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Back on Tulsa Time at the Youth World Appaloosa Show With great success, the Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) took the 2021 Youth World Championship Appaloosa Show back to Tulsa Expo Square in Tulsa, Oklahoma, July 26–August 1 for the first time since 2012. Now in its 73rd year, the 2021 show saw an increase from the 2019 show in horses, entries, and exhibitors. Sponsorships for this year’s show also saw a huge increase in numbers, with every sponsorship opportunity fulfilled. “By every metric this show was a success,” said ApHC President Lori Wunderlich. “It was wonderful to see increases in participation and sponsorships. The enthusiasm of our Appaloosa family was felt everywhere you went. It was great to be back at Tulsa Expo Square.” Continuing to adapt during challenging times, the ApHC reformatted this year’s show schedule to a seven-day event packed with fun times and beautiful horses. The Appaloosa Youth Association (AYA) enjoyed a variety of fun activities including an exhibitor

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WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP APPALOOSA YOUTH SHOW AWARDS •Overall HP Youth: Madison Schatzman, Redmond, WA •HP Youth, 13&U: Alexis Proulx, Griswold, CT Res: Carly Kleier, Kenesaw, NE •HP Youth, 14-18: Madison Schatzman, Redmond, WA Res: Olivia Johnson, Norwell, MA •All-Around Youth: Taylor Smith, College Station, TX •HP Walk/Trot Youth, 10&U: Emma Andrews, Mercer Island, WA Res: Taylor Ann Jacobs, Corunna, MI •HP Walk/Trot Youth, 11-18: Sarah Harnish, Prosper, TX Res: Caitlin E. Wright Of Troy, MO •HP 18&U Equitation Rider: Anya Leland, Bellevue, WA •HP Novice Youth, 13&U: Elizabeth Wilhelm, Issaquah, WA Res: Gabriella Inocencio Reyes, Richwood, TX •HP Novice Youth, 14-18: Isabella Doan, Aubrey, TX Res: Anya Leland, Bellevue, WA •Overall HP Youth Games Exhibitor: Madeline Gregory, Seattle, WA •Overall HP Youth Ranch Horse: An Awesome Paridise, Kyra Hoggett, Garland, TX •HP Youth Over Fences Exhibitor: Amy Lamberth, Georgetown, TX •Youth Sportsmanship Award: Maisen Gores, Almena, WI

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elcome to the September Issue of SouthWest Horse Trader. This youth issue is packed full of youth enjoying their best friends. Be inspired by the highlight pieces or see your friends reaching their goals at the big show. Next month we do it all again in the Amateur/NonPro issue. Nominate your favorite exhibitor be highlighted! As the fall season kicks off, I will be catching the action unfolding at some of the biggest shows that Texas and Oklahoma has to offer! Stop and chat if you see me in the stands! w

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Brazos Valley Faith Riders White Quad Team members Kolbie Shirley and Michaela Dunn pause for a moment before performing "The Showman" at the Texas State 4-H Show.

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Back on Tulsa Time at the Youth World Appaloosa Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 FEI North American Youth Championships 2021 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Big Scholarships at the Texas State 4-H Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 IEA & APHA Partner to Host 2021 IEA Western National Finals . . . . . . . . .9 Reining Exhibitors Slide Home with $$ at APHAWorld . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 PHBA World Championship Youth Golden Horse Winners.. . . . . . . . . . . .16 Wrapping Up Historic 2021 Ford Youth World . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 ABHA World Show a Record Breaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Team USA Defends Title in Youth World Games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 When Lords of the Plains Lived on the Plains . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 2021 Pinto World Championship Show Recap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 2021 BEHC Scholarships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Got Milk? The Ins and Outs of Dairy Goat Ownership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Youth Highlights:

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Pre-Junior Medalists: Caroline Mawhinney, Mia Albelo, Xaviera Maurer Buch

Youth Highlight MCKAYLA BROMBACH

The final day of the 2021 USEF Pony Finals, presented by Honor Hill Farm, showcased the highly anticipated Marshall and Sterling USEF Pony Medal. The nation’s top young pony athletes took center stage in the Rolex Ring as they tried their hand at the ten obstacle course, hoping for the chance to make it to the final round. 40 of the top contestants came back for the final test, vying for top honors, as they maneuvered around the second round, testing their handiness while keeping perfect form throughout the course. As the 52nd combination, Olivia Sweetnam and On Your Mark executed a nearly flawless round and was placed at the top of the call-back list. Sweetnam took all of the most technical options available and performed the turns, transitions, and change in pace with ease. Wimberley, Texas youth, McKayla Brombach was 119 in the order of go for round one as she navigated her way through the challenging ten obstacle course set forth aboard California Dreamin’. After laying down a seamlessly flawless first round, the pair held their second-place standing throughout each stand-by list. As 20 of the top horse and rider combinations came back for the second round, Brombach came back right behind Sweetnam, once again demonstrating a beautiful and flowing round, impressing the judges with her form and composure throughout both rounds. In the end, the dynamic pair held their second-place standing and would be crowned the red ribbon, after nearly dominating an entire field of 186 competitors. For results from the 2022 Pony Finals event, visit www.usef.org. w 6

FEI North American Youth Championships 2021 Future stars make their mark!

individual competition, with Jimena The FEI North Amer"It was kind of a lot of Carrillo Watanabe (First Time LS) ican Youth Championships pressure, because I (NAYC) 2021, formerly the didn't know how I was of Mexico North emerging victoriNorth American Junior and going to win. After the ous from another jump-off. At the conclusion of individual Young Rider Champion- last jump, I sat up suships, continues to evolve. per tall, and everyone competition, six riders remarkably After a year hiatus, the presstarted clapping and sat on perfect “0” scores. Carritigious event returned with were all really happy." lo Watanabe proved fastest in the tiebreaker, and all three individual a new location in Traverse Reagan Tomb City, MI as well as a new (Team USA) medalists completed the competition without touching a pole. Lenir category in the Pre-Junior Championship. But the abundance of talent re- Alejandro Perez Facusse (Di Vadine) of Honduras received the silver medal, with Carrillo Watamained the same. The USA’s Zone 4—made up of riders hail- nabe’s teammate Alessandro Neumann Priess ing from the states of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, (Corlinus) finishing as the individual bronze Mississippi, Tennessee and South Carolina— medalist. dominated jumping competition, claiming three Pre-Junior of the four team Championships, while the AmerThe addition of the Pre-Junior category to ican west coast shined brightest in dressage. jumping competition further enhanced a gradual Children pipeline of rider progression in the sport in North The Children’s category of Jumping made America. With fences set up to 1.30m, the Pre-Juits debut when this event was last held in 2019, nior division bridges the gap between Children’s and the division has grown, with Mexico send- (1.25m) and Junior (1.40m) competition. ing forward two teams for the first time. Mexico The USA’s Zone 4 rallied for a come-fromNorth and Mexico South would take up two- behind victory, with teammates Mia Albelo thirds of the team podium, but both would fall (Cocominka EST), Caia Watridge (Iselle van just short of USA’s Zone 8/9/10. Orshof), Trinity Beitler (Coconut) and Lawson The pressure was on anchor rider Reagan Whitaker (Brownie and Cream) each producing Tomb (Elba), who needed to produce a clear ef- at least one clear round for the team. The squad fort to secure a victory. Tomb delivered, clinch- completed the final round of team competition ing the gold medal for teammates Lilah Nakatani without a single fault, which would comfortably (Dianett), Leila Diab (Unang de Kergane) and propel them ahead of Mexico North and USA Jordan Gibbs (Douwe) on a collective score of Zone 10, despite Mexico North solidly holding just four faults. an early lead. That left Mexico South and Mexico North— “All of them contributed to the team score, both on eight faults—to jump-off for the remain- and it was very tight going into the last round toing medals, and Mexico South ultimately earned day, and they pulled it out with three clears,” said silver, with Mexico North bronze. However, Zone 4 Chef d’Equipe Kim Land. “It was really Mexico would get its turn atop the podium in a huge team effort, and we’re so excited for them

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State 4-H

BIG SCHOLARSHIPS A&M AgriLife Extension hosted the 59th Annual Texas State 4-H Horse Show at the Brazos County Expo, July 24-30. Over 350 4-H youth plus their families attended the show from all over the state of Texas. The Texas State 4-H Horse Show is the pinnacle of the 4-H horse project and offers many opportunities to 4-H youth including up to 40 classes of competition, educational programs, scholarships, and college preparation opportunities. County extension agents, volunteers, and supporters also assisted in managing the seven-day show. The State 4-H Horse show is supported by sponsors and donors who generously share their resources including monetary donations, services, and awards. Six custom trophy saddles, over 160 custom belt buckles, four bronze trophies, plus many other awards are given out! Thanks to generous donors and sponsors, the State 4-H Horse Show also Laci Heiner awards division scholarships. The program offered $6,000 Hunter Flat Senior scholarships for college to the highest placing senior in each of the six major divisions. This year’s recipients were Garrett Reed (Roping), Kelsey Drane (Judged Western), Maci Finley (Over Fences), Taylor-Marie Zamora (Hunter Flat), Paden Jarosz (Stock Horse) and Fawn Schott (Speed). Other scholarship opportunities included an incentive program designed and sponsored by Hi Pro Feeds and Kentucky Equine Research (KER) to award scholarships to highest placing 4-H competitors in specific divisions. Another great scholarship awarded is the Janet and BF Yeates Futurity Horseman Award. This scholarship is awarded to the highest placing 3-year-old futurity horse that was also shown as a yearling and a 2-year-old. This year’s recipient of the $1,000 scholarship was Kolton Wink. Another $6,000 in scholarships was awarded to the highest placing TQHA members in each division who showed an AQHA registered horse. The recipients of the TQHA Scholarships were Garrett Reed (Roping), McKenzie Duggin (Judged Western), Maci Finley (Over Fences), Laci Heiner (Hunter Flat), Ashley Wortham (Stock Horse) and Samantha Doran (Speed). All total $13,000 was awarded during State 4-H (not including the Hi-Pro Feeds/KER Scholarships). Plans are already underway for the 2022 Texas State 4-H Show. w

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Senior Champions •Roping: Garrett Reed; Res: James Colvin, III •Hunter Flat: Laci Heiner; Res: Karli Rayburn •Judged Western: Karli Rayburn; Res: McKenzie Duggin •Over Fences: Maci Finley; Res: AJ Kendrick •Speed: Georgia Ray; Res: Renee Maspero •Stock Horseman: Ashley Wortham; Res: Addison Gomez

