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Horse Resource VOLUME 9

ISSUE 3

MARCH 2016

Official Publication or Voice of these organizations: Indiana

Keeping Barrel Horse World on the Truck Seat!

QHRAI

GIorgino si 101 $324,367

(Apollo (TB) x Las Alamitos, by First Down Dash)

3-Time Graded Stakes Winner in TX, NM & LA! 2016 Stud fee: $1,000 w/considerations

Harems Last Dash si 96 $169,957

(First Down Dash x Harems Choice, by Beduino)

First Foals will race in 2016!

Full Brother to Royal Quick Dash!

2016 Stud fee: $1,000 w/considerations

Logans Mountain

si 100 $367,623

(Panther Mountain x Logans Game, by Game Patriot)

Multiple Stakes Winner & Graded Stakes Placed!

2016 Stud fee: $1,250 w/considerations

All foals are eligible to be Accredited Florida Bred & to be nominated to the $200,000 Sunshine State Derby

Paintyourownwagon si 111 $103,097

(PYC Paint Your Wagon x Jessica Ravin, by Mr Jess Perry)

First Foals will race in 2016!

Track Record Setter!

2016 Stud fee: $1,000 w/considerations

Sixes Royal

si 101 $384,961

(Royal Quick Dash x Tempered Glass, by Streakin Six)

G1 Winning Sire of Winners of almost $6 Million!

2016 Stud fee: $1,500 w/considerations

Streakin Six Cartel si 105 $404,119

(Corona Cartel x Streakin Six Love, by Streakin Six)

2-Time Champion Florida Stallion with First Two Crops To Race!

2016 Stud fee: $1,100 w/considerations

Wave Carver

si 104 $1,005,946

(First Down Dash x Runaway Wave, by Runaway winner )

61% Winners from Starters! World Champion, Millionaire and Champion of Champions Winner!

2016 Stud fee: $2,500 w/considerations

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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR A Letter from the Editor

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ho keeps messing with the thermostat? My trees are even confused! They are growing buds in February! Hopfully by the time you read this Spring has sprung and Jack Frost has got lost.

Indiana weather this year has me confused. I’ve been spotted out in the barn in a t-shirt in February. Loving it, but it’s short lived. On those regular winter days, I have attended a few tack sales and started shopping for my horse so he’ll look sharp this summer. How aboutyou? The Hoosier Horse Fair is just around the corner and they have some great clinicians this year - no matter your discipline. I persoanlly can’t wait to watch the colt starting challenge! Maybe I’ll see you there.

In this issue you’ll want to be sure and check out “Grand Slam” that features American Pharoah’s journey making history. Steve has outdone himself with the photographs on this one.

Until next month.... Keep think warm spring-like thoughts, they are apparently working every few days! Ha Ha! Start working on that winter hair your horse has sported the last few months and maybe even spend some time in the saddle. Be sure to make every second count....and don’t forget to count your blessings on horseback!

God Bless and Ride Safe, Christa Conway

A Little “Barrel Talk”

If you have visited “Barrel Talk” on BarrelHorseWorld.com, then you’ll have an idea of what to expect here. If you are not familiar with this “on-line hot spot,” be prepared to read interesting comments from other people in the horse world. We try to include topics that might be helpful and/or meaningful to our readers. To read more visit www.barrelhorseworld.com. Be advised that advice found below is not endorsed by The Horse Resource. Always check with your vet before starting any treatment.

Putting a Mare “Under Lights” Entails What? lhighquality Location: SE KS I get the overall idea of putting a mare under lights, would like a better description what that entails or is exactly? Thanks kboltwkreations In general mares start cycling when the days get longer/warmer so you are trying to “trick” her into thinking its the time of year for breeding by making it lighter longer/warmer for her with the use of lights.

FlyingJT I don’t think temperature has any effect on them, just day light hours...

BeanCounter I did this for my mare when I was wanting to breed in February for a January baby. I started putting her in the barn every day with lights two weeks before Thanksgiving up to her breeding date. I would bring her in before dusk and have to go back down and turn them off at 11pm every night.

You also want to make sure the stall is fully lit with no shadows. ctdrumrunr I worked at a halter barn and the horses were kept under light about 20 hrs a day- had to use a clear glass 200 (i think) watt bulb or a higher watt is they come that way. I just remember it had to be a clear bulb. not sure on the exact time the lights were kept on but it was long, they shed out like crazy

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OutlawsLastDance I read somewhere that the use of lights trick works through their eyes. Their eyes seeing “daylight” sends signals to their brain that it is spring/summer and their brain tells the body to operate as though it is by way of shedding, cycling, etc.

Nita Why would you want to make sure there are no shadows? Seems like you get a shadow from sunlight anyways.

FlyingJT This is true, they make a new mask that mares wear and you don’t have to bother bringing them in at night. expensive but ingenious! soonergirl98 You put them under lights starting in November and you bring them in before dusk and you do it religiously until about Feb when they should start developing a follicle.

I have a JOH daughter we have had under lights but we lost power with both Oklahoma Ice storms so she is just now starting to develop a follicle.

I was hoping to breed her asap in Feb for a Jan baby. The vet said no shadows and to make sure her stall is well lit. We used 200 watt bulbs and my barn looks super bright at night! lol.

Where do you get the mask? What is it called?

FlyingJT Equilume There are several people that I know of, that are using them and are having great success with them...

BARRELHORSE USA Days start getting longer about DEC 21st each year increasing one minute per day and then moves to 2-3 minutes per day ... shortest day was Dec 22, 2015 Longest day will be June 20-22, 2016 and time will slowly shorten the days again ...

Whether you use lights or not ..... always remember the first heat cycle is usually weak or false so wait on the next one with no drugs etc etc .. increasing the days with lights .... per several stud stations must be done early of a morning and then turned on again of an evening to get a good solid reaction from mares during the 16 hour days you have created with lights .. start well before sunrise and 2 hours before sunset ...

6am to 10pm is standard (use military time.. it makes it easier to figure 600 to 2200) Also if they start shedding while under lights, you get them pregnant and turn off the lights ....... it screws up their natural shedding routine and can shed and then grow winter hair back thinking it is already fall ... and have to shed again ..

I have seen horses growing winter hair back or shedding all the way to

July ....

Doing lights now will only confuse your natural start for heat cycles and may delay a mare having cycles or good normal cycles ... so be careful ... shipping CS IS EXPENSIVE ...GOOD LUCK .

I have never considered using lights when breeding for barrel horses .. trying to get ahead a couple of months when the hard work for training on the pattern does not start until they are 3yo+ .. so 60 days is not going to help one way or another ... and if I lived where winters are cold cold cold ... I would stay with the norm and have my mares foal out in late April to early June because of the nasty weather ...

BeanCounter I live in Texas and was not too concerned with foaling during the winter as it is usually mild. I had held my mare open in 2014 so I could specifically foal her FWOTR baby in January as it was going to be her last foal as we only breed for ourselves.

Griz Wow - this is wild!

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3/6 Lucky Run Barrel Racing $2500 Added!! Odenville, AL 3/1 Tuesday Night Barrel Race Natural Dam, AR 3/1 Bundled up Barrel Bonanza Stuttgart, AR 3/4-3/6 Lucky Dog Futurity, Derby, & Open 4D Texarkana, AR 3/8 Tuesday Night Barrel Race Natural Dam, AR 3/8 Bundled up Barrel Bonanza Stuttgart, AR 3/8 Tuesday Night Barrel Race Natural Dam, AR 3/12-3/13 $2000 Light Horse Productions Developmental Disabilities Awareness 4D Barrel Race Natural Dam, AR 3/12 Wild Wind Arena $250 added Imboden, AR 3/12 $200 Added Tri County Arena Winter Series 4D Jackpot Hensley, AR 3/15 Bundled up Barrel Bonanza Stuttgart, AR 3/15 Tuesday Night Barrel Race Natural Dam, AR 3/18 Barrels 4 Buckles 4D Spring Series Atkins, AR 3/19 $500 Added Spring Fling 4D Barrel Race Grannis, AR 3/19 Luck of the Irish guaranteed $750 added 4d Camden, AR 3/19 750 ADDED LUCK OF THE IRISH 4D Camden, AR 3/20 AOK Points Race #1 Clarksville, AR 3/22 Bundled up Barrel Bonanza Stuttgart, AR 3/24 Senior World Championship 4D Barrel Race Texarkana, AR 3/25 Barrels 4 Buckles 4D Spring SeriesAtkins, AR 3/26 $500 added NBHA All districts points show BBR Approved Clarksville, AR 3/27 $2000 ADDED OPEN 4D BARREL RACE Texarkana, AR 3/27 Springtime Barrel Blast Pocahontas, AR 3/29 Bundled up Barrel Bonanza Stuttgart, AR

ARIZONA

3/18 1st Annual Desert Diamond Barrel Races Futurity, Maturity & More Queen Creek, AZ 3/19 1st Annual Desert Diamond Barrel Races Futurity, Maturity & More Queen Creek, AZ 3/20 1st Annual Desert Diamond Barrel Races Futurity, Maturity & More Queen Creek, AZ

COLORADO

3/26 Colorado Mountain Classic Ignacio, CO

FLORIDA

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3/17 NBHA Shamrock Showdown Jacksonville, FL 3/19 Platinum Barrel Series 2016 Altha, FL

GEORGIA

3/18 NBRC Friday Night Jackpot Ringgold, GA

HAWAII

3/26 Starting Events at hill stations near delhi places and River rafting in rishikesh Rishikesh, HI

INDIANA

3/4-3/6 $7,000 Added No Bull Barrel Race Cloverdale, IN

KANSAS

3/5-3/6 Ed Wright Clinic Whitewater, KS 3/6 NBHA KS01 POINT SHOW Lawrence, KS 3/8 Go Big Or Go Home Saddle Series Lyons, KS 3/11-3/13 BARREL BASH Hutchinson, KS 3/12-3/13 SE Kansas Little Britches Rodeo Fort Scott, KS 3/19 Connie Combs Barrel Racing Clinic Louisburg, KS 3/20 NBHA KS01 POINT SHOW Lawrence, KS 3/20 Connie Combs Barrel Racing Clinic Louisburg, KS 3/20 $100 Added - Chasin Autumn Bbr Series Scott City, KS 3/22 Go Big Or Go Home Saddle Series Lyons, KS

LOUISIANA

3/5 $1,500.00 added Charity Barrel Race Franklinton, LA 3/5 1500 Added Charity Barrel Race Franklinton, LA 3/11 Minden Riding Club Playday Minden, LA 3/12 Margie Worley Memorial Scholarship Run Bastrop, LA 3/12 River Cities Barrel Racers Summer Series Hineston, LA 3/12 HRC Second Saturdays Play Day Series Haughton, LA 3/20 5D REDBUD BARREL RACE $500 ADDED! Vivian, LA 3/25 Minden Riding Club Playday Minden, LA 3/26 $1,000 Added BBR Approved EASTER FUN RUN Benton, LA

MINNESOTA

3/26 Tuff Enuf Ranch 2015-2016 Winter Series Hinckley, MN

MISSOURI

3/5-3/6 Paul Humphrey Barrel Clinic Marshfield, MO 3/13 Frosty Buckle Series barrels & poles Marshfield, MO 3/19 OHBA March Race Mountain View, MO

3/26 Rock’n RV Arena $1500 added Winter Series Mountain View, MO

NEW JERSEY

3/13 Rein Dancer TRC 3rd Annual Winter Gymkhana Services New Egypt, NJ

NEVADA

3/19 Stop the Clock Barrel Racing Spring Buckle Series Boulder City, NV

OKLAHOMA

3/1 $100 Added for every 20 entries Diamond B Barrel Exhibitions & 4D Jackpot Healdton, OK 3/1 OK Corral Indoor 4D Barrel Jackpot Every Tues Night Until April 5, Harrah, OK 3/2 5D Open Jackpot Kool Speed Challange Wynnewood, OK 3/2 JEH Weekly Jackpot Purcell, OK 3/2 Lightning C Arena Wed Night Jackpot McAlester, OK 3/3 WildNotions ThursdayNights BUCKLE Series Ochelata, OK 3/3 Lightning B Arena 4D Jackpot Barrels Beggs, OK 3/3 Diamond B Barrel Racing Exhibitions - 4D Open & 12 & Under Jackpots Healdton, OK 3/3 Thursday Night Barrels- U-Cross Arena Coleman, OK 3/4 Bridle Creek Extreme Cash Bash3D Youth-4D Open Sperry, OK 3/5 Tri-K Polar Express $750 Added Open & $10K FUTURE FORTUNES Incentive Beggs, OK 3/6 Oklahoma Cowgirls Association Mounds, OK 3/6 Rockin’ C Productions AQR #3$500 Added Sperry, OK 3/8 OK Corral Indoor 4D Barrel Jackpot Every Tues Night Until April 5, Harrah, OK 3/8 $100 Added for every 20 entries Diamond B Barrel Exhibitions & 4D Jackpot Healdton, OK 3/9 JEH Weekly Jackpot Purcell, OK 3/9 Race #1, $100 Added Tonight.

