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The SouthWest’s Marketing Guide for the Equine Industry

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elcome to the March issue of SouthWest Horse Trader. If you are reading us for the first time, welcome. This issue is dedicated to our Farm, Ranch & Real Estate suppliers who provide our horse industry great products and services. We have featured a cross section of our customers, some who have advertised with SouthWest Horse Trader for over 20 years.

Stock Show Sale News Premier Equine Auctions, in partnership with the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo, produced a successful Ranch Gelding Sale and Select Horse Sale February 15. The San Antonio Ranch Gelding Sale featured 40 well-broke geldings. The overall sale average for the Gelding Sale was $17,000. The Top 10 Ranch Gelding Sale average was $34,000.

The Top 10 Overall High Sellers are as follows: 1. HIP #26 DOUBLE UR BETS $80,000 2. HIP #18 KINGS DUALLER $60,000 3. HIP #94 MAMAS JAZZY REY $33,500 4. HIP #10 MONKEYBUSINESS $33,000 5. HIP #61 GUNSLINGER RUBY $26,500 6. HIP #17 R CHANCES $25,000 7. HIP#71 CUSTOM GOTTA WHIZ $20,000 8. HIP#19 LUCKYS SPARK $19,800 9. HIP#11 WALLA WALLA WHITE $19,000 10. HIP#82 CROWN N SEVEN M 11 $18,800

The San Antonio Ranch Gelding Stakes Results are as follows: Consigners Mozaun and Sarah McKibben took the top 2 spots with MonkeyBusiness winning the $5,000 prize and Double Ur Bets taking second and $3,250. Chad Turner consigned Kings Dualler who took third and $2,500 with consigner Waylon Davis and Willy Ever Cut taking forth and a check for $1,250.

Visit www.premierequineauctions.com for more information and upcoming sales.

Showcase Your Skills at Pinto World Championship Show Come to the 55th annual Pinto World Championship for 13 days and 700+ classes for all types and disciplines including youth, amateur, open and walk/trot! We have World and Reserve title buckles, High Point Awards for all divisions and special events in a fun, family-friendly atmosphere! Bring your equines and your family to enjoy the show on June 8-20, at the Built Ford Tough Livestock Complex in Tulsa, OK. We showcase all types of equine, from pleasure horse to utility, from color to solid, even long ear! And we also have minis! There will be over $300,000 in awards and $12,000 in payouts. Attendees can shop at over 40 booths at the PWC Marketplace. Venders from across the country will be selling clothing, home décor and equine products. From large to small, this show will have it all.

PWC entry forms are at pintoworld.com.

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Deer Creek Structures discusses a portable or modular solution to your horse barn needs.

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Not all shavings are milled the same. See how horse ownership has compelled Pine Cone Shavings to provide a higher quality, economical shavings option for your stall.

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News & Events Bits & Spurs - Laura Cannon Trail News NM Appaloosa Club News Dressage News Advertisers Index Classifieds Traders

On Our Cover

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The Horse Show Scene

Keeping them Safe with Portable & Modular Horse Barns . . . . . . . . 7 Perfect Parnters with Anne Klein . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Beauty, Safety & Functionality in a Round Pen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 The Original Pro Panel 3-in-1 Corner Feeders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Higher Quality, Economical Shavings Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Is Horse Property Ownership for You? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

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Keeping them Safe with Portable and Modular Horse Barns This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. Ps 118:24

Since 2005 Deer Creek Structures has been blessed, even with all the up’s and down’s that life has brought. God has supplied for our needs, and we want to thank Him, and our loyal customers for making this business a success!

We specialize in building portable and modular horse barns, building them here at our facility in Lott, Tx and delivering them from the west coast to the east coast. Our wide variety of barn sizes and styles allows us to offer our clients the flexibility of choosing the right barn to fit their needs and budget.

Our standard run-in sheds are a great fit for locating them in the pasture where the horses can access them on their own and get out of the weather as they feel the need to.

Adding a tack room to these barns also allows you to have the ease of having the feed and hay within easy reach.

Our shedrow barns come with the stalls already built into them. The dutch doors are great for keeping the barn in line with the retro look, but we also offer a sliding door with a grill front to allow for lots of ventilation when keeping a horse stalled. Another feature with our shedrow barns is the extended overhang in the front. An 8’ -12’ overhang gives a great place to groom and tack-up, as well as giving more protection for the horses to get out of the weather.

The aisle barns that we build are a great way to raise the value of your property, as well as giving you the barn of your dreams! The standard size will have a 12’ section on each side, and then a 12’ center aisle. These barns can then be built to accommodate whatever length you need, simply by adding another section.

Come by and see us at our manufacturing facility in Lott TX, or feel free to visit our website at deercreekstructures.com. We would love to help you design and build the barn that you are dreaming of!

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Perfect Partners

Steamed hay and ComfortStall flooring offer multiple horse health benefits for meticulous Texas owner.

Anne Klein keeps her horses at a boardAnne Klein ing facility in Austin, Texas, where stall con& Rumi struction and equipment are not typically things that individual boarders get involved with. Even though it’s not her own barn, she became curious about the wide-ranging impact of the flooring her horses stand on.

“What started with curiosity about flooring turned into a research project,” Anne laughs. “I asked vets, friends and anyone else who owns horses what they thought of ComfortStall.”

At the outset of that research she had “no intention” of investing in flooring at a stable she didn’t own. In her conversations with equine professionals and owners, she heard first-hand stories about reduced hock sores, reduced stocking up, no urine soaking into the stall base, level stall floors, proprioception, better air quality, shaving and time savings and more.

Anne could not be happier with how her horses have reacted since installing ComfortStall for them. Blankets dusted in shavings indicate they are lying down to rest and sleep more often. They’re stocking up less and hock sores and occasional cases of thrush are gone, she reports happily.

One of Anne’s horses, “Rumi,” is a Grand Prix level dressage horse. Physically, dressage is all about suppleness in the body and Anne believes that ComfortStall’s firm cushion has helped him achieve that in the arena. The constant micromovements required when standing on ComfortStall create proprioception that is critical for muscle and joint recovery, and for general health maintenance. As is often said in the horse care world: “motion is lotion.”

