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Horse Resource VOLUME 8

ISSUE 2

FEBRUARY 2015

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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR A Letter from the Editor

W

e are already into February! That means Spring is just around the corner. I personally can’t wait.

I am looking forward to the green grass and Spring flowers. I am also very thankful that this winter has not been near as bad as last year.

This past month has been somewhat exciting around here. I learned how to do the chicken dance, just ask Bella. I don’t know how she thought she could share this with all of you without me finding out.

Please don’t judge me;) It is time for the babies to start arriving and we’d love to see pictures of your foals! Email them to us at thehorseresource@msn.com and we might share them with our readers.

If you haven’t checked out our facebook page yet...what are you waiting for? Bella even has her own facebook page and blog now - she is such a resourceful pooch - check her out at www.barksnbits.com.

Until next month......dance, dance dance and you never know if you can until you try... ...don’t forget to count your blessings on horseback!

God Bless and Ride Safe, Christa Conway

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How Do You Keep White Sport Boots Clean??? rodeocr8zy I’m ordering new boots and I know white looks nice on my gelding..

But I dread spending the $160 on a new set, when the white doesn’t stay white at all. I usually just let them soak in water and use mild dish soap.

Any other ideas?? Anybody use a washing machine on gentle cycle maybe?

IRunOnFaith I spray them with shout and then put them in a warm bucket of soapy water and get a lot of suds going in the bucket and then I let them sit for a while and spray them off at the carwash. (I hang them on the mat holder) total performance I put mine in the washing machine. quikchik Don’t put them on your horse or in your trailer or barn.

HorseMommyFiveO Buy black ones

CYA Ranch When mine are new I spray with Scotchguard. When I wash them they go in the washing machine.

TessBelle RE: CYA Ranch I’m going to try this!

I spray mine off to get loose dirt off

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then soak them in the horse whitening shampoo then put them in the washing machine and was them with Tide and a scoop of Oxyclean.

Sometime I have to go back and wash them agin in plain water to make sure all the soap is out.

RocketPilot You might try getting a bar of Fels Naptha soap and kind of rubbing the boots with the bar. It is an old school cleaning product and I use it on all types of stains.

Leo Scotchguard!

Girls_Gotta_Jet Scotchgaurd and the washing machine for mine. Polo’s and boots alike get thrown in with a load of towels and the boots get left out to air dry. Works wonderful. I’ve been doing it for years this way.

k.maddocks24 Scotchguard them right away! I soak mine in the sink with Oxiclean, then throw them in the washing machine with a little bit more Oxiclean and do the extra rinse to make sure all the soap is out. And air dry.

brittracer I power wash mine suzy2qtee Go to your hardware store and buy a rustoleum product called “Never

wet” google it and watch the video is soo cool. I’m gonna do it on my turnout blanket. I think you have to use two different cans for fabric stuff. yes says two part application h t t p : / / w w w. y o u t u b e . c o m / watch?v=DZrjXSsfxMQ SoDak I try to brush mine off with a soft brush after every run and I soak them in oxiclean when I have time and hand scrub them otherwise oxiclean in the wash machine!

sassy&tessa What a love hate relationship. I have a full pair of white boots and I am gearing up to buy the sparkle white boots from Professional Choice soon. I LOVE how they look but I HATE cleaning them. Oh yeah, and I also put my horses in white bell boots too.

I hate putting my boots (any of them) in the washing machine so I don’t.

For my white boots I wash any excess dirt I can, then take a whitener shampoo on them and scrub, then oxyboost stain remover, then some sort of whitener from wal mart.

Both of the last two I do not wash off but rather dunk the boots in warm water, add more whitener, and leave over night. Then hand wash and air dry. I am sure it is overkill but I have kept them white and even got some stains out that were there when I bought them!!!

playinwithfire I’ve always avoided white boots since red dirt in Oklahoma makes them turn a dingy orange. Glad to know I can clean them. Thanks for all the tips!

Longneck Do those of use that use them warm up in different boots and then put the whites on right before you run?

I want know how Cody Ohl keeps his white Iconoclasts looking so nice!! cavyrunsbarrels Sparkle...white...boots...What?

Where? I do want. barrelracing?

What oxiclean product are you all using exactly? There seems to be a variety to choose from...

BayRoan ScotchGuard and then Shout to pretreat.

JcNhEmI White sparkle boots! I may need a pair of those!!

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TABLE OF CONTENTS & CONTACT INFORMATION Table of Contents Articles Page

Letter From Editor 4 A Little Barrel Talk 4 Horseshoe Hunt 5 Table of Contents & The Staff 5 Calendar of Events 6 My Daddy Always Said 6 NPBA News 7 Barrel Horse World Calendar of Events 8-9 News 10-12 IBRA News 14-17 QHRAI News 18-23 Ask the Vet with Dr. Steve Fisch, DVM 24-25 CMSA News 26 Teen Corral w/Clint Van 28-29 IJRA Rodeo News 30-31 IHSRA News 32 Looking - A Soul’s Journey 34 Christian Cowboy Collection 36-37 Bro Brad Curtis - On the Trail 37 Business Card Directory 38 Stallion Directory 39 Classifieds 39 ITOBA News 40-42 Li’l Cowpokes Corral 44 Subscription Form 45 Barks N Bits with Bella 46 Mystery of the Month 47

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She has ridden and competed on barrel horses all of her life. Christa lives on their family horse farm in Muncie, IN with her husband, Vick and two children, Garrett and Gracie.

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Calendar of Events

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FEBRUARY 2015

3 -Cloverdale @ C Bar C Expo - Open Riding Noon-9pm - cbarcexpo.com 6-7 - Dutch Harness Horse Auction, COntact Melvin Gingerich 217-5782713 or LaMar Schrock 217-5433543 7 - Bellevue, MI IBRA show @ TKY Ranch and Performance Horses Inc. Contact: Kylee Wilson Phone #: 269908-1104

Hodge Arena Contact: Carmon Poor Phone #: 859-509-1431 14 - Cassopolis, MI IBRA show @ Red Horse Ranch Contact: Suzette Hudak Phone #: 574-298-0873 15 - Springfield, OH IBRA show @ Champions Center Contact: Kim McCutchen Phone #: 614-496-7699 17-Cloverdale@ C Bar C Expo - Open Riding Noon-9pm - cbarcexpo.com

8 - Henryville, IN - IBRA show @ Yankeetown Arena - Contact: Nat Stewart Phone #: 812-736-3759

20-22 - Cloverdale, IN @ C Bar C Expo Center - Martha Josey Clinic Contact: Josey Ranch 903-935-5358

10-Cloverdale@ C Bar C Expo - Open Riding Noon-9pm cbarcexpo.com

21 - Madison, IN IBRA Show @ Saddle Up Arena - Contact: Kelly Carr - Phone #: 502-645-2304

12 - Romney, IN - IBRA show @ Foxton Farm Arena - Contact: Heather Fox, Phone #: 765-476-1085 13-15 - Cloverdale, IN @ C Bar C Expo -IBRA Winter Series - Saturday Super Show - $3,415 Added! Average Awards! www.cbarcexpo.com 14 - Versailles, KY IBRA show @

22 - Henryville, IN - IBRA show @ Yankeetown Arena - Contact: Nat Stewart Phone #: 812-736-3759 24-Cloverdale@ C Bar C Expo - Open Riding Noon-9pm cbarcexpo.com 28 - Romney, IN - IBRA show @ Foxton Farm Arena - Contact: Heather Fox, Phone #: 765-476-1085

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28 - Bellevue, MI IBRA show @ TKY Ranch and Performance Horses Inc. Contact: Kylee Wilson Phone #: 269-908-1104 28 - Versailles, KY IBRA show @ Hodge Arena Contact: Carmon Poor Phone #: 859-509-1431 28 - Swanton, OH IBRA show @ WB Arena Contact: Ted Bair Phone #: 937-631-0864 28-Mar 1 - Cloverdale, IN @ C Bar C Expo Mid West Rodeo - Contact Garriot Miller 765-585-5978 www. cbarcexpo.com

MARCH 2015

1 - Cloverdale, IN @ C Bar C Expo Center - March 1st/Sunday - Open Jackpot barrels, breakaway, calf roping, team roping - Contact Garret Miller 765-585-5978 3-Cloverdale@ C Bar C Expo - Open Riding Noon-9pm cbarcexpo.com 6-8 - Cloverdale, IN - IBRA Super Show @ C Bar C Expo Contact: Cindy Harlan Phone #: 765-426-1457 6-8 - Springfield, OH IBRA Super Show @ Champions Center Expo Contact: Debra Robinson Phone #: 937-324-4353 10-Cloverdale@ C Bar C Expo - Open Riding Noon-9pm cbarcexpo.com 12-15 - Cloverdale, IN @ C Bar C Expo Center - IQHA/AQHA Show www.cbarcexpo.com 14 - Versailles, KY IBRA show @ Hodge Arena Contact: Carmon Poor Phone #: 859-509-1431 17-Cloverdale@ C Bar C Expo - Open Riding Noon-9pm cbarcexpo.com 20-22 - Cloverdale, IN @ C Bar C Expo Center - Indiana American Saddlebred Show: Spring Warmup

Contact: Linda Beltz 317-844-9702 Judy McManama 317-773-3931 21-22 - Madison, IN IBRA Show @ Saddle Up Arena - Contact: Kelly Carr - Phone #: 502-645-2304 28-29 - Cloverdale, IN @ C Bar C Expo Center - March Llama Madness Show Contact: Darrell and Merlene Anderson 765-583-4899, Email dma55@fpnmail.com 31-Cloverdale@ C Bar C Expo - Open Riding Noon-9pm cbarcexpo.com

APRIL 2015

2-5 - Cloverdale, IN @ C Bar C Expo Center - Freedom Special Appaloosa Show Contact: Carol Taufmann 765561-6236 9-12 - Springfield, OH @ Champions Center - Panty Raid Futurity $11,000 Added 2D BFA/BBR Futurity, $10,000 Open Slot Race, etc - On the Road with Dawn and Clea. Visit website at www.ontheroadwithdawnandclea. com 11 - Cloverdale, IN @ C Bar C Expo Center Dancing with the Stars - www. cbarcexpo.com 17-19 - Cloverdale, IN @ C Bar C Expo Center - Indiana Reining Horse Association Show Contact: Brett Walters 574-498-6722 Shannon Fowler 317-440-5248 23-26 - Cloverdale, IN @ C Bar C Expo Center - IQHYA Youth Show For Stalls Contact: Mark Harrell 618-407-3221 For RV Hookups and Bedding Contact Steve Jackson 765720-3251

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2/21 Rockin C Rodeo Company’s Youth Bulls & Barrels Buckle Winter Series Wilsonville, AL

ARKANSAS

2/1 NBHA AR07/Saddle Series Marchant HIlls Arena Elm Springs, AR 2/3 Marchant Hills Arena Tues Night Jackpot Elm Springs, AR 2/8 Isuba Valley Indoor Barrel Series Siloam Springs, AR 2/8 NBHA AR07/Saddle Series Marchant HIlls Arena Elm Springs, AR 2/10 Marchant Hills Arena Tues Night Jackpot Elm Springs, AR 2/13 AZ Productions $100 Added 4D Jackpot Benton, AR 2/15 Whiskey Ridge 4D Buckle Series Malvern, AR 2/17 Marchant Hills Arena Tues Night Jackpot Elm Springs, AR 2/21 $200 Added Tri County Arena 4D Jackpot Winter Series BBR Approval Pending Hensley, AR 2/22 Isuba Valley Indoor Barrel Series Siloam Springs, AR 2/22 Marchant Hills Winter Saddle Series Elm Springs, AR 2/24 Marchant Hills Arena Tues Night Jackpot Elm Springs, AR 2/28 $200 Added Tri County Arena 4D Jackpot Winter Series BBR Approval Pending Hensley, AR 3/1 Light Horse Productions Poker Run $1000 Deuces Wild Series Natural Dam, AR 3/3 Marchant Hills Arena Tues Night Jackpot Elm Springs, AR 3/1 Light Horse Productions Poker Run $1000 Deuces Wild Series Natural Dam, AR 3/3 Marchant Hills Arena Tues Night Jackpot Elm Springs, AR 3/6-3/8 Lucky Dog Productions Texarkana, AR 3/8 Whiskey Ridge 4D Buckle Series Malvern, AR 3/8 Isuba Valley Indoor Barrel Series Siloam Springs, AR 3/8 NBHA AR07/Saddle Series Marchant HIlls Arena Elm Springs, AR 3/10 Marchant Hills Arena Tues Night Jackpot Elm Springs, AR 3/21 SPRING FLING $750 ADDED 4D CAMDEN, AR 3/22 Isuba Valley Indoor Barrel Series Siloam Springs, AR 3/22 Marchant Hills Winter Saddle Series Elm Springs, AR 3/24 Marchant Hills Arena Tues Night Jackpot Elm Springs, AR

