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elcome to the March Issue of SouthWest Horse Trader. We, like so many of you, have had a busy couple of weeks with record low temperatures and rain, sleet, snow all in one week that had us breaking ice and keeping livestock fed and well, followed by a week of great temperatures and sun while we figured out how to fix leaks, divert water and dry out the property. There is never a dull moment in the SouthWest. Next month is our annual Tack & Apparel Issue. Get your reservations in early! Be Safe! w

Tracy Fenney Dominates Competition in the $100,000 HITS Grand Prix Contributed Courtesy HITS Horse Shows, Photography by ESI

Week II of the HITS Ocala Winter Circuit came to a close with the $100,000 HITS Grand Prix in the Stadium on Sunday afternoon. The course designed by Mr. Danny Foster of Ontario, Canada included a variety of elements to test the riders’ skills, including a triple bar and three double combinations. With the spread of faults that accrued, the fact was that accuracy was essential in the first round. Six riders jumped clean and after a few course adjustments would return for the jump-off. It was a case of saving the best for last as Tracy Fenney entered the ring to jump-off aboard MTM APPLE, owned by MTM Farm. Fenney had watched the riders go before her and knew just what she had to do, capturing a time of 44.363 and the lion’s share of prize money. “Dorrie [Douglas] stood at the gate and we watched the first horse go and they had a jump down, but it was pretty fast,” Fenney commented about the jump-off. “The second horse went, David [Jennings], and he was nice and slow with Sharn [Wordley] only beating him by a couple seconds. I knew I could be

Tracy Fenney & MTM Apple

a little bit aggressive but not hairball it where I would make a mistake.” Just about a year ago, the partnership between Fenney and MTM APPLE was fairly new and over the past year the two have certainly progressed. “I think she’s more mature, but she still feels good and little green in places and rides a little crooked, but she just tries hard,” Fenney said about the Danish Warmblood. While Fenney went last in the jump-off, she said “I like to go near the beginning and just go. I don’t like taking in factors of do you have a jump down - I like to just go like I go.” While Fenney isn’t sure what her plans are for the Great American $1 Million Grand Prix, you can expect to see her competing in featured competition in the upcoming weeks of the HITS Ocala Winter Circuit. “It’s just so horse friendly and the horses love it here,” Fenny exclaimed. “They just seem so content with themselves - it’s just lovely for a horse environment.” w 2nd Place: Sharn Wordley & BARNETTA [46.391]

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On Our Cover Biloxi and Linda Crothers win the Super Series Performance Stake at the Blue Ribbon Winter Hunter/Jumper Show in Waco. Photography by Don Stine. w

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Blue Ribbon Winter Kicks off 2021 for Southbound Shows

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The Blue Ribbon Winter Horse Show was held at the Extraco Event Center in Waco, TX January 21-24. The all-indoor facility was nice to have with all the rainy Biloxi & Linda Crothers weather outside, and exhibiowned and ridden by tors had a great time kicking Adair Moses. off 2021. In the Jumper ring, The show got underthe $10,000 All in One way Thursday with the Jumper Classic was Super Series Performance the feature class and Hunter Stake. Biloxi with Gianna Aycock on her Linda Crothers up took La Belle Sauvage took home the blue for owner Jana Rodes. Second was The High Note owned by JenniWestbound & Trina Green fer Horvath and ridden by Megan Mullane, and third went to Like Always and Linda Crothers. In the Performance hunters, Woodrow & Amy Keene Westbound La Belle Sauvage & owned by Gianna Aycock the blue ribbon. Macy Rowe Gianna opted for and ridden by Trina Green came the highest height away with the tri color ribbon for 1.30 and the four Champion. Wise Up ridden by second time bonus Julie Benton and owned by Suto claim the top san Schwartz took the Reserve. spot. Second went The Adult Hunters where to Angela Bowles very competitive with Woodrow and her Jupiter, and owner/rider Amy Keene and third was Cewinning the Championship. BiYours Truly & line Myers and her loxi and Jana Rodes earned the Kerris Luedeke CHF Cabriole. Reserve. The Low The Children’s HuntChild/Adult er Championship went home with Quirrelland Owner/rider George Leb. Champion was Novelle, owned by Andrea Griffindor II and owner/rider Artesa Swords Bowles and ridden by Mackenzie Perez. Reserve Champion went to La Vie En Rose won the Reserve. Kerris Luedeke showing her pony owned and ridden by Riley Rinn. To learn more about Southbound Show Yours Truly for the first time took the championship in the Pony Hunter Section. Management Show Schedule and Events Taking the Reserve Champion and winning visit www.southboundshows.com. w the Pony Classic was Bada Bing Bada Blue 6