Maci Finley Over Fences Senior

Junior Champions •Roping: Rowdy Quattlebaum; Res:: Cole David Wood •Hunter Flat: Emma Wenzel; Res: Awbrey Alvarado •Judged Western: Awbrey Alvarado; Res: Lily Bolen •Over Fences: Allison Heiner; Res: Tava Hazel

Aubrey Alvarado Junior Judged Western & HP APHA

•Speed: Jacie Stanley; Res: Naomi Brander •Stock Horseman: Charylet Lee; Res: Cooper Campbell

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and the future of the sport because of them.” “I’m very blessed and very honored to have this gold medal and to be on this team,” Whitaker added. “It’s really a dream come true.” Zone 4’s Mia Albelo added a second gold medal with the individual title. Having won the opening qualifying competition, the 16-year-old rider entered the individual final on a flawless score. Albelo delivered under the utmost pressure, jumping yet another clear round aboard her 10-year-old mare Cocominka EST to clinch gold. Zone 10’s Caroline Mawhinney (Stella Levista) received the silver medal, with Xaviera Maurer Burch (Con Rouet) of Mexico North bronze. “I’m so lucky to have come back today in the top spot,” Albelo said. “Going through those timers, keeping all the rails up was pretty emotional.” Junior Zone 4 jump-started a winning streak with another gold medal-worthy performance in Junior competition. The group of Hailey Royce (Sonic Boom), Ansgar Holtgers Jr. (Elina), Reid Arani (Ziezo) and Zayna Rizvi (Excellent) finished the team final impressively, with two rails in hand. Called the “Zone 4 Dream Team” by Chef d’Equipe Kim Land, Holtgers, Jr. and Rizvi produced critical double-clear efforts for their teammates, which put Zone 4 on a total score of 10.15. Canada jumped onto the podium with the silver medal (20.62), while USA Zone 5/6 earned team bronze (27.48). “I went last, so I had a lot of pressure on me, but I had faith in him, and he was so good, at every single jump,” Rizvi said of her mount. “Words can’t describe this feeling,” Holtgers, Jr. added. Proving the merit of Land’s words, Rizvi and Holtgers, Jr. went on to claim the top two individual medals of the competition. Rizvi and Excellent jumped to their second gold medal, finishing the

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Youth Highlight Dallas equestrian Isabella Fielder ranked in the top ten at the prestigious equestrian competition FEI North American Youth Championships (NAYC). NAYC is an international competition that brings together the young riders (ages 1421) to compete in the three Olympic equestrian disciplines of dressage, show jumping, and eventing. Fielder was invited to compete in the musical freestyle at NAYC. Her song was a Harry Styles medley: Sign of the Times for the walk, Golden for the trot, and Watermelon Sugar for the canter. Fielder competed on Conan Star, bred and raised by Black Star Sport Horses. The Grand Prix gelding is owned by Mystere Moyes of Delemont LP. “The show was a fantastic experience for me and helped me learn about international competition,” says seventeen-year-old Fielder. “I am very grateful to my wonderful family and trainers for all the support.” w

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competition on just 2.46 penalties. Holtgers, Jr. (Elina) took the silver, with Canada’s Lea Rucker (Evita) bronze. A year hiatus did not change much for Region 4, who rode to a second consecutive title in the Junior team Dressage competition. With just three riders, the Region 4 squad did not have the luxury of a drop score, but it wasn’t needed, with sisters Kylee (Honor) and Lexie (Montagny von der Heide) Kment and Ella Fruchterman nearly five percentage points better than runners-up Region 7. USA Region 3 rounded out the podium. “I am elated to see these girls up there, because it is the second year in a row that we’ve been atop the podium at NAYC,” said Nancy Gorton, who, alongside Ann Sushko, served as Chef d’Equipe for Region 4. “Region 4 has always been the underdog—we’re the flyover states—but I think that what we’re seeing is the dedication to the sport that’s been passed down over generations.” The Kment sisters again shared the podium in the NAYC Junior Individual Championship, with Lexie and Kylee finishing first and second, respectively. The sisters were separated by just one percentage point. Kat Fuqua, who competed in both dressage and jumping at NAYC, received the bronze medal. In her NAYC debut, Lexie Kment rode to a third gold medal by week’s end, topping the Junior Freestyle Championship with a score of 74.775 percent. Julia McDonald (Lehndorff van de Vogelzang) of Region 2 received the silver medal, while Fuqua claimed her third bronze medal of the week aboard her own Dreamgirl. Young Rider Zone 4 emphatically capped its week with a third gold medal in Young Rider competition. Erika Jacobson (Everton), Riley Delbecq (Julesraimus de Brisy), Violet Lindemann Barnett (Alanine de Vains) and Ashley Vogel (Bellissimo Z) brought their team Continued on page 19

IEA Western Finals

IEA and APHA Partner to Host the 2021 IEA Western National Finals The Texas heat was not nearly as hot as the competition going on in the rings during the 2021 American Paint Horse Association (APHA) World Show and IEA Western National Finals this month in Fort Worth. For the first time ever, the Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) Western National Finals, presented by the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) partnered with APHA to host a beautiful 2-day finals for IEA riders in grades 4-12 from across the nation who had qualified earlier in the IEA season. Set in the historic Will Rogers Coliseum and the newer Watt Arena, the IEA Western Finals saw nearly 200 individual and team competitors in Horsemanship and Reining classes. The IEA uses a draw-based format for competition, whereby riders randomly are assigned the horse(s) on which they will compete just minutes before entering the show arena (with no little to no warm-up). Horses were generously provided by local professional barns, IEA teams, university programs and APHA exhibitors. More than $8,000 in cash scholarship awards was presented at this National Finals to qualifying seniors. IEA riders enjoyed special activities with APHA youth members including a boot scramble, ice-cream social, youth lounge, stick horse race, APHA office tours, the chance to watch the APHA World Show, shopping and more. Judges for the IEA Western Finals were Daren Wright (APHA, AQHA, NSBA) from Chillicothe, Ohio and Debra Jones-Wright (AQHA, NRHA, NSBA) from Abbeville, South Carolina. Show Stewards were Dan Bergstresser and Jill Bergstresser, from Oswego, New York. Tammy Braham of Grove City, PA served as the Show Manager. “We absolutely loved being a part of the APHA World Show and felt very welcomed by all the APHA members and staff,” stated IEA Co-founder/Executive Director Roxane Durant. “The facilities and opportunities given to our riders were outstanding and we have received dozens of great comments from our members. We look forward to continuing our partnership with APHA in a variety of ways in the coming years.” Rounding out day one of individual competition saw two Grier School riders take top honors with Claire Andrews taking home The Myron Leff Leading Western Rider Award & Perpetual Trophy. Andrews, a rising senior from Bellefonte, PA had the highest combined score between the Varsity Open Horsemanship and Varsity Open Reining Individual classes. Andrew’s teammate, Anleigh Ahlert, was awarded the IEA High Point Crossover Rider Award, qualifying for three IEA National Finals in Hunt Seat, Dressage and Western and earning the highest combined points of all three events - a great accomplishment for this middle school rider and rising freshman. Both Andrews and Ahlert are coached by Chris McElyea of Grier School (Region 11). There was not a dry eye in the house when IEA made a special presentation to honor the late Roger Elder with the new Roger Elder Memorial Coach Sportsmanship Award and Perpetual Trophy. Roger’s wife, Sandra and daughter Sarah were present to accept the award on his behalf. The award was graciously donated by friends and members of the Ten-

Upper School Champion Team - King Show Horses Equestrian Team of Snellville, GA - coached by Jennifer King nessee Quarter Horse Association. T w o lucky winners of a Bob’s Custom Saddle certificate were awarded by random draw from all the class win- Varsity Open Rider, Adrianna Runzo (Autumn Rose Farm Equestrian Team - Powell, OH), ners on Indiaboard Scamper, provided by The Pott Family vidual competition day. Earning those coveted saddles were Tianna Cooper of KM Equestrian Team (Region 5-1) coached by Katie Morehead and Mallory Kirby of Dare Equestrian Team (Region 5-2) coached by Linda Dare. The United States Pony Club (USPC) again sponsored the IEA National Finals Horsemanship Knowledge Test which was open to all Western rider members. Lydia Visser of North Country Horses (Region 2) and Grace Spooner of Team Need-A-Hand (Region 4) took top placings in the Upper and Middle School respectively. Day two of competition saw 25 middle and high school teams battle it out for every point for the chance at National titles. In the end, it was King Show Horses of Snellville, GA (Region 4) to take home the Upper School Champion Team trophy (coached by Jennifer King) with Autumn Rose Farm of Powell, OH (coached by Debbie Griffith) taking home the reserve honors for Upper School. Middle School Champion Team was awarded to Grier School of Birmingham, PA (Region 4) (coached by Chris McElyea) with reserve awards going to Flamekissed Equestrian (Region 4) coached by Amanda Pope. Lucky saddle certificate winner number three of a Bob’s Custom Saddle went to Marci Leath of Central Carolina Equestrian (Region 4) coached by Kate Mcalinn, Joy Garvin and Tania Morton. Day two ended with a team parade and multiple awards presented including the NRHA Sportsmanship Award which was presented to McKenzie Templin of Lone Star Equestrian (Region 7) coached by Kelly Haydon and Russell Haydon. The Team Spirit Award was a hard fought battle of costumes, props, sportsmanship, volunteering and social media posting with the award going to Arizona Reining Equestrian Continued on page 22

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Youth Highlight MICHAELA DUNN 16-year-old Michaela Dunn of Bryan, Texas, is in the 11th grade and home schools. She shows in many western events from barrel racing, pole bending, ranch horse all the way to sorting and boxing! She’s an AQHA and 4-H member and has competed at the State 4-H show the last couple of years. She’s also a member of the State Champion Brazos Co Faith Riders equestrian drill team. Why horses?: Horses are just what keep me going. I’ve been riding since before I was 7 years old, so I can’t remember life without horses. They are my drive when I want to quit, and my purpose for getting through the day. If not for horses, I wouldn’t be who I am today. Moment(s) you will always remember: The moment I got to pick out my horse. I walked into a herd of pretty AQHA cowhorses and she just walked up to me as if to say, “pick me.” From that moment on, we have always had an unbreakable connection. Favorite horse(s)?: I like the older bloodlines of cow horses. My mare has lines from Peppy San Badger and Sally Doc, and my gelding is from Peppy San Badger and Colonel Freckles. Favorite event(s)?: Ranch Sorting has to be one of my favorite events right now. There’s so much excitement in the sorting pen for both you and the horse and you never know what will happen. Role model?: The only person you need to be better than is the person you were yesterday. There’s always someone riding their horse when it’s raining, when it’s really hot, when they’re tired, before or after an already busy day. Those are the people I look up to. Superstitions?: If the practice before a show is bad, your performance run will be good. Future plans with horses?: I have a ton of plans, but right now I’m learning how to rope on my gelding and I’ll be starting to show him at stock horse shows this next year. I plan to continue my mare at stock horse shows, in the sorting pen, and on the Faith Riders drill team. Career path: I would like to pursue a path in Agricultural Communications to stay involved in the horse community and use my interests in photography, photo and video editing, and writing. Advice for others with horses?: Never stop trying new things. There’s always something new to learn with your horse. w 16