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3/28 Wild Wind Arena (min $500 added) Open 4D Barrel Race and Pole Bending (Pending BBR approval) Imboden, AR 3/29 Isuba Valley Indoor Barrel Series Siloam Springs, AR 3/31 Marchant Hills Arena Tues Night Jackpot Elm Springs, AR

CALIFORNIA

3/1 Professionals Choice Award Series Simi Valley, CA 3/26-3/29 Charmayne James Barrel Racing Clinic Temecula, CA 3/29 Professionals Choice Award Series Simi Valley, CA

COLORADO

2/7 Wrap It Winter Series Grand Junction, CO 2/15 Wrap It Winter Series Rifle, CO 2/20 $300 Added Open 4D Jackpot Barrel Race Longmont, CO 2/21 Wrap It Winter Series Grand Junction, CO 2/21 $300 Added Open 4D Jackpot Barrel Race Longmont, CO 2/28 Wrap It Winter Series New Castle, CO 3/7 Wrap It Winter Series New Castle, CO 3/14 $300 Added Open 4D Jackpot Barrel Race Longmont, CO 3/27-3/29 Jane Melby Barrel Clinic Pueblo, CO

FLORIDA

2/5-2/8 Charmayne James Barrel Racing Clinic Okeechobee, FL 2/7 Speedshows @ Destiny Bound Fort Pierce, FL 2/15 2nd Annual Race for the Troops Benefit Barrel Race Samsula, FL 3/7 Speedshows @ Destiny Bound Fort Pierce, FL

GEORGIA

2/15 DIE HARD Barrel/Pole Series Cox Arena/Lightning P Arena Silver Creek, GA 3/3 AWARD SERIES JACKPOT! Jackson, GA 3/3 AWARD SERIES JACKPOT! Jackson, GA 3/10 AWARD SERIES JACKPOT! Jackson, GA 3/17 AWARD SERIES JACKPOT! Jackson, GA 3/24 AWARD SERIES JACKPOT! Jackson, GA 3/31 AWARD SERIES JACKPOT! Jackson, GA

INDIANA

2/20-2/22 Team Josey Barrel Racing and Horsemanship Clinic Cloverdale, IN 2/28 Midwest Youth Rodeo Association Cloverdale, IN

KANSAS

2/1 NBHA KS01 POINT SHOW BBR APPROVED Lawrence, KS 2/3 B&B Winter Buckle Series Whitewater, KS 2/7 Cranky Cajun 4D barrel series $100 added. Lyons, KS 2/17 B&B Winter Buckle Series Whitewater, KS 2/22 NBHA KS01 POINT SHOW BBR APPROVED Lawrence, KS 3/3 B&B Winter Buckle Series Whitewater, KS 3/7 Cranky Cajun 5-D Barrel Series Lyons, KS 3/8 NBHA KS01 POINT SHOW Lawrence, KS 3/13-3/15 Barrel Bash Hutchinson, KS 3/22 NBHA KS01 POINT SHOW Lawrence, KS

LOUISIANA

2/7 $1000.00 Added 4D Bastrop, LA 2/14 WINTER BUCKLE SERIES BARREL RACING Alexandria, LA 2/21 BLT Farms $1,000 5D Jackpot Ruston, LA 2/21 SUPER SONIC $2000 Added 4D Barrel Race Alexandria, LA 2/28 WINTER BUCKLE SERIES BARREL RACING Alexandria, LA 2/28 BLT Farms $500 4D Jackpot Bastrop, LA 3/1 Laurel HIll Turn & Burn Open 4D Pearl river, LA 3/7-3/8 BARRELIN FOR A CURE New Iberia, LA 3/13-3/14 Margie Worley Memorial $3000 Added 5D Scholarship Run Bastrop, LA 3/14 Super Sonic 4D Barrel Race Alexandria, LA

MISSOURI

2/1 LUCKY J 11TH ANNUAL WINTER SADDLE SERIES BR Carthage, MO 2/7 OHBA Feb race (BBR approved!) $100 added money Mt View, MO 2/14 TIN CAN TANGO WINTER SERIES SULLIVAN, MO 2/21 Rock’ RV ARENA Winter Buckle Series Poles & Barrels $100. added Mountain View, MO 2/21 Hwy 38 Winter Warm Up Barrel Race Marshfield, MO 2/27-3/1 No Bull Barrel Race Tour

Stop #1 Pendleton, MO 2/28 TIN CAN TANGO WINTER SERIES SULLIVAN, MO 2/28 Frosty Buckle Series Humansville, MO 3/1 No Bull Barrel Race Tour Stop #1 Pendleton, MO 3/7 Frosty Buckle Series Humansville, MO 3/7 CANS FOR A CAUSE MARSHFIELD, MO 3/8 TIN CAN TANGO WINTER SERIES SULLIVAN, MO 3/14-3/15 Flickerwood Team Roping & Barrel Racing Jackson, MO 3/14 OHBA show Doniphan, MO 3/21 Rock’ RV ARENA Winter Buckle Series Poles & Barrels Mountain View, MO 3/21 FarmTalk HorseFest $1000 NBHA Invitational ShowDown Springfield, MO 3/21 Frosty Buckle Series Humansville, MO

NORTH CAROLINA

3/27-3/29 Team Josey Barrel Racing & Horsemanship Clinic Yadkinville, NC

NEBRASKA

2/7 Triangle Cross Winter Barrel Series McCook, NE 3/14 Triangle Cross Winter Barrel Series McCook, NE 3/28-3/29 Triangle Cross Winter Barrel Series McCook, NE

NEW MEXICO

2/6-2/8 Team Josey Barrel Racing and Horsemanship Clinic Farmington,NM 3/13-3/15 Charmayne James Barrel Racing Clinic Highway 180 N. Glenwood, NM

OKLAHOMA

2/1 Northeast Junior Rodeo Association Mounds, OK 2/2 Hilltop Monday Madness Barrel Series Muskogee, OK 2/2 PATRIOT FORD RIDE NIGHT Ada, OK 2/3 Gates Productions 8 week BUckle Series Mounds, OK 2/3 Ice Cowgirl Series Durant, OK 2/3 OK Corral Indoor Arena 4D Every Tuesday Night Harrah, OK 2/4 BS ARENA- WEDNESDAY NIGHT BARRELS KONAWA, OK 2/5 WildNotions ThursdayNights ~ Bonus Qualifier Series Ochelata, OK 2/5 4D Barrel Race Coleman, OK 2/6 Rockin’ C $500 Added/Trophy Jacket 4D Barrel Race Mounds, OK 2/7-2/8 Oklahoma Wild Bunch Youth

Rodeo Association Sperry, OK 2/7 Tri-K Polar Express Tour Enid, OK 2/7 4D For 4H Pawhuska, OK 2/7 $250 Added 4D Barrel Race!!

Coleman, OK 2/8 Winter Barrel and Pole Series Mounds, OK 2/8 Youth Rodeo, OK 2/8 Tri-K Polar Express Tour Enid, OK 2/8 $500 added WildNotions Pawhuska, OK 2/9 Hilltop Monday Madness Barrel Series Muskogee, OK 2/9 PATRIOT FORD RIDE NIGHT Ada, OK 2/10 Gates Productions 8 week BUckle Series Mounds, OK 2/10 Ice Cowgirl Series Durant, OK 2/10 OK Corral Indoor Arena 4D Every Tuesday Night Harrah, OK 2/10 NEO Rodeo Team 4D Jackpot Barrel Race Miami, OK 2/11 BS ARENA- WEDNESDAY NIGHT BARRELS KONAWA, OK 2/12 4D Barrel Race Coleman, OK 2/12 WildNotions ThursdayNights ~ Bonus Qualifier Series Ochelata, OK 2/13 Hilltop Arena exhibition night muskogee, OK 2/13 Youth Rodeo Series Edmond, OK 2/14-2/15 Northeast Junior Rodeo Association Pawhuska, OK 2/14 D & H Cattle (Danny Houser) Winter Ropings Ochelata, OK 2/14 Flying Cow Barrel Series, Afton, OK ****Added Money at Finals**** Afton, OK 2/15 Winter Barrel and Pole Series Mounds, OK 2/16 Hilltop Monday Madness Barrel Series Muskogee, OK 2/16 PATRIOT FORD RIDE NIGHT Ada, OK 2/17 Gates Productions 8 week BUckle Series Mounds, OK 2/17 Ice Cowgirl Series Durant, OK 2/17 OK Corral Indoor Arena 4D Every Tuesday Night Harrah, OK 2/18 BS ARENA- WEDNESDAY NIGHT BARRELS KONAWA, OK 2/19 WildNotions ThursdayNights ~ BonusQualifier Ochelata, OK 2/19 4D Barrel Race Coleman, OK 2/19 WildNotions ThursdayNights ~ Bonus Qualifier Series Ochelata, OK 2/21 Oklahoma Wild Bunch Youth Rodeo Association Sperry, OK 2/21 Open Track Alex, OK 2/21 4D For 4H Pawhuska, OK 2/22 Youth Rodeo, OK 2/22 OKLAHOMA COWGIRLS

More Barrel Horse World.....Calendar of Events 3/3 NEO Rodeo Team 4D Jackpot Barrel Race Miami, OK 3/5 WildNotions ThursdayNights ~ Bonus Qualifier Series Ochelata, OK 3/5 WildNotions ThursdayNights ~ BonusQualifier Ochelata, OK 3/7-3/8 Oklahoma Wild Bunch Youth Rodeo Association Sperry, OK 3/7-3/8 Northeast Junior Rodeo Association Mounds, OK 3/9 PATRIOT FORD RIDE NIGHT Ada, OK 3/10 Ice Cowgirl Series Durant, OK 3/10 OK Corral Indoor Arena 4D Every Tuesday Night Harrah, OK 3/12 WildNotions ThursdayNights ~ Bonus Qualifier Series Ochelata, OK 3/13 Youth Rodeo Series Edmond, OK 3/14 D & H Cattle (Danny Houser) Winter Ropings Ochelata, OK 3/14 OKLAHOMA COWGIRLS ASSOCIATION, OK 3/14 Heritage Feeds March Madness $2000 In Cash and Prizes Added Coleman, OK 3/14 Twisted $2K Barrel Race Leedey, OK 3/14-3/15 Connie Combs Barrel Racing Clnic Beggs, OK 3/15 Youth Rodeo, OK 3/16 Renegade Arena Jackpot Barrel Race Ochelata, OK 3/16 Hilltop Monday Madness Barrel Series Muskogee, OK 3/16 PATRIOT FORD RIDE NIGHT Ada, OK 3/17 Ice Cowgirl Series Durant, OK 3/17 OK Corral Indoor Arena 4D Every Tuesday Night Harrah, OK 3/19 WildNotions ThursdayNights ~ BonusQualifier Ochelata, OK 3/19 WildNotions ThursdayNights ~ Bonus Qualifier Series Ochelata, OK 3/21-3/22 Tri-K Polar Express TourFUTURE FORTUNES RACE w/ $10000 Incentive!! Beggs, OK 3/21 Northeast Junior Rodeo Association Checotah, OK 3/22 $500 added WildNotions Pawhuska, OK 3/22 Northeast Junior Rodeo Association Checotah RUC, OK

3/23 Renegade Arena Jackpot Barrel Race Ochelata, OK 3/23 Hilltop Monday Madness Barrel Series Muskogee, OK 3/24 OK Corral Indoor Arena 4D Every Tuesday Night Harrah, OK 3/24 Ice Cowgirl Series Durant, OK 3/26 WildNotions ThursdayNights ~ Bonus Qualifier Series Ochelata, OK 3/27-3/29 Barrel Bash Pawhuska, OK 3/27 Youth Rodeo Series Edmond, OK 3/28-3/29 Flying Cow Barrel Series, Afton, OK ****Added Money at Finals**** Afton, OK 3/28-3/29 Connie Combs Clinic Hugo, OK 3/29 Youth Rodeo, OK 3/29 OKLAHOMA COWGIRLS ASSOCIATION, OK 3/30 Renegade Arena Jackpot Barrel Race Ochelata, OK 3/30 Hilltop Monday Madness Barrel Series Muskogee, OK 3/31 OK Corral Indoor Arena 4D Every Tuesday Night Harrah, OK 3/31 Ice Cowgirl Series Durant, OK

