ROAN HORSE TODAY

WELCOME

We are please to announce that Show Horse Today and PleasureHorse.com have partnered with the American Roan Horse Association to bring to you Roan Horse Today, the official publication of the ARHA. Each month we will feature ARHA members, stallions and shows. It is our hope that this section will provide a “home” for roan enthusiasts from all disciplines. Show Horse Today is proud to be a major sponsor of the 2022 ARHA World Show and has long been a media partner for the association from its beginnings. Our hope is that the reach of PleasureHorse.com and Show Horse Today’s 54K Forum Members, 690K FB fans and nearly 1M views on the sites will bring many new faces to the American Roan Horse Association and its programs. Over the years you have enjoyed the ARHA Daily Sparkle posts highlighting the most amazing horse show fashion as well as our numerous stories on the association. Now, you will have the opportunity to easily find the ARHA news, photos, calendar and spotlights all in one place! We are very exciting about this partnership and look forward to bringing you a beautiful section each and every month. If you have suggestions on what you would like to see in Roan Horse Today we encourage you to reach out to Robyn Duplisea at robyn@ pleasurehorse.com as she would love to hear from you. We hope you enjoy Roan Horse Today!

NEWS

Hey ARHA family, We are excited to bring some new programs to you guys! We have been hard at work coming up with some new great ways for you guys to earn money doing what you love, showing your roans! First up we have the ARHA Cruising For Cash with this program you earn points showing your horse at any show. The Top 10 point earners will earn a cash payout. To check out full details on this exciting new program visit here- https://www.ridearoan.com/ highpointprogramsandincentives Next up we are excited to announce The Roan To Riches SSA and Futurity. The Roan To Riches Stallion Service Sale is open to any AQHA, APHA and ApHC stallion, regardless of color. Roan To Riches Nominated stallions and their offspring that are registered with ARHA are eligible to participate in the annual Roan To Riches Futurity, which is held in conjunction with the ARHA World Championship Show. The 2023 Roan To Riches Futurity Classes are as follows: OPEN ALL AGE WESTERN PLEASURE

OPEN YEARLING LONGE LINE

OPEN ALL AGE HUNTER UNDER SADDLE

OPEN ALL AGE TRAIL

We are so excited to bring this brand new program to you guys! Last but not least we now have the ARHA Roan Bred Solid program so you guys can get your solid horses with roan parents in the show pen! We are pleased to be growing this association and providing more opportunities for our great members!

Roan to Riches

NEW STALLION SERVICE AUCTION AND FUTURITY

The Roan To Riches Stallion Service Sale is open to any AQHA, APHA and ApHC stallion, regardless of color. A stallion is nominated by donating one breeding to be sold through the R2R Stallion Service Sale at 50% of the base stud fee, or $400, whichever is greater. 100% of Roan To Riches Stallion Service Sale proceeds are retained by ARHA/R2R and contributed to the annual Roan To Riches Futurity purse. Roan To Riches Nominated stallions and their offspring that are registered with ARHA are eligible to participate in the annual Roan To Riches Futurity, which is held in conjunction with the ARHA World Championship Show. Roan To Riches Stallion Services may be purchased for use on any AQHA, APHA, ApHC or Jockey Club registered mares, regardless of color.

See ARHA Roan and Roan Bred Solid registration requirements. View Stallion Conditions View Mare Conditions Stallion Nomination Form ROAN TO RICHES FUTURITY CONDITIONS

ELIGIBILITY

ARHA registered Roan or Roan Bred Solid R2R nominated stallions, and their ARHA registered Roan and Roan Bred Solid offspring, regardless of age, are eligible to compete in the Roan To Riches Futurity for the designated nomination year. The Roan To Riches designated nomination year is defined as the calendar year January 1 through December 31. This will be the R2R Stallion Service Sale year and the year of Roan To Riches Futurity eligibility. All Owners and Exhibitors must have a valid ARHA membership.

