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1743 Chippewa Beach Rd., Indian River, MI Picturesque equestrian facility on 39 acres near Burt Lake in Indian River. Perfect for the discriminating horse lover. Horse facilities include private 68x172 low-dust indoor arena with tack room, bath, and 6 custom stalls. Separate stable contains 3 additional stalls. Also a 3200 sq. ft. 6 bay garage plus a 2 car detached garage with office space. The finished 60x102 building w/office, studio and 2 restrooms has many uses. Helipad with 32x40 clamshell door hangar. Live on site in the completely remodeled 4 bedroom, 4 bath home with custom kitchen and attached 2 car garage. Offered at $799,900.

150 Irontone Springs Trail , Gaylord, MI This 37.9 acre equestrian facility with modern log home provides all you need for a horse business or personal use. Exceptional views of the countryside from this hilltop location. 3 bedroom home provides an open living area with fireplace, master and guest suites, covered porch and screened porch and basement. Paved driveways extend to home and barns. Horse facilities include 13,800 sq. ft. indoor riding arena with heated viewing area and 36x68 loft with hay drops. 3 pole barns 32x40, 25x52+40x50, and 40x56. 8 paddocks. 20 stalls. Heated feed room. Add’l. 16x24 building w/exterior wood stove. Offered at $799,900. Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realtors 3970 S. Straits Hwy., PO Box 631 Indian River, Michigan 49749

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The Wire Horse...

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4647 East Holt Rd., Webberville, MI 48892

248.207.1366 or 248.672.3593 • Indoor Arena • 16 Stall Barn with Large Box Stalls • Large Outdoor Arena • 30 Acres with Daily Turnout • Large Pastures • Top Quality Feed • Wash Stalls with Hot & Cold Water • Heated Observation Room • Bathroom and Heated Tack Room

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Stalls Available in South Lyon, MI

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10 ACRES, CUSTOM RANCH, SOUTH LYON

18 ACRES, HORSE READY, HOWELL, MI

Offered at $649,900

Remarkable custom ranch home, 10 acres w/unlimited possibilities for property. Includes two 30x40 horse barns, fenced in front pasture, and 12x30 machine shed. Water and electric in barn. 10 acres too much? Property has splits, approved ingress/ egress for future development. Stunning 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath, complete remodel/transformation in 2007 by acclaimed MJ Whelan Construction. Updates include: beautiful kitchen, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, recessed lighting, abundant storage. Oxbow and Andersen windows, furnace, roof, custom blinds, hardwood/tile floors throughout. Huge master bedroom, window seat, walk-in closet, luxury master bath w/double sinks, cherry cabinets, jetted tub, roll in shower w/ travertine tile. Spacious great room w/sliding door, outdoor paver patio, beautiful perennial gardens. Acclaimed South Lyon schools. Nearby parks: Mayberry, Kensington, Island Lake. 5 miles to quaint downtown Northville. ©2015 C & C PUBLISHING, INC. • JULY 2015 (12)

Offered at $324,900

Gorgeous 18 acres includes 10 acres of trails, 36x48 horse barn, 24x24 combo hay barn and run-in shed, two pastures with board fence and Nelson automatic waterer. Home has refinished oak floors, new carpeting, fresh interior paint, 1st floor master bedroom with adjoining bath, newer furnace and water heater, radon mitigation system, water softener and amazing three sided wrap around covered porch. The incredible horse barn has 6 stalls (4 built, 2 framed), 12' high ceilings and main door (tall enough for hay wagon), 12' concrete aisles with cross ties and electrical outlets, 12x12 wash rack with cold and hot water. Beautiful tack room features insulated knotty pine paneling, water heater and sink, all saddle racks, bridle racks and shelves. Contact

Darlene Hamilton (248) 345-6780 or visit www.teamhamilton.net

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Kathie Crowley

248.207.7222

Email: kathie.crowley@yahoo.com

Horse & Country Property Specialist

SOUTH LYON: 30 ACRES, main house, guest quarters, indoor arena, 15+ stalls, run-in sheds, equipment storage buildings, fenced paddocks. Offered with 30, 20 or 10 acres, call for pricing. 10 acre vacant parcel can be split to build a new home! FENTON/HOLLY: 30 GORGEOUS ACRES, pristine, gently rolling with bridle paths, partially wooded, pond, 900 ft. of frontage on paved road. Comes with a very nice all brick ranch, open floor plan, basement, attached garage. 56x34 barn with 4 box stalls, pasture/paddocks. This property is one of a kind. $549,900.

WEBSTER TOWNSHIP, WASHTENAW COUNTY - THIS HOME IS EXQUISITE! 4,600 sq. ft. of living space, too many custom features to list here. 8 rolling acres, nice horse set-up with stalls, fenced paddocks and run-in shed. Only minutes to US-23, M-14 and Ann Arbor! Offered at $849,900. Contact me for a private viewing of this elite equestrian property.

KALKASKA: BEAUTIFUL rolling acres w/brick ranch, 3 bedrms, 2 baths, basement, garage, nice outbuildings set-up for horses. Offered several different ways: House/Outbuildings/126 Acres for $299,900, w/96 Acres $275,900 or w/56 Acres $249,900. Vacant land offered w/30 Acres $45,900 or 40 Acres $59,900. Make an offer on all or part! Call Kathie for details! MILFORD: VACANT LAND, 3.27 acres of gently rolling land, frontage on two private roads, natural gas avail. Walking distance to the connector between Kensington and Proud Lake Parks! Near Buno and South Hill Roads for easy access to downtown Milford & I-96. Offered at $78,500! COMING SOON! MILAN: Nice ranch, 10 acres, great barn, fenced paddocks, large garage/workshop. North Monroe County near Washtenaw border, easy access to US-23. Priced in the low $200,000’s! GRASS LAKE: 20-150 acres w/huge indoor and outdoor arenas, barn w/stalls, fenced pastures, pond, apartment/living area, paved road, easy access to I-94. Call for pricing. MANCHESTER: Gorgeous Cape Cod home in immaculate condition, 13 acres, beautiful barn, fenced paddocks, easy access to I-94. Call for price. NEED A REFERRAL? I have a vast network of horse property specialists to refer you to for out of state property sales. 38+ YEARS OF REAL ESTATE EXPERIENCE

WANTED/NEEDED: Training/Boarding facilities needed. Southeastern Michigan with indoor arena and 10+ stalls. Price will depend on facility. Sale or lease. EQUESTRIAN PROPERTIES LARGE OR SMALL wanted in the South Lyon/Dexter/Ann Arbor areas. Must be 5+ acres with nice home, barn for horses. Indoor arena would be a plus. Price range from $200,000-$650,000. Please call if you have one! ©2015 C & C PUBLISHING, INC. • JULY 2015

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Kathie Crowley 248.207.7222 RE/MAX PLATINUM OF ANN ARBOR 3254 W. Eisenhower, Ann Arbor, MI 48103

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Kathie Crowley

248.207.7222

Email: kathie.crowley@yahoo.com

Horse & Country Property Specialist

ONSTED: Established horse business on 20 ACRES, indoor and outdoor arenas, farmhouse, run-in sheds, pastures, paddocks, 28+ stalls, room for tack shop. Great location, paved road for any kind of horse business! Private showings only - $449,900.

WILLIAMSTON - Lovely ranch home with finished lower level walkout. 5 bedrooms, 3 baths, 2+ car attached garage on 5+ gently rolling acres. 40x80 pole barn with cement floor, electric and water available. Additional small barn. Easy access to I-96. Offered at $239,900!

NEW LISTING IN HURON TWP. Beautiful brick home on 7 acres with pond and gorgeous landscaping. Indoor arena, 7 box stalls and fenced paddocks. Easy access to I-75. Just listed, call Kathie for more details! SOUTH LYON - 20+ beautiful, private acres in horse friendly SALEM TOWNSHIP! Very nice brick ranch, 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath, partially finished basement, 3 car garage, pond. 60x40 horse barn w/10 box stalls, water, electric, hay storage in loft, fenced paddocks/pastures. Lots of wildlife and serenity. 20 acres is split into two 10 acre parcels with over 400 feet of road frontage. Offered at $474,900.