TENNESSEE

2/21 The Dirty South Barrel Racing Series Iron City, TN 2/28 NBHA TN 09 $250 Added Show Iron City, TN 3/6-3/8 Team Josey Barrel Racing & Horsemanship Clinic Dillsburg, PA 3/14 NBHA TN 09 $250 Added Show Iron City, TN 3/20 Barrel Race Springfield, TN 3/21 The Dirty South Barrel Racing Series Iron City, TN 3/28 TLBRA Youth Rodeo Springfield, TN 3/28 TLBRA Adults vs Kids Fundraiser Springfield, TN 3/28 NBHA TN 09 $250 Added Show Iron City, TN 3/29 TLBRA Youth Rodeo Springfield, TN

TEXAS

2/1 Jurassic Classic & American Qualifier Glen Rose, TX 2/1 LONGHORN BARRELS AND POLES Marshall, TX 2/2 WWP Winter Saddle Series

Boyd, TX 2/5 Thursday Night Exhibitions and Jackpiot Stephenville, TX 2/6-2/8 Heart of Texas Circle T Hamilton Barrel - formerly Jurassic Classic Hamilton, TX 2/6 MKs Customs and Salt Creek Arena 5D (5 Saddle Series) Boyd, TX 2/7 NBHA TX 15-4D-Salt Creek, Boyd TX Boyd, TX 2/7 Red Hot Barrel Productions Stockdale, TX 2/7 WSPBR Ride Rank For A Cure Bulls & Barrels Mrytle Springs, TX 2/7 Giving It Back Series, TX 2/8 3C 4D Barrel Race Jackpot $500 ADDED Salado, TX 2/9 Diamond T 5D Series Denton, TX 2/9 WWP Winter Saddle Series Boyd, TX 2/12 Thursday Night Exhibitions and Jackpiot Stephenville, TX 2/13 MCHC 5D Open & 3D Youth Jackpot Magnolia, TX 2/13 MKs Customs and Salt Creek Arena 5D (5 Saddle Series) Boyd, TX 2/14 Valentine’s Day Barrel Race Wharton, TX 2/15 LONGHORN BARRELS AND POLES Marshall, TX 2/16 Diamond T 5D Series Denton, TX 2/16 WWP Winter Saddle Series Boyd, TX 2/18 ‘Frozen on the Border’ Wed. Nite Jackpot Del Rio, TX 2/19 Thursday Night Exhibitions and Jackpiot Stephenville, TX 2/20 MKs Customs and Salt Creek Arena 5D (5 Saddle Series) Boyd, TX 2/20-2/22 Wrap’n up A Cure $10,000.00 added Andrews, TX 2/21 NBHA TX 15-4D-Salt Creek Arena, Boyd TX Boyd, TX 2/21 WBRA Buffalo, TX 2/23 WWP Winter Saddle Series Boyd, TX 2/25 ‘Frozen on the Border’ Wed. Nite Jackpot Del Rio, TX 2/26 Thursday Night Exhibitions and Jackpiot Stephenville, TX 2/27 MKs Customs and Salt Creek

Arena 5D (5 Saddle Series) Boyd, TX 2/27 MCHC 5D Open & 3D Youth Jackpot Magnolia, TX 2/28 Open Jackpot Playday!

Georgetown, TX 2/28 Giving It Back Series, TX 3/4 ‘Frozen on the Border’ Wed. Nite Jackpot Del Rio, TX 3/5 Thursday Night Exhibitions and Jackpiot Stephenville, TX 3/6 MKs Customs and Salt Creek Arena 5D (5 Saddle Series) Boyd, TX 3/7 WBRA Crockett, TX 3/8 LEE COUNTY SHERIFF’S POSSE OPEN 5D BARREL RACE Giddings, TX 3/8 LEE COUNTY SHERIFF’S POSSE OPEN 5D BARREL RACE Giddings, TX 3/12 Thursday Night Exhibitions and Jackpiot Stephenville, TX 3/13 MCHC 5D Open & 3D Youth Jackpot Magnolia, TX 3/14 Bosque county Cowboy Church playday series Clifton, TX 3/14 Bosque county Cowboy Church playday series Clifton, TX 3/19 Thursday Night Exhibitions and Jackpiot Stephenville, TX 3/21-3/22 LYNN McKENZIE BARREL RACING CLINIC Montague, TX 3/21 Red Hot Barrel Productions Stockdale, TX 3/21 Giving It Back Series, TX 3/21 NBHA TX14 $-D Barrel Race Vernon, TX 3/22 NBHA TX 15-4D-SUNDAYDIAMOND T ARENA, Denton, TX 3/22 LONGHORN BARRELS AND POLES Marshall, TX 3/26 Thursday Night Exhibitions and Jackpiot Stephenville, TX 3/28 PLAY DAY 25% Pay Out and More Prizes Hempstead, TX

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ASSOCIATION, OK 2/22 Winter Barrel and Pole Series Mounds, OK 2/23 Hilltop Monday Madness Barrel Series Muskogee, OK 2/23 PATRIOT FORD RIDE NIGHT Ada, OK 2/24 Gates Productions 8 week BUckle Series Mounds, OK 2/24 Ice Cowgirl Series Durant, OK 2/24 OK Corral Indoor Arena 4D Every Tuesday Night Harrah, OK 2/25 BS ARENA- WEDNESDAY NIGHT BARRELS KONAWA, OK 2/26 4D Barrel Race Coleman, OK 2/26 WildNotions ThursdayNights ~ Bonus Qualifier Series Ochelata, OK 2/27 Youth Rodeo Series Edmond, OK 2/28 $1000 Added Race for the TEAM McAlester, OK 2/28 Okay Round Up Club Funday Okay, OK 2/28-3/1 No Wrong Way Only A Faster Way Barrel Clinic Sapulpa, OK 2/28 Northeast Junior Rodeo Association Tahlequah, OK 3/1 Northeast Junior Rodeo Association Tahlequah, OK 3/2 Hilltop Monday Madness Barrel Series Muskogee, OK 3/2 PATRIOT FORD RIDE NIGHT Ada, OK 3/3 Gates Productions 8 week BUckle Series Mounds, OK 3/3 OK Corral Indoor Arena 4D Every Tuesday Night Harrah, OK 3/3 NEO Rodeo Team 4D Jackpot Barrel Race Miami, OK 3/3 Ice Cowgirl Series Durant, OK 3/1 No Wrong Way Only A Faster Way Barrel Clinic Sapulpa, OK 3/1 Northeast Junior Rodeo Association Tahlequah, OK 3/2 Hilltop Monday Madness Barrel Series Muskogee, OK 3/2 PATRIOT FORD RIDE NIGHT Ada, OK 3/3 Gates Productions 8 week BUckle Series Mounds, OK 3/3 Ice Cowgirl Series Durant, OK 3/3 OK Corral Indoor Arena 4D Every Tuesday Night Harrah, OK

WASHINGTON

3/6 Connie Combs Barrel Racing Clinic Walla Walla, WA

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Apollitical Lady Scores Mockingbird Stakes Win at Hialeah Park

Above: The Ocean King Tallies In Signature Stakes at 14-1 Under Shanley Jackson, Below: Oh My Gol Sis Wins Speedball Stakes at 10-1 Under Oscar Delgado And Sets Track Mark Oscar Delgado Pilots Three-Year-Old Oklahoma-bred Filly To Victory At Odds Of 7-1

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Hialeah, FL / January 4, 2015 – Wade Helton’s Apollitical Lady, ridden by Oscar Delgado and trained by Kalah Welch, broke alertly, took command immediately, and then held off the late charge of barn mate Madmax to win Sunday’s featured $27,625 Mockingbird Stakes at Hialeah Park.

The three-year-old daughter of Apollitical Jess, out of the Heza Fast Man mare First Lady Amber, was bred in Oklahoma by Marcus Smith.

Sent off at odds of 7-1, Apollitical Lady covered the 250 yards of the Mockingbird in 13.251 seconds and hit the wire one-half length in front of runner-up Madmax. 9-5 post time favorite Jess a Rogue finished third, three-quarters of a length behind Madmax.

Apollitical Lady, running for the first time since a maiden-breaking win at Will Rogers Downs in November, earned the winner’s share of $16,575 for her connections and upped her lifetime earnings to $28,718.

The official order of finish for the nine runners was: Apollitical Lady (Welch/Delgado), Madmax (Welch/Reyes), Jess a Rogue (Kearl/Vallejo), Lg Zzrun (Concepcion/Leal), Cme Leaving You (Concepcion/ Amaro), Louisiana Legends (Soto/Beaty), Streakin Lil Chick (Fulmer/ Martinez), All About Dash (Sanchez/Esqueda), and Jmf Jess Sweet (Crowson/Baldillez, Jr.) Ipolito was scratched.

The $23.80 winner outran eventual runner-up Scream N Eagle in the late stages of the race to score by one-half length. Another two heads separated third and fourth-place finishers Jess A Corona and Sweet N Salty.

Longshots The Ocean King & Oh My Gol Sis Post Stakes Victories

Oh My Gol’s victory gave trainer Elio Vazquez not only his initial career stakes win, but his first-ever training triumph. The young conditioner saddled Oh My Gol Sis, ridden by Oscar Delgado, for owner Elio Ruiz Vazquez. The gelding earned $13,575 for his connections and increased his lifetime earnings to $69,722.

Hialeah, FL / January 11, 2015 – A pair of double-digit outsiders posted stakes wins over a sloppy racing surface Sunday afternoon at Hialeah Park, with 14-1 longshot The Ocean King proving best in the $27,500 Signature Stakes at 350 yards and 10-1 upsetter Oh My Gol Sis prevailing in the $22,625 Speedball Stakes at 110 yards.

In the Signature Stakes, The Ocean King wore down 3-5 post time favorite Paint Candy Flying in the final yards to win by a neck in a time of 17.679 for 350 yards. Dreamnwideopen finished one-half length behind the runner-up in third place, a neck ahead of fourth-place finisher Jump Street Blues.

The win for Oh My Gol Sis, a seven-year-old gelding who tallied for the 4th time at Hialeah Park and 7th time overall, was accomplished in track record time of 6.893 seconds for 110 yards. That clocking shaved .197 of a second off the mark set by Speedball Stakes eighth-place finisher Maxanita Silver Chip just 8 days ago.

The Ocean King, a four-year-old colt, rewarded his backers at the mutuel windows with a $30.80 return, scoring under the veteran Shanley Jackson for trainer Matt Frazier, who saddled the winner for the Ocean King Syndicate. The Ocean King, registering his third lifetime victory, earned $16,500 and upped his lifetime earnings to $41,000.

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News Jessies First Down Grabs Maturity, Seize The Win Takes Derby

The final order of finish in the 2015 Hialeah Derby was : Seize the Win, Moonin the Eagle, Red Corona Warrior, A Black Zipper, Kitty Kat Galore B, Mr El R 15, Allazoom, Tlc Moonshine Wagon, Denim Jeans, and Bp Run Cartel Run.

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Sunday’s nine-race program at Hialeah Park, which attracted a festive crowd of 3,143 and garnered $406,762.74 in all-sources handle, included two other stakes events, the $112,910 FQHRA Stallion Stakes Derby and the $27,250 Moonstone Stakes.

Jessies First Down Grabs Hialeah Maturity

Last Man Standing Tallies Game Victory In FQHRA Stallion Stakes Derby,

Jessies First Down, ridden by Rodrigo Vallejo and trained by Judd Kearl for owner/breeder Ted G. Abrams of Texas, prevailed by a neck in the $204,715 Hialeah Maturity over runner-up Quick Dynasty and covered 440 yards in 21.350 seconds. The winner, by Fdd Dynasty out of the Mr Jess Perry mare Jess a Classy Lassy, scored his first career victory and earned $85,980 for the winning connections.