The Entry/Slot Fees for Roan To Riches Futurity classes are as follows: $250 per class/slot early entry (received prior to July 1) $350 per class/slot late entry (received after July 1 through one day prior to the start of the ARHA World Championship Show) ENTRIES CLOSE ONE DAY PRIOR TO THE START OF THE ARHA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW

PAYMENT MUST BE INCLUDED WITH ENTRY

Proceeds from entry slot fees are retained by ARHA/R2R, 50% being contributed to the R2R Futurity purse and prizes, and 50% being retained for promotional and administrative expenses. The total R2R Futurity purse will be equally divided among the number of classes offered, and paid to R2R exhibitors according to a predetermined pay schedule (to be announced).

TRANSFERS & SUBSTITUTIONS

Entry slots are transferable within the designated nomination year, providing all entries meet R2R Futurity eligibility requirements. PAYOUTS

A W-9 form must be on file to receive payment. Futurity winnings will be paid to exhibitors within 60 days of show. TIES

In the event of a tie, a predetermined tie breaker judge will determine the final placing. REFUNDS

Roan To Riches Futurity entries will only be refunded with veterinary certification, dated no later than the first day of the ARHA World Championship Show. Refunds will be mailed within 60 days of the end of the show. CANCELLATION

In the event of unforeseen cancellation by ARHA, all Roan To Riches Futurity entries will be refunded. All collected Roan To Riches purse money and prizes will be used in subsequent R2R Futurity years.

Roan to Riches Stallions

Let’s welcome the first 2023 enrolled Roan To Riches Stallions. For a complete list of stallions or to nominate your stallion you can visit our Facebook page, website or reach out to Sarah at Roan2riches@gmail.com

A Sudden Holiday 2011 AQHA/APHA Stallion by RL Best Of Sudden

Dial My Hotline AQHA blue roan stallion by Vs Flatline and out of Zips Frosted Chip

Roan to Riches Stallions

VIEW ALL THE STALLIONS

Original Cowboy 2010 Seal Brown AQHA/APHA Overo Stallion by Lazy Loper and out of multiple World Champion mare, Good ToBe An Asset

Roses To Genesis 2018 APHA/NSBA homozygous tobiano stallion by Gentlemen Send Roses out of Shesa Lonesome Kruzer

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

RACHEL TREBESH & NO DOUBT I SHINE

When and where did you first see your roan, how did you end up with him as yours, and how long have you owned her? Where, what level, and in what classes do you show your roan? I show the AQHA circuit at the national level, where I show my gelding in the Amateur All Around & Senior All Around & my mare will be showing the Junior All Around this coming year. What is your favorite thing to do with your roan horse? I love to show my roan! Both of my horses LOVE being on the road showing. When we’re at home I like to goof off & take silly pictures and videos of them haha!

What is your favorite memory with your roan horse?

I have two roans, that are full siblings. While I was living in Ocala I met my first roan “Mako” as he was being boarded as a yearling while his owners were on vacation. Two years later I was on the hunt for my new all around horse & decided to see if that gangly yearling was available. I had no idea at that point that it would become the best decision of my life, and give me my best friend! I have become great friends with his previous owners, and breeders, which is how I ended up with Mako’s little sister “Annie” as well.

I have WAY too many favorite memories to pick just one ! Everyday seems to be new memories being made. If I had to pick just one thing it would be a year. I’m 2018 we won the Congress in the 4 & 5 year old Trail & went on the win the AQHA Junior All Around Highpoint Horse in the nation!

What are your thoughts about the American Roan Horse Association?

I think this association is amazing, and will continue growing in the future. It’s amazing to see a pen full of Roan horses come together & show from all across the country, and compete together at the Roan World Show. It’s a favorite show of ours that we try and always attend!

Golden Rules for Ground Training - Part 2

By Lynn Palm

Before we start on specific lessons, you need to understand and follow my Golden Rules for ground training any horse. We covered the first two in past issues of this magazine and website. To review, Golden Rule #1 is to respect your position, as a handler, in relationship to your horse. Golden Rule #2 is to make straightness a goal.

