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ARTICLES & NEWS Association/Trail Riders News Blazer, Eleanor: Salt Cardeccia, Kim: Your Importance Eversole, Robert: Why Icelandic? Getty, Dr. Juliet: Chia Seeds Goodnight, Julie: Consistency News Briefs: Equine Related Palm, Lynn: Forehand Turn Skylis, Lisa: The Arthritic Horse Stevens, Paula: Draft Horse Basics

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Why Icelandic? By Robert Eversole | www.TrailMeister.com I've said for years, to many thousands of people around the nation, that for me the perfect trail mount would be an Icelandic Mule. Without fail the reply is “Why Icelandic?” Iceland is far more than the volcano scene from the 2013 version of “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty.” It's a fascinating country with an even more captivating equine tradition. Celeste (my MUCH better half) and I were introduced to the Icelandic breed about twenty years ago through our volunteer work with therapeutic riding centers. These sturdy creatures are much like their homeland – small but mighty – and can easily carry grown adults. Icelandic’s are known for their sure footed-ness when crossing rough terrain and for their renowned stamina. Combine the virtues of a good donkey with natural advantages of the Icelandic and it sounds like a wonderful beast for trail riding! Here's five facts about Icelandic horses that you might not know. Benevolent Nature One of the reasons the Icelandic horse is very popular is its easy going and friendly nature. In fact, they are famous for their pleasant temperament. Which is ironic considering that the Icelandic language doesn't have a direct translation for “please.” The Horse of Vikings (and Hobbits) The ancestors of the Icelandic Horse arrived with Viking settlers sometime between 860 and 935 AD. These same primitive horses were also the ancestors of modern Shetland ponies. In the Peter Jackson 2012 movie “The Hobbit” Icelandic’s were featured for their shaggy hobbitty appearance and their smooth gait. Not a Pony Although the Icelandic horse's closest relative, the Shetland pony, gets called a pony to its face – don't try that with an Icelandic! Despite their size, Icelandic's are always referred to as horses. Apparently, the Shetland Isles don't look out for their equine friends as much as Icelanders do. Keep Out… And Don't Come Back! The Icelandic horse has been purebred for over 1,000 years, since the Viking parliament forbade horse imports in 982 AD to prevent the deterioration of the breed. There are even strict rules about bringing saddles into the country. Because of the import restrictions, once an Icelandic horse leaves the country, it can never return. When you live on an island you can do these things! Walk This Way The Icelandic horse is unique as it is the only horse breed that can perform five gaits while other horse breeds can only perform three or four. The special speed is called the Tölt and is a sped-up version of walking, but much more impressive. With only one foot touching the ground at a time, it is very useful for covering uneven ground. Celeste's riding partner for the past nine years has been Minning fra Alfasaga, a wonderful Icelandic mare whom I sometimes refer to as the “circus pony” when Celeste is out of hearing range. A magnificent animal, Minning not only safely carries Celeste through the wilderness, she also serves as one of my best pack animals when Celeste can't accompany me on my trips. JANUARY 2020 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2020

Despite the obvious virtues of the Icelandic breed, I've put off trying one for myself, instead venturing into mules and their fabulously long ears. Until now. I finally found an Icelandic mule while giving trail riding clinics in Canada. Meet Cocoa. Cocoa is a 13.1 hand molly mule out of an Icelandic mare. So far, she seems to embody the very best traits from both her donkey father and Icelandic mother. Time will tell. For more info on horse trails and camps, trail riding and camping with your livestock, please visit

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Working In Hand – Forehand Turn By Lynn Palm | www.lynnpalm.com Three in-hand maneuvers are extremely important for the horse's future from beginning work under saddle to advanced training. They are the forehand turn, haunch turn, and yielding. By teaching the horse these maneuvers on the ground, he will already be familiar with them when asked to do them under saddle. Teaching them benefits the handler, too. The handler knows how to use her sight on the ground to evaluate the response to her commands and control her horse's body to keep him in a straight position during the maneuver. This will help her to execute the maneuver under saddle. As with all in-hand lessons, outfit your horse with a properly fitting halter, with a longe line attached, and leg protection. For this lesson attach the longe line to the lower side ring of the halter on the same side that you are standing. I'll introduce this lesson from the horse's left (near) side so my longe will be snapped to the halter's left side ring. Like other in-hand lessons, I recommend introducing it in a smaller secure area, like a stall. Once the horse consistently responds, move to the aisleway and repeat the lesson. Slowly graduate to less secure environments like an enclosed paddock or round pen. When your horse is solid in this lesson, you will be able to execute it anywhere. Here's an important tip: When introducing this lesson, practice it in the same spot each time. By doing this, the horse will be familiar with what you will be asking him to do. Once he is consistent, add additional spots until he can perform it anywhere within the training location you are using. Our goal in anything we teach our horses is that we give him the best advantage by using his natural instincts to teach him to do this with acceptance and understanding. Working In Hand: Forehand Turn What is a forehand turn? I like the definition given by my friend and Olympic dressage rider Jane Savoie in her wonderful book “Cross Train Your Horse.” She defines the maneuver as follows: “At a standstill, the horse yields or moves away from the rider's leg. His front legs remain more or less on the same spot while his hind legs make a turn around the forehand. When completed, the horse is facing in the opposite direction.” Let me explain the importance of giving the proper cue for this maneuver on the ground that will translate into the ability to do this maneuver under saddle. The cue must be given by putting your hand in the same position where you would give this cue with your leg when asking for it under saddle. To find the correct position for this cue, imagine where the saddle would lie on your horse. The cue for this maneuver is given in a “target area” located on the lower half of the horse's barrel within a zone approximately 10 inches behind his heartgirth. This is the area where your lower leg contacts his lower barrel when your foot is in the stirrup. Be consistent with where you apply this cue! The cue is not given up high on the flank, up on his sides, or back on his hip. Look at your horse and find the target area before staring this lesson. JANUARY 2020 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2020

The way the cue is given is also very important. Apply the cue using a cupped hand with a pulsating pressure, rather than poking the horse with your knuckles or fingers. To start this maneuver, get your horse into position by asking him to set up or stand square. A training tip is to stand between your horse and a fence line to help him stay straight. Position yourself close to him, on his left side, with the excess longe line neatly coiled in your right hand. Gently stroke him with your right hand on his topline and gradually work your hand down to the target area. Avoid the temptation to immediately go to the target area and give the cue. An abrupt cue may cause him to just swing his hips away from you. Or if he doesn't understand what you are asking him to do, he may lean into you. At the same time you are giving the cue, extend your left hand to lightly grasp the chin piece of the halter. Especially when he is first learning, slightly move the horse's head to the left (toward you). This will positions him to move his hindquarters to the right as you use a pulsating pressure on the target area to take advantage of his natural instinct to move his hindquarters away from you. When he is more schooled in this maneuver, the horse will become straighter, but his head should always be slightly positioned towards you and in the opposite direction from way his hindquarters are moving. If you need more response from your horse, give a “cluck” to reinforce your request for him to move. Stay relaxed and move with your horse as he moves his hindquarters. Keep your left hand extended to maintain his head in the proper position. Be careful not to bend his neck too far towards you. After he completes the maneuver, keep the touch and lightly stroke him in the target area so he learns to accept your hand on this sensitive spot. Avoid the common error of holding the halter tightly or steering the horse's head from the halter. Remember: this maneuver is done by asking the horse to move his hindquarters by moving off your right hand on the target area, not by cranking his head around! For the first lessons, only ask him to pivot a few steps, then stop and praise him. Build up so that he can perform the maneuver to 90 degrees then to a full 180-degrees or more! (12)

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Working In Hand – Forehand Turn, continued Your Next Step… When teaching the forehand turn maneuver, make sure you have positioned yourself properly. Keep your body relaxed so that you can move with your horse. Watch your horse's topline, not his legs to evaluate his straightness. If the horse has too much bend to his body, he will end up walking a tight little circle around you rather than keeping his body straight and moving around his forehand. Too much bend can come from cranking the horse's head around toward you, rather than lightly positioning it. If the horse does not respond to what you are asking him to do and steps forward to walk out of the maneuver, reposition him, and ask again for the forehand turn. Do this without stopping – go right into the maneuver. Teach the forehand turn from both sides of your horse. Be patient when teaching this lesson because it requires both you and your horse to be coordinated together. Until then, follow your dreams… For more information about Lynn Palm, please visit her website www.lynnpalm.com, where you can learn about her educational programs at Palm Equestrian Academy in Ocala, Florida, Lynn's Ride Well clinics across the United States, saddles, DVDs, books, and trail and Western dressage competitions, and more. You can also call (352) 629-3310.

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Thriving 30 Acre Equestrian Facility with Sprawling Ranch Home. Spacious walkout ranch home, 2200+sq. ft., 3 bedrooms, 3 baths. Main oor Master Suite. Living room has beautiful stone replace. Country kitchen and dining room opens to screened porch/deck. Walkout basement w/full bath, bedrooms could be added easily. 3 car detached garage. Acres of pastures, paths and pond. Boarding contracts for 20 horses, pasture/stall. Insulated barn; 11 stalls, +7 stalls (2 w/private turnouts & automatic waters), Pyranha automatic y system throughout. Attached 140x60 low dust indoor arena, heated observation room, bathroom. Outdoor arena, round pen, separate hay barn holds 3000 bales. Grain silo, 6000 lb. capacity. Pasture board has 4 shelters w/2 stalls each & 3 run-ins. For a private showing, please contact...

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Consistency Counts By Julie Goodnight | www.juliegoodnight.com On one of my many visits to southern California, I was conducting a horsemanship clinic in the town of Norco, renowned for its horsefriendly lifestyle. On any given day in “Horsetown USA,” you'll see horses being ridden on the dirt sidewalks along Main Street or parked at a tie rail in front of a shopping center, or even in line for the drive-up window at McDonald's. While there, I was invited to tour the Circle D Ranch, home to Disneyland's herd of gorgeous draft horses. Having worked behind the scenes of the horse operation at Disney World, on the other side of the country, I was not surprised to find an immaculate, state-ofthe-art horse facility, that was custom-built to suit the exceptionally high standards of Disney. The ranch is home to 18 draft horses, who work 3-4 days a week in the theme park, some thirty miles away, where they are stabled in a similar barn while “on duty.” The horses come to the Norco ranch for rest and pampering on their 3-4 days off. Aside from the incredible horse flesh and the five-star facility, I was most impressed by the consistency with which the horses are handled. Strictly enforced, detailed policies and procedures are designed to make sure the horses get handled exactly the same way every day, by each of the many employees tasked with their care, both in the theme park and at the ranch. From the way the horses are haltered and led, to how they are tied, to the order of the brushes used, to the process for turning them out or to their daily hand-walking – it was done exactly the same by every handler, in the same order, at the same time, in the same places. There's almost no stress for these horses, because of the consistency. They always know what to expect and what is coming next. They never have to guess or question. There is great comfort in order and predictability. Horses are prey animals and it's easy for them to feel like victims in a chaotic world, when there is a lack of consistency or predictability. Small changes in a horse's known environment can send him into a tailspin. For the same reasons, horses thrive on routines, law and order and consistency. It makes them feel safe and calm when they know what will happen next. Horses always do better with consistent handling and regular routines. They learn patterns quickly and they love to be able to predict what is going to happen next. Most horse owners have learned the benefits of feeding and turning out horses in the same order, and how quickly you can train horses to a routine. Professional horse trainers tend to be very consistent and systematic in the way they ride and handle horses, and their horses are usually a reflection of that. But I often see a lack of consistency in novice horse owners, particularly when it comes to establishing boundaries, communicating clearly and displaying consistent leadership to the horse. Draw a Line in the Sand If a dog has poor manners and jumps on you, rubs against you, roots his nose under your arm so you'll pet him or jumps in your lap uninvited, it may be obnoxious, but it's probably not going to kill you. When a horse has no boundaries and no manners, it's downJANUARY 2020 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2020

Photo credit: Tina Fitch right dangerous and a problem that will snowball. Remember, one way that horses establish dominance is to move the subordinate out of their space. My horsemanship clinics typically start with groundwork. This is my opportunity to get a feel for the horse's temperament, to evaluate the relationship between horse and handler and to refine (or establish) the horse's ground manners. Horses basically do what you've taught them to do (for better or for worse), so it's often the way that a horse is being handled that is leading to the problems. Typically, in groundwork sessions, I see a lot of inconsistency in boundaries or no boundaries at all. Sometimes the person stands too close to the horse, constantly in the horse's personal space, and choking up on the lead. But when the horse gets irritated and starts throwing its head or nipping, it's often wrongly concluded that the horse is the problem. People are sometimes totally unaware of space and boundaries when it comes to horses. Just like a toddler, horses will push on you until they find the limit of their boundaries. If the person is unaware of her own personal space and has no boundaries, the horse will react to that by pushing until he's slinging his head at you, dropping his shoulder into you and moving you out of his space. Even then, sometimes the person is unaware of their own boundaries. It's unfair to be in a horse's face, kissing all over his muzzle, and standing up under his neck, but then get mad at him when he crowds you, nips at you or worse. To be effective (and safe) with horses, you need to be very clear of your own personal boundaries and diligently enforce the boundary. My personal boundary is as far as I can reach around me with my arms outstretched. If the horse moves any part of his body into my space uninvited – even just his nose – I will correct it. If I've set a forward boundary of where the horse should be while I am leading him and he crosses the line, I will reinforce the boundary – 100% of the time. A boundary is only a boundary if it is consistently enforced. If you are clear on where the boundaries are and you consistently enforce it, the horse learns quickly. Say What? Horses are very communicative animals – that's a big part of why they became domesticated to begin with and why they have remained an integral part of human society for thousands of years. Although they have some communication through sound (audible signals), most of their communication is through postures, (17)

