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Responsible Trail Riding Tips By Taylor Fabus, MSU Extension | https://extension.msu.edu If you're spending time with your horse on the trail, it's important to do so responsibly. Read on to discover many ways in which you can be sure that you ride responsibly. Travel responsibly • Stay on designated roads, trails and other areas open to horses. • Ride single file to reduce trail damage. Spread out in open country where there are no trails. Spreading out, rather than following each other’s footsteps, disperses impact and avoids creating a new trail. • Comply with all signs and respect barriers. • Riders should match their skill level to the temperament and ability of the horse they ride. Learn more about selecting the appropriate horse for you. • At trailheads or staging areas, park vehicles and secure horses in a manner that provides a safe distance between the horses and passing traffic. • Less experienced horses and riders should ride behind more experienced horses and riders. • Learn more about safety on the trail. Respect the rights of others • Be considerate of others on the road or trail. • Be prepared to let other trail enthusiasts know what needs to be done to keep you, the horse and other passers by safe when you meet on the trail. • Be alert and aware of the presence of other trail enthusiasts. If possible, pull to the side of the trail when you hear oncoming off highway vehicles or bicycles. • Leave gates as you find them. If crossing private property, be sure to ask permission from the landowner(s). • Do not disturb historical, archeological, or paleontological sites. • Avoid “spooking” livestock and wildlife you encounter and keep your distance. • Water animals in areas where stream banks and water access can withstand hard use and are downstream from campsites. Educate yourself • Obtain a map of your destination and determine which areas are open to your type of animals. • Make a realistic plan and stick to it. Always tell someone of your travel plans. • Contact the land manager for restrictions, closures, and permit requirements for the area. • Check the weather forecast for your destination. Plan clothing, equipment and supplies accordingly. • Carry a compass or a Global Positioning System a (GPS) unit and know how to use it. • Carry water and emergency supplies even on short trips. • Keep groups small and carry lightweight gear to reduce the number of animals needed. • Pre-plan camp locations that provide plenty of room and the proper environment for confining animals. AUGUST 2021 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2021

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“Rearing” To Go! By Julie Goodnight | https://juliegoodnight.com/ One of the most memorable episodes of Horse Master for me involved a lovely Warmblood mare who developed a rearing problem after a successful run as a show jumper. The sweet and kind mare stood straight up as I mounted her – before I even sat down. Although sometimes rearing can become a learned response or a training problem, in this otherwise obedient and compliant horse, all the clues pointed toward pain as the cause. Rearing occurs when the horse stands straight up on its hind legs. This behavior is often rooted in fear but can also be a result of pain. In some instances, rearing or rear-threats may indicate a refusal to move forward, or it can occur when forward movement is inhibited. Whether you are on the ground or in the saddle, it is one of the scariest and most dangerous behaviors of horses. Hopefully, you will never have to deal with a rearing horse, but if you do, a little bit of knowledge may help you avoid some of the most common mistakes – and help keep you and your horse safe. When it comes to rearing, it is important to fully understand the nature of this behavior and what to do when it happens. Here, I'll discuss what causes rearing, how to avoid it, what to do if it happens, and how to keep safe when this scary and dangerous behavior is displayed. Naturally “Light on the Forehand” Some horses are more prone to rearing than others. In some ways, you can think of it as an expression or mannerism. While some horses are more prone to kick out, strike or shake their heads when they are feeling angst, others will tend to rear. Often, horses will threaten to rear – lifting the head and hopping up on the front feet – but never actually rear. It is not always possible to know if the behavior a horse is displaying in the moment is instinctive or learned; this is the age-old debate of nature vs. nurture. Rearing can easily become a learned response to get out of something the horse does not want to do, however, some horses clearly favor this behavior over others as an expression. Regardless of whether it is a natural tendency in the horse, a learned response, or the result of a specific situation, proper handling and training will alleviate the behavior and help keep all four feet on the ground. Root Causes Even though some horses may have a natural tendency toward this behavior, all horses are capable of rearing, given the right circumstance. As with any undesirable behavior we are trying to eliminate, avoid, or train out of the horse, it helps to understand the root cause. Pain, or fear of pain, is one of the most common root causes of many undesirable behaviors in horses. When a horse that has a history of performing well, suddenly does not, it is often a pain response. It may be the rider’s first indication of a developing physical problem, just as it was with the Warmblood mare. It is quite common in high performance horses – jumpers, reiners, cow horses, rope horses, barrel racers, or any horses that are training and competing in these athletically demanding sports, to suddenly refuse to participate. Often, rearing is the only way the horse has to tell you it cannot cope with the pain. If rearing occurs when you ask a horse to perform a certain maneuver or task, particularly when it is an otherwise compliant and AUGUST 2021 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2021

obedient horse, it is likely a result of pain. If this is the case, no amount of training will resolve the behavior until the pain is treated. Unless there is specific evidence that it is a learned disobedient response, not rooted in pain, the horse should be thoroughly vetted for a physical problem before any training plan is instigated. Often, instinctive behaviors become learned behaviors with horses. They are wicked-fast learners and sometimes a horse can learn that a certain response got him what he wanted, even though initially it was an instinctive response. Perhaps the horse reared the first time due to a pain response when you asked him to perform a difficult task and in an abundance of caution, you stopped riding immediately to check the horse out. Even though the incident was caused by pain, and even once you resolve the pain, you may still see the rearing behavior. It is possible for the horse to make an association between his rearing and you putting him away, on the very first incident. Still, you must always resolve the physical issue first, and with certainty, then come back and address the training problem once the pain is resolved. Fear and Refusal Rearing can easily be classified as a fear response, whether it is based in pain (the horse fears that when he does a certain movement it will hurt) or simply when the horse refuses to do something or becomes disobedient. Oddly, there are two seemingly opposite scenarios that commonly provoke rearing – a refusal to move forward or when forward motion is inhibited. Let’s say you are asking the horse to cross running water with steep banks and creepy overhanging vegetation, and the horse is afraid for his safety and plants his feet in refusal. If you continue to push the horse forward and he is determined not to go, he may rear (or threaten to rear) in protest. Other common scenarios that provoke rearing are loading into a trailer or leaving the barnyard alone – both a refusal to move forward. The other scenario that often provokes rearing is when forward motion is inhibited in a horse that is determined to go. Maybe you are on a trail ride with a group of horses and they take off at a fast pace while you try to hold your horse back, inhibiting its forward motion. This often provokes rearing in the horse, based on his strong instinctive fear of being left behind. Whether rearing is the result of a refusal to move forward or when forward motion is inhibited, it is often based in fear initially. Unfortunately, the horse can easily learn to rear as a tactic to get out of something he does not want to do. It is important to take the time to alleviate the horse’s fear in a systematic way to avoid rearing if possible and once a horse does rear, to make sure he does not associate rearing with a means to avoid work. (14) WWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM

Rearing Vs Rear Threats A horse that rears suddenly will often stand straight up on his hind legs, in a nearly vertical position. However, a horse that is thinking about rearing and who is building up to a mutiny, may display rear threats by popping up with its front feet, just a few inches off the ground, as it throws its head up. This is a communicative gesture that means the horse is considering rearing if you keep pushing. If a rear threat gets the horse any advantage, perceived or real, he will certainly employ the tactic again. Rear threats may or may not lead to full rearing; you do not get to know in advance. But if you are prepared to safely and confidently deal with a full-blown rear, you may want to push through the threats, insisting the horse move quietly forward, turning one way then the other. When a horse threatens to rear and it causes the rider to ditch her plan (and cave on the directive she gave to the horse), the horse may learn that its threats have value. Sometimes this can become a favored tactic of the horse whenever it does not want to comply, holding the rider hostage to its threats. If you think you are in this situation already with a horse, you probably need the help of a trainer, or a more experienced person, to learn how to break this cycle. As with all threatening behavior from horses, whether it is threatening to kick or buck or charge, when a horse threatens to rear, it could be a bluff. Many horses will learn that rear threats get them what they want, even though they may never actually rear. However, just like when people become threatening, you must take threats seriously because your safety is at stake. Solutions to Rearing No matter what the cause, when a horse rears, the solution is always the same – to move the horse immediately forward in whatever means is available to you, in whatever direction it will go. It is not possible for the horse to simultaneously rear and move forward. Forward motion is the antidote to rearing. It always helps if you understand why the horse is displaying unwanted behavior. In the case of rearing, sometimes it is obvious, like the horse that refuses to leave the barn or cross water or get in a trailer; or the horse being held back while the other horses take off; or the trail horse that senses a rattlesnake ahead. In these cases, the rearing behavior may be avoided entirely or addressed through training and desensitization. If the reason the horse is rearing is not immediately obvious, chances are good it is related to pain or fear of pain (it hurt once before). The horse should have a thorough veterinary assessment and lameness exam before any further riding or training. Once a physical cause is ruled out, the horse’s training can be addressed. If the cause of the rearing was indeed pain, even once fully healed, the horse may still rear, either because it has a fearbased memory of the pain or because the horse learned a new tactic to avoid work. These causes are often very difficult to distinguish, and you may need the help of a professional to navigate through the horse’s behavior. If pain is not the cause, the next most likely reason for the horse to rear is fear. Instinctive fear-based behaviors like not separating from the herd or not entering dark, closed-in spaces, or places where predators might lurk, require deliberate training to overcome. Over time we gain more control and trust from the horse, slowly building its confidence, never scaring, or endangering the horse. In the case of a horse that is rearing in a flat-out refusal to comply with the rider's commands, even if the reason seems obvious, a AUGUST 2021 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2021

physical cause should always be considered first – it's common for rearing to present as disobedience. But sometimes horses can learn clever tactics to manipulate riders into doing what they want (or don't want to do), pushing boundaries on riders that lack confidence. Again, a trainer or riding instructor can generally help riders navigate through the disobedience and show more leadership to the horse. If a horse is rearing because you are inhibiting its forward motion, holding it back when the other horses take off – the solution is simple, just let the horse move forward then worry about controlling that forward motion. Holding back a panicked horse as the rest of the herd rides away is a case of diminishing returns. Avoid that situation entirely by going with the herd or not riding with people that like to go fast. Determine what skills you need as a rider and what skills you need to train the horse to overcome this kind of rearing. Why Rearing is Dangerous The number one danger when a horse rears, is the potential for the horse to lose its balance, either because its feet slip, or the rider or handler pulls on the horse at precisely the wrong time, causing it to lose balance. If the horse falls over backwards, it can easily strike its poll, causing a fatal head injury, break its withers, or crush the person that gets pinned underneath. This is why it is considered one of the most dangerous behaviors of horses. Horses prone to rearing are dangerous and should only be ridden by competent riders who know how to safely manage a horse that rears, and a training plan should be developed to give the horse the remedial training it needs. But you may encounter rearing with no warning and suddenly find yourself in a hazardous situation. There are a few critical actions that will keep you safer in this situation. When handling a horse from the ground, never pull on the lead rope of a rearing horse. When a horse rears up, pressure on its poll will make it worse, as it leans into the pressure. Since the horse uses its head and neck for balance, interference from the lead rope can make it fall. When a horse you are handling from the ground rears, hang onto the rope, but give the horse slack. Back away to keep out of the way of its flailing front hooves. When riding a horse that rears, riders instinctively do the wrong thing, pulling back on the reins, either in fear or because of loss of balance. But just like with the horse from the ground, pulling on the reins is likely to make the horse lose balance and fall. If a horse I am riding rears, I instantly grab around the neck to hold on and throw my weight forward and to prevent me from pulling on reins. Keeping a rein in each hand, I hug around the horse's neck as he ascends, and slip my feet out of the stirrups, in case the horse falls. Once it comes back down, I will send it forward immediately, in any direction I can. (15) WWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM

Rearing To Go, continued Keep in mind that balking (planting all four feet and not moving) often precedes rearing. When a horse freezes up, sometimes rearing or explosive movement follows. Use your directional aids to rock the horse side-to-side, right to left to right movement, to slowly reestablish forward motion. All in a Day’s Work There are times and situations in which any horse would rear, and if dealt with properly and safely, the undesirable behavior goes away. It is only when a horse develops a habit of rearing, or benefits from rearing, or loses their instinctive fear of falling over that rearing becomes a critical problem in the horse's training. Rearing can be as dangerous to people as it is to horses and a horse with a history of rearing should only be handled and ridden by the most competent and experienced personnel, who know how to avoid the behavior and deal with it when it happens. Mistakes can be deadly, and people often instinctively do the wrong thing when a horse rears. Yet when a rider has the knowledge, experience, and tools to employ, rearing can be easily managed and resolved. Always recognize that rearing is a warning sign of problems – either physical, mental, or training wise. Find the root cause and develop a plan to address the deficiencies. Remember that lovely Warmblood mare in Horse Master? Turned out she did have an injury in her back that could be resolved with chiropractic treatment, rest, and rehab. Once cleared for riding, her owner brought her to my ranch so I could help her ease back into it. That mare never missed a step, had no lingering issues, and went on to become a successful show jumper once again. Just goes to show you that sometimes all horses need is our help.

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promises. In my experience the majority of horse owners are not By Karen L. Waite, Ph. D. educated enough to recognize MSU Animal Science Director of Undergraduate Education great care AND training when MSU IAT Horse Management Program Coordinator they step into a barn. I feel there is a huge opportunity to hold Introduction professionals to a certain standIf there is anything that adults seem to enjoy, it's expressing their ard, and also educate the concerns about the next generation and their ability to “take the average horse owner on optimal reins” and guide us into the future. This is true in society at large and care for their horses. not surprisingly, in the horse industry as well. Fortunately, the world If you could give a bit of advice seems to keep on spinning no matter what happens. In the interest to those just starting their of checking on the long-term health of the horse industry, I had the experience with horses, what privilege of interviewing several young Michigan based horse would it be? industry professionals and I think you'll agree, we are in very good Kelly Beaubien, owner of hands! This is the first of a two part series highlighting a few young If I were speaking to someone Double Star Equestrian, professionals in a variety of equine areas that I think you will agree who is just getting into horses Mason, Michigan are putting a positive stamp on Michigan's horse industry! for the first time, I would advise them to really be selective on the trainer or instructor they are KELLY BEAUBIEN hoping to work with. Drop in and watch a few lessons with different What is your current role as it pertains to the horse industry, and riders, watch how they interact with the horses and clients in their how long have you been doing this professionally? barns. Get a sense for who they are as a person so you can decide if Owner of Double Star Equestrian, Mason MI, trainer and riding they have the type of program you really want to be a part of. If I instructor, at current location for 4.5 years. Prior to that I taught were speaking to a young aspiring professional, I would ask ARE lessons and have trained at different facilities in the Lansing area YOU SURE??? The horse industry can be brutal and soul-crushing since 2006. and exhilarating and incredibly rewarding but you will work your a$$ off with very little compensation sometimes. This profession is What is your educational background to date? about passion and trusting with your heart that you are doing what Graduate of the MSU IAT Horse Management Program, also an you love. It's incredibly long days, and sometimes emotionally Associate degree from Oakland Community College in Liberal Arts. draining. And it will not let up tomorrow. So, if you're game, saddle Where do you hope to be professionally in 5 years? 10 years? up and grit your teeth because it's going to be a wild ride! My farm is a continual work in progress since it was a foreclosed ALYSSA LOGAN property when I purchased it, so in five years I hope that our What is your current role or profession as it pertains to the horse construction and remodeling will be finished so I can put 100% of industry, and how long have you been doing this professionally? my energy back into training and lesson clients. I have a very solid I have a few different professional roles in the horse industry. The program at the moment but am managing everything on a small first of which is as a scientist. I am a researcher at Michigan State scale since our facility is not fully operational. I would love to be able University studying bone and joint health of young and competing to take on more training horses and continue representing them either through showing or sales and marketing. horses. Given that my job as a researcher requires me to understand the needs and desires of the industry, I have always felt What do you see as the biggest opportunities in the horse industry it is important that I stay involved with riding, training, and showing. nationally and in Michigan? Many equine scientists don't have the time or resources to really I love that Michigan offers a wide variety of competitive get out of the lab and ride or show. I feel that one of the best ways for opportunities, no matter what discipline or breed your interest me personally to have my finger on the pulse of the industry is holds. Yes, we may be very stock horse dominated at the local through judging and showing. I have been judging since 2019, and shows, and I think we as an industry could offer more incentives to currently have my Michigan 4H Judge’s card. In the future I'd like to attract different breed shows, but I am always tickled to see get my NRHA Judge's card. With the time I spend judging, I felt the different breeds being represented. I specifically love to support need last year to officially relinquish my Amateur status. Many shows that offer “Non-Stock” classes. I think there is a huge associations require that those who judge cannot maintain misconception that if a rider owns a Saddlebred or Morgan for Amateur status. I also felt that I was in a position where I was example, they really only have a fair chance of being judged against turning away too many training and instructional opportunities. So their own breed, so therefore must go to class A type breed shows. I last year I put it all together: science, judging, training, and would love to see all the fine horses come out to play more often! instructing. It has been a great experience and reflecting a year later What do you see as the biggest challenges to the horse industry, I am so appreciative for the guidance I received from professionals nationally and in Michigan? around me, such as my boss Dr. Brian Nielsen and (trainer) Dustin Honestly the biggest challenge that I see is the range in quality Boehmer, dmb Performance Horses, whom I apprenticed under. professionalism. I find it frustrating that anyone can consider What is your educational background to date? themselves a “trainer”, whether they have 20 years of experience I did my Bachelor's in Animal Science at the University of working with horses and are consistently producing good mounts, Wisconsin-River Falls from 2014-2017. This smaller agricultural or they won overall high point at their county fair last year. 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IHSA team and was a co-captain my last year. We had the opportunity to ride some fantastic horses in the UWRF program, as well as at the numerous shows we attended every year. I made some very close friendships on that team, I am still in close contact with many teammates today, and quite a few of us have made trips to visit each other since graduating. I love seeing the amazing professionals my friends and teammates have become. One thing that I truly appreciated was the depth of the hands-on experience at River Falls. For example, we weren't just shown how to perform a lameness evaluation and administer IM injections, we were actually evaluated on our effectiveness and repeatability of performing these tasks. Their program has so many options to specialize in Equine Science, Equine Management, or a little bit of both. With my desire for graduate school at the time, I went all in with the Science, but still had the opportunity to take some training and business classes, which have absolutely contributed to my position today. In 2017 I came back to Michigan for a Master's degree in Animal Science with Dr. Brian Nielsen at Michigan State University. I had a desire to study Equine Exercise Physiology and the focus of Dr. Nielsen's program fit really well with my interest, and thankfully he had funding to take me on at the right time! During my Master's I studied the impact of sprint exercise to the bones of young horses via a calf model. The calf model is beneficial to equine research, as it allows us to collect data from bones that are normally inaccessible when doing equine research. You can check out my open access publication here: (https://academic.oup.com/jas/article/97/8/3300/5522250). I completed my Master's in 2019 and decided to stay at Michigan State for my Ph.D. For my Ph.D., I switched my focus from the racing industry to the performance horse industry. I was in a unique position where I actually got to co-write the grant that funded my Ph.D., so I had the ability to drive the focus of my Ph.D. to something meaningful to me. My Ph.D. is funded by both the American Quarter Horse Foundation and the Michigan Alliance for Animal Agriculture, and I am studying the impact of circle size and speed on joint and bone health. With the use of lunging as well as circular exercise under saddle, this is information that the industry has been asking for and is a topic that I am really excited about with having a reining background. This research is composed of two studies. In the first study we put hoof sensors on the front legs of horses and exercised them on a straight line, in a small circle, and a large circle, at varying speeds. These sensors can record the force, area, and pressure of each step as the horse is in motion. This study is still in a data analysis stage, as these sensors give me lots and lots of data points to work with! The second study is another calf model study that I just finished in the middle of June. During this study we exercised calves on a treadmill, a small circle, and a large circle. There was also a control group that just hung out, ate food, and watched their counterparts exercise. From this study we are analyzing biomarkers in blood and synovial fluid, as well as bone geometry and shape. When we put these two studies together, we will have movement data from horses as well as physiologic data from calves to determine how circle size and speed impact bone and joint health. This information can help riders to exercise their horses in a method that can prevent injuries and lead to a healthier, longer career. Where do you hope to be professionally in 5 years? 10 years? This time next year I intend to be done with my Ph.D., so that means AUGUST 2021 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2021

Alyssa Logan, scientific researcher at MSU and 4H Judge a big career shift for me! In terms of my research and teaching career, I would like to stay in academia. I appreciate all the resources that are available through a university/college for research. During my graduate career at MSU I collaborated with the College of Veterinary Medicine, the Plant Biology Department, the College of Osteopathic Medicine, and many others. Without the resources of MSU I would not have been able to produce the high quality of research I did as a Master's and Ph.D. student. I am currently keeping my ears to the ground for faculty positions open that would fit my research program. In 5 years, I would like to have my research settled in a university, teaching classes, and funding a graduate student or two. At the same time, I would like to keep my training and judging program going. I think I would like to keep my training program private and not associated with the university that I work at, more-so to allow flexibility in my schedule and to allow me to work with my clients and horses closer to home. Due to my academic career, I'm not able to be as large as some other trainers in the industry. However, I appreciate the meaningful and intimate training that I can provide to my few clients, along with adding knowledge on how to efficiently, safely, and properly exercise horses to reduce injury. Within 10 years I would hope to have, or be very close to having, tenure, and have further established my research program. I'd really like to step up the judging and have my NRHA card by then as well. What do you see as the biggest opportunities in the horse industry nationally and in Michigan? In terms of research, I really think there is a lot more to be done in the performance horse industry. While racing may have more economic impact, in the form of funding, participants, media and spectators, the performance horse industry has a lot of interest in research and truly has questions they want answered. The Equine Chronicle has featured my research in some of their articles this past year (http://www.equinechronicle.com/training-younghorses-science-behind-the-benefits/ http://www.equinechronicle. com/aqha-horseman-participates-in-study-specifically-focusedon-performance-horses/). When these articles were published there was a great response from owners and exhibitors. This is what drives my desire to continue performance horse research. In terms of training and judging I think that Ranch Riding is becoming huge! I hopped on the Ranch Riding train a few years ago and have really enjoyed how big it is becoming. It seems to have gone from popping up at a few local shows to being added to IHSA and a large class at most World Shows over-night. What do you see as the biggest challenges to the horse industry, nationally and in Michigan? (continued following page) (19)

