News Briefs – Equine Related

4-H & TRACTOR SUPPLY COMPANY PROUDLY SUPPORTS CREATING OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL KIDS

Tractor Supply proudly began a partnership with 4-H in 2010 and have since helped raise over $14 million through Paper Clover fundraisers. The success of these campaigns has impacted over 69,000 students by providing them with hands-on learning experiences through projects in STEM, agriculture, healthy living, and civic engagement. 100% of funds raised through our two Paper Clover (Spring and Fall) fundraisers directly benefit 4-H and the kids and teens they work with – 90% of donations directly support 4-H youth in the state it was raised, and remaining 10% supports nat’l. 4-H programming.

Ways To Partner Year-Round:

Tractor Supply invites your club to get active with your local store if it hasn't already! Talk with your local store manager about what activity and partnership opportunities exist in your area. Learn more and sign up at https://www.tsc eventpartners.com/events/signup/1

ALL AMERICAN QH CONGRESS ONLINE ENTRIES NOW OPEN

Online entries are now available for the 2021 All American Quarter Horse Congress, scheduled for September 28 - October 24 at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus, OH. Access and enter your online entries at: https://www.horseshowtracker.com/home Access the site through any device with a browser and internet – computer, phone, and tablet. Once you navigate to the home page of the website, Click “Enter Shows”, and you will be guided through the rest of the process. If you need additional help, please click on the “More” tab for contact information on submitting your online entries. https://www.horseshowtracker.com/

2021 EQUITANA USA BRINGS BEST-OF-CLASS PROGRAMMING TO EQUINE INDUSTRY EVENT

Event features celebrity presenters, clinics, roundtable discussions and kids activities. The programming for EQUITANA USA’s 3 day celebration of the horse was announced today. The Oct. 1-3 event at the Kentucky Horse Park is filled with everything from celebrity and industry notable appearances and talks to horse exhibitions and kidcentric events. The exhibition and trade show features all breeds and classifications of the horse and is the first in-person, North American iteration of the world’s largest equine trade show in over a decade. The list of celebrities appearing/presenting at EQUITANA USA includes former KY First Lady Jane Beshear, an active rider and horse enthusiast who is serving as the official spokesperson for the event. Queer Eye for the Straight Guy alum Carson Kresley, an American Saddlebred owner and exhibitor, is also scheduled to appear. Other industry notables expected at EQUITANA USA this year include Nic Roldan, top U.S. polo player; Dressage Grand Prix rider and trainer Micah Deligdish; notable coach and educator Colton Woods; and natural horsemanship trainer Pat Parelli. The Friday (Oct. 3) schedule of events kicks off with a two-day eventing clinic with U.S. Olympic equestrian Phillip Dutton, who is hot off his jumping final appearance at the 2020 Tokyo Games last month. Other clinics offered include sessions with 2016 Dressage Olympic Bronze Medalist Laura Graves, competitive show jumper and social media sensation Ronny Riemer and body work expert Jim Masterson. Panels and roundtable topics include sessions on improving accessibility to equine activities for minority populations, connecting self-care with horse care, horsemanship, sustainability, and the social responsibility of industry influencers, plus others. EQUITANA USA's special events for 2021 feature a masterclass from the Retired Racehorse Project, a Jump Chute Exhibition from Spy Coast Farm, a Max Corcoran Horsemanship Seminar presented by USEA and the Horseless Horse Show presented by USHJA. Family fun will include kid-specific content like horse painting with Breyer, a bouncy horse bash presented by the EQUUS Foundation and a meet the horses and ownership seminar with Rising Starr Rescue. The day events are also followed each evening with the premier equine theatrical production EQUUS Evolution. It takes place in the Alltech Arena at the Kentucky Horse Park and is sure to be the highlight of the event's family experience. The full schedule of events, sessions, panels, and activities can be found online at www.equitanausa.com. There, you can find tickets for the event, along with those for EQUUS Evolution. Tickets for the full EQUITANA USA show are $27 (ages 13+), $10 (ages 6-12), and free for children five and under, and include onsite parking, free United States Equestrian Federation fan membership and admission into the Kentucky Horse Park, which includes access to the Int’l. Museum of the Horse, American Saddlebred Museum and Hall of Champions. EQUUS Evolution event tickets start at $30 for value seating. For more information about EQUITANA USA, visit us online www.equitanausa.com or www.kyhorsepark.com