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At just past the midway point of the 12-day National Reined Cow Horse Association Celebration of Champions, the curtain has closed on the Tres Osos Cow Horse Derby. In true reined cow horse fashion, it all came down to the fence work to Fappani determine which oneTish of the elite 4- and 5-year-old & Joes Genes reined cow horses would emerge victorious. Derby champions were determined upon conclusion of the cow work based on the highest composite scores, at which time the impressive $342,450 payout across all Derby divisions was dispersed. In the end it was SnapDragons, expertly guided by NRCHA Million Dollar Rider Zane Davis, that solidified the championship. Tres Osos Cow Horse Derby Open Champion Following the completion of six sets of Derby Open cow work it was the 2020 NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity® co-reserve champion SnapDragons (Gunnatrashya x Catnaps x High Brow Cat), ridden by Zane Davis of Blackfoot, ID, that claimed the victory. Marking the highest score of the cow work with a picture-perfect 225.5, SnapDragons and Davis cinched the win with a 663.5 (217 herd / 221 rein). SnapDragons is owned by Shane Law and was bred by Flying V Ranch. The Derby Open champions earned $29,368 for their efforts. The Other Open Champions One Time Edition (One Time Pepto x PG Special Edition x Playgun), ridden by Ron Ralls of Gainesville, TX, for Bell Quarter Horses, topped the Derby Intermediate Open with a 656.5 (218 herd / 219 rein / 219.5 cow). Flag Ranch LLC is the breeder of One Time Edition. The Derby Intermediate Open Champion banked $8,974. High cow score honors in the Derby Intermediate Open ended in a tie with identical marks of 222.5. Dr Boonolena (WR This Cats Smart x Badabing Badaboon x Peptoboonsmal), ridden by C.J. Shopbell for owner Ann Matthews, and SCR TooSweetToDual (Reys Dual Badger x Tuesdays Sugar Cat x Metallic Cat), ridden by Jaton Lord for 8

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NRHA recently recognized several of its professionals for dedication to the reining industry both in and out of the show pen. Debbie Brown, of Tioga, was named 2020 Becky Hanson Horsewoman of the Year. The longtime team member of Tom McCutcheon Reining Horses has dedicated more than 35 years to reining horses, working with reiners of all levels. West Texas A&M Equestrian Team competed in its western season opener February 6, at TTU Equestrian Center in Lubbock. Both judges chose the Buffs as high-point western team. One judge chose team member Mollie Green as high-point rider and her teammate, Baily Summers, as reserve, while the other judge chose Summers as high-point rider and Green as reserve. Texas QH Youth Association hosted a day of fun in Madisonville January 30. Attendees toured Nettles Stirrups facility and Champion Fit Equine. That evening they were feted with an awards banquet at Fannin Oaks.

TQHYA members were given a tour of Champion Fit Equine in Madisonville January 30.

Double Rainbow Equestrian Center, Haughton, LA, suffered a big loss in the February 17 ice-and-snow storm. The facility’s 150-foot by 288-foot free-span covered arena collapsed under the weight of snow and ice. Luckily workers were involved in nearby barns and areas and no one was in the arena, so there were no injuries. Double Rainbow is owned by Raegan and Stephen Comeaux, and it been the site of lessons, clinics, and hunter-jumper competitions for over 35 years. The 2021 NRCHA Celebration of Champions in Fort Worth wound up being an impromptu wedding venue February 17. Kenny Schueller and Jen Fjelstad, both of Scales Mound, IL, were in town for the NRNorth Central Texas College riders CHA event and had planned a wedding in won team medals at the NRCHA CelebraThe Stockyards, but the historic Samantha icy weather tion of Champions Collegiate Invitational Smith wrecked that course of action. Horseman/ February 12. They included Emmanuelle preacher Jeremy Cox, Floral, AR, perAmilhac (CH novice), Addison Coutts (CH formed the ceremony instead on the arena np), and Cailyn Simonis (Res CH limited). floor, and it was streamed live to 161 countries! American QHA’s Executive Committee approves new Ranching Heritage Breeders to add to its list of approved ranches each quarter. Recently approved were Aaron Ranch, of Commerce, and Bar T Livestock and Quarter Horses, of Haslet. Stars and Stripes Ranch Horse Association hosts its first activities this month, with ranch riding clinics in Searcy, AR, March 5 and 6. The group’s first show is scheduled for May 15 at Foothills Arena in Sydney Jorgenson and JSN Rein Man Clarksville. fmi, ssranchassn@gmail.com. won the AHA Western Horsemanship Medal for JTR 15-18 at Scottsdale. Continued on page 12

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NRCHA Derby - Cont from page 8 owner Kristina Groselle, shared the win. Dr Boonolena was bred by Gallegos Performance Horses LLC. Jaton Lord Horses, LLC, is the breeder of SCR TooSweetToDual. The highest composite in the Derby Limited Open was a 651.5 (216 herd / 214 rein / 221.5 cow) by Steady Eddie, ridden by James Milum for owner Kevin Wood. Sired by Dual Rey and out of the Peptoboonsmal daughter Nurse Nita, Steady Eddie was bred by Linda Holmes. Milum’s cow score of 221.5 down the fence was the high mark of the Derby Limited Open cow work. The Derby Limited Open champion received a $3,220 paycheck. Topping the Derby Level One Limited Open with a 650.5 (214 herd / 217.5 rein / 219 cow) was GunnaLetThePaintFlo (Gunnatrashya x Like To Flo x Like A Diamond) ridden by Trey Pool for owners Jeffrey and Wendy Oswood. The Oswood’s were the breeders of GunnaLetThePaintFlo. The Derby Level One Limited Open Champion was awarded $4,604. Saddling At Sunrise (WR This Cats Smart x Sunshine Ingredient x Mr Sun O Lena), ridden by NRCHA Million Dollar Rider Boyd Rice, earned the Derby Novice Horse championship with a 662.5 (224 herd / 218.5 cow / 220 cow). Burnett Ranches, LLC, is owner and breeder of the 2016 stallion. The Derby Novice Horse champion was awarded $6,457. Tres Osos Cow Horse Derby Non Pro Champion The highest composite in the Derby Non Pro was a 656 (217.5 herd / 213.5 rein / 225 cow) by Parke Greeson riding SCR BetThisTime. The