Consult with a professional who is in the horse business and understands your needs.

Kathie Crowley 248.207.7222

Horse Farms, Equestrian Estates, Country Property, Vacant Land, Residential

38+ YEARS OF REAL ESTATE EXPERIENCE

RE/MAX PLATINUM OF ANN ARBOR | 3254 W. Eisenhower, Ann Arbor, MI 48103 ÂŠ2015 C & C PUBLISHING, INC. â&#x20AC;˘ JULY 2015

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Worch Lumber Wright Place Fence Zephyr Boarding Zephyr Gardens ARTICLES Assoc/Club News Chris Logan Horsemanship Cutting Around the World News Briefs On Our Cover - Spirit Prevent EHV-1 Outbreak Sewing Show Clothes ALSO IN THIS ISSUE Advertising Deadline Classified Ads Subscribe To Saddle Up! Show & Event Dates

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Don’t Miss the Bay County Fair coming this August! Celebrating 150 Years!

BAY COUNTY FAIR & YOUTH EXPO

August 4-8, 2015 Bay County Fairgrounds, 800 Livingston Ave., Bay City, MI

A Special Thank You to Our Sponsors...

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Parade Of Champions Horse Show

Sunday, August 2 9:00am Rain or Shine • $5 per class / Jackpot $6 per class 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 • • • • •

Weanlings, Yearlings & Two Year Olds Registered Mares 3 & over Registered Geldings 3 & over Grade Horse 3 & over Ponies 56" & under Grand & Reserve Champion (1st & 2nd Places Class 1-5) JACKPOT SHOWMANSHIP Showmanship 18 & over Showmanship 13 - 17 Showmanship 12 & under Beginner Showmanship* Lead Line 8 & under** Concessions by... Pony Pleasure - any seat Bay Café Pony Equitation - any seat Saddle Seat Pleasure Catering Saddle Seat Equitation Walk-Trot Novice Rider** Pleasure Driving JACKPOT HUNT SEAT PLEASURE OPEN Hunt Seat Pleasure 18 & over Hunt Seat Pleasure 13 - 17 Hunt Seat Pleasure 12 & under Hunt Seat Equitation 18 & over Copy of negative Coggins test results must be provided Ponies my be shown in pony OR age group classes, but not both Age as of the day of show NO trainers or adults on foot We reserve the right to combine/split/cancel classes

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Hunt Seat Equitation 13 - 17 Hunt Seat Equitation 12 & under Hunter Hack - Open Green Horse Walk-Trot^ Novice Horse (walk/trot/canter) Switcheroo (Start English switch to Western) JACKPOT WESTERN PLEASURE OPEN Western Pleasure 18 & over Western Pleasure 13 - 17 Western Pleasure 12 & under Western Horsemanship 18 & over Western Horsemanship 13 - 17 Western Horsemanship 12 & under Command Class-Open Reining - Open Grooms Class** Bareback Equitation Trail Class (upper arena after lunch)

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Cannot enter any other showmanship class Cannot ride in any other class Cannot show in any lope class Show Clothes Optional +

Show Manager Sadie Pelton (989) 326-1491

www.baycountyfair.com Email: baycountyfair@yahoo.com Fair Board Office: (989) 895-3744

Bay County Fairgrounds and the Bay County Fair Board are not responsible for any loss, damage, or injury to any person, horse, or property incurred in connection with this show. ALL PARTICIPANTS, GROOMS, TRAINERS, AND SPOTTERS MUST SIGN A WAIVER OF LIABILITY. Minors must have parent present to sign waiver. NO EXCEPTIONS. ©2015 C & C PUBLISHING, INC. • JULY 2015

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Celebrating 150 Years!

BAY COUNTY FAIR & YOUTH EXPO

August 4-8, 2015 Bay County Fairgrounds, 800 Livingston Ave., Bay City, MI Visit us online for hours and more information at...

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A Special Thank You to Our Sponsors...

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Saturday, August 8 8:00am Rain or Shine • $5 per class / High Point $6 per class • Trailer-In Only OPEN - HALTER 1505. Weanlings, yearlings, two year olds (mare may accompany weanlings) 1506. Mare 3 & Over 1507. Gelding 3 & Over 1508. GRAND AND RESERVE CHAMPION UNREGISTERED HORSE OPEN PONY (56" & UNDER) - HALTER 1509. Foal 1510. Gelding (any age) 1511. Mare (any age) 1512. GRAND AND RESERVE CHAMPION REGISTERED PONY SHOWMANSHIP 1517A. Jackpot Added Money Showmanship (open to all) 1517. Exhibitor 30 & Over 1518. Exhibitor 17-29 1519. Exhibitor 13-16 1520. Exhibitor 12 & under HORSE AND PONY - PERFORMANCE 1539. Saddle Seat Equitation - Open 1540. Saddle Seat Pleasure - Open 1541. Lead Line - Child 8 & U (Not to ride in any other class) 1542. Nov. Rider - Walk, Trot (Not to ride in any other class) 1543. Nov. Horse - Walk, Trot (Horse not to be ridden in any other class) 1544A. Jackpot Added Money Pleasure (open to all) 1544. Hunt Seat Pleasure 30 & over 1545. Hunt Seat Pleasure - 17-29 1546. Hunt Seat Pleasure - 13-16 1547. Hunt Seat Pleasure - 12 & under 1548. Hunt Seat Equitation - 30 & over 1549. Hunt Seat Equitation - 17-29 1550. Hunt Seat Equitation - 13-16 1551. Hunt Seat Equitation - 12 & under 1552. Pony Pleasure - English 1553. Pony Equitation - English 1554. Hunter Hack over 2 fences - shown on flat and over 2 fences, Ponies 18" - Horses 2'3" 1555. Working Hunter Over Fences - Course of 8 fences from 2'6" - 2'9" 1556. Equitation Over Fences - Open - Fences 2'6" minimum 1559A. Jackpot Western Pleasure (open to all)

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Western Pleasure - 30 & over Western Pleasure - 17-29 Western Pleasure - 13-16 Western Pleasure - 12 & Under Pony Pleasure - Western (not to ride in Horse classes) Pony Equitation- Western (not to ride in Horse classes) Western Equitation - 30 & over Western Equitation - 17-29 Western Equitation - 13-16 Western Equitation - 12 & Under Command Class - Open Bareback Equitation - Open Reining - Open Pony Driving - 2 Wheel Cart Pony Driving - 4 Wheel Cart Horse Driving - 2 or 4 Wheel Cart Trail Class - Open (to be completed by 1pm in the upper arena)

If time permits, the following classes will occur: 1557. Switcheroo - Start English - 2 minutes (1 groom) to change to Western (tack on horse must be changed other attire is optional) 1558. Pair Class - Open - One person enters - one premium 1572. Groom or Parents Class (Not to ride in any other performance class) 1577. Baby Bottle Race - Open 1578. Three Legged Race or Sack Race - Open 1580. Costume Class - Open OPEN PREMIUMS FOR HORSES ALL SECTIONS (sliding scale) Except where specified for Ribbon Only Number Shown 1st 2nd 3rd 5 $10.00 $9.00 $8.00 4 $8.00 $7.00 $9.00 3 $7.00 $6.00 $8.00 2 $6.00 $7.00 1 $6.00 PAYMENT OF ALL PREMIUMS CONTINGENT UPON AVAILABLE FUNDS

Visit our website to view our Premium Book with online registration option and additional guidelines. www.baycountyfair.com