Riverbend Spring Back On Track & Money Grows 6 week Series Inola, OK 3/9 Lightning C Arena Wed Night Jackpot McAlester, OK 3/10 WildNotions ThursdayNights BUCKLE Series Ochelata, OK 3/10 Diamond B Barrel Racing Exhibitions - 4D Open & 12 & Under Jackpots Healdton, OK 3/10 Thursday Night Barrels- U-Cross Arena Coleman, OK 3/10 LIGHTNING B ARENA 4D JACKPOT BARRELS BEGGS, OK 3/11 Bridle Creek Extreme Cash Bash3D Youth-4D Open Sperry, OK 3/11 Running R Arena Spring Barrel Series Meeker, OK 3/11 Shoop’s Training, Cowboy

Gatherin 4D Barrel Series Saddle, Buckles, and more Inola, OK 3/12 **Bulls & Barrels Winter Buckles Series** ADDED $$$ Guthrie, OK 3/12 SOONER BARREL RACERS ASSN. Hilltop Muskogee, OK 3/12-3/13 Connie Combs Clinic Mounds, OK 3/13 $500 ADDED NBHAOK 03 Idabel, OK 3/13 Oklahoma Cowgirls Association Beggs, OK 3/15 OK Corral Indoor 4D Barrel Jackpot Every Tues Night Until April 5, Harrah, OK 3/15 $100 Added for every 20 entries Diamond B Barrel Exhibitions & 4D Jackpot Healdton, OK 3/16 Riverbend Spring Back On Track and Money Grows 6 week Series Inola, OK 3/16 Lightning C Arena Wed Night Jackpot McAlester, OK 3/17 Thursday Night Barrels- U-Cross Arena Coleman, OK 3/17 Lightning B Arena 4D Jackpot Barrels Beggs, OK 3/17 WildNotions ThursdayNights Buckle Series OCHELATA, OK 3/18-3/20 RIENHARDT BARREL CLINIC Ochelata, OK 3/18 Shoop’s Training, Cowboy Gatherin 4D Barrel Series Saddle, Buckles, and more Inola, OK 3/18 Bridle Creek Extreme Cash Bash Series-3D Youth-4D Open Sperry, OK 3/18 Running R Arena Spring Barrel Series Meeker, OK 3/19-3/20 Superior Equine 20,000 Added 4D Barrel Race Ardmore, OK 3/20 Clinton Roundup 4D Barrel Race Clinton, OK 3/20 $500 added WILDNOTIONS & $225 added PBRIP PAWHUSKA, OK 3/22 NEO A&M Barrel Racing Jackpots Miami, OK 3/22 OK Corral Indoor 4D Barrel Jackpot Every Tues Night Until April 5, Harrah, OK 3/23 Lightning C Arena Wed Night Jackpot McAlester, OK 3/23 Riverbend Spring Back On Track 6 week Series Inola, OK 3/24 WildNotions ThursdayNights Buckle Series OCHELATA, OK 3/24 LIGHTNING B ARENA 4D JACKPOT BARRELS BEGGS, OK 3/24 Thursday Night Barrels- U-Cross Arena Coleman, OK 3/25-3/26 Flying Cow Barrel Series *Added Money at Finals* Afton, OK 3/25-3/27 BARREL BASH Pawhuska, OK 3/26 Bulls & Barrels Winter Buckles Series** ADDED $$$ Guthrie, OK 3/26 $150 added Open 5D -MP3 Barrel Race (BBR approval pending) Grandfield, OK 3/26 Benefit Barrel Race - OWBYRA Jr Rodeo Assoc - ADDED MONEY Sapulpa, OK 3/28 Light Horse Productions Uldrow, OK 3/29 OK Corral Indoor 4D Barrel Jackpot Every Tues Night Until April 5, Harrah, OK 3/30 Riverbend Spring Back On Track 6 week Series Inola, OK 3/30 Lightning C Arena Wed Night Jackpot McAlester, OK

3/31 LIGHTNING B ARENA 4D JACKPOT BARRELS BEGGS, OK

SOUTH DAKOTA

3/12 Golliher Arena Spring Series 2016 Belle Fourche, SD 3/19 Golliher Arena Spring Series 2016 Belle Fourche, SD

TEXAS

3/2 Red Hot Barrel Productions Stockdale, TX 3/3 Thursday Night Jackpot Lubbock, TX 3/4 March Friday Night Open 4D Buckle Series Fairfield, TX 3/4 South Texas Timed Event Assoc.

5D Barrel Race La porte, TX 3/4 Diamond D.M. 5 week Sweetheart Series Point, TX 3/4 Cross Brand Cowboy Church Open 5 D Barrel Raceu Tyler, TX 3/5 Heart of the Hills Barrel Racing Assoc. Kerrville, TX 3/5-3/6 2-Day Average Race in Bryan, TX Get runs in before Diamonds and Dirt! WPRA/BBR approval pending Bryan, TX 3/5 Rock N Roll Barrel Productions Seguin, TX 3/5 NBHA TX 15-4D-SATURDAYZaal Ranch Collinsville, TX 3/6 M7 ARENA TEAM SORTING PRACTICE ALVARADO, TX 3/7-3/13 Diamonds & Dirt Barrel Horse Classic Bryan, TX 3/7 MONDAY NIGHT BARRELS 4D OPEN Athens, TX 3/11 Diamond D.M. Weekly Friday Jackpot Point, TX 3/11 Spring Bonus Bucks Barrel Series Grand Saline, TX 3/11 2 Amigas Productions Buckle Series Willis, TX 3/12 SCSP PLAYDAY Center, TX 3/12 Running with Razer Open 5D Barrel Race Denton, TX 3/12 Rebel Barrel Horse Clinic Sanger, TX 3/13 Rockin M Barrel Productions Crockett, TX 3/16 Red Hot Barrel Productions Stockdale, TX 3/17 Thursday Night Jackpot Lubbock, TX 3/18 Diamond D.M. Weekly Friday Jackpot Point, TX 3/18 March Friday Night Open 4D Buckle Series Fairfield, TX 3/19 Barrels for Boobies Huntsville, TX 3/19 NBHA TX 15-4D-SATURDAYSalt Creek Arena, Boyd, TX 3/19 WBRA Crockett, TX 3/19 NBHA TX 14 4-D Barrel race Vernon, TX 3/20 BUCKLE SERIES - Barrels and Poles Henderson, TX 3/20 BBRA Point Show #2 Tilden, TX 3/25 Spring Bonus Bucks Barrel Series Grand Saline, TX 3/26 Glen Null 5D Benefit Barrel Race Wills Point,, TX 3/26 OPEN 5 D BUCKLE BARREL RACE GRAHAM, TX 3/27 M & B Productions Buckle series Waxahachie, TX 3/28 Jackpot Barrels and Exhibitions Henderson, TX 3/31 Boots, Bow Ties & Barrels Terrell, TX

www.BarrelHorseWorld.com

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FROM THE COVER

EXCITING NEWS!

An Expo at the Heart of the Horse Community, the Indiana Horse Council is proud to present the 38th Hoosier Horse Fair & Expo April 1-3, 2016. A must-attend event for any horse owner. In three short days, you can catch up on the latest training and education, shop the nation’s premier equine vendors and connect with your horse friends. Attending the expo is a low-cost, high quality way to stay engaged in the horse industry, making sure you have the tools, knowledge and products to help make the most of your investment in the horse owning lifestyle year round.

Featured Clinicians The best equine experts grace the stages and arenas of Hoosier Horse Fair & Expo each year. One ticket price gets you access to unlimited learning, whether you’re a competitor looking for an edge, or a recreational rider looking for a relaxing ride!

Breed Showcase We promise to bring you the finest horses of each breed to exhibit that specific breed’s strengths and abilities. The breeds selected are shown in a high quality in hand demonstration arena. We strive to bring you the best.

Schedule Before you ever get to the expo, you can design your ideal expo.

Make the most of both your footsteps and time at the expo by viewing the schedule on hoosierhorsefair.org.

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Volunteer Share your time and enthusiasm while volunteering for the Hoosier Horse Fair & Expo. Do you want to earn free admission and work with others with the same passion? Then consider volunteering at the Hoosier Horse Fair & Expo.

Because of the size and complexity of Horse Expo, we are dependent upon a staff of volunteers to ensure the successful production of the show. Volunteering at Horse Expo can be tons of fun; you are involved in the behind-the-scenes production, you work with many fellow horse enthusiasts, and you’re part of a team effort!

Vendors and Sponsors We offer exhibitors an unbeatable opportunity to tap into active equestrians. We have a host of both vendor and sponsorship options available, to discuss how your business can make a splash with purchase minded horse owners, call 317.851.7910 or email info@hoosierhorsefair.org.

Why Attend The Indiana Horse Council plans to continue its work to unite, inform and represent the horse industry in the state of Indiana through education, communication and programming in areas such as youth, showing, racing, trails, animal welfare, equine legislation and marketing. The Hoosier Horse Fair & Expo is the major fundraising event organized for the Indiana Horse Council. For more information, visit www.indianahorsecouncil.org.

New for 2016: Colt Starting Challenge USA, “Horses and Art”, and the Saturday Night Showcase Benefitting Make a Wish Foundation www.hoosierhorsefair.org or info@hoosierhorsefair.org

K.I.S.S.

Kentucky-Indiana Speed Stallions 2016 KISS Events

Kentucky IBRA Match Saddle Up Arena Derby Show Barrel Royale NPBA National Finals Youth Barrel Extravaganza Chalee Gilliland Memorial Liberty Kentucky BBR Indiana IBRA State Show Indiana Barrel Futurity Halloween Show (tentative) IBRA Ultimate Challenge KISSMAS Juvenile and more!

Bulzeye Dan

Fiery French Bullion

Frenchmans Maximum

Guys Streakin Volley

First To Shake Six

Kool Quick Kid

Nonstop Firewater

Jazzing Ta Fame

Jess Special

Pac Me A Bug

Redneck Jet

Redneck Jettin Down

Scorched Doc Dandy

Undeniablydebonair

VF Red Smash

For All Breedings in 2016 and foals of 2017 there will be a $4000 side pot at the 2021 Indiana Barrel Futurity and $1000 sidepot in the pole futurity at the NPBA Nationals!!