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Bet Hesa Cat son out of the mare PRF One Time Candi, by One Time Pepto, was bred by Milton and Bridey Greeson and is owned by Sarco Creek Ranch. Greeson’s score of 225 down the fence was the high mark of the Derby Non Pro cow work. Greeson, of Victoria, TX, earned $5,944. The Other Non Pro Champions Winning both the Derby Intermediate Non Pro and Novice Non Pro was Kristy Kay Miller, of Tryon, NE, riding her 2016 mare Glamour Royallty (One Time Royalty x Kitna Rey x Dual Rey). Miller achieved a composite score of 650 (219 herd / 215 rein / 216 cow). Glamour Royalty was bred by Scott Murdock. Miller won a combined $3,909. Melinda Mayes-Kelly, of Weatherford, TX, and her 2016 gelding Angies Metallic Time (Metallic Cat x Angelena Time x One Time Pepto) turned in a rock-solid 648 (213 herd / 213 rein / 222 cow) to earn the Derby Non Pro Limited championship. Dan Churchill is the breeder of Angies Metallic Cat. Mayes-Kelly earned $3,680, Turning in the high cow work score of today’s Non Pro Limited competition was Joel Jewett riding White Tail Ranch Performance Horses’ KK Sugar Twist (Kit Kat Sugar x Shania Twist x Freckles Fancy Twist) bred by John or Jana Thacker. The judges rewarded Jewett with an outstanding score of 225 on the cow. Trail Townsend, of Earth, TX, and TRR Lucky Brazos (Pepcid x TRR Ms Lucky Gun x Playgun) laid down the high cow work score of the Derby Intermediate Non Pro, Novice Non Pro and Amateur divisions with a 219.5. Townsend’s composite score of 646.5 (214 herd / 213 rein) secured the Derby Amateur title and $2,533. TRR Lucky Brazos was bred by Tongue River Ranch and is owned by Trail’s dad Tripp Townsend. For videos, results and news from the Celebration of Champions visit www.nrcha.com. w

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Gretchen Plummer and her dad, Shane, posed proudly with her youth class prize at Jared Lesh's NCHA event in Whitesboro. Bits & Spurs - Cont from page 12

Braggin' Rights! Park Phillips, Madisonville, recently received his acceptance letter from the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine! Cheyenne Guelker-Olive, Colorado City, and Metaya’s 74 won the $50K Limited Amateur class January 22 at Big Country CHA’s show in Sweetwater. Kim Clark, Abilene, and Madera won the Non-Pro Derby (4-YO) with a 73 at Bell County CHA’s January 22 event in Belton. Redhead From Denver, owned by Lindy Wells, Madisonville, and ridden by Eddie Flynn, earned the top Open checks both January 22 and 23 at Big Country CHA’s show in Sweetwater. Gretchen Plummer, Fort Worth, won the youth class at Jared Lesh’s NCHA event in Whitesboro January 23, riding SDP Buffalo Ranch’s Puddy Isas Puddydoes. Jessica MacNaughton, Mulvey, LA, and Desire A Rey won the $35K Non-Pro at Acadian CHA’s January 23 show in Sulphur, LA. Clayton Smith, Pryor, OK, won the $50K Amateur on Sweet Catalac January 29 at the PK Cutters NCHA event in Graham. Corky Sokol Cutting Horses, of course along with Corky and Desiree Trickey, has relocated, to 614 Highway 60 South, Caldwell, TX 77835, with phone number 979.251.1430 unchanged. Sokol is a member of the NCHA Open Hall of Fame and is also an AAAA Judge. 12

Joseph Zito won the $20K Lottery Sort in the RSNC Regional Finals in Fort Worth. He stands his 2011 AQHA stallion, Dual Smart Pepto, an NRCHA, ACHA, and USCHA money earner. Emie Johnson, Welsh, LA, and Pattys Metallic won the $15K Amateur at the 3 Amigos CHA show in Gonzales, January 30. Joseph Zito, Plaquemine, LA, competed in Ranch Sorting National Championship’s $20K Lottery Sort in Fort Worth January 31. In the finals, he was on 4 teams in the top 50, and he finished as the HP Champion, receiving a check for $20K! Madi Major, Lindale, won the walk-trot future-on-the-flat class January 31 at Prospering Farms’ final IEA show for the regular show season, securing her spot at regionals competition. Melissa Maitland and Kristen Stinson are her coaches, and her proud parents are Ryan and Justin Major. Michael Hunsinger, San Antonio, was recently recognized by TQHA as its 2020 AQHA Professional Horseman. He serves on TQHA’s Halter and Performance Committee and always has time to help out. Tatum Elizabeth Russell was born to Emily and Mark Russell, Perry, AR, February 1, and was welcomed by big brother Carter! Ella Petak, Boerne, and Won Vital Code RV earned circuit championships for youth trail and youth horsemanship at Kansas QHA’s Prairie Classic at Oklahoma State Fair Park in Oklahoma City February 3-7. Katherine Smith, Temple, and Cotton Candy Machine excelled at Bell County Youth Fair’s horse show in Belton February 6, as HP