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HORSE ASSOCIATION & TRAIL RIDERS NEWS are hoping for a great IHTA turnout as this will effectively be our only event for 2021! Please get your reservation made soon! When reserving online, please remember your first click is on the “Equestrian” tab on the right side of the page, then you can select our horse camp. Be sure to use a good email address when making your HIGHLAND TRAIL RIDERS reservation. At the end of the 2021 season, ASSOCIATION there will be an electronic survey sent to ATTENTION TRAIL RIDERS!!! HTRA is hold- horse campers. The state is looking for your ing our annual Horseshoe Ride September feedback and concerns about camping with 10-12, 2021. Yes...it's happening and we horses, and potential interactions with nonhope you'll join us for this event! This year horse campers. This is critical to our work to we will have the usual festivities with prizes try to keep our horse campgrounds “horse for the horseshoes brought in with the only.” If you register directly at the park, winning colors. We will also have our 50/50 please ask the person working at registraraffle, a hot dog lunch, and a great potluck tion to take down your email address and dinner following the ride on Saturday, (bring give it to the park supervisor so you can be your favorite dish to pass!). included in the survey. We’ve added something more this year and We hope to make additions to the Ionia will be holding our first Chinese auction. We Confidence Course next year. We have have some great items to choose from so plotted out our proposed route for Phase 2, come and have a chance to win one, or two! but this hinges on DNR approval on the trail. The HTRA Horseshoe event is always a As soon as we have DNR approval for the great time and is filled with fun, friendship, route, it will be brushed out and riders are great food and lots of laughs! To register or welcome to start using the path to go from for more information, email Sally Oberg at day staging to the Phase 1 course. The path highlandtrailriders@gmail.com. Mail will pick up from the trail just across the road registration form and checks to treasurer from day staging, then take the first right James Jurkowski, 2641 Pebble Lane, (presently it is marked by pink ribbons in Milford, MI 48381. Make checks payable to sets of two – stay between the ribbons.) HTRA. Forms will be available on Highland Our approximately 100x100 arena built with Trail Riders Association Facebook page and a joint effort of park staff and IHTA volunat: http://highlandtrailriders.com/web/ teers in September 2019 is next to day We always welcome new members and staging. If you have an anxious horse you would love having you join our Association. want to expose to trail riding, you’ll have a Wherever you ride ... please enjoy the trails, safe place to “work out the kinks” before ride safe, and support your local trail rider hitting the trails. We'll also be encouraging associations!! 4-H groups to hold their practices there, as well as potentially inviting clinicians and outside events in the future. THREE DAY PARKING AREAS: 1) Normal Day Staging; 2) Go past the day staging parking lot to the “Barn Lot” on the same side of the road; 3) There is also a new option to access the west end of the park IONIA HORSE TRAILS ASSOCIATION more easily! It is still signed as the X Country Our 5th Forbidden Trail Ride was held as Ski Trail, just before the beach entrance (on planned despite the incredible rain we had the opposite side of the road) when entering that weekend. Many riders came and picked the park. Park staff enlarged the parking area up, or had friends pick up their early reg- to hold four or five horse size rigs, but this is istration shirts – but only a few die-hards not a parking area suitable for BIG rigs. The actually saddled up. Hopefully, this is a once drive entry is not wide, and the turn around in a lifetime "wash out" of the event. area is not huge. If your rig is more than 30 There are lots of campsites left for our feet or you lack backing skills, this may not October Chili Cook Off, October 2, 2021. We be a good option. Please park like you exAUGUST 2021 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2021 (21)

pect the lot to be full when you come back. Leave room for others and plan for all rigs to be able to exit safely. Remember, you can ask questions or report trail issues on our Facebook page “Ionia Horse Trails - IHTA”

MAYBURY STATE PARK TRAIL RIDERS ASSOCIATION (MSPTRA) Greetings, trail riders! The slew of rain this past month has inundated our park with a ton of mosquitoes and other bugs. Protect yourself and your horse by bringing an ample supply of mosquito and tick spray when you come out to ride. Please be aware that there is a groundhog burrow next to the mounting block at the Napier Road trail entrance. There may be some ground instability in that area due to the burrow. If you have not renewed your Maybury State Park Trail Riders Association Membership yet for 2021, please do so today! We have made it a lot easier and now you can renew or sign-up and pay your membership dues via the website under the “Membership” section. You can still renew or sign up by mail as well by printing out the forms and mailing them in. You can support our group in other ways by selecting it as your chosen charity under Amazon Smile. In addition, our association has an account with the Tribute Partners Program, where you can send in proof of purchases on feed bags, which in turn translate to funds. Check out the “Support Our Group” section of our website for more information and forms. Every little bit helps! Our website has also added a “Log Your Ride” section. If you go on a ride in the park, simply go in and log it in! We like to know how many of us are enjoying the trails! You can still sign the Registry Book at the Kiosk in the Staging Area. See all the updates to the website: www.mayburytrailriders.org Follow us on Facebook for updates on the trails, events and general news going on in the park. Feel free to post pictures from your rides! ~ Happy Trails, Mary Nader WWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM

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MICHIGAN FOX TROTTERS ASSOCIATION The unusual weather for us continues this summer – so many days of rain! Hopefully you are finding relief from the mosquitoes and bugs by foxtrotting your horse through the open areas where there are fewer of them. Be sure to protect your horse by keeping current on their Eastern Equine Encephalitis, Western Equine Encephalitis and West Nile Virus vaccinations too. Everyone is invited to join us on the MFTHBA/MFTA National Trail Ride September 17-19 at D bar D Ranch in Chase MI. Make your camping reservations with them (www.dbardranchmichigan.com) now so you can go on a guided trail ride, bring a dessert to pass for the Saturday night Meet & Greet, play Bingo astride and sing around the campfire. Tell D bar D that you are with the Michigan Fox Trotter group. You do not have to be a member to participate. This will be a really fun time! Take your new Fox Trotter t-shirt on a trail ride! Take a picture of yourself wearing it and post it on the Michigan Fox Trotter Facebook page! It will be fun to see where everyone has gone this summer. These comfortable stonewashed blue (100% cotton) t-shirts emblazoned with a black MFT and State of Michigan silhouette have been custom-designed by member, Kathy Kruch. To order, go to the www.michigan foxtrotters.com website to use the link on the For Sale page or send a check for $25/$30 for XXL (made out to MFTA) to MFTA, 2333 Hagadorn Road, Mason, MI 48854, state size needed and it will be shipped to you. Your help is appreciated in helping us succeed in this fundraiser so that we can continue to offer more educational and fun activities next year. Our 22 Versatility participants have been busy training, chasing miles, camping in Michigan and other states and practicing for shows since last month. Who will be the high point winners for the next quarter? Stay tuned to find out! Our hearts go out to the Julie Parliament family in the loss of their son, Elon. He will be

forever remembered as the sweet, funloving, happy guy who had a great smile and always lent a hand wherever needed. Hugs to the Parliament family. New families ($20) and individuals ($15) are always welcome! Go to www.michigan foxtrotters.com to print off the membership form. You will learn more about the breed, where to buy them, what people use these wonderful horses and ponies for, help promote Foxtrotting equines and make new friends. You will be amazed at how many people ride them. Hope to meet you soon! Marilyn Mannino

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Hello Everyone! We are very happy to report that we have added even more obstacles to our obstacle course. Please come out and give it a try! There is absolutely no charge, just enjoy. Proud Lake Trail Riders has been working diligently with the DNR to separate our trails from the bikers. The park is completely committed to doing this and they are presently evaluating options and locations. Once the trails are separated, there will be signs up stating what are horse trails and what are bike trails. We have been working on this for the past several years and we are thrilled that the park is committed to making this happen. As of right now, the GPS maps have been submitted and we are moving forward. If you encounter bikers on the trails that are not giving the right of way to horses, please contact the DNR immediately. If you are able to get photos, please try to do so. Our next event is our ever popular Circle Ride that we coordinate with Kensington Trail Riders. This event will be September 24-26th. There will be camping at either staging area. The ride consists of starting at either Proud Lake or Kensington and then riding to the other staging area and back again. We are currently taking camping reservations. The cost to camp is $40 for members and $50 for non members for the weekend. The cost of the ride is $15 per rider. If you would like to reserve a spot for AUGUST 2021 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2021 (22)

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WESTERN DRESSAGE ASSOCIATION® OF MICHIGAN Summer is here and the BOSS is on its way. The WDAMI Battle of the Saddle Online Horse Show (BOSS) is open for entries from July 18 to August 16. Video submissions are due by August 31, 2021. There are lots of great prizes, including door prizes just for entering the show. The BOSS is offering high point ribbons for each level and division. Overall high point, western high point, English high point, and rookie high point winners will each earn a free virtual lesson with one of several awesome instructors. There will also be high point versatility award for junior, amateur, and open riders who compete in both English and Western for AA and winners of those awards will receive a beautiful English saddle pad. Finally, there will also be a Harmony Award and a Silver Spur award. Be a part of the BOSS and join the fun. You may be lucky enough to win one of the 10 great door prizes – every time you enter a class your name will go into the hat. The more tests you ride, the better chance you will have of winning a door prize. Who knows, you may be lucky enough to be the big BOSS this year. For more information, please check out https://www.sportlighthorseshows.com BIG NEWS! There will be two USEF/WDAA lite shows in Northern Michigan to be held on September 11 & 12 at Lucky Dog Ranch in Harrisville, Michigan. Go to the Facebook page for Sunrise Equestrian Sports for more details. The USEF/Lite WDAA Show at Wyn Farm in Williamston, MI, August 28 & 29, is MQHA approved and will offer an English schooling show as well. There are many schooling shows that offer Western Dressage throughout Michigan. You can find a list of shows on our WDAMI website. I am thrilled to report that the Sunflower WWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM

HORSE ASSOCIATION & TRAIL RIDERS NEWS WESTERN DRESSAGE ASSOCIATION® OF MI, CONT. Horse Show in early July had over 70 online entries. WDAMI would like to congratulate all the winners and supporters of that show. Thank you for your support! WDAMI would also like to congratulate all the winners of the first WDAA Western Dressage International Challenge. You are all champions for getting out there and supporting Western Dressage. Please share your stories. WDAA News: Entries are now open for the Western Dressage World Championship Show which will be held September 29 to Oct 3, 2021 at the Lazy E Arena in Guthrie OK. There is a group of WDAMI members who are planning on attending and competing. They would love to have you join them. If you don't want to compete, but would like to come and support your state or volunteer at the show, please contact me at eaglehorse1@hotmail.com. Our thought of the month is: “Hug your horses and tell them how much you appreciate them.”

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: inforwdami@gmail.com. If you would like to volunteer or offer other services we need, please contact us. We can always use the help. Please don’t forget to renew your 2021 membership. 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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Equine Chiropractic Care, Part 2 By Lisa Skylis | Email: skylisli@msu.edu Last Month: In the July issue of Saddle Up, we explored the world of equine chiropractic treatments. A popular treatment for horses, chiropractic therapy is centered around diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal issues to restore normal communication between your horse’s brain and body. We learned about chiropractic’s history in humans and horses, the basics of a chiropractic adjustment, and the range of equine health or behavioral conditions that chiropractic care can treat. This month, we learn the benefits of equine chiropractic adjustments from Dr. Christina Cole and Dr. Grant Tully, who are both Doctors of Chiropractic (DC) and are licensed to practice specifically on animals. We’ll hear directly from the Doctors about how an equine chiropractic session would typically work, an equine chiropractic success story, and what they would want to tell any horse owners who are skeptical about equine chiropractic care. Why Chiropractic Works Just North of Detroit in Troy, Michigan, Advanced Animal Chiropractic is passionate about bettering the lives of animals through chiropractic care. After both obtaining their certifications through the International Veterinary Chiropractic Association (IVCA), Dr. Cole and Dr. Tully were eager to serve the animals of Southeastern Michigan and bring them the benefits of chiropractic care. Through their clinical experiences, the Doctors have used chiropractic adjustments to help their equine clients with behavioral or health issues including: • Difficulty engaging hindquarters • Unexplained bucking • Pain or sensitivity to touch • Shortened or stiff stride • Difficulty with collection or poll flexion • Jump refusal • Missed leads • ‘Girthy’ or ‘cinch-sensitive’ horses • Reduced capacity to work or perform Each horse’s treatment plan is specific to their health needs but the horse’s problem usually stems from the same source – a structural issue. As we learned last month, chiropractic adjustments don’t put bones ‘back into place’ but rather restore motion to a restricted joint. Once range of motion is restored, the connection between the horse’s brain and body is also restored and their behavioral or health issues often lessen. The majority of the equine clients that Dr. Cole and Dr. Tully treat pair their chiropractic adjustments with other modalities of treatment. Although not offered at Advanced Animal Chiropractic, some of the complimentary treatments frequently paired with equine chiropractic care are: • Massage therapy • Red light therapy • Craniosacral massage therapy • Acupuncture therapy • Laser therapy First Crack: What to Expect at an Adjustment During a horse’s first appointment, the Doctors have their client fill out standard intake forms about the horse’s health history, current AUGUST 2021 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2021

issues, and activity level. Just like traditional veterinary treatments, chiropractic work is successful when the problem can be properly diagnosed before determining a course of action. After the intake forms, the horse will have their gait evaluated, undergo a motion palpation and range of motion exam, and have their general reflexes checked. “Many times,” Dr. Cole noted, “we are called out to a barn after a vet, farrier, trainer, or other professional has recommended a horse get chiropractic work done.” Once the Doctors get an idea of the issues on board, the new client is ready for their first ever chiropractic adjustment. Apart from the first session, a standard adjustment will take roughly twenty to thirty minutes. Adverse reactions are quite rare, although could include mild soreness or your horse being overly-relaxed and in need of a few hours respite before serious exercise. Improvements in the horse’s health or behavior are usually noticed after the first visit. The exact schedule of chiropractic adjustments for a horse is dependent on the specifics of their case, although working horses might be seen every six to eight weeks and retired horses may generally be seen every four months. If a horse is skittish or particularly wary of them, the Doctors take great care to keep the experience as stress-free as possible. “We only work within the limitations of the animal,” Dr. Cole explained, “Pushing a skittish horse too far will leave a bad taste in their mouth [for the next session]. So, we are mindful of that and respect the limits set forth by the animal.” Working within the horse’s comfort level reduces the amount of stress for the horse and so it guarantees higher levels of success with an adjustment. Equine Chiropractic Mythbuster: Unlike human chiropractic sessions, there are no tools used during an equine chiropractic adjustment. “A board-certified animal chiropractor,” Dr. Tully noted, “will only ever use his or her hands.” So, don’t expect your chiropractor to breakout a mallet or massage tool when adjusting your horse. Proof with Equine Patients For anyone still skeptical of equine chiropractic care, Dr. Cole asserted, “Equine chiropractic has been around for quite some time, and the results are noticeable very quickly. There is no placebo effect in animals. So the best part when working on them is that you’ll either see improvement or you won’t! The proof is in the pudding.” One equine success story began when an eight-year-old paint presented suddenly with lameness and head bobbing at the canter with no explanation. After consulting with multiple veterinarians... (24) WWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM

Sources: Thank you so much to Dr. Christina Cole and Dr. Grant Tully from Advanced Animal Chiropractic for allowing me to interview them and for the wonderful photos. If you’re interested in their animal chiropractic services, be sure to visit them online at: https://advancedanimalchiropractic.com/

over the course of a few months, the gelding had run the gamut of diagnostic methods including blood work, x-rays, and more. The poor paint still had no significant relief from the pain and discomfort he was experiencing every day. At this point, the horse's owner was ready to try something new and they turned to equine chiropractic. The paint was hastily worked in to the schedule at Advanced Animal Chiropractic and it was discovered he had been suffering from a pinched nerve the whole time. After merely two visits, the entire issue was resolved! Almost instantly, the gelding’s lameness lessened, his head bobbing vanished, and he was able to move comfortably around the arena again. Today, the horse is a regular client who receives adjustments every six weeks to stay in top performing condition. Finding an Equine Chiropractor Now, you’re ready to find an equine chiropractor to help your horse. The simplest way to find a chiropractor certified to work with horses is to just ask your veterinarian. As the popularity of chiropractic adjustments continues to skyrocket, most veterinarians will have a reputable equine chiropractor they tend to refer patients to and may recommend one based on your horse’s specific health needs. Another easy way to locate an equine chiropractor near you is to visit the website for the International Veterinary Chiropractic Association and browse under their ‘Find a Veterinary Chiropractor’ section at: https://ivca.de/veterinary-chiropractor-search/ It should be noted that chiropractic adjustments should not be a horse’s sole treatment plan when dealing with a serious medical condition, as they are not meant to replace conventional veterinary medicine but compliment it.

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MICHIGAN 4-H ELIMINATES 4-H PARTICIPATION FEE As 4-H programs across the state return to in-person engagements, there is one thing that will not be returning to Michigan 4-H this year: the 4-H participation fee. Michigan State University Extension announced the elimination of the $20 fee for its flagship youth development program in an effort to better serve all youth across the state. “We’re excited to share this good news with children and their families across the state,” said Jake DeDecker, state leader for Michigan 4-H programs. “We feel this move helps get us closer to our mission of providing all youth ages 5-19 with the opportunity to take part in the life-changing experiences of 4-H.” The 4-H participation fee was first launched in 2006 to help offset declining levels of funding at the state and county level. In light of the hardships placed on many families due to the COVID-19 pandemic, MSU Extension chose to pause the collection of the fee for the 2020-2021 programming year. Since then, MSU Extension has used this pause to reflect on the fee structure and its role in 4-H participation across the state. “Since the participation fee was implemented, we have been very vocal that we would never turn away any youth who wanted to participate, regardless of their ability to pay the fee,” explained DeDecker. “We’ve always offered scholarships to cover this expense, yet we learned that for various reasons, this fee remained a barrier for some potential youth and their families. This information made it easy to determine what the appropriate course of action was: remove the fee to increase everyone’s access to the power of 4-H.” MSU Extension 4-H program coordinators, 4-H professionals who serve alongside youth in communities across the state, were instrumental in helping leadership reach this decision. These individuals championed the removal of the participation fee as they seek to better reach under-served audiences in rural, urban and suburban communities. “We’re excited by the potential this change

holds,” continued DeDecker. “From the partnerships that can be developed, the new youth who will enjoy our program for the first time, and the friendships that can be forged between current and future 4-H’ers, there is so much this adjustment can help us to grow with 4-H.” Though the 4-H participation fee has played a key role in supporting the growth and development of 4-H programs for many years, Michigan 4-H has identified alternative funding sources that can support both county and state programing initiatives previously enhanced by participation fee dollars. This includes endowments, grants, reallocating funds formerly used for 4-H participation fee scholarships and other methods. The quality and quantity of programming offered by Michigan 4-H will not be diminished as a result of the fee dissolution. To learn more about Michigan 4-H and how to join, visit https://www.canr.msu.edu/4h/

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INVEST IN AMERICA ACT INTRODUCES EQUINE LEGISLATION Investing in a New Vision for the Environment and Surface Transportation in America (INVEST) Act, H.R.3684, a surface transportation bill, directs federal investments in roads, bridges, transit, and rail, reimagines our national transportation policies includes two equine transportation bills as amendments. The first, adopted at the committee level, mirrors the Horse Transportation Safety Act. This “double decker” bill shares the following language: Transportation of horses “PROHIBITION. – No person may transport, or cause to be transported, a horse from a place in a State, the District of Columbia, or a territory or possession of the United States through or to a place in another State, the District of Columbia, or a territory or possession of the United States in a motor vehicle containing two or more levels stacked on top of each other.” This prohibition most significantly impacts the shipment of rodeo stock around the country as they represent the final sector who have continued to haul horses in mixed load livestock hauling situations. The second equine amendment mirrors the Save America’s Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act of 2021 which was introduced May 19, 2021. This legislation would permanently ban the slaughter of horses for human consumption in the United States as well as prohibit the export of live horses to Mexican and Canadian slaughterhouses to be sold overseas. While this legislation boasts a new name, the text looks to be unchanged. The previous SAFE Act, titled the “Safeguard American Food Exports” Act, has been introduced in every Congress since 2013, reaching a peak number of Cosponsors in the last Congress at 236. The amendment was introduced during the June 30th floor vote on the INVEST Act, which was passed by the House of Representatives on July 1st. Due to Republican opposition to the bill as presented, the Senate is likely to finalize their own version of a surface transportation bill, necessitating the creation of a con-

ference committee, which is a temporary, ad hoc panel composed of House and Senate conferees which is formed for the purpose of reconciling differences in legislation that has passed both chambers. The AHC will continue to monitor this legislation as it moves through the Senate. AHC will keep members appraised of developments and possible implications. If you have any questions, please contact Cliff Williamson via email at: cwilliamson @horsecouncil.org

EQUITANA USA PARTNERS WITH UNITED STATES PONY CLUB FOR 2021 PROGRAM October 1-3, 2021 Event at the Kentucky Horse Park to feature interactive education and fun for families. EQUITANA USA announced today it has partnered with the United States Pony Club to bring interactive and educational content to the October event at the Kentucky Horse Park. The partnership pairs the leading international exhibition for the equine industry with education from the largest equine organization in the world. “EQUITANA USA is the premier event to attend for anyone in the equine industry, but also for families that love horses,” said Meghan Margewicz, the event’s director. “The Pony Club brings an incredible amount of knowledge to the event to share with horse lovers of all age groups. We’re excited to have them as partners to provide exciting experiences for our attendees.” The Pony Club will be onsite at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY, during the event, scheduled for Friday, October 1 – Sunday, October 3, 2021. Pony Club will provide interactive fun for the entire family with an exciting display inside the venue’s covered arena. Attendees will learn the ins and outs of horses and ponies from an organization that boasts some 9,000 members in over 500 clubs/riding centers throughout the United States. Pony Club programming includes more than nine riding disciplines. As part of the partnership, Pony Club members, along with their family and friends, will AUGUST 2021 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2021 (27)

enjoy discounted ticket rates with opportunities to participate in both riding and educational demos during the event. For the general public, tickets may be purchased online by visiting www.equitana usa.com and start at $27 (ages 13+), $10 (ages 6-12), and free for children five and under. In addition to entrance into EQUITANA USA all tickets include onsite parking, free United States Equestrian Federation fan membership and admission into the Kentucky Horse Park, which includes access to the International Museum of the Horse, American Saddlebred Museum and Hall of Champions. Find more information about EQUITANA USA online at: www.equitanausa.com or www.kyhorsepark.com About EQUITANA USA & RX: EQUITANA USA is a three-day celebration of the horse that invites equestrian professionals and enthusiasts of all riding levels and ages, disciplines and breeds to gather for education, entertainment, instruction and shopping. RX is the producer of EQUITANA USA and in the business of building businesses for individuals, communities and organizations. We elevate the power of face-toface events by combining data and digital products to help customers learn about markets, source products and complete transactions at over 400 events in 22 countries across 43 industry sectors. RX is passionate about making a positive impact on society and is fully committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all our people. RX is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. www.rxglobal.com

IEA & APHA PARTNERED TO HOST THE 2021 IEA WESTERN NATIONAL FINALS The Texas heat was not nearly as hot as the competition going on in the rings during the 2021 American Paint Horse Association (APHA) World Show and IEA Western National Finals this month in Fort Worth. For the first time ever, IEA Western National WWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM

EQUESTRIAN NEWS BRIEFS IEA & APHA PARTNERED TO HOST THE 2021 IEA WEST. NAT’L. FINALS, CONT. Finals, presented by the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) partnered with APHA to host a beautiful 2-day finals for IEA riders in grades 4-12 from across the nation who had qualified earlier in the IEA season. Set in the historic Will Rogers Coliseum and the newer Watt Arena, the IEA Western Finals saw nearly 200 individual and team competitors in Horsemanship and Reining classes. The IEA uses a draw-based format for competition, whereby riders randomly are assigned the horse(s) on which they will compete just minutes before entering the show arena (with no little to no warm-up). Horses were generously provided by local professional barns, IEA teams, university programs and APHA exhibitors. More than $8,000 in cash scholarship awards was presented at this National Finals to qualifying seniors. IEA riders enjoyed special activities with APHA youth members including a boot scramble, ice-cream social, youth lounge, stick horse race, APHA office tours, the chance to watch the APHA World Show, shopping and more. Judges for the IEA Western Finals were Daren Wright (APHA, AQHA, NSBA) from Chillicothe, Ohio and Debra Jones-Wright (AQHA, NRHA, NSBA) from Abbeville, South Carolina. Show Stewards were Dan Bergstresser and Jill Bergstresser, from Oswego, New York. Tammy Braham of Grove City, PA served as the Show Manager. “We absolutely loved being a part of the APHA World Show and felt very welcomed by all the APHA members and staff,” stated IEA Co-founder/Executive Director Roxane Durant. “The facilities and opportunities given to our riders were outstanding and we have received dozens of great comments from our members. We look forward to continuing our partnership with APHA in a variety of ways in the coming years.” There was’t a dry eye in the house when IEA made a special presentation to honor the late Roger Elder with the new Roger Elder Memorial Coach Sportsmanship Award and Perpetual Trophy. Roger’s wife, Sandra and daughter Sarah were present to accept the award on his behalf. The award was graciously donated by friends and members of the TN Quarter Horse Association. Two lucky winners of a Bob’s Custom Saddle certificate were awarded by random

draw from all the class winners on Individual competition day. Earning those coveted saddles: Tianna Cooper of KM Equestrian Team (Reg. 5-1) coached by Katie Morehead and Mallory Kirby of Dare Equestrian Team (Reg. 5-2) coached by Linda Dare. The United States Pony Club (USPC) again sponsored the IEA National Finals Horsemanship Knowledge Test which was open to all Western rider members. Lydia Visser of North Country Horses (Region 2) and Grace Spooner of Team Need-A-Hand (Region 4) took top placings in the Upper and Middle School respectively. Day two of competition saw 25 middle and high school teams battle it out for every point for the chance at National titles. Lucky saddle certificate winner number three of a Bob’s Custom Saddle went to Marci Leath of Central Carolina Equestrian (Region 4) coached by Kate Mcalinn, Joy Garvin and Tania Morton. Day two ended with a team parade and multiple awards presented including the NRHA Sportsmanship Award which was presented to McKenzie Templin of Lone Star Equestrian (Region 7) coached by Kelly Haydon and Russell Haydon. The Team Spirit Award was a hard-fought battle of costumes, props, sportsmanship, volunteering and social media posting with the award going to Arizona Reining Equestrian Team (coached by Jessica Bein). Grier School won the Scavenger Hunt. Volunteers of the Show: Olivia Badgley and Aubree Whanger, both of Dare Equestrian Team. IEA would not exist without the help of our equine partners and horse providers. The Top Horsemanship Horse (Juice) and the Top Reining Horse (Zippy) both hailed from IEA team, E-Power, of Gunther, TX with the APHA Most Valuable Paint (MVP) Award being presented to Gunnador from Team Need-A-Hand in Mufreesboro, TN. IEA Western National Finals was expertly live streamed by Equine Promotions and US Equestrian. Photography was provided by Larry Williams Photography. A complete listing of results can be found at https://www.rideiea.org/western/finals/ About IEA: Now entering its 20th year, the IEA has near-ly 14,000 members across the US riding and coaching Hunt Seat, Western and Dressage. disciplines. The non-profit 501(c)3 IEA was organized to promote and