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Consistency Counts, continued gestures and gazes. Yes, it can be subtle, but the information is there if we look for it. Horses are more adept at reading people than people are at reading horses. As verbal communicators, we put far too much stock in the spoken word and often miss the subtleties of body language—both in our horses and in ourselves. Learning to be in command of your body language and use appropriate gestures, will help you send the right message to your horse. For instance, when a horse is shying away from something or refusing to go in a certain direction, the rider often does the opposite of what they should do – staring at what the horse is spooking at or looking in the direction the horse wants to go. What you do with your eyes is very meaningful to the horse in these moments – your eyes will reveal your determination (or lack thereof), your intentions (where you want to go) and your confidence level. If you say one thing with the reins (go this way) then the opposite with your eyes, you've contradicted yourself. When doing groundwork with horses, our goal is to move the horse out of our space, in order to reinforce who is in charge. Yet, time and time again, I see handlers approach the horse as if to move him off, but then withdraw if they think the horse is not going to budge. Often, the person is completely unaware that they are withdrawing or even stepping back – but the horse always sees it. Always. Even the smallest retreat will be detected. Being in command of your body language and sending intentional nonverbal signals to the horse will bring your communication to his level. Perhaps the biggest area of miscommunication with the horse comes when we are riding. Complex cues for movements and guidance require skill from the rider, yet it's usually the horse that's blamed for a poor response. A horse can only perform to the level of the rider and when the horse is not performing well, it's usually the rider that needs fixing. Conflicting signals and inconsistent expectations are often to blame for a horse's poor performance. Pulling back on the reins at the same time you want the horse to move more forward is super frustrating to horses and I see it in every clinic I teach. Pulling on two reins to turn is another frustrating example of mis-communication, often seen when people are riding two-handed. If I want to turn right, and I pull both reins to the right, my right hand is pulling his nose to the right, but my left hand is pulling his nose to the left, once it crosses the withers. How can he respond correctly to that? Another example is when I do training demonstrations on canter leads at horse expos, most of the time the “lead problem” is fixed by simply clarifying the cue the rider gives. The horse doesn't have a lead problem, the rider has a cueing problem. Clarifying your cues and using a consistent sequence in your cues will get you the response you want. You could teach a horse almost any cue, by consistently applying the cue and reinforcing it. But if the cue is a little bit different every time or if you fail to reinforce your cues consistently, the horse will fail to respond. Think about the cues you give to your horse when you're riding – cues to walk, trot, canter, stop or turn. What are the precise aids you use? In what sequence do you apply the aids? How is the trot cue different from the canter cue? How do you prepare a horse or JANUARY 2020 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2020

warn him that a cue is coming? How does your body change when you are tense, upset, tired or nervous that may change the clarity of these cues? When you are clear and consistent in the way you cue your horse, your horse will respond like clockwork. Following Your Lead You don't have to be around horses very long to figure out that you want to be the one in charge. It's not a good idea to let a onethousand-pound scared rabbit call the shots. Horses seek out leadership because it makes them feel safe and protected. But there is never a void of leadership in a horse herd. If the leader falls down on the job, either figuratively or literally, another horse will immediately step in to fill the void. You're not the leader unless you act like the leader all the time. A comment I often hear from horse owners is, “every day, I feel like I am starting over with my horse.” They do the groundwork designed to establish authority and control, and get a good response in the moment, but the authority does not stick. The next day, the horse is challenging their authority again. It’s not the horse that's the problem – he's just doing what horses do. It is a lack of consistency in their leadership (and therefore a lack of leadership). If it is a daily battle to be in charge of your horse, you're doing something that is eroding your own authority. Are you controlling the actions of the horse? Or are his actions dictating what you do? It's a simple equation – action and reaction. If you are making an action, to which the horse is reacting, you are in charge. If the horse is making an action, to which you are reacting, he is in charge. It amazes me how often I see handlers work hard in the arena, during the clinic, to establish good ground manners and authority over the horse, then throw it all away the moment the session is over and they leave the arena. Walking back to the barn they let the horse get in front and pull them to the barn or get impatient and start fidgeting and fussing. Rules of behavior must apply all the time and be enforced all the time, or they are not rules. Little things can erode your authority or leadership with the horse – letting him grab the hay out of your arms when you feed him, hand feeding treats, letting him rip away from the halter when you turn him loose, stepping back when he moves into you. Being the leader to your horse is a full-time job. Without question, horses will make us better at being humans, if we rise to the occasion and resist the temptation to blame the horse and instead look to ourselves. Consistency in defending your boundaries not only keeps you safer around the horse, but also (18)

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Consistency Counts, continued helps the horse accept your authority. Achieving command of your body language and the subtle signals you constantly send to your horse helps you communicate to the horse and may help you receive the subtle signals he's sending you. Nothing is more important to your horse than your consistency of leadership. Horses yearn for a strong and fair leader, but it's not always easy to be the one at the top. As the leader, you're not really allowed any down time. It's a hard job – to be consistent in praise and reinforcement, to be consistent in your rules and expectations of behavior, to be consistent in your emotions and confidence, to be consistent in the way you communicate. It's not an easy job, but the payoff is huge. When the horse puts all his faith in you and is willing to follow you anywhere, it's a feeling like no other. Julie Goodnight is the host and producer of Horse Master, a popular how-to horse training series that aired weekly for more than a decade, with 260 episodes. She now travels the world to produce compelling horse TV, and educates horse owners everywhere, sharing her no-nonsense horsemanship with riders of all disciplines. Goodnight is experienced with many kinds of riding – she grew up on the hunter-jumper circuits in Florida and is now at home in the West. She and her husband, Rich Moorhead, a skiindustry professional, reside near Salida, Colorado. Visit www.JulieGoodnight.com/Events to see where Julie's headed next and explore her training library of articles and videos at www.JulieGoodnight.com/Academy. Stay in touch by following @JulieGoodnight on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

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Horse Association & Trail Riders News Fort Custer Horse Friends Association

FORT CUSTER HORSE FRIENDS ASSOC. This is the year to make your trail riding/ camping dates include Fort Custer!! Our new campground is almost finished with only a few things left to complete. A fence needs to be installed around the water pump and some old posts need to be moved. The sites have been finished including the parking pads, picket poles, fire rings and picnic tables. If there is a break in the coming winter weather, we will be working on these last details to get final approval for an opening date. Reservations should be in place on the DNR website this Spring. This has been a huge accomplishment chaired by Roger Glidden and many dedicated board members and volunteers to make this a reality for our Park. A dedication ceremony will be announced this Spring to thank all that have made this EQUESTRIAN CAMPGROUND a dream come true! So, mark your calendars for our Camp Outs for 2020! Annual Spring Equestrian Camp Out May 16-19, 2020 Annual Fall Equestrian Camp Out September 12-15, 2020 These dates will be more important than ever to attend, as these camp outs are our fundraising means to support the new campsites at the trailhead. FCHFA alone is financially supporting and maintaining the 7 new sites we will have to offer at the Park. We will also be responsible for manure removal from the pit provided at the trailhead. Future needs will be a dump trailer for this task. Monies earned at our camp outs will fund this and other maintenance of the campsites and trail work to make our Park your favorite destination for riding and camping! Tell your friends to ride at Fort Custer in 2020! Thank you to all that came to our events in 2019, supported us, worked with us, dreamed with us, and plan more of the same in 2020! Our trails have some of the nicest riding in southern Michigan. The trails vary thru woodlands, prairie sections, and lake trails and offer 6 beautiful creek crossings throughout the 20+ miles of trail system. Trails are rider and horse friendly, always wonderfully groomed for riders enjoyment. We can't wait to see you!

Remember, this issue of Saddle Up is the membership drive for trail clubs. Support us and as many groups as you can this year. This is how busy equestrians can show their commitment for the future of trail riding even if life, jobs and time get in the way. Membership dues are a huge contribution to keep all the fantastic work going in our Park and other Parks with equestrian trails. Join, Join. Join!!! We would love to have you! Go to our website at www.fchfa.org to see our calendar for events and more information or call Nancy at 269-967-3613 for any other questions. We will also be at the MHC Stallion Expo in March in the Trails room. See you on the trails, Toni Strong, FCHFA Secretary

HIGHLAND TRAIL RIDERS ASSOCIATION It's a new year! We hope your holidays were safe and joyful. The HTRA is looking forward to an eventful 2020 riding/camping season. Membership can always use a boost and this year is no exception. If you are looking to support a local equine organization, please join our club ($15.00 annually) by completing the form in the membership section of this edition of Saddle Up. Be sure to mark your calendars for our 2020 events. HTRA will again be hosting two equine ONLY camping weekends/day ride events. Preregistration is required for the campouts. Event information will be posted on our website and on Facebook. Camping/Day Ride Event Dates: May 15-17 (Sat. Poker Ride) September 11-13 (Sat. Horseshoe Hunt) Looking forward to seeing you on the trails!

MICHIGAN FOX TROTTER ASSOCIATION Our mission is to educate those interested in Missouri Fox Trotting horses as well as to promote the breeding, training and enjoyment of them in Michigan. The Versatility Challenge is starting again/

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continuing this month. Earn great prizes for training, trail riding, parades, shows, attending meetings, writing articles and pretty much anything you do with your horse or pony or this association. The rules and forms to enroll are located online at www. michiganfoxtrotters.com We have two clinics to offer in 2020! The first one is May 2-3 with Susan Williams of Morning View Farm in Ionia, MI. The riders learned so much! There was a waiting list for her at her last clinic. You will learn oneon-one horsemanship skills from her and be challenged with obstacles. Susan competes and scores quite highly at Mounted Police competitions in Kentucky with the Eaton County Mounted Patrol. Mail your $100 reservation to Marilyn Mannino (MFTA Sec/Treas), 2333 Hagadorn Road, Mason, MI 48854 to reserve your spot. Inside stalls and rustic camping will be included in the price. There are hotels nearby, if you choose not to camp on site. The final cost and other details are being worked out. Go to www. michiganfoxtrotters.com or to either of our Facebook pages if you can't wait for a future Saddle Up! article. The second one is May 23-24 with Levi Beechy in West Branch, MI. Levi will offer colt starting and astride horsemanship. There will only be nine total spots available. Make your check out to Levi’s Training Center, but mail your $100 deposit to Kathy Kruch, 2515 Gardner, Alger, MI 48610 a.s.a.p. to reserve your spot. The balance will be $200/horse, due before the clinic starts. Your horse will have a stall to use and rustic camping is available. There will be karaoke around the campfire and pizza by donation. The MFTA/MFTHBA National Trail Ride will be at Scheck’s campground south of Traverse City, MI, August 8-11. There are LOTS of sandy trails to explore in the cool Manistee National Forest surrounding this camp. There will be plenty of room for your rig and picket space for your horse. Earn a point toward a cool prize by participating in this NTR by joining the MFTHBA and the trails program (www.mfthba.com). We are currently accepting 2020 renewals and new memberships. You do not have to own a Missouri Fox Trotter to be a member in our organization, but it sure helps (you have voting privileges if you do). A family membership is only $20, a single person is $15. Youth and teens are especially encouraged to join. Print off a form from our website and join the fun! WWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM

Horse Association & Trail Riders News MICHIGAN FOX TROTTER ASSOC., cont. We are looking forward to meeting you at our next meeting 11 am, Jan. 25, 2020 at the Shepherd Bar & Restaurant (Maple Room). All are welcome! - Marilyn Mannino

MICHIGAN TRAIL RIDERS ASSOCIATION Holidays are past, January brings plans for 2020. Hopefully this year will bring you to a Michigan Shore to Shore trail ride. May starts our rides with the blossom ride, there are two trophy rides in June, August is the family ride. September will be a Criss Cross ride and the season ends on our October color ride. For dates go to MRTA.org. January is our board of directors meeting where trail dates and preparation for the annual meeting and banquet will be finalized. Renew your membership so you can vote! Annual meeting is March 12 in Clare. Check our website for the newsletter, important dates and fun news! Stay warm. I ride when the sun comes out!