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Madi Major won the walk-trot futureon-the-flat class at the Prospering Farms January 31 show. western horse 14-18, HP English horse 14-18, and grand champion gelding, and also taking home the traveling showmanship trophy! Trinity Bell and The Beat Goes On were unanimous champions in L1 Youth Western Pleasure at Kansas QHS’s Prairie Rose Classic in OKC February 6! Sydney Jorgenson, Corsicana, won the AHA Western Horsemanship Medal for JTR 15-18 on JSN Rein Man (George), owned by Carol Roberts, at the Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show February 12. John Dublin, Whitney, won the Half-Arabian Reining Rookie Championship on Sure Is A Whiz February 14 at the Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show. Kate Bradley Byars, Missouri City, started working mid-February as Communications Manager for National Reined Cow Horse Association, having worked since 2018 as managing editor of Reined Cow Horse News. Chele McGauly awoke February 21 to find her hay and overflow stall barn afire. She succeeded in freeing some of the horses, but seven of them died. Chele also lost the structure, supplies, equipment, and more. She is an AQHA professional horseman and judge plus a generous and kind member of the horse community. A GoFundme account was established to help her, or you can send a check directly to her at 1910 Highway 154, Elm Grove, LA 71051. Jubilee Stringfellow, Calero, OK, was recognized on February Jessica Black- 21 as NRCHA’s 2020 Youth Limited National mon-White & Champion, with Jills Hermès Last Bet as her mount. Continued on page 20

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The North American Trail Ride Conference (NATRC) celebrated a foreshortened 2020 season on Sunday, February 28 at Marker Cellars in Alvord, Texas. More than 40 horse and rider teams received annual awards at a banquet and celebration. Gayle and Fran Muench received jackets, horse blankets and buckles for their National championships on Regal ET and Giacomo, respectively. Region 4 was the only region in the country to sanction enough rides Brandy Steele to earn national championships last year. and Molly Other winners included Cynthia Leatherwood and Big Cat, Deanne Prusak and TA Kaiser, Alanna Price NATRC Judging crew at and Shade, and DaLazy F competitive trail ride. vid Spell and Ali Gator. Michael Perryman received Day Worker of the Year. The next competition of the 2021 season is March 6 - 7 at 7 I L trails in Cat Spring, Texas. 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. Liane FWDC is planning MacMillan a bit fitting clinic in May. and Osa After our Zoom presenta-

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Larry Jacobs has spent his life and career in and around real estate, and his experience and knowledge of the market are only surpassed by his stellar reputation for trust and integrity. He listens to clients, buyers, or sellers, and advises them on all aspects of the real estate transaction they wish to complete. Jacobs Properties was built around family values, just as the company itself was built through family. Larry and his wife Beverley have manned the helm since 1967, when Larry got his broker’s license. Larry is a founding member of American Farm & Ranch, an exclusive member broker network of select real estate professionals with resources around Texas and throughout the nation. If you are considering buying or selling real estate, Larry and his team at Jacobs Properties are ready to help. w

tion many members expressed interest in FWDC hosting Kim Gentry, who is an expert on finding the correct and best fitting bit for your horse. More info to come. FWDC will host our March USDF/USEF Recognized show March 21 and 22 at Somervell Expo at Glen Rose. Entry forms on www.showsecretary.com. We will adhere to COVID regulations set by USEF. 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 Nicolle at Camp sport of dressage. We welcome all levels of riders on all breeds of horses! w March 2021 SouthWest Horse Trader

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2021 Land Rover Kentucky ThreeDay Event presented by MARS Equestrian™ to Host Five Star Event An unprecedented outpouring of public support and a grassroots fundraising effort have led to a reversal of the announced cancellation of the Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event CCI Five Star presented by MARS Equestrian™ (LRK3DE). A new partnership between Equestrian Events, Inc. (EEI), producer of the world-class event, and the Kentucky Horse Park Foundation combined with the support of US Equestrian and longstanding sponsors Land Rover, Mars Equestrian, and Rolex will ensure that the CCI5*-L three-day event will be held, without spectators, alongside a new CCI4*-S, April 22-25 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY. “The uncertainties surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic placed us in the financially impossible position of having to run the Five Star event without spectators, a situation that left us no choice but to cancel the Five Star for 2021 in order to preserve it for many years to come,” said Mike Cooper, President of EEI. “We are humbled and honored by the response of the eventing community as they’ve stepped up in a mind-blowing way enabling us to go forward.” A fundraising campaign was started by athletes and fueled by the grassroots effort of the broader eventing community, generating more than $550,000 in donations to run the event. “While that still leaves us short of the amount needed, it is enough to convince us that the balance can be raised,” added Cooper. “We are now, with the assistance of the Kentucky Horse Park Foundation, committed to going forward with the Five Star.” w

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The Run For A Million Non Pro & Rookie Qualifiers Return to the NRBC in 2021

The National Reining Breeders Classic, held April 18-25, 2021 in Katy, Texas, will host Non Pro and Rookie Qualifiers for the richest reining event in history. The Run For A Million, held at the South Point Arena and Equestrian Center in Las Vegas, NV, is slated for August 17-21. In addition to the million-dollar competition, there is a $100K Open Shoot Out, a $50K Invitational Freestyle, a $50K Non Pro Championship, as well as a Rookie Championship. Qualifiers are being offered across the US and Canada and the NRBC Board and Staff are proud to hold some of them. “The Run For A Million is not your average horse show,” said NRBC President Tom McCutcheon. “By televising reining through the Last Cowboy, the sport has attained new accolades in and out of the performance world, reached new audiences and made new fans. The NRBC will support that any day.” The Rookie and Non-Pro Qualifiers will run concurrently with the corresponding Ancillary classes. Those wishing to qualify must enter the correlative classes, fill out the TRFAM Qualifier form found on the NRBC website, and pay the $200 fee per slate that they wish to enter. The top five placings plus ties in each slate with a paid qualifier fee will be able to compete in Las Vegas at TRFAM. For more info about The Run For A Million, go to trfam.com. To lean about the National Reining Breeders Classic and access the TRFAM Qualifier form, visit nrbc.com. w

