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elcome to the April 2022 Issue of SouthWest Horse Trader. We have an informative article this month on dressing for your body type. We spend so many hours dressing our horse and then grab something off the hanger and slap on our hat. While it’s true that your horse is being judged, your appearance is part of the overall picture.

Properly dressed you complement your horse, not distract the judges from his performance.

I promised a shoutout to Ghostwood Whiskey for the very warm sweatshirt when the temperature at the NRCHA Celebration of Champions went from 80s to it must have been -30 (at least to South Texas me). Be sure to drop by their booth at the Roxanne 6/28/2009 - 3/23/2022 NCHA Super Stakes and have a taste.

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Texas Arena League Semi’s Featured Tough Competition

Editorial Roberta Johnston - Editor Kasha Ford - Graphic Artist Advertising Account Reps Roberta Johnston Michaela Dunn Jessicah Keller

Matthew Schloemer - C Flight the willingness to help each other out even if you are on different teams.”

On Saturday, players and spectators enjoyed a mix of four 0- to 3-goal tournaments. After two exciting games, Los Tres Ingleses and Bar-Spur will face off in the finals of the USPA Southwestern Circuit General George S. Patton, Jr. Continued on page 8

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The Texas Arena League (TAL) heads into the finals of eight USPA tournaments and TAL games for points after wrapping up semifinals at Brookshire Polo Club (Brookshire, TX) on the weekend of February 25-27.

Inclement weather pushed back start times, with C-Flight kicking off Friday’s games. In the first 6- to 9-goal USPA Southwestern Circuit Delegates Cup game, Bar-Spur emerged victorious with a 12-point lead. Following suit, Dallas Polo Club also won its match with a 12-point margin. On Sunday, March 6, Horsegate and Straussfeld Realty will have a shootout to determine who will progress to finals.

“It is with great pride that I find myself competing in the finals of the Texas Arena League this year.

It is my second year to participate in the tournament which has grown by leaps and bounds,” said Catena USA Sportsmanship winner Michael Farah of Horsegate. “One of the best things about this game is the camaraderie between teams and players, and

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Stetson Wright wins San Antonio Rodeo with a 90.5 on Pete Carrs Pro Rodeo's Larry Culpepper in the Saddle Bronc.

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Emily Kent brought the house down with CallMe Mister Mister in the finals of the Worlds Greatest Youth Horseman.

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Texas Arena League Semi’s Featured Tough Competition. . . . . . . . . . . .4 Tuf Cooper gets Long-Awaited San Antonio Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Local Youth Take Equine I.Q. Scholarships at FWSSR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 FWSSR Timed Event Challenge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Dress Your Body Type for the Best Impression . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 5 Questions with Jody Brooks of JW Brooks Custom Hats . . . . . . . .10 Celebration of Champions Crowns Winners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Let’s Hear It for the Girls at San Antonio Rodeo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 A Spring in their Step - Brushy Creek & ComfortStall. . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Hay, Feed, Fencing Supplies Needed to Support TX Wildfire Victims. . .33 Dennard’s Company Highlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Kids in Agriculture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Warming Temperatures Bring Springtime Parasites to Pets. . . . . . . . .35

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Equine I.Q. Winners

Created in partnership with the Texas A&M University Equine Initiative, the Equine I.Q. contest is designed to test a youth’s knowledge in a variety of fields such as horse anatomy, feeding, care, terminology, and similar topics.

Entrants participated in three age divisions, Juniors – ages 8 to 10, Intermediate – ages 11 to 13, and Senior – ages 14 to 18. A format requiring both oral and written answers challenged the participant’s ability to not only write well but respond extemporaneously. Senior finalists presented a five-minute speech on current issues facing the horse industry. A total of $40,000 in scholarships were offered.

More than $1,168,500 has been awarded to 380 equestrians through the Stock Show’s Equine Scholarship program since 2000.

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The long wait is over for ProRodeo superstar Tuf Cooper.

The four-time PRCA World Champion can now call himself a San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo champion.

Cooper, who joined the PRCA in 2008, made that a reality with his 7.2-second run in the finals Saturday night at the AT&T Center.

“I was in a good position, I was eighth out (in the finals out of 11) and Haven Meged was winning the round with a 7.8 prior to me riding in,” said Cooper, 32. “I knew I had to go for it. I wanted to win first. I had to stay calm. I just went out there and did what God created me to do here today.”

Cooper won the San Antonio crown by taking home an event-best $19,500 at the NFR Playoff Series presented by Pendleton Whisky stop. He was riding his main horse Bro to the title.

“He has been such a blessing for me,” Cooper said. “We’ve been having a little bit of trouble with him on the end of the ropes and mainly it has been my fault. If I rope like right there, like I did tonight, that horse will do his job every time. He’s been such a blessing for me to have.”

Cooper has climbed to the top of the PRCA mountain four times in his storied career – winning three tie-down roping world championships in 201112, 2014 and the all-around crown in 2017. Yet, it was obvious what the San Antonio win meant to him.

Moments after his time was shown on the scoreboard, he tossed his hat in the arena and flexed his muscles.

“I’m telling you I have been in this final round in San Antonio all but two times throughout my career,” Cooper said. “That makes the 59th calf I have ran in this arena and I finally won this rodeo. I had a big monkey on my back, and I knew I made a good run.

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Tuf Cooper gets longawaited San Antonio title

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SENIOR AGE DIVISION, 14 -18 1. Anelise Wilson Haslet, TX $12,000 2. Kylan Canon Caldwell, TX $10,000 3. Charlee Proctor Princeton, TX $ 8,000 4. Anna Muck Boerne, TX $ 6,000 5. Jacy Welch New Braunfels, TX $ 4,000 INTERMEDIATE DIVISION, 11-13 1. Alexandria Hargraves McKinney, TX 2. Cayle Canon Caldwell, TX 3. Anna Young Frisco, TX 4. Ava Fry Lone Oak, TX 5. Luciana Hackett Aubrey, TX JUNIOR DIVISION, 8-10 1. Sophia Bazzani Aubrey, TX 2. Keslee Canon Caldwell, TX 3. Phoebe Blain Blooming Grove, TX 4. Lacy Dunlap Strawn, TX 5. Stella Glaves Royce City, TX

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Brady Williams (BarSpur) and Taylor Hooten (Legends) General Patton semi final

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“Making it to the finals with Don and James is so exciting! Throughout the TAL, they have been playing incredibly well, and I’ve learned so much from them strategically. Despite both being 2 goals, their styles are very different, and this wide range of presence in the arena has converted into a lot of goals for both of them,” commented Catena USA Sportsmanship winner Verity Cameron, who plays for Los Tres Ingleses. “Bar-Spur is a formidable team; they have strong players and fast horses. We’re going to have to bring our all against them, but we couldn’t be happier to play such great people in the final to round out what has been a fantastic league.”

“I am very excited to be playing in the finals for the TAL 0-3 goal USPA General Patton finals at Legends Polo Club. Making it to the finals of this General Patton tournament also puts us in contention to win the 0-3 goal TAL league,” said Galvin Agency MVP Brady Williams, playing for Bar-Spur. “This is my fourth year playing with Mark Osburn in this league and we have been unsuccessful in the past at being able to have a chance at winning the league. We are playing with his wife, Amanda, this year and it has been fun watching her improve over the season.”

In the USPA Admiral Nimitz Cup, Polo InterActive and Auour Polo Team won against tough competition to progress to finals. Elite Spicy Senoritas and Hondo Polo triumphed in the USPA Amateur Cup, and Patton Legacy Sports and Horsegate prevailed in the USPA Sportsmanship Cup. “This past weekend was a great opportunity for my team to learn more about the 8

Amanda Massey (Elite Spicy Senoritas) with the ball Katie Anderson (Save Water) with the hook - Amateur Cup semi finals

game and have fun,” commented Catena USA Sportsmanship winner Ally Vaughn. “Even though we didn’t come out on top all the horses on our string played well including Peppy who got her 3rd BPP for the TAL season.”

Sunday’s competition commenced with the 3- to 6-goal USPA Southwestern Circuit General Lewis “Chesty” Puller, with PSL Polo edging out Lease Plan by one point. Dallas Polo beat Herk’s Store and Grill to also progress to finals.

In the 3- to 6-goal USPA Sherman Memorial, Bar-Spur won their game against Auour in a shootout, and Legends defeated Visage.Jobs to continue on to the finals. In the 3- to 6-goal USPA Arena Masters finals, GK Farms and Horsegate will face off.

