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elcome to the August Issue of SouthWest Horse Trader. One of my favorite issues of the year, the annual Health and Nutrition Issue didn’t disappoint. The articles are diverse from horse health products in action to colic prevention to performance horse nuttition. A little bit of something for everyone. The National Reining Horse Association has been hard at work making payouts reach all levels of riders instead of just the top 10 elite. There were some decent payouts in some new classes offered in the preliminary rounds of the Derby: The Novice Horse Derby and the Open Stakes. But one of the biggest changes was for the Amateurs, the Amateur Derby Championship. Story Book Stables jumped at the opportunity to sponsor. The inaugural Story Book Stables Amateur Championship at the 6666 NRHA Derby presented by Markel was decided during the preliminary round of competition. Lauren Love was one of 138 amateurs that took advantage of that opportunity, and she came out on top, piloting Rebelvintage to a 218 for the win. “It’s pretty exciting,” Love said. “It was a big class, so I just wanted to go in there, have a good run and try to make the Level 4 finals. Winning the Amateur was kind of the cherry on top.” Love and “Rebel” collected $7,487. In addition

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to accomplishing their goal of qualifying for the Level 4 Non Pro finals, the pair also qualified for Level 3, and earned $6,632 in the finals. They also took Reserve in the GlycoGuard Novice Horse Non Pro for another $3,112, and placed fourth in the Colston Paving Stakes for an additional $2,829. Two riders tied for Reserve in the Amateur Derby. Tabitha Sterberg Allen, who was on board Holly Trashya (Gunnatrashya x Hickorys Holly Cee), along with Allana Vernon on Gunnersrufride (Gunners Special Nite x Lil Ruf Showgirl), each marked a 217.5 and collected a check for $3,988.w

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Tracy Fenney that swept the $75,000 E-Z-GO Grand Prix class, taking home first and second place.

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Ocala hosted a thrilling night of equestrian sport on Saturday for the $75,000 E-ZGO Grand Prix. Forty entries took the WEC Grand Arena under the lights to contest a course built by FEI Level IV course designer Alan Wade of Tipperary, Ireland. The technical track included a large triple bar to a difficult double combination that tested many riders throughout the night. Ten entries advanced to the jump-off but it was Tracy Fenney that swept the class, taking home first and second place. Fenney’s first clear round was on MTM Reve Du Paradis (Crown Z x Kaline De Semilly). The pair yielded a lovely first round, not rubbing a single rail to stop the clock at 78.190 seconds making the pair eligible for the jump-off. Fenney returned later in the order on her second double clear mount, MTM Apple (Favorit Ask x Kong’s Whopsie). Fenney and MTM Apple had previous Saturday night success, placing third in Week IV’s grand prix. Fenney and MTM Apple delivered a smooth first round, walking down the lines to stop the timers at 78.658 seconds qualifying the duo to return for the jump-off. Fenney returned to the jump-off first on MTM Reve Du Paradis. Fenney watched a few riders’ jump-off before she went into the ring, “I watched Sharn [Wordley] go first. He did eight [strides] to the in-and-out and he did ten [strides] down the last line. Then Jamie [Taylor] had a nice fast round, so I was thinking I had to do the seven to the double combination to be quicker. Mike [McCormick] said to stay out a little bit wider [after fence one] to gain more momentum to fence two and [MTM Reve Du Paradis] ended up doing the seven easily.” Fenney and the 16-year-old Selle Francais gelding flew through the rest of the course taking a tidy inside turn after the chapel fence to roll back to the liver pool. Fenney and MTM Farm’s MTM Reve Du Paradis galloped to the last line to leave out a stride to the final fence stopping the clock at 38.546 seconds, setting the pace for the remainder of the riders in the jump-off.

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Tracy Fenney & MTM Apple

Tracy Fenney & MTM Reve Du Paradis Fenney and MTM Apple were the second to last pair to return to the jump-off. “I was already winning but Jamie still had one horse left and she knew how fast to go because she already had one that was fast and clean. So, I really had nothing to lose with Apple.” Fenney returned to the jump-off determined to beat her own time. Fenney and MTM Farm’s MTM Apple soared over the first oxer taking a tidy but quick turn back to fence two. The pair galloped to the double combination in seven strides, one less than other competitors. Fenney and MTM Apple soared to the chapel fence taking a tight inside turn to the liver pool. The pair galloped to the last line, to walk down the line in just nine strides stopping the clock at 38.089 seconds earning herself first and second place. Jamie Taylor and Quatar rounded out the top three in Saturday night’s $75,000 E-Z-GO Grand Prix. Taylor and Quatar (Quidam De Revel x Amy Surprise) produced a clean and fast first-round stopping the clock at 77.252 seconds, well under the time allowed of 80 seconds. w

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Andrea Trevor Dare & Fappani All Jerseys& Baby BettssDriver Are Off

Josh Tishman & Gunnarickashay

Lane Colston & Lil Ruf Whizkey

Champions Crowned at 6666 NRHA Derby

thing else is like icing on the cake,” he continthe harder I pushed the more he gave me.” The $75,000 Championship check has ued. “But, definitely you always want to win at the major events, so it’s another thing to check pushed Dare past the $700,000 mark. off the list for sure.” Nitely, a 5-year-old stallion by Gunners The Other Championships Special Nite out of Dream Olena Chic, has been Josh Tishman and Gunnarickashay had a with Thomsson since he was 2. big feat in front of them. A 221 was leading the Debbie Brown and Pale Black Moon Level 3 and 223 was sitting at the top in the shared the Level 2 title from a score of 218 for Level 4. It was Tishman’s first Level 4 finals, owner Jennifer Greenleaf, winning $10,461. making the situation even more nerve-wrack- The 4-year-old mare has been with Brown since ing. With a propitious career at his feet, Tish- the 2020 NRHA Futurity, and they’ve been preman focused on one maneuver at a time. paring for the major shows since January. “I don’t know if I really had a strategy,” “I thought she was very, very good,” she he said. “It was my first Level 4 finals and I just said. “She ran strong and stopped really well, tried to stay cool and treat it like any other ride backed up really freely and straight. She turned going through the gates.” really well to the right and probably the best she Tishman and Gunnarickashay came in, can to the left. She ran down really pure and gave a stellar performance, and when it was stopped really pretty.” all said and done Tishman—who trains out of Franky Vazquez and Whizin Off With Casey Deary’s barn as an assistant trainer— Guns claimed the Level 1 Championship and tied with his mentor with a 223. When the last shared the Level 2 title with a score of 218 for horse had cleared the arena, Tishman had won owner Bethanie Penning. All totaled, the pair the Level 3 title and was part of a four-way tie won $20,461. for the Level 4 Reserve Championship. Thanks “The last 10 years,” he said of when he to the Four Sixes Ranch guaranteed payouts, set his sights on a goal like winning at the DerTishman won $35,000 for the Level 3 title and by. “I’ve always been there working hard and earned an additional $31,892 for his piece of I’m very happy to be here. I’m very happy that the Co-Reserve tie. “The horse made it easy, and it just kept Franky Vazquez getting better and better as the ride went on,” & Whizin Off he said. With Guns Owned by Puno Performance Horses LLC, Gunnarickashay is by Gunnatrashya and out of Rondas Tio. Fredrik Thomsson and Nitely tied for the win in the Level 2 with a score of 218 for owners Patrik and Jenny Jonsson of PJs Invest LLC. The win netted a check for $10,461. “Being a horse trainer in America, I have already surpassed the goals I had, and every-

