SouthWest Horse Trader - May 2021 Issue

I NTHI SI SSUE:

Pi nOakChar i t yHor s eShow| NRCHASt al l i onSt akes| BFI Week

Leadi ngt heSout hWesti nHor se,Pet&Li vest ockNews!MAY 2021

or 5f 2 .

1 9 ght i rWr Ryde c n o r B e l d d a S he nt i ! n a c i r e m A e h atT

T! TOU I

K C O T S E V I N WL E N !

O I T C E S T E &P K CHEC

PETS& VESTOCK: LI

) ws Pa KY( S

News & Event s

Quarter Horse

2

SouthWest Horse Trader May 2021

Call 713.562.8846 or email Roberta@swhorsetrader.com by December 15!

Hay Storage

Shedrow Barn

© 2021 California Horsetrader, Inc.

925186-2104A

Quarter Horse

Covered Round Pens

May Special!

4-stall Raised Center Aisle Barn Standard $27,775 • Well-Appointed $31,980 Price valid through May 31, 2021. Photos may differ from advertised special.

800.52BARNS (800.522.2767)

www.castlebrookbarns.com

Built with the Strength of Steel and the Timeless Beauty of Wood May 2021 SouthWest Horse Trader

3

The SouthWest Chat

The SouthWest’s Marketing Guide for the Equine Industry

W

elcome to the May Issue of SouthWest Horse Trader. We’ve got some cool articles for you this month. We are covering BFI Week, Pin Oak Charity Horse Show, NRCHA Stallion Stakes and The American.

This year in addition to attending The American in Arlington, our crew spent the week prior at Cowtown Coliseum in the Fort Worth Stockyards during Slack and the Semi-Finals. Instead of sitting with the media, I found a seat in the crowd each evening and met some really cool people.

My first night there I ran into friends who I had show Stock Horses with for several years. We have both been out of showing for a couple years so it was quite a treat to visit and catch up. They were sitting in the box seats I had sat in on Tuesday so it was a double take when I glanced up and saw my old friends.

I found a great seat just behind them, sitting with a nice couple from the Mid-West that farmed and could only get away during the slack. They knew a few of the ropers from their town so they would point out their friends as they came to rope. They had missed the NFR and wanted a chance to see some top Rodeo. We had great conversations as we shared the evening events.

The next evening I sat next to a young couple from Wyoming and also in for the slack before they had to make the long drive home. She was decked out in stylish bell bottoms and a cute top, in what was an outfit worthy of any finals crowd. She did some modeling back home and worked in a boutique. She was fun. We had an interesting conversation about how she had converted her Reminic bred reining horse into a barrel horse. She had been having a bit of success with her. Another great night of Rodeo.

The next night was Semi-Final night in the Stockyards. All seats were sold out with standing

Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, the longest serving FEI President (1964 - 1986) has passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle in England. He was 99. room only. I found an upper seat by a girl who was sitting alone and had a spare seat next to her. I asked her why she was there alone and she said her aunt had gotten called into work at the last minute and she decided to come anyway. We chatted a bit and I mentioned that I was there doing media. About that time, I started getting text messages from one of my crew who was watching the semi-finals from a friend’s house. I made a comment that my friend Sherri was burning up my phone. She looks at me and says, “Sherri? Are you texting with Sherri Mell?”

I laugh and said that I was. I’m thinking, ok, the world is getting smaller quickly. She then tells me that she sat in Sherri’s NFR seats one of the nights in Arlington and her Aunt who was friends with Sherri had taken her. By then, the world is getting very small. I ask her who her aunt is and she tells me. I smile and said, “I met you and your aunt that night.”

Sherri and I were working media together. She then makes the connection too.

What are the chances that in a sold out coliseum that I would sit down next to someone I had met briefly 3 months earlier? Aren’t horse events fun! w

I WOULD LIKE TO SUBSCRIBE! Please mail my copy to: Name: _________________________________ Street: _________________________________ City: __________________St______Zip______

Third Class ____ 12 issues for $19 First Class ____ 12 issues for $37

Phone: _________________________________

Mail this form with check to:

Email: _________________________________

SouthWest Horse Trader

___Enroll me in the e-news with monthly discounts 4

Choose One

SouthWest Horse Trader May 2021

4019 Golden Eagle Dr Bryan, TX 77808

The SouthWest Horse Trader offers equine enthusiasts and affiliated business’s a regionwide unbiased communication guide to promote the sale of horses, equipment, products or services. Our staff works hard to provide the SouthWest region with up-to-date and comprehensive information on horse show events as well as to bring together buyers and sellers of different levels and disciplines.

Our customer’s advertisements will receive the maximum exposure for their advertising dollar and distribution as well as the highest quality reproduction in our market.

Publisher Equine Publishing Concepts, Inc. Splendora, TX 77372 Editorial Roberta Johnston - Editor Kasha Ford - Graphic Artist Advertising Account Reps Roberta Johnston Michaela Dunn Jessicah Keller Correspondents Laura Cannon Sherri Mell Jenn Schuckman Mailing Address SouthWest Horse Trader 4019 Golden Eagle Dr, Bryan, TX 77808 (713) 562-8846 advertise@swhorsetrader.com www.swhorsetrader.com © Copyright 2021. All Rights reserved. No Part of this magazine may be reproduced or copied in whole or in part without written permission of the Editor.

The SouthWest Horse Trader does not endorse and is not responsible for the contents of any ad in this publication.

Neither that information nor any opinion which may be expressed here constitutes a solicitation for the purchase or sale of any securities. All advertisements are accepted & published on the representation that the advertisers and/or agencies are properly authorized to publish the contents & subject matter thereof. The SouthWest Horse Trader reserves the right to refuse any advertising.

The SouthWest Horse Trader assumes no financial responsibility for errors in or the omission of copy. The publisher will be responsible to no greater extent than the cost of the advertising space occupied by the error.

The SouthWest Horse Trader is published 12 times a year by Equine Publishing Concepts, Inc. Subscription rates: One Year $19 via third-class mail. Single Copies $2.50 US, first class. Thir Class postage paid at Gainesville, TX. w

10 Andrew Ryback Photography

Performance Horse Photography

7

Houston's Avery DeYoung, 16, earned her Sunday Pin Oak victory in the USHJA 3'3" Jumping Seat Medal aboard Landlysts Coquett, owned by AS Texas.

Eli Green and Chase Helton of California bested 167 other teams to top the Jr. 10.5 and split a cool $20,000 during BFI Week.

SOUTHWEST HORSE TRADER In Th i s I ssu e

stock e v i L h wit ets Too! &P

Regular Features

In The News

24 Cowgirl Corner - Sherri Mell

NRCHA Stallion Stakes Champions Announced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

16 Bits & Spurs - Laura Cannon 27 Chiro Corner - Jenn Schuckman 34 Trail News 34 Dressage News

Pin Oak Charity Horse Show Celebrates 75 Years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Wrangler BFI Week Named Champions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 The American Rodeo Recap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

36 Advertisers Index

RanCher Arena Jackpots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

37 Classifieds

Company Highlight: Dennards , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , . . . . . . . .18

37 Traders

Time to Take a 2nd Look at Farnam Vetrolin Shampoos. . . . . . . . . . .25 How Texas Used Ranching to Buy a Capitol . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

On Our Cover

Reaching for the SKY (Paws) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Ryder Wright on horse All or Nothing wins Saddle Bronc with a 91.25, making this his second American Rodeo win in three years. Jake Link Photography. w

www.swhorsetrader.com May 2021 SouthWest Horse Trader

5

NEW!

FORTIFIED GROUND ALFALFA CUBE This grain free product can be fed to all classes of mature horses including those that may be metabolically challenged.

hiprofeeds.com/alfaproelite

FEED THEM LIKE FAMILY • Premium Chopped Alfalfa That Can Replace Hay • Less Than 8% NSC (Starch + Simple Sugars) • With Stabilized Rice Bran And Flax • With Pre/Probiotics For Gastrointestinal Health • Vitamin E To Provide Antioxidant Properties • Added Chromium to Improve Insulin Response

Tag: 12169

HI-PRO EQUINE FEEDS™ is a trademark of Hi-Pro Feeds, LLC.© 2020 Hi-Pro Feeds, LLC. | 1-800-447-7620 | hiprofeeds.com Friona, TX 806-250-2791 | Comanche, TX 325-256-2566 | Clovis, NM 575-763-4013 | Cheyenne, OK 580-497-2219

Mackenzie Hudson & Ekyra Fortuna Andrew Ryback Photography

Andrew Ryback Photography

Andrew Ryback Photography

Running March 24 – April 11, the Pin Oak Charity Horse Show features three weeks of top hunter, jumper and American Saddlebred competition while benefitting the Texas Children’s Hospital.

The 75th anniversary edition of the Pin Oak Charity Horse Show kicked off on Wednesday, March 24, attracting top hunter and jumper riders from across the country to the Great Southwest Equestrian Center in Katy, Texas.

“We’re really happy with the turnout, and we’re looking forward to three great weeks,” said hunter/jumper competition manager Oliver Kennedy. “Last year, we were ready to roll and have a great 75th anniversary edition, but COVID forced the last-minute cancellation. Now, we’re celebrating the 75th edition a year later with increased prize money for the jumpers, great hunter derby money and really good competition.”

Kennedy continued, “It’s fun to come back to Texas and see all of the friendly faces of people that I know that have come from both coasts to be here to have a great horse show.”

Pin Oak Charity Horse Show partnered with The Plaid Horse to bring highlights from the three weeks of shows. SouthWest Horse Trader has picked out some local winners to share. To read these stories in their entirety, visit www.ThePlaidHorse.com.

To learn more about the Pin Oak Charity Horse Show including results visit www.PinOak.org.w Carlee McCutcheon won the $30,000 Pin Oak Charity Grand Prix on Saturday night, March 27, at the 75th annuPeter Petschenig & al Pin Oak Charity It's the Senator 111 Horse Show, marking Peter Petschenig and It’s the the 15-year-old’s first Senator 111 claimed victory in the Carlee McCutcheon grand prix victory. $50,000 Hildebrand Fund Pin Oak “I’m so excited!” & MTM Unexpected Grand Prix on Friday, April 2. A field said a smiling and of 22 horses contested the Week II featured event, with tearful McCutcheon, who won the class 10 entries advancing. aboard MTM Unexpected. “I’m lucky to The second pair to return, Martien van der Hohave these horses and a great team behind even and Morris Horta, set the early time to beat at me.”