The Kearl/Vallejo tandem proved victorious in the $112,910 FQHRA Stallion Stakes Derby as owner Shawn McCain’s Last Man Standing hit the wire first in a driving five-horse finish. Eat The Fish grabbed second, Jmf Jess Shameful took third, Hayjay got 4th, and Game Rita 5th, with the final margins a neck, a nose, a neck, and a head.

The official order of finish in the 2015 Hialeah Maturity was: Jessies First Down, Quick Dynasty, Daytona B, Dashin for a Prize, Max Cartel, El Macho Prieto Boy, Royal Fast Jess, Pruittized, Gals Gotta Sizzle, and Cautionsly.

In the Moonstone, the second leg of the Hialeah Distance Series, post time favorite Emperor Valerian drew clear late under confident handling by jockey Alex Baldillez, Jr. to beat The Star Alert by one-half length at the wire. The winner covered the unique 660 yards of the Moonstone in 32.370 seconds.

Photo credit: Coady Photography

Photo credit: Coady Photography

Hialeah, FL / January 18, 2015 – The four-year-old gelding Jessies First Down and the three-year-old colt Seize the Win were the stars of a stakes-studded Sunday afternoon at iconic Hialeah Park, known the globe over as “the world’s most beautiful race course.”

Seize The Win Takes Hialeah Derby Seize the Win, ridden by Shanley Jackson and trained by Matt Frazier for owner Glen Graff, broke alertly, took command immediately, and was never threatened in his one-length victory over Moonin the Eagle in the $417,575 Hialeah Derby. He stopped the timer in 19.272 seconds for 400 yards as he recorded his third consecutive victory. Seize the Win, by Pyc Paint Your Wagon out of the Mr Jess Perry mare Jess an Illusion, earned top prize money of $175,381.

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News AQHA Prevails in Cloning Lawsuit The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit rules in favor of AQHA. The American Quarter Horse Association January 14, 2015 The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit issued its opinion in AQHA’s appeal of the judgement entered by the District Court in the cloning lawsuit.

The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit today issued its opinion in AQHA’s appeal of the judgment entered by the District Court in the cloning lawsuit. The Fifth Circuit’s opinion, which reverses the District Court’s judgment and renders judgment for AQHA, holds that the Plaintiffs’ claims against AQHA fail both because the Plaintiffs’ evidence did not prove a conspiracy to restrain trade and because “AQHA is not a competitor in the allegedly relevant market for elite Quarter Horses.”

“We always knew our case was sound,” said AQHA Executive Vice President Don Treadway. “Obviously, this decision lifts a huge burden from the shoulders of our Association, and we are relieved to finally have a judgment in our favor,” Treadway continued. “We have not yet had time to fully absorb the written opinion of the appellate court, but we are grateful for our legal system and for the tremendous support we continue to receive from our valued members and, of course, our employees.”

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TOBA Seminar and Clinic Schedule Announced Lexington, Ky. – The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association announced today the 2015 schedule for its seminars and clinics. These educational events are sponsored by Blood-Horse Publications and feature various topics for prospective, new and established Thoroughbred owners and breeders.

“We are very excited to offer educational opportunities to owners and breeders across the country,” said TOBA president Dan Metzger. “Our seminars and clinics are open to both TOBA members and non-members and the primary focus is to increase knowledge of our sport.”

The 2015 schedule is below.

• February 21: Thoroughbred Ownership Seminar at Oaklawn Park in Hot Springs, Ark. • March 11-12: Pedigree & Conformation Clinic in Ocala, Fla. • March 29: Thoroughbred Ownership Seminar at Lone Star Park in Grand Prairie, Tex. • April: Thoroughbred Ownership Seminar in Lexington, Ky. (date TBA) • May 15-17: Breeding Clinic in Lexington, Ky. • August 9-10: Pedigree & Conformation Clinic in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. • August 12-13: Thoroughbred Ownership Seminar in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. • October 17-18: Pedigree & Conformation Clinic in Lexington, Ky. The 2015 schedule is available at www.toba.org TOBA members receive a discounted rate for each clinic and non-members can join TOBA today to take advantage of the discount.

TOBA, based in Lexington, Ky., was formed in 1961 and is a national trade organization of leading Thoroughbred breeders and owners.

TOBA’s mission is to improve the economics, integrity and pleasure of the sport on behalf of Thoroughbred owners and breeders. Projects managed by TOBA include the American Graded Stakes Committee, Claiming Crown, Ownership Seminars, Ownerview.com and the Sales Integrity Program. TOBA provides international representation for U.S. owners and breeder s on the International Grading and Race Planning Advisory Committee, International Cataloguing Standards Committee and International Breeders Federation. Thoroughbred Charities of America (TCA) is the charitable arm of TOBA . TOBA is the owner of The Blood-Horse Inc., and is represented on the board of directors of the National Thoroughbred Racing Association and the Racing Medication and Testing Consortium as founding members.

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Hello Everyone, I hope that you are having a great start to your year. It seem like everyone is enjoying better show numbers this winter compared to last.

Thank heavens for all the great weather and low fuel prices!

We are very happy to release in this issue the show flier for our next IBRA Preferred Show. This March we will return to one your favorite arenas, the TN Miller Coliseum in Murfreesboro, TN. We decided last year that it was time for some changes. It seemed like we were consistently battling ice and rain in January so we thought we would give it try a little closer to spring.

Our hope is that this will allow more of you the opportunity to make it to 2D National Finals Champions Brian Carman & I See the Ghost TN as you come back from winter break. If you have never been to the TN The Ghost has been known to spook his competition for years now. With CarMiller Coliseum you will not be disappointed. It is conveniently laid out and man astride the pair have won and placed at numerous IBRA Super Shows and Preferred Shows including being members of the 2012 Match Race winthe ground is great. We hope to see you there! ning team “Ghost Riders”. This marks Carman’s second IBRA National Finals We will soon be releasing the show fliers for our April Match Race and our Title. In 2010 he won the 3D Championship aboard Jedi Jones. Brian has also placed in the Top Ten at multiple AQHA World Shows and Congress including first ever PA Preferred Show. Stay tuned. ~Shane one Championship and two Reserve Championship finishes at Congress.

Correction

Last month it was called to our attention that we had posted the wrong picture for one of our winning members from the Thanksgiving show. Chuck Nelson and Bonnie were our 3D winners of Saturdays Open Class in Lewisburg and the correct photo of them is shown here. Chuck is a 25 year veteran of Barrel Racing but this is his first year with the IBRA and first Thanksgiving Preferred Show. “The ground was great, it was a nice size pen, and it gave me the opportunity to see what kind of mare I had. She felt good, was able to get a hold of the ground and felt automatic.” Chuck says of the event. Chuck has been the Jockey of Bonnie for two years now and says that the pair have a “give and take relationship.” “She is the best fit I’ve ever had and is what I consider, the total package.”

Chuck we think you looked like a great team and we appreciate your understanding with the slip up in last month’s issue. We wish you and Bonnie a blessed season.

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This is a pretty outstanding list of accomplishments considering that Carman has only running barrels since the year 2000. He breaks and trains his horses from start to finish. When asked” how he became interested in Barrel Racing” he said, “It just hit me one day. I wanted to start riding. So I came in one weekend from college and dropped the country club membership and bought a couple horses.” Coming across Ghost was a very special moment no doubt.

Carman and his father acquired him as a yearling. “My father found him in Indiana and asked me if I could ride a Cremello with two blue eyes?” recalls Carman, “ so we traded three bull calfs for him.” Needless to say his win at Nationals plenty covered their initial investment.

Brian says that Ghost has lots of personality, enjoys life to the fullest, loves what he does and trys to win every trip through the gate. “Plus I tell him he is a superstar.” We think that Ghost has certainly earned a superstar status with this win as it was his first run back after colic surgery. Following the surgery they were not sure he would be able to run any longer so coming back to Nationals with a bang is a pretty cool way to prove himself.

Congratulations to you both and we wish you many more years of success .

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March 27-29, 2015 IBRA PREFERRED SHOW IBRA PREFERRED SHOW Murfreesboro, TN Murfreesboro, TN TN Miller Coliseum: 304B West Thompson Lane in Murfreesboro, Tennessee 37129

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Non-Members Welcome *** 30 National Finals WILDCARDS*** 12 Best Ever Saddle Pads up for grabs.

These will be awarded to the highest placing member of each Open Division.

FRIDAY

Entry Fee

Exhibition Barrels (Noon - 7pm) Start Time 7:30pm $1,500 Added Open Barrels

$5 $45 ($500 of added money is *Bonus Money)

SATURDAY Exhibitions 8-11:30 Start Time 12:00 $50 Added 12 & Under Barrels $12 $10,000 Guaranteed Open Barrels $65 $150 Added Youth Barrels (18 & under) $25 $150 Added Masters Barrels (40+) $25 $150 Added Adult Barrels (19-39) $25 $500 Added Futurity Sidepot (4yo & under) $50

Sunday

Limited Hotel Availability this weekend call early.

(615) 896-2420 2227 Old Fort Pkwy Murfreesboro, TN Mention IBRA for discount

9AM Church Service Start Time 10:30 $50 Added 12 & Under Barrels $12 $1,500 Added Open Barrels $45 ($500 of added money is *Bonus Money) $150 Added Youth Barrels (18 & under) $25 RULES: Show will follow IBRA Rule Book. $150 Added Masters Barrels (40+) $25 $150 Added Adult Barrels (19-39) $25 You may obtain a copy at www.ibra.us $500 Added Futurity Sidepot (4yo & under) $50 -Full IBRA Dress Code will be enforced for all classes except 12 & Under.

Stalls $60 weekend - Cash only day of show Hook Ups $60 weekend - RO allowed from Open to the following Processing Fee $15 clases.

Cash Only Day of Show.

To enter with check please send to: IBRA PO Box 91205 Louisville, KY 40291 Email: shane@ibra.us Page 16

Credit Card Entries Accepted by Phone Phone: 502-239-4000 TN State Director Jamie White Phone: 731-693-6315

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Accumulating Points – Horse and Rider Combination

When entering at shows, you may use the horse’s registered name or a nickname, but the same name must be used throughout the season. If you use different names at different shows for the same horse, there is a good chance the horse’s points will be split up. If this happens, points WILL NOT be combined at a later date. It’s your responsibility to use the same name for your horse at every show.

You may receive points on more than one horse.

Membership includes random drug testing fee Send Membership To: International Barrel Racing Association * P.O. Box 91205 * Louisville, KY 40291 (502) 239-4000

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QHRAI NEWS

from Executive Director, Danielle Bryan

QHRAI Horsemen,

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Wow! What an incredible 2015 SSA! With over 120 stallions in the auction, there’s no doubt Indiana is receiving lots of support from horsemen across the country. The weekend was jampacked with information about the racing industry and I hope everyone had a positive experience with us. I want to thank everyone who stepped up to help & all of our guest speakers that contributed to the weekend. Our association has definitely outgrown that location & we cannot wait to plan an even better event for 2016.

Looking ahead, please keep an eye out for the stakes schedule & racing announcement to be posted on the website as well as included in the March issue of Fast Horse Resource. We anticipate another great year of racing for Indiana horsemen & horses. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to give me a call!

Best, Danielle Bryan

Danielle Bryan Exective Director Quarter Horse Racing Associatio of Indiana

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2015 Stallion Service Auction

2015 QHRAI Awards Banquet (Photo credit Linscott Photography)

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Director Vickie Duke Speaking about Youth Day

QHRAI 2015 SSA Banquet and Awards Program

L-R: Hall of Fame Inductees – Betty McIntosh and RT Moore’s Daughters with presenter Harley Greene; Ron Brown and Robert Ray, owners of Horse of the Year; Guest Speaker Paul Jones with QHRAI Members

L-R: Danielle Bryan, Randy & Marg Thompson; Randy Smith; Greg Morrison of White Horse Ranch, Carolyn Bruce

L-R: Ron Brown and Robert Ray; Randy and Marg Thompson with Tom Mosley; Vicki Lundstrum and Gordon Timm Page 19

Quarter Horse Racing Association of Indiana

2015 Stallion Service Auction Available Stallions

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Following is a list of the stallion breedings sold at the 2015 Stallion Service Auction and the breedings remaining for sale in the QHRAI 2015 Stallion Service Auction.