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Reining exhibitors slide home with money in their pockets from the APHA World Show Contributed Courtesy APHA

This year at the APHA World Championship Show, reining classes were a hit with added money totaling a whopping $64,000. This year’s purse money was sponsored by the American Paint Horse Association and the Texas Paint Horse Breeders Association. Exhibitors, including Open riders and non-pros, had the opportunity to show in a multitude of reining classes at this year’s show. The 3-Year-Old Reining Challenge (NRHA Levels 1 – 4) had $2,000 added for the Open as well as an additional $2,000 for the non-pro exhibitors while the 4, 5, 6, & 7-Year-Old Reining Challenge (NRHA Levels 1 – 4) had $25,500 added for the Open as well as an additional $25,500 added for the non-pro exhibitors. Each class also offered a $1,000 added Texas-Bred Incentive which paid the top three placing horses foaled in Texas. The 2021 APHA World Championship Show also featured NRHA All-Breed classes, giving exhibitors the opportunity to show other horses that may not be registered APHA. These classes flourished with additional money added or jackpot money included. The purses in these classes ranged from $500 to $2,000-added which ultimately allowed Open, non-pros, limited, Youth and rookie riders to all walk away with winning money. Exhibitor Raeanna Thayn from Tioga, Texas, had a rewarding World Show where she and her horse RosesWhiz walked away with $10,000 in earnings. “I am so proud of my mare,” said Raeanna. “This was my first time showing in the derby at the Paint World Show outside of the world title classes. I was super excited to see how much added money there was! It is a great incentive for reiners to bring their higher level derby horses to the show and to grow reining in APHA. The quality of horses and the amount of people in the derby was super impressive this year.” Overall, the APHA World Show welcomed over 5,200 entries and 1,350 horses this year. Forty-four U.S. states, Canada and England were represented. The show held 400 classes which included 305 world championship classes. Special thanks to all the exhibitors, sponsors and staff that made this unforgettable event possible. w PHBA World Championship Youth Golden Horse Winners • 14-18: Shez Sleepy Too, Ely Joe Taylor, Stephenville, TX Res: Hez Invested In Gold, Caroline Cleveland, Denton, TX

Jenna Mendez

• 13 & U: Little Outlaw Jac, Jada Casto, Millstadt, IL Res: Golden King Of Bling, CJ Kirkland, Bunker, MO • Novice Youth: Surenuffskippin, Jenna Mendez, El Paso, TX Res: Bums Away, Delanie Paschal, Reidsville, NC • Walk Trot 10-18: Never Outta Style, Katherine Cleveland, Denton, TX Res: Shegot Great Legs, Macey Koehler, Appleton, WI • Walk Trot 5-9: Flash Me A Gold Chip, Ella Miller, Bargersville, IN Res: Chexoutmy Connection, Caleb Heinz, Greenfield, IN • Palomino Bred HP: Zip Me Plenty Good, Baylee Runyon, Springfield, IL Res: MWS My Kinds Therapy, Creek Plemons, Crawford, IN • Max Eisenberg Memorial Sportsmanship Award: Reese Pekny of Glenwood, IA

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APHA Reining

AQHyA World Show

Wrapping Up the Historic 2021 Ford Youth World

Event Coverage If you were unable to join us in Oklahoma City or missed the free live webcast, be sure to check out results at www.aqha.com/youthworld. Relive the highlights by watching all of the winning run (aqha.com/youth-world/coverage/2021) coverage, courtesy of the Journal. You can also watch daily Gold Globe Reports on AQHA’s Instagram and Facebook pages and on the Wrangler Network. Exhibitors received free digital videos of their run, courtesy of Farnam. Equine Promotion, the Ford Youth World official videographer, emailed exhibitors a link to their run. AQHYA Contests Action at the OKC Fairgrounds continued outside of the arena, too. The AQHYA Horse Judging Contest, Justin boots and Wrangler jeans decorating, speech and art/photo contests were just some of the contests offered. Throughout the show, Ford Youth World teams also competed for points in a team spirit contest. Adair FFA of Adair, Oklahoma took home the title of AQHYA Horse Judging World Champions at the AQHYA World Champion-

ship Judging Contest on August 2 at the OKC Fairgrounds in Oklahoma City. The top individual high-point title was awarded to Connor Pell, representing Adair FFA. Parade of Teams

2021 Parade of Teams The 2021 youth teams were recognized during the Parade of Teams in the Jim Norick Arena. Also recognized in the arena were: the Wrangler Youth Leader of the Year in Honor of Roger Elder, American Quarter Horse Foundation Scholarship recipients, Ford Youth World contest winners and the 2021-22 AQHYA Executive Committee. 2020 High-Point Recognitions The 2020 youth year-end high-point winners were recognized during their corresponding classes during the Ford Youth World. Watch this video presentation of the winners at https://youtu.be/M45HGIBT6Cg. Youth Activities Scholarship The American Quarter Horse Foundation awarded two $1,000 youth activities scholarships to Caleigh Iwanski of Stockton, Kansas, and Jacqueline Potwora of Eugene, Oregon. This scholarship is awarded to youth members in their last year of youth eligibility. The youth members also had to compete at the 2021 AQHYA World Show in a Level 2 or Level 3 class or in a designated AQHYA competition.

Adair FFA of Adair, OK took home the title of AQHYA Horse Judging World Champions. The top individual HP title was awarded to Connor Pell, Adair FFA.

Record Ride the Pattern & Online Auction AQHA Professional Horsemen volunteered their time to give free Ride the Pattern clinics, presented by Nutrena. These popular clinics gave exhibitors the perfect opportunity to learn how AQHA Professional Horsemen would approach a class or pattern. Thanks in part to Nutrena’s generosity to match the amount donated at the Ride the Pattern clinics dollar-for-dollar, the Professional Horsemen Endowment raised a record-breaking $14,553. The AQHA Professional Horsemen also hosted an online auction to raise money for the Guy Stoops AQHA Professional Horsemen’s Scholarship Fund. Bidding ran for four days on a variety of different items, including lessons and training in different disciplines, donated by AQHA Professional Horsemen from across the country. The generosity of all who bid in the auction raised $7,535. Make Plans for Next Year's Show Qualifying is already under way for the 2022 Ford Youth World. Find a list of AQHA-approved shows at www.aqha.com/ events and don’t delay in earning your spot to compete at next year’s event! w

Caleigh Iwanski and Jacqueline Potwora each won a $1,000 Youth Activities Scholarship. September 2021 SouthWest Horse Trader

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That’s a wrap on the 2021 Built Ford Tough AQHYA World Championship Show! This year’s Ford Youth World, held July 29 August 8 at the OKC Fairgrounds in Oklahoma City, was the largest in the event’s 49-year history, with more than 5,800 entries. AQHYA exhibitors from the United States, Canada, Paraguay and South Africa competed for 42 world championship, 33 Adequan® Level 2 championships and 39 Nutrena Level 1 championships.

News & Events

KATILYNN HANSEN 15-year-old Katilynn Hansen of Kansas City, Missouri is a sophomore at Parkhill South. She shows the All Around and the Ranch classes in AQHA, APHA, ABRA and PtHA. Why horses?: As a youth I went through a hard time and started taking riding lessons. I ended up falling in love with riding. Moment you will always remember: Winning World Champion on my 4-year-old Gold Is Epic, “Dilly” at ABRA World. Favorite event?: ABRA World Show Role model?: My biggest role model is my mom because she has been there for me at every show, lesson, and ride. Superstitions?: Getting Mac & Cheese and Hot Chocolate from Lucky J in Carthage, MO. Future plans with horses?: I plan on riding on a team in college. Career path?: Veterinarian Advice for others with horses?: Enjoy your horse and don’t take yourself too seriously! w 18