36.316 seconds, which would ultimately hold up for A field of 32 entries contested the firstsecond place. Only Petschenig and It’s the Senator 111 round track set by course designer Manuel delivered a faster clear round, stopping the clock at Esparza, with six advancing to jump-off in 35.925 seconds. front of the socially distanced crowd. “[Getting this win] is actually kind of surprisWhen McCutcheon and MTM Unexing!” said Petschenig, who has had the ride on It’s the pected enter the ring, the time to beat had Senator 111 for the past eight months. “Usually, he been set at 43.302 seconds by Martien van can’t go fast because he’s a little bananas! He jumped der Hoeven and Morris Horta. With the fantastic. He can jump anything there is. He’s just sutrack well-suiting MTM Unexpected, Mcper difficult. He needs way more work than anyone Cutcheon made catching van der Hoeven’s else. He’s just different, but he’s fun too.” time look easy, and she stopped the clock While Petschening is continuing to get to know nearly two and a half seconds faster to finthe 13-year-old grey Belgian Warmblood gelding, evish on 40.831 seconds. w erything came together on Friday night. w

Andrew Ryback Photography

Pin Oak Charity Horse Show Celebrates 75 Years

Pin Oak Jacqueline Ward clinched Jacqueline Ward the Welcome Stake win while & San Chano Avery Erickson earned victory in the U25 Welcome class held concurrently with the Welcome Stake.

Ward and her own San Chano were one of 10 entries to navigate the first-round Manuel Esparza-designed course to advance to the jump-off, where they tripped timers in a winning 33.385 seconds.

“This is my first really big win ever outside of amateur classes, so it’s really exciting,” said Ward, a 27-year-old Houston, TX, native who has been showing at Pin Oak since her early teen years. “The fact that the win is at Pin Oak is pretty big because I remember, as a kid, always watching the Pin Oak grand prix and welcome classes and thinking that they were impossible. The best of the best riders rode in them. To win that finally is huge for me.”

As the second-fastest jump-off pair with a time of 34.134 seconds, Erickson and her longtime partner, Chacco Lait, would finish in second in the Welcome Stake in addition earning the win in the U25 Welcome. w

Mackenzie Hudson rode her own Ekyra Fortuna to victory in the $5,000 1.30 m/ 1.40 m Amateur-Owner (AO)/Amateur (Am.) Jumper Classic on Saturday, April 3, to conclude Week II of the 75th Pin Oak Charity Horse Show.

Hudson was one of 19 entries to contest the first-round track set by course designer Bernardo Costa Cabral. Of the 19 entries, four produced clear efforts to advance to the jump-off and three jumped double clear. The fastest of those three, Hudson stopped the jump-off timers in 26.519 seconds.

With a time of 27.309 seconds, second place went to Jacqueline Ruyle and her own Lucille.

Hudson, who currently trains with her mother Lacy Hudson at Manor Equestrian in Austin, TX, has been attending the Pin Oak Charity Horse Show since she was six years old and looks forward to it each year. w

May 2021 SouthWest Horse Trader

7

Pin Oak

NRCHA Stallion Stakes Champions Awarded

Andrew Ryback Photography

Andrea Fappani & All Bettss Are Off

Jef Lauwers & Calipso Jef Lauwers and Calipso earned a commanding victory in the $30,000 La Primera Hacienda USHJA International Hunter Derby on Friday, April 9.

From a field of 23 entries, Lauwers and Calipso led from beginning to end of the two-round class, marking both a winning debut for Calipso in the horse’s first Derby and Lauwers’ first International Derby win.

“It’s amazing. Pin Oak is one of the most special shows that we go to, so it’s always exciting to be here,” said Lauwers, who is based out of PJP Farm in Magnolia, TX. “It’s such a gratification to do well at this horse show.”

Lauwers and Calipso concluded the first round on a total score of 181. Going into the second round, Nada Wise and Vendetta Semilly sat in second with a 172 total. While Wise’s handiness would be rewarded, earning her a total second-round score of 185.5 for a 357.5 overall total, it wouldn’t be enough to catch Lauwers and Calipso whose second-round score of 193 and a total of 374 took the win. w

Andrew Ryback Photography

Klas Kud- Klas Kudlinski linski has al- & NKH Cento Blue ready made his inaugural trip to Texas a winning one. In Kudlinski’s Pin Oak Charity Horse Show debut on Wednesday, April 7, the 26-year-old German rider claimed both first and second place in the $20,000 Welcome Stake.

Kudlinski earned the top call aboard NKH Cento Blue and finished in a close second with NKH Darco Son, both owned by NKH LLC. Both horses are regularly ridden by Christian Heineking, but when the accomplished, fellow German rider broke his foot this winter, he called upon Kudlinski.

“He offered for me to come to his barn in Texas to show his horses a little bit as long as he’s out,” explained Kudlinski, who arrived in Texas last week, just in time to prepare for the third and final week of the Show. w 8

SouthWest Horse Trader May 2021

Six set of finalists put on a show worthy of the Las Vegas lights on Saturday, April 3, at the South Point Arena & Equestrian Center for the 2021 NRCHA Stallion Stakes Open and Non Pro Finals!

The event saw riders of all levels compete in reined cow horse classes in three arenas at the South Point. It was a record number of entries this year, and while a large show, the cow horse family spirit was still as evident as ever. On Saturday afternoon, NRCHA professional Shadd Parkinson, of Scottsdale, Arizona, donned an Easter Bunny suit to entertain the youngest of our youth enthusiasts during an egg hunt immediately before the Finals began.

Though there were minimal bodies in the stands due to COVID-19 restrictions in place in the state of Nevada, every seat emptied when cow crew boss Lloyd Faria carried the American flag to John Wayne’s classic “America, Why I Love Her.” NRCHA member Lexi Kastanis sang the National Anthem to kick of the Finals and that uplifted spirit carried into the Non Pro, and then Open, rein work.

The night wrapped with the crowd favorite fence work. In addition to awarding the horse, rider and horse’s owner, the NRCHA Stallion Stakes pays an incentive to the stallion owner that subscribed to the NRHA Subscribed Stallion Program.

The Stallion Stakes has $198,970 in added money for the events. Horses entered in the limited age event must be sired by stallions nominated into the NRCHA Subscribed Stallion program.

Open Stallion Stakes Champion Winning $43,789.40 as your 2021 NRCHA Stallion Stakes Derby Open Champion is Erin Taormino riding Linda Mars’ 2016 stallion Hazardouz Material (Metallic Cat x Scooters Daisy Dukes x Dual Smart Rey). The red roan and the Lipan, Texas, NRCHA professional scored a whopping 666.5 composite score to best the reserve horse and rider team by a halfpoint.

“I kept telling myself to work with

what [cow] they kick out; work with what you get and that’s what I did,” she said of her fence run. “That cow was good and my horse felt phenomenal.”

Receiving the win was emotional for Taormino, whose son joined her in the saddle for her dirt floor interview with Russell Dilday after the event. She was brought to tears discussing her support system.

“I couldn’t do it without them, they’re amazing people. They’re the reason I can do this,” Taormino said through tears. “My family hasn’t been able to come down from Canada [because of COVID-19] my friends, my family, I have the best support system in the world.”

Yesterday, Friday, April 2, Taormino rode the stallion to a 218.5 in the herd work. In the Finals rein work a 224 and a matching 224 down the fence carried the win. There were big scores during the four sets of cow work, but it was Hazardouz Material who saved a show for near to the end of the night, with his go in the fourth set.

The Stallion Stakes champion sire, Metallic Cat, receives $3,500 from the Subscribed Stallion Incentive and a C.R. Morrison NRCHA trophy.

In reserve was Saddling At Sunrise (WR This Cats Smart x Sunshine Ingredient x Mr Sun O Lena), a 2016 stallion owned by the Burnett Ranches LLC, winning $32,263.66 for the title with Kelby Phillips, of Weatherford, in the saddle.

Their composite score of 666 (Herd 219 / Rein 221.5 /Cow 225.5) included the high cow score of the night. Phillips was reserve and third place in the Finals.

The sire of the reserve champion, WR This Cats Smart, receives $2,000 from the Subscribed Stallion Program incentive.

The Intermediate Open was worth $70,416.71. Ryan Gallentine rode One Ata Time (One Time Pepto x Hip Hip Sue Rey) to a 655.0 composite to win the NRCHA Stallion Stakes Intermediate Open worth $13,379.18 payday. The 2017 stallion is owned by Steve Mattson and bred by Flag Ranch, LLC. Tyson Benson rode Back In The Blue (Metallic Cat x Shinin Melody) also to a 655.0 composite to lose the tie-breaker and take Reserve and a check for $9,506.26.

The 2016 Stallion is owned by Ken and Continued on page 13

Quarter Horse

May 2021 SouthWest Horse Trader

9

BFI Week

GREAT FOR PETS GREAT FOR EQUINES GREAT FOR HUMANS

FEEL BETTER. PERFORM BETTER. GET BETTER. BIOFEEDBACK PULSE ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELD THERAPY (PEMF) RED & BLUE COLD LASER THERAPY EQUI-RESP NEBULIZATION ACUPRESSURE & ESSENTIAL OILS THERAPLATE & MORE! THERAPL 904.536.8988 ELITE-ENTERPRISES.NET CONWAY, AR. MAIN OFFICE WITH MOBILE UNITS THROUGHOUT THE SOUTHWEST!

10

SouthWest Horse Trader May 2021

Egusquiza & Koontz split $154K at 1st-ever spring BFI

Kory Koontz & Manny Egusquiza, Jr. MO ropers take home $135K in #11.5 Chris Pomeroy, 44, and Cody Stutenkemper, 34, of Bolivar, Missouri, caught four steers in 31.70 seconds to place in two rounds and win the #11.5 Businessman’s Roping for $118,500 cash.

Darwin McGowan & Scott Seiler

Fans watched the greatest jackpot team roper in history extend his record of wins and break the all-time earnings record at the world’s richest pro roping Sunday night in Oklahoma.

Kory Koontz, 49, of Stephenville, Texas, clinched victory at the Wrangler Bob Feist Invitational (BFI) presented by Yeti for the record third time, riding a horse he raised and nursed back to health after a horrific auto accident a year ago. Exactly 25 years after Koontz won back-to-back BFI titles with Rube Woolsey and Matt Tyler, he and Manny Egusquiza Jr. roped six steers in 46.48 seconds to earn $150,000 cash plus epic prizes. They bested more than 130 teams at the 44th BFI, held this year at the Lazy E Arena in Guthrie three months prior to its traditional June date.

“It felt like there was a lot of energy in this building for me and Manny to win this,” said the characteristically humble Koontz, who’s a grandfather now and has earned $2.5 million with his rope at rodeos alone. “I’m just a guy trying to rope for a living. In my career, I’ve truly been blessed.”

Performance Horse Photography

Primo

“Gunners” – or the first team out at the 44th edition of the $700,000 Bob Feist Invitational (BFI) on March 14 – will be two of the wiliest veterans in the game.

Not only has each man already won the BFI, but each has also ridden at least one horse awarded as the best of the event.

Hall-of-Famer J.D. Yates, a 21-time NFR roper who won the BFI in 2010 with Jay Wadhams, will turn the first steer for eighttime NFR heeler Cody Cowden, who won “the Feist” in 1997 with Bobby Hurley.

The world’s richest Open roping rides into Guthrie, Oklahoma, on Sunday for the second straight year but in March instead of June, thanks in part to Covid-19 restrictions in the BFI’s traditional home of Nevada. This time, the BFI will showcase exactly 133 of the world’s best professional teams competing over six rounds. It will again anchor Wrangler BFI Week presented by Yeti, March 15-18.