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The Four Sixes National Reining Horse Association Derby presented by Markel boasted record payouts in every level as well as alltime high entries. Open Champions made their bid for championship honors Saturday, June 26 in the Jim Norick Arena at the Oklahoma State Fair Park in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Trevor Dare and Jerseys Baby Driver flew into the Jim Norick Arena in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, for the 6666 NRHA Open Derby Level 4 finals with a mission on their mind. From the first maneuver, the crowd was on their feet. From that first sliding stop to the last, the crowd stayed behind Dare and his talented equine partner. The crowd knew what they were witnessing—and the judges agreed. When it was all said and done Dare topped the field with a 226.5. “This is the best feeling,” Dare said after his win. “I knew I needed to be perfect, stay out of his way, and just put him in the right spot and he would take care of the rest.” Jerseys Baby Driver was picture perfect the entire run, but his stops were standout moments—an attribute Dare agrees is a strong suit. “He’s a really big stopper, so when we ran through the gate, I was really focused on making sure that we could nail that first stop,” he said. “He’s almost like a powerlifter when he runs and stops. It’s like he tries to make the earth shake. It’s a crazy feeling.” While Dare knew he could count on the 5-year-old stallion, by Yellow Jersey out of Wind Her Up Chic, to show up in the stops, he was careful to not lose focus during the rest of the run. “At the NRBC we had gotten in a bit of a hurry starting our first turns, so that was a spot I knew I needed to focus, and again he was right there,” he said. “I did my job, and he did his. It was a team effort out there. From start to finish

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Jack Medows & Dream On Whiz

Stakes, collecting an additional $1,978. Seeing the need for a division focused on 4-year-old reining horses, NRHA Corporate Partner Tamarack Ranch chose to sponsor a new division – the $40,000 added Tamarack Ranch Open Stakes. Decided in the preliminary round of the Open Derby, Kole Price and Trendsettter (Spooks Gotta Whiz x Timed To Shine) topped the division with a score of 222, earning $14,004. The pair also qualified for the Level 4 Open Finals, where the pair’s score of 218.5 netted an additional $4,310.

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[Bethanie Penning] gave me the horse and gave me the opportunity to be here.” Whizin Off With Guns, who’s by Tinker With Guns and out of Whizin Off Sparks, has been with Vazquez for a short time and injured himself just before NRBC. Vazquez said after overcoming the injury he’s been continually impressed with Whizin Off With Guns’ talent and mind. Because of his willingness to learn and superb talent, preparation for the Derby was like clockwork. “I just keep him quiet and relaxed and made sure he was good for me mentally. He felt great, so I just left him alone. I felt like he was ready. Lucio Pontes Casalecchi and Xtra Magic Doctor (Shiners Voodoo Dr x Aleena Starlight) finished as the Level 1 Reserve Champions and took fifth in the Level 2, worth $6,592. Xtra Magic Doctor is owned by Janice Laney. Casey Hinton and Mega Mag (Magnum Chic Dream x Big Gold Chex) turned in a 220.5 to win the Open Derby Prime Time, which was decided during the preliminary round. The 7-year-old gelding has been a solid partner for Hinton over the years, with success as a 3-year-old futurity horse. His future seems bright, and Hinton is looking forward to making a plan for his future after he turns 8. “I really don’t ride him that much at a show anymore. He’s older, he’s trained, he’s been honest,” Hinton said. “This year I’d say he’s probably gotten ridden less than he has the other years. He’s pretty honest, he’s pretty fun. He’s been a favorite of ours.” Craig Schmersal and Xtra Vintagemahogany (A Sparkling Vintage x Custom Mahogany) turned in a 219 to top the GlycoGuard Open Novice Horse Derby, collecting a check for $7,114. Schmersal and the talented mare also placed in the Tamarack Ranch Open

The Non Pro Championships Lane Colston and Lil Ruf Whizkey took home the Non Pro Derby Level 4 and Youth championships with a 221. Thanks to the Four Sixes Ranch guaranteed payouts for this year’s Derby, Colston took home a first-place check for $30,000 and pocketed an additional $2,000 for the youth title. “My horse is not the average 4-year-old. He is so strong, and he looked like a 4-yearold this time last year. He is a great horse and has a huge heart,” Colston said. “He’s friendly, nice to be around and so laid back. He’s a little brown gelding, but big things come in small packages.” Now, the 2021 NRHA Non Pro Derby is his biggest win thus far. Lil Ruf Whizkey is by Whizkey N Diamonds out of Lil Ruf Startime, and the 4-yearold has lifetime earnings of $41,124. Jack Medows and Dream On Whiz took home the Level 3 Non Pro championship after marking a 217.5. The duo also tied for fifth in the Level 4 for their efforts inside the Jim Norick Arena on Friday night. Thanks to the guaranteed payouts for the 2021 event, Medows will leave Oklahoma City $27,555 richer. “It’s amazing. I’m just so happy for this horse. He’s a 4-year-old that we just bought not too long ago. Every day he comes out and tries. “He’s just a show horse,” he said. “He’s going to have a good, long future and that will

be good for my sister. He is her horse and I just got lucky enough to steal him.” Payton Neiberger and Xtra Dun Step earned her first NRHA Non Pro Derby championship with the Level 1 and Level 2 titles after marking a 217 in Friday’s finals. Coming from an all-around background 2020 was Neiberger’s first year to venture into reining. With the wins in Friday’s finals, Neiberger’s lifetime earnings increased by $30,179. “It took a little bit of time. I showed him for the first time a year ago here at the Derby and it took a minute to get together, but we’ve been good for the past six months or so,” Neiberger said. “It was a combination of things, because I came from the all-around so he was really my first reiner. So, it was just getting to know the reining and I think he was teaching me more than I was teaching him.” Marc Wagman took home the NRHA Non Pro Derby Masters championship after marking a 216.5 aboard Best Stops Belle, who’s by Spooks Gotta Whiz and out of Best Stop—a mare Wagman bred and raised. “I feel happy that I won something. My mare was being stellar, and I didn’t do her justice, but she still took care of me enough to win the old man’s division,” Wagman said with a laugh. Wagman and “Belle” marked a 221.5 in the preliminaries of the Non Pro to finish third in the Masters, seventh in the Prime Time, 20th in the Level 2, and 24th in the Level 3, and just missed the cutoff for the Level 4 finals. In Friday’s Non Pro Finals Wagman and Belle also finished second in the Prime Time, eighth in the Level 2 and 10th in the Level 3, collecting $9,198. Shaunda Rai Blinzler and Smoke In Whizkey took home the NRHA Non Pro Derby Prime Time championship. Their score of 217 also finished twelfth in the Level 4 and was also good for placing in Levels 2 and 3. All totaled, Blinzler will head home with more than $14,423. “I wish I could have my preliminary run again. That was a fun run,” she said. “He was really good. I’m excited to keep going because I think there is still more there.” Smoke In Whizkey is by Whizkey N Diamonds and out of Suga Suga and has garnered more than $48,000 in lifetime earnings. Complete results, draws, news and more can be found at NRHADerby.com..w

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APHA World Championship

Ranch Work Championships dubbed a huge success Contributed by Isabel Schween

One Flashy Sensation & Lauren Gralla The 2021 APHA World Show, which took place June 25– July 11 in Fort Worth, Texas, was a huge endeavor that showcased fierce competition from some of the world’s top horses and exhibitors. With over $1,250,000 awarded in cash and prizes, the APHA World Show is becoming a destination for American Paint Horse exhibitors and performance industry exhibitors. Continued on page 17