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S.A.L.E. Moves Forward Despite Covid By Sherri Mell, 2X Hall of Fame Cowgirl This year’s San Antonio PRCA Rodeo moved from the AT&T Center back to the Joe and Harry Coliseum due to the capabilities of better social distancing and safety for the Professional Cowboys as well as the Spectators. The Youth Rodeo which has always been held in the Exposition Center along with the Horse Shows was also moved to the Retro Joe and Harry Coliseum during the daytime, making it the same dirt that the PRCA Rodeo used in the evenings! The first Rodeo held in the Freeman was in 1950 and continued through 2003 until it moved to its new home in the AT&T Center. The Covid caused most major Rodeos and Livestock Shows to shut down while the Freeman Coliseum built in 1949 which under total capacity, holds only 9,500 spectators came to the rescue of the San Antonio Livestock Show and Rodeo.

With the Joe and Harry Freeman Coliseum in the background, JT Garcia poses with his horses after winning the Youth Rodeo 13-15 Tie Down Roping during the S.A.L.E. 2021. Meet JT Garcia Traveling from Kingsville, Texas, to the San Antonio Livestock Show & Rodeo (SALE), for the Youth Rodeo has been the norm every year for the Garcia family. This year, the chatter in the truck was about hoping to make a repeat performance in the Team Roping, as JT, son of Juan and Jennifer Garcia, had won the Team Roping at the 2020 San Antonio Livestock Show Youth Rodeo. The family support has always played a big part in JT’s success in the arena. He practices every day in the family’s practice arena that Continued on page 20

Winter Xtreme Bulls events have treated Dustin Boquet well. For the second year in a row, Boquet won an X Bulls competition in Texas, the latest coming Sunday when he captured the title at the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo Xtreme Bulls. Boquet won the Division 1 Xtreme Bulls event in San Antonio with an 87-point ride on 4L & Diamond S Rodeo’s Ferdinand in the finals at Freeman Coliseum. “This feels great,” said Boquet, 26. “I’ve always wanted to win this bull riding. I’ve never done well at the San Antonio Xtreme Bulls. I always fell off and then did well at the rodeo. This year when I woke up (Sunday morning), I told myself that I was going to stay on some today at the bull riding and it worked out. I just kept telling myself to stay on them and let my ability take over and do what I know how to do.” On Jan. 22, 2020, Boquet won his inaugural Division 1 Xtreme Bulls event with 175 points on two-head at the SWELS - Xtreme Bulls in Fort Worth, Texas, at Dickies Arena. “It feels great to get a win like this again in the winter, especially with a bunch of stuff getting canceled (because of the COVID-19 pandemic) and you really don’t know what this year is going to hold,” Boquet said. At San Antonio, Boquet set his victory in motion with an 84.5-point ride on Pickett Pro Rodeo’s Lonesome You in the long round, which qualified him for the eight-man finals. Boquet was quite familiar with Lonesome You. He won Round 6 at the 2020 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo on that bull with an 89.5-point trip at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, Dec. 8. “He (Lonesome You) kind of surprised me going left like he did away from my hand,” Boquet said. “I just picked him right up and finished him off. It felt really good.” In the finals, Boquet matched up with Ferdinand, the same bull Boudreaux Campbell was on when he won the X Bulls in San Antonio last year with an 89-point ride at the AT&T Center. Trevor Kastner had an 89.5-point ride on Ferdinand to win the final round and the average at the Dodge City (Kan.) Roundup Division 1 Xtreme Bulls event July 28. “I got on Ferdinand a few years ago in Fort Worth and he made pretty short work of me to be honest,” Boquet said. “I got a little measure of revenge. I was ready for him. When I saw my name against his, I tried to stay loose and cool and ride him jump for jump.” Boquet earned $6,300 for his ride in the finals. He left town with $6,550 by placing sixth in the long round. “When they clean slate the (finals) like this (in San Antonio) all you can do is stay on and let the good Lord put you where he wants you,” Boquet said. Boquet was second in the Feb. 8 PRCA | RAM World Standings with $11,511 butr edged past leader Josh Frost with $18,061 after the win. Boquet has qualified for the NFR twice (2018 and 2020). Boquet joins Fletcher Jowers (Austin, Texas) as the two winners on the 2021 Division 1 X Bulls Tour. “I just have to keep taking advantage of every opportunity that the good Lord puts in front of me,” Boquet said. w March 2021 SouthWest Horse Trader