Performance Horse Photography

Wrangler BFI Week Named Champions

McGowan & Seiler win #10.5 for $70K In just its second year as part of Wrangler BFI Week presented by Yeti, the 130-team #10.5 Over 40 roping on March 16 paid a couple of grandfathers a healthy $70,000 cash plus saddles, buckles, and a host of other prizes.

The team of Darwin McGowan and Scott Seiler made a business-like run of 8.86 seconds on a good steer at the fourth callback position and watched as the top three callbacks missed.

Old friends win #9.5, $55K at BFI Week A team of New Mexico natives bested 115 other teams to split $54,500 cash plus epic prizes for the win in the #9.5 Over 40 roping on March 16 at Wrangler BFI Week presented by Yeti.

Andreas Sanchez, a 43-year-old air traffic controller who grew up in New Mexico but lives now in Boyd, Texas, and his old friend Lee Knox, a rancher from Costilla, made $27,250 per man for roping four steers in 40.29 seconds. All 21 teams Continued on page 13

Quarter Horse

SCIENTIFICALLY FORMULATED SUPPLEMENTS

FOR YOUR HORSE

• Improve Skin, Coat & Hoof Condition • Support Recovery & Stamina • Improves Digestion-Prebiotic Based • Manage Weight Gain & Bloom • USEF/FEI Competition Safe for over 25 years!

Formulated with Organic Trace Minerals & Vitamins • Prebiotic Yeast Base • No Fillers • No Alfalfa

Manufactured for and distributed

by Adeptus Nutrition, Inc. May 2021 SouthWest Horse Trader

11

BOUTIQUE

FURNITURE

WESTERN WEAR

ANIMAL HEALTH

BOOTS

TACK

HOME ACCESSORIES

POWER EQUIPMENT

WWW.DENNARDS.NET

SHERMAN 903.870.1802 WHITESBORO 903.564.3386 PILOT POINT 940.365.3636

BFI Week

Non Pro Stallion Stakes Champion Hope Mills riding A Gritty Kitty (Chiquita Cat x Scooters Daisy Dukes x Dual Smart Rey) topped a deep Non Pro field of talented horses and riders to capture the 2021 NRCHA Stallion Stakes Non Pro Derby Champion title. Mills and the 2017 mare scored a 653.5 (Herd 217/Rein 216.5/Cow 220) for the win and a $8,207.55 payday.

Having only purchased the mare right before the Celebration of Champions in February, Mills brought her to the Stakes as a trial run.

To say A Gritty Kitty passed the test is an understatement.

“This is our first big horse show together, so I am super happy that everything worked out,” Mills said. “She is super special because she gives me so much and tries so hard. We are still trying to get meshed together. My expectations weren’t high because we are getting to know each other. She just gave it all to me.”

Coincidentally, A Gritty Kitty was shown by Erin Taormino as a 3-year-old, and is a half-sister to the Open Champion, sharing a dam in Scooters Daisy Dukes.

Mills has a lot more confidence going into their next big event, the DT Horses Western Derby in June, she said.

The stallion nominator for Chiquita Cat receives a C.R. Morrison NRCHA trophy and $1,500 from the NRCHA Subscribed Stallion Program Incentive.

Non Pro Reserve Champion Julia Winders also rode to the Intermediate Non Pro Champion title aboard Dual Smarty (Dual Smart Rey x Cats Gabriella Acre x Cats Merada), a 2017 stallion.

For the 648 (Herd 217.5/Rein 218.5/ Cow 212) that finished reserve, Winders pockets $6,556.04 plus an additional $3,630.26 for the Intermediate win. Siring the Reserve Champion is Dual Smart Rey, whose nominator receives $1,000 from the Subscribed Stallion Program.

Tammy Jo Hays rode Play Rey Sugar Baby (Kit Kat Sugar x Lil Play Rey) to the Reserve with a 646 composite to earn $2,841.08.

The 2016 mare was owned by Walter Greeman and Tammy Hays and bred by Russ Mothershead.

The Novice Non-Pro title was awarded to Gianna Hansen on her homebred Shiney Nickel (Smart Boons x Nic A Shiner). The 645.0 winning composite was worth $1,578.38. The reserve title went to Danielle Quinn and Whenever Wherever (Smart Luck x Travalen Easter) with a composite of 639. Owned by D&S Performance Horses, the mare was bred by Jeffery Neidhart.

For complete results and to learn more about NRCHA visit www.NRCHA.com. w May 2021 SouthWest Horse Trader

13

who caught three steers made the short round and earned at least their entry fees back.

“It was our first time to get to see the Cinch Timed Event Championships,” said Knox, 46. “Eighteen of us came up here together and got tickets, and stayed the night so we got to see the BFI. That’s probably one of the coolest ropings I’ve ever gotten to watch. I’ve seen it on TV, but that doesn’t do it justice.”

Two days after the esteemed BFI and roping at second callback in the #9.5 Over 40, Sanchez and Knox needed just a 14.85-second run to take the lead. They ran one down in 11.30 smooth, after which the high team missed. Just six teams of the 21 caught a steer clean.

Performance Horse Photography

Renee Jones and was bred by Jim Cogdell.

The Limited Open had a total purse of $19,204.56. Veronica Swales rode Desires Sweet Pepto (Sweet Lil Pepto x Desires Lil Scoot) to take the top spot in the NRCHA Stallion Stakes Limited Open. Riding to a 648.0 composite, the win for owner Robin Morrison was worth $5,377.28. The 2016 Stallion was bred by Leea Arnold and Dudley Caraway.

With a 644.5 composite, Tripp Townsend rode his TRR Lucky Brazos (Pepcid x TRR Ms Lucky Gun) to the Reserve spot, earning $4,225.00. The 2016 Stallion was bred by Tongue River Ranch.

BFI Week - Cont from page 10

Mike White & Hanna White Husband-and-wife team repeats to win $134K cash For the second straight year, former world champion bull rider Mike White and his wife, Hannah, of DeKalb, Texas, roped their way to a six-figure win in the #12.5 Oil Field Showdown on Monday at Wrangler BFI Week presented by Yeti in Guthrie, Oklahoma.

Last year, the Whites won the #12.5 to split $100,000 cash – the biggest tandem win of their 21-year marriage. On Monday, they roped four steers faster than 250 other teams to earn this year’s $130,000 firstplace check in the aggregate, plus trophy Cactus saddles, Gist buckles, Yeti coolers, Heel-O-Matic training aids and more.

“I was more nervous last year,” said Mike. “I put this note on my phone this week that says, ‘Winners have to do more than just win – they have to plan to win, prepare to win, and expect to win.’”

The couple jumped out and won the first round (for an additional $4,000), which gave them a big cushion as the last team to rope in the finals. By the last round, the couple needed only to catch in 11.49 seconds to win the roping. Despite an especially hard-running steer, the duo stopped the clock in 11.35, smooth, to beat Vegas odds-makers as repeat champions.

Fuller wins $12K Former national collegiate breakaway champion Macy Fuller of Morristown, Arizona, drew the best calf in the finals and made it count on March 17 at the Charlie 1 Horse All-Girl Challenge Breakaway.

"I was pulling at the line for all I was worth, because he was slicked-off and small like he would be fast," said Fuller, 28, whose

Macy Fuller

Continued on page 14

Performance Horse Photography

NRCHA Stallion Stakes - Cont from page 8

The American

The American Rodeo Recap:

Final Results, Highlights, Payouts and Champions

3.5-second effort won the round and bested 150 other ropers on three.

After the top two call-backs suffered no-times, Fuller clinched the three-head aggregate title with her 12.02-second total to earn $12,000 cash and a truckload of prizes.

RFD-TV’s The American Rodeo Presented by Durango Boots has crowned its 2021 champions, and each of these winners, for the first time in the American Rodeo history, are all from the top 10 world invitees, each taking home $100,000 in prize money. Because no qualifier won their event, there was no million dollar bonus this year, and now the million will carry over to next year to potentially turn someone into the next multi-million dollar cowboy.

“All of these champions today demonstrated such strength and perseverance throughout the entire competition and there were so many incredible performances,” said The American Rodeo CEO Randy Bernard. “We were so fortunate to host this event this year under extraordinary times and all of the athletes were extremely appreciative to have something to look forward to and compete when many events were unable to operate due to Covid.”

After 11 days of competition from slack rounds to the Semi-Finals in Fort Worth to Arlington, the final champions of the American Rodeo have been decided in an epic battle to one of the most coveted titles in western sports.

The following 2021 American Rodeo winners are as follows: 7X NFR qualifier Tilden Hooper takes the Bareback Tilden Hooper title and after a seasoned career can now claim winner of The American Rodeo and sets him up well for a world title. “Man that was awesome.

That Gunfire is a special horse and I was super excited to draw her,” he said when accepting his $100,000 check.

Ryder Wright on horse All or Nothing wins Saddle Bronc with a 91.25, making

Eli Green & Chase Helton California team wins Jr. 10.5 for $20K

Shelby Caitlin Photography

Eli Green and Chase Helton of California bested 167 other teams to top the Jr. 10.5 and split a cool $20,000.

“I was pretty nervous for that last one,” said 16-year-old Helton of Merced, who was in Guthrie with former BFI champion and family friend Cody Cowden. “I kept replaying a couple of runs we made in the practice pen to keep myself prepared.”

It wasn’t their first pressure situation. Green, the 15-year-old son of 10-time NFR header Daniel Green, and Helton earlier this winter won a 10.5 truck roping in Arizona to split $10,000 and tie in points for the truck.

That prompted a four-steer rope-off, after which Helton’s family took the truck home because he doesn’t yet have a driver’s license.

In Guthrie, Green and Helton roped like they’ve been partners nearly all their lives because they have. They nailed the high-callback position by about a second, then used a six-second run to smoke the field by four seconds in the aggregate.

“I pushed the barrier more than I should have, coming back high call,” said Green, a freshman in high school. “And Chase tied him on. He always ties them on.”

The pair roped four steers in 32.22 seconds to split $20,000, while Helton also placed second in the first round heading for Sid Harvey, worth another $1,000.

Continued on page 17

14

SouthWest Horse Trader May 2021

Thompson and Profili top Hooey Junior BFI for $35K

Jake Link Photography

this his second American Rodeo win in three years. When asked about winning this year and the support of his brothers he responds, “It’s awesome and I think that’s why we have so much success. We all do the same thing and to have Ryder my brothers behind me on the Wright chutes, you can’t beat family.”

He adds, “This is awesome and all of us cowboys appreciate these guys pulling through and having this rodeo with all the stuff going on right now.”

Colten Fritzlan wins his first American Rodeo in Bull Riding at the age of 21 and climbs the steps for his check with a big smile on his face. “This is definitely what I’ve been looking forward to for a long

The Hooey Jr. Championships during Wrangler BFI Week are designed to showcase today’s youth superstars, and the Jr. BFI did that perfectly on March 18 for 18-year-old Texans Kreece Thompson and Kaden Profili.