IEA ANNOUNCES 2021-2022 NATIONAL YOUTH BOARD MEMBERS

The Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) announced the elected members of the 2021-2022 IEA National Youth Board. The Youth Board was created by the IEA's Education Committee in 2016 and is govern -ed by Adult Advisors, Sue Wentzel (IEA National Steward), Shara Prieskorn (IEA Membership Office Coordinator), Simon Towns (Zone Captain), and Montana McKnight (Marketing & Digital Communications Coordinator). The IEA Youth Board is structured with one student representative from each of the 11 Hunt Seat Zones, four representatives from among the nine Western Regions, and two

IEA NAT’L YOUTH BOARD, cont.

representatives from among the twelve Dressage Regions. Each of the following representatives submitted their application for candidacy with a resume, photo, and letter of recommendation. After verifying each application, an election was held in each zone and the members of that zone elected their representative. These riders will serve from Aug. 2021-June 2022 in their positions.

2021-2022 IEA Youth Board Representatives are as follows:

1: SOPHIA BOUVIER, Buzzards Bay, MA

“The IEA Youth Board is invaluable to our organization,” stated IEA Co-Founder and Executive Director Roxane Durant. “This program gives adult IEA members and leadership an avenue to hear the youth voice and to offer an opportunity for mentorship, volunteerism, and leadership growth to IEA youth members. We have found the Youth Board to be fantastic advocates for the IEA and we look forward to having them all together for the first time at the 20th Anniversary combined National Finals.”

HUNT SEAT – ZONE

2: MIA SCOGMANILLO, Central Islip, NY 3: KELSEY BARKER, Fredericksburg, VA 4: BAILEY WHEELER, Palm Harbor, FL 5: ELLEN COCHRANE, Countryside, IL 6: No representative at this time. 7: ALYX SWOPE-BELL, Decatur, AR 8: CAYTON HALE, Gilbert, AZ 9: RUBY STEGEMAN, Snoqualmie, WA 10: SHANNON STRUNK, Stanford, CA 11: JACQUELINE CHALIFOUX, SewikleyPA

WESTERN

MCKINNEY ATKINSON, Portal, GA LYNDSEY HOSKINSON, McDonald, PA REEGHAN MORAWIEC, Pepperell, MA AUBREE WHANGER, Delaware, OH

DRESSAGE

ENZO FIORENTINO, Bedford, PA ABIGAIL GROVE, Bedford, PA Visit https://www.rideiea.org/ for more information about the Interscholastic Equestrian Association.

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MICHIGAN’S LARGEST AND FINEST DRAFT HORSE EVENT

The MI Great Lakes International fantastic 44th event is to be held on October 14-17! With over 1,200 draft horses from the U.S. and Canada, The MI Great Lakes International Draft Horse Show and Pull (MGLI) is the largest annual draft horse event in North America. MGLI’s annual mid-October 4-day event features some of the finest Belgians, Clydesdales, Shires, Percherons, and mules that have ever performed in an arena or in the field – anywhere! MGLI is the only event in the world to feature halter classes, hitching, plowing, pulling, and riding for draft horse breeds and mules at the same time and location. These elegant and massive horses, which weigh over a ton compete in single horse hitch through the entire range of eight-horse hitch classes. These “big boys” will also demonstrate their raw power in the light and heavyweight pulling contests during which they pull a truckmounted dynamometer, and during the barnyard pull teams test their horse power with a weighted sled. To see these heavy horses perform the tasks that they were bred for, be sure to visit the plowing matches and field events on the East side of the Pavilion, where admission is free. And English and western saddle classes demonstrate that these gentle giants can be ridden as well. Commercial exhibits jam-pack the pavilion, offering thousands of unique equine items, and the major breed associations are on hand to promote their breeds. MGLI, October 14-17, MSU Pavilion, 4301 Farm Lane, East Lansing, MI. Visit the MGLI online at: https://mgli.org/