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JT Garcia (far left) at the 2018 Josey Weeklong Roping Clinic with RE Josey, his students, and Instructors. was built just for him and his horses. I met the Garcia family in 2015 at the Josey Calf Roping and Barrel Racing Weeklong Clinic. I had the opportunity to instruct at this amazing clinic with the Great RE Josey, AQHA World Champion Calf Roper & PRCA Gold Card Member. The whole family was there to support the then 9-year-old first time student of the clinic. His little sister Johanna can also claim she attended as momma Jennifer was pregnant with her. Winning his first buckle at 4 years old, JT was already a Champion as his family pulled through the gates and over the cattle guard for the first time at the Josey Ranch. He has grown up participating in 4-H Horse Shows and is still an active member. In January 2021, competing in the County 4-H Horse Show he just won the Senior Speed Champion and Senior All Around Champion. His Mother says the homeschooled Potter’s School 10th Grader rodeos full time and competes in horse judging. He also added another championship at the County show with his shows pigs when he won Cross Breed Champion. When he’s not in the show pen, he enjoys hunting, playing golf, and braiding halters, neck ropes, tie downs, and other hunting items. He is an A-B student and an awesome big brother to his little sister, Johanna. Jennifer says his love for rodeo and his faith in God runs deep! He won JT Garcia his first saddle at the age of with his 10. During his 8th grade buckle. year, JT won the Region 8 All Around Saddle and 20

buckle which was a huge win. But, when questioned, JT says that his favorite win is the most recent win right here at the San Antonio Livestock Show and Rodeo at the Joe and Harry Coliseum, where the Rodeo went RETRO this year! With his sturdy steed, Drake under him in the 13-15 Tie-Down Roping Event, the duo put in a time of 9.51 leading the pack of 32 ropers by a slim margin of just 2 tenths of a second by two ropers, Cort Boyd and Holt Brockenbush who tied for second with a time of 9.78. JT won a beautiful buckle from S.A.L.E. and $389.76. The Team Roping didn’t go as well as the family was expecting, but they were happy with the Tie-Down Roping win to add to the last year’s Team Roping Buckle! As for what holds for JT’s future is still a couple of calendars away. He is hoping to attend Tarleton State and be on the Rodeo Team there. His interest is in Agriculture Business and Range and Wildlife Management. Mom Jennifer says he has shown some interest in becoming a Game Warden, but the real DREAM would be to RODEO PRCA! As I see it, this isn’t out of reach for this humble young man! He is already competing on the same dirt, in the same arena, and coming out of the same box, as the PRCA contestants in the Freeman Coliseum in 2021! See you down the road, God Bless Chris Ledoux! w

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Katherine Smith and Cotton Candy Machine won big at Bell Co Youth Fair's horse show. Losses Zips Dandy Sensation (1997-2021) died in early February, having won many Congress and NSBA world championships. Semi-retired but with a heart of gold, in recent years he won lots in EWD competition. Thurman Hopkins, Pine Bluff, AR, died February 13. A true horseman, he was a longtime member of Arkansas State Championship Horse Show and shared his love of horsemanship with everyone. Shirleys Folly and Cee Miss Hollywood, both aged broodmares owned by George and Carol Bell, Pilot Point, TX died the middle of February. Between them they had produced 45 foals with earnings in excess of $1M! Rodeo News Casey Mathis and Texas Share of Fame’s 15.563 won the Open 1D at the Wild West Promotions January 21 event in Cleburne. Bailey Moman, Alto, and Smart Catillac took the top $10K Non-Pro check at USCHA’s January 23 event in Sulphur Springs. The Dinosaur Classic and Futurity, produced by WinMore Productions Barrel Race at Somervell County Expo, Glen Rose, January 28-30, paid out $188,160.46! Open 1D champs included Keyla Polizello Costa (1-28/Zumanity Cristal CMV/14.787), Kassie Mowery (1-29/Epic Guy/14.542), and Dustin Angelle (1-30/VF Born Famous/14.518). Futurity 1D winners were Sierra Melby (1-29/Aflingwithfreckles/14.871) and Molli Montgomery (1-30/The Woman Loves Fame/14.758). Continued on page 28

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Chiro Corner Contributed by Dr. Jennifer Schuckman

• Do you feel you are not able to sit deep or bend as much as you need to? • Has your horse started to shorten his stride? • Do you have a horse that is just ever so slightly off but cannot find anything on a lameness exam? • Do you or your horse have muscle soreness after riding?

If any of these things sound familiar, then chiropractic care might be the difference you have been looking for. I always say, “If you are off then your horse is off and if your horse is off then so are you!” Working as a close team both horse and rider need to have fluid biomechanics to perform to your full potential. Having tightness in your neck, pain in your mid back, or a twinge in your hip can cause you to sit slightly off causing your horse to compensate for the slight imbalance. The same goes for you as well, if your horse is feeling sore, he can cause you to compensate in your saddle. Whether your feel the compensation or not any compensation will lead to muscle soreness, which leads to poor posture, misalignments, bad biomechanics and so on. Chiropractic treatments help correct these things and much more! What is Chiropractic?

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Chiropractic is a form of medicine where we look at the body as a whole and try to find the root of a problem, then treat it directly without pharmaceuticals. After an evaluation of your muscles, skeleton and nerves a chiropractor will treat the problem through manual adjustments, trigger point therapy, massage, muscle strengthening/reeducation, or a common modality such as: magna-wave, laser, or ultrasound to name a few. So how do these things help me and my horse?! When you and your horse’s joints are moving properly without the stress of muscle knots or inflammation you are set up to perform your best. You will spend less time fighting muscle fatigue and more time focusing on quality training time. Chiropractic care can decrease your down time between shows. It also helps provide longevity to both horse and rider! If you are not a chiropractic patient, I encourage you to find a licensed chiropractor near you and see how it can improve your performance and over all wellness. Stay tuned in the upcoming issues for tips and tricks to improve you and your horse’s nutrition, flexibility, and overall health. Topics include stretching, exercises, Supplements (the good the bad and the ugly) and using Essential oils. w March 2021 SouthWest Horse Trader