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Emily Peak Whitehead

Youth Highlight

The Mild Mini & Hot Pony Chile Sensation show, held July 10-11 at Expo New Mexico in Albuquerque, resulted in HPs: Tibbs Banner King (Pinto-OpenMini), Mardi Gras All About Jazz (Pinto-Amateur-Mini/JanFigure of et Elder), Tewaspeak Teal (PinEight, Emily Jo to-Open-Pony-38-56/Katy Lente), Whitehead's 2-yo gelding, SPC Wreckless (Pinto-Solid-Mini/ won his first Deven Creek), LBM Dalis One halter class. Tough Kid (AMHR-Open-Under/Dali Campbell), View Litand Palomino approved classes, plus all-breed and tle Nuggett (AMHR-Amateur-Under/Fran John- two 4-H regional shows. The latter were for Bernaston), Windsong Delite (AMHR-Youth-Under/Zoe lillo and Taos Counties and open to New Mexico 4-H Gonzales), Strasslein Mardi Gras All About Jazz enrolled horse project youth. Show secretary Nancy (AMHR-Open-Over & AMHR-Amateur-Over/Janet Unis performed a monumental task with the 2-day Elder), Strasslein Built For Fooln (AMHR-Youth/ show, 4 judges, and 25 high-point awards up for Over/Bruce Freiwaid), Knights Chromed Out Ca- grabs. Paint HPs included Brittany Sonntag (Novdillac (ASPC-Classic-Pony/Brenda Branch), and ice-Amateur/Millenium Assets), Pamela Slutz (AmDayspring Heritage Spirit (All-Breed-Under & All- ateur-WT/Hoos Real), Judy Parsons (Amateur/Pistol Breed-Over/Linda Aldridge). Packin Picasso), and Loots Charming Lady (Open/ The Estancia Valley Ranch Rodeo, a Work- Jeanne Marotta), while Pinto HPs were Connie Hating Ranch Cowboys Association event, was held in ley (Amateur-WT/Array Of Neon) and Jordan Jones Moriarty, NM, July 16-17, and ended with Cross- (Amateur/Bigtime Fancy). Palomino youth HPs were roads Ranch as first place team, including Trey Rusk, Jenna Mendez (14-18/Surenufskippen) and Denny Jarryd Burris, Emmet Sultemeier, Brock Dearing, Turner (13&U/Golds Classic Las). Appaloosa HPs Homero Madrid, Bradley Burris. Burris’s mount, included Lorie Garcia (NP-WT/Dirty Art) and KarRed Rey, won Top Horse honors. Event winning in Troendle (Open/Oh Good Grace). All-breed HPs teams included Singleton Ranches (Bronc-Riding), included Hadleigh Roybal (Y-WT/Hot As Elle), TayCrossroads Ranch (Sorting & Wild Cow Milking), lor Rolan (Youth/Star Spangled Sportster), Mariah and there was a tie between Hatchet Ranch and Fal- Montoya (Amateur-WT and Open-WT/Zippos Lacy con Valley Ranch in both Branding and Stray Gath- Pine), Stacey Thornton (Amateur/Ms Sweet Chic Olena), and Malaika Castillo (Open/Star Spangled ering. Sportster). In the Bernalillo County 4-H show, HPs South Louisiana Team Sorting Association’s went to Brynlee Bowdoin (Novice/Custer), Denny July 17 show, at Port Allen Arena as always, was Turner (Jr/Golds Classic Las), and Jenna Mendez action-packed, with even some dancing in the warm(Sr/Surenuffskippen). Taos County 4-H HPs went up pen! Winners were #14-Team Penning (Ronnie to Trygg White (Novice/Charger San Pep), Denny Horn/Roy Sattler/Cody Duplechain), #15- -ManTurner (Jr/Golds Classic Las), and Jenna Mendez 2-Gate (Breanna Taylor/Renee Free/Cydney Free), (Sr/Surenuffskippin). 4-H Speed Event HPs went to #10-Ranch (Chris Mitchell/Andrew Zito), Youth (ElBrynlee Bowdoin (Novice/Custer), Denny Turner lie Jo Lindsey/Brianna Clack), and #6-Ranch (Chad (Jr/Golds Classic Las), and Taylor White (Sr/Charger Campbell/Joey French). The next show is scheduled Pep San). for August 21. fmi, www.sltsa.com. Panhandle QHA’s 2021 Boom Circuit was NM Paint Horse Association hosted the 2021 held July 22-25 in Amarillo. HPs include Erin Morgan Green Chile Classic at Wright’s Rockin Horse AreBrodbeck (L1-Youth-WT/All So Sudden), Addison na in Stanley July 17-18. Paint, Pinto, Appaloosa, Langley (L1-Youth/I Will Be Hot), June D. Roberson Continued on page 32

Buckskin World Show

A Record Breaker ABHA All Around Youth • 14-18: Hez Dynamic, Emma Schaefer

Mimi Gochman & Celina BH

Young Riders

Cont from page 8 Christian Simonson & Zeaball Diawind

• Youth Buckskin Bred: Premium Pine, CJ Kirkland • Ranch Youth: Peptos King Play, Katelyn Puderbaugh • Ranch Y Buckskin Bred: SS Goldschalager, Kendal Sheppard • 11-18 Youth W/T: Gold Is Epic, Kaitlyn Hansen • 10&U Youth W/T: Ima Western Sensation, Emilee Yost

The 2021 ABRA World Show, held July 19-24, proved to be a massive success with tremendous growth in entries and stalls. Analytics of the show goes as follows: 30% increase in stalls, 42% overall increase in entries, 40% increase in Open, 57% increase in Amateur, 29% increase in Youth, and 55% increase in Walk-Trot. The show’s highlights included:

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• 17 All Around Awards Saddles, Silver Spurs & Straps • World/Res World Championship Silver Award Buckles • Welcome Party & YES Stallion Auction • Enjoyable youth activities during lunch breaks • Youth Judging Contest • NSBA Futurities • Trail clinic hosted by Tim Kamura • JR/SR Youth Ambassador contest • Open Wine Pleasure class • New Sportsmanship Award • New Facebook World Show group page • Livestream service by Walton Webcasting

The show offered over 200 classes in Open, Amateur, Youth with a great assortment of Ranch Classes and Walk-Trot classes. Class champions and reserve champions received silver award buckles with ribbons to 10th place. In addition, saddles and silver spurs and straps were awarded to All Around High-Point winners. Over 115 NSBA classes ran concurrently with ABRA classes in which bronze trophies were awarded to the class champion. The major increase in participation at the show brought with it challenges that the ABRA show staff handled well and will analyze how they can adjust the show schedule and give the exhibitors the very best experience showing at next year’s World Show. The huge increase in entries brought about extremely long days of showing and a big round of applause to the show’s judges for enduring the long hours. Some classes had over 20 entries, and average classes were between 10-15+ entries. For full results visit us at www.americanbuckskin.com. w

• 13&U: Dun Me Hot, Addison Webb

from fourth to first with just a single rail and a time fault against them over the course of the two rounds of the team final. Zone 2 would make it close, and while anchor rider Mimi Gochman (Celina BH) delivered with a double-clear performance, it wasn’t quite enough to overtake the lead. Zone 2 settled for silver, with Canada bronze. “From the [opening] speed and today, through each round, they just got better and better,” Zone 4 Chef d’Equipe Kim Land said. “They moved up. They were fourth, then they were second, and then they won gold. I’m incredibly proud of them for their accomplishment.” After riding to individual gold in the Junior championship two years ago, Gochman claimed her second individual title at NAYC, this time in the Young Rider Individual Championship aboard Celina BH. Gochman led from start to finish, completing the competition on a perfect “0” score. Mexico’s Daniel Rihan Goyeneche (Chousa Sho Z) and USA Zone 4’s Violet Lindemann Barnett (Alanine de Vains) completed the podium with individual silver and bronze, respectively. “Jumping this many rounds is tough on any day, and it’s really important this week,” Gochman said. “I was super thrilled to continue to jump clear throughout the whole week.” Region 7 received the gold medal in the Young Rider Dressage Team Championship with a dominant performance. Erin Nichols (Handsome Rob AR), Miki Yang (Donavan), Katherine Mathews (Soliére) and Christian Simonson (Zeaball Diawind) were so impressive, the team’s drop score was higher than two of the three

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scores on Region 1’s silver medal-winning squad. It was much closer for the remaining medals, with less than two percentage points separating silver and bronze. USA Region 2 just edged Region 4, who received the bronze medal. Simonson was also the individual champion—and the only rider to score above 70 percent in the competition. In the individual final, Simonson also rode to a personal best score of 75.353 percent. The 19-year-old has had the ride on Christina Morgan’s 9-year-old gelding for two years. “When I was on the podium, I was thinking about the fact that the last time I rode the individual test at a NAYC, I was disqualified,” said Simonson, who trains with U.S. Olympian Adrienne Lyle. “Thinking about that and the fact that I’m here now with a different horse, one that we’ve brought up and shown step by step and I’ve been a part of the whole process—to be able to redeem myself in that individual test was an amazing feeling.” Simonson’s successful week concluded with an exclamation point, as he rode to one last gold medal in the Young Rider Freestyle Championship. Simonson and Zeaball Diawind continued to bring their scores up, this time receiving a 78.935 percent from the judges—setting a new record for the highest score awarded in the FEI Young Rider Freestyle Test. The judge at B even awarded this pair an 81.375 percent. Region 1’s Allison Nemeth (Tiko) received the silver medal, finishing less than two-tenths of a percentage point ahead of bronze medallist Tillie Jones (Qi Gong TF) of Region 4. w

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Youth Highlight

TRISTAN BOWLES Kelsey Crawley Photography

12-year-old Tristan Bowles of Gainesville, Texasis a 7th Grader at Era ISD. When I was born, my mom, Kylie, thought that she should stop riding so she could focus on being a good mom. Then one day my dad, Nathan, showed up at the house one afternoon with a little cow bred bay mare (Allie) that he wanted mom to try. My mom gave her a chance, and she was well broke thanks to Jared Pierson. Allie hadn’t seen a barrel though. Fast forward to 7 years ago. My mom had been running her and winning some money. She ended up winning 2 trophy saddles that year. A lady wanted to buy Allie for a lot of money. I asked my mom not to sell her and to save her for me when I got big enough to ride her. Two years ago, I started riding Allie. I rode her at our house and slow in the pasture. After a few months, I decided I was ready to take Allie as my horse. I started following my dreams and less than a year later, I broke the arena record at Zaal Ranch in Collinsville with a 14.620! Hard work, determination, and a willingness to listen and learn from others around me has paid off. Moment(s) you will always remember: I will always remember the 41st Annual Josey Jr World Champion Barrel Race. In the finals, I ran the fastest time of the weekend and I ended up winning the Barrel Race. Allie and I won a Cimarron trailer, Circle Y saddle, money, Shea Michelle Buckle, horse boots, a free breeding to CC Running, 10 bags of Purina horse feed, and a ton of other things. I think the coolest thing was meeting the legendary Martha Josey. Favorite horse(s)?: Allie (Short Okie Lena) is my favorite horse. She gives 110% everyday whether she is running barrels, working cattle, or just riding her round.

Role model?: My role model is my mom, Kylie Bowles, she is an amateur barrel racer. She has taught me everything that I know from how to ride to where to put my hands on my horse around each barrel. She is also a great Christian and teaches me everything that I need to know about being a Christian, barrel racer, and a good person. Superstitions?: I do not have any superstitions, but my dad has a lucky pair of purple underwear that he wears when I run. Future plans with horses?: I plan on riding horses for as long as God allows me to. Career path: I am considering being a veterinarian. I want to go to Texas A&M to get my DMV degree. I want to specialize in horses. I hope to get a good start on my college fund from rodeo winnings before I go off to college. w 20