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SHORELINE HORSEBACK RIDING PILOT NOVEMBER 1-14, 2021

All day events will be held at the Silver Lake State Park, 9679 W. State Park Road in Mears, Michigan. For the past four years, the DNR has been working hand and hand with the Equine Trails Subcommittee to explore exciting opportunities for shoreline horseback riding along Michigan’s Great Lakes. The DNR is currently exploring a two-week equestrian shoreline riding season at Silver Lake ORV Area during Michigan Horse Council’s Great Lakes Equestrian Shoreline Ride November 1-14. There will be two rides each day from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. and 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. with a limit of 30 riders per ride. These opportunities are available to riders that bring their own horses. Youth riders must be accompanied by a legal parent or guardian and sign a waiver to participate. Youth riders must ride with an adult. Due to the number of riders interested in this opportunity, we are asking riders to only register for one event and ask groups to coordinate registration. This event is presented through the Michigan Horse Council (MHC) in partnership with the DNR. Participants must be a member of the MHC to be covered under the event insurance. If not currently a member, complete the individual or family membership application online at: www.michigan horsecouncil.com prior to October 8th. Annual Membership: $20 individuals or $30 for families. Membership is non-refundable. Please note that the ride may need to be canceled due to inclement weather and/or unsafe riding conditions within the dune area or along Lake Michigan. A text message will be sent out to riders if there is an advanced decision made. If the weather reports are showing unfavorable conditions, please call Jenny Cook at 269-998-5916 or email: mi.trail.rep@gmail.com for a confirmation that your ride is still confirmed. Please remember there are no refunds for cancellations of the ride for any reason. A Recreation Passport is required for vehicle entry into Michigan state parks. For more information about this riding event, please contact Elissa Buck, Event Coordinator and Analyst at 989-313-0000.

MICHIGAN HORSE EXPO 2022 DATES ANNOUNCED!

The Michigan Horse Expo is one of the top three-day horse exhibitions in the country. It is held at the Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion, 4301 Farm Lane, East Lansing, Michigan. It has been going strong since 1984 and in the year 2022, we hope you help us celebrate our 38th year! The 2022 Michigan Horse Expo is scheduled for March 11, 12, 13, 2022, again at the MSU Pavilion, in East Lansing, MI. Find the Michigan Horse Expo on Facebook or visit: https://www.mihorseexpo.com/

NEW FORMAT ANNOUNCED FOR 2021 ADEQUAN®/USDF ANNUAL CONVENTION, HOUSTON, TX

The United States Dressage Federation™ (USDF) has announced the new format for the 2021 Adequan®/USDF Annual Convention, December 1-4, 2021 in Houston, TX. After the overwhelming success and positive feedback from the membership regarding the virtual convention held in 2020, USDF has revamped the live event! The first regional meetings will be held prior to the convention via Zoom. Holding these meetings prior to the convention allows more people to provide input, and for delegates and Regional Directors to take regional member input with them to the onsite event and meetings. At the onsite convention in Houston, attendees will have the opportunity to take part in the USDF Council Forums that were so successful in 2020, which are being incorporated going forward. By replacing individual open committee meetings with these forum discussions, it allows attendees to not only hear about topics that are interrelated but also provides an opportunity to gain insight and provide input into the overall USDF picture and trajectory. Other highlights of this year's live event are the Friday night Salute Gala, where Lifetime Achievement, Volunteers of the Year, Rider, and Breeder of Distinction Award recipients and the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic teams will be recognized, the ever-popular Group Member Organization Committee's Roundtable Discussions, and the can't-miss Team USA Olympic and Paralympic Forum. Another change for 2021 is with the Annual Awards Banquet. Going forward, this annual event will be separated into two virtual events (the Adequan®/USDF Annual Awards Ceremony and Adequan®/USDF All-Breeds Awards Presentation) that will be held after the first of the year. By doing this, USDF will be able to provide more expansive and meaningful recognition to award winners, while also providing a unique opportunity and platform for its Participating Organizations to not only highlight their award recipients, but also their registry, breed, and members to a wide USDF audience. This standalone awards presentation will also provide an opportunity for 'all breeds' to get their time in the spotlight in front of the full dressage community. To access a draft convention agenda and registration/hotel information, or to learn more about what the 2021 event has to offer, visit www.usdf.org/convention. For any questions related to the convention, contact the USDF office at eventregistration @usdf.org or by phone at (859) 971-2277.