“Winning the Nutrena BPP award is always special to me because the horses are my favorite part of polo. I was able to win BPP in the recent third TAL event with Platinum in the 3-6 goal and Carly in the 0-3 goal,” commented Brady Williams. “This is Platinum’s second BPP in the 2022 TAL season and she has been playing spectacularly for me this year. I was really glad to have Carly receive the award because I believe this is her first TAL BPP. She is always one of my better horses, but she really stepped it up this past weekend.”

The Texas Arena League finals will be held on the weekend of March 11-13 at Legends Polo Club (Kaufman, TX), just outside of Dallas.

You can follow all of the Texas Arena Leagues matches on the PoloSK scorekeeping app www.polosk.com. PoloSK also lists the team and player standings.

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Arena Polo

January 28-30 Awards • 6-9 USPA Southwestern Circuit Delegates Cup: Bar-Spur (7) – Mark Osburn (2), Brady Williams (2), Chad Bowman (3) • 0-3 USPA Amateur Cup: Save Water Polo (0) – Katie Anderson (0), Jan-Pieter Zweegers (0), Kim Vaughan (0) • 0-3 USPA Southwestern Circuit General George S. Patton, Jr: Los Tres Ingleses (3) – Verity Cameron (-1), James Glew (2), Don English, Jr. (2) • 0-3 USPA Admiral Nimitz Cup: Polo InterActive (3) – Jose Velez (-1), Tanner Kneese (1), Javier Insua (3) • 0-3 USPA Sportsmanship Cup: Patton Legacy Sports (3) – Gal Shweiki (1), Rehan Kumble (1), Jack Crea (1) • 3-6 USPA Southwestern Circuit General Lewis “Chesty” Puller: PSL Polo (4) – Sarah Morelli (-1), Carolyn Stimmel (2), Russell Stimmel (3) • 3-6 USPA Sherman Memorial: Auour (6) – Rehan Kumble (1), Molly Hosler (1), Rob Payne (4) • 3-6 USPA Arena Masters: Texas Military (5) – Gal Shweiki (1), Karl Hilberg (1), Javier Insua (3) • Galvin Agency MVP: Will Walton, Lisa Yanskey, Don English, Javier Insua, Brady Williams (MVP in 2 divisions), Rehan Kumble, Megan Rahlfs, Sydney Morris, Kyle Greenwood, Tiamo Hudspeth, Ashley Owen, Chad Bowman, Audry Persano, Joe Bob Lequerica, August Scherer.

• Catena USA Sportsmanship: Anson Moore, Jan Pieter Zweegers, Serena Belsby, Marcus Murphy, Ally Vaughn, Rehan Kumble, Jason Atkins, Nick Stefanakis, Carolyn Stimmel, Rob Payne, Michael Farah, Megan Rahlfs, Gal Shweiki, Thomas Phelps, Joss Leufrancois.

• Nutrena Best Playing Pony: Katniss – Will Walton, Boone Sugar Whiz – Stephanie Colburn, Uncle Lucious – Megan Flynn, Carly – Brady Williams, Peppy – Ally Vaughn, Forstero – Gal Shweiki, Zama – Megan Rahlfs, Hollywood – played by Ariel Mancebo, owned by Horsegate, Marlboro – Joss Leufrancois, Delta – Russell Stimmel, Platinum – Brady Williams, Romeo – played

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5.How do you choose your personal hat?

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4. Shouldn't I wear a Straw in the hot months?

I don’t let unofficial “rules” - such as switching to a straw hat in the Summer - factor into my decision making. In my opinion, I just think a felt looks more professional in the show pen no matter how hot it is.

Or, if anything, I’ll switch over in the Summer to a light colored felt to show in. I honestly don’t feel like my felt hats feel any hotter to wear than a straw hat anyway and they are definitely more comfortable.

3. What's the hottest hat trends for 2022?

Uniquely colored cowboy hats are really hot right now. Traditional colors such as black and chocolate will always be classic but even a lilac-colored hat for example, if shaped properly, can really set you apart and look amazing in the show pen.

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A complementary overall picture is a given but is The Finishing achieved in the deVisit the Facebook Touches: Buttons, snaps, group High End Ranch, tails. The first step zippers are a personal Reining, Cutting, Cowis to examine your horse Resale is a great choice. Some versatility body type. Take place to try new looks ranch associations have photos or videos of on a budget or sell hats, rules governing shirt cloyourself riding from chaps, show shirts, sure. Fringe can be fun. If saddle pads. the side and from the considering remember that front. What do you it accentuates movement. If your horse’s notice? Is something pulling your eye? movement is more choppy than smooth At this step color is not a real considerthat will be emphasized.

The same with ation. Really examine your fellow comlong hair.

When considering a pattern petitors; what looks good on someone verses a solid remember that what looks that shares your body type. good up close may not look the same at a distance. Most judges are in the stands Shirts or the middle of the arena. Heavier body Shoulders: The shoulders should types should consider prints. The eye align along the natural shoulder without perceives the changes in colors and not draping off the sides or pulling too tight bumps or rolls. A good print can camin the underarms. The wearer should be ouflage a plethora of flaws. Solids are able to move her arms freely without ex- always classic and tend to photograph better. cessive material.

Torso: The torso should be ta- Wild Rags pered to fit the body. Slightly more lose Wild for those that are concerned with bumps rags are a or rolls. Some exhibiters use shapeware, fun way to but it can be hot in Texas. If the shirt add color or pulls significantly at the bust, consider pinning or the next size larger and have it tie an outfit altered where necessary. The tail should t o g e t h e r.

Many are stay tucked in.

Sleeves/Cuffs: The sleeves very large should hit at the hand, wrist junction and are deA correctly with a bend in the arm. Too short rides signed to be shaped Lilacup the arm, too long is bulky from the folded and colored hat wrist to the elbow. Multiple turns when worn dourolling up the sleeve to shorten create bled around a bulky, sloppy line from the elbow to the neck. the bit. Riders that have significant hand Excessive bulk around the neck looks movements benefit from darker or same like you are wearing a cowl neck and not a tailored show shirt. Long flapping fabric cuffs.

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With regard to my own personal style in the show pen, and obviously because we make custom cowboy hats, I plan my show wardrobe for the day around the hat I plan to wear. So, if my black felt hat looks better with what I’m showing in that day, then that’s what I’ll wear.

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Dress Your Body type for the best Impression

Don’t be intimated if you want to experiment with color! The judges aren’t judging you on the color of your hat. They will, however, consider a badly shaped hat, or one of poor quality, when you enter the pen. Make that very first impression a good one!

1. Does a custom hat really affect my performance?

Something cool happens when we like how we look - we get an extra boost of confidence, and we can all certainly use that when we are showing horses! I have had so many customers come back and tell me that they wore their new custom hat for the first time and won their class. While I’d like to think our hats have some magical ability, I believe it really comes down to what I said before - it’s that extra boost of confidence one gets when wearing something that they feel comfortable in and look their best! w

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Celebration of Champions

Sarah Dawson & Selvarey won the Tres Osos Performance Horse Open Derby. the Perrin, Texas, trainer across the million-dollar mark.

The excitement from that momentous occasion seemed to flow over to the other riders and divisions, including the Western Bloodstock LTD and Hashtags World’s Greatest Horseman.

“We couldn’t be more pleased with the success of the 2022 Celebration of Champions,” said Executive Director Anna Morrison.

“Pleasant weather, huge entries, good facility partnership, and strong sponsor support made this one of our largest and smoothest-running events to date and bodes well for the growth of our premier events in 2022. On top of this, the World’s Greatest Horseman finals brought more energy to the sold-out Will Rogers Coliseum than we’ve seen in that facility in a long time.”

The preliminary rounds of this year’s World’s Greatest Horseman saw past champion riders as well as some of the top bridle horses in competition today battle it out for a spot in the 15-rider Finals that was held Saturday, February 19. The $100,000 winner’s check was a big draw, but so was the honor of being the World’s Greatest Horseman. In the end, it was NRCHA Two Million Dollar Rider Corey Cushing and Lynne Wurzer’s stallion, Hott Rod (by Hottish), that took the win.