Slide My Way & Treylyn Hancock

APHA High Points & All-Arounds • HP Youth Solid Paint-Bred: Mr Lazy, Carley Rutledge, Altoona, IA • HP Youth Ranch Exhibitor: Slide My Way, Treylyn Hancock, Wharton, TX • AA Youth Walk-Trot: All In Red, Anna Overway, Fennville, MI • AA Novice Youth: Candy Confidential, Emma Goffard, Depere, WI • AA 13&U: Im Good With It, Melody Hackworth, Bonney Lake, WA • AA 14-18: One Flashy Sensation, Lauren Gralla, Norman, OK • HP Am Solid Paint-Bred: The Best Wingman, Charlynn Turner, Rochester Hills, MI • HP Novice Am Ranch Exhibitor: Wholly Smokalicious, Karmen Hobby, Alpine, WY • HP Am Ranch Exhibitor: NCR Navajo Jo, Nonie Casselman-Reed, Stephenville, TX • AA Am Walk-Trot: Mr Cool Zippo, Heidi Bryan, Colleyville, TX • AA Novice Am: Even More Sensational, Stephanie Mohindra, Pilot Point, TX • AA Amateur: Check Required, Rebecca Figueroa, Ocala, FL • AA Masters Am: Freckles Nu Lil Gun, Kathleen Roach, Spanish Fork, UT • HP Open Solid Paint-Bred: Lil Trash Talk, Susan Van Cleve-Jung, Fredericksburg, TX • HP Open Ranch Horse: Spot On My Jersey, Karen Johnson, Burns, TN • HP Open Jr Performance Horse: Saucy Sandi Kitty, Cow Island Cattle Co, Sulphur, LA • HP Open Sr Performance Horse: Spot On My Jersey, Karen Johnson, Burns, TN • HP Open Exhibitor: Tom Neel • AA Open Horse: Figured Im Invited, Shilo/Garrett Eggers, Humboldt, KS

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Tom Neel & Color Me Marked In a historic fourth running, APHA’s 2021 Ranch Work Championships drew impressive numbers to the innovative and uniquely formatted all-breed event. Hosted on July 4 in conjunction with the APHA World Championship Show in Fort Worth, Texas, the Ranch Work Championship’s action-packed classes and added payouts truly gave exhibitors something to celebrate on Independence Day. The Ranch Work Championships is designed to showcase the talents and skills of ranch horses and their riders in an authentic ranch-like format. The championship event consists of three classes: ranch penning, ranch course and ranch roping, and all have an emphasis on efficient and proper cattle handling. Open to all breeds, the unique walk-trot format of these classes allows competitors to show off their ranch skills in a variety of ways, and both divisional and all-around awards give special recognition to competitors. To incentivize this year’s event, APHA added an additional $5,000 in prize money, plus another $500 cash bonus to the highest-placing Paint Horse in each division of the all-around. All awards are presented in a three-division payout structure, with all-around awards offered to the highest overall-placing exhibitors across all events in each division. Chris Jeter of Perrin, Texas, piloted Cash For Chisolm to a big win in the 3D all-around section of the competition. Chris and Cash For Chisolm also earned an extra $500 bonus for being the highest-placing Paint Horse in their division of the all-around, coming away with a grand total of $1,230 in winnings. Chris says the event was a blast and loves how authentic the walk-trot format is to real-life ranch work. Several years ago, Chris worked with APHA Senior Director of Judges, Shows & Education Dave Dellin to help create the Ranch Work Championships event, and he has enjoyed seeing this idea come to life. Chris showed this horse for the first time at last year’s Ranch Work Championships and was very excited to take him to town and see what he could do as a ranch horse this year. “At the end of the day, the ALL-AROUND WINNERS main purpose is always to promote the Paint Horse, and this • 1D Champion: Color Me Marked, Tom Neel, Weatherford, TX is an amazing added incentive • 1D Reserve: Countin Reys, Leanne Jetton, Stephenville, TX to make Paints come show. It • 2D Champion: Dunnitini, Greg Robinson, Cisco, TX gets people to compete and is • 2D Reserve: Pocos Sonnydee Sedona, Lynne Faust, Weatherford, TX • 3D Champion: Cash For Chisolm, Chris Jeter, Perrin, TX what should be done to pro• 3D Reserve: Dually Fancy Twist, Matt Nichols. Richards, TX mote the breed,” Chris said. w

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The 22nd Annual High Plains Ranchers and Breeders Association Sale and $30,000 Ranch Horse Futurity was held June 5, in Amarillo, Texas, at the Bill Cody Arena. High Plains Ranchers & Breeders Association (HPRBA) is a group of 10 Panhandle-area ranches that came together to market their ranchraised horses in an annual production sale and ranch horse futurity. Members are Chisum Ranch, CL Quarter Horses, Durrett Cattle, H Ranch, Martin’s Last Dollar Ranch, Noble Romantic SWF (Romeo), John Mason up Michael Ranch, Scivally Ranch, with owner Anita Clark, had a successful 1st show July 10-11 at Haras MidSummer Dressage Summers Cattle, Wing Brothers (Mike Wing & Jo Wing), and Zieman 2 Hearts Racing Productions’ July ExRanch. Eight of the ten members are AQHA plosion, held in Marshall, June 25-27, paid Ranching Heritage Breeders. This year’s entire out a total of $35,718! Open 1D champions sale of 72 head sold averaged $7,271 with the were Dustin Angelle (VF Born Famous, FriTop 5 averaging $21,600 and Top 10 averaging day/14.814 and Saturday/14.57) and Pete Oen $16,700. The 23rd sale is set for Saturday, June (FC Strait Ruffian/Sunday/14.444). 4, in Amarillo, Texas in conjunction with the LA Stock Horse Association’s June 26 Coors Cowboy Club Ranch Rodeo. For more show in DeRidder resulted in division chaminformation visit the HPRBA website at www. pions Tanner Trahan (Am/Playin Catty), Olivia hprba.com. Dailey (Nov/Walla Whiz A Chic), Randi BeasLost Horizon Ranch, Bryan, hosted a ley (14-18/Playin Streak), and Audrey Moody playday June 19 and a horse show June 20. (13&U/Cowgirl Sioux). JimSamantha Gauthier won Smith Playday HPs were Peyton O’Rourke (10&U) the open cutting jackpot and the open working and Shea Stubblefield (16&O), while horse cow, on Jenny Sparks. Hannah Morgan and show HPs were Dakota O’Rourke (10&U) and Anakin won the open trail jackpot. The assoJennifer O’Rourke (16&O). The playday series ciation’s next show is scheduled for September awarded Series HPs: Grace Sepeda (10&U), 11 at Florida Parishes Arena in Amite. Jace Baptiste (11-15 & Open), and Shea StubSouth LA Team Sorting Association’s blefield (16&O). Next shows are September 18 June 26 show was fun and action-packed! Di(playday) and September 29 (horse show). fmi, vision winners included Team Penning (Colt www.losthorizonranch.org. Dooley/Andrew Zito/Samantha Mueling), The annual Horse IQ Youth Team 3-Man 2-Gate (Jimmy Williams/Ronnie Horn/ Tournament was hosted by APHA on June 25 Jacob Williams), #10-Ranch (Shane Bouduring the annual World Championship Show. dreaux/Jeffery Barnes), Youth (Dusty Wilson/ Eight teams competed in up to five perfor- Riley Williams), and #6 Ranch (Joe Samsone/ mance classes plus Jeopardy and a knowledge Billy Jack Young). Remaining show dates, all relay. The champion overall team, the Tex- at Port Allen Arena, are August 21, September as Stars, consisted of Emme Graves, Reagan 18, October 16, and the Finals November 19Jennings, Teagan Kallus, Shelby Kee, Sabine 21. fmi, www.sltsa.com. Lazo, Katherine Smith, and Regan Stovall. Texas Pony of the Americas Club hosted 16