PINTO HORSE ASSOCIATION OF OHIO As 2019 comes to an end, let us look back at some of the happenings inside and outside of the Ohio Pinto Horse Association. In February we held our annual banquet where the High Point winners from 2018 were recognized. The Youth Club crowned 2019 royalty and everyone enjoyed some bowling and fun, following the awards. The 2019 show season opened in early May where we saw some new faces with the introduction of the Solid Horse division. The Youth Club hosted a Run for the Roses activity and voted in by-laws for officers and directors. In late May we hosted our 2nd show with an amazing turn out! The Youth Club had a pizza party, elected officials and started making plans for the rest of the year (let me tell you, this group is motivated!). As we moved into June, PtHAO saw multiple members attend the Pinto World Champ-

ionship and return home with not only amazing memories, but also ribbons and buckles. In July we survived the temperature spike at our 3rd show and enjoyed a potluck dinner. The Youth Club watched many of our members attend their county fairs and showed how versatile and varied their interests are …everything from showing market hogs and turkeys, to sewing and painting projects! We closed out our show season in September where the Youth members celebrated with a Fall Fiesta that included a pinata and lots of games. The Youth kids showed what makes them such an amazing group, as they cheered on Oliva Johnson in her pursuit of a National Youth Highpoint and held Jordan Melegari’s hand as she showed her horse for the last time before a tear-filled retirement speech for Magically Ziplicous. November brought elections of new officers and directors for the Club, The Pinto Horse Association of Ohio elected a new President; congratulations to Kaylee Clagett and thank you to Megan Herner for her many years of leadership. What an amazing 2019! Congratulations to our Royalty and Youth members who represented PtHAO with pride this past year. Royalty: Queen, Allison Roath; Sweetheart, Kim Bowers; Prince, Wyatt Wolery. Youth Club Officers: President, Kimberly Griggy; President-Elect, Jordan Melegari; Secretary, Madison Wade; Treasurer, Tommy Ternes; Social Media Director, Kimberly Griggy. Youth Club Directors: Walk-Trot, Rachel Vincent & Olivia Madden; 13 & Under, Kim Bowers & Tao Bowers; 14-18, Allison Roath; Mini/Pony, Wyatt Wolery & Hunter Wolery PtHA National Directors: Kimberly Griggy & Jordan Melegari We look forward to seeing old and new faces in 2020! Jodie Ricks, PtHAO Director & Youth Club Adviser

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PROUD LAKE TRAIL RIDERS The snow started falling early this year, that is for sure! Please mark your calendars for our annual banquet at Bakers in Milford. It will be Friday, Febuary 7th. This banquet is always largely attended, so please join the fun. A great meal, silent auction and tons of wonderful company. Everyone is welcome, you do not need to be a member. It is a great way to get to know new horse people and find some riding buddies. Doors open at 6pm and dinner will be served at 7pm. We are always looking for Silent Auction items, so if you have any, please bring with you or drop off to Cindy at Grand River Feed, Wixom, MI. If you have been to Proud Lake recently, you will see our new obstacle course in the run off field next to the staging area. A few of these obstacles were built by a local boy scout who built them as part of his Eagle project. He also created two cement mounting blocks for us. One is in the staging area and one is by the railroad tracks. Please come out and try the obstacle course, it is a lot of fun! If you would like to join our email list, please email me at efrusy@yahoo.com and also remember to like us on Facebook!

WESTERN DRESSAGE ASSOC. OF MI It's 2020 and snow and ice are in our lives as we wait and plan for the upcoming spring and summer events. We do have a few WDAMI events planned for 2020 that I hope everyone will add to their calendars. First, WDAMI will once again have a booth at the Michigan Horse Expo at MSU on March 6-8. And we have our 2nd annual “Dressage for Every Horse and Every Rider” educational event, June 6th, 2020 at Wyn Farm in Williamston, MI. More events are in the works so stay tuned, details will be available soon. I would like to reflect back to 2019 for a moment and say “thank you” to all of the Board members and to our members who WWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM

Horse Association & Trail Riders News WEST. DRESSAGE ASSOC. OF MI, cont. helped WDAMI throughout the year. I would like to say a special “thank you” to Wyn Farm for offering their beautiful farm for our first annual ”Dressage for Every Horse and Rider” educational event. Another big “thank you” goes to instructor Kyle Rothfus and to Maggie Huntoon, owner of Sunset Oaks Farm, for their generous contributions in 2019. And, finally, another big “thank you” to the Mid-Michigan Schooling Shows and Wyn Farm for hosting WDAA recognized Schooling Shows and to all our Members for your support of Western Dressage. The sport of Western Dressage received some fantastic news from the Dressage Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit whose mission is to cultivate and provide financial support for the advancement of dressage in the United States. The Foundation has embraced Western Dressage and had worked with Lynn Palm to establish the Lynn Palm Western Dressage Fund. This new fund will provide financial support to help equestrian groups host affordable, high quality western dressage events such as clinics, camps, and symposiums. Further details about this new program can be found on the Dressage Foundation’s website: www.dressagefoundation.org I am pleased to report that the Western Dressage World Championship Show is growing fast. Entries were up 33% this year. One consequence of this growth is that 2020 will be the last year that the show does not impose a qualification requirement for those who wish to compete in the World Championship Show. Starting in 2021, the WDAA will begin requiring that in order to be eligible for the World Show, horses must have shown in at least one WDAA recognized show during that year. No minimum score or placement will be required, you must simply prove that your horse has competed in at least one WDAA recognized show during the year. Our annual WDAMI Year-end Awards Banquet will be held at the Holiday Inn and Suites in Mount Pleasant on February 22, 2020 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets are 25 dollars. You can reserve your spot by sending a check made out to WDAMI for $25/per reservation to 9075 Brudy Rd., Wolverine, MI 49799. Look for further details and information to land in your mailbox soon. Please join us as we celebrate our members' 2019 accomplishments and learn what WDAMI has planned for 2020. Our speakers

will be Joanne Coy and me, Suzanne Morisse. Joanne will share what it is like to be a judge at the Western Dressage World Championship Show. I will be sharing my own experiences as a participant at the Show. Joanne and I will be happy to answer any questions you might have about preparing for and attending the World Show. Our quote of the month is by Charles De Kunffy: Effortless riding comes with rhythm and balance. WDAMI is looking for sponsors for the Yearend Awards and Educational Events. If you would like to help by sponsoring or finding sponsors, please email: infowdami@ gmail.com. Don't forget to renew your WDAMI and WDAA membership for 2020! Go to www.wdami.org. If not a member, we would love to have you join and become a part of one of the fastest growing equestrian sports. Thank you for your support. Be safe, have fun, enjoy your equine partner, and exercise the act of kindness to all. Until next time – Suzanne Morisse, WDAMI President

WESTERN MICHIGAN APPALOOSA REGIONAL (WMAR) The WMAR Year End Awards Banquet will again be combined with the MApHA Awards Banquet on January 25, 2020 at the Okemos Convention Center. Invitations have been sent out and if you didn't receive one, contact Amy Zeigler for info. There will be no lunch served, only dinner. The WMAR BOD meeting will be at 11:30 am with our awards following at noon. WMAR General Membership meeting will be scheduled for 3:30 pm. Don't forget to start gathering items for our silent and live auctions. Showbills have been finalized and our 2020 tentative show schedule will include (pending approval at the general membership meeting in January) the MApHA Spring Show on May 1-3, 2020 at the Ingham County Fairgrounds (north end), the WMAR Red, White & Blue Show on May 30-31, also at the Ingham County Fairgrounds (north end), the WMAR State Show on July 11-12, at the Ingham County Fairgrounds (south end), the MApHA/WMAR Summer Sizzler

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Show on August 8-9 at the MSU Pavilion and the MApHA Classic Show on August 28-29, also at the MSU Pavilion. A schedule is available on the WMAR Facebook page. Our two WMAR shows held at the Ingham County Fairgrounds will again be offering Open All Breed classes, complete with their own show high points. So, if you have friends that don't have Appaloosa’s yet, they can still come along and have some fun with us. The Ingham County Fairgrounds is once again allowing exhibitors to haul in without having to rent a stall. Further information about that will be on the WMAR show bills. Something new for 2020 is that the Sizzler Appaloosa Show, which we co-host with the MApHA, will also have Open All Breed classes AND there will be a circuit award offered which includes the two WMAR shows, as well as the Sizzler show. Circuit award winners will be handed out at our year end awards banquet in 2021. Don't forget that WMAR offers the Incentive Fund for those of you showing at the WMAR shows this summer. For a small fee, you can start earning $$ for each pt. earned which is paid back at the year end banquet. Further info and forms can be found on the WMAR website and the WMAR Facebook page. For current information and photos from the awards banquet, as well as last summer’s fun, please check our website at www. wmarapp.org or our Facebook page... “Western Michigan Appaloosa RegionalWMAR.” Our next meeting will be at the year end banquet on January 25, 2020. 'til next month…Sharon Clark

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Bones On A Budget Comprehensive Care For Your Arthritic Horse By Lisa Skylis, Reporter at Large | Email: skylisli@msu.edu Arthritis is an all too common diagnosis for an active or aging horse. Regardless of their age or discipline, it means the same thing for your horse: a degenerative joint disease that requires comprehensive care. Typically, after identifying the effected joint(s) your veterinarian will reach for an anti-inflammatory medication. An anti-inflammatory, like Bute or Banamine, is intended to slow the disease's progress down and keep your horse comfortable. Other pharmaceutical treatments include injectable varieties of corticosteroids, Hyaluronic Acid, and Polysulfated Glycosaminoglycans or PSGAGs. As for supplements, the equine market is flooded with over eighty nutraceutical pills all aimed at supporting joint health. With so many treatment options, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed. Your veterinarian can help you navigate the different drugs and make the right choice for your horse's arthritis. But don't stop your efforts there. Managing your horse's arthritis means more than giving them drugs and supplements – but it doesn't have to cost more. Focusing on balanced hoof care, regular exercise, and hot and cold poultices are budget-friendly ways to keep your arthritic horse comfortable. A more comprehensive care plan can help your arthritic horse stay active longer and give them many more years of living comfortably. From the Ground Up When caring for your arthritic horse, do not underestimate the importance of proper hoof care. Although often overlooked, consistent farrier care and a solidly balanced hoof can make the difference between chronic pain and comfort. Before reaching for your wallet, there are some easy, inexpensive ways to make a difference in your horse's comfort through hoof care. Create a more even landing surface by cleaning out gravel and ice bits every day. Keep your farrier visits regularly scheduled and put up reminders somewhere you'll notice in the barn. Though each horse has their own particular hoof growth rate, generally a horse's hooves grow slower in the winter. Still, regular check-ins with your farrier are necessary to determine what's working for your horse and what isn't. When your horse is walking to or away from you, are their hooves landing heel first and flat? If not, your first task is to have your farrier correct the imbalance. An unbalanced natural hoof will lead to uneven loading on the joints, which will increase the likelihood of further erosive arthritic changes. After correcting this, you and your farrier may decide that your horse can remain barefoot or to pursue corrective shoeing methods. While most arthritic horses do best barefoot, some need shoeing changes to optimize the mechanics of a particular limb. When they are shoeing with balance in mind, your farrier's goal is to keep the foot correctly placed under the skeletal column. There are a variety of ways to get this alignment and they all depend on your horse's conformation and where their arthritis is. If your horse has lowangled heels, they might use egg bar shoes to help with hock arthritis. If your horse needs more shock absorption or sole protection, they would use leather or synthetic pads. It's important to consider hoof care when treating and managing any arthritis in your horse. The take-home message here is that hoof JANUARY 2020 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2019

balance is critical and you can help your horse achieve it by: regularly cleaning out their feet, keeping consistent farrier care, and having your farrier trim and shoe for balance. A Little Work Goes A Long Way Most people assume that an arthritic horse should reduce their activities to as little as possible and even retire their horse. It's certainly true that a horse who developed arthritis from extreme overuse should scale back its activity. However, most horses with arthritis still need regular exercise and even a little work has a lot of benefits. If left to its own devices, a horse with an arthritic joint won't move around much and may become protective of the sore area. Similar to humans, this would likely weaken the muscles around the joint and exaggerate the problem. While it seems counterintuitive, your arthritic horse's joints would benefit from moderate exercise in the following ways: · Maintains flexibility of the joints · Stimulates circulation and keeps joint fluids moving · Increases the stability of the joint by increasing strength of the supporting muscles · Maintain conditioning and help prevent excess weight gain from inactivity Does this mean you should take your arthritic horse on a five hour trail ride or jump them over an advanced course? Absolutely not! Your horse would not appreciate or benefit from strenuous or highimpact exercise, like jumping. Exercise for an arthritic horse can mean many different things and it depends on the horse's previous level of activity and age. For instance, a highly competitive young reining horse may just need to scale back activity. Whereas an older retired horse would benefit from mild increased activity. The exercise program for your arthritic nonperformance horse might be to hand walk them for ten minutes a day for two weeks, increase to twenty minutes daily for two weeks, and gradually build up to ten minutes of light longeing after a few weeks. One thing is for sure, when beginning an exercise routine with your arthritic horse you should always consult your vet, listen to your horse's body language, and start slowly. Create an exercise program that's appropriate for your horse's age/current fitness level. Do not exercise your arthritic horse in the following situations: · Your vet has told you not to exercise the horse. · Your horse's joint is hot to the touch and swollen. · Your horse exhibits significantly increased pain during or after light exercise. · Your horse is on any anti-inflammatory drugs, because they mask pain and could lead you to over-exercise. Do-It-Yourself Arthritis Poultice For centuries, poultices have been the tried-and-true method for relieving soreness and reducing inflammation in horses. A poultice is a thick, moist preparation that is applied topically to the lower legs and can either have a warming or cooling effect. Generally, warm poultices are intended to draw out infection and are more helpful for hoof abscesses. Cold poultices are effective for decreasing inflammation, especially after exercise, and lessening any muscular pain. Although readily available in most supply stores, it's cheaper and easier to make your own poultice using ingredients you might... (24) WWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM

Comprehensive Care, continued already have around the kitchen. Here's a recipe to make your own cold poultice for your arthritic horse: Materials to Gather: · 1/3 cup Buckwheat Flour · 1/3 cup Ground Ginger · 1/3 cup Soy Flour · Cold Water · Medium sized bowl and spoon · Large sized re-sealable plastic bag · Paper shopping bag, cut into a long strip (long enough to cover from the hock or knee to slightly past the fetlock) · Polo wrap or a quilt and standing bandages Method: · First, combine all dry ingredients in a medium-sized bowl · Then, add just enough cold water until the consistency is like thick porridge · Finally, empty the poultice into a plastic, re-sealable bag and refrigerate it for at least a few hours Application: · Apply the chilled poultice thickly onto your horse's clean legs from their hock or knee to just beyond the fetlock · Make sure to smooth the poultice into every groove and crevice of the leg · Wet your already cut paper bag and wrap that around the leg, covering the poultice · Use your hands to push the damp paper bag around the leg to make sure you're creating a tight seal · Apply and secure the polo wrap or quilt with standing bandages over the paper, be sure not to wrap too tightly around the leg · Leave the poultice on overnight or as long as convenient · When you’re ready to remove the poultice, you can use a curry comb and water Variations · Dandelion Leaves: Contain anti-inflammatory properties, add to help relieve arthritic discomfort · Lavender: Add for use as natural muscle relaxer, is also soothing to skin irritations

· Comfrey Leaves: Add to assist with arthritis discomfort, bruising, and is anti-inflammatory · Arnica: Also called wolf's bane, mountain arnica, or mountain tobacco. Add to reduce swelling, bruising, reduce arthritic pain, and for anti-bacterial properties Summary Managing your horse's arthritis involves more than giving them drugs and supplements – but it doesn't have to cost more. Start by keeping up on your horse's hoof care and ensuring that their feet are balanced and supported correctly. Then consult your vet about beginning a gentle exercise program for your arthritic horse. Remember to start slowly and pay attention to your horse's body language during and after exercise. A more comprehensive arthritis care plan can help keep your horse comfortable and ride-able for many years to come. About Lisa Skylis: Lisa Skylis is an MSU Alumna with a degree in Animal Sciences and a regular contributor to Saddle Up! Magazine. She is a horse enthusiast and avid supporter of therapeutic riding. Lisa is a professional freelance writer and inquiries can be sent to her via email: skylisli@msu.edu

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Happy New Year! New Year’s Day. A fresh start. A new chapter in life waiting to be written. New questions to be asked, embraced, and loved. Answers to be discovered and then lived in this transformative year of delight and self-discovery. Today carve out a quiet interlude for yourself in which to dream, pen in hand. Only dreams give birth to change. ~ Sarah Ban Breathnach, American Author

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QUALITY TRAIL HORSES FOR SALE

2020 Lapeer Equestrian Team Fundraiser

TACK SALE Saturday, March 21st | 10am-2pm No Early Entry | Admission $3 | 10 & Under Free (cash only)

Lapeer High School 933 S. Saginaw St., Lapeer, MI 48446

VENDORS WELCOME $25 per 10x10 space (before March 11), $35 after. Please bring your own tables and chairs. Set-up starts at 8am. Vendors allowed two workers per space. Additional people must pay admission. No sale of food or beverages allowed. Make checks payable to MIHA Lapeer Equestrian Team and mail to Kaitlynn Tuckey, 1412 Farm Lane Rd., Lapeer, MI 48446. Please include: business/club name, contact name, phone, email, number of spaces, $10 late fee if after March 11th. Once payment is received, you will receive a conrmation email.

All horses come with our 2 month/24 lesson partnership assurance program! Let us help you create the relationship of your dreams with the horse of your choice. We don’t just sell horses, we develop partnerships.

WindWalker Farms

Questions? Contact Kaitlynn Tuckey 810.614.1468 or Amanda Dixon 810.614.3691

Tim Scarberry (810) 287-2415

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Donations of show equipment, tack & clothing always welcome!

Is Your Horse Worth His Salt? By Eleanor Blazer | www.horsecoursesonline.com The ancient Greeks traded salt for slaves – hence the saying “worth his salt.” Early Roman soldiers were partially paid in salt (salarium argentum, which is where the word “salary” originated). A severe salt deficiency can cause death. Napoleon had thousands of soldiers die during his retreat from Moscow when wounds would not heal due to a “salt deficiency.” Salt is an essential nutrient – the body needs it, but cannot manufacture it. Salt must be provided in the diet. Salt consists of sodium and chloride (NaCl). They are electrolytes. Electrolytes are electrically charged particles called ions. These ions can be lost through sweat. They are necessary for cellular metabolism, a balanced cellular system and the production of energy using calories. Sodium helps maintain hydration and is important to muscle contraction and nerves. Chloride has a negative charge, while sodium has a positive charge. The balance between the two helps maintain healthy blood cells. Blood is self-regulating (homeostatic). It will go to great lengths to maintain its normal stability – even to the point of robbing nutrients from other organs. If salt is not available through diet, the blood will steal the salt present in urine and sweat. But urine and sweat production cannot be stopped and the blood returns the salt to the kidneys and sweat glands. The body tries to maintain itself by diluting the urine and sweat with more water to try to keep from robbing the salt from the blood and excreting it. The body's tissues become dehydrated, while the blood tries to maintain its normalcy. JANUARY 2020 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2020

An average sized horse (1100 pounds), at rest, needs about two ounces of salt per day. Four to five ounces may be needed on hot days and during strenuous exercise when sweat is being produced. There is some salt in commercially produced feeds. If the product is fed according to the feeding directions, an ounce of salt per day may be provided by the feed. But this is not enough salt. Salt must be provided in some form – block or loose. I do not like salt blocks. Blocks of salt were designed for cattle. Cattle have rough tongues. That is why many horses bite and destroy the blocks, they are trying to get the needed salt. I recommend loose white granulated salt – it looks just like table salt. Feed stores will have it in 50 pound bags. It will be more economical than the blocks. You will get more salt for your money. Horses that are salt starved must be introduced to salt slowly. Salt poisoning is possible if salt is suddenly available. Symptoms of salt poisoning are digestive upset and cramps. Salt is the only mineral which horses know they need. Horses can be deficient in copper or any other mineral and not consume the needed amounts when they are available. But horses will eat salt if their body needs it. Along with salt, horses need water. Water is the most important nutrient. Increased consumption of salt will increase water intake. A full salt feeder next to a fresh clean bucket of water is required in all horse areas – at all times. Salt and water, it's simple and it's cheap – and your horse is worth it. Earn Professional Certification as a Horse Trainer, Stable Manager or Riding Instructor. Visit www.equinestudiesinstitute.org (26)

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2020 MEMBERSHIP DRIVE FEATURING HORSE & TRAIL RIDING ASSOCIATIONS IN MICHIGAN & OHIO

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HORSE & TRAIL RIDING ASSOCIATIONS are an important part of a healthy equine economy. Show your support, become a member of one or more today! VOLUNTEERS & MEMBERS ALWAYS WELCOME!

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4 Season Equine Association

NEW & USED TACK SALE January 18th, 2020 Doors Open 10am-5pm | Set up from 8am-9:30am 9:30am-10am for those with tables to pre-shop Admission $2 (includes door prize entry) | Marion High School, 2213 20 Mile Rd., Marion, MI 49665

Contact Beth Barret 231.620.4042 | Email: 4seasonequine@gmail.com Contact Name Business Name

Individual Table – $25 (includes 1 table & 10x10 area) Additional Table – $10 (maximum 3)

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By submitting this membership application, you agree to hold the 4 Season Equine Association, its members and their families, committees, sponsors and assigns, harmless for any legal claims relating to physical, mental, or ﬁnancial incidents or injury in association with 4 Season Equine Association sponsored events. In addition, signing this application constitutes that you have agreed to all 4 Seasons Equine Association rules and bylaws. Adult Voting Member signature and date JANUARY 2020 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2020

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Equine Interests (check all that interest you) □ Showing □ Boarding □ Breeding □ Training □ Volunteerism □ Banquets □ Trail Riding □ Member Events □ Clinics □ Awards Tell us about your horses (please attach a separate sheet of paper) Include: Name, Age, Sex and Breed Please make checks payable to:

4 SEASON EQUINE ASSOCIATION Mail application/check to: Kelly Leohnard 10349 Blackman Rd., Kingsley, MI 49649 WWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM

4 Season Equine Associa on Open Horse Show Series June 13 Dbl. Judged

8:30 am start July 25 & July 26

Elaine Paige & Sally Jo Bucholtz

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August 1 Dbl. Judged Mackinzie Whaley & Taylor Cunningham

Mecosta Co. Fairgrounds

Mason Co. Fairgrounds

Otsego Co. Fairgrounds

540 West Ave., Big Rapids, MI

5302 W. US-10 Ludington, MI

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Pony/Mini at Halter Weanlings and Yearlings at Halter 2 Year Olds at Halter Pleasure Mares at Halter Stock Mares at Halter Pleasure Geldings at Halter Stock Geldings at Halter Color Class at Halter Stallions at Halter a. Championship Halter Versatility Showmanship Showmanship W/T 11-18 Showmanship W/T 19 & Over Showmanship 13 & Under Showmanship 14-18 Showmanship 19 & Over Showmanship PeeWee W/T 10 & Under Jackpot Showmanship **** 10 MINUTE LONGE LINE WARM UP **** Longe Line Yearlings Longe Line 2 Year Olds Mini Jumping in Hand Leadline 6 & Under **** ½ HOUR LUNCH BREAK **** Hunter Hack WTC Pleasure Driving Saddleseat Equitation OPEN English Equitation W/T 11-18 English Equitation W/T 19 & Over English Equitation PeeWee W/T 10 & Under English Pleasure PeeWee W/T 10 & Under Saddleseat Pleasure OPEN Jackpot Saddleseat Pleasure English Pleasure W/T 11-18 English Pleasure W/T 19 & Over Pony English Pleasure W/T Jackpot English Pleasure W/T English Pleasure Step-Up WTC English Equitation 13 & Under English Equitation 14-18 English Equitation 19 & Over

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English Pleasure Jr Horse (5 & under) Versa lity Award English Pleasure Sr Horse (6 & over) Participate in our versatility English Pleasure 13 & Under showmanship, YOU design the English Pleasure 14-18 pattern, WE give you a couple of English Pleasure 19 & Over required elements on show day! Jackpot English Pleasure Declare 4 of your other classes ****10 MINUTE BREAK**** to count toward your total 45. Western Horsemanship W/T 11-18 versatility points. 46. Western Horsemanship W/T 19 & Over Win a great award and our traveling trophy! 47. Western Horsemanship PeeWee W/T 10 & Under Entry Fees: 48. Western Pleasure PeeWee W/T 10 & Under $5 per class, per judge per day 49. Command Class WTC Ofﬁce Fee: $5 per day, 50. Western Pleasure W/T 11-18 per 1 horse/1 rider combination 51. Western Pleasure W/T 19 & Over Off The Trailer Fee: 52. Pony Western Pleasure W/T $15 per horse per day 53. Jackpot Western Pleasure W/T 54. Western Pleasure Step-Up WTC Stalls: 55. Western Horsemanship 13 & Under $35 per day, $50 per weekend 56. Western Horsemanship 11-18 Camping: $30 per night 57. Western Horsemanship 19 & Over Saturday Jackpots: 58. Western Pleasure Jr Horse (5 & Under) $10 per class 59. Western Pleasure Sr Horse (6 & Over) $50 Added – W/T 60. Western Pleasure 13 & Under $100 Added – All Others 61. Western Pleasure 14-18 Membership: $30 per family 62. Western Pleasure 19 & Over 63. Jackpot Western Pleasure All exhibitors MUST be a current *** 10 MINUTE BREAK *** member to win ANY series 64. Jackpot Bareback Equitation awards for one horse/rider 65. Costume Class (Walk Only) combination. 66. Liberty Series Award High Points: TRAIL – SEPARATE AREA Walk/Trot: PeeWee FROM 12 PM - 3 PM 11-18, 19 & Over, 67. Trail Walk Trot 11 -18 WTC: 13 & Under, 68. Trail Walk Trot 19 & Over 14-18, 19 & Over 69. Trail PeeWee W/T 10 & Under Grand & Reserve Awards 70. Trail 13 & Under 71. Trail 14-18 Barn Manager: 72. Trail 19 & Over Tina Weinrick 73. Trail in Hand (231) 631-1104 74. Jackpot Trail

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Show Manager: Tallie Cook Warning: Under the Michigan Equine Activity Liability Act, an equine professional is not liable for an injury to or death (231) 944-6269 of a participant in an equine activity resulting from an inherent risk of the equine activity. 4 Season Equine Association, 4seasonequine@gmail.com its ofﬁcers/board members, volunteers and show staff or any event host location, is not responsible for injury. JANUARY 2020 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2020

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American Horsemen Challenge Association

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P.O. Box 350, Swartz Creek, MI 48473 • 810.730.0682

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Lifetime Membership $500 Regular Membership $50 Youth Membership $25

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Amateur/Novice: I have read the rules and regulations that govern the AHCA Amateur, and Novice status. I hereby affirm and agree to comply with the rules and regulations of the AHCA as written and contained in the AHCA office rule book, as it is updated by necessity. If for any reason I become ineligible to exhibit in above Approved Amateur or Novice classes, I understand it is my duty to voluntarily and immediately notify AHCA. I acknowledge that for violation of AHCA rules, I may be subject to disciplinary action and/or revocation of points and awards for my horse and myself.