Saddle Up! Magazine News Briefs ACTHA's New “In Hand Division” Inspired by Parelli Natural Horsemanship In keeping with ACTHA's expanded mission of better horsemanship and improved educational opportunities for their participants, they are pleased to announce their new In Hand Division in Arena Obstacle Challenges (AOC's), inspired by a partnership with Pat and Linda Parelli. ACTHA embraces the goal of Parelli Natural Horsemanship, which is to help raise the level of horsemanship worldwide, for the benefit of horses and the people who love them. Pat and Linda have graciously provided educational materials and judging criteria, and have generously shared how developing skills and partnership in-hand leads to a better riding experience for horse and rider. The In Hand Division will be available to ACTHA members only. Obstacles must be performed on lead, and all participants are judged on partnership and execution of the obstacle from the ground. Participants may choose to enter this class/division either as a stand-alone entry, or in addition to a mounted division. Judging criteria developed in partnership with Parelli Natural Horsemanship focuses on a willing partner and good communication skills with the horse. All equines can compete, including minis, ponies, donkeys, mules and horses. All styles of ground work are welcome and encouraged; it is the performance and partnership that is being judged. ACTHA'S mission: To create an enjoyable venue showcasing the wonderful attributes of the great American trail horse, and granting them the recognition they so richly deserve. To create a registry open to all breeds and a point designation system that will stay with each horse for its lifetime, thereby adding to their value and distinction. To create and enable humane treatment and employment options for horses in need. For more information on ACTHA, please visit www.actha.us. For information on Parelli Natural Horsemanship, visit www.parelli.com. ASPCA Awards $50,000 to Winners of ‘Help a Horse Day’ Contest Seven equine rescues receive grants to recognize their efforts to protect horses. The ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) today revealed the seven winners of the 2015 ASPCA Help a Horse Day contest, a nationwide grant competition for equine rescues and sanctuaries to raise awareness about the yearround work they do to save and care for at-risk ©2015 C & C PUBLISHING, INC. • JULY 2015

horses. The three grand prize winners received $10,000 each, while the runners up were awarded $5,000 to support their ongoing efforts to protect horses. The winning groups include: $10,000 Grand Prize Winners: All About Equine Animal Rescue, El Dorado Hills, California Horses of Tir Na Nog, San Diego, California The Pegasus Project, Ben Wheeler, TX $5,000 Prize Winners: Freedom Hill Horse Rescue, Owings, MD Horse Haven of Tennessee Inc., Knoxville, TN Livestock and Equine Awareness and Rescue Network (LEARN), Meggett, SC RVR Horse Rescue Inc., Riverview, FL “In only its second year, the ASPCA Help a Horse Day celebration has grown to include even more groups, and we are thrilled to see the energy and effort that went into engaging their communities and spreading their message about how to protect horses,” said Jacque Schultz, senior director of the ASPCA Equine Fund. “The winning rescue groups embody the spirit and hope behind ASPCA Help a Horse Day and we are pleased to award them these grants to help pay for the vital services they provide every day of the year.” More than 100 equine rescue groups held events across 33 states during the weekend of April 24-26, and the winners were selected based on the creativity of their events, as well as their success engaging their local communities. This year's winning events included a Ponypalooza event for families with games and prizes, which also featured members of the U.S. Air Force and local Boy Scout troops engaging in a shelter construction project; a family carnival with pony rides and a “Muggin' with the Mule” photo booth; the creation of a Help a Horse Posse and Sponsorship program that allowed community members to sponsor horses; and Dancing for the Horses, which paired local celebrities w/professional dancers to compete in honor of a rescued horse. One group even hosted an aviation festival in keeping with their theme of giving rescue horses their wings. Participating rescues also worked to recruit new volunteers, expand their support base, collect donated supplies, and find homes for adoptable horses. ASPCA Help a Horse Day is celebrated annually on April 26 – a date chosen for its significance to the ASPCA's long history of horse protection. In 1866, ASPCA founder Henry Bergh stopped a cart driver from beating his horse, resulting in the first successful arrest for horse mistreatment on April 26 of that year. (20)

The protection of horses has been a core part of the ASPCA mission ever since, which includes supporting equine welfare legislation, public advocacy, professional development, horse rescue, and targeted grants. In addition to the grants contest, the ASPCA also launched a petition on TakePart.com, which has generated over 24,000 signatures, urging the U.S. Congress to pass a federal ban on horse slaughter. Each year, approximately 150,000 American horses are purchased and trucked to Mexico and Canada to be slaughtered for human consumption. The vast majority of these horses (92 percent, according to the USDA) are in good physical condition and could go on to lead productive lives in loving homes. Horse slaughter is especially inhumane because horses, skittish by nature, are extremely difficult to render unconscious before slaughter. For more information on the ASPCA's efforts to protect horses, please visit www.aspca.org/ get-involved/horses. About the ASPCA® - Founded in 1866, the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) is the first animal welfare organization in North America and serves as the nation's leading voice for animals. More than two million supporters strong, the ASPCA's mission is to provide effective means for the prevention of cruelty to animals throughout the United States. As a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation, the ASPCA is a national leader in the areas of anti-cruelty, community outreach and animal health services. For more information, please visit www.ASPCA.org, and be sure to follow the ASPCA on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Highland Equestrian Conservancy Awards 2015 Scholarship The Highland Equestrian Conservancy, the local land conservation group for the Huron Valley area, has announced Rebecca Fisher of Milford, as the recipient of our 2015, $500 scholarship. Rebecca will be attending Oakland University in the fall to study Journalism. She submitted an essay mentioning that she chose this field for many reasons, beginning with her passion for writing and because she feels connected to human interests. She also admitted “horses have always owned my heart.” Her future goal is to transfer to the University of Findlay and double major in Journalism and Equine Studies with an emphasis on Western Horsemanship. Rebecca is currently a student in Milford High School's Advanced Placement Environmental WWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM

Saddle Up! Magazine News Briefs Studies class and has been involved in community water testing and recycling. She also raised pheasants through the DNR release program which reintroduced the native birds back into the Milford community. She has participated with her family in planting and watering over 100 trees on their 5 acre property. She has been a member of the Milford Varsity Equestrian Team for four years and was team captain this year. Rebecca is also a member of the 4-H Trailblazers’ Horse Club and the Double Star Equestrian Show Team and volunteers with the Huron Valley Middle School Equestrian Team. As a volunteer in our community, she brings horses and rabbits to nursing homes. She is a member of her youth group at church and has volunteered at Milford Memories, church craft fairs, Christmas caroling, road clean ups and food drives. Rebecca also works part time and tutors her peers after school. As a Milford resident her entire life, she feels “blessed to have grown up in such a great place.” She is thankful to have experienced everything the Huron Valley community has to offer, from canoeing and kayaking the Huron River, to ice skating, biking, shopping, participating in parades and eating in the Milford community. “Rebecca's passion for horses and her commitment to bettering the environment coupled with her volunteerism in the Huron Valley community mirror the Highland Equestrian Conservancy's mission for conserving and protecting our natural resources while preserving the rural character and equestrian heritage in and around Highland Township,” said Amanda Poxon, HEC Secretary. “She is an ideal recipient for our 2015 Scholarship.” Nation's Best Youth to Compete at the 2015 IEA Western Championship More than 176 of the nation's leading middle school and high school equestrians will compete for top prizes at the 2015 Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) National Western Finals competitions. The 2015 Western National Finals will be held at the Oklahoma State Fair Park in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, June 25 and 26. Sponsored by the National Reining Horse Assoc. (NRHA), the competition will run in conjunction with the NRHA Derby. The riders will display their talents in Reining and Horsemanship, as individuals and teams during the two-day event. Student riders, in grades 6-12, will travel from across the United States to participate in the competitions. The competitors represent the best of nearly 1,250 riders on more than 51 ©2015 C & C PUBLISHING, INC. • JULY 2015