Cleaner air is another bonus, Anne says. Less bedding is needed for cushion in a ComfortStall, which goes a long way toward clearing the air. Plus, “It makes is so easy to clean the stalls. The time savings is amazing!”

Perfect Partners Discovering the flooring led Anne to its sister product, Haygain Steamed Hay. Haygain’s high-temperature hay steaming rids hay of dust, mold, fungi and bacteria found in even top-quality hay. Whether in hay or floating around the barn aisle, these respirable irritants are the main cause of respiratory 8

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Beauty, Safety & Functionality

Castlebook Barns’ Covered Round Pen is designed for the utmost in beauty, safety and functionality. Our ability to build to your wind and snow load requirements allows for use in even the most harsh weather conditions, providing for year-round enjoyment. Rain, sleet, or blazing hot sun, our Covered Round Pen has you protected day and night!

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problems that affect a high percentage of active horses, often without obvious symptoms.

“Comfortstall and Haygain steaming partner really well,” Anne says.

She feeds primarily compressed Timothy hay and has noticed that the hydrating impact of the steaming process “plumps” the hay to where she’s feeding less of it without seeing any loss of weight or nutrients in her horses. They get a bit less but eat more of what they get. Rumi use to dunk his hay in the water trough. That was great for hydration, but made a terrible mess, Anne recalls. Plus, wet hay can be a petri dish of bacteria growth if left uneaten for even a short period of time. Hay dunking is another thing of the past since Rumi began eating steamed hay.

Since her human children grew up and flew the coop, Anne’s horses have become the main beneficiaries of her loving and attentive daily care. “I am really blessed to be able to own horses now that I’m retired,” she reflects. Providing thorough care for them makes emotional and practical sense. “Whether your horse cost $200,000 or $5,000, the cost of that horse means nothing if you can’t ride it and enjoy it.”

Haygain Health Gains

A science-backed horse health company, Haygain originated with high-temperature hay steaming process Steamed Hay Stopped developed in conjunction with the Royal Agricultural the Messy Hay Dunking! University in the U.K. 11 years ago. The injection of steam into a thermally-sealed chest brings hay to temperatures necessary to kill mold, bacteria and fungi and it virtually eliminates dust. All these inhalable irritants, the main causes of conditions on the Equine Asthma Spectrum, are reduced by 99% during the one-hour steam. A recent three-year study of over 700 active sporthorses found that 88% of participants had some degree of Inflammatory Airway Disease, many without clear symptoms. This confirms multiple prior studies indicating that 80% of horses are affected by respiratory challenges. In the recent study, feeding Haygain steamed hay reduced the risk of IAD by 65%.

The Original Steaming also adds water to the diet for improved digestive health and Pro Panel 3-in-1 its appealing taste whets the appetite of even the pickiest eaters.

Corner Feeders Haygain purchased ComfortStall Sealed Orthopedic Flooring in 2017 Pro Panel designed as the perfect companion to Hay Steamers. Along with hay, stall bedding the very first 3 in 1 corner is the biggest contributor to unhealthy barn air. ComfortStall eliminates the horse feeders the industry comfort and cushion-related reasons for using bedding. Only a small quantity had ever seen. Allowing is required to absorb urine, which translates to cleaner barn air and greatly for the horse to eat with its reduced labor and maintenance costs. A durable rubber top layer is sealed to head down as they do in the stall wall with anchor strips to prevent the seepage and accumulation of nature, we found. our horses were happier and healthier as a result. urine and other fluids that occurs underneath traditional stall mats.

An added benefit was that we experienced virtually no wasted hay.

A layer of proprietary orthopedic foam provides cushion and stability critToday we manufacture 3 horse feeders in our Stall Grazer line and ical. This is critical to muscle and joint health in several scenarios: from horses are endorsed by more Million Dollar Riders, veterinary hospitals confined during rehabilitation to those recovering from the regular wear and and universities than any other horse feeder in the world. tear of daily work. The constant, microscopic muscle movements that occur Visit us today at www.propanel.com for an in depth look while standing on ComfortStall improve blood circulation and reduce inflamat our line of Stall Grazer horse feeders and the original corner mation. The surface also encourages horses to lie down for deep restful sleep feeders. You can find a local certified Pro Panel dealer, contact us that is as beneficial for horses as it is for people. directly, or order now! w Visit www.Haygain.com for more information. w 12

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Higher Quality, Economical Option

For over 85 years, the sister company, Snider Industries, has been making the finest quality one inch Southern Yellow Pine lumber available in the market.

So, it was a natural decision for the Snider family to avail the product to the animal bedding/wood shavings industry 18 years ago when the opportunity presented itself. As the family purchased other branded shavings bales in locations around the country, they found the prices to be exorbitant and the quality lacking and inconsistent. It was a desire for a higher quality and a more economical option that drove the birth of Pinecone Shavings.

This native Texas family is also astute in equestrian care and management across the country. Having owned and showed in multiple disciplines, both English and Western, the family has participated in Equestrian Sports for over 35 years. Pinecone Shavings is not simply manufacturing and selling a product, the company is living the business mantra. Even the younger generations have achieved success at the national level in their own equestrian endeavors. There is a clear understanding and appreciation of the need for clean product naturally processed with no outside material from other manufacturing, no hog material or dust. This is all made possible for Pinecone Shavings by a triple-screening process that guarantees absorbent, dust-free single source pine shavings for an animal-friendly bedding environment. Pinecone Shavings is now being distributed in truckload quantities to nation-wide retailers through Aden Brook.

Texas Made with Superior Quality is the promise for a quality product that is one of the most ultra-absorbent and sanitary shaving products on the market. The shaving products are packaged at a state of-the-art facility and come in 4.0 CF and 8.0 CF of usable volume, resulting in more weight per bag for longer-lasting use and absorbency. The company prides itself on superior pallet wrapping that helps retailers protect the product when stored outside.

The small size finer flake is easy to sift and creates less waste, while the medium flake makes for fuller bedding with maximum cushioning needed for large farm animals and horses, and lower measurable use. Both products produce no dust for happier animals; a product you can trust.