If the breeding sells through our auction, all foals conceived in 2015 become eligible for nomination to the 2018 SSA Futurity and for the 2019 SSA Derby. Breedings remaining for sale after the auction may be purchased for one-half the advertised fee or a minimum of $250, whichever is greater, or the minimum bid stated. Purchaser must be a member of QHRAI; dues are $25 per year. Membership applications may be printed from the opening page of www.inqracing.com. To purchase a breeding, contact Teresa Gross, SSA Secretary, P. O. Box 307, Lebanon, Indiana, 46052. Telephone 765-676-9810.

Stallion A Dash Of Color A Regal Choice Agouti Bed Bath And Beyond Big Daddy Cartel Bigtime Favorite Bodacious Dash Boknaai Bono Jazz Brimmstone Brookstone Bay Bug Among Thorns Bugatti Special Captain Courage Cartel Success Cartels Feature Carters Cartel Chief Corona Copacorona Special Corona Caliente Coronado Cartel Coronas Leaving You Cosmograph Country Chicks Man Crush Dash Master Jess Dashing Vike Farm fee included in breeding fee Dealagame Dee Barn Desirio Doreme Fasolasi Win Dr. Wicked Duke Kahanamoku Escondido Beach Executive Menace Fantastic Corona Jr Fdd Going Grand Feature Mr Bojangles Fighter On Fire LA residents not eligible First Corona Home First Dinastia First Down Devil First Prize Doc First Prize Perry First Smart Money First To Shake Six Fishin Tony Flyin Color Flyingwitheagles Genuine Botticelli Giorgino Grand Chance Habits Secret Hard Hitting Harems Last Dash Hez Our Secret Hooked On Run Howelling Corona Identity Theft Igotyourtac Inseperable Jazz Be First Jess Jones Jess Lips

Stud Fee $1,000 $2,500 $2,000 SOLD $2,500 SOLD SOLD $1,000 $1,000 SOLD SOLD SOLD $500 SOLD SOLD $1,000 SOLD $1,000 $1,500 SOLD SOLD SOLD $1,500 $2,500 $750 SOLD $1,250 $1,000 SOLD SOLD $1,000 SOLD $750 SOLD SOLD $2,500 $2,500 SOLD $2,000 SOLD SOLD $1,000 $1,500 SOLD SOLD SOLD $750 $500 $1,250 $1,000 SOLD $250 SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD $750 $1,000 SOLD SOLD SOLD $1,250 SOLD

Farm Fee N/A $450 $500

$500

included $200 $250

$250 $275 $350 $0.00

$400 $650 $250 $400

$400

N/A $350

None $250

Standing At State B & W Ranch MT Texas Stud TX Delta Equine Center LA Robley Acres IN MJ Farms NM 6666 Ranch TX 6666 Ranch TX Boegner Farms TX AVS Equine Hospital FL Miller Ranch IN Midwest Equine & Vet Hospital IN Dicky Benton IN Indiana Stallion Station IN 6666 Ranch TX JEH Stallion Station OK Darrel Henry Quarter Horses, Inc. MO Lazy E Ranch, LLC OK Rio Rico Ranch TX Texas Stud TX Hart Farms LA Lazy E Ranch, LLC OK Hart Farms LA Rio Rico Ranch TX Delta Equine Center LA Southern Indiana Equine IN Scarlett Hill Farm Inc TX Sierra Blanca Equine NM Granada Farms TX McConnell Racing & Performance Horses IN JEH Stallion Station OK Triple S Farm IN WW Performance Horses IN MVP Ranch OK Miller Ranch IN Scarlett Hill Farm Inc TX Royal Vista Ranches OK Delta Equine Center LA Lazy E Ranch, LLC OK Tate Farms LA Southern Indiana Equine IN Midwest Equine & Vet Hospital IN Webb Ranches LLC SD Hebert Quarter Horses LA Hart Farms LA Lynn & Ted Griffith OK VC Ranch IN Maupin Quarter Horses MO Boegner Farms TX Southwest Stallion Station TX Hart Farms LA Haddad Ranch TX Bogue Stables IN Midwest Equine & Vet Hospital IN Firth Ranch CA AVS Equine Hospital FL 6666 Ranch TX Prime Time Performance Horses KY Harris Paint Horses MD Disko Hills Farm IN Hebert Quarter Horses LA JEH Stallion Station OK Midwest Equine & Vet Hospital IN Maui Farms OK Lazy E Ranch, LLC OK

Stallion Stud Fee Jess Special SOLD Jess Zoomin SOLD Jesse James Jr SOLD Jets Easy Roll SOLD Jets Quick Fortune SOLD Jettastic SOLD Jumpn Chic SOLD Junior June Bug $1,500 Kelowna Kash $600 Kool Wagon $750 Lota PYC $2,000 Mighty B Valiant SOLD Mr Joe Im Kool $1,000 Nexavar $850 No Secrets Here SOLD One Famous Brioni SOLD One Famous Versace SOLD Onthewingsofglory $1,000 Paintyourownwagon SOLD Pappasito Minimum bid $1125 $1,500 Pepsi Fame $750 Pool $2,000 Primetime Dream $1,000 Prospect To The Top Minimum bid $1875 $2,500 PYC Fast Prize $1,000 Quick Action P/T Quick To Flare Up $1,500 Quite A Handful SOLD Reagal Eagle SOLD Red Oak Special $750 Red Storm Cat $2,500 Royal Quick Rocket $750 SC Payoff SOLD Shining First Dash $2,500 Simply Macho $1,000 Sir Runaway DashMinimum bid $2000/LA residents not eligible$2,500 Sixes Royal $1,500 Sizzlin Cartel SOLD Skye Dee Dash SOLD Storm Passage (TB) $750 Stray Cat $2,000 Streak And Dash $850 Streakin Six Cartel SOLD Struttin To BeduinoLA residents not eligible $1,500 Surf Furr $750 Sweet First Down SOLD The Crawfish SOLD The Louisiana Cartel SOLD The Rainbow Ranger P/T Triple Vodka SOLD Valiant Master $1,000 View Me Flying $500 Wagons West $1,200 Zoomin For Bux LA residents not eligible $2,000 ZZ Cartel $1,000 Doctor Racheal $1,350 Looking for Glory $500 Stole N Loot SOLD Phoebe Dynasty SOLD Sum Fun To Bet SOLD Wave Carver SOLD Cold Granite Stone $750 Twaynas Dash SOLD

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Farm Fee

$400 $275 $250 $250 $500

N/A $250 $400 N/A $400 $400 $0.00 $250 N/A $250 $400 $500 $400 $500 $250 $400

N/A $200 $0.00 $200 $400 $0.00 $150

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Standing At Southern Indiana Equine Granada Farms MJ Farms Farmstead Veterinary Indiana Stallion Station Raise the Bar Performance Horses Tate Farms Hebert Quarter Horses Southern Indiana Equine Steele Farms James Ranch Lazy E Ranch, LLC AVS Equine Hospital Oakwood Manor Royal Vista Ranches Hebert Quarter Horses McConnell Performance Horses Jumonville Farms AVS Equine Hospital Lazy E Ranch, LLC Crazy B Quarter Horse Hebert Quarter Horses Double S Farm Lazy E Ranch, LLC Holden Farm TNL Farm Inc. Hebert Quarter Horses Holden Farm JEH Equine Reproduction Granada Farms James Ranch Maupin Quarter Horses Jack Geer Delta Equine Center Double S Farm Tate Farms AVS Equine Hospital Jumonville Farms Jennifer Wall Hebert Quarter Horses Oklahoma Equine Hospital Steele Farms AVS Equine Hospital Tate Farms West Central Vet Clinic Abrahams Equine Clinic Texas Stud Haddad Ranch Joe and Libby Beaty Hebert Quarter Horses Darrel Henry Quarter Horses, Inc. Granada Farms Peterson Stallion Farm LLC Tate Farms Rio Rico Ranch R&R Ranch Twin Creek Farms West Central Vet Clinic McConnell Racing & Performance Horses Goforth Equine AVS Equine Hospital O'Brine Veterinary Hospital Haynes Quarter Horses

State IN TX NM IN IN MI LA LA IN OK OK OK FL NY OK LA IN LA FL OK IN LA TX OK IN NM LA IN TX TX OK MO MI LA TX LA FL LA IN LA OK OK FL LA IN IA TX TX IN LA MO TX UT LA TX WI KY IN IN CA FL KY IN

Quarter Horse Racing Association of Indiana

2015 SSA Futurity & Derby Eligible Stallions

The QHRAI once again is proud to offer a premier stallion progeny program second to none. In 2015, the QHRAI Stallion Service Futurity is an estimated $185,000! One of the richest quarter horse races in Indiana to date and an estimated $80,000 QHRAI Stallion Service Auction Derby

2015 Stallion Service Auction Futurity - Eligible Stallions

The foals of the stallions sold through the 2012 Stallion Service Auction are eligible to be nominated to the 2015 SSA Futurity.

Doreme Fasolasi Win Escondido Beach Famous JR Fearless Fritz First Corona Home First Dinastia First Down Leaving First Prize Perry First To Shake Six First Wrangler Get Down Perry Givinitaroyaleffort Guys Streakin Volley Hooked On Run I Know U Know Jess Special Jesse James Jr Jet Black Patriot

Jumpn Jumpn Chic Kool Quick Kid La Jollaroid La Jollas Gold Last Special Effort Lead The Field Leaving Memories Louisiana Senator Mighty Corona Mighty Invictus Mr Eye Can Do It No Secrets Here One Corona One Famous Eagle Pepsi Fame Quarterback Draw Quick Action

Ragazzo Rare Cigar Red Storm Cat Royal Evening Snow Royal Quick Charm SC Payoff Six Guns Blazin Southern Corona Stewart TB Stole N Loot Streakin Six Cartel Surf Furr The Louisiana Cartel The Rainbow Ranger This Flights For You Trisk Twaynas Dash Zoomin For Bux

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A Streak of Fling Bed Bath and Beyond Best Advice Bigtime Favorite Bono Jazz Brimmstone C S Flashlight Captain Courage Carlos O’Toole Cartel Success Chicks Regard Chilled Corona Contend Crush Dashin Dynamo Dee Barn Desert Warrior Desirio

2015 Stallion Service Auction Derby - Eligible Stallions

The foals of the stallions sold through the 2011 Stallion Service Auction are eligible to be nominated to the 2015 SSA Derby.

A Streak of Fling Agouti Azyoucansee Bed Bath and Beyond Boknaii Bono Jazz Brimmstone Cartel Success Chicks Dash Easy Chilled Corona Coronas Fast Dash Cosino Crush CS Flashlight Desert Warrior Doreme Fasolasi Win Escondido Beach Executive Menace Eye M After U

Eyesa Special First Corona Home First Dinastia First Down Mr. Jess First Prize Perry First To Shake Six First to Shine Furrtreeous Grand Chance (TB) Hiclass La Jolla I Know U Know Ivory James Jess Louisiana Blue Jess Special Jesse James Jr Jumpn Chic Kelowna Kash Kool Quick Kid La Jollaroid

Leaving Memories Looking for Glory (TB) Mezoomn Mighty Corona Mighty Invictus Montis Lad (TB) Mr Eye Can Do It One Corona One Famous Eagle Onthewingsofglory Panther Mountain Pappasito Pepsi Fame PYC Paint Your Wagon Quick Action (TB) Ragazzo Rare Cigar Red Storm Cat Royal Quick Charm

SC Payoff Separate Rainbow Sir Runaway Dash Six Guns Blazin Southern Corona Stel Corona Stewart (TB) Streakin Six Cartel Striking Colors Surf Furr Sweet First Down The Rainbow Ranger Tinys First Corona Too Tough To Catch Twaynas Dash Volcom Winners Version Woodbridge

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Congratulations to our Champions!