USPC FESTIVAL 2021 A SUCCESS

The USPC Festival 2021, presented by SSG Riding Gloves, sponsored by State Line Tack, wrapped up after eight days of competition and education on July 26. The USPC Festival is a triennial event hosted at the picturesque Kentucky Horse Park. The first part of the week is dedicated to National Championships team competition while the second part of the week hosts clinics, demos, and workshops offering education in all aspects of riding and horse care. USPC Festival 2021 gathered over 650 competitors in eight discipline Championships, including Dressage, Eventing, Mounted Games, Polocrosse, Quiz, Show Jumping, Tetrathlon, and Western Dressage. Invitational competitions in Gymkhana and Western Trail were also held. The educational portion of Festival featured over 400 members learning from more than 60 equine experts consisting of respected professionals, USPC national examiners and Pony Club graduates including two-time dressage Olympian Lendon Gray and fourstar event rider Alexa Ehlers, one of three USPC members to attain a triple “A” certification. Attendees of all ages and levels participated in mounted/unmounted sessions gaining equine knowledge and skills. A thrill for many was the Monday morning mock foxhunt lead by Iroquois Hunt Club. “Festival is the ultimate Pony Club event, highlighting the teamwork, sportsmanship and horsemanship that are such an important part of Pony Club's education,” said USPC Executive Director Teresa Woods. “We were pleased to welcome close to 3,000 Pony Club members, their families, friends, volunteers and Pony Club leaders from across the country to enjoy competition, learning and fun at the 2021 USPC Festival. Pony Club is grateful to the many volunteers and sponsors for their support of this event, which brings Pony Club members memories that last a lifetime.” The USPC Festival 2021 was made possible thanks to the support of many generous sponsors including title sponsor SSG Riding Gloves and presenting sponsor State Line Tack, as well as contributing sponsors Absorbine, Albion College Equestrian, Appaloosa Horse Club, Arabian Horse Youth Association, Central Kentucky Ag Credit, the Dressage Foundation, Farnam, HandsOn Gloves, Kentucky Equine Research, Kentucky Performance Products, the Masters of Foxhounds Association of North America, Meade Tractor, Otterbein University, Precept Wealth Management, Park Equine Hospital, Tipperary Equestrian, Trafalgar Square Books, Transy Eventing, University of Louisville Equine Industry Program, and the Western & English Sales Association. Special thanks to USPC corporate sponsors Kerrits, Shapley's, Triple Crown Nutrition, Wintec, and The Horse.

JOE BESECKER MAKES HISTORY WITH 1,000TH INDIVIDUAL WIN

With a win by his horse Diva’s Finale at Del Mar, U.S. equine owner Joseph E. Besecker joined an elite group of Thoroughbred owners with a 1,000-victory record.

JOE BESECKER MAKES HISTORY, cont.