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Are you considering buying that special place in the country? Lots of reasons to do that, right? Is the thought of having horses for you and your family driving this interest, or maybe moving your horses from your trainer’s to your own place? Maybe you want to start a rescue/retirement facility for older horses or breed some progeny for the future.

These and myriad other reasons that have horses as the common denominator drive our rural purchases. Every reason has its own set of circumstances and what you need to set up the right horse property for you. Common underlying factors of soil, drainage, flood plain, grasses, native and improved are important for all our country horse properties. But then the road forks! Facilities: What kind of barn, outdoor ring, covered arena do you need? Do you need stick and ball or regulation polo field? What

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Farm, Ranch, Real Estate Horse Property - Cont from page 14 type of fencing? How much turnout or all out! Your discipline, including simply enjoying your horses and pleasure riding, will have its own range of acceptable sizes. And yes, this is only the beginning. We at Deitra Robertson Real Estate would be honored to answer your questions and help you in any way we can. This is our passion as well as a specialty. Horses are a huge blessing in my life and I hope they are or will be in yours!

Deitra Robertson Real Estate is a proud member of American Farm + Ranch. American Farm + Ranch is a national design, social media, and marketing program focused on the rural land market. We work with only the best brokers and quality listings—from equestrian facilities and horse farms, to agriculture and recreational mountain properties—to cattle ranches and everything in between. AFR members are the preferred leaders in their markets and proven experts in their fields. It is our pleasure to support and showcase the best rural land properties on the market. w

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News & Events

Contributed by Laura Cannon Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo’s AQHA Versatility allarounds January 15-17 were Seven S Woodrow (Open/Ben Baldus/Jerry Ward), TR Kitty (Am-Ltd/Michele Spencer), Justa Smart Remedy (Am/ Scott Bagley), TRR Lucky Playgun (Y/Trail Townsend), and Trinity Merada (Y-Ltd/Skylar Duleba).

Central AR Horse Show At LSHA’s January 18 show, HPs were Chad Campbell, Ronnie Horn, & Jeffery Barnes won awareded to Kaylea Marionneaux in the 13&U Assoc’s awards banquet, held Januthe #15 HC 3Man 2Gate at SLTSA’s February event. and Emma Grace Marangos in the14-18 ary 17 at Cabot Armory, was great fun, with special surprise awards and Parker Co Arena Trailer Race #1, held January delicious barbecue from Corky’s BBQ. Silent and live auctions raised $2,317! 18 in Weatherford, paid out $19,876, with Open 1D winner being Shelby LaSH got the new season off to a good start January 18. HPs were Tan- McCamey with 15.534 on Cuz Im French. ner Trahan (Op/Sally), Steve Theriot (NP/Little Annie Smart), Darrell ButCentral TX Barrel Racing Assoc’s January 18-19 events in Llano ler (Jr-Horse/Leroy), Jayne Iffla (Am/Dulces Seven L), Casey Maxfield paid out $15,194. Saturday’s Open 1D winner was Preslie Reid with 15.365 (Nov/Girl Crush), Emma Grace Marangos (14-18/Rays Shining Star), and on Streaking Fren, and Sunday’s was Brittany Tonozzi with 15.134 on Kiss Kaylea Marionneaux (13&U/Blazin Prairie Rose). Logan LaBauve won the Kiss Bang Bang.

Continued on page 20 cutting jackpot & $200 on TR Mosquito. fmi, www.louisianastockhorse.com.

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everyone enjoyed the Super Bowl celebration with fun games.

Football pot winners included Gerry Gehring (1st-qtr), Jakelee Morris (2nd & 3rd-qtrs), and Tyler Fairbanks (4th-qtr).

2019 ApHC Hall of Fame inductees announced on February 3, included Jeff Hoffman, Paradise, as Trail Hall of Fame inductee. He rode his first ride with ApHC in 2001, on the Apache Land Trail Ride. Since then he has participated in 57 ApHC-approved or -sponsored rides.

Renee & Bobby Racca stood proudly with LSAC 2020 Penny Queen, Devyn Normand, with Cookie Buckalew (rt), at LA State Appaloosa Club’s February 1 awards banquet .

FWSSR’s Equine IQ contest, held January 20, resulted in winners Anelise Wilson (Sr-14-18), Jacy Welch (Int-1113), and Anna Young (Jr-8-10).

WinMore Productions and Somervell Co Expo Dino Classic, held in Glen Rose, January 24-26, paid out $86,190.35! Skylar Eisinger and Mr Deedz won the Open 1D both Friday (14.581) and Sunday (14.634), and Troy Crumrine won the Open 1D Saturday (14.527).

Gulf Coast ApHC’s Winter Warm-Up Appaloosa and Open All-Breed Show, held January 25-26 at Brazos County Expo in Bryan, was a big success. The club’s upcoming Spring Fling is scheduled for April 25-26. www.gulfcoastaphc.org.

APHA’s All-Breed Ranch Work Championships debuted January 31, at FWSSR. All-around winners were Brent Bennett (1D), Matt Nichols (2D), and Robert Clipper (3D).

Lazy J Saddle Series, Stillwater, OK, drew 117 entries January 31 and 132 on February 1!

ARSHA celebrated 10 years at its annual awards banquet February 1 at Crossroads Cowboy Church, El Paso, AR. It kicks off its show year March 28-29. fmi, arstockhorse.org.

Lost Horizon Ranch, Bryan, held the second show of its winter playday series on February 1 with HPs Bentley Trochez (Leadline), Beau Matejka (10&U), Maddie Lucas (11-15), and Justin Steward (16&O). fmi, www.losthorizonranch.org.

LA State Appaloosa Club hosted is annual general membership meeting and awards banquet February 1 at Pizzaville USA in Carencro. Devyn Normand was crowned LSAC 2020 Penny Queen, and Madelyn Poiencot as Mini Penny Queen.

SHTX hosted an introductory show February 1 in Dripping Springs. All-arounds were Robert Rivers (Op/Mister Hickory Smoke), Kathy Boydston (NP/Valentines Playboy), Laura Musemeche (Ltd-NP/NADA Pepto Taz), Jaley Watkins (Int/Chic N Tag Chex), Teena Davis (Nov/Buckskin Henry), Will Lewis (Y/Spookin Jay), Chloe Cannon (NY/Magnamus), and Susan Morris (Jr/Rusty Dun It Smart).