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Holly & Lester Meier

Ranch Raised Bucking Stock

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Cowgirl Corner

Lester Meier Rodeo Company Texas Tour

By Sherri Mell, 2X Hall of Fame Cowgirl For 48 years, the Lester Meier making the draws. Lester is in the Rodeo Company has run their Tex- pens overseeing the loading of stock as Open Pro Rodeo Tour. Always into the chutes at both the roping end drawing a good crowd, contestants and the bucking chute ends of the compete for buckles and year end arena. Lester watches every rodeo saddles in each event. Consisting athlete ride or rope on his athletic of 15 rodeos, the Texas tour kicks stock while overseeing the entire off in March each year at the John rodeo from the arena dirt. In his O’Brian Arena in Refugio and ends younger Rodeo Career days, Lester the last week of October at the La- competed in Bull Riding for 7 years. Salle Youth Rodeo Arena in Cotulla. After a tough 2020 Rodeo year You never know when Leon Coffee, for every Cowboy and Cowgirl and Hall of Fame Champion Bull fighter especially the Rodeo Companies and Rodeo Clown, might make an due to the COVID outbreaks and appearance. He has been a big part unexpected closures, Lester Meier of the Lester Meier Rodeos over the Rodeos has been a very popular desyears and is always a treat for the tination in 2021. crowd! Residing in Fredericksburg, Women's Rodeo Events Lester Meier Rodeo Company raisIn the early 2000’s, Holly and es their own bucking stock and are Lester paired up with the Women’s bucking mostly their own stock Professional Rodeo Association raised on the Hill Country ranch. The (WPRA) to approve the Barrel Race roping steers are also home grown. and Breakaway Roping events for However, the roping calves are their Rodeo Tour. Since then, they bought right off their mommas from have been running the two classes the Runnels Ranch in Bay City. Lesduring every performance and slack. ter and Holly Meier are the founders, They have always worked hard to owners, and operators of the Comkeep up with the current events and pany. The personal dedication from Holly and Lester is evident to every always point towards the future of contestant. The Rodeo is always run Rodeo. While the Breakaway Roping professionally, which makes it very has been an approved event in the popular among the rodeo athletes as WPRA since back in the early 80s, well as the spectators. the PRCA didn’t recognize it at the Holly is in the office taking National Finals Rodeo (NFR) until care of the paperwork such as tak2020. While a huge step was taken, ing entries, doing the books, and

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Brenda Crowder COVID is real, friends. This past week, we lost a very special lady in the Rodeo industry. She was big part of the PRCA Bad Company Rodeos back when Mac Altizer was putting them on. Brenda Crowder, PRCA Rodeo Secretary/Timer and friend to all Cowboys and Cowgirls that met her has gone to be with the Lord and Lane Frost. Brenda worked many rodeos that I competed at since I moved to Texas in 1982. She has been taking care of us girls at the WPRA Women’s World Finals in the Roping Arena for several years and she was a major part of the Bad Company Rodeos including the Poteet’s Strawberry Festival Rodeo and the Del Rio PRCA Rodeo to name a couple. She worked the PRCA NFR and was decorated with the 2019 PRCA Secretary of the Year Award! Brenda hailed from Stephenville, and was the Mother to Shawna Ray and Billy Jack Ray. She was also the Secretary at the Mesquite Championship Rodeos and to quote them; “Though she will live in our hearts and memories, she will forever be missed by her family at Mesquite Championship Rodeo. We love you Miss Brenda.” This goes for every Rodeo Contestant that ever met her. WE ARE FAMILY, RODEO FAMILY. See you down the road, God Bless Chris Ledoux and Brenda Crowder w

Lester Meier Rodeo Company Sponsor Highlight Sponsors are a big part of the Lester Meier Rodeo Company, and I would like to mention one here this month. SAY WHOA is the Calf Roping Sponsor at all the Lester Meier Rodeos throughout the year. My friend Al Hyatt, Jr introduced me to SAY WHOA, a product for horses in distress and/or colic. Rodeo animal athletes are the most important part of the rodeo, and the safety and health are highest on the list. Rodeo contestants are faced with decisions every day that will affect the performance of our horses and cattle, whether it is health or feeding. Colic is a big thing in our horse industry, unfortunately and often needs more attention than just walking your horse and keeping it from rolling. I have personally used SAY WHOA saving myself a few Vet visits. I administer the natural product when I see any signs or symptoms of my horse in distress and/or colic by using it first and wait for the “Shovel Ready” results. I carry one in each of my horse trailers, and I have a few at both of our ranches here in Texas and California. We have had 100% success at both ranches on a couple of occasions we’ve had to use it. For more information, visit HorseSenseSolutions.com. w

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the performances were held during the day in the same arena. Approved again in 2021, it has not been determined if the event will debut during the actual nighttime NFR performances. Another cutProfessionally ting-edge producer Run & Friendly is Mac Altizer’s Bad Company Rodeo. He too has run WPRA approved Breakaway Roping at his Rodeos for years. Mac once told me that Women’s Breakaway was just as important as any other event in his rodeos. When I asked why, he smiled and responded that his Mom had roped calves, so there was a special place in his heart for it. I personally want to thank Holly, Lester and Mac and their Rodeo Companies for getting on the band wagon way before everyone else did with the Breakaway Roping. While the Breakaway event is making historical strides now, there were many important people that were on the ground floor that need to be recognized, thanked, and never forgotten!

Cowgirl Corner

The All Around Youth at the World Championship Appaloosa Youth Show was Taylor Smith of Cont from page 4 College Station, TX party at the on-grounds water park, Safari Joe’s H2O, an ice cream social, a boot scramble, egg toss, wheelbarrow race, and dog races. The newest Appaloosa Breyer Model Horse, Chocolatey was on grounds Thursday, July 29th to take selfies with show attendees, and kids were invited to paint their own Breyer Model Horses in the Trade Show Hall, generously donated by Breyer. Preparations are now underway for the 2021 World Championship Appaloosa Show in Fort Worth, Texas, October 29–November 6 at Will Rogers Memorial Center. Qualification has been waived for this year’s show. The show schedule and other information can be found at www.appaloosa.com/world-show. w

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IEA Western Finals

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Future Novice Rider, Chloe Zarlino (Dare Equestrian Team - Hilliard, OH), aboard Lena-B, provided by Bein Performance Horses

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Team (coached by Jessica Bein). Grier School won the Scavenger Hunt. Volunteers of the Show went to Olivia Badgley and Aubree Whanger, both of Dare Equestrian Team. IEA would not exist without the help of our equine partners and horse providers. The Top Horsemanship Horse (Juice) and the Top Reining Horse (Zippy) both hailed from IEA team, E-Power, of Gunther, TX with the APHA Most Valuable Paint (MVP) Award being presented to Gunnador from Team Need-A-Hand in Mufreesboro, TN. Results can be found at: rideiea.org/western/finals/. w

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12-year-old Gracie Kachuriak of Prosper, Texas shows Miniature Horses in hand and then saddles up to run barrel horses as well. The 7th grader at Cornerstone Christian Academy is a member of the American Miniature Horse Association, American Miniature Horse Registry, National Barrel Horse Association and the Blue Ridge Riding Club. Why Horses? Horses are kind of like a friend that never leaves you. Through tough times you can always count on your horse to be there for you. Moment I will Always Remember: When I won the 2D for the first time. Best Day Ever! That was just such a special moment from being the underdog in the sport. When I finally won versatility at the World Championship show with my mini, Awesome, my very difficult horse with trust issues. It was such a special moment because we also won Jumper that year. It just showed me all the blood, sweat and tears put into him had finally paid off. Favorite Horse(s)?: Both my Barrel horses, Jackson and Chica and our precious mini, Tatty are my top three. Number one is Jackson. Favorite Event?: I love running barrels, but my favorite mini event is Jumper! Role Model?: My mom because she is sure a hard worker and is so humble and kind. And Sharin Hall. I want to have the type of knowledge with horses that she does. Future Plans?: I really want to win the youth multihorse award at AMHA World for my final year in 12&U age division. I think it would be a great way to step into the 13-18 where I’ll be the underdog. Long-term: I have two places I’ve always wanted to run at and win; The American and the NFR. Career Path?: Science Teacher perhaps. Advice for others with horses: Stay motivated on the goal and don’t give up. Also, learn from your mistakes with horses! w 28

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Results from APHA’s highly anticipated 2021 Youth World Games, postponed a year due to the pandemic and held virtually due to international travel restrictions, were announced today during the European Paint Horse Championship in Kreuth, Germany. When the (virtual) dust settled, Team USA successfully defended their title, narrowly edging out Team Germany for the top spot. Eight teams from Austria, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Sweden and the United States competed, submitting video entries in showmanship, horsemanship, huntseat equitation and ranch riding. Overall placings are based on a compiled score; in teams with five members, the lowest score is dropped. Every other year, this international event brings our youth members together in fun and friendly team competition—this time virtually—for priz-

Team USA, 40 points, Team Members: Antonia Dinulescu, Josie Eckert, Katelyn Daniells, Lauren Gralla, Mannetta McAvaddy, Coach Pat Trebesch and Manager Dustin Boehmer.

es and bragging rights. Each member of the top three teams receives a Gist Silversmiths trophy buckle. What APHA President Alison Umberger says: The Youth World Games present such a unique opportunity to bring together young Paint Horse competitors from around the globe. Although the teams were not able to come together in person this year, the opportunity for our international youth to go head to head with their U.S. counterparts provided another fierce competition as well as a highlight to many youth careers. All competitors should be proud of their accomplishments and we look forward to welcoming the Youth World Games teams back to EuroPaint in 2022. Full results are available online and can be found on the Youth World Games webpage at apha.com/international/events/youth-world-games/.w

Chiro Corner

When Lords of the Plains Lived on the Plains

Chiro Corner Contributed by Dr. Jennifer Schuckman

Contributed by Sue Hancock Jones

Huge photographs of Quanah Parker, the last Comanche chief, have at times hung from the museum walls of the National Ranching Heritage Center. When I see a visitor gazing at Quanah on horseback with his eagle-feather war bonnet flowing past his saddle, I’ve found a strange pleasure in stopping to say, “Do you know he’s part Irish?” In Texas we grow up being told as school children that Quanah’s mother was the famous Cynthia Ann Parker, the 9-year-old child kidnapped in 1836 in a violent raid on Fort Parker. Although the white man started fighting Indians when the first ship landed on the shores of Virginia, the 1836 kidnapping of the little blueeyed Irish girl marked the start of the white man’s 40-year war with the Comanche. As owner of what is thought to be the second largest collection of Comanche artifacts outside the Smithsonian, the National Ranching Heritage Center periodically becomes the storyteller of a people that called themselves “Nermernuh,” which means “The People.” They were short, dark-skinned, barrel-chested individuals who were descendants of the primitive hunters who had crossed the land bridge from Asia to America in successive migrations between 11,000 and 5,000 B.C. Standing more than 6-feet tall with broad shoulders and a muscular body, Quanah was dark-skinned and anything but short and barrel-chested. The color of his skin did not betray his white blood, but his eyes revealed the Parker ancestry. His eyes were blue-gray and penetrating. A Washington investigator writing a report to his superiors in 1904 summarized Quanah’s leadership: “If ever Nature stamped a man with the seal of leadership, she did it in his case. Quanah would have been a leader and a governor in any circle where fate may have cast him—it is in his blood.” The Quahadi band of the Comanche was the hardest, fiercest, least yielding component of a tribe reputed to be the most violent and warlike in North America. They were the only band that never signed a treaty and the last band of any tribe to surrender to life on the reservation. The Comanche were called the Lords of the Plains because their control of the Southern Great Plains for 200 years caused that area of the nation to be the last place settled in America.