teams from six zones, that competed in numerous Western shows during the 20142015 school year. The teams and individuals that accumulated the highest number of points during the regular show season qualify for regional competitions with the top performers going on to Zone Finals. The top riders and teams in Zone Finals move to the IEA Western Nationals. This highest-level scholastic competition and supporting events are sponsored by: National Reining Horse Association (NRHA), National Reining Horse Youth Association (NRHyA), Certified Horsemanship Association, College Equestrian Consulting, Smith Brothers, Rod's Western Place, Hodges Badge Company, Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA), Ink Stables, Jl Tee's, Liberty University, United States Pony Clubs, Inc. (USPC), ReVita Vet, and United States Equestrian Federation (USEF). Founded in 2002, the IEA is a non-profit formed to promote and improve the quality of equestrian competition and instruction available to middle and secondary school students. Its purpose is to set minimum standards for competition, provide information concerning the creation and development of school associated equestrian sport programs to, and to generally promote the common interests of safe riding instruction and competition and education on matters related to equestrian competition at the middle and secondary school levels. Unique to the IEA-there is no need to own a horse. Mounts and tack are supplied to each rider at every IEA event. The IEA currently has over 11,500 participants, ages 11-19, across the United States riding in Western and Hunt Seat disciplines and is available for public and private schools and barn teams. For additional information, please visit the IEA website: www.rideiea.org. Nutrena®/Progressive Nutrition® Official Sponsor for Rolex Central Park Horse Show Winter Equestrian Festival, Adequan® Global Dressage Festival Tryon International Equestrian Center, and Colorado Horse Park Cargill’s Nutrena® and Progressive Nutrition® horse feeds and Mark Bellissimo, CEO of International Equestrian Group and Bellissimo entities, announced today that Cargill's Nutrena and Progressive Nutrition Feeds will serve as the official sponsor of the top equestrian venues in the U.S. These events include the Winter Equestrian Festival, which is the largest, longest-running equestrian sporting event in the world, features more than $8 million in overall prize money per year and (21)

serves more than 7,000 horses with riders from 43 countries and 50 states. As the official feed sponsors, Nutrena and Progressive Nutrition will have a presence at four key English equestrian event locations across the U.S. These events, managed by Bellissimo entities, include: the Trump Rink in Central Park, New York City; the Winter Equestrian Festival and Adequan® Global Dressage Festival in Wellington, Fla.; the Tryon International Equestrian Center in Tryon, N.C.; and the Colorado Horse Park in Parker, Colo. “We are excited about this opportunity to partner with a strategic organization that shares Cargill’s passion and desire to serve the equine industry across the nation,” said Jackie Galle-Haney Strategic Marketing and Technology leader with Cargill. “This partnership is key for us to advance our presence within the high-level hunter/jumper business. It also allows us to deploy our industry leading equine nutritional solutions to some of the top equine athletes in the U.S.,” said Tim Karl, Regional Sales Leader, Cargill. “We are excited to have Cargill's Nutrena® and Progressive Nutrition® horse feeds present at our four events across the country,” said Bellissimo.“ The high standard of quality in their products is an industry leader and we feel they will be a valuable partner at our venues.” Details about the four events include: The Winter Equestrian Festival and Adequan® Global Dressage Festival. The Winter Equestrian Festival is the largest, longest running hunter/jumper equestrian sporting event in the world. More than 7,000 horses compete during the 12-week long event held at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) in Wellington, Fla., for a chance at $8M in overall prize money. Both events are the proving ground for the Olympic Equestrian sports of show jumping and dressage. The Tryon International Equestrian Ctr. (TIEC) located in Tryon, N.C., is a new 1,400 acre facility that opened in June 2014. The event center hosts 25 weeks of sanctioned hunter/ jumper, dressage, and eventing shows and features 10 riding arenas, 850 permanent stalls and a covered riding facility. The Colorado Horse Park has more than 15 weeks of sanctioned shows per year and has become the summer haven for central and western American equestrian competitors and enthusiasts as well as a strong contingent of South American and Canadians. The Trump Rink in Central Park, N.Y. will host the Rolex Central Park Horse Show (CPHS), a six day event September 23-27, 2015. WWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM

Saddle Up! Magazine News Briefs Contact your local Nutrena® or Progressive Nutrition® feed dealer to learn more. About the Nutrena® brand Cargill manufactures and markets a complete line of Nutrena® brand feeds and supplements that help horses and all classes of livestock maintain optimal health throughout all stages of life. Using the highest-quality ingredients and the most up-to-date nutritional technology, Cargill is committed to the health, well-being and safety of its customers' horses, livestock and pets. For information on its Nutrena® brand products, visit www.nutrenaworld.com Purina Continues to Give Horses a Second Chance through A Home for Every Horse Purina Asks the Horse Community to Help It Reach Goal of $150,000 in Free Feed. Purina Animal Nutrition has once again pledged up to $150,000 in free feed to equine rescue shelters through its continuing partnership with A Home for Every Horse, a program dedicated to finding homes for horses in need of adoption or fostering. For the fourth consecutive year, Purina has pledged a donation of at least $125,000. From May 5, 2015, to September 5, 2015, Purina invites horse lovers to help donate up to an additional $25,000 in feed for rescue shelters by spreading the news and sharing their own stories. Purina will donate an additional $1 in free feed when fans share through HelpFeedRescue Horses.com, or Like or Share campaign-related posts on Purina’s Facebook page. Additionally, fans can share their stories of adoption or bringing malnourished horses back to good health. Each story shared on Purina’s Facebook page will tally an additional $25 in free feed to the campaign. Many equine rescue organizations struggle to give adoptable horses the resources they need to thrive, including veterinary care, shelter, training and proper nutrition. A Home for Every Horse helps these organizations meet the demands of fostering and rehabilitating rescue horses by providing assistance and muchneeded nutrition. “Proper nutrition is a key factor in bringing neglected and malnourished horses back to good health,” said Dr. Kelly Vineyard, equine nutritionist, Purina Animal Nutrition. “Through our ongoing partnership with A Home for Every Horse, Purina continues its commitment to ending the plight of homeless horses by sharing our nutritional expertise and donating high-quality feed to hundreds of rescue shelters across the United States.” The program builds on the success of previous ©2015 C & C PUBLISHING, INC. • JULY 2015

years, which has seen nearly 500 rescue shelters throughout the country register to receive support. To date, Purina has donated more than 600 tons of feed to rescue shelters. "We are pleased to continue our partnership with A Home for Every Horse to find forever homes for our nation’s adoptable horses,” said Dagmar Caramello, director of the Unwanted Horse Coalition. “We continue to hear firsthand accounts of rescue horses that have benefitted from the program and from the generosity of Purina. With these types of outreach efforts, the equine industry shows that it truly understands the issue of unwanted horses and is working to make a difference.” Rescue Shelter Sign-Ups Rescue shelters can benefit from the program by submitting their nonprofit paperwork to www.Equine.com and completing the 2015 A Home for Every Horse rescue application. The simple registration process requires 501(c)(3) verification and offers benefits such as free feed from Purina and free listings of adoptable horses on Equine.com. Shelters can email 501(c)(3) forms and the application to ahfeh@ equine.com or mail them to 2520 55th St, Suite 210, Boulder, CO 80301. Participating rescue shelters can choose from a variety of Purina® horse feeds to match the nutritional needs of their horses. Eligible feeds include Purina® Strategy® GX, Strategy® Healthy Edge® and Equine Senior® horse feeds. These options help rescue shelter operators rehabilitate and provide ongoing nutritional care to horses at varying stages of recuperation. For more information about A Home for Every Horse and to view adoptable horses, visit ahomeforeveryhorse.com. About A Home for Every Horse A Home for Every Horse is a joint effort with The American Horse Council's Unwanted Horse Coalition, which seeks to place, foster and sponsor America's homeless horses. In addition to Purina Animal Nutrition, other partners of A Home for Every Horse include Tractor Supply Company, WeatherBeeta and the Bureau of Land Management. Additionally, The Equine Network is using its connection with more than 1.5 million horse owners to promote the program and offer free horse listings to participating rescue shelters. About Purina Animal Nutrition Purina Animal Nutrition LLC (purinamills.com) is a national organization serving producers, animal owners and their families through more than 4,700 local cooperatives, independent dealers and other large retailers throughout the (22)