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World Conformation Horse Association announced a big donation on February 3! Fossil Gate Farms, owned by Linda and the late Gary Gordon, of Argyle, pledged $100K to WCHA Futurity Programs! Fossil Gate is recognized as one of the premier halter breeders of this era.

FWSSR’s Palomino Horse Show, held February 6, resulted in HPs Magic N Dee Bar (10&U-WT/Trisha Huckstep), Heza Izzy Roper (13&U/Kenzie Duggin), The Ladies A Legend (14-18/Alexis McCollough), Huntin For The Magic (AmWT/Patricia Patterson), Tonights Hot Date (Am/Debbie Wall), Zippo StraittoDeeBar (Am-Pal-Bred/Brittni Greig), and Transforming Magic (Open-Pal/Marjorie Zielke).

TQHA, 4-H, and FFA Horse Judging was hosted at FWSSR on February 8. The HP teams were TQHA #1, with Lakayla Phillips, Camey Powers, Jcee Petty, and AJ Kendrick, with reserve honors going to Wise County 4-H, with Angelina Newbold, Abigail Newbold, Cassidy Wilson, and Austin Stephens. Lakayla Phillips was overall HP individual, and Camey Powers was reserve.

NM Businessmen’s Team Roping Assoc’s February 8 event in Las Cruces paid out $31,290. Sean Gallogly and Terry Green won the #9.5 avg with 36.97 on 4, and Radar Thomas and Leon Mounyo took the Century cash with 45.8 on 3.

South LA Team Sorting Association’s February 8 event at Port Allen drew 316 teams! Division winners included Youth (Brianna Clack/Kira Calvert), #5 HC 2Man Rch (Audrey Devalcourt/R.T. Glass), #10 HC 2Man Rch (Troy Rue/Bubba Moore), and #15 HC 3Man 2Gate (Jeffery Barnes/Chad Campbell/Ronnie Horn). fmi, www.sltsa.com.

ASTXCHA’s 2019 year-end champions were recognized at the February 9 show in Brenham. Morgan Thornton was jr youth and J.T. Ross was sr youth champions.

The ApHC and the Indiana State Fair Commission signed a 3-year agreement on February 10, agreeing to hold the National Appaloosa Horse Show & Youth World Championship in Indianapolis, starting in 2021. This year concludes an 8-year run in Fort Worth. fmi, www.appaloosa.com.

NSBA announced VS GoodRide “Boss” as 2019 NSBA Horse of the Year on February 11. The 2015 bay roan stallion garnered 109 points and $17,554 in western pleasure, trail, and western riding to earn the prestigious award. He lives in Pilot Point at Simons Show Horses, and stands across the road at HighPoint Performance Horses.

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6-8 Spindletop Arabian Spring Horse Sh, Katy, Cara Shirley, 409-779-1412

6-8 Texas Wildflower POR, Waco, Diane M Gage, 316-737-3309 11-18 HLSR Paint Sh, Houston, Stacy Mahurin, 832-667-1130

13-14 HCHA AQHA/Open Sh, Sulphur Springs, Angie Middleton, 214-641-9582 13-15 AHA Cowtown Classic, Fort Worth, Deborah Cinotto, 817-319 9815

14-15 SWQHA March Sh, Las Cruces, NM, Evelyn Ann Huff, 575-551-2245

14-15 Bell Co Miniature Horse Sh, Belton, Laura Mullen, 607-769-6743

14-15 Dal Worth Appaloosa Sprg Fever, Ft Worth, Carla Peacock, 540-840-1960 18-22 AQHA Aggie Super Circuit, Bryan, An Equine Production, 765-714-4324

20-22 Remuda Quarter Horse Sh, San Angelo, Nancy Jones, 915-389-5555 21-22 AHA Chamisa Sport Horse, Albuquerque NM, Jim Porcher, 505-228-6865 21-22 OPtHA Rch & Rhinestone Sh, Tulsa OK, Rebecca Roberts, 417-499-0277

27-29 AHA GC Spring Fling, Tulsa, OK, Tony Reid, 314-719-6447

Combined Trn/Evt MARCH

8 GHCTA New Horizons Drsg/CT/Jmp, Hockley, Laura Sartwelle, 281-222-5927

13-15 USEA MeadowCrk Park, Kosse, meadowcreekparktexas@gmail.com

21 GHCTA Coyote Springs CT/Derby, Sequin, Barb Whitmire, 210-213-8514

27-29 Texas Rose Horse Park Spring HT, Tyler, D’Anne Liljestrand, 903-882-8696 28-29 SEDA Fleur de Leap Schlg HT/CT, Drsg, Folsum LA, Sharon, 985-796-9134

Cutting MARCH

1 PK Cutters, Weatherford, Jessica McLauchlin, 940-550-8012

1-5 HLSR Cutting, Houston, Melissa Scott, 334-701-7210 2-8 The Cattlemen’s Derby/Classic, Graham, Donna Bachand, 580-512-8237

6-7 MCHA March Weekend, Whitesboro, Gail Dittmeier, 214-794-3108 6-7 Lazy J Saddle Series, Stillwater, OK, Lee Ann Bates, 620-664-7230

7-8 ASWTXA Show, Belton, Cary Sims, 979-525-9700 7-8 Palo Duro CHA Weekend, Amarillo, Cheryl Callis, 806-683-2683 7-8 USCHA Weekend, Ardmore, OK, Teri Sims, 214-502-2459

13-15 Bluebonnet March, Brenham, Linda Lane, 979-836-3370 13-15 WCTCHA, Alvarado, Dee Ann McClauchlin, 817-832-3571

14-15 USCHA Weekend, Buffalo,Teri Sims, 214-502-2459

14-15 PCHA March Wkend, Amarillo, Lee Ann Bates, 620-664-7230 17-20 NCHA Brazos Valley Cutters Wknd, Weatherford, Kim Cox, 817-877-2400

20-21 Chisholm Trail CHA, Waurika, OK, Sarah Hostetler, 405-207-1552 20-22 PK Cutters, Weatherford, Jessica McLauchlin, 940-550-8012

20-21 Jared Lesh Cutting Weekend, Whitesboro, Jan Seago, 918-344-0500 20-21 BCCHA March, Sweetwater, Caren Birdwell, 940-229-2636

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News & Events Andy Sherrerd, Mounds, OK, and Just Getting Started won the $25K-Ltd-Novice division at FWSSR’s NCHA show January 21.