As one of the richest team ropings in the world for kids 18 and under, the Hooey Jr. BFI is patterned after the richest Open roping in the world – the 44th Bob Feist Invitational.

Profili of Jacksonville earned the high-callback and second-high callback positions at the Jr. Open, which drew 114 teams. He had caught four steers with his stepbrother, Jayse Tettenhorst, in 28.29 seconds and four with Thompson of Munday in 26.93, so he stood to split $54,000 cash with his partners if he maintained those rankings in the aggregate standings.

In the finals, Profili caught two feet for Tettenhorst but was unable to get a dally and lost his rope for a “no time.” He came right back up the arena to connect with Thompson on an 8.15-second run that gave them a five-head time of 35.08 and the first-place cash prize of $35,000. w

Performance Horse Photography

BFI Week - Cont from page 13

BENLUKE RANCH ( FORMERLY WOOTEN RANCH )

BRENHAM, TEXAS • 64+/- ACRES / AVAILABLE FOR LEASE TRAINERS, FALL IN LOVE WITH THIS PREMIER EQUESTRIAN FACILITY. FULLY EQUIPPED FOR ALL OF YOUR EQUESTRIAN NEEDS.

• 20 Stalls + Turnout • Covered Arena Outdoor Arena • Apartment & Groom’s Quarters Available

FOR LEASE INFORMATION CONTACT: Deitra Robertson • 832.642.6789 • Deitra@iKnowRanches.com

Chris George • 281.794.0570 • Chris@iKnowRanches.com

News & Events

Hunt County Horseman’s Association drew a good turnout for its first 2021 show on March 12-13, as always at Hopkins County Civic Center, Sulphur Springs. HPs included Erin Schneider (13&U), Ava Blenn (14-18), and Raegan Barnum (19&O). fmi, www.huntcountyhorse. com.

Chesney Watkins and KM BosHotInvestment The Aggie Super earned the L1 Youth Showmanship circuit Circuit, held March 18championship at the Oil Can Classic.

21 in Bryan, was one for the record books! HPs included Channing Allen Lost Horizon Ranch, Bryan, had shows (Amblin Good N Easy/Small-Fry), Patricia March 20 and 21. On Saturday, playday HPs Wagner (A Girl Named Charlie/L1-Ama- were Grace Sepeda (10&U), Jean Baptiste teur-WJ), Paige Huckstep (Earned Wisely/ (11-15), and Shea Stubblefield (16&O), L1-Youth-WJ), Kimberlee Spurlin (Looking while Sunday’s horse show HPs were DakoPretty Lazy/L1-Amateur), Aubrey Videtich ta O’Rourke (10&U), Maggie Perry (11-15), (Shesa Soul Mate/Amateur), Nancy Cooper and Jennifer O’Rourke (16&O).

(NoSneakinUpOnWilly/Select Amateur), Oklahoma Paint Horse Association’s Lydia Menossi (L1-Youth/Flat Sophisticat- Ranch & Rhinestones Show, held in Tulsa ed), Ellie Mortensen (Youth/Zippos Erins March 20-21, was one of its biggest ever, and Best), and Circle Bar Peponita (Open/Neal ranch class numbers were super!

Samantha Pirkle).

Western OK Ranch HorseSmith AssociNavaRio Ranch Horse Productions’ ation’s March 20-21 event, held at Grady March 20 show, held at Snook Rodeo County Fairgrounds in Chickasha, provided Arena, resulted in HPs Kaitlyn Jackowski a family atmosphere and exceptional ranch (Y-WT-L1), Lacey Thomas (Y-WT-L2), Sa- horse exhibitors. HPs included Kelsey Ward bine Lazo (Y-WTL), Afton Bauer (Green- (All-Age/A Lil Ruf N Spooky), Harva Leigh Horse), Madison Heil (WT-Adult), Kay- Lambert (Am/Colonel Smartpeppy), Grace la Mowry (WT-Open), Melissa Engelke Claus (Nov-Am/HS Jack Eyed Ken), Sarah (Rookie), Mendi Priddy (Novice), Dawn Donahue (Nov-Horse/Pure Lux), Gentrie Anders (Amateur), and Susan Morris Davis (Nov-Youth/Locked N Loaded), Deb(Open). Its second event of the season was ra Thorn (Rookie/Golden Flame Duster), also held at Snook and offered morning and Kim Owen (Super-Select/Hot Wheels Meraafternoon shows. HPs for the morning were da), and Emily Shoumaker (Youth/Bamacat Reagan Lenamond (WT-L1), Ty Jones (WT- ARC).

YL2), Leila Anderson (WTL-Youth), and The Texas Rose Horse Park Spring Afton Bauer (Green-Horse). The afternoon’s Horse Trials, held March 26-28 in Tyler, HPs included Hannah Albritton (Adult), resulted in the following winners: Lauren Melissa Engelke (Rookie), Christy Agen Lambert and Fantastique (Adv/Int), Ellen (Novice), Dru Harper (Amateur), and Susan Doughty Hume and Break in’ All the Rules Morris (Open).

16

SouthWest Horse Trader May 2021

Continued on page 22

The American

The American

Erich Rogers & Paden Bray Jake Link Photography

Cont from page 14 time. I’m glad it worked out and I am blessed. For one thing, I like it over here in Arlington and all the

Jake Link Photography

Jacob Talley

Jake Link Photography

Shane Hanchey

Jake Link Photography

Hailey Kinsel

hard work we put in everyday made it work out. I just take it every bull at a time and have the right mindset and let it all hang out.”

Colten also won in 2020 the PRCA Resistol Rookie of the Year for bull riding.

Breakaway Roping winner Jill Tanner took eight years off and said, Jill Tanner “I for sure didn’t think I was going to win it. I am definitely not the best roper here but today was my day.”

Shane Hanchey ends up with the win for TieDown Roping and has the will and heart of a champion.

“I just feel like I am the best roper in the world. If you don’t believe it, then you’re not it. Confidence is the main key to this game from bareback to bull riding. I just felt on that horse, I had all the confidence in the world and if not for TJ, I wouldn’t be here.”

Barrel Racing winner Hailey Kinsel continues to win and is a 3x American Rodeo champion. “We are grateful for every opportunity, especially really nice ones like this and especially after such a hard year on everyone and being given something to run at and able to showcase my amazing horse.”

Veteran world champion Erich Rogers and young gun Paden Bray, who won the 2020 NFR average, take the American Rodeo title for Team Roping and Rogers, a 10X NFR qualifier, says this is one he’s been wanting for a long time. “This buckle here is pretty sweet. The fans and sponsors and everyone behind the scenes have given us the opportunity for this money and buckle and we are here to show our talents.” said Rogers.

Steer Wrestling The American Rodeo champion Jacob Talley puts on a show winning the $100,000 prize and had a spectacular run all day in both the long go and short go rounds. When asked how he felt about his final ride he said, “It’s a little nerve wracking waiting to go.

It’s amazing and unreal to win so early in the year.” w Alexis Oboyle Photography

Alexis Oboyle Photography

Colten Fritzlan

Lori Webb & Shana Turner

Dakota Beechy & Dusty Beechy

RanCher Arena Jackpots

RanCher Arena’s Winners for the 04/26/21 night of the 2021 Spring Barrel Racing Series.

The 1st Place winners were, Lori Webb taking the Open Class 2D & her daughter, Shana Turner, taking the Open Class 1D. Then we have Dakota Beechy, who took the Open Class 4D, as well as the Youth Class 2D & Dusty Beechy taking the Youth Class 1D. We also had Olivia Black, who took the Youth Class 4D. WAY TO GO, Y’ALL!!

Join us for the remainder of the 2021 Spring Added Cash Jackpots on Monday’s for Barrel Racing and Wednesday’s for Pole Bending in May and June with our finals on June 28 and June 30 at the RanCher Arena in Mount Ida, Arkansas. FMI Cher Barrett 870.490.0177. w

Olivia Black May 2021 SouthWest Horse Trader

17

Company Highlight

Company Highlight Dennards is a locally owned Farm, Ranch and Western Store with locations in Pilot Point, Whitesboro and Sherman, TX. Dennards has been serving the folks of North Texas and Southern Oklahoma for the last 100 years and through four generations of family members.

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

We have a large selection of custom furniture and home décor in our Pilot Point and Whitesboro locations, and if furniture is your thing,

we even give you the option of designing your very own custom pieces. Our Whitesboro store also has a power equipment department stocked with STIHL and Gravely products where we have a full-time mechanic on staff.

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

At Dennards, we like to say, “If we don’t have it, you probably don’t need it!”

Our friendly and helpful staff are always ready to serve you. Stop by any of our three stores today and let us show you what

Dennards is all about. If you can’t stop by but still want to shop with us, you can find us online at www.dennards.net and you can find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter as well! w

• Dennards – 8767 US-377, Pilot Point, TX 76258 – 940.365.3636 • Dennards Farm Supply – 541 N Hwy 377, Whitesboro, TX 76273 – 903.564.3386 • Dennards Western Wear – 3716 Town Center Dr, Sherman, TX 75092 – 903.870.1802

DEADLY TO INSECTS. EPA APPROVED

100% SAFE FOR HORSES.

PROTECTS. CONDITIONS. LEAVES A SHOW COAT SHINE. EFFECTIVE FOR:

• Flies, Mosquitoes & Gnats • Ticks, Fleas & Lice • Eliminates Certain Insect Borne Dieseases • Save Money With Fewer Applications KILLS & REPELS!

B-FREE OF FLIES (817) 319-8910 | www.b-freeofflies.com 18

SouthWest Horse Trader May 2021

20

SouthWest Horse Trader May 2021

SO

LD

SO

LD

SO

LD

Texas horse properties, country homes, legacy ranches

214.727.3316

ChoateFarmandRanchRealty.com Currently interviewing for experienced agents

News & Events Bits & Spurs - Cont from page 16

(Open-Int), Laura Vello and Sophia Tharseo (Open-Prelim), Kristina Whorton and Finnigan (Prelim-Rider), Molly Sher and Inferno (Open-Training), Katherine Walling and Somestarsomewhere (Training-Rider), Kate Bell and Daphne AS (Jr-Nov-Rider), Becky Roper and Crystal Jack (Nov-Horse), Jessica Ptak Hooker and Nila Gray Dancer (Open-Nov), and Sarah Kaufman and Cache River (Sr-NovRider). In IEL team competition, first place went to Team Southern Elite Eventers, with Sierra Fishell on Galiamo, Tianna Kelley on Sunrise, and Taylor Tiberg on Text Me. Northwest AR Horse Show Association hosted its final winter ranch show of the season March 27 in Bentonville. Events included boxing, ranch horse pleasure, ranch riding, and ranch trail. It was a memorable day, with a thunderstorm mid-show knocking the lights out for a few minutes! There were many new faces and the ranch horse teams from both University of Arkansas and Missouri State competed.

NWASHA’s regular shows include all speed events, halter, pleasure, and more. fmi, www.nwahsa.org.