United States. With an uncompromising commitment to animal excellence, Purina Animal Nutrition conducts industry-leading R&D initiatives that create and sustain a valued portfolio of complete feeds, supplements, premixes, ingredients and specialty technologies for the livestock and lifestyle animal markets. Species served by Purina Animal Nutrition include both large and small animals, including cattle, horses, swine, chickens, hamsters, gerbils and rabbits. Headquartered in Arden Hills, Minn., Purina Animal Nutrition LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Land O'Lakes, Inc. USDF Announces New Para-Dressage Rider of the Year Awards The United States Dressage Federation (USDF) announced today that, beginning in the 2016 competition year, it will now award new Adequan/USDF Para-Dressage Rider of the Year Awards. These awards will recognize Para-Dressage riders' accomplishments at each grade level; Ia, Ib, II, III, and IV. Champions and reserve champions at each grade level will receive a plaque, to be awarded annually, at the Salute Gala and Annual Awards Banquet during the Adequan/USDF Annual Convention. The top three finishers in each grade level will also be recognized in the yearbook issue of USDF Connection. Hope Hand, United States Para-Equestrian Association (USPEA) President, expressed that “The USPEA is excited to help promote the new Adequan/USDF Para-Dressage Rider of the Year Awards to recognize our accomplished riders. USPEA looks forward to the 2016 year, and we encourage everyone to compete, volunteer, and support show management for providing more opportunities for Para-Dressage.” For more information about the Adequan/USDF Para-Dressage Rider of the Year Awards, or other year-end award programs, visit the USDF website at www.usdf.org/awards, or contact the USDF office at awards@usdf.org. Founded in 1973, the United States Dressage Federation is a nonprofit membership organization dedicated to education, recognition of achievement, and promotion of dressage. For more information about USDF membership or programs, visit www.usdf.org, email usdressage@usdf.org, or call (859) 971-2277. Western Dressage Association of MI Spring Moon Farm hosted the first of 3 dressage clinics with Sue Hughes on June 13. We had 5 riders and lots of auditors. Sue has WWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM

Saddle Up! Magazine News Briefs been teaching at our farm for about 7 years now, two to three times a year. I enjoy her teaching style, her keen eye and her knowledge of riding and biomechanics of movement seems endless. There were two morgans, a thoroughbred, a warmblood/thoroughbred cross and a morgan/ walker cross. This made for an interesting lesson series. One of the things that is so great is that Sue goes back to the basics, getting the horse in the corridor of the aids. Straight from the withers out to the head. Not straight? Where is he crooked? Then you fix it. A crooked horse cannot be over his back. Heard that a lot. Since the riders were at different levels, starting at the basics is good. Then you can move on from there. Using your thighs to steer is a fairly new concept to me. And it works. Following seat, following elbows a new mantra. Horses aren't tables. They move. Follow the movement in your seat, left seat bone, right seat bone. Allow. Follow the motion in the reins. I like to think of having weights in my elbows so I can keep my arms to hands softer. At our lunch break, we had a Q & A session. Every attendee had questions and it's not often

you have “face time” with an instructor. A popular question is what the heck is a half halt and where do I buy one? Then back to the arena for the afternoon session. Sue Hughes will be back on July 25 and on September 13. Contact Diane Kaser at dhorse46@gmail.com and I will mail you a registration form. Dressage training really is for every horse and every rider. Start with the basics, build a solid foundation and the sky’s the limit! Western Dressage to be Offered at USPC Championships The United States Pony Clubs, Inc. will, for the first time, offer Western Dressage as a competitive discipline during USPC Championships. Competitors must qualify for Championships through regional rallies held throughout the year. Championships East will be held in Lexington, VA July 22nd -26th, 2015 and Championships West will be held in Woodside, CA July 31st -August 9th, 2015. Like all other disciplines offered at USPC Championships, members will compete on teams. Teamwork is a fun and important part of Pony Club competitions. Incorporating

Western into USPC Championships allows Pony Club education and Horse Management to benefit more equestrians through additional horse sports. For more information about the inclusion of Western Dressage at Championship East and West, please contact Erin Woodall or Wayne Quarles. About Pony Club - The United States Pony Clubs, Inc. (Pony Club) was founded in 1954 as a nonprofit national youth organization to teach riding and horsemanship through a formal educational program. There are approximately 9,000 Pony Club members in over 600 clubs and riding centers throughout the country. Many of the nation's top equestrians, including several of our Olympic team members, business professionals, government leaders and career military officers, have roots in Pony Club. Youth members range in age from as young as 4 through age 25. Pony Club also offers educational opportunities to a growing number of adults through horsemaster memberships at www.ponyclub.org HAVE NEWS OR AN ANNOUNCEMENT? Submit it to saddleup@voyager.net

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Beginners Guide To Sewing Show Clothes RHINESTONES For the purposes of this book, no distinction has been made between the terms “rhinestone” and “crystal”. AB RHINESTONES: Aurora Borealis – picks up and highlights surrounding colors and lights. ACRYLIC RHINESTONES: “Plastic” rhinestones. Low cost but lack the reflection qualities of other rhinestones. AUSTRIAN CRYSTALS: Generally marketed under the brand name Swarovski™ – Considered the brightest and highest quality rhinestone. Swarovski crystals typically have two more facets (cuts) that create their extra brilliance. BEDAZZLER™: Plunger style device for affixing both rim and Tiffany settings for rhinestones. BEJEWELER™: Electric device for heating and applying hot affix rhinestones. Also marketed under various brand names. COLOR RHINESTONES: Colored crystal or colored crystal AB. CRYSTAL RHINESTONES: Clear rhinestones. CZECH GLASS RHINESTONES: Rhinestones cut from glass. Economical but lack the luster of Austrian crystals. FLAT BACK: Requires the use of rim sets, Tiffany sets or glue to affix to garment. Rim and Tiffany sets require a Bedazzler™ or GeMagic™ to affix. GENERIC RHINESTONES: Somewhat inconsistent in sizing but very shiny with good hot affix glue. GeMagic™: Plunger style device for affixing both rim and Tiffany settings for rhinestones. GLUE: Any flat back rhinestone can be affixed with glue designed for both fabrics and rhinestones. Suggested glues: Gem Tac™, Fabri-tac™, E6000™. Check label for suitability to your project and for garment care instructions. HOT AFFIX: Crystals with heat activated glue. Hot affix crystals require the use of a Kandi Kane™ or Bejeweler ™. Certain hot affix crystals can be set with a household iron. HOT AFFIX WAND: Electric device for heating and applying hot affix rhinestones. Sold under various names. All images copyright KandiCorp Inc. ©2015 C & C PUBLISHING, INC. • JULY 2015

RHINESTONE SIZING: Rhinestones are measured by “ss” – a conversion from metric “cc”, with the smaller the number representing the smaller stone sizes. 16 ss = approx. 5 rhinestones per inch 20 ss = approx. 4 rhinestones per inch 30 ss = approx. 3 rhinestones per inch RIM SETS: Metal rims with prongs. The rim sits around the crystal on top of the fabric, with prongs that go down through the fabric and crimp on the underside of the garment. They are affixed with a plunger style device such as the Bedazzler™ or GeMagic™. TIFFANY SET: Metal rims with prongs. The base of the rim is on the underside of the garment. The prongs come up through the garment and crimp around the rhinestone. They are affixed with a plunger style device such as the Bedazzler™ or the GeMagic™. TRANSFER SHEETS: Clear vinyl sheet with a sticky adhesive on one side. Holds rhinestones in specific pattern until applied to garment by using household iron. Must use hot affix rhinestones. Some pre-made appliques can be purchased which use this technique. Follow manufacturer’s directions for using transfer paper or pre-made appliques. ZIPPERS Chap Zippers: Chap zippers are heavy duty, separating metal zippers. Be sure that you purchase one way separating zippers – not the two-way like is used in winter jackets. There are two basic “weights” to chap zippers. In my opinion, the #5 metal zipper is appropriate for ultra suede soft chaps. I find the #10 to be too heavy for this weight of ultra suede. The #10 metal zipper should be used for ultra suede high performance and for any leather chap. If you are making children’s pleather chaps, or “throw away” chaps, then the heavy-duty plastic sports zippers are a feasible choice. But this is only because you do not expect to get more than one seasons use out of the chaps. If you expect to resell the chaps, then use metal zippers. Some fabric and/or commercial stores will have some lengths of the metal zippers available. If you cannot find them locally, then you will need to purchase from a fabric/ show clothing supplier or from an online zipper retailer. Invisible Zippers: Invisible zippers, as the name implies, are zippers that appear to be (34)