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Quanah struggled constantly with political rivals in the tribe after the Indian wars ended and the tribe lived at Fort Sill. More than a head taller than most Comanche, Quanah had the bearing of a leader and tried to convince his nomadic people that cattle and education were their best alternatives for the future. Texas residents observe the second Saturday in September as Quanah Parker Day.

Quanah, the fierce warrior son of an Irish woman, eventually became a cattleman after the Indian Wars. Owning individual property was a concept foreign to Comanche culture when Quanah led his people to the reservation in 1875. Their only form of wealth had been horses, but eventually Quanah’s vision of the future centered on cattle and education. Some of the most successful cattlemen in Texas— Burk and Tom Burnett, Charles Goodnight, Daniel W. Waggoner—helped Quanah transition from warrior to cattleman. Of all the eulogies given after his death, none was more fitting than the eulogy of Knox Beal, his adopted son: “Quanah Parker, my father, led a great many Comanche Indians. He had a great herd of horses and cattle in 1890, and when he died in 1911, he did not have many left because he was so generous.” Perhaps not enough has been written about his generosity and what might have happened to The People had such a man not existed. In 2019, the Texas Legislature passed legislation making the second Saturday in September perpetually Quanah Parker Day. w

You may be thinking can I get my high school athlete adjusted to improve performance, or will chiropractic help my child’s scoliosis, or even can chiropractic help my babies colic? I frequently am asked what age is appropriate to start chiropractic adjustments. The answer is birth! It is never too early to start thinking about spinal health for your or your horse. The birthing process itself is a traumatic event (for both mother and child) that can cause any joints to be fixated to the left or right of neural. Pregnancy wellness adjustments can help with ease of labor, delivery, and postpartum recovery! Bringing your baby or young child into a pediatric chiropractor can improve their overall health and wellness. As we grow it is important to have routine spinal health check ups with a chiropractor. It is human nature to beat our bodies up as we go through everyday life. Our bodies will develop a “normal” that is most often not the neutral position we should be in. We teach our bodies to live in the positions we use every day creating muscle memory and tension. That tension if caught early and corrected will not take long to undo. Whereas if you “grit it out” or “push through the pain” it can cause your joints and muscles to be fixated out of neutral for years to come. For example, when you learn to rope you will develop muscle memory in your right shoulder. This will naturally create tighter muscles on your right side compared to your left. If that tension is not addressed, it will lead to neck and upper back stiffness and eventually turn to pain as your body tries to stabiContinued on page 30

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2021 Pinto World Championship Show Recap Courtesy PtHA

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The Pinto World Championship Show held in Tulsa, Oklahoma, June 14-26 had over 8,500 entries in 768 classes with a variety of 2,383 equines through the gate to include horses, miniature horses, mules, donkeys and miniature donkeys. Our online webcast audience totaled 51,000 with over 195,000 streams. Our exhibitors traveled from 44 U.S. states and one Canadian providence. “We had the largest number of entries in the 2021 Pinto World Championship show than in past shows,” said Darrell Bilke, Chief Operating Officer of Pinto Horse Association of America. There was amazing participation in special classes such as Shorty’s Charity Walk Trot, Open Versatility, Mini Versatility and Mini Barrel Calcutta. There was also classes with WCHA Yellow Rose Futurity and the Long Ear World Championship. “Congratulations to all our exhibitors and a huge thank you to all of our staff for putting on such a great show,” said Bilke. $750,000 in prizes were awarded during the Pinto World Championship to include Gist buckles, Herron Tack carts, Shorty’s Caboy Hat, Tioga Territory jackets and more! Thank you and congratulations to all the exhibitors who joined us for the Pinto World Championship show 2021. Don’t forget to join us for Color Breed Congress November 5-13 in Tulsa. w

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lize that imbalance in muscles. This example can be applied to any sport, most notably high school contact sports. These athletes beat up their muscles and joints day in and day out. Chiropractic care will place those joints in alignment to best live a pain free life! Any stage of life is a good time to start healing your spine. Contact your local chiropractor or come see me on the rodeo road to start getting you and your youth athlete regular adjustments! w

2021 BEHC SCHOLARSHIPS This scholarship is rewarded outstanding equestrians who reside in the Brazos Valley. Each applicant will be receiving a $1,000 scholarship to assist in furthering their education.

ELIZABETH BEAZER

is a 2021 Cum Laude graduate of College Station High School where she participated in FFA for four years and Brazos County 4-H for six years. As a founding member of the Interscholastic Equestrian Association Team X-Halt Farm Dressage in 2019, she qualified for Regionals both years and was a member of Aggieland Equestrian from 2016-19, also qualifying for Regionals two years and Zones. She is also a member of Brazos Pony Club, U.S. Pony Clubs, and qualified for the 2021 U.S. Pony Club National Championships in Dressage. In 2019 Elizabeth rescued her thoroughbred Dante from a kill pen in Bowie, Texas. She trained and competed with him in entry level dressage. In 2018 she competed on her Appaloosa horse, Taz, in the State 4-H Horse Show in Abilene, earning top ten in her events. She has shown in Houston Dressage Society shows and championships, as well as D4K (Dressage for Kids) educational clinics. Her plan is to continue showing Taz to graduate to second level Dressage, while continue her training on Dante for eventing. Last year Elizabeth developed a project through Girl Scouts and the Bluebonnet Equine Humane Society for her Gold Award. She created pamphlets, multi-media presentations, and multiple articles with the main goal to educate about adopting horses and their endless abilities. Elizabeth has been accepted to The University of Texas at Austin for the fall of 2021, and plan to study Journalism. Her career goals include working in equine publications or public relations while also continuing her work with rescues. For SABINE LAZO, horses have been a part of her life for as long she can remember. She says “my first memory is of falling off of my little pinto pony, Flash. From the beginning, horses have helped me fly and taught me how to fall with grace.” Sabine has shown open shows, 4-H, and AQHA, while also volunteering with the Bluebonnet Equine Humane Society regularly. But since her first Paint show at the age of 5, APHA has been Sabine’s second family, both in the show pen and beyond. She has shown performance all around, halter, ranch, and speed events, as well as served in American Junior Paint Horse Association and local leadership for many years. She even had the opportunity to serve as AjPHA

Scholarships President. Each and every one of these opportunities, from the various classes ridden to the many leadership conferences and growth opportunities, helped mold Sabine into the person she is today. She says, “I am grateful to everyone in the equine community for being the strongest support system for this wild and wonderful ride.” Sabine attended Caldwell High School in Caldwell, TX and graduated valedictorian. Currently she is attending Sam Houston State University and has maintained a 4.0 GPA through online classes while training horses alongside her mom, Kelly Lazo.

AUTUMN RACHUI is from Robertson County and a recent graduate from Franklin High School. She has grown up around horses on the family ranch has been riding since she can remember. The equine industry has always held a special place in her heart. She started riding western as a young child, but then quickly fell in love with hunter/jumper sports after she experienced her first lesson. Autumn has also competed in horse judging through 4-H and FFA since 4th grade. Throughout her time working with horses, she put on presentations and demonstrations, led her 4-H riding club as President, and competed at local and national levels gaining invaluable knowledge. This fall, Autumn will be attending the University of Texas at Austin to study environmental engineering and with plans to later pursue a law degree. She is hopeful to be a part of the IHSA equestrian team at UT to continue advocating for the industry she loves. CAMERON SUEHS is a graduate of Caldwell High School and plans to attend Sam Houston State University in the fall. He began riding horses at the age three and started competing at local playdays. Through the years leading up to age 9, Cameron ran barrels and poles to build up his abilities. He then started to learn to rope and by age 11 he was actively competing in breakaway and tiedown roping at youth rodeos. Soon after at the age of 13, Cameron won the Joe Beaver Superstars roping which qualified him for Nationals at Texas Junior High Rodeo Association. He continued roping in high school and began team roping. He qualified for State at Texas High School Rodeo Association. Cameron’s talents have earned him several buckles and a few saddles at various rodeos. He says his greatest achievement in his rodeo career is winning the All-Around trailer at the Youth Rodeo Association finals this past year. Cameron will continue to rodeo in college and go to amateur rodeos. JEWELIANA NEASON is involved with the equine industry in many different. She helps her dad at home training horses, which has helped her grow her knowledge of horses. She is also an active Stock Horse of Texas (SHTX) competitor where she shows her 10-year-old horse named Wichita and a 3-year-old project. She participates in 4-H competing on the district and state level. Jewels is a graduate of James Earl Rudder High School of Bryan, TX and will be attending Tarleton State University. w September 2021 SouthWest Horse Trader

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Wade Kiser won the 13&U Ellie Jo Lindsey and Brianna Clack CAQHA's August 14-15 Classic Tye Eggers won the 9-12 were youth class champions at Show's 18&U HPs were Lily Bolen Youth Limited circuit buckle division trophy buckle at the (rt) and reserve Emma Wenzel. at the SRCHA's Pre-Futurity. Rising Stars Dummy Roping. SLTSA July 17 Show.

Bits & Spurs - Cont from page 18 (Youth/PS Bringin The Bucks), Natasha Pusch (L1-Amateur/SHR Spooky Night), Evelyn Ann Huff (Amateur & AA ranch horse/Pretty Smart Dude), Renee Howes (Select-Amateur/ Sippinonmoonshine), and Pretty Smart Dude (Open/Jacinda Roybal/Evelyn Huff). Appaloosa Horse Club recently announced 2021 youth contest winners. Photography champs were Owen Colgrove (13&U) and Abby Ryun (14-18), while essay winners were Adam Ryun (13&U) and Abby Freeberg (14-18). Art champions were Ethan Justice (10&U), Adam Ryun (11-13), and Lydia Chadwick (14-18). Central Texas Barrel Racing Association’s 11th annual Summer Splash, held July 23-25 at the Circle T Resort Arena in Hamilton, offered hot competition but also some socializing, watermelon-eating, and waterballoon-toss! Open 1D winners included Jenna Stafford (7-23/My Dumplins R Famous/15.904) and Lisa Thornton (7-24&25/ Straight Toasted/15.622). For other results, go to www.ctbra.org. 3Dots Sorting Series hosted a show July 24 in Amite, LA, and events and winners included Ranch 1D (Danetta Comeaux/Blake Chiasson), Youth (Kinley Campbell/Brianna Clack), Masters (Aubrey Dale Cooper/Blake Chiasson), Traditional (Van Clayton/Lavonne Stringer), and 3-Man 2-Gate (E.B. Thompson/ Chad Campbell/Blake Chiasson). Upcoming shows are scheduled for October 2 (Bogalusa, LA) and October 30-31 (finals/Amite, LA). fmi, www.3dots.us. 32