The horseman from Scottsdale, Arizona, gave the credit to “his best friend” Hott Rod when asked about achieving the win, which made him a three-time World’s Greatest Horseman Champion. The only other rider to do so is

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From day one of showing until the final Sunday where seven riders earned World Champion titles, the National Reined Cow Horse Association 2022 Kalpowar Quarter Horses Celebration of Champions provided non-stop cow horse action in Fort Worth, Texas. The 11-day show not only saw 15 riders earn World Champion titles, it was the final event that decided National Champion awards and was the host to the largest reined cow horse Derby event ever, the 2022 Tres Osos Cow Horse Derby.

This year also saw a 15-finalist field make a run for the $100,000 winner’s check in the Western Bloodstock LTD. and Hashtags World’s Greatest Horseman Finals. This was also the venue for the top eight riders in the World’s Greatest Youth Horseman, presented

by Mars Equestrian™, and did those young riders ever show off! To say it was a bustling show is an understatement.

With the multiple events, the total payout for the Celebration of Champions was more than $1,000,000 over the Youth, Non Pro and Open divisions competing. In addition, collegiate and high school aged riders rode home with bragging rights and prizes in the Stock Horse of Texas Collegiate Challenge and the NHSRA Reined Cow Horse Challenge. Both events highlighted alliances between the NRCHA and their respective associations.

“Being part of this event was a chance for the Bell family to affirm our commitment to the association and encourage others to come alongside us in supporting NRCHA and all it has to offer,” said Larry Bell of Kalpowar Quarter Horses. “It far exceeded our expectations from the way the show was managed to all of the participants and exceptional quality of the exhibitors and their horses. It is fulfilling to see what it means to these competitors that have worked all year long to qualify and have the chance to compete and win a World Championship.”

More than 200 entries ran for the Tres Osos Performance Horses-sponsored Derby titles, and in the end, the Open Derby win captured by Sarah Dawson and Selvarey (by Dual Rey), owned by Sheri Jamieson, helped propel

Corey Cushing stops huge on his way to the World's Greatest Horseman Title with Hott Rod

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Celebration of Champions Crowns Winners & Launches NRCHA into 2022

Emily Kent rode CallMe Mister Mister to the Worlds Greatest Youth Horseman Title.

Russell Dilday aboard the now-deceased stallion Topsails Rien Maker.

“There was no result and relaxation to say the least, everyone going into this Finals knew that everything had to work going into it to be the winner. You have to be careful going through to make sure you have enough horse to go down the fence,” said Cushing. “I knew going into this he would never quit me. He was there for me 110-percent and I can’t thank him enough. It’s incredible to be in this position. I am blessed every day to do what I truly love.”

At last year’s World’s Greatest Horseman Finals, Jeremy Barwick, owner of Western Bloodstock LTD, pledged to match the thenpurse of $50,000 from Hashtags to double it to this year’s winner’s check of $100,000. At the 2022 Finals, BDB Breeders, a partnership between Colt Ventures and Beechfork Ranch (owners of High Brow Cat and NRR Cat King Cole), pledged $50,000 in support for the 2023 Champion’s winning check that will be $150,000. The announcement brought a crescendo of cheers that shook the historic Will Continued on page 14

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Kenneth Altom earned the high-$ at SLTSA's Port Allen, LA event (lt).

Reese Garcia was WalkTrot-18&U HP at the Rio Grande Valley Horse Show.

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South Louisiana Team Sorting Association’s February 12 event in Port Allen featured 364 first-go teams in classes! Event winners were #15-3-Man 2-Gate (Kenneth Altom/Ami Altom/ Chad Campbell), YouthTeam-Penning (Kinley Campbell/Brianna Clack), #10-Ranch-Sorting (Kenneth Altom/Grady Tinker), and #6-Ranch (Bugas Dugas/Tammi Robillard). Kenneth Altom earned the day’s high-$ trophy.

Bell County Cutting Horse Association’s February 18-20 event, at Bell County Expo of course, worked 111 horses Friday in limited aged events and then 187 Friday and 119 Sunday. Yellow Rose Tack & Supplies donated 3 monogrammed cooler sheets for circuit awards which were won by Laney Bell ($2KLR), Herb Finnen ($35K-NP), and Jeffrey Carver ($15K-Am).

Winter Wrap Em Barrel Race February 19 in Elkton paying out $10,155! The Double J Ranch produced event winners included Ava Grace Sanders (Open-1D/Tampa Bay Rey Deal/14.851 and Youth/King/14.851), Glenn Southerland (Sr/Buggin For Some Sun/14.157), and Joan Buscum (In The Crack/Deer Mailo Cash/15.253).

Lost Horizon Ranch, Bryan, hosted a playday February 19. HPs were Peyton O’Rourke (10&U), Jace Baptiste (11-17), and Christi Madsen (18&O).

National Cutting Horse Association announced recipients of the 2021 AQHA Leading Sire, Dam, and Freshman Sire on February 23. Metallic Cat, owned by Rocking P Ranch, earned the Leading AQHA Cutting Sire award, with over $7.6 million in offspring earnings. This was the sixth consecutive year for the 17-year-old stallion to earn that award.

The Leading AQHA Cutting Dam title went to Junie Wood, owned by Slate River Ranch.

The mare’s offspring earned over $339,605 in the show pen in 2021. Metallic Rebel, owned

by Thomas Guinn, earned his title as Leading AQHA Freshman Cutting Sire with his first foal crop earning almost $484K last year.

American Quarter Horse Association recognized AQHA breeders who most recently hit their 50th consecutive or cumulative year of breeding. 2021 Legacy Breeders, those who registered at least one foal for 50 consecutive years, included Adams Ranch (TX), Santiago Barrera, Jr. (TX), and C. William and Jacqueline Martin (TX). 2021 Cumulative Breeders include H.G. Adams IV (TX), James L. Fowler (TX), J.H. Wick Ranch (TX), Randy Magers (TX), Cleon Parkin (OK), and Lightsey Saul Jr. (TX).

Stock Horse of Texas presented awards to 2021 year-end champions March 5 during the Kick Off Classic at Brazos County Expo.

Those champions were Athenas Malvasia (Open/7B Ranch/Chance O’Neal), Lilclancy (L1-Open/Becky Horlen), Precious Metalz (NP/Stefani Wagley), Boots Be Tuff (Ltd-NP/ Larry Walker), Dolled Up One Night (Int/Marsha Stevenson), Pool Stick (Jr/Ronnie Shelby/ Mike Major), Stylish Hankins (Novice/Riley Pape), Spookin Jay (Youth/Will Lewis), and Dan San Sonita (Nov-Youth/Katherine Wickersham). Collegiate year-end champs were Sioux Per Boom (NP/Addison Counts), TRR Ms Becaco Kelly (Ltd/Chance Clipper), and Shiners Smokin Whiz (Novice/Emma Thrasher).

The 2021 HP Ranch Horses were announced by APHA, including A Lot Like Di-

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Erin Taormino won the Open Hackamore World Champion at the 2022 Kalpowar Quarter Horses Celebration of Champions with Linda Mars' Hazardouz Material.

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Cont from page 13 Rogers Coliseum and brought the intensity of the night to an entirely new level.

Riding that high, eight Youth took their shot at becoming the fourth named World’s Greatest Youth Horseman, an event presented by MARS EQUESTRIAN™, that allows the Youth to cut, rein, rope and go down the fence just like the Open riders. This year 18-year-old Emily Kent took home the coveted win riding CallMe Mister Mister (by Mister Dual Pep),, her second championship during the Kalpowar Quarter Horses Celebration of Champions event.

“The stands were full and as soon as I loped in, people started screaming,” Kent said. “I made a huge fence run and couldn’t even hear the buzzer! It was so loud! There are so many people that have helped me, and I can’t thank them all enough. I wanted to be the first girl to win it and to show [people] girls can rope just as good as the guys can.

To do it is surreal.”

Kent’s surreal feeling began when she earned the Non Pro Tres Osos Cow Horse Derby title on On The Reydio (by Reydioactive), the same gelding that she rode to win the National High School Rodeo Association collegiate event on the final day of competition, Sunday, February 20.

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Equipment barn is 40x60 with 75x30 sheds on two sides. Rolling acreage, mostly native pasture, scattered hardwoods. Ag exempt, high fenced for game. D&B also has a 1,400-square-foot foreman’s house, two lakes, and horse barn with 13 custom stalls. This ranch can be your exotic game ranch, corporate retreat, or just your accessible escape from the city!

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Right when I threw my hands up and I saw the clock, they probably got me for excessive celebration.