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a fun show June 26 in Gainesville at El Lobo Ranch. HPs were Mason Webb (leadline-6&u), Ava Fry (10-13), Avery Engel (14-18), Ella Weaver (Nov-Youth), and Cindy Smith-Bunnell (19&O). The next event is scheduled for September 11-12 at Hopkins Co Civic Center, Sulphur Springs. fmi, www.texaspoa.com. Ultimate Calf Roping’s June 30 event in Alvarado, resulted in average winners Steve Slack (#15/15.92-on-4), Stephen Perry (#14/57.86-on-4), Russell Emmons (#12/51.12-on-4), Jacob Rogers (#11.5/50.66on-4), Jesse Salazar (#11/34.84-on-4), Jake Holmes (#10/42.77-on-4), and Ruby Espey (Handicap-Breakaway/10.73-on-3). The Haras MidSummer I & II Recognized Dressage Show, held July 10-11 at Haras Hacienda, Magnolia, drew riders ranging in skill level from Prix St. George to Introductory. All division levels, Open, Adult, Amateur, and Junior were given riding tests in varied classes. One rider was able to score high enough in the Young Rider Freestyle to obtain the last score needed for his bronze freestyle bar. The next show at Haras Hacienda will be for dressage/ sporthorse-in-hand qualifiers and a series final, and it is scheduled for September 3-4. The Dressage in the Hill Country Summer Sizzle Show was held July 17-18 at Dripping Springs Ranch Park, Dripping Springs. On Saturday, top scores went to Claire Baker (Jr/Bodhi), Kate Mesches (Sr-Am/Up Pocos Gold Dream), and Alannah MacGregor (Op/ Major Tom). Sunday’s winners were Addison Bobel (Jr/SM Redemption), Sarah Meyers (SrAm/Boogie Shoes), and Alannah McGregor (Op/Major Tom). Overall show series champions were Addison Bobel (Jr/SM Redemption), Sarah Meyers (Sr-Am/Boogie Shoes), and Sammy Cook (Op/Figs). The Summer Sizzle #2 Show is scheduled for August 21-22. fmi, DsrpRidingSeries.com. Oklahoma Buckskin Horse Association has big plans for its August 21-22 show in Claremore, in celebration of its 40th anniversary. They offer ABRA classes plus all-breed ones too, with youth, walk-trot, loping, and ranch classes in their all-breed classes. They are giving lots of cash prizes plus 10 high-point buckles. fmi, www.oklahomabuckskin.org. TQHA’s The Classic Show, produced by An Equine Production, will be held in Fort Worth September 1-5. It will offer 6 judges, flat rate options, and AQHA, NSBA, and VRH Continued on page 28

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APHA World Show

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Cutting-edge Sports Medicine Practice Embraces ComfortStall’s Many Benefits

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With HUGE added monies acting as an incentive, the show continues to grow. There was added money in the following divisions: Cutting - $26,000; Working Cow Horse - $12,500; Reining - $66,000; Barrel Racing - $27,000; Western Pleasure/Hunter Under Saddle - $40,500; Trail $4,000; Ranch - $20,000; Roping - $12,500; and Mounted Shooting - $7,000. Not to be forgotten, the APHA Youth World Championship show was held as well. With Covid forcing the cancellation of major livestock shows and the huge scholarship payouts, it was great to see the American Paint Horse Association and the Paint Horse Foundation step up to award over $110,000 in scholarships. Visit apha.com/worldshow to see full results, run videos and exhibitor highlights.w

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Premier Equine Veterinary Services in Whitesboro, TX, is a one-stop shop for cutting-edge horse care. Owner William Rhoads, DVM, DACVS DABVP, and Kelley A Jones, DVM, offer veterinary services ranging from pre-purchase exams and performance evaluations to surgeries and regenerative medicine. Premier’s Sports Medicine Center helps injured equine athletes get back in fighting form and helps perfectly healthy horses with peak performance and injury prevention. Two years ago, Dr. Rhoads invested in Haygain’s ComfortStall Sealed Orthopedic Flooring because of its similarly wide range of benefits. As active members of the American Association of Equine Practitioners and the Texas Equine Veterinary Association, Drs. Rhoads and Jones were familiar with the unique flooring. ComfortStall is comprised of a layer of orthopedic foam and a single-piece durable top cover that is sealed to the stall wall. The benefits made sense in theory and standing on samples of the flooring at conventions sealed the veterinarians’ determination to install it in their practice. In 2019, six stalls in the Sports Medicine Center were outfitted with ComfortStall, along with another in a surgery prep and recovery room. The Premier Sports Medicine Center has personal origins for Dr. Rhoads. The accomplished reining competitor’s champion mare, Mega Maggie Mae, sustained an elbow injury as a 3-year-old. He was not comfortable leaving her in the care of others, especially at a rehab center without daily veterinary supervision. Appreciating the many advances in equine sports medicine, he’d long been tempted to establish his own

clinic. Maggie’s injury became the catalyst for doing so in 2016. The Center features the best treatments and equipment for rehabbing injuries and enhancing performance, injury prevention and longevity. Regenerative laser therapy, a water treadmill, cold water therapy and a three-dimensional vibration machine, the Relax Plate, are a few of the Center’s available treatments. They put horses on par with elite human athletes in the level of care they receive to return to or excel in their athletic endeavors. Cushion & Support Manufactured by Haygain, ComfortStall supports the good effects of all those treatments and offers health benefits of its own. As its name implies, the flooring provides comfort for any horse. Patients requiring longer stays, and those being treated for laminitis, get first dibs on the Center’s ComfortStalls. The orthopedic form provides cushion for joints and hoofs and encourages patients to lie down more often and for longer stretches. Bedding is needed only in quantities sufficient to absorb urine: not for cushion. With or without bedding, ComfortStall allows the horse to “choose its footing,” Dr. Jones explains. Whether dealing with an injury or the tender footedness of laminitis, the horse is the best judge of what stance is most comfortable to bear its body weight in the stall. ComfortStall facilitates that choice, she comments. Because rest is important to healing, recovery and conditioning, the flooring’s ability to encourage more time lying down is a big plus. For laminitic horses especially,

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it’s great to get them off their feet, Dr. Jones says. These footsore patients often arrive at the Center wearing padded hoof boots and getting a ComfortStall usually allows them to go without that encumbrance. As with people, horses benefit from almost any form of physical movement. The slight degree of give in the ComfortStall surface requires the horse to make tiny muscle movements to maintain its balance. It’s a great form of natural therapy. “We hope people will become more aware of the benefits of this,” Dr. Jones states. Premier Equine Sport Center’s Relax Plate treats horses with gentle vibrations that move the horse in all four directions, she explains. “That causes the horse to actually sway to find its balance. That starts to fire muscles that are not normally activated in a training session. ComfortStall kind of does the same thing.” Constant Muscle Movement Having required rehab herself on a few occasions, Dr. Jones likens ComfortStall to a less intense version of a balance board used in

physical therapy for humans. “It’s the same concept because it initiates muscle movement and builds muscle memory.” Visiting horse owners understand the concept quickly when they walk on a ComfortStall at the Center. “When they step into the stall, it’s springy and they have to find their balance on it,” Dr. Jones says. Continual muscle movements prompt blood flow. “We are always about promoting blood flow because any increase in blood flow helps take out the bad inflammatory cells with it,” Dr. Jones explains. “We’re always working to lessen inflammation in the horse’s body.” The flooring is good for the Center’s cleaning crew, too. Stalls are easily disinfected between patients, using a hose-down and Rescue to eliminate bacterial and viral particles.

Premier had the flooring installed with a drain to make the process even easier. The veterinarians have Haygain’s ComfortStall in two stalls at their private barn, too. For the Sports Medicine Center and their home barn, it was a substantial initial investment, Dr. Jones acknowledges. “From a business standpoint, we see how it cuts down on the amount of time spent cleaning stalls and the amount of bedding needed. It can pay for itself.” No single piece of equipment or treatment is a magic pill in equine rehab and conditioning, Dr. Jones emphasizes. Used together and combined with patience and expert supervision, many factors play their part. For the part of the day that requires confinement, horses who can stand or lie down on ComfortStall get a jump start toward better health. w

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EVERYTHING DEPENDS ON PROPER NUTRITION OF MARES AND YOUNG GROWING HORSES Contributed by Dennis H. Sigler, Ph.D.