3DOTS Sorting Series hosted competition at Florida Parishes Arena, Amite, LA, March 27. Winning teams included Ranch Sorting (Ian Terrebonne/Charlie Richardson), Youth (Hallie Hornsby/Henry Gibbs), Masters (Dawn Chiasson/ Aubrey Cooper), Traditional (Chris Seals/Troy Crain), and 3-Man-2Gate (E.B. Thompson/Bill Mayfield/Charlie Richardson). fmi, www.3dots.us.

Oklahoma QHA’s Spring Show, held March 30-April 3 in Oklahoma City, was a big success. The last day was eggspecially fun, thanks to the efforts and creativity of OQHA President Mimi Cates and Youth Advisor Meridith Copeland. Ranch Riding circuit champions included PW Blu Boon (Jr/Mike Keller/Janie Dvorak), Ima Hollywood Dream (L1-Am/Amanda Burgess), and Sonata Stargun (Youth & L1-Youth/ ssica BlackKeller). Janislynn Dorris earned the L1 Amateur Eq circuit prize on-White Tatum & Hermès on CP President Cahill. Gentry Pickett Wools and Ponderrosa Pine took home the All-Around Amateur prize plus the circuit prize for L3 Ama22

SouthWest Horse Trader November 2018

Tatum Keller, Mike Keller, and Amanda Burgess won ranch riding circuit championships at OQHA's Spring show.

Maria P Photography

News & Events

Ally Hurt and Lous Rusty Handle earned the Amateur All-Breed Ranch highpoint title at Cross Timbers PHC's April 17 event.

teur Horsemanship, and Terry Cross rode Ponderrosa Pine to take the L3 Senior Trail circuit win. There were many other winners.

The I’m EGGStraspecial 2 barrel race, held April 1-2 at Marshall City Arena, paid out $45,882, with $20,500 of it added money! Open 1D winners were Cassy Gantt (Day-1/Nacho/14.768), Kyle LeLeux (Day-2/Sr Endeavor/14.898), and Janna Brown (Day3/Jets Top Gun/14.61).

All-Star Team Roping’s April 2-4 event in Ardmore had ropers galore. Jerry Bailey/Trent Ward won the #9.5 saddle. There was a tie for the #10.5 average, with 37.91 on 4 head for teams Blaine Coates/Zac Coates and Rylan Luman/Zac Coates. Other average winners included Wade Nibblett/Neil Jumper (#8.5/48.07on-4), Chank Dees/Brad Thrash (#9.5-WSTR/45.50-on-4), Kevin Davis/Chance Sullivan (#9.5-TrentWard-Saddle-Roping/31.72-on-4), Clifton Kuykendall/Brandon Gee (40&Over/40.35-on-4), Casey Runyan/Cody Smith (#11.5/36.02on-4), Chance Hinkle/Roper Goodson (#12.5/32.09-on-4), Connor McNenny/Tyler Pearson (#13.5-WSTR/31.02-on-4), Sam Kidwell/Tater Lux (#13.5/29.76on-4), Cutter Cain/Dane Reed (#14.5-WSTR/29.22-on-4), Tanner James/Wesley Barlow (#15.5/29.25-on-4), and Dustin Egusquiza/Travis Graves (GoldBuckle-Beer-Open-WSTR/21.58on-4).

Texas High School Rodeo Association’s regional event champions for this season have been announced. Girl’s cutting champs with their regions include Mattie Coberly (1), Hannah King (2), Acey Pinkston (3), Ellie Schreck (4), Emie Johnson (5), Faith Farris (6), Jayci Lee Byler (7), Isabelle Picklo (8), Maggie McCarthy (9), and Kennedy Thumann (10). Boys cutting champions with their regions are Owen Cogdell (1), Rance Peebles (2), Jake Shelton (3), Cody Fisher (4), Dawson Lankford (5), Garrett Reed (6), Chance Cerny (7), Boomer Smith (8), Jake Starns (9), and Trevor Hale (10). The State Finals are scheduled for June 3-12 at Taylor County Expo Center in Abilene.

The Appaloosa Continued on page 24

November 2018 SouthWest Horse Trader

23

Cowgirl Corner

Cowgirl Corner

Bits & Spurs - Cont from page 23

Not Just a Flash in the Pan Sherri Mell, (5 years old) at the Salinas Cal ifornia Rodeo with brother, Roy, & Cricket in the background. I rode Cricket at two days old until I was in High School. We had to put her down at age 30, when I was in College.

By Sherri Mell, 2X Hall of Fame Cowgirl When I go to a Rodeo and someone says that they are hoping to someday be like me, I’m flattered, but I don’t really know why. I have had the opportunity to Rodeo on good horses all my life, thanks to my parents. The complement makes me think of the horses and people that helped me along the way to become the Cowgirl that I am.

Along with hard work, I give them the credit in making me who I have become.

few. Five years later, lucky for me, Mother decided to have me early (she was 17), so as a youngster, I was also able to watch Harry Rose, Sr., ride at the Salinas Rodeo.

Finding Cricket

Salinas Rodeo

You can say I was born to be a Cowgirl. My Mom was a Cowgirl who team roped and ran barrels in the WPRA, and my dad was a Cowboy who roped calves in the PRCA. I didn’t come from a long line of Cowboys and Cowgirls. My Mom was born a City Girl in Salinas, California. It didn’t take her long to find the Salinas Rodeo (pronounced Row-day-O) grounds and the trainers Marvin and Margarite Roberts who ran the stables there. Mother loved Stock Horses (now known as Working Cow Horses) and Marvin found her a good one. It was a white mare named Cricket. At that time, no one knew her bloodlines or what breed she was. She was four years old, and my Mother was 12. Marvin taught my Mother horsemanship skills first, trail riding, equitation, and speed events. Then, on Cricket, she learned the Stock Horse class skills. Mom would watch Harry Rose Sr. (NRCHA Hall of Fame honoree and Salinas Rodeo Hall of Fame honoree) from Cricket’s back, as he won the Stock Horse and Jaquima classes (Hackamore) during the Salinas Rodeo, also known as the California Rodeo on the Track for many years. Despite the opinion that the fine bones of Doc Bar horses would not hold up, Harry Rose, Sr., rode many great Doc Bar horses to the winner’s circle including Cal Bar, Janey Bar, and Fizzabar to name a

Harry Rose, Sr’s son, also named Harry, grew up riding horses as well. Harry Rose, Jr., led me in my first lead line class when I was 2 years old at the Salinas Rodeo grounds and I was on the one and only, Cricket. When I was 6 years old, I was competing in the Junior Stock Horse class at the Salinas Rodeo, Monterey County Fair, and the Cow Palace Grand National in San Francisco while Harry Rose, Jr., was showing in the age group just ahead of me. We all rode with our Riatas tied to the right side of our horn and our Alamar Knot Horse Hair Rope around our horse’s necks and tied to the left side of our horn. Our horses all had Garcia Bits and bosels and braided rawhide Reins with a Romel. We wore our Garcia Shotguns (chaps) and Garcia Spurs on the heels of our boots, matching scarves (called wild rags now) and gloves. I remember riding in the Salinas Rodeo Parade for 4 days straight, Thursday through Sunday. We were decked out as we paraded 5 miles from downtown out to the Salinas Rodeo grounds and ended in the huge Salinas Rodeo arena.

He was also showing in the Stock Horse classes and he, like my Mother and myself, admired the skills we all would see in the Rodeo Arena, just adjacent to the track horse show activities. Harry Rose, Jr, joined the PRCA (Pro Rodeo Cowboys

24

SouthWest Horse Trader May 2021

Continued on page 25

Tater Lux and Sam Kidwell won the #13.5 average with 29.76 on 4 head at All-Star Team Roping's April 2-4 event Horse Club Board of Directors voted unanimously during their annual Spring meeting to waive all qualifying requirements for the 2021 World Championship Appaloosa Show scheduled for October 29 -November 5 at Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth.

Texas Paint Horse Club’s Paint the Future Show, held in Waco April 9-11, offered 4 judges and NSBA dual-approved classes. TPHC personnel presented Cathy Sasser with a crystal globe, in memory of Charlie Sasser and all the couple have done for APHA and the youth. Sabine Lazo was awarded TPHC’s annual academic scholarship in the amount of $1K. In addition, $20,750 was given in 63 individual horse show scholarships ranging from $200 to $500 each. HPs were Peytyn Goodin (Nov-Youth & 13&U/Platinum Cowgirl) and Kendall Fellegy (18&U/Real Hot Jazz). Ranch HPs included Makayla Foster (Open-SPB & Youth-SPB/ Fancy Cut Silver), Julie Jennings (Open/Face Of A Chic), Lauren Shiller (Nov-Am/Frosty Starlight), Nonie Reed (Amateur/NCR Navajo Jo), Tucker Dover (Youth/Juan Cat Too), and Savannah Lee (Nov-Youth/Painted Wood), while Walk-Trot HPs were Emme Graves (5-10/Over Infleeted), Cannon Tamburello (11-18/Hot Lil Investment), and Heidi Bryan (Amateur/Mr Cool Zippo).

Texas Pony of the Americas Association kicked of this show season April 10-11 at Texas Rose Horse Park in Tyler. Champions were Declan Burton (leadline), Cole Cate (9&U), Sydney Dixon (10-13), Taylor Sosebee (14-18), Emily Miller (18&U-WT), and Janelle Burton (19&O).

Cross Timbers Paint Horse Association gained some new exhibitors while kicking off its show season April 17 in Gainesville at El Lobo Ranch. At the end, HPs included Lous Rusty Handle (Am-All-Breed/Ally Hurt), Muzzle Flash (Solid-Bred-Paint/Greg Robinson/Beth Pritchard), Continued on page 26

News & Events

Cowgirl Corner Cont from page 24

At 10 years old with Lady Wampum out of Miss Pee Wee and by King Hancock at the Salinas California Rodeo. I rode 'Mis sy' for about 5 years in the Stock Horse classes and in the Parade. She was very ear shy & was hard to bridle! I had no problem, but my dad never could.

At 12 years old on Tivio's Doll out of Katy Kid and by Don Tivio by Poco Tivio at the Salinas CA Rodeo. I rode 'Donna' for about 5 years and won Stock Horse, Equitation & Pleasure classes on her at all the big shows in CA. Funny thing, whenever my Mom would ride her, she would buck her off!

Association) and rode broncs successfully for years. He still holds his PRCA Gold card and is a successful Judge in the PRCA, judging big Rodeos like the San Antonio Livestock Show & Rodeo as well as the Wrangler National Finals for 26 years and receiving the WPRA Judge of the year award in 2019.

When Mother passed away, she was a Gold Card Member of the WPRA. I still hold my Gold Card. Thanks to my Mom, Suzanne Koch, I am riding my fifth generation of horses that go back to Chan’s Royal Cricket, who At 20 years old riding Chan's Sparkett out turned out to be by Bayards Son, a Jockey of Cricket and by Sparky Browning, AQHA. I rode 'Spot' from middle school through Club Thoroughbred Stallion and out of a mare named Snow White who was out of and by College in rodeo & horse shows in english & western disciplines. Spot had a lot of grit.

