenceThroughConnection.com Sometimes as I go about my days interacting with my horses and being open to following synchronicities as well as my intuition, themes emerge. Recently, I felt that the horses were helping me put together a request on their behalf. “Please,” was the message from the horses, “please give up the belief that your horse is trying to get away with something.” If we give up this belief, it eliminates the need for us to demand compliance from our horses. We can offer them a space of fierce compassion as we extend our invitations and offer them support and guidance as they try to honor our requests. Many of us were instructed that if we didn't get a horse to do what we wanted, that we would not succeed. Not only would we not get compliance from our horse, but we would also fail as a horse person. We would lose respect and esteem, and nobody would take us seriously if we didn't show our horses who was the boss. Fortunately, my horses didn't share this request through arguing, or, more specifically I didn't argue, or insist on compliance from them when they couldn't accept my invitations. Instead of focusing on their actions as an indication of my success or failure, I got curious about how I could better support them or explain my invitation more clearly. Not surprisingly, our interactions were pleasant when I managed and regulated my own emotions and didn't take my horses' behaviors personally. If we take the viewpoint that our horses are trying to get away with something, we will create an atmosphere of conflict around our interactions together. Instead of cooperation, we are pitting us one SEPTEMBER 2020 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2020

America (MFHA) works to promote and preserve the sport of foxhunting. The organization serves as a governing body responsible for establishing and maintaining standards of conduct; managing the Foxhound Stud Book; recording countries and boundaries for organized hunting establishments, and recognizing organized hunts.

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against the other. We then become competitors instead of teammates. Our chances for harmony and partnership are squashed with our mindset and perspective. When we pit our will against our horses,’ we take away our ability to be curious about their behavior. There is one right answer, and that is what we are focused on. Immersed in a fixed mindset over that of growth, we judge ourselves and our horses instead of seeking to understand. Neither of us gets a break and the opportunity to powerfully join forces has been lost in that moment. Instead of edging out our compassion, we can engage our sensitivity and intuition if we release the rigidity of demanding a perfect response or performance from our horses. These elements are what add the beauty, depth and art to horsemanship. For most of us, this is what our hearts crave in our interactions with our horses. And, it must be more appealing and enjoyable for our horses, too.

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Ulcers, a dirty word in the horse industry By Paula Stevens | MSU Horse Management Program Student Ulcers seem to be a common issue in the world of horses, racehorses and performance horses are usually the prime candidates for them. Ulcers in horses are usually signs of stress, either physical or mental, or a lack of forage which causes an overproduction of gastric acids which produces painful ulcers. Performance horses and racehorses tend to get ulcers due to the stress of their lifestyle, the constant hauling from location to location and vigorous training routine can be hard on their sensitive systems. Horses that aren't fed an adequate amount of hay throughout the day are also prone to developing ulcers. Once your horse has ulcers, however, where do you go from there? There are various medications that you can give to help manage ulcers, gastro-guard being one of them, but there's also another way to manage ulcers in horses: add more forage to their diets. Alfalfa hay and pellets are high in protein and helpful in dealing with ulcers in our equine friends. Horses are non-ruminant herbivores, also known as “hind-gut fermenters.” Their digestive system is made up of a simple stomach, large intestine and small intestine. Their eating patterns consist of eating small portions of forage often. This is why it's important to make sure they have access to hay and/or grass throughout the day, always, so as to prevent bad habits such as cribbing (a side effect of ulcers), wood chewing, pawing, pacing, wind-sucking, weaving, and to prevent physical issues such as ulcers. Diets high in soluble carbohydrates that produce volatile fatty acids, which, when broken down in the stomach can damage the non-glandular areas of the stomach, which allows acid to irritate and ulcerate the tissue. Studies have shown that young horses who are fed high-grain diets are more at risk for ulcers than horses fed high-forage diets. When a group of young horses participating in said study had been on a high-grain diet for 4 weeks, they found that they had ulcer scores increase by 30% and after 8 weeks that number increased 3-fold. What does forage contain that high-grain diets do not, that they help to prevent or manage ulcers in horses then? Forage, such as alfalfa, is high in protein, water, energy, minerals, and vitamins, all of which are essentials that horses need in life. Feeding high-quality forage means that horses will require a lower vitamin and mineral intake in their diets. Alfalfa hay is good for horses with ulcers because alfalfa hay is high in calcium which helps to build a barrier against the gastric acids that cause the ulcers; it isn't uncommon for some barns to feed their performance horses and race horses alfalfa before a workout routine as it helps to act as a buffer while they're working. Ulcers aren't the only thing alfalfa hay is useful for though. Horses that lack muscle are often fed alfalfa hay as alfalfa is high in the amino acids necessary for building up muscle. During foaling season alfalfa is a good source for pregnant and lactating mares due to its high calcium content. Alfalfa is also high in protein, fiber and calories which makes it a prime product to feed to horses who need extra groceries throughout the year. While alfalfa hay is a valuable source amongst those in the equestrian world, it is important that it is fed in moderation. When feeding alfalfa to ponies it is important to watch how much is fed as it can cause laminitis in them. Alfalfa is high in protein and energy which SEPTEMBER 2020 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2020