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Signature Date Novice Signature WARNING: Under the Michigan Equine Liability act an equine professional is not liable for an injury to or death of a participant in an equine activity resulting from the inherent risk of the equine activity. I understand that horseback riding will expose me to above normal risks. These risks include collisions, obstacles, variation in terrain and surface/subsurface conditions, and unexpected actions of a horse, such as kicking, biting, rearing, bucking, striking, rolling, bolting, or running away from danger by trotting, cantering or galloping. I also understand that I will be exposed to inherent risks of equine activity including but not limited to the unpredictability of an equine reaction to cattle, other animals, and sudden movement of people, sounds, and unfamiliar objects. I further understand that horses have a propensity to behave in ways that may result in injury, harm or death to a person on or around it. I agree that I assume and acknowledge these and other dangers that are inherent in the activity of horseback riding. I agree that I am responsible for my own safety. I agree that I have my own medical coverage. I agree that the AHCA, their members, employees, and agents will not be liable if I suffer personal injury or death, except if caused by their gross negligence or willful and wanton misconduct. I agree not to bring any claims, demands or lawsuits against AHCA, their members, employees or agents. I agree that if AHCA, their members, agents or employees are sued by anyone else because of claimed conduct of myself, I will indemnify and hold them harmless for all damages and costs, including reasonable actual attorney fees. I agree that the consideration for this release to be binding on me, my heirs and assigns that I am permitted to participate in AHCA activities or ride on property rented or in use for events. I specifically affirm and agree that, this release constitutes a wavier of liability beyond the provisions of the Michigan Equine Activity Liability Act 1994 P.A. 351. I agree that Michigan law governs the interruption and enforceability of this release. I acknowledge that I am eighteen years of age or older, and I am signing this release on my own behalf and on the behalf of my minor children, our heirs, representatives and assigns. Printed Name (Parent or Guardian if under 18)

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2020 MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

Fort Custer Horse Friends Association

MEMBERSHIP FEES:

Single $20/year

Come ride some of the most beautiful trails in Southern Michigan! • Over 20 Miles of Horse Trails • 6 Creek Crossings • Separate from Bikes

Family $25/year

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I hereby release FCHFA from any and all liabilities for personal loss/injury and/or property damage of any kind. I accept all responsibility for myself, family members and personal property.

Flint

Lansing Kalamazoo

Ann Arbor

Mail completed form with check made payable to: FCFHA Fort Custer Recreation Area is a 3,033 acre State Recreation Area located between Battle Creek and Kalamzoo, MI

FCHFA / Ken Vandervest 1754 3rd St., Kalamazoo, MI 49009

DATES TO REMEMBER MAY 16-19, 2020 Annual Spring Equestrian Campout

SEPTEMBER 12-15, 2020 Annual Fall Equestrian Campout

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CENTRAL MICHIGAN HORSEMAN’S ASSOCIATION 50TH ANNUAL SEASON

“THE OPEN, ALL BREED CIRCUIT”

1970-2020

2020 MEMBERSHIP FORM ~ ONE FORM PER PERSON Youth Membership | $5 per youth membership

Adult Membership | $15 per adult membership

A youth membership is for anyone 18 and under, as of January 1st, 2020

An adult membership is for anyone 19 and over, as of January 1st, 2020

Back Numbers: All CMHA members are required to have an assigned back number to show and earn year end points, a different back number for each horse/rider combination. Beginning in 2018, CMHA purchased back numbers 1-699 ONLY. If you are a member and want to use a back number 700 or higher, you may provide your own. Each member will receive one set of two (2) back numbers with their membership, if their chosen back number is 1-699. The reserved back number will be available in the show ofﬁce, at the ﬁrst show attended. Any questions, or for more information, please contact Katie Hartsuff at cmhasecretary@gmail.com

ATTENTION 2019 MEMBERS: FORM AND PAYMENT MUST BE POSTMARKED NO LATER THAN APRIL 1ST TO SAVE BACK NUMBER! PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY – PLEASE ﬁll out completely, incomplete forms may delay processing your membership. Last Name

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Horse Information: *PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION – Horse name (as it will be entered in the data base, announced, and printed on awards), year the horse was foaled, breed and color of horse (ex: bay, overo/tobiano, buckskin, etc.), and the back number you are requesting. If showing more than one horse, you will need additional back numbers, one per horse/rider combination. REMINDER: Members DO NOT begin earning year end points until membership is paid. Points earned prior to purchasing a membership will not be included.

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Make checks payable to CMHA and mail to:

CMHA MEMBERSHIP c/o Katie Hartsuff, 3846 Hibbard Rd., Corunna, MI 48817

2020 CMHA SHOW DATES: May 1-3 – 11th Annual Lope For Hope Fuzzy Show (not a year end point approved show) Point Approved Shows: May 15-17 • June 12-14 • July 10-12 • July 24-26 • August 28-30 All shows held at the: Shiawassee County Fairgrounds, 2900 Hibbard Rd., Corunna, MI JANUARY 2020 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2020

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HIGHLAND TRAIL RIDERS Association Dedicated to preserving & expanding the presence of equine activity at the Highland Recreation Area

2020 Membership Application Membership is for one year and expires each year on December 31st New Member

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Jim Jurkowski 2641 Pebble Lane Milford, MI 48381

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HTRA EVENTS *May 15-17. 2020 *Sept. 11-13, 2020 *Organized Camping Weekends Fridays & Saturdays Pre-registration required

Come Show with the HVEC in 2020!

In The Pink Derby

47TH ANNUAL SUMMER

RED, WHITE & BLUE SHOW

Horse Show & Silent Auction In The Pink Derby

(Formerly The Father’s Day Eve Horse Show) Fund-Riding Show

SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 2020

Saturday, August 22, 2020 Start: 8:00 A.M. SHARP Rain or Shine

START: 8:00 A.M. SHARP Rain or Shine Red, White & Blue or Show Clothes Required

Show Co-Ordinator:

Show Coordinator: Sandra (480) 235-4820

Theresa Bisque (248) 390-6862

Huron Valley Equestrian Committee

Email: stbisque@comcast.net

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MICHIGAN HORSE DRAWN VEHICLE ASSOCIATION 2020 Membership Application Membership Type New

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MICHIGAN INTERSCHOLASTIC HORSEMANSHIP ASSOCIATION MIHA is a non-profit organization providing interscholastic equestrian competitions for over 2,000 riders/grooms from over 300 schools. Teams are organized based on their school affiliation – private, public, charter, alternative, Christian, online and home school students are welcome to compete. For information on how to start a team or to find out if your school has a team, visit: www.miha.org

Over $11,000 in Scholarships will be awarded in 2020! Junior High division competition occurs from April through July with riders/grooms in grades 5th-8th. High School riders/grooms in 9th-12th grades compete in district, regional and state competition August through October.

H 2019 State Champions H Lowell (Div A), Goodrich (Div B), Vicksburg (Div C), Fruitport (Div D) The logo competition highlights our riders/grooms artistic creativity each spring. Logo winners’ artwork is displayed on various media types and apparel.

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2019 State & Regional Logo Contest Winner:

Johanna Bailey, Rockford Public School

MICHIGAN QUARTER HORSE ASSOCIATION P.O. Box 278, Greenville, MI 48838 • 616-225-8211 • Fax: 616-200-5491

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Email: info@miquarterhorse.com A few benefits of your MQHA Membership: • Nearly 50 AQHA Shows Annually • Youth World Show Team & Youth Congress Team • Stallion Service Sale • Michigan Quarter Horse Breeders Futurity • Queen Contest • Various Clinics • Annual Convention and Year End Awards

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Check this box if you do NOT want your personal information in the Directory or shared with the general public at the Expo, National, or any of our events. Our club depends on the support of its members. Please choose an area in which you are interested in serving and services you provide: o Michigan All Morgan o Do you show Morgan o Stallion Service o MJMHA Classic Show o Newsletter o Boarding o Fundraising o Lessons o Tack Sale o Do you show Open o Stallion Expo, Lansing o Do you show Carriage/Dressage o Sales o Horse Camps/Parties o Driving o Other Do you know anyone who owns a Morgan and is not a club member? Let us know and we will send them information about our club and a membership form. Name Address Send To: MJMHA Membership Anjelica Peruzzi 8671 Currie Road Northville, MI 48168 Phone: 404-933-8328 Email: anjelicajp.93@gmail.com

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Michigan Trail Riders Association, Inc. 2020 Membership Application New memberships are $35. Renewal memberships are $25 until March 31, 2020 and then will be $35. A Lifetime Membership is $440. All memberships are “Family Memberships.” If you are single, a membership includes just you and any children. Family Memberships consist of a husband, wife and children under the age of 18. The membership year is from January 1st to December 31st. Maps and Guide books are included with the New Member fee. If you would like to purchase the maps and guide book only, please remit $10. No bicycles are allowed on this trail. We are a non-profit organization, therefore, all membership income over and above expenses, is used to improve and promote the Michigan Riding-and-Hiking Trail.

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RELEASE AND WAIVER: I HEREBY RELEASE Ortonville Recreation Equestrian Association (OREA), its members and officers, and the State of Michigan any and all liability resulting in physical injury, death, property damage or personal loss to myself or my family members in connection with any activities with OREA and/or the Ortonville Recreation Area. I understand that equine activities/work bees may be risky and dangerous by nature. I take full responsibility for those risks to myself and my family members. This Release and Waiver constitutes a waiver of liability beyond the provisions of the Michigan Equine Liability Act, 1994 PA 351. ALL ADULT MEMBERS MUST SIGN THIS RELEASE.

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Pontiac Lake Horseman’s Association Making a difference for the future at Pontiac Lake State Recreation Area

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General Memberships expire ONE (1) Year (Jan 1 to Dec 31) Date: / / New Member Annual Renewal TYPE OF MEMBERSHIP (please note: you must also be a member of the National WDAA in order for your Michigan Affiliate membership with WDAMI to be validated.) National Membership (WDAA) – (If you are a current member, select/include in pmt.) $35 General Membership (yearly renewal) If already a National Member, enter Membership Number

Make checks payable to: Western Dressage Association of Michigan State Membership (WDAMI) – (please choose one or both.) And send to: 9075 Brudy Rd., Wolverine, MI 49799 $25 General Membership (yearly renewal) Wish to support WDAMI, a 501(c)3 nonprofit, with my donation of $ TOTAL $ PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY & COMPLETE FORM IN ITS ENTIRETY (Illegible forms may be delayed on processing). Last Name

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About the Western Dressage Association® of America and Western Dressage Association® of Michigan: The Western Dressage Association® of America is a 501(c)(3) educational nonproﬁt organization focused on providing a model of horsemanship that optimizes the partnership of horse and rider for their mutual beneﬁt. The mission of the Western Dressage Association is to honor the horse, to value the partnership between horse and rider and to celebrate the legacy of the American West which is focuses on through its offerings of educational opportunities and events to the equestrian community.

YANKEE SPRINGS TRAIL RIDERS ASSOCIATION Southwest Michigan’s Beautiful Equestrian Trails Located Between Wayland & Hastings

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Horseman’s Camp Facilities • 25 Rustic Camp Sites w/Tables • 10 Miles of Trails in Rec Area • 9 Miles of Trails in Game Area • Day Use Staging Area • 4 Pit Toilets • Hand Pump Water • Picket Posts or Corrals • Community Pavilion

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Directions to Yankee Springs Horseman’s Camp: From US 131 - Bradley exit #61. East on 129th Avenue, which becomes Chief Noonday Road, approx. 11.5 miles to Yankee Springs Road. Turn right or South 2.7 miles to Duffy Road. Turn Yankee Spring Trail Riders right on Duffy, half mile to camp on the left. From Hastings - Travel West on Gun Lake Road to Yankee P.O. Box 352 | Delton, MI 49046 Springs Road. Turn left or South on Yankee Springs Road. Half Questions? Call YSTRA President: Ronald Walker (269) 945-4556 or (616) 437-0747 cell mile to Duffy Road, turn right. Half mile to horse camp on the left.