Besecker is the 22nd North American individual or entity to have earned this distinction since 1996, according to Equibase, the official database of Thoroughbred racing and an industry leader in equine data. “Today was really special,” Besecker said. “Watching my horse come down the stretch to win never gets old and it was especially thrilling today. It was humbling to have my favorite race announcer Trevor Denmon recognize this milestone; his race call and winner’s circle commentary actually gave me goosebumps!” Besecker quoted Hall of Fame NFL coach Tom Landry who said that “the secret to winning is constant, consistent management.” “I want to thank my team, led by my advisors Jeffrey A. Matty, Jr. and Paul O’Loughlin, as well as our caring trainers and their tireless staff, for their efforts of constant and consistent preparation to make this accomplishment a reality,” Besecker said. In addition to these team members, Besecker also thanked the agents, jockeys, bloodstock partners, veterinarians, and racing officials for their role in his accomplishment, saying he is grateful for all of their hard work. Diva's Finale was ridden by jockey Abel Cedillo and is trained by two-time Kentucky Derby winner Doug O'Neill of Doug O'Neill Racing in Santa Anita. O'Neill congratulated Besecker on his 1,000th win, calling the milestone “ an incredible achievement” that puts him in the top 1% of owners. “From the men and women you've employed along the way who have been able to work alongside your amazing horses, we're hopeful we can win another 1,000 with you,” O'Neill said. As a horse owner, Besecker is known for his data-driven and value-based strategy, which he characterizes with a simple prescription of “ process, people, performance,” said Matty, manager of Besecker’s racing operation. Matty notes that in the past five years, Besecker’s horses have had a win rate of 25%, well more than double the industry average win rate of 10%. “Of the 1,000 wins we’re recognizing today, 500 have happened in the past five years,” Matty said, adding that Besecker’s winnings reflect the same strong record – $12 million of his $20 million in career earnings came in the last five years. “Joe’s differentiators are his large network of trainers and bloodstock agents across the country and his insistence on close collaboration among them, a rarity in the industry,” Matty said. He added that Besecker devours data, is always on the lookout for discounts on pedigreed horses and is willing to take risks if he sees a sufficiently likely reward. “For my thousandth win to be with a horse trained by Doug O'Neill is so fitting,” Besecker said, noting that O'Neill is one of the founding partners of the Wazuzu Racing division of Wazuzu, Inc., which Besecker cofounded in 2020 with technology veteran Paul Slaats of the private equity firm Milestone Partners, recognizing the disruptive potential for blockchain technology and tokenization to drive a new ecosystem of asset monetization/commerce, including racing. For more information on Wazuzu, visit them online at: https://www.wazuzu.com/

CELEBRATING OUR 80TH YEAR!

What a great summer we are having. People are getting out to the club and enjoying all of the great things we have going on! We have several events under our belts, including cattle sorting, a ranch and pleasure show, mounted shooting and the 4H show. As part of our 80th year, we have something really special planned. We are hosting a two-day event by Natural Horseman,

Jesse Peters on September 11 and 12!

• World Class Inaugural Parelli Faculty

Team Member under the leadership of

Linda Parelli 2005 • Worked in a very intensive Linda Parelli teaching and learning environment for 2+ years • 2004 Indianapolis Tour Stop “Lesson with Linda” • Personally Trained by and Protégé of

Linda and Pat Parelli • Former 5 Star Master Instructor • Horse Development Specialist and

Colt Starter • 10 Years teaching experience in High

School Ag-Ed/FFA Programs • 6 Years Teaching in High School

Horsemanship Program • Loves to compete in the high action sport of Cowboy Mounted Shooting • $10,000 Champion of the 2017

Midwest Horse Fair Epic Night of the

Horse Star Search Competition! • 2009 Champion of the Extreme

Mustang Makeover! This is a great opportunity! To ensure that all participants get their maximum learning time, Jesse is only taking 10 riders. Cost of the clinic is $250, with deposits of $125 due on September 1st. If you don't want to participate in the clinic as a rider, you can audit both days for $25 per day. The clinic will be held from 9 am to 4 pm each day. Stalls for the weekend are $20 for club members, $35 for non-members with a $10 refund for clean-out. Electric hookup is $20 for club members and $35 for nonmembers for the weekend. We will be having a potluck dinner and game

Natural Horseman, Jesse Peters

night on the evening of September 11th. This is an event open to all members and participants.

This clinic is open to the public!

Please send deposits to: Tisha Deckena 11332 S. 700 E. South Whitley, IN 46787 Call Tisha at 260-578-0010 with questions.

Chief LaFontaine Saddle Club

792 N 200 W, Huntington, IN 46750 Email: chieflafontaine@gmail.com https://chieflafontaine.com/ Find us on Facebook