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improve the quality of equestrian competition and instruction available to middle and secondary school students (grades 412) and is open to public and private schools and barn teams. For more information, visit www.rideiea.org About APHA: The American Paint Horse Association is the world's second-largest international equine breed association, registering more than a million horses in 59 nations and territories since it was founded. APHA promotes, preserves, and provides meaningful experiences with Paint Horses. For more information, visit www.apha.com

USDF LAUNCHES NEW ONLINE VIDEO FEEDBACK PORTAL The United States Dressage Federation™ (USDF) is excited to announce the launch of its new online video feedback portal for young horses. This portal offers a unique opportunity for riders, owners, and trainers of under-saddle dressage sport horse prospects (must be three or four years old as of January 1 of the current year), to obtain feedback from members of the USDF Sport Horse Prospect Development Forum faculty. Currently, this faculty is made up of Scott Hassler, Willy Arts, Michael Bragdell, and Craig Stanley, all leaders in the industry in assessing, developing, and training dressage prospects. Upon receipt of the video, required application, and appropriate fee, each applicant will have their video randomly assigned to a faculty member. Faculty members will then review the video submission and provide detailed feedback to the applicant. Select videos along with faculty feedback will also be used to develop add’l. sport horse education to be offered thru USDF University. Founding faculty member Scott Hassler stated, “we are excited to offer this online platform as a meaningful outreach project, focused on the continued importance of education/development of young horses.” To access the online portal, submit videos, or learn more, visit the USDF website. For questions related to this, or other USDF offerings related to sport horse, contact the USDF office at sporthorse@usdf.org or call (859) 971-2277. https://www.usdf.org/ WWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM

From The Starting Gate INDIANA THOROUGHBRED HORSE RACING NEWS By Megan Arszman | Indiana Thoroughbred Alliance | http://www.indianatb.org/

2021 Marque Thoroughbred Sales The Indiana Thoroughbred Alliance (ITA) is looking forward to the 2021 Marquee Thoroughbred sales season, which kicks off in September with the Keeneland September Yearling Sale and FasigTipton September Sale, both in Lexington, KY. The ITA will be sponsoring sales spotlights for Indiana-bred and -sired yearlings going through the fall sales season on https://www.paulickreport.com/ and their website, http://indianatb.org/ To find your next race winner, make sure you're following the ITA on social media (Facebook.com/IndyThoroughbred). 2020 Indiana Stallion of the Year For the second year in a row, Unbridled Express (Unbridled’s Song – Skye Castles, by Sky Classic) was named the Indiana Stallion of the Year. Unbridled Express, who stands at Swifty Farms in Seymour, Indiana, is owned and bred by Bernard Flint and Ron Hillerich. The pair teamed up in 2004 to breed and campaign the eventual stallion. After a dominating performance in a maiden special weight at Churchill Downs at two, Hillerich knew they had something special in Unbridled Express. “He had beaten eventual Kentucky Derby winner Street Sense by four lengths,” recalled Hillerich. His next race was the Grade 1 Hopeful Stakes at Saratoga, where Unbridled Express finished third behind Scat Daddy and Circular Quay, sustaining an injury in that race that continued to plague him and end the colt’s career at three. “He never could make it back to form,” said Hillerich. “However, he’s been a blessing in disguise. Bernie and I both knew what we had in that horse. It’s a shame that he got hurt early, but we just didn’t want to let that talent go to waste.” 2021 Indiana Thoroughbred Fall Mixed Sale So sets the stage for Unbridled Express’s onset into a stallion career. While Flint and Hillerich had been actively breeding in The 2021 edition of the Indiana Thoroughbred Fall Mixed Sale, hostKentucky, they had heard more about the Indiana Thoroughbred ed by the Indiana Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association Breed Development Program and it enticed them to look for a home (ITOBA) will be held October 16th in the Receiving Barn at Indiana for their young stallion. Grand Racing & Casino in Shelbyville, Indiana. “We had read about the development program and all of the New this year includes a $5,000 incentive to the consignor of the incentives for Indiana, and we thought with his bloodline and his highest money-earning Indiana-bred or -sired 2 year old racing at talent, it was a shame if we didn’t try to see what we could do with Indiana Grand in 2022 (that sells during the 2021 sale). A second him as a stallion,” said Hillerich. “So, we decided to try him in $5,000 incentive goes to the purchaser of the highest moneyIndiana. Thank goodness we did.” earning Indiana-bred or -sired 2 year old racing at Indiana Grand in 2022 (that was purchased at the 2021 sale). In the past three years, Unbridled Express has been in the top five for sires standing in Indiana. The past year was his banner year, The sale will be managed by Duane Swingley Auctioneers, and is with three foals winning stakes races in Indiana Grand. His top open to all horsemen (must be a member of ITOBA, which can be progeny in the past two years include 2019 Indiana Horse of the purchased prior to consignment). Sale consignments are accepted Year Unbridled Class (LTE $481,299), Mystery Unbridled until August 6th. More information can be found online at: ($254,823) and Super Jen ($104,913). http://duaneswingleyauctioneers.com./ AUGUST 2021 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2021 (29) WWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM State Bred & Stakes Purses See Increase at Indiana Grand

The Indiana Horse Racing Commission (IHRC) approved a proposal by the Indiana Thoroughbred Breed Development (ITBD) at their meeting Thursday, July 15, 2021 held at Harrah’s Hoosier Park to reimplement all state bred and sired stakes back to a minimum of $100,000. The increase will affect 22 stakes and will be retroactive to the beginning of the stakes season, which began May 19, 2021. A total of ten stakes have already been run. Winning connections from those races will receive an additional $25,000 coming directly from the ITBD portion of the purse account. In addition, six stakes with purses advertised at $100,000 for 2021 will be boosted to $150,000. The six “Indiana Signature Stakes” moving to $150,000 include The Governor’s Stakes, The Indiana First Lady, The To Much Coffee Stakes, The Cardinal Stakes, The Unreachable Star Stakes and The Lady Fog Horn Stakes. “Seeing this addition to our already healthy stakes schedule is a great boost to our racing program,” said Eric Halstrom, Vice President/General Manager of Racing. “Indiana Grand is fortunate to have such great partnerships with both the state and the horsemen’s organizations. This level of stakes purses brings us back to where we were in 2019, and it’s a great incentive for future investment and participation in the state bred program.” The increase will boost the state bred stakes for 2021 by more than $850,000. The increase comes about a month after the racetrack announced a 10 percent increase to all Thoroughbred overnights and an increase of roughly $1,000 to each Quarter Horse overnight and trial (approximately a 6 percent increase). “We have had a great season so far in 2021 and we are pleased to announce this purse increase across the board for our horsemen,” said Eric Halstrom, vice president and general manager of racing. “This boost is a direct result of elevated business levels that continue to be strong this year. We appreciate the support from our racing fans, and we are working hard to continue offering a solid, competitive program for both Thoroughbred/Quarter Horse racing.”

CLASSIFIED ADS ANIMAL RESCUES CANTER Thoroughbreds Now Available! Visit us online: www.canterusa.org/Michigan, Horses For Sale. Visit CANTER Michigan on Facebook. Celebrating over 20 years of successfully transitioning more than 25,000 Thoroughbreds. CANTER Michigan Robbie Timmons, Treasurer Commerce Twp., MI (Oakland) (S-08/21) Email: cantermichigan@canterusa.org www.canterusa.org/michigan

ANIMAL SUPPLEMENTS

Fastrack Animal Supplements – Keep your horses healthy. Healthier hooves, shinier haircoat, more. Listen to what this veterinarian has to say: dial (605) 475-4954, access code 680127#, then for Horses: 2#, Beef: 5#, Dogs: 7# FASTRACK ANIMAL SUPPLEMENTS For more info. call Ray 989.872.5216 (PS-12/21) Leave a message: 888.266.0014, ext. 8778

AUTOMATIC WATERERS

Nelson Automatic Waterers – A Nelson preferred contractor! Installed from start to finish. Many units to choose from. Maintenance free, time saving, energy efficient. Repairs and directional boring available. Horse fence installation. R. BARNES CO., INC. – Rick Barnes Howell, MI (Livingston) (PS-12/21) 313.407.7373 cell.

BOARDING, CONT.

Beautiful Boarding and training facility for all breeds and disciplines. Green horses and firsttime riders welcome! Offering western dressage and short-term intensive training programs. IRONWOOD FARM – Dorothy 313.215.1944 Leonard, MI (Oakland) (S-05/22) Email: ironwoodfarmdressage@yahoo.com www.ironwoodfarmequestrian.com Boarding – 38 Acre Private Farm: next to Polly Ann Trail. Price range: $450 to $650. Indoor and outdoor arenas. Indoor and outdoor wash stalls. Small group turnout. Tracy – 248.224.3065 (text okay) Oxford, MI (Oakland) (M-09/21) Email: btsobecki@ymail.com Boarding in Hastings, MI (South East Grand Rapids area). Quiet, country with 165 acres of trails. Inside and outside board, large pastures with shelters. 60x160 indoor riding arena. Lessons and horses for sale. EVERVIEW FARM – 269. 948.9570 Hastings, MI (Barry) (S-04/22) Email: lee@everviewfarm.net www.everviewfarm.net

Nelson Automatic Waterers – A Nelson preferred provider for repair and maintenance of your Nelson Automatic Waterers. Excellent response time. Most parts in stock. Honest, ethical and reliable. Will travel. www.WaterFixLLC.com WATERFIX COMPANY – John Guthrie Dexter, MI (Washtenaw) (S-01/22) 313.418.5676 or 734.475.8898

Offering Full Service Boarding, Training and Dressage lessons. Relax and enjoy your horse in a quiet, adult atmosphere. Please visit our website at www.EleventhHourFarm.com, or find us on Facebook.com/11th Hour Farm ELEVENTH HOUR FARM – 248.755-2083 Holly, MI (Oakland) (PS-09/21) Email: info@eleventhhourfarm.com

BOARDING

OPEN 24/7 – Board rates under $500. Includes locker, heated rooms, 12% pellet grain, hay, large pastures and daily turnout. We have trails, two indoor arenas, and one outdoor arena with lights. HARDY FARMS 313.363.2243 (call/text) 7215 N. Latson Rd., Howell, MI (M-08/21) http://www.hardysfarm.com/ Find us on Facebook: Hardy Farms

ABERDEEN FARM, SOUTH LYON, MI: We are excited to announce that we’ve moved! Pardon our dust as we renovate our new facility. Now open – offering training, lessons, and boarding. ABERDEEN FARM – Donna 248.347.4411 South Lyon, MI (Washtenaw) (M-08/21) Email: donna@aberdeenfarm.com

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BOARDING, CONT. MORAZ STABLES & EQUESTRIAN CENTER – Horse Boarding/Riding Lessons. Farm events and activities. Organic farm eggs for sale. MORAZ STABLES & EQUESTRIAN CENTER East China, MI (St. Clair) (S-03/22) 586.484.4154 or 630.991.0733 Email: info@morazequestriancenter.com https://www.facebook.com/morazstables/ https://morazequestriancenter.com/ TUTHILL FARMS, SOUTH LYON offers stalls and pasture board on over 20 acres. Miles of trail riding on the farm. Good location for trailering to nearby parks. Quality hay, outdoor arena, round pen, heated tack room and restroom. TUTHILL FARMS – Sandra Tuthill 248.207.6201 South Lyon, MI (Livingston) (S-08/21) Email: sandra@tuthillfarms.com Online: www.tuthillfarms.com TWIN ELM TRAINING: Full service training and boarding facility. Friendly, professional barn on 40 acres, indoor and outdoor arena, wash rack, tack lockers, 1/2 mile track, trailer parking. Resident trainer/instructor: hunt seat (on the flat), saddle seat, western, and western dressage. TWIN ELM TRAINING, LLC – 248.697.6503 Northville, MI (Washtenaw) (M-05/22) http://www.twinelmtraining.com/

CBD (CANNABIDIOL)

CBD Store of Michigan offers pelleted, and liquid CBD for horses manufactured by HolistaPet. We also carry a large variety of CBD products for cats, dogs and of course, humans. FREE shipping, use coupon code: SaddleUp CBD STORE OF MICHIGAN Consultations 616.291.9558 Fremont, MI (Newaygo) (PS-10/21) Online: https://www.cbdstoremi.com/#/

EQUINE DENTISTRY

LaRose Equine Dentistry, LLC: Specializing in equine dental care without the risk of sedation. Doug LaRose has over 20 years experience with thousands of clients throughout Michigan. No farm call fee, no exam fee. Find us on Facebook. LAROSE EQUINE DENTISTRY (PS-08/22) 989.430.8595 or 989.285.5557 www.LaRoseEquineDentistry.com www.facebook.com/LaRoseEquineDentistry WWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM

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FLY/INSECT CONTROL

HELP WANTED

Shoo-Fly Insect Control – Automatically get rid of flies, mosquitoes, and spiders. Safe and inexpensive to use. Used throughout Michigan for over 30 years. We Install or Do-It-Yourself. Bill Tressler – 517.927.8089 Webberville, MI (Ingham) (S-08/22) Email: Bill@radiant-energy.com

Looking For Wranglers/Ranch Help: Weekends mandatory. MUST be able to ride! Work with the general public on a ranch in Hocking Hills. SPOTTED HORSE RANCH – 740.332.7433 Laurelville, OH (Hocking) (M-08/21) Email resume: msolt11@frontier.com

Spring Equine Dentistry: Dedicated to serving quality and complete equine dental care. Travel to all states available. Like us on Facebook! SPRING EQUINE DENTISTRY Lauren Springstube – 248.842.7821 Brown City, MI (Lapeer) (PS-10/21) Email: springequinedentistry@gmail.com

EQUINE MASSAGE Horses In Harmony Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork, since 2001. Massage improves flexibility, range of motion, circulation. Relieves tension and pain. Find us on Facebook or on Instagram: @horsesinharmony.cesmt HORSES IN HARMONY – Candy 810.923.5003 Howell, MI (Livingston) (M-08/21) Email: horsesinharmony@att.net Online: www.horsesinharmony-cesmt.com

GIFT ITEMS

Chickapea Farms Eco-Artisan Mercantile: All natural handmade products perfect for yourself and gift-giving. Goats milk soap, honey, cat, dog and horse treats, sachets, and more! CHICKAPEA FARMS – Michigan Made www.chickapeafarms.com

HAY FOR SALE

Ryon Saddle, 14.5” Seat: Chestnut, total floral, custom one-of-a-kind, quality saddle in excellent condition. Full Quarter Horse bars. Saddle is numbered. Offered at $700. Call Renee 616.402.0469 Grand Ledge, MI (Eaton) (M-08/21) Email: dodili.quito@gmail.com

FARRIER SERVICE Hoof Care Matters! Over 25 years of experience in trimming, shoeing and corrective shoeing. Ask about teeth floating too! Serving Oakland County and surrounding counties. JOHN PETERSON FARRIER – 248.303.6498 Milford, MI (Oakland) (S-08/22)

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HORSE FARM DELUXE: 28 acres, updated 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2500 sq. ft. home. Multiple barns, HUGE horse barn with 60x90 indoor arena, 7 stalls, and tack room. (M-08/21) Christina Weiss 989.714.5556 11652 Van Buren Rd., Merrill, MI (Lafayette Twp.) Email: anamericandreamhouse@gmail.com

HORSES FOR SALE Mike Murphy 517.206.7377 www.murphyfarm.net

Miniature Mare, 3 year old Appaloosa. Bred to a miniature Appaloosa stallion. Offered at $900. DANSYN ARABIANS & MINIS – 989.667.4028 Caro, MI (Tuscola) (M-08/21)

Quality Horse Hay: No Rain! Square bales 60-65 lbs., 4x5 net wrapped round bales 850-950 lbs. From Northern Michigan, delivered by semi loads or in enclosed trailers. Timothy, clover, orchard grass mix. Minimum order required for delivery. Find Murphy Farms on Facebook. MURPHY FARMS LLC – Mike Murphy 517.206.7377 | www.murphyfarm.net Fowlerville, MI (Livingston) (PS-05/22)

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 – 248.887.4303 Highland, MI (Oakland) (S-01/22) www.petersonwarmbloods.com

EQUIPMENT: NEW/USED 4-H Clubs Take Note! Retiring horse owner has saddles and tack for sale. Come and clean it, we will post it on Saddle Up! Magazine’s Facebook page to sell, then you share the proceeds with the Zeemering Foundation. Ina (Eena) Zeemering – 517.294.0328 Howell, MI (Livingston) (M-08/21) Email: inaz@att.net

HORSE FARMS FOR SALE BUYING AND SELLING FARMS, vacant land or recreational parcels throughout Michigan. Call Doug Beasley – 517.260.2939 FAUST REAL ESTATE, LLC (S-09/21) 145 E. Front St., Adrian, MI 49221 www.faustrealestate.net

HORSE BLANKET WASH HURON VALLEY HORSE BLANKET HQ offers quality washing and repairs, plus water repellant treatments. Contact free 24/7 drop box or pickup. HURON VALLEY HORSE BLANKET HQ 28525 Beck Rd., Suite 102, Wixom, MI 248.859.2398 | www.horseblankethq.com Find us on Facebook too! (M-12/21) THE LAUNDRY BARN horse blanket laundry. Offering blanket washing, repairs, waterproofing. 25 years of commercial laundry experience. Professional products and equipment used. THE LAUNDRY BARN 248.274.6070 (call/text) 1400 Wooley Rd., Oxford, MI (M-12/21) Email: laundrybarn@gmail.com

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HORSE LICENSE PLATES HD License Plates: “Life Is Good” horse head, “Heartbeat” with horse, “To Ride One Is To Own One” Fox Trotter Horse or MFT logo. All proceeds to Indiana affiliate of the Fox Trotter Breed. $12.00, includes shipping (within US). (S-06/22) Carol Heingartner – 260.318.5112 1592 S. Old State Rd. 3, Avilla, IN 46710 Email: heiny52@embarqmail.com Facebook: Indiana Fox Trotter Association

HORSE TRAILER REPAIR

Horse trailer and vehicle repair. State certified, voted #1 “Best of the Best Oxford, MI.” I Car Gold Class Professionals. 4 locations. (M-08/21) 4M COLLISION REPAIR – 248.572.4844 Email: mitch@4mcollision.com Online: www.4mcollision.com WWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM

CLASSIFIED ADS HORSE TRAILER SALES

LARRY’S RV CENTER – Michigan’s Exclusive SMC Trailers Dealer! LQ and stock trailers, easy to customize, endless floor plans and decor. We also carry new and used RV’s, accessories, parts and have a full service department. LARRY’S RV CENTER – 517.787.3830 2501 Lansing Ave., Jackson, MI (M-10/21) www.larrysrvservice.com and social media

SPARTA CHEVROLET & TRAILER SALES – We specialize in horse trailers: full living quarters with slide-out to smaller two horse bumper pulls. Cimarron, Lakota, Sundowner and Trails West trailers. Great selection and even better prices! SPARTA CHEVROLET & TRAILER SALES Call Jim Kelly 616.887.3456 8955 Sparta Ave. NW, Sparta, MI (M-10/21) Email: spartatrailers@gmail.com Online: www.spartachevytrailers.com

INCOME OPPORTUNITY Part-time or full-time available: Join our team of distributors. 50 yr. old company selling animal and human supplements, cleaning, agricultural, lubrication and roofing. View videos on YouTube. Agriculture video at: www.HowIFarmNow.com, Roofing video at: www.HowIRoofNow.com Free Information, Call Ray 989.872.5216 Message: 888.266.0014, ext. 8778 (S-11/21)

SADDLE/LEATHER REPAIR CUSTOM LEATHER WORK. Variety of leather goods, plus harness and farrier supplies. Purses, wallets, belts, harnesses, collars, leashes and more! Saddle and tack repair available. JB ENTERPRISE OF MI, LLC Call John – 989.826.8024 Store: 331 N. Mount Tom Rd., Mio, MI (M-09/21) SADDLE REPAIR & LEATHER WORK. New and used saddles and tack bought and sold. Complete Leather Repair available. Many years of experience. Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat. 9:30-5pm. JIM'S QUALITY SADDLE CO. Jim Moule – 248.887.4829 Milford, MI (Oakland) (S-03/21)

SHOW CLOTHING Equestrian Wear Sewing Patterns: Full line of western show clothing patterns; jackets, shirts, vests, boleros, chaps. Child through plus sizes. Printed or PDF format. Pegg Johnson. (M-10/21) SHOW CLOTHES UNLIMITED – 810.346.2305 Email: showclothes01@hotmail.com Online: www.showclothesunlimited.com

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TRAINING & LESSONS

PLEASE NOTE: EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY Beautiful boarding and training facility for all breeds and disciplines. Green horses and firsttime riders welcome! Offering western dressage and short-term intensive training programs. IRONWOOD FARM – Dorothy 313.215.1944 Leonard, MI (Oakland) (S-05/22) Email: ironwoodfarmdressage@yahoo.com www.ironwoodfarmequestrian.com The Traveling Trainer offers training, lessons, consulting at your facility or mine. Over 30 years of experience. Bachelor’s degree in Equestrian Studies from the University of Findlay. Also quality horses for sale. Find us on Facebook, or on Instagram: #thehappyhorsehouse, or visit our website at www.thetravelingtrainer.net THE TRAVELING TRAINER LLC Ann-Marie Lavallee – 810.796.3510 Dryden, MI (Lapeer) (S-08/21) Email: thetravelingtrainer3@gmail.com

Personal Tune-Up for riders over 50. Get it right without a ght!