Rebecca Merchant Halvorson, Guthrie, OK, was recognized as OKQHA’s Most Valuable Professional at the January 25 OKC banquet.

Alexis McCollough was HP 14-18 at the FWSSR’s Palomino Horse Show February 6, and was awarded the Boyd Wilshire Trophy.

Morgan Thornton received this trophy saddle February 9 in Brenham, as ASTXCHA’s 2019 champion.

Dripping Springs Ranch Park, drew well over 300 entries! HPs included Avery Causey (18&U) Susan Morris (19&O), Suzanne Wilkerson (NeverWon-A-Buckle), Afton Bauer (Jr-Horse), Kayla Roe (Sr-Horse), Emma Pierce (WT-18&U), and Pam Swartzel (WT-19&O). fmi, www.caqha.com.

Alysa Hammond was the GHQHA’s 2020 t-shirt design winner! The group is hosting an all-breed ranch open horse show March 28, at Lone Star Cowboy Church in Montgomery, and on May 30 an all-breed performance open horse show at Brazos County Expo in Bryan. fmi, www.ghqha.com.

Otero County Equine Expo is scheduled for April 25, 8-4, at Otero County Fairgrounds, Alamogordo, NM. Registration is available online at oteroextension.nmsu.edu, with April 17 the deadline. There will be instructed riding sessions, workshops, networking, lunch and prizes. fmi, 575.437.0231.

Braggin’ Rights!

Bradey Davis, Texarkana, had a good weekend at Central Mississippi CHA’s January 11-12 in Forest, MS. Along with other placings, he won the Classic Open with a 75 on Sneakish for Laura and Scott Brown, Magnet Cove, AR, AND won the $25K Novice with another 75 on RN One Time Viper for Betty Van Houten, Mena, AR.

Mica Collins, Washington, and All About Cat’s 72 won the $2K Ltd Rider at Tres Amigos CHA’s January 17 event in Gonzales.

Lee Francois, Murchison, rode horses in Open competition to score 76, 75, and 74, taking the top three monies at USCHA’s January 17 Sulphur Springs show. First Desires Mamie, second Desires Time were owned by H.B. Bartlett, Pike Road, AL. Third place Poppin Tagz is owned by Francois.

Paige Kincaid rode Keith Mesker’s ZR One to mark 77, the highest score at ACHA’s Winter Circuit in Brenham January 17-19, winning Saturday’s Open class.

Chris Coughran’s Bunnys Passion, ridden by Trent Bell, won the Open with a 76 at USCHA’s January 19 event in Sulphur Springs.

Felicia Havins won the $2K Limited Rider class at Tres Amigos CHA’s event in her hometown, Gonzales, January 19, with a 74 on Riskee Gamble, owned by Joe and Gwynne Brooks.

Ricky Spinks, Cypress, was named Professional Horseman of the Year on January 25 at TQHA’s banquet at The Hangar Hotel in Fredericksburg.

Jaley Watkins won the Intermediate Justin Burgess, All-Around and Kensey Steinhausen Stephenville, won the $2K Limtook Reserve at the SHTX Dripping ited Rider division with a 74 on Springs Introductory Show.

PKR Big Mac at Bell Co CHA’s January 26 show in Belton.

Chrystal Ainsworth, Georgetown, LA, won the $2K Limited Rider competition on Pepto Stylish Fox all 3 days at Tres Amigos CHA January 31-February 2 event in Gonzales.

Hometown cowgirl Tillar Murray won the BHN Timed Event Challenge Barrel Race at FWSSR February 4, with 15.223 on Casino Perks.

Sydney Hess, Lubbock, and Jettin On A Star were champions in both Youth 14-18 and Novice 18&U at FWSSR’s AQHA show February 7-8, netting Sydney a $4K scholarship.

Jimmie Smith, McDade, took second place in FWSSR’s barrel racing finals February 8. Fans also voted her to receive this year’s Jerry Ann Taylor Best Dressed Cowgirl Award for the show, netting her $5,000.

Mindy Coretz, Tulsa, OK, and Rise Above won the $5K USHJA National Hunter Derby at the Winter Series February 15 in Katy.

Chaser Crouch, Corsicana, shared his musical talents, not the cutting horse ones, when he opened for Brandon Rhyder and Rich O’Toole at The Cowboy Club in Mexia February 15.

Kaylee Gallino and WQ Bar Socks stopped the clock at 15.244 to win the Open 1D February 15 at the BRAT Race 10 in Alvarado.

Mandi Williams, La Porte, and Time A Roo won the $10K NP class February 15 at USCHA’s event in Buffalo.

Losses John Kelley, 57, Tuscola, died January 17. He was involved with RHAA and the Western Heritage Classic since 1996.

Tom Chown, 67, a renowned horse trainer and clinician, died January 20. The 2006 NSBA Hall of Fame inductee created Tom Chown /Willowtree Farm in Pilot Point, after realizing the benefits of a central location.

Cindy Pharr, 65, Lincoln, AR, died January 23. The former owner of Sugar Hill Arabians and former board member of NW ARHSA was the backbone of several horse organizations in her area. She encouraged and inspired many others.

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Optical Harmonics

Fran Muench of New Ulm, Texas completed a stellar year on the competitive trail in 2019. Aboard her Half-Arabian gelding Giacomo (“Jack”), Muench earned Distance Horse of the Year from the Arabian Horse Association and won the prestigious President’s Cup, the highest honor bestowed by the North American Trail Ride Conference.

The team completed 840 competitive miles in 14 NATRC rides in seven states, winning eight first places, including seven Sweepstakes awards which is a ride’s highest score of the Open division regardless of weight class. In addition to the President’s Cup, Muench and Jack earned their NATRC National Championship blanket, jacket and buckle.