unidentifiable from the rest of your finished product. Unlike general or all purposes zippers, invisible zippers are inserted into a seam with no “lap” or top-stitching. Some sewing machines require a specialty sewing foot for applying invisible zippers. Rhinestone Zippers: Rhinestone zippers are best purchased from stores and websites that specialize in these types of zippers. You will sometimes find rhinestone zippers in commercial fabric stores. However, you need to be sure that they are the length and separating or non-separating style that you desire. In rhinestone zippers, the “teeth” of the zipper are the actual rhinestones. They create a very nice finish to certain fabrics and styles. Rhinestone zippers are available in a variety of lengths and stone sizes. Choose a stone size that complements your fabric without overwhelming it. Shirt, Jacket, and Pant Zippers: Currently, stores are limiting the types of zippers that they offer for sale. Most separating zippers over 12 inches long are made from heavy duty plastic. The zippers are good quality, but they seem bulky and at times are “heavy” for the lycra fabric. Additionally, the heavier plastic zippers do not seem to “lay” smoothly when the garment is worn. Coil zippers, also referred to as formal wear zippers, are an excellent choice for show clothing. The #3 size is available in multiple colors and works well in both shirts and jackets. The wonderful thing about pant zippers is that they are available at almost any store that sells fabric. A standard 7-inch or 9-inch all-purpose zipper is perfect for pants. Continued next month. An excerpt from the book:

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Horse Association & Club News BRIGHTON TRAIL RIDERS ASSOCIATION In the last few columns, we’ve talked about the passing of winter, the coming of spring, and the anticipation of the summer season. Well, summer is finally here! And, to put it mildly, everybody at Brighton is overjoyed. Although we’ve had a fair amount of rain, the weather has been wonderful and there have been plenty of opportunities to enjoy our trails. Both BTRA members and visitors have been arriving in good numbers and this is all documented in our sign-in sheets. When we came up with this idea several years ago and constructed our sign-in station, this was considered an innovation. Now, it’s an established practice at a number of equine recreation areas around the state. Our major event in May, the “Celebrate Spring” Ride, came off as scheduled. The prediction of rainy weather kept some people away but there were plenty of hardy folks who showed up and lo and behold, not one drop of rain fell. One again, Mother Nature was on our side. After the ride from the Brighton Rec staging area to the home of our host, Sue Charleville, we enjoyed a delicious meal and then got down to business. The business was our Annual Meeting, which we held in conjunction with this event. This was the first time we’ve done this and it looks like it was a good idea. After reviewing our programs for the upcoming season and discussing a number of issues, we held our annual vote on Board members. Our Bylaws stipulate that members of our nine-member Board serve staggered terms. Four members are up for election/reelection one year and five members the next year. This year, we had four members up for reelection and one vacancy to be filled. The four members whose terms were ending were all reelected: Patti Blossom, Sue Charleville, Mark Delaney, and Russ Spicer. The vacancy was filled by Penny Wilson and we’re very happy to have her join us. So, we now have a full complement of Board members and are looking forward to a productive year. The rest of the summer will be devoted to fun. We don’t have any major events scheduled until early August but smaller organized rides are still planned. And, of course, many of us will be hitting the trails for informal rides at every opportunity. As always, visitors to Brighton are welcome – both for day rides and camping.

FORT CUSTER HORSE FRIENDS Hello Trail Riders! Summer trail riding and hay season is here finally! We've been getting too much rain in our area to take much hay down. Hopefully, we'll get a stretch of sun soon. That leaves a lot of time between the rain to get camping in around the state. Get out and go somewhere you haven't been before and beat the fly season. Try to put our Annual Fall Equestrian Campout September 17,18, 19 and 20th on your ride schedule. This is always a wonderful time, this year being 4 days of camping at the Whitford Lake event area. It's a grassy area with picket poles, outhouse, water for your horses and trailer for manure removal. There will be a pancake breakfast and potluck dinner on Saturday. Also on Sat., our famous auction fundraiser with our own DarylAnn as our comic auctioneer. Laughs are never ending at the end of a fantastic supper with campfire and music in the evening. Bring an instrument if you play, to join others that might be there to play. You are also welcome to put pens or electric corrals up for your horses in this area. We also have our trail open for carts and buggies for this event This campout is a great time to come explore our beautiful trails of 20 plus miles of trails. There are 6 water crossings, lovely lake views, prairie grasslands and cool woods to ride along the trails. Our trails are groomed by the club and are user friendly for all ages. Go to our website at www.fchfa.org for more details. An upcoming event after the campout has been scheduled on September 26th with the 27th as a rain date. This is a obstacle and desensitizing clinic given by Tim Scarberry from Windwalker Farms that will be held at the Whitford Lake event area. The clinic itself will be for 6 horses and owners, members only, for $75. Auditors welcome for $10 for members and $15 for non-members with kids free. Call Toni H. at 269-781-9688 to sign up for this clinic. Come and audit and help make this a success! I'll leave this news with something interesting going on since last year at our Park. Our turtles have been being tracked and monitored by a group within the recreation area. The turtles have little radio transmitters glued on their shells so they can be tracked. We have been notified by the Park that several turtles have nests in the trail-head area in the sand and gravel hills. We have ©2015 C & C PUBLISHING, INC. • JULY 2015 (48)

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Horse Association & Club News GREAT LAKES DISTANCE RIDING, cont. it's an experience unlike any other. Camp moves August 3rd-7th. Distances of 25, 30 and 50 and 55 miles are offered depending on the day. A new ride has been added to our calendar, the Huron River ride which will be held in Milford, MI, at Proud Lake Recreation Area and will include the Kensington Trails also. Join us for this ride August 22nd with distances of 25 and 50 miles, LD and endurance only and a 12 mile AERC Introductory ride for newbies also! The GLDRA ride season has rides all over Michigan, from Marquette to Brighton, and even includes a multi-day ride on the historic Shore to Shore trail. So check us out today, www.gldrami.org, and get ready to experience the trails in a whole new way! HIGHLAND TRAIL RIDERS ASSOCIATION We want to take this opportunity to thank all those who attended the May 17, 2015 event “Tour the Trails of Highland.” The event was a huge success! We had a record high attendance and signed up many new members. Parking actually became an issue for the first time. Rest assured we will come up with a traffic flow plan for future events to ensure an easy in and out for all. Rain put a damper on camping in the days prior to the event but held off the day of the ride. Thanks again to all of those who attended. We hope you can join us at our future events: Horseshoe Hunt – Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015 Cider Ride - Saturday, October 10, 2015. HUNGERFORD TRAIL RIDERS Hello Trail Riders!! The Hungerford Trail Riders Association (HTRA) would like to welcome you, your family and friends to experience over 50 miles of horseback trails on 6,500 acres. The overnight campground and group campgrounds have opened for the season (May 1st thru October 31st). HTRA is still accepting 2015 Membership Applications. The cost for membership is: $15-Individual, $20-Family, and $200Lifetime Membership. Membership is from January 1st through December 31st. An application can be found on the HTRA website or the Facebook page. The executive board would like to thank the HTRA members and volunteers for accepting the responsibility to maintain the trails and keep the National Forest beautiful. The board would also like to thank our Trail Sawyers

Joe Law, Brian Flohe, and Joe Garner for the extra time they commit to the trail system. If riders find any down trees while trail riding, please notify us on the HTRA facebook page and include what trail number(s) that need our attention. Hungerford Trail Riders Association now has a website! Our member, Leah Melichar is the web designer and has done a great job creating the site. We look forward to providing current information to the membership and enhancing communication efforts with members and other interested trail riders. Take a moment and view the site at www.hungerfordtrailriders.org and let us know what you would like to see and provide suggestions. Hungerford provides a variety of camping and trail riding options for horse enthusiasts consisting of weekend or week long camping at the main campground, group camping at the group campground, and (2) Day Use areas for riders who chose to enjoy the trails for a few hours. Reservations for the group campground are done online at www.recre ation.gov and search ‘Hungerford Equestrian group campsite.’ Visit our Facebook page at ‘hungerford trail riders association’ or website at www.hun gerfordtrailriders.org. The HTRA executive board looks forward to seeing you on the trails: President - Michael Simcoe; Secretary - Joan Balk; Treasurer - Marcie Law; Community Director - Karen GreenBay; and Trustee - Laurie Archbold ~ Happy Trails!