Bixby horses. Cricket was born in 1948 and died in 1978 when I was in college.

Whatever opportunity you have, seize it while you still can! My Mom was proof that you didn’t have to be born into a Cowboy/ Cowgirl or Rodeo family. God puts good people and horses in your life for a reason. Participate in this life to the best of your ability and work diligently on your individual skills to improve your game! Beyond that, be very kind to your equine partners, they are so forgiving.

See you down the road, God Bless Chris Ledoux! w On CJs Playboy Bunny, 4th generation mare out of Cricket's bloodlines. Bunny's mother was by Freckles Playboy. Her sire was out of our stallion by Sugar Bars. I currently ride her in Rodeo, Games and Working Cow Horse classes in the Appaloosa division.

Time to Take a Second Look at Farnam® Vetrolin® Shampoos Horse owners are doing a double-take when they shop the grooming section and see the bright new look of Vetrolin® shampoos for the first time.

Farnam, your partner in horse care™ has unveiled new easy-to-hold bottles with a fresh new look for Vetrolin® Bath and Vetrolin® White ‘N Brite™ shampoos. The curvy new shape fits more naturally in your hand to help you keep a firm grip on your horse’s bathing routine, even when wet. The easy-open, easyclose caps make mixing up a bucket of shampoo simple and mess-free.

Inside these upgraded bottles, though, are the same luxurious Vetrolin® shampoos horse owners have relied on for years. Vetrolin® White ’N Brite™ still removes stains and brings out softness and shine with the same classic formula. Manure, dirt and grime don’t stand a chance against the deep-cleaning suds, even on horses with light coats. Coats of all colors are enhanced by the optical brighteners that reflect light for extra-radiant manes, tails and coats.

Farnam did give the iconic Vetrolin® Bath an upgrade by adding a touch of argan oil for hair strength and shine. The argan oil’s Omega-6 fatty acids work together with protein-enriched conditioners, amino acids and vitamin E to pamper your horse’s coat, leaving it lustrous and manageable. But while the bottle may look different, the deep-cleaning, moisturizing suds still have the same familiar feel and smell.

To see the new look or learn more about Vetrolin® Bath, White ‘n’ Brite™ and the complete line of Farnam® grooming products, visit www.farnam.com. w.

May 2021 SouthWest Horse Trader

25

BUGS BITE.

IT’S HIGH TIME YOU TELL PESTS TO HIT THE HIGH ROAD.

Visit

to learn more.

Protecting your horse from pesky flying critters is easier than ever. That’s because bugs don’t fly with Farnam — they bug right off. Now you can get back to focusing on bonding with your horse, not your flyswatter.

Visit Farnam.com to learn more

BLOCK. REPEL. REDUCE.

Your Partner in Horse Care™

©2021 Farnam Companies, Inc. Endure; RepeLock; SuperMask; Built to Fit, Built to Last, Built to Stay On!; SimpliFly; LarvaStop Fly Growth Regulator with design; Tri-Tec 14; and Farnam with design are trademarks of Farnam Companies. • 21-31778

Chiro Corner

How Texas Used Ranching to Buy a Capitol

Chiro Corner Contributed by Dr. Jennifer Schuckman

On The Road Again While on the road it is easy to eat fast food and gas station hot dogs with a side of soda. Yet we meal prep individual meals for our horses that are packed with nutrients, vitamins, and minerals. This seems silly but it is the reality for most of us. It can be hard to stay focused on our health and wellness as we head down the road with our horse.

Here are some tips and tricks for staying focused while on the road.

Contributed by Sue Hancock Jones

Towns and cultivated crops have enveloped what was once the 3-million-acre XIT Ranch, the largest ranch under fence in the nation from 1885 to 1912. One of its eight division headquarters, Las Escarbadas, was falling in ruins and becoming a refuge for wild animals and cattle before being relocated and restored in 1973 by the National Ranching Heritage Center in Lubbock.

c. 1885-1912 Cattle and critters of the night were wandering through the old 1886 XIT division headquarters when the National Ranching Heritage Center came to dismantle it stone by stone—not to destroy it, but to preserve it.

At its peak in those decades between 1885 and 1912, the XIT Ranch had 150 cowboys who rode 1,000 horses, herded 150,000 cattle and branded 35,000 calves in one year. It had the most windmills of any ranch—335—and the tallest windmill of any known in the world at a height equivalent to a 13-story building.

The limestone structure had been home to a family, a place for cowboys to eat and sleep, an office for the ranch manager and a part of ranch history bursting onto the scene in the westward movement. Less than 100 years later the punishing Texas sun and the curse of time had made it forgotten to all but the night critters.

A place in history and the Texas capitol building in Austin are all that remain of what was once the largest ranch under fence in the United States and probably the world. In spite of operating largely without

profit, the XIT Ranch in the Texas Panhandle earned its way into the history books with words like “most,” “largest” and “biggest.”

The vast XIT range ran through 10 counties along the New Mexico/ Texas border with a fence that in single strand would have stretched over 6,000 miles. That was enough fence, according to historian Joe B. Frantz, “to stretch from New York to Los Angeles and return, and still have several hundred miles left over.” The wire was transported to the nearest railhead in five railroad boxcars with two additional freight cars for staples and hinges.

Ironically, the capitol of Texas had to burn to the ground before the world’s largest ranch could rise from the ashes.

After fire destroyed the Texas capitol in 1881, the state government needed to raise money to build a new capitol building in Austin.

This resulted in the state offering 22 sections of western Texas Panhandle land to any news agency that could successfully advertise and find someone to rebuild the capitol in exchange for 3 million acres of Panhandle land. The Dallas Morning News won the contest, the XIT was born, and the Dallas newspaper went into the ranching business with the Continued on page 30

Don't forget to stay focused on your health and wellness when traveling with your horse!

• Make sure you are getting in your steps! A short walk around the hotel or arena parking lot is better than no work out at all. It will help keep you limber and flexible before and after riding in the truck for hours.

• Meal prep for yourself! Take the time to put together healthy snacks like blueberries and strawberries in yogurt, protein packed cookies, carrots and hummus. Then prep health dinners like steak and green beans, chicken and sweet potatoes, turkey and rice, stuffed mushrooms. These things all keep well in a cooler going down the road. It makes a big difference in your energy levels if you are running on the best food not fast food!

• Drink lots of water! It is important to stay hydrated when changing altitude, latitude, or seasons. Water can taste different from town to town and state to state. It is always a good idea to find a bottled water you like that will be available along the way. Your horse might also turn his nose up at the local water. Before you leave for your trip try adding apple juice or powdered Gatorade to your horse’s water as a test run to see if they will drink it. Down the road this will mask the flavor of the local water.

• Find a local or traveling chiropractor in the place you are going too! After a long ride in the truck your back and hips will likely be needing an adjustment. It is great to have a chiropractor you have contacted to help put you back together. Better yet find the chiropractor at the event who traveled with their horse. Great Strides Chiropractic will be at events across Texas this summer, stop by and see us for a tune up after being on the road!

As you travel remember to keep moving, stay hydrated, eat well, be adjusted, and keep grinding away at those goals! See you down the road this summer! w May 2021 SouthWest Horse Trader

27

News & Events

Colton Miller & Metro Fletch Rhonda Culp presented Kaylie Von Honaker with a scholarship at the earned the $2K-Ltd-Rider circuit champ at Bell Co CHA's event.

Paint The Future Show in Waco

Bits & Spurs - Cont from page 24 Haidas Freebird (Novice-Am/Michelle Rohan), and One Helluva Guy (Am and Open/ Jacki Jo Parks).

The American Paint Horse Association recently announced a new offering to all Tobiano exhibitors at the 2021 APHA World Show – the Tobiano Incentive Bonus. All Tobianos entered in certain reining, ranch, and cutting classes are automatically registered for a $2,000 incentive. No extra fee payment is required. fmi, contact APHA, aphaevents@ apha.com.

NMQHA and Southwest QHA have teamed together to hold the annual Border Circuit May 28-31 at Hipico Santa Fe. fmi, www. swqha.com.

Texas Rose Horse Park, Tyler, is offering 6 sessions of summer camp, running Monday -Thursday, 8-12, with the first being June 14-17 and the last July 26-29. fmi, info@texasrosehorsepark.com.

Cloud Dancers Therapeutic Horsemanship Program, of Corrales, NM, has a new home, at 2nd and Alameda! The facility offers great opportunities for current and future programs, expansion and continuation of the excellent work of the staff and volunteers.

To get all ready for the program to start back up again in early June, volunteers are being sought. The Highland football team already helped move the ramp to its new home, but there’s plenty left to do! fmi, contact@clouddancersthp.org.

Braggin' Rights 28

SouthWest Horse Trader May 2021

Jake Starns was THSRA's Region 9 Boys' Cutting champion.

Emie Johnson, Welsh, LA, rode Tessa Bell to win the $35K Non-Pro both days at the March 20-21 Acadian CHA event in Sulphur.

Braley Hudnall, Midland, won the $2K-Ltd-Rider class at Big Country CHA’s March 21 show in Sweetwater, with a 74 on Freckled Kitty, owned by Dawson Burns.

Spencer Marshall’s 75 on Bet Suzys Wild Cinco, owned by JPM Ranch, won the $2K-Ltd Rider class March 21 at the Jared Lesh NCHA Cutting in Whitesboro.

Rickey Kuhn and Clint Conder, both from Lipan, won the #8.5 average with 47.46 on 4 head at the March 23 Xtreme Tuesday Night roping event in Stephenville.

Layten Graham, Henrietta, took first place in Tarleton’s invitational horse judging contest March 25!

Miranda Emmert, Hockley, won the Open 1D with 17.235 on Smooth As Ivory at Better Barrel Races’ March 27 event at Black Gold Arena in West.

Whitney Davison and Confederateslastlady’s 15.609 won the Open 1D at the BRA of Texas March 27 event at Northcrest Arena in Cleburne.

Kevin Williams and Austin Gibson, both from Arkansas, won the #13.5 average, roping 4 head in 30.85, at the March 27-28 AllStar Team Roping in Carthage, MO. Colton Miller, Seguin, was the $2K-Ltd-Rider circuit champ on Metro Fletch at Bell County CHA’s March 27-28 show in Belton.

Aulyssa Wiggins, Pride, LA, got big

Taylor Bates and Its A Good Pleasure earned the L1 Youth HP circuit championships.

news March 30, that she received a 4-year fullpaid scholarship to Southeastern Louisiana University!

Lisa Stafford, Whitesboro, won the Open 1D at Wild West Promotions’ April 1 contest in Decatur, with 15.773 on Pebbles.

Jessica Morris, Decatur, took top Open 1D money at Wild West Promotion’s April 8 event at Marshall City Arena, on Vinny with 15.339.