First Corona Home

Kiss Stallions LLC. 2943 North Slab Road Austin, IN 47102

Follow Us on Facebook! www.kissstallions.com

Amy Youngblood (812) 595-0832 Kathy Finn (812) 698-9101 kiss.stallions@yahoo.com Page 11

GONNAMAKEYOUREYESBLUE Mr Jess Perry x The Louisiana Girl by Louisiana Slew Unraced due to injury. Full brother to JESS LOUISIANA BLUE! From a limited amount of starters, the sire of: Gonna Make You Royal SI105 $102,875, Stakes Winner & Grade 3 Finalist, Eyes First SI 86 $64,448, Eyes On Eagle SI 97 $32,670, Eyes Here First SI 87 $32,788 and Conners Echo SI 93 $25,179 Indiana Sire - 2016 Fee: $1,000 w/considerations

TAYLORS TOASTIN PAPA

Toast To Dash X Tacha La Jolla, by Streakin La Jolla Strong female line, Dam is full sister to STREAKIN SIN TACHA. Taylors Toastin Papa SI 107, $201,551, RG3 Stakes Winner & East Hi-Point Aged stallion Indiana Sire - 2016 Fee: $750 w/considerations

MY CORONA IS RARE

Corona for Me x Mynewsensation by Rare Form My Corona Is Rare SI98 $142,206, Grade 3 Stakes Winner!

Indiana Sire - 2016 Fee: $750 w/considerations

PHOEBE DYNASTY Ad Design by Christa @ The Horse Resource

FDD Dynasty x Bodacious Dream by Corona Cartel Dam is full sister to FURYOFTHEWIND. Half brother to BODACIOUS EAGLE SI 99 & Winner of $624,890 Indiana Sire - 2016 Fee: $500 w/considerations

ONE FAMOUS VERSACE

Corona Cartel x One Famous Lady By Chicks Beduino Half brother to Champion ONE FAMOUS EAGLE, $1,387,453 Indiana Sire - 2016 Fee: $750 w/considerations

McConnell Racing & Performance Horses

Mare Management - Sales Preparation - Weanlings & Yearlings For Sale at All Times Stephanie McConnell Cell 513-623-9292 Page 12

Barn 812-637-0294 New Trenton, Indiana

Jim Hurley 419-203-6695

BEST EVER PADS Presents:

March 25 & 26, 2016 IBRA PREFERRED SHOW Murfreesboro, TN TN Miller Coliseum: 304B West Thompson Lane in Murfreesboro, Tennessee 37129

Non-Members Welcome *** 30 National Finals WILDCARDS*** 8 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 (9am - 7pm) Start Time 7:00pm $50 Added 12 & Under Barrels $1,500 Added Open Barrels $100 Added to Each Side pot Youth, Masters, Adult Side pots

$5 $12 $45 ($500 of added money is *Bonus Money) $20

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

Limited Hotel Availability this weekend call early.

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

Stalls $30 per night includes 1 Bag of Shavings Hook Ups $30 per night Processing Fee $15

Cash Only Day of Show.

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

Credit Card Entries Accepted by Phone Phone: 502-239-4000 TN State Director Jamie White Phone: 731-693-6315 Page 13

Diamond Cross Saddles Presents

5th Annual IBRA Team Match Race & Preferred Show Central KY AG Center in Liberty, KY

Diamond Cross Target Saddle

678 S Wallace Wilkinson Liberty, KY 42539 (Facility is Indoors!)

APRIL

FRIDAY

22-24

2016

Stalls Available at Noon Exhibitions 2pm-5pm $5 at gate.

5pm-7pm Exhibitions Announced Show starts at 7:30pm Open (Wildcards) $1,000 Added + $500 bonus money Youth, Adult, Masters (Sidepots)

Best Ever Pads Awarded to Winning Team

$30,000 estimated

in Money & Prizes

SATURDAY

Rollover Option: See options on entry form.You may only roll to classes of the same day. Rollover must be designated at time of entry.

Design By: Christa @ The Horse Resource

Schedule

!CASH ONLY DAY OF SHOW! CREDIT CARDS ACEPTED VIA TELEPHONE PRIOR TO SHOW

Checks may be used to pre enter post marked by April 8.

Stalls (weekend) $45, Shavings $7 per bag, Processing Fee (per person 1 time only, max 2 per family) $15, RV’s (weekend) $45, Membership (Not required to enter any class outside of Match Race) $55.

No Tie Out Fee! No overnight tie outs per Ag Center you will be asked to leave!

$35EF $15EF

!!POLE BENDERS!!

Highest money earner from Sat. and Sun. wins free Open Entry and Stall at the NPBA Finals! Incentive available to IBRA Members only.

Exhibitions 9-11:30am $5 at gate Show starts at noon NPBA Poles $250 Added (2D will 3D with 30) Youth (Wildcards) $250 Added Adult (Wildcards) $250 Added Masters (Wildcards) $250 Added Open (Wildcards) $10,000 Guaranteed

$25EF $25EF $25EF $25EF $65EF

***K.I.S.S Incentive fund $1,5000 Added Side Pot to Open *Sundays Entries will close Saturday with Office. *Show Office will Stay Open 30 minutes after conclusion of show.

Match Race Calcutta (proceeds benefit the Galilean Home of Libery)

SUNDAY

*Sundays Entries will close Saturday with Office. *Show Office will Stay Open 30 minutes after conclusion of show.

Church at 8:30am Show starts at 10am NPBA Poles $250 Added (2D will 3D with 30) $25EF Match Race Short Go $2,000 Added *may roll to Sunday’s classes Open (Wildcards) $1,000 Added+$500 bonus money $35EF HOST HOTEL - The Bedford Inn Adult (Wildcards) $150 Added $20EF 579 Wallace Wilkinson Blvd.Liberty, KY 42539 Youth (Wildcards) $150 Added $20EF Phone: 606-787-0145 Masters (Wildcards) $150 Added $20EF Percentage of Proceeds will benefit the FULL IBRA DRESS Galilean Ministry of Liberty CODE APPLIES For Info visit: See Match Race Rules Sales: (888) 475-0107 | Service: (866) 676-5984 & Entry Forms on Back www.galileanhome.org or www.ibra.us Phone: 502-239-4000 IBRA Contact Info: IBRA Fax: 502-239-4100 PO Box 91205 Email: shane@ibra.us Louisville, KY 40291 Page 14

www.ibra.us

Diamond Cross Saddles Presents APRIL

22-24

Rules & Entry Forms

2016

IBRA Team Match Race & Preferred Show Central KY AG Center in Liberty, KY

Rules

678 S Wallace Wilkinson Liberty, KY 42539 (Facility is Indoors!)

$2000 Added - Match Race Rules - 100% Payback • • • • •

• •

Match Race Entry Form

Match Race Early Bird Deadline April 8th, 2015 Late Entries accepted at higher entry fee.

$100 Early Entry / $150 Day of Show

Teams will consist of 5 different IBRA Members.

Team entry fee is $100 pre-entered ($20 per team member) or $150 day of show ($30 per member) -100% Payback You may be on more than one team if you are running more than one horse. You may not run two horses on the same team. You may not enter the same horse for multiple teams.

There will be a Long Go run in conjunction with the $10,000 Guaranteed that will determine the top 10 teams to come back for the Match Race Finals on Sunday.

The Top 10 Teams to come back on Sunday will be determined on a point system based on the $10,000 Guaranteed results. 1st place in each division will receive 20 points, 2nd place 19, 3rd place 18 and so on down to 20th place which will receive 1 point. Your 5 team members’ points will be added together and the 10 teams with the highest cumulative points will advance to the finals. Ex: If you have one team member win a division and the other 4 hit barrels or fall below the top 20 mark in any division then you would have 20 total points for your team. The short go will begin anew; all qualified teams begin short go with zero points. Winners of short go will be determined using the same points system.

Payback: 100% of the entry fees plus $2,000 added. 75% of the total purse will be split between the winning team. The remaining 25% will be paid out to the 3 fastest times of the finals paid 50%, 30%, 20%.

Example: If there are 40 teams X 100 EF= $4,000 + $2,000 added = $6,000 purse. 75% is $4,500 split between winning team ($900 each) 25% is $1,500 paid to 3 fastest times. $750 to the fastest, $450 to second, $300 to third.

New for 2016 - Match Race Target Saddle • •

Presented By Diamond Cross Saddlery

Everyone who makes it to the short go of the Match Race will be eligible for the Target Saddle.

The Target Race will pull times from the first go round that runs in conjunction with Saturday’s Open and the short go of the Match Race. Whichever horse/rider pair has the most consistent time will win a Diamond Cross Saddle.

BEST EVER PADS AWARDED WINNING TEAM Name of Team: ______________________________________ Name of Team Members & Horses: #1.____________________________________ Horse:_________________________________ #2.____________________________________ Horse:_________________________________ #3.____________________________________ Horse:_________________________________ #4____________________________________ Horse:_________________________________ #5____________________________________ Horse:_________________________________

Rollover Option: You may only roll to classes of the same day. Rollover must be designated at time of entry.

Saturday: From Youth/Adult/Masters to Open Sunday: From Match Race to Open/Adult/Youth/Master OR From Open to Adult/Youth/Master Please note with “RO” the classes you are rolling over TO

Rider Name: Address: City, State, ZIP: )

Horse Name

Submit all team money and entries at once

$1000 Bonus Money for Members!!!

Show Entry

Phone: (

Match Entry

Fri. Open

Fri Masters Sidepot

Fri Youth Sidepot

Fri Adult Sidepot

Sat NPBA Poles

Sat Youth

Sat Adult

Sat Masters

Sat Open “RO” option

$35

$15

$15

$15

$25

$25

$25

$25

$65

Pre entry deadline postmarked by April 8, 2016 Mail entries to: IBRA $1000 Bonus Money PO Box 91205 for Members!

Louisville, KY 40291 Phone: 502-239-4000 Fax: 502-239-4100

Cash Only Day of Show

KISS horse X

NPBA Poles

Sun Open “RO” option

Sun Adult “RO” option

Sun Youth “RO” option

Sun Masters “RO” option

Stall per horse

$25

$35

$20

$20

$20

$45

Total Per Horse

Processing Fee (Max 2 per family) RV for weekend ($45) Single Membership - not required to enter any class outside of Match Race ($55) Family Membership ($115)

TOTAL DUE: $

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QHRAI NEWS - Photos by Grace Hollars

QUARTER HORSE RACING

Celebrating Indiana Quarter Horse Racing at the Annual QHRAI Stallion Service Auction and Awards Banquet

indianaquarterhorseracing.com Page 16

Indiana Quarter Horse Racing Join Us at the Indiana Grand Race Course For an All Quarter Horse Day! September 10th October 8th October 22nd

2016 Stakes Race Schedule Race Name Harley Greene Derby

Purse

Conditions

Nomination Date

Sustaining Date

$75,000 Added

3 years Old - IN Sired-350 yards

Apr 1 - $300

Trials

Finals

May 1 - $500

May 20

Jun 4 May 28

Born Runner Classic

$75,000 Added

4 yrs Old & Up - IN Sired- 400 yards

Apr 1 - $300

May 1 - $500

High Money 2015 / 2016

Jaguar Rocket Stakes

$100,000 Added

2 years Old - IN Bred - 300 yards

Apr 1 - $300

May 1 - $500

Jun 4

Jun 18

Gordon Mobley Futurity

$150,000 Added

2 years Old - IN Sired - 300 yards

Apr 1 - $300

May 1 - $500

Jun 4

Jun 18

Indiana Grand Classic

$40,000 Added

3 yrs Old & Up - Fillies & Mares Open - 400 yards

May 1 - $100

Jun 1 - $900

High Money 2015 / 2016

Jun 25

Indiana Grand QHRAI Derby

$50,000 Added

3 years Old- Open - 400 yards

Apr 1 - $200

May 1 - $300 Jun 1 - $500

Jun 25

Jul 9

Heartland Futurity

$50,000 Added

2 years Old - Open - 300 yards

Apr 1 - $250

May 1 - $400 Jun 1 - $600

Jul 9

Jul 30

Bradford Stakes

$40,000 Added

3 yrs Old & Up - Open - 400 yards

May 1 - $100

Jun 1 - $900

High Money 2015 / 2016

Jul 9

$100,000 Added

3 years Old - IN Bred - 400 yards

May 1 - $300

Jun 1 - $500

Jul 9

Jul 30

Leader of the Class

$30,000 Added

3 years Old & Up - Sold through Speed Sale in 2013, 2014 or 2015 - Can only run this race one time - 350 yards