SMU equestrian team head coach Carol Gwin announced in late July that Brad Kearns would join them as Mustangs western coach in mid-August. Kearns, of Greyslake, IL, has had a successful career competing, coaching, and judging in the AQHA, APHA, and NSBA. Arkansas Speed Horse Association hosted its inaugural show July 31 at Wyley T. Jones Fairgrounds in Forrest City. Events included ball race, speed race, barrels, keyhole, flags, poles, barrel pick-up, and stake race. Among the winners were Avley Busby, Hannah Berryman, Gracie Elkins, Amy Elkins, David Elmore, Tyler Vincent, Jan Oxner, and Tristen Smithee. Oklahoma QH Youth Association took first place in stall decoration and also in team spirit at the AQHYA World Championship Show in OKC in early August. Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) is introducing Ranch Riding classes to its western discipline, starting 2021-2022. fmi, www.rideiea.org. Panhandle Cutting Horse Association was named as NCHA’s 2021 Affiliate of the Year. The association hosts events in west Texas and surrounding areas, and its secretary, Lee Ann Bates, stated, “I feel that the biggest draws to Panhandle CHA shows is that we have fresh cattle in all classes at every show, plus virtually all of our club profits go into our annual awards budget to ensure quality awards for each class.” Oklahoma Horse Show Association’s August 7 show, held at Canadian County Fairgrounds in El Reno, was very well at-

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tended. HPs included Susan Malena (Open & Amateur/Shirley She Flatlined), Erin Bates (Novice-Am/Details N Assets), JoAnn Whittington (WT-Am/Slightly Real Zip), Hozanah Hanon (Youth/Skai Fall), Myka Taggart (Novice-Youth/Dirt On My Chips), and Berit McGinley (WT-Youth/Bar Dolls Lightening). Ranch HPs were Deborah Gay (Open/Poco Boston), Chrissy Alcorn (Amateur/Six Lighted Star), Deb Thorn (Novice-Am/Golden Flame Duster), Connor Miller (Youth/Ridgewood Jack), Cheyenne Cox (Novice-Youth/Shinning JessieOlena), and Brittany Caffey (WT-Ranch/ Maximum Debit). The association’s last shows for 2021 are set for September 25 and October 23-24 in El Reno. fmi, www.OkHSA.com. The Curry County Fair, in Clovis, NM, kicked off August 8 with an AQHA Versatility Ranch Horse Show and 4-H classes. Curry County 4-H Horse Show champions included Josh Turner (Novice), Denny Turner (Jr & Overall), and Zan Rush (Sr). Crowley’s Ridge Saddle Club’s Ridin For Huckston event, held August 14 at Wyley T. Jones Fairgrounds in Forrest City, AR, drew a good turnout and was great fun! Open 1D winners were Josh Andrews (barrels/16.670) and Clay Akin (poles/21.393), and Janice Sumler won the flag average with 8.386. Barrel sidepot winners included Lauren Earls (youth/17.307), Ashley Watkins (adult/17.170), and Bonnie McCleary (sr/16.998). Capital Area QHA’s Beach The Heat Classic and Ranch Horse Show, held August 14-15 at Williamson County Expo Center, Taylor, drew just under 400 entries. Everyone showed and celebrated Hawaiian style and had Continued on page 43

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SCARLETT JAMES 14-year-old Scarlett James of Bryan, Texas stays busy with her show stock. A sophomore at James Earl Rudder High School, she is a Sentinel with the Rudder High School FFA and the Club Treasurer for the Runtin’ and Guntin’ 4-H club. She enjoys raising and showing Market Lamb, Market Turkey, and Exhibition Poultry. She is also honing her skills in Poultry Judging and is a CA Avian Bowl Junior Team Champion. Why Turkeys? : I like to show turkeys because it’s a great opportunity to learn about the market poultry industry and to keep turkeys on the Thanksgiving dinner table for years to come. Being able to raise a day old turkey poult through processing of a mature turkey is rewarding and a valuable learning experience as a youth in agriculture. Moment I Remember Most: My pivotal moment in raising turkeys was when I won Grand Champion Market Turkey at the Ventura County Fair in CA at the age of 10. This was a challenging year for me as I showed my animals with a broken knee due to a rowdy lamb. Knowing how much work I had put into raising this turkey, I wasn’t going to let my injury be a roadblock. I persevered and pushed to win Grand Champion. This taught me to never give up. My Role Model: My role model is my Junior 4-H Avian Bowl coach, Mrs. Kitty Beckmann. When I was introduced to Avian Bowl as a junior 4-H member, Mrs. Beckmann encouraged me to reach my full potential while teaching me sportsmanship and confidence. Mrs. Beckmann put in many volunteer hours coaching my team to CA State champion. While putting in long hours of Avian Bowl practices, Mrs. Beckmann would teach our team about cooking with eggs by baking yummy cookies and pastries for us to sample. Future Plans/Career Path: My plans through high school are to continue to show my market, exhibition and poultry judging projects and events as well as continue with my leadership positions in FFA and 4-H. I am an advocate of agriculture, especially in the poultry industry, and plan to obtain my teaching credential to teach our future students about agriculture. I hope to be a mentor to my students just as my Ag Advisors are to me. Advice for Others: My advice to others who show livestock would be to always strive for excellence in your project, be an advocate for animal welfare and pursue your passion. Demonstrate sportsmanship through helping others, respecting the judge’s decision, and showing honesty and with humility. Most of all, have fun, grow life-long friendships, and teach the world about agriculture! w 40

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W NEprovisions of TX Farm Animal Liability Act go into effect Sept. 1 Texas livestock owners must now post signs to get legal protection

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Anyone who owns livestock in Texas, including horses, cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, fowl and honey bees in a managed colony, need to be aware of key changes to the Texas Farm Animal Liability Act that will be effective Sept. 1, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service agricultural law expert. New signs must be posted to get Texas Farm Animal Liability Act legal protection beginning Sept. 1. The Texas Legislature passed and Gov. Greg Abbott signed House Bill 365, making important changes to the Texas Farm Animal Liability Act, said Tiffany Dowell Lashmet, AgriLife Extension agriculture law specialist, Amarillo. Lashmet spoke at the recent Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course on the Texas A&M University campus and said AgriLife Extension agents across the state have been getting calls for more information on House Bill 365. The Texas Farm Liability Act was initially passed in 1996, but a Texas Supreme Court case in 2020 essentially ruled the act did not apply to injuries on working farms and ranches, Lashmet said. The Texas Legislature came back with House Bill 365 to ensure it does apply to those entities, clearly outlining all activities, species and situations that are covered. In addition to ensuring applicability to working ranches, the amendments also added bees as a covered species and made clear that the act does apply to injured employees and independent contractors as well.

Protection is not Automatic Previously, a sign was required only for farm animal professionals, but farm and ranch owners and lessees must also now hang a sign at or near their arena, corral or stable to get the statute’s protections. “While livestock owners have enjoyed the Farm Animal Liability Act’s protection for years, House Bill 365 made important changes to expand the scope of the Act in response to a Texas Supreme Court decision last year,” she said. “In doing so, there is a new signage requirement that producers need to be aware of and take action on.” The required language has been slightly modified by the new bill and must read as follows effective Sept. 1: WARNING Under Texas law (chapter 87, civil practice and remedies code), a farm animal professional or farm owner or lessee is not liable for an injury to or the death of a participant in farm animal activities, including an employee or independent contractor, resulting from the inherent risks of farm animal activities. “Because injuries happen around farm animals, even when a person takes precautions, having the Farm Animal Liability Act as an available defense is important for all livestock owners across Texas,” Lashmet said. Texas Farm Bureau and Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association will have signs available, she said, or individuals can make their own. For more information on the case or the new law, read the latest Texas Agriculture Law Blog post, Lashmet’s award-winning blog at agrilife.org/texasaglaw. w

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The Ins & Outs Of Dairy Goat Ownership Contributed by Pet Talk, vetmed.tamu.edu

Farnam Celebrates Milestonewith Spectacular 75th Anniversary Giveaway Farnam has been keeping horses healthy and happy since the company was founded in 1946. In honor of the trusted partnerships that have united Farnam and the equine community across the decades, the company is marking its diamond anniversary with a special event for its loyal customers. Horse owners are invited to enter Farnam’s 75th Anniversary Giveaway. Front and center is the Grand Prize, a 2021 Farnam-branded John Deere® Gator® XUV835M (approximate retail value, $18,000), loaded with $1,000 worth of Farnam® products including supplements, fly control, hoof care and grooming. In addition, there will be 10 First Prizes featuring $75 worth of popular Farnam® products in a handy five-gallon bucket. Since its earliest days, Farnam has been committed to providing horse owners with the best horse care products. This enduring dedication to the equine community set the company apart — and still does. With over 100 products on the market today, Farnam is recognized as a leader in the industry. Its wide-ranging selection of equine essentials — from fly control, dewormers, grooming, and hoof and leg care products to wound care treatments, leather care, stable supplies and supplements — is unmatched. The 75th Anniversary Giveaway begins August 9, 2021 at 12:01 a.m. (PDT), and entries will be accepted through December 31, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. (PDT). Only one entry is allowed per person. You must be a horse owner and legal U.S. resident of one of the 48 contiguous states or the District of Columbia and 18 or older as of August 9, 2021 with a valid driver’s license to enter. Please visit farnam. com/75-giveaway for complete rules. w

For the more adventurous pet owner, there are many advantages to owning goats, including companionship, land management by grazing, and milk production. While companionship and grazing come naturally to these critters, potential owners interested in collecting dairy from their goats need to take into consideration additional factors to encourage lactation and ensure that their goat’s milk is safe for consumption. Dr. Evelyn Mackay, a clinical assistant professor at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, says that the production capacity of a dairy goat depends on their breed, management, and nutrition. The most common dairy goat breeds are Nigerian dwarf goats, Alpines, Saanens, Nubians, LaManchas, and Toggenburgs; Nigerian dwarves are significantly smaller than the other breeds and may be preferred by hobby farmers who would like a smaller milk yield. Since goats will only lactate after giving birth to a kid, the relationship between parent and offspring must also be taken into account. Depending on the goat and management conditions, dairy goats can produce milk for many months after giving birth. “If owners are letting the kids nurse, owners will have a smaller milk yield than if they weaned the kids and only milked the goat,” Mackay said. “Some full-sized, high-producing goats can produce over two gallons per day at some stages of lactation. A home dairy goat would likely produce less than a gallon per day, especially if she is nursing kids.” Regardless of the goat’s desired milk yield, Mackay recommends that owners allow for a “dry period” between milking a goat and it giving birth again. In order to impregnate a dairy goat, owners may keep their own male goats for breeding or can rent one via a stud service. “It’s easier to own a male goat, but they

are smelly and sometimes poorly behaved,” Mackay said. “Some people will borrow or lease a male if they only have a few females to breed. Artificial insemination can be done but is expensive and is more labor- and time-intensive than in other species.” Typically, dairy goats should be milked, fed, and cared for twice daily. After a goat is milked, it is important that owners ensure the goat milk is safe for consumption. “Owners should absolutely pasteurize their milk,” she said. “Raw milk is not safe for human consumption and can transmit dangerous diseases to people, such as Q Fever, brucellosis, listeriosis, salmonellosis, and many others.” Although the benefits of owning a dairy goat are many, potential owners should be aware of the care requirements to keep their goat healthy and fit for milk production. “They require just as much attention as other livestock, and paying close attention to udder health and overall health of dairy goats is very important,” Mackay said. “They can get mastitis (inflammation or infection of the breast tissue) and other diseases related to pregnancy and lactation. Owners need to learn appropriate milking hygiene procedures and be prepared to seek veterinary attention for their dairy goats if they become ill.” w Pet Talk is a service of the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M University. Stories can be viewed on the web at vetmed.tamu. edu/news/pet-talk. Suggestions for future topics may be directed to editor@cvm.tamu.edu.