“Chalz” Thornton (517) 339-6243 PERSONAL TUNE-UP for riders 50 years and older. I will travel to your location and help you with your horse. Charles Thornton – 517.339.6243 East Lansing, MI (Clinton) (PS-04/22)

TRANSPORTATION DRAGONFLY’S RIDE: How your horse likes to travel! We ship around the corner or around the country. Ship in single, double, or box stalls. We specialize in quality, not quantity. 24-hour emergency service available. DRAGONFLY’S RIDE – Dennis 248.320.9839 Northville, MI (Washtenaw) (S-08/21) www.dragonflysride.com

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AUGUST AUGUST 1 – Twisted K Reining & Ranch Horse Schooling Show. 9am start. Open to all levels of riders, proper attire required. Food on grounds. Twisted K Ranch, 4406 230th Ave., Reed City, MI. Call 231.679.9171, or email: sckuz6@ gmail.com or on Facebook: Twisted K Ranch AUGUST 2-6 – Equestrian Camp at Albion College. For hunt seat and western riders with experience. Build riding skills, increase horsemanship knowledge and college search process. Albion College, 611 East Porter St., Albion, MI. https://www.albion.edu/camps/ AUGUST 2-6 – Horse Camp for Ages 7-16. Beginner level thru WTC welcome. 9am-2pm daily. Wildwind Equestrian Center, 3935 7 Mile Road, South Lyon, MI. Call 248.486.7433, or email: wildwindec@gmail.com, or visit our website at: www.wildwindstable.com AUGUST 3-8 – Great Lakes Equestrian Festival V. CSI 3*, AA Hunters, Jumper 5, USHJA Zone 5,6 Jumper Team/Platinum Jumper Championship. Flintfields Horse Park, 6535 Bates Road, Williamsburg, MI. Call 231.267.9080 or https://traversecityhorseshows.com/ AUGUST 6-8 – Benefit Ride for Detroit Horse Power. Pre-enter by 7/31/21. AERC, CTR, AHA Reg. 13 Championship. Kensington Metropark, 920 Martindale Rd., Milford, MI. Email Mindy: melindasmyers@gmail.com. www.aerc.org, www.gldrami.org, or www.umecra.com AUGUST 6-8 – Dressage at Waterloo August I Show. Located in Waterloo Recreation Area, 11500 Glenn Road, Grass Lake, MI. Email: info@horseshowoffice.com, or visit online at: www.waterloohunt.com. Find us on Facebook at: “Waterloo Hunt Club.” AUGUST 7 – Floral City Summer Series Show. Monroe Co. Fairgrounds, 3775 S. Custer Rd., Monroe, MI. Facebook: Floral City Horseman’s Association or email: fcha2021@yahoo.com AUGUST 7 – HWSC Horse Show. Year End Awards. Holland Western Saddle Club, 3856 61st St., Holland, MI. Email: info@holland western.com. On Facebook: Holland Western Saddle Club or: https://hollandwestern.com/

AUGUST 7-8 – MApHA & WMAR Summer Sizzler. MSU Pavilion, 4301 Farm Lane, East Lansing, MI. Brad Stirling 810.790.0709, stalls: Sharon 517.589.9711, email: appaloosastalls @yahoo.com. Facebook: MI Appaloosa Horse Assoc. or visit: http://www.michappclub.com/

AUGUST 8 – Hunter/Jumper Dressage Show Series (3 of 4), 8am start. HJDA approved. Justamere Equestrian Centre, 56295 Card Rd., Macomb, MI. Lindsay Dalton 586.943.8778, email: LJD2L@yahoo.com. Visit us online at: https://www.justamere.info/

AUGUST 7-8 – Mid-MI Open Horse Shows Circuit Double Judged both days. Isabella Co. Fairgrounds, Mt. Pleasant, MI. Stalls/camping: Jennie 989.954.5268, or email: jbigelow@ gpminvestments.com. Visit us online at: http://mmohsc.com/ or Facebook: “MMOHSC“

AUGUST 9-13 – Horse Camp for Ages 7-16. Beginner level thru WTC welcome. 9am-2pm daily. Wildwind Equestrian Center, 3935 7 Mile Road, South Lyon, MI. Call 248.486.7433, or email: wildwindec@gmail.com, or visit our website at: www.wildwindstable.com

AUGUST 7-8 – MSPB&O Class In Country Pinto & All Breed Show. 4 judges, show and year-end high points. St. Joseph County Fairgrounds, 316 E. Charlotte St., Centreville, MI. Contact Sue 231.853.2043, email: suesample @yahoo.com. Visit: https://www.mspbo.org/

AUGUST 10-14 – Bay County Fair & Youth Expo. Open Show Aug. 14. Carnival rides, food, exotic animals, youth exhibits, ride a Clyde! Bay County Fairgrounds, 800 Livingston St., Bay City, MI. Call 989.895.3744. Find us on Facebook or visit: https://baycountyfair.com/

AUGUST 7-8 – Rebellion Series Barrel Racing. D Bar D Ranch, 7064 E. 64th Street, Chase, MI. Call 989.619.6053, or find more information on Facebook: “Rebellion Series”

AUGUST 10-15 – Great Lakes Equestrian Festival VI. CSI 3*, AA Hunters, Jumper 6, FEI North American Youth Championship Jumping & Dressage. Flintfields Horse Park, 6535 Bates Road, Williamsburg, MI. Call 231.267.9080 or https://traversecityhorseshows.com/

AUGUST 7-8 – Peggy Brown Centered Riding & Driving Clinic, $25 per person, 9am-noon. Lessons Riding or Driving, 1pm-5:30pm, semiprivate $25, private $50. Eaton Special Riding Volunteer Assoc., 1790 E. Packard Hwy., Charlotte, MI. Call Tina 989.274.5466, text ok. AUGUST 7-8 – Western Movies Combined Mtd. Orienteering (CMO). Helmets required. Brighton State Recreation Area, 6360 Chilson Rd., Howell, MI. Ride mgr. Mary Greiner, email: mgreiner16@gmail.com. Find “MiCMO” on Facebook or visit: https://www.nacmo.org/ AUGUST 7-8 – Woodbine Farm Summer H/J Show. HJAM approved. Woodbine Farm, 9976 Liberty Rd., Chelsea, MI. Email: info@hjam. net, online at: www.hjam.net, or find “Hunter Jumper Assoc. of MI” on Facebook. Stall res.: https://www.woodbinefarms.com/ AUGUST 8 – Executive Farms Fun Show, Entries by 9am, show starts 10am. Show & Show Series High Points. Executive Farms, 5531 Atlas Rd., Grand Blanc, MI. Jodi 810.938.5535 (text), or visit us online at: http://www.executivefarms.com/ AUGUST 8 – Flying V Arena Speed Show Buckle Series, 11am expos. No haul-in, office or high pt. fees. Flying V Arena, 8745 Nashville Hwy., Vermontville, MI. Trudy 517.231.4905, email: flyingvarena@hotmail.com. Find our show bill on Facebook: “Flying V Arena”

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AUGUST 13 – Fowlerville Fairgrounds Night Run Speed Series V. Expos 6pm. $20 membership fee for series. 8800 West Grand River Road, Fowlerville, MI. Call Michelle 517.376.2859, or email: donaldcarnevale@ att.net. Visit us online at: https://www. fowlervillefamilyfair.com/ AUGUST 14 – Achievement Day Open Youth Show. Gates open 8am, show 9:30am. Open to youth ages 5-19. English, Western, Pony & In Hand Divisions. Judge: Amy Wertenberger. Cohoctah Park, 6258 Preston Rd., Cohoctah, MI. Contact Laura Bonam 734. 654.0613 AUGUST 14 – D Bar D Ranch Campground Poker Ride. D Bar D Ranch, 7064 E. 64th Street, Chase, MI. 231.878.2155, email: dbardranch 02@gmail.com. Facebook: D Bar D Ranch Michigan or www.dbardranchmichigan.com AUGUST 14 – Kenowa Saddle-Ites Open Horse Show, 9am start. Holland Western Saddle Club, 3856 61st St., Holland, MI. Call Karla Kuiper 616.318.9022. Find us on Facebook at: “Kenowa Saddle-Ites” or visit us online at: https://kenowasaddleites.webs.com/ AUGUST 14-15 – Extreme Mt. Trail Clinic w/Kelly Chapman Sat., EMT Challenge Sun. Holland Western Saddle Club, 3856 61st St., Holland, MI. Email: info@hollandwestern. com. Facebook: Holland Western Saddle Club or visit: https://hollandwestern.com/

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SHOW & EVENT DATES MICHIGAN, CONT. AUGUST 14-15 – MI Equine Challenge Assoc. AHCA Sanctioned Challenge. Osceola Co. Posse Grounds, 21940 Six Mile Rd., Reed City, MI. Call Trina 616.826.2904, or show mgr. Wendy 231.499.9601. Find Michigan Equine Challenge Association “MECA” on Facebook. AUGUST 14-15 – Wyn Farm Summer Show Dressage, English Only Schooling 9 & 10. MDA approved. Wyn Farm, 3100 Noble Road, Williamston, MI. Call 586.703.7690, email: wynfarm@gmail.com. www.wynfarm.com or on Facebook: Wyn Farm LLC AUGUST 16-20 – Horse Camp for Ages 7-16. Beginner level thru WTC welcome. 9am-2pm daily. Wildwind Equestrian Center, 3935 7 Mile Road, South Lyon, MI. Call 248.486.7433, or email: wildwindec@gmail.com, or visit our website at: www.wildwindstable.com AUGUST 17 – Twilight Timed Open Obstacle Challenge. All ages/experience levels. 6pm entries open, 7pm start. Tuscola County Fairgrounds (enter on M-81 by Pizza Hut) Caro, MI. Jackie 989.302.0191, email: jd70409@gmail. com. Visit: http://www.tuscolacountyfair.org/ AUGUST 18-22 – Woodbine Farm USEF Show. HJAM approved. Woodbine Farm, 9976 Liberty Rd., Chelsea, MI. Email: info@hjam. net, online at: www.hjam.net, or find “Hunter Jumper Assoc. of MI” on Facebook. Stall res.: https://www.woodbinefarms.com/ AUGUST 19 – Fall Speed Show Series (1 of 5) at D Bar D Ranch, 7064 East 64th Street, Chase, MI. Call 231.878.2155, email: dbard ranch02@gmail.com. Visit us online at: www.dbardranchmichigan.com, or find us on Facebook at: “D Bar D Ranch Michigan” AUGUST 19-22 – Dressage at Waterloo Summer Finale I & II Show. Located in Waterloo Recreation Area, 11500 Glenn Road, Grass Lake, MI. Email: info@horseshowoffice.com, or visit online at: www.waterloohunt.com. Find us on Facebook at: “Waterloo Hunt Club.” AUGUST 20-22 – Metamora Combined Driving Event. Windrush Farm, 4295 Barber Rd., Metamora, MI. Dorothy 517.763.3729, email: pchilds_2004@yahoo.com. Facebook: “MI Horse Drawn Vehicle Association,” or “Metamora Carriage and Driving Association” AUGUST 20-22 – Turtle Lake Campground Speed Show. Added Money! Poker run, group trail ride, more! Turtle Lake Campground, 854 Miller Road, Beulah, MI. Call 231.275.7353. Find “Turtle Lake Campground” on Facebook or visit: https://turtlelakecampground.com/

AUGUST 21 – EWHA Open Show. Barry County Expo Center, 1350 North M-37 Hwy., Hastings, MI. Email: ewhashowboard@ gmail.com. Facebook: “English Western Horse Assoc.” or https://ewhaonline.weebly.com/ AUGUST 21-22 – Buckskin Horse Assoc. of MI Open Show, 8am start. ABRA/PAC approved. St. Joseph County Grange Fairgrounds, 316 E Charlotte St., Centreville, MI. Stalls: Tamara 989.251.3511, email: tamv925@gmail.com. Online: http://www.michiganbuckskin.org/ AUGUST 21-22 – Huron County Open Horse Show. Huron County Fairgrounds, 155 Fair St., Bad Axe, MI. Contact Amy 989.550.1419, email: amyjosp@hotmail.com. Find us on Facebook: “Huron County Open Horse Shows” AUGUST 21-22 – HVEC Pink Ribbon Classic Show Sat., Speed Show Sun. Divisional Daily High Points. Huron Valley Equestrian Field, Milford High School, 2380 Milford Road, Highland, MI. Email: HVECofMichigan@gmail. com or on Facebook: “HVEC of Michigan” AUGUST 21-22 – IBRA Barrel Racing Show at D Bar D Ranch, 7064 East 64th St., Chase, MI. 231.878.2155, email: dbardranch02@gmail. com. Online: www.dbardranchmichigan. com, or find us on Facebook at: “D Bar D Ranch Michigan.” Visit IBRA at: https://www.ibra.us/ AUGUST 22 – Flying V Arena Speed Show Buckle Series, 11am expos. No haul-in, office or high pt. fees. Flying V Arena, 8745 Nashville Hwy., Vermontville, MI. Trudy 517.231.4905, email: flyingvarena@hotmail.com. Find our show bill on Facebook: “Flying V Arena” AUGUST 23-27 – Horse Camp for Ages 7-16. Beginner through 2’ jump riders welcome. 9am-2pm daily. Wildwind Equestrian Center, 3935 7 Mile Road, South Lyon, MI. Call 248.486.7433, or email: wildwindec@gmail. com, or visit: www.wildwindstable.com AUGUST 24 – Twilight Open Speed/Fun Show. All ages & experience levels. 6pm entries open, 7pm start. Tuscola Co. Fairgrounds (enter on M-81) Caro, MI. Jackie 989.302.0191, email: jd70409@gmail.com. Find us on Facebook or: http://www.tuscolacountyfair.org/ AUGUST 25-29 – Lisa Terry Memorial Show. MQHA, AQHA approved. Mason County Fairgrounds, 5302 US-10, Ludington, MI. MQHA office 616.225.8211, email: mqha@hotmail. com. Find us on Facebook or our website at: http://miquarterhorse.com/

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AUGUST 26 – Fall Speed Show Series (2 of 5) at D Bar D Ranch, 7064 East 64th Street, Chase, MI. Call 231.878.2155, email: dbard ranch02@gmail.com. Visit us online at: www.dbardranchmichigan.com, or find us on Facebook at: “D Bar D Ranch Michigan” AUGUST 27-28 – CMHA All Breed Show. Shiawassee County Fairgrounds, 2900 Hibbard Rd., Corunna, MI. Katie 989.666.4867, email: cmhasecretarygmail.com, stall res: cmhastalls @gmail.com. https://cmhainfo.weebly.com/ or Facebook: “CMHA-All Breed Horse Shows” AUGUST 27-29 – 5th Annual Michigan Open Horseback Archery Competition located at Centaur Ranch, 11954 Woodview Trail, Gaylord, MI. Email: michigancentaurs@gmail. com. Online: https://www.michigancentaurs. com/ or on Facebook: Michigan Centaurs AUGUST 27-29 – Great Lakes Buckskin Association Show, Fri Open Speed Classes 6pm. MOVED TO Sat/Sun Dbl. Judged IBHA & All Breed Show. MSU PAVILION St. Joseph Co. Fairgrounds, 316 E. Charlotte St., Centreville, MI. Ken 517.262.0537, email: SEPT. 4-5 klhuffman@frontier.com. www.glbahorse.org AUGUST 27-29 – MApHA Classic Show. MSU Pavilion, 4301 Farm Lane, East Lansing, MI. Contact Marty Barkow 616.696.2924, stalls: Sharon 517.589.9711, email: appaloosastalls @yahoo.com. Facebook: MI Appaloosa Horse Assoc. or visit: http://www.michappclub.com/ AUGUST 28 – GLASS-ED Serenity Farm Fall Dressage Show. English & Western. Entries close: Aug. 20. Serenity Farm, 7872 Wilson Ave. SW, Byron Center, MI. Call Janine 616.723.4122, email: jhequestrian@comcast. net. Visit: http://glass-ed.com/ or on Facebook. AUGUST 28 – Great Lakes Cutting Horse Assoc. show. BBH, 7420 Turk Rd., Brooklyn, MI. 810.356.3338, email: greatlakescutting @gmail.com. Visit us online: www.greatlakes cutting.wixsite.com/glcha or Facebook: “Great Lakes Cutting Horse Association” AUGUST 28 – Muskegon County Trail Riders Judged Trail Ride. 9am-Noon. Maple Island Rd., East on Hall Rd. (watch for staging area signs). Muskegon, MI. Call Muskegon Co. Trail Riders 616.437.3405, email: muskegoncounty tra@gmail.com, or find us on Facebook. AUGUST 28 – Rebellion Series Finals. Otsego Co. Fairgrounds, 275 Fairview St., Gaylord, MI. Call 989.619.6053, Facebook: Rebellion Series AUGUST 28-29 – Lower MI Horse Association Open Show, 8am start, PAC. Ingham County Fairgrounds, 700 E. Ash St., Mason, MI. Stall reserve (preferred): kholzhei@hotmail.com or call/text: 517.719.2329. Find us on Facebook at “Lower-Michigan-Horse-Assocation.” WWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM

SHOW & EVENT DATES MICHIGAN, CONT. AUGUST 28-29 – MIHA Sr High School Equestrian Horse Show, District XIV. Visit: https://www.miha.org/ for more information. Tuscola County Fairgrounds (enter on M-81 next to Pizza Hut) Caro, MI. Find us on Facebook or visit: www.tuscolacountyfair.org AUGUST 28-29 – Wagon Wheel Series Open Show Saturday 9am. Speed Show Sun. 1pm. Muskegon Co. Fairgrounds, 6621 Heights Ravenna Rd., Muskegon, MI. Stalls: Jeff 616.405.2725, em.: theseveners@gmail.com or: http://www.muskegonfairgrounds.com/ AUGUST 28-29 – Wyn Farm Summer Show Dressage, Western Only Schooling 11 & 12. WDAA Rated/USEF Lite/AQHA. Wyn Farm, 3100 Noble Road, Williamston, MI. Call 586.703.7690, email: wynfarm@gmail.com. www.wynfarm.com or FB: Wyn Farm LLC AUGUST 29 – Flying V Arena Speed Show Buckle Series, 11am expos. No haul-in, office or high pt. fees. Flying V Arena, 8745 Nashville Hwy., Vermontville, MI. Trudy 517.231.4905, email: flyingvarena@hotmail.com. Find our show bill on Facebook: “Flying V Arena” AUGUST 29 – Hunter/Jumper Dressage Show Series (4 of 4), 8am start. HJDA approved. Justamere Equestrian Centre, 56295 Card Rd., Macomb, MI. Lindsay Dalton 586.943.8778, email: LJD2L@yahoo.com. Visit us online at: https://www.justamere.info/ AUG. 30 - SEPT. 3 – Horse Camp for Ages 7-16. Beginner level thru WTC welcome. 9am-2pm daily. Wildwind Equestrian Center, 3935 7 Mile Road, South Lyon, MI. Call 248.486.7433, or email: wildwindec@gmail.com, or visit our website at: www.wildwindstable.com

SEPTEMBER SEPTEMBER 1-5 – The American Gold Cup Fall Season. CSI 3*, Premier Hunters, Jumper 6, National Hunter Derby. Flintfields Horse Park, 6535 Bates Road, Williamsburg, MI. Call 231.267.9080 or please visit us online at: https://traversecityhorseshows.com/ SEPTEMBER 2 – Fall Speed Show Series (3 of 5) at D Bar D Ranch, 7064 East 64th Street, Chase, MI. Call 231.878.2155, email: dbard ranch02@gmail.com. Visit us online at: www.dbardranchmichigan.com, or find us on Facebook at: “D Bar D Ranch Michigan” SEPTEMBER 2-6 – MI State Fair presented by Ram Trucks. Carnival, Music, Food, Shrine Circus, and family fun. Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave., Novi, MI. https://www.michiganstatefairllc.com/home

SEPTEMBER 3-5 – Eastern US Mtd Archers Championship Series. Ground Zero Mounted Archers, 2116 S. 11th St., Niles, MI. Call 269.240.4764. Facebook: Ground Zero Mounted Archers, or www.groundzeroarchery.com SEPTEMBER 3-6 – Tri-State Pinto & MSPB&O All Breed 4-Day Shows. PtHA Approved, 8 Judges! Shiawassee Co. Fairgrounds, 2900 Hibbard Rd., Corunna, MI. Sue 231.853.2043, email: suesample@yahoo.com. MSPBO or TriState online at: https://mspbo.org/ or http://tristatepinto.weebly.com/ SEPTEMBER 4 – Campfire Cook Off at D Bar D Ranch, 7064 East 64th Street, Chase, MI. Call 231.878.2155, or email: dbardranch02@ gmail.com. Facebook: D Bar D Ranch Michigan or www.dbardranchmichigan.com SEPTEMBER 4-5 – Great Lks. Buckskin Association Open Show, Double Judged IBHA & All Breed Show. MSU Pavilion South Barn, 4301 Farm Lane, E. Lansing, MI. Ken 517.262.0537, email: klhuffman@frontier.com. Find us on Facebook or visit: https://www.glbahorse.org/ SEPTEMBER 5 – Executive Farms Fun Show, Entries by 9am, show starts 10am. Show & Show Series High Points. Executive Farms, 5531 Atlas Rd., Grand Blanc, MI. Jodi 810.938.5535 (text), or visit us online at: http://www.executivefarms.com/ SEPTEMBER 8 – Raine N Dreams IBRA Barrel Show. 5:30pm start, Paybacks. Isabella Co. Fairgrounds, 500 N. Mission Road, Mount Pleasant, MI. Call 405.268.0558, or email: rainendreams@gmail.com. Find us on Facebook: Raine N Dreams Farm LLC

SEPTEMBER 10-12 – Annual Camp and Ride with the Highland Trail Riders. Horseshoe hunt, potluck dinner, raffle, more! Highland Rec. Area, 5200 Highland Rd., White Lake, MI. Email us: highlandtrailriders@gmail.com, or online at: http://highlandtrailriders.com/web/ SEPTEMBER 10-12 – Dressage at Waterloo Autumn Classic. Located in Waterloo Recreation Area, 11500 Glenn Road, Grass Lake, MI. Email: info@horseshowoffice.com, or visit online at: www.waterloohunt.com. Find us on Facebook at: “Waterloo Hunt Club” SEPTEMBER 10-12 – RHAM Fall Finale, Triple Judged, Triple Points. Berrien County Youth Fair, 9122 US Hwy 31, Berrien Springs, MI. Sam 616.890.1190, email: samholwerda@ yahoo.com. Facebook: “Ranch Horse Assoc of Michigan” or http://www.miranchhorse.com/ SEPTEMBER 11 – 11th Annual Ride For A Cure at D Bar D Ranch, 7064 E. 64th Street, Chase, MI. Call 231.878.2155, or email: dbardranch02 @gmail.com. Facebook: D Bar D Ranch Michigan or www.dbardranchmichigan.com SEPTEMBER 11 – Turtle Lake Campground Speed Series Year End Banquet, Noon. Must run in 3/4 shows to qualify. Turtle Lake Campground, 854 Miller Road, Beulah, MI. Call 231.275.7353. FB: “Turtle Lake Campground” or visit: https://turtlelakecampground.com/ SEPTEMBER 11-12 – MI-FQHR Horse Show. Midland County Fairgrounds, 6905 Eastman Ave., Midland, MI. Call 517.404.292, or email: michiganfqhr@gmail.com. Find “Foundation Quarter Horse Registry – Michigan Affiliate” on Facebook or visit: www.michigan-fqhr.com

SEPTEMBER 8-12 – The American Gold Cup Fall Season. CSI 3*, 2021 Young Jumper Champ., Premier Hunters, Jumper 6, Nat’l Hunter Derby. Flintfields Horse Park, 6535 Bates Road, Williamsburg, MI. 231.267.9080 or visit: https://traversecityhorseshows.com/

SEPTEMBER 11-12 – MIHA District 12 High School Meets. Sat. Meet 1 & 2, Sun. Meet 3. Goodells, MI. Camping available. Call Bob Clogg 586.615.1828, email: mihadistrict12@ gmail.com. https://www.mihadistrict12.org/

SEPTEMBER 9 – Fall Speed Show Series (4 of 5) at D Bar D Ranch, 7064 East 64th Street, Chase, MI. Call 231.878.2155, email: dbard ranch02@gmail.com. Visit us online at: www.dbardranchmichigan.com, or find us on Facebook at: “D Bar D Ranch Michigan”

SEPTEMBER 11-12 – Wyn Farm Summer Show Dressage, English & Western 13 & 14. MDA approved. Wyn Farm, 3100 Noble Road, Williamston, MI. Call 586.703.7690, email: wynfarm@gmail.com. www.wynfarm.com or on Facebook: Wyn Farm LLC

SEPTEMBER 10-11 – Eaton County Benefit Speed Show Fri. Expos 6pm, show 7pm. Pleasure Show Sat. 9am start. Eaton County Fairgrounds, 1025 Cochran Ave., Charlotte, MI. Kelsie 517.614.5761, or Todd 517.420.2916 or find “Eaton County Fairgrounds” on Facebook.