Jun 1 - $100

Jul 1 - $400

High Money 2015 / 2016

Aug 13

Speed Sale Futurity

$30,000 Added

2 years Old - Sold as yearling in 2015 or weanling in 2014 Speed Sale- 350 yards

Jun 1 - $100

Jul 1 - $400

High Money 2015 / 2016

Aug 13

Bob Woodard Mem Classic

$75,000 Added

4 yrs Old & Up - IN Bred - 400 yards

Jun 1 - $300

Jul 1 - $500

Aug 13

Aug 27

$100,000 Added

Eligible 2 years Old - 350 yards

See Website For Details

Aug 13

Aug 27

$50,000 Added

Eligible 3 years Old - 400 yards

See Website For Details

Aug 13

Aug 27

Sterlie Bertram Memorial

$100,000 Added

3 years Old - IN Bred - 400 yards

Jul 1 - $300

Aug 1 - $500

Sep 10

Sep 24

Miss Roxie Little Futurity

$150,000 Added

2 years Old - IN Bred - 350 yards

Aug 1 - $300

Sep 1 - $500

Oct 8

Oct 22

Governors Stake

$100,000 Added

2 years Old - Open - 350 yards

Jul 1 - $250

Aug 1 - $400 Sept 1 - $600

Oct 8

Oct 22

QHRAI Derby

$100,000 Added

3 years Old - Open - 400 yards

Jul 1 - $250

Aug 1 - $400 Sept 1 - $600

Oct 8

Oct 22

Hoosier Park Classic

$75,000 Added

4 years Old & Up - IN Bred - 400 yards

Aug 1 - $300

Sep 1 - $500

Indiana Championship

$75,000 Added

3 years Old & Up - Open - 400 yards

Aug 1 - $100

Sep 1 - $900

Blue River Derby Stake

QHRAI SSA Futurity QHRAI SSA Derby

High Money 2015 / 2016 High Money 2015 / 2016

QUARTER HORSE RACING

June 4th July 9th August 13th

Oct 8 Oct 22

*For Races with trials: The top 10 fastest qualifiers from trials will remain eligible for the stake. Races will be run as many times as deemed necessary - fields limited to 10 starters. If less than 14 horses enter back into the trials, the trials will be cancelled and moved to the final, with horses having the highest 2015-2016 earnings preferred. In order to be eligible for a full refund of payment, you must enter finals and trials and fail to draw into finals. *Late payments: On High Money Earning Stakes- If nomination is missed, then the nomination of $100 plus $500 late fee must be postmarked by the sustaining payment date. On stakes with trials– If nomination is missed—double the missed nomination plus the first sustaining payment. Must be post marked by the first sustaining payment date. Late pay after first sustaining payment is double missed payments plus $5,000 plus 2nd sustaining payment. Must be postmarked by second sustaining payment due date. *When payment due dates fall on a holiday or Sunday, payments will be due, postmarked the following business day.

For nomination form, more information or to pay online, go to www.INQracing.com or Call 765 - 640 - 8642

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Indiana Grand Race Course Stakes Nomination Form

QUARTER HORSE RACING

Important Information Regarding Existing Out of Competition Rules All horses nominated to stake races will be eligible for out of competition testing from the day of nomination.

Several drugs were added to Out of Competition Testing including Cobalt, Zilpaterol, Ractopamine or any similar agent.

If you have any questions about any of these rules, please refer to Indiana Code 71 IAC 8.5-2-5 and 71 IAC 8.5-3-4.

You may also contact the Indiana Horse Racing Commission at http://www. in.gov/hrc/ or (317) 233-3120.

How This Affects You • Once a horse is nominated to a stake race, he WILL be in the pool of horses used for selection of Out of Competition Testing.

• If the owner/trainer has been contacted and notified their horse has been selected for Out of Competition Testing, that horse must be produced at the track by the time provided by the IHRC. • If the horse is not brought to the race track within the allotted time, the horse will be ineligible to race in Indiana for one year.

• The current trainer MUST be named at the time of nomination. If there is a change of trainer at any time, the new information must be forwarded to the Q.H.R.A.I. immediately.

If a nominated horse becomes lame, sick or for any other reason will NOT run in the trials or finals, he must be officially scratched through the QHRAI (prior to being contacted by IHRC) or he will remain eligible for ALL Out of Competition Rules.

Except for stake races where high money earners are preferred, there will be no refunds of nominations or payments.

By signing and submitting this stakes nomination form, the trainer is hereby agreeing to abide by Indiana Horse Racing code.

Once this nomination is received by QHRAI, you will receive a reminder for next payment date and a list of nominated horses. Sustaining payments must be submitted on time whether or not you receive this reminder. Nominations and sustaining payments will be added to the stakes purses. A 20% marketing and administration fee will be withheld from all open stakes nomination and sustaining payments.

Late payments - On High Money Earning Stakes (Indiana Grand Classic, Bradford Stake and Leader of the Class) If nomination is missed then the nomination of $100 plus $500 late fee must be postmarked by the sustaining payment date. On Stakes with Trials - If nomination is missed - double the missed nomination plus the first sustaining payment. Must be postmarked by the first sustaining payment date.

Late pay after first sustaining payment is double missed payments plus $5,000 plus 2nd sustaining payment. Must be postmarked by second sustaining due date.

Nominations and payments should be mailed to: QHRAI, P.O. Box 399, Shelbyville, IN 46176.

(Please do not mail nominations and payments to Indiana Grand Racing Office.)

Entry into Stake Trials and Races must be made at Indiana Grand Racing Office per Indiana Grand Condition Book.

Go to INQRacing.com for current Stakes nominations and information or to pay online!

Name of Stake Race: ______________________________________________________________________________________ Name of Horse: ______________________________________________________Age:______ Color: __________ Sex: ______ Sire: ____________________________________________ Dam: __________________________________________________ Amount Enclosed: $___________________________ Check Number: _______________________ (Checks payable to Q.H.R.A.I.) Q.H.R.A.I. now accepts credit card payments. Please provide the following information if you wish to pay by Credit Card: Credit Card#:_________________________________________________ Amount to be paid $__________________________ Circle which type of card:

Master Card

Visa

Discover

Name on Card: ___________________________________Signature of Cardholder: ___________________________________ Expiration Date: ______/______

3 Digit code on Back of Card: ___________

Zip Code of billing statement: _______________

Trainer: _________________________________ Trainer Phone(s) (must be current):__________________________________ Address: _______________________________________________________________________________________________ I understand that by signing this form I agree to abide by the Indiana Horse Racing Commission Rules.

Trainer must be named at time of nomination.

Trainer Signature: ____________________________________________________ Date: ______________________________ Owner: ______________________________________________________ Phone: ____________________________________ Owner Address: ____________________________________ City____________________ State ____________ Zip___________

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Indiana Grand Race Course Stakes Nomination Form Important Information Regarding Existing Out of Competition Rules

QUARTER HORSE RACING

Todos los caballos de carreras nominadas al arriesgada será elegible para salir de la prueba de la competencia a partir del día de la nominación.

Varios Medicament os añadieron a Testeos Fuera de Competición incluyendo Cobalt, Zilpaterol, Ractopamina o cualquier agente similar.

Si usted tiene alguna pregunta acerca de cualquiera de estas reglas, consulte el Código de Indiana el 71 y el 71 8.5-2-5 IAC IAC 8.5-3-4.

También puede comunicarse con la Comisión de Carreras de caballos de Indiana en http: // www. in.gov/hrc/ o (317) 233 - 3120. ¿ Como Esto Le Afectera • Una vez que un caballo está nominado a una carrera de stake, él estará en la piscina de los caballos utilizados para la selección de Controles Fuera de Competición.

• Si el propietario / entrenador ha sido contactado y notificado su caballo ha sido seleccionado para un Testeo Fuera de Competición, que el caballo debe ser producido en la pista en el momento proporcionado por la IHRC. • Si el caballo no se lleva a la pista de carreras dentro del tiempo asignado, el caballo no será elegible para competir en Indiana por un año.

• El actual entrenador debe ser nombrado en el momento de la nominación. Si hay un cambio de entrenador en cualquier momento, el nuevo la información debe ser remitida a la Q.H.R.A.I. inmediatamente.

Si se convierte en un caballo nominado cojos, enfermos o por cualquier otra razón no se ejecutará en los ensayos o de las finales, que se pueda rozar oficialmente a través de la QHRAI (antes de ser contactado por el IHRC) o que va a seguir siendo elegible para todos fuera de normas de competencia.

A excepción de las carreras de la estaca donde se prefieren personas de altos dinero, no habrá reembolsos de nominaciones o pagos.

Al firmar y enviar este formulario de nominación en juego, el entrenador Queda aceptando cumplir con el código de Indiana carreras de caballos. Una vez que esta petición sea recibida por QHRAI, recibirá un recordatorio para la próxima fecha de pago y una lista de caballos nominados. pagos que sustentan deben presentarse a tiempo si es o no recibe este recordatorio. Las nominaciones y los pagos de sostenimiento se añadirán a los monederos de apuestas.

Un 20% de la comercialización y de administración serán retenidos de toda nominación en juego abierto y pagos de sostenimiento.

Retrasos en los pagos - En Alta ganar dinero en juego (Indiana Gran clásico, Bradford Estaca y el líder de la clase) Si la nominación se pierde entonces la nominación de 100 $ más $ 500 de recargo debe estar sellado con la fecha de pago de sostenimiento. En las estacas con los ensayos - Si la nominación es olvidada - duplicar la nominación perdido más el primer pago de sostenimiento. Debe enviarse por correo antes de la primera fecha de pago de sostenimiento.

Fines de pago después de sufrir el primer pago es la duplicación de pagos omitida más $ 5.000 más los que sostienen segundo pago. Deben enviarse por correo por segunda fecha de vencimiento de sostenimiento.

Name of Stake Race/ Nombre De La Carrera: _________________ ______________________________________________________ Name of Horse / Nombre Del Caballo_______________________________Age/Edad:______ Color: __________ Sexo: ____________ Sire/ El Padre: ___________________________________ Dam / La Madre (Yegua)___________________________________________ Amount Enclosed/Cantidad Encerada: $_________________ # De Cheque_______________________ (Checks payable to Q.H.R.A.I.)

Cheques por pagar a Q.H.R.A.I. Q.H.R.A.I. ahore accepta pagos de tarjeta de credito. Favor de proporcionar la info. si desea pagar con tarjeta de credito : Credit Card#/# de tarjeta:_________________________________________ Amount to be paid/ El monto a pagar $___________________

Circle which type of card: Por favor marque tipo

Master Card

Visa

Discover

Name on Card Nombre en la tarjeta _____________________Card Holder Signature/firma de Sosteniedo la carta: _____________________ Expiration Date/ El Vencimiento: ______/______

3 Digit code/3# atras de la tarjeta: ___________

Zip Code of billing statement: ________

Código postal de estado de cuenta

Trainer/Entrenador _________________________________ Trainer Phone (must be current)/ #de tele____________________________ Address/Domicilio: _______________________________________________________________________________________________

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Jess Zoomin

NOW IN INDIANA!