Horse owners and trainers who want to compete in today’s performance horse industry must be aware of all factors which affect ultimate performance in the arena or on the track. Nutrition of broodmares (even the recipient mares) and feeding of the developing equine athlete after weaning is often a neglected area of care and attention. If we expect optimum performance, nutrition of the mare during the last 90 days of pregnancy and after foaling and feeding of the young growing horse between 6 months to two years of age must be managed carefully with consideration to future soundness and longevity. Since these horses are potential future athletes, proper skeletal development is of utmost importance. One of the major problems in the horse industry is injuries and unsoundness in young horses. Developmental orthopedic disease (DOD) is a reality in all segments of the performance horse industry and is likely related to the high incidence of injury and skeletal failure in young working horses. Many of our high-profile events in both racing and show horses involve immature horses which are less than 3 or 4 years of age. It is imperative that these young horses get the very best nutritional balance during their early developmental stages. Balanced nutrition of the mare during the later stages of gestation and in early lactation is a basic requirement for optimum skeletal development of the foal. Mineral intake, especially during that critical last three months, is the first step in assuring a sound skeleton. For mares on pasture, providing free-choice mineral with a 1:1 Ca to P ratio such as a high quality 12:12 mineral is a must. Trace minerals also are very important. The mineral mix should contain at least 1500 to 2000 ppm of copper along with adequate zinc and manganese. For the growing horse proper balance of protein and energy is one of the keys. Grow24

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ing horses require high quality protein, which means a balance of required amino acids. Specific amino acids are required by the young animal for protein synthesis and proper growth of muscle and skeletal tissue. Assuring adequate lysine intake is important for growth. However, the total balance of all amino acids is important and other amino acids such as threonine and likely, methionine and cysteine also affect growth and development of the skeletal system. Because of this, young horses need a high-quality protein source in the diet. For the weanling up to 1 year of age, when feeding grass hay, a diet containing at least 16% crude protein from high-quality sources such as soybean meal or milk proteins is recommended. If young horses are fed alfalfa hay, lower protein concentrates can be fed, but mineral balance is more critical. The other side of the equation, energy intake is another key to proper development while reducing the incidence of DOD. It is important to assure adequate skeletal growth without creating excess body weight or fat deposition. This is the reason diets should be formulated based on nutrient to calorie ratios. It is recommended to assure that protein requirements are slightly above actual needs while keeping energy intake to a minimum level. The age-old practice of feeding straight oats and hay to young horses demonstrates the importance keeping the nutrient-to-calorie ratio in check. Research has shown that young horses on this type of unbalanced feeding program will get fat, but will suffer from inadequate skeletal development. Likewise, producers should be cautious about adding additional fat to an already balanced diet. This scenario may significantly increase the calorie intake without increasing the intake of other nutrients required for rapid growth such as protein, calcium (Ca) and phosphorus (P). Also, keep in mind that diets which are adequately balanced for a slow or moderate rate of growth, may become a real problem if fed at levels to attain rapid growth

rates. In this case, protein, and mineral balance becomes even more critical to help prevent DOD. Since bone is made up primarily of protein, Ca and P, the right balance of these minerals in relation to the energy intake is critical. Ca makes up about 34% of the total mineral content of the skeletal system, while P makes up about 17%. Since bone strength does not peak until about 5 years of age, it is imperative to make sure young horses have adequate Ca and P intake for the first several years of life. Ratio of Ca to P is also important and that ratio should be between 1.5 – 2.0:1, Ca to P. If Ca levels reach levels which are over 3:1 ratios, P absorption may be impaired. This is one of the problems often encountered when horses are fed straight alfalfa hay or cubes with no additional P supplementation. Young horses on this type of feeding program are predisposed to skeletal development issues. Young horses should be fed a mixture of alfalfa and grass hay to help improve the Ca:P balance. Also, feeding a high-quality concentrate which has the right Ca and P balance for the type of hay being fed is a safeguard to be assure adequate Ca and P intake. In addition to Ca and P balance, several trace minerals such as copper, zinc and manganese play essential roles in bone and cartilage development. Not only is adequate intake of these minerals essential, but the balance of one mineral to the others is important as well. Horse owners should feed a high-quality concentrate which has been formulated for growing horses along with a good quality forage and should avoid diluting it with oats or other feeds. Just as dangerous is the over supplementation of additional additives that may change this critical balance and lead to DOD issues. Vitamins A and D both are involved in growth and skeletal development and have minimum requirements for all horses. Most high-end horse feed products contain more than adequate levels of these important vitamins. Over-supplementation of both vitamins can lead to toxicity issues, so once again, feed a balanced concentrate and do not supplement with other additives unless directed to do so by a qualified nutritionist. Adequate vitamin E in the diet is essential for overall health and immune response, so important for young horse, especially those in high-stress situations such as fitting for show or sales. Continued on page 36

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Telling the Ranching Story to a Changing Audience Contributed by Sue Hancock Jones

John Erickson was speaking to a group of students in a Houston school when he took a break between sessions and spent time in the library looking for books about ranching. The ranching section wasn’t very large, and he began to notice that the books were not only published in New York and Chicago, but they also were written by writers in New York, Connecticut and Vermont. “Why should these kids in Houston be learning about the ranching industry from someone in New York?” he thought. “Why can’t we tell our own story?” By that time Erickson was already wellknown in the ranching heartland and parts of urban America. Families were rearing their children on his books about a cowdog named Hank who thinks he’s in charge of ranching security at a fictional M Cross Ranch. Erickson had sold millions of his children’s books and had a fan base of several generations growing up on Hank books, but they were all fiction adventures (or in Hank’s case, misadventures). Why couldn’t Hank tell the story like it really is—real ranching with real cowboys in a real world where grass turns into beef? Without knowing who would read them or how they would ever be seen, Erickson wrote three non-fiction books narrated by the famous cowdog. The books humorously teach readers about ranch life and include livestock basics, ranch wildlife, ranch hands, horses, weather and ranching as a business. For five years those books stayed in Erickson’s computer files until he met Julie Hodges, Helen DeVitt Jones Endowed Director of Education at the National Ranching Heritage Center in Lubbock. Hodges invited Erickson and his wife Kris to give a performance and book reading on the NRHC patio in 2015. The center would send emails, write a news release, post the event on Facebook and set up a few hundred chairs. The result was not a few hundred people but nearly a thousand—and not enough chairs. That’s when Julie knew that Hank the Cowdog connected with children and their parents at a level that shouldn’t be taken for granted. Could Hank be the one to tell the ranching story—the larger story? Big plans sometimes have small beginnings. For 50 years the NRHC has continually

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worked to keep the history and heritage of ranching in front of a mainstream audience, but the audience has changed. A high percentage of Americans are at least three to five generations removed from agriculture and most don’t have a basic understanding of food or agriculture. Reaching out to a new audience isn’t an idea that just floated through the NRHC during a pandemic. The center actually began reaching out to a new audience five years ago when John Erickson offered the NRHC an opportunity to publish and distribute a different kind of Hank the Cowdog book, one solely aimed at educating the reader about ranching. The three non-fiction books that sat in Erickson’s computer files for five years grew into a five-book collection titled the “Ranch Life Learning Series.” The NRHC has published four of the five books—one a year for four years—with the final book coming out in the fall of 2021. As each book has been published, generous funders have helped give away 5,000 copies to Lubbock area fourth graders. Curriculum specialists worked with Julie Hodges to create lesson plans and an activity guide for each book. More than 20,000 books have been given to Lubbock area schools since 2015, and Hodges is aware of at least 60 other school districts teaching the book series. In addition to the books distributed by the NRHC, school districts or individual consumers have purchased at least 45,000 books in the non-fiction series. More than 600 teachers have attended Ranch Life workshops to learn how to incorporate the books into their social studies and science curriculums. Lesson plans and activity guides can be downloaded for free from the Ranch Life Learning series (ranchlifelearning.com). In addition, the website explains how to make this book series part of your classroom/homeschooling curriculum or a part of your quality time with the children in your life. w