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Accepting New Boarders at Q Card Stable. All disciplines welcome. Accepting stall and pasture boarders. 60x120 indoor arena, 80x100 outdoor arena. Family environment, plus a multiple horse discount. Online at: www.qcardstables.com Q CARD STABLE – Angie 517.304.3613 Howell, MI (Livingston) (M-01/20) Email: qcardstable@gmail.com Boarding available: Includes regular deworming and discounted lesson packages. Great atmosphere! Lessons: complete training for you and your horse. Tailored to each individuals needs. Specializing in off farm clinics and lessons. BOVALIE FARM – 810.664.0058 Lapeer, MI (Lapeer) (M-01/20) Email: bovaliefarm100@gmail.com www.bovaliefarm.com Boarding available: Lighted indoor and outdoor arenas. Access to Kensington Metropark trails. Large pasture. Convenient location. LASHBROOK FARM Rick Wiegand – 248.225.2818 Brighton, MI (Livingston) (M-01/20) Email: rwiegand01@aol.com Groveland Equestrian Center is Under New Management. Boarding: Customized care, large matted stalls, 80x120 indoor arena with new footing, heated observation room with kitchen, two bathrooms. 100x200 outdoor arena with new footing. New obstacle course. GROVELAND EQUESTRIAN CENTER Jenna 810.288.2491 | Facebook: GrovelandEC Ortonville, MI (Oakland) (M-03/20) Email: pistolequinellc@gmail.com

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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-04/20) Email: springequinedentistry@gmail.com

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JANUARY JANUARY 1 – New Year’s Day All Breed Horse and Tack Sale. 11:00am tack, 2:00pm horses. Consignments welcome. Moore’s Horse Co., 11771 US Hwy 223, Onsted, MI. Contact Tom Moore 517.467.7576, email: sales@tom mooresales.com, www.tommooresales.com JANUARY 2-4 – MI Horseshoer Assoc. Clinic and Contest. MSU Pavilion, 4301 Farm Lane, East Lansing, MI. Contact Richard Becker 810.614.9538, email: coalforge@chartermi. net, or visit: www.michiganhorseshoers.com JANUARY 4 – Snowy Speed Series (show 3 of 4). 2pm. Youth & open classes. $25 jackpot class. Groveland Equestrian Ctr., 75 Barron Rd., Ortonville, MI. Call Jenna 810.288.2491, email: pistolequinellc@gmail.com, or you can find “Groveland Equestrian Center” on Facebook. JANUARY 11 – MAP Horse Show. Noon start. MSU Pavilion, 4301 Farm Lane, East Lansing, MI. Contact Doosie Cole 810.599.4689 JANUARY 12 – Monroe County New & Used Tack Sale, 10am-3pm, $3 admission. Free admission: military & veterans w/ID. MBT Expo Center, 3775 South Custer Rd., Monroe, MI. Concessions. Vendors welcome. Email Christin Gordon at: christinnowlan@gmail.com JANUARY 18 – Ingham County 4-H Tack Sale, 11am-3pm. Admission $1. Ingham Co. Fairgrounds, Indoor Arena, 700 E. Ash St., Mason, MI. Call Sheryl 517.589.0103, email: ingham county4htacksale@yahoo.com. Find us on Facebook: 2020 Ingham County 4-H Tack Sale. JANUARY 18 – Snowy Speed Series (show 4 of 4). 2pm. Youth & open classes. $25 jackpot class. Groveland Equestrian Ctr., 75 Barron Rd., Ortonville, MI. Call Jenna 810.288.2491, email: pistolequinellc@gmail.com, or you can find “Groveland Equestrian Center” on Facebook. JANUARY 25 – Livingston County 4-H Tack Sale, 10am-2pm, free admission. Vendors welcome, concessions on grounds. Hartland Educational Support Service Ctr., 9525 E. Highland Rd., Howell, MI. Paula 517.404.4544, or email: gustyacres@yahoo.com

JANUARY 26 – Intercollegiate Horse Show Assoc. Show. MSU Pavilion, 4301 Farm Lane, East Lansing, MI. Contact Victoria Guzman 734.740.3290, or online at: www.inhainc.com

FEBRUARY FEBRUARY 1 – 18th Annual MQHA Tack Sale, 10am-4:30pm. Free admission. MSU Pavilion, 4301 Farm Lane, East Lansing, MI. MQHA 616.225.8211, email: mqha@hotmail.com, or online at: www.miquarterhorse.com FEBRUARY 8 – MAP Horse Show. Noon start. MSU Pavilion, 4301 Farm Lane, East Lansing, MI. Contact Doosie Cole 810.599.4689 FEBRUARY 8 – Wayne County 4-H Horse and Pony Tack Sale, 11am-2pm, donation at door. Held in the Ted Scott Comm. Room. Wayne Co. Community College Western Campus, 9555 Haggerty Rd., Belleville, MI. Contact Melissa 734.751.1022 or heylis529@yahoo.com FEBRUARY 13-15 – Get Ready To Ride Sale at The Wire Horse. Thurs. & Sat. 9:30am-5:30pm. Fri. 9:30am-7pm. Featuring Spin To Win for add’l. discounts, specials and prizes! The Wire Horse, 12500 Corunna Rd., Lennon, MI. Call 810.621.5300, or www.thewirehorse.com FEBRUARY 14-16 – 51st Annual Spartan Stampede Rodeo, hosted by the MSU Rodeo Club. MSU Pavilion, 4301 Farm Lane, East Lansing, MI. Call Brian Nielsen 517.432.1378, or email: bdn@msu.edu, or online at: https://www.canr.msu.edu/msurodeoclub/ FEBRUARY 15 – MJMHA Tack Sale, 10am3pm. Admission $1, during set-up $5. Vendor set-up: 8am-10am. No pets. Pinckney High School, 10255 Dexter-Pinckney Rd., Pinckney, MI. Call Sherry 313.207.8194, email: skollien @gmail.com, www.mjmha.com, or Facebook. FEBRUARY 15 – Sparta Equestrian Team Tack Sale, 10am-2pm. Free Admission. Sparta Middle School Gym & Cafeteria, 480 S. State St., Sparta, MI. Vendors $15 per space. Contact Julie 616.890.8476, email: jak7411@aol.com, Facebook: 20th Annual Sparta Tack Sale. FEBRUARY 21-23 – 40th Annual Quarter and Paint Horse Auction. Wholesale Tack: Friday 10am, Public Tack: Sat. 11am. Horse Auction: Sat. 2pm. MSU Pavilion, 4301 Farm Lane, East Lansing, MI. Tom Moore Sales 517.467.7576, online at: www.tommooresales.com FEBRUARY 23 – Shamrock Shake Open Horse Show, 8am start. Held with above horse auction at the MSU Pavilion. Contact Steve Taylor 517.420.7505. Facebook event: Annual ICFF Shamrock Shake Horse Show.

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MARCH MARCH 2 – Grand Traverse County 4-H Horse and Pony Council Tack Sale. 9:30am-3pm. First Christian Church, 3686 W. South Airport Rd., Traverse City, MI. Contact Alisa Forton at 231.357.4346, email: excaliburstables@ gmail.com, or find us on Facebook. MARCH 6-8 – 37th Annual MI Horse Expo. The 2020 Expo will feature 4 top clinicians; Craig Cameron, Cole Cameron, Charmayne James and Michael Gascon. MSU Pavilion, 4301 East Lansing, MI. Call 517.919.EXPO. Visit us online at: www.mihorseexpo.com, or on Facebook. MARCH 14 – MAP Horse Show. Noon start. MSU Pavilion, 4301 Farm Lane, East Lansing, MI. Contact Doosie Cole 810.599.4689 MARCH 21 – 5th Annual Lapeer Equestrian Team Tack Sale, 10am-2pm. Admission $3, 10 & under free. Vendor space available. Lapeer High School, 933 S. Saginaw St., Lapeer, MI. Contact Amanda Dixon 810.614.3691, or email: lapeerequestrianteam@yahoo.com MARCH 28 – Ionia County 4-H Leaders Tack Sale, 10am-2pm. Free Admission. Ionia High School, 250 East Tuttle Rd., Ionia, MI. Contact Dolores Powell 443.534.4102, or email: powelldm@yahoo.com. Find “Ionia County 4H New and Used Tack Sale” on Facebook.

MI WEEKLY EVENTS WEDNESDAYS: Team Sorting Practice at The Orchard Arena. 5:30pm sign-up, 6pm start. $20 per person. 5966 W. Sanilac Rd., Vassar, MI. Call 989.823.3352 or 989.673.3767, email: gwright@centurytel.net or visit us online at www.gwhorsesandtack.com THURSDAYS: Ladies Riding & Exercise Group, 7:30-8:30pm, Oct. 3–Dec. 19. WillowTree Equestrian Center, 61087 34th Ave., Bangor, MI. Contact Karin 269.470.4007, email: karinbielefeld@gmail.com, or visit us online at: www.willowtreeequestriancenter.com SUNDAYS: Team Sorting Practice at Blue Ridge Stock Farm, N. Latson Rd., Howell, MI. 2pm start, $25 cattle fee, all ages welcome, no exp. nec. Call 517.376.1930. Spring - Fall Only.

MICHIGAN AUCTIONS Hay and Straw Auction – Tuesdays 1pm. Lake Odessa Livestock Auction, 3675 Tupper Lake Rd, Lake Odessa, MI. Call 616.374.8213 or www.lakeodessalivestockauction.com

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Show & Event Dates MI AUCTIONS, cont. Horse and Tack Auction: First Saturday of each month (except July) Tack 2 pm, Horses 6pm. Hay and Straw, plus Farm Related Items Weds. 2:30 p.m. Northern MI Livestock Auction, 1848 N. Townline Rd., Gaylord, MI. 231. 439.5679, northernmichiganlivestock.com Moore's Monthly Horse and Tack Auction: First Saturday of each month, starting at 6pm with tack, horses to follow. Tom Moore Sales, 11771 US Hwy. 223, Onsted, MI. 517.467. 7576, email: sales@tommooresales.com, or online at www.tommooresales.com Moore's Monthly Dealer Tack Auction: 3rd Thursday of every month, starting at 10am. Held at 11771 US Hwy. 223, Onsted, MI. Call 517.467.7576, or email: sales@tommoore sales.com, or visit www.tommooresales.com Hay and Straw Auction: Mondays 3:30pm. Ravenna Livestock Auction, 3265 S. Slocum Road, Ravenna, MI. Call 231.853.5738, online at www.ravennaauction.com Warner Farms Dealer's Tack Auction: First Thursday of every month, 10am. Lenawee County Fair and Event Grounds, 602 Dean St., Adrian, MI. Call James Warner 517.596. 3028, email: jimbohorse46@frontier.com, or online at: www.lenfair.com W-H Horse Saddle and Tack Auction: Fourth Saturday of every month. 10am used tack; 1pm horses. Wayland-Hopkins Livestock Auction, 3634 10th St., Wayland, MI. Call Leon, Cal or Tye Casey (269) 945-9398 or online at www.your-auctioneers.com

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FEBRUARY 1 – Crazy Woman Ranch Youth Rodeo Series (4 of 6). Saddles, buckles, cash! Rodeo begins 10am. High Point Winners at each show. 6450 Lancaster-Circleville Rd., Lancaster, OH. Contact Joyce 614.595.1850, or find Crazy Woman Ranch on Facebook.

JANUARY 4 – Crazy Woman Ranch Youth Rodeo Series (3 of 6). Saddles, buckles, cash! Rodeo begins 10am. High Point Winners at each show. 6450 Lancaster-Circleville Rd., Lancaster, OH. Contact Joyce 614.595.1850, or find Crazy Woman Ranch on Facebook.

FEBRUARY 3-5 – Half Baked Winter Series Barrel Racing. Champions Center Expo, 4122 Laybourne Rd., Springfield, OH. Call Dawn 330.771.3205, Clea 330.592.5745. Visit “On The Road With Dawn and Clea” on Facebook or www.onthereadwithdawnandclea.com

JANUARY 4-5 – Youth Equestrian Development Association (YEDA) Show. Garwood Arena, 2538 Middleton Rd., Columbiana, OH. Call 419.957.9054, or email: info@show yeda.com. Find YEDA on Facebook, or online at: www.showyeda.com

FEBRUARY 8 – 9th Annual Swap Meet, 9am2pm. $1 admission, or 2 non-exp. can goods. Hosts: Ashland Paint & Plain Saddle Club. Ashland Co. Fairgrounds, Mozelle Hall, Ashland, OH. Contact Ashley 419.606.8383 (text ok), email: acanfield386@gmail.com or visit: www.ashlandpaintandplain.com

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JANUARY 11-12 – Youth Equestrian Development Association (YEDA) Double Judged Show. Champions Center, 4122 Laybourne Rd., Springfield, OH. Call 419.957.9054, or email us at: info@show yeda.com. Find YEDA on Facebook, or online at: www.showyeda.com JANUARY 18 – 22nd Annual Contenders 4-H Club Tack, Pie & Misc. Item Auction, 5pm. Donations appreciated 740.501.1045. Mt. Vernon Developmental Center, 1250 Vernonview Dr., Mt. Vernon, OH. Contenders Auction on FB or http://contenders4-hclub.weebly.com JANUARY 19 – ASHAO Academy Show. Sponsored by: Ohio Morgan Horse Assoc. & UPHA Chapter 13. Blue Lakes Farm, 14037 Auburn Rd., Newbury, OH. Contact Alyssa 216.538.6753, Kathleen 330.620.8106, email: kflower@lookawayfarm.com JANUARY 25 – C Bar T Cattle Co. Winter Saddle Series. 10am reg., 11am roping. 70% Payback. Stalls/RV hook-ups available. Crazy Woman Ranch Arena, 6450 Lancaster Circleville Rd. SW, Lancaster, OH. Contact Trent 618.781.9721, or Clyde 614.915.5540

FEBRUARY 8-9 – Youth Equestrian Development Association (YEDA) Show. WB Ranch and Arena, 1640 Co Road B, Swanton, OH. Call 419.957.9054, or email: info@showyeda. com. Find YEDA on Facebook, or online at: www.showyeda.com FEBRUARY 9 – ASHAO Academy Show. Sponsored by: Ohio Morgan Horse Assoc. & UPHA Chapter 13. Blue Lakes Farm, 14037 Auburn Rd., Newbury, OH. Contact Alyssa 216.538.6753, Kathleen 330.620.8106, email: kflower@lookawayfarm.com FEBRUARY 15-16 – Youth Equestrian Development Association (YEDA) Show. Champions Center, 4122 Laybourne Rd., Springfield, OH. Call 419.957.9054, or email us at: info@show yeda.com. Find YEDA on Facebook, or online at: www.showyeda.com FEBRUARY 16 – 37th Annual GLApHC Tack Swap, 8am-2pm, $3 admission. University of Findlay Western Farm, 14700 US 68, Findlay, OH. Contact Jim Hollis 269.214.6194 or Deb Follett 734.341.9219. Find the “GLApHC Swap Meet” on Facebook or www.glaphc.com