SEPTEMBER 14-19 – MI Horse Drawn Vehicle Drive at Elk Hill Equestrian State Forest & Trail Camp, Vanderbilt, MI. For camping contact Michelle via email: zambo48049@yahoo.com. Facebook: “Michigan Horse Drawn Vehicle Association” or visit: http://mhdva.org/

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SHOW & EVENT DATES MICHIGAN, CONT. SEPTEMBER 15-19 – The American Gold Cup Fall Season. CSI 2*/5*, Premier Hunters, Jumper 6, National Hunter Derby. Flintfields Horse Park, 6535 Bates Road, Williamsburg, MI. Call 231.267.9080 or visit us online at: https://traversecityhorseshows.com/ SEPTEMBER 16 – Fall Speed Show Series (5 of 5) at D Bar D Ranch, 7064 East 64th Street, Chase, MI. Call 231.878.2155, email: dbard ranch02@gmail.com. Online at: www.dbard ranchmichigan.com, or find us on Facebook at: “D Bar D Ranch Michigan” SEPTEMBER 16-19 –MI Reining Horse Assoc. Show. Midland County Fairgrounds, 6905 Eastman Ave., Midland, MI. Call 616.581.2230, email: reiningmichigan@gmail.com. Find “Michigan Reining Horse” on Facebook or visit us online at: http://www.mrha.org/ SEPTEMBER 16-19 – MQHA Futurity & Great Lakes Classic Show. 6 AQHA shows, $70K in cash & prizes! MSU Pavilion, 4301 Farm Lane, East Lansing, MI. MQHA 616.225.8211, email: mqha@hotmail.com, or complete showbill online at: http://miquarterhorse.com/ SEPTEMBER 17-19 – 5th Annual Dr Edwin & Jean Deer Memorial Horse Show. All ages, disciplines, breeds! Trail riding, horse show, scavenger hunt! Mackinac Island, MI. Email: info@mackinachorses.org, or visit us online at: https://www.mackinachorses.org/ SEPTEMBER 17-19 – Fall Frenzy Open Horse Show. Friday night fun show, 6pm start. Sat & Sun 8:30am start. Ingham County Fairgrounds, (North) 700 E. Ash St., Mason, MI. Stalls email: horseshowsrus@gmail.com. Find us on Facebook: “Horse Shows R Us” SEPTEMBER 17-19 – MFTHBA/MFTA Nat’l. Trail Ride. D Bar D Ranch, 7064 E. 64th St., Chase, MI. For Camping: 231.878.2155, email: dbardranch02@gmail.com. For Reservations, email Jodi Myers: jmmagic3@sbcglobal.net or https://www.michiganfoxtrotters.com/

SEPTEMBER 18 – Yoder Bros Fall Horse & Carriage Auction. 9am start, 4 rings. Consignments welcome. Horses, ponies, draft horses, tack, buggies, more! Isabella Co. Fairgrounds, 500 N. Mission, Mt. Pleasant, MI. Auctioneers LeRoy & Willis Yoder 989.386.9082

SEPTEMBER 25-26 – MI-FQHR Horse Show. Midland County Fairgrounds, 6905 Eastman Ave., Midland, MI. Call 517.404.292, or email: michiganfqhr@gmail.com. Find “Foundation Quarter Horse Registry – Michigan Affiliate” on Facebook or visit: www.michigan-fqhr.com

SEPTEMBER 18-19 – MIHA District 12 High School Meets. Sat. Meet 1 & 2, Sun. Meet 3. Goodells, MI. Camping available. Call Bob Clogg 586.615.1828, email: mihadistrict12@ gmail.com. https://www.mihadistrict12.org/

SEPTEMBER 25-26 – Ride For A Cure Benefit Open Show. 9am start, $4 per class. Proceeds to local cancer patients. Tuscola County Fairgrounds, Caro, MI. Enter on M-81. T-shirts for show Jackie 989.302.0191, em.: jd070409@ gmail.com, http://www.tuscolacountyfair.org/

SEPTEMBER 22 – Raine N Dreams IBRA Barrel Show. 5:30pm start, Paybacks. Isabella Co. Fairgrounds, 500 N. Mission Road, Mount Pleasant, MI. Call 405.268.0558, or email: rainendreams@gmail.com. Find us on Facebook: Raine N Dreams Farm LLC SEPTEMBER 24-26 – MHC Statewide Trail Ride hosted at D Bar D Ranch, 7064 E. 64th St., Chase, MI. Register online: https://www.mich iganhorsecouncil.com/. Camping reservations: D Bar D 231.878.2155, email: dbardranch 02 @gmail.com, www.dbardranchmichigan.com SEPTEMBER 24-26 – MI Apple Blossom Classic Open Show. Fri Trail 7pm, Sat/Sun 8am start. MSU Pavilion, 4301 Farm Lane, East Lansing, MI. Call Carol 517.655.4712, stalls email: mabcstalls@gmail.com. Find Michigan Apple Blossom Classic on Facebook. SEPTEMBER 25 – Great Lakes Cutting Horse Assoc. show. BBH, 7420 Turk Rd., Brooklyn, MI. 810.356.3338, email: greatlakescutting @gmail.com. Visit us online: www.greatlakes cutting.wixsite.com/glcha or Facebook: “Great Lakes Cutting Horse Association” SEPTEMBER 25 – Sporting Day of Traditional Driving, 10am start. $30 entry horse/driver. Prizes 1st - 3rd each division. Airy Acres Farm, Mason, MI. Pam Catlin 815.985.3569, email: dexjj@sbcglobal.net. FB: “Michigan Horse Drawn Vehicle Assoc.” or http://mhdva.org/

SEPTEMBER 30 - OCTOBER 4 – MHDVA Drive in Lake City, MI. Call 517.763.3729, email: pchilds_2004@yahoo.com. Find us on Facebook: “Michigan Horse Drawn Vehicle Association” or visit: http://mhdva.org/

OCTOBER OCTOBER 1-2 – Eaton County Benefit Speed Show Fri. Expos 6pm, show 7pm. Pleasure Show Sat. 9am start. Eaton County Fairgrounds, 1025 Cochran Ave., Charlotte, MI. Kelsie 517.614.5761, or Todd 517.420.2916 or find “Eaton County Fairgrounds” on Facebook. OCTOBER 2-3 – IBRA Barrel Racing Show. D Bar D Ranch, 7064 East 64th Street, Chase, MI. Call 231.878.2155, email: dbardranch02@ gmail.com. Visit us online at: www.dbardranch michigan.com, or find us on Facebook at: “D Bar D Ranch Michigan” OCTOBER 5 – MHC MI Equine Legislative Day. Rescheduled from: Sept. 21. 9am start. Help the Michigan Horse Industry! Lansing Capitol Lawn, S. Capitol Ave. and W. Michigan Ave., Lansing, MI. Join the MHC! Register online at: https://www.michiganhorsecouncil.com/ OCTOBER 9 – Annual Halloween Bash at D Bar D Ranch, 7064 E. 64th Street, Chase, MI. Call 231.878.2155, or email: dbardranch02@ gmail.com. Facebook: D Bar D Ranch Michigan or www.dbardranchmichigan.com

SEPTEMBER 17-19 – Nancy Baker Dressage Clinic, Internationally Renowned Instructor. Pepper Ridge Equestrian Center, 7975 Pepper Rd., Holly, MI. Call or text: 248.634.3560, email: pepperridge22@gmail.com

SEPTEMBER 25-26 – Back To School Combined Mounted Orienteering (CMO). Helmets required. Ionia State Rec. Area, 2880 W. David Hwy., Ionia, MI. Ride manager Alicia, email: alicia.vanderkolk15@gmail.com. Facebook: “MiCMO” or visit: https://www.nacmo.org/

OCTOBER 9 – Annual Polly Ann Trail Ride. 20 miles long, $15 per rider, reg. 8am. Rig parking. Proceeds to trail maintenance. General Squier Park, 4725 S. Mill Rd., Dryden, MI. Call Barb 586.914.4321, email: byockey@barbarayock eylaw.com, http://www.pollyannlapeer.org/

SEPTEMBER 18 – GLASS-ED English and Western Dressage Show with L Judges. Pine Lake Stables, 12300 Pine Lake Rd., Plainwell, MI. Contact Mary Johnson 269.664.4223, email: equineline@mei.net. Find us on Facebook or visit: http://glass-ed.com/

SEPTEMBER 25-26 – Buchanan Westerners Riding Club Horse Show. 14665 Mead Rd., Buchanan, MI. Pleasure arena opens at 8am, show starts at 8:30am. Email: buchananwest erners@outlook.com. Find us on Facebook or visit us at: www.buchananwesterners.com

OCTOBER 9 – HallowScream Open Fun Show. 9am start. Pleasure, Speed, Costume Class. Eaton County Fairgrounds, 1025 Cochran Ave., Charlotte, MI. Call Amy 517.749.4136, email: amyn115@yahoo.com or find us on Facebook: https://fb.me/e/197HWgBLb

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SHOW & EVENT DATES OCTOBER 16 – Spooktacular Halloween Trail Ride Event. Dress up – you and your horse! Maybury State Park, 20145 Beck Rd., Northville, MI. Call Mary Nader 734.945.4475, email: mnader@wowway.com, or visit us online at: https://mayburytrailriders.org/ OCTOBER 17 – Executive Farms Fun Show, Entries 9am, show starts 10am. Show & Show Series High Points. Costume Class. Executive Farms, 5531 Atlas Rd., Grand Blanc, MI. Jodi 810.938.5535 (text), or visit us online at: http://www.executivefarms.com/ OCTOBER 22-24 – Born Free Combined Mounted Orienteering (CMO). Yankee Springs Equestrian Campground, 2104 S. Briggs Road, Middleville, MI. Ride mgr. Trudy 616.813.6682, email: tl_reurink@yahoo.com. Facebook: “MiCMO” or visit: https://www.nacmo.org/ OCTOBER 22-24 – Nancy Baker Dressage Clinic, Internationally Renowned Instructor. Pepper Ridge Equestrian Center, 7975 Pepper Rd., Holly, MI. Call or text: 248.634.3560, email: pepperridge22@gmail.com OCTOBER 29-31 – MI Horse Show Association Boo-Tackular Horse Show. MSU Pavilion, 4301 Farm Lane, East Lansing, MI. More info at: http://michiganhorseshow.com/index.html OCTOBER 30 – Newaygo Co. Ag Fair Assoc. Casual Show. 9am start. Newaygo County Fairgrounds, 815 S. Stewart Ave., Fremont, MI. 616.777.7761. FB: Newaygo County Horse Committee or www.newaygocountyfair.org

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. Northern MI Livestock Auction, 1848 N. Townline Rd., Gaylord, MI. 231.439.5679, http://www.northernmichiganlivestock.com/ 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

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Hay and Straw Auction: Mondays 3:30pm. Ravenna Livestock Auction, 3265 S. Slocum Road, Ravenna, MI. Call 231.853.5738, or visit us online: 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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AUGUST AUGUST 1 – OQHA/PMT Mountain Trail Challenge. All Breeds & Disciplines Welcome! Creek Side Horse Park, 7369 Mottice Dr. SE, Waynesburg, OH. Call 330.323.3559, email: creeksidehorsepark@gmail.com or visit us at: https://www.creeksidehorsepark.com/ AUGUST 2-8 – OHC Gibby Memorial Trail Ride and Work Days. Mon-Thurs Work Days, Fri-Sun Ride Days. Barkcamp State Park Horse Camp, 65330 Barkcamp Rd., Belmont, OH. Charlene 740.323.1443, email: santeecharlene@gmail. com or visit: https://ohconline.com/ AUGUST 6 – Portage Co. Equine Show Committee Friday Night Open Show Series. 6pm start. Portage County Fairgrounds, 4215 Fairground Rd., Randolph, OH. Call Elizabeth 330.957.2097, em.: pococowgirl13@yahoo. com or: https://www.pocosaddlehorse.com/ AUGUST 6-7 – Great Lakes Paso Fino Assoc. Heritage 2.0 Show. Champion Center Expo, Indoor, 4122 Laybourne Rd., Springfield, OH. Contact Tina 419.308.2934, email: tbunce@ bgsu.edu. Visit us online: https://greatlakes pasofino.org/2021-heritage-2-0-1 AUGUST 6-7 – NBHA OH02 Barrel Racing. NPBA approved Sat. Garwood Arena, 2538 Middleton Road, Columbiana, OH. Garwood Arena 330.717.4329, find us on Facebook: Garwood Arena, or http://garwoodarena.com/

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AUGUST 6-8 – CORHA Show. Findlay Western Farm, 14700 US Route 68, Findlay, OH. Show information: Todd 614.778.5132. Email: info@ centralohioreining.com. Stalls: Findlay University 419.434.4656. Find us on Facebook or online at: http://centralohioreining.com/ AUGUST 6-8 – NEST Horse Show, OHJA, KHJA & TIP. Brave Horse, 1029 S. County Line Rd, Johnstown, OH. Nancy 614.989.5717, email: nesthorseshows@gmail.com. Online at: www.nesthorseshows.com or find N.E.S.T. Northeast Showtime Series on Facebook. AUGUST 6-8 – Ohio Ranch Horse Association Show, Double Judged. Henderson Arena, 739 Van Fossen West Rd., Jackson, OH. Call Amy Roberts 740.819.8446, or email: amyshd@ yahoo.com. Find us on Facebook or visit us at: http://www.ohioranchhorseassociation.com/ AUGUST 7 – Draft & Pony Show, 10am start. 2 HHPCS Sanctioned Classes. Preble County Fairgrounds, 722 Franklin St., Eaton, OH. New covered arena. Premiums paid day of show. Call 937.456.3748 for more information. AUGUST 7 – OFQHA Show, 9am start. Guernsey Co. Fairgrounds, 335 Old National Rd., Lore City, OH. For stalls call Donnie 740.877.7993, email: ofqhasecretary@gmail. com. Find us on Facebook: “Ohio Foundation QH Association” or visit: http://ohfqha.com/ AUGUST 8 – Geauga Horse & Pony Assoc. Open Show. PAC approved. East ring 8am, small grandstand ring 8:30am. Free stalls! Daily High Points! Geauga County Fairgrounds, 14373 N. Cheshire St., Burton, OH. Email: ghpa@yahoo.com or: http://www.ghpa.us/ AUGUST 11-15 – WEC Summer Show V. USEF Hunter/Jumper. World Equestrian Center, 4095 OH 730, Wilmington, OH. Contact Julie Agar 248.892.6806, email: julie.agar@comcast.net Visit us online: https://worldequestriancenter. com/wilmington-oh/ AUGUST 14 – NPBA Show at Country Estates, 18561 Grill Rd., Doylestown, OH. Contact Amy Snyder 440.479.8503, email: cowgirlup73 @hotmail.com or visit the NPBA online at: https://polebending.org/ohio-shows/ AUGUST 14 – Valley City Saddle Club Fun Show 4 of 5. 9am start, show clothes optional. Jackpot classes. Medina County Fairgrounds, 720 W. Smith Rd., Medina, OH. Contact Kristina 440.334.6434, email: valleycitysaddle club@yahoo.com. FB: Valley City Saddle Club AUGUST 14-15 – Ada Farmer Merchant Show, OWHA approved. Speed Sat., Pleasure Sun. War Memorial Park, 401 N. Park Dr., Ada, OH. FB: OH Western Horse Assoc. www.owha.org WWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM

SHOW & EVENT DATES OHIO, CONT. AUGUST 14-15 – Ohio Dressage Society Down Centerline 3 & 4. Brave Horse Equestrian, 1029 S. County Line Rd., Johnstown, OH. Email: ohiodressage@gmail.com. Find us on Facebook: “Ohio Dressage Society” or visit our website at: www.ohiodressagesociety.com AUGUST 14-15 – Stoney Ridge Stables Show. OPHA Approved. Stoney Ridge Stables, 2010 Reimer Rd., Wadsworth, OH. Contact Jennifer 330.819.8295, email: jlpowell516@gmail. com. Find “Stoney Ridge Stables” on Facebook or: https://www.stoneyridgestables.com/ AUGUST 20-22 – OHC State Ride at Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Hosted by Medina County OHC. Reservation required: email Rosemary at rosemary4medinaohc@gmail.com. Find the “OHC Medina County Chapter” on Facebook. AUGUST 20-23 – Tri-County Trails Assoc. Pig & Ox Roast Weekend & Annual Raffle. Cash Prizes! Tri-Co Camp, 2662 Downing St. SW, East Sparta, OH. Contact Jim 330.323.4738, or Ellen 330.323.2834. Find us on Facebook or: https://www.tri-cotrails.com/ AUGUST 21 – United Equine Ctr. presents Ohio EXCA and EXCA Race, 9am start. S Bar L Arena, 686 Smokey Lake Rd NW, Sugarcreek, OH. Camping and stalls: Anissa 614.314.9241, Steve 330.340.1540, email: smfuller1970@ gmail.com. Facebook: Ohio EXCA AUGUST 21 – Reality Dreams Open Horse Show. 9am start. 10 Daily Trophies. Fairfield Co. Fairgrounds, 157 E. Fair Ave., Lancaster, OH. Mgr. Karen Sarver 740.385.3431, or email: kksarver@gmail.com. Find “Reality Dreams Horse Show” on Facebook. AUGUST 21 – Summit Co. Jr. Fair Board Open Show Series, 9am start. 229 E. Howe Ave., Tallmadge, OH. Entrance off North Ave. (Rte. 91). Sponsored by Pierogies of Cleveland. Facebook: Summit County Open Show Series, http://summitfair.com/openhorseshows.html

AUGUST 21-22 – OPHA Approved Horse Show. Ellrick Farms, 10286 Wilson Mills Rd., Chardon, OH. Call Susan 440.285.4556, email: info@ellrickfarms.com. Visit either online at: www.opha.org, or www.ellrickfarms.com

AUGUST 28-29 – Bang It’s Hot I & II. 1st Ohio CMSA Club Shoot. 4 stage DWPQ both days. Gymkhana Club Arena, 7957 Harrison Rd., Miamitown, OH. Find “1st Ohio CMSA” on Facebook, or visit: https://1stohio.com/

AUGUST 21-22 – SOQHA Summer Finale. 3 Judges. World Equestrian Center, 4095 OH730, Wilmington, OH. Call 937.416.0294, stalls email: soqhastalls@gmail.com. Find us on Facebook, or visit: https://www.soqha.com/ or https://www.anequineproduction.com/

AUGUST 28-29 – Mini Trial at Chagrin Valley Farms, 9250 Washington St., Chagrin Falls, OH. Contact Linda 440.543.7233, or email: lindajoseph@chaginvalleyfarms.com. Find us on Facebook, https://chagrinvalleyfarms.com/

AUGUST 21-22 – US Cutting Horse Assoc. Region 6. Garwood Arena, 2538 Middleton Rd., Columbiana, OH. Office: 903.440.4122, email: office@unitedstatecutting.com. Find “United States Cutting” on Facebook or visit us at: https://unitedstatescutting.com/index.php AUGUST 21-22 – NPBA Show at Wyandot County Fairgrounds, 10171 State Hwy. 53 N, Upper Sandusky, OH. Call Tammy Derr 419.310.1955 or visit the NPBA online at: https://polebending.org/ohio-shows/ AUGUST 23-28 – The Great Darke County Fair. ASPC, AMHR Show during fair. Darke Co. Fairgrounds, 752 Sweitzer St., Greenville, OH. Linda 937.423.3387, em: arch4linda@yahoo. com. On Facebook: “American Shetland Pony Club” or visit: http://shetlandminiature.com/ AUGUST 26-29 – Brave Horse Show Series V, USEF “B.” Brave Horse Equestrian, 1029 S. County Line Road, Johnstown, OH. Call 614.885.9475, email: jbrentlinger@mac.com. Facebook: “Brave Horse Ohio” or visit our website at: https://www.brave-horse.com AUGUST 27-29 – RSTPA Last Call Before Fall Show. Garwood Arena, 2538 Middleton Rd., Columbiana, OH. Contact Kelly 330.907.5225. Email: rstpaoffice@yahoo.com. Find “RSTPA Ranch Sorting Team Penning Association” on Facebook or visit us at: http://www.rstpa.org/

AUGUST 28-29 – MODA Summer Schooling Show. Delaware Co. Fairgrounds, 236 Pennsylvania Ave., Delaware, OH. Email: midohio dressage@gmail.com. Visit our website at: https://www.midohiodressage.com/ or on Facebook at: Mid-Ohio Dressage Association AUGUST 28-29 – NOQHA Fall Extravaganza, AQHA, OQHA, NOQHA & EOQHA approved. Pickaway Agri. & Event Center, 415 Lancaster Pike, Circleville, OH. Stalls visit: http://www. noqha.com/ or find the “Northern Ohio Quarter Horse Association (NOQHA)” on Facebook. AUGUST 29 – Keystone Saddle Club Pleasure Show. Glen Dunn Arena, 5695 Clay City Dr., Ulrichsville, OH. Contact Terran 330.401.1843. Find us on Facebook: Keystone Saddle Club

SEPTEMBER SEPTEMBER 1-5 – Brave Horse Show Series VI, USEF “A.” Brave Horse Equestrian, 1029 S. County Line Road, Johnstown, OH. Call 614.885.9475, email: jbrentlinger@mac.com. Facebook: “Brave Horse Ohio” or visit our website at: https://www.brave-horse.com SEPTEMBER 2 – Special Standardbred Sale at Sugarcreek Stockyards. 102 Buckeye St., Sugarcreek, OH. Call 330.831.1720, email: info@sugarcreekstockyards.com. Facebook or http://www.sugarcreekstockyards.com/ SEPTEMBER 2-5 – NPBA National Championship Show. Garwood Arena, 2538 Middleton Rd., Columbiana, OH. Contact Kristine 330.472.7410, email: truebelue@gmail.com. Visit: https://polebending.org/ohio-shows/

AUGUST 21 – WHAO Summer Classic & Futurity. Ashland Co. Fairgrounds, 2042 Claremont Ave., Ashand, OH. Stall res.: Sherrie Szucs 419.483.4389, email: ssrunwalk@gmail.com. FB: Walking Horse Association of Ohio or http: //www.walkinghorseassociationofohio.com/

AUGUST 28 – Hunter Schooling Show Series, OPHA Approved. Hinckley Equestrian Center, 1601 Ledge Rd., Hinckley, OH. Contact Morgan Mittler 330.239.6878, email: hinckleyec@ gmail.com. Find “Hinckley Equestrian Center” on Facebook. Website: www.hinckleyec.com AUGUST 28 – MC Horses & Training Clinic. 8:30am start. Ground manners, foundation and bonding. $175 per person. Coffee, water, lunch provided. Shelby County Fairgrounds, 655 S. Highland Ave., Sidney, OH. 567.644.9947 text okay. Facebook: MC Horses & Training

SEPTEMBER 2-6 – Ohio Horseman’s Council State Trail Ride hosted by the Fairfield County OHC. Scioto Trails State Park, Chillicothe, OH. Email Chris at: cstreite@gmail.com. Find us on Facebook at: “Fairfield County Trail Blazers” or visit: http://www.fairfieldco-ohc.com/

AUGUST 21-22 – COSCA Summer Sizzler Show. Medina Co. Fairgrounds, 720 W. Smith Rd., Medina, OH. Stall reservations: Call Barb Nixon 330.607.5681. Visit our website at: http://www.coscaonline.com/ or find us on Facebook: “Central Ohio Saddle Club”

AUGUST 28 – WS Mountain Trail Series. WinSeek, 5022 Everett Hull Rd., Cortland, OH. Contact Laura Wiencek 724.301.2244, Email: custusddw@gmail.com. Find us on Facebook: “Win-Seek Performance Horses” or visit our website at: https://www.win-seek.com/

SEPTEMBER 3-5 – Buckeye Medallion Horse Show. OASPHA Double Points. Champions Center, 4822 Laybourne Rd., Springfield, OH. Mgr. Judy Peters 614.402.1260, email: allhorseshows2@gmail.com. Facebook: Ohio American Saddlebred Pleasure Horse Assoc.