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It is common to need additional daily additives like calcium, proteins, joint support, or gut health support. The best supplements and dosage for you depends on your daily diet and activities. We all generally need the same gaps filled in our diets, but when it comes to managing micronutrients, it is best to take an individual look at your specific diet. If you are interested in taking a deeper dive into your personal health and wellness, I highly recommend Emily Gratopp’s Wellness and Life Coaching. Emily’s coaching is for anyone who is seeking increased purpose and energy in life or is wanting to show up differently in the life they are leading. Her coaching is flavored toward realizing your fullest potential and healthiest life! Connect with Emily to set up a free sample coaching session: 402.640.5080 or Gratopp.emily@gmail.com.w

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COLIC IN HORSES:

Causes, Signs, Symptoms, Treatments, and Prevention Contributed by Matt McMillan, Ph.D.

Colic in horses can be defined as exhibiting signs of distress caused by abdominal pain. It is one of the most frequent causes of emergency treatment annually and is reported as a leading cause of death in horses in the United States. Further, studies indicate that approximately 9 out of every 100 horses in the U.S. will exhibit signs of colic every year and it is the leading reason for surgery among horses. Also, it has been estimated that between 6 and 11% of Learn to recognize the signs of a dull eye and horses with colic will die every year. listless attitude to signal Therefore, understanding the causes, a health crisis. signs, and symptoms of colic to aid in the treatment and prevention of the disease is extremely important. Causes of colic may be easily identifiable, or may be complex, misunderstood, or unknown. Inside the body of the horse, abdominal pain creating the colic situation may originate anywhere in the gastrointestinal tract or sometimes even outside the gastrointestinal tract. Origins of pain due to colic may be caused by spasms within the G.I. tract, obstruction caused by feed or other foreign objects in the G.I. tract, temporary paralysis of the G.I. tract, displacement or strangulation of the G.I. tract aka twisted gut, enteritis or inflammation of the G.I. tract, ulcers, pregnancy, excessive gas, rhabdomyolitis or tying-up syndrome, liver disease, renal/bladder disease, dehydration, or other factors known or unknown. Environmental causes leading to the increased incidence of colic include diet type, quality, amount and feeding regimes, presence of parasites, age, breed, sex, management, weather, previous medical history as well as other known or unknown factors. Signs and symptoms of colic include the displaying of many forms of discomfort. Horses who are exhibiting signs of colic may appear restless and/or agitated. If horses are normally stalled or kept in traps or paddocks, they may walk in small circles or more commonly lie down. Lying down will sometimes accompany rolling in an attempt to alleviate pain, which could become very detrimental due to the potential to create a displacement or strangulation of the G.I. tract, which could lead to surgery in an attempt to save the horses life. Sometimes during colic, horses will sweat, have a change in appetite or completely stop eating and may pass less manure. Horses may also paw, kick at their belly, or stare at their flanks. Horses in pain due to colic or other sources of pain, will many times stand with their heads lowered, looking dull or depressed. Clinically, horses exhibiting signs of colic may have an elevated heart rate and/or respiration rate. The ability to recognize these signs and symptoms of colic is important so that proper steps may be taken to treat the colic situation. While colic may be caused by many different factors known or unknown, good management practices at the very least may help decreases the chances of colic occurring. First thing to consider when managing

the horse is to understand how Mother Nature intended the horse to live and thrive. With that considered, horses were meant to consume small amounts of forages all throughout the day with their heads down close to the ground while also constantly moving around as they graze having access to adequate daily water. While in many circumstances, our modern day horses are not able to live this way, we can still try to provide good quality and quantity of forage as the foundation of the horses diet while also providing some type of daily exercise and access to good, clean, fresh water. Quality forage can come in the form of pasture, hay, or forage cubes at a rate of at least 1.5% of the weight of the horse. Since our modern day horses have increased energy, mineral, and vitamin needs among other nutrients, fortified grain rations need to be provided in addition to forage. However, it is important to note, that no more than 5 pounds should be fed at one time. If the horse requires more than 5 lbs per day, 2 or 3 meals should be provided throughout the day. These grain rations may also provide beneficial ratios of nutrients indicated by research such as amino acid and fatty acid profiles that are not provided through forage alone. Additionally, grain rations can provide additional supplementation to aid in the reduction of colic by increasing gastrointestinal health by helping to reduce pathogen loads, bind potential toxins in the G.I. tract, increasing beneficial bacteria, increasing buffering effects in the hindgut, increasing availability of nutrients to be synthesized in the body, providing substrates to aid in increased antioxidant activity, and helping in the overall digestion process to ultimately increase overall health. Further, good, clean, fresh water should always be available to try to maintain good water intake. While automatic waterers are convenient, water consumption may be difficult to monitor and decreased water intake may not always be recognized. Also, proper de-worming schedules are also important to aid in the prevention of colic along with introducing new feeds slowly so that horses can adjust properly. Lastly, if horses are to be fed in herds, it is important that enough feed pans or bunk space is available and that pecking orders are monitored so that all horses are able to eat evenly. While colic can occur in even the most carefully managed horses, management practices can help to prevent many situations. If horses begin to exhibit signs of colic, it is suggested to call a local veterinarian immediately. To help reduce the chances of colic, good management practices should be in place daily. To find a good quality fortified forage and/or grain source contact Hi-Pro Feeds or take a look at the website at hiprofeeds.com. w November 2018 SouthWest Horse Trader

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Mary Boyd marked a 74 on 2 World titles for Cabo Margarita with owner Patty Rosier, lt, & Becky George Travelin Smart Cat, at Panhandle CHA's June 26 show. at the American Roan HA's WC Show

Bits & Spurs - Cont from page 16 classes. fmi, www.tqha.com/events/the-texas-classic. Arkansas Ranch and Stock Horse Association has shows coming up October 2-3 and October 30-31, with both to held at White County Fairgrounds in Searcy. Fmi, www.arkstockhorse.org. Northwest Arkansas Horse Show Association has scheduled a Winter Ranch Series. Mark your calendars, with October 15 and November 20 shows at Benton County Fairgrounds in Bentonville and the December 31 show at Pauline Whitaker Arena in Fayetteville. fmi, www.nwahsa.org. Braggin' Rights! Brianna Lockstedt, Sealy, won the $2K Ltd-Rider class June 19 at the Tres Amigos CHA event in Gonzales. She marked a 72 on her own This Chic Be Tuff. Bobbie Sue Shore, Goodrich, and CR Metal Fancy Pants won the Non-Pro both days, at American Southwest Texas CHA’s June 19th and 20th shows in Belton! Mary Boyd, Pauls Valley, OK, won the buckle class at Panhandle CHA’s June 26 show in Amarillo, marking a 74 on Travelin Smart Cat. Haley Thorne, Grand Prairie, won the Open 1D with a time of 15.826 June 27 at Johnson County Junior Sheriff’s Posse event in Cleburne. 28

Joe Samsone, left, and Levi Littlefield won the DumBilly Jack Young won the #6 my Roping trophy saddle Ranch Class at SLTSA