Shazoom x Jess An Illusion by Mr Jess Perry

$15,867 Average Earnings! - 15% Blacktype Earners!

SI 106 $461,126

Design by Christa @ The Horse Resource

With only four crops of racing age, the sire of earners of over $1.5 million! Top earners include: J BAR SI 97, $207,629, Grade 1 Finalist, 3rd- Lovington S. -G2, etc.

ZOOMIN BABY SI 102, $169,778, 1st- Evangeline Downs Futurity, etc.

JZ FAST BOY SI 97, $136,647, Grade 1 Finalist, 2nd- Hialeah Futurity, etc.

CLEAR WINN SI 101, $83,943, 2nd- Conquistador S., etc ROYAL FAST JESS SI 90, $61,439, 2nd- James Isaac Hobbs S. -G2, etc.

JZ ZOOMIN CUERVO SI 101, $57,171, 3rd- Ok Mystery Futurity -G2, etc.

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One of the toughest runners of his crop, he was second to World Champion STOLIS WINNER in the $1 million Heritage Futurity G1 and Texas Classic Derby G1 and third to STOLIS WINNER and JET BLACK PATRIOT in the $2 million All American Futurity G1. Third in The Championship at Sunland Park G1 to Champion FIRST MOONFLASH and RYLEES BOY! Set a New Track Record at Remington Park, 350 yards in 0:17.320) Totals: 4 wins, 3 times 2nd (2), twice 3rd (2). Earned $461,126

Fee: $1,500

Considerations to Stakes Winners/Producers Owners: Roger Cyrulik, Mark & Teresa Myers Contact Teresa Myers at 260-726-5090

Story & Photos by: Steve Heuertz

Grand SLam & 2015 Breeders’ Cup

Grand Slam

A Photographic Storybook of American Pharoah

and the 2015 Breeders’ Cup

O

n October 30th and 31st, the the bluegrass of Lexington, Kentucky and historic Keeneland Racecourse played host to the 2015 Breeders’ Cup World Championships. The especially memorable weekend was highlighted by the presence of American Pharoah and the first opportunity for a Triple Crown winner to compete in the event. With American Pharoah targeting a start in the $5,000,000 Breeders’ Cup Classic, the racing world awaited the possibility that the 12th Triple Crown winner could take the Classic and become the first horse to capture what was billed as the “Grand Slam.” This is a photographic journey American Pharoah’s quest and the rest of first Breeders’ Cup ever held in the hometown of American Thoroughbred racing.

Photo this page: American Pharoah eyes the Breeders’ Cup Classic and the chance at history in becoming the first horse to win the newly minted “Grand Slam”

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Grand Slam & 2015 Breeders’ Cup

Flashback

Story & Photos by: Steve Heuertz

Just two months before the Breeders’ Cup it became unclear if American Pharoah would continue his career as a race horse. In what would become his final start before the Breeders’ Cup, American Pharoah suffered the second loss of his career when he finished 3/4 of a length behind late running Keen Ice in the Travers Stakes at Saratoga Racecourse. This is a brief look back at American Pharoah’s time at Saratoga and what some feared would be his final race.

Top L to R: The arrival of American Pharoah at Saratoga demonstrated the level of his celebrity. Media greeted him at the airport and thousands of fans showed up on the Friday morning before the Travers just to watch the Triple Crown Champion gallop. The scene was unlike any gallop many witnessed before and American Pharoah seemed to feed off the energy from the crowd. In fact, he may have worked a little too fast and i’s possible this extra effort negatively impacted his Travers run the following day; - American Pharoah follows many greats before him that also walked over the legendary Saratoga grounds. His presence at the track inspired many to refer to it as “Pharoahtoga” during Travers week; American Pharaoh poses outside his Saratoga barn; Attendance was capped on Travers day and anyone without a ticket purchased in advance was denied entry to the track. Still, people lined the streets outside just to get a glimpse of American Pharoah as he walked over from his barn before the Travers; Despite the anticipation and excitement of the week, “The Graveyard of Champions” held true to it’s moniker as Keen Ice upsets the Travers with American Pharoah finishing in second. It was American Pharoah’s first loss since he broke his maiden as a two-year-old. The defeat also meant that Whirlaway remained the only Triple Crown winner to also win the Travers; For only the second time (the other being his first start), American Pharoah didn’t enter the winner’s circle after a race. As if it were almost a “rite of passage,” American Pharoah joined legendary horses such as Man o’ War and Secretariat as champions that also lost at “The Spa.” After the Travers, speculation ensued that American Pharoah may retire sooner than expected and his owner, Ahmed Zayat, even mentioned feeling his gut was telling him to retire the champion. Upon leaving Saratoga, it was truly unclear if American Pharoah would ever race again or if he would continue his quest for the Breeders’ Cup Classic.

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Story & Photos by: Steve Heuertz

Grand SLam & 2015 Breeders’ Cup

PERSEVERENCE

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Grand Slam & 2015 Breeders’ Cup Previous page L to R: Despite the disappointment at Saratoga, American Pharoah remained in training.

Trainer, Bob Baffert monitored his colt closely while looking for any indicator they should not proceed toward the Breeders’ Cup. However, American Pharoah began thriving once again and the team proceeded toward the Breeders’ Cup for the final race of the champions career.

American Pharoah’s final gallops in preparation for the race would occur on the Keeneland training track, amidst the bluegrass and rolling hills of Lexington, Kentucky; American Pharoah seemed to relish the cooler temperatures of Kentucky and posted strong gallops leading up to the Classic. While he had newfound doubters after his Saratoga defeat, American Pharoah trained like a horse destined to win the Classic; American Pharoah exits the Keeneland training track in the warm glow of the sun on a autumn morning in Kentucky; The champion poses after a bath outside his Keeneland barn.

KEENELAND

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Story & Photos by: Steve Heuertz

This page top L to R: The Keeneland paddock’s trees and long walking paths provide a serene area for all Breeders’ Cup entrants to be saddled; As fans that live and breathe horse racing, the Keeneland faithful appreciated the thrill of their home track hosting the Breeders’ Cup; The call to the post is played to start the 2015 Breeders’ Cup; The beauty of Keeneland in the fall provided a setting unlike any other Breeders’ Cup that demonstrated a recognition of and appreciation for the heritage of the sport; An outrider’s mount, moments before another Breeders’ Cup race; The field leaving the gate in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf

Story & Photos by: Steve Heuertz

Grand SLam & 2015 Breeders’ Cup

BEAUTiful

HISTORical This page L to R: The connections of Mongolian Saturday accept their trophy while demonstrating another example of the international competition that is the Breeders’ Cup World Championships; The Breeders’ Cup statue on display at Keeneland; The iconic decor is only part of what makes Keeneland such a beloved track to many; Fans around Kenneled supported American Pharoah and hoped he would end his historic career with a victory in America’s richest race; Around every turn, Keeneland reminded you of it’s beauty and that there is great reason it is the home of Thoroughbred racing in America; Although significantly smaller compared to Santa Anita, a total of 95,000 fans packed Keeneland for the Breeders’ Cup over the two day event. That was just 3,000 less than the previous years total at Santa Anita; The Keeneland tote board is dressed in Breeders’ Cup purple

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Grand Slam & 2015 Breeders’ Cup

Story & Photos by: Steve Heuertz

MEMORABLE

This page L to R: In the heart of the Lexington countryside, Keeneland is rooted in the land that is the foundation of American Thoroughbred racing; The undefeated Nyquist looks ahead as a possible early favorite for the 142nd Kentucky Derby after his win in the Sentient Jet Breeders’ Cup Juvenile; The number two ranked horse in the world (behind American Pharoah), Golden Horn, ventured from Europe to contest the Breeders’ Cup Turf. Golden Horn won the prestigious Prix De I’Arc de Triomphe (G1) in his last start before the Breeders’ Cup. His eventual second place finish in the Breeders’ Cup Turf was only the second loss of his career.; Found gets a hug after her spectacular win over Golden Horn in the Breeders’ Cup Turf; Victor Espinoza and American Pharoah walk in their final post parade together prior to the Breeders’ Cup Classic

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Above: American Pharoah gives the Keeneland fans and racing world everything it hoped for as he romps to victory in the Breeders’ Cup Classic and becomes the first horse to win the Grand Slam. Despite losing last out in the Travers , American Pharoah scores his most dominant win after racing against and defeating older horses for the first time in his career. The Pharoah won by a smashing 6 1/2 lengths and posted a track record time of 2:00.07 for the 1 1/4 miles. The win also awarded American Pharoah a Beyer Speed Figure of 120, the highest of both his career and of any horse posted in 2015. It was a perfect ending to his already Hall of Fame career.

Story & Photos by: Steve Heuertz

Grand SLam & 2015 Breeders’ Cup

THE MOMENTS

This page L to R: Reminiscent of the Belmont Stakes, the crowd erupts as American Pharoah wins the Breeders’ Cup Classic and creates another moment that is forever etched into the history of racing; American Pharoah parades after a moment that could be considered the greatest ever witnessed at Keeneland; Owner, Ahmed Zayat gives his homebred colt a kiss in thanks for the wonderful accomplishments he earned on the track; American Pharoah is the first Triple Crown winner to be draped in the Breeders’ Cup Classic garland; Victor Espinoza guides American Pharoah back toward the winner’s circle for one final time; American Pharoah receives a military escort as he walks off the track for the final time in his career; Another happy American Pharoah fan that will never forget the moment just witnessed at Kenneland

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Grand Slam & 2015 Breeders’ Cup

Story & Photos by: Steve Heuertz

THE MEMORIES

This page L to R: The connections of American Pharaoh at the press conference following the Breeders’ Cup. From left to right - Justin Zayat (Zayat Stables Racing Manager and son of Ahmed Zayat), Victor Espinoza (jockey), Ahmed Zayat (owner), Bob Baffert (trainer) and Bode Baffert (Baffert’s son); The connections of American Pharoah accept the trophy for winning the Breeders’ Cup Classic; In a classy move, Hall of Fame trainer, D. Wayne Lukas asks for the microphone during the Breeders’ Cup Classic press conference to commend and thank Bob Baffert for his wonderful handling of American Pharoah; Fans and media swarm around the always gentle and people-loving champion; Bob Baffert shares American Pharoah with his adoring fans the morning after the Breeders’ Cup; A lucky fan pats American Pharoah on the head and thanks him for the magical ride he provided everyone throughout 2015

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Story & Photos by: Steve Heuertz

Grand SLam & 2015 Breeders’ Cup

Breeders’ Cup Winners Friday, October 30, 2015

Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf (G1)

Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf (G1)

1 Mile on Turf - $1,000,000 Horse: Hit It a Bomb, Bay Colt, by War Front out of Liscanna (IRE), by Sadler’s Wells. Foaled February 20, 2013 in KY Breeder: Mrs. E. Stockwell, Owner: Mrs. Evelyn M. Stockwell Trainer: Aidan O’Brien, Jockey: Ryan Moore

1 Mile on Turf - $1,000,000 - Horse: Catch a Glimpse, Chestnut Filly, by City Zip out of Halo River, by Irish River (FR). Foaled May 13, 2013 in Kentucky Breeder: Branch Equine, LLC Owner: Barber, Gary, Ambler, Michael James & Windways Farm Trainer: Mark Casse Jockey: Florent Geroux

Las Vegas Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile (G1)

1 Mile on Dirt - $1,000,000 - Horse: Liam’s Map, Gray or Roan Colt,

by Unbridled’s Song out of Miss Macy Sue, by Trippi. Foaled March 14, 2011 in Kentucky, Breeder: Albaugh Family Stable LLC Owner: Teresa Viola Racing Stables and West Point Thoroughbreds, Trainer: Todd Pletcher Jockey: Javier Castellano

Saturday, October 31, 2015

Longines Breeders’ Cup

14 Hands Winery Distaff (G1) Breeders’ Cup Ju1 1/8 Miles on Dirt - $2,000,000 venile Fillies (G1) Horse: Stopchargingmaria, Dark Bay 1 1/16 Miles on Dirt or Brown Filly, by Tale of the Cat out of $2,000,000 - Horse: Exotic Bloom, by Montbrook. Foaled Songbird, Dark Bay March 26, 2011 in Kentucky or Brown Filly, by Breeder: Harvey Clark & Brookdale Medaglia d’ora out of Farm LLC Ivanavinalot, by West Owner: Town & Country Farms, Corp.