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SHOW & EVENT DATES OHIO, CONT. SEPTEMBER 3-5 – Chagrin Valley Farms “B” Rated Show. 9250 Washington St., Chagrin Falls, OH. Contact Linda 440.543.7233, or email: lindajoseph@chaginvalleyfarms.com. Find us on Facebook or visit us online at: https://chagrinvalleyfarms.com/ SEPTEMBER 4 – OFQHA Show, 9am start. Guernsey Co. Fairgrounds, 335 Old National Rd., Lore City, OH. For stalls call Donnie 740.877.7993, email: ofqhasecretary@gmail. com. Find us on Facebook: “Ohio Foundation QH Association” or visit: http://ohfqha.com/ SEPTEMBER 4 – Preble County OHC Speed & Fun Show, 10am start. Speed/Jackpot Barrels Paybacks. Food on grounds. Hueston Woods State Park Horseman’s Camp Arena, 4 Mile Valley Rd., Morning Sun, OH. Online at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pcohc SEPTEMBER 4-5 – Columbiana County Saddle Horse Open Show Saturday. Contest Show Sunday. Columbiana County Fairgrounds, 225 Lee Ave., Lisbon, OH. Amber 330.398.5096, or Mary 330.720.1809. Find us on Facebook at: “Columbiana County Jr. Fair Saddle Horse” SEPTEMBER 5 – Keystone Saddle Club Pleasure Show. Glen Dunn Arena, 5695 Clay City Dr., Ulrichsville, OH. Contact Terran Busby 330.401.1843. Find us on Facebook: Keystone Saddle Club SEPTEMBER 10-11 – TRSP Barrel Racing Show. Treharne’s Training Center, 49053 Fredricktown Clarkson Road, Negley, OH. Call TTC 330.692.1271, email: dttrainingcenter@ gmail.com. FB: Treharne’s Training Center SEPTEMBER 10-12 – Country Heir September I Show. USEF “B” Level II Hunter. Country Heir Farm, 20336 Stark Rd., Fayetteville, OH. Call Julie 248.892.6806, email: julie.agar@com cast.net or online at: http://countryheir.com/ SEPTEMBER 10-12 – USTPA Penning and Sorting Region 8 Finals at Garwood Arena, 2538 Middleton Rd., Columbiana, OH. Call USTPA show office: 817.599.4455. Online at: https://ustpa.com/ or on Facebook at: “United States Team Penning Association USTPA” SEPTEMBER 11 – COSCA Open Horse Show. Portage County Randolph Fair, 4215 Fairground Rd., Atwater, OH. Stall reservations: Call Barb Nixon 330.607.5681. Visit our website at: http://www.coscaonline.com/ or find us on Facebook: “Central Ohio Saddle Club” Find us on Facebook!

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SEPTEMBER 11 – Crazy Woman Ranch IBRA Barrel Racing. IBRA and Roadies approved. 6450 Lancaster-Circleville Rd., Lancaster, OH. Call Joyce Hanes 614.595.1850, stalls/electric text. Find “Crazy Woman Ranch” on Facebook. SEPTEMBER 11 – Licking County OHC Fun Show. 9am start. 50/50 Show! Food on grounds. Infirmary Mound Park Horse Arena, State Rte. 37, 3 miles South of Grandville, OH. Call Lisa 740.973.8901 or find the “Licking County OHC” on Facebook. SEPTEMBER 11 – National Pole Benders Association Show. Treharne’s Training Center, 49053 Fredricktown Clarkson Rd., Negley, OH. Contact Blake Sirko 724.683.2109, email: trspreventions@yahoo.com. Visit us online at: https://polebending.org/ohio-shows/ SEPTEMBER 11-12 – Mini Trial at Hinckley Equestrian Center, 1601 Ledge Rd., Hinckley, OH. Contact Morgan Mittler 330.239.6878, email: hinckleyec@gmail.com. Find “Hinckley Equestrian Center” on Facebook or visit them at: https://www.hinckleyec.com/ SEPTEMBER 11-12 – Stoney Ridge Stables Show. OPHA Approved. Stoney Ridge Stables, 2010 Reimer Rd., Wadsworth, OH. Contact Jennifer 330.819.8295, email: jlpowell516@ gmail. com. Facebook: “Stoney Ridge Stables” or: https://www.stoneyridgestables.com/ SEPTEMBER 17-19 – Country Heir September II Show. USEF “B” Level II Hunter. Country Heir Farm, 20336 Stark Rd., Fayetteville, OH. Call Julie 248.892.6806, email: julie.agar@com cast.net or online at: http://countryheir.com/ SEPTEMBER 17-19 – OH Horseman’s Council State Trail Ride & Chili Cook-Off, hosted by Ashland County OHC. Mohican Memorial State Forest, OH. Attendance reservations required, call Mike 330.466.3739, email: mgerard12@ gmail.com. Facebook: “Ashland County OHC” SEPTEMBER 18 – Mid-America Sorting Producer’s Show presented by Treharne’s Training Center. Saddle, buckles, and more! 49053 Fredricktown Clarkson Rd., Negley, OH. Call 330.692.1271, email: dttrainingcenter@ gmail.com. FB: “Treharne’s Training Center” SEPTEMBER 18 – NPBA Show at Country Estates, 18561 Grill Road, Doylestown, OH. Contact Amy Snyder 440.479.8503, email: cowgirlup73@hotmail.com or visit the NPBA online at: https://polebending.org/ohio-shows/ SEPTEMBER 18 – Tri-County Trails Assoc. Group Fall Ride, 10am start. Potluck after ride. Tri-County Camp, 2662 Downing St. SW, East Sparta, OH. Contact Jim 330.323.4738, or Ellen 330.323.2834. Find us on Facebook or visit: https://www.tri-cotrails.com/

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SEPTEMBER 18 – Valley City Saddle Club Fun Show 5 of 5. 9am start, show clothes optional. Jackpot classes. Medina County Fairgrounds, 720 W. Smith Rd., Medina, OH. Contact Kristina 440.334.6434, email: valleycitysaddle club@yahoo.com. FB: Valley City Saddle Club SEPTEMBER 18-19 – Chagrin Valley Farms OPHA Approved Show. 9250 Washington St., Chagrin Falls, OH. Call Linda 440.543.7233, or email: lindajoseph@chaginvalleyfarms.com. Find us on Facebook or visit us online at: https://chagrinvalleyfarms.com/ SEPTEMBER 18-19 – Mid-Ohio Dressage Association Show I & II. USEF/USDF Level 1. Madison County Fairgrounds, 205 Elm St., London, OH. Email us at: midohiodressage@ gmail.com. Find us on Facebook or visit us at: https://www.midohiodressage.com/ SEPTEMBER 18-19 – Mountain Trail Championship Weekend (OMT). Creek Side Horse Park, 7369 Mottice Dr. SE, Waynesburg, OH. 330.323.3559, email: creeksidehorsepark@ gmail.com. Find us on Facebook or visit us at: https://www.creeksidehorsepark.com/ SEPTEMBER 18-19 – WS Mountain Trail Series. Smoke Rise Ranch Weekend, 6751 Hunterdon Rd., Glouster, OH. Contact Laura 724.301.2244, em.: custusddw@gmail.com. Find “Smoke Rise Ranch 1” on Facebook or visit: https://www.smokeriseranch.com/ SEPTEMBER 24-25 – WHAO Buckeye Fall Classic. Henderson Arena, 5675 State Route 776, Jackson, OH. Stall res.: Sherrie Szucs 419.483.4389, email: ssrunwalk@gmail.com. FB: Walking Horse Association of Ohio or http: //www.walkinghorseassociationofohio.com/ SEPTEMBER 24-26 – NEST Show, OHJA, KHJA & TIP. Brave Horse, 1029 S. County Line Rd, Johnstown, OH. Nancy 614.989.5717, email: nesthorseshows@gmail.com. Online at: www.nesthorseshows.com or find N.E.S.T. Northeast Showtime Series on Facebook. SEPTEMBER 24-26 – Ohio Horseman’s Council State Trail Ride hosted by the North-west Region OHC. Van Buren State Park, 13591 Twp. Rd. 218, Van Buren, OH. Site reservations: www.reserveohio.com. For Attendance: Al Siddell, email: sidellandco@yahoo.com SEPTEMBER 24-26 – OWHA Fall Round Up Show. Champaign County Fairgrounds, (enter at E. Powell Gate Only) 384 Park Ave., Urbana, OH. Find the “Ohio Western Horse Association” on Facebook or visit: http://www.owha.org/

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SHOW & EVENT DATES OHIO, CONT. SEPTEMBER 25 – OVTPA Sorting. Treharne’s Training Center, 49053 Fredricktown Clarkson Road, Negley, OH. Call TTC 330.692.1271, email: dttrainingcenter@gmail.com or find us on Facebook: “Treharne’s Training Center” SEPTEMBER 25 – WS Mountain Trail Series. Win-Seek, 5022 Everett Hull Rd., Cortland, OH. Contact Laura Wiencek 724.301.2244, Email: custusddw@gmail.com. Find us on Facebook: “Win-Seek Performance Horses” or visit our website at: https://www.win-seek.com/ SEPTEMBER 25-26 – PtHAO Fall Wind Up Show. Fulton County Fairgrounds, 8514 State Route 18, Wauseon, OH. Call Jodie Ricks 330.221.7306, email: jodie.ricks@gmail.com. Find us on Facebook at: PtHAO – Pinto Horse Assoc. of Ohio, or https://www.ohiopinto.net/ SEPTEMBER 25-26 – Tri State Boot & Saddle Club DKMSS Series. Penn OH Barrel Racing Assoc. & NPBA approved. Club Grounds, 14930 Old Lincoln Hwy., East Liverpool, OH. Call Lindsay August 724.650.6291. Find the “Tri State Boot & Saddle Club” on Facebook. SEPTEMBER 25-26 – Up & Over HJ Association Double Point Show. South Farm, 8398 Bundysburg Rd., Middlefield, OH. Call Barb 330.979.9763, em.: bbarbnmickey@aol.com FB: Up and Over Hunter and Jumper Assoc. or http://www.upandoverequestrian.net/ SEPT. 29 - OCTOBER 3 – WEC Fall Show I. Hunter/Jumper. World Equestrian Center, 4095 OH 730, Wilmington, OH. Contact Julie Agar 248.892.6806, email: julie.agar@comcast.net Visit us online: https://worldequestriancenter. com/wilmington-oh/

OCTOBER OCTOBER 1-3 – Chagrin Valley Farms National Show. 9250 Washington St., Chagrin Falls, OH. Contact Linda 440.543.7233, or email: linda joseph@chaginvalleyfarms.com. Find us on Facebook or: https://chagrinvalleyfarms.com/ OCTOBER 1-3 – OHC State Trail Ride at Hueston Woods State Park, Oxford, OH. Hosted by the Preble County OHC. Campsites reserve at: reserveohio.com. Email Donn Buckingham at: donnb@bright.net or find the Preble County OHC on Facebook. OCTOBER 2 – Preble County OHC Speed & Fun Show, 10am start. Speed & Jackpot Barrels Paybacks. Food on grounds. Hueston Woods State Park Horseman’s Camp Arena, 4 Mile Valley Rd., Morning Sun, OH. Online at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pcohc

OCTOBER 2 – Reality Dreams Open Horse Show. 9am start. 10 Daily Trophies. Fairfield Co. Fairgrounds, 157 E. Fair Ave., Lancaster, OH. Mgr. Karen Sarver 740.385.3431, or email: kksarver@gmail.com. Find “Reality Dreams Horse Show” on Facebook.

OCTOBER 13-17 – WEC Fall Show III. Hunter/ Jumper. World Equestrian Center, 4095 OH 730, Wilmington, OH. Contact Julie Agar 248.892.6806, email: julie.agar@comcast.net Visit us online: https://worldequestriancenter. com/wilmington-oh/

OCTOBER 3 – OVAHA Indian Summer Sizzler AVS (Region 14 Show). Preble County Fairgrounds, 722 S. Franklin St., Eaton, MI. Find the “Ohio Valley Arabian Horse Association” on Facebook or visit: https://www.ovaha.org/

OCTOBER 15-17 – NEST Show, OHJA, KHJA & TIP. Brave Horse, 1029 S. County Line Rd, Johnstown, OH. Nancy 614.989.5717, email: nesthorseshows@gmail.com. Online at: www.nesthorseshows.com or find N.E.S.T. Northeast Showtime Series on Facebook.

OCTOBER 6-10 – RSTPA National Finals at Garwood Arena, 2538 Middleton Rd., Columbiana, OH. RSTPA office 516.639.6666, email: rstpaoffice@yahoo.com. Facebook: RSTPA – Ranch Sorting Team Penning Association or visit: http://www.rstpa.org/ OCTOBER 6-10 – WEC Fall Show II. Hunter/ Jumper. World Equestrian Center, 4095 OH 730, Wilmington, OH. Contact Julie Agar 248.892.6806, email: julie.agar@comcast.net Visit us online: https://worldequestriancenter. com/wilmington-oh/ OCTOBER 8-10 – COSCA Round Up Show. Ashland County Fairgrounds, 2042 Claremont Ave, Ashland, OH. Stall reservations: Call Barb Nixon 330.607.5681. Visit our website at: http://www.coscaonline.com/ or find us on Facebook: “Central Ohio Saddle Club” OCTOBER 8-10 – Tri-County Trail Association Halloween Ride Weekend. $60 pp, Costumes, Decorating, Fun! Tri-Co Camp, 2662 Downing St. SW, East Sparta, OH. Contact Jim 330.323.4738, or Ellen 330.323.2834. Find us on Facebook or: https://www.tri-cotrails.com/ OCTOBER 9 – Hunter Schooling Show Series, OPHA Approved. Hinckley Equestrian Center, 1601 Ledge Rd., Hinckley, OH. Contact Morgan Mittler 330.239.6878, email: hinckleyec@ gmail.com. Find “Hinckley Equestrian Center” on Facebook. Website: www.hinckleyec.com OCTOBER 9 – Speed Show. NBHA OH 02, 00, Penn-Ohio, NPBA approved. $650 added money. Treharne’s Training Center, 49053 Fredricktown Clarkson Road, Negley, OH. Amy Snyder 440.479.8503, email: cowgirlup73@ hotmail.com. FB: Treharnes Training Center OCTOBER 9 – WS Mountain Trail Series. Friendship Park Jefferson Co., Smithfield, OH Contact Laura Wiencek 724.301.2244, Email: custusddw@gmail.com. Find us on Facebook: “Win-Seek Performance Horses” or visit our website at: https://www.win-seek.com/

OCTOBER 16-17 – Chagrin Valley Farms Mini Trial. 9250 Washington St., Chagrin Falls, OH. Contact Linda 440.543.7233, or email: linda joseph@chaginvalleyfarms.com. Find us on Facebook or: https://chagrinvalleyfarms.com/ OCTOBER 22 – Special Broodmare & Yearling Sale at Sugarcreek Stockyard, 102 Buckeye St., Sugarcreek, OH. Call 330.831.1720, email: info@sugarcreekstockyards.com. Find us on Facebook or http://sugarcreekstockyard.com/ OCTOBER 23 – WS MT. Trail Halloween Challenge. Win-Seek, 5022 Everett Hull Rd., Cortland, OH. Contact Laura 724.301.2244, Email: custusddw@gmail.com. Find us on Facebook: “Win-Seek Performance Horses” or visit: https://www.win-seek.com/ OCTOBER 24 – Ohio EXCA Halloween Party, 1pm to 4pm. Horse and rider costume contest. Creek Side Horse Park, 7369 Mottice Dr. SE, Waynesburg, OH. Steve Fuller 330.340.1540, email: smfuller1970@gmail.com or find “Ohio EXCA” on Facebook. OCTOBER 29-31 – US Cutting Horse Assoc. Region 6 Show. Garwood Arena, 2538 Middleton Rd., Columbiana, OH. USCHA office 903.440.4122, email: office@unitedstates cutting.com or on FB: United States Cutting

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

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SHOW & EVENT DATES OHIO AUCTIONS, CONT. Sugarcreek Stockyards: Fridays: Horse sale, 11am tack, hay & horses to follow. Mondays: Livestock, hay at noon, livestock at 12:30pm. Sugarcreek Stockyards, 102 Buckeye St., Sugarcreek, OH. Call Brady 330.831.1720, or online at: www.sugarcreekstockyards.com 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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AUGUST AUGUST 4-7 – Ohio Draft Horse Show. 20+ of the nation’s best 6 horse hitches. Saturday 5pm: Governor’s Cup. Michiana Event Center (MEC) 455 East Farver St., Shipshewana, IN. Call 330.635.7703, email: ohiostate.draft@ gmail.com. Facebook: Ohio Draft Horse Show AUGUST 6-8 – Hoosier Horse Trials hosted by the Indiana Eventing Association. Hoosier Horse Park, 7105 S. Kern St., Ninevah, IN. Find “Indiana Eventing Association” on Facebook or https://iea10.wildapricot.org/IEA-Horse-Trials AUGUST 6-7 – Nat’l. Pole Benders Assoc. Approved Show. Double Y Saddle Club, 4761 Hendricks Ford Rd., Edinburgh, IN. Sheryl 317.670.7619, email: horseysupergranny@ yahoo.com or please visit us online at: https://polebending.org/indiana-shows/ AUGUST 7-8 – IQHAA Summer Fun Show. 8am start. 3 Judges, AQHA/IQHA approved. Henry County Saddle Club, 2221 Memorial Drive, New Castle, IN. Stalls: 765.748.3464. Showbill online at: https://iqha.com/ AUGUST 8 – Valley Riders Saddle Club Open Show. Johnson County Fairgrounds, 250 Fairgrounds Street, Franklin, IN. Call Debbi 317.919.9973, or Stephanie 317.313.1445. Find “Valley Riders Saddle Club” on Facebook or visit: http://valleyriders.com/

AUGUST 9-10 – Special Draft Horse Sale. Topeka Livestock Auction, 601 E. Lake St., Topeka, IN. Call 260.593.2522, or email: info@topekalivestock.com. Find “Topeka Livestock Auction” on Facebook or visit us online: http://www.topekalivestock.com/ AUGUST 13-15 – Henry County Saddle Club All Breed Open Show. Added Money! Henry County Saddle Club, 2221 Memorial Dr., New Castle, IN. Leah 765.425.9503 (call/text), or email: hcsaddle@gmail.com. Showbill online at: https://www.hcsaddleclub.com/

AUGUST 21 – Saddle Up for St. Jude Benefit horse drawn wagon ride, and horseback ride. 13.5 miles. 10am start. Goshorn Park, Clay City Fairground, 200 Nye St., Clay City, IN. Chuck 812.249.6868, or Christal 812.381.0186. AUGUST 21-22 – 67th Annual Shrine Charity Open Horse Show. Benefits Shriners Hospitals for Children. Mizpah Shrine Grounds, 965 N. SR9, Columbia City, IN. Email: shrinehorse showcmiller@gmail.com. Facebook or visit: https://shrinehorseshow.org/

AUGUST 14 – Nat’l. Pole Benders Assoc. Approved Show. Stop 16 Saddle Club, 4200 Tuttle Ave., Terra Haute, IN. Contact Angie 567.644.5761, email: polehorse1@aol.com or https://polebending.org/indiana-shows/

AUGUST 21-22 – Indiana Dressage Festival I & II. Hoosier Horse Park, 7105 S. Kern St., Nineveh, IN. Email Bonnie: bonna@volte.org Find the “Indiana Dressage Society” on Facebook for more info. or visit our website at: https://www.indianadressage.org/

AUGUST 14-15 – Indiana Whips & Wheels Training Clinic. Hoosier Horse Park, 7105 S. Kern Street, Ninevah, IN. Email: tico518@ yahoo.com. Find “Indiana Whips and Wheels” on Facebook or visit: http://www.inwwi.com/

AUGUST 21-22 – Indiana POA Show. 8am start. Henry County Saddle Club, 321 W 100N, New Castle, IN. Email: indianapoa@gmail. com. Find the “Indiana POAC” on Facebook or visit: https://www.indianapoac.com/

AUGUST 15 – Nat’l. Pole Benders Assoc. Approved Show. Lake County Fairgrounds, 887 S. Court St., Crown Point, IN. Contact Janette 219.765.9238, email: gcjkranch@aol.com or https://polebending.org/indiana-shows/

AUGUST 21-22 – Indiana Saddle Horse Assoc. Fall Open All Breed Show. 8am start. TIP sanctioned, 70% Payback. Hoosier Horse Park, 105 S. Kern St., Ninevah, IN. Contact Donna 317.418.6381, email: skatrudarabians@gmail .com or https://www.indianasaddlehorse.org/

AUGUST 18-22 – National Belgian Show. Held during the Indiana State Fair. Indiana State Fairgrounds, 1202 E. 38th St., Indianapolis, IN. Call Michelle Keaffaber 260.563.3205. More information online: https://belgiancorp.com/

AUGUST 27 – Topeka Driving Horse Sale. Topeka Livestock Auction, 601 E. Lake St., Topeka, IN. Call 260.593.2522, or email: info@topekalivestock.com. Find “Topeka Livestock Auction” on Facebook or visit us online: http://www.topekalivestock.com/

AUGUST 20-22 – Indiana Ranch Horse Assoc. Triple Point Show. Fri. 11am, Sat. & Sun. 8am. C Bar C Expo, 253 W. Stardust Rd., Cloverdale, IN Lance 812.267.1027, or Tim 219.201.3629. Email: indianaranchhorse@gmail.com. Facebook or https://www.indianaranchhorse.com/

AUGUST 28 – IEA XC Schooling Day. Hoosier Horse Park, 7105 S. Kern St., Ninevah, IN. Find “Indiana Eventing Association” on Facebook or https://iea10.wildapricot.org/IEA-Horse-Trials

AUGUST 20-22 – Tom Wilson Memorial Show. Fri. Rookie & Novice. Sat. & Sun. 4 Judges. AQHA/IQHA approved. Fulton Co. Equestrian Center, 1157 W. 3rd St., Rochester, IN. Stalls: Rachel 812.350.0198, email: rachelflohrdavid @gmail.com. Showbill: https://iqha.com/

AUGUST 28 – Nat’l. Pole Benders Assoc. Approved Show. Lynnville Saddle Club, 700 Hwy. 68, Lynnville, IN. Contact Sara Price 812.453.0968, email: priceperformancehorses @gmail.com or visit our website online at: https://polebending.org/indiana-shows/

AUGUST 21 – Davis Ranch Open Horse Show, 10am start. Indoor arena, PAC, ISHA, OCAP approved. Davis Ranch, 385 East US Hwy. 150, Hardinsburg, IN. Call 812.620.5707, email: dave@daviddavishorsemanship.com, or visit: www.daviddavishorsemanship.com

AUGUST 28-29 – HCSC & IQHA Fall Fling. Aug. 27: Special Event. Aug. 28, 29: 4 Judges. Added $$. Henry County Saddle Club, 2221 Memorial Dr., New Castle, IN. Stalls/Camping: Rebecca B. 765.524.2400, email: hcsaddle@ gmail.com. Showbill: https://iqha.com/