Reid Brock Thomas Performance Horses’ riders enjoyed lots of success at the 2021 Oil Can Classic hosted by Oklahoma QHA in Tulsa April 8-11. Taylor Bates, riding It’s a Good Pleasure, was HP winner plus circuit champion for L1 Youth Western Pleasure, L1 Youth Horsemanship, and Youth Western Riding. Emma Cress and Never Sudden earned the circuit championship for Youth Western Riding, Level 1. SaDee Watkins was Small Fry Trail circuit champ on Smokin Charlie Too. Natalie Hudson and Hot Ovations earned the L1 Youth Trail circuit title. Chesney Watkins and KM BosHotInvestment won the L1 Youth Showmanship circuit championship.

Anya Blakely, New Braunfels, earned her first check at her first show, at American Southwest Texas Cutting Horse Association’s April 10 event in Belton. She took second place in the $1K-Novice-Rider class on Dan Osterman’s Im Gonna Play.

Josh Andrews, Greenbriar, AR, and Promise won the Open 1D average at Arkansas Barrel Racing Association’s 18th annual Barrel Bash in Benton April 10-11.

Ben Johnson, Navasota, had a great Continued on page 36

XIT Ranch More than 64,000 visitors a year now visit the stone house that was once a forgotten relic of a lost era.

XIT Ranch - Cont from page 27

Dallas Morning News Ranch.

The land arrangements were intricate, but the final result was that four men from Illinois with no ranching background took possession of land they had never seen to run a spread larger than any in the world. One of the men had been the chief contractor in rebuilding Chicago after the great fire a decade earlier. When stocking the ranch required more money than they had available, they formed the Capitol Freehold Land and Investment Co. and sold bonds to the English.

In exchange for the land, the syndicate built the largest state capitol on the North American Continent, second in size only to the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., but with a dome seven feet higher than the national capitol.

The new owners always intended to subdivide, become a land-selling syndicate and get out of ranching someday. As a result, the XIT embodies the story of ranching on the plains of Texas, moving from free range to enclosed grazing land (backed by foreign capital) to development of small ranches and farms.

First the new owners had to go into the cattle business a hundred miles from the nearest railhead and almost as far from the nearest outpost that had any semblance to a town. They divided the ranch into eight divisions: Buffalo Springs, Middle Water, Rito Blanco (Little White River), Ojo Bravo (Bold Spring), Las Escarbadas (The Scrapings), Spring Lake, Las Casas Amarillas (The Yellow Houses) and Alamositos (Little Cottonwoods). Each division had a specific purpose. Las Escarbadas, for exam-

Continued on page 36

Save e Dates & Come Join e Fun!

Clinics & SHOWS

central texas stock horse

SPONSORED BY:

All proceeds support Limestone County 4H Horse Project

30

Central Texas Stock Horse is dedicated to improving its memebers horsemanship through education and competition, while preserving the traditions of the American Stock Horse.

SouthWest Horse Trader May 2021

CONTACT:

Annette McCloskey

254.730.0822

centraltexasstockhorse.com centraltexasstockhorse@gmail.com

Producing Standard & Non-Standard Colors!

SMUSHED FACE

LOVE

KENNELS

...With Love!

She began to channel her Reaching for the SKY(Paws) frustration about the dog’s death Contributed by Maggie Berger, maggie.berger@ag.tamu.edu into finding equivalent monitorStephanie Young, a senior animal ing equipment for veterinariscience major in the Texas A&M Unians. When she couldn’t find versity College of Agriculture and a solution, she decided to Life Sciences, turned from a stucome up with one herdent to a CEO after developing self. a lifesaving vitals monitoring device for pets, called SKYFrom student to Paws. Young used her knowlCEO edge gained through opporHer initial detunities provided to her as a sign was a small clip Texas A&M student to partner that went between an with Brianna Armstrong, DVM, animal’s toes to measure a recent graduate from Texas heart rate and oxygen ^Stephanie Young, CEO of A&M’s College of Veterinary SKYPaws, holds up her pet saturation. Over time, Medicine and Biomedical Scivitals monitoring device.

Young gained experience ences and former animal science Below with Atasi. (Texas A&M and a business partner in student, to invent SKYPaws.

AgriLife photo by Sam Craft) Armstrong, who now is a SKYPaws is a tool they practicing veterinarian, hope will help veterinarians and their idea took off. change their level of care for aniWith Armstrong’s help mals pre- and post-surgery. and experience, the pair was able to develop SKYPaws Finding lifesaving solutions into the tool it is today: a Young didn’t start out with a smaller, much more addesire to be an entrepreneur. Growvanced, patent-pending deing up in a small Texas Panhandle vice that better serves pets town with two parents in the medand veterinarians. ical field, she knew she wanted to follow their “Our SKYPaws device can be taped to lead—but not with people. Like most students an animal’s chest pre- and post-surgery and interested in becoming a veterinarian, Young will measure their ECG, heart rate and temstarted working at a local veterinary clinic in perature,” said Young. “We are currently in the high school in her hometown of Levelland. process of adding oxygen saturation.”

A dog came into the clinic in need of The wireless monitor collects the vital insurgery. He was a perfect candidate and the formation and live streams it to a web-enabled routine procedure went off without a hitch. device. This frees up veterinarians and techniPost-surgery, Young, a kennel technician at cians from sitting kennel side to monitor anithe time, was cleaning up when she noticed mals while also keeping them fully in the loop the dog wasn’t moving. She called the vet over with the animal’s recovery. If any of the vitals who immediately stepped in, but they could go outside of a threshold previously set by the not save the dog. veterinarian, an alarm will go off letting them “There’s nothing we could have done,” know the animal needs attention. said Young. “The hardest part of that scenario But the development of SKYPaws and was sitting with the veterinarian and hearing the subsequent improvements wasn’t cheap. her tell the owner how sorry she was. It was Through state and national pitch competifrustrating to me because being closely con- tions the duo has won more than $67,000 that nected to the human medical field through my they’ve been able to put back into SKYPaws. parents, I know that an outcome like that was Most notably, Young and Armstrong representvery unlikely.” ed Texas A&M at the 2020 SEC Student Pitch Young realized that in a hospital set- Competition, the 2019 Aggie PITCH Competing complications like that would have been tition, and finished first at the 2019 Raymond caught sooner because of the abundance of Ideas Challenge at Texas A&M. monitors and equipment.

SKYPaws Educational impact on career path Without opportunities like those competitions, afforded to her by Texas A&M and the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Young said she wouldn’t have discovered her passion for entrepreneurship in her field.

“As I’ve progressed through the animal science major, I’ve seen how the different classes we’re required to take help people find their passions, myself included.”

Helping students find where they fit in the animal science industry is something that Cliff Lamb, Ph.D., Department of Animal Science head said was a major consideration for the department during their recent curriculum redesign.

“Our modernized curriculum emphasizes and requires participation in hands-on internships and high impact learning opportunities such as study abroad and judging team participation,” Lamb said. “Students also have to take two advanced discipline specific courses as well as a capstone course to tie everything together.”

It’s these new courses that are helping Young and numerous other undergraduate students connect with the industry at large and preparing them to be valuable contributors and problem solvers.

“By introducing students to industry professionals and encouraging students to engage with professionals to propose solutions, we have noted how they have effectively used what they have learned throughout their studies to have an enhanced interest and impact on solving real-world issues,” Lamb said.

In addition to taking courses that helped her develop as a young scientist and entrepreneur, Young says she felt nothing but support from her professors. She said it’s clear that the faculty want to see you succeed in and out of the classroom.

The sky is the limit Young recently won the grand prize at the Draper Competition for Collegiate Women Entrepreneurs, the eighth largest business pitch competition in the U.S. With that, she received a $25,000 cash prize and a full ride scholarship to attend Draper University in San Mateo, CA. For the moment, Young plans to pursue her business full time as CEO of SKYPaws and will eventually return to school to obtain a master’s degree in business administration.

And then? Well, the sky is the limit. w

May 2021 SouthWest Horse Trader

33

News & Events

Competitive Trail News In The SouthWest NATRC WRAPS UP SPRING COMEPTITIONS

The North American Trail Ride Conference (NATRC) in the southwest region wrapped up its spring season with two picturesque competitions.

The Louisiana Purchase Competitive Trail Ride took place April 17-18 in Provencal, LA in the Kisatchi National Forest. Horse and rider teams covered 10, 20 or 30 miles of trails during the weekend, depending on the division entered.

“It was a wet and muddy weekend, but everyone had a great ride,” said Ride manager Jan Stewart Taylor. “The trails dried fairly quickly after the rain, and the sun shone brightly on Sunday after cancelling Saturday’s competition.”

Deanne Prusak and TA Kaiser earned top honors in the Open Division and David Spell and Ali Gator earned the highest award in Competitive Pleasure.

The final spring event took place at Pole Canyon Ranch in Quitaque, Texas near the Caprock.

More than 40 teams traversed the stunning red rock canyons.

While NATRC events are just beginning in the Mountain region and on the East coast, in the southwest states of Texas and Oklahoma, competitions will resume with The Grasslands Gamble CTR on September 12-13 at the LBJ Grasslands in Decatur, TX. More information is available on all NATRC competitions on natrc.org or on Facebook. w

TRAINING FOR THE TRAIL

At the Road to the Horse in February at Cowtown Coliseum in Fort Worth, the demonstrations by professional trainers offered many tips perfect for the competitive trail.

Ken McNabb stressed that when he steps into the round pen with his unbroken colt, he puts EVERYTHING else out of his mind. He does not think about the clock, the prize money, or anything else. He checks in with the horse and adjusts his plan accordingly. Not every technique works with every horse, you must be willing to change it up, and always build your horse’s trust and confidence.

Craig Cameron stressed consistency and warming up the horse, even the steady, older horse. There should be a reason, a purpose, and meaning for everything you do. He suggested a Cara Liebman & David Spell pre-flight checklist and asked, “Does your horse want to be with you?” Cameron also stressed working on every area of your horse and that often the riders need more work.

Wylene Davis said, “quiet riders make spooky horses and spooky riders make quiet horses.” The horse needs to learn and accept that sometimes things go wrong. Most people’s biggest fear is coming off their horse, so she practices just that. She trains her horses with calming rubs on the withers to stop and stand still even if she is (deliberately) falling off, or just wants to slow and stop.

Although every trainer is different there are similarities. Many ideas have been presented at Texas Trail Challenge Club rides and clinics. It is so important to listen to your horse and take the time to completely focus letting go of distractions, to praise small changes or “baby steps”, and end on a good note.

If you need a little more focus, consider becoming a member of Texas Trail Challenge Club. The TTCC events are 8-10 miles long on natural trail with 10 judged obstacles, during which you can be constantly learning from your horse, yourself, other riders, and the judges. w

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.

Our website is www.fortworthdressageclub.com. Please check out our website, we have Teresa pictures of members and activiGuest at ties. clinic FWDC is planning a bit fitting clinic – date to be deter34

SouthWest Horse Trader May 2021

by Jean Wilson

mined. 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. More info to come.

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

FWDC sends out group e-mails to members to keep them informed of club activities and other dressage events in the community. Let me know if you would like a dressage event you would like to get the word out to other dressage enthusiast.