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Dawn & James Mannor, Gale Gunders and Bambi Platz. We now have 46 members! Treasurer, Char, reported that we now have $568.77 in the checking account. The savings balance was unavailable to report. We made $171 on our expo raffles. Miranda requested reimbursement of $28.28 for ordering and paying for two Lee Ziegler "Easy-Gaited Horses" books which she ordered for us to raffle off. George made the motion which Bob seconded to reimburse Miranda. All were in favor. The motion passed. Secretary, Marilyn, requested $58 for reimbursement for printer and paper supplies. George made the motion which Miranda seconded. All voted in favor and the motion passed. There was no MFTHBA report. There was no MHC report. For Old Business we discussed the success of the March Horse expo at MSU. We want to thank the Ostroms for bringing their MFT gelding, Black Toddy (ridden by Adrienne Pakkala) to display at the expo. Their exciting performance was a show-stopper which caused many to stop in at our booth to meet both. Chuck Fanslow won the grain raffle (he bought lots of tickets) and a lucky horse woman won the hay bag full of goodies. It was noted that the DVDs that we played continued to attract visitors also. All in all, it was a fun time! We may be considering a different item to raffle off at the 2016 expo. The MFTHBA/MFTA/MTRA Nat’l. Trail Ride is set for Sept. 5-28 across northern MI. If you pay your MFTHBA fee to gain points on these NTRs, you will accumulate points to earn prizes (buckles, jackets, etc.) from the MFTHBA. We are co-sponsoring a NTR with the Tenn. MICHIGAN FOX TROTTER ASSOCIATION affiliate June 17-21 at Rocky Hollow Horse MINUTES: The April 25th MFTA meeting Camp near Mt. Rogers, VA. Contact Pres., held at Wheel Inn restaurant was called to Sam Gearhart, if you would like a spot order by Pres. Kathy Kruch at 11AM. Those reserved for you. also in attendance were V.P., Bob Howell, Please let Webmaster, Kathy, know when Treasurer, Char Ostrom, Secretary, Marilyn you plan to go on a trail ride so she can Mannino, George Ostrom and Miranda advertise it to notify others who may want to Mannino. join you. It's a great way to meet other Bob made a motion, which Miranda members! seconded, to accept the minutes from the Levi Beechy will let Kathy know when he will Feb. 28, 2015 meeting with no corrections. be hosting a clinic which our members may There was no new correspondence. be interested in. Five more people became members or The Ingham County 4H show schedules renewed. Melissa & Scott Schafer & family, (with gaited classes) were shared. We will ©2015 C & C PUBLISHING, INC. • JULY 2015 (50)

attempt to post a link to them on our website. The June 21st Gaited Dressage clinic with Penny Underwood is needing more participants. Penny will work with you for an hour at the discounted MFTA member rate of $100. Non-member’s fee is $120. Please send your payment and registration form to Char’s address, 1759 Benton Road, Charlotte, MI 48813. ASAP to get the time slot you prefer. The clinic will take place in Sandhill Stables' indoor arena at 2769 Sandhill Road in Mason, MI. Penny is an exceptional clinician with a hugely impressive resume, so don't pass up the chance to learn from her. Under New Business, Miranda made a motion, which Marilyn seconded, to keep all of the present officers as is for the 2015 year. All voted in favor and the motion carried. We will vote on Director positions at the next meeting. Our next meeting is scheduled for 11AM Sept. 26th at the Italian Oven restaurant in Mt. Pleasant, MI. PONTIAC LAKE HORSEMAN’S ASSOCIATION We are so excited to tell everyone the PLRA Equestrian shelter is finished! This big 30 x 30 permanent shelter is located in the rustic Equestrian campground and staging area at Pontiac Lake. We are so appreciative to the outpouring of support that the club received from members and the MDNR! Come on over to the park and see this incredible shelter! It was worth the wait. Our Welcome Summer June campout and poker ride event was as always, a grand success. The fabulous PLHA crew welcomed old friends and new faces, despite mother natures volatile weather threats. A big shout out goes to the PLHA board, Susie, Rich, Gina, Mary and Sally for creating another amazing weekend of fun for members. They are amazing! Have a great summer trail riders! PROUD LAKE TRAIL RIDERS HAPPY SUMMER Everyone! I am sure everyone is out there riding and enjoying the beautiful weather. Hopefully the bugs are not too bad. We have started the summer with two fantastic events! We had a great turn out for our kickoff event which was a Scavenger Hunt and optional camping. Our second event is happening just as we got to press WWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM

Horse Association & Club News PROUD LAKE TRAIL RIDERS, cont. with Saddle Up. It is a Trail Obstacle Course with optional campout. September 13th will be our Circle Ride that we co-host with Kensington. Please note that the CIRCLE RIDE has a new date. The proceeds for this ride all go to the Michigan Horse Welfare Coalition Hay Bank. There is always a great turnout for this charitable event. You can either start at Proud Lake or Kensington’s staging area. Both groups will have a potluck lunch and you can eat at either one. Time and cost will be determined at a later date. The Halloween event will be on October 11th. We will also have camping at a few of these events and will let you know about that as we get closer. If you would like to be a part of our email list, you can get all of the latest details about our events by contacting Nancy Efrusy at Efrusy @yahoo.com and I will be more than happy to add you. The most exciting news of all is the addition of our new pavilion in the staging area. Please come by and check it out. We hope to see everyone soon and enjoy the beautiful weather on the trails!

now rentable. This rustic cabin can sleep 4, has heat, water, porta-potty, picnic table, and 4 picket poles! It rents for $60.00 plus registration fee a night. Nearby, the modern cabin rents w/showers and electricity for $96.00 plus registration fee. It also has pickett poles and the trail to connect to the equestrian trail network. 1-800-44-PARKS or Michigan.gov\reservations to rent. Enjoy! Memorial Day weekend had a three night camp over with fun games free for youth. We had great weather, good potluck and campfire gatherings. I took registrations from twenty five rigs. Linda Kraai planned Saturday’s in camp Scavenger Hunt for the kids and everyone got to visit the prize table! We also had a poker ride for Candy Peeps. Won by Nicole. The Sunday Poker Run was hosted by the Blazing Saddles 4-H Club. This was won by Serena! SHTRA appreciates this club-lead by Mary Odell- their contribution, support and hosting an event. We signed up Don Oliver, Scott Mc Cullough, Karen Pennington, Michelle Copeland and Jodi Radniecky, and Janet Phillips. A big thank you to Bud and Maureen McLean for bringing fixings for the hobo pie irons. The kids had a RANCH HORSE ASSOCIATION OF yummy time withh them. MICHIGAN The Red, White and Blue Bash fun plans are Thanks to all who showed at RHAM’s Great made for July 2-5th. We will be featuring Lakes Ranch Horse Circuit season opener at patriotic games, brunch potluck 10:30 am Berrien Springs this June; be sure to check Friday, 7:00 pm Chocolate Dessert Potluck out our website for versatility winners and and Saturday 5:00pm potluck! Why drive up score cards! north when you can camp with us! Judges Robbie Haskins and John Ed Tabb The Great Treasure Hunt Weekend will be will judge our August 1-2 show for our main July 24-26th. The Ride will be Saturday. arena while at will classes will be judged by Costumes, prizes, potluck and campfire will Mitch Leslie and Elizabeth Phillips. make a fun weekend. We are very proud to be able to offer a On August 28-30 there will be a unique Luau beautiful Punk Carter saddle as our high point camp over weekend. There will be games, award this year. It will be awarded to the costumes and potluck--all with a Luau highest point scorer in a single division. theme! Check out our Facebook page for RHAM continues to award our weekend more details. Labor Day weekend will also buckle series and year end awards. RHAM have camping, fun games and a potluck as has also discounted youth fees this year to we remember Dennis Austin. promote our youth (parents) participation. Upcoming events planned for 2015 or check Another draw for youth: scholarship fund! our web at shtra.org for contact info. Come on out to our events and get involved! July 2-5, Red, White, Blue Bash Camp over Full information about RHAM is available at July 10-12, Drive In the Park Camp over www.miranchhorse.com. Also, be sure to July 24-26, Pirate Ride with Great Treasure visit our Facebook page at Michigan Ranch Hunt Camp over Horse Association for updates. Aug. 28-31, Luau Camp over We hope to see you soon! Sept. 4-7, Labor Day Weekend Camp over Sept. 26-27, Judged Trail Ride SLEEPY HOLLOW TRAIL RIDERS Oct. 9-11, Ichabod Crane Weekend The rustic cabin that SHTRA helped create is Consider joining us with a SHTRA Member©2015 C & C PUBLISHING, INC. • JULY 2015 (51)