AUGUST 21 – Nat’l. Pole Benders Approved Show. Monroe County Saddle Club, 8010 W. Elwren Rd., Bloomington, IN. Contact Brad Johnson 812.322.4473, or visit either website at: http://monroecountysaddleclub.com/ or https://polebending.org/indiana-shows/

AUGUST 28-29 – Indiana Paint Horse Club Open Show. Two Judges & NSBA Classes Aug. 28. Email Candis at: sox0031@msn.com, or Melanie at: mcox1010@hotmail.com. Find “Indiana Paint Horse Club” on Facebook or visit: https://www.inphc.org/

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SHOW & EVENT DATES INDIANA, CONT. SEPTEMBER SEPTEMBER 3-6 – Labor Day Weekend at Midwest Trail Ride. Band, obstacle course, optional meal pkg. 1264 Hunters Creek Rd., Norman, IN. Reservations: 812.834.6686 (3 night minimum), email: midwesttrailride@ gmail.com, or https://midwesttrailride.com/ SEPTEMBER 10-12 – Indiana Barrel Racing Futurity. IBRA and NBHA approved. Added Money: Futurity $15,000, Open $6,500, More! Hoosier Horse Park, Edinburgh, IN. Online at: http://indianabarrelracingfuturity.com/ or find “Indiana Barrel Racing Futurity” on Facebook. SEPTEMBER 11 – IN Saddle Horse Assoc. sponsored schooling show. IHJA approved, Tip sanctioned. Canterbury Manor Stables, 605 Starkey Rd., Zionsville, IN. Contact Val Harley 317.716.7717, email: val080860@hotmail. com. or https://www.indianasaddlehorse.org/ SEPTEMBER 11 – Nat’l. Pole Benders Assoc. Approved Show. Stop 16 Saddle Club, 4200 Tuttle Ave., Terra Haute, IN. Contact Angie 567.644.5761, email: polehorse1@aol.com or https://polebending.org/indiana-shows/ SEPTEMBER 11-12 – Indiana POA Show. 8am start. Wells County 4-H Park, 1240 4-H Park Road, Bluffton, IN. Email: indianapoa@gmail. com. Find the “Indiana POAC” on Facebook or visit: https://www.indianapoac.com/ SEPTEMBER 11-12 – IQHAA Fall QH Show. AQHA, IQHA approved, 3 Judges. $5,000 added money! Henry County Saddle Club, 2221 Memorial Dr., New Castle, IN. Stall Res.: 765.748.3464. Visit: http://iqha.com/ or find the Indiana Quarter Horse Assoc. on Facebook. SEPTEMBER 11-12 – National Pole Benders Association Show. Jasper County Fairgrounds, 2671 W. Clark St., Renssalaer, IN. Contact Julianne Lowe 765.336.9513, email: jlowe 1998@yahoo.com, or please visit us online at: https://polebending.org/indiana-shows/ SEPTEMBER 17 – Nat’l. Pole Benders Assoc. Show. Double Y Saddle Club, 4761 Hendricks Ford Rd., Edinburgh, IN. Sheryl 317.670.7619, email: horseysupergranny@yahoo.com or https://polebending.org/indiana-shows/ SEPTEMBER 17-18 – Morgan Classic Horse Sale. Topeka Livestock Auction, 601 E. Lake St., Topeka, IN. Call 260.593.2522, or email: info@topekalivestock.com. Find “Topeka Livestock Auction” on Facebook or visit us online: http://www.topekalivestock.com/

SEPTEMBER 17-19 – CMSA Shoot hosted by 1st Ohio CMSA. Hoosier Horse Park, 7105 S. Kern St., Ninevah, IN. Contact Ann Smith, Pre. 330.472.4245, email: asanimal@aol.com. Find us on Facebook: 1st Ohio CMSA or visit: https://1stohio.com/

SEPTEMBER 24-25 – KFPS/FHANA Keuring hosted by the MI Friesian Horse Club. Michiana Event Center (MEC), 455 E. Farver Street, Shipshewana, IN. Janice 616.430.6373, email: janice@friesianconnection.com. Visit us online at: https://mifriesianhorse.club/

SEPTEMBER 17-19 – Indiana Combined Driving Event. Hoosier Horse Park, 7105 S. Kern St., Ninevah, IN. Email: tico518@yahoo.com. Find “Indiana Whips and Wheels” on Facebook or visit their website at: http://www.inwwi.com/

SEPTEMBER 25 – IEA XC Schooling Day. Hoosier Horse Park, 7105 S. Kern St., Ninevah, IN. Find “Indiana Eventing Association” on Facebook or please visit our website at: https://iea10.wildapricot.org/IEA-Horse-Trials

SEPTEMBER 17-19 – Indiana Ranch Horse Association Triple Point Show. Fri. 11am, Sat. & Sun. 8am. C Bar C Expo, 253 W. Stardust Rd., Cloverdale, IN. Lance 812.267.1027. Email: indianaranchhorse@gmail.com. Facebook or https://www.indianaranchhorse.com/

SEPTEMBER 25-26 – Indiana Dressage Society Fall Ride Offs and Schooling Show. Hoosier Horse Park, 7105 S. Kern St., Nineveh, IN. Email: mike@mikedawson.com. Find the “Indiana Dressage Society” on Facebook or visit: https://www.indianadressage.org/

SEPTEMBER 17-19 – IN Trail Riders Assoc. Annual Fundraiser. Camping $31 per night. Midwest Trail Ride, 1264 Hunters Creek Rd., Norman, IN. Reservations: 812.834.6686 email: midwesttrailride@gmail.com, or online at: https://midwesttrailride.com/

SEPTEMBER 25-26 – IN OH Hoosier Buckeye Palooza POR. Hoosier Horse Park, 7105 S. Kern Street, Ninevah, IN. Email Candis: sox0031@ msn.com, or email Melanie: mcox1010@hot mail.com. Find “Indiana Paint Horse Club” on Facebook or visit: https://www.inphc.org/

SEPTEMBER 18 – Davis Ranch Open Horse Show, 10am start. Indoor arena, PAC, ISHA, OCAP approved. Davis Ranch, 385 East US Hwy. 150, Hardinsburg, IN. Call 812.620.5707, email: dave@daviddavishorsemanship.com, or visit: www.daviddavishorsemanship.com SEPTEMBER 18-19 – Hamilton County Horsemen’s Club Combined English/Western Show Sat. Memorial Speed Show Sun. Hamilton Co. Fairgrounds, 2003 Pleasant St., Noblesville, IN. Call Debbie 317.345.6892, email: albright@ mrjalaw.com. Follow us on Facebook. SEPTEMBER 18-19 – IPtHA Hoosier Classic Fall Show. Henry County Saddle Club, 2221 N. Memorial Dr., New Castle, IN. Contact Wyneta Duncan 317.695.5480, email: wsrduncan@ aol.com. Visit: http://indianapinto.com/ or find the “Indiana Pinto Horse Assoc.” on Facebook. SEPTEMBER 18-19 – National Pole Benders Assoc. Approved Show. Tipton County 4-H Fairgrounds, 12005 Main, Tipton, IN. Contact Angie 765.864.5409, email: acunni1208@aol .com. https://polebending.org/indiana-shows/ SEPTEMBER 18-19 – Valley Riders Saddle Club Anniversary Show. Johnson County Fairgrounds, 250 Fairgrounds Street, Franklin, IN. Call Debbi 317.919.9973, or Stephanie 317.313.1445. Facebook: Valley Riders Saddle Club or visit: http://valleyriders.com/ SEPTEMBER 24-25 – HCSC Hump Day Barrel Finals. Henry County Saddle Club, 2221 N. Memorial Dr., New Castle, IN. Contact Rebecca 765.524.2400, email: hcsaddle@ gmail.com. https://www.hcsaddleclub.com/

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OCTOBER OCTOBER 1-3 – Indiana State Championship Shoot, Indiana Mounted Regulators. Hoosier Horse Park, 7105 S. Kern St., Ninevah, IN. Find the “Indiana Mounted Regulators on Facebook. OCTOBER 2 – National Pole Benders Assoc. Approved Show. Warrick Saddle Club, 202 E. Columbia St., Boonville, IN. Kadee Hemmer 812.403.0069, em.: kdhemmer3@gmail.com. Find Warrick Saddle Club on Facebook or visit: https://polebending.org/indiana-shows/ OCTOBER 2 – Valley Riders Saddle Club Open Show. Johnson County Fairgrounds, 250 Fairgrounds Street, Franklin, IN. Call Debbi 317.919.9973, or Stephanie 317.313.1445. Facebook: Valley Riders Saddle Club or visit: http://valleyriders.com/ OCTOBER 2-3 – IPtHA Fall Finale Show. Henry County Saddle Club, 2221 N. Memorial Dr., New Castle, IN. Contact Wyneta Duncan 317.695.5480, email: wsrduncan@aol.com. Visit: http://indianapinto.com/ or find the “Indiana Pinto Horse Assoc.” on Facebook. OCTOBER 5-10 – The National Fall Drive. Carriage driving for everyone! Hoosier Horse Park, 7105 S. Kern St., Ninevah, IN. Contact Dave Sadler, President 217.621.5547, email: davlin@sadlerfarms.net. Please visit us online at: https://www.nationaldrive.net/home.html

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SHOW & EVENT DATES INDIANA, CONT. OCTOBER 9 – Greene County 4-H Ridgeriders Blue Jean Horse Show. 9am start. Greene County Fairgrounds, 4503 IN-54, Bloomfield, IN. Covered arena. Email Karen: greene. ridgeriders@gmail.com or find the “Greene County Ridgeriders” on Facebook. OCTOBER 9 – Intro To Ranch Roping (noncompetitive) & Ranch Play Day. Midwest Trail Ride, 1264 Hunters Creek Rd., Norman, IN. Register in advance: call 812.834.6686, email: midwesttrailride@gmail.com or visit us online at: https://midwesttrailride.com/ OCTOBER 9 – National Pole Benders Assoc. Approved Show. Stop 16 Saddle Club, 4200 Tuttle Ave., Terre Haute, IN. Contact Angie 567.644.5761, email: polehorse1@aol.com. Find Stop 16 Saddle Club on Facebook or visit: https://polebending.org/indiana-shows/ OCTOBER 9-10 – Indiana Small Equine Association Show. ASPC/AMHR approved. Henry County Saddle Club, 2221 N. Memorial Dr., New Castle, IN. Merry Wicke 815.573.8007, email: riveroaksfarm@yahoo.com. Facebook: “Indiana Small Equine Owners Association” OCTOBER 9-10 – Indiana POAC Boo Bash at C Bar C Expo, 253 W. Stardust Rd., Cloverdale, IN. 8am start, High Point Weekend. Email: indianapoa@gmail.com, http://www.indiana poac.com/ or Facebook: “Indiana POAC” OCTOBER 13-17 – Fall Colors 4 Day Trail Ride, Camping $32 per night, optional meal pkg. Midwest Trail Ride, 1264 Hunters Creek Rd., Norman, IN. Reservations: 812.834.6686, email: midwesttrailride@gmail.com, or online at: https://midwesttrailride.com/ Find us on Facebook!

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OCTOBER 14-17 – Midwest Ranch Horse Classic Show. 4 Judges, 4 Sets of Points! Region 2 ARHA. Hosted by Indiana & Michigan Ranch Horse Associations. C Bar C Expo Center, 253 W. Stardust Rd., Cloverdale, IN. Visit: https://www.indianaranchhorse.com/ OCTOBER 15-17 – Heartland Welsh/WPCSA North Central Regional show. Hoosier Horse Park, 7105 S. Kern St., Ninevah, IN. Email: heartland@silversprocket.us, or find the Heartland Welsh Club on Facebook. OCTOBER 16 – Davis Ranch Open Show, 10am start. Indoor arena, PAC, ISHA, and OCAP approved. Davis Ranch, 385 East US Hwy. 150, Hardinsburg, IN. Call 812.620.5707, email: dave@daviddavishorsemanship.com, or visit: www.daviddavishorsemanship.com OCTOBER 21-24 – Fall Color Classic Paint Horse Show. C Bar C Expo Center, 253 W. Stardust Rd., Cloverdale, IN. Show Mgr. Kathy 765.714.4324, or email: kavolt@hotmail.com. Visit: https://www.anequineproduction.com/ OCTOBER 23 – National Pole Benders Assoc. Approved Show. Monroe Co. Saddle Club, 8010 W. Elwren Rd., Bloomington, IN. Call Brad Johnson 812.322.4473. Find “Monroe County Saddle Club” on Facebook or visit us online: https://polebending.org/indiana-shows/

INDIANA AUCTIONS 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. 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. 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.

A gorgeous day riding along the Baltic Sea in Poland.

OCTOBER 23 – Topeka Driving Horse Sale. Topeka Livestock Auction, 601 E. Lake St., Topeka, IN. Call 260.593.2522, or email: info@topekalivestock.com. Find “Topeka Livestock Auction” on Facebook or visit us online: http://www.topekalivestock.com/ OCTOBER 28-31 – Halloween Weekend: Fri DJ, Sat. Band, Costume/Decorating Contests, Trick or Treat. Camping $32 per night, 3 night min. Midwest Trail Ride, 1264 Hunters Creek Rd., Norman, IN. Reservations: 812.834.6686, email: midwesttrailride@gmail.com or online: https://midwesttrailride.com/

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Western and “Regular” Dressage By Lynn Palm | http://www.lynnpalm.com/ You've probably already figured out that you can do the same dressage maneuvers in a Western saddle that you can do in a “regular” dressage saddle. This reminds me of our Western Dressage motto, “Why Not?!” I've been saying that since I learned of the vast interests in Western Dressage at the 2010 FEI World Equestrian Games. For the first 30 years of riding, I rode consistently in the dressage saddle. I still find myself training the exact same way whether I am in a Western saddle or a dressage saddle. Dressage principles are the basis of my show ring success. By using these principles with the training of the horses, I find I ride the same when riding in a hunt seat or Western saddle. I would guarantee you if you put a western saddle – correctly fitted, of course – on a Gran Prix horse and started to do Piaffe, Tempi changes, Passage, Half Pass, etc., you would find that a horse can do just as well in a Western saddle! It does not matter to a horse what saddle is on his back, unless it does not fit the horse or rider correctly. Actually, I find the dressage and Western saddles are the most similar. You ride in a sitting position at the walk, trot, and canter in a dressage saddle. If you are riding correctly in a Western saddle, you mirror the same basic principles at the walk, jog and lope. You can post to the trot in the Western or English saddle too. Have you ever compared dressage and Western riders? I encourage you to do this using my latest book, “A Riders Guide To Real Connection.” If you use another book, just make sure it features good quality training and correct horsemanship. Now, compare photos of riders. You are going to find the English riders and the Western riders are in similar positions. You should be able to define a vertical straight line from their ear, shoulder, middle of the hip, back of the heel to the ground. This vertical alignment that we must maintain while riding the horse in his three gaits is so similar, no matter what saddle you are using. For example, the Western rider can ride with two hands just like the English rider. This is a similar balanced position. Remember, the horse does not care about the saddle as long as it fits properly. Whether you are riding in a dressage or Western saddle, the universal aids of seat, legs and hands used to communicate with the horse are all the same. It should not matter what saddle you are in, as long as you are consistently using your aids correctly. If you had a big, bulky, thick leathered Western saddle, you may not be able to use your aids as "close contact" as a dressage saddle. My Western dressage saddle gives just as close contact with my horse as my dressage saddle. I just love it! The training of the horse and the levels you follow to improve the horse's knowledge and performance, as well as your own skills, does not depend on the saddle you ride. The saddle is just a tool to keep you in balance with your horse, feel the horse underneath you, and to give your horse comfort as he carries your weight. A horse should have no problems unless the saddle does not fit. I find that most riders love the Western saddle because it has a bigger seat and a horn for confidence. A Western saddle does not challenge your balance as much as an English dressage saddle does. All English saddles require more balance from the rider and a skill level, so they don't rely on the horn if they should need it for AUGUST 2021 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2021

balance. We require all our Western riders to ride English simply because I believe that riding English (dressage or hunt seat) will improve your Western riding. Over the years, this has proven true. I would like to end this training article with a challenge for you. If you have a friend or student who rides only Western, try to get them in an English saddle. They will find it helps their Western riding by enhancing balance and confidence. If you know an English rider, try to get them to ride in the Western saddle. They will have a blast, as it is so much more comfortable if the saddle is of top quality. Most riders retire riding in a Western saddle! Don't ever forget that! We love to share our dressage backgrounds and knowledge with you and would love to have you come ride with us. You can join us at our farm in Ocala, Florida, or at one of our Ride Well Clinics on our USA Tour at a location near you. Visit: http://www.lynnpalm.com/

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Hoof Boots for Driving By Carole Herder | https://www.cavallo-inc.com/ I like the idea of barefoot horses, but I drive and want to compete. When I tell friends that I want to drive my ponies barefoot, I hear others’ concerns that the boots won’t have traction or might fall off. Have you had success with boots on driving horses? Cavallo President, Carole Herder shares her advice: More and more driving horses and ponies, and very small equines (VSE) are wearing boots. While horses that pull need a secure fit and an extra bit of traction, boots can provide both of those requirements. Just recently, The American Driving Society, Inc. board members (https://americandrivingsociety.org/) approved the use of hoof boots for driven dressage and combined driving events. As of this year, rule changes allow driving competitors to drive with hoof boots. We have worked closely with several driving enthusiasts to make sure that the boots are fitting their horses and ponies well and up to the challenge of moving fast over varied terrain. The best advice is to make sure that the boots fit well and to apply our Hoof Boot Stud accessories to provide extra traction for when the horses and ponies need to “dig in” and pull. Here’s more from driver Dan Rosenthal who now has six barefoot Dartmoor Ponies and competes with them while they wear their Cavallos. Rosenthal and his wife, Ann West, keep their horses and ponies at their Green Gallery Farm near Aiken, South Carolina. Rosenthal has been the USEF Preliminary Pair Pony Champion and the American Driving Society North American Pair Pony Champion. Rosenthal has ridden dressage and cross country horses, but has a passion for driving. “I have never found anything that captured me quite like driving four ponies does.” “About two years ago, I started looking into the idea of boots. I always thought that barefoot was a more natural condition for horses. But when you drive a carriage and go over all different kinds of terrain, you need something to insulate the horse’s foot from the ground. In particular, when you’re going at speed, you need more traction than hooves alone can provide. I also had a pony who was just recovering from a stifle injury. He went through an extensive period of rehab and was barefoot during that time. When I got him home and started working him again, I was looking for a solution for him. I liked the idea of barefoot and I also wanted to help this one pony and give him what he needed.” Rosenthal reached out to Cavallo and received help to measure and fit the boots – plus tips to place the optional Hoof Boot Studs to the soles for traction. “I found the Cavallo boots which fit him perfectly,” Rosenthal says. “I put the studs on, too. The studs work quite well and aren't too hard to put on once you learn how. The metal studs screw into the bottom of the boots. Once you get them in correctly, they're wonderful.” Once one pony was outfitted with boots, Rosenthal soon put boots on the others, too. “We put Cashew into the boots in 2017,” he says. “I got another pony soon after and took his shoes off, too. He was going to be matched with Cashew. I have those two ponies in boots and have driven them several times a week with the boots and I’m very happy with the boots. I wanted them to match in terms of traction and in terms of how they looked.” Rosenthal drives his ponies routinely – and times them to help preAUGUST 2021 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2021

pare them for competition. “The boots are easy to put on and take off,” he says. “The ponies don’t care about them after the first time that you put them on. The first time you put them on, they wonder what’s on their feet but that goes away after about 20 minutes. I've never had trouble with traction.” Taking time to put the boots on carefully helps ensure that they’ll stay on during long drives. Rosenthal explains “I’m very careful when I put the boots on my ponies. You have to make sure that the horse’s heel is deep in the boot. You have to make sure that the Velcro tab on the toe is secured on the toe. All the straps must be on and tight. If it’s on well it’s going to stay on. Fit is everything. They come in a lot of different sizes. I’m lucky that all six of my ponies can wear the same boots. I have been using the Cavallo’s for 18 months and haven’t worn one out or had one break. It amazes me how long they last.” The boots help your pocketbook when you have lots of ponies, too. “If you look at the economics of wearing shoes versus boots, it’s a no-brainer,” Rosenthal says. “The boots last longer and are less expensive over time. My farriers have been great about helping the horses with the boots and made sure that they’re trimmed well. I tried to do glue on shoes once and my farrier said no, he wouldn’t do it. It was too complicated. But the boots, my farriers are fine with. They understand that I like the boots and they also understand that if there’s a problem with one of the ponies, I want them to tell me. I told my farrier that if it was a problem for him to trim and not get the price of adding shoes, let me know. I didn’t want it to be about his economics, it was about my horse’s feet.” With COVID-19 restrictions being eased, Rosenthal is eager to attend more shows with his pony team. “I have had the ponies wear the boots for all three phases of combined driving – for dressage, cross country, and for cones. I have driven with boots in competition now, too. There is a lot of interest in the driving community about horses being barefoot. I really like the boots. We’re happy with how it’s going.” Sign up for Cavallo’s free newsletter and special community discounts at: https://www.cavallo-inc.com/subscribe-to-the-cavallohorse-and-rider-newsletter/ Cavallo President Carole Herder wrote the #1 International Bestseller, “There Are No Horseshoes in Heaven,” and the newly released “Hoofprints on The Journey.” She has been involved in horse health since 1993. Her company, Cavallo Horse & Rider Inc., develops, manufactures, and distributes horse products in 26 countries. Herder designed and developed Cavallo Hoof Boots and Total Comfort System Saddle Pads. She presents training sessions around the world to teach the benefits of keeping horses in a natural state. Visit: https://www.cavallo-inc.com/ (46)

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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR If you‘re reading this letter today, thank you! That means you have either picked up a printed copy of Saddle Up! Magazine at a distributor near you or are reading this online. Either way, thank you for your support. I started Saddle Up! Magazine in my home 25 years ago in July 1996, producing the rst printed issue in August of the same year. Myself and one part-time employee knocked on doors, called businesses, and mailed to every equine related business in Michigan to get Saddle Up off the ground. It took many years before it actually started showing a prot and carrying its own weight. Being in the publishing industry before starting Saddle Up! Magazine was a huge advantage, and my other publications assisted in keeping us aoat. We used to put Saddle Up together in our basement by collating the sheets by hand, stapling the pages together, and then delivering the nished pieces. That’s when Saddle Up was printed on an offset press and the page count was between 16 and 24 pages. It wasn’t even in full color back then! No, I did not take over Saddle Talk, the Right Lead, or any other equine publication that you may remember from the past. Saddle Up! Magazine was started from scratch by myself, a true horse addict. Ask my mom, she’ll tell you, she thought I would outgrow my passion for horses. No mom, its not something you outgrow. You embrace it with both hands, and hopefully you can wrap those hands around the horse of your dreams! What a difference 25 years has made in the publishing industry! I started this magazine before scanners, fax machines, the internet and before email. Advertisements, photos, classieds – everything was received by snail mail or dropped off/picked up in person. Now Saddle Up is printed on a web press, portions are on glossy stock and in full color and we’re printing 5,000-6,000 copies per month. A web press is incredibly fast and can print the entire publication in a matter of hours, rather than days like on an offset press. My husband Bill, retired last year and has joined me in the ofce preparing the magazine for print. He also does the mailing and distribution each month with me. Thank goodness for Bill! It was getting a little rough doing the magazine by myself the past few years. I have truly been blessed over the years! I have made some amazing friends through Saddle Up and I love what I do! How many people can actually say that they love their job? I do! I think one of our greatest successes with the magazine has been keeping equestrians informed of shows and events in their area. Many people have said to me over the years... “You’ve got to get Saddle Up! Magazine, otherwise you won’t know what’s going on!” Two of my goals when producing Saddle Up is to keep equestrians up-to-date on events and making sure that advertising rates remain affordable. Our show and event listings are free online and free to print in our magazine. Our advertising rates have rolled back to prepandemic rates by extending the 12x discount to everyone, without having to run an ad for 12 months in a row. This has saved our advertisers thousands of dollars so far this year. It’s been a challenge competing with the internet over the years, but we are holding our own. Thankfully people still want the printed publication to read at their leisure. Our plans are to continue to serve equestrians in Michigan, Ohio and Indiana to the best of our ability, and to keep printing! Thank you for your support over the years, we appreciate your friendship and your business. Cindy & Bill Couturier, owners AUGUST 2021 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2021

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There are 5 shows over the weekend: Open English, Open Western, Hunter, Dressage, and a Fun Show! SATURDAY AUGUST 21 – 9:00 AM

SUNDAY, AUGUST 22 – 9:00 AM

1. Open Weanling and Yearling Halter 2. Open Mare Halter 3. Open Gelding Halter 4. Open Pony Halter 5. Open Hunter and Sporthorse Type Halter Grand and Reserve Champion Halter – Classes 1-5 6. Arabian/Half Arabian Halter 7. Morgan Halter 8. Miniature Horse Halter 9. APHA and Pinto Halter 10. Appaloosa Halter 11. AQHA Halter Grand and Reserve Champion Halter – Classes 6-11 12. Open Color Halter 13. Best Condition Horse Halter Horse 15+ 14. Small Fry Halter 8 & Under 15. Open Adult Halter 19+ 16. Open Showmanship at Halter Break for Mini Jump Set Up 17. Open Adult In-Hand Miniature Horse Jumping 19+ 18. Open Youth In-Hand Miniature Horse Jumping Break – Jump Removal/Schooling

41. Miniature Horse Halter 42. Open Mare Halter 43. Open Gelding Halter 44. Open Pony Halter 45. Open Stock Type Halter 46. Open Ranch Horse Halter Grand and Reserve Champion Halter – Classes 41-46 47. Palomino Halter 48. APHA and Pinto Halter 49. Appaloosa Halter 50. AQHA Halter 51. Buckskin Halter 52. Open Color Halter Grand and Reserve Champion Halter – Classes 47-52 53. Small Fry Showmanship 8 & Under 54. Open Youth Showmanship 13 & Under 55. Open Youth Showmanship 14-18 56. Open Adult Showmanship 19+ At Will Trail Classes 57-59 – Anytime from 11 am-2pm* 57. Open Youth Trail 13 & Under 58. Open Youth Trail 14-18 59. Open Adult Trail 19+ Break For Schooling and Arena Grooming

NO lunging in the main arena during this break. ALL animals must leave the arena before tractors, watering trucks, and other grooming equipment enters the area.