“I will load up my horse and drive back home to Decatur (Texas) and show my wife this buckle. It is going to be a great night and I want to thank everybody, including my buddy, TJ Alexander. He was out here all week helping me out and pushed me to get this championship in San Antonio. It is a great win for our entire team.”w

San Antonio Rodeo Champions • Bareback Riding: Kaycee Feild, 91 pts, $21,000 • Steer Wrestling: J.D. Struxness, 3.4 sec, $27,750 • Breakaway Roping: Martha Angelone, 2.1 sec, $6,000 • Saddle Bronc Riding: Stetson Wright, 90.5 pts, $25,750 • Tie-Down Roping: Tuf Cooper, 7.2 sec, $19,500 • Team Roping: Lightning Aguilera/Jonathan Torres, 4.2 sec, $21,500 each • Barrel Racing: Hailey Kinsel, 13.76 sec, $24,000 • Bull Riding: Sage Kimzey, 92 pts, $28,500.

J.D. Struxness Courtesy San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo

Courtesy WPRA, by Ann Bleiker

Rodeo contestants will say winning their hometown rodeo can be a daunting task but also a very rewarding one. This rang true for Hailey Kinsel in 2018 when she won the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo for the first time. Now, the three-time WPRA World Champion is also a three-time San Antonio Stock Show Rodeo champion after taking the title in 2022 in front of her family and friends. Her other victory came in 2019.

“Getting to ride around the arena in the victory lap truck and wave at my family and friends all over the arena, it feels like home here,” Kinsel said. “I am just glad Sis likes it too.”

Kinsel, who grew up in Cotulla, Texas, just 90 miles southwest of San Antonio, stopped the clock in 13.76 seconds in the final round aboard her very famous horse DM Sissy Hayday “Sister” to earn herself a third championship victory lap around AT&T Center. She also added a cool $24,000 to her 2022 WPRA World Standings and jumped to No. 1 in the world, a familiar spot for her, just ahead of Wenda Johnson who won the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo last month.

“I’m really excited to have that cushion,” noted Kinsel when asked about the large payday this early in the year. “The less runs we can make for more money, I’m always excited about that.”

It was a who’s who in the final round with the top four all having battled it out in December in Las Vegas. Dona Kay Rule was second in a time of 14.00, Cheyenne Wimberley took third in 14.02 and reigning world champion Jordon Briggs was fourth in 14.03 seconds.

“Getting to ride around the arena in the victory lap truck and wave at my family and friends all over the arena, it feels like home here,” Kinsel said. “I am just glad Sis likes it too.”

On the other end of the arena, the San Antonio fans were treated to women’s breakaway roping for the first time in the rodeo’s storied career. Martha Angelone, who is putting together her own storied career in the WPRA, took home the inaugural title stopping the clock in a quick 2.1 seconds.

“This is awesome, I am so thankful for San Antonio adding the breakaway as this is such a cool feeling,” Angelone said moments after winning the title. “With the tournament style, you kind of got to go at all of them and that’s what I like to do the most.”

Angelone added $11,250 to her 2022 earnings and moved into second place behind Fort Worth’s champion Kelise Domer. Domer has won

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Brushy Creek begins season with a ComfortStall edge in their ponies' care.

“Substantial savings” were the initial reason Cacho Galindo recommended ComfortStall Sealed Orthopedic Flooring to the Hord family for their Brushy Creek Ranch polo barn in Midland, TX. ComfortStall has built-in foam cushion that eliminates the need of bedding for comfort: only enough to absorb urine is required.

Cacho experienced ComfortStall at the renowned Garangula Polo in New South Wales, Australia, where he played professionally for two years. “It is one of the most beautiful facilities you’ll ever see and they had ComfortStall in every stall, even in the young horse barns.”

The flooring went in during Brushy Creek’s construction last March and its promises regarding savings have proven true. “We usually go through a pallet of shavings every season,” Cacho explains. “We have so far only had to use four or five bags per stall to start, then about once a month another one bag per stall on average.”

Five bags of shavings Substantial per week for a 12’ x 12’ Savings was Cacho stall is a universal norm, Galindo's reason and Brushy Creek is on for ComfortStall track to use considerably flooring. less. That translated to major savings even before the current spikes in all horse keeping costs tied to fuel prices, like bedding deliveries and waste removal.

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Types of CBD's

Howdy! Hope everyone is enjoying the spring weather.

We ended our first column saying we would talk about dosing. Yet, dosing is secondary to what type of product it is you are taking. So, let’s back up and talk about the types of CBD and then we can talk about dosing amounts and why they can be so significantly different.

In the CBD world products are created with two types of raw material once the plant is harvested and processed. Distillates (there are two of these) and Isolates. We will try to stay out of the weeds here or get too technical.

Distillates are comprised of multiple cannabinoids and Isolates are only a single cannabinoid.

What's a Cannabinoid?

Great question. Think of cannabinoids like vitamins, there are multiple and the more they collaborate and work with one another the greater effect they have.

CBD is one of over 200 known cannabinoids.

Ok, back to the types of raw material used to create CBD products. First, we have Distillates. The two types of Distillates are Full Spectrum and Broad Spectrum. The key difference in these Distillates is that Full Spectrum contains THC and Broad Spectrum claims to be THC free.

The other type of material is Isolate. Isolate is only the CBD, it contains no other cannabinoids, but also is guaranteed to be THC Free.

What are pros and cons to each?

Full Spectrum Distillate • Pros: Best yield of cannabinoids providing greater total health and wellness results • Cons: Contains THC (Federally legal products contain THC under .3%) Broad Spectrum Distillate • Pros: Has more than one cannabinoid in the extracted oil and limited to no THC • Cons: Not as complete of a product as Full Spectrum Distillate

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• Cons: Only one cannabinoid (CBD), and all terpenes and essential oils are destroyed.

Which product is right for me or my horse?

Another great question and that will be included in next month’s column, but first this is very important. All horses that show in any USEF or FEI sanctioned shows should not be actively using a cannabinoid product. If your horse is tested for CBD any of these (Distillate and Isolate) will show on a CBD specific drug test.

If you have any questions about how or when to use cannabinoid products within USEF or FEI guidelines contact me directly at cbdexpert@swhorsetrader. com. As always, we welcome all questions and will respond to them in future editions.

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Fashion Cont from page 10 ends remind me of the wavy man on a used car lot. Bandana sized, 22 inches x 22 inches, wild rags go around the neck once and allow for a nice knot or scarf slide. Be sure to pin if wearing as a triangle, like a boy scout, or if the ends are long.

Chaps and Chinks

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When choosing chaps or chinks don't accentuate your Look at what looks good flaws. Photograph yourself from a distance. on your body type. Where do it appear shorter. Contrasting fringe on chaps you carry your body weight? Are you heavier or chinks can make a long leg look longer in the waist and around the middle? Do you conversely it can make a short or heavy leg carry your weight in your thighs? Are you look more so. Rough out absorbs light thus roughly the same from the waist up as the minimizing movement and volume. Smooth waist down? out can emphasize every wrinkle on the chap Chaps: When purchasing chaps sit and if the thigh is too tight it can make the leg on a saddle and have someone step back and look like an overstuffed sausage. w About the author Nancy Cloud started Stormcloud Clothtake a photo. Where does the waist band hit? in 2017 with Pam Eichelberger. This mother and daughter Ranch, cowhorse and cutting chaps tend to ing team have been in the western retail, wholesale, and manufacbuckle in the back with the top of the chap turing business for over 30 years. When Nancy started showing ranch horses, she found a need for a good-looking, hitting below the pant waist band. This can versatility well-made shirt designed for women, by women specifically to accentuate weight carried in the “gut and be used when ridding. Shirts that were available did not accomthe competitive show woman. The shoulders pinched butt”. Essentially there are multiple transect- modate and bound with movement. The tail did not stay tucked in and ing lines: where the shirt tucks in, the belt, the sleeve length was too short or was bulky and bunchy. We our own personal patterns along with what was on the marthe jean between the belt and the chap and the took ket and examined what did and did not work. It took an excellent chap. This area of the body is in constant mo- pattern maker and multiple tries to get our current fit. Stormccaters to western performance events such as reining, cuttion. Breaking it into multiple small sections loud ting, reined cowhorse, ranch and ranch versatility events, timed can make the rider look larger. Additionally, events, and roping. We are starting to cross over to the horse events when less bling is appropriate. All manufacturing is the top yokes stop at the zipper line which show done in the USA, that is a non-negotiable for us. Stormcloud can splits the leg in two. Wearing same-colored be found at www.stormcloudclothing.com. pants and chaps can minimize. Always tuck in the tail of the chap belt strap. They are long so they can be buckled. When riding they flop and flap. Reining chaps tend to sit at the pant waist band and buckle in the front. The yokes extend past the zipper line across the hip and covering the buttocks. The line of fringe from near the waist to the heel gives the leg one smooth line. The inner thigh where the leg touches the saddle seat should fit. Many chaps and chinks are too big around and fold and buckle in that area.