“This horse has so much heart,” said Muench, “I just had to remember to ride for him, and he took it from there.”

The President’s Cup award was presented to Muench on February 15 at the NATRC National Convention held at the Hotel Valencia in San Antonio where renowned veterinarian Susan Garlinghouse, DVM was the keynote speaker for the day’s activities. Muench had committed to chair the convention in 2018, not possibly knowing she would be earning the top honors.

“What a whirlwind few months it has been,” she said at the close of the successful event. “I am so grateful for my horse, for my fellow competitors, NATRC ride managers and volunteers, and to my husband Gayle for the support I have received this year.”

Muench is not taking 2020 off though as she and Jack traveled to Florida last month to compete in their first NATRC event of the year where they picked up where they left off in 2019, winning first place and Sweepstakes once again at the New Year’s ResoluFran Meunch tion Competitive Trail Ride. w & Giacomo

SPRING RIDE SEASON IN FULL SWING

The 2020 competitive trail riding season is underway with the North American Trail Ride Conference (NATRC), American Endurance Ride Conference (AERC) and Texas Trail Challenge Club (TTCC) hosting more than 20 events in the upcoming months around the southwest.

March features NATRC’s Scamper at 7IL Trails in Cat Spring and Raising the Bar in Valley Mills, AERC’s Old Glory in Athens and Shanghai Trails in El Campo, and TTCCs Cactus Crawl in El Dorado, all in Texas.

“These organizations offer trail competitions of different types to appeal to equestrians of all ages and disciplines,” said Elaine Swiss, a NATRC ride manager who competes in all three events. “We recognize that one size does not fit all. There are shorter distances, longer distances, judged obstacles, no-obstacle races, and fundamentally pleasure riding divisions without timing elements. Just come out and ride!”

More information can be found on the organizations’ websites and FaceBook pages: www.texastrailchallengeclub.com, www.natrc.org, www.aerc.org, or by calling Swiss at 830-825-3032.w

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New Mexico

Appaloosa Club

Established in 1961, the New Mexico Appaloosa Horse Club is one of the most unique non-profit equine organizations in the state and one of the oldest chartered regional clubs of the Appaloosa Horse Club. Throughout each year, we provide show opportunities and other activities for our members and other horsemen. We hold monthly board meetings at IHOP at I-40 and Montano Blvd on the first Tuesday of each month at 7:00 pm. All members are encouraged to attend, and anyone with interest in the club is welcome!

Our website at www.nmaphc.info is a source of information about upcoming shows, club news, and awards. We also have a busy Facebook page (NMApHC - New Mexico Appaloosa Horse Club).

We recently put out a survey using SurveyMonkey.com to learn more about people’s experience with our club. We asked for opinions on topics such as the membership experience, satisfaction with our shows and awards, youth exhibitors, fund-raising, what activities people want to see more of, and how we can improve as a club. Responses are being collected during February and will be discussed at a future meeting.

We have several shows planned for 2020.

New this year is our sponsorship/participation in the Western States Desert Classic show to be held April 10-12 at WestWorld in Scottsdale AZ. This three-day spectacular will offer PtHA, ApHC, NSBA, and all breed classes.

June 12-14 will be a Red Hot weekend with the Red Hot Horse Show and The Red Hot Ranch Join the fun Horse Challenge! Both will be at Expo NM in at NMApHC! Albuquerque. The Red Hot Horse Show on June 12th is a one day double-judged show and will offer ApHC and all breed classes in all standard main-ring. The Red Show off at the Red Hot Hot Ranch Horse Challenge on June 13th Ranch Horse and 14th offers AQHA, ApHC, and all Challenge breed classes in all the ranch horse areas, as well as all breed cutting, working cow horse and boxing. The “Red Hot,” as it is known, is actually two challenges— Ranch Horse and Ranch Pleasure—both with large cash prizes and jackpots.

NMApHC will be cooperating with NM Paint Horse, NM Pinto Horse, and NM 4H for the Green Chile Classic on July 18-19 at Wrights Rocking Horse Arena in Stanley, NM. This show will offer classes for Appaloosas, Pintos, Paints, all-breed, and 4-H. A one-day “No Bling” show is tentatively planned for July 26 at the Vista Sandia Equestrian Park in Albuquerque. This will be a fun, low-stress show for all breeds and will include ApHC pointed classes.

Rounding out the year locally will be the New Mexico State Fair horse shows in September 2020. The date for the Appaloosa show is TBA. Members of the NMApHC will also be seen around the country at shows in Colorado with the Mountains and Plains Appaloosa Club; the Color Breed Congress in Tulsa, OK; and the Appaloosa World Show!

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News & Events

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. Everyone is welcome.

Our website is www.fortworthdressageclub.com Please check out our website. We have pictures of members at different activities and our latest happenings.

Smiles during the Annual Awards Banquet!

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.

Our Annual Awards Banquet and Silent Auction was a great success, with FWDC giving out lots of ribbons and awards to its members. It was held at Pinstripes in Fort Worth, a beautiful venue with scrumptious food and plenty of room for all our silent auction items. Funds were raised for our Scholarship program, and everyone looks forward to 2020 and more fun and learning experiences with good friends.

March is our USDF/USEF Recognized show at Somervell Expo in Glen Rose.

Please go to www.showsecretary.com for more information. We offer classes from Intro to Grand Prix and also vendors for shopping! And come and enjoy our musical freestyles – dressage rides to music!