19. Lead-Line 6 and under any seat – Walking Only No other performance classes 20. Arabian/Half Arabian Native Costume 21. Open Morgan Pleasure Driving 22. Miniature Horse Pleasure Driving 23. Miniature Horse Ideal 24. Arabian/Half Arabian English Pleasure 25. Morgan English Pleasure 26. Small Fry English or Hunter Pleasure 8 & Under W/T 27. Open Youth English Pleasure 13 & Under 28. Open Youth English Pleasure 14-18 29. Open Adult English Pleasure 19+ 30. Open Adult Walk Trot 19+ Any Seat 31. Open Over the Hill W/T 40+ (Horse + Rider Age) Any Seat 32. Open Adult Disciplined Rail Any Seat 33. Open Youth English/Hunter Equitation 13 & Under 34. Open Youth English/Hunter Equitation 14-18 35. Open Adult English/Hunter Equitation 36. Arabian/Half Arabian Hunter Pleasure 37. Morgan Hunter Pleasure 38. Open Youth Hunter Under Saddle 13 & Under 39. Open Youth Hunter Under Saddle 14-18 40. Open Adult Hunter Under Saddle 19+

NO lunging in the main arena during this break. ALL animals must leave the arena before tractors, watering trucks, and other grooming equipment enters the area.

60. Bareback Pleasure 61. Lead-Line 6 and under any seat – Walk Only (not eligible for other performance classes) 62. Small Fry Western Pleasure 8 & Under W/T 63. Open Youth Walk Trot 13 & Under 64. Open Youth Walk Trot 14-18 65. Open Adult Walk Trot 19+ 66. Open Novice Rider W/T 67. Open Novice Horse W/T 68. Open Over the Hill W/T 40+ (Horse + Rider Age) 69. Ride a Buck 70. Open Generation Gap 71. Open Adult Western Disciplined Rail 72. Open Youth Western Horsemanship 13 & Under 73. Open Youth Western Horsemanship 14-18 74. Open Adult Western Horsemanship 19+ 75. Arabian/Half Arabian Western Pleasure 76. Morgan Western Pleasure 77. Open Youth Western Pleasure 13 & Under 78. Open Youth Western Pleasure 14-18 79. Open Adult Western Pleasure 19+

*At Will Trail Classes 11am – 2pm You will be judged by a carded judge for these classes. You may ride in Fun Show will start 1 hour a er the conclusion of Class 40. any of the age appropriate trail classes, at your convenience, anytime between 11am and 2pm. The judge would appreciate it if everyone did All exhibitors, trainers and owners are responsible for knowing, understanding, not wait until 1:30 to complete their class (please!). Remember to switch and complying with all applicable rules related to their speciﬁc Club or Breed. numbers if showing more than one class/horse.

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Your Horse's Dental Health By Valley Vet Supply | https://www.valleyvet.com/ Caring for your horse's teeth through regular dental floats with a veterinarian can keep them on their best behavior. “Could dental pain be the culprit for your horse's behavioral problems?” asked Jeff Hall, DVM, senior equine technical services veterinarian with Zoetis. A study published in the Journal of Equine Veterinary Science established a link between common equine behavior problems and abscessed cheek teeth. Periapical infections or abscessed cheek teeth are common in horses and will usually induce pain that is displayed in your horse's behavior. According to the research, half of the cases of periapical infections were diagnosed during routine dental examinations, indicating that horse owners were unaware of the association between undesirable behavioral patterns of their horses and dental pain. Behavioral Problems Linked to Tooth Pain. Common behavioral signs associated with cheek teeth abscesses fall into three main categories. Eating and drinking: Eating slowly or taking frequent pauses while eating hay, turning his head while eating or dropping hay or grain from his mouth, dipping hay in water or avoiding drinking cold water Bit-related: Evading the bit, head shaking, lolling tongue or opening his mouth when ridden and/or driven with a bit, rein contact worse on one side of the mouth, resistance to bridling General: Withdrawn, intense stare, aggressive behavior or selfharm to his head, avoiding social interaction with other horses and

people, bad-smelling breath, poor performance, such as a decline in athletic ability If your horse is expressing any of these behavioral signs, work with your equine veterinarian to conduct an annual oral and dental examination. Depending on your horse's age, level of performance, and overall condition of the teeth, additional examinations throughout the year may be needed. What to Expect During a Dental Exam “I find that horse owners sometimes hesitate to schedule annual dental exams because they are unsure about what goes into an exam and what their horse will experience,” Dr. Hall said. “Dental exams are a safe, routine procedure that should be conducted by your veterinarian pro-actively every year.” A thorough dental exam can take between 10 to 30 minutes and includes: an assessment of external structures of the horse's head and soft tissues (e.g., lips, cheeks and lymph nodes), an examination of internal structures (e.g., tongue, palate, gums and cheeks), the visualization and palpation of teeth. During examination, veterinarians use a full mouth speculum. A full mouth speculum is a piece of equipment that fits onto a horse's head, similar to a bridle, with mouth plates that fit between the front teeth to hold a horse's mouth open. This allows for a more complete visualization and palpation of most aspects of the teeth. VALLEY VET SUPPLY Equine dental care plays an important valleyvet.com role in overall health and wellness.

Keep Your Horse Cool Tips for Summer Riding By Kentucky Equine Research Staff | https://ker.com/ Use these tips to keep your horse as comfortable as possible during periods of hot weather. Ride early or late in the day to avoid the hottest periods. Use cold water hosing or sponging to cool your horse after exercise. It’s not true that pouring cold water over hot muscles will cause cramping. Apply cold water, scrape it off, and pour on more to carry heat away. Allow your horse to drink during and after exercise periods. Give him a chance to drink, walk him for a few minutes, offer more water, walk, and continue until he has had all the water he wants. Think about your horse’s condition frequently as you ride. If your horse gets hot and sweaty and is breathing hard, ease up until he recovers. Don't hesitate to cut short a trail ride or jumping lesson; horses can suffer from heat stress and illness just as people can. If you accidentally overdo exercise and your horse is still hot and breathing hard several minutes after stopping exercise, make every effort to reduce his body temperature. Get him into the shade, set up a fan if possible, and hose or sponge him with the coldest water you can find. Call a veterinarian if these measures don't improve his condition pretty quickly. With older horses or those in obese or unfit condition, be careful to limit exercise in hot weather. These horses may get overheated more quickly and be less able to lose excess heat than their younger, fitter peers. AUGUST 2021 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2021

All horses should have access to a salt block. If your horse is working regularly in hot weather, consider using an electrolyte supplement even if you don’t see a lot of sweat, which can evaporate before it becomes visible. Be sure your horse is comfortable even when he's not working. Give him access to plenty of fresh water and a shady spot to rest. Use a fly sheet or fly spray as needed to guarantee he can relax; stamping at flies uses a lot of energy and is hard on legs and hooves. Putting sunscreen on white or light-colored muzzles will keep sensitive skin from getting painfully burned. Anhidrosis (not producing enough sweat) is an often-overlooked cause of heat intolerance or poor performance. Consult your veterinarian about testing for anhidrosis and possible treatment if you suspect that your horse cannot sweat normally. For more information, visit us online at: https://ker.com/ (52) WWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM

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Chronic Equine Laminitis By Dr. Joanna Bronson | http://bronsonvetservices.com/ Laminitis, commonly known as founder, continues to affect an estimated 7-14% of the world’s equine population. This condition is not only very painful, but can become life-threatening. Records dating back to the 12th century B.C. hint at the effects of this condition when the Hittites warned about using extra care when feeding and watering their horses after exercise to avoid “barley surfeit” (surfeit meaning excess). There are 3 basic types of Laminitis, but all have similar symptoms and outcomes. Endocrine-associated Laminitis is the most common form and appears in horses who have an insulin imbalance. These horses are susceptible to Laminitis due to one of 3 pre-existing conditions. EMS (Equine Metabolic Syndrome), PPID Pituitary Pars Intermediate Dysfunction, and Cushing’s Disease. These conditions can be springboards for an attack of founder from an intake of excessive starch and sugar or lush pasture. Laminitis is not genetically passed from generation-to-generation, however, a secondary predisposition such as Cushing’s or EMS can be inherited. These diseases can predispose a horse to be more susceptible to developing Laminitis with the right triggers. When a horse is ill, Laminitis may be triggered by toxins in his bloodstream. This condition is called Sepsis-Related Laminitis. Horses suffering from diarrhea, colic, a retained placenta, or metritis (a uterine infection), a high fever or respiratory bugs are all targets for this form. Any time a horse is injured and cannot bear weight on a limb, he is at risk for Supporting-Limb Laminitis, as the non-weight bearing leg puts excess pressure on the good leg. Even when the injured limb heals, damage may already have affected the weight-bearing leg. A foundered horse will be very reluctant to move. He may shift his weight frequently. Foundered horses cannot stand square and may seek relief by leaning back on their hind legs, although back legs may also be sore. A foundered horse may also exhibit a glazed, painful facial expression. He will experience increased heart and respiratory rates and might develop a sweat. His arterial pulse near the hooves will be elevated and will feel as though it is bounding. Affected horses will have warm-to-hot hooves. Modern diagnoses and treatment options are progressive, but a cure for Laminitis is still unknown. Once a horse has developed Laminitis, he is more likely to suffer from flare-ups as he ages. Unfortunately, all equine species are susceptible to developing this devastating disease. Other contributing factors that may result in Laminitis may come from one or more of the following situations: · Exposure to black walnut shavings used for bedding · Excess glucocorticoids (corticosteroid-steroid administration) · Any Metabolic syndrome/inactivity (associated with obesity) · Ingestion of ergot alkaloids (endophyte-infested grass or hay) · Unaccustomed strenuous exercise · Excessive concussion with a hard surface “road founder” · Stress: high-stress occupation or environment, long transportation, hospitalization AUGUST 2021 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2021

· Poor hoof conformation or improper trimming or shoeing · History of Laminitis (previous damage) Chronic Laminitis means a horse has lost some of the correct alignment between the hoof capsule and the coffin bone, a movement known as rotation. Besides a complete physical, radiographs are essential to determine the degree of damage from coffin bone rotation. A normal coffin bone has no rotation. When founder occurs, the coffin bone begins to rotate downward inside the hoof capsule. The degree of rotation can be determined through x-rays. There are treatment options that can provide relief for both acute and chronic conditions. Careful feeding, exercise, and monitoring can help horses continue to live and work for many years. However, the need for care is ongoing. An affected horse must be on a regular hoof trimming schedule and may have to wear shoes to provide hoof protection and prevent lameness. The key to control is in the hands of the owner. Feeding a horse affected with chronic laminitis poses a challenge. Since grass is high in sugar, keeping him on a dry lot (no grass) is usually suggested. Use of a grazing muzzle can provide some supervised turnout on sparse grass. Grass hay and no grain are also recommended. Feeding a ration-balancer or multi-vitamin/mineral supplement provide the balance of necessary nutrients. Foundered horses may also need a thyroid supplement, which can be determined through a blood test, to check for the insulin form of Laminitis. Due to the seriousness of this disease, all lameness issues should be examined as soon as possible, since catching a problem early on with aggressive treatment is always best, especially with the risk of Laminitis. Dr. Joanna Bronson graduated from Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2000 at the top of her class. Following graduation, she worked as an intern at a large equine referral practice in Cleveland, Ohio specializing in lameness, surgery, and racetrack medicine. In 2005, she opened Bronson Veterinary Services in Coldwater, Michigan, a full-service equine, small animal hospital and surgical center.

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Return to Your Horses Roots with “Paddock Paradise” By Lisa Kiley | https://www.cashmans.com/ Horse care has come a long way over the years, and in many ways horse owners care more now than ever about the wellbeing of their animals. As we learn more about what's best for our horses, we are finding that providing a more natural environment is one of the healthiest ways for them to thrive. If you are looking for ways to think outside the box and explore different models of horse keeping, I encourage you to consider “Paddock Paradise”. I was intrigued by this brilliant concept that creates a much more natural way of pasturing for horses. It provides an enriching environment while achieving a symbiotic relationship with the land. Jaime Jackson, the author of “Paddock Paradise – A Guide To Natural Horse Boarding” is an accomplished hoof care professional and currently the Executive Director of the Association for the Advancement of Natural Hoof Care Practitioners. He advocates for a more natural way of caring for horses that was born from his observations of wild horses living in the Great Basin area in the 1980's. Over the years he has worked to create a system that brings the benefits of a more natural environment to horses all over the world that can be created by applying the designs of nature into your own backyard. Application of these principles leads to horses that are healthier both physically and mentally. After continually seeing the negative effects of modern horse keeping that resulted in the compromise of hoof health and therefore overall health of the horse, Jackson first set out to introduce the concept of natural hoof care in earlier books he has published. However, when speaking with him, he advised the idea that he wanted to share with the concept of “Paddock Paradise” was to look at horse management in a more holistic way. The concept is to create a space for horses to move as they would in nature, a system that works as it would in the wild, but by design on your own property. For most domesticated horses, lack of movement has a negative impact on their health. In the wild, horses are on the move for a significant part of the time, with stops along the way for different behaviors and activities. Jackson’s system introduces a track for horses to move through that encourages activity with a template of 19 different areas that can be added to mimic a natural environment. Ideally, the track consists of a perimeter loop around the property or pasture and an interior adjustable fence (typically electric, such as rope) that creates a track approximately 10 to 12 feet wide. A space this narrow encourages movement, but for the safety of the horses you want to make sure that they can comfortably turn around in the track space. In his book, Jackson outlines all the different areas that can be added along the track that will provide activity and enrichment. Some of these include: feeding areas – where it is suggested that slow feeders are hung for hay, shelter – such as a loafing shed for protection from the elements, and watering holes – which can be natural or manmade. Along the way, the type of terrain can be altered to add texture to the track, rock piles, logs, and branches provide a course for the horses to work through which is good for the mind and the hooves. Off shoots that allow the horses a dusty spot to roll or a spot to lounge under the shade of trees are ideal. Introducing herb beds and complementary browsers like goats will AUGUST 2021 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2021

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Depending on the size of the track and how many horses are utilizing the space, you will need to establish a routine for manure removal, replenishing of hay and minerals, and overall maintenance of the track fencing and footing. However, Jackson emphasized that the space should keep handling to a minimum advising that this isn't a track for working or riding your horse. This is your horses’ home place, so make sure it is safe and secure, and then let your horse enjoy it. Horses can live on the track year-round, and it has benefits for horses in all life stages. It is especially helpful for horses that are arthritic or prone to issues such as laminitis or colic. A horse that is living on the track will essentially be ‘warmed-up’ so he can be pulled out and ready to ride and work, helping to reduce work related injury. It will also increase their fitness and stamina without added training sessions. Items found on the track can help naturally desensitize your horses leading to a more sure-footed mount. Jackson confirmed that horses easily adapt to the track and are quick to utilize it, as can be seen by the movement patterns they develop almost immediately. For more information about “Paddock Paradise” or to get a copy of Jacksons’ book, check out his website: https://jaimejackson.com/ Jackson also urges people to check out farms where the track system is already in use. He genuinely cares for these animals and (56)

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Wilderness Trip 2021 By Robert Eversole | https://www.trailmeister.com/ Outside an emergency room entrance, a strange town stretching ahead, wobbling, unsteady on new crutches, a hospital issue suit of sweat pants and t-shirt was completed with a single anti-slip sock. A flimsy plastic bag held all my belongings; a vial of narcotics and $150 in cash. No wallet, no ID, and no phone. It was not a good way to end a day. The Continental Divide Trail ranged ahead towards its terminus in Canada. Closer was the famed Chinese Wall in Montana’s Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex. Closer yet was our lunch destination in the aptly named Pretty Prairie. In one of the nation’s most scenic areas, I was annoyed. This was supposed to be day two of a 10-day pack trip through the Bob and we hadn’t yet decamped from the trailhead. I had been planning this trip for months and wanted to get going, instead we were going on a day ride to a location I’d visited dozens of times before. The South Fork of the Sun River sparkled in front of us as it raced to the Gulf of Mexico over 1,000 miles away, via the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers. We would cross the Sun twice before we made it to our luncheon spot near the Pretty Prairie patrol cabin overlooking a glade in the forest. Preparing for a pack trip is an involved process that becomes more so the longer the trip and the greater number of people coming along. The basics of food, water, and shelter are the same regardless of the where’s, and when’s of any camping trip. Complications grow with the number of people and animals that accompany you and the number of days you’ll be out. Our group of 4 humans and 8 mules and horses included my wife Celeste, and Joe and Jenny, dear friends of ours from our a local mule club. This was the first Bob trip for my 3 companions, and I wanted it to be special. As it turned out, it was certainly memorable for all involved. This early season trip was one of my few recreational runs into the 1.5 million acre expanse of the Bob Marshall. Most of my visits to this spectacular country had previously involved hauling tools and materials for backcountry work parties, not the lounging and loafing that I was looking forward to on this adventure. Below me, barely reaching Ruger’s knees (my mule), the river rushed over polished stones of green, gray, red, and black. Each rock telling a story of time and geology before forming the shifting and slippery riverbed below Ruger’s shoes. Having passed through this ford many times over the years, I knew that if the river was knee high just 10 feet from the bank it would be belly deep by midstream and that would mean my short statured pack animals might have to swim if we continued. Caution being the better part of valor; I decided that this side of the Sun would make for a fine, and much drier, lunch spot with acres of ample grazing for the mules. With the pack string in tow, we turned into the current, facing upstream to exit the river and make our way on to lunch. It may be cliché, but time moved slowly as Ruger first shifted his weight as he attempted to navigate the smooth unstable stones under the surface. He then dropped onto his side, my leg trapped under his bulk as I sat on the riverbed, water up to my chest. Once the current caught his mass, the big red mule rolled over me, forcing me under water as we spun over one another on our way downstream. My much better half Celeste had a ringside seat for the show as Ruger and I tumbled in the swift river. Things had suddenly become sporty and possibly dangerous. AUGUST 2021 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2021

By the time I lunged and heaved out of the river like a half-drowned rat, Celeste and Joe were already at the bank and helped reunite me with dry land. Other than coughing up quite a bit of the frigid river water, I thought all was well, if a bit wet. Then I tried to stand up. Ruger fared much better than I. He clambered ashore wet but otherwise unharmed save for a few bumps and scrapes. Thank Heavens for trained medical personnel! When not on the trail and spreading the good news of mules across the Pacific Northwest, Jenny is a nurse and immediately went to work assessing what impacts my unplanned mule rafting journey had wrought. Celeste and I both keep current with our First Aid and CPR certifications, but having a professional on hand made things a lot less frightening. It was quickly determined that riding out was not going to be the best option. It was time to call for help. Satellite messengers are game changers, and we don't go off grid without one. Most of the time they are simply a reliable tool for communicating with family and friends when cell coverage is a dream. It's during exciting times that the utility of these handheld devices really comes home. For the past several years, I've carried the SatPaq device which uses a cell phone as the interface and display. With extremely low latency and high reliability, the SatPaq has always handled all my needs. Until the phone broke. The downfall of keeping the 10 essentials on your person is that if you have a wreck, there is a chance that your emergency tools can be damaged. Despite a strong protective case, the water pouring from the insides of the battered phone told a tale of irreparable damage. The SatPaq wasn't coming to the rescue today. The space shuttle had redundant systems and so should you. We always carry backups for critical systems including communications. Celeste carries a Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) from ACR on our rides. A PLB may not be able to send non-emergency messages, but it also has no subscription fees. We have carried the PLB for years without having to utilize it. Now was the time to put our “when the stuff hits the fan” tool to use. Once the PLB was activated the only thing left was to wait for the signal to make its way from space to a US Air Force command center in Florida, then on to the Helena, Montana Sheriff’s Office, where aviation support from Two Bear Air was arranged. Once the helicopter rotors were spinning, it was a 52-minute flight from Kalispell, MT to my location at the confluence of the south and west forks of the Sun River, within the Bob Marshall wilderness complex. In only three hours, word of my wreck had traveled thousands of miles and coast to coast and back, and returned to my riverbank in the form of two paramedics and a pilot traveling in a shiny blue helicopter. A PLB works. Snacks are always welcome. Especially in an emergency. Not only did the gleaming Bell helicopter arrive with two paramedics ready (60) WWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM

to work on their patient, but the pilot also brought freshly baked banana bread that he shared with my companions as the paramedics readied me for transport. The twin engines of a Bell Globalranger create over 1,100 horsepower and the pilot whipped each horse as he sped to Helena 80 air miles, and many mountain ridges away. My journey from a dusty riverbank to a spotless ER took only 34 minutes. Celeste’s trip out of the Bob was going to take much longer as she singlehandedly led a string of three mules and a horse back to the trailhead miles away. ER staff determined that I had neatly relocated part of my lower leg bone, specifically the medial malleolus. For layman, this is the projection on the inner side of your ankle joint. Find it, then imagine the bump moved to a brand-new location. Injuries like these hurt like heck but they’re a long way from the heart. Once the Docs and Nurses had my injuries stabilized and ready for an orthopedic surg-

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August 2021 Saddle Up! Magazine

Articles inside

Bronson, J., DVM: Laminitis

Shrine Charity Horse Show

Herder, Carole: Cavallo Hoof Boots

Editor’s Letter

Palm, Lynn: Western Dressage

Fabus, Taylor: Trail Riding Tips

Indiana TB Horse Racing

News Briefs: Equine Related

MI Apple Blossom Classic Shows

Re/Max Platinum, Kathie Crowley