JANUARY 25-26 – Ohio Horseman’s Council Mid-Winter Meeting. Friday Executive Cabinet meets 9:15am. OHC Seminars open to Chapter Officers and members: Sunday 10am start. Salt Fork State Park, Rd 3, Cambridge, OH. For more info. email: president@ohconline.com

FEBRUARY 22-23 – Champions Center Open Show. Champions Center, 4122 Laybourne Rd., Springfield, OH. Email: championscenter02 @gmail.com. Follow us on Facebook or visit us online at: www.championscenter.net

JANUARY 25-26 – Youth Equestrian Development Association (YEDA) Show. Garwood Arena, 2538 Middleton Rd., Columbiana, OH. Call 419.957.9054, or email: info@show yeda.com. Find YEDA on Facebook, or online at: www.showyeda.com

FEBRUARY 22-23 – Youth Equestrian Development Association (YEDA) Show. Garwood Arena, 2538 Middleton Rd., Columbiana, OH. Call 419.957.9054, or email: info@show yeda.com. Find YEDA on Facebook, or online at: www.showyeda.com

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Show & Event Dates OHIO SHOWS, cont. FEBRUARY 23 – Ohio State 4-H Hippology, Judging and Horse Bowl Clinic. Cost: $10. Deadline Feb. 8th. Kottman Hall, 2021 Coffey Rd., Columbus, OH. Contact Dr Kimberly Cole 614.292.2625, email: cole.436@osu.edu, or online at: https://ohio4h.org/events FEBRUARY 28 - MARCH 1 – Southern Ohio Quarter Horse Association “The Challenge.” 3 judges, flat fee. Champions Center, 4122 Laybourne Rd., Springfield, OH. Contact Kathy Avolt 765.714.4324, online at: www.anequine production.com, or www.soqha.com

MARCH 20-22 – Marne Loosenort Barrel Clinic, 9am start. $450 per person (limit 25) includes weekend stall, shavings, lunch, beverages. Trailer hook-ups $60 wknd. Crazy Woman Ranch, 6450 Lancaster-Circleville Rd., Lancaster, OH. Contact Joyce 614.595.1850. MARCH 21 – Tack Swap hosted by Custom Conchos and Tack, LLC. $1 admission, 10am3pm. Richland Co. Fairgrounds, 750 Home Rd. N., Mansfield, OH. Contact Custom Conchos and Tack, LLC 567.560.4457, or visit us online at: www.customconchosandtack.com

APRIL 3-5 – Blue Ribbon Springtime Classic Saddlebred Horse Show. Champions Center Expo, 4122 Laybourne Rd., Springfield, OH. Follow Blue Ribbon Springtime Classic on Facebook or visit www.ohiosaddlebred.com APRIL 4-5 – Crazy Woman Ranch Youth Rodeo Series FINALS. Saddles, buckles, cash! Rodeo begins 10am. High Point Winners at each show. 6450 Lancaster-Circleville Rd., Lancaster, OH. Contact Joyce 614.595.1850, or find Crazy Woman Ranch on Facebook.

MARCH 21-22 – Buckeye Equestrian Events Open Show. Champions Center Expo, 4122 Laybourne Rd., Springfield, OH. Visit Buckeye Equestrian Events on Facebook.

APRIL 11 – C Bar T Cattle Co. Winter Saddle Series. 10am reg., 11am roping. 70% Payback. Stalls, RV hook-ups available. Crazy Woman Ranch Arena, 6450 Lancaster Circleville Rd. SW, Lancaster, OH. Contact Trent G. 618.781.9721, or Clyde B. 614.915.5540

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MARCH 21-22 – Youth Equestrian Development Association (YEDA) Show. Henderson’s Arena, 830 Van Fossan Rd., Jackson, OH. Call 419.957.9054, or email us at: info@show yeda.com. Find YEDA on Facebook, or online at: www.showyeda.com

APRIL 18-18 – Champions Center Open Show. Champions Center, 4122 Laybourne Rd., Springfield, OH. Email: championscenter02 @gmail.com, or follow us on Facebook or visit us online at: www.championscenter.net

MARCH 7 – Crazy Woman Ranch Youth Rodeo Series (5 of 6). Saddles, buckles, cash! Rodeo begins 10am. High Point Winners at each show. 6450 Lancaster-Circleville Rd., Lancaster, OH. Contact Joyce 614.595.1850, or find Crazy Woman Ranch on Facebook.

MARCH 22 – ASHAO Academy Show. Sponsored by: Ohio Morgan Horse Assoc. & UPHA Chapter 13. Blue Lakes Farm, 14037 Auburn Rd., Newbury, OH. Contact Alyssa Rose 216.538.6753, Kathleen 330.620.8106, email: kflower@lookawayfarm.com

FEBRUARY 29 – C Bar T Cattle Co. Winter Saddle Series. 10am reg., 11am roping. 70% Payback. Stalls/RV hook-ups available. Crazy Woman Ranch Arena, 6450 Lancaster Circleville Rd. SW, Lancaster, OH. Contact Trent 618.781.9721, or Clyde 614.915.5540

MARCH 7-8 – Ohio Michigan Indiana QH Assoc. Warm Up Show. Champions Center, 4122 Laybourne Rd., Springfield, OH. Contact Dan Klaus at 419.307.9212 or email: dsmklaus@gmail.com, visit us on Facebook or https://omiquarterhorseassn.com/ MARCH 8 – 35th Annual Great Tack Exchange (GTE), 11am-4pm. $2 admission (all ages). Vendors welcome. No dogs. Warren County Fairgrounds, Bldg. C, 665 N. Broadway St., Lebanon, OH. Visit: www.greattackexchange. webs.com, or the “Warren County Horseman’s Council” on Facebook.

MARCH 28 – C Bar T Cattle Co. Winter Saddle Series. 10am reg., 11am roping. 70% Payback. Stalls, RV hook-ups available. Crazy Woman Ranch Arena, 6450 Lancaster Circleville Rd. SW, Lancaster, OH. Contact Trent G. 618.781.9721, or Clyde B. 614.915.5540

APRIL 23-26 – YEDA National Championship Weekend. Eden Park Equestrian Complex, 2607 Blayney Road, Sunbury, OH. Call 419.957.9054, or email us at: info@show yeda.com. Find YEDA on Facebook, or online at: www.showyeda.com

OHIO AUCTIONS Auction listings are free, call to be included! 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.

MARCH 28-29 – Champions Center Open Show. Champions Center, 4122 Laybourne Rd., Springfield, OH. Email: championscenter02 @gmail.com. Follow us on Facebook or visit us online at: www.championscenter.net

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

MARCH 30 – Ohio State 4-H Horse Bowl Contest. Cost: $30. Deadline March 15th. JR: OSU AG Admin Bldg., 2120 Fyffe Rd. SR: 2021 Coffey Rd., Columbus, OH. Contact Dr Kimberly Cole 614.292.2625, email: cole.436@osu.edu online at: https://ohio4h.org/events

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

MARCH 15 – 26th Annual Darke County 4-H Tack Sale, 10am-3pm. Admission $2, 12 & under $1 or free w/dinner. BBQ Dinner Tickets $7.50 ea. (purchase by March 3). Darke Co. Fairgrounds (Yth. Bldg. & Coliseum), 800 Sweitzer St., Greenville, OH. Amy 989.423.4452

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Sugarcreek Livestock Auction: Horse sales every Friday of the month. Tack 11am, horses follow tack. Sugarcreek Livestock Auction, 102 Buckeye St., Sugarcreek, Ohio. Call us at 330. 852.2832 or find us on Facebook.

MARCH 17-19 – Half Baked Winter Series Barrel Racing. Champions Center Expo, 4122 Laybourne Rd., Springfield, OH. Call Dawn 330.771.3205, Clea 330.592.5745. Visit “On The Road With Dawn and Clea” on Facebook or www.onthereadwithdawnandclea.com

APRIL 2-5 – Equine Affaire: North America’s premiere equine exposition and equestrian gathering. Ohio Expo Center, 717 E. 17th Ave., Columbus, OH. Call 740.845.0085, email: info@equineaffaire.com, or visit us online at: www.equineaffaire.com or on social media.

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. Call 1.800.364.2870, or visit us online at: www.yoderandfreyfarm.com

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Equest Center for Therapeutic Riding, Inc. equestcenter.org | Rockford, Michigan IN SEARCH OF HORSES FOR EQUINE THERAPY PROGRAM Equest Center for Therapeutic Riding is looking for smaller draft type horses that are willing and able to carry 200+ pounds. Draft or Draft-Cross horses that are preferably under the age of 20 and 16 hands or less, but 15 hands is ideal. These horses need riding experience, with driving experience being a plus. Our riders need extra support from side walkers and therefore we are looking for a shorter horse with big bones. We would also be interested in large ponies with a slimmer build for our riders with reduced flexibility in the hips. Horses must be quiet and willing, as the therapeutic riding setting can become stressful for a horse with any anxiety. Horses must be open to trusting many different handlers and riders as well. Please take a moment to visit http://equest center.org/equine-donations/ and watch our video. See if your horse would be a good fit for Equest Center for Therapeutic Riding! Kathy Ryan, Executive Director 616.262.4994 Marci Devries, Equine Coordinator 616.648.3987 Kaitra Wilkins, Barn Mgr. 231.497.4800 Angela Stegink, Barn Mgr. 616.298.4673

IHSA FOUNDER BOB CACCHIONE RECEIVES WILLIAM J. MORONEY VISIONARY AWARD Robert E. “Bob” Cacchione, founder of the Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association (IHSA), was honored at the Evening of Equestrians, a highlight of the United States Hunter Jumper Association (USHJA) annual meeting in Denver, Colorado. Cacchione was presented with the William J. Moroney Visionary award, named after the former USHJA president and current chief executive officer of the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF).

The USHJA presented a video including interviews of Moroney, Olympic Gold Medalist and Cacchione Cup winner Peter Wylde, IHSA Executive Director Peter Cashman, who all spoke about the positive impact Cacchione and the IHSA have had on the equestrian industry. Moroney said that other collegiate equestrian organizations, like the Intercollegiate Dressage Association (IDA), the Intercollegiate Eventing Program and scholastic organizations like the Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) would not exist if it were not for Cacchione's vision and the persistence. It is estimated that as many as 250,000 men and women have participated in the IHSA since 1967, when he founded the organization as an 18-year-old student at Fairleigh Dickinson University in Teaneck, New Jersey. Cacchione's brainchild was inspired by his determination to find a way to ride horses while in college without the financial support of his parents. He and mentor and adviser Jack Fritz, a renowned horseman active in the governance of several equestrian disciplines, developed the prototype of IHSA competition, which included catchriding appropriate horses, drawn at random and supplied by host schools. As executive director for 52 years, the charismatic Cacchione proudly led the IHSA, shaking the hands of every compe-titor at the IHSA National Championship Horse Show and working tirelessly along-side board members who have become lifelong friends. He thanked many of those friends who joined him at the USHJA Evening of Equestrians, including Cashman, Naomi Blumenthal, Cricket Morris, Chris Mitchell and more. He also thanked Moroney and USHJA President Mary Babick for their leadership. “What counts in life is not merely that we have lived, but the difference we have made in others' lives,” Cacchione said. “The IHSA is not just what I do. The IHSA is who I am.” Cacchione has also been recognized for his commitment to college riding with the IHSA Lifetime Achievement Award, the USHJA Presidents Distinguished Service Award, US Equestrian/EQUUS Foundation Humanitarian Award, the Equine Industry Vision Award, sponsored by Zoetis and presented by American Horse Publications, a Doctor of

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Humane Letters from Centenary College and the American Horse Publications Equine Industry Vision Award. He will be inducted into the IHSA Hall of Fame in January 2020. Earlier in the evening, Cricket Morris, Averett University's IHSA Coach and IHSA regional president, received the USHJA President's Distinguished Service Award. Babick presented the award to all the members of the USHJA Horsemanship Quiz Challenge committee on which Morris serves. Morris is an IHSA board member and chair of the IHSA Education Committee. “I'm speechless!" Morris said. "It is an honor to serve the USHJA working alongside the top professionals from our industry. The Horsemanship Quiz Challenge is a perfect blend of my love of horses and education, so it is a delight to to work with the youth who come through the program.” ABOUT IHSA: The Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association (IHSA) welcomes men and women of all riding levels and offers individual and team competition in hunter seat equitation, Western horsemanship and reining at more than 400 member colleges and universities. Membership in IHSA means that college students can participate at horse shows regardless of their experience or financial status. Students compete at eight levels from beginner through advanced with suitable, provided horses, eliminating the expense of horse ownership. Founded in 1967 by Bob Cacchione, it is the oldest and largest intercollegiate equestrian organi-zation with 10,000 members in 47 states and Canada. IHSA college and university team participation is represented through a variety of programs including varsity athletics, academic departments and club sports. IHSA offers valuable handson experience and professional development in multiple facets of the equine industry. Many IHSA teams participate in service projects, giving back to their communities. Through the IHSA, students enhance their college experience and develop the tools that help to build successful careers. For more information visit: www.IHSAinc.com or media@ihsainc.com

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Saddle Up! Magazine News Briefs Tom Moore Sales SOUTHERN MICHIGAN QUARTER & PAINT HORSE AUCTION – 40TH YEAR! The annual horse auction to be held February 21-23 celebrates their 40th Year! Tom Moore of Tom Moore Sales, Onsted, MI has been holding this sale since 1980. This event is much anticipated each year and is held at the MSU Pavilion in East Lansing, MI. Not only do they auction quality Quarter Horses and Paint Horses, the auction has a Wholesale Dealer Tack Auction on February 21 at 10am and a Huge Public Tack Auction at 11am on February 22nd. The Quarter and Paint Horse Auction is held Saturday, February 22nd at 2pm. The High Selling Horse at the 2019 Southern MI Quarter and Paint Horse Auction was “Taco Bout Last Night,” a 2018 colt by “Lazy Loper.” He sold for $18,500. Congratulations to the Pasco Family on their purchase! For consignment information, contact Tom Moore Sales at 517.467.7576, or email:

sales@tommooresales.com. Visit their website at: www.tommooresales.com or them on Facebook at: “Southern Michigan Horse Sales.”