QHRAI High Point Awards Two Year Old Filly Diamond Kissed Too

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Owner: Lornezo Faison Trainer: Ron Raper Breeder: Double B Ranch

Three Year Old Filly WH Streakin Pie

Owner: White Horse Ranch LLC Trainer: Ron Raper Breeder: Greg Morrison

High Point Aged Mare Sum Fun For Magic Owner: Randy Thompson Trainer: Tom Mosley, Jr. Breeder: Randy Thompson

Two Year Old Colt/Gelding Three Year Old Colt/Gelding High Point Aged Colt/Gelding Jesse Jr First Down WH Design By Dash Air Born Leader Owner: Cynthia Allen Trainer: Ron Raper Breeder: Jovetta Meridith

Owner: Julia Martin Trainer: Paul Martin Breeder: Greg Morrison

Owner: Randy Thompson Trainer: Tom Mosley, Jr. Breeder: Randy Thompson

2014 QHRAI Champions Champion Two Year Old Filly of 2014 Stone Toasted

Champion Three Year Old Filly of 2014 WH Streakin Pie Owner: White Horse Ranch LLC Trainer: Ron Raper Breeder: Greg Morrison

Owner: Salvador Rojas Trainer: Salvador Rojas Breeder: R T Moudy & R Rogers

Champion Two Year Old & Champion Colt/Gelding of 2014 Stinkin Rich

Champion Three Year Old & Champion Colt/Gelding of 2014 Pistolpacking Pepsi

Champion Aged Horse & Champion Colt/Gelding of 2014 Air Born Leader

Owner: Gordon Timm & Vicki Lundstrum Trainer: Randy Smith Breeder: Gordon Timm

Owner: Carolyn Bruce Trainer: Ron Raper Breeder: Carolyn Bruce

Owner: Ronald Brown & Robert Ray Trainer: Ronald Brown Breeder: Diana Keiser

Broodmare of the Year Fast Mans Dash

Owner: Randy Thompson Trainer: Tom Mosley, Jr. Breeder: Randy Thompson

2014 Horse of the Year Pistolpacking Pepsi

Owner: White Horse Ranch LLC

Owner: Ronald Brown & Robert Ray Trainer: Ronald Brown Breeder: Diana Keiser

Sire of the Year Escondido Beach

Owner: Bobby D. Cox & Sheri L. Miller Photo credit: Linscott Photography

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Champion Aged Mare of 2014 Fierce Runaway

2014 Quarter Horse Breed Development Year End Awards Champion Two Year Old Filly Diamond Kissed Too Owner: Lornezo Faison Trainer: Ron Raper Breeder: Double B Ranch

Champion Three Year Old Filly WH Streakin Pie

Champion Aged Mare Sum Fun For Magic

Owner: White Horse Ranch LLC Trainer: Ron Raper Breeder: Greg Morrison

Owner: Randy Thompson Trainer: Tom Mosley, Jr. Breeder: Randy Thompson

Champion Aged Colt/Gelding Air Born Leader

Owner: Dynasty Racing Trainer: Tom Mosley, Jr. Breeder: Meadow Ridge Farm

Owner: Julia Martin Trainer: Paul Martin Breeder: Greg Morrison

Broodmare of the Year Fast Mans Dash

Owner of the Year Robert Ray & Ron Brown

Jockey of the Year Juan Gerraro

Sire of the Year Escondido Beach

Trainer of the Year Randy Smith

Breeder of the Year White Horse RanchGreg Morrison

Owner: White Horse Ranch LLC

Owner: Bobby D. Cox & Sheri L. Miller

Photo provided by Miller Ranch

Photo credit: Linscott Photography

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Champion Champion Two Year Old Colt/Gelding Three Year Old Colt/Gelding Doc’s First Dynasty WH Design By Dash

Owner: Randy Thompson Trainer: Tom Mosley, Jr. Breeder: Randy Thompson

Photo credit: Linscott Photography

2014 QHRAI Board Members

Officer Elections at the February 2nd Open Board Meeting

Randy Haffner, President , Vickie Duke 2014 Secretary , Paul Martin 2014 Vice President, Mike Gross 2014 Treasurer, Dicky Benton, Tina Cleary, Dean Gibbs, Dianne Bennett, Butch Yike, Vick Conway, Ron Haynes, Roger Beam DVM, Jon McCreary Page 23

Ask the Vet with Dr. Steve Fisch, DVM

Ask the Vet with Dr. Steve Fisch, DVM

Photo by 3 Fisch Photography

Information worth sharing again with our readers. Reprint from December 2012

Care of the New Born Foal

Photos by 3 Fisch Photography

Last year you bought that special mare and bred her to that special stallion and after almost a year of waiting and making sure the mare had every nutritional and environmental advantage available to her, the time for the foal’s birth is here. You made sure the mare got all her pre-foaling vaccinations four to six weeks before her due date and you have made all the correct decisions in this process so far. Now you have to decide whether or not to let the mare take care of the birthing process on her own or do you make sure someone is with her when she foals?

Once the foal is born, the next goal is to get him up within two hours...

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Not having a knowledgeable and experienced person with the mare when she foals is like driving ninety nine yards for the touchdown and deciding to stop on the one yard line. It just doesn’t make sense. There is a tremendous amount of expense that has already gone into getting a healthy foal on the ground. Depending on how many foals you raise each year, if you loose one foal because no one was there to help with any problems, then you have lost any amount of money you may have saved by not having the mare monitored during foaling. You have especially come out behind if you consider possible lost earnings of the foal Foal receiving hyper-immune plasma and possible record for treatment of pneumonia. enhancement to the mare, stallion and your breeding program. It is also much less expensive to prevent a problem than it is to treat one.

One of the relatively common problems that can develop in new born foals and especially those that have unmonitored births is the “dummy foal” syndrome. This syndrome can be caused by a short period of time during the birthing process that the foal does not receive enough oxygen. The lack of oxygen causes the mental abilities of the foal to be diminished for up to a few days. The lack of oxygen could be caused by blocked airways as the foal comes out of the birth canal. An experienced

Ask the Vet with Dr. Steve Fisch, DVM

Photo by 3 Fisch Photography

If however the foal does not respond to the tubed milk then an intravenous catheter should be placed and the foal should be given IV fluids.

Keeping the foal well hydrated is critical.

Foals raised in a pasture and in groups for socialization. person monitoring the birth can make sure the airways are open. They can also have equipment on hand to assist the foal with breathing if assistance is needed. An oxygen tank with the ability to supply oxygen directly to the foal’s nostrils can save many foals from developing “dummy foal” syndrome. Many times just a small amount of effort will be the difference in having a live healthy foal, a sick foal with veterinary bills attached or in the worst case scenario, a dead foal.

Once the foal is born, the next goal is to get him up within two hours and nursing within three hours. It is important for the foal to nurse well within three hours because the gut starts “closing” within four hours of birth and is totally closed within twenty four hours of birth. This means that the GI system is unable to absorb large molecules once it has closed.

Antibodies are large molecules so if the foal does not absorb enough maternal antibody within the first four to twelve hours the chances are it will be deficient in antibodies that are needed to prevent disease. Even if the foal is given colostrum twenty four hours after birth, the body cannot absorb it. A normal foal will nurse at least hourly and should be able to readily find the teat. If the foal is bumping the mammary glands but not really sucking vigorously, then this is a sign that the foal is getting weak for some reason. If this happens, now is the time to get veterinary care. Waiting a few hours can mean the difference between saving and loosing the foal. Sometimes all the foal needs is to get tubed with three to five hundred mls of colostrum or milk to give it a boost of energy and fluids. Once the foal gets strong enough to nurse from the energy of the tubed fluids it can start the cycle of nursing and keeping itself strong.

Ask The Vet

We would like to help you get your horse health questions answered by a knowledgeable equine veterinarian.

Submit your questions to us via email, we will present them to a qualified veteranarian that specialize in equine health and then publish the question along with the vet’s response in a future issue of The Horse Resource.

Ask away..... Send questions to us at: thehorseresource@msn.com Subject line: “Ask the Vet”

When the foal is twelve to twenty four hours old it should have a blood sample pulled to check for maternal antibody level. If the value is less than 800mg/ dl of IgG then the foal should be given at least one liter of equine plasma from hyperimmunized donors. If the foal is showing any sign of a problem such as weakness, diarrhea, constipation or any sign of dismaturity or prematurity then the foal should also have a complete blood count and a fibrinogen blood sample tested. If there is any sign of infection the foal should be put on broad spectrum antibiotics.

Another step that should be taken to ensure a healthy foal is dipping the foal’s navel in 25 per cent chlorhexidene solution. This should be done every few hours until the umbilical stump is dry. The umbilical stump is an excellent place for bacteria to enter the body and keeping in covered with dilute chlorhexidene helps kill any bacteria that may attempt to enter the body at this point.The foal should have a veterinary examination at twenty four hours of age to detect any abnormalities with such as angular limb deformaties, entropion or joint ill. If treated and diagnosed early these conditions can many times be treated successfully and sometimes they can be treated very inexpensively.

It cannot be emphasized enough that the newborn foal should be monitored closely for the first few weeks. There are many times that a foal can seem happy and healthy in the morning and be severely sick in the evening. A sick foal is not a “wait and see” matter. A sick foal is always a cause for timely, accurate and aggressive veterinary attention.

Many times that’s all it takes to insure the foal that you took so much care, time and expense to get here has a chance to become the winner you knew it could be.

Stephen D. Fisch, DVM AVS Equine Hospital located at 9085 Magnolia Hill Drive Tallahassee, FL 32309.

Visit their website at www.avsequinehospital.com or call 850-386-3619 Page 25

CMSA News

News Provided By: Barb Ruwe

Cowboy Mounted Shooting Raw Horsepower - Hard Ridin’ - Straight Shootin’ Photo provided by Mr Quigley Photography WWW.MR QUIGLEY PHOTOGRAPHY. com;

1st Ohio Cowboy Mounted Shooters LOVE...LOVE...LOVE...Pink Hearts, Red Roses, hugs, kisses and CHOCOLATE! It is Valentine’s Day on February 14th the most romantic day of the year! It is a day celebrated in many countries around the World.

The modern cliché Valentine’s Day poem can be found in the collection of English nursery rhymes Gammer Gurton’s Garland (1784): The rose is red, the violet’s blue, The honey’s sweet, and so are you.

Thow art my love and I am thine; I drew thee to my Valentine: The lot was cast and then I drew, And Fortune said it should be you.

Happy Valentine’s Day to all the Romantics from all the members of 1st Ohio Cowboy Mounted Shooting!

COWBOY MOUNTED SHOOTING

The Year end Banquet will be another page in the history of the 1st Ohio CMSA by the time you read this. Our year end awards are a tribute of “thanks” to the members of this fantastic club. Its members are forever working together to produce quality shoots with safety, fun and more fun! The competition is fierce and the comradery is extraordinary. A family of friends! Check in next month for pictures of this special gathering of cowboys & cowgirls.

It is time to renew your 1st Ohio and CMSA memberships, forms are available on the web site.

Cowboy Mounted Shooting is the fastest growing Equestrian Sport in the Nation. Mounted Contestants compete in this fast action timed event using two .45 caliber single action revolvers each loaded with five rounds of special prepared blank ammunition. The Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association “CMSA” has a variety of levels of competition for everyone ranging from novice to the seasoned professional. We have an open division and a senior division that is gender split, and a Wrangler division (those cowboys & cowgirls under 11). We also have a Shotgun class and Rifle class. CMSA is truly FAMILY SPORT! Our schedule is underway for the 2015 shooting season. Memorial Day, May 22 lends time to new shooters interested in this fabulous equine sport. A clinic will be held at the Gymkhana grounds in Cleves, Ohio just bring your horse and your want to learn.

We will help you with the rest. Most of the time your horse will be shooting before the end of the clinic! We will have guns and our specially loaded blanks available, the time and details will be on our web site at www.1stohio.com or give me a call for more information.

We hope you will make plans to stay for the weekend and shoot at the DWPQ’s (double world point qualifier) on Saturday, May 23 and Sunday, May 24th. Our camping is primitive and free with restaurants close by, or bring your grill or cook over your camp fire. Motels are close as well if you need a room. Just let us know we can help you achieve your dream of being a modern day cowboy or cowgirl!

June 26th we have 3 stages scheduled for a Friday night shoot at the Hoosier Horse Park in Edinburg, Indiana. This is a fantastic arena with awesome footing and huge stalls for your horses. You can plug your LQ in or camp primitive.

June 27-28th at the Hoosier Horse Park is the Midwest CMSA Shootout! This shoot has $5000 added with 50% Class payback and 5x the CMSA points! This will be a fantastic shooting weekend with shooters attending from the 5 state Midwest region and beyond. Early entries are requested for this shoot so check out the details on the web.

Just don’t sit there...get in gear and check out our website www.1stohio. com or the National website www.cmsa.com or call me. Let us help you and your horse get started in Cowboy Mounted Shooting.

Don’t forget your sweetheart on February 14th, xoxo!