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With interest in backyard chicken production during COVID-19 increasing the number of small flocks in Texas, experts are advising producers, especially beginners, to focus on the Protecting backyard chickens from health of their birds for sustainable diseases and parasites is critical for poultry production success. success. There are two preventative measures backyard producers can practice to protect their flocks – basic but consistent biosecurity and buying vaccinated birds, said Martin Ficken, DVM, Ph.D., resident director of Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory’s, TVMDL, Sam and Sally Glass Poultry Diagnostic Laboratory, Gonzales. Chickens face many common diseases and pests, including internal and external parasites, that can negatively impact a flock, he said. But buying vaccinated birds and practicing biosecurity – or procedures and practices that can protect the flock from outside pathogens and pests – can greatly reduce potential problems. Ficken said he strongly recommends backyard producers establish a relationship with a local veterinarian for consultations regarding diagnosing problems and treatments within flocks. “We’re here to help but having a local veterinarian who can diagnose the problem and talk you through the options for any number of situations is a valuable component to any backyard producer,” he said. “They can also give you tips on preventing health problems specific to your operation, which is always better than reacting to a problem.”

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Vaccinations prevent disease in backyard chickens Ficken said flocks should only be started and/or expanded with vaccinated birds from reputable sources. Buying birds vaccinated for Marek’s disease or inoculating chicks upon hatching is the best way to prevent more than 90% of opportunities for the disease to spread. Marek’s disease can devastate flocks, and Ficken said it is everywhere. Birds with Marek’s disease become lame or suffer neurological damage that continues to deteriorate, he said. Unvaccinated birds typically become infected within a few weeks of hatching. “In my mind, every bird is infected within the first few weeks, and you can’t keep it out,” he said. “It’s going to be an issue unless the birds are inoculated, and the inoculations are good for the life of the bird. They’re not 100% effective, but it’s close and it cuts down on problems.” Ficken said backyard producers can vaccinate their own chickens, but he recommends inoculations within the first day of hatching. While Marek’s disease is a common and serious threat to backyard flocks, the most common problem is respiratory illnesses typically related to mycoplasmosis, Ficken said. With mycoplasmosis, birds become sick, but infections are not typically fatal unless the animal has or develops secondary issues that compound the illness. Signs of mycoplasmosis include coughing, nasal discharge, swollen sinuses, conjunctivitis and secondary bacterial infections, Ficken said. Infections are treatable with antibiotics. Ficken said a common scenario for a mycoplasmosis outbreak is the introduction of asymptomatic birds to an established flock. The birds are introduced without quarantine and shed the disease through bodily fluid and waste for other birds to become infected. Backyard producers should also monitor for pox lesions, Ficken said. Vaccinations can prevent or put an end to pox outbreaks. The disease is spread by vectors like mosquitoes. Continued on page 24 22

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Backyard chickens best practices Ficken said biosecurity is the best way to protect a flock from an outside pathogen, but that it takes diligence. Exposure to outside pathogens can happen in many ways, including contact with new chickens or wild birds, vectors like mosquitoes or even contact with a pathogen brought in on the bottom of a shoe, clothing or hands of the person tending the flock. “Biosecurity principles are easy to understand but hard to practice because you can’t make a mistake,” he said. “It’s so easy to walk something in on the bottom of your shoe if you don’t maintain a high degree of scrutiny when it comes to what the flock is exposed to.” Backyard producers should have dedicated clothes or a pair of coveralls and shoes that are strictly for entering the coop area. They should also practice good hygiene like washing hands before and after entering the coop. 24

Cleaning the coop and other areas frequented by chickens will also reduce the risk of a pathogen establishing within the flock. “You have to scrape the litter out eventually because chickens aren’t discriminatory with their droppings,” he said. “A buildup can help amplify problems if birds are shedding a pathogen, and pretty soon you have a full-blown problem. Cleanliness on the ground, perches and nests should be considered part of the biosecurity to maintain the health and welfare of your flock.” Quarantine new chickens & monitor flock Ficken also suggests quarantining new chicks and adult birds for three weeks

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Pet owners choosing to travel domestically while following the appropriate precautions or those planning a post-COVID adventure may be apprehensive about leaving their animal companion at home during their vacation. Carrying a critter cross-country may seem daunting, but with the proper planning, owners should be confident that they can get their furry friend where they need to go. Dr. Christine Rutter, a clinical assistant professor at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, says that pet owners need to notify their airline, lodging, and veterinarian of their intention to travel with their pet as early as possible. Owners should also reach out to the appropriate authorities to ensure their pet has the proper documentation. “Technically, any transport of an animal across state lines requires a USDA health certificate issued by a USDA certified veterinarian,” Rutter said. It is best to check the specific requirements of your destination to ensure that you are in compliance with all relevant laws and regulations when you arrive. When obtaining the proper documentation from your veterinarian, owners should ensure that their pet is up to date on all vaccinations, heartworm prevention, ectoparasite (such as fleas and ticks) prevention, has a registered microchip with current contact information, and has a legible tag on their collar or harness. Tags should include a pet’s name, an emergency phone number, and any pertinent medical information. “If your pet receives daily medications, be sure you have enough to last through your trip and ask your veterinarian if it would be worth having a paper copy of prescriptions in case medications get lost,” Rutter said. Owners of pets who rely on a medical device, such as a glucose monitor or pacemaker, should speak with their veterinarian about what resources are available near their destination. If your pet struggles with anxiety or motion sickness, ask your veterinarian how to best accommodate their needs during travel. “Many of our pets don’t live terribly exciting lives when it comes to travel, so the hustle and bustle of travel can come as a real shock,” Rutter said. “Weeks before you travel, familiarize your pet with the crate or carrier that they will be traveling in. Hiding treats or feeding your pet in the carrier, providing a comfortable bed in the carrier, and going on short drives in the car (full of praise!) in the carrier can help make the travel experience less scary.” Rutter also recommends keeping your pet in a travel crate or carrier when they are unattended in a new environment. This keeps your pet out of mischief and ensures that your pet is in a safe and familiar place. Owners can also help foster a familiar environment for their pet by using the same litter their cat uses at home when traveling, and by feeding them a consistent diet. Avoiding the introduction of new food and treats while traveling may also reduce the risk of digestive incidents. Most importantly, Rutter recommends that pet owners anticipate the needs of their furry friend and prepare for emergencies. This includes carrying waste bags, water, time-sensitive medications, and at least a small portion of your pet’s food. Owners should also be aware of airport pet relief areas, as applicable. Owners may wish to research where local emergency veterinary cen26