Acre. Foaled April 30, Trainer: Todd Pletcher 2013 in Kentucky, Jockey: Javier Castellano Breeder: John Antonelli, Owner: Fox Hill Farms, Inc., Trainer: Jerry Hollendorfer, Jockey: Mike Smith - continued>

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Grand Slam & 2015 Breeders’ Cup

Story & Photos by: Steve Heuertz TwinSpires Breeders’ Cup Filly and Mare Sprint (G1)

TwinSpires Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint (G1)

5.5 Furlongs on Turf - $1,000,000 Horse: Mongolian Saturday, Bay Gelding, by Any Given Saturday out of Miss Hot Salsa, by Houston. Foaled March 3, 2010 in Kentucky Breeder: Normandy Farm, Owner: Mongolian Stable Trainer: Enebish Ganbat, Jockey: Florent Geroux

7 Furlongs on Dirt - $ 1,000,000 Horse: Wavell Avenue, Dark Bay or Brown Filly, by Harlington out of Lucas Street, by Silver Deputy. Foaled March 9, 2011 in Ontario Breeder: Eugene Melynk Owner: Dubb, M., Simon, D., Head of Plains Partners LLC and Bethlehem Stables LLC, Trainer: Chad Brown, Jockey: Joel Rosario

TwinSpires Breeders’ Cup Sprint (G1)

6 Furlongs on Dirt $1,500,000 Horse: Runhappy, Bay Colt, by Super Saver out of Bella Jolie, by Broken Vow. Foaled March 4, 2012 in Kentucky Breeder: Wayne Lyster, Gray Lyster & Bryan Lyster, Owner: James McIngvale Trainer: Maria Borell, Jockey: Edgar Prado

Breeders’ Cup Mile (G1)

Breeders’ Cup Filly and Mare Turf (G1)

1 3/16 Miles on Turf - $2,000,000 Horse: Stephanie’s Kitten, Bay Mare, by Kitten’s Joy out of Unfold the Rose, by Catienus. Foaled March 26, 2009 in Kentucky Breeder: Kenneth L. Ramsey & Sarah K. Ramsey,Owner: Ramsey, Kenneth L. and Sarah K. Trainer: Chad Brown, Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.

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1 Mile on Turf $2,000,000 Horse: Tepin, Bay Filly, by Bernstein out of Life Happened,

by Stravinsky.

Foaled March 14, 2011 in Kentucky Breeder: Machmer Hall Owner: Robert E. Masterson Trainer: Mark Casse Jockey: Julien Leparoux - continued on next page>

Story & Photos by: Steve Heuertz Sentient Jet Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1)

1 1/16 Miles on Dirt - $2,000,000 Horse: Nyquist, Bay Colt, by Uncle Mo out of Seeking Gabrielle, by Forestry. Foaled March 10, 2013 in Kentucky Breeder: Summerhill Farm Owner: Reddam Racing LLC Trainer: Doug O’Neill Jockey: Mario Gutierrez

Grand SLam & 2015 Breeders’ Cup Longines Breeders’ Cup Turf (G1)

1 1/2 Miles on Turf $3,000,000 Horse: Found (IRE), Bay Filly, by Galileo (IRE) out of Red Evie (IRE), by Intikhab.

Foaled March 13, 2012 in Ireland Breeder: Roncon, Wyatt & Chelston Owner: Tabor, Michael B., Magnier, Mrs. John, and Smith, Derrick Trainer: Aidan O’Brien Jockey: Ryan Moore

Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1)

1 1/4 Miles on Dirt $5,000,000 Horse: American Pharoah, Bay Colt,

by Pioneerof the Nile out of Littleprincessemma, by Yankee Gentleman. Foaled February 12, 2012 in Kentucky Breeder: Zayat Stables Owner: Zayat Stables, LLC Trainer: Bob Baffert Jockey: Victor Espinoza

Steve Heuertz Bio It started with a horse named Cowboy. Disregarded and discounted, this nine-year-old Red Dun Quarter Horse left his life as a ranch horse in South Dakota and ventured a new path into the life of Steve Heuertz in 2004.

Shortly thereafter, a bond was formed that fully catapulted Steve into the world of the horse where he became fascinated with the wonderful capabilities of this majestic animal.

Of particular interest were the speed, endurance and competitive spirit demonstrated by the equine heroes within the sport of Thoroughbred Racing. Although initially satisfied with observing from afar, Steve became increasingly captivated by the sport and turned toward capturing the splendor of racing via his other passion, photography. The result was a recipe where he could combine his great love for horses, racing and photography into one harmonious blend that was greater than the sum of its parts.

Since then, racing has taken Steve across the country to such wonderful places as Saratoga Race Course, Churchill Downs, Santa Anita Park, Pimlico Race Course, Belmont Park, Keeneland and Hooiser Park. During these travels, Steve has been fortunate to witness and photograph equally wonderful races such as the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes and Belmont Stakes (racing’s famed Triple Crown) as well as the Travers Stakes, Santa Anita Derby, Indiana Derby, Stephen Foster Handicap and Breeders’ Cup, among

others. However, residing in the Chicago suburb of St. Charles, IL, Steve regularly frequents Arlington Park and Hawthorne Race Course where he has enjoyed capturing magnificent races like the Arlington Million and Hawthorne Gold Cup. Steve Heuertz; Today, Steve’s passion for Steve’s horse and horses, racing and photograloyal friend, Cowboy, phy is like a fire that contina 20-year-old, Red ues to be stoked. While either Dun Quarter Horse behind the lens capturing the thrill of a Grade 1 race or in the saddle loping around a field with Cowboy, Steve as learned to operate under the simple truth that the more he is able to involve the horse in his life, the happier his days become.

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Ask the Vet with Dr. Steve Fisch, DVM

NAVICULAR SYNDROME PART 1 T Reprint from January 2013

by Dr. Steve Fisch, DVM

A Current Look at Navicular Syndrome Navicular syndrome is a broad term that is used to describe soreness or damage to the navicular bone and its surrounding structures in the equine foot. It has been labeled with a variety of titles including: navicular disease, palmar foot pain, navicular syndrome, and heel sore. No matter how you label it, damage to the navicular bone and its surrounding structures is a common cause of lameness that has great potential for a successful outcome with appropriate management. The equine foot is a complex unit with many moving parts, designed to provide support to the limb and properly disperse concussion from the ground. The heel of the horse is a vital component in the overall soundness of the animal. Damage to any one of the structures surrounding the navicular bone or to the navicular bone itself can cause lameness. These structures include: the navicular bone, navicular bursa, coffin bone, impar ligament, suspensory ligament of the navicular, deep

Stock Photo Š Michael Wardrip

his month we are featuring the first of a two part series discussing navicular syndrome. Dr. Fisch first gives us a look at the many issues covered under this umbrella of navicular syndrome and the path to an accurate diagnosis. Next month he’ll cover treatment and management of this common issue.

digital flexor tendon, digital cushion, frog, and heel bulbs. If your horse is diagnosed with navicular syndrome, don’t fret. There are many treatment options and with the help of your veterinarian and farrier, the syndrome can be appropriately managed.

Courtesy of William Schaub. Radiograph showing navicular bone cyst, and degenerative changes of the navicular bone.

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Diagnosis The typical presentation for a horse with navicular syndrome is an intermittent lameness in the front limbs that progresses over time, but tends to improve with rest during the off season.

In many cases, lameness will be most evident in preparation for show season when the horse is being worked at its hardest.

You may only notice the occasional slight head bob, and then talk yourself out of a possible lameness due to its brevity. The horse will often have a short stabbing stride at the trot and may point a foot when standing, avoiding heel contact with the ground. Many horses will have the classic long toe and low heel that crushes the soft tissue structures in the back of the foot; while some others will have a tall heel and a snubbed toe from placing each step toe first.

Navicular syndrome is most prevalent in Quarter Horses, Thoroughbreds, Paints, and Warmbloods with the average age being 7-14 years old.

Ask the Vet with Dr. Steve Fisch, DVM

Auer and Stick, Equine Surgery. The arrow is pointing to enlargement of the proximal suspensory ligament of the distal sesamoid bone.

Stock Photo © Goldikan

of the navicular bone to determine if there are any degenerative changes seen (evidence of arthritis, navicular cysts, or proliferation of bone). Some horses will show little to no lameness, but have degenerative changes of the navicular bone. Conversely, some horses will be lame with no evidence of navicular changes on x-ray. This is where advanced imaging like Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) may come into play. MRI identifies soft tissue support structures around the navicular bone that can become injured which cannot be seen with x-rays. The downside to an MRI is the expense (typically$1500-$2500) and also a potential anesthetic risk. Most facilities that offer MRIs have to place horses under general anesthesia for this procedure. However, there are some facilities that have standing MRI units. Once your veterinarian has found a diagnosis with imaging, an appropriate treatment plan that is suitable for owner and patient can be developed.

Next month Dr. Fisch will discuss management and treatment options for horses diagnosed with navicular issues.

Once suspicion of lameness arises by the owner, a workup should be performed by your veterinarian.

Once suspicion of lameness arises by the owner, a workup should be performed by your veterinarian. This will involve watching the horse move, joint flexions, and hoof testing. Some navicular horses will be painful to hoof testers over the heel region when they are applied from frog to hoof wall and from quarter to quarter. Next, a palmar digital nerve block will likely be performed. This block will numb the back 1/3-2/3 of the foot. The navicular bone and its surrounding structures fall within this area. Once the block is effective, the horse will be examined again at the trot for an improvement in soundness. If substantial improvement is noted, the lameness has been located to this area of the foot and imaging can then be performed.

Interpretation of imaging should be supported by findings from the lameness examination. In most cases, radiographs (x-rays) will be taken

Ask The Vet

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

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 33

CMSA News

News Provided By: Barb Ruwe

Cowboy Mounted Shooting Raw Horsepower - Hard Ridin’ - Straight Shootin’ 1st Ohio Cowboy Mounted Shooters

Our awards were presented next, if you attended three to eleven 1st Ohio Shoots you were presented with a Hat Can, monogrammed Boot Bag, and a 2016 Calendar. If you attended two 1st Ohio shoots you received a Hat Can plus a Calendar. If for whatever reason you could only attend one shoot, we didn’t leave you out, these members received a Calendar, Bucket & Salt lick. Our four Wranglers, Ian Boettcher, Tyler Vhr, Delaney DeShane and Tristen Vhr received shirts from 1st Ohio. These lucky youth riders also received black Saddle Blankets with a corner patch embroidered with their name and 1st OHIO CMSA. The saddle blankets were donated by Pam & Allen Cornett of the CCC Ranch in Morrow, Ohio, where you can take lessons to learn to ride & shoot!

The Paterson James Band entertained us with great music for the evening. I believe Brittney Norris, Delaney and friends enjoyed teaching some fancy dance moves to those brave enough to step on the dance floor!

Our door prize table was chocked full of cool prizes, many of the special items were donated by members and friends of 1st Ohio.