Chinks: Chinks are great in the summer and can show off a fancy high top boot.

The bottom of the chink should extend past the knee. If the leather is thick and stiff, it appears to pop off the knee and abruptly stop.

Softer leather and longer fringe improve this A well fitting outfit not only looks good, line. Chinks always cut the leg and can make it adds confidence to your performance.

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News & Events

Tucker Dove and Fancy Lil Gun won the Youth Ranch All-Around & circuit at the TPHC Wildflower Circuit.

Bits & Spurs - Cont from page 14 amonds (Open & Amateur Solid-Bred Paint/ Laura Hoelscher, Kerrville) and Jacked Up Paleface (Amateur/Kathy Stafford, Nemo).

Rio Grande Valley Horse Shows’ March 6 performance/ranch horse event in Mercedes resulted in HPs Ellie Shuster (WT10&U/Lori Darlin), Reese Garcia (WT-18&U/ Chip), Carissa Cantu (WT-19&O/Chip), Charylet Lee (18&U/Heidi & Ranch/Nino), and Dana Gomez (19&O/Cruiseliner).

Louisiana Stock Horse Association’s March 12 event in New Roads HPs were Darrell Butler (Open/Two Man Larado & JrHorse/LC Metal Sparks), Kaylea Marionneaux (NP/Shesa Smart Gal), Cathryn Dion (Am/MS Whizzen Rey), Bailey Wilkes (Nov/John Fred), Hannah Holder (14-18/Cats Astrey), and Katherine Allen (13&U/Sweet Pistol Packer). Open jackpot winners were Mark Sunday (Cutting/ Smooth Cowboy), Jim Gauthier (Working Cow/Shining Gold Metal), and Darrell Butler (Reining, Pleasure, & Trail/Two Man Larado).

Bluebonnet CHA presented its Winter Series champions with buckles in Brenham March 13. Recipients included Jeffrey Carver ($15K-Am), Don McCutchen ($35K-NP), Alyssa Black($2K-LR), Riley Farris (Youth), and Reygan Richardson ($50K-Am).

American Junior Paint Horse Association youth leaders were recently elected, to take office as directors on April 1 and help lead APHA for 2022-2023. They include youth from Arkansas (Shelby Kee), Louisiana (Alexandria Bieniewicz/Blair Rozas), Oklahoma 24

Johnny Cox and Dallon Ghent won the Super 7 Roping average.

Board Member Jeff Decker Audree Phillips was elected to awards Tiffani McCormick be Texas High School Rodeo the Panhandle CHA's buckle. Assoc's Region 9 President.

(Katy Horine), Texas (Aubrey Alvarado/Cara Christensen/Gabrielle Shultz/Kendal Fellegy/ Regan Stovall/Taylor Eller/Teagan Kallus), and Director-At-Large (Treylyn Hancock).

Elected national directors are tasked with helping direct association business, provide valuable input on ways to grow AjPHA and attract new youth to the program.

American Paint Horse Association recently expanded its World Show package, and the all-around awards structure is simpler and easier to understand, with 22 saddles to be presented to all-around champions. fmi, www. apha.com/worldshow.

Buster Welch Ranches’ complete dispersal will be part of Triangle Sale Company’s Spring Sale at State Fair Park in OKC April 2930. Covering sire for Welch Ranch broodmares selling that day will be Metallic Rey Mink, 2019 NCHA Open Futurity Champion. fmi, www.trianglehorsesales.net.

Braggin' Rights!

Billy Hart, a hometowner, and Captain High Corazon, won the NCHA $2K Limited Rider class February 13 at San Antonio Livestock Show.

Lia Eller, Robstown, won the Girls 13-15 Breakaway Roping at San Antonio Livestock Expo February 23, with a time of 3.10 seconds!

Eileen Depew, Lakeway, had quite a successful at the Hot Winter Slide in Waco February 23-26! She and Smart Pale Dunnit won the Novice Horse NP, while she and Special Voodoo took first in the NP, Int NP, Ltd NP,

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and Primetime NP! Riley Arrington, Burnett, won the Youth 16-18 Barrel Race Finals at San Antonio Livestock Expo February 25, with 15.432 on her horse Gator, netting a $10K scholarship!

Hayden Sellers and Itch won both the Open 1D and Youth 1D with 15.482 at Western Louisiana Barrel Racers Association’s Turnin Out Winter event in Ruston February 26.

Kim Miller, Roswell, NM, won the Buckle Class February 26 riding Gloria Boon at Panhandle Cutting Horse Association’s show in Amarillo.

Audree Phillips, Madisonville, just finished serving a term as THSRA’s Region 9 VP at the end of February and has been elected to be its President for the coming year!

Cutter McLaughlin, Amarillo, keeps busy. In late February he earned the title of Reserve Champion World’s Greatest Youth Horseman riding CD Dee Vee Dee. Then at the Scottsdale Sun Circuit in Arizona March 5-13, he rode his horse, SCR King Of The Road to earn the youth cutting circuit title.

West Texas A&M University’s Lady Buffs equestrian teams are on a roll! On February 27, the western squad won the Region 2 championship, and on March 5 the hunt seat team did the same! On to Zone competition next!

Austin Halvorson, Liberty Hill, was recently elected to serve a 2-year term on the American Horse Council’s board of trustees, starting in June and filling the Young Adult AtLarge seat.

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Fort Worth Dressage Club The Fort Worth Dressage Club (FWDC) is a club devoted to dressage and dressage activities for its members. We work throughout the year to provide educational opportunities and fun activities for our members.

FWDC holds monthly meetings at Szechuan Chinese Restaurant off Bryant Irving the 4th Monday of every month at 6:30 PM. Our website is www.fortworthRenee dressageclub.com. Please check out at FWDC show our website, we have pictures of members and activities.

FWDC will host a clinic with Bill McMullin who is a “S” judge, USDF Certified Instructor through FEI, USDF Trainer Faculty Member and USDF Bronze, Silver and Gold Medalist. The clinic will be May 21-22 at Patterson Circle P Ranch in Aledo. Circle P is a full service boarding facility owned and operated by Jennifer and Mike Patterson. They have generously donated their beautiful facility, including stalls and lunches, both days to FWDC. Their website is pattersoncirclepranch.com. Auditors are welcome but must pre-register.

FWDC held its USDF/USEF Recognized show March 19 - 20 at Somervell Expo in Glen Rose. Results can be found at www.showsecretary.com. There were many wonderful rides, complimentary judges, and happy competitors enjoying the show.

FWDC is hoping to go back to our regular schedule of activities as soon as it is safe, these include a schooling show, low cost clinic, pool party, video night and other dressage related events.

FWDC sends out group e-mails to members to keep them informed of club activities and other dressage events in the community.

Let me know if you would like a dressage event you would like to get the word out to other dressage enthusiast.

Please stay safe and well!

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Competitive Trail News In The SouthWest

NATRC SPRING COMPETITIONS WELL UNDERWAY The North American Trail Ride Conference (NATRC) launched its spring season with two successful events in March.

The first was the 7IL Scamper Competitive Trail Ride in Cat Springs, TX, and the second at Louisiana Purchase Red Dirt CTR in Natchitoches, LA. Horse and rider teams traversed marked trail of 15 to 30 miles each day over a set period of time, and were evaluated by a licensed veterinarian and certified horsemanship judge at various points along the way. ”The horses were in good condition for this early in the year,” said ride manager Cindy Mettes. “The ride at 7IL was our first really warm weather of the year, and many of the horses still had heave winter coats. The riders took great care of them throughout the event.”

Riders from seven states competed at the Louisiana Red Dirt CTR which was held on National Forest service land.

“We had several folks come from Region 5 (east coast) so they

Gayle Muench and Henry.

They won first place open heavyweight at the Scamper at 7IL.

could earn their points and placings for national awards in 2022,” said ride manager Jan Stewart Taylor. “We always welcome the competition from out of our Region 4.”