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The North American Trail Ride Conference (NATRC) NATRC AWARDS REMAIN POSSIBLE Region 4 fall schedule for Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, With the NATRC fall season just beginning, many seasoned competitive trail and Arkansas has been changed with the Fall Frolic at Lazy riders have been tallying points already earned in 2021. What they are finding is F in Smiley, Texas moving to October 23-24. The new later that all National and Regional awards, including National Championships and High date will be ideal for the scenic and barefoot-friendly locaPoint Breed Awards are waiting to be won. tion in South Texas. The Region 4 fall schedule begins on Due to weather and other factors around the southwest region and across the September 11-12 with the Grasslands Gamble CTR at the country, several spring rides were cancelled or rescheduled to the fall. This means LBJ Grasslands in Alvord, Texas. points are there to be earned at all levels of competition. “We have a nearly full ride at this time,” said AlanThe full schedule of rides in all six regions across the United na Price, ride manager. “Many of the States can be found on www.natrc.org. w competitors are taking advantage of our relatively new Leisure Division VIRTUAL MILEAGE AND OBSTACLE which is a one-day format of 8-10 CHALLENGE CONTINUES miles and slower pace. I am thrilled The second set of the three-set NATRC Virtual Obstacle Chalhow well it has been embraced.” lenge ended on August 31 and the third and final set begins on SepOther divisions offered at all NAtember 15. Horse and rider teams from around the country submit TRC rides are Open, Competitive Pleavideos of three required obstacle completions in each set. Obstacles sure and Novice which feature longer include in-hand and mounted tasks including handling gates, backing, distances and faster minimum speeds. crossing deadfall as well as ascending or descending hills. The obstaThe definitions and judging protocols cle is evaluated by a certified NATRC judge. The results the three sets can be found on www.natrc.org. are totaled for national rankings and awards. The fall schedule also includes The Virtual Mileage Challenge is an on-going tracking of miles Without A Trace CTR at Trace Trails ridden during the specified 6-month period. A tracking app on a smart in Athens, Texas on October 9-10 and phone is used and automatically submits the mileage to NATRC when the Bell Cow Boogie CTR at Bell Cow requested. w Lake in Chandler, OK on November Becky Rogers on RR Majik Knight at Spanish Peaks 6-7. 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 pictures of members and activities. FWDC is hosting a bit fitting clinic October 26 and 27. 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. The clinic will take place at Walking Tall Ranch in Pilot Point. Leslee, FWDC presented a Zoom saddle Tiny and Dyanna fitting clinic with Shea Stewart. Shea is 42

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well known in our area and has helped many of us fitting our saddles to make our horses comfortable. Shea did an excellent presentation on proper saddle fit and what to look for if your saddle does not fit your horse correctly. Our pool party was lots Pool Party of fun with some tasty pot luck. Everyone enjoyed cooling off in August! FWDC will host a low cost clinic in September. This is open to members who have volunteered. Professional trainer Kasey Mix has donated a day to FWDC. We will have a pot luck. This is always a fun and educational day for all. 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 welcome all levels of riders on all breeds of horses! w

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Denny Turner, Texico, NM, was Junior & Overall Champion at the Curry County 4-H Horse Show.

Sabrina Evans won the in-hand trail contest with her dog at Hunt County Horseman's Assoc July 9-10 show.

a blast. Classic show champions included Haven Hundl (Small-Fry/EPR Hot Iron), Sienna Lamanna (18&U-WT/Charismatic Proposal), Cheri Couch (19&O-WT/ Invite Tonto), Lily Bolen (18&U/Shes Radical Too), and Jeannette Abbe (19&O/ Whata Paint Job). Ranch show champs were Alexa Kilmer (18&U-WT/Miss TC Star), Belinda Williams (19&O-WT/Real Golden Asset), Emma Wenzel (18&U/Im Colored By Charly), and Marsha Heap (19&O/Hijacked The Jewels). CAQHA’s next show is scheduled for October 9-10. The Cowgirl Gathering, scheduled for November 12-13 in the heart of Fort Worth, will showcase spectacular and inspirational women from all walks of life who embody the spirit of the American Cowgirl. It will highlight cowgirls’ skills in barrel racing, breakaway roping, and barrel racing, and showcase female speakers, a Western fashion show, a Western Art show, and much more. APHA and Brumbaugh’s Fine Home Furnishings have partnered to kick things off with a Western Art Show November 11, at 6 pm, at Brumbaugh’s, 11651 Camp Bowie West Boulevard. That night’s event will introduce the second annual Cowtown Collection, offer drinks, hors d’oeuvres, amazing camaraderie, and a portion of the proceeds will benefit Wings of Hope Therapeutic Riding Center and the American Paint Horse Foundation. fmi www. cowgirlgathering.com.

BRAGGIN' RIGHTS! Colleen Johnson, realtor with Century 21 Beal in College Station, was recognized with the 2021 Mid-Year Pacesetter Gold Award for delivering extraordinary service! In addition, on July 19 and after 7 months layoff from cutting, she walked to the herd at the Cutters in Cowtown event with a new horse and earned a check! Lauren Love, Pilot Point, and her mare Chexi Nic won the Non-Pro Futurity at the North American Reining Stakes in Lexington, KY, July 23! Tacy Webb, Madisonville, won the breakaway roping with a 1.5 second time at the WCRA Days of ’47 Cowboy Games and Rodeo in Salt Lake City, UT, July 25! Brazos County was recognized as high-point county at the Texas State 4-H Horse Show, held in Bryan, TX, July 2430. District 9 was high-point district. Kathleen and Dave Golden, Madisonville, had concrete poured for a new home on July 27! Rocking P Ranch, Stephenville, announced on July 28 that Metallic Cat had hit another milestone, becoming a $45 Million Dollar Sire. This fittingly occurred during the NCHA Metallic Cat Summer Spectacular, which ran July 8-August 8. The Horse Shelter, located at Cerrillos, NM, was recently voted the best non-profit for animals in the Santa Fe area for 2021. It has been rehabilitating

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abandoned and neglected horses for over 20 years. Kalico Burkes, Lubbock, received word July 30 that she had received a $16K scholarship from the Texas 4-H Foundation through Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo. Ginger Chant, Abilene, has been studying Biomedical Sciences at Kansas City University the last couple of years. On July 30, she participated in the traditional White Coat Ceremony, albeit belatedly due to Covid, and recited the Hippocratic Oath signifying her entrance into the medical profession. Shaleah Hester, Fort Worth, had been a sales rep for Intuitive for several years but recently changed jobs. She is now principal area manager of Silk Road Medical. Michael Thornberry, North Little Rock, AR, won the senior barrels with a time of 18.068 at Arkansas Barrel Racing Association’s July 30 event in Lowrance. Tye Eggers, Stephenville, won the 9-12-year-old age division trophy buckle at the Rising Stars Dummy Roping in Glen Rose July 31. Her brother, Pecos, took second place in the 6-8-year-old division. Both were using Classic ropes. The dummy roping was held in conjunction with the NTR Dinosaur Classic. Matt Gaines, Weatherford, became NCHA’s newest $9 Million Dollar Rider at the end of July! Emily Jo Whitehead, Oak Point, really enjoyed the Breakin Hearts Ranch Final Showdown in Gainesville, August 1. She showed 2-year-old Patton (Figure of Eight) in his first halter class, Green Halter, and took 1st of 14! Dawn Forrest, Gainesville, was recognized as the Youth Leader of the Year at the 2021 AQHYA World Championship Show in OKC August 4. Alyx Swope-Bell, Decatur, AR, was announced on August 3 as the recently-elected representative for Zone 7 hunt seat representative on the 2021-2022 Interscholastic Equine Association Youth

Board. Casey Green, Perrin, became NCHA’S latest at-large director, effective immediately as per an August 13 announcement. Mason Griffin, Pioneer, LA, had a successful weekend August 13-15 at the MSCHA event in Forrest, MS. Bamas Jewel, owned by Ronnie Griffin and shown by Mason, placed second in the Futurity Open, winning her first check. Ronnie’s other 3-year-old, SDP Sanssational, marked 73 in the $5K-Novice to take second place Sunday and win her first check. Floatlikeabutterfli, owned by Bill Paxton Farms and shown by Mason, placed third in the Derby Open on Friday and won her first check. Lana Wells, Madisonville, won the Senior class at American South Texas Cutting Horse Association’s August 14 event in Brenham, after an extended layoff and with a 73 on QR Reds Reward. Wade Kiser, Gainesville, won the 13 & Under Youth Limited circuit buckle along with the Youth Limited and 13 & Under classes August 14 at the Southwest Reined Cow Horse Association’s Pre-Futurity in Fort Worth. LOSSES Joel M. Carson II, 83, Artesia, NM, died July 23. The attorney and rancher had been a team roper for a while but mostly rode cutting horses. He and Scatter N Dust won many buckles and checks, but he got more joy from watching his kids compete on great horses. Tom Murrell, Jr., 79, Elm Grove, LA, died July 24. He loved the sport of cutting, and won NCHA’s Senior World Tour championship in 2015. Two days before he passed, he earned a check at the Lone Star Cutters event in Buffalo, TX. Harley D Zip was laid to rest August 3 in South Dakota, having belonged to the Papendick family there for many years. The legendary 1995 gelding was retired in 2013, but he left memories of early years in Texas, too. w

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