GOLDEN RULE #3: DON’T PULL

Keep the longe line loose and avoid the all too common tendency to “muscle” a horse through a ground training maneuver. Too often I see handlers trying to “steer”, stop, and get their horse to go forward by pulling or pushing his head from the bottom of the halter. This violates all of the Golden Rules! The more you pull on the lead, the more the horse will learn to lean against it. This only desensitizes him and increases the physical and mental stress on both of you because you get less response. Handlers can cause a horse to lose straightness by pulling on the longe or lead shank, which swings the horse’s head out of alignment toward them. A loose lead allows your horse to be independent. The more your horse learns to keep his own space, the more he will be able to concentrate and obey your commands because he will not have anything to lean on or resist against. If your horse gets too close to you while teaching ground training maneuvers, push his head away with your hand on the side of his head rather than pushing it away from beneath the halter. Or shake the longe toward the horse to encourage him to maintain the desired space. On the other hand, if the horse resists coming toward you, put a slight tension on the lead, but release it the instant the horse comes.

I use voice commands, in addition to my position, to reinforce what I am asking my horse to do. A deep vocal tone tells a horse to “do it now” or “respond and react to me”. A mellow tone is rewarding and soothing. I also introduce the “cluck” as a signal that means, “move”.

GOLDEN RULE #4: REWARD PROGRESS

We covered this golden rule before, but it bears repeating. Be patient. Ground training takes time. You may spend several days or weeks on one lesson. Make your sessions short to keep your horse’s attention and find a way to end each one on a positive note. Rushed

or impatient handling now will affect future training sessions. Reward any progress your horse makes.

Ground training is not mentally or physically fatiguing for a horse so it is something you can do every day--if you keep the lessons short and interesting. It is a must for young horses. For older horses it offers variety to your schooling and another opportunity to spend time together. So practice! Honor these Golden Rules and you will set a foundation for ground training success. Next I’ll give you specific ground training lessons you can teach your horse to improve your partnership on the ground and in the saddle.

Your Next Step…

is first learning to respond, handlers should stay up with the horse’s speed. Once the horse is responsive, keeping his space, and leading without pulling the handler can increase the difficulty by asking the horse to perform the maneuver at different speeds.

Your next step in ground training your horse is to watch your steps! Learn how to move with your horse at his speed, not making him match yours! Until he’s mastered the basics, you must regulate your speed to his and not the other way around.

Too often handlers tend to lag behind their horse’s movement when teaching ground training maneuvers. They end up pulling on the horse to slow down his natural movement. When a horse

LYNN’S TIP Don’t forget that a horse’s hooves really start to grow this time of year. Call your blacksmith and get on a schedule for trims and/or resets every While it takes some horses longer 4-6 weeks depending on your horse’s needs. than others to get acclimated to new situations, it is important that they get exposed to different surroundings and With Springtime’s warmer temperatures and with the busy riding and show season here, time spent on training and schooling our horses learn to accept them. The only way for increases. Whether riding for the ribbons or just a horse to learn is for him to get more the pleasure of being together, don’t forget to exposure, not less. reward your horse’s extra efforts by rewarding him with some healthy treats. Purina is offering Until then, follow a horse treat that is not only tasty, but good for your horse, too! Even dogs like it, including my your dreams… two English Lab pups Sherlock and Watson who love to sneak them away from my horses! For more information about Lynn Palm; her educational programs at Palm Equestrian Academy in Ocala, Florida; Lynn’s Ride Well clinics across the U.S.; saddles; DVDs; books; and trail and Western dressage competitions; visit www.lynnpalm.com or call 352/6293310.

We love to share our Dressage backgrounds and knowledge with you and would love to have you come ride with us. You can join us at our farm in Ocala, Florida, or at one of our Ride Well Clinics on our USA Tour at a location near you. If you would like to train with Lynn and Cyril at home with Western Dressage, take advantage of the following supportive training materials: Books:

• "Head To Toe Horsemanship" • "Western Dressage—A Guide to Take

You to Your First Show" • "A Rider Guide to Real Collection"

DVDs:

• “Dressage Principles for the Western

Horse & Rider” Volume 1, Parts 1-5 • “Dressage Principles for the Western & English Horse & Rider” Volume 2,

Parts 1-3 • “Let Your Horse Be Your Teacher”

Parts 1&2

CONTACT LYNN PALM

www.lynnpalm.com | www.shoplynnpalm.com 800-503-2824

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