SUPPENKASPER NAMED ADEQUAN® /USDF GRAND PRIX HORSE OF YEAR! The United States Dressage Federation™ (USDF) would like to congratulate the 11 year old, 18.0 hand, Dutch Warmblood gelding, Suppenkasper, owned by Akiko Yamazaki’s Four Winds Farm LLC, and ridden by Steffen Peters of San Diego, CA, for being named 2019 Adequan®/USDF Grand Prix Horse of the Year. Suppenkasper’s median score of 75.696 percent made him the top horse in the United States competing at this level and the recipient of USDF’s highest honor. Suppenkasper was recognized at the 2019 Adequan®/USDF Salute Gala and Annual

Awards Banquet with a commemorative personalized plaque, an embroidered cooler, and a gift certificate provided by Dressage Extensions. Also, Suppenkasper is the recipient of the Colonel Thackeray Award and will have his name engraved on a silver trophy to be on permanent display in the Roemer Foundation/USDF Hall of Fame, housed at the USDF National Education Center, located at the Kentucky Horse Park. “USDF is thrilled to be able to recognize this extraordinary horse for his many accomplishments during the 2019 competition season. We also congratulate Akiko Yamazaki, Four Winds Farm, Steffen Peters, and the entire Suppenkasper team,” stated USDF Executive Director Stephan Hienzsch. For more information about the Adequan®/ USDF Horse of the Year awards or to access a list of past and current recipients, as well as information about USDF membership or programs, please visit the USDF website at www.usdf.org, or contact the USDF office at usdressage@usdf.org, or you can call the USDF at (859) 971-2277.

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Chia Seeds – Nature's Tiny Miracle By Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D. | www.gettyequinenutrition.biz It was back in 2010 at a conference in Denver, Colorado, that I came across a booth where chia seeds were being sold as a dietary supplement for horses. I had never heard of chia seeds! Did you know about them 10 years ago? Since that time, chia seeds have become a booming crop for horses (and people!). Maybe you're feeding them to your horses as we speak, or maybe you're not familiar with them. Either way, I'm here to delve into their benefits, and I believe you'll appreciate chia seeds even more than before. Chia seeds are tiny! Each one measures approximately 1 millimeter – that's about 1/25 of an inch! But don't let that sway you, they offer a powerful nutritional punch. They are high in fiber (42%), protein (18%), vitamins and minerals, and antioxidants, but they are best known for their high essential fatty acid content (both omega 3 and 6). Chia seeds are 30% fat This includes the two essential fatty acids, alpha linolenic acid (ALA) – an omega 3, and linoleic acid (LA) – an omega 6. They are present in a highly favorable 3:1 ratio of omega 3 to 6. This ratio comes close to what is naturally found in living pasture grasses. But most commercially fortified feeds have the opposite ratio where LA exceeds ALA. That's because most of them use oils such as soybean oil (commonly referred to as "vegetable oil"), corn oil, or safflower oil, all of which are very high in LA. The result is an inverted ratio between these two fatty acids, which unfortunately increases inflammation throughout the body. The way to counteract it is to add a source of omega 3s, such as chia seeds, to improve the ratio and reverse the inflammatory response. Chia seeds have additional nutritional benefits Caffeic acid. No, that's not caffeine. It is a type of polyphenol found in plants that is known for its antioxidant properties and its ability to reduce inflammation. Quercetin. This is a biologically active flavonoid that works with vitamin C to provide an "antioxidant team." It is effective in reducing the inflammation that occurs during allergic responses. It also protects against heart disease and cancers. Phenolic compounds. These include vitamin E and beta carotene. They are potent antioxidants, which scavenge free-radicals and prevent cellular oxidation and disease. Mucilage. This is a water-soluble fiber, that holds water 27 times its own weight. It forms a gel when water is added to chia seeds. Kaempferol. A flavonoid that not only exhibits antioxidant properties, but also anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, anti-cancer, as well as neuroprotective and anti-diabetic activities. Chia seeds can help your horse in a variety of ways Their potent nutraceutical content significantly impacts your horse's health and vitality by impacting the following conditions: Weight management for hard or easy keepers. Their high fat content provides calories for the horse needing to gain weight. But overweight horses also benefit. Their high ALA content lowers circulating insulin levels. In addition, they reduce inflammation created by body fat that can lead to leptin resistance, thereby aiding in weight loss. Easing joint and muscle pain. ALA alleviates pain through its JANUARY 2020 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2020

Chia seeds are the tiny black seeds from the Salvia hispanica plant, a member of the mint family which comes from Central and South America. COX2 enzyme inhibition, much like the drug firocoxib (Equioxx). Ulcer prevention and cure. The mucilage and quercetin content of chia seeds helps protect and heal the mucosal lining throughout the stomach and remainder of the gastrointestinal tract. Colic prevention. Chia seeds are often touted to prevent sand colic. While its mucilage content does not actually bind to sand, the gel adds significant bulk to the hindgut. This aids in ensuring that the cecum is full – a necessary condition because its entrance and exit are at the top! Therefore, for sand to reach the top, there needs to be enough digested material to carry it out the exit. By making sure your horse has access to forage 24/7, all day and all night, you'll ensure a full cecum and reduce the incidence of colic. Allergy relief – both respiratory and skin-related. ALA is effective in reducing the histamine reaction that impacts your horse's respiration. It can also benefit horses suffering from chronic airway inflammatory disease. Skin reactions, in particular, allergic responses to culicoides (sweet itch) are improved by feeding a source of ALA. Metabolic conditions, like insulin resistance and Cushing's disease. The high amount of soluble fiber in chia seeds slows down the absorption of glucose into the blood, modulating insulin spikes. Healthy hooves and hair. The high-quality protein found in chia seeds supports the production of keratin, the protein found in hooves and hair. With more copper and zinc than iron, chia seeds balance these minerals with the high iron found in forages to further enhance hoof and skin health. Chronic inflammation from osteoarthritis, laminitis, and metabolic syndrome. ALA modulates inflammatory responses throughout the whole body, whereas LA increases inflammation. A diet that offers more ALA than LA will reduce inflammation and oxidative stress. Immune response. ALA promotes a healthy immune response by stabilizing cell membranes. How much to feed An 1100 lb (500 kg) horse does well with 1/4 cup (2 fluid ounces) to 1/2 cup (4 fluid ounces) of chia seeds per day, which weighs approximately 2 to 4 ounces (approximately 50 to 100 grams), respectively. For serious health issues, dosing can be increased up to 1 cup (8 fluid ounces or 200 grams) per day, divided between meals. It is best to add water to them and allow them to plump up a bit before being fed, however, they do not need to be soaked, and may be fed dry. (52) WWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM

ounce by weight (2 fluid ounces) of flax provides 6,000 mg of ALA, whereas one ounce by weight (approximately 2.5 tablespoons) of chia provides 4900 mg of ALA. Flax seeds need to be ground whereas chia seeds do not. Ground flax seeds are highly susceptible to oxidative rancidity, and therefore, must be ground daily, or purchase a stabilized product. Chia seeds have a long shelf life. The mucilage content of flax seeds is half that of chia seeds. While moistened flax seeds will become slightly gelatinous, chia seeds win when it comes to gel-forming ability. The antioxidant content of flax seeds is considerably lower than that in chia seeds. While flax seeds do exhibit some antioxidant activity, chia seeds have far more, associated with their polyphenolic compounds and the presence of tocopherols (vitamin E). Bottom line All equines can benefit from the addition of chia seeds to the diet. As a whole food, they are nutrient dense in their natural state, offering a vast array of benefits that boost health and improve your horse's overall quality of life. About Dr. Getty Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D. is a consultant, speaker, and writer in equine nutrition. A former university professor and winner of several teaching awards, Dr. Getty presents seminars to horse organizations and works with individual owners to create customized nutrition plans designed to prevent illness and optimize their horses' overall health and performance. To learn more, please visit: www.gettyequinenutrition.biz

Chia Seeds, continued Are there any disadvantages to feeding chia seeds to horses? Not really. But a few things to consider... Chia seeds are high in fat, and hence, high in calories. If your horse is overweight, you would want to reduce the dosage. But remember – horses require a source of ALA and LA every day because their bodies cannot produce them. And the hay you are feeding contains little, if any of these two essential fatty acids. The genetics of donkeys, mules, and ponies calls for a diet lower in fat than for full-sized horses or even miniature horses. While they need less fat, this doesn't negate the fact that they require a daily source of essential fatty acids. So, feed chia seeds; just feed less. The conversion rate of ALA to docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) is low. When a horse consumes ALA, it is elongated to larger omega 3 fatty acids, DHA and EPA which have much more significant biological activity. These are typically found in fish oils. Since horses are not fish-eaters, they must rely on converting ALA to these omega 3 forms. However, if the diet is high in LA relative to ALA, the high LA will inhibit the synthesis of DHA and EPA. For horses suffering from significant inflammation, supplementation of fish oil, or high-DHA algal oil is beneficial. What about flax seeds? Aren't they just as good? Yes, flax seeds are also wonderful. Offering similar nutrients, they are also high in essential fatty acids and are comparable to chia seeds with a few differences: The ALA content of flax seeds is a little higher than chia seeds. One

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Wrapping It Up Draft Horse Style By Paula Stevens | MSU Horse Management Program Student This past October, the Michigan State University Driving Club took four of their Draft horses to the Michigan Great Lakes International Draft Horse Show and Pull at the MSU Pavilion. Michigan State University driving instructor Cara Robison (also the professor for Draft Horse Basics, a class available to MSU students to take in the Horse Management Program) coached her former students, now TA's Kate Jackson, David Lindsay and Kailey Montney as they showed in Halter, Obstacle Course and various driving classes. Also showing was her daughter in Youth Decorating and Youth Showmanship, and MSU Horse Farm Crew Member and Horse Management Student, Alex Nakfoor and MSU Horse Farm Crew member Paige Schmidt, showing in Draft Horse Western Under-Saddle and English Under-Saddle. Everyone who showed from MSU received ribbons from each of their classes; they even took home a first place in Western UnderSaddle and a second place in English Under-Saddle, and ended the show with a great exhibition hitch pulled by black Percheron mares, Chrissy and May (also there were Clydesdales Esther and Wiser). Recently the fall semester has come to an end. For most of last year’s Horse Management class it was their final semester. There are a few who still have to complete a required internship to officially finish, but the end of the spring semester holds a graduation ceremony for students in the Ag-Tech program at Michigan State University. Draft Horse Basics was wrapped up the second week of December with lab practicals consisting of being able to harness, ground drive and hitch a team of horses to a wagon (with a partner), executing a pattern picked by the instructor, followed by unhitching, ground driving, and unharnessing the horses. Draft Horse Basics is a class that I, a student in the MSU Horse Management Program, highly recommend to other incoming students to the program. One of the many things I have learned since being in the horse industry, is that versatility matters, among other things. Learning to ride and handle horses on the ground and handle young horses are all valuable skills, but don't stop there. Take the Draft Horse Class and learn a bit about the history of MSU and how they got their start in the equine industry, learn about Draft horses, harnesses and wagons, and learn what it takes to drive and handle a single horse and a team of horses. There is so much more to driving horses than just sitting on the wagon, and while it may come off as intimidating at first, in the end you will learn and experience a lot, be taught by a great instructor and TA's and have fun while doing it. Next semester is my last semester in the Horse Management Program, and Draft Horse Basics is the one class I will definitely never forget. If you had asked me when I first started if I saw myself driving a team of Percherons or Clydesdales or a single cart, I would have laughed and said “No.” While I won't be offering carriage rides to anyone in the near future, I can safely say that I can harness and handle a team or single cart confidently, and that's something that I find really cool. Paula Stevens is a current student at Michigan State University, enrolled in the Horse Management Programs with plans to go on to get her bachelors degree in business with a minor in journalism, upon completion of the program in spring 2020. She manages the blog and Facebook page “CitifiedCowgirl” and also manages and operates CitifiedCowgirl Photography (there's a Facebook page for that as well), and works at Chase Lake Equine Center, a barn in Fowlerville, MI. ~ Photo credit: CitifiedCowgirl Photography JANUARY 2020 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2020

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Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020

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