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SPRING HEALTH CHECK-UPS FOR TRAIL FUN Many horse owners schedule their annual general health, vaccination and teeth exams in early spring for good reason: it’s time to go out and ride.

Whether riding in competitions like NATRC and Texas Trail Challenge Club rides, or American Endurance Rider Conference races or for the simple joy of riding, every public or private venue requires proof of a negative Coggins test, and many also require vaccinations for a variety of equine viruses. Be sure to check requirements with the venues and/or ride management before hauling.

While getting those tests and vaccinations, teeth floats and sheath cleaning also insure a happier and healthier horse on the trail. Worming schedules can also be evaluated at this time of year.

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Chiro Corner Contributed by Dr. Jennifer Schuckman

2022 ROPER Inclusive Riders

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The Turtle Hump ROPER Queen 2020 and 2021 Morgan Grimshaw

Cowgirl Corner San Antonio Livestock Show & Rodeo

By Sherri Mell, 2X Hall of Fame Cowgirl The San Antonio Livestock Show and es were King Zachary Shiferl and Rodeo (SALE) was open full force in 2022 r i d d e n with lots of fun things to see and do. The through a Announcer Russell Garza weather had its ups and downs, and we re- set pattern consisting of barrels, poles, and ally knew we were in Texas this rodeo year! ground logs.

Sponsors included: Arena Werks (RanThe shopping area was huge and located in dy Snodgrass), Jupe Mills (Mark Jupe), the Exposition Arena this year.

The Horse Show activities were all Renee Spiller (Spiller Quarter Horses), held in the Joe and Harry Freeman Colise- Jim and Sandy Jirkowski (J/S Training), um including the Youth Rodeo, NCHA Cut- Randy Yocum, the Horseshow Hospitality, ting Show, Horse Skillathon, an Open 5D and Frost Bank. A big thank you goes out Barrel Race, Mounted Shooting, A Ranch to Announcer, Russell Garza and daughter, Rodeo, Team Roping, Sheep Dog Trials, Bri as well as the ROPER Volunteers and Ladies Breakaway Roping, an Escaramuza families for helping keep the event going Competition, a Charreda and a Bullfighters smoothly. Several SALE Volunteers were on hand to assure that the event was a big Only Event. success. Thank you Horse Show Volunteers Inclusive Riding and Horse Show Department for finding For the 28th year, my own Riding Op- time for ROPER Inclusive Riding in the portunities Promoting Exceptional Riders busy Schedule of Horse Events. ROPER (ROPER) group had the opportunity to par- will be competing in the Area 20 Special ticipate in the Freeman in the Inclusive Rid- Olympics on March 13 at the Bexar County ing Event with beautiful Bronze Trophies Sheriff Mounted Posse. and Buckles given to these Special Riders!

Stetson Stuck on Repeat Goodie bags were also given to each conSALE has been a tradition in South testant. The Rodeo Royalty (Morgan Grimshaw) for the ROPER Team from 2020-21 Texas since 1949 winning Professional Rowas on hand to crown our new Royalty, deo Cowboys Association (PRCA) Large King Zachary Sheiferl! Led by Team Cap- Indoor Rodeo of the Year award for over a tain, Michael Aguilar, fifteen riders partic- decade. The PRCA Rodeo went from Febipated in the Inclusive Riding on February ruary 10-26. The Saddle bronc Riding was 23. won by Stetson Wright, winning $25,750 The horses who later, in the Bull Riding had a score of used for the event 88 on his bull with the option of a re-ride have all been due to the bull falling down. As the crowd raised by myself cheered him on, he discussed the option and my late par- with the judges slamming his helmet back ents, Suzanne on his head and climbing over the chute to Captain of Roper and Henning do it again.

Team Michael Koch.

Five of my The bulls were really big and bad and Aguilar riding CJs Playboy Bunny wonderful hors- to take 2 of them on the Finals of a major Continued on page 28

Have you ever bought the cutest shirt on the rack then tried it on, and you felt you looked like Quasimodo in the mirror? Chiropractic can help with that!

A few adjustments and postural exercises will correct the turtle hump in the middle of your back seen in show photos and dressing room mirrors.

Fashionably the turtle hump is seen with rounded shoulders and protruding chin, which gives you the perfect Quasi profile. If you are dressed for a Halloween rail class, proceed with all the hunch-back

trademarks. But for all other show classes, chiropractic and massage work can help you achieve the perfect side profile with a square look in your saddle!

Postural exercises such as the wall angle stretch, the doorway stretch, or the I/Y/T stretch will train your head to be held right over your shoulders. Eliminating your turtle hump and teaching your neck to support your head directly above your shoulders is the key to the perfect side profile for all show ring photos! Last month in the Chiro Corner, we pointed out the pelvic tilt as a primary factor in lameness. It is also a factor in show ring posture!

Pelvic tilt hollows out your back, accentuating the mid-back curvature and rounded shoulders. Exercises such as bird dogs and clamshells will strengthen your core and pelvic muscles to eliminate tilt.

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attributes that to ComfortStall requiring miBrushy Creek croscopic musowner, Jenni Hord cle movements is happy with to maintain the ComfortStall balance on the difference. firm, cushioned surface. Physical therapists we take care of them. Having them on have a name for that: “proprioception.” It’s considered ComfortStall makes one less factor ideal for increasing blood flow that is to worry about because they are on a the body’s way of helping muscles and cushioned, comfortable and supportive surface.” other structures recover and heal.

Manufactured by the global horse “Their joints really do get used health company, Haygain, Comfortto the extreme in this sport and it’s Stall Sealed Orthopedic Flooring feanice for them to come back to these tures a layer of closed-cell medical stalls that are soft and soothing to their grade foam covered by a latex-free, joints,” Cacho observes. rubber top cover.

The durable, sinCacho sees more ponies lying gle-piece top cover is sealed to the stall down and for longer periods in their wall to prevent seepage of urine and stalls. While research on the benefits other fluids. of sleep for horses is light, it stands to With traditional stall mats, these reason that it’s as important to equine fluids can pool at the subfloor where performance and health as it is to huthey can foster bacteria growth and man performance and health. accumulate caustic urine off-gases.

The Brushy Creek string ranges in Both are bad for horse (and human) age from 5 to 18. With the investment respiratory health.

With ComfortStall, of finding and developing top horses, fluids are absorbed by small quantities there’s ample incentive to keep them of bedding and easily removed. The happily in the game for as long as posimpermeable sealed surface can also sible. “Polo ponies need everything: be hosed down and sanitized. speed, stamina, agility, quickness and a “ComfortStall makes sense.” says calm head,” Cacho explains. “It’s rare Jenni Hord, who owns and plays for to find one with everything, and more Brushy Creek Ranch. “It’s good for often we are working with good pieces our horses’ legs and, economically, of this and that.” they pay for themselves by saving on Cacho grew up on his family’s shavings.

We are so happy with the end breeding program in Southern Caliresult and our horses love their stalls!” fornia and has developed a keen eye Those who’ve walked on Comfor talent and a gift for developing it. fortStall attest that Haygain’s “spring The Argentinian, Australian and New in your step” slogan is more than Zealand Thoroughbreds the Galindos a marketing line.

When the season breed have proven to have most of poopens, look for the Brushy Creek polo’s desired qualities. nies to reveal those benefits in their play.

Looking for Longevity Haygain manufactures High Tem“Once you get them trained you perature Hay Steamers, the Forager really want to do everything you can Slow Feeder and ComfortStall Sealed to prolong their lives,” Cacho explains. Orthopedic Flooring. Visit www.Hay“Their longevity depends on how well gain.us. w 28

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Cont from page 27 rodeo is history making stuff.

He easily covered the re-ride bull but unfortunately, this bull also faltered, stumbling to the ground twice and scoring only 88.5. He went to the RE Josey passed away in February at the age of 91. judges to discuss the re-ride option once again. The crowd was cheering wildly by then.

Stetson turned back and flashed a smile to the crowd and the camera, so everyone knew he was gonna do it again!

He climbed on board a third monster as the crowd became electric with cheers! He was already a history-maker here at San Antonio, but the third ride stepped it up another notch. He was not able to cover the third bull of the night on back-to-back rides. Being the last contestant in the Rodeo, Stetson had to ride three bulls back-to-back without much preparation time.