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ters are along their route or near their destination. They may also wish to purchase pet insurance for their animal and should keep their policy on-hand when traveling. If possible, include insurance information on your pet’s collar or harness tag. Finally, Rutter reminds owners that their furry friend may behave differently when exposed to the stressors of travel. Be sure your pet wears a collar or harness with a tag at all times while traveling in case of escape attempts. Fearful pets may also bite, so give your pet ample time to acclimate to new environments before challenging them with meeting new people and other animals and ensure that they are properly monitored. Although traveling with pets requires additional preparation and consideration of their special needs, it is possible to transport your furry friend safely and comfortably to wherever they need to go. w

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The 3rd annual Clay Logan Open to the World Roping (USTRC), held February 5-7 in Hamilton, paid out $544,802. Division average winners included Open-All-Girls (Hope Thompson/Whitney DeSalvo/33.92-on-4), #12.5 (Chick Wilfong/Willie Moreland (28.36-on-4), #10.5 (Jerry Darnell/Shye Pate/33.17-on-4), Pro-AmHeaders (Chick Wilfong/Wesley Thorp/26.93on-4), Pro-Am-Heelers (Jake Orman/Cole Pitrowski/28.69-on-4), and Open (Cody Snow/Wesley Thorp/28.71-on-5). Zia Productions Trailer Roping, held in Tularosa, NM, February 13-14, paid out $23,900. Average champs included Luis Iglesias and Nate Martinez (#12.5 Slide/25.84-on-4) and Julio Polanco and Shane Sena (#9.5/26.48-on-3). Sooner Barrel Racing Association hosted its 2020 awards banquet on February 20, 2021, in Coweta, OK. Winners of Division 1 prizes included Brookelyn Mibb (Pee-Wee), Tessa Bloss (Youth), and Joyce Roston (Open). Makayla Kiser and Huckleberry’s 18.454 won the youth division February 3 at Wild West Promotions’ competition at NFS Arena in Decatur. Tanner James and JR Gonzalez turned 4 head in 27.22 to win the #12.5 Slide average February 4 at CK Productions January Series USTRC event in Santo. Emily Wilkins, Stephenville, and Chasin Easy Money’s time of 15.584 won the Open at Wild West Promotions’ barrel race in Cleburne February 4. Weston Sasser and Kolton Smith won the #9.5 average, turning 4 head in 38.76, February 6 at the MC3 Winters Series USTRC event in Amarillo. Hunter Wells and Will Farris, both of Madisonville, won the #11.5 average, turning 4 head in 32.08, at the Brazos Valley Classic USTRC event in Bryan February 12-14. Kati Clements was a double winner February 22 at San Antonio Stock Show’s Youth Rodeo, winning 8-&-Under Pole Bending with 22.564 and 8-&-Under Barrels with 15.183. Chesney Calhoun’s 2.47 won the 13-15 Breakaway Roping at San Antonio Stock Show’s Youth Rodeo February 23! w

before introducing them to the flock. Monitoring and physically inspecting them for signs of pathogens and tag-alongs like mites could prevent a small problem from becoming a big problem. External parasites like mites, fleas and lice are easy to catch and treat during quarantine, but also easy to miss if you are not looking, Ficken said. Sulfur dust is a cheap and easy way to keep chickens and frequented areas clear of mites. Topical parasiticides for birds and treatments or pressure spraying the coop may be required for lice, fleas and ticks. “Treating one bird is much easier than dealing with an infestation that requires treating the whole flock and the areas they frequent,” he said. “But I’ve also seen a lot of examples of how detrimental external parasites can be to bird health and production, even birds dying of anemia due to severe blood-letting.” Internal parasites are another health issue that can spread through a flock, Ficken said. Coccidiosis is a common gastrointestinal disease that occurs due to an internal parasite, Ficken said. The pathogen is a single-celled organism that is typically introduced to the flock via the producer’s shoes or equipment used in the coop. The infection spreads as the host bird sheds the disease via fecal matter. Signs of coccidiosis are diarrhea, listlessness and stunted growth. A bird that eats heavy rations but still loses weight is a good indication of internal parasites, he said. Diarrhea is another potential sign. There are a number of treatment options for internal parasites, including coccidiosis, available. w

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