can quickly cause a horse or pony to become overweight if fed in excess amounts. Alfalfa is good for horses or ponies who need to gain weight, especially in the winter, but it needs to be fed in moderate portions. Feeding alfalfa in excess to young horses, while not detrimental to their health (the excess protein will be converted to energy), it can become costly as they will urinate out what they don't use, which at that point is the equivalent of just throwing fistfuls of money into a bonfire. Another thing to monitor when feeding alfalfa to horses is their phosphorus levels; alfalfa will meet the protein and calcium requirements in a growing horse, but not their phosphorus requirements, which is where grain with a phosphorus supplement comes in handy (the phosphorus levels in a horse should be 1:1 to 3:1). Alfalfa is high in calcium, protein, lysine (one of nine essential amino acids in the building blocks that make up protein and one of the amino acids that is often the most deficient in horse diets. Lysine is important for hair and hoof growth and is found in various tissues throughout the horse's body, such as collagens and elastins that make up the bone matrix, tendons, skin and articular cartilage) and varying levels of minerals and other vitamins. That all being said, in order for alfalfa to be beneficial to horses, it must be fed appropriately. Mixing other hay, such as grass hay, with alfalfa can help to make sure you aren't over-feeding your horse such a highprotein forage. Paula Stevens is a current student at Michigan State University, enrolled in the Horse Management Programs with plans to go on to get her bachelor's degree in business with a minor in journalism. She manages blog and Facebook page CitifiedCowgirl and also manages and operates CitifiedCowgirl Photography, and works at Chase Lake Equine Center, a barn out in Fowlerville, MI.

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In Praise of Ponying By Robert Eversole | www.TrailMeister.com Are you able to lead another horse from yours, and is your animal able to be led by a another horse? You should be. Leading is not just a skill for packers but is an essential skill for every trail rider. Put simply, ponying is the act of leading a horse alongside the animal you're riding. It sounds simple, but it's a multifaceted job of riding your own horse while also paying attention to another, all while holding the reins in one hand and a lead rope in the other. Why would anyone want to do this? Here's a few examples: · Introduce a new horse to the trail · Lead a pack horse · Assist another rider · Condition a young or older horse In each of the above cases, you'll need to know how to pony correctly to keep you, your horse, and the ponied horse safe. Preparing You Being ready to pony also means that you need to be comfortable with what you must do when ponying another horse. Get used to riding your animal one-handed. Be able to rein with either hand while holding a lead in the other. Be able to switch hands on the go. Preparing Your Riding Animal Before attempting to lead another animal, your riding horse, or mule, should be comfortable with having a rope all around him. He needs to be okay with feeling a lead rope alongside his hindquarters, and even for the possibility that the rope might get around a leg or under his tail. When I'm working with my animals, I'm constantly tossing the lead rope around their hips, along their legs, and asking them to bend their necks and come around to face me. I do this from all sides, left, right, front, and back. Once you can do that from the ground, it's time to try the same exercises from the saddle. Your riding animal should calmly allow ropes to touch his legs and tail and should be able to drag logs without spooking. You don't have to be a professional roper and a lariat isn't necessary. Just swing a lead rope to accustom your horse to the motions on both sides. I feel that rope training is an essential exercise for every animal. Your riding animal needs to be responsive and not afraid of a rope rubbing on it. Preparing The Horse To Be Led It's my opinion that every trail horse should be able to be ponied. There are a number of reasons why; the biggest is that if you depart your ride unexpectedly (say in a helicopter), your riding partner should be able to safely pony your horse back to the trailhead. Start from the ground before you start leading from another horse. The horse you plan on ponying should be able to be led, and led well, from the ground before you try it from the saddle. Once the pony horse prospect has good ground manners and is light and alert at the end of a lead rope, transitioning to ponying won't be traumatic. Work from the ground until your prospect is consistent and responsive from a distance. This ground work not only will prepare your horse to be led from horseback, it will help him or her become a much better, more respectful, partner that doesn't pull or crowd you. Both good things. SEPTEMBER 2020 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2020

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