The winner of our split the pot, Tristen Vhr, filled his pocket with a hardy sum (he will be able to pay for most of his shoots this year)!

Awards!

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We Thank members, Arthur Ashcraft, helping Barbee set up the Awards. Rick Sage, selling Split the Pot tickets. Becky Ashcraft and Tina Caldwell, checking everyone in and collecting the door payers.

Tina also set up all the door prizes. Allen Cornett was our MC for the awards presentation, he was fantastic. We Thank “Team Ohio” for all your hard work for 2015.

All in all...the Banquet was a great get together, good food, good music, good awards and great friends! TEAM OHIO is ready for a big shooting year with lots of FUN! Our first shoot of the Spring will be on April 30th at the Cowtown Arena (indoors) in Williamstown, Kentucky. We will start with a very detailed clinic with tips on horsemanship, getting that all important handle on your horse, earning your horse,s respect and some coarse management for shooting or whatever it is you

Photos by Joyce McKinney

COWBOY MOUNTED SHOOTING

Our Calendar was produced by Joyce McKinney with all the important shoot dates for our club for 2016 highlighted along with member’s birthdays. All the photos in the calendar were activities captured on film by Joyce and Gwen Vhr from our 2015 season. We certainly “Thank” these cowgirls for all their time capturing the good, bad and funny happenings at the shoots.

Bobby Ruwe - Photo provided by Mr Quigley Photography WWW.MR QUIGLEY PHOTOGRAPHY.com

1st Ohio’s year end banquet was held January 30th at the Oasis Golf Center in Loveland. We packed the house with members, non members, family and friends. The grand evening started with a social hour and horsedourves, then a fabulous dinner topped off with chocolate cake and ice cream for dessert.

CMSA News our past president, Joyce Nelson on the 22nd.

Birthday Greetings for February 2ndDarlene Borgman, 3rd-Jeff Haynes, 6th-David Vhr, VALENTINE’S DAY the 14th, Feb.17thBobby Ruwe & Russ Imler, 22nd-Todd Woulms and on the 24th-Barbee Ruwe.

Great Company

want to do with your 4-legged friend. This clinic is being specially designed to build a better relationship for you with your horse. The clinic is open to anyone from 9:00am to 3:00pm, followed by a 3 stage DWPQ “Boots, Chaps & Cowboy Hats” starting at 6:00pm.

On Sunday, May 1st. at Cowtown, 1st Ohio will host a 4stage DWPQ “Shooting Silver Bullets”. For more information about the clinic or shoots, call 513 479-5984.

Memorial Day Weekend comes next with our Annual “Shootin’ for Silver Buckles” Shoot.

This shoot weekend starts on Friday evening with a Clinic & Practice.

The Clinic will be organized for New Shooters, Beginning Shooters and then some practice for all shooters.

Saturday a DWPQ “Shootin’ for Silver Buckles”. Every Class Winner will WIN a Buckle! There will be a specially designed Montana Silver Smith Buckle for all 24 CMSA Class Winners in the Main Match.

Shotgun and Rifle classes for points will follow the Buckle shoot.

Sunday a DWPQ “Crooked Creek Gun Fight”!

For more information about the clinic or shoots call 513 479-5984.

In March we sing Happy Birthday to Ray Snyder-19th, Joyce McKinney-21, Andrea Imler-25th, Ben Butler-26th and our New Open Wrangler Delanie DeShane the 28th. Don’t forget to wear your GREEN on St. Patrick’s Day the 17th!

Ok, here is your chance to come and learn all about Cowboy Mounted Shooting! We have two great clinics coming up along with shoots to test your new skills. The only requirements are that you bring your pony, wear a long sleeve shirt, boots & hat, bring chinks/chaps if you have them and wear a wide belt if you have one. If you don’t have guns (45 single action lc) members will help you out as well as with anything else you may need. DO NOT bring live ammo. 1st Ohio will PROVIDE all ammo needed.

Call me for any information about shooting and any fees, 513 -479-5984.

Got News>>>Shoot It To Me! Buckskin Barbee, CMSA1483 513 479-5984 cmsa65@aol.com

Our Birthday wishes for January include

Photos by Joyce McKinney

Special prayers requested for special members, Dan App & his shoulder. Connie App & her knees.

Johannas Wulff & feeling better.

Bobby Ruwe & his knee replacement.

Also, please include any other members needing a boost from the Big COWBOY in the Sky!

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TEEN CORRAL

w/Clint Van

Photos provided by the families and as noted

Teen Corral w/ Clint Van YOUTH

Treat each new day like a freshly worked arena: free of footprints from yesterday's ride.

Hey everybody: No snow for my hometown so far...hope I don’t jinx myself.

I’m back riding since I hurt my leg. One good thing is I got to watch the BFA and NFR so it wasn’t so boring sitting at home with my leg elevated.

This month I interviewed “A really cool kid” who just became a teenager...

Happy Birthday,

Jadeyn James Name: Jaedyn James

Age: Just turned 13 on January 2nd, celebrated at an IBRA horse show Parents: Ben & Malisa James School: Homeschooled, University J

James

Siblings: I have one older sister, Kaitlyn James, she is 23 years old and one younger sister, Zea James, she is 11 ½ years old.

Mentor: Billy Schulz, My Pappaw Who taught you to ride: Bill Schulz, My Pappaw Horses (details.age.color. quirks): Just Enough Jet aka Buck, Quarter Horse, 6 years old, grey gilding, “he runs fast, he loves mountain dew from a bottle and gold fish crackers J , He can carry a water bottle (or soda bottle) in his mouth like he is drinking it. He can run a barrel pattern and then give a small child a calm ride.”

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Accomplishments: Just started riding at 10 1/2 years old. Qualified for NBHA youth and open world 2014 and 2015 (Didn’t go 2014 because Pappaw had a heart attack.)

Hobbies other than horses: I own my own business with my sister, raising teacup pet pigs, James Gang Royal Mini Pigs. I like Fishing, Hunting, and dirt bike riding. I am a Recommended-Black-Belt in Taekwondo.

TEEN CORRAL

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Your favorite show and why: The Chalee Gilliland Memorial Show.

Chalee Gilliland was an 11 year old barrel racer who had Cystic Fibrosis and her family and friends host a barrel race in her memory. All proceeds benefit a Hoosier with CF that presents a medical need. They honor their barrel racing daughter by helping fellow hoosiers. They also help kids get to NBHA world if they need financial assistance. The Chalee Gilliland Foundation is an all around great organization and being a part of the show gives us a chance to help in her name!

Goals: To win the 1D Open World and to win the All-American!

Advice to fellow barrel racers: Never give up, practice & train hard and ride!

Other info: My Pappaw was always a horse trainer, my uncles all rode barrels and flags and ran the race track. But I got a late start to riding (when my mom went to Vegas with my big sister and Pappaw put me on a horse) but everyone says I am a natural. So Pappaw started training me.

I hope to catch up to all my peers (like Clint) soon with a lot of practice and training.

Keep warm and hang on tight;

Favorites Truck: Dodge Cummins Dually Trailer: Lakota Big Horn Edition Bit: I don’t really have a favorite. Whichever works best for my horse.

Music: Country of course.

Food: I’m a country boy I like anything homemade. Biscuits and gravy and chicken and dumplins are two favorites. And Mammaw’s homemade apple pie of course.

Movie: Who has time for movies when there’s horses to ride!

Horse: Quarter Horse

Clint 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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2014-2015 Awards Banquet

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he 2014-2015 IJRA Awards Banquet was welcomed by great weather to travel and get together. We had a wonderful dinner prepared by H&H Catering and got a chance to visit before the awards started. A big thank you to Keith and Tami White, Scott and Della Eastep, David and Amy Morris and family, Lora Swan, Carrie Brown, Diane Brown and Johnna Webb, and the Hayes family. We would also like to thank past IJRA member, Abbi White, for taking all of the wonderful pictures that evening. The banquet is a big job, thank you to these families for helping out and doing so much to make it a great night for the kids. Congratulations to all of the IJRA kids. Can’t wait to see what 2016 holds!

Congratulations 6-7-8 All-Around Champions Greeley Eastep and Kolt Keller

Our graduation 8th grade members Olivia White, Cooper Morris, IJRA Princess Sage Thomas, Lexi Petro, Layne Webb

A great group representing the 2014-2015 Indiana Junior High Division

The 2014-2015 Steffen/Hittle award went to Miss Maci Jo Zimmerman did a wonderful job K-1-2 All Around Winners and Reserve Olivia White. Presented by Alison Hittle and as the 2014-2015 IJRA Princess All Around Winners Lillian Witten, Creek Jack Overshiner Caldwell, Cooper Zimmerman

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K-1-2 Boys Cooper Zimmerman and Creek Caldwell

6-7-8 Boys IJRA Princess Sage Thomas, Layne Webb, Kolt Keller, Avery Whitten, Cooper Morris, Blake Andis

K-1-2 Girls Kennedy Hayes, McKenna Yadon, Brooke Andis, IJRA Princess Sage Thomas, Kaylee Swan, Lillian Whitten

6-7-8 Girls Greeley Eastep, Hanna Pickering, Lexy Petro, Sage Thomas, Olivia White, Maci Jo Zimmerman, Emma Morris

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6-7-8 Boys All-Around Winner Kolt Keller, 3-4-5 Girls Kinlyn Yadon, Sarah Brown, Girls Reserve All-Around Winner Lexy Petro, Drew Thomas 6-7-8 Girls All-Around Winner Greeley Eastep, and Boys Reserve All-Around Cooper Morris, IJRA Princess Sage Thomas

3-4-5 Girls Reserve All-Around Champion Drew Thomas, Girls All-Around Champion McKenna Yadon, 3-4-5 Boys All Around Reserve Champion Clay Yadon and Boys All Around Champion for 3-4-5 was Clayton Whitten (represented by his brother Avery since he was home sick)

3-4-5 Boys Back row: Garrett Leatherman, Jackson Brown, Houston Swan, Avery standing in for Clayton Whitten, Clay Yadon Front row: Brendan Leatherman, IJRA Princess Sage Thomas, Gunnar Eastep, Cade Morris 2014-2015 State Finals Champions Creek Caldwell, Clayton Whitten, Lillian Whitten, Kinlyn Yadon, Greeley Eastep, Cooper Morris (at right)

2016 IJRA Schedule Clermont Lions Club Events April 9th IJRA Rodeo April 10th Clinic May 7-8th IJRA Rodeo b June 4-5th IJRA Rodeo July 16th IJRA Rodeo Aug 6-7th IJRA State Finals at Clermont Lions Club

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Indiana High School Rodeo Association

he Indiana High School Rodeo Association had a successful Mid Winter Meeting February 6th at Montgomery Steak house in Spiceland.

Our association enjoyed a fun filled evening with a nice dinner together as well as Cowboy Prom.......all of our cowboys and cowgirls were all decked out and put on their dancing shoes to end the evening! The silent auction was a great turn out as well with many donated items auctioned off. Many new members were in attendance for the meeting, we are looking forward to a great Spring with these individuals traveling with us!

Our Spring season will kick off below according to schedule. Look for us coming to a town near you soon! If you are interested in learning more about Indiana High School, please visit the web page inhsra.org.

UPCOMING IHSRA EVENTS April 9 & 10, 2016

DuQuoin, IL

April 23 & 24, 2016

New Castle, IN

May 14 & 15, 2016

Plymouth, IN

May 27-29, 2016

Lexington, KY

June 10-12, 2016

State Finals Hoosier Horse Park Edinburge, IN

June 19-25, 2016

Nationals for Junior High Lebanon, TN

July 17-23, 2016

Nationals for High School Gillette, WY

Want to learn more about Indiana High School Rodeo?

Visit inhsra.org for membership info, forms and more!

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By Christa Conway

Push Through!