Please stay safe and well!

Join FWDC and learn more about the wonderful sport of dressage. We welNancy Ratcliff come all levels of and Phoenix riders on all breeds of horses! w

Trusted. Affordable.

Versatile.

Solid nutritional support to help keep horses looking & feeling their best A balanced nutritional foundation is essential to a horse’s overall health. To help fill important gaps in your horse’s diet, rely on Red Cell® supplement.

• Provides important vitamins & minerals that may be lacking in the diet • Supports a healthy immune system • Contains B-complex vitamins to support metabolism • Ideal for horses of all ages & workloads • Also available in no-mess pellets that won’t freeze in cold temperatures

Buy 5 Red Cell® gallons & your next is FREE!

Enroll at HorseCareLoyalty.com to start saving!

Learn more at horsehealthproducts.com ©2021 Farnam Companies, Inc. Horse Health, Horse Health purple, the horseshoe design, the purple jug and Red Cell are trademarks of Farnam Companies, Inc. 21-26414

News & Events

Bits & Spurs Cont from page 22

Adeptus Nutrition, Inc 11 Alfa-Pro Elite - HI-PRO Equine Feeds 6 Alibi Oak - Sterling Farms 22 Alvin Farrier Supply & HC 16 B-Free of Flies 18 Barn Barrier - EQyss Grooming Products 40 Benluke Ranch, Brenham For Lease 15 Bluebonnet EHS 16 Castlebrook Barns 3 Central Texas Stock Horse 30 Choate Farm and Ranch Realty 21 Cryin Coyote Ranch Hay 37 Deer Creek Structures 20 Dennards 12 Dispersal APHA - Sterling Farms 38 Elite Enterprises Biofeedback 10 Farnam Fly Control Products 26 Farnam Red Cell 35 Flying V Equine AFA Certified Farrier 37 Gaytan Performance Horses 37 Hay USA 2 Ingram Insurance Agency 38 Jacobs Properties 37 Joe Weitekamp Performance Horses 37 Lone Star Bedding 20 Lonestar Barns 31 NM-1985 Timber Frame on Acreage 38 One of a Kind Pony Party 37 Pepper Stewart's TX Ranch & Rodeo 30 Pinecone Shavings 9 Powell Performance Horses 37 PrescriptionForGlory - Sterling Farms 22 Pyranha Fly Control 39 Queen Horse Bedding 19 Registered Paints - Al Paints 38 RPH Show Horses 37 RT Bit & Spur 37 SF Dual Personality - Sterling Farms 22 SF Lucky Prescription - Sterling Farms 22 Silver Horse Ranch Boarding 38 Smushed Face Love Kennels 32 Spurrs Big Fix 29 Sterling Farms Broodmares 23 36

SouthWest Horse Trader May 2021

show at American Southwest Texas CHA’s April 10-11 event in Belton. Both days he won the Open Classic (Reyvin), Open Derby (Reys China Cat), and Open (Catchyalater) for owner Mark A. Johnson!

Mimsi Roe Coon, Pilot Point, was recently elected President of Palomino Horse Breeders of America for 2021-2022.

Cori O’Brien, Livingston, LA, and Woody Be Catty won the Non-Pro Classic with a 73 April 17 at Acadian CHA’s event in New Roads.

Losses Roger Blackmon, 83, Baird, died at home March 20. In his early years of working, he taught school a while, after which he served as a County Extension Agent, at different times in the counties of Eastland, Dickens, Spur, Coleman, Del Rio, and finally retiring to Baird.

Also he had a passion for Quarter Horses and was a founding father of Stock Horse of Texas.

Vicky Carnahan, 75, Tulsa, OK, died March 28. She was a past president of Green Country Arabian Horse Club and had been active in equine rescues and adoptions.

Dana Haynie Chase, 71, Midwest City, OK, died March 31. She was a former board member of Oklahoma Equestrian Trail Riders Association. This awesome lady with a big heart had hosted several rides to raise funds for St. Jude’s.

Stephanie Abbott, Dripping Springs, died unexpectedly April 1 in Wimberly. An AFA Certified Farrier for over 25 years, she was a tough-as nails gal who could train, show, ride, and show horses, as well as a kind and selfless soul. w

XIT Ranch - Cont from page 30 ple, was a breeding range. All the divisions operated with their own equipment, horses and foremen.

Each answered to the general manager.

The XIT was enclosed in barbed wire in 1886, which hastened the end to the Open Range Era. At the same time, the fenced pastures made possible the development of improved cattle breeds. The XIT owners bought land near Miles City, MT, for “double wintering.” Calves from the Texas pastures could be moved 1,000 miles and be four years old before they were ready to be sold.

After the turn of the 20th century, the XIT began selling off large tracts of land to ranchers and farmers. The final cattle sale took place in 1912; the last land was sold in 1963. Because of droughts, blizzards, prairie fires and declining markets, the ranch operated largely without profit, but in 1909 nearly all the British bonds that helped start the enterprise were redeemed in full.

This era in ranching is represented at the National Ranching Heritage Center by the Las Escarbadas division headquarters, which was moved stone by stone to Lubbock from Deaf Smith County. “Las Es” was originally located along a popular Comanchero trail. In the 1800s, these traders exchanged ammunition, beads and knives to Indians for captives and stolen horses and cattle. As the Comancheros traversed the arid plains, they dug shallow pits in a creek bed near Las Escarbadas in search of water. Las Escarbadas refers to “the scrapings” they left in the earth.

The two-story headquarters was built in 1886 of limestone brought from Tierra Blanca Draw. The walls are two-feet thick to provide adequate insulation against heat and cold. The first-floor rooms open onto an extended porch. The division manager and his wife occupied the east bedroom, the manager’s sons slept in the middle bedroom and the family and Escarbadas cowboys used the west wing as a kitchen and dining area. As many as 60 cowboys could sleep upstairs, which also provided space for bulk provisions such as flour, cornmeal, dried fruit and molasses.

More than 90,000 people now live on what was once the biggest ranch in the world. They live on farms and ranches and in communities with names like Littlefield, Friona, Muleshoe, Farwell, Bovina, Texline, and Channing. Two million of its acres have been plowed and cultivated to produce cotton, grain sorghum, corn and other crops. But one limestone division headquarters still stands in Lubbock, Texas, to tell the ranching story to a generation that doesn’t know the Texas capitol ever had a connection to ranching. w

Traders

AFA Certified Farrier. Serving Lubbock and the Greater South Plains Area.

Josh Hunt 806-263-4025 * flyingvequine@gmail.com

FEED & STABLE FEATURE Junel Issue Deadline May 10. $250 Full Page ads in this section.

Reserve at 713-562-8846 or advertise@swhorsetrader.com www.swhorsetrader.com 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, 281-92-3152 For Sale: Roping, Riding, Mares, Colts. Breeding APHA Homozygous and AQHA stallions. www.alpaints. com 281-659-5397/281-432-7673 For Sale: APHA broodmars & stallions, some homozygous, cutting breeding. Complete DISPERSAL of mares and stallions. Les @ Sterling Farms, Rockdale, TX. 512-477-2646.

OREGAN TIMOTHY Breakfast of Champions. In stock year-round. No need to hunt hay.

Three string bales. Highly digestible.

Builds no fat around the diaphragm, so it enhances endurance. Also builds muscle and a shiny coat.

Excellent for foundered and colicky horses. Improves foaling ease by 40%. No minimum. Only at Hay USA, 1714 Blair Drive, Weatherford, TX 75086. 817-599-0200 Tues-Sat 10-6. HayUSA.net.

Giant Bermuda From California.

In stock year round. No need to hunt hay. Easily digested. Clean, peagreen and soft. Food, not filler.

3-string bales, 17 flakes/bale. One bale feeds equivalent of 2 3/4 bales of coastal. No Minimum Only at Hay USA. 1714 Blair Drive, Weatherford, TX 75086. 817-599-0200 Tues-Sat 10-6. HayUSA.net.

FEED & STABLE FEATURE Junel Issue Deadline May 10. $250 Full Page ads in this section.

Reserve at 713-562-8846 or www.swhorsetrader.com HORSE SHOEING San Antonio andSurrounding Areas.

Call Mike Torres, 210-430-9399.

HORSE SHOEING JOSH HUNT AFA Certified Farrier. Serving Lubbock & the Greater South Plains Area. 806-263-4025 flyingvequine@gmail.com THE TRAINING ISSUE JULY Issue Deadline Junel 10. $250 Full Page ads in this section.

Reserve at 713-562-8846. www.swhorsetrader.com TXLAND.COM Land * Lifestyle * Legacy Jacobs Properties 936-597-3301

CALIFORNIA ALFALFA In stock year-round. No need to hunt hay. Clean, leafy & green. 3-string bales, 120-140 pounds average.

Guaranteed from the Golden State.

We only buy from the West Coast for your horse’s safety from the blister beatle. No Minimum. Buy from the people you can trust.

Hay USA. 1714 Blair Drive, Weatherford, TX 75086. 817-599-0200 Tues-Sat 10-6. HayUSA.net.

UPCOMING ISSUES * June: Feed & Stable Feature * July: Training Issue * August: Health & Nutrition * September: The Youth Issue Small Business Incentive Pricing Association/Event Pricing * $250 Full Page Color * $150 Half Page Color Limited space, Order early!

Price includes Print, Digital and Social Media!

May 2021 SouthWest Horse Trader

37

Traders

1 month $40 * 3 months $115 6 months $200 * 12 Months $400

NM-1985 Timber Frame on 30 Irrig Acres

Registered Paint Dispersal

AL Paints Stallion Services

For Sale: Roping & Riding Mares and Colts.

2 /1 w/Douglas Fir Timber. 3/4” Oak Flooring. Brick For Sale: DISPERSAL of broodmares & stallions.

Breeding: APHA Homozygous Stallions & AQHA Some homoygous. Cutting breeding. floor Kitchen. 9” Walls & Ceilings (great insulation).

281.659.5397cell * 281.432.7673 barn See our ads on page 22 & 23.

Outbuildings & Corrals for Livestock. Frost Free Waalpaints@msn.com * alpaints.com Les @ Sterling Farms ter Hydrants. Irrig 40 acre lease avail. Elk Permits.

575.483.2228 Miami, NM $350,000.

38

SouthWest Horse Trader May 2021

Rockdale, Texas * 512.428.4994

BARN BARRIER ®

CITRONELLA FREE! PROVEN TO REPEL FLIES & MOSQUITOS Do you hate the smell of Citronella? You’re not alone. Not only does it smell bad, studies have shown CITRONELLA FLY SPRAYS NEED TO BE APPLIED EVERY 30 MINUTES. Barn Barrier NATURAL Fly & Mosquito Spray has been clinically proven to repel for over 24 hours. ®

®

®

AVAILABLE IN 32 OUNCE & 1 GALLON SIZES

100% SATISFACTION

info@eqyss.com

800.526.7469

EQyss.com

GUARANTEED Scan For More Info