Dyanna and Join FWDC and learn more about the wonderful sport of dressage. We welcome Anthony all levels of riders on all breeds of horses! w

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21-22 USCHA Weekend, Sulphur Spring, WSPA, 214-502-2459 21-22 American South TX CHA, Brenham, Linda Lane, 979-836-3370

21-22 Arcadian March Wkend, Sulphur, LA, Marcy Blanchard, 210-379-0450 24-28 NCHA Super Stakes, Fort Worth, NCHA, 817-244-6188 28-29 SRCHA/USCHA Reg 4, New Roads LA, Tina, southtexasrcha@gmail.com

Versatility/RCH MARCH

6-7 Clarendon College RHAA Sh, Clarendon, Gatlin Duncan, 806-278-0087

12-15 SRCHA/NRCHA Swing into Spring, Ardmore, OK, Gay Lenz, 405-818-7556 14 LaSH Show, New Roads, LA, Judy Weisgerber, 337-208-2336

14-15 OkSHA/AQHA VRH Bckl Ser, Ardmore OK, Kim Johnson, 580-276-0662 21-22 OKRHA/ARHA Wtrn Trad, Chickasaw, OK, Tonja Branson, 580-819-0096

28 NavaRio Ranch Horse Sp Series, Caldwell, Amanda Driewer, 210-315-7414

28 GHQHA Open All Breed Ranch Sh, Montgomery, Billie Jones, 903-571-5647 28-29 ARHA/ARSHA Sh, Searcy, AR, Mike Pounders, 501-259-1002

29-30 NRSHA Collegiate National CH Sh, Lubbock, SHTX, 855-846-7468

Reining MARCH

4-8 Oklahoma Ride & Slide, Tulsa, OK, Kathy Gould, 559-760-0512 14-15 FSRHA Spring Warm Up, Marshall, Lisa Castille, 817-929-5802

27-29 History & Champions, Ardmore, OK, Lisa Castille, 817-929-5802

Dressage MARCH

6-8 WDAA Spindletop Arabian Sh, Katy, Cara Barron, 409-779-1412

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Lee Paul Shinn, 57, an AQHA and NSBA trainer, died in Florida on January 29. He was most passionate about English events. In 2017, he won an NSBA world title in jr hunter hack with Metallic Iron, and in 2018 showed the stallion to a Res Superhorse title at the AQHA World. He was generous, honest, driven, and supremely talented.

Lavonna Davis, 72, Amarillo, died February 4. She was event coordinator for Amarillo Tri-State Exposition for 22 years.

Hottish was euthanized February 7 at the Springtown ranch of owners Dustin and Deena Andrews.

At the time of his death, he ranked 4th among NCHA’s 2020 leading sires. His 3 lifetime performing crops have produced earners of over $3.3 million.

Loony Cat, owned by Lauren Fairbanks, Dallas, died February 10.

The 2009 sorrel gelding was a fierce athlete with a big heart. In 2014, Charlie Ashcraft rode him to win ACHA’s 5-6-Year-Old Open title.

Lee Garner, 75, Batesville, MS, died February 11. He built, owned and operated Arena One in Batesville, and frequently hosted weekend NCHA events. He was a gracious host and will long be remembered in stories that often start out “One time in Batesville…”

Anne Windfohr Marion, 81, died February 12. She had strong ties to ranching and Quarter Horses.

Go Big Sky, owned by Rodger Call, Ft Worth, was humanely euthanized February 13. The duo excelled in fence classes and pleasure driving, and had already qualified for the 2020 AQHA Select Show.

Earl “Mikie” Montgomery, 75, Chalmette, LA, died February 15. He was a former member of LA State Appaloosa Club and enjoyed breeding, showing, and selling Appaloosa horses. w

NEWS & EVENTS - Cont from page 24

7 CPDS Schooling Sh, Stillwater, OK, Stacia Wert-Gray, 405-204-3870

27 RSOA March Madness Sorting, New Iberia, LA, Troy Rue, 337-281-3920

14 ADU “Luck of the Irish” Ride-A-Test Sh, Coupland, icchicka@gmail.com

27-28 RSNC Show, Witter, AR, David McComas, 479-738-8808

14-15 SEDA First Dance Drsg, Folsum, LA, Sharon Londono, 985-796-9134

28-29 USTPA JL Mar Madness Pen/Sort, Whitesboro, Jared Lesh, 405-269-3467

14 Tristate Dressage Schooling, Benton, LA, Amy Walsh, 479-601-3290 21 WDAA Chamisa Value Sh, Alburquerque NM, Jim Porcher, 505-228-6865

21 CPDS Schooling Sh, Kiefer, OK, Stacia Wert-Gray, 405-204-3870

21 CTDS Mini Show III, Taylor, Erika, 512-922-5400 21 Haras Shamrock Dressage, Magnolia, Jan Colley, 512-565-1134

21-22 FWDC Cowtown Classic, Glen Rose, Susan Peacock, 405-760-0135

28 CPDS USEF “Lite” Rec Western Drsg, Stillwater, Nora Wert, 918-629-1181

28-29 San Antonio Spring Dressage, San Antonio, Susan Peacock, 405-760-0135

28 CPDS Schooling Sh, Stillwater, OK, Stacia Wert-Gray, 405-204-3870

28 GCC of ODS Schooling Sh, Pryor, OK, Susan Peacock, 405-760-0135

28-29 SEDA Fleur deLeap Schlg Trls/Drg, Folsum, LA, Sharon L, 985-796-9134

29 Central Plains Drsg Society Mar, Stillwater OK, Stacia W-Gray, 405-204-3870

Hunter/Jumper MARCH

5-8 TX Rose Spring Kick Off, Tyler, D’Anne Liljestrand, 903-882-8696 7 CTHJA Greater Austin Sh, Manor, Holly Brennan, 512.699.4859

28-29 RSNC TR Perf Yeti Mini Ser, Glen Rose,Tommy Roberson, 940-284-9665

Roping MARCH

7 40 Plus Team Roping, Terrell, Chan Peters, 903-268-1527

14 USTRC NMBTRA Roping, Las Cruces, NM, NMBTRA, 575-644-3518

14 40 Plus Team Roping, Levelland, Jack Wilhite, 806-787-1086

14 40 Plus Team Roping, Wichita Falls, Clayton Jackson, 940-733-9729 14 USTRC Spring Break Team Roping, Bryan, Kathy, 936-870-6548

14-15 USTRC All Star Team Roping, Warner OK, TCV Prod, 918-798-0159

15 40 Plus Team Roping, Andrews, Ben Clements, 432-349-2572 20-22 USTRC OK Winter Champs, Guthrie, OK, Jeff Smith Prod, 620-921-5903