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TEEN CORRAL

w/Clint Van

Photos provided by the families and as noted

Teen Corral w/ Clint Van

Hope everyone is enjoying the new year..I got to take a week off and head to Florida before going back to school and work...it was nice.

YOUTH

This month ;

Cali Jayne Moriarty Name: Cali Jayne Moriarty Age: 17 School: Indiana Connections Academy (online public school) Parents: Mitch and Jayne Ann Moriarty Siblings: Cami Ann Moriarty Hometown: Bloomington, IN Horses (age...color..quirks.breed): I have been blessed with many good horses over the years. My main mount is currently Ima Maga Scotcha (Pongo). I've had a lot of people ask me how she is bred, but to be honest I have no clue, because I don't recognize any of her ancestry. Pongo is a breeding stock paint previous pleasure horse...She is a chestnut with a white star and two back white socks. She is 18 years old. Pongo has terrible separation anxiety, and she loves green apples. She is a breeding stock paint. ****(I am writing this from my phone bc I am at a show , so you are welcome to rewrite the info in a better way. I am trying to shorthand haha) Who taught you to ride?

When I was a little girl, my mom would put me on my pony, Shorty, and pony me next to her barrel horse. We would go trotting off though the pasture until my boots would fall off and we would have to stop and retrieve them. I guess mom and shorty originally taught me to ride, but I have been blessed with pieces of wisdom from many people that have shaped me into the rider that I am today. I'd like to thank my parents and Mama (Rhonda) Bryant for always encouraging me and pushing me.

I’d also like to thank my 2015 sponsor, Radical Expressions Tack.

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TEEN CORRAL Accomplishments: I have placed/won at many IBRA/NBHA shows as well as rodeos.

w/Clint Van

Favorite show and why: Duck Dynasty-Christian values, and Bones/CSI-bc I hope to be as smart as those people one day Goals: My 2015 goals are to be consistent and make the IFR, get a good SAT score and decide which college I want to go to. I always want to further my education as a student and rider.

Any advice to fellow barrel racers?

You can learn from everyone if you are willing to ask and listen.

Knowledge and determination are the keys to success College: I'm still investigating colleges!

Hobbies other than horses: I play the violin/fiddle.

Animals other than horses? Three dogs and cat Favorite subject school? English

Favorites Color: I love all colors Trailer: I have used a C&C and Cimarron and loved them both.

Truck: If it pulls my trailer, I'm happy. I guess I'm not truckist (?) I haven't ever gotten into that hype.

Bit: Whatever works best with the horse I’m riding Movie: Sweet Home Alabama Food: My momma's spaghetti and chili Horse: Good ole Beetlejuice. Best horse I've ever rode.

Keep Warm!

Clint Van

www.clintvanvolkenburgh.bodybyvi.com Clint is a graduate of East Central High School. His parents are Terrie VanVolkenburgh and respectively Joe Trentman. He has grown up in the horse world, both parents have rode almost all their life...Clint's grandfather as some of you may remember was the late Terry VanVolkenburgh, who would run up and down the fences when his daughters would run barrels. Clint began barrel racing at the age of 4 with a pony, then went on to particpate in Jr. Rodeo and his favorite event was the sheep riding, hard to believe he is now a barrel racer.

He has won the Ohio Youth NBHA and Indiana Youth and Open NBHA , he has also won the Congress youth barrel four times, and was runner up in the Congress Sweepstakes. He placed at Josey Jr. world numerous times, and won the NBHA Youth World 1D in 2006. He loves to barrel race and is now trying his hand at the futurities. In Clint's spare time he mows grass for a part time job and is also very active in his church where he and his cousins are bible school helpers. Clint also volunteers one day a week at a school in Cincinatti where he spends time tutoring other kids in reading.

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IJRA Rodeo News

YOUTH

IJRA News

Story provided by: Rachel Thomas

Photos provided by IJRA

G

etting closer!

Our banquet was held at the end of January, giving our members the hope that winter break will hopefully be ending soon. The Junior High Division will be heading to Liberty, Kentucky next month to compete against Kentucky, Illinois, and Missouri at the Quad State Rodeo. Not long after that our Indiana Junior Rodeo Association members and the Junior High Division contestants will compete at a rodeo on Sunday, April 12th at 1:00. This is the first year the IJRA members will be competing at the Hoosier Horse Fair and it’s sure to be an exciting time for the contestants as well as the audience. We hope to have a huge audience to cheer on our cowboys and cowgirls so make sure to mark your calendars!

With the addition of the rodeo at the Hoosier Horse Fair this year, our sponsors will get even more bang for their buck. Not only will you be supporting our amazing cowboys and cowgirls that compete, but your company or business will receive even more recognition with this large new venue.

Your sponsorship dollars will help support our non-profit organization that was organized in 1989 and incorporated on September 7th, 1990.

This fall will bring the 25th Anniversary to our rodeo association that focuses on building the skills that our children can use in High School

Rodeo and beyond. IJRA also promotes the building of character and sportsmanship in our cowboys and cowgirls. IJRA stresses responsibility, cooperation and good conduct in our participants, encouraging our children to develop into outgoing and productive individuals in their communities.

Because our association is a non-profit, independent athletic association that uses no school or tax dollars and we provide our own insurance coverage. We try to keep our costs affordable to everyone encouraging everyone to participate. We have boys and girls competing in Kindergarten through 8th grade.

IJRA is always open to sponsorship ideas and appreciates the people, companies, and businesses that support us. If you would love to support a great group of kids, please see our attached Sponsorship Form and let us know how we can help get your name out there while supporting a great group of cowboys and cowgirls.

2015 IJRA Schedule March 21-22nd Sunday April 12th April 25-26 May 9-10 May 16-17 June 6-7 August 8-9

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The Indiana Junior Rodeo Association was organized in 1989 to better educate and promote the sport of rodeo. The founding members saw a need to provide a training ground for younger children in the sport of rodeo. The organization was incorporated on September 7, 1990. Our organization helps to build skills that our children can use in High School Rodeo and beyond. Our association promotes the building of character and sportsmanship in our young cowboys and cowgirls. We stress responsibility, cooperation and good conduct in our participants. We see this as a way to help our children to develop into outgoing and productive individuals in their communities. We strive to encourage children to perform to his or her highest potential and to realize their dreams. Our association is a non-profit 509 (a)(2), independent athletic association that uses no school or tax dollars and we provide for our own insurance coverage. Our season runs from August to August so our age groups are set to run with the school year. We have children competing in kindergarten through the eighth grade. Inside every child there is the need to be accepted for who and what they are. We, through our organization, strive to provide the best possible growing ground for our competitors.

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Chili Cheese Fritos and a Diet Coke Are Enough!

Ok, let me tell you a little story.

I have a friend (wink, wink), who has made some decisions to pursue a less than traditional lifestyle. This friend writes books; has a website and speaks publicly. These decisions have consequences. I know him well enough to know he’s not whining. I also know it’s not always been easy.

My friend says he wonders if God’s blessing is on what he’s trying to do. Sometimes, he feels the lack of apparent success means he is not gifted. Maybe, God wants him right here, right now; but he lacks patience. I’m just glad I’m not him.

Personally, I think he’s adopted the understandable, normal standard used by so many. It’s the one which connects God’s blessing to financial reward and public success. Basically, it states the more money you make the more God is blessing.

So, anyway, here’s what happened to my friend.

Wednesday, while out delivering horse feed, he stopped in at Speedway for his favorite lunch Chili Cheese Fritos and a Diet Coke. To him, Chili Cheese Fritos and a Diet Coke might as well be filet mignon and a vintage glass of Pinot Noir. As he parked, he realized he only had enough for one half of his lunch. It was $1.49 for Fritos or $1.41 for the drink. He was more hungry than thirsty, so he walked to the counter with those spicy little corn chips in hand. As he reached for his wallet, he found an empty pocket. His wallet was sitting at home.

I know he was embarrassed to hand the bag back to the cashier.

A few hours passed and he pulled in to a farm where he had delivered many times before. The owners were very kind and there was always a small pack of dogs which greeted him excitedly.

Wednesday was no different.

After he finished stacking feed, one of the owners handed him an envelope and said, “Merry Christmas! We’re sorry it’s late.”

Down the road, he opened the card and found a Christmas card with a very nice message and $30 inside.

Christopher L. Johnson, JD was born

As I thought about my friend, I was reminded of Jesus feeding the 5000 with five loaves and two fishes. We always focus on the 5000. I think we missed the individuals. In this massive crowd, each person was given exactly what they needed.

Jesus didn’t give them a gift certificate to eat at Golden Corral, so they could stuff themselves at the buffet. He didn’t pass out bite size candy bars and a shot glass of milk, and then ask them to be full. He fed each of them, man, woman and child. They received all they needed. There were even leftovers.

I don’t know if my friend has struggled today. I don’t know if he might struggle tomorrow. I do know he will struggle again. He is no different than me. My friend and I agree we are always being taught lessons in grace, love, mercy and faith.

Sometimes, Chili Cheese Fritos and Diet Coke are more than enough!

I don’t know what to think about my friend’s (remember, it’s definitely not me) relationship with God. I know it’s a battle. He struggles with the release of control. In circumstances like this story, he is learning a miracle is not al-

P.S. Just as a note for my friend’s customers, if you are reading – Your incredibly generous, undeserved gift touched my friend’s heart and taught him more about the God he loves.

Thank you.

exploration of his own inner world, illustrated through the world around him

Christopher L. Johnson

Christopher L. Johnson, JD was born and raised in Kokomo, Indiana. He graduated from a Baptist liberal arts college with degrees in PreLaw, Business and Theology; and from the University of San Diego School of Law. After practicing law for more than 10 years in Indiana, he resigned and became the legal advisor to the Superintendent of the state’s largest prison. He served as Professor and Program Chair of Criminal Justice and Business at the post-secondary level; and currently teaches Criminal Justice at Kokomo High School. In addition, he is a partner in and Operations Manager of a thoroughbred breeding and racing farm. He speaks to his students and to others about the importance of “taking snapshots of the moments” in life as a way of reflecting on our own lives. He can be reached at cutter0430@gmail.com, and his writings and thoughts can be found at www.downthebarnaisle.com.

ways needed. Sometimes, it’s just Chili Cheese Fritos and a Diet Coke.

I could hear the emotion in his voice as he told me the story. The next words he spoke said it all, “I can’t really continue going on doing what I’m doing, if $30 from a customer is coincidence. It only makes sense, if it was God.”

Christopher L. Johnson, JD was born and raised in Kokomo, Indiana. He graduated from a Baptist liberal arts college with degrees in Pre-Law, Business and Theology; and from the University of San Diego School of Law. After practicing law for more than 10 years in Indiana, he resigned and became the legal advisor to the Superintendent of the state’s largest prison. He served as Professor and Program Chair of Criminal Justice and Business at “ ... an inspi r ing , the post-secondary level; and currently teaches Criminal Justice at Kokomo High School. In addition,beaut heif ul is, a partner in and Operations Manager of a thoroughbred breeding and racing farm. speaks to his students and to others and t hought He provoking about the importance of “taking snapshots of the moments” in life as a way ” $25.00 of reflecting on our own lives. He can be reached at... cutter0430@gmail.com, Dr. Rachelle Steiner, MD and his writings and thoughts—can be found at www.LivExceptionally.com Looking - A Soul's Journey.indd 1

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As the day went on, I know he became more and more frustrated. He said every entrance to every barn made walking more like skating on ice. With each bag he carried, each slip and every near fall, his spirit sunk lower and lower.

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Now, of course, I’m not him, but I can understand how he felt. As he went on about his delivery route, he said he drove down the road fighting back thoughts of saying, “Just forget it!

I’m done. I’m going to go get a normal job and forget my dream.”

Made perfect sense to me! But, in the next breath, he reminded me he continues to believe God wants him right where he is.

LivExceptionally, Chris

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God is Seldom Early, But He’s Never Late I have come to love and hate this phrase, “God is seldom early, but He is never late.”

I don’t mean that in any way other than I love that it’s true and I hate that it’s true.

Over the course of my life (mostly the last twenty years or so) it seems like this is the catch phrase by which I live. Not that I have chosen this theme for myself, oh no, God has chosen it for me...or maybe I have inadvertently chosen it for myself for the following reason: I am a control freak.

Just ask anyone who lives under my roof.

Now when I use the term “control freak,” I don’t mean that I am a tyrant or a crazy person who flips out at the drop of a hat...I just like to know what is happening - also when, why, where and how it is happening. Guess what - I seldom know. I seldom know any of it.