He unfortunately, got his bell rung by that last bull. Being the true Champion that he is, he was able to get up and with the help of the Justin Sports Medicine group and the bull fighters, he walked out of the arena. Already winning the Saddle Bronc Riding, Stetson had a second Championship on his mind, nothing but first was his goal.

Courtesy Sherri Mell

A Spring In Their Step

Losing my Friend RE Josey, founder of the Josey Roping Schools (1967-present) held at the Josey Ranch has passed away at 91. RE had been fighting off Covid and Pneumonia in the hospital for weeks.

Martha, his lovely wife was by his side and said that he was getting better. Only God knows when it is our time.

RE Josey was a father, husband, grandfather, and a great grandfather. He will be missed by his family, friends, and extended family including students, instructors, contestants, and friends. RE had won 3 AQHA World Titles in the Tie Down Calf Roping and was an Honoree in the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame, the Texas Rodeo Hall of Fame, and the ARK-LA_TX Sports Museum in Shreveport, LA. His wife, Martha is a WPRA World Champion, AQHA World Champion and an NBHA World Champion in barrel racing. She is also an Olympic Gold Medalist and my sister in the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame.

RE left his mark in the Rodeo Arena for sure. There is no telling how many students he and Martha have taught and how many lives they have touched with their sincere, loving ways of introducing and teaching others the events of Calf Roping and Barrel Racing. Services for both visitation and the funeral were held at the Josey Ranch on February 27-28.

I can’t tell you how much fun it always was to be around RE. He and Martha were always at the Gold Card Room at the National Finals Rodeo living it up with all their lifetime friends.

Mike (my husband) and I send our heartfelt sympathy to my Dear Friend, Martha Josey. We will sure miss him!

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What are the top qualities of a Livestock Guardian Dog? Bill Costanzo – LGD Research Specialist, Texas A&M AgriLife Research

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"Louise" showing a bond to livestock by laying with them while they eat.

humans. Do not feed or praise your LGD anytime they have left livestock! When the dogs are found at your home or headquarters, they need to be scolded and immediately returned to their charges. This needs to be repeat each time the behavior occurs until the dog learns to stay with their charges.

• Understands basic canine commands and training. LGDs should understand at least three basic commands along with knowing their name. The commands of “no,” “come,” and “stay” should all be taught to your LGD during the bonding phase. These three basic commands should cover the common commands needed for a working LGD on most ranches. Commands such as sit and down may be taught to your LGD, but they are generally not needed in large livestock operations. Smaller producers may want to teach their LGD these additional commands.

A producer should also leash, and tether train their LGD puppy.

Both are helpful training aids later when the dog is an adult. Truck rides and crate training are also helpful things to keep your LGD calm if they must be move to a new location or travel to the veterinarian for treatment. If your LGD has not been trained to ride in a truck or trailer you may want to bring some livestock along to help them remain calm.

We look forward to sharing our research with the ranching community over the next several years as the LGD bonding project continues at the Texas A&M AgriLife Center in San Angelo. Weekly progress of the puppies and the project can be viewed on our Facebook and Instagram accounts @TAMUlivestockguarddog. Don’t forget to sign up for our blog The Guardian Way sanangelo.tamu.edu/ research/lgd/ and check out our YouTube channel also.

For questions regarding LGDs you can email me at bill.costanzo@ag.tamu.edu or call 325-657-7311. Look for my next article on Livestock Guardian Dogs in next month’s edition "Doc" being of the SouthWest Horse leash trained.

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I get lots of questions from producers about the best qualities of a livestock guardian dog and/or what they should look for in a dog. In this month’s article I will discuss what I feel those top qualities could be. Someone else may have a different opinion, but I think a LGD with these five qualities will give a producer the best chance of keeping livestock alive and predators at bay. They are not listed in any specific order of relevance.

• Parents are working dogs of LGD breeds. It’s important to use LGDs from working parents and LGD breeds because you greatly increase the chances that the dogs will be successful guardians of your livestock. LGDs have been bred for thousands of years by herders in Europe to have decreased prey drive instincts. By using non-LGD breeds your chances of the dogs chasing, stalking, biting, and killing your livestock greatly increase.

• Strongly bonded to their livestock. A LGD that is strongly bonded to their livestock rarely roams leaving their charges unprotected.

This is probably the most important quality a LGD should have. Based on our research, LGDs that roam are more likely to be hit by cars, shot, poisoned, or caught in a snare. In a study by the AgriLife Center, over 50% of LGDs were no longer working on a ranch after 6 years. The main reason for loss was roaming which in turn lead to death of the dog.

LGDs that are bonded to livestock by 14-16 weeks of age are often the most successful at protecting their charges.

• Defends territory from all threats. A top quality LGD should protect your livestock from both ground and aerial predators. While not all LGDs guard livestock against aerial predators, some dogs will.

Some producers/breeders feel that this behavior is instinct while others believe that this is a learned trait in the dogs. Regardless of how or why the dogs defend against these threats, a top quality LGD should guard against them.

• Match human/LGD socialization to management. Interactions between people and LGDs, particularly in the first few months of life, will affect how LGDs bond to humans and livestock. Although each LGD is unique, they have inherently different aptitudes. The best LGDs are those that receive the right amount of human interaction early in life so that they will remain committed to their charges and will also approach people in a friendly manner when they encounter them. It is unclear how much socialization is needed and likely it will vary depending on the dog and the style of livestock management. The research efforts we have ongoing limit human socialization during the bonding phase to around 5 minutes per dog, three times per week. Research conducted in the LGD Bonding Project has not shown a correlation with highly socialized dogs roaming more to find human contact than moderately socialized dogs.

It’s important for producers to remember not to reward dogs for leaving livestock. It is often perceived that a dog may be over socialized because it returns to locations with humans. Producers regularly feed the dogs assuming they are hungry, or they place them into a pen with feed until they have time to return the dog to the pasture. This practice is reinforcing the bad behavior of leaving livestock and roaming to find

Hay, Feed, Fencing Supplies needed to support Texas Wildfire Victims

Hay, livestock feed and fencing supplies have been donated to help producers impacted by the AgriLife Extension continuing coordination of Eastland Complex wildfire donations Eastland Complex wildfires.

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service continues to provide support coordinating hay, livestock feed and fencing supplies to produc- ing in and coordinate where hay could be stacked safely from any ers impacted by the Eastland Complex wildfire.

Fires encompassed more than 50,000 acres around Eastland and embers, identifying a dry place for sack feed.” resulted in more than 400 dead livestock.

AgriLife Extension’s Disaster Assessment Response team was deployed March 18 to Eastland County to support animal needs assessCommunities grateful for support, donations ments with the Texas A&M University Veterinary Emergency Team and TJ Cummings, AgriLife Extension agent for Eastland County, said, Texas Animal Health Commission. Staging areas continue at the Texas “People have been keeping me and the other agents swamped with hay, Cattle Exchange in Eastland County with animal supply points at Rising feed, fence materials, and dog and cat food by the pallets.”

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One producer sent two semi-loads of bulk cubes and was working Logistical coordination Bryan Davis, AgriLife Extension agent-emergency management, Sequin, said the challenges the wildfire presents are much different from other disasters he has responded to, including hurricanes, because the fire continues to burn.

“When we first got here on Friday, fires were still popping up everywhere,” Davis said. “I worked with Task Texas Force 2 and the chief of police in Carbon in response to a request to set up a staging operation at the Cattle Exchange. I also worked with Dr. Wesley Bissett and the TAMU Veterinary Emergency Team to work the flow of livestock com-

to send money to help those affected by the fire, Cummings said.

He wanted to thank donors on behalf of fire victims, Eastland County and AgriLife Extension and said fencing material remains the top request from landowners impacted by the fire.

“It’s just mindboggling,” he said. “It’s very humbling what people have done to help here. We had some ladies at the auction today who were still working despite the fact their homes burned down and they lost their cattle. The grass will come back, but we’ve got a lot of lives and miles and miles of fence to rebuild.”

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We take great pride in carrying all your tack, animal health and livestock items needed daily, as well as many specialty items. We also carry

boots, western wear, and boutique items. We have a large selection of custom furniture and home décor in our Pilot Point and Whitesboro locations, and if furniture is your thing, we even give you the option of designing your very own custom pieces. Our Whitesboro store also has a power equipment department stocked with STIHL and Gravely products where we have a full-time mechanic on staff.