Ty Arnold and Kaden Profilli, from Midway, and Jacksonville, respectively, won the Open at the Original Team Roping Association event June 28 in Abilene! Devin Young, Smithville, competed in the Junior NFR Barrel Racing in Fort Worth June 28-July 3. She won $10K and the title Junior NFR Barrel Racing Champion! Tommy Boudreaux, Mineral Wells, made the July over of American Farriers Journal! He’s been in the farrier business 49 years, 40 of them full time. Kayce White was the lucky winner of the Preifert chute in the drawing at the Ultimate Calf Roping in Alvarado, July 2. Levi Littlefield, Henrietta, had a successful couple of days in Abilene. On July 2, out of 1,112 teams, he and Jahew Thorpe finished 20th in the #2 and won $750 each. The next day he won a nice Scott Thomas saddle in the Dummy Roping. After that, he had a winning raffle ticket and received a Heel-O-Matic HOX Heeling Dummy! Leena Volmer, Oak Point, borrowed 3-year-old Keeeping It Real from sister Tiina for the Tulsa Holiday Circuit July 2-5. With hard work, the duo earned the Select Showmanship circuit prize! Lacy Billingsly, Aubrey, and PV Watchmeneighneigh’s 16.626 won the Open 1D July 4 at Wild West Promotions’ event at Will Rogers Coliseum in Fort Worth. Paul Bogart usually has center stage, either roping or singing, but July 4 he played backup on his Facebook post of his smaller

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son, clad in a Ninja Turtle costume, singing “This Land is Your Land”. The older son got in the act with his guitar, and it started Independence Day just right for many of us! Jubilee Stringfellow, Calera, OK, submitted the winning design in this year’s Oklahoma 4-H State Show t shirt design contest. Layla Clark, Madisonville, does more than just ride her horse. On July 7, she was awarded her Lone Star FFA Degree, the highest degree bestowed by the Texas FFA Association, at the Texas FFA Convention in Ft Worth . Megan Ryden, Fort Worth, and An Original Cowboy won the Breeders Trust Non-Pro 3-Year-Old Western Pleasure Stakes July 7 at the APHA World Championship Show. Sisters Addie and Channing Allen, Madisonville, had lots of success at the Athens Summer Jubilee in Athens July 7-11. Addie won the Youth Trail circuit award, and Channing was L1-Youth Walk/Trot all-around. Addie was also circuit champion in L1 Youth W/T Pleasure, Horsemanship and Trail. Cabo Margarita, owned by Patty and Bobby Rosier, Santa Fe, and shown by Becky George, won the titles of World Champion in the Green Trail and Green Western Pleasure, July 8-9, at the American Roan Horse Association World Show in Murfreesboro, TN. Orren Koontz, Des Moines, NM, and Deeper Shade of Blu were Open Derby Champions at Panhandle Reined Cow Horse Association’s Red Dirt Rendezvous in Amarillo July 9-11. Walker and Will Smith, young brothers Continued on page 36

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Tuxy Has a Bad Day! Using Spurr’s for Wound Care On June 7, Silver Horse Ranch’s barn cat, Tuxy, got in a bit of a spat which resulted in an open gaping wound with a puncture. We took Tuxy into the office, shaved, cleaned and debrided the wound and started spraying 3 times per day with Spurrs Antiseptic Spray and keeping him confined. By June 30th, the wound was barely detectable and the hair had grown back and Tuxy returned to his job in the barn.w

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Keeping Your Horse Hydrated Is Easier Than Ever With New! Apple Elite™ Electrolyte Pellets From Farnam Farnam, Your Partner in Horse Care™, is pleased to introduce Apple Elite™ Electrolyte Pellets, a new addition to the trusted Apple Elite™ line of supplements. For horses that are picky eaters or sort powder supplements, Apple Elite™ Electrolyte Pellets is a simple way to encourage water consumption and help maintain optimal hydration year-round, which is important for supporting proper digestion, muscle function and recovery. These palatable apple-flavored pellets are hard for horses to resist and can easily be added to your horse’s regular grain ration. Apple Elite™ Electrolyte Pellets works in two ways to help your horse stay hydrated. Adding it to your horse’s daily supplement regimen can encourage healthy water intake and keep fluid levels in balance, no matter what the day brings. Plus, it is specifically formulated to replace vital minerals that are lost through sweat during exercise, extreme hot and cold weather, and stressful situations. For a limited time, horse owners will find $5.00 off instant savings coupons on shelves at participating retailers, as well as online at www.farnam.com. To learn more about Apple Elite™ Electrolyte Pellets and the complete line of Farnam® supplements, visit farnam.com. w

Veterinarians are making strides in learning more and more about man’s best friend, thanks to recent discoveries in the field of canine health, but a lot of questions still exist when it comes to mobility issues in our four-pawed friends. A dog’s mobility may be compromised because of age, injury, or birth defect, and animals suffering from these conditions may experience serious pain. As such, pet owners should know how to recognize when their canine companion is lacking a certain spring in their step. Dr. Daniel Eckman, a staff veterinarian in rehabilitation at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences’ Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, weighed in on the problems that can come from mobility issues in dogs. “Many of the common signs include reduced walking distances, persistent lameness, not being able to perform a sport that they previously could, and being painful when touched,” Eckman said. “Rehabilitation can be necessary at any point.” Mobility issues can be breed-specific—some larger breeds, including Labradors, Golden Retrievers, and German Shepherds, tend to have joint problems, while Dachshunds tend to be more susceptible to back complications. One of the most powerful tools owners can use in identifying these kinds of issues is observation, Eckman said. When dog owners notice some of the key symptoms associated with mobility issues, the exact location and cause of the pain can be identified by consulting your veterinarian. To determine if there are any infections or imbalances that could be contributing to the immobility, your veterinarian may order radiographs or clinical blood tests, such as a complete blood count, urinalysis, and a biochemistry profile. Another way to support pets during this process is working with a certified animal rehabilitation practitioner to develop rehabilitation plans and/or home exercises, according to Eckman. “Physical exercises can be used to increase the range of motion of joints,” he said. “They also can increase strength and limb awareness. Other techniques like joint mobilizations may increase the range of motion and decrease the pain of joints. Massage can reduce muscle fatigue and restrictions. Therapeutic ultrasound, laser therapy, and extracorporeal shockwave also can reduce pain and treat various conditions.” There are many exercises that can be done at

Aspen uses the water treadmill in the Texas A&M Small Animal Teaching Hospital's Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation service.

home that offer a great workout for pets who need to be active while not adding insult to injury. “Low-impact exercises may be walking on softer surfaces such as grass or dirt; you could also incorporate sand. Try to avoid concrete or asphalt when possible,” Eckman said. “Animal rehabilitation facilities may use a water treadmill to allow lower impact but increase resistance.” As your dog ages, joint and cartilage problems can be difficult to treat; however, owners can work to ease or even delay the onset of these mobility diseases through diet. In addition, supplements such as glucosamine, chondroitin, and green lipped mussel—which have been proven to reduce inflammation and pain, improve function, and slow progression of joint damage and arthritis in both humans and animals—and diets that are protein rich and include omega-3 fatty acids, such as those derived from fish, can also support increased mobility. “Good, quality nutrition, keeping pets lean, and avoiding high-impact and or dangerous sports are some of the best preventions for arthritis and mobility issues,” Eckman said. “Finding and treating underlying conditions as soon as a problem is noted is also important, as is working with a veterinarian on best treatments and practices for their individual pet.” Although a dog’s mobility naturally declines as they age, their quality of life doesn’t have to. Managing your dog’s weight and incorporating a flexible, low-impact exercise routine into a comprehensive support program can allow our furry friends to enjoy their golden years. w Pet Talk is a service of the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M University. Stories can be viewed on the web at vetmed.tamu.edu/news/pet-talk. Suggestions for future topics may be directed to editor@cvm.tamu.edu.