ship. We have lots of fun events, great friendships and lovely trails. Check our website shtra.org (no www. anymore) and contact us on our FaceBook page. Next Board Meeting will be July 14th at SHSP HQ. WESTERN DRESSAGE ASSOCIATION OF MICHIGAN The Western Dressage Association® of America has been offering a program called Train the Trainers to help instructors learn the nuances of Western Dressage. The program has been very well received and attended by many instructors across the United States. In April of 2016, Michigan will host a Train the Trainers program in Lansing at the Nottingham Equestrian Center. This event is being organized by our Vice President, Sue Hughes. If you are interested in participating as a rider or an attendee, please let us know. You can call 231-525-8842 or you can email us at infowdami@gmail.com. One of the clinicians for the Train the Trainers program is Cliff Swanson. Cliff will be teaching Western Dressage in Michigan this August. He will be at the Windy Ridge Farm, 6100 Polk Rd., White Cloud, Michigan on August 15. This beautiful farm, owned by Ingrid Brey and managed by Jamie Belcher, is very excited to host Cliff’s clinic. The clinic is full, but auditors are welcome at no charge. This opportunity is a great way to gain more information about the art of Western Dressage and to meet Cliff. The summer is going along fast as usual. Still so many opportunities to ride WD classes in many schooling shows across the state. Remember, if you are a WDAMI member, you are eligible for the many awards that WDAMI offers. Please check our website for event dates, times and the awards program guidelines. Also check our Facebook page for event dates, times and details. There is still lots of riding yet to be enjoyed! YANKEE SPRINGS TRAIL RIDERS MINUTES: This meeting was held at Yankee Springs Horsemen’s Campground Pavilion starting at 6:00 pm with a pot luck. The meeting was called to order at 6:33 by Ron Walker, President. Trail Report: We have reports of several trees down on the 9 mile, a crew will be going out Sunday the 14th to clear trail. Old Business: Memorial Weekend: The horse camp was full, all sites sold WWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM

Horse Association & Club News YANKEE SPRINGS TRAIL RIDERS, cont. out, unfortunately a couple of horse campers were turned away. There were several nonhorse campers who booked sites on line that didn’t know our camp was horses only. The DNR said they didn’t have a policy regarding this problem so could not ask these campers to leave. Hopefully this problem will be addressed by the DNR. YSTRA JTR: YS’s Judged Trail Ride will be July 25, Saturday. John Soper will be the Chairman of this event. A committee meeting will be held at John Soper’s house Monday, June 15th, anyone interested in working on this committee contact John at soperjudge@ charter.net or 616-808-9722. Kiosk: The materials need to be purchased, waiting to hear back from DNR on who their approved vender is. Community Fire Pit: The board decided the location will be in front of the pavilion. This area needs to be leveled off, the current fire pit removed and replaced with a 6’ ring only 12” off the ground with a ring of brick. Materials are being donated by Todd and Sonya Peters. Thank you Todd and Sonya! Obstacle Course: There is a

permanent obstacle course being built in YS Horsemen’s camp located in the wooded area next to the Pavilion. This area now has mowed paths and the first obstacle is an L shape you can try backing your horse through. Keep checking for more obstacles this summer. New Business: DEQ: Ron Walker has been in contact with the DEQ department who regulate how many camp sites can be built in a campground. They said we could expand the YS horse camp 5 more sites using our current foot print. This means some of the larger sites will be divided. Also a request to have the Day Parking area be expanded. Kathy Taylor made a motion to form a committee to look into which sites and how to expand the Day Parking. Recommendations to be brought back to the board, Carla Walker 2nd, voted on and approved 120. Committee members, Tom Chaffee will be Chairman, Skip Burger, John Dermody, and Ron Walker. New Trails: Ron Walker and Tom Chaffee have been scouting out possible new trails north west of the 6 mile trail. Meeting adjourned at 8:00 pm. Visit us online at www.ystra.org

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TEAM SORTING PRACTICES Wednesday Nights 6pm-9pm & Every Saturday Night 6pm Sign-up ends at 5:45 for first draw, $20.00 per person. All riders under the age of 16 must wear ASTI certified helmets. Visit us online for announcements about special auctions & events!

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GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO OWN YOUR OWN FARM! STOCKBRIDGE, MI 40 ACRES 3 bedroom farmhouse has many updates and a two bedroom apartment to rent out over the garage. Land is currently leased, and has excellent walkout sites with the possibility of subdividing. On a paved road, with some wooded areas. Excellent for horses or prime hunting land. Offered at $295,500. HORSE FARMS, FARMLAND AND RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES IN MICHIGAN

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(248) 887-4829

P.O. Box 166 Howell, MI 48844

Jim Moule 1130 Tipsico Lk. Rd. Milford, MI 48380

(517) 548-4880

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M-59

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USSELL

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$10,800 Erected

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FOR SALE - 34 Acre Horse Farm 3255 East Lansing Rd., Bancroft, MI 48414 Easy Access to M-52 and I-69 • 25 Minutes from Lansing or Flint • Located off a paved road

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SHOW SEASON SPECIALS! 2015 Bison Trail Boss 7308TB New! 3 H Slant Load GN Living Quarters, All Aluminum Construction, 7’ Wide, 7’6” Tall, Power Awning, Drop-Down Windows, Stainless Steel Appliance Pkg. Stock# K6248TR MSRP: $36,050, Our Price: $31,580

Sale Price $30,980 2015 Lakota Charger 3 H Slant GN 7’6” Tall, 6’9” Wide, Heavy Duty All Aluminum Construction, Dressing Room, Drop Down Windows, LED Taillights. Stock# K6267TR MSRP: $22,919 Our Price: $18,950

Sale Price $33,980 New!

Sale Price $18,650 2015 Bison 2 H Trail Boss 7200 BP 7’ Wide, 7’5” Height, LED Taillights, All Interlocking Aluminum Floor, Drop Down Feed Windows, Rubber Floor Mats in Horse Area. Stock# K6278TR. MSRP: $14,606 New! Our Price: $12,690

Sale Price $12,350 2015 Lakota Charger 4H Slant Heavy Duty All Aluminum Construction, New! GN, 7’6” Height, 6’9” Width, Front Dressing/Tack Room, Drop Down Windows, LED Tail Lights. Stock# K6266TR. MSRP: $26,882, Our Price: $22,250

Sale Price $21,950

2015 Bison Ranger 8308RG 3H GN Living Quarter, 8’ Width, 7 1/2’ Height, All Aluminum, Drop Down Feed Windows, Mangers, Rear Tack, Dinette Slide-out, Power Awning w/LED lighting. Stock# K6247TR Our Price: $41,200

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Sale Price $37,980

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Sale Price $13,650 2005 Sundowner 8013 3 H GN, Full LQ, 8’ Wide, 7’6” Height, 13’ Short Wall. Exc. Condition. Drop Down Feed Windows, Stud Wall, All Aluminum Dividers, Removable Rear Tack, Patio Awning & More! Stock# K6359TRA. Our Price: $34,760 | Reduced: $28,980

Sale Price $28,680

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