As a barrel racer, those words may mean something different to me than someone who has never ridden a horse. I get an instant picture of an electric eye and an invisible line that I need to be sure my horse crosses at full speed. Those last few strides before the timing line can mean the difference between 1st place and no check.

The same goes with race horses and crossing the finish line. As owners, breeders, trainers or just fans - we want to see that horse give one last “push through” at the finish! That’s when you hear the crowd going wild and yelling the loudest - at the finish line!

If you’ve ever been to a barrel race or a horse race and you take time to study the horses and their riders, you may notice that many of them “quit” before the race is over (horses and riders both.) Sometimes you’ll see a horse flip their tail or a rider relax and stop “pushing” just a little before the wire.

INSPIRATION

I’ve seen it many times as a spectator. I’d comment about someone making a super nice run and think I was watching a winning run right up until the last three or four strides before the finish line. I’d think to myself , “Why did they quit pushing too soon? Don’t they know they weren’t though the timer?”

I make a point to find the timing line when I get to a barrel race. I want to have a game plan to make every effort to use the placement of the line to my benefit. I will adjust my starting and stopping path according to where the timer is placed. I want to be sure that my horse is running as they cross the line, so I need to know the placement of that line to help push them through..

up and all I need to do is focus on listening to him for my cues to perform. If I keep pushing through until the race is done, the battle is won, the prayer is answered - then I have run a good race.

Here’s the kicker (pun intended)....my horse does not know where the timing line is. That’s not his job. His job is to listen to my cues and trust that I will let him know when he’s done.

What usually happens to me (I don’t know about you) is that I get most of the way through a race (trying time, battle,etc) and I get worried. Like a horse that may be running into a closed chute - they wonder where they are supposed to go....where is the gate....I need to stop.....I should turn here...etc - I forget to trust the one in control of it all. I forget to trust the one that was there when they set up the arena, placed the gates and put the stakes in the ground. I forget that HE knows where the finish line is and I just need to trust that he wants me to finish STRONG - pushing through to the end.

Now most horses are smart and will start “cheating” the line if they are allowed to do so.

You may have seen them barely cross the timer before turning a circle. They are quitting too soon...giving up and cheating themselves and their rider out of a full performance. We all know that tenths and hundredths of a second sometimes mean the difference between a nice dinner on the way home or a drive thru.

I started thinking about this in my life - me being the horse and not knowing where the finish line is, so to speak. I have to trust that whatever circumstance (arena) I am facing, that God has taken the time to scope out the set

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2 Timothy 2:7 I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:

I love watching those horses that run honest - those that push through the timing line with confidence - those that are running to win.

I want to be like those horses.

I have a desire to push through. Why do I find it so hard when I know I can trust God in my circumstance?

The finish lines that the horses face sometimes have fans cheering loudly and some horses get distracted by the noise and commotion.

Maybe this happens to us... the distractions aren’t cheering fans - but “what ifs” thrown at us by the devil. “What if I fail, what if I fall, what if it doesn’t work, what if people laugh at me, what if I make someone mad...etc, etc, etc.

The only thing that should matter to me and to you as well as to those horses is whether or not when we are finished we hear these words: “Well done, my good and faithful servant.”

Matthew 25:23 His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.

Push through!!!

Happy Trails & God Bless!

Love in Christ, Christa

On the Trail

By Brother Brad Curtis of Mountain Top Cowboy Church

HAPPY TRAIL Pulled up on the reins There in a draw Blew on my hands Hoping they’d thaw

He said, workin` for your dad That must get old Then with a laugh Said my place sure ain’t cold

So you see pard I’m in a bad way Deny your daddy Help me today

You see my father Well.. he adopted me And on his happy trail I’ll ride for eternity

Cowboying in winter Will test your might That’s when he rode up His horse, black as night

Come on pard I need a hand like you Could tell right away You’d know what to do

I said we’re not related I’m not your friend or pard Your herd is demons And will end up chard

By: Bro. Bard Curtis Vilonia, AR 10/13/10

He said hey there pard I’m looking for hands My spreads the warmest In all the lands

My cows…well they’re all sick I worm them critters everyday But for some reason The worms won’t go away

On your unhappy trail I use to ride But one day Discovered you had lied

Said no thanks This is the family spread I love it here His eyes turned blood red

Their teeth are ground down But I don’t know why Now they’re tough ol` cows None of them ever die

So look here devil Dad and I are doing quite well Get behind me And ride back to hell

Luke 4:8 And Jesus answered and said unto him, Get thee behind me, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.

Looking for a great gift? Look for Brother Brad’s books on Amazon.com!

Former rodeo cowboy Brad Curtis of Vilonia, AR pastor of Mountain Top Cowboy Church in Heber Springs, AR and author of On The Trail “Christian cowboy poems and proverbs” as well as a new book “He Holds the Reins” available at www.authorhouse.com Contact cowboypoet@windstream.net for book orders or for speaking engagements - Bro. Brad Curtis, Vilonia, AR Copyright 2009-2014. Looking for a unique gift for you favorite Cowboy or Cowgirl? Order Brother Brad’s books on Amazon.com!

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

Read past issues of our Christian Cowboy Collection and the Christian Barrel Racer’s Newsletter at the website below!

Jesus died on the cross as the final sacrifice for our sins. He was resurrected on the 3rd day and he defeated death and Satan for us. All we have to do is believe that He beat death, acknowledge it with our words and accept Him as our personal savior. That’s when the rebirth happens and we are changed! He then promises us eternal life with Him in Heaven! You can’t earn your way into Heaven; you have to accept His gift of salvation. So many people think they “aren’t good enough” to get to Heaven… But… Salvation is a GIFT from God and you don’t earn a gift. Gifts are given to you and for the gift to be yours, you have to accept it. All we have to do is accept this wonderful gift. I know I have…won’t you?

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Me: Well, I think I pulled or strained the muscle just above my shoulder blade.

Doctor: And, how did you do it?

Me: I went for the big cymbal smash at the end of a song, overreached and felt the pull. I’ve been hurting ever since.

Doctor: Hmmmm, I didn’t know you played drums in a band.

Me: Oh, no, I don’t. I was just playing air guitar and drums to the Boston song, “Peace Of Mind”, while driving on my road trip yesterday.

He laughed so hard he didn’t even charge me.

Yes, I really did strain a muscle in the midst of the big finish. Yes, I was driving. Yes, I only play “air” instruments. Yes, it means I’m old. Its official, I’m old!

In my own defense, I hadn’t “jammed” in a long time.

Last night, another commercial told me what I needed to find happiness. I thought back to my drive home from Cincinnati, more than a year ago. Camera in hand, I had found people, who lived in the dark alleys, on park benches and hidden on stairways, which seemed to go nowhere. The pictures still haunt me. The power of the images pierced my heart, mind and soul. I captured a snapshot without knowing the story and the mystery will not let me go.

What had led them to this day, this moment?

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The answer is simple. I have so little to worry about when it comes to where I will lay my head tonight – my pillow is soft and my bed is warm and toasty. I have so little concern about filling my belly – my refrigerator is full. I have so little to battle in the depths of my mind – my demons have been put at bay.

I am blessed. A pulled muscle celebrating life with a little help from Tom Scholz, Brad Delp and the boys from my favorite all-time band, Boston, was nothing. It is the only pain I really face and it was so, so, so, so little.

Last year, last night, many endured the cold. Their bed was hard concrete. Their living room was the unforgiving metal of a park bench. Their kitchen was the trash left by others. Their home was an alley.

“Dear God: I don’t need much when I have little. My little is so much more than others.”

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What Is Happening?

I realize in the past I have commented on how the cats are funny because they take “cat selfies” or the cats are not so bad to have around because they make life for Miss Maybelline a challenge on occasion. Heck, I even started answering to “Here, kitty. kitty” when I had the itchy skin, remember?

The kids that live here were getting ready for school when the lady noticed something in the window. Whatever it was, it was hanging off of the screen and it was apparent to me that it wanted inside where it was much warmer than outside.

What I never, ever, ever expected was to have a cat as a roommate. I mean, ever since I’ve lived here this house has been a “Cat Free Zone” on the inside. Kitties in the barn, kitties in the yard and occasionally a sneaky kitty in the garage - but NEVER a kitty in the house.

Of course, the lady felt bad and went to see what kind of critter was hanging around (ha ha!) outside. It was a kitty. The kitty had a collar so it must be lost, right?

This trend ended last month.

It all started with a couple of foster kitties who needed a new home. The lady that lives here let the little girl that lives here talk her into “fostering” a couple of supposed “munchkin cats.” I’m not sure what that means, maybe “munchkin” translates to “annoying.” No matter, they didn’t stay too long. The lady found them homes within a couple of days and I said “good riddance.”

Little did I know that the flood gates had been opened on the kitty cat river.

No. Sometimes people are creeps. Someone had dumped this cat (who was obviously a house cat) out in the country to fend for itself in the middle of winter. (Somewhat reminiscent of Duke’s story.) I guess the kitty was lucky they decided on a road near my house. (Me not so much,) The lady tried to get the kitty to live in the barn with the other cats. She fed him and even tried to get him to stay in the barn’s office where it was warmer. Nothing worked. To be honest, I think the other cats were mean to the new cat. No matter, he wasn’t having any of the barn life and kept ending up hanging from a screen on a window of the house.

Flashback with Bella

This past week has been another tough one for yours truly. At first I thought it was the dry summer that we’ve been having, but then I began to wonder.

It all started about a week ago....the itching and the red skin. All I could think about is..... scratch, scratch, scratch...dig, dig dig and then scratch some more. Obsessed was a good word.

I’ve heard that a lot since this all started. But believe me, I couldn’t figure out was was going on and my people were definitely noticing that something needed done.

I know I was beginning to drive my people crazy with the constant “cat scratching.” (They call it that when I rub my back on the bottom of one of their boots...usually when they have a leg crossed and their boot is at the perfect level for me to get in a good back scratch. They say I look like a cat when I do that, hence the name “cat scratching”......I don’t care what they call it, but it feels soooo good!)

A few days ago the little girl picked him up and found that he was getting skinny so she pleaded with the lady to let him come inside until they could find him a home.

You see where this is going, right?

He found a home. Mine.

Now my days are full of cat attacks and crazy jumping at plants and whatever else might strike it’s fancy. Not to mention I have to share my tv time with the new addition.

Of course, the gave it a name.

Conway Kitty, how original.

Later,

I Think I Am Allergic To.....

Bella

Excerpt from Barks N Bits, 2010

This itchy feeling, however, was not easily relieved with your typical “cat scratching.”

It quickly became a constant irritation for me. All day, everyday ...itching...scratching ...itching...scratching ...itching... scratching.

I found myself rubbing along the underside of the truck, the car, the horse trailer.....they are all the perfect height for me to scratch my back, scratch my back (there’s that obsession again.)

The downfall with the “under the vehicle back scratching” is the black greasy stripe that goes along with the short term relief. The black greasy stripe led to a couple of baths and a couple of “Oh, Bella! You’re filthy!” remarks from the people.

I do have to say that my people were on top of the itching issue. It didn’t take them long to start the bathing and ointment treatments. And of course the “Here, Bella, want a treat?” trick.

The trick being there is a nasty tasting doggy pill from the vet mixed inside of a piece of bologna.

Of course, I can’t resist a piece of bologna.... even if it is supposed to be good” for me.

As of today, I am scheduled to visit my vet for a follow up to see how I am coming along.

Although my people are still not sure if it is allergies or something else, I honestly think it is stress related. Stress brought on by one whole year of exposure to a little “black bark box” named Annabelle - AKA -“Annie” around these parts I’m calling this condition “Stress related “ANNERGIES.” I’m gonna squeeze in a nap..... until next month....

Bella

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