And, just in case that isn’t enough, we are a certified dealer of Traeger and Big Green Egg grills and we carry outdoor furniture, swings, boulders, plants and more to help you with your backyard oasis.

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Warming temperatures bring springtime parasites to pets

Let’s Talk Livestock with Scarlett James

Rudder FFA & Runtin’ and Gruntin’ 4-H

KIDS IN AGRICULTURE Kids, being the next generation, are vital to the future of agriculture.

Without them learning about farming, we would have no experts to produce food for the world. Teaching agriculture should be included in school curriculums because it is essential to life.

It can be easy to expose kids to farming and raising animals for food.

Teaching younger kids about plants and how they are grown is one example. For high school students, they can get involved and join groups like FFA or 4-H. These groups teach necessary skills to become a family farmer, ag scientist or mechanic, along with many other professional careers.

Advocating for agriculture means many different ideas such as showing awareness for farmers and workers in the industry or educating the public about how food gets to grocery stores. In many elementary classes, students will hatch chicks and learn about how they grow. This helps them establish a connection to the food they eat and how it gets to their plates. Another example is educational field trips that bring the students to the lab. Being a member of 4-H and FFA has allowed me to participate in teaching kids about the industry I love - poultry. It has been very rewarding to see their curiosity about eggs and how chicks hatch and their future contributions to agriculture. w

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As Texas continues to warm up and prepare for spring, the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory, TVMDL, is reminding animal owners to be aware of common springtime parasites that have the potential to impact animal health.

According to Mindy Borst, clinical pathology assistant section head and TVMDL’s subject matter expert on parasites, familiarity with a parasite doesn’t mean pet owners should let their guard down in mitigating possible risks.

Common parasites pose a host of problems Most pet owners are familiar with spring’s more common pests such as fleas, ticks and mosquitoes. However, each of these well-known nuisances has the potential to transmit a variety of diseases.

For example, most pet owners are likely aware of the discomfort fleas can cause pets, and themselves, if bitten. However, fleas are also intermediate hosts for the parasite Dipylidium caninum, a type of tapeworm. This parasite causes infection when a cat or dog ingests an infected flea.

Though infected animals are usually asymptomatic, an infection may present as gastrointestinal issues. Sometimes tapeworm segments, which resemble grains of rice, can be seen in the feces or pet bedding.

Ticks and mosquitoes

While it’s important pet owners mitigate the risk of fleas, Borst encourages pet owners to stay especially vigilant regarding ticks and mosquitos.

“My honest concerns for spring are ticks and mosquitoes,” she said.

Ticks can transmit a slew of diseases, such as Lyme disease, tick-borne relapsing fever, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, babesiosis, anaplasmosis, ehrlichiosis, hepatozoonosis and others.

Borst said mosquitoes serve as an intermediate host to a parasitic worm called Dirofilaria immitis, or heartworm. Detecting this parasite may be difficult due to its long life cycle. Depending on the maturity of the parasite, an infected animal may test negative for heart worm.

“I don’t think a lot of people realize that when a dog contracts heartworm disease, it takes six months to detect,” Borst said. “So, if a dog is bitten by a positive mosquito in May, microfilaria can’t be found until at least November. A missed dose of heartworm prevention could be deadly here.”

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In addition to more common pests, pet owners should also be aware of the reduviid bug, commonly known as the kissing bug, which is most active in the late Springtime parasites, like this tick in the dog's fur, spring and early can have a potential impact summer. Kissing on pet health. bugs serve as the host for Trypanosoma cruzi, the parasite known to cause Chagas disease, which can cause sudden illness or possibly a chronic lifelong condition.

How can TVMDL help in detecting springtime parasites?

TVMDL offers a variety of tests to detect parasites. Depending on the testing method, TVMDL can detect parasites throughout many stages of their life cycles.

In the clinical pathology section, TVMDL offers a complete blood count, CBC, which includes hemoparasite review. This method offers clients a comprehensive view of the animal’s health while also determining if the animal is hosting bloodborne pathogens.

Also, in the clinical pathology section, clients may submit the whole parasite for identification by Borst. They may also submit a pet’s fecal sample if there are concerns about gastrointestinal parasites.

Across other testing sections, TVMDL offers multiple panel types to screen for tick-borne diseases in addition to tests to detect mosquito-borne diseases, such as West Nile virus and Eastern equine encephalitis, and testing for Chagas disease.

Additionally, several of TVMDL’s parasite-focused tests extend beyond cats and dogs and can be requested for different species, such as cattle and horses.

Collecting the appropriate sample is imperative for these types of tests; therefore, TVMDL strongly encourages pet owners to work with a veterinarian to determine the appropriate testing route and to assist with sample collection.

For more information on TVMDL’s parasite-testing options, or others, visit https://tvmdl. tamu.edu or call one of the agency’s full-service laboratories in College Station or Canyon. w

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Kate Fleming, Weatherford, and Only Huntin A Party were 2021 APHA HP Amateur Walk-Trot champions.

Patti Colbert, Georgetown, was inducted into the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame March 3 in Fort Worth. She has been quite active promoting horse events in Texas and elsewhere for over 40 years!

Daisy Chenoweth, Alvin, and LCJ Hammertime earned first place in the Mens’s and Ladies Division at the Great Escape Winter Slide in Katy March 3-6.

Tucker Dove, Midland, had a great first show with his new horse, Fancy Lil Gun, at the TPHC Wildflower Circuit in Waco March 3-6. The duo earned the Youth Ranch Circuit All-Around as well as circuit championships for 5 classes!

The Marketplace At Ardmore’s March 5 online sale was reported to have the highest average of the company’s online sales in over 2 years, selling 86 percent of the horses at an average of $23,703.

Landon Little’s Once In A Blu Boon brought $46,500 and was the overall high seller and high selling mare.

Hickstead’s Boy, ridden by Olivia Cliver, Midland, won the 2’6” Hunter Derby at the March 6 Spring Festival at Texas Rose Park in Tyler.

Dane Lancaster, Bowie, won the 6-head #12 average sidepot with a 107.31 total at the Ultimate Calf Roping March 6 event in Duncan, OK. Larry Westmoreland, Tickfaw, LA, won the Open Ranch Cutting at the SRCHA/USCHA event in Amite, LA, March 6, riding Herman Slone’s new horse, Smart Delta.

Macy Brown and Famous Bullion’s 17.256 won the Open 1D at the West Promotions barrel race March 9 at NRS Arena in Decatur.

Anne Wilson, of Dallas and with RR Certainlly A Lady, won Farnam National Championship Select Showmanship at the Scottsdale Sun Circuit March 11. Rounding out the top 4 were Scott Reinartz with Only One Request, Sid Karr with MS ExtremelyHotChips, and Jaqueline Marlow with Mugg Shot. Wilson received a

buckle, while all 4 received embroidered bomber jackets.

Vendetta Semilly, ridden by Mindy Coretz, Tula, OK, won the USHJA National Hunter Derby March 11, at Texas Rose Park ‘s Spring Festival.

Mike Batterton and Cody Erby, both from Arkansas, won the #9.5 average at the JX2 Big Ticket USTRC event in Tunica, MS, March 11-13.

Tifanni McCormick, Lake Arthur, NM, won Panhandle CHA’s March 12 buckle class in Amarillo, riding Classic Blues.

Johnny Cox, Spiro, OK, and Dallon Ghent, Greenbriar, AR, out-roped 220 teams March 13 to win the average in the Super 7 Roping at Integrity Team Roping Productions’ event in Howe, OK. Tatum Keller, Yukon, OK, has been named as one of the valedictorians of her graduating class at Yukon High School.

After graduation, she will attend TCU where she will ride on that equestrian team.

Losses Candace Ferrante, 66, died at home in Watauga, February 23. She grew up showing quarter horses and later wrote articles for Western Horseman magazine.

She also served as a 4-H horse club leader and as a volunteer for the Equine Therapy program.

Bob Marrs, 94, Amarillo, crossed over on February 23. In his younger days, he cowboyed all over Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Arizona, and California.

Then he worked with good saddle makers and became quite a craftsman. In 1954, he opened the Bob Marrs Stockman’s Saddle Shop in Amarillo. With his wife Betty, he built a successful business for 62 years and a successful marriage for over 72. In 1995, the Will Rogers Academy of Western Art honored him as Saddle Maker of the Year, and in 2006, the Will Rogers Academy of Western Art presented him with the Life Time Achievement “Don King Saddle-Making Award. w

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