Guess what else - God knows this about me.

I can picture God banging his head against a wall with me for some time now, trying to get the point across that HE is in control, not me. In most ways I am a fast learner, in this subject, not so much.

I am reminded of how quickly the disciples forgot about Jesus feeding the 5,000 with just five loaves of bread and a couple fish and while on the boat ride afterwards they began to panic in the storm. (And they actually got to hang out with God’s Son on a daily basis.)

I can have a mini-miracle take place one day and the next be in a panic about where the money is going to come from to pay for an unexpected vet bill. Of course, then God provides again -usually at the last possible second - and I catch myself spurting out, “God is seldom early, but He’s never late.”

When will I finally realize that He will make sure we have what we need, when we need it?

INSPIRATION

I had never thought about Jesus feeding the 5,000 in any other way than just, “Oh, cool... he turned a few fish and some bread into A LOT of food.” What I thought about this week was how the scripture explains it: Matthew 14:19-20 19And he commanded the multitude to sit down on the grass, and took the five loaves, and the two fishes, and looking up to heaven, he blessed, and brake, and gave the loaves to his disciples, and the disciples to the multitude. 20And they did all eat, and were filled: and they took up of the fragments that remained twelve baskets full.

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And they did all eat and were filled.

It doesn’t say, “And everyone got a little to eat.” It doesn’t say, “And they did all eat a little.” It doesn’t say, “And they all got a couple bites to hold them over.”

It says,

“And they did all eat and were filled.”

They were filled. They all got just what they needed to be filled. I’m sure some ate more than others to be filled, just like at my house it takes more to fill some up than the rest. And to top it off, there were fragments left over enough to fill twelve baskets.

All of this took place in the evening when there was no time to make arrangements.

Jesus didn’t have the disciples plan ahead and get the food the day before or the morning of....he waited until there was a need and provided right then. He even provided more than enough.

Such a simple concept for me to understand.

God will provide what you need when you need it. No sooner, no later.

I can honestly say He has not failed me yet.

When I start to set up my “worry camp” and the “what if” thoughts start rolling in, I only have to remind myself of his promises.

Hebrews 13: 5 5...and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.

Matthew 6:34 34 Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.

Or as I like to say it, “God is seldom early, but He’s never late.”

Happy Trails & God Bless!

Love in Christ, Christa

On the Trail

By Brother Brad Curtis of Mountain Top Cowboy Church

THE FLYIN’ J J C rode up to Howdy Said you’re ready for the trail Your job is purdy simple Save a herd from hell

You see here cowboy Time is growin` short Paw and me are almost ready Yep it’s time to cut and sort

Now you’ve been`a workin` Here on our spread Paw says its time to go And to fight ol’ Devil Red

Howdy you’ve become a hand By: Bro. Brad Curtis So saddle your best hoss 6/6/11Vilonia, AR Cowboy just remember 2 Timothy 1:6-9 Paw is still the boss Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee by the putting on of my hands. For God Pard it wont be easy hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and To watch over that herd of a sound mind. Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony But you’ll do just fine of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but be thou partaker of the Paw has givin` you his word afflictions of the gospel according to the power of God; Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our He will be ridin` with you works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was But not always in sight given us in Christ Jesus before the world began, More like a holy ghost Guidin` you day and night

Yep gather up a herd From all across the land Paw will dehorn`em And I’ll change their brand They’ll come from the Flamin` H To be part of Flyin` J Feed`em and water`em And they’ll want to stay

Howdy said thanks J C I’ve been waitin` for this day When I could gather a herd For you and the Flyin` J

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One Last (& most important) thought…

Salvation is a gift and a choice......

But the gift is not like the trespass. For if the many died by the trespass of the one man, how much more did God’s grace and the gift that came by the grace of the one man, Jesus Christ, overflow to the many.

Romans 5:15 For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son that whosoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16 That if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess and are saved. Romans 10: 9-10

INSPIRATION

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$110,000 Canterbury Buster Rose

By Denis Blake

Reprinted with permission from The Horsemen’s Journal photo credit: Coglianese Photos

The $110,000 Canterbury, named to honor the Minnesota track that hosted the first Claiming Crown in 1999, proved to be a popular addition to the Claiming Crown at Gulfstream Park. The race replaced last year’s Iron Lady, which was for fillies and mares going 1 1/16 miles on the main track. This new race, at five furlongs on the turf for horses who had started for $25,000 or less, attracted 41 nominations and a well-matched field of 14 starters. At the finish line, it was Michael Ball’s homebred Buster Rose in front, as the Indiana-bred son of Pioneering came with an eight-wide move to prevail by a half-length at odds of 7-1.

Epona Racing Stable and CJC Racing’s Thomas Hill, a shipper from Belmont Park, took third with Joe Bravo riding for conditioner Bruce Brown.

Mongolian Saturday, Determinato, Didn’t Take It, Moonwalker, Amelia’s Wild Ride, Mongol Bull, Elusive Blueboy, This Ain’t No Bull, Take Time to Pray, Pirates Vow and Quality Lass completed the order of finish.

Trained by Stephen Dunn and ridden by Jeremy Rose, the 6-yearold veteran had won all four of his turf sprints at Indiana Grand and proved he could take his show on the road in his first-ever start in Florida. He earned $60,500 for the dash timed in :55.96, which put his lifetime earnings at $364,168 with a record of 29-10-8-5.

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“For whatever reason, God made him to be a five-eighths of a mile on the grass horse,” Dunn said. “He shows up every time, and he’s a special horse in that he’s 23 out of 29 in the money now, so that just tells you how good a horse he is. He has a great owner; he bred him, and he’s had him since he was a baby. I’m just lucky enough to be a part of the team.”

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By Avalyn Hunter

* Copyright©2015, The Blood-Horse Reprinted with permission of copyright owner.

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rom November through January, thousands of broodmares and broodmare prospects exchange hands. Their new owners now face a common problem: how to make choices that yield the greatest likelihood of getting profitable foals from their mares.

Preparation for the breeding season always begins with an honest assessment of the mare—not just her pedigree, conformation, and race record, but her status as an individual. Is she in good reproductive health?

Is she at a desirable weight? Does she have dental or orthopedic issues that need addressing? As much as possible, physical issues need to be dealt with before the mare goes to the breeding shed, and that means going over any available veterinary records as well as scheduling needed work-ups and treatment.

In most cases the money spent getting a mare into prime reproductive shape is far less than the cost of a year’s barrenness or production of a foal that is not vigorous and healthy.

Regardless of whether the foal is intended for the sale ring or the track, breeding for the individual is an important consideration. That means making the effort to see as many of the stallions being considered for the mare as possible, as well as being as objective as possible about the mare’s faults. It also means studying pedigrees and learning about

Taking time to become familiar with the dominant traits of the mare’s family is also important. Some families are quite flexible to their mates; others consistently throw the same traits generation after generation.

The family descended from Calumet foundation mare Blue Delight is one example; stamina-oriented itself, her family has historically gotten its best runners from stallions that had at least a dash of brilliance in their makeups. If certain traits run strongly in a family, then obviously extra attention needs to be paid to selecting a stallion from bloodlines that have been successful in working with that family and its dominant characteristics within the venue for which the foal is destined.

For breeders desiring professional assistance in planning a mare’s mating, plenty of options exist. These range from nicking reports (often provided by stallion managers as a free service to mare owners) through computer programs designed to assist with research to pedigree analysts who will make individual recommendations based on their own studies and experience and with any parameters specified by the mare owner taken into account. The key in making the best use of these resources is to know their limitations and to do one’s homework as far as one is able, as no means of analyzing data are any better than the quality of data given it to work with and the competence and integrity of the provider. *This article first appearred in the Nov. 15, 2014, issue of The BloodHorse. Copyright©2015, The Blood-Horse. Reprinted with permission of copyright owner.

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That taken care of, the next area to consider is how the mare and any prospective foal will fit into a breeder’s program. Is she intended to produce runners for a homebred stable? Will her foals run in a state-bred program, or are they part of a breeding program with national ambitions? If the foals will be sold, where and when will they be marketed?

The answers to these questions will help define the type of stallion that should be sought to increase the odds of getting a foal that meets the breeder’s goals. It usually does little good to breed a mare to a fine breed-to-race stallion if the horse consistently throws a type that is not attractive in the sale ring and the intent is to sell the foal as a yearling, but this might be a perfectly logical mating if the breeder’s intent is to supply her own racing stable.

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Barks N Bits w/Bella

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Bella

Barks N Bits

with our favorite Jack Russel Terrier... Bella &

Miss Maybelline)

Reality Check (for the Rooster) But apparently Chuck had a chip on his shoulder over the “relocation plan” that the lady had implemented the month before. This is where things got a little out of control.

(And a little hilarious.)

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ome people (and chickens) need a reality check more than others. This month’s reality check winner is Chuck.

If you haven’t been keeping up with Chuck’s identity crisis over the last few months, let me get you up to speed.

Chuck, the last lone survivor of the chickens after the (we think) “weasel murders,” has been hanging out with the dogs - mostly Duke - for some time now. I think this has caused somewhat of an identity crisis. He has been joining in when the dogs start barking at visitors by sometimes taking chase. This is not a good thing on a farm with lots of visitors.

There was talk of chicken and dumplings over the ruckus he was causing. This led to the lady taking up for Chuck and suggesting he be “relocated” to the chicken house. This seemed like a good idea for all (whether Chuck wanted to admit it or not) and Chuck had his own bachelor pad with the promise of hens to come.

Well, the bachelor pad must not have suited Chuck, because after a week or so, with or without the help of Duke - no one is talking, Chuck moved out (escaped) from the chicken house. This didn’t seem like that big of a deal at first...there hasn’t been that much traffic at the farm with the winter weather we’ve had lately.

Chuck had went back to hanging out with the dogs and mostly minding his own business with no visitors to ward off.

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This is too good not to document, I just hope the lady doesn’t read this, she’d be so embarrassed. You see, the lady of the house was out in the barn doing chores the other morning. She was finishing up moving some horses around and making sure they all had hay and fresh water.

(She really has a soft heart when it comes to all of us critters...even Chuck.)

Chuck was playing it cool and pecking around as usual until the lady had her back turned just right. It was then that he swooped in for her the first time and attacked the back of her legs.

She was caught by surprise and responded by kicking some dirt towards him and “shooing” him away. As she turned to continue her chores, Chuck was right back at her with attack attempt number two. Again, the lady kicked dirt at him, this time before he made contact.

Chuck is not a quitter (he must have learned that from hanging around with us dogs.) He wasn’t giving up and the lady was starting to get a little aggravated at the feather flapping distraction he was becoming. He was ruffling feathers and doing some sort of chicken dance (that he did not learn from the dogs.)

By Chuck’s third attempt the lady had went on the offensive. This is the part I wish I had recorded and I have a hard time talking about without laughing hysterically. She was about to give that chicken a reality check.

She jumped towards Chuck and started flapping her arms in the air. Her coat was a little large and unzipped and she looked like she was attempting a giant version of Chuck’s feather dance. She was flapping her arms and

started kicking dirt towards the rooster at a very quick pace...all the while reminding him that she had saved him from becoming Sunday dinner more than once.

This is when Duke got involved. It had to be all of the commotion that caused him to come running. Except when he arrived at the scene he became very confused. You see, Duke had been scolded in the past for “picking on” the chickens and, after all, Chuck was his pal. He couldn’t very well hurt his pal...even if he was waging an all out attack on the lady...could he?

So, Duke just started barking and running circles around Chuck, the lady and the dust cloud they were creating in the barn.

What a scene.

Chuck quickly realized that he was no match for the giant chicken lady and took off out of the barn.

The lady shook her fist in the air at the bird and claimed her victory as she zipped up her coat and went back to work.

Chuck’s not stupid. He steered clear of the lady for a good week after that, hanging out close to Duke. Probably a good thing since the lady does most of the cooking around here.

Chicken and dumplings do sound good.

Just kidding, Chuck.

Moral of the story: Don’t bite the hand that feeds you.

Later,

Bella

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till looking for the names of these mystery cowboys and cowgirls.

Let’s see if our readers can identify these award winners from the Indiana Barrel Racing Futurity. (The Indiana Barrel Racing Futurity celebrated their 40th year this past September. Watch for reuslts in next month’s magazine!)

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