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Competitive Trail News In The SouthWest COMPETITIVE TRAIL FUN FOR ALL Contributed by Elaine Wetmore Swiss

For nearly 15 years I have been preparing Competitive Trail News for the Southwest Horse Trader. My primary focus is the North American Trail Ride Conference (NATRC), but I cover American Endurance Riders Conference (AERC) and the Texas Trail Challenge Club (TTCC) news and events as well. During this period, I have ridden more than 5,000 miles in these three types of competitive events, finding all three formats challenging and rewarding. Currently a NATRC ride manager of 13 years, a National Board member of 12 years and the recent Regional Treasurer, most of my miles are in this form of distance competitive trail, specifically 15-34 miles per day over two days with a set completion time on a mapped course with both veterinary and horsemanship judged components. The average pace is 4-5 mph and there are judged on-trail observations such as gates, log and water crossings and steep ascents and descents. A national organization, NATRC was founded in 1961 on the principles of safety on and around horses, and the rules and practices reflect that foundation. Stabling is judged for safe containment and proper care of the horse before, during and after the time on the trail. Equitation and in-hand safety are evaluated too. The vet judge’s primary responsibility is to determine the safety of the horse’s health, and judging includes soundness, metabolic and surface factors also before, during and after time on the trail. Some of the most beautiful trails I have ridden have been at AERC events around the country, including the Biltmore Estate in North Carolina, Spanish Peaks in Colorado, Fort Stanton in New Mexico, East Fork in Tennessee, and the last Shamrock Ride in Wyoming. Founded in 1971 and celebrating 50 years, AERC events are races

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 usually holds monthly meetings at Szechuan Chinese Restaurant off Bryant Irving the 4th Monday of every month at 6:30 PM. Right now, we are doing Zoom meetings. FWDC presented a Zoom saddle fitting clinic with Shea Stewart on July 20. Shea is well known in our area and has helped many of us fitting our saddles to make our horses comfortable. We can’t wait until we can do this clinic in person. We have pictures of activities within our membership posted on our website at www.fortworthdressageclub.com. Some of our upcoming activities include a Bit Fitting Clinic, a Patricia Low-Cost Club Clinic, and our annual Hughes Pool Party. 34

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where the first horse to cross the finish line is the winner. The distances vary from 25, 30- or 35-mile Limited Distance events, to 50-, 55-, 75- or 100-miile endurance races. Many offer Introductory rides of 12 to 15 miles. AERC vets are often the same ones as in NATRC and are present to safeguard the welfare of the horse, checking soundness, metabolic and surface factors. Speeds can average 12-18 mph depending on terrain, and after a common start, there is a maximum time for completion which generally requires 5 mph average speed. There are mandatory veterinary holds during the race which allow the horse and rider to rest, eat and drink. Relatively new to competitive trail riding and only in Texas, the Texas Trail Challenge Club founded in 2007 offers its popular format of shorter distances (6-10 miles) and many judged on-trail observations, usually 10, with evaluation done by multiple judges. TTCC events focus on education of the horse and rider to work together as a team on the trail. There is no time component to complete the mapped trail and start times are staggered. TTCC offers its competitors a variety of gorgeous private and public venues in Texas that the longer distance organizations are unable to use. Most of the events are two days, with each day of competition a separate event. Community meals, educational ride briefings and camaraderie are an attractive part of TTCCs. Each of these organizations have robust websites and Facebook group pages that provide all the information needed to get started, including dates, locations, and registrations details. Upcoming events include NATRC’s Grasslands Gamble CTR at the LBJ Grasslands in Decatur, on September 11-12 followed by the Lazy F Fall Frolic in Smiley, on September 25-26. AERC offers the Unicorn Hunt on September 5 in Kennard, and TTCC offers the Pony Pilots on September 18 in Killeen .w Cassie Schmidt & Our annual pool party Diego is shaping up to be held in August. Check our Facebook page for the exact date! Then in September, FWDC will host a low cost clinic. This clinic is open to members who have volunteered to the club. This year the clinic will be taught by professional Kasey Mix, who has donated a day to FWDC. We will have a pot luck following the clinic. This is always a fun and educational day for all. On October 26-27, FWDC is hosting a bit fitting clinic. After our Zoom presentation many members expressed interest in FWDC hosting Kim Gentry, who is an expert on finding the correct and best fitting bit for your horse. This clinic will take place at Walking Tall Ranch in Pilot Point. 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! Join FWDC and learn more about the wonderful sport of dressage. We welcome all levels of riders on all breeds of horses! w

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PRCHA presented Orren Koontz with the Open Derby buckle from Bedias, won the #13.5 Slide average with 17.54 on 2 head at the Xtreme Team Roping Razorback Classic July 10-11 in Texarkana, AR. Also, Walker split the top check for the 12.5 average with 36.18 on 4 head, while Will split the top check for the #10.5 average with 36.64 on 4 head. Kelsey Treharne, Collinsville, won the Open 1D with Aintgut Nuthinunme’s 17.396 July 14 at Wild West Promotions’ event at NRS Arena in Decatur. The Royalty, owned by Lucinda David and shown by Ashley Deacon, Marietta, OK, won the Open and the Intermediate Open Pre-Futurity at the NRCHA’s Dom Conicelli Memorial Eastern Derby July 15 in Cordova, TN. Owner Lucinda was Reserve Champion for Non-Pro Limited on the gelding. Miley Adkins, Sweetwater, was Big Country QHA’s 2020 youth all-around champion, and she received her trophy buckle while at the recent BCQHA Pumpjack Circuit in Abilene. Before she left that show, she won another buckle, for the 2021 TQHA Youth L-1 Saddle Series horsemanship championship. Elizabeth Nametz, Houston, and Cat Not’s 71 won the Senior Division at American South Texas Cutting Horse Association’s July 17 show in Brenham. Harper Nash, Madisonville, and Wimpys Reinmaker won the TQHA Saddle Series trophy buckle for L1 Youth Ranch Riding July 17 at the Big Country QHA’s Pumpjack Circuit in Abilene. Losses Dr. Randall “Jay” Bickers, 59, Weatherford, passed unexpectedly on Sun-

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Cont from page 24 In summary, total nutrient intake, from conception to maturity, is critical for optimum skeletal development in young horses. Not only is proper development essential for soundness during the formative years, but likely determines longevity and ultimate usefulness of horses as they get older. When providing the level of protein and energy intake which promotes maximum growth and development, the nutrient balance of the total diet is even more critical. Mineral intake, including Ca, P and trace minerals, is also critical and can be affected by the forage portion of the diet. Feeding a high quality, properly formulated concentrate with good quality forages, paired with proper exercise programs, will certainly help mitigate developmental problems in young growing horses.w Dr. Dennis Sigler is a retired Professor and Texas A&M University Extension Horse Specialist. He has previously worked as an animal nutritionist for several different livestock feed companies. He currently serves as the Horse Nutrition Specialist for Martindale Feed Mill and does nutritional consulting work for individual horse farms, ranches and companies. Dr. Sigler is also an AQHA and NRCHA-Approved judge and In his spare time, he trains and shows cutting, cow horse and stock horses.

day, June 20. The graduate of Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine had specialized in equine surgery, acupuncture, and chiropractic. Richard H. “Dick” Rochester, 90, of Rancho Nambe, Santa Fe, NM, died June 20. He was a longtime owner, exhibitor, and breeder of Arabian horses and a member of the Arabian Horse Association of New Mexico. Robert Emmett Cox, 82, Santa Fe, NM, died June 25. For years he was volunteered often and was active in Northern New Mexico Horsemen’s Association. Lynn Leedy, Oklahoma City, OK, died July 2. Horses were her life’s passion, and she discovered that at age 4. She was an accomplished horsewoman well respected for her business sense and riding ability. She earned several world championships across a variety of disciplines, and she owned some of the industry’s finest sires. w

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