20-22 USTRC South TX Winter Champs, Gonzales, Ben Clements, 432-349-2572

21 40 Plus Team Roping Finals, Hamilton, Lloyd South, 940-328-3229

21 40 Plus Team Roping, Willis, Joe Burk Higgins, 623-692-7775 22 40 Plus Team Roping, Bulverde, Mike Booth, 210-324-2997

27-29 USTRC NM Champs, Alburquerque, NM, Walt Eddy, 505-879-6181

7 GHHJA Mo Spring H/J, Katy, Val Garza, 210-870-4584

28 40 Plus Team Roping, Ada, OK, Dave Wingo, 405-221-1701

8 Raise the Bar H/J Schling Sh, Okemah, OK, Kerri Vandriver, 918-706-1513

WEEKLY EVENTS

8 GHHJA Britannia Spring H/J, Katy, Val Garza, 210-870-4584

13 Woodway Equestrian H/J Sh, Tomball, Tammy Dennis, 832-917-5811

Barrels/Playdays

Collinsville- Every Weds, Zaal Ranch, 214-797-9723

MARCH

13-15 Haras Spring Festival, Magnolia, Rob Moyar, 281-818-2321

14-15 FAB Prod Tour #1, Pawhuska, OK, Ashley Stapleton, 918-373-3349

18-22 Pin Oak Charity Horse Sh I, Katy, Val Garza, 210-870-4584

27-29 Barrel Bash #2, Chickasaw, OK, Lisa Mullinax, 785-210-5015

14-15 NTHJC Benefit Club Sh, Tyler, Candice Reese, 817-228-5032

21-22 Dallas H/J Scholarship Circuit, Tyler, Sidney Gibbons, 214-256-5159

25-29 Pin Oak Charity Horse Sh II, Katy, Val Garza, 210-870-4584

28 OHJA/HJEO JMG Stables Schlng Sh, Harrah, OK, Julie Gass, 405-760-2979 28-29 NTHJC H/J Sh, Van Alstyne, Spellbound Farm, 214-402-6472

Open Shows MARCH

7 Johnson Co 4H Fall Horse Shows, Alvarado, John Robker, 817-556-1983

13-14 HCHA AQHA/Open Sh, Sulphur Springs, Angie Middleton, 214-641-9582

14 OkHSA Show Series, Chickasaw, OK, Jaclynn Gray, 405-615-9434 21 STHSS Open Show Series, Sinton, STHSS, 361-362-3594 28 CCEC Open Horse Sh Buckle Ser, Norman, OK, Tori Medlock, 405-641-6607

28 Silver Spur Riders Club Sh, Sulphur, LA, Dana Whittington, 337-794-8359

29 Sienna Stables Open Buckle Cup Ser, Missouri City, Laura Eller, 281-703-7917

Team Pen & Sort MARCH

7-8 James Booth Memorial Ranch Sorting, Glen Rose, Tim Field, 817-691-2070 7-8 USTPA Diamond B Series, Healdton, OK, Bryan Blackman, 210-896-5757 14 RSNC Saddle Series, Stillwater, OK, Lazy J Arena, 405-269-8425

14 RSNC SLTSA LA State Chs, Port Allen, LA, Andrew Zito, 225-936-7565

15-16 RSNC Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo, Houston, RSNC, 970-897-2901 21 RSOA TF Ranch Sorting, Corsicana, Tim Field, 817-691-2070

21 BRAT Race #11, Cleburne, Tammi Fillingim, 817-692-2323

Trail Events MARCH

7-8 NATRC 7IL Scamper, Cat Springs, Patty Lampley, 979-777-3736

14 AERC Over Hill & Dale, Wesley, AR, Shawn McCarthy, 479-301-4594

14-15 TTCC Cactus Crawl, Eldorado, Levona Swindle, 325-226-2967

14-15 AERC Old Glory, Athens, Thomas Robichaux, 512-826-7685 21-22 NATRC Raising The Bar, Valley Mills, Alice Perryman, 817-456-5048

28-29 AERC Shanghai Trails, Wharton, Cindy Kovalchuk, 281-961-5810

Clinics/Seminars MARCH

28-29 David MacMillian, Lamy, NM, Lia Jesson, 303-389-0875

30 CPDS Melissa Creswick Cl, Stillwater, OK, Stacia Wert-Gray, 405-204-3870

Sales & Events

MONTHLY EVENTS

Round Mountain - 1st Sat, SW Livestock Sales, Courtney Ringelstein, 210-316-6146 Tulsa OK- 1st Thurs, Arrow P Equine Sales, Rodney Payne, 918-343-2688

MARCH

7-8 CMSA Gulf Coast Championships, Houston, CMSA, 888-960-0003

8 CPDS Working Eq Sh, Stillwater, OK, Stacia Wert-Gray, 405-204-3870 14-15 IEA Zone 7 Finals, Tyler, Heather Swope, 479-366-5860

23-24 TOTC USDAA Agility Trials, Tyler, Susan Merrell, treasurer@tylerotc.org

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For Sale:Roping, Riding, Mares, Colts. Breeding: Homozygous Stallions. www.alpaints.com 281-659-5397/281-432-7673 Playgun Broodmares w/Babies – Bred back to Grey Son of Smooth as a Cat. East Texas – Call for info & Pictures (319) 360-0838 Anderson Quarter Horses.

Awesome selection.

936-687-2817.

A FEW QUALITY WEANLINGS & YEARLINGS for sale by Copenreygen and out of money-earning proven broodmares. Broodmares also available. (2 in 1 & 3 in 1 packages). Circle B Ranch, 281-923-3152

Several 2 year old prospects by Copenreygen. Started by Shawn Holden and riding great. 1 Sorrel stud, 1 bay mare. $5000 each. Some yearlings available also. Contact Circle B Ranch, 281-923-3152.

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Ranch Geldings, Cutters, Mares Colts, Kid Horses. 281-852-8452/ 713-898-4445 cowboycitytexas.org For Sale:APHA broodmares & stallions, some homozygous, cutting breeding. Les @ Sterling Farms, Rockdale, Texas. 512-477-2646

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BROODMARE FOR SALE 2001 AQHA Palomino mare out of All American Shiner and bred for an April foal by AQHA Docs Never Dun. $2250 obo.

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